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     Obadiah was born circa 1775. He married Sarah Mears on 18 July 1804 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Obadiah Latchum and Sarah Miers..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Johnson. He married Sarah Mears on 4 May 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. William Davis of Samuel dec'd was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Johnson of John and Sally Latchum, widow of Obed..¹ He made a will on 7 September 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Sarah Johnson all my estate & at her death to my granddaughter Keziah Thomas Mears, my grandson John William Mears & my granddaughter Sarah Ann Mears. Wife Sarah Johnson Extr. & she not be bound to give security or bond. Witt: George W. Bundick, William L. Mears & James Lewis. (NOTE: They may have been step-grandchildren.).² Thomas died in September 1839.² Thomas's will was probated on 30 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. The named Extr., Sarah Johnson, being dead, George W. Bundick became the Admr. with Levi Dix & Edmund Parks securities..²

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Johnson. She married William L. Mears on 29 August 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Johnson & Southy Northam were the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears, orphan of Sally Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson of Thomas..¹

     George was born circa 1775.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John M. Savage. She married George M. Mears on 10 December 1849 at Northampton Co, VA. John M. Savage was the security & as to the age of Elizabeth on the M.L.B. of George M. Mears, ward of Nathan F. Cobb and Miss Elizabeth Ann Savage daughter of John M. Savage. They were married on 20 Dec 1849 by P. Warren..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 21 in HH#333 headed by John Savage, a 55 year old fisherman. Also listed was George Mears, a 30 year old laborer, who was evidently her husband..²

     Ellen was born circa 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. She married George M. Mears on 7 November 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. Rich'd T. Dunton was as to the age of George M. Mears and Miss Ellen A. Dowty. C.F. Anderson witness..¹

     George was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Adah S. Andrews on 24 May 1841 at Northampton Co, VA. Arthur T. Roberts was the security & as to Geroge's age on the M.L.B. of George W. Mears and Adah Andrews, daughter of Shepherd Andrews, who gave consent. Elijah Brittingham & Wm. J. Fitchett witnesses. They were married on 25 May 1841 by G.C. Wescoat..¹ George died before 7 January 1845. It was on this date that his widow Adah S. Mears married John W. Read..¹

     Adah was born circa 1823 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Shepherd Andrews. She married George W. Mears on 24 May 1841 at Northampton Co, VA. Arthur T. Roberts was the security & as to Geroge's age on the M.L.B. of George W. Mears and Adah Andrews, daughter of Shepherd Andrews, who gave consent. Elijah Brittingham & Wm. J. Fitchett witnesses. They were married on 25 May 1841 by G.C. Wescoat..¹ She married John W. Read on 7 January 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. Walter Raleigh was the security and as to John's age on the M.L.B. of John W. Read and Adah S. Mears, widow of George Mears..¹

     Shepherd was born circa 1800.

     James was born circa 1808 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Anne Floyd on 2 June 1834 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. L. Eyre was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears and Anne Floyd, daughter of Shepherd B. Floyd dec'd and ward of Wm. L. Eyre. Thos. Smith Jr. as to Anne's age..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears the head of HH#496, a 42 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Mears: Ann, age 30; Susan, age 18; Elizabeth, age12; William, age 10; George, age 5 and Lovey, age 4..¹

     Anne was born circa 1818 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Sheperd B. Floyd. She married James Mears on 2 June 1834 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. L. Eyre was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears and Anne Floyd, daughter of Shepherd B. Floyd dec'd and ward of Wm. L. Eyre. Thos. Smith Jr. as to Anne's age..¹ Anne was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Mears, age 30 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..²

     Sheperd was born circa 1790.

     James was born circa 1805. He married Esther Carpenter on 17 June 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. Ely Dowty was the security on the M.L.B. of James G. Mears and Esther Carpenter, daughter of John Carpenter (Hog Island) consent. Jas. Barcroft & Jno Robins as to James G.'s age. They were married on 19 Jun 1829 by G. Wescoat..¹ James died before 16 May 1835. It was on this date that Esther Mears, widow of James Mears married William H. Fletcher..¹

     Esther was born circa 1810 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Carpenter (Hog Island). She married James G. Mears on 17 June 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. Ely Dowty was the security on the M.L.B. of James G. Mears and Esther Carpenter, daughter of John Carpenter (Hog Island) consent. Jas. Barcroft & Jno Robins as to James G.'s age. They were married on 19 Jun 1829 by G. Wescoat..¹ She married William H. Fletcher on 16 May 1835 at Northampton Co, VA. Samuel C. Fletcher was the security and as to Wm's age on the M.L.B. of William H. Fletcher and Esther Mears, widow of James Mears. They were married on 18 Jun 1835 by G. Wescoat..¹

     James was born circa 1825 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (f|o_Jas,Mary,Susan) Mears. He married Caroline Bishop on 6 December 1848 at Northampton Co, VA. John Mears was the security & as to ages on the M.L.B. of James W. Mears and Miss Caroline Bishop, daughter of Wm. Bishop dec'd. They were married on 7 Dec 1848 by P. Warren..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Mears the head of HH#397, a 25 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Mears: Caroline, age 31; Mary, age 33; Susan, age 10; Lloyd, age 10/12 and Loby, age 61 and black..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1819 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Bishop. She married James W. Mears on 6 December 1848 at Northampton Co, VA. John Mears was the security & as to ages on the M.L.B. of James W. Mears and Miss Caroline Bishop, daughter of Wm. Bishop dec'd. They were married on 7 Dec 1848 by P. Warren..¹ Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Mears, age 31, in HH#397 headed by James W. Mears, a 25 year old farmer..²

     William was born circa 1800.

