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Arrella J. Young1

F, b. circa 1844
Arrella J. Young|b. c 1844|p264.htm#i13985|Robert Young Jr.|b. c 1800\nd. 1848|p263.htm#i13984|Arrella F. Wessells|b. c 1810|p263.htm#i13983|Robert Young Sr.|b. c 1778\nd. 1848|p107.htm#i4751|Rachel Rew|b. c 1780|p271.htm#i14222|Ephraim Wessells Sr.|b. 27 Apr 1774\nd. 27 Oct 1842|p263.htm#i13978|Shady B. Taylor|b. 6 Jul 1783\nd. 6 Jun 1852|p260.htm#i13848|
     Arrella was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Robert Young Jr. and Arrella F. Wessells. Arrella was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arella J. Young, age 6 in HH#670 headed by Shady B. Wessells, age 67. Shady was her grandmother..1

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Hetty C. Wessells1

F, b. circa 1819, d. 1 November 1886
Hetty C. Wessells|b. c 1819\nd. 1 Nov 1886|p264.htm#i13986|Ephraim Wessells Sr.|b. 27 Apr 1774\nd. 27 Oct 1842|p263.htm#i13978|Shady Bell Taylor|b. 6 Jul 1783\nd. 6 Jun 1852|p260.htm#i13848|Ephraim Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. Jan 1814|p86.htm#i3836|Amey (-----)|b. c 1755\nd. a 1813|p263.htm#i13979|Crippen Taylor|b. c 1760\nd. 15 Dec 1826|p263.htm#i13976|Sinah Fitchett|b. c 1760\nd. 17 Apr 1831|p657.htm#i31885|
     Hetty was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor. She married David White circa 1844.3 Hetty was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty C. White, age 31 in HH#523 headed by David White, a 36 year old farmer..2 Hetty died on 1 November 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She died of bilious dysentery at age 71 years. She was the daughter of Ephraim and Shady Wessells, born in Acc Co. She was a housekeeper and the wife of David C. White. The information was provided by her son John T. White..4

Children of Hetty C. Wessells and David White

Citations

  1. [S174] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1828-46, p. 458.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S58] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1846-1882, p. 126.
  4. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.

David White1

M, b. circa 1814
David White|b. c 1814|p264.htm#i13987|George White Sr.|b. c 1770\nd. Oct 1846|p734.htm#i34794||||||||||||||||
     David was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of George White Sr.. He married Hetty C. Wessells circa 1844.3 David was named in his father's will on 2 August 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.4 David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dvid White the head of HH#523, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600. The following White's were listed with him: Hetty C., age 31; John T., age 5; Christopher C., age 4; Margaret E., age 2 and David F., age 2 months. Jane C. Charnick, age 29, was also listed with this family..2

Children of David White and Hetty C. Wessells

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 603 (will of father Geroge White Sr.).
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S58] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1846-1882, p. 126.
  4. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 603 (will of father George White Sr.).

Margaret Thomas Young1

F, b. 1832, d. 1923
Margaret Thomas Young|b. 1832\nd. 1923|p264.htm#i13988|Robert Young Jr.|b. c 1800\nd. 1848|p263.htm#i13984|Arrella F. Wessells|b. c 1810|p263.htm#i13983|Robert Young Sr.|b. c 1778\nd. 1848|p107.htm#i4751|Rachel Rew|b. c 1780|p271.htm#i14222|Ephraim Wessells Sr.|b. 27 Apr 1774\nd. 27 Oct 1842|p263.htm#i13978|Shady B. Taylor|b. 6 Jul 1783\nd. 6 Jun 1852|p260.htm#i13848|
     For more on the descendants of Margaret Thomas Young see Hacks Neck and Its People, pp. 128 and 175. Margaret was born in 1832 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Robert Young Jr. and Arrella F. Wessells. Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Young, age 21 in HH#309 headed by Sam'l Johnson, a 29 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,400..3 She married John Elijah Mears on 2 November 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.4 Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Mears, age 22 in HH#487 headed by James H. Mears, a 40 year old farmer. Listed below her was James H. Mears, age 1. She was evidently the wife of James Mears' deceased brother, John Elijah Mears..5 She married Robert P. Guy on 6 June 1866 at Holly Brook, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert P. Guy, a 48 year old single mariner (parents not listed) and she was shown as Marg't T. Mears, a 34 year old widow (parents not shown). They were married by L.K. LeCato..6 Margaret died in 1923 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.2 Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.2

