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     Carrie was born on 15 August 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Teackle L. Byrd and Mary E. Fisher. Carrie died on 26 October 1881 at age 1.¹ Her body was interred at Byrd Cem, Groton Town, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born in 1851.¹ She married Colwell Patterson Byrd on 18 November 1885 at Worcester Co, MD.² Mary died on 18 June 1887.¹ Her body was interred at First Bapt Ch Cm, Pocomoke, Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Anne was born on 5 September 1821.¹ She married Colwell Patterson Byrd on 1 August 1888 at Worcester Co, MD.² Anne died on 27 May 1889 at age 67.¹ Her body was interred at Bethany Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke City, Wor Co, MD.¹

     Riley was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Fisher Sr.. He married Nancy Godwin on 11 August 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Nicholas P. Godwin was the security on the M.L.B. of Riley Fisher and Nancy Godwin. There is another record of this marriage on 11 Oct 1812. Perhaps they obtained the M.L.B. in 1807, but did not marry until 5 years later, but that seems unlikely..³ Riley was named in his father's will on 3 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Riley Fisher in the will of George Fisher..¹ He married Keziah Gillespie on 5 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Riley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Riley Fisher the head of HH#554, age 65 and a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were his wife Kesiah, age 70, Hetty Garret, age 50, Teackle Taylor, age 24 and Jane Watson, age 12 and black..² He married Louisa Brown on 21 August 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Riley Fisher, widower, and she was shown as Louisa Brown. Stephen Hinman said she was over age 21..⁴ Riley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#742, age 75 and farming with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him was his wife Louisa, age 31, Lavenia Fisher, age 4, and Elizabeth Thornton, age 18..⁵

     Catherine was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jacob Byrd and Rebecca Northam. She married Elijah Lucas on 31 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. James Northam and Southy Lucas were the securities on the M.L.B. of Elijah Lucas and Catherine Bird of Jacob..¹ Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Lucas the head of HH#984, age 32. Listed with him were the following Lucas: Parker T., age 8 and Elijah, age 6..² She married Alfred Andrews on 27 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Andrews, widower, and she was shown as Cath. Lucas, the widow of Elijah..^1,3

     Elijah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catherine Byrd on 31 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. James Northam and Southy Lucas were the securities on the M.L.B. of Elijah Lucas and Catherine Bird of Jacob..¹ Elijah died in February 1845.² Elijah's estate was administered on 24 February 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James B. Anderson was named to settle the estate of Elijah Lucas. Lewis Nock, James K. Duncan and David D. Abbott were the securities..²

     Gillett was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Sally Northam. He married Elizabeth P. Byrd on 5 February 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Bennett M. Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Gillett Northam and Elizabeth Bird of Bennett Sr..³ Gillett died in 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Gillett was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He is assumed to be the Gillet Northam (not the Jun.), age 30-40, with 1 female age 15-20, 1 female age 60-70, and 3 slaves. (The younger female is assumed to be Elizabeth Bird of Bennett Sr, who he married in Feb 1840, and the older female is assumed to be his mother Sally Northam.).² Gillett's estate was administered on 30 November 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Abbott Warington was named to settle his estate, with John B. Ailworth and William Nock securities..¹

     Edmund was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Jesse Duncan and Kesziah Taylor. He married Sarah 'Sally' Byrd on 25 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel T. Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Edmund Duncan and Sarah Bird of Major..² Edmund was named in his grandfather's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Edmund Duncan, son of Jesse Duncan, in the will of James Duncan..¹ Edmund died in January 1817.³ Edmund's estate was administered on 27 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sally Duncan was named to settle the estate of Edmund Duncan. Jesse Duncan, Major Bird & Jacob Kelly were the securities. The following dates are for the settlement of his estate. 1 Feb 1817 (Invy), Feb 1817 (Sale), 3 Nov 1819 (Audit), 29 Nov 1819 (Rec'd) - Sally Duncan late Sally Northam Extr. Appraisers: Thorowgood Taylor, Southey Northam & Arthur Watson. Buyers: William Duncan & Sally Duncan. Named in settlement: Jesse Duncan Sr., a balance left in the hands of the Admr. for orphans. Auditors: Thorowgood Taylor & Southey Northam..³

     Chlora was born in 1889.¹ She married Harold J. Byrd circa 1910.¹ Chlora died in 1933.¹ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Reta was born in 1901.¹ She married Ernest M. Byrd circa 1925.¹ Reta died in 1975.¹ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (Inf died on 8 August 1899 at age 0.¹ (Inf was born on 8 August 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Staton Franklin Byrd and Polly D. Poulson. His body was interred at Poulson Fm Plot, Poulson, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Virginia was born in 1915.¹ She married Leonard Hilton Byrd circa 1935.¹ Virginia died in 1952.¹ Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lovie was born on 8 October 1882 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Wessells Byrd and Arena Jackson Gladding. Lovie died on 20 December 1895 at age 13.¹ Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Riley Downing on 25 August 1827 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel Bloxom and she as Elizabeth Downing..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Downing and Elizabeth (322) Riley. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 10 August 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Riley Downing in the will of William Downing..¹ She married Samuel Bloxom on 25 August 1827 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel Bloxom and she as Elizabeth Downing..³ She married John M. Coleburn on 6 May 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Jenkins and Joseph W. Gibb were the securities on the M.L.B. of John N. Coleburn, widower and Elizabeth R. Bloxom, widow of Samuel. Another record from this source shows the were married two days later on 8 May 1836..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth R. Colburn, age 40 in HH#754 headed by John M. Colburn, a 48 year old farmer..²

