Person Page - 1061

     Polly was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Haley and Nancy Grinnalds. Polly was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Haley, age18 in HH#1065 headed by John T. James, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Susan James, age 24, who was evidently her sister and Nancy Haley, age 50 who was evidently her mother..¹

     William was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Thomas James and Susan E. Haley. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. James, age 2 in HH#1065 headed by John T. James, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Thomas James and Susan E. Haley. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S. James, age 1 in HH#1065 headed by John T. James, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ She married Robert S. Milliner on 21 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert S. Milliner, a 27 year old coach maker, the son of Thos. & Harriet Milliner and she was shown as Mary Susan James, age 21, the daughter of John Thos. & Susan James. They were married by E. Hebard..²

     Isaac was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret (-----) circa 1836.¹ Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Purnell the head of HH#1067, a 36 year old sailor, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Purnells: Margaret, age 35; Bell S., age 12; John W., age 5; and George T., age 1. Also listed was Tabitha Guy, age 40 and black..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Isaac Purnell circa 1836.¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Purnell, age 35 and born in VA in HH#1067 headed by Isaac Purnell, age 36 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     Bell was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Purnell and Margaret (-----). Bell was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bell S. Purnell, age 12 and born in VA in HH#1067 headed by Isaac Purnell, age 36 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     John was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaac Purnell and Margaret (-----). John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Purnell, age 5 and born in VA in HH#1067 headed by Isaac Purnell, age 36 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     George was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaac Purnell and Margaret (-----). George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Purnell, age 1 and born in VA in HH#1067 headed by Isaac Purnell, age 36 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     George was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Cornelius Watkinson and Rosey (-----). He married Sarah 'Sally' Metcalf on 28 November 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Susan Metcalf was the security on the M.L.B. of George Watkinson and Sally Metcalf..³ He married Margaret Powell on 31 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. William Eichelberger was the security on the M.L.B. of George Watkinson, widower, and Margaret Rayfield, widow of John..³ 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 Wadkinson the head of HH#1068, a 43 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Wadkinsons: Margaret, age 26; James, an 18 year old student; John, age 15; Levin, age 12; George Jr., age 3; and Evans, a 36 year old carpenter..²

     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Metcalf and Susanna Custis. She married George Watkinson on 28 November 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Susan Metcalf was the security on the M.L.B. of George Watkinson and Sally Metcalf..² Sarah was named in her mother's will on 6 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Watkinson in the will of Susannah Metcalf..¹ Sarah died before 31 December 1849. It was on this date that George Watkinson, widower, married Margaret Rayfield, widow of John..²

     Margaret was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John W. Rayfield on 10 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John W. Rayfield and Margaret Powell. No other information was given..² She married George Watkinson on 31 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. William Eichelberger was the security on the M.L.B. of George Watkinson, widower, and Margaret Rayfield, widow of John..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wadkinson, age 26 in HH#1068 headed by George Wadkinson, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Powell on 10 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John W. Rayfield and Margaret Powell. No other information was given..¹ John died in June 1846.² John's estate was administered on 29 June 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert J. Poulson was named to settle the estate of John W. Rayfield. James W. Custis & Edmund J. Poulson were securities..²

     Cornelius was born circa 1775. He married Rosey (-----) circa 1800.¹

     Rosey was born circa 1780. She married Cornelius Watkinson circa 1800.¹

     Evans was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Cornelius Watkinson and Rosey (-----). Evans was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Evans Wadkinson, a 36 year old carpenter in HH#1068 headed by George Wadkinson, a 43 year old farmer..²

     John was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Mark Metcalf and Sarah 'Sally' Matthews. John was named in his Aunt's will written on 2 November 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Metcalf, son of Mark Metcalf in the will of Tabitha Metcalf..² John was named in his father's will on 5 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Metcalf (under age 21) in the will of Mark Metcalf, wife Sarah..¹ He married Susanna Custis on 23 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. William Haley was the security on the M.L.B. of John Metcalf and Susanna Custis..³

     Susanna was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Metcalf on 23 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. William Haley was the security on the M.L.B. of John Metcalf and Susanna Custis..¹ She made a will on 6 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. To my son John Metcalf ... To my son Thomas Metcalf ... To my daughter Sally Watkinson ... Balance to my son John Metcalf. Witt: William D. Groten & John White..² Susanna died in April 1844.² Susanna's will was probated on 29 April 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was produced in Court by John Metcalf one of the legatees named in the will & George Watkinson & Sally his wife & opposed the will & ... William D. Groten & John White having testified that Susannah Metcalf was of sound mind & memory ... the will was proved. There being no Extr. named, John Metcalf became the Admr. with John H. Langsdale & John White securities..²

