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     Her sister Susan's obituray showed her maiden name as Bayly, not Chesser. Julia was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Fairfax 'Arfaxey or Faxy' Bayly and Polly Chesser. Julia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as 'Julianna Bayly' age 13 in HH#1000 headed by Fairfax Bayly, age 50. Also in this household was her mother Polly Chesser, age 46. Polly Chesser and Fairfax Bayly were apparently not married, as they had different surnames. Evidently Julianna should have been shown as a Chesser, not Bayly..¹ She married Capt. Zadock S. Mears on 12 July 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zadock Mears, age 23 and a sailor, born in Messongo, and she was age 17, also born in Messongo, the daughter of Polly Chesser. They were married at the residence of Arfaxes Bayly by George H. Ewell. Jesse Dickerson said he was over age 21..² Julia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia A. Mears, age 21, in HH#251 headed by Zadock Mears, age 26..³ Julia died on 11 April 1912.⁴ Her body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her age at death as 73. If this was correct, she would have been only age 16 at the time of her marriage. According to the 1850 census, she was then age 13 and would have been age 18 when she was married in 1855..⁴

     Thomas Wessells, age 40-50 (bc 1780-90), was listed as a head of an 1830 household with a wife, age 30-40 (Nancy, 37), one female 15-20 (Sally, 15), 2 females 5-10 (Laura, 5 and Caty, 4), and 5 slaves. In his will of 19 Jan 1832 Thomas Wessels named: a wife Nancy Wessels; daughters (2 eldest) Elizabeth Ewell and Sally Wessels, (2 youngest) Caty and Lovey Wessels; and executors wife and son-in-law Parker Ewell. Witnesses were Isaac Wessels, Arthur F. Wessels and Richard Wessels. At probate the named executors refused to qualify and George P. Ewell and Arthur F. Wessels gave bond with Isaac Wessels, Gillett Young, Thomas N. Blackston, Smith Melson and Henry B. White as securities (Acc Wills 1828-1846, p. 105). Thomas Wessells' estate was administered to George P. Ewell, on 27 Feb 1832, with Thomas W. Blackston, David C. Taylor, Smith Melson, and Henry B. White securities (Acc Orders 1829-1832, p. 437). Thomas was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Amey (-----). He married Nancy Wessells on 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Wessells and Nancy Wessells of Art. The M.L.B. was dated 10 Dec and the marriage may have taken place on 30 Dec..^3,4 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Thomas died in January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Thomas's will was probated on 30 January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     (1h|o was born circa 1880. He married Mary T. Evans circa 1900.¹

     George was born circa 1780. He married Haley (-----) circa 1800.¹

     Haley was born circa 1780. She married George Evans circa 1800.¹

     James was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Spence and Leah Anna Handy Guy. He married Belinda Broadwater on 16 April 1846.²

     Mr. G. Frank Byrd, a Sanford merchant, age 76 years, died on 27 Sep 1943 of a heart attack. He was reared at Winterville and was in the merchantile business between Sanford and Saxis. He moved to Sanford 35 years ago. He was living with his daughter and son-in-law, Donald Corbin. His deceased wife was Julia Mears Byrd. Mr. Byrd had a son in the service in World War I and 3 sons in World War II, Col. Orville Byrd, Lt. Col. Cornelius Byrd now a P.O.W. in a Japan prison, and Chief Petty Officer Frank Byrd on the US Carrier Ranger. Mr. Byrd wanted to live to see the return of P.O.W. son. He was a member of the Sanford Methodist Church. Services were on Wednesday by Revs. Bryan, Forrest, and Ditto, with interment in the family ground at Jenkins Bridge. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 1 Oct 1943). George was employed at as a Sailor. George was born on 13 August 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George W. Byrd and Elizabeth C. Wessells. He married Julia Ann Mears on 25 December 1890 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ George was living in 1915 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ George died on 27 September 1943 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 75.⁵ His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Mrs. Julia (Mears) Byrd, wife of G. Frank Byrd of Sanford, aged 50 years, died on 18 Apr 1926, burial at Jenkins Bridge, survivors were listed (E.S. News, 23 Apr 1926). Julia was born on 15 October 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Capt. Zadock S. Mears and Julia Ann Chesser. She married George Franklin Byrd on 25 December 1890 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Conflicting evidence states that she died in 1925.⁴ Julia died on 18 April 1926 at age 50.⁵ Her body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Frank was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War II.² Frank was born on 27 February 1915 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Frank died on 14 June 1963 at age 48.² His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.²