     This infant son of John William and Elizabeth M. Byrd was shown as an unnamed child on his 1881 Acc Co birth record. Conflicting evidence states that (Inf was born on 9 January 1881.² (Inf was born on 10 February 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John William Byrd and Elizabeth M. Byrd. (Inf died on 17 February 1881 at age 0.¹ His body was interred at Byrd Cem, Railroad Track, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Tommie was born on 23 March 1895 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Walter Wessells Byrd and Arena Jackson Gladding. Tommie died on 8 March 1901 at age 5.¹ His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Abel James Byrd Jr. resided at Birdwood, Acc Co, VA. Abel was born on 27 February 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. Acc Co Birth records show 10 Jan 1860..^2,1 He was the son of Abel James Byrd Sr. and Sarah Ann Mears. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Emma Cora Mears on 29 May 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Abel died on 25 May 1937 at age 77.² His body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA.²

     Emma was born on 6 August 1868 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Benjamin William Mears and Emma Susan Mapp. She married Abel James Byrd Jr. on 29 May 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Emma died on 23 April 1926 at age 57.² Her body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA.²

     Benjamin was born on 17 October 1833 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA.³ He was the son of John B(ull) Mears and Sarah Jane Ames. Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. W. Mears, a 16 year old student in HH#697 headed by Jno. B. Mears of Wm., a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹ He married Emma Susan Mapp on 28 January 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin W. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of John B. & Jane Mears and she was shown as Emma S. Mapp, age 17, the daughter of Geo. B. & Ann Mapp. They were married at the residence of Geo. Mapp by B.T. Ames. Alfred J. Mears said he was over age 21. According to Lucy Ames Edwards they were married at Marsh Side, the home of her parents..² Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. W. Mears, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500 and personal property valued $10,500. Listed with him were Emma S. Mears, age 19; and John Allen, age 72 and black..⁴ Benjamin died on 2 December 1896 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA, at age 63. Tombstone & Acc Co Death records both show 2 Dec 1896. According to the Acc Co Death records he died of unknown causes at the age of 65 years. he was the son of Benj. W. & Sarah J. Mears, born in Acc Co, a merchant and the husband of Emma S. Mears. His son (-----) C. Mears gave the information..^3,5 His body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA.³

     Emma was born on 17 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was born at the Nannie Wharton Place, near Locustville, the home of her partenal grandmother, which had been given to her mother. When Emma Susan was a young girl her family moved to Marsh Side, near Wachapreague..^4,5 She was the daughter of George Bowdoin Mapp and Ann James Edmunds. Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma S. Mapp, age 10 in HH#907 headed by George B. Mapp, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ She married Benjamin William Mears on 28 January 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin W. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of John B. & Jane Mears and she was shown as Emma S. Mapp, age 17, the daughter of Geo. B. & Ann Mapp. They were married at the residence of Geo. Mapp by B.T. Ames. Alfred J. Mears said he was over age 21. According to Lucy Ames Edwards they were married at Marsh Side, the home of her parents..² Emma was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma S. Mears, age 19 in HH#878 headed by Benj. W. Mears.⁶ Emma was named in her father's will on 25 September 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Emma S. Mears in the will of George B. Mapp..³ Emma died on 6 November 1914 at age 75.⁴ Her body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Austin was living at Birdwood, Acc Co, VA.² Austin was born on 7 November 1894 at Birdwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Abel James Byrd Jr. and Emma Cora Mears. He married Bessie T. Leonard on 24 November 1915.² Austin died in 1973.³ His body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     Her body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.² Bessie was born in 1894 at Maryland.² She was the daughter of Marion Charles Leonard and Ellen Messick. She married Austin James Byrd on 24 November 1915.¹

     Eva was born on 23 March 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel James Byrd Jr. and Emma Cora Mears. Eva died on 23 June 1890 at age 0.² Her body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA.²

     Anna was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Alsavador Chase and Sallie Ann Davis. She married Levin J.P.W. Byrd on 3 August 1887 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Anna was living in 1940 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     W. was born in December 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Arthur W. Byrd and Rebecca J. Hall.

     Sarah was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Fitchett and Rosa 'Rosey' (-----). She married Jacob Saunders on 30 May 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Eli Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Saunders and Sally Fitchett of Wm..² She married Major Rayfield Jr. on 26 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Saunders was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Rayfield, widorer, and Sarah Saunders, widow of Jacob..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Rayfield, age 45 in HH#894 headed by Major Rayfield, a 46 year old farmer..³ She married Nathaniel W. Byrd on 10 January 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Nathaniel W. Byrd, a 60 year old widowed shoemaker, the son of Major & Nancy Byrd and she was shown as Sally Rayfield, a 62 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. & Rosa Fitchett. They were married by D.A. Woodson..⁴

     Peggy was born circa 1780. She married Ebron Byrd on 3 January 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Ebern Bird and Peggy Bunting..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ebron Byrd and Peggy Bunting.

     Mahala was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ebron Byrd and Peggy Bunting. She married George Gray on 27 June 1825 at Northampton Co, VA.²