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     Catharine was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James R. (of Jesse) Mears on 14 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. James R. Garrison was the security on the M.L.B. of James R. Mears and Catharine T. Wyatt..¹

     Mary was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Laban Phillips and Hessy Phillips. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Phillips, age 19 in HH#913 headed by Laban Phillips, a 65 year old carpenter. A margin note shows only this one household as Revil's Island..² She married James R. (of Jesse) Mears on 26 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as James Mears, widower, and Mary Phillips of Labin. They were married on 12 May 1852..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, age 28 in HH#503 headed by James Mears, a 35 year old fisherman..³

     Laban was born on 12 June 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He was the son of James R. (of Jesse) Mears and Mary Phillips. Laban was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Laban Mears, age 5 in HH#503 headed by James Mears, a 35 year old fisherman..³ Laban reported a death in August 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Labin J. Mears reported the death of his father Jas. R. Mears, who was the son of Jesse & Betsy, & the husband of Betsy..² He married Mary Ann Davis on 2 May 1886 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Laban J. Mears, a 30 year old laborer, the son of James & Mary Mears, and she was shown as Mary A. Davis, age 25, the daughter of Litt. B. & Hester Ann Davis. They were married near Locust Mount by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Laban died on 30 December 1909 at age 54.⁴ His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Laban J. Mears, buried next to Mary A. Mears, 12 Jun 1855 - 30 Dec 1909..⁴

     Mary was born on 12 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Littleton B. Davis and Mary A. Savage. She married Laban J. Mears on 2 May 1886 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Laban J. Mears, a 30 year old laborer, the son of James & Mary Mears, and she was shown as Mary A. Davis, age 25, the daughter of Litt. B. & Hester Ann Davis. They were married near Locust Mount by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Mary died on 17 December 1924 at age 63.² Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Ann Mears, buried next to Laban J. Mears, 12 May 1861 - 17 Dec 1924..²

     Hillary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Jesse Mears and Elizabeth L. 'Betsy' Wyatt. Hillary died in 1850.² Hillary's estate was administered on 25 November 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George H. Bell was named to settle the estate of Hillary Mears. Lorenzo D. Bell & Lorenzo J. Bell were securities..²

     Her son Revel Mears sold land in 1808 that his grandfather Chas. Bagwell left him. Sally was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles (70) Bagwell and Ann Kitson. She married Isaiah Cole circa 1780. She married Arthur Mears on 5 November 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Bayley was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Mears and Sally Cropper Cole..² Sally was named as an heir on 26 August 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Cropper Mears, with a son Revil Mears, in the will of Charles Bagwell..³

     Revel was born circa 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur Mears and Sally Cropper Bagwell. Revel was named as an heir on 26 August 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Revil Mears, a son of Sally Cropper Mears in the will of Charles Bagwell..¹ Revel sold land in 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Revel Mears sold land in 1808 that his grandfather Chas. Bagwell left him..²

     James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (Neck) Mears and Mary Bradford. James was named in his mother's will on 14 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. He was under age 15..³ James was named in his father's will on 22 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James Mears in the will of John Mears, who was shown as John Mears "(Neck)" at settlement..¹ James was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as James Mears, son of Mary Bradford who married John Mears (K), who was a daughter of Zephania Bradford, a brother of Abel Bradford, who was a soldier in the Rev. War..²

     Charles was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (18) Bagwell and Kesiah (-----). He married Ann Kitson after 27 January 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.² Charles was named in his brother's will on 1 December 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother (half-brother) Charles Bagwell in the will of Farifax Smith, wife Mary Robinson Smith..³ He made a will on 26 August 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Charles Bagwell the use of the plantation I bought of James Arbuckle with my two mills for life, & then to be equally divided between all his children, & should they die before 21 years without issue then the land on the North side of Little Back Creek, alias Timber Creek, to be div among the children of my son in law Thomas Evans, namely John, Ned & Thomas, & all the land on the South side of the said Creek, with my 2 mills, to be divided between the children of Sally Cropper Mears. To negro Daniel his freedom & 6 acres in Robins Hole for life. To Esther Carter 1 acres in Robins Hole where she now lives. To Sally Cropper Mears all the rest of my land in Robins Hole including the land given Daniel after his deceased, for the term of her natural life, reversion to her son Revil Mears. Son Charles residual legatee. Son in law Thomas Evans, son Charles Bagwell & Thomas Evans' 3 sons, John, Ned & Thomas Exrs. Not witnessed..⁴ Charles died in June 1793.⁴ Charles's will was probated on 24 June 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. Proved by John Burton & Edmund Bayly, Jr..⁴

     Isaiah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally Cropper Bagwell circa 1780. Isaiah died in June 1785.¹ Isaiah's estate was administered on 28 June 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Snead was named to settle the estate of Isaiah Cole. Edmund Wise & Elisha Mears were securities..¹

     John was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' Mears.

     Robert was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' Mears.

     Nancy was born circa 1780. She married Isaac Mister circa 1800.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Rayfield and Nancy Kellam. She married Bagwell G. Mears on 24 March 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bagwell Mears, a 40 year old widowed carpenter, the son of Arthur & Margaret Mears and she was shown as Eliz'th A. Rayfield, age 23, the daughter of Jno. & Nancy Rayfield. They were married at the rersidence of Jas. Mears by B.T. Ames. Jas. Mears said she was over age 21..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 26 in HH#576 headed by Bagwell Mears, a 42 year old farmer..²

     Margaret was born on 7 October 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John K. Rogers and Eliza Boggs. She married John Wesley Mears on 30 November 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Bagwell C. & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Margaret S. Rogers, age 19, the daughter of John K. & Elizar Rogers. They were married by E. Hebard..¹ Margaret died on 19 January 1919 at age 67.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret S. Mears, wife of John W. Mears, 7 Oct 1851 - 19 Jan 1919..²

     Rogers was born circa 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Wesley Mears and Margaret S. Rogers.

