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     Peggy Byrd gave consent, William Byrd was the witness and Thomas Byrd was the security on the 1825 N'hamp Co marriage of George Grey and Mahalah Byrd. The marriage was conducted by G.C. Wescoat. George was born circa 1800. He was the son of Solomon Gray (II) and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis. He married Mahala Byrd on 27 June 1825 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Maria was born circa 1780. She married Jacob Byrd circa 1800.¹

     Thomas R. Joynes was the security and John G. Joynes gave consent for the 1820 Acc Co M.L.B. of William Custis of Henry and Melinda Byrd, John G. Joynes her guardian. Malinda was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jacob Byrd and Maria (-----). She married William Custis on 27 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of William Custis of Henry and Melinda Byrd. John G. Joynes was her guardian and gave consent..² Malinda was living in 1836.¹

     William was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Henry Custis Sr. and Polly (-----). William was named in his father's will on 8 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Custis in the will of Henry Custis Sr..² He married Malinda Byrd on 27 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of William Custis of Henry and Melinda Byrd. John G. Joynes was her guardian and gave consent..¹

     Mary was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jacob Byrd and Maria (-----).

     George was born circa 1892 at Birdwood, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of Abel James Byrd Jr. and Emma Cora Mears. He married Katherine Bell on 6 February 1915 at Richmond, VA.¹

     Katherine was born circa 1890 at Austin, TX.¹ She was the daughter of Thaddeus Copes Bell and Katherine Kerr Carothers. She married Dr. George Bentley Byrd on 6 February 1915 at Richmond, VA.¹

     Thaddeus was born circa 1870. He married Katherine Kerr Carothers circa 1890.¹

     Katherine was born circa 1870. She married Thaddeus Copes Bell circa 1890.¹

     George was employed at as a US Navy Ensign. George was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, WWII.¹ George was born circa 1917.¹ He was the son of Dr. George Bentley Byrd and Katherine Bell. George died on 16 July 1943.¹

     Marion was born circa 1870. He married Ellen Messick circa 1890.¹

     Ellen was born circa 1870. She married Marion Charles Leonard circa 1890.¹

     Abel was born on 31 August 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Abel Mears Sr. and Patience (-----). He married Margaret B. 'Peggy' Edmunds on 21 November 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. James Edmunds was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Mears of Abel Sr. and Peggy B. Edmunds of James. They were married on 23 Nov 1825..^4,1 Abel was named in his father's will on 5 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears of Abel the head of HH#918, a 46 year old merchant with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Mears: Margaret B. Mears, age 43; Margaret E.B., age 11; Virginia H., age 9; Mary A., age 3; and Juliet A., age 25. Also listed was James Mapp, a 15 year old clerk; Richard J. Walter, a 40 year old teacher; and George Hateney, age 11 and black..⁵ Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears of A. the head of HH#1011, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000 and personal property valued at $8,000. Listed with him were Virginia Mears, age 19 and Marianna Mears, age 13..⁶ Abel died on 10 July 1878 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 73. He was shown as Abel Mears of A., who died of old age at the age of 74 years. He was the son of Abel & Patience, born in Acc Co, a gentleman, widower. His son-in-law Abel J. Byrd gave the infromation..^3,7 His body was interred at Mears-Byrd Cem, Grangerville, Acc Co, VA.³

     Margaret was born on 8 November 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Edmunds and Ann 'Nannie' (240) Wharton. She married Abel (of Abel Sr.) Mears on 21 November 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. James Edmunds was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Mears of Abel Sr. and Peggy B. Edmunds of James. They were married on 23 Nov 1825..^3,1 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret B. Mears, age 43 in HH#918 headed by Abel Mears of Abel, a 46 year old merchant with real estate valued at $4,000..⁴ Margaret died on 13 November 1852 at age 45.² Her body was interred at Mears-Byrd Cem, Grangerville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret B. Mears, wife of Abel of Abel, who died 13 Nov 1852 at the age of 45 years, 0 months and 5 days..²

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel (of Abel Sr.) Mears and Margaret B. 'Peggy' Edmunds. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Mears, age 3 in HH#918 headed by Abel Mears of Abel, a 46 year old merchant with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marianna Mears, age 13 in HH#1011 headed by Abel Mears of A., a 55 year old farmer..²

     Margaret was born on 7 February 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel (of Abel Sr.) Mears and Margaret B. 'Peggy' Edmunds. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E.B. Mears, age 11 in HH#918 headed by Abel Mears of Abel, a 46 year old merchant with real estate valued at $4,000..³ She married John H. Willis on 17 May 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Willis, a 23 year old merchant, the son of Lon & Ann Willis and she was shown as Margaret E. Mears, age 17, the daughter of Able, of Able & Margaret Mears. They were married at the residence of Abel Mears by J.W.A. Elliott..² Margaret died on 7 November 1925 at age 86.¹ Her body was interred at Mt. Willis, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret Willis, wife of Jno. H. Willis and daughter of Abel & Marg't Edmonds Mears, 7 Feb 1839 - 7 Nov 1925..¹

     Frances was born circa 1690. She married Tobias Bull (II) circa 1710.¹

     Tobias was born circa 1710. He was the son of Tobias Bull (II) and Frances (-----). Tobias died in 1760.¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1712. He was the son of Tobias Bull (II) and Frances (-----).

     Daniel was born circa 1714. He was the son of Tobias Bull (II) and Frances (-----).

     Esther was born circa 1720. She was the daughter of Tobias Bull (II) and Frances (-----).

     Major was born circa 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (s|o_Ebron) Byrd.

     Elisha was born circa 1749. He was the son of John Hornsby and Mary Byrd.

     William was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Hornsby and Mary Byrd.

     Laben was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Hornsby and Mary Byrd.

     Mary was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Hornsby and Mary Byrd.

     Anne was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Hornsby and Mary Byrd.

     Comfort was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Hornsby and Mary Byrd.

     Jonathan was born circa 1710. He married Elisha (-----) circa 1735.¹ Jonathan died in May 1754.² Jonathan's will was probated on 28 May 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elisha was born circa 1710. She married (-----) Chapman circa 1730.¹ She married Jonathan Edmunds circa 1735.² Elisha was named in her husband's will on 4 March 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elisha Edmunds in the will of Jonathan Edmunds. One of the witensses was Peine Chapman..³ She married Smith Bunting circa 1765.⁴ Elisha was named in her husband's will on 6 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Eleshe in the will of Smith Bunting..⁴ She made a will on 30 October 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elishe Bunting, widow of Smith Bunting. To son Pearce Chapman. To daughter Leah Bird. To son Thomas Edmunds. To son John Edmunds. To Sarah Edmunds, daughter of my son John Edmunds. To Nancy Bird, Leah Bird & Sally Bird, daughters of Jacob Bird. To Nanney Edmunds, daughter of Thomas Edmunds. 4 children Pearce Chapman, Leah Bird, Thomas Edmunds & John Edmunds residual legatees. Jacob Bird Exr. Witt: Naney Bunting, Robert Davidson..⁵ Elisha died on 27 February 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