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     Virginia was born circa 1887. She was the daughter of Hugh C. Mears and Elizabeth L. 'Bettie' Mapp.

     James was born in 1889. He was the son of Hugh C. Mears and Elizabeth L. 'Bettie' Mapp. James died in 1926.

     Ruth was born circa 1891. He was the son of Hugh C. Mears and Elizabeth L. 'Bettie' Mapp.

     Georgia was born circa 1893. She was the daughter of Hugh C. Mears and Elizabeth L. 'Bettie' Mapp. She married (-----) Showard circa 1915.²

     (-----) was born circa 1890. He married Georgia Mears circa 1915.¹

     Peggy was born circa 1765 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (??) Savage and Delitha Ward. She married Golding Ward on 24 August 1786 at Northampton Co, VA. Seth Powell was the security on the M.L.B. of Golding Ward and Peggy Savage, daughter of Delither Savage who gave consent..²

     James was born circa 1803 at Northampton Co, VA.² He was the son of Golding Ward and Peggy Savage. He married Margaret A. East on 14 September 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Irvin was the security on the M.L.B. of James Ward of Golden and Margaret A. East of Southy W..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James Ward the head of HH#569, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,000. Listed with him were the following Wards: Margaret A., age 44; James G., a 22 year old carpenter; William, age 19; Nathaniel, age 16; George F., age 10; John D., age 7; and Stratton B., age 3/12. Also listed was John Bayly, a 21 year old laborer; James Sample, age 13 and black; and James Lecat, age 4 and black..²

     Margaret was born circa 1806.² She was the daughter of Southy W. East. She married James Ward on 14 September 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Irvin was the security on the M.L.B. of James Ward of Golden and Margaret A. East of Southy W..¹

     Southy was born circa 1775.

     James was born circa 1828 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Ward and Margaret A. East. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James G. Ward, a 22 year old carpenter in HH#569 headed by James Ward, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,000..¹ He married Margaret Ann Ross on 20 October 1852 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James G. Ward and she was shown as Miss Margaret Ann Ross, daughter of Jno. Ross dec'd. Wm. J. Nottingham as to ages. Edw'd U. Addison witness. They were married on 21 Oct 1852 by P. Warren..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. G. Ward, the head of HH#604, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Wards: Marg't, age 27; Marg't, age 6; Louis D., age 5; Theodosia, age 3; and Tabitha, age 3/12. Also listed were Emery Custis, age 28; Mary LeCato, age 25 and black; Indiana LeCato, age 3 and black; and James LaCato, age 18 and black..³

     Margaret was born circa 1833 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Ross. She married James Golden Ward on 20 October 1852 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James G. Ward and she was shown as Miss Margaret Ann Ross, daughter of Jno. Ross dec'd. Wm. J. Nottingham as to ages. Edw'd U. Addison witness. They were married on 21 Oct 1852 by P. Warren..¹

     John was born circa 1800. John died on 20 October 1852. It was on this date that Margaret Ann Ross was shown as daughter of Jno. Ross dec'd..¹

     Tabitha was born in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Golden Ward and Margaret Ann Ross. She married John W. Mears on 14 February 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, a 27 year old farmer, the son of John S. & Sally Mears and she was shown as Tabitha A. Ward, age 17, the daughter of Golden & Marg't Ann Ward. The were married near Harrison Chapel by J.W.A. Elliott..² Tabitha died in 1934.³

     John was born circa 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John W. Mears and Tabitha A. Ward. He married Eva Harrison Walkley on 26 December 1907.¹

     Eva was born circa 1880. She married John Golden Mears on 26 December 1907.¹

     Fred was born circa 1882. He was the son of John W. Mears and Tabitha A. Ward.

     Mary was born circa 1884. She was the daughter of John W. Mears and Tabitha A. Ward.

     Virginia was born circa 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Smith G. Mears Sr. and Mary Anna Roberts.

     George was born circa 1874 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Smith G. Mears Sr. and Mary Anna Roberts.

     G. was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Smith G. Mears Sr. and Mary Anna Roberts.

     John was born on 30 January 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William W. Finney (changed to John Arlington) and Mary Susan Bull. John died on 5 October 1871 at age 2. His body was interred at Arlington Plot, Mt. Nebo Neck, Slutkill Nk, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John T.F. Arlington, son of John & Mary S. Arlington, 30 Jan 1869 - 5 Oct 1871..

     Mary was born on 24 August 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William W. Finney (changed to John Arlington) and Mary Susan Bull. Mary died on 26 September 1867 at age 5. Her body was interred at Arlington Plot, Mt. Nebo Neck, Slutkill Nk, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Arlington, daughter of John & Mary S. Arlington, 24 Aug 1862 - 26 Sep 1867..

     Sallie was born in 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of William W. Finney (changed to John Arlington) and Mary Susan Bull. She married Charles A. Rew on 23 January 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles A. Rew, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Richard S. & Nancy Rew and she was shown as Sallie B. Arlington, age 23, the daughter of John & Mary Arlington. They were married at Warrinton's Br by S.C. Boston..¹ Sallie died in 1934.³ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sallie B. Rew, wife of Charles A. Rew, 1854 - 1934..³

     Charles was born in 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Richard S. Rew and Ann 'Nancy' Nock. He married Sallie B. Arlington on 23 January 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles A. Rew, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Richard S. & Nancy Rew and she was shown as Sallie B. Arlington, age 23, the daughter of John & Mary Arlington. They were married at Warrinton's Br by S.C. Boston..¹ Charles died in 1932.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Charles A. Rew, husband of Sallie B. Rew, 1851 - 1932..³

     Cordie was born in 1876. She married James Bowdoin Mapp on 5 January 1927.¹ Cordie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1930 at Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cordia A. Mapp, a 54 year old wife in HH#145 headed by J.B. Mapp, age 70..² Cordie died in 1948.

     Blanche was born circa 1870. She married Alexander W. 'Elly' Mears on 24 December 1927.¹

     Jennie was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John W. Custis and Rose E. Major. She married Leonard Cecil Mears on 26 January 1888 at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leonard C. Mears, a 26 year old merchant, the son of Benjamin W. & Emma S. Mears and she was shown as Jennie M. Custis, age 26, the daughter of John W. & Rose E. Custis. They were married by R.D. Stimson..¹ Jennie died on 20 February 1942.² Her body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jennie Custis Mears, wife of Leonard C. Mears, who died 20 Feb 1942 at the age of 80 years..²

     Henrietta was born in 1875. She married Charles Benjamin Mears on 22 June 1909.¹ Henrietta died in 1961.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1850. She married Dr. John Emory Mapp circa 1914.¹

     H.E. was born circa 1870. He married Madeline LeCato Mapp circa 1908.¹