     William was born circa 1794 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Rosey Smith on 17 April 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. Benjamin J. Dalby was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears and Rosey Nottingham, widow of Severn Nottingham. They were married on 19 Apr 1837 by W.B. Snead..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears the head of HH#313 age 56 with real estate valued at $250. Listed with him were Rose Mears, age 42; Julius Nottingham, age 18; Harriett Nottingham, age 16; Mariah Mears, age 10; William H. Mears, age 7 and Rosana S. Mears, age 4..¹

     Rosey was born circa 1808 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Smith Sr.. She married Severn Nottingham on 6 May 1828 at Northampton Co, VA. John Ker was the security on the M.L.B. of Severn Nottingham and Rosey Smith, daughter of Thomas Smith Sr. John Jacob as to Rosey's age..¹ She married William Mears on 17 April 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. Benjamin J. Dalby was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears and Rosey Nottingham, widow of Severn Nottingham. They were married on 19 Apr 1837 by W.B. Snead..¹ Rosey was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Rose Mears, age 42 in HH#313 headed by William Mears, age 56..²

     Thomas was born circa 1775.

     Severn was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Rosey Smith on 6 May 1828 at Northampton Co, VA. John Ker was the security on the M.L.B. of Severn Nottingham and Rosey Smith, daughter of Thomas Smith Sr. John Jacob as to Rosey's age..¹

     Julius was born circa 1832 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Severn Nottingham and Rosey Smith. Julius was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Julius Nottingham, age 18 in HH#313 headed by William Mears, age 56. Also listed was Rose Mears, age 42, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Harriet was born circa 1834 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Severn Nottingham and Rosey Smith. Harriet was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Nottingham, age 16 in HH#313 headed by William Mears, age 56. Also listed was Rose Mears, age 42, who was evidently her mother..¹

     Mariah was born circa 1840 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Mears and Rosey Smith. Mariah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mariah Mears, age 10 in HH#313 headed by William Mears, age 56..¹

     William was born circa 1843 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Mears and Rosey Smith. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Mears, age 7 in HH#313 headed by William Mears, age 56..¹

     Rosana was born circa 1846 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Mears and Rosey Smith. Rosana was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Rosana S. Mears, age 4 in HH#313 headed by William Mears, age 56..¹

     George was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Ann Savage on 10 December 1849 at Northampton Co, VA. John M. Savage was the security & as to the age of Elizabeth on the M.L.B. of George M. Mears, ward of Nathan F. Cobb and Miss Elizabeth Ann Savage daughter of John M. Savage. They were married on 20 Dec 1849 by P. Warren..¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Mears, a 30 year old laborer in HH#333 headed by John Savage, a 55 year old fisherman. Listed below George was Elizabeth Mears, age 21, who was evidently his wife and the daughter of John Savage the head of household..² He married Ellen A. Doughty on 7 November 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. Rich'd T. Dunton was as to the age of George M. Mears and Miss Ellen A. Dowty. C.F. Anderson witness..¹

     John was born circa 1822 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (f|o_Jno & Thos) Mears. He married Rosey Abdell on 13 December 1841 at Northampton Co, VA. Major Dowty was the security and as to the ages on the M.L.B. of John Mears and Miss Rosey Abdell, daughter of Peggy Abdell. Jno. W.H. Parker was a witness. They were married on 17 Dec 1841 mby P. Warren Jr..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears the head of HH#411, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him were Rosy Mears, age 30; Thomas Mears, a 16 year old laborer; Joseph Ward, age 24; Sarah Ward, age 19; Margarett Abdell, age 71; and George Robins, age 11. Also listed were the following blacks: Levin Brickhouse, a 23 year old laborer; Bridget Brickhouse, age 50; Adah Brickhouse, age 60; and Margaret Brickhouse, age 22..¹

     Rosey was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Shepherd Abdell and Margaret 'Peggy' Kendall. She married John Mears on 13 December 1841 at Northampton Co, VA. Major Dowty was the security and as to the ages on the M.L.B. of John Mears and Miss Rosey Abdell, daughter of Peggy Abdell. Jno. W.H. Parker was a witness. They were married on 17 Dec 1841 mby P. Warren Jr..¹ Rosey was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Rosy Mears, age 30 in HH#411 headed by John Mears, a 28 year old farmer..²