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     Nancy was born circa 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Mears and Peggy Taylor. Nancy was named in her father's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Mears in the will of George Mears, wife Peggy..¹

     William was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader. He married Esther (-----) circa 1750.³ William sold land on 29 December 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Mears, eldest son and heir-at-law, who had inherited his father's land, sold his inheritance to Jonathan Mears, son of Bartholomew Mears (Acc Co Deeds 1757-1770, p. 607) and seemed to disapear from Accomack County records. His brother Spencer Mears bought the northern 80 acres of this land in 1779 (Whitelaw, p. 752) and John Bradford bought the southern 80 acres in the same year..⁴ William was named in his mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Esther was born circa 1730. She married William (121) Mears circa 1750.¹

     Littleton's sister Elizabeth Bell named many of her neices and nephews in her will including Sally Mears, daughter of Littleton Mears. Littleton was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader. He married Comfort Richardson circa 1755.² Littleton was named as the executor of a will on 29 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Meers and named Extr. in the will of William Richardson, who also named a daughter Comfort Meers and a grandson Severn Mears..² He married Naomi Walker Walker? circa 1770.³ He made a will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. Land to be rented out, except my wife's dower, for 8 years following my death, the profits to maintain my 2 youngest children Sarah & Shadrack Mears. To son John Mears plantation where I now live, including all my lands. To wife Naomi what she brought with her when I married her. 8 children, Levin, Littleton, Severn, Kendall Mears, Sophia Martin, Betty & Sally Mears & son Shadrack Mears residual legatees. Wife & William Banfield Walker Exrs. Witt: Philip Tignal, Kendall Savage..³ Littleton died in December 1776.³ Littleton's will was probated on 31 December 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Comfort was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Richardson and Elizabeth (-----). She married Littleton Mears circa 1755.¹ Comfort was named in her father's will on 29 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Comfort Meers in the will of William Richardson who also named a grandson Severn Mears. His wife Elizabeth and Littleton Meers were the Extrs..¹

     William was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1725. He made a will on 29 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth Richardson whole estate during her widowhood & should she marry to have 1/3 of my estate. To son William Richardson my land & plantation where I now live cont. 75 acres. after his mother's death or marriage. Daughter Sarah. Daughter Comfort Meers. Grandson Severn Mears. 3 children William, Comfort & Sarah resid. legatees. Wife & Littleton Meers Exrs. Witt: Major Meers, John Ashby.
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     Elizabeth was born circa 1700. She married William Richardson circa 1725.

     Severn was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Littleton Mears and Comfort Richardson. Severn was named in his grandfather's will on 29 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson Severn Mears in the will of William Richardson, who also named a daughter Comfort Meers..¹ Severn was named in his father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Nancy Waterfield on 1 September 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Melson was the security on the M.L.B. of Severn Mears and Nancy Waterfield..³

     Naomi was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Littleton Mears circa 1770.¹ Naomi was named in her husband's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Naomi in the will of Littleton Mears. His wife and William Banfield Walker were named Extrs., so she could have been a Walker..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Littleton Mears and Naomi Walker Walker?. Sarah was named in her father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah Mears, one of two youngest children, in the will of Littleton Mears. She was also shown as daughter Sally Mears in the list of residual legatees..¹ Sarah was named in his Aunt's will written on 31 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Mears, daughter of Littleton Mears, in the will of Elizabeth Bell, who was evidently an Aunt..² She married James Shepherd on 15 May 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of James Sheppard and Sally Mears of Littleton..³

     John was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Littleton Mears and Comfort Richardson. John was named in his father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Abby (-----) circa 1780.² He made a will on 14 February 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. I give to my son Littleton Mears. I lend to my wife Abi Mears all the land on which I now live during her life at her death to be divided equally between my three sons Littleton Mears, John Mears & William Mears. I also lend to my wife Abi all my other property not named during her life, at her death to be equally divided between my four children, Littleton, John, William and Tabitha. Signed with his mark, John Mears. Witnesses: Matthew Floyd and Levi (his mark) Richardson. (N'hamp WB 35, page 145)
. John died in March 1818. John's will was probated on 13 April 1818 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Levin was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Littleton Mears and Comfort Richardson. Levin was named in his father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Littleton was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Littleton Mears and Comfort Richardson. Littleton was named in his father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Kendall was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Littleton Mears and Comfort Richardson. Kendall was named in his father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Catharine 'Katy' (-----) circa 1795.²

     Sophia was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Littleton Mears and Comfort Richardson. She married (-----) Martin circa 1774.¹ Sophia was named in her father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sophia Martin in the will of Littleton Mears..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sophia Mears circa 1774.¹

