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     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Amey (-----). She married William Wessells on 22 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of William Wessells of Ephraim Jr. and Nancy Wessells of Ephraim Sr..^2,3 She married Raymond Parks Jr. on 19 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of Raymond Parks Jr. and Nancy Wessells, widow of William..³

     Harold was born on 26 November 1919 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Harold Crockett Guy Sr. and Winnie P. Wessells. He married Charlotte Matthews circa 1940.^2,3 Harold died on 27 November 1975 at age 56.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Ephraim Wessells Jr. and Nancy Parks. He married Nancy Wessells on 22 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of William Wessells of Ephraim Jr. and Nancy Wessells of Ephraim Sr..^1,2

     Although she died by 26 Aug 1839, she was evidently listed as a head of an 1840 household, age 50-60 (bc 1770-80), with 6 males, 2 other females and 4 slaves. There were 4 males 30-40 (bc 1790-1800), one male 20-30 (bc 1800-10) and one male under 5 (bc 1825-30); one female 20-30 (bc 1800-10) and one female under 5 (bc 1825-1830). In her will of 21 Jan 1837 Elizabeth (Bundick) Wessels named: sons Arthur W. (F. in probate), Richard, John, Samuel and Ephraim; daughters Nancy Wessels (w/o Thomas Wessels), Elizabeth Somers, and Cally Young; and her father Richard Bundick; and executor son Arthur Wessels. Witnesses were George H. Ewell, Robert S. Taylor and Thorougood Dix. Apprasors were George H. Ewell, David Mears, L.A. Hinman and John Parks (of John). Securities for probate were John H. Wessels, Samuel Wessels and Raymond Riley (Acc Wills 1828-1846, p. 305). Elizabeth was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Bundick Sr. and Rachel Andrews Andrews?. She married Arthur Wessells Jr. on 11 January 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was living on 7 August 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth died in 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth's will was probated on 26 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Nancy Wessells, age 40-50, was listed as a head of an 1840 household with 2 females age 15-20 (Laura, 15 and Caty, 14) and 1 slave. Nancy Wessells was living with her daughter Laura Hope in 1850 and 1860. In her will of 19 Feb 1858 Nancy Wessels named: daughters Elizabeth Ewell (w/o George P. Ewell), Sally Johnson (w/o Harvey Johnson), Catherine Wessels (w/o Thomas Wessels) and Laura Hope (w/o George S. Hope); garndsons William T.C. Hope, John F.S. Hope, and Silvester H. Hope; a grandaughter Mary Jane Wessels; a brother Arthur F. Wessels; and executors the 4 son-in-laws named above. Witnesses were Zorobabel Chandler, Shepard Young, and Margaret A. Wessels (Acc Wills 1846-1882, p. 399). Nancy was born circa 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick. She married Thomas Wessells on 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Wessells and Nancy Wessells of Art. The M.L.B. was dated 10 Dec and the marriage may have taken place on 30 Dec..^1,3 Nancy was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Wessells, age 57 in HH#6 headed by George S. Hope, a 33 year old farmer. Also in the household was Laura J. Hope, her daughter..⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Nancy died in January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Nancy's will was probated on 29 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Margaret was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Wessells, age 36 in HH#670 headed by Shady B. Wessells, age 67..² Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Wessels the head of HH#584, age 39 and farming with real estate valued at $150 and personal property valued at $2,000. Listed with her was Hester A. Crippin, age 14 and black..³ She married Robert C. Parks on 19 September 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robt C. Parkes, a 57 year old widowed farmer, the son of Edmund Sr. and she was shown as Marg't Ann Wessells, age 48 and single, the daughter of Ephraim & Shady Wessells. They were married by E.S. Grant and George S. Hope said both were over age 21..⁴

