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     Emma was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Emma was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Waters, age 6 in HH#1263 headed by Levenia Twiford, age 53 with real estate valued at $1,000 who may have been her grandmother. Also listed was Virginia Lain, age 31 who may have been her mother..¹

     Sarah was born on 24 September 1817 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Hon. John Sergeant and Margaretta Watmaugh. She married Gov. Henry Alexander Wise on 26 November 1840.¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Wise, age 32, born in Philadelphia in HH#1264 headed by Henry A. Wise, a 43 year old lawyer with real estate valued at $10,000 and born in VA..² Sarah died on 4 October 1850 at age 33.¹ Her body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Wise, the wife of Henry A. Wise and the daughter of Honorable John & Margaretta (Watmaugh) Sergeant of Philadelphia, PA. They were married on 26 Nov 1840..¹

     His common name was John. John was born circa 1790. He married Margaretta Watmaugh circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Margaretta was born circa 1790. She married Hon. John Sergeant circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Ann was born on 31 December 1808 at Nashville, TN.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Obadiah Jennings and Ann Wilson. She married Gov. Henry Alexander Wise on 23 October 1828.¹ Ann died on 4 May 1837 at age 28.¹ Her body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann Jennings Wise, the wife of Henry A. Wise and the daughter of Rev. Obadiah & Ann (Wilson) Jennings of Nashville, TN. They were married on 23 Oct 1828..¹

     His common name was Obadiah. Obadiah was born circa 1780. He married Ann Wilson circa 1805.

     Ann was born circa 1780. She married Rev. Obadiah Jennings circa 1805.

     Henry was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Gov. Henry Alexander Wise and Ann Jennings. Henry was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry A. Wise Jr., a 16 year old student, born in VA in HH#1264 headed by Henry A. Wise, a 43 year old lawyer with real estate valued at $10,000 and born in VA..¹

     Anna was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Gov. Henry Alexander Wise and Ann Jennings. Anna was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna A. Wise, age 13, born in VA in HH#1264 headed by Henry A. Wise, a 43 year old lawyer with real estate valued at $10,000 and born in VA..¹

     Richard was born on 2 September 1842 at Brazil.^1,2 He was the son of Gov. Henry Alexander Wise and Sarah Sergeant. Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd A. Wise, age 7, born in Brazil in HH#1264 headed by Henry A. Wise, a 43 year old lawyer with real estate valued at $10,000 and born in VA..¹ Richard died on 21 December 1900 at age 58.² His body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Richard Alsop Wise, son of Henry A. & Sarah (Sergeant) Wise. Notes added in the tombstone book show he was a Lt. in the CSA, MD-Prof of Chemistry at William & Mary Collage, member of the Virginia General Assembly and a Congressman from the 2nd District..²

     Margaret was born circa 1844 at Brazil.¹ She was the daughter of Gov. Henry Alexander Wise and Sarah Sergeant. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Wise, age 6, born in Brazil in HH#1264 headed by Henry A. Wise, a 43 year old lawyer with real estate valued at $10,000 and born in VA..¹

     John was born on 27 December 1846 at Brazil.^1,2 He was the son of Gov. Henry Alexander Wise and Sarah Sergeant. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. S. Wise, age 3, born in Brazil in HH#1264 headed by Henry A. Wise, a 43 year old lawyer with real estate valued at $10,000 and born in VA..¹ John died on 12 May 1913 at age 66.² His body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John Sergeant Wise, the son of Henry A. & Sarah (Sergeant) Wise. Notes added in the tombstone book shows he was a Virginia Congressman, US Attorney General, wounded in battle at New Market, VA, and Prov. Lt. in the CSA..²

     Spencer was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Gov. Henry Alexander Wise and Sarah Sergeant. Spencer was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Spencer Wise, age 1, born in VA in HH#1264 headed by Henry A. Wise, a 43 year old lawyer with real estate valued at $10,000 and born in VA..¹

     Obadiah was born on 12 April 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Gov. Henry Alexander Wise and Ann Jennings. Obadiah died on 9 February 1862 at age 30.¹ His body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Obadiah Jennings Wise, the son of Henry A. & Ann (Jennings) Wise. Notes added in the tombstone book shows he was a Secretary in US Embassies in Paris & Berlin, Editor of the Pictorial Enquirer, Capt. in Wise's Legion, CSA, and killed in the Battle of Roanoke Island..¹

     Mary was born on 12 December 1817.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Peter Lyon and Sarah Waugh. She married Gov. Henry Alexander Wise in November 1853.¹ Mary died on 17 July 1901 at age 83.¹ Her body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Elizabeth Wise, the wife of Henry A. Wise and the daughter of Dr. Peter & Sarah (Waugh) Lyons, the beloved foster mother of the children of Ann Jennings & Sarah Sergeant Wise..¹

     His common name was Peter. Peter was born circa 1790. He married Sarah Waugh circa 1815.

     Sarah was born circa 1790. She married Dr. Peter Lyon circa 1815.

     John was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel H. Holland and Clarissa Russell. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Holland, age 5 in HH#1265 headed by Sam'l Holland, a 38 year old overseer..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel H. Holland and Clarissa Russell. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Holland Jr., age 4 in HH#1265 headed by Sam'l Holland, a 38 year old overseer..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel H. Holland and Clarissa Russell. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Holland, age 2 in HH#1265 headed by Sam'l Holland, a 38 year old overseer..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy (-----) circa 1825.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Charnock circa 1825.¹

     William was born circa 1831 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Charnock and Nancy (-----). He married Charlotte Lilliston on 5 January 1858 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Charnock, a 27 year old seaman, born in Acc Co & living in Northampton Co, the son of Thos. & Nancy Charnock and she was shown as Charlotte Lilliston, age 21, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. & Sally Lilliston. They were married by Montcalm Oldham and Robert Gray said he was over age 21..¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Lilliston and Sally (-----). Charlotte was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlott Lilleston, age 12 in HH#1266 headed by Sally Gunter, age 42, who was evidently her mother..² She married William Charnock on 5 January 1858 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Charnock, a 27 year old seaman, born in Acc Co & living in Northampton Co, the son of Thos. & Nancy Charnock and she was shown as Charlotte Lilliston, age 21, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. & Sally Lilliston. They were married by Montcalm Oldham and Robert Gray said he was over age 21..¹

     John was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally (-----) circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sally was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Lilliston circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Gunter circa 1845.¹ Sally was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Gunter the head of HH#1266, age 42. Listed with her was Charlott Lilleston, age 12, who was evidently her daughter..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1800. He married Sally (-----) circa 1845.¹

     John was born on 14 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Rosie Turner widow?. He married Mary A. Kellam on 2 May 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Kelly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Turner and Mary A. Kellam..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. R. Turner the head of HH#1271, a 37 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Turners: Mary, age 39; Sarah A., age 13; Betsey, age 11; Wm., age 9; and Rose, age 3..⁴ He married Susan E. Mason widow? on 29 September 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Turner, a 45 year old single gentleman, the son of Rosie Turner and she was shown as Susan E. Mason, age 38 and single (parents not shown). They were married by D. Titlow..¹ John died on 6 July 1890 at age 79.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John R. Turner, the husband of Susan Turner (moved from Burckard Burial Ground)..²

     Rosie was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John R. Turner on 2 May 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Kelly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Turner and Mary A. Kellam..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Turner, age 39 in HH#1271 headed by Jno. R. Turner, a 37 year old farmer..^3,1