     Betty was born circa 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Littleton Mears and Comfort Richardson. Betty was named in her father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betty Mears in the will of Littleton Mears..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (17) Bradford and Sarah (-----). She married Spencer (125) Mears circa 1768.³ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of Spencer Mears. She and Robert Bradford were named Extrs..³ Margaret died in January 1796.⁴ Margaret's estate was administered on 25 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Mears was named to settle the estate of Peggy Mears. Robinson Savage and Custis Bradford were the securities..⁴ Margaret estate was settled on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. 26 Aug 1798 (Audit), 27 Oct 1800 (Rec'd) - James Mears Extr. Named in settlement the following received part of mother's estate: Rachel Belote, James Mears, Rosannah Melson, Sally Mears, Caleb Mears, Robert Mears, Francis Mears, Betty Mears, Nancy Mears. Auditors: Custis Willis & Francis Savage..⁵

     James was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford. James was named in his father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was named as administrator of an estate on 25 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Mears was named to settle the estate of Peggy Mears. Robinson Savage and Custis Bradford were the securities..³ James was named as an heir on 6 September 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears in the will of Custis Bradford who also named Francis Mears, son of Spencer Mears. A Nanny Mears was one of the witnesses..⁴ He made a will on 21 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. To brother Caleb Mears 200 acres at the North end of my land adjacent to Kendal Richardson, for life & then to be sold & the money divided between my 2 youngest sisters Frances Mears & Betty Mears. To sister Sally Mears 20 acres of land. Balance of land to be sold & proceeds divided between my sisters Frances & Betty Mears. 3 sisters Sally, Frances & Betty resid. legatees. Francis Roberts Exr. Witt: Custis Willis, John Kelley.
.⁵ James died in February 1800.⁵ James's will was probated on 24 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ James was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears, Extr. to the estate of Peggy Mears and shown as one of her children..⁶ James estate was settled on 26 July 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. 27 Oct 1800 (Order to Audit), 26 Jul 1802 (Rec'd) - Francis Roberts Extr. Named in settlement: Hillary Mears & Sally Mears. Cash paid the heirs of Spencer Mears dec'd, each child. Auditors: Custis Willis & Francis Savage..⁷

     Caleb was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford. Caleb was named in his father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caleb was named in his brother's will on 21 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Caleb Mears in the will of James Mears..³ Caleb was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Caleb Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..⁴ He married Patience Pratt on 20 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Twiford was the security on the M.L.B. of Caleb Mears and Patience Pratt..⁵

     Rachel was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford. Rachel was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Belote on 11 May 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. John Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of John Belote and Rachel Mears..^3,4 Rachel was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Belote one of the children of Peggy Mears..³

     Sally was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford. Sally was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was named in her brother's will on 21 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Sally Mears in the will of James Mears..³ Sally was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..⁴ She married John Belote Jr. on 15 December 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. William Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of John Belote Jr. and Sally Mears..^5,6

     Rosannah was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford. Rosannah was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rosey in the will of Spencer Mears..¹ She married Middleton Melson on 25 March 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Fitzgerald was the security on the M.L.B. of Middleton Melson and Rodey Mears. They moved to York County..^3,2 Rosannah was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rosannah Melson one of the children of Peggy Mears..⁴

     Robert was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford. Robert was named in his father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert was named in his grandfather's will on 26 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Mears, son of Spencer, and given all my lands except 5 acres where James Lurton now lives in the will of Robert Bradford..³ He married Leah Beach circa 1800.⁴ Robert was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..⁵ Robert was named as an heir on 27 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Leah Mears, wife of Robert; Rachel Tignal, widow of Dennis; Mary Beach, Levin Beach, James Beach and Caty and Peggy Beach, children of Frederick Beach, are the only heirs of John Beach, dec'd, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regiment on Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. (NOTE: Since they were not specifically named as children of John Beach, they were probably his siblings and since the children of Frederick Beach were listed, he was probably dec'd by this time.).⁶

     Frances was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford. Frances was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Frances in the will of Spencer Mears..¹ Frances was named as an heir on 6 September 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis Bradford named a Francis Mears, son of Spencer Mears, in his will. A Nanny Mears was one of the witnesses. (NOTE: Other sources show her as a female.).³ Frances was named in her brother's will on 21 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Frances Mears in the will of James Mears..⁴ Frances was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was under age in 1800.. She was the daughter of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 21 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Betty Mears in the will of James Mears..³ Elizabeth was named in his Aunt's will written on 31 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, daughter of Spencer, (under age) in the will of Elizabeth Bell, who was evidently an Aunt..⁴ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Betty Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford. Nancy was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..³

     John was born circa 1760. He married Rachel (87H) Mears on 11 May 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. John Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of John Belote and Rachel Mears..^1,2

     Middleton was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rosannah 'Rodey' (87J) Mears on 25 March 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Fitzgerald was the security on the M.L.B. of Middleton Melson and Rodey Mears. They moved to York County..^1,2

     Margaret was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader. She married (-----) Richardson circa 1775.² Margaret was named in her mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Richardson in the will of Sabra Mears..¹