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     William was born circa 1810. He married Louisa (-----) circa 1835.

     Louisa was born circa 1815. She married William E. Reynolds circa 1835.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Lewis and Elizabeth Parks. She married John R. Courtney on 26 June 1881 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Perry A. Leatherbury, a Methodist minister. John was age 29 and a widowed sailor and Elizabeth was age 33 and single..¹

     John was born circa 1852 at Cecil Co, MD.¹ He was the son of William Courtney and Elizabeth (-----). He married Elizabeth Lewis on 26 June 1881 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Perry A. Leatherbury, a Methodist minister. John was age 29 and a widowed sailor and Elizabeth was age 33 and single..¹

     William was born circa 1825. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1850.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825. She married William Courtney circa 1850.

     Abel was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Arthur Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' Mears. He married Beersheba 'Bathsheba' Taylor on 2 April 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel B. Mears and Barsheba Taylor..³ Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears the head of HH#669, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Bathsheba Mears, age 35; Edward J. Mears, age 10; and George Mears, age 9..² Abel died in February 1854.⁴ Abel's estate was administered on 27 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas H. Wessells was named to settle the estate of Abel B. Mears. William S. Hope & David White were seucrities..⁴

     Beersheba was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Taylor and Tabitha 'Tabby' Bundick. She married Abel B. Mears on 2 April 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel B. Mears and Barsheba Taylor..³ Beersheba was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bathsheba Mears, age 35 in HH#669 headed by Abel Mears, a 36 year old farmer..² Beersheba was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bershiba Mears the head of HH#581, age 46 with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $235. Listed with her were the following Mearses: Edward, age 23; Nancy, age 26; and George, age 20. Also listed were the following blacks: Doreas Young, age 20 (female); Susan Young, age 3; and Tabitha Young, age 10/12..⁴

     Robert was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of James Russell and Susan J. Russell. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert T. Russell, age 5 in HH#1030 headed by James Russell, a 35 year old ship carpenter..² Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Russel, age 17 in HH#559 headed by James Russel, a 45 year old oysterman..³ He married Elizabeth J. 'Lizzie' Lewis on 23 May 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by John E. Bundick. Robert was age 22 and an oysterman and Elizabeth was age 23, the daughter of Elizabeth Lewis..¹

     James was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan J. Russell on 30 December 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Russell and she as Susan Russell. No other information was given..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Russell the head of HH#1030, a 35 year old ship carpenter. Listed with him were the following Russells: Susan J., age 29; Robert T., age 5; and James E., age 3..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Russel the head of HH#559, a 45 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $30. Listed with him were the following Russells: Susan, age 34; Robert, age 17; James, age 14; Villianna, age 10; and Madesta, age 4/12..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Levin T. Lewis and Mary Bishop. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 1 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23.. She married James Sparrow on 29 August 1880 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Franklin H. Mullineaux, a Methodist minister. James was age 20 and a farmer and Elizabeth was age 23..¹

     James was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George 'Wesley' Sparrow and Margaret Charnock. He married Elizabeth Lewis on 29 August 1880 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Franklin H. Mullineaux, a Methodist minister. James was age 20 and a farmer and Elizabeth was age 23..¹

     His common name was Wesley. George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Eliza Sparrow. George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Sparrow, age 15 in HH#300 headed by Jno. Satchell, a 21 year old sailor. Also listed was his mother, Eliza Satchell, age 35..¹ He married Margaret Charnock on 17 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Sparrow the son of Eliza Satchell and she was shown as Margaret Charnick the daughter of Edward who gave consent..²

