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     James Vessels Sen. in listed as a head of household in the 1800 Census as over 45 (b before 1755) with a wife of the same age. There were 2 males 26-45 (bc 1755-1775) and 2 females 26-45 (bc 1755-1775). There were no slaves. In his will of 22 Feb 1801 James Vessels Senr. named: a wife Patience Vessels; sons James, William and John; daughters Mary Vessels and Nancy Vessels; and executors sons John and James Vessels. Witnesses were William Young Sr. and Robert Young. Securities for probate were Arthur Vessels and William Onions (Acc Wills 1800-04, p. 223). James was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth (-----). He married Patience Young circa 1750.^2,3 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ James died in 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² James's will was probated on 27 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Shadrack was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth (-----).

     Elijah Vessels is listed on the Acc Co Personal Property Tax 1787 - List B as having 2 horses, mares, colts & mules and 7 cattle. Elijah Vessels' will, written 25 Sep 1781, proved 24 Feb 1794, probated 28 Oct 1799, specified: To wife Sophia Vessels whole estate during her widowhood and should she die before the child she now goes with comes to lawful age my plantation on the Bayside to be rented out yearly for the maintenance of the said child, and should the aforesaid child be a boy he to have the said plantation. To son Elijah the land where I now live at the death of my wife. The balance of estate to be divided between my daughters. Witt: Thomas Watson, Jacob Taylor, George Middleton. Wife Executor (Acc Wills&c 1798-1800, p. 257). Elijah was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth (-----). He married Sophia Clark circa 1765.¹ Elijah died circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elijah's will was probated on 28 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Keturah was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth (-----).

     Betty was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth (-----).

     Rebecca was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth (-----).

     Hannah was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth (-----).

     Sophia (-----) Vessells' estate was administered, with will annexed, to John A. Bundick 29 Oct 1799. Savage Crippen and John Dix were securities (Acc Orders 1798-1800, p. 211). Her will of 3 Oct 1799, specified: To son Elijah Vessels and Charles Copes, Sr. all the brandy, cider and corn and all that was made on the plantation in the year 1799 to be divided between them. Son Elijah residual legatee. Witt: Hancock Simpson, Betty Groton. In order of probate, John A. Bundick qualified (Acc Wills&c, 1798-1800, p. 255). Sophia was born circa 1730. She was the daughter of (-----) Clark and Elizabeth (-----). She married (-----) West circa 1750.² She married Elijah Wessells Sr. circa 1765.¹ Sophia died in 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sophia's will was probated on 28 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     (-----) was born circa 1730. He married Sophia Clark circa 1750.²

     Elijah Vessells was listed as a head of household in the 1810 Census age 26-45 (bc 1765-1785) with a male 10-16 (bc 1795-1800); 2 females 16-26 (bc 1785-1795) and 3 females under 10 (bc 1800-1810); and 1 slave. In his will of 6 Oct 1808 Elijah Vessels named daughters Lukey Anne Vessels (under 21) and Eliza Anne Vessels and an executor Thomas Cropper. Witnesses were John Wise, James Watson and Lucretia Copes. Security for probrate was John Cropper Jr. (Acc Wills 1809-1812, p. 281). Elijah was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Elijah Wessells Sr. and Sophia Clark. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Elijah's will was probated on 28 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     (1st_d|o_Elijah) was born circa 1756. She was the daughter of Elijah Wessells Sr..

     (2nd_d|o_ was born circa 1758. She was the daughter of Elijah Wessells Sr..

     (unborn_c|o_Elijah) was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elijah Wessells Sr. and Sophia Clark.

     Elizabeth (-----) Clark's will, written 2 Aug 1762, specified: Daughter Sophia West sole legatee and executor. Witt: William Melson, Bridget Melson, Thomas Batson. In order of probate Sophia West "now Sophia Wessels" qualified, Elijah Wessels security (Acc Wills&c 1767-1772, p. 151). Elizabeth was born circa 1710. She married (-----) Clark circa 1725.¹ Elizabeth's will was probated on 26 April 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth died in 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.

