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     Robert was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Jonathan Mears (Guilford). He married Leah (-----) circa 1790.² Robert was named in his father's will on 2 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert died in January 1797.³ Robert's estate was administered on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bartholomew Mears & Jonathan Mears were named to settle the estate of Robert Mears. Richard Sparrow was the security..³

     Jonathan was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Jonathan Mears (Guilford). He married Ada (-----) circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Jonathan Mears had a wife Ada in 1800..² Jonathan was named in his father's will on 2 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jonathan was named as administrator of an estate on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bartholomew Mears & Jonathan Mears were named to settle the estate of Robert Mears, who was evidently their brother. Richard Sparrow was the security..³ He married Mary 'Molly' (-----) circa 1805. An unnamed widow made purchases at the estate sale of Jonathan Mears, who owned marsh in Guilford Neck. Molly Mears, widow of Jonathan Mears married Gilbert M. Leatherberry in 1811..^4,5 He made a will on 1 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Jonathan Fitchett, Rev. Richard Bloxom, William Thornton & Major Bloxom appraisers. The plantation whereon I now live containing 301 acres & 250 acres & marsh in Guilford Neck, being the land I purchased of Thomas R. Joynes, Thomas Ames & John Fitchett to my son Thomas A. Mears & if he dies without legal heirs or before arriving to age 21, then to my brother Bartholomew Mears. I leave 75 acres on Assateague Island to be sold & the 25 acres in Michells Neck to be sold & the moneys to son Thomas Mears as he shall need it. To Thomas Mears ... to be reserved until be arrives at lawful age, including a chest that belonged to his dec'd brother Tully & all my slaves. I leave my brother the liberty of selling them or hiring them out. Residue to my son Thomas Mears. To my nephew Isaac Mears $25. My brother Bartholomew Mears to act as guardian to son Thomas. Brother Bartholomew Mears Extr. Witt: Southey Northam, Jonathan Fitchett, William Fitchett, Comfort Mears & Thomas Killman Sr..⁶ Jonathan died in January 1811.⁶ Jonathan's will was probated on 28 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. John Cole Jr., Levin Bloxom & William Nock Jr. securities..⁶ Jonathan estate was settled on 30 March 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. 2 Feb 1811 (Invy), 6 Feb 1811 (Sale), 27 Apr 1812 (Audit), 30 Mar 1812 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: Jonathan Fitchett, Richard Bloxom & William Thornton. Black man Aaron, Simon, black woman & child Jolirah, child Mthew, Leuar, boy Robert. Buyers: Widow, Bartholomew Mears, John Mears, Isaac Mears, Shadrack Mears, Negro Simon & Thomas Mears orphan. An account was due from Esther Mears to the estate of Jonathan Mears ... By the sale of Island land, sold subject to the widow's dower to Dr. Thompson Holmes. Legacy to Thomas Mears £16. Auditors: Richard D. Bayly & Southey Northam..⁷

     Micajah was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Jonathan Mears (Guilford). He married Mary 'Polly' Massey Massey? circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.² Micajah was named in his father's will on 2 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Mecajah Mears in the will of Jonathan Mears..¹ Micajah died in June 1798.² Micajah's estate was administered on 25 June 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Mears was named to settle the estate of Micajah Mears. William Downing & Hezekiah Waggoman were the securities..² Micajah estate was settled on 28 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. 27 Sep 1803 (Order to Audit), 28 Jan 1806 (Rec'd) - Auditors: John Bowles & James Gillett..³

     Leah was born circa 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jonathan Mears (Guilford). Leah was named in her uncle's will on 6 May 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Meers, daughter of Jonathan Meers, in the will of Robert Meers, brother of Jonathan..² She married John Collins circa 1790.^1,3 Leah was named in her father's will on 2 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah Collins in the will of Jonathan Mears..¹

     John was born circa 1765. He married Leah Mears circa 1790.^1,2

     Rhoda was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jonathan Mears (Guilford). She married James Whealton circa 1785.^1,2 Rhoda died before 28 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. The inventory of James Whealton dec'd remained on hand at the death of his widow and William Hargis was paid for Rhoda Whealton's coffin..²

