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Thomas Smith Mears1

M, b. circa 1813
Thomas Smith Mears|b. c 1813|p1336.htm#i54223|Richard (of Rich) Mears|b. c 1785\nd. Apr 1852|p1336.htm#i54225|Polly Fosque Mears|b. c 1767\nd. Jul 1824|p1335.htm#i54209|Richard (of Jno) Mears (Sea Side)|b. c 1763\nd. Dec 1824|p938.htm#i41199||||John (of Wm) Mears|b. c 1740\nd. Jun 1788|p1336.htm#i54241|Mary Fosque|b. c 1740|p1336.htm#i54247|
     Thomas was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard (of Rich) Mears and Polly Fosque Mears. Thomas was named in his grandfather's will on 13 December 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Thomas Smith Mears in the will of Richard Mears, Sea Side..1

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 372 (will of Richard Mears, Sea Side).

Richard (of Rich) Mears1

M, b. circa 1785, d. April 1852
Richard (of Rich) Mears|b. c 1785\nd. Apr 1852|p1336.htm#i54225|Richard (of Jno) Mears (Sea Side)|b. c 1763\nd. Dec 1824|p938.htm#i41199||||John (122) Mears|b. c 1730\nd. Jan 1785|p1332.htm#i54115|Mary 'Molly' Beach|b. c 1740|p1335.htm#i54203|||||||
     Richard was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Richard (of Jno) Mears (Sea Side). He married Polly Fosque 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 Richard was named in his father's will on 13 December 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Mears in the will of Richard Mears, Sea Side..1 Richard was named as administrator of an estate 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 He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Fisher on 11 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. William Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Mears, of Richard, and Elizabeth Lecato, widow of William..3 Richard was listed with his son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Mears Jr., a 65 year old carpenter in HH#924 headed by James H. Mears, a 31 year old sailor. Also listed was John Mears Jr., a 35 year old sailor, who was evidently his son..2 Richard died in April 1852.5 Richard's estate was administered on 26 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James H. Mears was named to settle the estate of Richard Mears. L.T. Bell, James R. Garrison & Thomas M. Davis were securities..5

Children of Richard (of Rich) Mears and Polly Fosque Mears

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 372 (will of Richard Mears, Sea Side).
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  4. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 372 (adm. of Polly F. Mears).
  5. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 372 (adm. of Richard Mears).

Elizabeth Spiers1

F, b. circa 1795
Elizabeth Spiers|b. c 1795|p1336.htm#i54226|John Spiers|b. c 1760|p1336.htm#i54227||||||||||||||||
     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Spiers. She married Abel Mears Sr. on 15 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Mears Sr. and Elizabeth Spiers of Jno..1

Child of Elizabeth Spiers and Abel Mears Sr.

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

John Spiers

M, b. circa 1760
     John was born circa 1760.

Child of John Spiers

Patience (-----)

F, b. circa 1770
     Patience was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Abel Mears Sr. circa 1795. The 1878 Acc Co death record of Abel Mears of A. shows his parents were Abel & Patience..1

Children of Patience (-----) and Abel Mears Sr.

Citations

  1. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 106 (death of Abel Mears of A. shows his parents were Abel & Patience).

Tabitha A.B. Mears1

F, b. circa 1820
Tabitha A.B. Mears|b. c 1820|p1336.htm#i54229|Abel Mears Sr.|b. c 1765\nd. Oct 1841|p467.htm#i23484|Elizabeth Spiers|b. c 1795|p1336.htm#i54226|John (122) Mears|b. c 1730\nd. Jan 1785|p1332.htm#i54115|Mary 'Molly' Beach|b. c 1740|p1335.htm#i54203|John Spiers|b. c 1760|p1336.htm#i54227||||
     Tabitha was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Abel Mears Sr. and Elizabeth Spiers. Tabitha was named in her father's will on 5 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha A.B. Mears in the will of Abel Mears Sr..1

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 364 (will of Abel Mears Sr.).

