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     William was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Charles Taylor Sr. and Tabitha 'Tabby' Parks. William was named in his father's will on 6 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Taylor (under age) in the will of Charles Taylor Sr..² He married Ann Young on 25 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mears and John Finney were the securities on the M.L.B. of Willam Taylor of Chas. and Ann Young of Sally..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Taylor of C. the head of HH#726, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Ann, age 30; Laura C., age 7; Edward, age 5; Henry P., age 2; and Virginia A., age 2/12..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Taylor the head of HH#541, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600 and personal property valued at $630. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Ann, age 40; Laura, age 17; Edward, age 15; Henry, age 11; Virginia, age 8; Robert, age 7; David, age 5; and Elizabeth, age 3..⁴ William reported a death on 4 October 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. Taylor of C. reported the death of his wife, Ann Taylor, who died of consumption at the age of 60 years..⁵

     Ann was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She was the daughter of William Young (IV) and Sally Hinman. Ann was named in her father's will on 27 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Young in the will of William Young..³ She married William (of C.) Taylor on 25 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mears and John Finney were the securities on the M.L.B. of Willam Taylor of Chas. and Ann Young of Sally..¹ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Taylor, age 30 in HH#726 headed by Wm. Taylor of C., a 34 year old farmer..⁴ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Taylor, age 40 in HH#541 headed by William Taylor, a 44 year old farmer..⁵ Ann died on 4 October 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Taylor, who died of consumption at the age of 60 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Sally Young, born in Acc Co and a house keeper. She was the wife of Wm. Taylor of C., who gave the information..²

     Kendall was born on 23 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Tully Wise Fisher and Hessy Byrd. He married Susan W. Berry on 11 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Osborne J. Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendall W. Fisher and Susan Berry..³ Kendall was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendall Fishter the head of HH#952, aged 40 and a farmer with real estate valued at $800. The following Fishers were listed with him: Susan, age 41; Thorogood, age 7; Abednego, age 5; Kenadall, age 3..⁴ Kendall died on 25 February 1877 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 66. His death records shows his death on 1 Mar 1877 in Acc Parish. The cause of death was "lung" and he was a 75 year old farmer, the child of Tully and Susan, born in Acc Co, the husband of Susan. His brother Abednego Fisher gave the information. This would have put his birth at 1802, but he was only 40 in the 1850 census, making his birth circa 1810, which is more logical since his father Tully married Hessy Bird in 1809. Another concern is the naming of his mother as Susan and Abednego as his brother, since Abednego was his son..² His body was interred at Fisher Plot, Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Susan was born on 24 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Berry and Lucretia 'Lureah or Lucy' Kelly. Susan was named in her mother's will on 14 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susan Berry in the will of Lureah McCready..¹ She married Kendall W. Fisher on 11 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Osborne J. Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendall W. Fisher and Susan Berry..³ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Fisher, age 41 in HH#952 headed by Kendall Fisher, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800..⁴ Susan died on 30 March 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 74. Susan died in Acc Parish of consumption at age 70. She was born in Acc Co and she was a housekeeper and the widow of Kendal. Her son John H. Fisher gave the information. Her tombstone shows 9 Apr 1885 which varies from the death record by a few days..^5,2 Her body was interred at Fisher Plot, Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Littleton was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan P. Dix on 27 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Colmon C. Hinmon and Thomas Littleton were the securities on the M.L.B. of Littleton Nock and Susan P. Dix..² Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Nock the head of HH#277, a 45 year old farmer. Listed with him were Susan P. Nock, age 25; John W. Nock, age 6; Maria Hickman, age 16; William Marshall, a 21 year old laborer; and William Kelly, age 13..¹

     George was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Hinman and Mary Young. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Hinman, age 10/12 in HH#895 headed by Thomas Hinman, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..² He married Elizabeth Wharton 'Bettie' Nock on 3 February 1875 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Hinmon, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Thomas & Mary Hinmon, and she was shown as Elizabeth W. Nock, age 19, the daughter of Littleton W. Nock. They were married by J.M. Anderson..¹ George died before 1888.

