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     Maria was born in 1817.¹ She married Rev. Montcalm Oldham on 3 December 1835 at Northampton Co, VA. John Ker and Wm. W. West were the securities on the M.L.B. of Montcalm Oldham and Maria A. Harmonson. He was the ward of John Ker and she was the ward of Wm. W. West. They were married on 9 Dec 1835 by J. Lewis..² Maria died on 25 December 1874.¹ Her body was interred at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     M. was born on 19 August 1856.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Montcalm Oldham and Maria Ann Harmanson. M. died on 12 October 1873 at age 17.¹ Her body was interred at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Caroline was born on 25 December 1844.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Montcalm Oldham and Maria Ann Harmanson. Caroline died on 25 October 1867 at age 22.¹ Her body was interred at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Edward was born on 3 November 1858.² He was the son of Rev. Montcalm Oldham and Maria Ann Harmanson. He married Sallie F. (-----) circa 1885.^2,3 Edward was living on 6 June 1921 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Edward died on 19 November 1929 at age 71.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sallie was born on 14 February 1863.¹ She married Edward F. Oldham circa 1885.^1,2 Sallie died on 25 December 1911 at age 48.¹ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born on 29 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James (of R.) Justice and Sarah 'Sally' Conquest. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 13 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Elizabeth and given lands on Muddy Creek in the will of James Justice of R..³ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Justice, age 10 in HH#588 headed by Edward H. Conquest, a 34 year old farmer, who was evidently her uncle. Also listed was Joseph Conquest Sr, age 78, who was her grandfather..⁴ She married Dr. Joseph Emory Broadwater on 28 November 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by William Merrill. He was listed as a physician..¹ Elizabeth died on 28 August 1862 at age 22.² Her body was interred at Brodwater Cem, New Church, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Ralph Justice Jr. and Sinah Simpson. He married Sarah 'Sally' Conquest on 27 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. David Abbott and Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Justice and Sally Conquest of Joseph..³ He made a will on 13 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. To son James H. Justice the land (with the store houses & dwelling houses) that I bought of George P. Scarburgh & others called Keziah Laws land, also the land given me by my father at his decease, also the land I bought of my mother adjoining the other lands called the Clement land, also the land I bought of Mr. Core called the Core land, these lands being now in one tract, also the water grist mill bought of Mrs. Ann Abbott, also the lands I bought of Matilda White which she heired from her father William Justice. To son Joseph the land called the Rew place which I bought of the Rew & James T. Gibbons & wife also the land I bought of Avery Melvin & wife also the land at Hell Town called by me Bishop land, also the land I lately bought of Samuel A. Justice's heirs, sold by the Commissioner of the Court, including the widows dower in the same, also the tract of land I bought of Bowman H. Bayly, also the land I bought of James Mason & any land I shall hereafter purchase adjoining the lands I bought of B. H. Bayly & James Mason. To my daughter Elizabeth my lands on Muddy Creek that I purchased of the Johnson's, also the land I bought of Lewis Nock, also the land with the water grist mill that I purchased of James Marshall & wife adjoining the lands of Mrs. Window & others, also the land I bought of Asa Baker adjoining the lands of Nehemiah Nock. All my marsh land on Guilford to my 3 children named in this will. My son James & his guardian to let my slave Nanny remain in the house wherein she now lives on the land devised to my said son so long as she shall live, free from charges for rent. The goods in the store with the firm of Justice & Fletcher, I leave to be carried on under the name of said firm so long as my Extrs. shall think it to be to the interest of my estate ... Extrs. & guardians of my children to rent the land whereon Robert Hope, Samuel Justice, Samuel Dix & Edward Smith now live on & cultivate, to them so long as they do right & cultivate the land in a proper manner. My slaves Nanny & Simon to be maintained so long as they live. All my slaves not before mentioned I leave to my 3 children named herein ... To Ann Miles wife of Parker Miles (Saxes Island) or to her children $200. Remainder to my 3 children named herein. The guardians to my children & my Extrs. are not to rent any of the lands, hire either of the slaves nor sell any of my property to Thomas R. Fletcher (of Henry), William H. Gibbons, John E. Gibbons & Thomas A. Gibbons under any circumstances whatever. James W. Custis, John Savage Sr. & Joseph Conquest Jr. Extrs. Witt: John R. Bowdoin, James J. Fletcher & George T. Moore. Codicil: 26 Feb 1848 - To Virginia & Hetty Mears, daughters of Thomas Mears, $45 each & if any account be dealt by either of the said girls in the store of Justice & Fletcher, the same to be deducted from the legacies. Guardian of my son James to buy for him the lands whereon Thomas Mears now lives, the same belonging to Thomas Mears' children, if the same be offered for sale … & to buy the lands belonging to Parker Shreaves heirs & the lands of Samuel Justice (of R.) called the West land. If the lands are bought, I give the same to my son Joseph. Extrs. to pay each of my slaves of age fifteen & above, $5 each. Joseph Conquest Jr. guardian to my son Joseph & James W. Custis guardian to my son James H. & Elizabeth Justice. Witt: John C. Northam, George T. Moore & James J. Fletcher..² James died in March 1848.² James's will was probated on 28 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Custis & John Savage Sr., 2 of the Extrs. named, gave separate bonds of $10,000 each, with William P. Bayly & John B. Ailworth their securities. On 24 Apr 1848 Joseph Conquest, another of the Extrs. named, also gave a bond of $10,000 with David Broadwater & Thomas H. Parramore his securities..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph B. Conquest and Mary (-----). She married James (of R.) Justice on 27 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. David Abbott and Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Justice and Sally Conquest of Joseph..¹