Margaret Mears1

F, b. circa 1805
Margaret Mears|b. c 1805|p1336.htm#i54230|Abel Mears Sr.|b. c 1765\nd. Oct 1841|p467.htm#i23484|Patience (-----)|b. c 1770|p1336.htm#i54228|John (122) Mears|b. c 1730\nd. Jan 1785|p1332.htm#i54115|Mary 'Molly' Beach|b. c 1740|p1335.htm#i54203|||||||
     Margaret was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Abel Mears Sr. and Patience (-----). She married Jacob Bell on 16 March 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John T. Elliott was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Bell of Geodiah and Margaret Mears of Abel..2 Margaret was named in her father's will on 5 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Margaret Bell in the will of Abel Mears Sr. Son Abel Mears & John West were to hold the whole of my daughter Margaret Bell's children's property in their hands until they arrive at age 21..1

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 364 (will of Abel Mears Sr.).
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Jacob Bell1

M, b. circa 1800
Jacob Bell|b. c 1800|p1336.htm#i54231|Geodiah Bell|b. c 1775|p1336.htm#i54232||||||||||||||||
     Jacob was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Geodiah Bell. He married Margaret Mears on 16 March 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John T. Elliott was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Bell of Geodiah and Margaret Mears of Abel..1

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Geodiah Bell

M, b. circa 1775
     Geodiah was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

Child of Geodiah Bell

Permelia 'Milly' Taylor Taylor?

F, b. circa 1785, d. 28 January 1817
     Permelia was born circa 1785. She married Robert Mears circa 1805. Their son Thorogood Mears' tombstone shows him as the son of Robert and Permelia Mears..1 Permelia died on 28 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Major Savage was appointed guardian to her 3 younger children (Acc Co Orders 1815-1817, p. 438)..

Children of Permelia 'Milly' Taylor Taylor? and Robert Mears

Citations

  1. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia, p. 188 (tombstone of Thorogood Mears).

George Mears1

M, b. circa 1806
George Mears|b. c 1806|p1336.htm#i54234|Robert Mears|b. c 1769|p1335.htm#i54208|Permelia 'Milly' Taylor Taylor?|b. c 1785\nd. 28 Jan 1817|p1336.htm#i54233|John (122) Mears|b. c 1730\nd. Jan 1785|p1332.htm#i54115|Mary 'Molly' Beach|b. c 1740|p1335.htm#i54203|||||||
     George was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Mears and Permelia 'Milly' Taylor Taylor?. George was named as an heir on 31 August 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George, Edward, Thorowgood and Maria Mears were named as the only heirs at law of Milly Mears, one of the heirs of Benjamin Taylor, soldier in the Rev. War..1

Citations

  1. [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 60 (heirs of Benjamin Taylor).

Rose Ann 'Rosey B.' Mears

F, b. circa 1815, d. before 28 September 1840
Rose Ann 'Rosey B.' Mears|b. c 1815\nd. b 28 Sep 1840|p1336.htm#i54235|William (of Wm.) Mears|b. c 1780\nd. Oct 1824|p948.htm#i41524|Elizabeth (172) Arlington|b. c 1787\nd. b 27 Jul 1818|p948.htm#i41523|William (of Rich) Mears|b. c 1762\nd. Jan 1796|p1337.htm#i54257||||John Arlington|b. c 1760\nd. Sep 1818|p938.htm#i41211|Rose 'Rosey' (73) Bagwell|b. c 1764|p938.htm#i41212|
     Rose was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William (of Wm.) Mears and Elizabeth (172) Arlington. Rose was named in her grandfather's will on 24 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as grandchild Rose Ann Mears and given £5 in the will of John Arlington, wife Sophiah..1 Rose was named in her father's will on 15 June 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as child R.A.B Mears in the will of Wm. Mears of Wm, wife Elizabeth (N'hamp WB 36, p. 426).. She married Patrick B(ull) Mears on 28 December 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Lorenzo D. Mears & Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of Patrick Mears and Rosey B. Mears. Another record from this source shows they were married 25 Mar 1835..2 Rose died before 28 September 1840.3

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 12 (will of John Arlington, wife Sophiah).
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns), (husband's second marriage).

James Mears1

M, b. circa 1822
James Mears|b. c 1822|p1336.htm#i54236|William (of Molly) Mears|b. c 1783\nd. May 1837|p985.htm#i42651|Bridget Bull|b. c 1780|p1010.htm#i43407|John (122) Mears|b. c 1730\nd. Jan 1785|p1332.htm#i54115|Mary 'Molly' Beach|b. c 1740|p1335.htm#i54203|William Bull|b. c 1750|p1339.htm#i54327|Diana Turner|b. c 1760|p1339.htm#i54328|
     James was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William (of Molly) Mears and Bridget Bull. James was named in his father's will on 15 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.1

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 373 (will of William Mears of Molly).