     In 1835 John Davis left his niece Elizabeth Davis, who married Thomas H. Wessells, 97 acres of A116 (south of Gargatha). In 1901 in a division among the Wessells heirs, the house and 52 acres went to Henry C. Wessells and in 1914 the house and 32 acres were purchased by V.S. Deitrick (Whitelaw, p. 1127). Thomas H. Wessells' estate was administered to Elizabeth Wessells on 30 Oct 1854 with William S. Hope and David B. Wessells securities (Acc Orders 1854-1857, p. 132). Thomas was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor. He married Elizabeth Davis on 4 January 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. One record shows 4 Jan 1843 and the other shows 11 Jan 1843..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas H. Wessell the head of HH#216, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,650. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Elizabeth, age 35; Henry C., age 4; and Maly T., age 1. Also listed with him was Hita Nedad, age 40 and black..⁴ Thomas died in 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas H. Wessells on 4 January 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. One record shows 4 Jan 1843 and the other shows 11 Jan 1843..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Wessell, age 35 in HH#216 headed by Thomas H. Wessell, a 28 year old farmer..³ 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 Wessels the head of HH#591, age 46 and farming with real estate valued at $9,000 and personal property valued at $3,500. Listed with her were the following Wessels: Henry C., age 14; Mary T., age 10; Letitia S., age 8; and John W., age 6..⁴ Elizabeth died on 21 December 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth Wessells, wife of Thomas Wessells, age 87, died on 21 Dec 1900 (Pen. Ent. 5 Jan 1901)..⁵

     Henry was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas H. Wessells and Elizabeth Davis. Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry C. Wessell, age 4 in HH#216 headed by Thomas H. Wessell, a 28 year old farmer..³ Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry C. Wessels, age 14 in HH#591 headed by Elizabeth Wessels, age 46 and farming..⁴ He married Burnetta (-----) circa 1870.^5,6 He married Arinthia Hickman on 30 August 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas H. Wessells and Elizabeth Davis. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maly T. Wessell, age 1 in HH#216 headed by Thomas H. Wessell, a 28 year old farmer..² Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary T. Wessels, age 10 in HH#591 headed by Elizabeth Wessels, age 46 and farming..³ She married William Rew on 28 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     David B. Wessells was security in 1854 when his brother(?) Thomas H. Wessells's estate was administered to Thomas' wife Elizabeth (Acc Orders 1854-1857, p. 132). David was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor. David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wessells the head of HH#678, a 22 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were William Young, a 15 year old laborer; Ephraim Young, age 9; Lewis Crippen, age 9 and black; Sinai Crippen, age 3 and black; and Demariah Crippen, age 28 and black..³ He married Nancy Ayres on 12 September 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴ David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David B. Wessels the head of HH#512, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,300 and personal property valued at $1,265. Listed with him were the following Wesselses: Nancy, age 25; Henrietta, age 9; Adaline, age 7; Thos. C., age 5; Ephraim, age 4; and David, age 3. Also listed 3 black hired hands: Edward West, age 15; Louis Cane, age 20; and Sinah, age 14..⁵ David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wessels the head of HH#MT659, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Wesselses: Nancy, age 36 and keeping house; Adaline, age 19 and attending school; Hennie, age 17 and attending school; Thomas, a 15 year old farm laborer; Ephraim, a 13 year old farm laborer; David, an 11 year old farm laborer; Jefferson, a 9 year old farm laborer; Ellen, age 7; Olevia, age 5; and Nannie, age 3. Also listed was Lewis White, a 40 year old farm laborer and John Killman, a 17 year old farm laborer..⁶ David died on 29 March 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He died at age 52 years of heart disease in Acc Parish. He was the child of Ephraim & Shady Wessells, born in Acc Co, and a farmer, the husband of Nancy. His son Jefferson D. Wessells gave the information..⁷