Child of Margaret Thomas Young and John Elijah Mears

Children of Margaret Thomas Young and Robert P. Guy

Citations

  1. [S58] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1846-1882, p. 126.
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S319] James Egbert Mears, Hacks Neck and Its People, Past and Present.
  5. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  6. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Adeline W. Wessells1

F, b. circa 1825
Adeline W. Wessells|b. c 1825|p264.htm#i13989|Ephraim Wessells Sr.|b. 27 Apr 1774\nd. 27 Oct 1842|p263.htm#i13978|Shady Bell Taylor|b. 6 Jul 1783\nd. 6 Jun 1852|p260.htm#i13848|Ephraim Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. Jan 1814|p86.htm#i3836|Amey (-----)|b. c 1755\nd. a 1813|p263.htm#i13979|Crippen Taylor|b. c 1760\nd. 15 Dec 1826|p263.htm#i13976|Sinah Fitchett|b. c 1760\nd. 17 Apr 1831|p657.htm#i31885|
     Adeline was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor. She married Samuel Mason on 8 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Samuel Mason and she as Adeline W. Wessells. Another record from this same source shows that Samuel Mason married Adeline Metcalf on this same date, 8 Jan 1845..3 Adeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline W. Mason, age 25 in HH#632 headed by Samuel Mason, a 32 year old farmer..4,2 Adeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Mason, age 36 in HH#1146 headed by Sam'l Mason, a 42 year old farmer..5

Children of Adeline W. Wessells and Samuel Mason

Citations

  1. [S174] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1828-46, p. 458.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  4. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  5. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Samuel Mason1

M, b. circa 1818
Samuel Mason|b. c 1818|p264.htm#i13990|Major Mason Sr.|b. c 1778\nd. Apr 1854|p644.htm#i31409|Rachel Parks|b. c 1782\nd. 8 Aug 1870|p644.htm#i31410|Jeremiah Mason|b. c 1747\nd. c 1805|p1174.htm#i48754|Ann (-----)|b. c 1750\nd. Feb 1805|p1176.htm#i48813|||||||
     Samuel was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Major Mason Sr. and Rachel Parks. He married Adeline W. Wessells on 8 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Samuel Mason and she as Adeline W. Wessells. Another record from this same source shows that Samuel Mason married Adeline Metcalf on this same date, 8 Jan 1845..3 Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Mason the head of HH#632, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350. Listed with him were the following Masons: Adeline W., age 25; Susan A., age 4; Eveline T., age 2; and Samuel C., age 3/12..2 Samuel was named in his father's will on 8 September 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as as a son Samuel Mason in the will of Major Mason Sr..1 Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Mason the head of HH#1146, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000 and personal property valued at $5,460. Listed with him were the following Masons: Adeline, age 36; Susan A., age 14; Eveline, age 12; Sam'l C., age 1; Thos., age 2; and Unnamed male, age 4/12. Also listed was Jas. Drummond, age 14 and black..4

Children of Samuel Mason and Adeline W. Wessells

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 353 (will of Major Mason Sr.).
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Ephraim W. Wessells1

M, b. circa 1812, d. 24 November 1876
Ephraim W. Wessells|b. c 1812\nd. 24 Nov 1876|p264.htm#i13991|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|Arthur Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. 1810|p148.htm#i6342||||Richard Bundick Sr.|b. c 1732\nd. 13 Mar 1805|p262.htm#i13918|Rachel Andrews Andrews?|b. c 1735|p581.htm#i27493|
     Ephraim was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick. He married Ann 'Nancy' Lankford on 15 August 1840 at Worcester Co, MD.3 Ephraim was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells, the head of HH#888, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Nancy, age 28; Alfred J., age 7; Mary, age 4; and Eveline, age 1. Also listed were Isaac Russell, a 21 year old laborer; Mary Russell, age 22 and Esther Russell, age 45..4 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.5 Ephraim died on 24 November 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells, who died of unknown causes at the age of 64 years. He was the son of Arthur & Betsy Wessells, a farmer, & the husband of Nancy. His son A.J. Wessells gave the information..6