     Margaret was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Charnock and Sarah A. 'Sally' Simpson. She married George 'Wesley' Sparrow on 17 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Sparrow the son of Eliza Satchell and she was shown as Margaret Charnick the daughter of Edward who gave consent..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Levin T. Lewis and Elizabeth Prescott. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as age 11 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23.. He married Margaret Hargis on 13 January 1875 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Littleton K. LeCato, a Methodist minister. Thomas was age 24 and a teamster and Margaret was age 16..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Hargis and Elizabeth J. Ames. She married Thomas Lewis on 13 January 1875 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Littleton K. LeCato, a Methodist minister. Thomas was age 24 and a teamster and Margaret was age 16..¹

     John was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth J. Ames on 15 March 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. John D. Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of John Hargis Jr. and Elizabeth J. Ames of Molly, widow of Nathaniel. They were married on 17 Mar 1847..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Nathaniel Ames and Mary 'Molly' Kellam. She married John Hargis on 15 March 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. John D. Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of John Hargis Jr. and Elizabeth J. Ames of Molly, widow of Nathaniel. They were married on 17 Mar 1847..¹

     Martha was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Levin T. Lewis and Elizabeth Prescott. Martha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 16 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23.. She married Alfred W. Showard on 23 December 1869 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred W. Showard, a 23 year old laborer, born & living in Acc Co (parents not shown) and she was shown as Martha Lewis, age 22 also born & living in Acc Co (parents not shown). They were married by J.C. Martin..² Martha died before 25 December 1878.³

     Emma was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Levin T. Lewis and Elizabeth Prescott. Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 14 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23..

     Anna was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Levin T. Lewis and Elizabeth Prescott. Anna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 9 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23..

     Susan was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Levin T. Lewis and Mary Bishop. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 5 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23..

     Ella was born circa 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Lewis and Margaret Hargis. She married Fletcher Mears on 13 May 1894 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fletcher Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Mary Mears and she was shown as Ella Lee Lewis, age 15, the daughter of Thomas & Margaret Lewis. They were married by James M. Dunaway, a Baptist minister..¹

     Fletcher was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward T. Mears and Mary W. Lewis. He married Ella Lee Lewis on 13 May 1894 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fletcher Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Mary Mears and she was shown as Ella Lee Lewis, age 15, the daughter of Thomas & Margaret Lewis. They were married by James M. Dunaway, a Baptist minister..¹

     Ella was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Wesley Lewis and Virginia A. Barnes. She married Louis D. Howard on 19 August 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by J. Wright Norris, a Methodist minister, at the bride's home. Louis was age 20 and a sailor and Ella was age 22..¹

     Louis was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William H. Howard and Mary E. Mason. He married Ella N. Lewis on 19 August 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by J. Wright Norris, a Methodist minister, at the bride's home. Louis was age 20 and a sailor and Ella was age 22..¹

     William was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary E. Mason on 10 October 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 31 year old sailor, born and living in Acc Co (his parents were not listed) and she was age 21. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Mary was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of David L. Mason and Catherine C. Scott. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Mason, age 5 in HH#360 headed by David Mason, a 38 year old farmer..² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Mason, age 14 in HH#1138 headed by David Mason, a 48 year old farmer..³ She married William H. Howard on 10 October 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 31 year old sailor, born and living in Acc Co (his parents were not listed) and she was age 21. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     John was born circa 1847 at Worcester Co, MD. His marriage records shows him born in Worcester Co, MD in 1844..¹ He was the son of John W. Tindall and Emily Davis. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Tindal, age 3 and born in VA in HH#75 headed by John W. Tindal, a 36 year old farmer, born in MD..² He married Elmira 'Iminer' Lewis on 18 March 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by John E. Bundick. John was age 20 and a soldier and 'Elmener' was age 23..¹

     John was born circa 1814 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Emily Davis on 16 September 1833 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Tindal and she as Emily Davis..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Tindal the head of HH#75, a 36 year old farmer born in MD. Listed with him were Emily Tindal, age 29; Catharine Tindal, age 15; James Tindal, age 8; John H. Tindal, age 3; Mary Tindal, age 1; and Smith L. Warrington, a 40 year old shoemaker. Everyone except John W. Tindal was born in VA..¹