     Helen was born on 16 December 1910 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Warner Franklin Young Sr. on 25 December 1927 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Donald Maxwell Corbin on 15 March 1940 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Helen was living on 27 September 1943 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Helen died on 20 December 1994 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 84.⁶ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Orville was living at St. Petersburg, FL.² Mr. Orville Byrd of the US Navy and Miss William Margaret Crosby of Portsmouth were married last week and are now spending awhile with the groom's parents, Mr. & Mrs. G.F. Byrd of Sanford (Acc News, 19 Nov 1915). Orville was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, Commander.² Orville was born on 26 March 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears. He married William Margaret Cosby in November 1915.³ Orville died on 29 April 1971 at age 79.²

     William was born circa 1892. She married Orville F. Byrd in November 1915.¹

     George Corbin appeared as a head of household in the 1800 Census age 16-26 (b.c. 1775-1785) with a wife of the same age, 2 son under 10, 2 daughters under 10, 1 free negro and 1 slave. In 1810 he was age 26-45 (b.c. 1765-1785) with a wife of the same age, 1 son under 10, 2 sons 10-16, 1 daughter under 10, 1 daughter 10-16, and 1 slave. In 1820 he was over 45 (b. before 1775) with no wife, 1 son 10-16, 1 daughter under 10, 1 daughter 10-16, 1 daughter 16-26, and no free negros or slaves. Based on the above ages he would have had to have been b.c. 1775. The existance of the unnamed children listed below are based on these census data. On 29 Sep 1823 Thomas Fletcher was appointed to administer George Corbin's estate, with Spencer Drummond and Oliver Logan securities (Acc Orders 1822-1824, p. 255). George was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Ralph Corbin Sr. and Rachel (-----). He married Nancy Sterling on 17 September 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² George died in 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Henry Hall, Sr. is shown in the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax 1787, List A, p82. His tithables included: 2 blacks above age 16; 7 blacks under age 16; 4 horses, mares, colts & mules; and 21 cattle. In the 1800 Census, he is shown as a head of family in Acc Parish, with the following free white males: 2 age 0-10 (b. 1790-1800), 1 age 10-16 (b. 1785-1790), and 1 age 45 and over (b. before 1755) being himself. Free white females included: 3 age 0-10 (b. 1790-1800), 3 age 16-26 (b. 1775-1785), 1 age 26-45 (b. 1755-1775) and 1 age 45 and over (b. before 1755) being his wife Molly. He had 12 slaves. If all of these were his children, he would have had 3 sons and 7 daughters living with him. According to Nottingham's Wills and Administrations, Henry Hall witnessed the will of William Drummond which was probated in 1797 and the administration of Parker West's estate was to Henry Hall in 1799. Henry Hall is mentioned in Whitelaw, p1274, in describing the ownership of tract A151, which was on the north side of Messongo Creek, near Sanford. According to Whitelaw, in 1810, Henry Hall (wife Molly) left the eastern 120 acres to his son Thomas and the western home part of 126 acres to his son Henry. Henry was born before 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Daniel Hall. He married Mary 'Molly' Shay circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He made a will on 9 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Hall 1 shilling. The whole of my estate to wife Molly Hall during her widowhood & my plantation land by name of Shags, with her paying bond due Elizabeth Parker & Negro Agnes. To son Henry Hall the westward side of plantation & land where I now live on Messongo Creek containing 123 acres & Negro boy Dubling & ... To son Thomas Hall the remainder of my land where I now live joining Spencer Drummond & Negro boy David & ... To daughter Molly Hall Negro girl Grace, boy George & ... To daughter Betsy Hall Negro boy Acom, girl Leah the younger & ... To daughter Peggy Hall Negro woman Elizabeth & ... To daughter Sally Eason Negro old George. The remainder to my two sons Henry & Thomas Hall, Peggy, Molly & Betsy Hall & Sally Eason & 4 grandchildren Henry & Benjamin West & Peggy H. Filcher [Pilcher(?)] & Nancy L. Lemond [or Lamond]. Witt: Thomas Fletcher, George Corbin & Covington Corbin..⁴ Henry died in April 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Henry's will was probated on 1 May 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary Hall became the Admr. with George Corbin, Henry Hall & Thomas Hall securities..⁴ Henry estate was settled on 30 September 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. The order to inventory his estate was dated Apr 1810 and was recorded on 30 Jul 1810. Negroes named were George, Elizabeth, David, Nathan, Agnes & George. Appraisers: Thomas Fletcher, Charles Drummond & John Silverthorn. The order to audit his estate was dated Mar 1811 and it was recorded on 30 Sep 1811. Mary Hall was the Extr. Appraisers: Thomas Fletcher, John Silverthorn & Charles Drummond. Named in settlement: Peggy Hall. Auditors: Thomas Fletcher & Charles Drummond..⁵

