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     Catharine was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Savage Mears and Sarah D. 'Sally' Mapp. Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Mears, age 20 in HH#939 headed by John S. Mears, a 63 year old farmer..¹

     Virginia was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Walter P. Bell and Margaret A. Mears. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Bell, age 1 in HH#957 headed by Walter P. Bell, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Robert (Jno. R.) Mears and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wyatt. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, age 13 in HH#980 headed by Littleton Savage, a 46 year old farmer. Evidently it was his mother Eliz't Mears, a 42 year old tayloress, who was living nearby as the head of HH#977, with a daughter Victoria Mears, age 11 and blind..² He married Susan A. Pitts on 23 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jno. R. & Betsy Mears and she was shown as Susan A. Pitts, age 26, the daughter of Wm. C. & Ann Pitts. They were married by D.A. Woodson..¹ John reported a death on 17 May 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Willington Mears reported the death of his wife Susan A. Mears, who died of consumption at the age of 29 years..³ He married Emma Sicker on 17 March 1875 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, a 27 year old widowed farmer, the son of John & Betsy Mears, and she was shown as Emma Sicker, age 23, born in Baltimore, MD & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Edward J. & Anna Sticker. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..¹

     Emma was born circa 1852 at Baltimore, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Edward J. Sicker and Anna (-----). She married John Willington Mears on 17 March 1875 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, a 27 year old widowed farmer, the son of John & Betsy Mears, and she was shown as Emma Sicker, age 23, born in Baltimore, MD & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Edward J. & Anna Sticker. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..¹

     Edward was born circa 1820. He married Anna (-----) circa 1845.

     Anna was born circa 1820. She married Edward J. Sicker circa 1845.

     Philip was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Bloxom Sr. and Rebecca Byrd. He married Elizabeth Johnson on 26 January 1822 at Old Swedes Ch, Philadelphia, PA. He was shown as Philip B. Bloxom, age 27, a navigator on the Delaware River, the son of John & Rebecca Bloxom and she was shown as Elizabeth Johnson, age 18, of Accomack Co, VA, the daughter of John & Margaret Johnson. Woodman Bloxom, a brother of the groom, was a witness..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Johnson and Margaret (-----). She married Philip B(yrd) Bloxom on 26 January 1822 at Old Swedes Ch, Philadelphia, PA. He was shown as Philip B. Bloxom, age 27, a navigator on the Delaware River, the son of John & Rebecca Bloxom and she was shown as Elizabeth Johnson, age 18, of Accomack Co, VA, the daughter of John & Margaret Johnson. Woodman Bloxom, a brother of the groom, was a witness..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1800.

     Margaret was born circa 1775. She married John Johnson circa 1800.

     James was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears, age 15 in HH#1016 headed by John L. Ward, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Abel was born on 1 November 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Alfred J. Mears and Cordelia C. Kellam. Abel died on 13 November 1889 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 0. He was shown as Abel T. Mears, who died of fits at the age of 12 days, the son of Alfred & Cordie Mears. His father gave the information..¹

     Robert was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Margaret Mears widow?. Robert was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt. J. Mears in HH#1036 headed by David Melson, age 18. Also listed was Marg't Mears, age 35, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't. Mears, age 35 & born in N'hamp Co, VA, in HH#1036 headed by David Melson, a 35 year old farmer. Also listed was Robt. J. Mears, age 18 who was evidently her son..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 64 with personal property valued at $1,000 in HH#1206 headed by Edward Ames, a 53 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 15 with personal property valued at $300, in HH#1209 headed by George P. Cutler, a 55 year old farmer..¹

     Charles was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Calvin T. Mears and Susan F. Mears. Charles reported a death on 9 January 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Chas. Mears reported the death of his father, Calvin T. Mears, who died of dropsy at the age of 55 years..¹

