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     Rose was born circa 1750. She married John (161) Michael on 23 January 1771 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1750. She married John (161) Michael circa 1780.¹

     Hannah was born circa 1750. She married William Gibb McDonald on 1 July 1773 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Richard was born circa 1600 at England.

     Peggy was born circa 1730. She married William (117) Nock circa 1750.¹ Peggy was named as administrator of an estate on 28 August 1771. It was on this date that Peggy Nock was named to settle the estate of William Nock. John Spiers, Robert Coleburn & William Guy were the securities.
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     Mary was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Barnes and Frances Stockley. She married John Nock circa 1695.² Mary was named in her father's will on 27 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Nock and given 1 shilling in the will of John Barnes..¹

     Patience was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Nock and Mary Barnes. She married Jacob Bishop circa 1725.¹

     Elizabeteh was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Nock and Mary Barnes.

     Amy was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Nock and Mary Barnes. She married William Bishop circa 1735.¹

     William was born circa 1710. He married Amy Nock circa 1735.¹

     Jacob was born circa 1700. He married Patience Nock circa 1725.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Benjamin (118) Nock circa 1755.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 23 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth in the will of Benjamin Nock..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Benjamin (118) Nock and Elizabeth (-----). Thomas was named in his father's will on 23 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas in the will of Benjamin Nock..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Benjamin (118) Nock and Elizabeth (-----). Sophia was named in her father's will on 23 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sophia Nock in the will of Benjamin Nock..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1730. He married Patience (119) Nock circa 1765. Also referred to as Ackworth..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Benjamin Nock and Rose (67) Armey Trader. She married Henry Reed circa 1755.¹ Sarah died before 7 July 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was probably dec'd by this date as Benjamin Nock left items to grandchildren which his daughter Sarah bore to Henry Reed..¹

     Henry was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Nock circa 1755.¹

     Spencer was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader. He married Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford circa 1768.³ Spencer was named in his mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Margaret land where I now live for 8 years to bring up my small children & then to my son James. To son Calep Mears. Children James, Rachel, Sally, Rosey, Calep, Robert, Frances, Elizabeth & Nancy Mears resid. legatees. Wife Margaret & Robert Bradford Exrs. Witt: Elisha Mears, Roberson Savage, Levin Mears.
.⁴ Spencer died in September 1794.⁴ Spencer's will was probated on 29 September 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Spencer estate was settled on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. No Date (Audit), 27 Oct 1800 (Rec'd) - Peggy Mears Extr. Part of father estate to: Rachel Mears, Sally Mears, James Mears, Rosanna Mears, Caleb Mears, Francis Mears, Robert Mears, Betsy Mears & Nancy Mears. Auditors: Custis Willis & Elisha Mears..⁵

     John was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader. John was named in his grandfather's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He married Mary 'Molly' Beach circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. John and Molly Mears lived in the Fair Oaks section of the county on land inherited from his grandfather Richard Armitrader. This homestead was in the same neighborhood as Cottrels Ridge, the home of Joseph Beach, father of Molly..³ John received land as a gift in 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that he was called John Mears, the younger, in the deed in which his parents gave him the Richard Armitrader land. This tract of 150 acres was located north of the present road from Keller to Wachapreague, north of Grangeville and south of Oak Grove Church (Whitelaw, p. 790 and map).. John was named in his mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ He made a will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Richard 100 acres, 300 gallons of cask and one half his still and worm. To son Abel Mears the remainder of my land containing 50 acres and one half his still and worm and 300 gallons of cask. Wife Molly Mears her choice of furniture and tools and his best dwelling house, as long as she remained his widow. To son John Mears five pounds current money. To son Robert Mears his sorrel mare. To son William Mears one cow and calf. To son-in-law Frederick Beech one shilling. He directed that his slaves be sold. Wife Molly Mears, John Mears, Polly Mears, Robert Mears, Betsy Mears, Patience Mears, Adah Mears, Peggy Mears, James Mears & William Mears residual legatees. Kendal Beech & John Spiers Exrs. Witt: John Elliot, Robert Guy.
.⁶ John died in January 1785.⁶ John's will was probated on 25 January 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     John was born circa 1671 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as under age 18 in his father's will of 1682..^3,4 He was the son of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----). John was named in his father's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Margaret Garrison circa 1692.^1,4 John was named in his mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ John deeded land as a gift on 1 April 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Mears gave to his "beloved" son, George Meras, 50 acres of land on the north side "of the plantation I bought of Major Hitchens (Acc Co Deeds, Wills & Etc., 1715-1729, p. 315). Should son George die without heirs, the land was to revert to his father. On the same day, John Mears gave son John Mears 150 acres "near head of Machipungo Creek upon a place called the beaver dam branch joining up land of John Willis.. He made a will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Thomas plantation where I now live containing 150 acres, reversion to my grandson John Meers, son of John. To son John Meers plantation where he now lives containing 150 acres that my father Bartholomew Meers gave me. To son Mark Meers plantation purchased of Major Hitchens with 50 acres of land adjacent, also 50 acres adjacent it off the tract where I now live. To son Thomas the choice of his guns and the biggest table, and all the corn, wheat, tobacco and cider produced on his plantation the year he died. To son John my hand mill stones and the choice of beds, callico curtains, best rug and blanket, one pewter dish and one pewter bason and his least gun. To Mark my little gun and one bed and rug. All his wearing clothes were to be equally divided between sons John, Thomas and Mark. Son Bartholomew Meers was given his great gun. To sons John & Thomas 70 acres adjoining land of Joseph Ames to be sold for the payment of my debts. Sons John, Thomas & Mark Meers & daughters Elizabeth Major & Mary Ames residual legatees. Sons John & Thomas Exrs. Witt: Francis Savage, William Garrison.
NOTE: From his will it appears John Mears devised several hundred acres more than he owned. He did not mention son George, who had apparently died since 1729, with his 50 acres reverting back. The land he left son John was apparently the same land he had deeded him in 1729, while the land left son Mark seems to have been only the entire 170 acres purchased of Major Hitchens.
.⁶ John died in September 1747.⁶ John's will was probated on 29 September 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. Bartholomew Meers was named heir at law to the testator.
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     Margaret was born circa 1660. She was the daughter of Richard Garrison. She married John Mears circa 1692.^2,3 Margaret was named in her father's will on 23 February 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Mears in the will of Richard Garrison and John Mears witnessed the will..^1,4