     In her will, dated 6 Jun 1921, Carrie P. "Brodwater" (no A) named a brother Joseph Royal Brodwater and a sister Inez Brodwater Neblett. Her cousin W.H. Pruitt Jr. to settle her estate. She left War Bonds and bank stock (the State Bank of Kenbridge, VA) to the following: Methodist Church of Temperanceville, Mission Board of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Uncle Edward S. Oldham of Temperanceville, cousins Leroy Oldham of Baltimore, MD, and Elizabeth Grace Oldham of Washington, brother-in-law Walter C. Nelbett of Lunenburg Co, VA, nephews: Clarence Brodwater Neblett, Donald Emory Neblett, James MacFarland Beblett, and Walter Colin Neblett, niece Helen Katherine Neblett, and cousin Bertha R. Pruitt. There were no witness. At probate Robert H. Oldham and W.H. Pruitt Jr. attested to the hand writing and Warner Ames and Alfred J. Lilliston were sureities (Acc Co Will Bk 21, 1920-28, p. 49). Carrie was born on 15 March 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Emory Broadwater and Mary Elizabeth Oldham. Carrie was living on 20 February 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Carrie died on 6 February 1922 at age 49.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.² Carrie's will was probated on 13 February 1922 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     David was born on 5 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Dr. Joseph Emory Broadwater and Elizabeth Wharton Taylor. David was living on 20 February 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ David died on 25 April 1924 at age 58.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Edward was born on 5 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Dr. Joseph Emory Broadwater and Elizabeth Wharton Taylor. Edward died on 7 April 1866 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0.² His body was interred at Taylor Cem, Taylor Fm Rd, Bogues Bay, Acc Co, VA. The dates on Edward Emory Broadwater's tombstone are below the ground level..³

     Joseph was born on 7 August 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Dr. Joseph Emory Broadwater and Mary Elizabeth Oldham. Joseph was living on 20 February 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joseph died on 26 February 1926 at age 43.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born in 1858.² He was the son of Capt. George T. Somers Sr. and Eveline Wessells. He married Mary E. (-----) circa 1880.^2,3 George was living in 1917.¹ George died in 1924.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Franklin was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Capt. George T. Somers Sr. and Eveline Wessells. He married Kate J. (-----) circa 1890.^2,3 Franklin was living in 1917.¹ Franklin died in 1942.² His body was interred at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.²