     Nancy (Ayres) Wessells', wife of David B. Wessells, death notice was in the 22 Nov 1884 Pen. Ent. An exact date was not given. Nancy was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married David B. Wessells on 12 September 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Wessels, age 25 in HH#512 headed by David B. Wessels, a 32 year old farmer..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Wessels, a 36 year old house keeper in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..³ Nancy died in 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Adeline was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of David B. Wessells and Nancy Ayres. Adeline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adaline Wessels, age 7 in HH#512 headed by David B. Wessels, a 32 year old farmer..² Adeline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adaline Wessels, age 19 and attending school in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..³ She married Isaiah P. 'Isaac' Justice on 21 May 1876 at Woodstock (Lee Mont), Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaiah P. Justice, a 26 year old sailor, the son of Revel & Nancy Justice and she was shown as Adaline W. Wessells, age 24, the daughter of David B. & Nancy Wessells. They were married by R.C. Jones..⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of David B. Wessells and Nancy Ayres. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. C. Wessels, age 5 in HH#512 headed by David B. Wessels, a 32 year old farmer..¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Wessels, a 15 year old farm laborer in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..²

     Ephraim was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of David B. Wessells and Nancy Ayres. Ephraim was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessels, age 4 in HH#512 headed by David B. Wessels, a 32 year old farmer..² Ephraim was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessels, a 13 year old farm laborer in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..³ He married Nancy R. 'Nannie' Taylor on 23 December 1888 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells of D., a 30 year old miller, the son of David B. & Nancy Wessells and she was shown as Nancy R. Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Calvin & Adaline Taylor. They were married by J.W. Norris..¹ Ephraim died before 1936.⁴

     David was born on 1 March 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of David B. Wessells and Nancy Ayres. David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wessels, age 3 in HH#512 headed by David B. Wessels, a 32 year old farmer..¹ David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wessels, an 11 year old farm laborer in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..³ David died on 6 September 1870 at Metompkin, Acc Co, VA, at age 12. He died at the age of 12 years, 6 months and 5 days of typhoid fever in Met. Dist. He was the child of David & Mary, born in Acc Co. His father gave the information..²

     Margaret was born on 31 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of John Wessells Sr. and Vice Tull. She married George G. Russell Jr. on 12 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of George Russell of Geo. and Peggy Wessells of Jno., John Wessells consent..² Margaret was living on 5 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Russell, age 51 in HH#924 headed by George Russell, a 53 year old farmer..⁴ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Russell, age 60 in HH#554 headed by George Russell, age 66 and farming..⁵ Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggie Russel, the head of HH#MT543, a 50 (probably 70) old house keeper, with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $800. Listed with her were Brunette Russel, age 35; Clarrissa Russel, age 32; Ella Johnson, age 9; Ida Johnson, age 7; Carill Russel, a 12 year old farm laborer; and Cornelius Taylor, a 25 year old oysterman..⁶ Margaret died on 12 September 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 82. She was shown as Peggy Russell, who died at the age of 86 years of old age. She was the daughter of John Wessells, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper, and the wife of Geo. of Geo. Russell. Her son Sylvanus W. Russell gave the information..⁷

     George was born on 18 December 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Russell Sr. and Rebecca (-----). George was named in his father's will on 12 December 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Russell, son of Rebecca Russell dec'd, in the will of George Russell Sr. He was given the whole of my land where I now live formerly belonging to Andrew Russell dec'd..³ He married Margaret 'Peggy' Wessells on 12 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of George Russell of Geo. and Peggy Wessells of Jno., John Wessells consent..¹ 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 Russell the head of HH#924, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Russells: Margaret, age 51; Sylvia, age 21; Vernette, age 19; Clarissa A., age 17; Arinthia S., age 15; and John E., age 10. Also listed was George W. Ewell, a 23 year old black laborer..⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Russell, the head of HH#554, age 66 and farming. Listed with him were Margaret Russell, age 60; Bennette, age 28; Samuel Rayfield, age 2; Clarisa Russell, age 26; John E. Russell, age 20; Cornelius C. Taylor, age 13; and Vernois Taylor, age 9..⁵