George W. Mears1

M, b. circa 1835
George W. Mears|b. c 1835|p1336.htm#i54237|William (of Molly) Mears|b. c 1783\nd. May 1837|p985.htm#i42651|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sherlock|b. c 1802|p1335.htm#i54213|John (122) Mears|b. c 1730\nd. Jan 1785|p1332.htm#i54115|Mary 'Molly' Beach|b. c 1740|p1335.htm#i54203||||Charlotte Sherlock widow?|b. c 1775|p1335.htm#i54215|
     George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears' six youngest children were underage when he died in 1837 (Acc Co Orphans Accts, 1836-1841, pp. 177, 178, 179 & 279).. He was the son of William (of Molly) Mears and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sherlock. George was named in his father's will on 15 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George W. Mears in the will of William Mears of Molly..1

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 373 (will of William Mears of Molly).

Susannah 'Susey' Garrison1

F, b. circa 1775, d. December 1823
Susannah 'Susey' Garrison|b. c 1775\nd. Dec 1823|p1336.htm#i54238|(-----) Garrison|b. c 1750|p1336.htm#i54239||||||||||||||||
     Susannah was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Garrison. She married John (of Elisha) Mears circa 1795. Susannah was named in her husband's will on 18 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Susa Mears in the will of John Mears of Elisha..2 She made a will on 15 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Susey Mears. To son John S. Mears my Negro boy Levin & ... To daughter Sukey Mears ... All my Negroes not given are to be sold & the money to my son John S. Mears & daughter Sukey Mears & remainder to them. Brother Abel Garrison Extr. Witt: Phillip Virdier & Thomas Tunnell..1 Susannah died in December 1823.1 Susannah's will was probated on 29 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Garrison relinquished to John S. Mears who became the Admr. with Abel Garrison & William Floyd securities..1 Susannah estate was settled on 30 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Susannah Mears. 8 Jan 1824 (Invy), (Sale), 26 Dec 1825 (Order to Audit), 27 & 30 Jan 1826 (Audit & Rec'd) - Legacies to John L. Mears & Sukey G. Mears. Negroes: boys Levin & Moses; man Exler; woman Tab & child Tom; girl Selby. John L. Mears & Sukey G. Mears made all but a few purchases. Appraisers: Thomas W. Mears, Smith Ashby & George Floyd. John L. Mears Admr. Auditors: Littleton Willis & Smith Ashby..3

Children of Susannah 'Susey' Garrison and John (of Elisha) Mears

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 373 (will of Susey Mears, sister of Abel Garrison).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 368 (will of John Mears of Elisha).
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 373 (settlement of Susannah Mears).

(-----) Garrison

M, b. circa 1750
     (-----) was born circa 1750.

Children of (-----) Garrison

John (of Elisha) Mears1

M, b. circa 1735, d. December 1807
John (of Elisha) Mears|b. c 1735\nd. Dec 1807|p1336.htm#i54240|Elisha Mears Sr.|b. c 1710\nd. Jun 1772|p1336.htm#i54242||||William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|||||||
     John was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elisha Mears Sr.. John was named in his father's will on 21 March 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Mears in the will of Elisha Mears Sr. and given 130 acres where I now live and 17 acres purchased of Josiah Harrison Sr. He was also named an Extr. along with cousin John Mears, son of William..1 John was named in his sister's will on 14 March 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother John Mears in the will of Margaret Joynes. She also named a goddaughter Margaret Mears daughter of my brother John Mears..2 He married Susannah 'Susey' Garrison circa 1795. He made a will on 18 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears of Elisha. To son Thomas William Mears 205 acres where I now live & Negro Woman Kitt & ... To son John Savage Mears 19 acres I bought of Welch & Clayton, Negro boy Daniel & ... & $200 in bonds, ½ my clothes, bond of £12.7.3 for 3 acres sold to Upshur Folio. To daughter Susa Garrison Mears Negro girl Easter, boy George & ... To wife Susa Mears Negro man Exer, woman Tabe & ... & also 1/3 of my land for her use & at her death to my 2 sons as before mentioned. To daughter Margaret Joynes Negro woman Agnes, boy James, man Moses & ... To daughter Sarah Mears Negro girl Hannah, man America & ... Remainder to wife Susa Mears, John Savage Mears, Susa Garrison Mears, Margaret Joynes & my daughter Sarah Mears. Wife to take John S. Mears & Susa G. Mears & their estates at the appraisement & to have no orphan charge against them & to have the use of things until they come of age or marries & for William James Garrison to see to it with my widow. Son-in-law William Joynes & son Thomas William Mears Extrs. Witt: John F. Mears, James Kellam & Stewart Kellam..3 John died in December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.3 John's will was probated on 28 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Coard & Americus Scarburgh securities..3

Children of John (of Elisha) Mears

Children of John (of Elisha) Mears and Susannah 'Susey' Garrison

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 266 (will of Elisha Mears Sr.).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 388 (will of Margaret Joynes, sister of John & Solomon Mears).
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 368 (will of John Mears of Elisha).