     Harry was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Capt. George T. Somers Sr. and Eveline Wessells. Harry was living in 1917.¹

     Mary was born in 1858.¹ She married George T. Somers Jr. circa 1880.^1,2 Mary died in 1917.¹ Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Kate was born in 1867.¹ She married Franklin P. Somers circa 1890.^1,2 Kate died in 1947.¹ Her body was interred at Bloxom Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Grodous was born on 23 February 1902.¹ He was the son of Franklin P. Somers and Kate J. (-----). Grodous died on 8 August 1902 at age 0.¹ His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born on 16 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of David Young and Margaret Wessells. She married Richard R. Somers on 25 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Summers, age 18 in HH#707 headed by John Summers, a 52 year old farmer. Also listed was Richard Summers, a 28 year old laborer, who was her husband..⁴ Mary was named in her father's will on 22 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Somers in the will of David Young..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Somers, age 26 in HH#672 headed by Richard Somers, a 38 year old farmer..⁵ Mary died on 5 July 1873 at age 40.¹ Her body was interred at in the Somers Cemetery on Muddy Creek Road Somers Cem, Muddy Ck Rd, Acc Co, VA.¹

     David was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Young (IV) and Sally Hinman. He married Margaret Wessells on 13 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Hall was security for the M.L.B. of David Young and Margaret Wessells..³ David was named in his father's will on 27 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son David Young in the will of William Young. It is likely he was trained as a carpenter, since his father left him half his carpentry tools and his brother Richard Young was a carpenter. However, the census record gives his occupation as a farmer..¹ David was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was not listed as head of a household in the 1840 census, suggesting he and his family were living with his wife's people, since there were no males in his mother's household in that year.. David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Young the head of HH#1054, a 40 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Youngs: Margaret, age 38; Benjamin, a 15 year old laborer; Wm., age 12; and Lewis, age 9. He was near William Northam, Sr. (#1051), Jacob Bird (#1052), William Groton (#1055), and Rachel Trader (#1056), indicating. he was living somewhere south of the intersection of routes 687 and 691 (southeast of Hallwood, locally called Groton Town), along the road toward Wessells Cemetery..² He made a will on 22 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Margaret the whole of my estate for the purpose of raising my young children & at her death or marriage to my children Mary Somers, Benjamin Young, William Young, Lewis Young, Alfred Young. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Southey T. Lucas & Henry Mears..⁴ David died in March 1853.⁴ David's will was probated on 28 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. John E. Wise & Edmund R. Allen securities..⁴

     Margaret was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was most likely the unborn child named in the will of Arthur Wessells written 10 Aug 1808. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1812, the 1860 census puts it at 1817; and the 1870 Census puts it as 1819..^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Arthur Wessells Sr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Pruitt. She married David Young on 13 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Hall was security for the M.L.B. of David Young and Margaret Wessells..⁵ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Young, age 38 in HH#1054 headed by David Young, a 40 year old farmer..⁶ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 22 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of David Young..⁷ She married Elijah Northam on 1 June 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Northam, widower, and she was shown as Margaret Young, the widow of David..⁸ Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Young the head of HH#1327, age 43 with personal property valued at $50. Listed with her were the following Youngs: Alfred, age 10; Louis, age 17 and sailing; and Wm. L., age 21 and sailing. Also listed was Emma Northam, age 12. The census enumerator evidently assumed the Young boys' mother was also a Young..³ Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Northam, the head of HH#MT440, a 51 year old house keeper. Listed with her was Alfred Young, a 16 year old farm laborer..² She married Parker Byrd on 13 January 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Bird, a 50 year old widowed farmer, the son of Johanna & Delany Bird and she was shown as Margaret A. Northam, a 45 year old widow, the daughter of Arthur & Peggy Wessells. They were married by D.A. Woodson..¹

