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     William was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Benjamin Wallace and Elizabeth (-----). He married Arinthia S. Mears on 26 March 1879 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Wallace, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Benj. & Eliz'th Wallace and she was shown as Arinthia S. Mears, age 21, the daughter of Abel & Eliz'th Mears. They were married by C.C. Wertenbaker..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1825. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1850.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825. She married Benjamin Wallace circa 1850.

     James was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Hargis and Ann Trader. He married Missouri Mears on 23 December 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James F. Hargis, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Annie Hargis and she was shown as Missouri Mears, age 18, the daughter of Jas. & Mollie Mears. They were married by L.K. LeCato..¹

     Henry was born on 7 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Julius C. Mears and Susan Jane Young. Henry died on 16 April 1859 at age 4. His body was interred at Byrd Cem, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone showed him as Henry T. Mears, son of Julius C. & Susan J. Mears, 7 Nov 1854 - 16 Apr 1859. Carey could not verify this information..

     John was born on 26 April 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John S. Mears and Virginia A.C. Mears. John died on 2 January 1858 at age 2. His body was interred at Byrd Cem, Dividing Rd, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John W. Mears, 26 Apr 1855 - 2 Jan 1858. The only other Mears buried here is Virginia A.C. Mears, 1828 - 1900, who was evidently his mother..

     John was born circa 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. He made a will on 1 February 1837 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John died in June 1837.¹ John's will was probated on 12 June 1837 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Rogers widow on 3 November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. John Finney was the security on the M.L.B. of William Fischer and Elizabeth Rodgers, widow..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1740. She married William Fisher on 3 November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. John Finney was the security on the M.L.B. of William Fischer and Elizabeth Rodgers, widow..¹

     His common name was William. William was born on 12 August 1832 at Northampton Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas B. Fisher and Sallie Addison. He married Mary E. Downing on 2 December 1857 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Fisher, a 25 year old physician, born in Acc Co & living in N'hamp Co, the son of Thomas & Sally Fisher and she was shown as Mary E. Downing, age 19, the daughter of Arthur W. & Mary Downing. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     Mary was born circa 1838 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Dr. Arthur Wainhouse Downing and Mary G. Parramore Bayly. She married Dr. William T. Fisher on 2 December 1857 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Fisher, a 25 year old physician, born in Acc Co & living in N'hamp Co, the son of Thomas & Sally Fisher and she was shown as Mary E. Downing, age 19, the daughter of Arthur W. & Mary Downing. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     John was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Denard Evans and Sarah 'Sally' Parramore. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Evans, age 10 in HH#1209 headed by Denard Evans, a 26 year old sailor..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Denard Evans and Sarah 'Sally' Parramore. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Evans, age 6 in HH#1209 headed by Denard Evans, a 26 year old sailor..¹

     Denard was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Denard Evans and Sarah 'Sally' Parramore. Denard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Denard Evans, age 3 in HH#1209 headed by Denard Evans, a 26 year old sailor..¹

     Sophia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sophy Evans, age 2/12 in HH#1209 headed by Denard Evans, a 26 year old sailor..¹ Sophia was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Denard Evans and Sarah 'Sally' Parramore.

     Martha was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Denard Evans and Sarah 'Sally' Parramore. She married John M. Spence on 10 June 1885 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John M. Spense, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Lewes & Eliz'th Spense and she was shown as Martha E. Evins, age 17; the daughter of Dennard & Sarah Evins. They were married by C.A. Grice..¹ Martha died in 1944.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Martha E. Spence, buried next to John M. Spence, 1876 - 1944. (NOTE: The birth date may be in error as they were married in 1885 when her age was shown as 17 years..²

     John was born in 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Lemos Spence and Elizabeth Palmer. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Spence, age 7 in HH#LM959 headed by Limmus Spence, a 41 year old farmer..² He married Martha E. Evans on 10 June 1885 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John M. Spense, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Lewes & Eliz'th Spense and she was shown as Martha E. Evins, age 17; the daughter of Dennard & Sarah Evins. They were married by C.A. Grice..¹ John died in 1933.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John M. Spence, buried next to Martha E. Spence, 1862-1933..³

     Lemos was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Elijah Spence Sr. and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Evans. He married Elizabeth Palmer on 1 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. John Palmer was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Spence and Betsey Palmer of John..³ Lemos reported a death on 8 October 1853 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Lummos Spence reported the death of his daughter Mary, who died of croup at the age of 2 years..⁴ Lemos was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Limus Spencer the head of HH#571, a 31 year old sailor with personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Spencers: Elizabeth, age 30; Griffin, age 8; Limus, age 4; Elizabeth, age 3; and William L., age 2/12. Also listed was Sally Parramore, age 50..² Lemos was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Limmus Spence the head of HH#LM959, a 41 year old farmer with personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Spences: Eliza, a 41 year old housekeeper; Griffin, a 17 year old farm laborer; Limmus D., a 15 year old farm laborer; Susan, age 11; Thomas, age 9; John, age 7; Sophia J., age 3; and Rich'd J., age 5 months, born in February. Also listed was Lucinda Mathews, age 40 and black..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Palmer. She married Lemos Spence on 1 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. John Palmer was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Spence and Betsey Palmer of John..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Spencer, age 30 in HH#571 headed by Limus Spencer, age 31 year old sailor..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza. Spence, a 41 year old housekeeper in HH#LM959 headed by Limmus Spence, a 41 year old farmer..³

     Mary was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Lemos Spence and Elizabeth Palmer. Mary died on 8 October 1853 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Spence, who died of croup at the age of 2 years. She was the daughter of Lummos & Eliz. Spence..¹

     John was born circa 1800.

     Griffin was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Lemos Spence and Elizabeth Palmer. Griffin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Griffin Spencer, age 8 in HH#571 headed by Limus Spencer, age 31 year old sailor..¹ Griffin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Griffin Spence, a 17 year old farm laborer in HH#LM959 headed by Limmus Spence, a 41 year old farmer..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Lemos Spence and Elizabeth Palmer. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Spencer, age 3 in HH#571 headed by Limus Spencer, age 31 year old sailor..¹

     William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William L. Spence, age 2/12 in HH#571 headed by Limus Spencer, age 31 year old sailor..¹ William was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Lemos Spence and Elizabeth Palmer.

     Susan was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Lemos Spence and Elizabeth Palmer. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Spence, age 11 in HH#LM959 headed by Limmus Spence, a 41 year old farmer..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Lemos Spence and Elizabeth Palmer. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Spence, age 9 in HH#LM959 headed by Limmus Spence, a 41 year old farmer..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Lemos Spence and Elizabeth Palmer. Sophia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sophia J. Spence, age 3 in HH#LM959 headed by Limmus Spence, a 41 year old farmer..¹

     Richard was born in February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Lemos Spence and Elizabeth Palmer. Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd J. Spence, age 5 months, born in February in HH#LM959 headed by Limmus Spence, a 41 year old farmer..¹

     (d|o_Jno.M.) was born in July 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John M. Spence and Martha E. Evans. (d|o_Jno.M.) died on 30 December 1891 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 0. She was shown as has an unnamed daughter of John M. & Martha Spence, who died of whooping cough at the age of 5 months. Her father gave in the information..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah Spence Sr. and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Evans. Rachel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Spence, age 18 in HH#1174 headed by Thos. Crocket, a 27 year old oysterman..²