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     Jesse was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Stockley on 9 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel Stockley was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Dickerson and Margaret Stockley..² He married Sarah 'Sally' Bloxom on 13 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Warner was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Dickerson, widower, and Sally Bloxom of Azariah..² Jesse was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jesse Dickerson the head of HH#944, a 62 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Dickersons: Susan R., age 25; Jesse Jr., a 23 year old laborer; and Thomas, a 21 year old sailor with real estate valued at $900..¹ Jesse died in June 1859.³ Jesse's estate was administered on 28 June 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jesse Dickerson was named to settle the estate of Jesse Dickerson Sr. James Mason & Oswald B. Finney were the securities..⁴

     John was born on 30 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Byrd Sr. and Nancy Bloxom. John died on 12 May 1843 at age 3.¹

     Mary was born on 11 August 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She was the daughter of John W. Byrd Sr. and Nancy Bloxom. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Bird, age 7 in HH#1028 headed by John W. Bird Sr., a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ She married William T. Young on 16 February 1865. He was shown as William T. Young, a 24 year old sailor, the son of David & Margaret Young and she was shown as Mary W. Byrd, age 20, the daughter of John W. Byrd & Nancy Bloxom. The licenese was issued on 14 Feb 1865 and they were married on 16 Feb 1865..³ Mary died in 1938.⁶ Her body was interred at Bloxom Cm, Finney Mason Ln, Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     William was born in 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He was the son of David Young and Margaret Wessells. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Young, age 12 in HH#1054 headed by David Young, a 40 year old farmer..¹ William was named in his father's will on 22 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Young in the will of David Young..² William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. L. Young, age 21 and sailing in HH#1327 headed by Marg't Young, age 43..⁵ He married Mary William Byrd on 16 February 1865. He was shown as William T. Young, a 24 year old sailor, the son of David & Margaret Young and she was shown as Mary W. Byrd, age 20, the daughter of John W. Byrd & Nancy Bloxom. The licenese was issued on 14 Feb 1865 and they were married on 16 Feb 1865..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. In the 1870 census, William Young is listed as a 30-year-old sailor, with wife Mary and daughters Martha (4 years) and Ida (1 year).. William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1880 census shows other children as: William K. Young, born circa 1871; Effa A. Young, born circa 1873; Alice L. Young, born circa 1875; and Sarah L. Young, born circa 1878.. William died on 24 March 1888. He died of consumption..⁶ His body was interred at Bloxom Cm, Finney Mason Ln, Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     John was born on 19 November 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of John W. Byrd Sr. and Nancy Bloxom. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Bird, age 5 in HH#1028 headed by John W. Bird Sr., a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Arinthia Elizabeth Bloxom on 6 May 1874 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.⁵ John died on 22 February 1933 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA, at age 86.³

     Arinthia was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Bloxom and Tabitha (-----). She married John Osburn Byrd on 6 May 1874 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Arinthia died on 1 January 1933 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.²

     Littleton was born on 11 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of John W. Byrd Sr. and Nancy Bloxom. Littleton was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton M. Bird, age 9 in HH#1028 headed by John W. Bird Sr., a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..^4,2 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Littleton died in 1865.³

     Nathaniel was born circa 1730. He married Charity Byrd circa 1750.¹

     Tobias was born circa 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Tobias Bull (I) and Rebecca Hollowell. He married Frances (-----) circa 1710.¹ Tobias was living at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA.¹ Tobias died in 1760.¹ Tobias's will was probated on 25 November 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Bridget was born circa 1750. She married Elijah Byrd circa 1770.¹

     Daniel was born in 1788 at Edgefield Co, NC.¹ He was the son of Daniel Byrd Sr..

     John was born on 5 April 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Meshack Duncan and Lucretia S. 'Critty' Northam. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Duncan, a 16 year old laborer in HH#1110 headed by Meshack Duncan, age 50..² He married Othelia Ann 'Thealy' Byrd on 23 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. Eborn Byrd gave consent for her and John Rew Jr said he was over 21..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Duncan the head of HH#91, a 25 year old farmer with personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Duncans: Othelia, age 22; Roberta A., age 2; Rebecca J., age 9/12; and Lucrecia, age 55, who was evidently his mother. His father Meshack Duncan, age 68 was living next door..⁵ John bought land in 1891 at Pitts Creek, Acc Co, VA. In 1891 John R. Duncan purchased 120 acres of Whitelaw's tract A163 from various owners, it being the land that Robert Pitt IV and wife Catherine sold in 1793 to James Selby of Worcester Co, MD..⁶ John died on 26 January 1899 at age 63.³ His body was interred at Duncan Plot, Wagram, Acc Co, VA.³

     George was born circa 1820. He was the son of I. Bloxom. He married Tabitha (-----) circa 1840.²

     Tabitha was born circa 1820. She married George Bloxom circa 1840.¹

     I. was born circa 1800.

     John was born in 1875.² He was the son of John Osburn Byrd and Arinthia Elizabeth Bloxom. John died in 1949.² His body was interred at Bethany Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke City, Wor Co, MD.²