     Mary was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel H. Matthews and Margaret Mason. She married William J. Wessells on 27 December 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Jacob Matthews and Seymour Ewell. Samuel was named in his father's will on 4 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel H. Matthews in the will of Jacob Matthews..² Samuel was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel H. Mathewes, age 19 in HH#1169 headed by Seymour Mathews, age 40..³ He married Margaret Mason on 7 January 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel H. Matthews, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jacob & Seymour Matthews and she was shown as Margaret Mason, age 23, the daughter of Wm. & Mary J. Mason. They were married at the residence of Wm. Mason by E.S. Grant..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Mason and Mary J. (-----). She married Samuel H. Matthews on 7 January 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel H. Matthews, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jacob & Seymour Matthews and she was shown as Margaret Mason, age 23, the daughter of Wm. & Mary J. Mason. They were married at the residence of Wm. Mason by E.S. Grant..¹

     Isaiah was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Revell R. (of I.) Justice and Anna 'Nancy' Barnes. Isaiah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Justis, age 2 in HH#1204 headed by Revil R. Justis, a 30 year old sailor..² Isaiah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He married Adeline F.W. Wessells on 21 May 1876 at Woodstock (Lee Mont), Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaiah P. Justice, a 26 year old sailor, the son of Revel & Nancy Justice and she was shown as Adaline W. Wessells, age 24, the daughter of David B. & Nancy Wessells. They were married by R.C. Jones..⁴

     Revell was born on 18 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaiah Justice Jr. and Sarah 'Sally' Lewis. He married Anna 'Nancy' Barnes circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Revell was named in his father's will on 8 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Revell Justice in the will of Isaiah Justice Sr., 8 Sep 1849, wife Sally..³ Revell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revil R. Justis the head of HH#1204, a 30 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Justis: Anna, age 23; Calvin, age 5; Isaac, age 2; and Betsy, age 1. Also listed were the following blacks: Alfred Barnes, a 21 year old laborer; and Jno. Taylor, age 13..⁵ Revell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#406, age 39 and farming, with a wife Nancy, age 36 and children: John, age 15; Isaiah, age 13; Elizabeth J., age 11; George R., age 9; Sally H., age 7; and Mary E., age 2.. Revell died on 26 December 1881 at age 61. He was shown as Revel Justice of I., who died of consumption at the age of 61 years. He was the son of Isaiah & Sally, born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Nancy, who gave the information..^1,2 His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revel Justice, the husband of Nancy and the son of Isaiah & Sally Justice..¹

     Anna was born on 29 September 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Revell R. (of I.) Justice circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Justis, age 23 in HH#1204 headed by Revil R. Justis, a 30 year old sailor..³ Anna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Anna died on 16 July 1914 at age 90.¹ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George S. Coard and Harriet Ann West. He married Sarah K. Wessells 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..¹

     Harriet was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George West Sr. and Susanna 'Suskey' Melson. Harriet was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet West, age 18 in HH#1106 headed by George West Sr., a 61 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500..¹ She married George S. Coard on 7 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George S. Coard and Harriet Ann West of George Sr..²

     Virginia was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas J. (of J.) Wessells and Ann Catherine 'Caty' Wessells. She married Alexander B. 'Alex' Parks on 28 January 1880 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Virginia was living in 1933 at Hopeton, Acc Co, VA.³ Virginia died in 1933.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Major was born circa 1830. He married Clarissa A. Byrd on 5 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Major Bloxom and she as Clarissa Byrd, the daughter of Selby who gave consent. Perry Bloxom said he was over age 21..¹

