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     His middle name was provided by Leigh Young Bundick. George was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel (of James Sr.) Melvin and Elizabeth Taylor. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. A. Melvin, age 8 in HH#1113 headed by Sam'l Melvin, age 46 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $50 & his wife Elizabeth, age 43..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1730. Samuel died in 1804.¹ Samuel's estate was administered on 1 May 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Melvin was named to settle the estate of Samuel Melvin. William Watts & William R. Taylor were the securities..¹

     Avery was born circa 1824 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 He was the son of Thomas Melvin and Sophia Wilkinson. He married Margaret Showard on 21 June 1856 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Avery Melvin, a 28 year old single mariner, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of Thos. & Sophia Melvin and she was shown as Margaret Chericks, a 33 year old widow, born on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Henry & Mary Showard. They were married by W.P. Thornton. John Trornton said he was over age 21..³ Avery was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Avery Melvin the head of HH#1283, a 31 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $10. Listed with him were the following Melvins: Marg't, age 40; Marg't, age 9 and Thos., age 1. The Marg't age 9, may have been the daughter of Marg't age 40 by her first husband, John Cherricks..²

     Henry was born circa 1790. He married Mary (-----) circa 1815.

     Mary was born circa 1795. She married Henry Showard circa 1815.

     Margaret was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry C. Showard and Mary Snead. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Showard, age 13 in HH#507 headed by Henry Showard, a 40 year old cooper..¹ Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Showard, age 23 in HH#704 headed by Mary Showard, age 46 and spinning..²

     Margaret was born circa 1851 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Cherricks and Margaret Showard. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Melvin, age 9 in HH#1283 headed by Avery Melvin, a 31 year old oysterman. Also listed was Marg't Melvin, age 40, who may have been her mother by a former marriage to a Cherricks..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Avery Melvin and Margaret Showard. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Melvin, age 1 in HH#1283 headed by Avery Melvin, a 31 year old oysterman..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1851 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charles S. Jester and Delilah J. Sharpley. He married Ann S. Melvin on 2 May 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph V. Jester, a 21 year old waterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Chls & Delilah Jester and she wa shown as Ann S. Melvin, age 21, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Sam'l & Eliz'th Melvin. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1790.

     According to Leigh Young Bundick, Elizabeth Taylor, wife of Samuel Melvin, had a brother George Taylor, who lived on Chincoteague Island. George was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (-----) Taylor.

     Peggy was born circa 1930 at Chester, PA. She was the daughter of Earl Preston Mears and Estella Read. Peggy was named in her sister's obituary on 11 January 2006 at Edystone, PA. She was shown as a sister Peggy Hanson of Edystone, PA in the obituary of Mrs. Geraldine Louise Mears Young..²

     Betty was born circa 1934 at Chester, PA. She was the daughter of Earl Preston Mears and Estella Read. Betty died before 11 January 2006. She was shown as a predeceased sister Betty Reber in the obituary of Mrs. Geraldine Louise Mears Young..¹

     Mariah was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward Fairbrothers on 4 August 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Edward Farebrothers and she as Maria Connor..² Mariah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Fairbrothers the head of HH#100, age 19. Listed with her was Drusilla Fairbrothers, age 3..¹ She married John Henry Young on 15 April 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John H. Young and Maria Fairbrothers..² Mariah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Young, age 40(?) and keeping house in HH#AT273 headed by John Young, a 42 year old oysterman. Also listed was Ann Fairbrother, a 24 year old house keeper, who may have been her daughter or a younger sister..³ Mariah reported a death on 16 February 1872 at First District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Mariah Young reported the death of her husband John H. Young, who died of rheumatism at the age of 47 years..⁴ Mariah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mariah Young, a 50 year old house keeper and head of household. She was born in VA, her father was born in DE and her mother was born in VA. Listed with her were the following Youngs: George T., a 23 year old son and farmer; John H., an 18 year old son and farm laborer; Rudolph, a 15 year old son and farm laborer; and Mary, an 11 year old daughter. Also listed was Drucilla Hutson, a 35 year old daughter and keeping house; Viola Hutson, a 1 year old daughter (of Drucilla) and Mary Custis, a 25 year old servant of no named relation, born in MD as were both of her parents..⁵

     Isabella was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Young and Mariah Conner. Isabella was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Isabella Young, age 19 and attending school, in HH#AT273 headed by John Young, a 42 year old oysterman..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Young and Mariah Conner. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Young, age 11 and attending school, in HH#AT273 headed by John Young, a 42 year old oysterman..¹

     Ida was born on 16 July 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Ida Florence Young, the daughter of Geo. T. Young, oysterman, and his wife Mary J. Young. Her mother gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of George Thomas Young and Mary Jane Whealton.

     John was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Henry Young and Mariah Conner. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Young, age 8 in HH#AT273 headed by John Young, a 42 year old oysterman..¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Young, an 18 year old son and farm laborer in a household headed by Mariah Young, a 50 year old house keeper..²

     Rudolph was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Henry Young and Mariah Conner. Rudolph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rewdolph Young, age 5 in HH#AT273 headed by John Young, a 42 year old oysterman..¹ Rudolph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rudolph Young, a 15 year old son and farm laborer in a household headed by Mariah Young, a 50 year old house keeper..² Rudolph died in 1888.³

     Mary was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Young and Mariah Conner. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Young, age 2 in HH#AT273 headed by John Young, a 42 year old oysterman..¹ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Young, an 11 year old daughter in a household headed by Mariah Young, a 50 year old house keeper..²