     (-----) was born circa 1710. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1725.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1765. She married Ephraim Wessells Jr. on 25 February 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Ephraim Vessels and Nancy Parks..^1,2

     In her will written 5 May 1852, Shady B. (Taylor) Wessells named: Eliza H. White (relationship not specified); sons Thomas H. Wessells and David B. Wessells; daughters Margaret Ann Wessells, Hetty C. White and Adeline W. Mason; grandaughters Arrella J. Young (d/o Robard Young and Arrella Young) and Margaret T. Young; son-in-law David White; and brother David C. Taylor; and executor son-in-law David White. Witnesses were William H. Dix and Justis B. Taylor. Securities for probate were Seth Powell and Zorobabel Mason. Evidently her estate was not settled promptly for Shady B. (Taylor) Wessells' estate was administered to John J. Blacksone, Sheriff, on 25 Jan 1858 (Acc Orders 1857-1860, p. 124). Shady was born on 6 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Crippen Taylor and Sinah Fitchett. She married Ephraim Wessells Sr. on 22 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Ephraim Wessells of Arthur was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephraim Wessells, son of Ephraim and Shady Taylor..³ Shady was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Shady B. Wessells the head of HH#670, age 67. Listed with her were Margaret A. Wessells, age 36 and Arella J. Young, age 6..⁴ Shady died on 6 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 68.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Adelaide St, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone show her as Shady B. Wessells, buried next to Ephraim Wessells..² Shady's will was probated on 28 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     In his will of 3 Jul 1807 Ephraim Wessels Jnr. named: a son William Wessels (under 21 and the land purchased from James Ewell); daughters Sarah Wessels and Ann Wessels; a brother Arthur Wessels; and executors brother Arthur Wessels and friend Charles Bagwell. Witnesses were John West, Charles Parks and Charles Bagwell (Acc Wills 1806-1809, p. 365). Ephraim was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur Wessells Sr.. He married Nancy Parks on 25 February 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Ephraim Vessels and Nancy Parks..^2,3 He married Ann 'Nancy' Gray on 12 March 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Molly Shrieves on 14 May 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephraim Wessells and Molly Savage..¹ Ephraim died in 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Ephraim's will was probated on 26 October 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     According to Mason Annis, she was the Betty Taylor named in the 1809 will of William Taylor, wife Tabby. Since she was only one year old when her father died, she was probably raised by James Wessells and his wife Polly Onions. Elizabeth was born in 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Taylor and Tabitha 'Tabby' Killmon. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 6 September 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Betty Taylor in the will of William Taylor, wife Tabby..² She married Joseph R. Riggs Sr. on 26 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Riggs and Elizabeth Wessells of James..⁴ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 19 June 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Riggs in the will of Joseph Riggs..⁵ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Riggs, the head of HH#900, age 32 with real estate valued at $1,600. Listed with her were the following Riggs: Susan W., age 10; Malinda J., age 8; and Joseph R., age 4. Also listed was Mary Andrews, age 17..⁶ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Riggs the head of HH#690, age 50 and farming with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $350. Listed with him were Malinda Riggs, age 16; Joseph Riggs, age 14; John S. Young, a 21 year old day laborer; and Susanna Young, age 17, who was evidently her daughter..⁷ Elizabeth was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Riggs, age 62 and retired from service, in HH#389 headed by John Young, a 32 year old farmer. Also listed was Susan Young, a 26 year old house keeper, who was evidently her mother..⁸ Elizabeth died on 10 October 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Riggs, who died of consumption at the age of 72 years. She was the daughter of Jas. & Polly Wessells, born in Acc Co, and a housekeeper, the widow of Jos. Her daughter Susannah W. Young gave the information..⁹ Her body was interred at Riggs Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her Elizabeth Riggs, buried next to Joseph R. Riggs, 1808-1880..³

     Joseph was born in 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Joseph Riggs Sr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Willett. Joseph was named in his father's will on 5 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joseph Riggs in the will of Joseph Riggs Sr..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Taylor on 26 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Riggs and Elizabeth Wessells of James..³ He made a will on 19 June 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth Riggs ... & all the crops of corn & fodder now growing upon the land. To wife Elizabeth Riggs during her lifetime the whole of my land to use & manage any way she chooses. Remainder to be sold & to my children living at the time the youngest arrives at age 21. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Robert W. Williams, Henry C. Grinnalds, James H. Wessells Jr. & Thomas J. Grinnalds..⁴ Joseph died in November 1845.⁴ His body was interred at Riggs Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joseph R. Riggs, buried next to Elizabeth Riggs, 1807-1845..² Joseph's will was probated on 24 November 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert W. Williams & Jesse Dickerson securities..⁵

     Solomon was born on 19 February 1775 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Solomon (184) Boston and Elizabeth Litchfield(?). He married Sarah 'Sally' Hinds circa 1800 at Slaughters Neck, Sussex Co, DE.¹ Solomon died on 6 July 1819 at Seaford, Sussex Co, DE, at age 44. Solomon's will was probated on 19 July 1819 at Sussex Co, DE.

     Sarah was born in 1785. She married Solomon Boston Jr. circa 1800 at Slaughters Neck, Sussex Co, DE.¹ Sarah died on 4 November 1836 at Seaford, Sussex Co, DE.