John (of Wm) Mears1

M, b. circa 1740, d. June 1788
John (of Wm) Mears|b. c 1740\nd. Jun 1788|p1336.htm#i54241|William Mears|b. c 1712\nd. Feb 1755|p1336.htm#i54243|Mary Stringer|b. c 1715|p1336.htm#i54244|William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|||||||
     John was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mears and Mary Stringer. John was named in his father's will on 10 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Anthony West was appointed guardian to John Meers, infant heir at law to the testator. (Note: This implied John was the oldest son and was under age 21).
.1 He married Mary Fosque circa 1760. He made a will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, son of William. To son William plantation where I now live. To son Richard my part of the sloop. To daughter Polly Mears. Daughter Elizabeth Mears. Daughter Peggy Mears. Daughter Elishe Mears. Wife Mary Mears negro for life, reversion to my son William. All my children, William, Richard, Polly, Elizabeth, Peggy & Elishe Mears residual legatees. Sons William & Richard & brother Elisha Mears Exrs. Not witnessed..2 John died in June 1788.2 John's will was probated on 24 June 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. Proved by Edward Ker, Thomas Jacobs, Benjamin Darby & Argil Kellam.
.2 John estate was settled on 25 June 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. 12 & 16 Sep 1788 (Invy & Sale), 29 Dec 1788 (Sale), 5 Mar 1805 (Audit), 25 Jun 1805 (Rec'd) - Listed: Negro woman Beak, man Peter, boy App, girl Jenny, boy Sam, boy Moses, man George, man Ottor, boy Isaac, woman Bridget. Buyers: William Mears, William Mears son of Richard, Richard Mears, Elisha Mears & William Mears son of John. Paid Elizabeth Mears & note to Daniel Mears. Auditors: Americus Scarburgh & Severn Kellam..3

Children of John (of Wm) Mears and Mary Fosque

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 182 (will of William Meers, wife Mary).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 378 (will of John Mears, son of William).
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 369 (settlement of John Mears of William).

Elisha Mears Sr.1

M, b. circa 1710, d. June 1772
Elisha Mears Sr.|b. c 1710\nd. Jun 1772|p1336.htm#i54242|William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|Bartholomew Mears (I)|b. c 1641\nd. Dec 1682|p1332.htm#i54118|Mary (-----)|b. c 1648\nd. Mar 1705|p1332.htm#i54119|||||||
     Elisha was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mears and Mary (-----). Elisha was named in his father's will on 16 June 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He made a will on 21 March 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elisha Mears Sr. Son Solomon Mears. Daughter Margaret Mears. To son John Mears 130 acres where I now live & 17 acres purchased of Josiah Harrison, Sr. Children John, Margaret & Solomon residual legatees. Cousin John Mears, son of William & my son John Mears Exrs. Witt: Major Bayly, Edmond Heath.
.2 Elisha died in June 1772.2 Elisha's will was probated on 1 July 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.2

Children of Elisha Mears Sr.

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 143 (will of William Meers, wife Mary).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 266 (will of Elisha Mears Sr.).

William Mears1

M, b. circa 1712, d. February 1755
William Mears|b. c 1712\nd. Feb 1755|p1336.htm#i54243|William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|Bartholomew Mears (I)|b. c 1641\nd. Dec 1682|p1332.htm#i54118|Mary (-----)|b. c 1648\nd. Mar 1705|p1332.htm#i54119|||||||
     William was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mears and Mary (-----). He married Mary Stringer circa 1735. William was named in his father's will on 16 June 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He made a will on 10 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Meers. To son John Plantation where I now live with all the improvements and appurtenances and my large gun. To son William land at the head of Nandua Creek being 100 acres, my small gun and a pair of pistols and hlosters. To daughter Mary Meers two young cattle and two sheep. To son Richard Meers. To son Elisha Meers. To wife Mary Meers balance of estate for life & then to be divided between all my children, John, William, Mary, Richard & Elisha Meers. Wife Mary, son John & friend & brother-in-law Thomas Stringer Exrs. Witt: John Kennahorn, Jacob Bird, William Tray..2 William died in February 1755.2 William's will was probated on 25 February 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Anthony West was appointed guardian to John Meers, infant heir at law to the testator.
.2

Children of William Mears and Mary Stringer

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 143 (will of William Meers, wife Mary).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 182 (will of William Meers, wife Mary).

