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     Rose was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader. She married (-----) Harmon circa 1765.¹ Rose was named in her mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rose Harmon in the will of Sabra Mears..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rose (128) Mears circa 1765.¹

     Sinah was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader. She married (-----) Bradford circa 1760. Sinah was named in her mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Siner Bradford in the will of Sabra Mears..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He married an unknown person circa 1770.¹

     Hillary was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was under age in 1800.. She was the daughter of John (122) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Robinson Savage on 28 August 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Robinson Savage and Betsy 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 John, (under age) in the will of Elizabeth Bell, who was evidently an Aunt..⁴

     William was born circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James (50) Bradford and Lucreshe 'Creshe' Bradford. William was named in his father's will on 17 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Mears Bradford in the will of James Bradford..¹

     John was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James (50) Bradford and Lucreshe 'Creshe' Bradford. John was named in his father's will on 17 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1735. He married Sinah 'Siner' (129) Mears circa 1760.

     Nancy was born circa 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James (50) Bradford and Lucreshe 'Creshe' Bradford. Nancy was named in her father's will on 17 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally (87I) Mears 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..^1,2

     Mary was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Beach and Mary (-----). She married John (122) Mears 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..¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 27 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary in the will of Joseph Beach..² Mary was named in her husband's will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Molly in the will of John Mears..³

     Joseph was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary (-----) circa 1730.¹ He made a will on 27 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Kendal Beach land where I now live, & for want of issue land to be sold & the proceeds div. bet. my 3 daus. Sophia, Mary & Sarah. Grandson Abel Mears. Wife Mary & 3 daus. resid. legatees. Son & wife Exrs. Witt: John Spires, Robert Spires.
.¹ Joseph died in May 1772.¹ Joseph's will was probated on 26 May 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1710. She married Joseph Beach circa 1730.¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 27 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Mary in the will of Joseph Beach..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Beach and Mary (-----). Sophia was named in her father's will on 27 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sophia in the will of Joseph Beach..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Beach and Mary (-----). Sarah was named in her father's will on 27 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah in the will of Joseph Beach..¹

     Robert was born circa 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (122) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach. Robert was named in his father's will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Permelia 'Milly' Taylor Taylor? circa 1805. Their son Thorogood Mears' tombstone shows him as the son of Robert and Permelia Mears..² He married Nancy Watson Watson? on 26 May 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Floyd was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Mears of John, widower, and Nancy Underhill, widow of James..³

     Polly was born circa 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (of Wm) Mears and Mary Fosque. Polly was named in her father's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Polly in the will of John Mears of William..² She married Richard (of Rich) Mears on 31 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. James Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Mears and Polly Mears..³ Polly died in July 1824.⁴ Polly's estate was administered on 26 July 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Mears, of Richard, was named to settle the estate of Polly F. Mears. James J. Teackle was the security..⁴

     Leah was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (122) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach. She married Frederick Beach before 17 December 1784. It was on this date that Frederick Beech was named as a son-in-law in the will of John Mears, wife Molly..¹

     Frederick was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Beach and Amey (-----). He married Leah Mears before 17 December 1784. It was on this date that Frederick Beech was named as a son-in-law in the will of John Mears, wife Molly..² Frederick was named in his father's will on 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Frederick Beech in the will of John Beech..¹ Frederick 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.).³

     Major was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Patience Mears circa 1795.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1802. She was the daughter of Charlotte Sherlock widow?. She married William (of Molly) Mears on 21 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. John B. Walker was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears of Molly and Elizabeth Sherlock of Charlotte. They were married on 24 Dec 1824..¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 15 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Elizabeth in the will of William Mears of Molly..² Elizabeth was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Mears, age 48 in HH#491 headed by Wm. E. Jacobs, a 25 year old farmer. Also listed was Charlotte Jacobs, age 22, who was evidently her daughter..³

     Charlotte was born circa 1775.

     Nancy was born circa 1775. She married Severn Mears on 1 September 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Melson was the security on the M.L.B. of Severn Mears and Nancy Waterfield..¹

     Abel was born circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (Neck) Mears and Mary Bradford. Abel was named in his mother's will on 14 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Abel was named in his father's will on 22 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Abel Mears in the will of John Mears, who was shown as John Mears "(Neck)" at settlement. He was shown as Abel Mears Jr. at settlement..¹ Abel was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as Abel Mears, son of Mary Bradford who married John Mears (K), who was a daughter of Zephania Bradford, a brother of Abel Bradford, who was a soldier in the Rev. War..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (Neck) Mears and Mary Bradford. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 22 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as Elizabeth Mears, daughter of Mary Bradford who married John Mears (K), who was a daughter of Zephania Bradford, a brother of Abel Bradford, who was a soldier in the Rev. War..²

     John was born on 11 June 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William (of Jno) Mears and Sarah Arlington. He married Elizabeth Kellam on 10 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas C. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John F. Mears and Elizabeth Kellam of Geo..² He made a will on 20 August 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John F. Mears. My lands, houses, water grist mill & Negro man Plator & ... to my sister Catharine Ames & at her death to Joseph Jacob Stringer (son of Benjamin Stringer). Benjamin Stringer Extr. Witt: Lorenzo D. Mears, William Ashby & John W. A. Mears..³ John died on 20 September 1836 at age 49.¹ His body was interred at Experiment Farm, Painter, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John F. Mears, son of William & Sarah Mears, 11 Jun 1787 - 20 Sep 1836, died at age 49 years, 3 months & 9 days..¹ John's will was probated on 4 April 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Elisha W. Mears & Edward H. Ames by their attorney again appeared & opposed the will, but it was consider valid. Lorenzo D. Mears & David C. Taylor securities..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Kellam. She married John Fosque Mears on 10 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas C. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John F. Mears and Elizabeth Kellam of Geo..¹

     George was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard (of Jno) Mears (Sea Side). He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bradford on 11 March 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mears of John was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of Richard and Elizabeth Garrison, widow of John..² John died in May 1815.³ John's estate was administered on 29 May 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Mears was named to settle the estate of John Mears. Robinson Savage & George Beach were the securities..³ John was named in his father's will on 13 December 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Mears dec'd in the will of Richard Mears, Sea Side..⁴ John estate was settled on 25 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears of Richard, S.S. - 26 Apr 1815 (Invy & Sale), 19 Aug 1817 (Order to Audit), 25 Mar 1822 (Rec'd) - Richard Mears, S.S. Admr. Buyers: Elizabeth Mears, Richard Mears, Jesse Mears, Hillary Mears, Richard Mears son of R., William B. Mears, James Mears of Elisha & John Mears & George Mears. Appraisers: James Edmunds, James Garrison & Levin Mears. Named in settlement: John Mears of William. Auditors: William P. Moore & James J. Teackle..¹