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Mary Crockett1

F, b. circa 1850
     Mary was born circa 1850 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.2 She married Edward Thomas Guy in 1873.2

Child of Mary Crockett and Edward Thomas Guy

Citations

  1. [S1376] Administration of Brother's Estate.
  2. [S319] James Egbert Mears, Hacks Neck and Its People, Past and Present.

John Elijah Mears1

M, b. circa 1815, d. 17 October 1858
John Elijah Mears|b. c 1815\nd. 17 Oct 1858|p266.htm#i14054|Richard (of Rich) Mears|b. c 1785\nd. Apr 1852|p1336.htm#i54225|Polly Fosque Mears|b. c 1767\nd. Jul 1824|p1335.htm#i54209|Richard (of Jno) Mears (Sea Side)|b. c 1763\nd. Dec 1824|p938.htm#i41199||||John (of Wm) Mears|b. c 1740\nd. Jun 1788|p1336.htm#i54241|Mary Fosque|b. c 1740|p1336.htm#i54247|
     John was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Richard (of Rich) Mears and Polly Fosque Mears. He married Elizabeth Stevens on 24 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel T. Rayfield was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of Richard and Elizabeth Stephens of Charles..3,4,1 John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears Jr., a 35 year old sailor in HH#924 headed by James H. Mears, a 31 year old sailor. Listed just below him was Arintha Mears, age 4, who was evidently his daughter, and below her was Richard Mears Jr., a 65 year old carpenter, who was evidently his father..2 He married Margaret Thomas Young on 2 November 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.3 John died on 17 October 1858 at Metomkin Inlet, Acc Co, VA.3 John's estate was administered on 29 November 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George S. Savage was named to settle the estate of John E. Mears. John B. Smith was security..5

Child of John Elijah Mears and Elizabeth Stevens

Child of John Elijah Mears and Margaret Thomas Young

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S319] James Egbert Mears, Hacks Neck and Its People, Past and Present.
  4. [S67] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1832-1841.
  5. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 369 (adm. of John E. Mears).

(-----) Savage

M, b. circa 1770
     (-----) was born circa 1770. He married Molly Shrieves circa 1795.1

Citations

  1. [S1556] Wife's 2m.

Sarah Wessells1

F, b. circa 1798
Sarah Wessells|b. c 1798|p266.htm#i14056|Ephraim Wessells Jr.|b. c 1770\nd. 1807|p260.htm#i13850|Nancy Parks|b. c 1765|p260.htm#i13846|Arthur Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. 1810|p148.htm#i6342||||||||||
     Sarah was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells Jr. and Nancy Parks.

Citations

  1. [S208] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1806-09, p. 365.

Elizabeth Wessells1

F, b. circa 1814
Elizabeth Wessells|b. c 1814|p266.htm#i14057|Thomas Wessells|b. c 1785\nd. Jan 1832|p108.htm#i4761|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1793\nd. Jan 1866|p261.htm#i13867|Ephraim Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. Jan 1814|p86.htm#i3836|Amey (-----)|b. c 1755\nd. a 1813|p263.htm#i13979|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|
     Elizabeth was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Thomas Wessells and Nancy Wessells. She married George Parker Ewell Jr. on 28 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.3 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Ewell, age 36 in HH#291 headed by Geo. P. Ewell Jr., a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..2

Children of Elizabeth Wessells and George Parker Ewell Jr.

Citations

  1. [S174] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1828-46, p. 105.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.

Sarah 'Sally' Wessells1

F, b. circa 1815
Sarah 'Sally' Wessells|b. c 1815|p266.htm#i14058|Thomas Wessells|b. c 1785\nd. Jan 1832|p108.htm#i4761|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1793\nd. Jan 1866|p261.htm#i13867|Ephraim Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. Jan 1814|p86.htm#i3836|Amey (-----)|b. c 1755\nd. a 1813|p263.htm#i13979|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|
     Sarah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Thomas Wessells and Nancy Wessells. She married Harvey Johnson on 25 March 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.3 Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Johnson, age 35 in HH#1067 headed by Harvey Johnson, a 46 year old farmer..2 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.4

Children of Sarah 'Sally' Wessells and Harvey Johnson

Citations

  1. [S174] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1828-46, p. 105.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S67] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1832-1841.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells1,2