     John was born on 1 November 1806 at Seaford, Sussex Co, DE. He was the son of Solomon Boston Jr. and Sarah 'Sally' Hinds. He married Sarah 'Sally' Wessells on 1 September 1830 at Somerset Co, MD.² John died circa 1855.

     Nancy was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Rev. William Selby Onions. She married Isaac Wessells circa 1805.¹ Nancy was named in her father's will on 6 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Onions in the will of William Onions Sr. and Isaac Wessells was named as on of the Extrs..¹ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Wessells the head of HH#1197 (#1196 on the transcribed version), age 60. Listed with her was Elizabeth Onions, age 50 and Leah Dickerson, age 14 and black..³

     Ann was born in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Isaac Wessells and Nancy Onions. She married George H. Bundick on 2 January 1837 at Worcester Co, MD.³ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Bundick, age 37 in HH#515 headed by George H. Bundick, a 37 year old farmer..⁴ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. Ann died on 3 May 1884. Mrs. Annie Bundick died at the residence of her son, Mr. George Bundick, on 3 May 1884, aged 70 years (Pen. Ent., 10 May 1884)..²

     George H. Bundick, apparently named for his two grandfathers, was born in 1815 according to his age when he married the second time in 1888. The 1850 Federal Census for Acc Parish, Acc Co, shows George H. Bundick, aged 37, as head of HH#315. His wife, Ann Bundick, was also 37 and they had 6 children: Mary aged 12, Thomas aged 11, Elizabeth aged 9, George aged 6, Margaret aged 4, and William aged 1. In 1860, George H. Bundick was head of HH#166/180 in St. Geroge Parish, Acc Co, near the town of Accomac. His age was given as 44 years and his wife's as 46. They had the same children in their household, with the exception of their eldest daughter Mary. No record has been found of George H. Bundick buying or selling land. The census records all report he owned no real estate. Mr. George H. Bundick, aged 82 years, died on the last day of 1896 at his home at Pastoria (Pen. Ent., 16 Jan 1897). No tombstone has been found for him or either of his wives. He did not leave a will, nor has an administration of his estate been found. George was born in 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Bundick and Polly Davis. He married Ann 'Annie' Wessells on 2 January 1837 at Worcester Co, MD.³ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George H. Bundick head of HH#515, age 37 and a farmer, with a wife Ann, age 37 and children: Mary, age 12; Thomas, age 11; Elizabeth, age 9; George, age 6; Margaret, age 4; and William, age 1..⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#166, age 44 and a farmer, with a wife Ann, age 46 and children: Thos., age 20 and a farm laborer; Margt., age 12; Wm., age 10; Elizt., age 18; and George, age 16 and a farm laborer.. He married Mary Dix on 12 September 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George H. Bundick, a 73 year old single farmer, the son of William & Polly Bundick and she was shown as Mary Dix, age 63 and single, the daughter of George & Sally Dix. They were married by J.S. Wharton..² George died on 31 December 1896 at Pastoria, VA.⁵

     Vice was born circa 1770. She married John Wessells Sr. on 18 December 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Wessells and she as Vice Tull. No other information was given..¹

     In his will of 1 Apr 1854 John Wessells Senr. named: a son John C. Wessells; daughters Eveline Taylor, Elizabeth Bird, Amanda Wessells, Ellen Wessells, Mary Wessells, and Jane Wessells; executors son-in-law Geroge W. Bird and son John C. Wessells. Witnesses were Arthur F. Wessells, Henry T. Silverthorn and George Bloxom (s/o J.). Securities for probate were Thorogood Mason, Thomas P. Lewis and Obediah W. Godwin (Acc Wills 1846-1882, p. 195). John was born circa 1795 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of John Wessells Sr. and Vice Tull. He married Nancy Parks on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John Parks was the security on the M.L.B. of John Wessells of Jno. and Nancy Parks of Jno..⁴ John was living on 5 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ 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 Wessells the head of HH#706, a 55 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Wessells: John, a 20 year old laborer; Amanda, age 16; Ellen, age 13; Mary, age 9; and Jane, age 7..⁶ John died on 9 July 1854 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wessells, who died of consumption at the age of 60 years. He was the son of Jas. Wessells, born at Guilford, a widowed carpenter. His son John Wessells gave the information..³ John's will was probated on 31 July 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     Nancy was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Parks. She married John Wessells Sr. on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John Parks was the security on the M.L.B. of John Wessells of Jno. and Nancy Parks of Jno..¹ Nancy died before 1850.

     John was born circa 1780.