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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 Watson, a soldier in the Militia..¹

     Zorobabel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zorobabel Watson, a Lieutenant in the Militia..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 Webb, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     Robert was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Webb, a Pilot 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 Welbourne, a soldier in the Militia..¹

     John was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Ephraim Wessells. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. "It is ordered that John Wessells a soldier in the Continental Line in the Revolutionary War died intestate" (Acc Orders 1832-36, 24 Feb 1834, p. 250). "It is ordered to be certified that it appears to the Court by satisfactory proof that John Wessells Senr., William Wessells, Ephraim Wessells, James Wessells, Catherine Russell, Nancy Wessells, Ephraim Wessells (of N.), Elizabeth Ewell, Sarah Johnson, Catherine Wessells (of N.), Laura Wessells, Isaac Wessells, Nancy Hickman, George Russell (of George), Thomas Russell, James Russell, Lucretia Russell, Esther Russell, Elijah Russell, William Russell, Thomas Moore, Polly Moore, Isaac Sterling, Anna Young, Ephraim Wessells, Senr., Sarah Ann Russell, Nancy Wessells, Catherine Young, Betsey Summers, Arthur F. Wessells, John Wessells, Jr., Richard Wessells, Ephraim Wessells (of B.), Kessey Annis, Susan Annis, Margaret Young, Nancy Dix, Susan Wessells, Samuel Wessells, Delight Russell, Noah Russell, Mary Russell, Southy Russell, Ann Maria Onions, Susan Onions, Westley Onions, Levena Jane Onions and Raymond Melvin Parkes are the only heirs at law of John Wessells who was a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionay War" (Acc Orders 1832-1836, 29 July 1835, p. 503)..^2,3 John died before 1834.

     Abel was born on 30 May 1734 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4,1 He was the son of John (20) West and Ann (-----). Abel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel West, a Lieutenant in the Militia..^5,6 He married Bridget Hudson on 27 December 1808 at Northampton Co, VA. Teackle Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel West and Bridget Hutson..⁷ Abel died on 30 May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 82.^3,4,1 His body was interred at Old West Place, Craddockville, Acc Co, VA. Whitelaw calls it Cedar Grove or the Charlotte Bayly Place. His epitaph: In memory of Abel West, was born at this place, May 30, 1734 and died May 30, 1816, thus completing the 82 years of his life, Respected by all for his Virtues and Morality..^3,4

     Isaac was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Isaac served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac West, a seaman in the Navy..²

     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 Whaly, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Jacobus was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacobus served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jacobus White, a carpenter in the Navy..¹

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

     Robert was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert White, a Midshipman 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 White, a Surgeon's Mate 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 S. White, a Surgeon's Mate in the Navy..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 Williams, 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 Willis, a seaman in the Navy..¹

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

     Ebern was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Ebern served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Ebern Wimbro (sic), a seaman in the Navy..¹

     Richard was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (f|o_Rich_&_Rachel) Wimbrough. Richard served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He married Santer Hickman on 10 March 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. John Glasby was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Wimbrough and Santer Hickman..⁴ Richard was named in his sister's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Richard Wimbrough in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..¹ He made a will on 5 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Rachel ... To my daughter Molly ... To my son Jackey ... Remainder to my 2 daughters Rachel & Molly except $1 to my grandson Richard Kelly. Witt: Edward W. Taylor, Purnell Chesser & Thomas T. Taylor..⁵ Richard died on 25 June 1845.³ Richard's will was probated on 29 December 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Kelly the Extr. named took oath & gave bond with James D. Godwin & Henry B. Northam securities. [Note: There was no Extr. named in the copy of the will in the will book.].⁵

     Henry was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Window (sic), a soldier in the Army..¹

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

     Abel was born circa 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Mack Williams Wright and Mary Dix. Abel witnessed a will on 24 January 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Young Sr., Jacob Mason and Abel Wright witnessed the will of John Sparrow..² Abel witnessed a will on 30 January 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert James, Abel Wright & William Taylor witnessed the will of John Baker..³ Abel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Wright, a Corporal in the Army..⁴ He married Lucretia (-----) circa 1783. Abel witnessed a will on 25 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Savage Crippen and Abel Wright were the securities on the administration of James Delight's estate to Robert Russell..⁵ Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Able Write (afse. WM.), age 45+. Listed with him were 1 male age 0-10, 1 female age 10-16, 2 females age 16-26, 1 female age 45+ and 11 slaves..⁶ He made a will on 12 December 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Brother George Wright & wife Extrs. To wife all my interest in the 3 Negroes she possessed when I married her, no claim of dower of any of my Negroes except a girl named Rose during her natural life. Remainder to my 2 daughters Molly & Katharine subject however as to the land & my other estate, exclusive of my Negroes, to their mother's dower. Extr. to sell no part of my estate unless directed by my wife & 2 children. Witt: John Teackle, William Nock & Sally Justice..⁷ Abel died in April 1802.⁷ Abel's will was probated on 26 April 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaiah Hickman & Major Hinman securities..⁷

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

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Young, 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 Young, a Major in the Militia..¹

     George was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. George was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Abbott 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

     Elijah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Ames 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

     Ann was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Andrews 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