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     Middleton was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mason and Eleanor (-----). He married Rachel Byrd circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason had married Rachel Bird, daughter of Daniel Bird, by 1752 (Wills l752-l757, p..547)..¹ Middleton was named in his sister's will on 17 May 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Middleton Mason in the will of Ede Mason. He also witnessed the will and relinquished his legacy at probate..² Middleton was named in his father's will on 12 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Middleton Mason and given 200 acres where he now lives on the south side of Masongo in the will of William Mason Sr..³ Middleton was named as administrator of an estate on 29 April 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Middleton Mason was named to settle the estate of Eleanor Mason. Littleton Armitrader was the security..⁴ Middleton sold land in 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason and wife Rachel sold his inheritance in 1768 (Deeds 1757-1770, pp. 550 and 551).. Middleton died circa 1780. Middleton was living in 1778, but was deceased by 26 July 1780 (Orders 1780-1783, p. 72)..

     Benjamin was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Edmund Bayly Parks and Ann (-----). Benjamin was named in his father's will on 19 February 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Byrd circa 1750.² He made a will on 6 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He named a son Benjamin and daughters Rachel Hickman, Nanney, Elizabeth and Tabitha Parks. To son Benjamin Parks my land and water mill &c. To daughter Rachel Hickman all the things I have lent her. Daughters Nanney, Elizabeth and Tabitha Parks residual legatees. Son Benjamin Parks and Solomon Ewell executors. Witnesses William Young Sr., John Evans and William Ewell..³ Benjamin died in March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Benjamin's will was probated on 26 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Eborn was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Hornsby and Mary Byrd. Eborn was living in 1768.¹

     Sally was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Ebron Byrd circa 1800.¹ Sally was named in her husband's will on 11 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sally in the will of Ebern Bird..² Sally died in January 1837.³ Sally's will was probated on 30 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will, signed 20 Jan 1831, Sarah Bird left items to a black woman, Leah, and to Heley D. Bagwell, who she named as executor. Witnesses were Ezekeil R. Bloxom and Levin James (husband of her daughter Eliza). In a codicil, signed 19 Oct 1836, Sally Bird set free her slaves, about 15 were named. Witnesses were James Mears, George P. Scarburgh, and Abel W. Mears. Securities on the bond to probate were William Walston and John A. Ames (Acc Co Wills&c, 1828-46, p. 224)..³

     Susan was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ebron Byrd and d|o_John Bull. Susan was named in her grandfather's will on 1 April 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Sukey Bird in the will of John Bull Sr..² Susan was named in her father's will on 11 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sukey Bird in the will of Ebern Bird..³ She married Mitchell Chandler on 4 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Susan Bird of Ebern. They were also issued a marriage license on 18 Mar 1817 in Worcester Co, MD..^4,5

     ACCORDING TO THE BOSTON BOOK, P. 366-7, THESE ARE THE ANCESTORS OF MRS. RUSSELL RATIGAN OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN. MATTHEW WISE DID NOT SHOW ANY OF THEM IN HIS BOOK. William was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Ebron Byrd and d|o_John Bull. William was named in his grandfather's will on 1 April 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William Bird in the will of John Bull Sr..² William was named in his father's will on 11 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Bird in the will of Ebern Bird..¹ He married Hessy Mears on 3 April 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of William Bird of Ebern and Hessy Mears of Abel..³

     Margaret was born in 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Ebron Byrd and Sally (-----). Margaret was named in her father's will on 11 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a younger daughter Margaret Bird in the will of Ebern Bird..³ She married Charles Kellam on 5 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Kellam of James and Margaret Bird of Eburn..⁴ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Kellam, age 40 in HH#23 headed by Henry P. Parker, a 51 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000. Also listed was Eliza Kellam, age 21, who was evidently her daughter..⁵ She married William H. Harmon on 5 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. (W. on the license) Harmon, widower, and she was shown as Mar't Kellam, widow of Charles Kellam dec'd. They were married by J. Allen..⁴ Margaret died on 17 July 1887.² Her body was interred at Kellam Plot, Onley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret Harmon (by 2nd marriage; 1st husband Chas. Kellam)..²

     Eliza was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Ebron Byrd and Sally (-----). Eliza was named in her father's will on 11 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a younger daughter Eliza Bird in the will of Ebern Bird..³ She married Levin S. James on 1 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin James of Wm. and Eliza Bird of Eburn..⁴ She married William H. Belote on 4 July 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. John N.A. Elliott was the security on the M.L.B. of William H. Belote, widower, and Elizabeth James, widow of Levin..⁴ Eliza was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Beloate, age 48 in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..² Eliza died on 12 July 1870.⁵ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Eliza Beloate James, wife of Levin S. James, who died about age 70 years..⁵

