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     William was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sally (-----) on 11 January 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Church was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Churn and Sally Powell, widow of James Powell. They were married by B. Wescoat and Wm. Church said he was of age..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Churn (Church on the transcribed version) the head of HH#353, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350. Listed with him were the following Churns: Sally, age 55; Jno. E., a 17 year old student; and Sarah, age 12. Also listed was Henry Young, a 23 and black..¹

     Sally was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James Powell circa 1815.² She married William W. Churn on 11 January 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Church was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Churn and Sally Powell, widow of James Powell. They were married by B. Wescoat and Wm. Church said he was of age..³ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Churn, age 55 in HH#353 headed by Wm. Churn, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George T. Clayton and Virginia L. Mason. She married William W. Lewis on 5 February 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by J. Harry Wilson, a Methodist minister. William was age 20 and an oysterman and Sarah was age 16..¹

     George was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,1 He was the son of Thomas R. Clayton and Hester 'Hetty' (-----). George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Clayton, age 8 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹ He married Virginia L. Mason on 9 December 1874 at Woodstock (Lee Mont), Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Clayton, a 32 year old single 'Gentleman' the son of Thomas R. & Hetty Clayton, and she was shown as Virginia L. Mason, age 22, the daughter of James & Sarah Mason. They were married by Isaac T. Adkins, a Methodist minister..³

     Virginia was born circa 1851 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He death record puts her birth at 1856..² She was the daughter of James Mason and Sarah Ann Byrd. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Mason, age 9 in HH#688 headed by James Mason, a 39 year old farmer..² Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Mason, age 18 in HH#MT419 headed by James Mason, a 48 year old farmer..³ She married George T. Clayton on 9 December 1874 at Woodstock (Lee Mont), Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Clayton, a 32 year old single 'Gentleman' the son of Thomas R. & Hetty Clayton, and she was shown as Virginia L. Mason, age 22, the daughter of James & Sarah Mason. They were married by Isaac T. Adkins, a Methodist minister..¹ Virginia died on 10 September 1891 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia L. Clayton, who died of consumption at the age of 35 years. She was the daughter of Jas. & Sarah Mason, born in Met. Dist. Her mother gave the information..⁴

     Alberta was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Lewis and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis. She married Richard Gillespie on 9 April 1884 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Montcalm Oldham, a Methodist minister. Richard was age 23 and a sailor and Alberta was also age 23..¹

     Richard was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Peter J. Gillespie (I) and Susan Metcalf. He married Alberta Lewis on 9 April 1884 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Montcalm Oldham, a Methodist minister. Richard was age 23 and a sailor and Alberta was also age 23..¹

     Peter was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan Metcalf on 6 January 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Peter J. Gillespie and she as Susan Metcalf. No other information was given..² Peter was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Gillespie the head of HH#230, a 22 year old farmer. Listed with him were Susan Gillespie, age 22; Susan Gillespie, age 2; Peter Gillespie, age 6/12 and Esther Outten, age 40 and black..¹

     Susan was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Peter J. Gillespie (I) on 6 January 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Peter J. Gillespie and she as Susan Metcalf. No other information was given..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Gillespie, age 22 in HH#230 headed by Peter Gillespie, a 22 year old farmer..¹

     Alexine was born on 17 August 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliezene in the county birth records..² She was the daughter of Capt. Robert T. Lewis and Margaret A. Doughty. She married John T. Parks on 21 May 1884 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Parkes, a 32 year old widowed sailor (parents not shown) and she was shown as Alexine D. Lewis, age 21, the daughter of Robt. T. & Marg't A. Lewis. They were married by Wesley C. Vaden, a Methodist minister..¹

     Amy was born circa 1836 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. The 1850 census shows her as age 14 and born in NY. Her Acc Co, VA marriage record shows her born in Chincoteague, VA..^1,2 She was the daughter of Capt. Timothy Hill Sr. and Rebecca Russell. Amy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amy Hill, age 14 and born in NY in HH#122 headed by Timothy Hill Sr., a 60 year old sailor born in NY..² She married (1st h|o Amy Hill) Lewis circa 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married William T. Mason on 3 December 1856 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. (Mason on the lic & Mayson in the register), a 19 year old mariner, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Randal and she was shown as Amy Lewis, age 22 and widowed, also born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Timothy Sr. and Rebecca Hill. They were married by William P. Thornton, a Baptist minister..¹ Amy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Dansey Hill, age 22 in HH#1130 headed by Wm. Mason of R., a 22 year old oysterman. Since William and Amy Hill were married in 1856, her surname should have been Mason.).³