     Mary was born circa 1877. She was the daughter of John Osburn Byrd and Arinthia Elizabeth Bloxom. She married (-----) Coard circa 1900.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1875. He married Mary A. Byrd circa 1900.¹

     Amanda was born on 10 September 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Osburn Byrd and Arinthia Elizabeth Bloxom. She married Oscar L. Barnes in 1905.² Amanda died in 1910.²

     Oscar was born circa 1875. He married Amanda E. Byrd in 1905.¹

     Ina was born circa 1910. She was the daughter of Oscar L. Barnes and Amanda E. Byrd. She married Milton C. Dix circa 1930.¹

     Milton was born circa 1900. He married Ina A. Barnes circa 1930.¹

     Margaret was born on 15 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Selby Byrd and Amanda P. Kelly. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married William Riley Byrd on 15 December 1870 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Pearla K. Byrd's 1873 Acc Co birth record shows her as an unnamed child of William R. and Margaret J. Byrd. Conflicting evidence states that Pearla was born on 7 December 1873.² Pearla was born on 16 December 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Riley Byrd and Margaret J. Byrd. Pearla died on 26 January 1892 at age 18.¹

     Blanche died at infancy.¹ Blanche was born circa 1875. She was the daughter of William Riley Byrd and Margaret J. Byrd.

     Julius was born on 16 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He was the son of George (of Shad) Mears (miller) and Nancy Shay. Julius was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Julius C. Mears, a 19 year old laborer in HH#540 headed by George Mears, a 60 year old miller..¹ He married Susan Jane Young on 3 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Julius C. Mears of George and Susan Jane Young of Henry dec'd..² Julius was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Julius C. Mears the head of HH#699, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $675. Listed with him were the following Mears: Susan, age 30; Albert, age 5; Margaret, age 3; and Sarah, age 1. Also listed was Elizabath West, a 15 year old hired servant..⁵ Julius died on 1 June 1863 at age 32.⁴ His body was interred at Mears Plot, Winterville Rd, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Julius C. Mears, 16 Jan 1831 - 1 Jun 1863..⁴ Julius was named in his father's will on 2 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Julius Mears in the will of George Mears Sr. and his children were to have his share..³

     Mary was born on 9 March 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Littleton J. Byrd and Eliza Susan Mears.

     Pauline was born on 12 August 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Littleton J. Byrd and Eliza Susan Mears.

     Sarah was born on 25 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Zadock Taylor and Rachel Riggs. Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Taylor, age 13 in HH#988 headed by Wm. Chesser, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Rachel Chesser, age 45, who was evidently her mother..³ Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Taylor, age 23 in HH#342 headed by William Chesser, age 62 and farming. Also listed was Rachael Chesser, age 56, who was evidently her mother..⁴ She married Samuel Teackle Taylor Jr. on 31 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Taylor Jr., a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Samuel T. & Critty Taylor and she was shown as Sarah Ann Taylor, age 22, the daughter of Zadoc & Rachel Taylor. Julius C. Mears said both were over age 21..¹ Sarah died on 18 February 1904 at age 66.² Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. She was shown on her tombstone as Sarah A. Taylor, the wife of Samuel T. Taylor..²

     George was born in 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1790 and his 1869 death record puts it at 1795..^2,3 He was the son of Shadrack (of Shad) Mears and Esther (d|o_Thos?) Fisher. He married Nancy Shay on 11 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Jesse Duncan was the security on the M.L.B. of George Mears of Shadrach and Nancey Shay of Teackle..¹ George bought land in 1821 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. In was in this year that George Mears bought 34 acres from John Mears, Muddy Creek and other land from Byrds of Muddy Creek..⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mears the head of HH#540, a 60 year old miller with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Mearses: Nancy, age 51; John S., a 22 year old miller; Julius C., a 19 year old laborer; Zadock, a 17 year old laborer; and William E., age 9..² He made a will on 2 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Mears Sr. To son Ellis Mears 1 gun, 3 choice pines in Guilford Neck, 1 chest and Mahogany sideboard. To son Zadoc Mears enough heart pine and gum timber to build another room on his house. My 3 grandchildren by my son George Mears $1.00 each. To my wife and son Ellis Mears the balance of my property personal and real so long as my wife shall remain my widow and at her death or marriage to be sold and our of the proceeds to my 2 grandchildren by John Mears; Mary Mears and John Mears $25 each and the balance to be equally divided between my children Zadoc Mears, Ann Claville, Elizabeth Baley, Ellis Mears, and Julius Mears' children to have their father's share. Execs. Sons Ellis Mears and Zadoc Mears. Wit: Obed. S. Byrd, Decatur F. Byrd..⁵ George died on 6 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Mears, who died 6 Apr 1870 (probably 1869) of asthma at the age of 75 years & 6 months. He was born in Acc Co, a miller and unmarried. A friend Edw. Wright gave the information..³ George's will was probated on 31 May 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