F, b. circa 1825
Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells|b. c 1825|p266.htm#i14059|Thomas Wessells|b. c 1785\nd. Jan 1832|p108.htm#i4761|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1793\nd. Jan 1866|p261.htm#i13867|Ephraim Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. Jan 1814|p86.htm#i3836|Amey (-----)|b. c 1755\nd. a 1813|p263.htm#i13979|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|
     Her common name was Lovey. Laura was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.3 She was the daughter of Thomas Wessells and Nancy Wessells. She married George S. Hope on 29 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. James Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of George Hope and Laura J.T. Wessells of Thomas..4,2 Laura was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Luara J. Hope, age 25 in HH#6 headed by George S. Hope, a 33 year old farmer..5 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.6

Children of Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells and George S. Hope

Citations

  1. [S174] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1828-46, p. 105.
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  3. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S51] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #1, 1805-1850.
  5. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  6. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

George Parker Ewell Jr.

M, b. circa 1808
     George was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He married Elizabeth Wessells on 28 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.2 George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. P. Ewell Jr. the head of HH#291, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were the following Ewells: Elizabeth, age 36; Augustus, age 12; and Oliver D.P., age 1..1

Children of George Parker Ewell Jr. and Elizabeth Wessells

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.

Samuel Wessells1

M, b. 26 January 1810, d. 6 April 1879
Samuel Wessells|b. 26 Jan 1810\nd. 6 Apr 1879|p266.htm#i14061|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|
     Samuel was born on 26 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick. He married Rachel Dix on 24 February 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix, orphan of Richard..3 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Samuel Wessells, age 20-30, was listed as the head of an 1840 household with a wife of the same age. Also listed with him were a white male 0-5 (Samuel A., 1) and another 5-10 (Bennet F., 7). There were no other females and 1 slave..4 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 Wessells the head of HH#786, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Rachel, age 40; Bennet F., a 17 year old laborer; Samuel A., age 11; John O., age 9; Narcissa E., age 4; and Columbus H., age 1. Also listed was Richard Dix, a 37 year old laborer..5 Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessels the head of HH#573, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property vauled at $1,950. Listed with him were the following Wessels: Rachael, age 50; Samuel, age 21 and farming; John O., age 17 and farming; Areissa, age 13; Columbus H., age 11; Rachael J., age 6; and Oceanna B., age 4. Also listed were Charles Bagwell, age 21 and oystering; and Richard Dix, a 46 year old farm hand..6 Samuel died on 6 April 1879 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 69. He was shown as Sam'l Wessells Sr., who died of rheumatism at the age of 70 years. He was the son of Arthur & Eliz. Wessells, a farmer and the husband of Rachel. His wife gave the information..2,7 His body was interred at Wessells Plot, near Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Samuel Wessels, buried near Rachel Wessels, 26 Jan 1810 - 6 Apr 1879..2

Children of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix

Citations

  1. [S174] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1828-46, p. 305.
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  4. [S581] Comp Jody Powell, Accomack County, Virginia, 1840 Census.
  5. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  6. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  7. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wessells1,2

F, b. circa 1798
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wessells|b. c 1798|p266.htm#i14062|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|
     Elizabeth was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.3 She was the daughter of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick. She married John Somers on 8 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wessells and Delight James were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Somers of Horsey and Elizabeth Wessells of Arthur dec'd..4,5 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Summers, age 52 in HH#707 headed by John Summers, a 52 year old farmer..3

Children of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wessells and John Somers

Citations

  1. [S174] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1828-46, p. 305.
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S51] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #1, 1805-1850.
  5. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860.

John Somers1,2

M, b. 1799, d. 1856
John Somers|b. 1799\nd. 1856|p266.htm#i14063|Horsey Somers|b. 1762\nd. Mar 1852|p266.htm#i14064|Nancy Rew|b. c 1765\nd. 1836|p271.htm#i14246|Isaac Somers|b. c 1730|p903.htm#i40094||||Absalom Rew|b. c 1704|p437.htm#i22307|Horsey (-----)|b. c 1720|p903.htm#i40100|
     John was born in 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.3 He was the son of Horsey Somers and Nancy Rew. John was named in cousin's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Somers, the son of my aunt Nancy Somers in the will of James Ewell Jr..2 He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wessells on 8 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wessells and Delight James were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Somers of Horsey and Elizabeth Wessells of Arthur dec'd..4,5 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 Summers the head of HH#707, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. Listed with him were the following Summers: Elizabeth, age 52; Richard, a 28 year old laborer; John, a 21 year old laborer; William, age 19; Mary, age 18; George, age 16; Samuel, age 13..6 John died in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.3 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as the son of Horsey Somers and the husband of Betsy Wessells, and their sons: Rich'd, Jno, Wm, Geo, & Sam'l..3