     Robert was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (17) Bradford and Sarah (-----). He made a will on 26 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife the use of my lands & personal estate during her widowhood. To Robert Mears, son of Spencer, all my lands except 5 acres where James Lurton now lives, which I give to my negro Tomny & negro Saul, to be given to them at my death. All my slaves to be free. Robert Mears & James Chandler, son of Zerobabel, residual legatees. To John Kellam. Arthur Bradford & John Kellam Exrs. Witt: William Leatherbury, Judea Only, Peggy Only.² Robert died in April 1795.² Robert's will was probated on 28 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Custis was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (50A) Bradford and Sarah Poulson. He made a will on 6 September 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. To Francis Roberts, Sr. plantation where I now live being 100 acres. To sister Susanna Bradford 20 £. To James Mears. To James Roberts, son of John. To Francis Mears, son of Spencer. John, Molly & Rachel Roberts residual legatees. Friend Francis Roberts, Sr. Exr. - Witt: John Downing, Nanny Mears, Francis Savage..² Custis died in October 1798.² Custis's will was probated on 29 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Patience was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Caleb (87K) Mears on 20 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Twiford was the security on the M.L.B. of Caleb Mears and Patience Pratt..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur Roberts and Margaret (27) Bagwell. Arthur was named as an heir on 13 May 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law (step-son) Arthur Roberts in the will of Jacob Marshall, planter..² He married Patience (-----) circa 1755.³ Arthur died on 24 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Adah was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Covington Mears and Nancy (205) Roberts. She married William Smith on 14 May 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William J. Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of William Smith and Adah Mears. According to Whitelaw in 1805 Adah Mears and her husband William Smith sold 58 acres each to Isaac Melson and Alexander Morrison. The former was the western half and was not traced further. For a long time the Morrison part was called Morrison's Hill. No disposition by him could be found, and in some way it becamed owned by an Abel Mears and after his death the rest of the heirs in 1840 united in a deed to a son Abel. A deed in 1867 from Abel Mears called it Red Hill..²

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Adah Mears on 14 May 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William J. Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of William Smith and Adah Mears. According to Whitelaw in 1805 Adah Mears and her husband William Smith sold 58 acres each to Isaac Melson and Alexander Morrison. The former was the western half and was not traced further. For a long time the Morrison part was called Morrison's Hill. No disposition by him could be found, and in some way it becamed owned by an Abel Mears and after his death the rest of the heirs in 1840 united in a deed to a son Abel. A deed in 1867 from Abel Mears called it Red Hill..¹

     Jenny was born circa 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Covington Mears and Nancy (205) Roberts. Jenny was named as an heir on 29 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Mears & Jinny Mears were named in the settlement of the estate of Coventon Mears..² She married Thomas Kellam circa 1810. According to Whitelaw Jenny Mears married Thomas Kellam and the next owner of this tract was their son Custis Kellam, who sold to Charles W. Taylor in 1841. It has since had other owners, including Levin W. Nock and his heirs. Although there is no old house in existance, it was the first home place on the Shore of the numerous Mears clan, and near the site of the original house is a large graveyard containing many tombstones of different owners and their families, but none of the very earlist Mears settlers..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Jenny Mears circa 1810. According to Whitelaw Jenny Mears married Thomas Kellam and the next owner of this tract was their son Custis Kellam, who sold to Charles W. Taylor in 1841. It has since had other owners, including Levin W. Nock and his heirs. Although there is no old house in existance, it was the first home place on the Shore of the numerous Mears clan, and near the site of the original house is a large graveyard containing many tombstones of different owners and their families, but none of the very earlist Mears settlers..¹

     Caty was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Covington Mears and Nancy (205) Roberts. Caty died at youth.¹

     William was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Covington Mears and Nancy (205) Roberts. William was named as an heir on 29 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Mears & Jinny Mears were named in the settlement of the estate of Coventon Mears..¹ William died in November 1847.² William's estate was administered on 29 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George H. Bell was named to settle the estate of William Mears. Lorenzo D. Bell & Gilbert Bell were securities..²

     Margaret was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Mears circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 11 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Peggy Mears in the will of Thomas Mears and along with Custis Willis was an extr..²

     Jonathan was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Southy (of Thos) Mears. He married Leah Hyslop on 17 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis Willis was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Mears and Leah Hyslop..² Jonathan was named in his brother's will on 11 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Jonathan Mears or his child in the will of Thomas Mears, wife Peggy..¹ Jonathan died in December 1802.³ Jonathan's estate was administered on 27 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Custis Willis was named to settle the estate of Jonathan Meers. Thomas Kellam & George Ashby were securities..³

     Zeller was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Hyslop. She married John Mears circa 1774.² Zeller was named in her father's will on 4 December 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ziller Meers in the will of William Hayslop, who aslo named a son-in-law John Meers and a granddaughter Comfort Meers..¹

     William was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He made a will on 4 December 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Hannah Hayslop that end of my land where I formerly lived & for want of heirs to my grandaughter Comfort Meers. Son in law John Meers. To daughter Betty Taylor all my land not before given during her life & then to her heirs, & for want of heirs to my daughter Ziller Meers. Daughter Hannah Hayslop residual legatee. Friend William B. Walker & daughter Hannah Exrs. Witt: William B. Walker, George Meers..¹ William died in November 1778.¹ William's will was probated on 24 November 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