     Sarah was born on 22 August 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William P. Ward and Susan P. Cutler. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Ward, age 8 in HH#436 headed by Wm. Ward, a 60 year old farmer and his wife Susan P. Ward, age 45..³ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah F. Ward, a 19 year old teacher in HH#LM1250 headed by William Ward, a 70 year old farmer..⁴ She married James Bowdoin Mapp on 2 May 1880 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James B. Mapp, a 21 year old farmer, the son of James B. & Bettie C. Mapp and she was shown as Sarah F. Ward, age 26, the daughter of Wm. & Susan Ward. They were married by L.K. LeCato..¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah F. Mapp, a 28 year old daughter-in-law in a HH headed by Bettie C. Mapp, a 39 year old farmer. Also listed was James B. Mapp, a 21 year old son, who was evidently her husband..⁵ Sarah died on 5 October 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 32. The Acc Co death records show her as Sarah Mapp, who died on 5 Oct 1883 in St. George Parish of typhoid at the age of 32 years and 2 months. She was the daughter of Wm. & Susan Ward, born in Acc, the wife of Jas. B. Mapp, who gave the information..^2,6 Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah F. Ward Mapp, wife of J.B. Mapp, 22 Aug 1851..²

     Cora was born on 10 March 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Thomas Mapp and Elizabeth Catherine 'Bettie' Willis. Cora was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma C. Mapp, age 3 in HH#507 headed by James T. Mapp, a 26 year old farmer..² Cora died on 17 June 1868 at age 11.¹ Her body was interred at Marshside, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Core E. Mapp, daughter of James T. & Bettie C. Mapp, 10 Mar 1857 - 17 Jun 1868..¹

     Emma was born on 17 October 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Thomas Mapp and Elizabeth Catherine 'Bettie' Willis. Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Mapp, age 9 months, born in October in HH#LM577 headed by James T. Mapp, a 35 year old farmer..² Emma was listed with her mother in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma S. Mapp, a 10 year old daugther in a HH headed by Bettie C. Mapp, a 39 year old farmer..³ Emma died on 1 October 1884 at age 14.¹ Her body was interred at Marshside, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Emma S. Mapp, daughter of James T. & Bettie C. Mapp, 17 Oct 1869 - 1 Oct 1884..¹

     Missouri was born on 20 August 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Thomas Mapp and Elizabeth Catherine 'Bettie' Willis. Missouri was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maryetta M. Mapp, age 2 in HH#LM577 headed by James T. Mapp, a 35 year old farmer..² Missouri died on 21 May 1882 at age 14. Her body was interred at Marshside, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Missouri M. Mapp, daughter of James T. & Bettie C. Mapp, 20 Aug 1867 - 21 May 1882..

     John was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Thomas Mapp and Elizabeth Catherine 'Bettie' Willis. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Mapp, age 9 in HH#LM577 headed by James T. Mapp, a 35 year old farmer..³ He married Mary C. 'Puss' Richardson on 19 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Mapp, a 23 year old carpenter, the son of Jas. T. & Eliz'th C. Mapp and she was shown as Mary C. Richardson, age 22, daughter of Wm. & Rachel Richardson. They were married by W.C. Vaden. According to Ames, Mears & Allied Lines she was call Puss..^1,4 John died in 1943.² His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John E. Mapp, husband of Mary C. Mapp and son of Jas. T. & Bettie C. Mapp, 1860 - 1943..²

     William was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel Ward on 1 August 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William Richardson and Rachel Ward. Littleton R. LeCato said they both were over age 21..¹

     Mary was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Richardson and Rachel Ward. She married John E. Mapp on 19 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Mapp, a 23 year old carpenter, the son of Jas. T. & Eliz'th C. Mapp and she was shown as Mary C. Richardson, age 22, daughter of Wm. & Rachel Richardson. They were married by W.C. Vaden. According to Ames, Mears & Allied Lines she was call Puss..^1,3 Mary died in 1920.² Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Mapp, wife of John E. Mapp and daughter of Wm. & Rachel Richardson, 1861 - 1920..²

     George Walter Mapp was a Virginia State Senator and Commissioner of Fisheries. George was born on 25 May 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Dr. John Emory Mapp and Margaret B. 'Maggie' LeCato. He married Georgie Richardson Quinby on 27 November 1900 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Walter Mapp, a 27 year old attorney-at-law, the son of John E. & Margaret B. Mapp and she was shown as Georgie Richardson Quinby, age 24, the daughter of Uphur B. & Georgie G. Quinby..^2,3 He married Mildred Aydelotte circa 1903.^4,5 George died on 2 February 1941 at age 67. His body was interred at Quinby Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George Walter Mapp, husband of Mildred A. Mapp, 25 May 1873 - 2 Feb 1941..

     Mildred was born circa 1875. She married George Walter Mapp circa 1903.^1,2 Mildred died on 16 August 1967.³ Her body was interred at Quinby Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mildred Aydelotte, wife of George Walter Mapp, died 16 Aug 1967..³

     Georgie was born on 8 February 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Upshur Balderstone Quinby and Georgianna G. 'Georgie' Richardson. She married George Walter Mapp on 27 November 1900 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Walter Mapp, a 27 year old attorney-at-law, the son of John E. & Margaret B. Mapp and she was shown as Georgie Richardson Quinby, age 24, the daughter of Uphur B. & Georgie G. Quinby..^2,1 Georgie died on 31 July 1901 at age 25. Her tombstone shows her as Georgie Richardson Quinby, wife of George Walter Mapp, 8 Feb 1876 - 31 Jul 1901..^4,3