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     Patsy was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of James Wessells Sr. and Polly Onions. She married Henry T. Ewell on 26 December 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry F. Ewell and Patsy Wessells of Jms..² Patsy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patsy Ewell, age 44 in HH#709 headed by Henry T. Ewell, a 51 year old farmer..³ Patsy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patsy Ewell, age 40 in HH#525 headed by Henry F. Ewell, a 43 year old farmer..⁴ Patsy died on 19 July 1883 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mrs. Patsy Ewell, wife of Henry T. Ewell, who died last Thursday near Guildord at the age of 81 years (PE - 26 Jul 1883 issue). Since the newspaper date was a Thursday, it is assumed she died 7 days earlier..⁵

     Henry was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Solomon (B.S.) Ewell and Polly Justice. He married Patsy Wessells on 26 December 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry F. Ewell and Patsy Wessells of Jms..⁴ Henry was named in his father's will on 30 October 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Henry Ewell in the will of Solomon Ewell..² Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry T. Ewell the head of HH#709, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Ewells: Patsy, age 44; Elizabeth, age 20; Sarah A., age 18; William H., age 13; Solomon T., age 10; and Margaret, age 7. Also listed were Juliet A. George, age 25 and black and Harriet George, age 3 and black..³ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry F. Ewell the head of HH#525, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were Patsy Ewell, age 40; Margaret Ewell, age 17; Asariah Crippin, age 30 and black and Tamar Poulson, age 19 and black..⁵ Henry died on 9 September 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry T. Ewell, who died of consumption at the age of 75 years. He was the son of Solomon & Polly Ewell, born in Acc Co, a farmer, and the husband of Patsy. His daughter Sarah A. Taylor gave the information..¹

     James was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Wessells Sr. and Polly Onions.

     William was born on 19 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Wessells Sr. and Polly Onions. William died on 7 December 1850 at age 32.² His body was interred at Onions Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Crippen Wessels, 19 Jul 1818 - 7 Dec 1850..²

     Eveline|Emeline was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Wessells Sr. and Nancy Parks. She married Thorogood S. Taylor on 9 March 1850 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Theogood S. Taylor and she as Emeline T. Wessells. No other information was given..³ Eveline|Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Taylor, age 19 in HH#1071 headed by Thorogood Taylor, a 25 year old farmer..² Eveline|Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Evaline Taylor, a 38 year old house keeper in HH#MT162 headed by Thorogood Taylor, a 47 year old merchant..⁴

     Thorogood was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Eveline|Emeline T. Wessells on 9 March 1850 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Theogood S. Taylor and she as Emeline T. Wessells. No other information was given..² Thorogood was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Taylor the head of HH#1071, a 25 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Eveline, age 19 and Joseph, a 22 year old teacher..¹ Thorogood was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Taylor the head of HH#MT162, a 47 year old retired merchant with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Evaline, a 38 year old house keeper; Alicia, age 20; Cornelia, age 17; Allen, age 15; Patrick, age 12; John, age 8; Rachel, age 6; and Sally, age 2. Also listed was Rachael Chesser, a 65 year old house keeper..³

     Margaret was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of George G. Russell Jr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Wessells. She married Charles (of J.) Parks in December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William Hinman was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Parks and Margaret D. Russell of George. Another record shows they were married on 27 Dec 1848..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Parkes, age 34 in HH#527 headed by Chas. Parkes of J., a 34 year old farmer. Also listed below her children was Patsy Wessels, age 62, who was evidently her mother..⁴

     Custis was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Wessells Sr. and Vice Tull. Custis was living on 5 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Polly was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Wessells Sr. and Vice Tull. Polly was living on 5 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Wessells the head of HH#694, age 39 with real estate valued at $150. Listed with her was Elizabeth C. Wessells, age 21, who was probably the daughter of Polly's brother John Wessells, who was the head of HH#706..²

     Patsey was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Wessells Sr. and Vice Tull. Patsey was living on 5 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She made a will on 18 October 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. Evidently Patsey Wessels never married, as she was still a Wessells when she signed her will of 18 Oct 1859. She named a niece Margaret D. Parks and her children. She also named Caroline Susan Parks and Melissa Johnson. Witnesses were Edward R. Leatherbury and John Parks who died before the probate and Burwell B. Ewell verified his hand writting (Acc Wills 1846-1882, p. 638). She must have lived another 20 years after she signed her will as it was not probated until 31 Jan 1881.. Patsey was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patsey Wessels, age 62 in HH#527 headed by Chas. Parkes of J., a 34 year old farmer. Also listed was Margaret Parkes, age 34, who was evidently her niece..² Patsey died circa 1880.³ Patsey's will was probated on 31 January 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Custis Wessells.

