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     John was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Wessells and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ewell. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     This Ephraim Wessells was called s/o Ephram on his 1837 Acc marriage license to Sarah Young. Although he was not mentioned in Ephraim Wessells Sr.'s will nor Shady's will, he could have been the oldest son and provided for earlier. He was deceased when Shady wrote her will. This is the most likely parents for him. Since his wife Sarah Wessels, thier children, and Sarah's likely mother, Sally Young, were listed in the 1850 Census without him, he evidently died before 1850. Ephraim was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor. He married Sarah 'Sally' Young on 1 March 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hinman was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephram Wessells of Ephram and Sarah Young of Wm. They were married on 4 Mar 1837..^2,3 Ephraim died before 1850.

     Sarah was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Young (IV) and Sally Hinman. Sarah was named in her father's will on 27 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Young in the will of William Young..⁴ She married Ephraim Wessells on 1 March 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hinman was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephram Wessells of Ephram and Sarah Young of Wm. They were married on 4 Mar 1837..^5,4 Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Wessells the head of HH#1200 (#1199 on the transcribed version), age 37 with real estate valued at $400. Listed with her were the following Wessells: Susan, age 11; Littleton C., age 14; Margaret, age 9; Caroline, age 7; and Mary E., age 4. Also listed was Sally Young, age 69, who was evidently her mother..⁶ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Wessels, the head of HH#546, age 50 and farming, with real estate valued at $300 and personal property valued at $25. Listed with her were the following Wessels: Littleton, age 21 and sailing; Margaret, age 19; Caroline, age 17; and Mary, age 14..⁷ Sarah was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Wessels, age 50 and keeping house in HH#MT673 headed by Calvin Taylor, a 39 year old oysterman. Listed with him was Caroline Taylor, who was evidently her daughter..⁸ Sarah died on 9 September 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Wessells, who died of consumption at the age of 63 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Sally Young, a housekeeper and the wife of Ephraim. A friend Calvin Taylor of R. gave the information..⁹

     William was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Maj. William Young (III) and Elizabeth 'Betty' Crippen. William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. The 1800 Federal Census for Accomack County, Accomack Parish, lists him as William Young Jr., aged 16 to 26 years, with a wife of the same age. Apparently they had a son, for a male under ten years was in the household, as was another male aged 26 to 45 years.. William bought land in 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. While he heired no land, it has been shown that William Young IV bought 25 acres on Guilford Creek from his father in 1800, for which he gave a bond (Acc Co Deeds 1800 - 1804, p. 80). The deed stated this land joined the line of Richard Taylor, as far as Jeremiah Mason's land, and continued to "a Pine that stands by the Warehouse Road.. He married Sally Hinman circa 1800. There is no record of the marriage of William Young IV. It is obvious he had married by 1800 and, from census records and deeds, it is known his wife was named Sarah/Sally. It is likely she was a Hinman, for on 24 November 1834, it was recorded that Mary Mason and Sally Young were the only heirs of Bundick Hinman, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War (Acc Co Orders 1832 - 1836, p. 385)..² William was named in his father's will on 26 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Young in the will of William Young Sr..¹ William bought land on 11 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. William Young bought 11 acres from his brother, Robert Young, on 11 February 1809 (Acc Co Deeds 1810 - 1812, p. 79) and 3 more acres from brother Isaac on 5 March 1810 (Acc Co Deeds 1810 - 1812, p. 152).. William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. The 1810 census gives William Young's age as 26 to 45 years.. William bought land on 19 July 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. On 19 July 1817, William Young bought 50 acres from Richard Taylor and wife Peggy, for $250 (Acc Co Deeds 1817 - 1818, p. 179). Finally, on 2 September 1819, William Young bought 3 acres from Erastus Poulson for $55 (Acc Co Deeds 1818 - 1819, p. 401).. William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. In 1820, he was still 26 to 45 and in 1830, his age was given as 50 to 60 years, when he would have been circa 54. William Young was not listed by the 1840 census, for he died in 1834.. He made a will on 27 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Sell the southwest end of my land adjoining John Wessells Sr. so much as will pay all my debts. 10 yards square of land at my graveyard for my family burying ground. Balance, except my tools, to my wife Sally Young to raise my small children & for a home for my daughter until my son Isaac Young arrives to age 21. Then the balance & all my land, that is not sold to pay my debts, except my tools, to daughters Mary Young, Sally Young, Hannah Young, Ann Young & Elizabeth Young & my son Isaac Young. All my carpenters tools to my sons Richard Young & David Young. Thorowgood Taylor Extr. Witt: George Clayton Jr., Dennis Clayton & Erastus Poulson..³ William died in April 1834.³ William's will was probated on 28 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. On 29 Sep 1834 John Savage (of R.) & David C. Taylor became securities for Thorowgood Taylor..³