Mary Stringer

F, b. circa 1715
     Mary was born circa 1715. She married William Mears circa 1735. Mary was named in her husband's will on 10 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Mary in the will of William Meers..1 She married (-----) Darby in 1755. Mary was named as administrator of an estate on 29 May 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Darby was named to settle the estate of William Meers. Charles Bagwell & William Groten Jr. were the securities..2

Children of Mary Stringer and William Mears

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 182 (will of William Meers, wife Mary).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 170 (Adm. of William Meers).

Elisha Mears wife Comfort1

M, b. circa 1748, d. December 1798
Elisha Mears wife Comfort|b. c 1748\nd. Dec 1798|p1336.htm#i54245|William Mears|b. c 1712\nd. Feb 1755|p1336.htm#i54243|Mary Stringer|b. c 1715|p1336.htm#i54244|William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|||||||
     Elisha was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mears and Mary Stringer. Elisha was named in his father's will on 10 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He married Comfort (303) West circa 1770. Elisha bought land in 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1774 William's son Elisha Mears bought 160 acres of land east fo the north fork of Beaver Dam Branch, adjoining the property patented in 1662 by his great-grandfather, the first Bartholomew Mears. It was this land which was later to come into the possession of John B. Mears through his marriage to Sarah Jane Mears..2 Elisha was named in his brother's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Elisha Mears and named on of the Extrs. in the will of John Mears, son of William..3 Elisha was named as the executor of a will on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elisha Mears one of the extrs in the will of Richard West, who also named a daughter Comfort Mears in his will..4 He made a will on 10 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Elisha Mears plantation where I now live containing 161 acres. To son William Mears all the land I bought that belonged to Phillip Tignal, containing 74 acres. To sons James & Luther all the land I bought of Taylor & Ricketts Tatham, with both the mills & all the lands belonging to them. To wife Comfort Mears. William Mears, Mary Fosque Mears, James Mears, Luther & Elisha Mears, my 5 children, residual legatees. William Mears, son of John, & son Elisha Mears Exrs. Witt: John Nathaniel Harden, Dennis Tignal, Isaac Melson..5 Elisha died in December 1798.5 Elisha's will was probated on 31 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Cropper qualified to settle the estate.
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Children of Elisha Mears wife Comfort and Comfort (303) West

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 182 (will of William Meers, wife Mary).
  2. [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 210.
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 378 (will of John Mears, son of William).
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 376 (will of Richard West, wife Ann).
  5. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 457 (will of Elisha Mears, wife Comfort).

Comfort (303) West1,2

F, b. circa 1755, d. December 1804
Comfort (303) West|b. c 1755\nd. Dec 1804|p1336.htm#i54246|Richard (94) West|b. c 1727\nd. Jan 1788|p1252.htm#i51334|Ann 'Nancy' Milby|b. c 1730|p1252.htm#i51335|Anthony (21) West|b. c 1700\nd. Nov 1778|p745.htm#i35142|Comfort Rogers|b. c 1700|p746.htm#i35154|Salathiel Milby|b. c 1703\nd. Sep 1736|p1443.htm#i57578|Frances (-----)|b. c 1705|p1443.htm#i57579|
     Comfort was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard (94) West and Ann 'Nancy' Milby. She married Elisha Mears wife Comfort circa 1770. Comfort was named in her father's will on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Mears in the will of Richard West. He also named a son-in-law as one of his extrs..3 Comfort was named in her husband's will on 10 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Comfort in the will of Elisha Mears..4 Comfort died in December 1804.5 Comfort's estate was administered on 31 December 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Mears of Elisha was named to settle the estate of Comfort Mears. Robert Walker & William Addison were securities..5 Comfort estate was settled on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. 19 Feb 1806 (Audit), 24 Feb 1806 (Rec'd) - William Mears Admr. Cash paid Kendall Mears. Auditors: Custis Willis & David Ashby..6

Children of Comfort (303) West and Elisha Mears wife Comfort

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 376 (will of Richard West, wife Ann).
  2. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 529 (Anthony West Family).
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800.
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 457 (will of Elisha Mears, wife Comfort).
  5. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 366 (adm. of Comfort Mears).
  6. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 366 (settlement of Comfort Mears).