Children of Ephraim W. Wessells and Ann 'Nancy' Lankford

Citations

  1. [S174] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1828-46, p. 305.
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S594] Comp Jody Powell, Worcester County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
  4. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  5. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  6. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.

Ann 'Nancy' Lankford1

F, b. circa 1822, d. 1877
Ann 'Nancy' Lankford|b. c 1822\nd. 1877|p264.htm#i13992|Selby P. Lankford Sr.|b. c 1779\nd. 1 Jun 1866|p82.htm#i3716|Amey Lewis|b. c 1791|p82.htm#i3715|||||||Absalom Lewis Jr.|b. c 1770\nd. Sep 1837|p63.htm#i2974|Mary 'Molly' Killmon|b. c 1770\nd. 1838|p63.htm#i2975|
     She was called Ann Lankford on her 1840 Worcester Co marriage license to Ephraim Wessels. The 1850 Census showed her as Nancy Wessells, age 28, assumed to be the wife of Ephraim Wessells, age 36. In her will of 8 Oct 1877 Nancy Wessels named: brothers Thomas (dec'd), Samuel and John "Lanckford;" a sister Mary "Lanckford;" and children Alfred, Mary, Elizabeth, Amanda, Margaret, Sarah and John R. Wessels; and executor John D. Grant. Witnesses were John T. Scott and Thomas R. Fletcher. Securities for probate were John W. Edmonds and William S. Mills. Ann was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Selby P. Lankford Sr. and Amey Lewis. She married Ephraim W. Wessells on 15 August 1840 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 Nancy Wessells, age 28 in HH#888 headed by Ephraim Wessells, a 36 year old farmer..4 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.5 Ann died in 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Ann's will was probated on 31 December 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.1

Children of Ann 'Nancy' Lankford and Ephraim W. Wessells

Citations

  1. [S58] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1846-1882, p. 586.
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S594] Comp Jody Powell, Worcester County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
  4. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  5. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Alfred J. Wessells1

M, b. 24 September 1842, d. 22 November 1906
Alfred J. Wessells|b. 24 Sep 1842\nd. 22 Nov 1906|p264.htm#i13993|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. c 1812\nd. 24 Nov 1876|p264.htm#i13991|Ann 'Nancy' Lankford|b. c 1822\nd. 1877|p264.htm#i13992|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|Selby P. Lankford Sr.|b. c 1779\nd. 1 Jun 1866|p82.htm#i3716|Amey Lewis|b. c 1791|p82.htm#i3715|
     Alfred was born on 24 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Ephraim W. Wessells and Ann 'Nancy' Lankford. Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Wessells, age 7 in HH#888 headed by Ephraim Wessells, a 36 year old farmer..3 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.4 He married Georgianna West on 14 January 1866 at Worcester Co, MD.5 Alfred died on 22 November 1906 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 64.2 His body was interred at Wessells Plot, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.2

Children of Alfred J. Wessells and Georgianna West

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  5. [S595] Comp Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.

Eveline T. Wessells1

F, b. circa 1849
Eveline T. Wessells|b. c 1849|p264.htm#i13995|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. c 1812\nd. 24 Nov 1876|p264.htm#i13991|Ann 'Nancy' Lankford|b. c 1822\nd. 1877|p264.htm#i13992|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|Selby P. Lankford Sr.|b. c 1779\nd. 1 Jun 1866|p82.htm#i3716|Amey Lewis|b. c 1791|p82.htm#i3715|
     Eveline was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Ann 'Nancy' Lankford. Eveline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Wessells, age 1 in HH#888 headed by Ephraim Wessells, a 36 year old farmer..3 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.4 She married Richard Hickman on 4 April 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.1

