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     Ann was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles Smith. She married Thomas William Mears on 28 May 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas W. Mears and Anna P. Smith of Charles..¹ Ann died in September 1825. Ann's estate was administered on 10 October 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas W. Mears was shown as administrator. Bond $500. No order to appraise the estate. No administration records. (N'hamp OB 37 Page 267).

     Catherine was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Smith. She married Thomas William Mears on 19 September 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. John Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Walton Mears and Catherine Smith of Geo..¹

     George was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sally was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard (of Jno) Mears and Margaret Cutler. She married Levin Ames on 4 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Agrippa Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Leir Ames and Sally A. Mears of Richard of John..¹

     James was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah 'Sally' Mears 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..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Mears on 23 April 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Obedience White was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur R. Savage and Sarah Mears..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Arthur R. Savage on 23 April 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Obedience White was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur R. Savage and Sarah Mears..¹

     Molly was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard (of Jno) Mears and Margaret Cutler.

     Richard was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Cutler Mears and Hester 'Hessy' Hancock. Richard was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Mears, a 21 year old sailor in HH#541 headed by Thomas C. Mears, a 55 year old farmer..²

     Edward was born circa 1660 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah (-----) circa 1690.¹ He made a will on 18 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Kellam 130 acres where he now lives as it is patented in my own name, also the plantation where I now live with all the land between a branch called Bussells Branch & the line of Arthur Roberts land, containing 150 acres. To son Arthur Kellam all my land on the other side of Bussells Branch, containing 150 acres To son Richard Kellam 1 s. To daughter Mary Groton 1 s. To Grandson Benjamin Stewart 1 s. To son Edward Kellam. To wife Sarah balance of estate during her widow then to my 4 children John Kellam, Arthur Kellam, Scarbrough Addison & Rachel Meers. Wife Sarah & son John Exrs. Witt: Littleton Wyatt. William Wyatt, Robert Coleburn..¹ Edward died in July 1737.¹ Edward's will was probated on 2 August 1737 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1660. She married Edward Kellam circa 1690.¹ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 18 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Sarah in the will of Edward Kellam..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1740. He married Margaret (127) Mears circa 1775.¹

     George was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James (of Molly) Mears and Hester N. 'Hessy' Harmon.

     According to Carey, pre-1850 census records indicate an additional son and two daughters, but Carey was not able to identify them. (other_c|o_Jas) was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. (other_c|o_Jas) Mears was the child of James (of Molly) Mears and Hester N. 'Hessy' Harmon.

     John was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Mears. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, age 4 in HH#880 headed by James Mears, a 45 year old wheelwright..¹

     Mary was born on 16 February 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Mears. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, age 2 in HH#880 headed by James Mears, a 45 year old wheelwright..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, age 12 in HH#LM164 headed by James Mears, a 52 year old farmer..³ She married James T. Johnson on 4 March 1880 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Johnson, a 21 year old farmer, son of Edward & Margaret Johnson and she was shown as Mary C. Mears, age 21, the daughter of James & Mary Mears. They were married by L.K. LeCato..⁴ Mary died on 14 May 1926 at age 68.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary C. Johnson, wife of J.T. Johnson, 16 Feb 1858 - 14 May 1926..²

     Molly was born circa 1790. She married James (of H.) Belote circa 1815.¹

     Mary was born circa 1869 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James H. Stevens and Sarah Ann Mears. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Steaphens, age 1 in HH#LM1059 headed by James Steaphens, age 30 and farming..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1860 census and her Acc Co marriage record both put her birth at 1840..^1,2 She was the daughter of John Thomas Stevens and Elizabeth C. 'Bettie' James. She married Michael 'Mikell' Mears on 15 June 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Michael Mears, a 60 year old widowed farmer, the son of Kendal & Catharine Mears and she was shown as Margaret Susan Stephens, age 19, the daughter of Thomas & Elizabeth Stephens. They were married by J.H. Addison. Mitchell W. West witnessed her signature..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Kendall (of Litt.) Mears circa 1795.¹

     Mary was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Michael 'Mikell' Mears on 1 March 1871 at Bobtown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Michael Mears, a 72 year old widowed farmer, son of Kendal & Katy and she was shown as Mary Phillips, a 60 year old widow. They were married near Bobtown by E. Hebard..¹

     Annie was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Levin T. Badger and Lizzie Ann 'Betsy' Showard. She married George Washington Mears on 11 December 1889 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Washington Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Abel Mears and she was shown as Annie Badger, age 22, the daughter of Levin T. & Elizabeth Badger. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹

     George was born on 9 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Meshack Mears III and Elizabeth A. 'Betsy' West. He married Sarah J. Small on 21 July 1889 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Mears, a 19 year old farmer, the son of Meshack & Betsey Mears and she was shown as Sarah J. Small, age 17, the daughter of John S. & Susan Small. They were married by W.A. Street..¹ George died on 28 August 1941 at age 71.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George W. Mears, husband of Sarah S. Mears, 9 Feb 1870 - 28 Aug 1941..²

     Sarah was born on 13 March 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John S. Small and Susan Lewis. She married George W. Mears on 21 July 1889 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Mears, a 19 year old farmer, the son of Meshack & Betsey Mears and she was shown as Sarah J. Small, age 17, the daughter of John S. & Susan Small. They were married by W.A. Street..¹ Sarah died on 4 October 1929 at age 55.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah S. Mears, wife of George W. Mears, 13 Mar 1874 - 4 Oct 1929..²

     Arthur was born on 7 February 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur T. Mears, son of Geo. W. Mears & wife Sarah. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of George W. Mears and Elizabeth Sarah Mears.

     Cora was born circa 1874 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George W. Mears and Elizabeth Sarah Mears.

     George was born circa 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. George W. and James H. Mears were twins.. He was the son of George W. Mears and Elizabeth Sarah Mears.

     James was born circa 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. George W. and James H. Mears were twins.. He was the son of George W. Mears and Elizabeth Sarah Mears.

     Margaret was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward Johnson circa 1858.¹

     James was born on 12 September 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Edward Johnson and Margaret (-----). He married Mary C. Mears on 4 March 1880 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Johnson, a 21 year old farmer, son of Edward & Margaret Johnson and she was shown as Mary C. Mears, age 21, the daughter of James & Mary Mears. They were married by L.K. LeCato..² James died on 6 September 1935 at age 76.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as J.T. Johnson, husband of Mary C. Johnson, 12 Sep 1858 - 6 Sep 1935..³