     Hessy was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Abel Mears Sr. and Patience (-----). She married William Byrd on 3 April 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of William Bird of Ebern and Hessy Mears of Abel..¹ Hessy was named in her father's will on 5 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Hessy Bird in the will of Abel Mears Sr..²

     Abel was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (122) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach. Abel was named in his grandfather's will on 27 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Abel Mears in the will of Joseph Beach..¹ Abel was named in his father's will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Ann Downing circa 1790.³ He married Patience (-----) circa 1795. The 1878 Acc Co death record of Abel Mears of A. shows his parents were Abel & Patience..⁴ He married Elizabeth Spiers on 15 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Mears Sr. and Elizabeth Spiers of Jno..⁵ He married Elizabeth Wallace on 19 August 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. William Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Mears, widow, and Elizabeth Wallace..⁵ He made a will on 5 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears Sr. To my son Abel Mears the land where I now live adjoining John S. Beach & others. To my daughter Tabitha A. B. Mears the lands I purchased of Col. James J. Teackle & at her death to her children, but if there are none then to sell the land & the money to go to my daughter Hessy Bird's children that are living at the time of my daughter Tabitha A. B. Mears death. To daughter Hessy Bird slaves old Parker, Malinda & young Parker. To my son Abel Mears, my daughter Margaret Bell's children & my daughter Tabitha A. B. Mears the balance of my slaves. Margaret Bell's children to have 1/3 together. Also to Margaret Bell's children $400 among them. To my daughter Hessy Bird the balance of my personal estate. My son Abel Mears & John West shall hold the whole of my daughter Margaret Bell's children's property in their hands until Margaret Bell's children shall arrive at age 21. My son Abel Mears & John P. West Extr. Witt: Custis Willis, John S. Beach & Samuel Coleburn..⁶ Abel died in October 1841.⁶ Abel's will was probated on 25 October 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. John B. Ailworth & Levin James securities..⁶

     Charles was born on 27 February 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of James Kellam and Susanna (-----). Charles was named in his father's will on 1 July 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my youngest son Charles in the will of James Kellam, wife Susanna..² He married Margaret Byrd on 5 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Kellam of James and Margaret Bird of Eburn..¹ Charles died on 16 January 1850 at age 51.³ His body was interred at Kellam Plot, Onley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Charles Kellam (husband of Marg't Kellam Harmon)..³

     Mitchell was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Mitchell (499) Chandler. He married Keziah Laylor on 3 May 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Laylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Keziah Laylor..³ He married Susanna Laylor on 7 May 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Chandler was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Susanna Laylor..³ He married Susan 'Sukey' Byrd on 4 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Susan Bird of Ebern. They were also issued a marriage license on 18 Mar 1817 in Worcester Co, MD..^3,4 He married Sarah (-----) on 12 September 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Sarah Bonwell, widow..³ Mitchell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mitchell Chandler the head of HH#984, a 70 year old chair maker with real estate valued at $7,400. Listed with him was Rosey Ritzgerald, age 78..^5,2 He made a will on 5 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. To my son John H. Chandler the lands called "Mary Branch," which I purchased of Smith during his life & if he should marry after the death of his present wife & have a child or children, I give it to them at his death & in defect of such issue, I give it to his 3 sisters or their heirs at his death, but should his present wife (formerly Caty Smith) have a child or children they are to have no part of my estate. Also to son John H. Chandler my Negro woman Mary & her 3 children Eliza, Bill & Edmond. To my son Thomas B. E. Chandler all the lands called the "Old place" (where I was raised) during his life & then ½ to his children & ½ to his 3 sisters or their children & if he dies without children, then his children's share to his brothers & sisters. Also to my son Thomas B. E. Chandler my Negro Bill & girl Leah & my son is to pay 5 years from my death $100 to each of his 3 sisters Mary E. White, Nancy B. Coard & Susan R. Bull or their children ... To my son Sylvester R. Chandler the lands called "Sherlock" & the wood land adjoining it on the western end to the field called "Bayly's field" & bounded by ... county road ... & a lane called "Watson's lane" ... & my Negro boy John & girl Sabra & Sylvester is to pay $50 to my 3 daughters or their children at the end of 5 years from my death. To son David M. Chandler the residue of my lands, adjoining the lands of Sylvester R. Chandler & if he has no children at his death, then to his brothers & sisters. Also to my son David my Negro boy Tom Corey & girl Charlotte & David to pay my granddaughter Mary White $50, 5 years from my death. To my daughter Mary E. White my Negro boys George, Isaac & Daniel. To my daughter Nancy B. Coard my Negro boys Levin & Alfred & girl Sally. To my daughter Susan R. Bull my Negro boys Isaiah & Joseph & girl Peggy. My boy Henry to serve my 3 daughters or their children until he arrives to age 31 & then to be free. My 3 Negro women should live as they now do, my son Thomas is to see to Sarah, Sylvester is to see to Maria & my son David is to see to Leah until they arrive to age 40 at which time they shall be free. Residue to daughters Mary, Nancy & Susan. All the bonds & accounts that I leave against my sons are to be paid to my daughters & all the bonds & accounts that I leave against Samuel C. White are to be deducted out of his wife's share of my estate. Friend William Walston & my 3 sons Thomas, Sylvester & David M. Chandler Extrs. Witt: Edward P. Pitts, Abel T. Johnson & William Walston..⁶ Mitchell died in July 1851.⁶ Mitchell's will was probated on 28 July 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Gunter, Isaiah N. Bagwell, James B. White & Thomas R. Tyler securities..⁶

