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     William was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Mears on 2 December 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. John Powell was the security on the M.L.B. of William Joynes and Margaret Mears..¹ He made a will on 30 January 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Margaret the 4 slaves which were hers before our marriage, also the use of the plantation where I now live during her widow. To my son Levin Joyne plantation where I now live. Son Levin residual legatee & Exr. Witt: Henry Gascoyne, Jonathan Roles, Teackle Waltham..² William died in February 1775.² William's will was probated on 28 February 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (of Elisha) Mears. Sarah was named in her father's will on 18 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Mears (not shown to be underage) in the will of John Mears of Elisha..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Southy (of Thos) Mears. Thomas was named in his grandfather's will on 28 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Thomas Meers in the will of Thomas Meers..¹ He married Margaret 'Peggy' Taylor circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 11 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Peggy Mears Negro boy Babel & Negro Jacob Butt during her life or widowhood & after her death or marriage, then Jacob to brother Jonathan Mears or his child. To wife remainder ... to brother Jonathan Mears. Peggy Mears & Custis Willis Extrs. Witt: Robert Guy, James Ashby..³ Thomas died in December 1800.³ Thomas's will was probated on 29 December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. John Downing & William Wyatt securities..³

     Joseph was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Benjamin Stringer Sr. and Caroline T. Ames. Joseph was named in his uncle's will on 20 August 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Jacob Stringer, son of Benjamin Stringer, in the will of John F. Mears. (NOTE: He was the grandson of John's sister Catharine Ames.).¹

     James was born circa 1905. He was the son of James D. 'Jim' Northam and Mary W. Thomas. He married Blanch (-----) circa 1925.¹ His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Blanch was born circa 1905. She married James Henry Northam circa 1925.¹

     Henry was born circa 1930. He was the son of James Henry Northam and Blanch (-----). Henry was living in 2005 at Newport News, VA.¹

     Lena was born circa 1907. She was the daughter of James D. 'Jim' Northam and Mary W. Thomas. She married Floyd Atwell circa 1925.¹ Lena died before 2005. She lived in Newport News, VA..¹

     Floyd was born circa 1905 at West Virginia. He married Lena Northam circa 1925.¹ Floyd died before 2005. He lived in Newport News, VA..¹

     Henry was born circa 1928.¹ He was the son of Floyd Atwell and Lena Northam.

     Joe was born on 18 April 1928.¹ He was the son of Joseph Henry Watkins and Laura Letitia 'Sister' Thomas. Joe died on 3 October 2004 at age 76.¹

     Albert was born on 18 August 1914.¹ Albert died on 11 February 1973 at age 58.¹ His body was interred at Peninsula Mem Pk, Warwick, VA.¹

     Ethel A. Krause lived at Newport News, VA. Ethel was born in 1933.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Nelson Krause. She married (-----) Deshazor circa 1955.¹ She resided at, at Newport News, VA, in 2005.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1930. He married Ethel A. Krause circa 1955.¹

     Annie was born on 16 October 1882 at District 1, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie L. Fisher, daughter of Frank Fisher, oysterman, and his wife Mary E. Her father gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of Frank M. Fisher and Marietta 'Mary Etta' Broadwater.

     Ella was born on 12 April 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Benjamin T. Belote and Susan Ward. She married Henry T. Rayfield on 24 January 1883 at Andrew Chapel Ch, Cashville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry T. Rayfield, a 22 year old farmer, the son of James & Sally Rayfield and she was shown as Ella K. Beloate, age 20, the daughter of Benj. T. & Susan Beloate. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Ella died on 12 May 1926 at age 62.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ella K. Rayfield, wife of Henry T. Rayfield, 12 Apr 1864 - 12 May 1926..²

