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     Polly was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Eli Duncan circa 1783. She married Archibald (92) Trader Sr. circa 1800. Polly was named in her husband's will on 18 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Polly Trader in the will of Archibald Trader..¹

     Teackle was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Archibald (92) Trader Sr. and Elizabeth (-----). He married Elizabeth R. Houston on 28 February 1818 at Worcester Co, MD.² Teackle was named in his father's will on 18 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Teackle Trader in the will of Archibald Trader..¹ Teackle sold land in 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Teackle Trader sold 45 acres, of the 70 acres that he inherited from his father, to his brother Littleton Trader.. Teackle died in 1830 at Maryland.

     He was shown as Wm. Rew of J. in the 1850 HH#1076 and John Rew Sr. was only two doors away in HH#1074. William was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Rew Sr. and Elizabeth Chesser. He married Emaline Trader on 20 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. There are two marriage records in Turman's book for an Emeline Trader of Teackle: one to William Rew between 1847-1850 (no specific date) and one to William Ross, dated 20 Dec 1849, where William S. Burton was the security on the M.L.B. Since the 1850 Acc Co census shows only a William Rew, age 26 and Emeline Rew, age 20 in HH#1076 and no William Ross and Emeline are listed, it is assumed that she married William Rew, not Ross..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Rew of J. the head of HH#1076, a 26 year old farmer. Listed with him was Emeline Rew, age 20..¹

     Alfred was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Teackle Trader and Nancy Townsend. Alfred was named in his grandfather's will on 29 August 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Alfred Trader in the will of Staten Trader..² Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Trader, a 24 year old laborer in HH#587 headed by Teackle Trader, a 56 year old farmer..¹ He married Elizabeth Rew on 22 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Trader of Teackle and she was shown as Elizabeth Rew of John Jr..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,1 She was the daughter of John Rew Sr. and Elizabeth Chesser. Elizabeth was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Rew, age 30 in HH#1074 headed by John Rew Sr., a 72 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ She married Alfred Trader on 22 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Trader of Teackle and she was shown as Elizabeth Rew of John Jr..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Chesser on 26 March 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of John Rew and Elizabeth Cheshire..^2,3 He married Mary 'Polly' Sturgis Sprungs? on 7 April 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Rew, widower, and she was shown as Polly Davis, widow of Wm..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Rew Sr. the head of HH#1074, a 72 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Rews: Mary, age 70; Elizabeth, age 30 and John, a 22 year old laborer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Rew Sr. on 26 March 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of John Rew and Elizabeth Cheshire..^1,2

     Amaret was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Alfred Trader and Elizabeth Rew. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Alfred Trader and Elizabeth Rew. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Elizabeth died in 1922.

     Willianna was born in 1857 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Alfred Trader and Elizabeth Rew. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married John William 'Bill' Lankford on 21 May 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Lankford, a 27 year old sailor, the son of Levie J. & Hester Ann Lankford and she was shown as Willianna Trader, age 20, the daughter of Alfred & Eliz'th Trader. They were married by D.A. Woodson..²

     John was born in September 1850 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Lewis James Lankford and Hester Ann Gladding. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Lankford, age 1/12 in HH#955 headed by James L. Lankford, a 24 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $300..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Lankford, age 10 in HH#465 headed by Louis J. Lankford, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $230..⁴ He married Willianna Trader on 21 May 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Lankford, a 27 year old sailor, the son of Levie J. & Hester Ann Lankford and she was shown as Willianna Trader, age 20, the daughter of Alfred & Eliz'th Trader. They were married by D.A. Woodson..³ John died on 4 December 1930 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 80.¹ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ameret was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Teackle Trader and Nancy Townsend.

     Williamina was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Teackle Trader and Nancy Townsend.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Teackle Trader and Nancy Townsend.

     Ameret was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Teackle Trader and Nancy Townsend.

     L. was born circa 1880. He married M. Lois Taylor circa 1900.^1,2

     M. was born circa 1880. She married L. Frank Gladding circa 1900.^1,2

     John was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Young and Sally Wessells. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Young, age 12 in HH#723 headed by Samuel Young, a 37 year old farmer..¹ He married Susanna W. Riggs on 12 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Shepard Young, the son of Samuel Young who gave consent and she was shown as Susan Riggs, ward of Thomas Wessells of Jas. who gave consent..² John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Young, a 21 year old day laborer in HH#690 headed by Elizabeth Riggs, age 50 and farming, who was evidently his mother-in-law. Also listed was Susanna Young, age 17, who was evidently his wife..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Young the head of HH#MT389, a 32 year old farmer with personal estate valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Youngs: Susan, a 26 year old housekeeper; Sarah, age 11 and attending school; Robert, age 7; and Wilber, age 3. Also listed was Betsy Riggs, age 62 and retired from service, who was evidently his mother-in-law..⁴

     Samuel was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Young and Sally Wessells. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Young, age 10 in HH#723 headed by Samuel Young, a 37 year old farmer..¹ He married Margaret Mason on 2 February 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Young, a 20 year old farmer, born in Metompkin & living in Guilford, the son of Southey (but Samuel gave consent) and she was shown as Margaret Mason, age 26, born & living in Guilford, the daughter of Major & Nancy Mason. They were married by G.H. Ewell at the residence of Southey Grinnalds. Thorogood Mason said she was over age 21..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Robert was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel Young and Sally Wessells. Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Young, age 8 in HH#723 headed by Samuel Young, a 37 year old farmer..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Elizabeth S. 'Bettie' Wessells on 26 September 1875 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Robert died in 1914.⁴