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Elizabeth S. Wessells1

F, b. circa 1852
Elizabeth S. Wessells|b. c 1852|p264.htm#i13996|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. c 1812\nd. 24 Nov 1876|p264.htm#i13991|Ann 'Nancy' Lankford|b. c 1822\nd. 1877|p264.htm#i13992|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|Selby P. Lankford Sr.|b. c 1779\nd. 1 Jun 1866|p82.htm#i3716|Amey Lewis|b. c 1791|p82.htm#i3715|
     Elizabeth was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Ann 'Nancy' Lankford. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1 She married Edmund Lilliston on 18 March 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.2

Citations

  1. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  2. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.

Amanda K. Wessells1

F, b. circa 1855
Amanda K. Wessells|b. c 1855|p264.htm#i13997|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. c 1812\nd. 24 Nov 1876|p264.htm#i13991|Ann 'Nancy' Lankford|b. c 1822\nd. 1877|p264.htm#i13992|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|Selby P. Lankford Sr.|b. c 1779\nd. 1 Jun 1866|p82.htm#i3716|Amey Lewis|b. c 1791|p82.htm#i3715|
     Amanda was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Ann 'Nancy' Lankford. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.2 She married James T. Satchell on 26 December 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.1

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Margaret A. Wessells1

F, b. circa 1856
Margaret A. Wessells|b. c 1856|p264.htm#i13998|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. c 1812\nd. 24 Nov 1876|p264.htm#i13991|Ann 'Nancy' Lankford|b. c 1822\nd. 1877|p264.htm#i13992|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|Selby P. Lankford Sr.|b. c 1779\nd. 1 Jun 1866|p82.htm#i3716|Amey Lewis|b. c 1791|p82.htm#i3715|
     Margaret was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Ann 'Nancy' Lankford. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1

Citations

  1. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Sarah K. Wessells1

F, b. 1860
Sarah K. Wessells|b. 1860|p264.htm#i13999|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. c 1812\nd. 24 Nov 1876|p264.htm#i13991|Ann 'Nancy' Lankford|b. c 1822\nd. 1877|p264.htm#i13992|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|Selby P. Lankford Sr.|b. c 1779\nd. 1 Jun 1866|p82.htm#i3716|Amey Lewis|b. c 1791|p82.htm#i3715|
     She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1 Sarah was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Ann 'Nancy' Lankford. She married William F. Coard on 12 February 1879 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. F. Coard, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Harriet Coard and she was shown as Sarah K. Wessells, age 18, the daughter of Ephraim & Nancy Wessells. They were married near Drummondtown by F.H. Mullineaux..2

Citations

  1. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  2. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.

Ephraim W. Wessells1

M, b. 8 September 1819, d. 23 June 1902
Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|William Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13865|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13863|Ephraim Wessells Jr.|b. c 1770\nd. 1807|p260.htm#i13850|Nancy Parks|b. c 1765|p260.htm#i13846|Ephraim Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. Jan 1814|p86.htm#i3836|Amey (-----)|b. c 1755\nd. a 1813|p263.htm#i13979|
     Ephraim was born on 8 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of William Wessells and Nancy Wessells. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1845.3 Ephraim was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells the head of HH#935, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700. Listed with him were Elizabeth Wessells, age 27 and Virginia Wessells, age 4..4 He married Mary A. Davis on 26 June 1851 at Somerset Co, MD.5 Ephraim was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessels the head of HH#593, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500 and personal property valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Wessels: Mary A., age 34; Virginia W., age 14; Mary A., age 7; Elizabeth F., age 6; William J., age 2 and Lawrence, age 6/12..6 Ephraim was living at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.7 He made a will on 25 January 1902 at Accomack Co, VA. Ephraim W. Wessels of near Parksley, Acc Co, VA, named: sons Lawrence B. (land occupied by Arthur Wessels), Andrew J., William J., and Ephraim J. Wessels; daughters Mary Wessels (w/o Arthur Wessels and her 6 children: Laura Russell, Mary Hickman, William Wessels, Sallie Wessels, Ella Wessels, and Lula Wessels) and Nancy Bundick (w/o William W. Bundick); grandsons John Barnes and George Barnes and a grandaughter Mary Barnes. In a codocil to his will dated 20 Feb 1902 he named a daughter Virginia Wessels and a grandaughter Virginia Dix.. Ephraim died on 23 June 1902 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 82.2 His body was interred at Wessells Plot, NW of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Ephram W. Wessells, who is buried next to Mary H. Wessells..2 Ephraim's will was probated on 30 June 1902 at Accomack Co, VA.7

