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     Comfort was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Mears and Zeller Hyslop. Comfort was named in her grandfather's will on 4 December 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter comfort Meers in the will of William Hayslop, who aslo named a son-in-law John Meers and a daughter Zeller Meers..¹ She married Rickets Tatham on 18 October 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Rickets Tatham and she as Comfort Mears. No other information was given..²

     George was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Milley Mears. He married Ann Hargis on 25 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Harrison & John Roberts were the security on the M.L.B. of George Mears, son of Milly, and Ann Hargis, daughter of Levin, who gave consent..^1,2

     Ann was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Levin Hargis. She married George (of Milly) Mears on 25 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Harrison & John Roberts were the security on the M.L.B. of George Mears, son of Milly, and Ann Hargis, daughter of Levin, who gave consent..^1,2

     William was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Mears and Zeller Hyslop.

     Aby was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Mears and Zeller Hyslop.

     William was born circa 1765. He married Margaret Mears circa 1795.¹ William was named as the executor of a will on 18 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Margaret Joynes and given Negro woman Agnes, boy James, man Moses & ... in the will of John Mears of Elisha. He also named a son-in-law William Joynes as one of his Extr..¹

     William was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Lt. Reuben Joynes and Margaret Mears. William was named in his father's will on 3 November 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son William Joynes in the will of Reuben Joynes, wife Margaret..² William was named in his mother's will on 14 March 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Joynes in the will of Margaret Joynes, who named her brother Solomon Mears to have her whole estate until son William Joynes comes to age 21 to bring him up, give him schooling and pay my debts. He was evidently her only child..¹ He married Haddasas Rogers on 10 May 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Welsh was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Joynes of Reuben and Haddasa Rodgers..³

     Haddasas was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William (of Reuben) Joynes on 10 May 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Welsh was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Joynes of Reuben and Haddasa Rodgers..¹

     Ann was born on 9 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Powell. She married Elisha W. Mears on 25 January 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Joshua B. Turner was the security & as to ages on the M.L.B. of Elisha W. Mears and Ann N. Powell, daughter of George Powell dec'd..¹ Ann died on 6 December 1838 at age 38.² Her body was interred at The Glebe Cem, Davis Wharf, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy N. Mears, wife of Elisha W. Mears, who died 6 Dec 1838 at the age of 38 years, 1 month & 28 days..²

     Smith was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elisha Mears Jr. and Ann Arlington 'Nancy' Mears.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Ashby and Rachel (-----). Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 16 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Ashby in the will of John Ashby..¹ She married William (of Elisha) Mears on 15 May 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. David Ashby was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears of Elisha and Elizabeth Ashby..² Elizabeth died before 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of David & James Ashby, who served in the Rev. War and died without issue, were recorded. They left brothers & sisters as follows: John Ashby, Molly Ashby and Tamar Ashby. John Ashby left 5 children: (1) John Ashby, (2) Sally Ashby, (3) Samuel Ashby, (4) Ezekiel Ashby & (5) Elizabeth Ashby (all of who had listed issue). Among them (3) Samuel Ashby, dec'd, left 4 children: Juliet Robins, wife of Arthur, Elizabeth Mears, widow of William, Levi Ashby and Mary Ashby. Also among them (5) Elizabeth Mears, dec'd, left 3 children: William D. Mears, Sally Mears, & Elizabeth Mears..³

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Levin Hyslop and Susana 'Susey' Davis. She married James (of Elisha) Mears on 1 September 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. John Davis was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears of Elisha and Nancy Hyslop of Levin..¹

     Sally was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah Ames. She married Luther W. Mears on 7 May 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. John Snead was the security on the M.L.B. of Luther Mears and Sally Ames..² Sally was named in her father's will on 26 October 1822 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Mears in the will of Elijah Ames, St. George Parish. He husband Luther Mears was named in the estate settlement and recieved 1/6 part of the estate in right of his wife Sally..¹