Children of John Somers and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wessells

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 197 (will of James Ewell Jr.).
  3. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  4. [S51] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #1, 1805-1850.
  5. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860.
  6. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Horsey Somers1

M, b. 1762, d. March 1852
Horsey Somers|b. 1762\nd. Mar 1852|p266.htm#i14064|Isaac Somers|b. c 1730|p903.htm#i40094||||||||||||||||
     Horsey was born in 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1765..1,2 He was the son of Isaac Somers. He married an unknown person circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Rew circa 1790.1,3 Horsey was listed with his son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Horsey Summers, age 85 in HH#938 headed by Wm. Summers, a 37 year old ship carpenter..2 Horsey died in March 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows he died in 1852, the husband of Nancy Rew and son of Isaac..1,4 Horsey's estate was administered on 29 March 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Somers was named to settle the estate of Horsey Summers. Richard S. Rew and John H. Rew were the securities..4 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.1

Children of Horsey Somers and Nancy Rew

Citations

  1. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 197 (will of James Ewell Jr.).
  4. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 500 (adm. of Horsey Somers).

Catherine 'Cally' Wessells1

F, b. circa 1800, d. 6 December 1886
Catherine 'Cally' Wessells|b. c 1800\nd. 6 Dec 1886|p266.htm#i14065|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|
     Catherine was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick. She married Gilbert 'Gillett' Young on 8 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Art. and Tho. Wessells were the securities on the M.L.B. of Gilbert Young of Robert and Catherine Wessells of Robert and Elizabeth..3 Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Young the head of HH#682, age 50. Listed with her were Samuel Young, age 16 with real estate valued at $300; and Georgianna Young, age 3..2 Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Young the head of HH#582, age 56. Listed with her were Georgianna Young, age 16; George P. Bagwell, age 9; and the following Thornes: Margaret, age 33 and a common laborer; John, age 10; William, age 8; Tabitha, age 6; and Amanda, age 2..4 Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Young the head of HH#MT639, a 63 year old house keeper with real estate valued at $300. Listed with her were the following Beasleys: Mary, a 28 year old house keeper; George, age 5 and Clarissa, age 1 month..5 Catherine died on 6 December 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cath. Young, who died of old age at the age of 86 years. She was the daughter of Arthur & Betsy Wessells and the widow of Gillett Young. Her granddaughter Georgianna Young gave the information..6

Children of Catherine 'Cally' Wessells and Gilbert 'Gillett' Young

Citations

  1. [S152] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1812-14, p. 333.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
  4. [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, Accomack County, Virginia, 1860 Census.
  5. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  6. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.

John H. Wessells1

M, b. circa 1807, d. March 1851
John H. Wessells|b. c 1807\nd. Mar 1851|p266.htm#i14066|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|
     John was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick. He married Susan (-----) circa 1828.2 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Wessells, age 30-40 (bc 1800-10) with a wife of the same age. Also listed were 5 males, two under 5 (Thomas, 2 and Arthur, 4), two 5-10 (Richard, 6 and John E., 8), and one 10-15 (Edward, 10); one female 15-20 (who?); and 2 slaves..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 H. Wessells the head of HH#930, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Susan, age 42; Edward, a 20 year old laborer; John E., an 18 year old laborer; Richard, a 16 year old laborer; Arthur, age 14; Thomas, age 12; Luther, age 10; Samuel, age 8; and James, age 5..4 John died in March 1851. John H. Wessells must have died between 1850 and 31 Mar 1851 for he was the head of a household in the 1850 Census and his wife Susan was the head of a household in 1860 with many of the same children living with her. His two sons Richard and Samuel were living elsewhere as farm hands as noted in their records. John H. Wessells' estate was administered to Samuel Wessells (probably his brother) on 31 Mar 1851 with Samuel C. Johnson and Benjamin Parks securities (Acc Orders 1848-1851, p. 468)..5

Children of John H. Wessells and Susan (-----)

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. [S581] Comp Jody Powell, Accomack County, Virginia, 1840 Census.
  4. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  5. [S576] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Administration of Accomack County Virginia (1800-1860).

Sally E. Wessells1

F, b. circa 1797
Sally E. Wessells|b. c 1797|p266.htm#i14067|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|
     Sally was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick.

Citations

  1. [S152] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1812-14, p. 333.

