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     Howard was born on 20 January 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of James Henry Mears and Patience G. Fisher. Howard 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 Harwood Mears, age 5 in HH#487 headed by James H. Mears, a 40 year old farmer..² He married Mary B. Stockley on 3 January 1877 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Howard S. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of James H. & Patience Mears and she was shown as Mary B. Stockley, age 22, the daughter of Sylvester & Marg't Stockley. They were married near Oak Grove Ch by L.K. LeCato..¹ Howard died on 13 November 1885 at age 30.³ His body was interred at Stockley-Mears Cem, Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Howard S. Mears, son of Jas. H. & Patience Mears, 20 Jan 1855 - 13 Nov 1885..³

     Mary was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Sylvester R. Stockley and Margaret Downing. She married Howard S. Mears on 3 January 1877 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Howard S. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of James H. & Patience Mears and she was shown as Mary B. Stockley, age 22, the daughter of Sylvester & Marg't Stockley. They were married near Oak Grove Ch by L.K. LeCato..¹

     James was born in 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Gilbert J. Mears and Elizabeth P. Harris. He married Mary Elizabeth Crosley on 22 March 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Mears, a 20 year old farmer and son of Gilbert J. & Eliz'th P. Mears and she was shown as Mary E. Crosley, age 20 and the daughter of Thos. & Sally Crosley. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ James died in 1930.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James A. Mears, husband of Mary E. Mears, 1862 - 1930..²

     Mary was born in 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Crosley and Mary 'Polly' Killmon. She married James A. Mears on 22 March 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Mears, a 20 year old farmer and son of Gilbert J. & Eliz'th P. Mears and she was shown as Mary E. Crosley, age 20 and the daughter of Thos. & Sally Crosley. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Mary died in 1931.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Elizabeth Mears, wife of James A. Mears, 1863 - 1931..²

     Sewell was born on 25 February 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas A. Mears and Frances Ann Riley. He married Manie H. Fitchett on 27 September 1882 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell W. Mears, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Thomas A. & Francis Mears and she was shown as Marie Fitchett, age 22, the daughter of Samuel & Mary Fitchett. They were married by J.C. Watson..¹ Sewell died on 24 July 1935 at age 72.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Sewell W. Mears, husband of Manie H. Mears, 25 Feb 1863 - 24 Jul 1935..²

     Manie was born on 10 July 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel Fitchett and Mary (-----). She married Sewell W. Mears on 27 September 1882 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell W. Mears, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Thomas A. & Francis Mears and she was shown as Marie Fitchett, age 22, the daughter of Samuel & Mary Fitchett. They were married by J.C. Watson..¹ Manie died on 30 December 1928 at age 67.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Manie H. Mears, wife of Sewell W. Mears, 10 Jul 1861 - 30 Dec 1928..²

     Samuel was born circa 1830. He married Mary (-----) circa 1855.

     Mary was born circa 1830. She married Samuel Fitchett circa 1855.

     Thomas was born on 11 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas A. Mears and Frances Ann Riley. He married Emma C. Hurst on 11 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas R. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Thos. A. & Frances A. Mears and she was shown as Emma C. Hurst, age 19, the daughter of Wm. & Polly E. Hurst. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Thomas died on 11 March 1936 at age 74.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas R. Mears, husband of Emma C. Mears, 11 May 1861 - 11 Mar 1936..²

     Emma was born on 9 February 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Hurst and Mary E. 'Polly' Johnson. She married Thomas R. Mears on 11 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas R. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Thos. A. & Frances A. Mears and she was shown as Emma C. Hurst, age 19, the daughter of Wm. & Polly E. Hurst. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Emma died on 25 August 1938 at age 74.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Emma C. Mears, wife of Thomas R. Mears, 9 Feb 1864 - 25 Aug 1938..²

     William was born circa 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Oswald Mears and Mary E. Wright. He married Mollie L. Chandler on 10 April 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of James Oswald & Mary Mears and she was shown as Mollie L. Chandler, age 18, the daughter of Thomas M. & Mary S. Chandler. They were married by J.R. Griffith..¹

     Mollie was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas M. Chandler. She married William H. Mears on 10 April 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of James Oswald & Mary Mears and she was shown as Mollie L. Chandler, age 18, the daughter of Thomas M. & Mary S. Chandler. They were married by J.R. Griffith..¹

     George was born on 19 August 1814 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ He was the son of Woodman Bloxom and Ann Whealton. George died on 9 May 1824 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 9.¹

     Harriet was born on 5 July 1830 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Woodman Bloxom and Ann Whealton.

