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     Mary was born circa 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----). Mary was named in her mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Dorothy was born circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----). Dorothy was named in her mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mark was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Mears and Margaret Garrison. Mark was named in his father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mark died in February 1773.³ Mark's estate was administered on 24 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Meers was named to settle the estate of Mark Meers. Jonathan Meers & Andrew Meers were the securities..³

     Thomas was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Mears and Margaret Garrison. He married Peggy (-----) circa 1725.³ Thomas was named in his father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will before 28 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. His will was not dated. To son Southy Meers plantation where I now live for life, reversion to my grandson Covington Mears. Cousins John Meers & George Meers to rent out my land I bought of Garret Kitchens until my debts are paid, then I give the said land to my grandson Thomas Meers. Cousins John & George Meers Exrs. Witt: Francis Savage, Solomon Groten, Custis Groten..⁴ Thomas died in March 1775.⁴ Thomas's will was probated on 28 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Meers was named heir at law.
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     Tabitha was born circa 1740. She married Thomas Young circa 1760.¹

     George was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of John Mears and Margaret Garrison. George received 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.. George died in 1729.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Mears and Margaret Garrison. She married (-----) Mayor circa 1725.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Major in the will of John Meers, son of Bartholomew..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Mears circa 1725.¹

     Mary was born circa 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Mears and Margaret Garrison. She married Thomas Ames Sr. circa 1725.^2,3 Mary was named in her father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Ames in the will of John Meers, son of Bartholomew..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Ames and Esther Gray. He married Mary Mears circa 1725.^2,3

     Bartholomew was born circa 1693 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Mears and Margaret Garrison. Bartholomew bought land on 1 January 1723 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bartholomew Mears bought 100 acres of land from Richard Drummond for 5,000 pounds of tobacco (Acc Co Deeds, Wills & Etc., 1715-1729, p. 455).. He married Rachel Kellam circa 1725.² Bartholomew bought land on 31 August 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he bought 60 acres from John Nock for 25 pounds of tobacco (Acc Co Deed & c., 1737-1746, p. 365). His land was located in the area of Gargatha and south of Modest Town. It extended up the highway almost to present day Nelsonia (Whitelaw, p. 1161).. Bartholomew was named in his father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named heir-at-law of John Mears, when his father's will was probated, showing he was the oldest son. He was left no land by his father. In 1745 when his father wrote his will, Bartholomew Mears had married and bought land elsewhere..¹ He made a will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Meshack plantation where I now live with the land I bought of John Nock & should he offer to sell same the said land to go to my son Robert Mears. Wife Rachel Mears. Son Shadrick Mears. Wife Rachel & children Jonathan, Robert, Susana, Rachel, Sarah, Elizabeth, Shadrack & Leah residual legatees. Wife to bring up my son Meshack. Robert Abbott, Ralph Justice, Solomon Burd & John Watts to div. est. Wife Exec. Witt: John Watts, Isaac Williams, John Evans.
.³ Bartholomew died in April 1766.³ Bartholomew's will was probated on 29 April 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. Jonathan Mears was named heir at law to the testator..³ Bartholomew's estate was administered on 25 January 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan was named to settle the estate of Bartholomew Mears, unadministered by Rachel Mears, dec'd..⁴

     Rachel was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Kellam and Sarah (-----). She married Bartholomew Mears (III) circa 1725.² Rachel was named in her father's will on 18 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Meers in the will of Edward Kellam..¹ Rachel was named in her husband's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She made a will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Meers. To son Jonothan 1 s. To son Meshack 1 s. Clothing to be divided between my 5 daughters. To Jonathan Chandler. Daughter Rachel, Elizabeth, Leah & son Shadrick residual legatees. Son Shadrach & Isaiah Baker Exrs. Witt: Southy Bell, Elijah Bloxom..⁴ Rachel died in October 1779.⁴ Rachel's will was probated on 26 October 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Jonathan was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bartholomew Mears (III) and Rachel Kellam. He married Joyce (-----) circa 1750. It is not known if she was the mother of any of Jonathan's children..² Jonathan was named in his father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Jonathan was named in his brother's will on 6 May 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a brother and extr. in the will of Robert Meers..⁴ Jonathan was named in his mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ He made a will on 2 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Ziporah Mears land purchased of Joseph Killey. To son Robert Mears land bought of Bird, Fitchett & Bell & adjacent the above. To son Jonathan Mears all my land to the South of the great ditch down to Gilford Branch, also the land bought of Parradice containing 75 acres on Assatigue Island & all the money due me from the Western Shore. To cousin Shadrack Mears. To grandson Robert Wheelton. To grandaughter. Joice Wheelton. To son Bartholomew Mears. To son Mecajah Mears. Children Micajah Mears, Bartholomew Mears & Leah Collins residual legatees. Sons Barthomomew & Jonathan Exrs. Witt: Thomas Evans, George Young, Tabitha Fitchett.
.⁶ Jonathan died in February 1796.⁶ Jonathan's will was probated on 29 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Robert was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bartholomew Mears (III) and Rachel Kellam. Robert was named in his father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 6 May 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. To sister Sarah Duncan. To Rachel Meers, daughter of Jonathan Meers. To Leah Meers, daughter of Jonathan. Brother Jonathan Exr. & residual legatee. Witt: Thomas Clark, Baily Baily, Thomas Baily..² Robert died in July 1768.² Robert's will was probated on 26 July 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Susanna was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Bartholomew Mears (III) and Rachel Kellam. Susanna was named in her father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Rachel was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Bartholomew Mears (III) and Rachel Kellam. Rachel was named in her father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.² Rachel was named in her mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel in the will of Rachel Meers..³

