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     Meshack was born on 12 December 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1800..^2,3 He was the son of Jesse Duncan and Kesziah Taylor. He married Lucretia S. 'Critty' Northam on 4 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Meshack Duncan and Critty Northam of Southy who gave consent..⁴ Meshack was named in his brother's will on 7 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Meshack Duncan in the will of James K. Duncan..⁵ Meshack was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Meshack Duncan the head of HH#1110, age 50. Listed with him were the following Duncans: Critty, age 40; Emeline, age 18; Delilah, age 17; John, a 16 year old laborer; Rachel, age 4; and Wm., age 22, idiotic..³ Meshack was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Meshack Duncan the head of HH#92, age 68 with personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were Eliza J. Duncan, age 19; and Racheal M. Duncan, age 15. His wie Lucrecia Duncan, age 55, was living next door with his son John R. Duncan..⁶ Meshack died on 15 January 1871 at Wagram, Acc Co, VA, at age 77. According to his Acc Co death record, Meshack Duncan died in Jan 1870 in Wagram (not state shown) of old age at the age of 77 years. He was the son of Jesse & Kesiah Duncan, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried farmer. His son (not named) gave the information..^2,1 His body was interred at Nock Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Mesheck Duncan, son of Jessie & Heziah..²

     Her common name was Critty. Lucretia was born on 3 March 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1810..^2,3 She was the daughter of Southy Northam and Naomi 'Neomy' or 'Amy' Byrd. She married Meshack Duncan on 4 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Meshack Duncan and Critty Northam of Southy who gave consent..⁴ Lucretia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Critty Duncan, age 40 in HH#1110 headed by Meshack Duncan, age 50..³ Lucretia was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucrecia Duncan, age 55 in HH#91 headed by John R. Duncan, a 25 year old farmer. Her husband Meshack Duncan, age 68, was living next door..⁵ Lucretia died on 17 January 1892 at age 86.² Her body was interred at Duncan Plot, Wagram, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born circa 1800. He married Elizabeth Patterson on 11 March 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810. She married James W. Stevenson on 11 March 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Richard Wessells' only Census record is as a head of an 1840 household, age 30-40, with a wife the same age, 3 males: 2 under 5 (Ephraim, 1 and who?) and one 5-10 (who?) and no other females and no slaves. He must have died circa 1849 since his wife Polly Wessells was listed as a head of Acc Parish HH#705 with 3 small children in 1850, one of which was born circa 1847. Richard was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick. He married Mary 'Polly' Wessells on 22 February 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac & Thomas Wessells were the securities on the M.L.B. of Richard Wessells of Arthur and Polly Wessells of Isaac..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Richard died circa 1849.

     Mary was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Isaac Wessells and Nancy Onions. She married Richard Wessells on 22 February 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac & Thomas Wessells were the securities on the M.L.B. of Richard Wessells of Arthur and Polly Wessells of Isaac..¹ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Wessells the head of HH#705, age 39. Listed with her were the following Wessells: Ephraim, age 12; Polly, age 5 and William, age 3..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She made a will on 13 April 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will of 13 Apr 1887 Polly Wessels named only a Thomas H. Barnes whose relationship was not noted. Witnesses were Alfred W. Short and M.C. White (Acc Wills 1882-1901, p. 303)..⁵ Mary died on 12 May 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. Mrs. Polly Wessells died at her home on Muddy Creek last Sunday, aged 80 (Pen. Ent., 18 May 1889). It is assumed that this is the same Polly Wessells whose will was written in 1887 and probated in 1895. Although it is not clear why it took almost 6 years to probate her will..⁶ Mary's will was probated on 25 February 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Arthur Vessels Sen. is listed in the Acc Co 1800 Census as a head of household over 45 (b. before 1755) with one white female 16-26 (bc 1775-85) and 2 slaves. He was not listed in the 1810 Census. In his will of 10 Aug 1808 Arthur Wessels Senr. named: a wife Margaret Wessels; a daughter Nancy Wessels (under 21); an unborn child; a grandson Arthur West; and executor Charles Bagwell. Witnesses were Charles Bagwell, William Ewell, and Nancy Prewett. The will was probated on 28 May and 25 Jun 1810 (Acc Wills 1809-12, p. 183). Arthur Wessel's estate was administered to Margaret Wessels on 25 Jun 1810 with William Ewell and George Mears securities (Acc Orders 1809-1811, p. 187). Arthur was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Ephraim Wessells. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He married Margaret 'Peggy' Pruitt on 3 June 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. James White was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Wessells and Peggy Pruitt..³ Arthur's will was probated on 25 June 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Arthur died in 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Edmund was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edmund Godwin and Anne Gray 'Nancy' Godwin. He married Elizabeth Drummond on 28 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond and Wes. Ellis were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edmund Godwin Jr. and Elizabeth Drummond of Spencer..³ Edmund was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $400. Listed with him were the following Godwins: Elizabeth, age 38; Edmund S., a 16 year old laborer; George S., a 15 year old laborer; Julius, age 13; Susan A., age 11; Elizabeth, age 7; Charles W., age 5; and Samuel F., age 2..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Spencer R. Drummond (III) and Susanna Elizabeth Fletcher. She married Edmund Grey Godwin on 28 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond and Wes. Ellis were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edmund Godwin Jr. and Elizabeth Drummond of Spencer..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Godwin, age 38 in HH#573 headed Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter..² Her body was interred at Spencer Drummond, Farm, Acc Co, VA.³