Rachel Dix1,2

F, b. 25 July 1810, d. 31 July 1886
Rachel Dix|b. 25 Jul 1810\nd. 31 Jul 1886|p266.htm#i14068|Richard (324) Dix|b. c 1770\nd. Jan 1818|p266.htm#i14069|Elizabeth Outten|b. c 1785|p887.htm#i39625|George (163) Dix|b. c 1738\nd. 29 Nov 1785|p1554.htm#i60960|Bridget (539) Powell|b. c 1753|p1561.htm#i61158|||||||
     Rachel was born on 25 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.3 She was the daughter of Richard (324) Dix and Elizabeth Outten. Rachel was named in her father's will on 3 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Dix in the will of Richard Dix..2 She married Samuel Wessells on 24 February 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix, orphan of Richard..1 Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Wessells, age 40 in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..4 Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Wessels, age 50 in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..5 Rachel died on 31 July 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 76. She was shown as Racheal Wessells, who died of old age at the age of 79 years. She was the daughter of Rich. & Betsy Dix. She was a housekeeper and the wife of Sam'l Wessells. Her daughter Narcissa Wessells gave the information..3,6 Her body was interred at Wessells Plot, near Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Rachel Wessels, buried near Samuel Wessels, 25 Jul 1810 - 31 Jul 1886..3

Children of Rachel Dix and Samuel Wessells

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 172 (will of Richard Dix).
  3. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  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.

Richard (324) Dix1

M, b. circa 1770, d. January 1818
Richard (324) Dix|b. c 1770\nd. Jan 1818|p266.htm#i14069|George (163) Dix|b. c 1738\nd. 29 Nov 1785|p1554.htm#i60960|Bridget (539) Powell|b. c 1753|p1561.htm#i61158|Isaac Dix|b. c 1690\nd. 27 Aug 1751|p1554.htm#i60957|Bridget (67) Savage|b. c 1700|p1395.htm#i56044|Nicholas (219) Powell|b. c 1724\nd. 27 Apr 1785|p1575.htm#i61570|Elisha (-----)|b. c 1730|p1586.htm#i61921|
     Richard was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George (163) Dix and Bridget (539) Powell. He married Tabitha Parks on 24 July 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Richard Dix and she as Tabitha Parks. No other information was given..2 He married Elizabeth Outten on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. John West, B.S. (bayside) was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Dix and Elizabeth Outten..2 He made a will on 3 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. George Bagwell & Revell Dix Extrs. To son Samuel Dix my land & plantation where I now live & if Samuel does not live to age 21, then to daughter Susannah Dix. To daughter Susannah Negroes Southey & Meriah. To daughter Rachel Dix Negroes Isaac & James. To son Richard Dix Negroes George & James & ... To daughter Nella Dix all my moveable property. Witt: Richard Bundick, William Henmand(?) & Benjamin Parks..3 Richard died in January 1818.3 Richard's will was probated on 27 January 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Southey Grinnalds & Henry Bagwell securities..3

Children of Richard (324) Dix and Tabitha Parks

Children of Richard (324) Dix and Elizabeth Outten

Citations

  1. [S887] C.G., F.A.S.G. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 119 (Bagwell Family).
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 172 (will of Richard Dix).

Gilbert 'Gillett' Young1

M, b. circa 1804, d. 1834
Gilbert 'Gillett' Young|b. c 1804\nd. 1834|p266.htm#i14070|Robert Young Sr.|b. c 1778\nd. 1848|p107.htm#i4751|Rachel Rew|b. c 1780|p271.htm#i14222|Maj. William Young (III)|b. c 1745\nd. Dec 1802|p501.htm#i24663|Elizabeth 'Betty' Crippen|b. c 1750\nd. c 1801|p501.htm#i24664|Woney Rew (II)|b. c 1740|p437.htm#i22306||||
     Gilbert was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Robert Young Sr. and Rachel Rew. He married Catherine 'Cally' Wessells on 8 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Art. and Tho. Wessells were the securities on the M.L.B. of Gilbert Young of Robert and Catherine Wessells of Robert and Elizabeth..1 Gilbert died in 1834.2

Children of Gilbert 'Gillett' Young and Catherine 'Cally' Wessells

Citations

  1. [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
  2. [S388] Mary Frances Carey, Youngs of Accomack County, Virginia.