     Richard was born circa 1670 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Rogers and Mary Hews. Richard was named in his father's will on 23 September 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son Richard in the will of John Rogers..¹ He married Mary Marshall circa 1695.² He made a will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Richard Rogers 265 acres where he now lives. To son Nathaniel 15O A. where he now lives. To wife Mary 200 acres adjcent the land hereafter bequested my son Daniel during her life then to my son Daniel. To my grandchildren by my daughters Mary Johnson & Comfort West. To son Daniel 240 acres where he now lives. To son John 200 acres where I now live. To grandaughter Sophia Rogers, daughter of my son Nathaniel Rogers. Wife & 6 children residual legatees. Maj. Hancock Nickless, Capt. John Shepherd, Mr. Robert Andrews & Adam Muir to divide estate. Wife Mary, John Rogers & Daniel Rogers Exrs. Witt: Adam Muir, John Kincaid, Philip Parker..³ Richard died in March 1740.³ Richard's will was probated on 25 March 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1680 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Marshall and Cecil Moore. She married Richard Rogers Sr. circa 1695.² Mary was named in her husband's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Mary in the will of Richard Rogers Sr..³

     Richard was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Rogers Sr. and Mary Marshall. Richard was named in his father's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Rogers in the will of Richard Rogers Sr., wife Mary..¹ He made a will on 17 September 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife that Part of my land I now live on. To son Richard Rogers land he now lives on. To son Laban Rogers land he now lives on adjcent that given his brother Richard, as also the land I lent my wife. Son John Rogers, Ann Speers, Mary Wise & Robert Rogers residual legatees. Wife & Son John Rogers Exrs. Witt: James Rodgers, Luke Luker, Zerobabel Rogers..² Richard died in July 1761. Richard Rogers heir at law to the testator.
.² Richard's will was probated on 28 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Rogers Sr. and Mary Marshall. He married Elizabeth Stockley circa 1725.² John was named in his father's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 31 October 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth whole estate for life or widow To son Abel Rodgers Plantation where I now live. To son Robert Rodgers. To son Richard Rodgers. Daughter Anne Rodgers. To Margaret Cloud. To grandson Robert Rodgers, son of Abel Rodgers & grandson Robert Rodgers, son of Robert Rodgers. Children Robert, Richard & Anne Rodgers residual legatees. Wife Elizabeth & sons Abel & Robert Rodgers Exrs. Witt: John Rodgers, Peter Rodgers, John Smith..³ John died in January 1757.³ John's will was probated on 25 January 1757 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Rogers Sr. and Mary Marshall. Mary was named in her father's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Johnson in the will of Richard Rogers Sr., wife Mary..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Nathaniel Rogers and Jean (24) West. Sophia was named in her grandfather's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Sophia Rogers, daughter of my son Nathaniel Rogers, in the will of Richard Rogers Sr., wife Mary..¹ She married John Brickhouse before 1754 at Northampton Co, VA.² Sophia was named in her father's will on 11 March 1754 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sophia Brickhouse in the will of Nathaniel Rogers. He also named a son-in-law John Brickhouse..²

     Samuel was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Hon. John [15] Wise and Matilda (11) West. Samuel was named in his father's will on 27 March 1717 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Wise in the will of John Wise, wife Matilda..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Hon. John [15] Wise and Matilda (11) West. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 27 March 1717 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth in the will of John Wise, wife Matilda..¹

     John was born circa 1630. He married Mary Hews circa 1660.¹ He made a will on 23 September 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. Real & personal estate to be divided between sons Nicholas, Peter, Richard & William Rogers. Witt: Tobias Selvey, William Chase. William Chase & Tobias Selvey Ex'rs. & guardians of children..² John died in March 1675.² John's will was probated on 19 March 1675 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1630. She married John Rogers circa 1660.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1811 at Delaware.¹ She married John Bloxom Jr. on 1 December 1831 at Philadelphia, PA.^2,3 She married Woodman Bloxom on 19 June 1834.³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Southwark, Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bloxom, age 39 and born in DE in HH#911 headed by Woodman Bloxom, age 52 and born in VA..¹ Elizabeth died on 5 June 1854 at Philadelphia, PA.³

     Elizabeth was born on 3 January 1841 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Woodman Bloxom and Elizabeth Abdill. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Southwark, Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA. She was shown as Naomia Bloxom, age 9 in HH#911 headed by Woodman Bloxom, age 52 and born in VA..²

     Emma was born on 13 May 1843 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Woodman Bloxom and Elizabeth Abdill. Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Southwark, Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA. She was shown as Emma V. Bloxom, age 6 in HH#911 headed by Woodman Bloxom, age 52 and born in VA..²

     Mary was born on 13 October 1845 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Woodman Bloxom and Elizabeth Abdill. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Southwark, Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA. She was shown as Mary Bloxom, age 5 and born in PA in HH#911 headed by Woodman Bloxom, age 52 and born in VA..²

     Robert was born on 9 November 1837 at Philadelphia, PA.² He was the son of Woodman Bloxom and Elizabeth Abdill. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Southwark, Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA. He was shown as Robt. Bloxom, age 12 and born in PA in HH#911 headed by Woodman Bloxom, age 52 and born in VA..¹

     William was born on 8 June 1835 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ He was the son of Woodman Bloxom and Elizabeth Abdill. William died on 6 December 1836 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 1.¹