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     Ritter was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Margaret was born circa 1795. She married William (of Ritter) Mears 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

     Nancy was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Mears Sr. on 10 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. George Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears and Nancy Phillips..¹

     Katherine was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John (of Jno) Mears on 15 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of John and Katherine Tignal..¹

     (NOTE: Placing this John Mears of John with the correct father is difficult, as there were so many John Mearses. However, many of them already had a known son John, so this is a likely choice.). John was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Mears and Abby (-----). He married Katherine Tignal on 15 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of John and Katherine Tignal..¹ John was named in his father's will on 14 February 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Mears in the will of John Mears, wife Abi (N'hamp WB 35, p. 145).. John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears of Jno., a head of household, age 26-45 (b.c. 1775-1795). Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-10; 3 females, age 0-10; 1 female, age 16-26; 1 female, age 26-45 and no slaves..² John was named in his brother's will on 22 April 1821 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Meyers in the will of Lidleton Mayers, mother Abby Meyers (N'hamp WB 35, p. 625)..

     John was born circa 1675. He married Anne (-----) circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Littleton was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mears. Littleton appears on the list of tithables at Northampton Co, VA, for in 1722. Littleton Mears is on the tithable list in N'hamp Co from 1722 to 1727..² Littleton died in May 1728.¹ Littleton's estate was administered on 11 June 1728 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that William Smith was named to settle the estate of Littleton Meers. Appraisers were Dingley Grey, John Robets, Holloway Bunting & Luke Johnson. Marshall notes that a detailed sailing commission for the vessel "Sarah" descirbing considerable geography and personal relationships, especially of William Mears is found in N'hamp Orders 1654-1655, p. 44..¹

     William was born circa 1625.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Mears Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Churn. Elizabeth was named in his mother's will on 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an underage daughter Elizabeth Susan Mears in the will of Betsey Mears, widow of John..¹ Elizabeth was named in his Aunt's will written on 24 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Susan Mears in the will of Adah Churn..²

     Robert was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Mears Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Churn. Robert was named in his mother's will on 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son Robert F. Mears Jr. in the will of Betsey Mears, widow of John..¹ Robert was named in his Aunt's will written on 24 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Robert Mears in the will of Adah Churn..²

     George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Mears Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Churn. George was named in his mother's will on 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son George W. Mears in the will of Betsey Mears, widow of John..¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Mears, age 15 in HH#1228 headed by Wm. J. Beloat, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..² George was named in his Aunt's will written on 24 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew George Mears in the will of Adah Churn..³

     Rosey was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James (of Elisha) Mears on 25 February 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears and Rosey Turlington..¹

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly (-----) circa 1800. John died before 11 May 1814. It was on this date that John Kelly married Polly Mears, widow of John..¹

     Polly was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Mears h|o Polly circa 1800. She married John Kelly on 11 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Kelly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Kelly and Polly Mears, widow of John..¹

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly (-----) on 11 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Kelly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Kelly and Polly Mears, widow of John..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha Mears on 31 January 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Martin and Tabby Mears..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Abel was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Zephaniah (75) Bradford and Elizabeth (-----). Abel was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of Abel Bradford, soldier in the Rev. War, were recorded. It was brought out that Abel died without issue leaving one brother named Zephania Bradford, who died leaving 5 children: Mary, Jane, Abel, Betsey & Esther. Abel Bradford is living..¹

     Amey was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Beach circa 1750. Amey was named in her husband's will on 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Amey Beech in the will of John Beech..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Beach and Amey (-----). Rachel was named in her father's will on 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Beech in the will of John Beech..¹ She married Dennis Tignal circa 1790.² Rachel was named as an heir on 27 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Leah Mears, wife of Robert; Rachel Tignal, widow of Dennis; Mary Beach, Levin Beach, James Beach and Caty and Peggy Beach, children of Frederick Beach, are the only heirs of John Beach, dec'd, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regiment on Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. (NOTE: Since they were not specifically named as children of John Beach, they were probably his siblings and since the children of Frederick Beach were listed, he was probably dec'd by this time.).³

     Isaiah was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Beach and Amey (-----). Isaiah was named in his father's will on 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Isaiah Beech in the will of John Beech..¹

     Leah was born circa 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Beach and Amey (-----). She married (-----) Watson circa 1785.¹ Leah was named in her father's will on 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah Watson in the will of John Beech..¹ She married Robert (87L) Mears circa 1800.³ Leah was named as an heir on 27 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Leah Mears, wife of Robert; Rachel Tignal, widow of Dennis; Mary Beach, Levin Beach, James Beach and Caty and Peggy Beach, children of Frederick Beach, are the only heirs of John Beach, dec'd, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regiment on Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. (NOTE: Since they were not specifically named as children of John Beach, they were probably his siblings and since the children of Frederick Beach were listed, he was probably dec'd by this time.).²

     (-----) was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Leah Beach circa 1785.¹

     Dennis was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel Beach circa 1790.¹ Dennis died before 28 January 1812.¹

     John was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Beach and Amey (-----). John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775. He was shown as John Beach, a soldier in the Army..^1,2 John died before 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not named in the will of John Beach, wife Amey..³

     Mary was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Frederick Beach and Leah Mears. Mary was named as an heir on 27 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Leah Mears, wife of Robert; Rachel Tignal, widow of Dennis; Mary Beach, Levin Beach, James Beach and Caty and Peggy Beach, children of Frederick Beach, are the only heirs of John Beach, dec'd, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regiment on Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. (NOTE: Since they were not specifically named as children of John Beach, they were probably his siblings and since the children of Frederick Beach were listed, he was probably dec'd by this time.).¹

     Levin was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Frederick Beach and Leah Mears. Levin was named as an heir on 27 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Leah Mears, wife of Robert; Rachel Tignal, widow of Dennis; Mary Beach, Levin Beach, James Beach and Caty and Peggy Beach, children of Frederick Beach, are the only heirs of John Beach, dec'd, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regiment on Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. (NOTE: Since they were not specifically named as children of John Beach, they were probably his siblings and since the children of Frederick Beach were listed, he was probably dec'd by this time.).¹

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Frederick Beach and Leah Mears. James was named as an heir on 27 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Leah Mears, wife of Robert; Rachel Tignal, widow of Dennis; Mary Beach, Levin Beach, James Beach and Caty and Peggy Beach, children of Frederick Beach, are the only heirs of John Beach, dec'd, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regiment on Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. (NOTE: Since they were not specifically named as children of John Beach, they were probably his siblings and since the children of Frederick Beach were listed, he was probably dec'd by this time.).¹

     Caty was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Frederick Beach and Leah Mears. Caty was named as an heir on 27 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Leah Mears, wife of Robert; Rachel Tignal, widow of Dennis; Mary Beach, Levin Beach, James Beach and Caty and Peggy Beach, children of Frederick Beach, are the only heirs of John Beach, dec'd, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regiment on Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. (NOTE: Since they were not specifically named as children of John Beach, they were probably his siblings and since the children of Frederick Beach were listed, he was probably dec'd by this time.).¹

     Peggy was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Frederick Beach and Leah Mears. Peggy was named as an heir on 27 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