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     Jonathan was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bartholomew (of Jon.) Mears and Jaquet 'Jaca' Hinman. Jonathan was named in his father's will on 7 January 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jonathan W. Mears, underage, in the will of Bartholomew Mears..¹

     Leah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jonathan (of Southy) Mears on 17 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis Willis was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Mears and Leah Hyslop..¹

     Bridget was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Stephen Clemmons and Susannah Mason. Bridget was named in her father's will on 16 February 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Bridget Clemmons in the will of Stephen Clemmons..¹ She married Ralph Justice Jr. on 31 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel Beavens was the security on the M.L.B. of Ralph Justice and Bridget Clemmons..²

     William was born in 1904.¹ He was the son of William Thomas Lewis and Eleanor Douglas 'Ella' Gray. William died in 1965.¹

     Amanda was born on 17 July 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Thomas Lewis and Eleanor Douglas 'Ella' Gray. She married Elton Heath Belote circa 1925.²

     Julia was born circa 1908. She was the daughter of William Thomas Lewis and Eleanor Douglas 'Ella' Gray. She married Carroll Belote circa 1925.²

     Elisha was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Aaron Marshall Sr. and Matilda 'Tinny' Fisher. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Revel James Lewis on 29 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Revel J. Lewis and she as Elisha A. Marshall. No other information was given..²

     Carlyle died in 1918.² Carlyle was born in 1918 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Harry Austin Lewis and Amanda S. Martin. His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas B. E. Chandler and Sarah A. Gunter. He married Cynthia A. Lewis on 9 October 1872 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Oscar Littleton, a Methodist minister. John was age 21 and Cynthia was age 21..¹

     James was born in 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Seymour Lewis and Rachel J. Rew. James died in 1866.¹

     John was born circa 1700. He married Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----) circa 1780.¹

     Peggy was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joachim Mikeal Bonnewell and Peggy Bull. She married James Lewis circa 1760.¹ Peggy was named in her father's will on 18 January 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy in the will of Joakim Michael Bonewell..² Peggy was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bonwell or Bonnewell, formerly an officer in the Virginia Navy went to sea about 40 years ago and has not been heard from since that time, and is supposed to have been drowned. He left no children or descendants; he left six brothers and sisters of the whole blood: Richard, Southey, Betsey, McKeel, Sarah and Peggy. Peggy Bonwell, sister of Thomas, married James Lewis and died leaving three children: Peggy, Sally and William; Peggy Lewis married Robert Russell and died leaving children unknown; Sally married Laban Gunter and is now his widow; William Lewis died some years since leaving two children: William and John, both of who are dead leaving Sophia Garner, wife of William, their only heir at law..¹

     Albert was born in 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas J. Lewis and Elizabeth C. Colonna. He was baptized on 30 August 1886.¹ He married Stella Ayres circa 1903.^3,4 Albert died in 1949.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Stella was born in 1889.¹ She married Albert Franklin Lewis circa 1903.^2,3 Stella died in 1970.¹ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Lewis and Elishea 'Alicia' Russell. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Lewis of W., a 25 year old sailor in HH#1235 headed by Wm. Daisy, a 45 year old laborer. Also in this household was Frederick Lewis, a 28 year old sailor..²

     Thomas was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Lewis and Elishea 'Alicia' Russell.

     Margaret was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Lewis and Elishea 'Alicia' Russell. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Lewis, age 21 in HH#308 headed by Thos. Russell, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Also listed was Elitia Russell, age 40, who was evidently her mother..² She married Julius C. White on 4 April 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Julius C. White of Henry B. and she was shown as Margaret C. Lewis of William, dec'd..^1,3 She married John William Grinnalds on 9 August 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Wm. Grinnalds, a 57 year old widowed farmer, the son of John C. & Mary A. Grinnals, and she was shown as Marg't Cath White, age 60 and widowed, the daughter of William & Elashia Lewis. They were married by John E.T. Ewell..¹

     William was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1835 and his 1854 marriage record puts it at 1832..^1,2 He was the son of William Lewis and Elishea 'Alicia' Russell. William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Lewis, a 15 year old laborer in HH#1155 headed by Wm. Shreaves of W., a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200..² He married Sarah E. Churn on 18 March 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. W. Lewis, a 22 year old farmer/painter and the son of Wm. & Elishea Lewis and she was shown as Sarah E. Churn, age 15 the daughter of Wm. W. & Sally Churn. They were married by Edward S. Grant near Daniel Lewis'..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,2 She was the daughter of William W. Churn and Sally (-----). Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Churn, age 12 in HH#353 headed by Wm. Churn, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350..² She married William W. Lewis on 18 March 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. W. Lewis, a 22 year old farmer/painter and the son of Wm. & Elishea Lewis and she was shown as Sarah E. Churn, age 15 the daughter of Wm. W. & Sally Churn. They were married by Edward S. Grant near Daniel Lewis'..¹

     William was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William W. Lewis and Sarah E. Churn. He married Bettie B. Bloxom on 15 June 1887 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by John William Carroll, a Methodist minister. William was age 24 and a house carpenter and Bettie was age 18..¹ William died in 1933.²

     Elisha was born circa 1864. She was the daughter of William W. Lewis and Sarah E. Churn.