     Sylvester was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Harvey Johnson and Sarah 'Sally' Wessells. Sylvester was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester Johnson, age 12 in HH#1067 headed by Harvey Johnson, a 46 year old farmer..¹ Sylvester was named in his uncle's will on 9 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Silvester Johnson, the son of Harvey Johnson, in the will of Samuel C. Johnson..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Sally Ann Northam on 6 August 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester S. Johnson and she was shown as Sally A. Northam, the daughter of Gillet Northam who gave consent. Thomas Groton said he was over 21..⁴

     Bennet was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix. Bennet was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bennet F. Wessells, a 17 year old laborer in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..²

     Samuel was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel A. Wessells, age 11 in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..² Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessels, age 21 and farming in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..³

     John was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John O. Wessells, age 9 in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John O. Wessels, age 17 and farming in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..⁴ He married Mary Ellen Stant on 11 November 1886 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was a 41 year old single farmer and she was age 39 and also single. They were married by J.W. Norris..¹

     Narcissa was born in 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix. Narcissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Narcissa E. Wessells, age 4 in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..² Narcissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Areissa Wessels, age 13 in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..⁴ She married Samuel Crippen Taylor on 15 February 1888 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel C. Taylor, a 30 (probably 50) year old widowed farmer, the son of John & Catharine Taylor and she was shown as Arcissa Wessels, age 25, the daughter of Samuel & Rachel Wessels. They were married by J.S. Wharton..⁵ Narcissa died in 1927.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. She was shown on her tombstone as Arcessa Taylor..³

     Columbus was born in 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix. Columbus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus H. Wessells, age 1 in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..³ Columbus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus H. Wessels, age 11 in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..⁴ He made a will on 12 February 1921 at Accomack Co, VA. Columbus H. Wessells named only a sister Arcissie E. Wessells Taylor. Witnesses were J.R. Riggs and T.W. Crowson..⁵ Columbus died in 1924.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.² Columbus's will was probated on 3 July 1926 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Minnie Richardson, aged 15 months, the daughter of John Richardson, died at Saxis, Sunday, 28 Nov 1897 (Pen. Ent., 4 Dec 1897). Minnie was born in August 1896 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Richardson and Leigh Anna Northam. Minnie died on 28 November 1897 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 1.¹

     Oceanna was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix. Oceanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Oceanna B. Wessels, age 4 in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..² She married John W. Wessells on 15 December 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Susan was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John H. Wessells circa 1828.¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Wessells, age 42 in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Susan was listed with her son in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Wessels, age 61 and keeping house in HH#MT651 headed by John Wessels, a 35 year old farmer, who was evidently her son..⁴ Susan died on 2 March 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Wessells, who died of injuries at the age of 78 years. She was born in Acc Co. No other information was given..⁵

     Edward was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John H. Wessells and Susan (-----). Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Wessells, a 20 year old laborer in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ewell on 12 March 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Wessells and she was shown as Betsy Ewell of Ann..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     John was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John H. Wessells and Susan (-----). John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Wessells, an 18 year old laborer in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wessels, the head of HH#MT651, a 35 year old farmer with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him was only Susan Wessels, a 61 year old house keeper, who was evidently his mother..⁵ He married Mary A. Taylor on 17 April 1873 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wessells, a 40 year old single farmer, the son of John and Susan Wessells, and she was shown as Mary Taylor, age 30 and single, the daughter of Wm. & Ann Taylor. They were married by J.E. Bundick..⁶

     (an unknown value). Richard was born on 7 April 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John H. Wessells and Susan (-----). Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Wessells, a 16 year old laborer in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..³ Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Wessels, a 23 year old farm laborer in HH#566 headed by Thos. Dickerson, a 32 year old merchant..⁴ He married Virginia W. Wessells on 4 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Richard died on 10 December 1894 at age 59.² His body was interred at Wessells Plot, NW of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Richard Wessells, burid next to Virginia Wessells..²

     Thomas was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John H. Wessells and Susan (-----). Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Wessells, age 12 in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Susan F. (-----) circa 1875.⁵ Thomas died on 17 May 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Wessells of John, who died of pneumonia at the age of 45 years. He was the son of John & Susan Wessells, born in Acc Co, the husband of Susan F. Wessells, who gave the information..⁵

     Luther was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John H. Wessells and Susan (-----). Luther was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther Wessells, age 10 in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Samuel Wessels, age 15, farming, was living in the household of Dennis Gray Sr., age 70, a farmer. Samuel was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John H. Wessells and Susan (-----). Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessells, age 8 in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..² Samuel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessels, age 15 in HH#519 headed by Dennis Gray Sr., a 70 year old farmer..³ He married Georgianna Young on 4 May 1865 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jno. & Susan Wessells, and she was shown as Georgiana Young, age 19, the daughter of Marg't Young (Thorns on the license). They were married by E.S. Grant..⁴ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessels, a 24 year old farmer with personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Wessels: Georgeanna, a 23 year old house keeper; Luther, age 4 and Samuel, age 3 months, born in March..⁵

     James was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John H. Wessells and Susan (-----). James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Wessells, age 5 in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Ann Ewell widow?. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Ewell, age 16 in HH#1191 headed by Ann Ewell, age 42..³ She married Edward Wessells on 12 March 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Wessells and she was shown as Betsy Ewell of Ann..⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ann was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Ewell the head of HH#1191 (#1190 on the transcribed version), age 42. Listed with her was Elizabeth Ewell, age 16..¹ Ann was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as An Ewell, age 55 in HH#502 headed by Edward Wessels, a 30 year old farmer. Also listed was Betsey Wessels, age 26, who was evidently her daughter..²

     Mary was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Wessells and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ewell. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married William S. Hinman on 14 January 1872 at Worcester Co, MD.²