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     John was born circa 1850. He married Catharine (-----) circa 1870.

     Catharine was born circa 1850. She married John T. Ward circa 1870.

     Arthur was born on 5 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward S. Mears and Mary E. Scott. He married Malissa Laura Hinman on 1 January 1885 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur T. Mears, a 23 year old sailor, the son of Edward S. Mears and she was shown as Laura Hinman, age 21, the daughter of John R. & Susan Hinman. They were married by W.C. Vaden..¹ Arthur died on 18 March 1941 at age 79.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as A.T. Mears, husband of Malissa L. Mears, 5 May 1861 - 18 Mar 1941..²

     Roberta was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Sallie B. Kellam widow?. She married Benjamin T. Mears on 6 January 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. J. Mears, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Lorenzo & Sally Mears and she was shown as Roberta Kellam, age 18, the daughter of Sallie B. Kellam. They were married by J.H. Amiss..¹

     Sallie was born circa 1840.

     Benjamin was born in 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward (of K.) Mears and Fanny Folio. He married Patience L. Belote on 9 December 1883 at Garrisons Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Edw'd & Fanny Mears and she was shown as Patience Beloate, age 21, the daughter of Levin B. & Sally Beloate. They were married near Garrisons Chapel by J.E. Humphreys..¹ Benjamin died in 1927.² His body was interred at Hollies Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Benjamin F. Mears, 1852 - 1927..³

     Patience was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Levin B. Belote and Sally Warrington. She married Benjamin F. Mears on 9 December 1883 at Garrisons Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Edw'd & Fanny Mears and she was shown as Patience Beloate, age 21, the daughter of Levin B. & Sally Beloate. They were married near Garrisons Chapel by J.E. Humphreys..¹ Patience died in 1943.² Her body was interred at Hollies Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Patience L. Mears, 1861 - 1943..²

     Benjamin was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bagwell G. Mears and Elizabeth A. Rayfield. He married Margie Kimmerle on 28 December 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin T. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Bagwell C. & Eliza A. Mears and she was shown as Margie Kimmerle, age 19, the daughter of John & Margaret E. Kimmerle. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     Margie was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John T. Kimmerle and Margaret Jane Elliott. She married Benjamin T. Mears on 28 December 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin T. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Bagwell C. & Eliza A. Mears and she was shown as Margie Kimmerle, age 19, the daughter of John & Margaret E. Kimmerle. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     Christopher was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Edward (of K.) Mears and Fanny Folio. He married Margaret S. Ward on 19 January 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Christopher C. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Fanny Mears, and she was shown as Margaret S. Ward, age 22, the daughter of Golden & Marg't A. Ward. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..^2,1 Christopher died on 8 December 1895 at District 1, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Christopher C. Mears, who died of suicide by poison at the age of 43 years. He was the son of Edw. & Fannie Meas, a farmer and the husband of Marg. S. Mears, who gave the information..³

     Margaret was born circa 1854 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Golden Ward and Margaret Ann Ross. She married Christopher C. Mears on 19 January 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Christopher C. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Fanny Mears, and she was shown as Margaret S. Ward, age 22, the daughter of Golden & Marg't A. Ward. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..^2,1

     Sally was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Wesley Sparrow and Margaret (-----). She married Edward T. Mears on 21 October 1875 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Mears, a 36 year old farmer, the son of Arthur & Ann Mears and she was shown as Sally Sparrow, age 17, the daughter of West & Margaret Sparrow. They were married by P.A. Leatherbury..¹

     Wesley was born circa 1830. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1855.