     Rachel was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Young and Sally Wessells. Rachel was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Young, age 5 in HH#723 headed by Samuel Young, a 37 year old farmer..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Rachel died in 1883.²

     Littleton was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Young and Sally Wessells. Littleton was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Young, age 3 in HH#723 headed by Samuel Young, a 37 year old farmer..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He married Susan Frances Middleton circa 1872.³ Littleton died in 1885.³

     Sally was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Young and Sally Wessells. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Noah Fanton in 1875.²

     Frances died at youth.² Frances was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Young and Sally Wessells. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,1 She was the daughter of Major Mason Jr. and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Mason, age 16 in HH#362 headed by Major Mason Jr., a 44 year old farmer..¹ She married Samuel Thomas Young on 2 February 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Young, a 20 year old farmer, born in Metompkin & living in Guilford, the son of Southey (but Samuel gave consent) and she was shown as Margaret Mason, age 26, born & living in Guilford, the daughter of Major & Nancy Mason. They were married by G.H. Ewell at the residence of Southey Grinnalds. Thorogood Mason said she was over age 21..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Margaret died in 1901.⁴

     Major was born on 11 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Major Mason Sr. and Rachel Parks. He married Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. James Berry and William Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of Major Marson Jr. and Nancy Grinnalds orphan of South..⁴ Major was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Mason Jr. the head of HH#362, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,350. Listed with him were the following Masons: Nancy, age 43; Ann E., age 21; Polly, age 18; Margaret, age 16; Southey, age 14; George, age 12; and Eveline, age 8. Also listed with him were Elizabeth Parker, age 8; and Adam Cusits, age 6 and black..⁵ Major was named in his father's will on 8 September 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Major Mason in the will of Major Mason Sr..² He married Bernette 'Netty' Justice on 3 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Major Mason, widower, and she was shown as Bernetta Justice of Samuel. Robert Ayres said both were over age 21..^4,6 Major was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Major Mason the head of HH#623, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,500 and personal property valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Masons: Bennette, age 32; Jeremiah, a 24 year old farmer; Eveline, age 18; Major, age 10; Henry, age 2; and Mary J., age 7/12. Also listed was Isaac Wessels, a 23 year old hired hand; Elizabeth P. Grinnalds, age 16; and John Custis, a 16 year old apprentice farmer..⁷ Major was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Mason the head of HH#MT62, a 64 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Masons: Burnetta, age 40 and keeping house; Major, a 19 year old farm laborer; and Henry, a 13 year old farm laborer. Also listed were George Littleton, a 22 year old farm laborer and Harriet Justice, a 15 year old mulatto domestic servant..⁸ Major died on 11 March 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 79. He was shown as Major Mason, who died of cold chills at the age of 79 years and 5 months. He was the son of Major & Rachael Mason, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Netty. His son, Henry Mason of M. gave the information..^1,3 His body was interred at Mason Plot, Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Major Mason Sr., the son of Major & Rachel Mason..³

     Ann was born circa 1807 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Southey B. Grinnalds and Adah 'Ader' (363) West. She married Major Mason Jr. on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. James Berry and William Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of Major Marson Jr. and Nancy Grinnalds orphan of South..¹ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mason, age 43 in HH#362 headed by Major Mason Jr., a 44 year old farmer..³ Ann died on 1 March 1854 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mason, a slave (which must have been in error) of M. Mason, who died of consumption at the age of 48 years. She was the daughter of S. Grinalds, born at Guilford, and unmarried. Her owner gave the information. (Note: She must have erroneously been reported as an unmarried slave.).²

     Margaret was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Zorobabel William 'Wm. B.' Mason II and Anne Elizabeth Young. She married Samuel Aaron Sprague on 23 June 1908 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Margaret died in 1963.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born in 1885.¹ He married Margaret L. Mason on 23 June 1908 at Accomack Co, VA.² Samuel died in 1973.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Zorobabel was born on 27 August 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Major Mason Sr. and Rachel Parks. He married Polly Grinnalds on 27 December 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Mason Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Zorobabel Mason and Polly Grinnalds, orphan of Southy..³ Zorobabel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Zerobabel Mason the head of HH#927, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Masons: Polly, age 32; Rachal, age 15; Nancy, age 13; Zerobabel W., age 3; Henry P., age 7; and Margaret, age 1. Also listed were George Dix, a 21 year old laborer and John H. Grinalds, age 9..⁴ Zorobabel was named in his father's will on 8 September 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Zorobabel Mason in the will of Major Mason Sr..¹ Zorobabel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Zerabbabel Mason the head of HH#577, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000 and personal property valued at $2,700. Listed with him were the following Masons: Polly, age 45; Henry, age 16; Zerabbabel, age 14; Margaret, age 11; and Frank, age 6. Also listed was Nancy Lewis, a 19 year old hired servant..⁵ Zorobabel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Babel Mason the head of HH#MT673, a 62 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Masons: Polly, a 53 year old house keeper; William, a 23 year old farm laborer; Margaret, age 18 and at home; and Frank, a 16 year old farm laborer. Also listed with him were the following Mearses: Nancy, a 30 year old house keeper; Jennie, age 9; John, age 7; and Mary, age 5. (Note: Nancy was his daughter.) Also listed was Joseph Mason, a 14 year old black farm laborer..⁶ Zorobabel died on 18 April 1884 at age 76.² His body was interred at Mason Cem, Maswell St., Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²