     Levin was born on 9 March 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of William James and Patience (-----). He married Eliza Byrd on 1 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin James of Wm. and Eliza Bird of Eburn..¹ Levin died on 13 April 1845 at age 51.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Levin S. James, the husband of Eliza Beloate James, who died on 13 Apr 1845 at the age of 51 years, 1 month and 4 days..³

     William was born circa 1760. He married Patience (-----) circa 1785.

     Isaac was born on 14 May 1861 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Capt. John Horsey Somers and Vianna 'Vianer' Byrd. He married Deliah F. (-----) circa 1885.² Isaac died on 11 May 1929 at age 67.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Deliah was born on 10 February 1862.¹ She married Isaac Somers (Capt.) circa 1885.¹ Deliah died on 21 November 1939 at age 77.¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Albert was born on 1 October 1865 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Capt. John Horsey Somers and Vianna 'Vianer' Byrd. Albert died on 10 April 1926 at age 60.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 17 December 1851 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Capt. John Horsey Somers and Vianna 'Vianer' Byrd. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John O. Somers, age 9 in HH#284 headed by Sewell A. Byrd, a 30 year old merchant..³ He married Emily S. Lankford on 7 December 1873 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John O. Summers, a 22 year old sailor, the son of John & Vinna Summers and she was shown as Emily S. Lankford, age 19, the daughter of Louis J. Hester A. Lankford. They were married by J.L. Lodge..¹ John died on 3 December 1916 at Hopeton, Acc Co, VA, at age 64.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Emily was born on 8 April 1854 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Lewis James Lankford and Hester Ann Gladding. Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily S. Lankford, age 6 in HH#465 headed by Louis J. Lankford, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $230..¹ She married John O. Somers on 7 December 1873 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John O. Summers, a 22 year old sailor, the son of John & Vinna Summers and she was shown as Emily S. Lankford, age 19, the daughter of Louis J. Hester A. Lankford. They were married by J.L. Lodge..² Emily died on 14 June 1942 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 88.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.^1,3

     Charley was born on 29 December 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John O. Somers and Emily S. Lankford. He married Mollie M. Ewell circa 1900.¹ Charley died on 23 November 1961 at age 86.^2,1

     Mollie was born circa 1875. She married Charley Lee Somers circa 1900.¹

     (c|o died on 22 September 1877 at age 0.¹ (c|o was born on 22 September 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John O. Somers and Emily S. Lankford.

     Laurenna was born on 10 April 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John O. Somers and Emily S. Lankford. Laurenna died on 25 August 1879 at age 0.¹

     Ralph was born on 22 September 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John O. Somers and Emily S. Lankford. Ralph died on 8 March 1920 at age 35.¹

     Ruth was born on 31 July 1887 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John O. Somers and Emily S. Lankford. She married Alonzo Winder circa 1905.¹ Ruth died on 13 September 1935 at age 48.¹

     Alonzo was born circa 1885. He married Ruth Annie Somers circa 1905.¹

     Laurena was born on 13 May 1896 at Silver Beach, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John O. Somers and Emily S. Lankford. She married Percy Upshur Lewis on 7 April 1922 at Newport News, VA.¹ Laurena died on 18 July 1962 at age 66.¹

     Percy was born on 18 October 1898.¹ He was the son of William H. Lewis and Annie C. Northam. He married Laurena 'Rennie' Somers on 7 April 1922 at Newport News, VA.¹

     Sarah was born on 21 August 1904 at Stockton, Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married Walter Herbert Byrd on 6 August 1921 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Middie was born circa 1877 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Decato C. Fisher and Deliliah P. Taylor. She married John W. Revell on 18 December 1895 at Red Bank Ch, Northampton Co, VA.¹