     Sally was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Young (IV) circa 1800. There is no record of the marriage of William Young IV. It is obvious he had married by 1800 and, from census records and deeds, it is known his wife was named Sarah/Sally. It is likely she was a Hinman, for on 24 November 1834, it was recorded that Mary Mason and Sally Young were the only heirs of Bundick Hinman, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War (Acc Co Orders 1832 - 1836, p. 385)..² Sally was named in her husband's will on 27 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wie Sally Young in the will of William Young..³ Sally was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. William Young's widow, Sarah Young, aged 50 to 60, was the head of a household. There were no males in her household, but two daughters, aged 15 to 20 years. All but these two daughters had married and her youngest son Isaac was probably deceased by 1840.. Sally was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Young, age 69 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400. Sarah was evidently her daughter..⁴ Sally died circa 1873.⁵

     Arinthia was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Sarah 'Sally' Young. Arinthia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Wessells, age 11 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..² She married Robert J. Taylor on 24 March 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert J. Taylor and she was shown as Arintha S. Wessells of Sally, who gave consent. Alfred J. Taylor said he was over age 21..^3,4 Arinthia was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia Taylor, age 21 in HH#571 headed by Margaret Taylor, age 31. Listed below Arinthia were Dawson Taylor, age 3 and an unnamed male, age 1, who were evidently her children..⁵

     Littleton was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Sarah 'Sally' Young. Littleton was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton C. Wessells, age 14 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..³ Littleton was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Wessels, age 21 and sailing in HH#546 headed by Sally Wessels, age 50 and farming..² Littleton died on 15 July 1879.⁴

     Margaret was born on 2 March 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Sarah 'Sally' Young. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wessells, age 9 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..⁴ Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wessels, age 19 in HH#546 headed by Sally Wessels, age 50 and farming..⁵ She married Socrates F. Taylor on 2 July 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Socrates Taylor, a 27 year old sailor, the son of Chas. & Maggy Taylor and she was shown as Marg't Wessells, age 22, the daughter of Ephrain & Sally. They were married by George H. Ewell..² Margaret died in 1897.³ Her body was interred at Taylor Plot, Clam, Acc Co, VA.³

     Caroline was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Sarah 'Sally' Young. Caroline was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Wessells, age 7 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..² Caroline was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Wessels, age 17 in HH#546 headed by Sally Wessels, age 50 and farming..³ She married Calvin Taylor on 4 March 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Calvin Taylor, a 27 year old waterman, the son of Robt & Nancy Taylor and she was shown as Caroline J. Wessells, age 19, the daughter of Ephraim and Sally Wessells. They were married by E.S. Grant..⁴ Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Taylor, a 23 year old house keeper in HH#MT673 headed by Calvin Taylor, a 39 year old oysterman..⁵ Caroline died on 14 November 1895 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Taylor, who died of consumption at the age of 52 years. She was the daughter of Ephraim & Sally Wessells, born in Acc Co and a widow. Her daughter Nannie Wessells gave the information..⁶

     Mary was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Sarah 'Sally' Young. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Wessells, age 4 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..² Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Wessels, age 14 in HH#546 headed by Sally Wessels, age 50 and farming..³ Mary was listed with her sister in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Wessels, age 20 and at home in HH#MT673 headed by Calvin Taylor, a 39 year old oysterman. Also listed with Caroline Wessels, age 23, who was evidenlty her sister, and Sally Wessels, age 50, who was evidently her mother..⁴

     Cora was born on 7 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Major Bloxom and Clarissa A. Byrd. She married Charles F. Wessells on 1 March 1882 at at Martin Bloxom's, Acc Co, VA.¹ Cora died on 28 November 1921 at age 61.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     (2unnamed was born on 15 August 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charles F. Wessells and Cora M.|A. Bloxom.

