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     Thomas was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Mears circa 1735.^1,2 He made a will on 12 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Mill & 1 acres to be sold, also the 7 acres adjcent the said mill formerly bought of Mr. Abel Upshur, & after payment of debts residue to be divided between my wife Elizabeth & daughters Elizabeth Ames, Mary Read & Elishe Stringer. To son John Stringer plantation where I live being 167 acres. Wife & brother in law William Savage Exrs. Witt: John Ambler, William Shea, Obedience Johnson..³ Thomas died in November 1764.³ Thomas's will was probated on 27 November 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. John Stringer was named heir at law to the testator..³

     Tabitha was born circa 1715. She was the daughter of Churchill Darby. She married Richard (of Wm) Mears circa 1740.² Tabitha was named in her husband's will on 22 April 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Tabitha Mears in the will of Richard Mears..³ She made a will on 25 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Meers, widow of Richard Meers, dec'd. Son Richard Meers. Son William Meers. Son Daniel Meers. Son Levi Meers one trunk that I had from Churchel Darby. To Mary Mears. Richard, Daniel & Levi Mears resid. legatees. John Mears Exr. Witt: West Kellam, Dorothy Ames.
.² Tabitha died in April 1773.² Tabitha's will was probated on 27 April 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Richard was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as under age in 1772..² He was the son of Richard (of Wm) Mears and Tabitha Darby. Richard was named in his father's will on 22 April 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.² Richard was named in his mother's will on 25 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Richard was named as administrator of an estate on 29 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Mears was named to settle the estate of William Mears, son of Richard Mears. William Mears, Solomon Read & John Arlington were the securities..⁴

     William was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as under age in 1772..² He was the son of Richard (of Wm) Mears and Tabitha Darby. William was named in his father's will on 22 April 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was named in his mother's will on 25 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was named as administrator of an estate on 28 January 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Mears, son of Richard, was named to settle the estate of Levi Mears. John Rodgers & Thomas Aimes were the securities..⁴ William died in January 1796.⁵ William's estate was administered on 29 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Mears was named to settle the estate of William Mears, son of Richard Mears. William Mears, Solomon Read & John Arlington were the securities..⁵ William estate was settled on 30 September 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears of John. (NOTE: However, based on the order to inventory in 1796 and Richard Mears being named Extr, this has to be William Mears of Richard.) - 1796 (Order to Invy), 23 Jan 1800 (Invy), 3 Mar 1806 (Sale), 22 Sep 1806 (Audit), 30 Sep 1806 (Rec'd) - Richard Mears Extr. & Admr. Negroes appraised with the estate in 1800: Kezia & child Dick, man Plater, boy Nat, boy Isaac & woman Nelly. Buyers: Elisha Mears & Richard Mears purchased many items, John Mears Sr. & Catey Mears. Balance of a legacy to Peggy Ames for balance of her father's estate. Negroes appraised in 1796: Seymour, Tobe, Isaac, George, Gade, Jude, Jean. Buyers at sale in 1806: John Mears, Richard Mears, William Mears, John Mears of Elisha & Margaret Mears. Auditors: Americus Scarburgh & Severn Kellam..⁶

     Daniel was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as under age in 1772..² He was the son of Richard (of Wm) Mears and Tabitha Darby. Daniel was named in his father's will on 22 April 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.² Daniel was named in his mother's will on 25 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Levi was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as under age in 1772..² He was the son of Richard (of Wm) Mears and Tabitha Darby. Levi was named in his father's will on 22 April 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.² Levi was named in his mother's will on 25 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Levi died in January 1793.⁴ Levi's estate was administered on 28 January 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Mears, son of Richard, was named to settle the estate of Levi Mears. John Rodgers & Thomas Aimes were the securities..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard (of Wm) Mears and Tabitha Darby. Mary was named in her father's will on 22 April 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Mary Mears in the will of Richard Mears, wife Tabitha, and if she married West Kellam she was to have no part of my estate, not one farthing..² Mary was named in her mother's will on 25 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears in the will of Tabitha Meers, widow of Richard Meers, dec'd..³

     Easter was born circa 1720. She married Bartholomew Mears circa 1738.¹ Easter was named in her husband's will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Easter Meers and given my kitchen and 3 acres, also 42 acres more adjacent above the gift and 1/3 of moveable estate and all things she brought with her, negroes for life in the will of Bartholomew Meers..¹

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elijah (of Bar.) Mears. John was named in his grandfather's will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson John Meers, son of my son Elijah Meers, in the will of Bartholomew Meers, wife Easter..¹

     Bartholomew was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elijah (of Bar.) Mears. Bartholomew was named in his grandfather's will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson Bartholomew Meers, son of my son Elijah Meers, in the will of Bartholomew Meers, wife Easter..¹

     Kendall was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bartholomew Mears and Easter (-----). Kendall was named in his father's will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Kendall Meers, the father of my grandson William Meers, in the will of Bartholomew Meers, wife Easter..¹

     William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Kendall (of Bar.) Mears. William was named in his grandfather's will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson William Meers, the son of Kendal Meers, in the will of Bartholomew Meers, wife Easter..¹ William died in 1824. William's estate was administered on 8 November 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as William Mears (of Kendall) when the administrator was shown as Isaac D. Robins. Bond $100. Appraisers: Edmund W. P. Downing, John Robins, Samuel Kellam and William Henderson. No administration records found (N'hamp OB 37, p. 163)

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     Southy was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elijah (of Bar.) Mears. Southy was named in his grandfather's will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Meers, who was apparently a son of son Elijah Meers, in the will of Bartholomew Meers, wife Easter..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elijah (of Bar.) Mears. Elijah was named in his grandfather's will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Meers, who was apparently a son of son Elijah Meers, in the will of Bartholomew Meers, wife Easter..¹

     (d|o_Bar.) was born circa 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Bartholomew Mears and Easter (-----). She married Reuben Kellam circa 1765.