     Sarah was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Bartholomew Mears (III) and Rachel Kellam. She married James Duncan circa 1760. On 25 Jan 1780 James Duncan was named to settle the estate of Bartholomew Mears, unadministered by Rachel Mears, dec'd..² Sarah was named in her father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was named in her brother's will on 6 May 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as sister Sarah Duncan in the will of Robert Meers..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Bartholomew Mears (III) and Rachel Kellam. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth in the will of Rachel Meers..³

     Shadrack was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. Since only his brother Meshack was named to be brought up by his mother Rachel, then Shadrack would have been at least 21 years old when his father wrote his will, implying he was born before 1740. Since Jonathan was named heir-at-law, he was the oldest son. So Shadrack would have been born after Jonathan and before 1740..² He was the son of Bartholomew Mears (III) and Rachel Kellam. Shadrack was named in his father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.² Shadrack was named in his mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He and Isaiah Baker were the extrs of his mother Rachel's will..³

     Leah was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Bartholomew Mears (III) and Rachel Kellam. Leah was named in her father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Isaiah Baker circa 1770. After Idaiah Baker's death in 1804, a Leah Baker was a head of household in the 1810 census in Accomack Parish. However, he did not name a wife in his will..^3,4,5 Leah was named in her mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah in the will of Rachel Meers..⁶

     Peggy was born circa 1700. She married Thomas Mears circa 1725.¹

     Covington was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Southy (of Thos) Mears. Covington was named in his grandfather's will before 28 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Covington Meers in the will of Thomas Meers..¹ He married Nancy (205) Roberts on 19 July 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of Coventon Mears and Nancy Roberts..² Covington died in January 1797.³ Covington's estate was administered on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nancy Mears was named to settle the estate of Coventon Mears. John Ashby & George Nock were the securities..³ Covington's estate was administered on 26 October 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William L. Roberts was named to settle the estate of Coventon Mears. Francis Roberts & John Roberts were securities. (NOTE: Evidenlty Coventon's wife Nancy was unable to settle his estate and so her brothers acted for her.).⁴ Covington estate was settled on 29 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. No Date (Audit), 29 Feb 1808 (Rec'd) - William S. Roberts Admr. Named in settlement: William Mears & Jinny Mears..⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (of Elisha) Mears. Thomas was named in his father's will on 18 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas William Mears in the will of John Mears of Elisha. He was named as one of the Extrs. and given 205 acres where I now live & Negro woman Kitt..¹ He married Catherine Smith on 19 September 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. John Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Walton Mears and Catherine Smith of Geo..² Thomas was named as the executor of a will on 20 March 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Thomas was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 1 April 1815. It was on this date that Thomas W. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Smith and Sally Mears of Armtend?.⁴ Thomas was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 30 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas W. Mears and Thomas Parker were the security on the M.L.B. of Edward A. Joynes of Wm. dec'd and Elizabeth S. Andrews of Robert dec'd..⁵ He married Ann P. Smith on 28 May 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas W. Mears and Anna P. Smith of Charles..² Thomas was named as administrator of an estate on 10 October 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas W. Mears was shown as administrator. Bond $500. No order to appraise the estate. No administration records. (N'hamp OB 37 Page 267).

     George was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Mark Mears. He married Peggy Taylor circa 1750.⁴ George was named as administrator of an estate on 24 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Meers was named to settle the estate of Mark Meers. Jonathan Meers & Andrew Meers were the securities..³ George was named as administrator of an estate on 27 February 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Charity Mears was named to settle the estate of William Mears. John McLean was the security..⁵ He made a will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Mears all my land. Moveable est. to be div. bet. wife Peggy Mears, Charles Mears, Moley Tignal, Milley Mears & Nancy Mears. Friend Thomas Ames & son John Mears Exrs. Witt: Elisha Mears, Rickets Tatham, Jesse Ames.
.⁴ George died in February 1795.⁴ George's will was probated on 23 February 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Peggy was born circa 1730. She married George Mears circa 1750.¹ Peggy was named in her husband's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Mears and Peggy Taylor. He married Zeller Hyslop circa 1774.² John was named as an heir on 4 December 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law John Meers in the will of William Hayslop, who also named a daugther Ziller Meers and a granddaughter Comfort Meers..³ John was named in his father's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John sold land in 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw, when Mark Mears died intestate in 1773 he was succeeded by a George Mears, who in 1795, wife Peggy, left all his land to a son John. In 1798 this son John sold 106 acres by survey to Francis Savage. The bounds mentioned a schoolhouse, which would have been about where the old road turns northwest towards Keller..⁴

     Charles was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Mears and Peggy Taylor. Charles was named in his father's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Molly was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Mears and Peggy Taylor. She married (-----) Tignal circa 1775.¹ Molly was named in her father's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Moley Tignal in the will of George Mears, wife Peggy..¹ Molly was named as an heir on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Milly Mears and Molly Tignor are the only heirs at law of Benjamin Taylor and Bartholomew Taylor, soldiers in the Virginia Continental Line in the Rev. War..²

     (-----) was born circa 1750. He married Molly Mears circa 1775.¹

     Milley was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Mears and Peggy Taylor. Milley was named in her father's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Milley Mears in the will of George Mears, wife Peggy..¹ Milley was named as an heir on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Milly Mears and Molly Tignor are the only heirs at law of Benjamin Taylor and Bartholomew Taylor, soldiers in the Virginia Continental Line in the Rev. War..²