Child of Ephraim W. Wessells and Elizabeth (-----)

Children of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis

Citations

  1. [S326] Accomack Co, VA, Orphan's Accounts, 1826-1836, p. 100.
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  5. [S564] Comp Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
  6. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  7. [S218] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1901-04, p. 16.

Elizabeth (-----)

F, b. 1 November 1822, d. October 1850
     Elizabeth was born on 1 November 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She married Ephraim W. Wessells circa 1845.2 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Wessells, age 27 in HH#935 headed by Ephraim Wessells, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700..3 Elizabeth died in October 1850 at age 27.1 Her body was interred at Wessells Plot, NW of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Wessells, wife of Ephraim W. Wessells..1

Child of Elizabeth (-----) and Ephraim W. Wessells

Citations

  1. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Virginia W. Wessells1

F, b. 13 January 1846, d. 1 September 1922
Virginia W. Wessells|b. 13 Jan 1846\nd. 1 Sep 1922|p264.htm#i14002|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Elizabeth (-----)|b. 1 Nov 1822\nd. Oct 1850|p264.htm#i14001|William Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13865|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13863|||||||
     Virginia was born on 13 January 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Elizabeth (-----). Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Wessells, age 4 in HH#935 headed by Ephraim Wessells, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700..3 Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia W. Wessels, age 14 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..4 She married Richard Wessells on 4 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.5 Virginia died on 1 September 1922 at age 76.2 Her body was interred at Wessells Plot, NW of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Virginia Wessells, buried next to Richard Wessells..2

Children of Virginia W. Wessells and Richard Wessells

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  5. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.

Mary A. Davis1

F, b. 30 October 1825, d. 8 October 1872
Mary A. Davis|b. 30 Oct 1825\nd. 8 Oct 1872|p264.htm#i14003|James Davis|b. c 1795|p878.htm#i39327|Nancy Scarburgh West|b. c 1800|p878.htm#i39328|Henry Davis|b. c 1760|p428.htm#i21872||||Alexander (358) West|b. c 1770\nd. 31 Dec 1804|p878.htm#i39329|Esther (-----)|b. c 1765|p1594.htm#i62165|
     Mary was born on 30 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of James Davis and Nancy Scarburgh West. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Davis, age 23 in HH#690 headed by John T. Shreaves, a 49 year old farmer. Also listed was Nancy Shreaves, age 50, evidently her mother..1 She married Ephraim W. Wessells on 26 June 1851 at Somerset Co, MD.3 Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Wessels, age 34 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..4 Mary died on 8 October 1872 at age 46.2 Her body was interred at Wessells Plot, NW of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary (H. or R. or A.) Wessells, wife of Ephram Wessells..2

Children of Mary A. Davis and Ephraim W. Wessells

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S564] Comp Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Mary A.|J. Wessells1

F, b. 24 April 1853, d. 1 April 1917
Mary A. J. Wessells|b. 24 Apr 1853\nd. 1 Apr 1917|p264.htm#i14004|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Mary A. Davis|b. 30 Oct 1825\nd. 8 Oct 1872|p264.htm#i14003|William Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13865|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13863|James Davis|b. c 1795|p878.htm#i39327|Nancy S. West|b. c 1800|p878.htm#i39328|
     Mary was born on 24 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Wessels, age 7 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..1 She married Arthur Wessells on 8 January 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Wessells, a 27 year old mechanic, the son of John & Susan Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Wessells, age 15, the daughter of Ephraim & Mary Wessells. They were married by E.S. Grant..3 Mary was living on 25 January 1902.4 Mary died on 1 April 1917 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 63.2 Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.2

Children of Mary A.|J. Wessells and Arthur Wessells

Citations

  1. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  4. [S395] Father's Will.