     James was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Watkinson and Sarah 'Sally' Metcalf. James was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Wadkinson, an 18 year old student in HH#1068 headed by George Wadkinson, a 43 year old farmer..¹ He married Catharine J. Mears on 3 February 1875 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Watkinson, a 42 year old single farmer, the son of George & Sarah Watkinson and she was shown as Catharine J. Meas, a 34 year old widow, the daughter of James & Molly Mears. They were married near Locustville by J.H. Amiss..²

     George was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Watkinson and Sarah 'Sally' Metcalf. George was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Wadkinson Jr., age 3 in HH#1068 headed by George Wadkinson, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mariah S. Holland on 20 March 1834 at Northampton Co, VA. Nath'l Holland was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas A. Coleburn and Maria S. Holland, the daughter of Nath'l Holland..² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas A. Coleburn the head of HH#1072, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Coleburns: Mariah, age 40; Catharine, age 13; Nathan'l, age 11; Wm., age 9; Susan, age 7; and Edward, age 2/12. Also listed was Isma Shield, age 25 and black..¹

     Mariah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Nathaniel Holland and Susanna Bryan. She married Thomas A. Coleburn on 20 March 1834 at Northampton Co, VA. Nath'l Holland was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas A. Coleburn and Maria S. Holland, the daughter of Nath'l Holland..³ Mariah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mariah Coleburn, age 40 in HH#1072 headed by Thomas A. Coleburn, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..²

     Catharine was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas A. Coleburn and Mariah S. Holland. Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Coleburn, age 13 in HH#1072 headed by Thomas A. Coleburn, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     Nathaniel was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas A. Coleburn and Mariah S. Holland. Nathaniel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nathan'l Coleburn, age 11 in HH#1072 headed by Thomas A. Coleburn, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     William was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas A. Coleburn and Mariah S. Holland. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Coleburn, age 9 in HH#1072 headed by Thomas A. Coleburn, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     Susan was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas A. Coleburn and Mariah S. Holland. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Coleburn, age 7 in HH#1072 headed by Thomas A. Coleburn, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Coleburn, age 2/12 in HH#1072 headed by Thomas A. Coleburn, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹ Edward was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas A. Coleburn and Mariah S. Holland.

     Robert was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Coft Milliner and Harriett Bull. Robert was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Millinor, age 7 in HH#1073 headed by Jesse Medcalf, a 16 year old sailor. Also listed just above him was Thomas Millinor, a 40 year old sailor, who was evidently his father..² He married Mary Susan James on 21 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert S. Milliner, a 27 year old coach maker, the son of Thos. & Harriet Milliner and she was shown as Mary Susan James, age 21, the daughter of John Thos. & Susan James. They were married by E. Hebard..¹

     Jesse was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jesse was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jesse Medcalf the head of HH#1073, a 16 year old sailor. Listed with him were Thomas Millinor, a 40 year old sailor; Robert Millinor, age 7; and John West, a 17 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1833 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 West, a 17 year old sailor in HH#1073 headed by Jesse Medcalf, a 16 year old sailor. Also listed was Thomas Millinor, a 40 year old sailor and Robert Millinor, age 7..¹

     James was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sally R. Goffigon on 23 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James L. Kellam and Sally P. Goffigon. No other information was given..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 L. Kellam the head of HH#1074, a 35 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Kellams: Sally R., age 25; Mary E., age 8; James L. Jr., age 7; Elizabeth L., age 6; Margaret L., age 4; and Francis, age 1. Also listed was Elizabeth A. Thompson, age 24; and John Steavens, age 15..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James L. Kellam the head of HH#1098, a 44 year old hotel keeper with real estate valued at $2,500 and personal property valued at $7,000. Listed with him were the following Kellams (shown as hotel family): Sally R., age 35 and born in Northampton Co (all others born in Accomack Co); Mary E., age 18; James L., age 16; Elizabeth S., age 14; Margaret S., age 12; Francis, age 11; Frederick C.A., age 9; Abel W., age 4; and Arthur P., age 1. Also listed as a boarder was Dr. James B. Floyd, a 34 year old physican with personal property valued at $8,000..³