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     John was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Willett and Elizabeth WacKWilliam. John was named in his father's will on 17 March 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John and was given the other part of land purchased of Francis Ayres, supposed to be 60 acres, in the will of William Willett..¹ He made a will on 15 April 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife all my land purchased of William Willet during her widow, also my water mill, then to my son Jonathan, he to Pay my son William £20 or get him 100 acres somewhere in Worcester County, & in case he refuse my son William to have the said land & mill. Daughter Anne Willet. Son Ambros 1 s. Daughter Betty 1 s. Daughter Mary 1 s. Daughter Sinah 1 s. Daughter Catharine. Tabitha Moor to have all the estate I had with her. To Bridget Ashby all that I have of her estate James Stran & son William Exrs. Witt: Thomas Riley, GeorSe Melson, John Onley..² John died in June 1762.² John's will was probated on 29 June 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Jonathan Willet heir at law to the testator.
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     Lavinia was born circa 1770. She married John Lewis on 27 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Major Taylor. She married Spencer Lewis on 15 February 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. John Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of Spencer Lewis and Nancy Taylor of Major..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Lewis, age 39 in HH#529 headed by Spenser Lewis, a 37 year old sailor..²

     John was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Lewis and Cassandra Lewis. He married Margaret G. 'Peggy' West on 28 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary West was the security on the M.L.B. of John Lewis of James and Margaret G. West, of John dec'd..¹

     Major was born in 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1799..^2,3 He was the son of James Lewis and Cassandra Lewis. He married Elizabeth Powell on 7 April 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Barnes was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Lewis and Elizabeth Powell of William..⁴ Major was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Lewis the head of HH#1159 (#1158 in the transcribed version), a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Lewis: Elizabeth, age 43; Polly, age 19; Wm., age 12; George S., age 5; and Sarah J., age 1..³ Major died on 10 February 1878.² His body was interred at Lewis Plot, Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Lewis and Cassandra Lewis. He married Ann Berry (Hickman) on 10 March 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of James Lewis and Ann Berry Hickman..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Lewis of J. the head of HH#170, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Ann Lewis, age 36; John Lewis, age 13; Perry Lewis, age 11; Samuel Lewis, age 9; Mary Lewis, age 4; and Polly Lewis, age 50..²

     Raymond was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Lewis and Cassandra Lewis. He married Sarah Mitchell in 1843.¹ Raymond was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Raymond Lewis of J. the head of HH#1160 a 30 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Lewis: Sarah, age 30; Mary, age 6 and Oswald T., age 3..² Raymond died in 1863.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John West. She married John Lewis on 28 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary West was the security on the M.L.B. of John Lewis of James and Margaret G. West, of John dec'd..¹ Margaret was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Lewis, age 45 in HH#350 headed by Major Lewis, a 25 year old carpenter..²

     John was born circa 1770. John died before 1822.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Powell. She married Major Lewis on 7 April 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Barnes was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Lewis and Elizabeth Powell of William..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Lewis, age 43 in HH#1159 headed by Major Lewis, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..²

     William was born circa 1780.

     Ann was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Berry (Hickman). She married James (of J.) Lewis on 10 March 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of James Lewis and Ann Berry Hickman..³ Ann was named in her father's will on 14 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Ann Lewis in the will of John Berry Sr..⁴ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Lewis, age 36 in HH#170 headed by James Lewis of J., a 40 year old farmer..² Ann was named as an heir on 30 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was certified that the following children of John Berry Hickman or John Berry Sr. are now living: Tinney Mears (formerly Tinney Berry), William P. Berry, Samuel Berry, Charles Berry and Ann Lewis (formerly Ann Berry)..⁵

     Sarah was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Stephen Mitchell and Mary Annis. She married Raymond (of J.) Lewis in 1843.³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Lewis, age 30 in HH#1160 headed by Raymond Lewis of J., a 30 year old laborer..²

     John was born circa 1824. He was the son of John Lewis and Margaret G. 'Peggy' West.

     Raymond was born circa 1826. He was the son of John Lewis and Margaret G. 'Peggy' West. He married Sarah Scott on 29 February 1864 at Worcester Co, MD.²

     William was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Lewis and Margaret G. 'Peggy' West. He married Margaret J. Taylor on 24 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Lewis, a 21 year old sailor, the son of John & Peggy Lewis, and she was shown as Margaret Taylor, age 23, the daughter of Southey. They were married by Edward S. Grant at the residence of Julius Twiford. John Thos. Powell said both were over age 21..¹

     Major was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Lewis and Margaret G. 'Peggy' West. He married Elizabeth Lewis in 1845.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor on 6 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mason & Henry Mason were the securities on the M.L.B. of Major Lewis and Elizabeth Taylor..³ Major was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Lewis the head of HH#350, a 25 year old carpenter. Listed with him were the following Lewis: Betsy, age 25; Peggy, age 45; and Betty, age 10..²