Elizabeth E. Wessells1

F, b. circa 1856
Elizabeth E. Wessells|b. c 1856|p264.htm#i14005|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Mary A. Davis|b. 30 Oct 1825\nd. 8 Oct 1872|p264.htm#i14003|William Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13865|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13863|James Davis|b. c 1795|p878.htm#i39327|Nancy S. West|b. c 1800|p878.htm#i39328|
     Elizabeth was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth F. Wessels, age 6 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..1 She married William P. Barnes on 21 December 1873 at Worcester Co, MD.2

Children of Elizabeth E. Wessells and William P. Barnes

Citations

  1. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  2. [S595] Comp Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.

William J. Wessells1

M, b. 1857, d. 1926
William J. Wessells|b. 1857\nd. 1926|p264.htm#i14006|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Mary A. Davis|b. 30 Oct 1825\nd. 8 Oct 1872|p264.htm#i14003|William Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13865|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13863|James Davis|b. c 1795|p878.htm#i39327|Nancy S. West|b. c 1800|p878.htm#i39328|
     William was born in 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Wessels, age 2 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..3 He married Mary G. Matthews on 27 December 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He married Elizabeth Wharton 'Bettie' Nock on 8 August 1888 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.1 William died in 1926.2 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.2

Child of William J. Wessells and Elizabeth Wharton 'Bettie' Nock

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Lawrence Bates Wessells1

M, b. 12 January 1860, d. 18 September 1929
Lawrence Bates Wessells|b. 12 Jan 1860\nd. 18 Sep 1929|p264.htm#i14007|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Mary A. Davis|b. 30 Oct 1825\nd. 8 Oct 1872|p264.htm#i14003|William Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13865|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13863|James Davis|b. c 1795|p878.htm#i39327|Nancy S. West|b. c 1800|p878.htm#i39328|
     Lawrence was born on 12 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis. Lawrence was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lawrence Wessels, age 6/12 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..1 He married Mary E. (-----) circa 1880.3,4 Lawrence died on 18 September 1929 at age 69.2 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as L. Bates Wessells, husband of Mary E. Wessells..2

Child of Lawrence Bates Wessells and Mary E. (-----)

Citations

  1. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
  4. [S1556] Wife's 2m.

Ephraim J. Wessells1

M, b. circa 1862, d. 1947
Ephraim J. Wessells|b. c 1862\nd. 1947|p264.htm#i14008|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Mary A. Davis|b. 30 Oct 1825\nd. 8 Oct 1872|p264.htm#i14003|William Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13865|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13863|James Davis|b. c 1795|p878.htm#i39327|Nancy S. West|b. c 1800|p878.htm#i39328|
     Ephraim was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis. He married Mary E. 'Manie' Parks on 28 December 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Ephraim died in 1947.2

Children of Ephraim J. Wessells and Mary E. 'Manie' Parks

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  2. [S753] Bob Wessells, to M.K. Miles.

Nancy Lee Wessells1

F, b. 12 February 1865, d. 1 March 1929
Nancy Lee Wessells|b. 12 Feb 1865\nd. 1 Mar 1929|p264.htm#i14009|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Mary A. Davis|b. 30 Oct 1825\nd. 8 Oct 1872|p264.htm#i14003|William Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13865|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1800|p261.htm#i13863|James Davis|b. c 1795|p878.htm#i39327|Nancy S. West|b. c 1800|p878.htm#i39328|
     Nancy was born on 12 February 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis. She married William Williams Bundick on 27 January 1886 at Wicomico Co, MD.3 Nancy died on 1 March 1929 at age 64.2 Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.2

Children of Nancy Lee Wessells and William Williams Bundick

Citations

  1. [S395] Father's Will.
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S595] Comp Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.