Mary Fosque1

F, b. circa 1740
Mary Fosque|b. c 1740|p1336.htm#i54247|John Fosque|b. c 1700|p1339.htm#i54340||||||||||||||||
     Mary was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Fosque. She married John (of Wm) Mears circa 1760. Mary was named in her husband's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary Mears in the will of John Mears, son of William..2

Children of Mary Fosque and John (of Wm) Mears

Citations

  1. [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 210.
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 378 (will of John Mears, son of William).

Solomon Mears1

M, b. circa 1740
Solomon Mears|b. c 1740|p1336.htm#i54248|Elisha Mears Sr.|b. c 1710\nd. Jun 1772|p1336.htm#i54242||||William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|||||||
     Solomon was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elisha Mears Sr.. Solomon was named in his father's will on 21 March 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Solomon Mears in the will of Elisha Mears Sr..1 Solomon was named in his sister's will on 14 March 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Solomon Mears in the will of Margaret Joynes. He was to have her whole estate until her son William Joynes comes to age 21, to bring him up, give him schooling & pay my debts..2

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 266 (will of Elisha Mears Sr.).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 388 (will of Margaret Joynes, sister of John & Solomon Mears).

Margaret Mears1

F, b. circa 1750, d. January 1791
Margaret Mears|b. c 1750\nd. Jan 1791|p1336.htm#i54249|Elisha Mears Sr.|b. c 1710\nd. Jun 1772|p1336.htm#i54242||||William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|||||||
     Margaret was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elisha Mears Sr.. Margaret was named in her father's will on 21 March 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Mears in the will of Elisha Mears Sr..1 She married William Joynes on 2 December 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. John Powell was the security on the M.L.B. of William Joynes and Margaret Mears..2 Margaret was named in her husband's will on 30 January 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of William Joynes and given the 4 slaves which were hers before our marriage, also the use of the plantation where I now live during her widow..3 She married Lt. Reuben Joynes circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.4 Margaret was named in her husband's will on 3 November 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret and named as an extr. along with friend Levin Joynes in the will of Reuben Joynes. She was to have the use of whole estate during her widowhood. Reuben also named an underage son William Joynes among others. (NOTE: The assumption is that she was the mother of only William and not the other children, as she only named a son William in her will of 1787.).5 She made a will on 14 March 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. To goddaughter Margaret Mears, daughter of my brother John Mears. Brother Solomon Mears to have whole estate until my son William Joynes comes to 21 years of age to bring him up, give him schooling & pay my debts. Whole estate to son William Joynes, & for want of heirs to my brother Solomon Mears. To 2 goddaughters "Margaret Mears, Daughter of my Brother John and John Mears, son of William, his Daughter." (NOTE: The second goddaughter Margaret would have been the daughter of John, son of William, who was a brother to Elisha, the father of this Margaret Mears who had married a Joynes.) Solomon Mears Exr. Witt: John Mears, son of Elisha, Sally Mears..4 Margaret died in January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.4 Margaret's will was probated on 25 January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.4

Child of Margaret Mears and Lt. Reuben Joynes

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 266 (will of Elisha Mears Sr.).
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 283 (will of William Joyne).
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 388 (will of Margaret Joynes, sister of John & Solomon Mears).
  5. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 382 (will of Reuben Joynes, wife Margaret).