     Julius was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Henry B. White and Hetty Baker. Julius was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Julius C. White, a 24 year old carpenter in HH#13 headed by Henry B. White, a 53 year famer..³ He married Margaret Catherine Lewis on 4 April 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Julius C. White of Henry B. and she was shown as Margaret C. Lewis of William, dec'd..^1,2

     Bettie was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Wesley Anderson Bloxom Sr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Kellam. She married William Earl Lewis on 15 June 1887 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by John William Carroll, a Methodist minister. William was age 24 and a house carpenter and Bettie was age 18..¹ Bettie died in 1954.²

     Mable was born in 1889.¹ She was the daughter of William Earl Lewis and Bettie B. Bloxom. She married Dr. Joseph DeCormus circa 1910.² Mable died in 1964.¹

     His common name was Joseph. Joseph was born in 1882.¹ He married Mable Lewis circa 1910.² Joseph died in 1966.^3,1

     Sarah was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Lewis and Peggy Bonnewell. Sarah was named in her father's will on 21 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Lewis in the will of James Lewis..² She married Laban Gunter circa 1785.¹ Sarah was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Peggy Bonwell, sister of Thomas, married James Lewis and died leaving three children: Peggy, Sally and William; Sally married Laban Gunter and is now his widow..¹ She made a will on 5 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Laban Gunter ... To daughter Sally Gunter ... To daughter Betsy Gunter ... To daughter Maria Gunter ... To son Laban Gunter ... Remainder to my 4 children Sally Gunter, Laban Gunter, Betsy Gunter & Maria Gunter for the term of 10 years from my death & that they remain together during the 10 years. At the end of the 10 years I give my 2 daughters Betsy & Maria Gunter jointly 2 Negroes Leah alias Sekie & Parker until the year 1852 when they shall be free & Leah's increase shall serve Betsy & Maria until the said increase shall have arrived to age 27 & then they to be free. If Betsy & Maria die before the time of service expires, then to my son Edward Gunter, my son Laban Gunter & my daughter Sally Gunter. To son Edward Gunter at the end of the 10 years, $100 during his life & then to his daughter Sally Gunter. To my daughter Sally Gunter at the end of the 10 years, $100. At the end of the 10 years the balance to my 4 children Sally Gunter, Laban Gunter, Betsy Gunter & Maria Gunter. At the end of the 10 years I give my real estate to my son Laban Gunter, daughter Sally Gunter, Betsey Gunter & Maria Gunter. In case the money is ever recovered which I am entitled to under my uncle Thomas Bonewell, for services which he rendered on board the "Galley" in the Revolutionary War, I give the same to all my children mentioned in this will. Sons Edward Gunter & Laban Gunter Extrs. Witt: William Bagwell, Levin Gray & Daniel Bull..³ Sarah died in December 1832.³ Sarah's will was probated on 31 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. John Bull, Thomas Lewis & Levin Gray securities..³

     Margaret was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Lewis and Peggy Bonnewell. Margaret was named in her father's will on 21 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Lewis in the will of James Lewis..² She married Robert Russell circa 1800.¹ Margaret sold land on 14 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Peggy joined her husband Robert Russell in selling land they inherited by the death of his brother Isaiah Russell..³ Margaret died in September 1831. Margaret was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Peggy Bonwell, sister of Thomas, married James Lewis and died leaving three children: Peggy, Sally and William; Peggy Lewis married Robert Russell and died leaving children unknown..¹

     Planer was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Lewis and Peggy Bonnewell. Planer was named in his father's will on 21 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Planer William Lewis in the will of James Lewis..² Planer was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Peggy Bonwell, sister of Thomas, married James Lewis and died leaving three children: Peggy, Sally and William; William Lewis died some years since leaving two children: William and John, both of who are dead leaving Sophia Garner, wife of William, their only heir at law..¹

     Cassandra was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Lewis in 1804.²

     Laban was born circa 1750. He married Sarah 'Sally' Lewis circa 1785.¹