     Clarence was born in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Charles F. Wessells and Cora M.|A. Bloxom. He married Olivia Barnes circa 1920.³ Clarence died in 1954.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ella was born in 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Alfred David Young and Susan Jane Bloxom. She married Thomas J. Wessells on 20 December 1895.³ Ella was living in 1934 at Rue.¹ Ella died in 1972.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ephraim was born on 15 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Richard Wessells and Mary 'Polly' Wessells. Ephraim was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells, age 12 in HH#705 headed by Polly Wessells, age 39..⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ He married Mary Ann Bell on 10 January 1861 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Epharim Wessells, a 21 year old farmer, born in Acc Co and living in Guilford, the son of Richard & Polly Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Bell, age 19, also born in Acc Co and living in Guilford, the daughter of William dec'd and Ann Bell. They were married at Ann Bell's by George H. Ewell. Major Mason said he was over age 21..² Ephraim died on 12 October 1866 at age 27.³

     Mary was born on 23 September 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Bell and Annaliza Gillett Whealton. Mary was named in her father's will on 18 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Ann Bell in the will of William Bell..² Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Bell, age 6 in HH#915 headed by Ann Bell, age 32..⁴ She married Ephraim Wessells on 10 January 1861 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Epharim Wessells, a 21 year old farmer, born in Acc Co and living in Guilford, the son of Richard & Polly Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Bell, age 19, also born in Acc Co and living in Guilford, the daughter of William dec'd and Ann Bell. They were married at Ann Bell's by George H. Ewell. Major Mason said he was over age 21..¹ She married Alexander Taylor on 25 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander Taylor, a 25 year old mason, the son of Savage & Mary Taylor, and she was shown as Mary Wessells, a 27 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. & Ann Bell. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

     William was born on 15 October 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Ephraim Wessells and Mary Ann Bell. William died on 14 January 1866 at age 3.¹

     Oliver was employed at as a Sailor. Oliver was born on 7 May 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Ephraim Wessells and Mary Ann Bell. He married Missouri G. Mears on 19 May 1886 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Oliver died on 28 December 1932 at age 67.²

     Missouri was born on 14 April 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Meshack Mears III and Elizabeth A. 'Betsy' West. She married Oliver J. Wessells on 19 May 1886 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Missouri died in November 1947 at age 83.

     Elijah Wessels was named in his brother Ephraim Wessels Senr's will of 1813 which stated that Ephraim's son Thomas was to have the 85 acres of land purchased of Thos. Cropper, guardian to the heirs of my brother Elijah Wessels (Acc Wills 1812-1814, p. 348).
Elijah was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Ephraim Wessells. Elijah died before 1813.

     Custis was born circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Levy Levi Annis and Nancy (-----). He married Euphamia Wessells 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 He married Elizabeth Trehern on 18 September 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Henderson was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Annis, widower, and Elizabeth Trehearn of James..² Custis was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 11 July 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Custis Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard A. Bundick and Ritta Annis of Levin..³ Custis was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 31 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Custis Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of John Parker of Sacker and Agnes Mason..³ Custis was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 30 December 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Custis Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of John Justice and Maria Annis, who may have been his daughter..³ He made a will on 14 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. To my daughter Kessy Taylor's children, them that she has now & may have hereafter, $700 & that good care be taken of it until they can lawfully manage it for themselves. To my daughter Kessy Taylor provided she be left a widow my Bell land. To my son James S. Annis the southeast side of my land I bought of Raymond Parks, but his wife Elizabeth Clayton shall have no thirds therein & if my son has a lawful heir, I devise the land to him, but if not, then at his death to my son Archibald Annis. This land is separated from the northwest side beginning at the Thorowgood Dix line ... thence to Robert C. Parks line. To son Archibald Annis the northwest side of my land ... & also my Bell land, provided my daughter Kessy Taylor is not left a widow & also my black girl Rachel. Balance to my 3 children Kessy Taylor, James S. Annis & Archibald Annis. Son James S. Annis & son Archibald Annis Extrs. Witt: Arthur F. Wessells, John T. Powell & John W. Taylor..⁴ Custis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Custis Annis the head of HH#684, a 61 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were Archibald Annis, an 18 year old laborer; and Eli White, age 12 and black..² Custis died in May 1851.⁴ Custis's will was probated on 26 May 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Custis, Zorobabel Mason, Thorowgood Dix & John R. Bowdoin securities..⁴ His body was interred at Trehern Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. According to Mason Annis, Custis Annis is buried in an unmarked grave in the same cemetery as his son Archy Annis.¹

