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     William was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Sally was born circa 1827 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Cutler Mears and Hester 'Hessy' Hancock. She married Abraham J. Robins on 20 April 1849 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas C. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Abraham J. Robins and Sally B. Mears, daughter of said Thomas C. Mears. They were married on 22 Apr 1849 by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     Abraham was born circa 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Sally B. Mears on 20 April 1849 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas C. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Abraham J. Robins and Sally B. Mears, daughter of said Thomas C. Mears. They were married on 22 Apr 1849 by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     John was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Susan Mears on 30 December 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Smith Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Outten and Susan Mears, daughter of Susan Mears who gave consent. John Roberts witness and as to John's age..¹

     Susan was born circa 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of (f|o_Litt.Hen.Susan) Mears and Susan (-----). She married John Outten on 30 December 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Smith Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Outten and Susan Mears, daughter of Susan Mears who gave consent. John Roberts witness and as to John's age..¹

     Armstead was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Joynes and Mary 'Molly' (of Southy) Mears. Armstead was named in his uncle's will on 15 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my nephew Armstead Joynes in the will of Armstead Mears..¹

     Solomon was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon was named as an heir on 30 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as shown as Solomon Mears in the settlement of the estate of Armstead Mears..¹

     Mary was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James R. (of Jesse) Mears and Mary Phillips. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Mears, age 8 in HH#503 headed by James Mears, a 35 year old fisherman..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James R. (of Jesse) Mears and Mary Phillips. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. Mears, age 6 in HH#503 headed by James Mears, a 35 year old fisherman..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James R. (of Jesse) Mears and Mary Phillips. Thomas 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 Thos. Mears, age 3 in HH#503 headed by James Mears, a 35 year old fisherman..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Lorenzo T. Mears and Sarah A.E. Belote. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. P. Mears, age 3 in HH#499 headed by Lorenzo T. Mears, a 25 year old mail carrier..¹

     Arinthia was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Lorenzo T. Mears and Sarah A.E. Belote. Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia S. Mears, age 1 in HH#499 headed by Lorenzo T. Mears, a 25 year old mail carrier..¹

     Peggy was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Garrison and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bradford. Peggy was named in her father's will on 19 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a young daughter Peggy Garrison in the will of John Garrison..¹

     Meria was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Garrison and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bradford. Meria was named in her father's will on 19 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a young daughter Meria Garrison in the will of John Garrison..¹

     Dorothy was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joseph Ames circa 1745.¹ Dorothy was named in her husband's will on 3 February 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Dorothy in the will of Joseph Ames Sr..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Stringer and Elizabeth Mears. She married Lt. Caleb Ames circa 1763.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 12 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Ames in the will of Thomas Stringer, wife Elizabeth..¹ Elizabeth was named in her sister's will on 29 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Elizabeth Ames in the will of Elisha Stringer..³

     Shepherd was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Caleb Ames. Shepherd was named as an heir on 14 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sheperd Mears Ames, brother of John Mears Ames, in the will of Letisha Mears, who named Caleb Ames as her Extr..³ He married Ann 'Nancy' Vere on 22 February 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Jesse Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Sheperd Ames of Caleb and Nancy Vere of Thomas..¹ Shepherd was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Shepperd Ames, a head of household, age 40-50 (b.c. 1780-90). Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-5; 1 male, age 30-40; 1 female, age 5-10; 1 female, age 30-40 and 3 free colored persons..²

     Ann was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Vere and Comfort (297) West. She married Shepherd Mears Ames on 22 February 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Jesse Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Sheperd Ames of Caleb and Nancy Vere of Thomas..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1765. He married Comfort (297) West circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas died in December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Caleb Ames. John was named as an heir on 14 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears Ames, brother of Shephard Mears Ames, in the will of Letisha Mears, who named Caleb Ames as her Extr..²

     Mary was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Stringer and Elizabeth Mears. She married (-----) Read circa 1763.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 12 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Read in the will of Thomas Stringer, wife Elizabeth..¹

     Elishe was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Stringer and Elizabeth Mears. Elishe was named in her father's will on 12 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elishe Stringer in the will of Thomas Stringer, wife Elizabeth..¹ She made a will on 29 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. Brother John Stringer. Cousin Peggy Stringer, daughter of John. To cousin Peggy Ames. To cousin Rachel Aimes. To cousin Robert Read, & for want of heirs to cousin Nathaniel Ames. Sister Elizabeth Ames. Brother John Stringer & Caleb Aimes Exrs. Witt: Joseph Ames, Jr., Robert Hutchinson, Joseph Ames, Sr..² Elishe died in June 1767.² Elishe's will was probated on 30 June 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     (-----) was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Stringer circa 1763.¹

     John was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Stringer and Elizabeth Mears. John was named in his father's will on 12 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Stringer in the will of Thomas Stringer, wife Elizabeth. He was also named heir at law at probate..¹ John was named in his sister's will on 29 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother John Stringer in the will of Elisha Stringer..²

     Betsy was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Betsy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Mears, age 48 in HH#491 headed by Wm. E. Jacobs, a 25 year old farmer. Also listed was Charlotte Jacobs, age 22, who was evidently her daughter..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Churn. She married Thomas Wyatt on 26 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Wyatt of Art. and Elizabeth Churn of Wm..¹ She married John Mears Sr. on 18 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Ashby was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears Sr., widower, and Elizabeth Wyatt, widow of Thomas..¹ She made a will on 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Mears, widow of John. My land to my daughter Elizabeth Susan Mears for 7 years to be applied for her support. At the end of 7 years for the support of all my children until the youngest becomes 21 old. If either of them dies ... I give my land to all of my children Elizabeth Susan Mears, Robert F. Mears Jr. & George W. Mears. If all my children die, then to my three own sisters. Witt: Susan Ashby & John Richardson. (NOTE: Her 3 own sisters were Adah & Catharine Churn and Molly Richardson, wife of John Richardson who witnessed the will.).² Elizabeth died in April 1839.² Elizabeth's will was probated on 29 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur Wyatt. He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Churn on 26 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Wyatt of Art. and Elizabeth Churn of Wm..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1775.

     Casey was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Robert Mears on 15 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert & Patrick Mears were the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Mears and Casey Gillett. They were married on 17 Jan 1838..¹

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Ritter Mears widow?. He married Margaret Gibson on 23 March 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Nelson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears of Ritter and Margaret Gibson..¹