     Reuben was born circa 1740. He married (d|o_Bar.) Mears circa 1765. Reuben witnessed a will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Reubin Kellam, among others, witnessed the will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Easter. Bartholomew named a granddaughter Catharine Kellam in his will..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Reuben Kellam and (d|o_Bar.) Mears. Catharine was named in her grandfather's will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Catharine Kellam in the will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Easter. She was underage and unmarried. (NOTE: Since Reubin Kellam was a witness to the will, he is assumed to have been her father.).¹

     Southy was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bartholomew Mears and Easter (-----). Southy was named in his father's will on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Meers in the will of Bartholomew Meers and along with Elijah Meers & grandson John Meers, they were to take care of granddaughter Catharine Kellam..¹ Southy served in the Revolutionary War in in 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Mears, a seaman in the Navy. On 28 May 1832 it was recorded that Edward A. Joynes and Sally Ames, wife of Samuel W. Ames, are the only heirs at law of Southy Mears who served in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..^2,3 He made a will on 11 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Armstrit Mears land I bought of John Bayly & land I bought of Richard Mears in the swamp for timber, land where I now live & grist mill to son Armistrit "this land and Mill that came by his mother." Remainder of land bought of Richard Mears to my son Asa Mears. Daughter Mary Mears. Daughter Deborah Mears. Children Armstrit, Mary, Deborah & Asa Mears residual legatees. Son Armstrit Exr. Witt: Richard Mears, Sarah Mears, Frances Bull.
.⁴ Southy died in January 1791.⁴ Southy's will was probated on 25 January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Asa was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Southy (of Bar) Mears. Asa was named in his father's will on 11 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Asa died before 15 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my deceased brother Asa Mears in the will of Armstead Mears..²

     Mary was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Southy (of Bar) Mears. Mary was named in her father's will on 11 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Mears in the will of Southy Mears..¹ She married William Joynes circa 1792.

     Deborah was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Southy (of Bar) Mears. Deborah was named in her father's will on 11 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Deborah Mears in the will of Southy Mears..¹ Deborah died in 1795.²

     Mary was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Mears and Mary Stringer. Mary was named in her father's will on 10 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mears and Mary Stringer. William was named in his father's will on 10 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William died in May 1759.² William's estate was administered 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

     Richard was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mears and Mary Stringer. Richard was named in his father's will on 10 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Andrew was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elisha was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elisha Mears wife Comfort and Comfort (303) West. He married Ann Arlington 'Nancy' Mears circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elisha was named in his father's will on 10 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elisha died in January 1802.³ Elisha's estate was administered on 26 January 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that David Bowman was named to settle the estate of Elisha Mears. John Melba & Richard Mears were securities..³ Elisha estate was settled on 28 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. 11 Jul 1806 (Audit), 28 Jul 1806 (Rec'd) - David Bowman Admr. Paid to Hillary Mears on account. To Richard Mears on interest calculated to 9 Feb 1805. Negro George sold to Edmund Broughton..⁴

     William was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elisha Mears wife Comfort and Comfort (303) West. William was named in his father's will on 10 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was named as administrator of an estate 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..² He married Elizabeth Ashby on 15 May 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. David Ashby was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears of Elisha and Elizabeth Ashby..³ William was named as the executor of a will on 4 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears of Elisha and named Extr. in the will of Susannah Ashby. (NOTE: She was evidently his wife's aunt.).⁴ William died in December 1834.⁵ William's estate was administered on 29 December 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Levin James was named to settle the estate of William Mears. Thomas James & Edmund Mason were the securities..⁵

     James was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elisha Mears wife Comfort and Comfort (303) West. James was named in his father's will on 10 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rosey Turlington on 25 February 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears and Rosey Turlington..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears of ICA? (probably Elisha), a head of household, age 26-45 (b.c. 1775-1795). Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-10 and 1 female, age 16-26..³ He married Nancy Hyslop on 1 September 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. John Davis was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears of Elisha and Nancy Hyslop of Levin..² James died in November 1838.⁴ James's estate was administered on 26 November 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Shadrack T. Ames was named to settle the estate of James Mears of E. John D. Mapp & Levin S. Ames were securities..⁴

     Luther was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elisha Mears wife Comfort and Comfort (303) West. Luther was named in his father's will on 10 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Luther witnessed a will on 4 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Luther Mears & Mary F. Mears witnessed the will of Susannah Ashby..² He married Sally Ames on 7 May 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. John Snead was the security on the M.L.B. of Luther Mears and Sally Ames..³ Luther was named as administrator of an estate on 30 May 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Luther W. Mears was named administrator of the estate of Major Ames, dec'd..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elisha Mears wife Comfort and Comfort (303) West. Mary was named in her father's will on 10 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Mary Fosque Mears in the will of Elisha Mears..¹