     Jefferson was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of David B. Wessells and Nancy Ayres. Jefferson was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jefferson Wessels, a 9 year old farm laborer in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..² He married Emily Lockwood Bundick on 29 November 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jefferson was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a farmer. They lived in Hopeton in 1929 when his wife's brother's died.. Jefferson was living on 18 December 1943 at Rew, VA.⁴ Jefferson died in 1946.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Emily was born on 17 November 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William James 'W.J.' Bundick and Elizabeth Seymour Baker. She married Jefferson D. Wessells on 29 November 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Emily died on 31 January 1934 at age 70. Mrs. D.J. Wessells, aged 70 years, died on 31 Jan 1934 from a stroke of paralysis. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. H.M. Nichols, with burial in Parksley Cemetery. Survivors included her husband, 2 daughters, 2 brothers and 3 sisters, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 31 Jan 1934). Contrary to the obituary, her husband's name was Jefferson D. and not "D.J." Wessells..³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     George was born on 9 September 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Phillip Fisher and Hetty Bloxom. He married Mary Josephine Wessells on 19 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer and she was age 19. They were married by J.W. Hundley..³ George died in 1942.⁴ His body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Edward was born on 28 October 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John (of J.) Parks and Tabitha (159) Young. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Parks, a 21 year old laborer in HH#922 headed by John Parks of J., a 62 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ He married Nancy Mason on 27 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as Edward Parkes of John and she as Nancy Mason of Richard. No other information was given..³ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Parkes of J., the head of HH#550, a 30 year old farmer with personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Parkes: Nancy, age 29; Elizabeth, age 6; Martha, age 4; and Olivia, age 2. Also listed was Benjamin Young, age 13 and black..⁴ Edward died on 22 December 1877 at age 51.² His body was interred at Parks Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ella was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of David B. Wessells and Nancy Ayres. Ella was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Wessels, age 7 in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..² She married Everett C. Jacob on 4 February 1885 at Nelsonia, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Everett was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William B. Jacob and Sarah (-----). He married Ella J. Wessells on 4 February 1885 at Nelsonia, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1840. He married Sarah (-----) circa 1860.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1840. She married William B. Jacob circa 1860.¹

     Arinthia was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John E. Hickman and Matilda D. Ewell. She married Henry C. Wessells on 30 August 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Solomon West and Margaret Dix. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth West, age 5 in HH#725 headed by Solomon West, a 39 year old farmer..² She married Meshack Mears III on 23 July 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Mears, a 25 year old housekeeper in HH#MT169 headed by Meshack Mears, a 47 year old farmer..³

     Alfred was born in 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Charles Taylor Jr. and Margaret Ann 'Peggy' (160) Young. Alfred was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Taylor, an 18 year old laborer in HH#1192 headed by Ann Taylor, age 42..² Alfred was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as A.J. Taylor the head of HH#598, a 26 year old merchant with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $3,000. Listed with him were Burwell B. Ewell, age 35; Thorogood M. Taylor, a 28 year old hired farm hand; and James E. Gray, a 20 year old clerk..⁴ He married Hetty C. Parks on 4 October 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Taylor, a 28 year old merchant, the son of Chas. & Mary Taylor and she was shown as Hetty C. Parks, age 18, the daughter of Robert C. & Eliza Parks. They were married by George H. Ewell. (Note: His mother was probably Marg't, not Mary.).⁵ Alfred was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jackson Taylor the head of HH#MT649, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Nellie (Hettie?), a 29 year old house keeper; Alfred, age 7; Ella, age 5; Lilly, age 3; Infant female, age 5 months born in March; and Margaret, age 70 and retired from service, who was evidently his mother. Also listed were Amanda Justice, a 9 year old domestic servant and James Killman, a 45 year old black laborer..⁶ Alfred died on 27 July 1894.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as A. Jackson Taylor, husband of Hetty C. Taylor, who died 27 Jul 1894 at the age of 62 years..³

     Hetty was born on 1 April 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Robert C. Parks and Elizabeth Blackstone. Hetty was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Parks, age 9 in HH#889 headed by Robert C. Parks, a 47 year old farmer..² She married Alfred Jackson Taylor on 4 October 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Taylor, a 28 year old merchant, the son of Chas. & Mary Taylor and she was shown as Hetty C. Parks, age 18, the daughter of Robert C. & Eliza Parks. They were married by George H. Ewell. (Note: His mother was probably Marg't, not Mary.).⁴ Hetty died on 21 December 1894 at age 53.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Hetty C. Taylor, wife of A. Jackson Taylor..³

     Elijah was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel (-----) circa 1848.¹ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Hickman the head of HH#638, a 28 year old sailor. Listed with him were Rachel Hickman, age 22 and Samuel W. Hickman, age 1..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Elijah Hickman circa 1848.¹ Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Hickman, age 22 in HH#638 headed by Elijah Hickman, a 28 year old sailor..¹