     James was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rhoda Mears circa 1785.^1,2 James died in April 1809.³ James's estate was administered on 25 April 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Arthur Whealton was named to settle the estate of James Whealton. William Watts & John Nock were securities..³ James estate was settled on 28 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. 5 Jan 1809 (Invy), 30 Oct 1809 (Order to Audit), 1 Jan 1818 (Audit), 28 Feb 1820 (Rec'd) - Arthur Whealton Admr. An Inventory of the balance of the estate of James Whealton dec'd, which remained on hand at the death of his widow. In inventory: Negro man Shadrack. Legacy to Joice Whealton. Appraisers: Nathaniel Benson, James Melson & William Hargis. Named in settlement: Scarburgh Whealton, to William Hargis for Rhoda Whealton's coffin, Nancy Whealton. Auditors: James Melvin & Nathaniel Benson..²

     Robert was born circa 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Whealton and Rhoda Mears. Robert was named in his grandfather's will on 2 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Robert Wheelton in the will of Jonathan Mears. He also named a granddaughter Joice Wheelton..¹

     Joice was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Whealton and Rhoda Mears. Joice was named in her grandfather's will on 2 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Joice Wheelton in the will of Jonathan Mears. He also named a grandson Robert Wheelton..¹ Joice was named as an heir on 28 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. A lagacy was left to Joice Whealton in the estate settlement of James Whealton..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard (of Wm) Mears and Tabitha Darby. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 22 April 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Mears in the will of Richard Mears, wife Tabitha..¹

     James was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Mears circa 1760. On 25 Jan 1780 James Duncan was named to settle the estate of Bartholomew Mears, unadministered by Rachel Mears, dec'd..¹ James was named as administrator of an estate 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..²

     Rachel was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jonathan Mears (Guilford). Rachel was named in her uncle's will on 6 May 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Meers, daughter of Jonathan Meers, in the will of Robert Meers, brother of Jonathan..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1750. She married William (of Jno) Mears circa 1795.¹ Betsy was named in her husband's will on 22 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Betsy Mears in the will of William Mears, of John..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William (of Jno) Mears and Sarah Arlington. Thomas was named in his father's will on 22 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Fosque Mears in the will of William Mears, of John..¹

     William was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (of Wm) Mears and Mary Fosque. He married Sarah Arlington circa 1779.² William was named in his father's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Betsy (-----) circa 1795.³ William was named in his sister's will on 14 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother William Mears in the will of Letisha Mears. She also named a brother Richard Mears..⁴ He made a will on 22 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears, of John. To wife Betsy Mears. To son Thomas/John Fosque Mears all my lands & my mill & water grist mill, Mare called "the flower of Dust". To daughter Catherine Mears 200 weight of pork, one chest, one spinning wheel, one cow and calf. Ann Arlington Mears & Catherine Mears residual legatees. Wife & brother Richard Mears Exrs. Witt: Nathaniel Fosque, Ezekiel Ashby, Richard Rodgers. (NOTE: Lucy Ames Edwards explains that son Thomas Fosque Mears was actually John Fosque Mears.).^3,5 William died in January 1800.³ William's will was probated on 27 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Nancy was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Arthur (81) Roberts and Patience (-----). She married Covington Mears on 19 July 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of Coventon Mears and Nancy Roberts..³ Nancy was named as administrator of an estate on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She married William Groton in 1799.⁵ She married James Gunby circa 1810.⁵ Nancy died in 1818.²

