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     Carl was born circa 1900.

     Laurel was born in 1902.² He was the son of James C. 'Jim' Tapman and Emma H. Shaw. He married Annie (-----) circa 1925.^2,3 Laurel died in 1980.² His body was interred at Knight's Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.²

     Annie was born in 1904.¹ She married Laurel James Tapman circa 1925.^1,2 Annie died in 1971.¹ Her body was interred at Knight's Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Novella was born on 8 March 1923 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Royal Fletcher White and Annie Wise Tapman. She married Carson Lee Onley on 30 April 1941 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Novella was living in 1941 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Novella died on 7 November 1990 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 67.²

     Chester was born circa 1920. Chester died circa 1990.

     George was born circa 1860. He married Melissa French circa 1885.¹

     Ezekiel Kilmon's 1799 Acc marriage record shows Robert Russell Sr. as surety, the amount of the bond was $150, and the minister was Thomas Evans. His estate was administered to William D. Chandler on 28 Jan 1828, widow relinquishing. Levin S. Joynes and William E. Wise securities (Acc Orders 1827-1829, p. 180). Ezekiel was born circa 1775.² He was the son of Samuel(?) Killmon and Molly (-----). He married Polly Parks on 26 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Ezekiel was living in 1825.¹ Ezekiel died in January 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Polly was born circa 1780.² She was the daughter of John Parks. She married Ezekiel Killmon on 26 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1840 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Polly died circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Laura was born circa 1890. She married William Washington Fisher Jr. circa 1910.¹

     In his will written 18 May 1795, John "Kilman" left: 1) to my wife Elizabeth my whole estate during her life; 2) to eldest son William Kilman all of my lands, and for want of heirs to my son Samuel. Children: William, Samuel, Sarah, Betsey, Abba and Mary Kilman residual legatees. Witnesses: Ephriam Vessels and James Vessels. In order of probate Elizabeth Kilman qualified (Acc Co Wills & c., 1796-1798, p. 242). John was born circa 1737 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of William Killmon. He married Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----) circa 1770.² John was living at Dorchester Co, MD.¹ John died in August 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John's will was probated on 28 August 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     After her husband's death in 1797, Elizabeth "Kilman" "Jobs Isld" was listed as a head of an 1800 Acc Parish household, aged over 45 years. In 1810 she was listed as "Betty Killman" aged over 45 years. "Jobs Isld" is obviously Jobes Island which is on the sourthern shoreline entrance to Guilford Creek. Elizabeth was born before 1755.¹ She married John Killmon circa 1770.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was living in 1800 at Jobs Island, Acc Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth died circa 1845.³

     In 1759 William "Killman" was living on the lands of John Woolford. One branch of this family went to Somerset county, but faded out due to lack of male heirs (Twig and Turf, p. 249). William was born circa 1702 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Thomas Leonard Killmon and Arabella (-----). William was living in 1747 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

     Edward was born on 6 November 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward Killmon Sr. and Tabitha Gray. He married Jane 'Virginia' Shores on 28 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Kilman was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Kilman Jr. and Jane Shores, orphan of Solomon..^3,1 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. Killman the head of HH#124 a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Killmans: Jane (Isora on the transcribed version), age 40; Sally, age 20; Mary, age 18; and John, a 23 year old carpenter. Also listed was Isaac Dies, age 8..⁵ He married Elizabeth Moore on 14 March 1877 at Cashville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Killmon, an 80 year old widowed farmer and she was shown as Eliz'th Moore, age 60 and single, the daughter of Levi Moore. They were married by J.H. Amiss..⁶ He made a will on 4 March 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will written 4 Mar 1882, Edward Killman, named a wife, Elizabeth Killman (land near Wm. Evans Sr.); a son, Thomas Killman (land near Robert Drummond, Henry Drummond Sr. dec'd., and Mrs. Ann Addison); a daughter, Sally A. Rayfield, her husband James T. Rayfield, and their heirs Kate J. Boggs and Henry Rayfield; grandsons, Joseph Killman, Henry Killman, and John Killman (land near Bagwell Chandler); and grand-daughters, Isabella Barnes and Minerva Hopkins (land on Ezekiels Creek in Wise's Neck between "Chesconessic" and Deep Creeks. Witnesses were E.M. Boggs, W.H. Harrison and James C. Drummond. At probate Thomas Killman became the executor with Thomas Crockett as surety (Acc Wills 1882-1901, pp. 45-47).. Edward died on 18 December 1883 at age 90.² His body was interred at Killmon-Broadway, Cashville, Acc Co, VA.² Edward's will was probated on 31 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     Her common name was Virginia. Jane was born on 2 May 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Solomon Shores. She married Edward Killmon Jr. on 28 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Kilman was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Kilman Jr. and Jane Shores, orphan of Solomon..^3,1 Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane (Isora on the transcribed version) Killman, age 40 in HH#124 headed by Edw. Killman, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..⁴ Jane died on 28 August 1875 at age 75.² Her body was interred at Killmon-Broadway, Cashville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Solomon was born circa 1780. Solomon died before 1823.¹

     James was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Edward Killmon Sr. and Tabitha Gray. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Charnock on 31 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Charnock was the security on the M.L.B. of James Kilman of Edward and Eliz. Charnock of Own. James Kilman was also shown as having the consent of "Ed. Kilman," father, implying that his age was under 21 years..^4,2 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1840 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Killman the head of HH#480, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him were the following Killmans: Betsy, age 51; Mary, age 21; Jas., an 18 year old farmer; Melinda, age 11; Sarah A., age 7; Sam'l Y.C. (or H.), age 4; and Edm'd, age 26 and farming..⁷

     Her common name was Betsy. Elizabeth was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Owen Charnock. She married James Killmon Sr. on 31 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Charnock was the security on the M.L.B. of James Kilman of Edward and Eliz. Charnock of Own. James Kilman was also shown as having the consent of "Ed. Kilman," father, implying that his age was under 21 years..^4,2 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Killman, age 51 in HH#480 headed by Jas. Killman, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..⁵ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Owen was born circa 1780.