     Bartholomew was born circa 1641.¹ He married Mary (-----) circa 1664. He married before 4 Oct 1668 as the deed he gave to William Taylor on that date was cosigned by his wife, Mary Mears..² Bartholomew appears on the list of tithables at Accomack Co, VA, for in 1668. His name was on the Tithable list in 1668 with two tithables and by 1675 had increased to five tithables. After his death in 1682 the name of "widow Mears" was on the list through the year 1691..³ He made a will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. To godson John Rogers. To Samuel, the son of William Williams. To eldest son Bartholomew Mears plantation where I now live on the South side of the branch and all house and appurtenances thereunto belonging ... his said part of my said plantation lying upon three hundred acres upon the eastmost side of Beaver Dam Branch; privilege of timber on plantation on East side of Beaver Dam Branch. To son John all the land from the Small Branch Southerly to Richard Kellam's line. To son Richard land from that Little Branch Northwest. To sons Robert & William plantation at Occahannock, Robert to have 200 acres & William the remainder. Bartholomew Jr. was also given my great gun and Robert and William my other two guns. Wife Mary Exec. Daughter Elizabeth, wife of George Freshwater, an equal part in all cattle, horses, mares and sheep. Personal estate to remain as it is until my children come to age. William Nock & William Burton overseers. Sons to be at age at 18 & daughters at 16. Witt: John Washbourne, Susanna Washbourne, John Willis, Sr.
.^4,3 Bartholomew died in December 1682.⁴ Bartholomew's will was probated on 28 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Mary was born circa 1648. She married Bartholomew Mears (I) circa 1664. He married before 4 Oct 1668 as the deed he gave to William Taylor on that date was cosigned by his wife, Mary Mears..¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary Mears and made Extr of the estate of Bartholomew Mears. She would have been on 34 years old at this time, but did not remarry..² She made a will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William. To son John. To children Richard, Robert, Elizabeth, Mary & Dorothy. Son William Exr. Witt: Joseph Aymes, James Maccome, Robert Scott.
.³ Mary died in March 1705.³ Mary's will was probated on 3 April 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Bartholomew was born circa 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----). Bartholomew was named in his father's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Bartholomew Meers, the heir at law to the testator, John Meers, son of Bartholomew..¹ Bartholomew died before 1703. He died a single person without heirs between the will of his father and the will of his mother. His brother John Mears owned the home plantation when he died in 1747 (Whitelaw, p. 751)..²

     Richard was born circa 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----). Richard was named in his father's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret (-----) circa 1700.² Richard was named in his mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Richard sold land on 1 January 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. On 1 Jan 1704 Richard Mears and his wife Margaret sold the 150 acres that he heired from his father to William Savage and seemed to disappear from Acc Co records after that (Acc Co Wills Etc., 1692-1715, part 2, p. 68)..

     Robert was born circa 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----). Robert was named in his father's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert was named in his mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Anne (-----) before 30 May 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the estate of John Davis was administered to Ann Mears, widow of the dec'd. John Marshall & Luke Johnson were securities. Appraisers were Luke Laylor, Jacob Dewey, George Dewey and John White Sr..^3,4

     Elizabeth was born circa 1665 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----). She married George (6) Freshwater circa 1680.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth, wife of George Freshwater, in the will of Bartholomew Meers..¹ Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     George was born circa 1655 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of George Freshwater and Elizabeth (3) Bibby. He married Elizabeth Mears circa 1680.² He married Elizabeth Griffith circa 1682.³ George died on 17 March 1718 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1675. She married Richard (of Bar) Mears circa 1700.¹

     Anne was born circa 1675. She married John Davis circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Robert Mears before 30 May 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the estate of John Davis was administered to Ann Mears, widow of the dec'd. John Marshall & Luke Johnson were securities. Appraisers were Luke Laylor, Jacob Dewey, George Dewey and John White Sr..^2,1