     Susanna was born on 4 September 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry Fletcher Jr. and Patty (-----). Susanna was named in her father's will on 3 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susanna Fletcher in the will of Henry Fletcher..³ She married Spencer R. Drummond (III) on 20 January 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Spencer Drummond and Susanna Fletcher..⁴ Susanna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Drummond, age 66 in HH#813 headed by Spencer Drummond, a 68 year old farmer..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Susanna died on 20 March 1881 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA, at age 96. Mrs. Susan (Fletcher) Drummond, the widow of Spence Drummond, aged 98 years, died near Messongo a few days since (Pen. Ent., 1 Dec 1881)..² Her body was interred at Drummond Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.²

     Nicholas was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Daniel (425) Godwin and Sarah Jacob. He married Sarah 'Sally' Duncan on 30 March 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. John Staton was the security on the M.L.B. of Nicholas P. Godwin and Sally Duncan..² Nicholas was named in his mother's will on 22 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He made a will on 18 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. 18 Aug 1839/30 Sep 1839 - To wife Sally Godwin during her life the plantation whereon I now live including all the land attached to the said farm lying west of Wallops Road, reserving to my 4 daughters while they shall remain single, to wit: Sarah, Margaret, Leah & Ann Godwin the privilege of the large room below & the back room upstairs for a home during the lifetime of their mother ... but should either of my duaghters violate the rules of chastity I exclude them from all such privileges. At the death of my wife I give my son William Kendall Godwin, subject to the conditions above, the land where I now live including the land west of Wallops Road & $20. To wife Sally Godwin during her life the field know as English field being part of the Core land lying south of a branch running through the Core land in lieu of her dower in the whole of said Core place together with the privilege of getting both peaches & apples out of the orchard. To my wife during her life the following slaves: woman Tamer, young Abel & Betty & their increase in lieu of her dower in the whole of my slaves. Also to my wife one bedstead ... To son James D. Godwin a sum of money sufficient to meet the first payment for the purchase of his Teackle land supposed to be about $1,600-$1,700 & one yoke of oxen & all my interest in the salt works at head of creek. To son Thomas C. Godwin all my lands known as the Core land lying west of Wallops Road, including after her death that part of lent to his mother & ... The balance of all my slaves not already disposed of to be hired out by my wife during her life time & the proceeds divided among my daughters Hetty, Sarah, Margaret, Leah & Ann Godwin. All my wearing apparel to divided between my 2 sons Thomas & William Godwin. Wife Sally Godwin & friend David Broadwater Extrs. Witt: John Wm. Feddeman, Richard Conquest & James H. White..⁴ Nicholas died in September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Nicholas's will was probated on 30 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. James White, Solomon Marshall & Wm S. Matthews were securities..⁴

     Susan was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edmund Grey Godwin and Elizabeth Drummond. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan A. Godwin, age 11 in HH#573 headed by Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edmund Grey Godwin and Elizabeth Drummond. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Godwin, age 7 in HH#573 headed by Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter..¹

