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     Nancy was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Calvin Taylor and Caroline J. Wessells. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Taylor, age 4 in HH#MT673 headed by Calvin Taylor, a 39 year old oysterman..³ She married Ephraim Wessells on 23 December 1888 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells of D., a 30 year old miller, the son of David B. & Nancy Wessells and she was shown as Nancy R. Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Calvin & Adaline Taylor. They were married by J.W. Norris..¹ Nancy reported a death on 14 November 1895 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Nannie Wessells reported the death of her mother Caroline Taylor, who died of consumption at the age of 52 years..⁴ Nancy died on 8 August 1936 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Calvin was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Matthew H. (Harrison?) Taylor and Cassandra 'Cassey or Kessy' Annis. Calvin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Calvin Taylor, age 7 in HH#633 headed by Mathew H. Taylor, a 39 year old farmer..¹ Calvin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Calvin Taylor, age 16 in HH#620 headed by Mathew H. Taylor, a 48 year old farmer..²

     Samuel was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel Wessells and Georgianna Young. He married Sarah Elizabeth Young on 2 January 1889 at Woodbury Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Wessells, a 19 year old farmer, the son of Samuel & Georgianna Wessells and she was shown as Sarah E. Young, age 27, the daughter of John S. & Susan Young. They were married by W.F. Hayes..¹ Samuel died on 25 December 1935 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA. Mr. Samuel T. Wessells of New Church, aged 66 years, died at the NAM Hospital on 25 Dec 1935. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dumville on 26 Dec at Downing's Church with burial at Downing's. Survivors included 3 daughters, 2 sons, 3 sisters and 1 brother, all of who were named (E.S. News, 10 Jan 1936)..³ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Shepard Young and Susanna W. Riggs. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Young, age 11 and attending school in HH#389 headed by John Young, a 32 year old farmer.. She married Samuel T. Wessells on 2 January 1889 at Woodbury Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Wessells, a 19 year old farmer, the son of Samuel & Georgianna Wessells and she was shown as Sarah E. Young, age 27, the daughter of John S. & Susan Young. They were married by W.F. Hayes..¹ Sarah died on 22 January 1935 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Wessells, aged 75 years, and wife of Samuel T. Wessells, died at her home at New Church on 22 Jan 1935. Funeral services were at Downing Methodist Church by Rev. Dumville, with burial in Downing's Cemetery. She was survived by 3 daughters, 2 sons, 1 sister and 1 brother, all of which were named (E.S. News, 1 Feb 1935)..³ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Arinthia was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Alfred J. Wessells and Georgianna West. She married George Douglas Mears on 12 May 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Douglas Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Mary Mears and she was shown as Arinthia J. Wessells, age 19, the daughter of Alfred J. & Georgianna Wessells. They were married by H.S. Dulany..¹ Arinthia was living in 1937 at Greenbush, Acc Co, VA.³ Arinthia died in 1954.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born in 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward T. Mears and Mary W. Lewis. He married Arinthia J. Wessells on 12 May 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Douglas Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Mary Mears and she was shown as Arinthia J. Wessells, age 19, the daughter of Alfred J. & Georgianna Wessells. They were married by H.S. Dulany..¹ George died in 1951.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Edward was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Arthur R. Mears and Ann Gardner. Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Mears, age 14 in HH#987 headed by Arthur Mears, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..² He married Mary W. Lewis on 29 December 1858 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Arthur & Ann Mears and she was shown as Mary W. Lewis, age 17, the daughter of Edward & Francis Lewis. George H. Lewis said Edward was over age 21. They were married at Reese Chapel by Edward S. Grant..¹ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd T. Mears the head of HH#69, a 22 year old farmer with personal property valued at $75. Listed with him were Mary Mears, age 19 and Missouri Mears, age 7/12..³ He married Sally Sparrow on 21 October 1875 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Mears, a 36 year old farmer, the son of Arthur & Ann Mears and she was shown as Sally Sparrow, age 17, the daughter of West & Margaret Sparrow. They were married by P.A. Leatherbury..¹

     Mary was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Lewis and Frances Lang. She married Edward T. Mears on 29 December 1858 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Arthur & Ann Mears and she was shown as Mary W. Lewis, age 17, the daughter of Edward & Francis Lewis. George H. Lewis said Edward was over age 21. They were married at Reese Chapel by Edward S. Grant..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, age 19 in HH#69 headed by Edw'd T. Mears, a 22 year old farmer..²