     Mary was born circa 1829 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Killmon Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Charnock. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Killman, age 21 in HH#480 headed by Jas. Killman, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..² She married John T. Bennett on 8 September 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. James Killman said both were over age 21..³ Mary died before 1879.⁴

     He was listed as James E. Kilmon, husband of Elizabeth, on an unnamed child's 1883 Acc Co birth record. James was born on 1 April 1830 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.³ He was the son of James Killmon Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Charnock. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Killman, an 18 year old farmer in HH#480 headed by Jas. Killman, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..² He married Elizabeth A. 'Betsey' Killmon on 20 March 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ James died on 10 December 1887 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA, at age 57.³ His body was interred at Hollies Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA.³

     Malinda was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Killmon Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Charnock. Malinda was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Melinda Killman, age 11 in HH#480 headed by Jas. Killman, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..² She married John A. Lessner circa 1860.³

     Sarah was born circa 1843 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Killmon Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Charnock. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Killman, age 7 in HH#480 headed by Jas. Killman, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..² She married Solomon Charnock Sr. on 17 December 1857 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Solomon Charnick and Sarah Ann Killman, VA..³ Sarah died in 1931 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Samuel was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Killmon Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Charnock. Samuel was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Y.C (or H.) Killman, age 4 in HH#480 headed by Jas. Killman, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..²

     Edward was born on 12 February 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Killmon Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Charnock. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Killman, age 26 and farming in HH#480 headed by Jas. Killman, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..³ He married Margaret H. Dalby on 14 May 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. On the original record the date was 14 May 1851, but in Mrs. Turman's book is it shown as 14 May 1849. Since they were not together in the 1850 census, the 1851 date must be correct..^4,5 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Edward reported a death on 10 December 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Edw'd Killmon reported the death of his wife's sister, Elissa Dalby, who died of dropsy at the age of 65 years..⁷ Edward died on 12 December 1895 at age 71.² His body was interred at Hickman-Killmon, Keller, Acc Co, VA.²

     Hester was born in 1858 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James E. Killmon Jr. and Elizabeth A. 'Betsey' Killmon. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married John William Bonnewell Sr. in 1879.³ Hester died on 24 May 1924.² Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sally was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Edward Killmon Jr. and Jane 'Virginia' Shores. Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Killman, age 20 in HH#124 headed by Edw. Killman, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² She married James T. Rayfield on 27 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. T. Rayfield, a 25 year old carpenter, the son of Levi & Ann Rayfield and she was shown as Sally A. Killman, age 24, the daughter of Edw'd & Jane Killman. They were married by J.H. Addison. John E. Parker said both were over age 21..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Mary was born on 15 December 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Edward Killmon Jr. and Jane 'Virginia' Shores. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Killman, age 18 in HH#124 headed by Edw. Killman, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..³ She married Samuel Crosley on 6 August 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Crosby and she was shown as Mary J. Kilman of Edward. No other information was given..⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Mary died on 1 August 1870 at age 38.² Her body was interred at Taylor Cem, Guilford Creek, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Jane Kilman, 15 Dec 1831 - 1 Aug 1870..²

     John was born on 2 May 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward Killmon Jr. and Jane 'Virginia' Shores. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Killman, a 23 year old carpenter in HH#124 headed by Edw. Killman, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ John died on 8 February 1871 at age 42.² His body was interred at Killmon-Broadway, Cashville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1828 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1828 and her 1857 marriage records puts it at 1836..² She was the daughter of John Henry Killmon and Nancy Parks. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Killman, age 22 in HH#1204 headed by Nancy Killman, age 45 with real estate valued at $1,000..² She married William Thomas Barnes on 20 December 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Barnes, a 23 year old farmer, born and living in Gilford, the son of Robt. & Aneritta Barnes and she was shown as Ann E. Killmon, age 21 and also born and living in Guilford, the daughter of Jno. & Nancy Killmon. They were married by George H. Ewell at his residence. Burwell B. Ewell said both were over age 21..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Barnes, age 28 in HH#569 headed by William T. Barnes, age 27..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Barnes, a 38 year old house keeper in HH#MT536 headed by Thomas Barnes, a 37 year old farmer..⁴ Elizabeth died before 1900. Ann E. Killmon must have died before 1900, as she was not found in the 1900 Acc Co Census..

     When her son Alfred T. Thornton married for the second time in 1901, he was shown as the son of James W. & Matilda J. Thornton. Matilda was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of John Henry Killmon and Nancy Parks. Matilda was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Killman, age 16 in HH#1204 headed by Nancy Killman, age 45 with real estate valued at $1,000..² She married James W. Thornton on 30 August 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as James W. Thornton of William and Jane Killman of John..⁴ Matilda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Thornton, age 25 in HH#536 headed by Jas. Thornton of W., a 25 year old oysterman..⁵ Matilda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Thornton, a 35 year old house keeper in HH#MT429 headed by James Thornton, a 35 year old farmer..⁶ Matilda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Thornton, a 46 year old wife and house keeper in a household headed by James Thornton, a 46 year old farmer..⁷