     Luther was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Susan Mears on 22 May 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Luther Mears and she was Mary S. Mears. No other information was given..¹ Luther was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther Mears, the head of HH#916 a 32 year old carpenter with personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Mears: Mary S., age 29; Margaret L., age 6; George S., age 4; and Alfred J., age 1. Also listed was Arinthia Young, a 16 year old and serving for wages..²

     Alfred was born on 7 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Luther J. Mears and Mary Susan Mears. He married Juliet P. Taylor on 28 December 1880 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Luther J. & Mary Mears and she was shown as Julia P. Taylor, age 20, the daughter of Jno. H. & Lucy C. Taylor. They were married near Locust Mount by J.W.A. Elliott..² Alfred died on 26 December 1921 at age 64.³ His body was interred at Quinby Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Alfred J. Mears, 7 Nov 1857 - 26 Dec 1921..³

     George was born in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Luther J. Mears and Mary Susan Mears. He married Mary A. Belote on 9 December 1883 at Garrisons Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Mears, a 28 year old sailor, the son of Juther & Mary K. Mears and she was shown as Mary A. Beloate, age 28, the daughter of Levin B. & Sally Beloate. They were married near Garrisons Chapel by J.E. Humphreys..² George died in 1946.³ His body was interred at Hollies Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George T. Mears, 1856 - 1946..³

     Margaret was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Luther J. Mears and Mary Susan Mears.

     Churchill was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Samuel Ashby. She married William (of Wm.) Mears on 27 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. James Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears, widower, of William and Elizabeth Ashby of Samuel, dec'd..¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 15 June 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Mears in the will of Wm. Mears of Wm (N'hamp WB 36, p. 426).. Elizabeth was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of David & James Ashby, who served in the Rev. War and died without issue, were recorded. They left brothers & sisters as follows: John Ashby, Molly Ashby and Tamar Ashby. John Ashby left 5 children: (1) John Ashby, (2) Sally Ashby, (3) Samuel Ashby, (4) Ezekiel Ashby & (5) Elizabeth Ashby (all of who had listed issue). Among them (3) Samuel Ashby, dec'd, left 4 children: Juliet Robins, wife of Arthur, Elizabeth Mears, widow of William, Levi Ashby and Mary Ashby. Also among them (5) Elizabeth Mears, dec'd, left 3 children: William D. Mears, Sally Mears, & Elizabeth Mears..² She married Hely D. Bagwell on 14 December 1835 at Northampton Co, VA. Leonard B. Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of Hely D. Bagwell, son of Hely & Ann Bagwell and Eliz A. Mears, widow of Rev. Wm. Mears & daughter of Sam'l Ashby. They were married on 21 Jan 1836 by J. Lewis..³

     Samuel was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Ashby and Rachel (-----). Samuel was named in his father's will on 16 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Samuel was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of David & James Ashby, who served in the Rev. War and died without issue, were recorded. They left brothers & sisters as follows: John Ashby, Molly Ashby and Tamar Ashby. John Ashby left 5 children: (1) John Ashby, (2) Sally Ashby, (3) Samuel Ashby, (4) Ezekiel Ashby & (5) Elizabeth Ashby (all of who had listed issue). Among them (3) Samuel Ashby, dec'd, left 4 children: Juliet Robins, wife of Arthur, Elizabeth Mears, widow of William, Levi Ashby and Mary Ashby. Also among them (5) Elizabeth Mears, dec'd, left 3 children: William D. Mears, Sally Mears, & Elizabeth Mears..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Lorenzo Dow Mears Sr. and Sophia A.B. Kellam. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S. Mears, age 5 & born in MD in HH#1221 headed by Lorenzo Mears, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     Beverly was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Lorenzo Dow Mears Sr. and Sophia A.B. Kellam. Beverly was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Beverly S. Mears, age 3 in HH#1221 headed by Lorenzo Mears, a 50 year old farmer..¹ He married Sarah Jane Crockett on 2 February 1887 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Beverly Tucker Mears, age 30 and Sarah Jane Crockett, age 30..²