     Andrew was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis. He married Eva B. Barnes on 27 October 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Andrew J. Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Ephraim W. & Mary Wessells and she was shown as Eva B. Barnes, age 16, the daughter of Alfred J. & Mary Barnes. They were married at the bride's father's by J.S. Wharton..¹

     Eva was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred J. Barnes and Mary A. Johnson. She married Andrew J. Wessells on 27 October 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Andrew J. Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Ephraim W. & Mary Wessells and she was shown as Eva B. Barnes, age 16, the daughter of Alfred J. & Mary Barnes. They were married at the bride's father's by J.S. Wharton..¹

     Eveline was born in 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Alfred J. Wessells and Georgianna West. She married John R. Milliner on 8 December 1889 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA.¹ Eveline was living in 1937 at Greenbush, Acc Co, VA.³ Eveline died in 1949.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William H. Milliner. He married Eveline S. Wessells on 8 December 1889 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Catharine 'Caty' Milliner widow?. He married Sarah Small on 11 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Milliner a 23 year old farmer, the son of Caty Milliner and she was shown as Sarah Small, age 21, the daughter of Steward & Louisa Small. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Elihu was born on 13 August 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Charles F. Wessells and Cora M.|A. Bloxom. He married Cecilia M. Killmon on 30 December 1903 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Elihu died on 15 January 1935 at age 51.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     G. was born in 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Charles F. Wessells and Cora M.|A. Bloxom. He married Arinthia M. Young circa 1905.³ G. died in 1942.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Arinthia was born in 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George H. Young and Susan A. Young. She married G. Lee Wessells circa 1905.³ Arinthia died in 1973.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Olivia was born circa 1900. She married Clarence T. Wessells circa 1920.¹

     (Infant died on 12 February 1905 at age 0.¹ (Infant was born on 12 February 1905 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charles F. Wessells and Cora M.|A. Bloxom. His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lewis was born on 16 September 1920 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Ray Washington Wessells Sr. and Margaret May Groton. Lewis died in December 1920 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA, at age 0.¹

     Earl was born circa 1900.

     Beaure was born in 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Wessells and Martha Annie Trader. He married Janie Ball circa 1915.³ Beaure died in 1941.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Janie was born in 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Beaure G. Wessells circa 1915.² Janie was living in 1950 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.³ Janie died in 1975.¹ Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Eula was born circa 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Wessells and Martha Annie Trader. She married Augustus Harris circa 1915.²

     Augustus was born circa 1895. He married Eula Wessells circa 1915.¹

     Pansy was born circa 1890. She married William C. 'Willie' Wessells circa 1910.¹ Pansy was living in 1983.

     Catherine was born on 27 June 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of John H. Custis and Sally C. Savage. Catherine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine A. Custis, age 8 in HH#697 headed by John H. Custis, a 46 year old farmer..² Catherine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Custis, age 17 in HH#557 headed by John H. Custis, a 56 year old farmer..⁴ She married William J. Russell Jr. on 3 January 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Russell, a 25 year old widowed oysterman, the son of William and she was shown as Catharine Custis, age 25 and single, the daughter of Jno. H. & Sally Cusits. They were married by J.E. Bundick..¹ Catherine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Russel, age 26 in HH#MT396 headed by William Russel, a 35 year old oysterman..⁵ Catherine died on 7 February 1924 at age 82.³ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Luther was born in 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel Wessells and Georgianna Young. Luther was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther Wessels, age 4 in HH#MT377 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 24 year old farmer..³ He married Mary Annie Young on 27 December 1891 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther J. Wessells, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Samuel & Virginia Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Young, age 26, the daughter of John S. & Susan Young. They were married by J.W. Nicholson..¹ Luther was living in 1935 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Luther died in 1946.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Shepard Young and Susanna W. Riggs. She married Luther J. Wessells on 27 December 1891 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther J. Wessells, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Samuel & Virginia Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Young, age 26, the daughter of John S. & Susan Young. They were married by J.W. Nicholson..¹ Mary was living in 1935.³ Mary died in 1945.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Augustus Roberts and Eliza (-----). He married Ida A. Wessells on 25 April 1892 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Augustus was born circa 1820. He married Eliza (-----) circa 1840.¹