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     Shepherd was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Margaret 'Peggy' Kendall on 15 October 1811 at Northampton Co, VA. John Jacob was the security on the M.L.B. of Shepherd Abdell and Margaret Kendall. They were married by J. Elliott..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1779 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Shepherd Abdell on 15 October 1811 at Northampton Co, VA. John Jacob was the security on the M.L.B. of Shepherd Abdell and Margaret Kendall. They were married by J. Elliott..²

     (f|o_Jno was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1834 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (f|o_Jno & Thos) Mears. Thomas was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Mears, a 16 year old laborer in HH#411 headed by John Mears, a 28 year old farmer..¹

     (f|o_Litt.Hen.Susan) was born circa 1780 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Susan (-----) circa 1810.

     Susan was born circa 1785 at Northampton Co, VA. She married (f|o_Litt.Hen.Susan) Mears circa 1810. Susan was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mears, age 65 in HH#438 headed by Lyttleton Mears, a 27 year old sailor..¹

     Littleton was born circa 1823 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (f|o_Litt.Hen.Susan) Mears and Susan (-----). Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Lyttleton Mears the head of HH#438, a 27 year old sailor. Listed with him were Susan Mears, age 65 and Henry Mears, age 29..¹ He married Mary Edna Garrett on 10 October 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Mears and she was shown as Mary Edna Garrett, ward of said Littleton. They were married on 12 Oct 1853 by H. Dalby..²

     Henry was born circa 1821 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (f|o_Litt.Hen.Susan) Mears and Susan (-----). Henry was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Mears, age 29 in HH#438 headed by Lyttleton Mears, a 27 year old sailor..¹

     (f|o_Jas,Mary,Susan) was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1817 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (f|o_Jas,Mary,Susan) Mears. Mary was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, age 33 in HH#397 headed by James W. Mears, a 25 year old farmer..¹ She married Michael L. Savage on 22 December 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Michael L. Savage, son of Wm. L. Savage who gave consent and she was shown as Miss Mary M. Mears. Nath'l J. Bradford & Jos. Pearson witnesses. Francis A. Bunting as to Mary's age..²

     Susan was born circa 1840 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (f|o_Jas,Mary,Susan) Mears. Susan was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mears, age 10 in HH#397 headed by James W. Mears, a 25 year old farmer..¹

     Lloyd was born circa 1849 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of James W. Mears and Caroline Bishop. Lloyd was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Lloyd Mears, age 10/12 in HH#397 headed by James W. Mears, a 25 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1835 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Littleton Mears on 10 October 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Mears and she was shown as Mary Edna Garrett, ward of said Littleton. They were married on 12 Oct 1853 by H. Dalby..¹

     Susan was born circa 1832 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Mears and Anne Floyd. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mears, age 18 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1838 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Mears and Anne Floyd. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 12 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1840 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Mears and Anne Floyd. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears, age 10 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1845 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Mears and Anne Floyd. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Mears, age 5 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     Lovey was born circa 1846 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Mears and Anne Floyd. Lovey was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Lovey Mears, age 4 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     Ester was born circa 1818 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Shadrack (of Litt) Mears and Jemima Wescott. Ester was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ester Mears, age 32 in HH#526. Also listed was Rosy A.P. Godwin, age 34, who was evidenlty her sister..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1830 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Margarett Mears, age 20, in HH#533 headed by William H. Matthews, a 28 year old farmer..¹

     Ann was born circa 1822 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Mears, age 28 in HH#544 headed by William T. Kellam, age 47. Also listed below her was Wellington Mears, age 3..¹

     Wellington was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Ann Mears widow?. Wellington was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Wellington Mears, age 3 in HH#544 headed by William T. Kellam, age 47. Also listed just above him was Ann Mears, age 28, who was evidenlty his mother..¹

     John was born circa 1809 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah (-----) circa 1840.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1815 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married John W. Mears circa 1840.¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Mears, age 35 in HH#582 headed by John W. Mears, a 41 year old laborer..¹

     William was born circa 1848 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Mears and Sarah (-----). William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Mears, age 2 in HH#582 headed by John W. Mears, a 41 year old laborer..¹

     Reubin was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Sophia Scott on 21 February 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. Levin Beach was the security and as to the ages on the M.L.B. of Reubin Mears and Sophia Scott. They were married on 3 Mar 1825 by S.S. Gunter..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Scott. She married Reubin Mears on 21 February 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. Levin Beach was the security and as to the ages on the M.L.B. of Reubin Mears and Sophia Scott. They were married on 3 Mar 1825 by S.S. Gunter..² Sophia was named as an heir on 17 March 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Sophia Meers wife of Ruben Meers and Rachel Henderson, wife of John Henderson, are the only children & heirs at law of John Scott dec'd, who was the only surviving brother & heir at law of Henry Scott, a sergeant in the Virginia Militia on continental establishment during the Rev. War..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Adah (-----) circa 1795.

     Adah was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Thomas Pearson circa 1795. She married Jonathan Stott on 24 March 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. Patrick Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Stott and Adah Pearson, widow of Thos. Pearson..¹ She married Robert Mears on 25 December 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Wyatt Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Mears and Adah Stott, widow of Jonathan Stott. They were married on the same day by G. Wescoat..¹

     Jonathan was born circa 1780 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Adah (-----) on 24 March 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. Patrick Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Stott and Adah Pearson, widow of Thos. Pearson..¹