     Alvin was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William (of Wm.) Mears and Elizabeth (172) Arlington. Alvin was named in his father's will on 15 June 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Alvin A.M. Mears and given $500 in the will of Wm. Mears of Wm, wife Elizabeth (N'hamp WB 36, p. 426).. Alvin died in May 1839.² Alvin's estate was administered on 27 May 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Lorenzo D. Mears was named to settle the estate of Alvin A.W. Mears. William F. Eichelberger & John W.H. Mears were securities..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William (of Wm.) Mears and Elizabeth Ashby. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 15 June 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a child E. July M. Mears and given $500 in the will of Wm. Mears of Wm, wife Elizabeth (N'hamp WB 36, p. 426).. She married Samuel G. Savage on 9 October 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. Heley D. Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel G. Savage and Elizabeth J.M. Mears, ward of Heley D. Bagwell. Thos. A. Coleburn as to Samuel's age. They were married on 11 Oct 1837 by S.T. Ames. There is also a marriage record in Acc Co showing that Samuel G. Savage married Elizabeth Mears on 11 Oct 1837..^2,3

     Samuel was born circa 1810 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth July M. Mears on 9 October 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. Heley D. Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel G. Savage and Elizabeth J.M. Mears, ward of Heley D. Bagwell. Thos. A. Coleburn as to Samuel's age. They were married on 11 Oct 1837 by S.T. Ames. There is also a marriage record in Acc Co showing that Samuel G. Savage married Elizabeth Mears on 11 Oct 1837..^1,2

     Hely was born circa 1792. He was the son of Heli (169) Bagwell and Ann 'Nancy' (-----). He married Elizabeth Ashby on 14 December 1835 at Northampton Co, VA. Leonard B. Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of Hely D. Bagwell, son of Hely & Ann Bagwell and Eliz A. Mears, widow of Rev. Wm. Mears & daughter of Sam'l Ashby. They were married on 21 Jan 1836 by J. Lewis..¹

     Heli was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Spencer (68) Bagwell and Sophia (-----). He married Ann 'Nancy' (-----) circa 1790. Heli died on 28 December 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Ann was born circa 1770. She married Heli (169) Bagwell circa 1790.

     Alexander was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard (of Wm) Mears and Margaret Morrison. He married Margaret Ann Taylor on 23 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of Alexander Mears and Margaret Ann Taylor..² He married Susan F. Hopkins on 17 November 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. James L. Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Alexr W.F. Mears and Miss Susan F. Hopkins. James L. Kellam as to Susan's age. They were married on 18 Nov 1840 by S.T. Ames..³ Alexander was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 29 May 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Alexander W.F. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John T. Johnson and Susan Fitchett..³ Alexander was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 9 June 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Alexander W.F. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Andrews and Mrs. Juliet J. Parker, widow of Wm. A. Parker..³ Alexander was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 11 December 1843 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Alex W.F. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles S. Bonwell and Lucy Jane Smith..³ Alexander was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 10 January 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Alex W.F. Mears and Leonard B. Nottingham were the security on the M.L.B. of Littleton S. Read and Mary W. Fisher.³ Alexander was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 5 November 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Alex W.F. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. John T. Wilkins and Miss Elizabeth A. Roberts..³ Alexander was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 24 March 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Alex W.F. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Kelly and Miss Margaret Ann Savage..³ Alexander was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 24 September 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Alex W.F. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John C. Kendall and Juliet J. Andrews..³ Alexander was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 11 September 1848 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Alex W.F. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel E.D. Kellam and Miss Louisa Kendall..³

     Susan was born circa 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Alexander W.F. Mears on 17 November 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. James L. Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Alexr W.F. Mears and Miss Susan F. Hopkins. James L. Kellam as to Susan's age. They were married on 18 Nov 1840 by S.T. Ames..¹