     William was born on 24 February 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Edmund Grey Godwin and Elizabeth Drummond. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles W. Godwin, age 5 in HH#573 headed by Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter..¹ He married Lucreita 'Critty' Davis on 6 January 1870 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William C. Godwin, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of Edward & Elizth Godwin and she was shown as Critty Davis, age 24, the daughter of Henry & Hetty Davis. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..² William died on 21 January 1934 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA, at age 88. Mr. William C. Godwin, aged 89 years, died at his home at Messongo on 21 Jun 1934. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wilmer and Fulcher. He was a member of Halls Chapel for 36 years and a deacon for 31 years. 5 surviving childern were listed (E.S. News, 26 Jan 1934). Although his obituary reads "William C." and his tombstone shows "W.C.", the 1850 Census shows "Charles W.".⁴ His body was interred at Drummond Cm, Finny Hall Fm, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.³

     Samuel was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edmund Grey Godwin and Elizabeth Drummond. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel F. Godwin, age 2 in HH#573 headed by Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter..¹

     (s|o_Daniel) was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Daniel Hall. (s|o_Daniel) died before 1784.¹

     Sally was born circa 1784.¹ She was the daughter of (s|o_Daniel) Hall.

     Catron was born circa 1784.¹ She was the daughter of (s|o_Daniel) Hall.

     Bennett was born circa 1784.¹ He was the son of (s|o_Daniel) Hall.

     In 1787 Raplh Corbin Sr. appeared on the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax List "A" as having 2 white males above 16 and under 21 (b.c. 1766-1771) living with him; 4 blacks over 16; 6 blacks under 16; 3 horse, mares, colts, & mules; and 23 cattle. Ralph Corbin Sr.'s will, written 27 Jan 1800, specified: To wife Rachel whole estate during her natural life. To son Robert Corbin plantation where I now live containing 280 acres. To sons George and Coventon plantation at Messongo containing 125 acres. To daughter Susanna Croswell. To John Pitt Corbin, reversion to my grandaughter Sally Williams Broadwater. To 4 daughters Leah, Elizabeth, Levinah and Rosannah. Balance of estate to be divided between all my children and my grandaughter Sally William Broadwater and John Pitt Corbin. Executor: Son Robert. Witt: James Benston, James Jenkins, William Williams Jr. (Acc Wills &c. 1798-1800, p. 371). The 280 acre plantation was the Pigg Point plantation he had inherited from his father. The property remained in tact until 1832 when his son Robert (wife Elizabeth) sold 31 1/2 acres to Edmund Stant (Whitelaw, p. 1279). Ralph was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Corbin and Anne (-----). He married Rachel (-----) circa 1760.^2,3 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Ralph died in February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Ralph's will was probated on 24 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Rachel (-----) Corbin (R.P.P.) was listed as a head of household in the 1800 Census age over 45 (b. before 1755) with 1 son 10-16, 1 son 16-26, 1 daughter 16-26, 1 daughter 26-45, 1 free negro and 8 slaves. On 30 Mar 1818 Samuel Johnson was appointed to administer Rachel Corbin's estate. Coreaton (Coventon) Corbin and Daniel T. Bird were securities (Acc Orders 1817-1819, p. 117). It is assumed that Samuel Johnson was Rachel's son-in-law, husband of Rosannah, and that Coventon Corbin was her son. Rachel was born circa 1740. She married Ralph Corbin Sr. circa 1760.^2,3 Rachel died in 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Alice was born circa 1905. She was the daughter of George W. Mariner and Ella Smith. She married (-----) Massey circa 1920.²

     (-----) was born circa 1900. He married Alice Mariner circa 1920.¹

     (1c|o was born circa 1892. She was the daughter of App Smith.

     (2c|o was born circa 1894. She was the daughter of App Smith.

     (3c|o was born circa 1896. She was the daughter of App Smith.

     John was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Henry Custis Smith and Rosey Anne Bunting. He married Ann Elizabeth (-----) circa 1890.²

     Ann was born circa 1870. She married John Smith circa 1890.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1892. She was the daughter of John Smith and Ann Elizabeth (-----).

     John was born circa 1894. He was the son of John Smith and Ann Elizabeth (-----).