William Williams Bundick1

M, b. 19 December 1865, d. 16 May 1915
William Williams Bundick|b. 19 Dec 1865\nd. 16 May 1915|p264.htm#i14010|John W. Bundick|b. 15 Apr 1832\nd. 16 Aug 1913|p582.htm#i27512|Lovey F. Hickman|b. 15 Feb 1838\nd. 16 Dec 1919|p582.htm#i27513|William Bundick|b. 1780\nd. 18 May 1860|p581.htm#i27504|Polly Davis|b. c 1795\nd. 1861|p428.htm#i21870|Robert Hickman|b. c 1815\nd. Jul 1850|p625.htm#i30724|Ann Sterling|b. c 1812|p625.htm#i30725|
     William was born on 19 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of John W. Bundick and Lovey F. Hickman. He married Nancy Lee Wessells on 27 January 1886 at Wicomico Co, MD.3 William died on 16 May 1915 at age 49.2 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.2

Children of William Williams Bundick and Nancy Lee Wessells

Citations

  1. [S1376] Administration of Brother's Estate.
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S595] Comp Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.

Virginia Wessells1

F, b. circa 1870
Virginia Wessells|b. c 1870|p264.htm#i14011|Richard Wessells|b. 7 Apr 1835\nd. 10 Dec 1894|p267.htm#i14110|Virginia W. Wessells|b. 13 Jan 1846\nd. 1 Sep 1922|p264.htm#i14002|John H. Wessells|b. c 1807\nd. Mar 1851|p266.htm#i14066|Susan (-----)|b. c 1807\nd. 2 Mar 1881|p267.htm#i14107|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Elizabeth (-----)|b. 1 Nov 1822\nd. Oct 1850|p264.htm#i14001|
     Virginia was born circa 1870. She was the daughter of Richard Wessells and Virginia W. Wessells. She married (-----) Dix circa 1890.1

Citations

  1. [S218] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1901-04, p. 16.

(-----) Dix

M, b. circa 1870
     (-----) was born circa 1870. He married Virginia Wessells circa 1890.1

Citations

  1. [S218] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1901-04, p. 16.

William P. Barnes1

M, b. circa 1853
William P. Barnes|b. c 1853|p264.htm#i14013|Samuel Barnes|b. c 1822|p637.htm#i31190|Lydia 'Lidia' Lewis|b. c 1812|p637.htm#i31191|Robert Barnes|b. c 1795|p589.htm#i27756|||||||Elizabeth Lewis widow?|b. c 1790|p878.htm#i39319|
     William was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.2,1 He was the son of Samuel Barnes and Lydia 'Lidia' Lewis. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Barnes, age 7 in HH#583 headed by Samuel Barnes, a 48 year old farmer..1 He married Elizabeth E. Wessells on 21 December 1873 at Worcester Co, MD.2

Children of William P. Barnes and Elizabeth E. Wessells

Citations

  1. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  2. [S595] Comp Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.

Mary Barnes1

F, b. circa 1875
Mary Barnes|b. c 1875|p264.htm#i14014|William P. Barnes|b. c 1853|p264.htm#i14013|Elizabeth E. Wessells|b. c 1856|p264.htm#i14005|Samuel Barnes|b. c 1822|p637.htm#i31190|Lydia 'Lidia' Lewis|b. c 1812|p637.htm#i31191|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Mary A. Davis|b. 30 Oct 1825\nd. 8 Oct 1872|p264.htm#i14003|
     Mary was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William P. Barnes and Elizabeth E. Wessells.

Citations

  1. [S218] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1901-04, p. 16.

John Barnes1

M, b. circa 1877
John Barnes|b. c 1877|p264.htm#i14015|William P. Barnes|b. c 1853|p264.htm#i14013|Elizabeth E. Wessells|b. c 1856|p264.htm#i14005|Samuel Barnes|b. c 1822|p637.htm#i31190|Lydia 'Lidia' Lewis|b. c 1812|p637.htm#i31191|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Mary A. Davis|b. 30 Oct 1825\nd. 8 Oct 1872|p264.htm#i14003|
     John was born circa 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William P. Barnes and Elizabeth E. Wessells.

Citations

  1. [S218] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1901-04, p. 16.