     His common name was (1st h|o Amy Hill). (1st was born circa 1835. He married Amy 'Dansey' Hill circa 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     William was born on 26 May 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Zadock Mason and Leah Grinnalds. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Mason, age 13 in HH#348 headed by Zadoc Mason, a 36 year old farmer..¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Mason, age 23 in HH#450 headed by Zadock Mason, a 49 year old farmer..⁴ He married Caroline Sparrow on 17 December 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. P. Mason, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Zadock & Leah Mason and she was shown as Caroline Sparrow, age 28, the daughter of Robt. & Tibatha Sparrow. They were married by E.S. Grant..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Mason the head of HH#MT530, a 35 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Masons: Caroline, age 33 and keeping house, with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $200; Alfred, age 4; Ida, age 2; and Susan, age 1. Also listed was Tabitha Sparrow, a 62 year old house keeper, who was evidently Caroline's mother..⁵ William died on 28 May 1885 at age 48. He was shown as Wm. P. Mason, who died of consumption at the age of 48 years. He was the son of Zadoc & Leah, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Caroline. His brother Gillett Mason gave the information. His tombstone shows 28 May and the county death register shows 23 May..^3,6 His body was interred at Mason Cem, Hopeton, Acc Co, VA.³

     Anna was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Lewis and Cassandra 'Cassey' Shrieves. She married James W. Phillips on 17 July 1892 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by John Wesley Nicholson, a Methodist minister. James was age 19 and a farmer and Anna was age 22..¹

     James was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Levin Thomas Phillips and Margaret J.D. 'Maggie' Groton. He married Anna Lewis on 17 July 1892 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by John Wesley Nicholson, a Methodist minister. James was age 19 and a farmer and Anna was age 22..¹

     Peter was born circa 1850 at Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Peter Tilghman and Harriet (-----). He married Annie J. Lewis on 11 May 1880 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. They were married by J. Carson Watson, a Methodist minister. Peter was age 34 and a divorced photographer and Annie was age 17..¹

     Peter was born circa 1820. He married Harriet (-----) circa 1845.

     Harriet was born circa 1820. She married Peter Tilghman circa 1845.

     Daniel was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Comfort Tunnell on 27 March 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. William Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of Daniel Jones and Comfort Tunnell..¹

     Comfort was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Daniel Jones on 27 March 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. William Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of Daniel Jones and Comfort Tunnell..¹

     Belle was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William T. Lewis and Rebecca A. Hill. She married Benjamin J. Truitt on 10 July 1890 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Adolphus D. Melvin, a Methodist minister. Benjamin was age 28 and a minister and Belle was age 19..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1862.¹ He was the son of Benjamin W. Truitt and Martha W. (-----). He married Belle R. Lewis on 10 July 1890 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Adolphus D. Melvin, a Methodist minister. Benjamin was age 28 and a minister and Belle was age 19..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1840. He married Martha W. (-----) circa 1860.

     Martha was born circa 1840. She married Benjamin W. Truitt circa 1860.

     Bettie was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Thomas 'Tom Handsome' Lewis and Elizabeth West 'Betty' Bell. She married George W. East on 4 June 1890 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. They were married by George F. Farring. George was age 20 and a farmer and Bettie was also age 20..¹

     George was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Peter W. East and Mary Jane Kellam. He married Bettie S. Lewis on 4 June 1890 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. They were married by George F. Farring. George was age 20 and a farmer and Bettie was also age 20..¹

     Peter was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Peter Turlington East and Susan W. Scott. Peter was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter W. East, age 2 in HH#31 headed by Peter East, a 33 year old shoemaker..² Peter was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Jane Kellam on 13 October 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas (of P.) Kellam and Mary 'Polly' Savage. She married Peter W. East on 13 October 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Betty was born on 3 March 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Tully M. Lewis and Elizabeth Justice 'Betsy' Mason. She married Alfred W. Taylor on 13 July 1887 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. They were married by J. Wright Norris, a Methodist Minister. Alfred was age 23 and a farmer and Bettie was age 23..¹

     Alfred was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Alfred Jackson Taylor and Hetty C. Parks. He married Betty W. Lewis on 13 July 1887 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. They were married by J. Wright Norris, a Methodist Minister. Alfred was age 23 and a farmer and Bettie was age 23..¹