     Corinna was born on 17 June 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of John T. Richardson and Margaret S. Hickman. Corinna 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 Corinna E. Richardson, age 3 in HH#504 headed by John Richardson, a 29 year old carpenter..¹ She married John H. Mears circa 1890.⁴ Corinna died on 1 April 1895 at District 1, Acc Co, VA, at age 37. She was shown as Carrie Mears, who died of childbirth at the age of 37 years. She was the daughter of John T. & Marg. Richardson and wife of John H. Mears, who gave the information..^3,4 Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Carrie A. Mears, 1857 - 1895..⁵

     Minnie was born circa 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Alexander W. 'Elly' Mears and Mary E. 'Mannie' Downing. Minnie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1900 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Minnie E. Mears, a 19 year old daughter in HH#102 headed by Alex W. Mears, a 41 year old farmer. She was born Jun 1881..¹

     Dorsie was born circa 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Alexander W. 'Elly' Mears and Mary E. 'Mannie' Downing. Dorsie was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dorsie L. Mears, a 17 year old son in HH#102 headed by Alex W. Mears, a 41 year old farmer. He was born Oct 1882..¹

     Nettie was born circa 1866. She married Albert F. Mears on 12 December 1888 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Albert F. Mears, age 34 and Nettie Tarr, age 22..¹

     Elisha was born on 12 November 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elisha W. Mears and Ann N. 'Nancy' Powell. Elisha died on 29 September 1840 at age 1. His body was interred at The Glebe Cem, Davis Wharf, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Elisha A. Mears, son of Elisha W. & Nancy Mears, who died 29 Sep 1840 at the age of 1 year, 10 months and 17 days..

     Jefferson was born on 25 October 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John W. Arlington Mears and Hester 'Hetty' Pusey. Jefferson died on 26 June 1897 at age 35. His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Jefferson D.H. Mears, son of Jno. W.A. & Hester Mears, 25 Oct 1861 - 26 Jun 1897..

     John was born on 2 February 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. John died on 23 February 1817 at age 10. His body was interred at Wachapreague Burial Gr, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John B.S. Mears, who died 23 Feb 1817 at the age of 10 years, 0 months & 21 days..¹

     John was born on 3 February 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Thomas Mears and Ellen J. Budd. John died on 14 July 1872 at age 0. His body was interred at Budd Cem, Tasley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John W. Mears, son of Joseph T. & Ellen J. Mears, 3 Feb - 14 Jul 1872..

     Matilda was born on 19 June 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Savage Walter and Ann 'Nancy' Downing. She married George Washington Jacob circa 1895. Matilda died on 21 November 1938 at age 85.¹ Her body was interred at Jacob Bur Gr, Shields, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Matilda A. Jacob, wife of Geo. Wash. Jacob and daughter of Jno. W. & Ann Walter, 19 Jun 1853 - 21 Nov 1938..¹

     Emma was born on 11 June 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Thomas Mears and Mary Emaline Ames. She married George Washington Jacob circa 1875.^2,1 Emma died on 30 June 1890 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 34. The Acc Co Death Register shows her as Erma V. Jacob, who died of paralysis at the age of 36 years. She was the daughter of Wm. T. & Emeline Mears, born in Acc Co & the wife of Geo. W. Jacob, who gave the information..^2,1 Her body was interred at Jacob Bur Gr, Shields, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Emma J. Jacob, wife of Geo. W. Jacob, 11 Jun 1856 - 30 Jun 1890..²

     Leonard was born on 20 December 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Leonard Cecil Mears and Jennie M. Custis. Leonard died on 5 September 1928 at age 43. His body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Leonard Cecil Mears Jr., 20 Dec 1884 - 5 Sep 1928..

     Nathan was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nannie D. (-----) circa 1885. Nathan died in 1926.¹ His body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Nathan Mears, buried next to Nannie D. Mears, 1861 - 1926..¹

     Nannie was born in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Nathan Mears circa 1885. Nannie died in 1948.¹ Her body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nannie D. Mears, buried next to Nathan Mears, 1865 - 1948..¹