     Margaret was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Wesley Sparrow circa 1855. Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Sparrow the head of HH#MT157, a 30 year old housekeeper. Listed with her were the following Sparrows: Sallie, age 10; George, age 7; and Wesley, age 5. Also listed was Margaret Matthews, a 23 year old housekeeper..¹

     Ann was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. She married Walter W. Mears on 13 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Walter Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Patty Mears and she was shown as Ann Mears, age 15, the daughter of Abel & Eliz'th Mears. They were married by W.G. Coe..¹

     Walter was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Mears and Patsy 'Patty' Turlington. Walter 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 Walter W. Mears the head of HH#912, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300 and personal property vauled at $150. Listed with him were the following Mears: Elizabeth, age 58 and Susan, age 38..² He married Ann Mears on 13 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Walter Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Patty Mears and she was shown as Ann Mears, age 15, the daughter of Abel & Eliz'th Mears. They were married by W.G. Coe..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Savage and Elizabeth East. She married Oswald C. Mears on 7 November 1876 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald C. Mears, a 28 year old farmer, the son of John Mears and she was shown as Margaret S. Savage, age 17, the daughter of Edward & Elizabeth Savage. They were married near Locustville by L.K. LeCato..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Frederick Parker. She married Mitchell Mears on 7 July 1880 at Bobtown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mitchell Mears, a 24 year old widowed farmer, the son of Michael & Nancy Mears, and she was shown as Elizabeth Parker, age 25, the daughter of Frederick & Sally Parker. They were married near Bobtown by E. Hebard..¹

     Frederick was born circa 1830.

     Manie was born on 17 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Levin T. James and Elizabeth K. Mears. She married Lloyd W. Mears on 27 November 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lloyd W. Mears, a 25 year old sailor, the son of Arthur & Marg't Mears and she was shown as Manie E. James, age 22, the daughter of Levin James. They were married at Mr. James' by S.C. Boston..¹ Manie died on 21 July 1932 at age 79.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Mears, wife of Lloyd W. Mears, 17 Mar 1853 - 21 Jul 1932..²

     Georgie was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Cassy K. 'Kessey' Showard. She married Eugene Mears on 23 December 1894 at Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eugene Mears, a 39 year old single mechanic, the son of Abel & Eliz'th Mears and she was shown as Georgie A. Showard, age 23, the daughter of Kessie K. Showard. They were married by J.R. Sturgis..¹

     Mary was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Levin B. Belote and Sally Warrington. 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 Beloate, age 8 in HH#856 headed by Levin Beloate, a 46 year old farmer..¹ She married George T. Mears 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 was born in 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James (of Art) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Belote. He married Hattie Rhodes on 21 July 1889 at Powelton, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Mears, a 32 year old fisherman, the son of James & Mollie Mears and she was shown as Hattie Rhodes, age 23, born in VA & living in Acc Co, (parents not shown). They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ George died in 1946.² His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George T. Mears, husband of Hattie R. Mears, 1857 - 1946..²

     Hattie was born in 1866 at Virginia.¹ She married George T. Mears on 21 July 1889 at Powelton, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Mears, a 32 year old fisherman, the son of James & Mollie Mears and she was shown as Hattie Rhodes, age 23, born in VA & living in Acc Co, (parents not shown). They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..² Hattie died in 1941.¹ Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Hattie R. Mears, wife of George T. Mears, 1866 - 1941..¹

     George was born in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Gilbert J. Mears and Elizabeth P. Harris. He married Laura F. Watson on 16 January 1889 at Nocks Br, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George R. Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Gilbert J. & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Laura F. Watson, age 17, the daughter of John E. & Elizabeth S. Watson. They were married by W.J. Twilley..¹

     Laura was born circa 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John E. Watson and Elizabeth S. (-----). She married George R. Mears on 16 January 1889 at Nocks Br, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George R. Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Gilbert J. & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Laura F. Watson, age 17, the daughter of John E. & Elizabeth S. Watson. They were married by W.J. Twilley..¹

     John was born circa 1840. He married Elizabeth S. (-----) circa 1865.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1840. She married John E. Watson circa 1865.

     Gilbert was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Gilbert J. Mears and Elizabeth P. Harris. He married Susan Ann Watkinson on 26 October 1887 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Thomas Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Gilbert J. & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Susan Ann Watkinson, age 21, the daughter of Levin & Sally Watkinson. They were married near Drummondtown by W.J. Twilley..¹

     Susan was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Levin Watkinson and Sally Hargis. She married Gilbert Thomas Mears on 26 October 1887 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Thomas Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Gilbert J. & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Susan Ann Watkinson, age 21, the daughter of Levin & Sally Watkinson. They were married near Drummondtown by W.J. Twilley..¹