     Custis was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Northam Senr. and Nancy (-----). He married Ann 'Nancy' Boggs on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Northam and Nancy Boggs of Arthur..³ Custis was named in his father's will on 24 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Custis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Custis Northam the head of HH#167, a 66 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Northams: Nancy, age 54; Betsy, age 26; and Jane, age 20..⁵ Custis died in 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Custis's estate was administered on 28 November 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his estate was administered to Robert J. Poulson. Charles B. Duffield and Tully A.T. Joynes were the securities..⁶

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4,5 He was the son of Elijah Northam. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam on 10 August 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John Northam was the security on the M.L.B. of William Northam and Betsy Northam. John was probably Betsy's older half-brother..⁶ William inherited land on 6 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he inherited 16 acres, 3 rods of his father Elijah's land at the head of Messongo Creek..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Northam Jun, age 26-45, with 2 males under age 10, 2 females under age 10, one female age 16-26, and 4 slaves..⁷ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Northam of E., age 26-45, with 2 males age 10-16, 3 females under age 10, one female 16-26, one female age 26-45, and 2 slaves..⁸ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wlm Northam of E.J., age 40-50, with 2 males under age 5, 1 male age 5-10, one male age 20-30, 1 female under age 5, 1 female age 5-10, 2 females age 10-15, and 1 female age 40-50..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Northam of E, age 50-60, with 1 male age 5-10, 1 male age 10-15, 1 male age 15-20, 1 female age 10-15, 1 female age 15-20, 1 female age 20-30, 1 female age 50-60, and 4 slaves..⁵ He made a will on 23 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Northam of E. in his will. To daughter Rebeker Shey my home and lot and at her death to her oldest son. To son Elijah Northam my land lying East of the county road formerly called the Hoffman land. To son Henry B. Northam my land known as Glaloping Ridge lying East of the public road. To son William C. Northam my land lying South West of the county road and one young mear by the name of Pocohuntns, bridle and saddle. To son Thomas Northam my land lying South West of the county road known as Galloping Ridge. To son John T. Northam one young negro man named George and one negro boy named Dennis to be divided equally between him and son Thomas. If either Thomas or John shall die before the arrieve to lawfull age or lawful heirs begotten or born of the body, the land and negro boy Dennis shall go to the youngest brother that is then living. To my wife (not named) the first choice of my Bas do bed stid mat & cord one sute of bed covering on Bnno an Spinning whell on chist unallison pot teako spider and one thing of all my estate so long as she do live my widow." To daughter Nancy Mearse one bed mat & cord and bed stid an the bed covering that she has now got in her possession. To daughter Rachel Northam one Bed stid mat & all the covering she has in her possession. To daughter Sally Northam the second choice of my Bed stid mat and cord, one set of bed covering. To daughter Polly Northam the third choice of my bed stid mat and cord and one suite of covering. After paying all my just debts the balance of my person estate to be equally divided between daughters Betsy Northam, Nancy Mearse, Rachell Northam, Sally Northam and Polly Northam. If there shall not be a wife pay all my just debts not to take any legecies, to sell my negro womman Rody and his child Edmond to be sold by my executor. Henry B. Northam sole Executor and guardian to my two sons Thomas and John T. Northam. Witnesses Jas Northam, William Northam of Wm, Tabitha Meares..⁹ William died in 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.⁹ William's will was probated on 27 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. William E. Northam, John C. Northam and William Nock (of T.) were securities for Henry B. Northam the executor..⁹