Richard (of Wm) Mears1

M, b. circa 1714, d. October 1772
Richard (of Wm) Mears|b. c 1714\nd. Oct 1772|p1336.htm#i54250|William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|Bartholomew Mears (I)|b. c 1641\nd. Dec 1682|p1332.htm#i54118|Mary (-----)|b. c 1648\nd. Mar 1705|p1332.htm#i54119|||||||
     Richard was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mears and Mary (-----). He married Tabitha Darby circa 1740.2 Richard was named in his father's will on 16 June 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He made a will on 22 April 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Richard 150 acres where I now live & for want of heirs to my son Daniel. To son William Mears 209 1/2 acres purchased of Joseph & Abel Kellam, & for want of heirs to my son Levi Mears. Sons Daniel & Levi to have each 2 years schooling out of my estate. Daugjter Tabitha Ames. To daughter Mary Mears, provided she never marry West Kellam, if she marry him to have no part of my estate, not one farthing. To daugther Elizabeth Mears. Wife Tabitha Mears to take care of my 4 boys, Richard, William, Daniel & Levi. Balance of estate to be divided between my wife & all my children except Mary if she marry West Kellam. Wife, Thomas Aimes, Jr. & John Meers, son of Elisha, Exrs. Witt: William Ward, John Meers..3 Richard died in October 1772.4 Richard's will was probated on 27 October 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. Luke Luker guardian of Richard Mears, heir at law to the testator.
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Children of Richard (of Wm) Mears and Tabitha Darby

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 143 (will of William Meers, wife Mary).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 270 (will of Tabitha Meers, widow of Richard Meers dec'd).
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 267 (will of Richard Mears, wife Tabitha).
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 267 (will of Richard Mears, wife Tabitha).

Bartholomew Mears1

M, b. circa 1716, d. January 1778
Bartholomew Mears|b. c 1716\nd. Jan 1778|p1336.htm#i54251|William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|Bartholomew Mears (I)|b. c 1641\nd. Dec 1682|p1332.htm#i54118|Mary (-----)|b. c 1648\nd. Mar 1705|p1332.htm#i54119|||||||
     Bartholomew was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mears and Mary (-----). He married Easter (-----) circa 1738.2 Bartholomew was named in his father's will on 16 June 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He made a will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. To grandson John Meers 45 acres & my great house. To wife Easter Meers my kitchen & 3 acres, also 42 acres more adjcent the above gift, 1/3 of moveable estate & all the things she brought with her, negroes for life, reversion to my grandson John Meers. To son Elijah Meers the remaining part of my land for life, reversion to his son John Meers, & for want of heirs to Bartholomew Meers, son of Elijah. To granddaughter Catharine Kellum, & for want of issue to be divided between all the children of Elijah Meers. Southy Meers, Elijah Meers & John Meers, my grandson, to take care of Catharine Kellam & his estate until she comes to age or marries. To William Meers the son of Kendal Meers, my grandson 10 £ & if he dies before he comes to age to my grandson John Meers, Elijah Meers' children residual legatees. Grandson John Meers, wife Easter Meers & John Meers, son of Elisha Meers, Exrs. Witt: John Meers, son of William, Mary Meers, Reubin Kellam.
.2 Bartholomew died in January 1778.2 Bartholomew's will was probated on 27 January 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.2

Children of Bartholomew Mears and Easter (-----)

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 143 (will of William Meers, wife Mary).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 307 (will of Bartholomew Meers, wife Easter).

Elijah (of Bar.) Mears1

M, b. circa 1740
Elijah (of Bar.) Mears|b. c 1740|p1336.htm#i54252|Bartholomew Mears|b. c 1716\nd. Jan 1778|p1336.htm#i54251|Easter (-----)|b. c 1720|p1337.htm#i54261|William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|||||||
     Elijah was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bartholomew Mears and Easter (-----). Elijah was named in his grandfather's will on 16 June 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Elijah Meers, the son of my son Bartholomew Meers in the will of William Meers..2 Elijah was named in his father's will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Elijah Meers in the will of Bartholomew Meers, wife Easter..1

Children of Elijah (of Bar.) Mears

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 307 (will of Bartholomew Meers, wife Easter).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 143 (will of William Meers, wife Mary).

Elizabeth Mears1

F, b. circa 1713
Elizabeth Mears|b. c 1713|p1336.htm#i54253|William Mears|b. c 1677\nd. Jan 1745|p123.htm#i5308|Mary (-----)|b. c 1680|p123.htm#i5309|Bartholomew Mears (I)|b. c 1641\nd. Dec 1682|p1332.htm#i54118|Mary (-----)|b. c 1648\nd. Mar 1705|p1332.htm#i54119|||||||
     Elizabeth was born circa 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Mears and Mary (-----). She married Thomas Stringer circa 1735.1,2 Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 16 June 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Stringer in the will of William Meers..1 Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 12 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth in the will of Thomas Stringer..3

Children of Elizabeth Mears and Thomas Stringer

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 143 (will of William Meers, wife Mary).
  2. [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 213 (Bartholomew Mears Chart).
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 221 (will of Thomas Stringer, wife Elizabeth).