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     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Thornman, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Phillip was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Phillip served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Phillip Todison, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Major was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Major served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Major Topping, a soldier in the Army..¹

     James was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. James served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Tunnell, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Tunnell, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Tunnell, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     Jacob was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jacob Turlington, a soldier in the Army..¹

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Turnal, a Lieutenant in the Militia..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Turnal, a soldier in the Army..¹

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Teackle, a Pay Master in the Navy..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Undsill, a Captain in the Navy..¹

     Moses was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Moses served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Moses Vesick, a soldier in the Army..¹

     In 1768 William Vessells bought 100 acres of A149 (the Wessells farm on Messongo Creek) from John and Rhoda Potter, being the northwest corner of the tract. Four years later Vessells bought 125 acres north of it (from A147) from Spencer and Comfort Drummond. In 1803 William Vessells left to his wife Egnatia the small room in my dwelling house and the small chamber above and a privilege of passing from the one to the other through the house; to his son Walter he left the rest of the house and his 225 acre plantation. In 1837 Walter Wessells (wife Polly Boston) left to his son Henry (L.) the western part of his land where my dwelling house now stands. In 1883 Henry L. left to his nephew John H.S. Wessells, who died intestate in 1936; a son Henry L. was in residence, although the estate had not been divided late in 1937, when the dwelling (shown in Whitelaw) burned to the ground (Whitelaw, p. 1270). In 1772 William Wessells, who owned adjacent land from A149, bought 125 acres of A147 (near Hallwood) from Spencer Drummond II and his wife Comfort (Whitelaw, p. 1261). William Vessels Sen. is listed as a head of an 1800 household, age over 45 (50) with a wife, also over 45 (Nasha, 50), one male 16-26 (Walter Sr, 25), and 8 slaves. In his will written 2 Nov 1802 he named a wife "Egnatia;" sons: Walter and William (land purchased from Spencer Smith); a daughter "Hessey Bird;" a grandson Custis Wessels (under 21); and grandaughters: Elizabeth (Betsy) Thornton, Racheal Thornton and Hessey Thornton. The executors were Elijah Shay and Watlter Wessells; witnesses were Elijah Shay, Valentine Smith and Richard Only; and securites for probate were Valentine Smith and Dixon Hall. William was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Egnatia 'Nasha' (-----) circa 1765.^1,2 William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. William Vessels (Sic) recommended and qualified as an Ensign in the Militia by taking said oath &c. on 26 Nov 1777 (Acc Orders 1777-1789, p. 43)..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ William died in 1803 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.¹ William's will was probated on 31 July 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     James was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. James served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Walker, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Walker, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     His common name was John. John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Walker (VA): Ensign 9th Virginia, 4 Jul 1776; resigned May 1777. (He served in the Militia as a Captain after resigning.).^1,2 John was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Walker on a list found in the Archives of the Virginia State Library of Accomack County people who were paid for public service from 1781 to 1783..¹

     His common name was Levin. Levin was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Walker (VA): Ensign 2nd Virginia State Regiment, 3 Dec 1777; 2nd Lieutenant, 27 Apr 1778; 1st Lieutenant, 30 Apr 1778; retired Jan 1780..^1,2

     Nehemiah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Nehemiah served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Nehemiah Walker, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Walters, a Boatswain in the Navy..¹

     Spencer was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Spencer Walters, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     His common name was Samuel. Samuel was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Waples (VA): Ensign 2nd Virginia, May 1776; 2nd Lieutenant, 30 Jul 1776; taken prisoner at Brandywine, 11 Sep 1777; escaped 10 Dec 1777; resigned 22 May 1778. (Died 11 Aug 1834.).^1,2 Samuel was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Waples on a list found in the Archives of the Virginia State Library of Accomack County people who were paid for public service from 1781 to 1783..¹ Samuel died on 11 August 1834.¹

     James was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. James served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Warrington, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     Stephen was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Stephen served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Stephen Warrington, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Waters, a Boatswain's Mate in the Navy..¹

     Spencer was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Spencer Waters, a soldier in the Army..¹

     James was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. James served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Watkinson, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Levin was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Watkinson, a soldier in the Army..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Watkinson, a soldier in the Army..¹

     David was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. David served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Watson, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Johannes was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Johannes served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Johannes Watson, a Captain in the Navy..¹