     Elijah was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Northam and Sarah Brimer Brimer(?). Elijah was living on 26 June 1759 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elijah bought land in 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Elijah Northam bought 63 acres of Whitelaw's tract A149 from John Potter. John Potter also sold 202 acres of the same land to Southy Northam. Both of the parcels stayed in the family for 125 years..³ Elijah was living on 21 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elijah Northam, James Jester and Henry Fletcher witnessed the will of Southy Warrington..⁴ Elijah was living on 29 September 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elijah Northam, Elijah Pilsheard and Thomas Wheelton witnessed the will of Bayly Smith..⁵ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Northam, over 45 years old. Listed with him were 2 other males, 1 age 10-16 and 1 age 16-26 and 4 females, 1 age 0-10, 2 age 16-26, and 1 over 45 and no slaves..⁶ Elijah died in 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ Elijah's estate was administered on 30 October 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Northam Jr. was named to settle his estate, with William Hinman of Moses and Samuel Johnson securities. A survey showed 52 acres (a part of Whitelaw's tract A149), which were divide into five parcels. The house and 1/2 acre went to John Northam in right of his wife Easter, and 17 acres went to a William Northam, believed to have been the one to whom Southy Northam had sold 80 acres in 1795..⁷ Elijah land was surveyed on 6 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a survey was made of Elijah Northam's land for a division among his 5 children. It was located "at the head of Messongo Creek" and contained 52 acres. Lot #1 - 11 acres, went to William Levin Lucas and Nancy his wife, in right of Nancy, a daughter of Elijah Northam. Lot #2 - 9 acres, went to Sally Northam, another daughter. Lot #3 - 16 acres 3 rods, went to William Northam, a son. Lot #4 - 14 acres 4 rods, went to Custis Northam and Elizabeth his wife, in right Elizabeth, a daughter of Elijah Northam. Lot #5 - 1/2 acre and the dwelling, went to John Northam and Esther his wife, in right of Esther, a daughter of Elijah Northam.
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     Ann was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Aurthur Boggs and Susannah (-----). She married Custis Northam on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Northam and Nancy Boggs of Arthur..⁴ Ann was living on 28 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nancy, wife of Custis Northam, was named with many others as a heir of Abel Boggs deceased, who served in the Revolutionary War..⁵ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Northam, age 54 in HH#167 headed by Custis Northam, a 66 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $100..⁶ Ann died on 1 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. She died of pleurisy at the age of 60 years. She was born in Accomack Co and did housework. She was the wife (widow?) of Custis Northam. Revel Custis, head of the family, gave the information. (He was actually her son-in-law.).⁷

     Aurthur was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susannah (-----) circa 1795.

     William was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was age 26-45 in 1800, over age 45 in 1810, and over age 45 in 1820..¹ He married Nancy Northam circa 1785.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William L. Lucas, age 26-45. Listed with him were 2 males under age 10, 1 male age 10-16, 1 female age 10-16, and 1 female age 26-45..³

     Hilda F. Byrd and her husband Spencer Douglas "Penn" Corbin raised C. Ames Byrd the son of William R. Byrd and Laura May Witham. Hilda was born on 11 January 1896 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears. She married Spencer Douglas 'Penn' Corbin on 27 November 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.² Hilda was living on 27 September 1943 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Hilda died on 26 December 1988 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 92.¹ Her body was interred at Salem Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke, Wor Co, MD.⁴

     Spencer Douglas "Penn" Corbin and his wife Hilda F. Byrd raised C. Ames Byrd the son of William R. Byrd and Laura May Witham. His common name was Penn. Spencer was born on 16 December 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Covington V. 'Covey' Corbin and Annie Lee Hall. He married Hilda F. Byrd on 27 November 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.² Spencer was living on 15 July 1944 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Spencer died on 5 November 1978 at age 88.⁴ His body was interred at Salem Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke, Wor Co, MD.⁵

     (unnamed was born on 22 July 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears. (unnamed died on 16 September 1897 at age 0.¹ His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.¹

     George was living at Denver, CO.² George was born on 22 January 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears. He married Susan Garberson circa 1920.^3,4 George died on 28 January 1971 at age 72.²

     Susan was born circa 1899. She married George W. Byrd circa 1920.^1,2

     Alma was born on 22 July 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears. Alma died on 29 July 1903 at age 2.² Her body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.¹

     His common name was Neal. Cornelius was born on 4 December 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.² Cornelius was a member of the armed forces serving at World War II, Lt. Col. US Navy, Bataan, Pacific.¹ Cornelius died on 7 February 1945 at Prisoner War Camp, Japan, at age 40.¹

     His common name was Zane. Cornelius was born circa 1925 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Cornelius Zane 'Neal' Byrd Sr.. His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. He died of cancer and was cremated and his ashes are buried at the Mears Cemetary..²

     Alma was born on 30 October 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She married Harry Foster Smith circa 1926.^4,5 Alma was living on 27 September 1943 at Reading, Berks Co, PA.⁶ Alma died on 24 May 2002 at age 95.⁷

     Harry was born in 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Ernest W. Smith and Martha Florence Hill. He married Alma A. Byrd circa 1926.^3,4 Harry died in 1994.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²