     Margaret was born circa 1830. She was the daughter of John Lewis and Margaret G. 'Peggy' West. She married Julius C. Twiford on 11 July 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Lewis and Margaret G. 'Peggy' West. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Lewis, age 10 in HH#350 headed by Major Lewis, a 25 year old carpenter. Also listed was Peggy Lewis, age 45, who was evidently her mother..² She married George D. Twiford on 27 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George D. Twiford, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of George W. & Margaret Twiford and she was shown as Elizabeth Lewis, age 17, the daughter of John & Peggy Lewis. They were married by Edward S. Grant at the residence of Julius Twiford. Thomas S. Lewis said he was over age 21..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1840. She married Raymond R. Lewis on 29 February 1864 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Southey S. Taylor and Wise 'Wisely' Allen. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret J. Taylor, age 12 in HH#430 headed by Southey S. Taylor, a 48 year old farmer..² She married William P.\L. 'Bill' Lewis on 24 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Lewis, a 21 year old sailor, the son of John & Peggy Lewis, and she was shown as Margaret Taylor, age 23, the daughter of Southey. They were married by Edward S. Grant at the residence of Julius Twiford. John Thos. Powell said both were over age 21..¹

     Southey was born circa 1802 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 He was the son of Southy Taylor. He married Wise 'Wisely' Allen on 17 December 1822 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Southy Taylor and she as Wise Allen. No other information was given..³ Southey was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southey S. Taylor the head of HH#430, a 48 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Wisely, age 44; Colmore, a 20 year old laborer; Narrissus, age 18; Southey, a 15 year old laborer; Margaret J., age 12; Mary, age 10; James S., age 8; Oliver, age 5; Lucretia A., age 2. Also listed was William R. Moss, a 31 year old sailor, born in NJ..² Southey died on 6 August 1859 at Wallops Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southey Taylor, who died of consumption at the age of 58 years. He was the son of Southey, born at Horntown, a married farmer. His son Southey Taylor gave the information..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Major Lewis on 6 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mason & Henry Mason were the securities on the M.L.B. of Major Lewis and Elizabeth Taylor..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 Lewis, age 25 in HH#350, headed by Major Lewis, a 25 year old carpenter..¹

     Julius was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George W. Twiford and Margaret Ann Rew. Julius was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Julius C. Twilford, a 20 year old laborer in HH#1161 headed by Dennis H. Rew, a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000, who was his grandfather..² He married Margaret Ann Lewis on 11 July 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Ann Rew on 12 November 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker Barnes was the security on the M.L.B. of George W. Twiford and Margaret Ann Rew of Dennis H..¹

     George was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George W. Twiford and Margaret Ann Rew. George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George D. Twilford, age 14 in HH#1161 headed by Dennis H. Rew, a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000, who was his grandfather..² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis on 27 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George D. Twiford, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of George W. & Margaret Twiford and she was shown as Elizabeth Lewis, age 17, the daughter of John & Peggy Lewis. They were married by Edward S. Grant at the residence of Julius Twiford. Thomas S. Lewis said he was over age 21..¹

     He was shown as Chas. C. Berry on his son John's marriage record. Charles was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Berry (Hickman). He married Margaret Lewis on 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Berry and Margaret Lewis orphan of William..³ Charles was named in his father's will on 14 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Berry Sr. left my place where I now live to be divided into 5 lots or shares & one to my daughter Tinny Mears during her life & at her death to my other living children. One to son William Berry during his life ... One to my daughter Ann Lewis during her life ... One to the children of my son James Berry to be applied to their special use by their uncles William & Samuel Berry. One to the children of my son Charles Berry to be applied to their special use by their uncles William & Samuel Berry. (NOTE: This seems to imply that James & Charles are decased.).¹ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Berry the head of HH#1243, a 40 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $700. Listed with him were Margaret L. Berry, age 38; Mary A. Berry, age 16; William P. Berry, age 13; Sarah J. Berry, age 10; Permelia Berry, age 6; and John Berry, age 2..² Charles was named as an heir on 30 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was certified that the following children of John Berry Hickman or John Berry Sr. are now living: Tinney Mears (formerly Tinney Berry), William P. Berry, Samuel Berry, Charles Berry and Ann Lewis (formerly Ann Berry)..⁴ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Berry the head of HH#611, a 50 year old carpenter with personal property valued at $80. Listed with him were the following Berrys: Margaret, age 49; William, a 23 year old day laborer; Pemelia, age 15; John, age 12; George, age 9; and Margaret, age 4..⁵

     Samuel was born circa 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Lewis (V) and Mollie Roach. He married Susanna R. Lewis on 1 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. James Berry was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Lewis of John and Susan R. Lewis, orphan of William..¹ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Lewis of J. the head of HH#352, a 57 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,100. Listed with him were Susan Lewis, age 39; Elizabeth Lomax, age 18; Samuel Lomax, a 23 year old sailor; Sally Lewis, age 15; Maria Lewis, age 11; Susan Lewis, age 5; and Margaret Lewis, age 2. Also listed with him were the following blacks: Tabitha Drummond, age 39; George Drummond, age 8; James Drummond, age 5; Eveline Durmmond, age 3; and Tom Stephens, a 20 year old laborer..² Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Saml. Lewis of J., age 70 and farming, was the head of HH#1231 with a wife Susan, age 53, and 5 daughters: Sally, age 22; Maria, age 20; Susan, age 16; Margt, age 12; and Indianna, age 10..²

     John was born circa 1750. He was the son of John Lewis (IV) and Elizabeth Rew. He married Mollie Roach circa 1770.² John died in 1822.²

     Mollie was born circa 1750. She married John Lewis (V) circa 1770.¹