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     She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Arinthia was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Parker (of P.) Barnes and Sarah 'Sally' Justice.

     Joseph was born in 1877.² He was the son of Louis Corbin Taylor and Virginia S. 'Jennie' Barnes. He married Mary Etta (-----) circa 1900.^2,3 Joseph died in 1923.² His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born in 1878.¹ She married Joseph C. Taylor circa 1900.^1,2 Mary was living in 1938 at Beaver Dam, Worcester Co, MD.³ Mary died in 1961.¹ Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1860. He married Mannie|Mayme Lewis before 1938.²

     Her common name was Maggie. Margaret was born in 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Arthur Thomas Mears and Ellen McMath. She married Edmund Bagwell Scarburgh on 23 December 1891 at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. He was a 26 year old brick layer and she was age 20. They were married by J.R. Strugis..^2,3 Margaret died in 1945.² Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Arthur was born on 2 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William (of A.) Mears and Margaret P. Hatton. Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Mears, age 11 in HH#1013 headed by William Mears, a 44 year old mason with real estate valued at $500..¹ Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Mears, a 19 year old apprentice mason in HH#351 headed by Wm. Mears of A., a 53 year old farmer..³ He married Ellen McMath on 29 October 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Arthur T. Mears and Mary E. McMath. No other information was given..⁴ Arthur died on 15 July 1908 at age 68.² His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ellen was born on 5 April 1844.¹ She married Arthur Thomas Mears on 29 October 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Arthur T. Mears and Mary E. McMath. No other information was given..² Ellen died on 24 February 1922 at age 77.¹ Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Edmond was born in 1898.² He was the son of Edmund Bagwell Scarburgh and Margaret P. 'Maggie' Mears. He married Mary Evelyn Birch circa 1920.^2,3 Edmond died in 1985.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born in 1902.² She was the daughter of John Franklin Birch and Mary A. Sharpley. She married Edmond Young Scarburgh circa 1920.^2,3 Mary died in 1991.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Lyman was born circa 1894. He was the son of Edmund Bagwell Scarburgh and Margaret P. 'Maggie' Mears.

     Stanley was born in 1895.² He was the son of Edmund Bagwell Scarburgh and Margaret P. 'Maggie' Mears. Stanley died in 1972.² His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Marion was born circa 1900. He was the son of Edmund Bagwell Scarburgh and Margaret P. 'Maggie' Mears.

     Lawrence was born circa 1902. He was the son of Edmund Bagwell Scarburgh and Margaret P. 'Maggie' Mears.

     Custis was born in November 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Lonnie Davis Hickman and Susan Blanche Bonnewell. Custis died in July 1959 at age 46.² His body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     Lonnie was born in November 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Davis Hickman and Mary Catherine 'Mamie' Miller. He married Susan Blanche Bonnewell on 15 January 1905 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lonnie D. Hickman, a 21 year old farmer, the son of George D. & Mamie C. Hickman and she was shown as Susan Blanche Bonniwell, age 19, the daughter of Benjamin T. & C. Katie Bonniwell..² Lonnie died on 31 March 1958 at Urbanna, Middlesex Co, VA, at age 74.¹ His body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Lonnie D. Hickman, 1883 - 1958, who was burried next to Blanche B. Hickman..³

     Susan was born on 29 January 1886 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Thomas 'Tom' Bonnewell and Charlotte Kathyn 'Kate' Guy. She married Lonnie Davis Hickman on 15 January 1905 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lonnie D. Hickman, a 21 year old farmer, the son of George D. & Mamie C. Hickman and she was shown as Susan Blanche Bonniwell, age 19, the daughter of Benjamin T. & C. Katie Bonniwell..² Susan died on 6 October 1972 at Urbanna, Middlesex Co, VA, at age 86.¹ Her body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Blanche B. Hickman, 1886 - 1971, who was burried next to Lonnie D. Hickman..³

     Norman was born in 1905.¹ He married Lottie E. Watson circa 1930.^1,2 Norman died in 1950.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lottie was born in 1910.¹ She married Norman Snead circa 1930.^1,2 Lottie died in 1964.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Robert was born on 20 April 1942.¹ He was the son of Custis Davis Hickman. Robert died on 14 August 1989 at age 47.¹

     William Thorowgood was appointed vicar in 1581 in County Norfolk, England (Adventurers of Purse and Person, p. 607). William was born circa 1570. He married Anne Edwards circa 1590.¹

     Anne was born circa 1570. She was the daughter of Henry Edwards. She married William Thorowgood circa 1590.¹