     Her being a daughter of Stephen Massey is based on her will in which she named Caleb Massey Extr. and it was witness by Atkins Massey, who were known brothers. Being a widow with all those underage children she would have needed help from her brothers. Mary was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Stephen Massey and Ann 'Nanney' Broadwater. She married Micajah Mears circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was named as administrator of an estate on 25 June 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Mears was named to settle the estate of Micajah Mears. William Downing & Hezekiah Waggoman were the securities. (NOTE: She is assumed to have been his wife.) William Downing was a witness to Polly Mears' will in Aug 1800..² She made a will on 5 August 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. All my property to be applied towards bringing up my 4 youngest children Peggy, Ashur, Isaac & Rebecca Mears for the term of 7 years, excepting my mare which I give to my daughter Naomi Mears. At the end of 7 years should there be any of my personal estate remaining, it to all my children. At the end of 7 years to daughter Anna Mears the land whereon I now live & if she should sell the land, then the proceeds to all my children Anna, Tabitha, Naomi, Peggy, Ashur, Isaac & Rebecca Mears. Caleb Massey Extr. Witt: William Downing & Atkins Massey..¹ Mary died in January 1805.¹ Mary's will was probated on 19 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary estate was settled on 25 April 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. 28 Jul 1807 (Audit), 25 Apr 1809 (Rec'd) - John Custis, Sheriff. Named in settlement: Ann Mears..³ Mary estate was settled on 20 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. 20 Jan 1810 (Rec'd) - The sheriff, to whom was committed the estate of Mary Mears, returned the account which was recorded..³

     Polly was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (122) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach. Polly was named in her father's will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Polly Mears in the will of John Mears..² She married (-----) Twiford circa 1790.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (of Wm) Mears and Mary Fosque. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth Mears in the will of John Mears, son of William..¹

     Margarert was born circa 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (of Wm) Mears and Mary Fosque. Margarert was named in her father's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy Mears in the will of John Mears, son of William..¹ Margarert was named as an heir on 14 March 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of 2 goddaughters "Margaret Mears, Daughter of my Brother John and John Mears, son of William, his Daughter" in the will of Margaret Joynes. She would have been the later of the two. Her father was John, son of William, who was a brother to Elisha, the father of Margaret Mears who had married a Joynes..²

     Letisha was born circa 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (of Wm) Mears and Mary Fosque. Letisha was named in her father's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elishe Mears in the will of John Mears, son of William..¹ She made a will on 14 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. To Shepherd Mears Ames Negro girl Ginney with him paying to his brother John Mears Ames £10. To Margaret Ames ... To James Ames ... To John Ames, son of Thaniel(?), what my bed sold for. To Elizabeth Rodgers, green chest. Set my Negro man George free. After debts paid by brother William Mears, by money in his hand, the remainder part to Shepherd Ames, John Ames, James Ames & John Ames, son of Thaniel Ames. The money in Caleb Ames hands for the heirs of Genne, $24 & the money that is in my brother Richard Mears hands to the 4 children before mentioned. Caleb Ames Extr. Witt: William Harmon & Prisey [Last name not given.].² Letisha died in December 1800.³ Letisha's will was probated on 29 December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Nathan was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (f|o_Nathan) Mears. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1780.¹ He made a will on 20 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Elizabeth. To daughter Leah "born of my wife Elizabeth before our marriage was solemnized agreeably to the laws of men, but after the same was confirmed before God". Brother William Mears residual legatee. Friend George Corbin Exr. Witt: George Corbin, James Thornton, William Thornton..¹ Nathan died in May 1785.¹ Nathan's will was probated on 1 June 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1760. She married Nathan Mears circa 1780.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 20 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth in the will of Nathan Mears..¹

     (f|o_Nathan) was born circa 1725.

     William was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (f|o_Nathan) Mears. He married Charity (-----) circa 1775.² William was named in his brother's will on 20 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother in the will of Nathan Mears..¹ William died in April 1792.² William's estate was administered on 25 April 1792 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..²

     Charity was born circa 1755. She married William Mears circa 1775.¹ Charity was named as administrator of an estate on 25 April 1792 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..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Mears and Peggy Taylor. William died in February 1776.¹ William's estate was administered on 27 February 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Mears was named to settle the estate of Will Meas. Sebastian Cropper Jr. & George Stewart were the securities. (NOTE: The assumption is that George was his father.).¹

     Samuel was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Ames. He married Sally Mears on 21 October 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. George K. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel W. Ames of Joseph and Sarah Smith, widow of Charles..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Ames and Dorothy Darby. Joseph was named in his father's will on 3 February 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joseph Ames and given 90 acres adjacent to Thomas Ames in the will of Joseph Ames Sr..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert (108) Andrews and Elizabeth (459) Stratton. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 21 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Stewart Andrews in the will of Robert Andrews, St. George Parish..¹ She married Edward A. Joynes on 30 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. 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..²