Henry Young1

M, b. circa 1780, d. November 1841
Henry Young|b. c 1780\nd. Nov 1841|p266.htm#i14071|George Young Sr.|b. c 1743|p265.htm#i14037|Susan (-----)|b. c 1745|p1297.htm#i52917|John Young I|b. c 1705\nd. Dec 1769|p265.htm#i14034|Comfort (-----)|b. c 1700\nd. a 1769|p265.htm#i14035|||||||
     George Young had apparently lost his wife by 30 Oct 1809, when he deeded Henry Young 5 acres for 5£ (Acc Co Deeds 1807-1810, p. 425). A Henry Young, called son of George in an 1819 deed (Acc Co Deeds 1818-1819, p. 197) died testate in 1841 (Acc Co Wills 1828-1846, p. 419), aged 61 years (tombstone in Bloxom, VA). Among Henry's children were John H. Young, George T. Young, Susan Young, Mary Ann Young, and Sarah Emelina Young. Their mother was Ann Wessells, who Henry Young had married in 1823 (Acc Co Marriage Records, 1776-1854, p.332). Their son John H. Young lived at Greenbackville, VA, and a son Capt. George T. Young lived at Chincoteage.
Henry was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of George Young Sr. and Susan (-----). He married Anna Wessells on 25 August 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Young and Ann Wessells of Ephraim, dec'd..2 He made a will on 18 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. To my daughter Mary Ann Young my farm whereon Solomon West now lives containing 61 acres. To son John Henry Young the farm whereon I now live which I purchased of William Laws containing 76 acres. To daughter Susan Jane my land called the Bloxom land I purchased at the sale of Richard Bloxom containing 75 acres. To son George Thomas Young the farm I purchased of Nathaniel Bird containing 152 & ¾ acres. To my daughter Sarah Emeline Young my land called the Duncan land whereon Jacob Bird now lives containing 110 acres. Remainder to my 2 daughters Mary Ann Young & Susan Jane Young. Friend Robert W. Williams Extr. My wife Ann Young guardian to all my children. Witt: Thomas Hinman, George Bloxom (of J.) [Note: Letters "I" & "J" are identical in this will.].3 Henry died in November 1841.3 Henry's will was probated on 29 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Custis & Charles Ewell securities..3

Children of Henry Young and Anna Wessells

Citations

  1. [S844] Mary Frances Carey, John Young of Youngs Creek and Descendants, Supplement to Youngs of Accomack County, VA.
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 629 (will of Henry Young).

James Taylor

M, b. circa 1790
     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret 'Peggy' Pruitt on 21 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of James Taylor and Peggy Vessels, widow of Arthur..1,2

Child of James Taylor and Margaret 'Peggy' Pruitt

Citations

  1. [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Nancy Wessells1

F, b. circa 1805
Nancy Wessells|b. c 1805|p266.htm#i14073|Arthur Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. 1810|p148.htm#i6342|Margaret 'Peggy' Pruitt|b. c 1780|p265.htm#i14032|Ephraim Wessells|b. c 1730\nd. 1774|p86.htm#i3826||||||||||
     Nancy was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Arthur Wessells Sr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Pruitt.

Citations

  1. [S209] Accomack Co, VA, Wills&c, 1809-12, p. 183.

Euphamia Wessells1

F, b. circa 1778
Euphamia Wessells|b. c 1778|p266.htm#i14075|Arthur Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. 1810|p148.htm#i6342||||Ephraim Wessells|b. c 1730\nd. 1774|p86.htm#i3826||||||||||
     Euphamia was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Arthur Wessells Sr.. She married (-----) West circa 1795.1,2 She married Custis Annis on 25 April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Annis and Euphamia West, widow..3

Child of Euphamia Wessells and (-----) West

Children of Euphamia Wessells and Custis Annis

Citations

  1. [S209] Accomack Co, VA, Wills&c, 1809-12, p. 183.
  2. [S1556] Wife's 2m.
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

(-----) West1

M, b. circa 1775
     (-----) was born circa 1775. He married Euphamia Wessells circa 1795.2,3

Child of (-----) West and Euphamia Wessells

Citations

  1. [S1376] Administration of Brother's Estate.
  2. [S209] Accomack Co, VA, Wills&c, 1809-12, p. 183.
  3. [S1556] Wife's 2m.

Arthur West1

M, b. circa 1800
Arthur West|b. c 1800|p266.htm#i14077|(-----) West|b. c 1775|p266.htm#i14076|Euphamia Wessells|b. c 1778|p266.htm#i14075|||||||Arthur Wessells Sr.|b. b 1755\nd. 1810|p148.htm#i6342||||
     Arthur was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (-----) West and Euphamia Wessells.