     He had a widow at the time of his death, so he married again after Rebecca's death. George was born before 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rebecca (-----) circa 1785.² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Russell Sen, over age 45. Listed with him were 2 males age 10-16; 1 male age 16-26; 1 female age 0-10; and 1 female age 26-45..¹ He made a will on 12 December 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. To George Russell the son of Rebecca Russell dec'd the whole of my land where I now live formerly belonging to Andrew Russell dec'd & if he dies without heirs, then to Thomas Russell the son of Rebecca Russell dec'd & if he dies without heirs, then to James Russell the son of Rebecca Russell dec'd & if George Russell, which I first gave my land to should live to enjoy it, he must pay $30 to Thomas Russell & James Russell each. The remainder to Thomas Russell, George Russell & James Russell the sons of Rebecca Russell dec'd & all the children that I should leave at my decease. Robert Young & George Russell the son of Rebecca Russell dec'd Extrs. Witt: Charles Bagwell & Dennis Clayton..² George died in December 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² George's will was probated on 26 August 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Partly proved on 26 Dec 1814 by Dennis Clayton & the named Extrs. & the widow relinquished their rights to Erastus Poulson with Robert Young & William Young his securities. Fully proved on 26 Aug 1833 by Dennis Clayton as Charles Bagwell, the other witness being now dead, Dennis Clayton made oath that Charles Bagwell witnessed the will in his presence..²

     Polly Wessells (w/o) William Onions evidently died before 29 July 1835 for her childern were listed as hiers of John Wessells who was a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War (Acc Orders 1832-1836, 29 Jul 1835, p. 503). Polly was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Amey (-----). She married William Onions on 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of William Onions and Polly Wessells..² Polly died before 1835.

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Rev. William Selby Onions. He married Polly Wessells on 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of William Onions and Polly Wessells..² William was named in his father's will on 6 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Onions Jr. in the will of William Onions Sr..¹ He made a will on 12 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. To my daughter Susan Onions ... To my son West Onions ... Remainder to 3 of my children Susan Onions, West Onions & Thomas Onions. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Thomas Wessells (of J.), David Sparrow & Laura James T. Wessells..³ William died in July 1841.³ William's will was probated on 26 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock Nock & Levi Dix securities..³

     Ann was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Onions and Polly Wessells. She married William Taylor on 15 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Taylor and Thorogood Dix were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Taylor and Ann Onions of Wm..²

     Susan was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Onions and Polly Wessells. Susan was named in her father's will on 12 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susan Onions in the will of William Onions..² She married Perry Beasley on 30 August 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. William Shreves was the security on the M.L.B. of Perry Beasley and Susan Onions, ward of Perry..⁴ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Beasley, age 26 in HH#933 headed by Perry Beasley, a 36 year old laborer..³

     Wesley was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Onions and Polly Wessells. Wesley was named in his father's will on 12 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son West Onions in the will of William Onions..¹ He married Eliza Thornes on 12 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Onions and she as Eliza Thomas of Polly..³ Wesley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Onions (Owens on the transcribed version) the head of HH#551, a 30 year old farm laborer. Listed with him were the following Onions: Eliza, age 22; William, age 6; Mary, age 2; and unnamed, age 3/12. Also listed were Polly Thomas, age 50; Sally Thomas, age 25; and Solomon Ewell, a 29 year old oysterman..² Wesley reported a death on 12 June 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wesly Onion reported the death of his grandson Infant Onion, the son of Revel J. & Dorinda Onion, who died at the age of 1 day..⁴

     Levena was born circa 1819. She was the daughter of William Onions and Polly Wessells.

     He is not the son of George Russell and wife Margaret Wessells. George was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Russell, a 17 year old carpenter in HH#20 headed by Jno. R. Rew, a 37 year old merchant..¹

     She is not the son of George Russell and wife Margaret Wessells. Lucretia was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.

     She is not the daughter of George Russell and wife Margaret Wessells. Esther was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.

     He is not the son of George Russell and wife Margaret Wessells. William was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.