     Benjamin was born in 1836 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He was the son of David Young and Margaret Wessells. Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Young, a 15 year old laborer in HH#1054 headed by David Young, a 40 year old farmer..² Benjamin was named in his father's will on 22 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Benjamin Young in the will of David Young..³ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam on 29 March 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Young, a 21 year old sailor, born at Guilford, the son of David & Margaret Young and she was shown as Elizabeth Northam, age 20, the daughter of Elijah Northam. They were married by G.H. Ewell at the bride's father's home, the residence of Elijah Northam..¹ Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1880 census shows they had three daughters: Mary W. Young, born circa 1864; Elizabeth J. Young, born circa 1868; and Ida S. Young, born circa 1874.. Benjamin died in 1927.⁴ His body was interred at Bloxom Cm, Finney Mason Ln, Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Lewis was born in 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of David Young and Margaret Wessells. Lewis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis Young, age 9 in HH#1054 headed by David Young, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Lewis was named in his father's will on 22 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Lewis Young in the will of David Young..² Lewis was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Young, age 17 and sailing in HH#1327 headed by Marg't Young, age 43..⁴ He married Mary F. Bloxom on 20 February 1866 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Louis R. Young, age 22 and she was shown as Mary Bloxom, age 17. No other information was given..⁵ Lewis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Young the head of HH#MT322, a 35 year old sailor with personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Youngs: Mary, age 30 and keeping house; Emma, age 2 and Jane, age 1. (NOTE: Based on Mary Frances Carey's information, which is different then information in Gail's book.).⁶ Lewis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis Young, a 34 year old sailor and head of househould. Listed with him were the following Youngs: Mary, a 30 year old wife and house keeper; Emily, a 12 year old daughter; Geo., a 9 year old son; Mary, a 4 year old daughter; Clara, a 2 year old daughter; and an unnamed son, age 1..⁷ Lewis died on 25 February 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. According to the Acc Co Death Register he died of consumption. No tombstone has been found..³

     Alfred was born in 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He was the son of David Young and Margaret Wessells. Alfred was named in his father's will on 22 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Alfred Young in the will of David Young..³ Alfred was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Young, age 10 in HH#1327 headed by Marg't Young, age 43..⁵ Alfred was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Young, a 16 year old farm laborer with personal property valued at $200, in HH#MT440 headed by Margaret Northam, a 50 year old house keeper..⁶ He married Susan Jane Bloxom on 29 November 1874 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred D. Young, a 26 year old sailor, the daughter of David & Marg't Young and she was shown as Susan Jane Bloxom, age 23, the daughter of John J. & Mary A. Bloxom. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..² Alfred was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was listed as a 28 year old farmer with a wife, Susan J. Young, age 28; a son David W. Young, age 4; John T. Young, age 2; and Maggie L. Young, age 1 year..⁷ Alfred died on 30 April 1930. His obituary states he died of pneumonia on 30 April 1930, leaving a widow, three daughters and four sons. According to it, he had been a mail carrier from Hallwood to Mappsville for many years and a member of Bethel Baptist Church for more than forty years. He was also a member of the Hallwood Council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics..⁴ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Richard was born on 15 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Polly Ann Bundick on 3 January 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Richard died on 24 June 1913 at age 59.² His body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mollie was born in 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Capt. George T. Somers Sr. and Eveline Wessells. She married Robert W. Hickman circa 1890.³ Mollie was living in 1917.¹ Mollie died in 1936.² Her body was interred at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Robert was born in 1869.¹ He married Mollie Somers circa 1890.² Robert died in 1956.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (2d|o was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Capt. George T. Somers Sr. and Eveline Wessells. She married J.E. Jester circa 1890.² (2d|o was living in 1917.¹

     J.E. was born circa 1870. He married (2d|o Geo.) Somers circa 1890.¹

     Maynard was born circa 1890. He married Belinda Virginia Lewis on 7 March 1917 at Baltimore, MD.¹ Maynard was living in 1917 at Baltimore, MD.¹