Citations

  1. [S209] Accomack Co, VA, Wills&c, 1809-12, p. 183.

Harvey Johnson1

M, b. circa 1804
Harvey Johnson|b. c 1804|p266.htm#i14078|Samuel Johnson|b. c 1775\nd. Jan 1848|p220.htm#i12075|Rosannah 'Rosey' Corbin|b. 30 Jul 1777|p220.htm#i12070|||||||Ralph Corbin Sr.|b. c 1716\nd. Feb 1800|p148.htm#i6356|Rachel (-----)|b. c 1740\nd. 1818|p148.htm#i6357|
     Harvey was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Samuel Johnson and Rosannah 'Rosey' Corbin. He married Sarah 'Sally' Wessells on 25 March 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.3 Harvey was named in his father's will on 11 May 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Harvey Johnson in the will of Samuel Johnson Sr..1 Harvey was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harvey Johnson the head of HH#1067, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700. Listed with him were the following Johnsons: Sally, age 35; Wm. H., age 14; and Sylvester, age 12. Also listed was Elizabeth Russell, age 8..2 Harvey was named in his brother's will on 9 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Harvey Johnson, the father of Silvester Johnson, in the will of Samuel C. Johnson..4 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.5

Children of Harvey Johnson and Sarah 'Sally' Wessells

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 289 (will of Samuel Johnson Sr.).
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S67] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1832-1841.
  4. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 289 (will of Samuel C. Johnson).
  5. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

George S. Hope

M, b. circa 1817
     George was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He married Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells on 29 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. James Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of George Hope and Laura J.T. Wessells of Thomas..2,3 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 S. Hope the head of HH#6, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,400. Listed with him were Laura J. Hope, age 25; William T. Hope, age 7/12; Severn Bundick, a 19 year old laborer; and Nancy Wessells, age 57..1 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.4

Children of George S. Hope and Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S51] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #1, 1805-1850.
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  4. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

William Thomas C. Hope1,2,3

M, b. circa 1849
William Thomas C. Hope|b. c 1849|p266.htm#i14080|George S. Hope|b. c 1817|p266.htm#i14079|Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells|b. c 1825|p266.htm#i14059|||||||Thomas Wessells|b. c 1785\nd. Jan 1832|p108.htm#i4761|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1793\nd. Jan 1866|p261.htm#i13867|
     William was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.4 He was the son of George S. Hope and Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Hope, age 7/12 in HH#6 headed by George S. Hope, a 33 year old farmer..4 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.5 He married Margaret Ann Mason on 19 September 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thomas Hope, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Laura Hope and she was shown as Margaret Ann Mason, age 23, the daughter of Zorobabel & Polly Mason. They were married by D.A. Woodson at Zorobabel Mason's residence..2

Citations

  1. [S58] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1846-1882, p. 399.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  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. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

John F.S. Hope1

M, b. circa 1851
John F.S. Hope|b. c 1851|p266.htm#i14081|George S. Hope|b. c 1817|p266.htm#i14079|Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells|b. c 1825|p266.htm#i14059|||||||Thomas Wessells|b. c 1785\nd. Jan 1832|p108.htm#i4761|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1793\nd. Jan 1866|p261.htm#i13867|
     John was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of George S. Hope and Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.2

Citations

  1. [S58] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1846-1882, p. 399.
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Silvester H. Hope1

M, b. circa 1856
Silvester H. Hope|b. c 1856|p266.htm#i14082|George S. Hope|b. c 1817|p266.htm#i14079|Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells|b. c 1825|p266.htm#i14059|||||||Thomas Wessells|b. c 1785\nd. Jan 1832|p108.htm#i4761|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1793\nd. Jan 1866|p261.htm#i13867|
     Silvester was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of George S. Hope and Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.2

Citations

  1. [S58] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book, 1846-1882, p. 399.
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Polly Onions1

F, b. circa 1785
Polly Onions|b. c 1785|p266.htm#i14083|Rev. William Selby Onions|b. c 1760\nd. Aug 1818|p584.htm#i27609||||||||||||||||
     Polly was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Rev. William Selby Onions. She married James Wessells Sr. on 13 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. William Onions was the security on the M.L.B. of James Wessells and Polly Onions..2 Polly was named in her father's will on 6 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Polly Wessells in the will of William Onions Sr..1

Children of Polly Onions and James Wessells Sr.

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 403 (will of William Onions Sr.).
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).