     Major was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. Major witnessed a will on 21 March 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Major Rafield and Thomas Riley witnessed the will of Abraham Turner, wife Mary Anne..¹ He married Mary Anne Courtney circa 1770.² He made a will on 10 October 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William Rayfield. To son Major Rayfield. Real & personal estate to be divided between 4 children William, Elizabeth, Major & Mary. To Thomas Bayly Sr. the lands I bought of William Bull & Dianiah his wife & the lands bought of Levi Annis & Peggy his wife, which will appear by their deeds to me, provided the said Bayly pays the sum of money that I was to give for the said lands which will appear by said deeds. Sons William & Major Exrs. Witt: William Rolley, Asia East, Rachel Darby. Codicil: My 2 sons William & Major to have one barrel of Brandy as well for their trouble, saving the drink out of the crop of Brandy - Witt: Elijah Grinnalds.
.³ Major died in October 1798.³ Major's will was probated on 20 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Major was named in a land cause on 1 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a land cause was recorded wherein it was brought out that Mary, wife of Major Rayfield, had died in Aug 1796 leaving children by her first husband Abraham Turner and her last husband Major Rayfield..²

     Mary was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Major Rayfield (Hunting Creek) and Mary Anne Courtney. Mary died in September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. On 1 Nov 1802 a land cause was recorded wherein it was brought out that Mary, wife of Major Rayfield, had died in Aug 1796 leaving children by 2 husbands, including William, Elizabeth, Major & Mary by her last husband, Major Rayfield. It was also note that daughter Mary Rayfield died underage in Sep 1797 ather the death of her mother without issue..² Mary was named in her father's will on 10 October 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Rayfield in the will of Major Rayfield..¹

     James was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Rayfield and Susanna (-----). James was named in his father's will on 5 February 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James Rayfield in the will of William Rayfield, wife Susannah. Since he was left $50 for schooling, he was apparently very young..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Custis Rayfield on 4 May 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Martin was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Rayfield and Betsy Sterling..¹ Betsy witnessed a will on 13 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Custis Rayfield and Betsy Rayfield witnessed the will of Sarah Mason..²

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Levi Rayfield Sr.. He married Nancy Kellam on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Lewis of Thos. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Rayfield of Levi and Nancy Kellam of Jms..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Kellam. She married John Rayfield on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Lewis of Thos. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Rayfield of Levi and Nancy Kellam of Jms..¹

     James was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Jacob was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah 'Sally' Fitchett on 30 May 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Eli Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Saunders and Sally Fitchett of Wm..¹

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Rayfield and Susanna (-----). William was named in his father's will on 5 February 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Rayfield in the will of William Rayfield, wife Susannah..¹

     Parker was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Rayfield and Susanna (-----). Parker was named in his father's will on 5 February 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Parker Rayfield in the will of William Rayfield, wife Susannah. There was no mention of him being underage..¹

     Her common name was Ritta. Rachel was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Abraham Turner and Mary Anne Courtney. Rachel was named in her father's will on 21 March 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Turner in the will of Abraham Turner..¹ She married (-----) Delastatius circa 1790.² Rachel died before August 1796.² Rachel was named in a land cause on 1 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a land cause was recorded wherein it was brought out that Mary, wife of Major Rayfield, had died in Aug 1796 leaving a Sarah Delastations, an infant grandchild born of her daughter Ritta, then deceased, one of her children by her first husband, Abraham Turner..²

     Charles was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles sold land in 1764 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that Charles Courtney sold 100 acres to Abraham Turner, who had married his daughter Mary Anne. Four years later, Turner died and left the land to his wife for life and then it was to be divided among all of her children. The widow then married Major Rayfield, by whom she had other children..¹ He made a will on 31 October 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. To William Rolley 50 acres at the head of my land adjcent Thomas Baleys land. Tabitha Rolley to have use of same during her life. To Garthery Taylor, daughter of Jacob Taylor the remaining 50 acres of my land. James Rolley's 5 children & Jacob Taylor's children residual legatees. Thomas Riley Exr. Witt: Jacob Ayers, James Rolley, Marey Turner..² Charles died in November 1764.² Charles's will was probated on 27 November 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Abraham Turner, who intermarried with Mary, heir at law to the testator, being present & having nothing to object, said will admitted to probate..²

     John was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Abraham Turner and Mary Anne Courtney. John was named in a land cause on 1 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a land cause was recorded wherein it was brought out that Mary, wife of Major Rayfield, had died in Aug 1796 leaving a son John Turner one of her children by her first husband, Abraham Turner..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel 'Ritta' Turner circa 1790.¹