     Susan was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Custis Annis and Euphamia Wessells.

     Laban was born circa 1780. He married Mary Wessells on 14 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Laban Moore and Mary Wessells.

     Polly was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Laban Moore and Mary Wessells.

     In 1847, Thorogood Dix purchased the largest and oldest farm in Jolly's Neck and moved his family out of the Guilford area into the big house there. In his will he bequeathed money and slaves to sons and daughters, directed that his possessions be sold and the profits divided among his children - although not "until a settlement of the present difficulties between the North and South" - and to Julia, his wife of 18 years, left not one thing (E.S. News, 30 Nov 1988, Article by Kirk Mariner). See it for more details on him and his wife, Julia's murder. Thorogood was born on 20 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of George M. Dix Sr.. He married Nancy Wessells on 17 March 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. John West of Benjamin and James W. Twiford were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thorogood Dix of Geo. and Nancy Vessels..^1,4 He married Julia Ann Taylor on 25 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Thorogood Dix, widower and she as Julianna Taylor, widow..⁴ 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 Dix, the head of HH#828, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000. Listed with him were the following Dixes: Julia Ann, age 31; John W., a 19 year old laborer; Isaac, age 14; Anna, age 12; Mary, age 4; and Elizabeth, age 4/12. Also listed was Nancy Taylor, age 33; Eliza Taylor, age 25; Toby Dennis, a 30 year old black laborer; and Riley Dennis, a 75 year old black laborer..² Thorogood was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Dix the head of HH#36, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $14,000 and personal property valued at $19,500. Listed with him were the following Dixs: Julia A., age 41; John W., age 30; Isaac J., age 25; Nancy, age 23; Mary W., age 14; and Betsey, age 10. Also listed were Nancy Taylor, age 42 and Eliza Taylor, age 34, who were evidently the sisters of his wife Julia. Also listed were the following blacks: Toby Dennis, a 45 year old day laborer; Sabra Hinman, a 39 year old servant; Jas. Hargis, a 19 year old servant; Eliza Dix, age 14 and bonded until age 21; Margaret Dix, age 3 and bonded until age 21; and Luke Crippen, age 19 and bonded until age 21..⁵ Thorogood died on 19 May 1861 at age 50.³ His body was interred at Dix Farm, Bullbegger, Acc Co, VA.³

     On her 1823 Acc M.L.B. she was listed as Susan Wessells, orphan of Elijah and ward of John Lilliston. Susan was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah Wessells Jr.. She married Samuel Lewis on 26 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born circa 1800. He married Susan Wessells on 26 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Richard was born on 11 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Somers and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wessells. He married Mary E. Young on 25 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Summers, a 28 year old laborer in HH#707 headed by John Summers, a 52 year old farmer..¹ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Somers the head of HH#672, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700 and personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Somerses: Mary, age 26; and Susan, age 5..⁴ Richard died on 5 December 1871 at age 49.² His body was interred at in the Somers Cemetery on Muddy Creek Road Somers Cem, Muddy Ck Rd, Acc Co, VA.²

     His common name was John. John was born on 12 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of John Somers and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wessells. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Summers, a 21 year old laborer in HH#707 headed by John Summers, a 52 year old farmer..¹ He married Vianna 'Vianer' Byrd on 5 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Sommers Jr. and she was shown as Vianna Bird of Eborn..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Somers the head of HH#664, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $57. Listed with him was only Vienna Somers, age 30..⁵ John died on 20 July 1907 at age 78.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²