     Adam Thorowgood was the 7th son of William Thorowgood and Anne Edwards. He was listed in the census, 1623/4 at Elizabeth City and was also there in 1624/5 when he was given as aged 18 and as a servant in the muster of Mr. Edward Waters. As Captain Adam Thorowgood, Gentleman of Kiquotan, he purchased 150 acres on the north side of Hampton Roads from John Gundry, 30 Dec 1626. He then returned to England and was married. Back in Virginia with his wife, he was appointed, 7 Mar 1628/9, one of the commissioners for holding monthly courts at Elizabeth City, served as Burgess for Elizabeth City, 1629, for the Lower Part of Elizabeth City, 1630-32, and in the Council, 1637-38. In 1629-30 when the Council and Governor determined to open Chiskyacke for settlement and desired a company of men there to plant corn, Adam Thorowgood volunteered to supply four men for the purpose. He patented an additional 400 acres in Elizabeth City County, 21 Mar 1634/5. On 6 Aug 1634 the Privy Council directed a letter to the Governor and Council of Virginia recommending that Adam Thorowgood, Gentleman, for special services and industries performed for the good of the colony, be allowed land on the Chesapeakean River to the southward to the Bay, where it may be most convenient for him. As a result of this recommendation, Capt. Adam Thorowgood received a patent, 24 Jun 1635, for 5350 acres at Lynnhaven, in the area which became Lower Norfolk County, 1637, due him for his personal adventure, for that of his wife Sarah and for transportation at his own charges of 105 persons into the colony between 1628 and 1634. With this large land grant assured, Capt. Thorowgood with his family moved from the north side of Hampton Roads to Lynnhaven, where about 1634-35 he began the construction of a small brick house. He was a member of the first court held for Lower Norfolk County, 15 May 1637, and met with the court as a member, 21 Nov 1638, at the house of Mr. Julian. He was an early vestryman of Lynnhaven Parish and on 15 May 1637, before the church was built, a penance was ordered performed at the dwelling house of Captain Thorowgood. The first church of Lynnhaven Parish was built, 1639, on Adam Thorowgood's land at Church Point on the west side of the Western Branch of Lynnhaven River. His will requested that his body be buried in the parish church at Lynnhaven near his children and named friends and relatives in England and Virginia (Adventurers of Purse and Person, pp. 607-608). His common name was Adam. Adam was born circa 1602 at Norfolk, England.¹ He was the son of William Thorowgood and Anne Edwards. He was baptized in 1603 at St. Botolph's, Grimston, Norfolk, England.¹ Adam immigrated to in 1621.¹ He married Sarah (15) Offley on 18 July 1627 at St. Anne's Ch, Blackfriars, London.¹ Adam died in April 1640.¹ Adam's will was probated on 27 April 1640.¹

     Henry was born circa 1550. Henry was living at Norwich, England.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1607. She was the daughter of Robert (1) Offley (Jr.) and Anne Osborne. She was baptized on 16 April 1609 at St. Benet, Gracechurch, London.¹ She married Capt. Adam (1) Thorowgood on 18 July 1627 at St. Anne's Ch, Blackfriars, London.¹ She married Capt. John (5) Gookin in April 1641.¹ She married (3h|o Sarah Offley) (-----) circa 1645.¹ She married Francis (4) Yeardley in 1647.¹ Sarah died in August 1657.¹

     Robert was born circa 1530. He married Rose (-----) circa 1550.¹ Robert was living at London, England.¹ Robert died in 1596.¹

     Rose was born circa 1530. She married Robert Offley (Sr.) circa 1550.¹ Rose died in 1572.¹

     Robert Offley was a Turkey merchant of London and a member of the Virginia Company, 1609, and adventured £112.10.0 in 1618/9. He was named Deputy to the General Court, 22 May 1622, by King James I, who later expressed disappointment and displeasure with the Virginia Company for not electing even one of his nominees for any office in that body (Adventurers of Purse and Person, pp. 458-459). Robert was born circa 1560. He was the son of Robert Offley (Sr.) and Rose (-----). He was baptized on 18 June 1561 at St. Michael, Bassishaw, London, England.¹ He married Anne Osborne on 3 February 1589 at St. Dionis, Backchurch, London, England.¹ His body was interred on 16 May 1625 at St. Benet, Gracechurch, London, England.¹

     Anne was born circa 1570. She was the daughter of Sir Edward Osborne (Mayor of London) and Anne Hewitt. She was baptized on 25 March 1570 at St. Dionis, Backchurch, London, England.¹ She married Robert (1) Offley (Jr.) on 3 February 1589 at St. Dionis, Backchurch, London, England.¹ Her body was interred on 14 January 1654 at St. Augustine's, London, England.¹ Anne's will was probated on 13 February 1654.¹

     Sir Edward Osborne was a citizen and clothworker of London who was knighted at Westminister, 2 Feb 1591/2, and was Alderman, 1573, sheriff, 1578, and Lord Mayor of London, 1583-85 (Adventurers of Purse and Person, p. 459). His common name was Edward. Edward was born circa 1540. He married Anne Hewitt circa 1560.¹ Edward died in 1591.¹

     Anne was born circa 1540. She was the daughter of William (Sir) Hewitt (Mayor of London). She married Sir Edward Osborne (Mayor of London) circa 1560.¹