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     John was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Snead and Lydia (-----). He married Sarah Claville on 24 September 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by William P. Thornton, a Baptist minister. John was age 37 and a widowed sailor and Sarah Lewis was age 42 and widowed..¹

     James was born circa 1800. He married Lydia (-----) circa 1825.

     Lydia was born circa 1800. She married James Snead circa 1825.

     Mary was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Lewis and Sarah Claville. She married Odell Clark on 30 March 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Simeon U. Grimsley, a Baptist minister. Odell was age 22 and a sailor and Mary was age 18..¹

     Odell was born circa 1862 at Long Island, NY.¹ He was the son of S.W. Clark and Amanda (-----). He married Mary J.O. Lewis on 30 March 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Simeon U. Grimsley, a Baptist minister. Odell was age 22 and a sailor and Mary was age 18..¹

     S.W. was born circa 1840. He married Amanda (-----) circa 1860.

     Amanda was born circa 1840. She married S.W. Clark circa 1860.

     George was born in 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Barnes and Sallie Johnson. He married Eveline T. Justice circa 1860. He was shown as Geo. Barnes, a 19 year old mariner, born in Acc Co, the son of Jno (of A.) and & Sally Barnes and she was shown as Emaline Justice, age 21, the daughter of Wm. (of B.) & Sally Justice. They were married at Wm. Justice's by E.S. Grant..¹ George died in 1884.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Lewis and Elizabeth Parks. She married Albert Franklin Smith on 9 July 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Albert F. Smith, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Ralph & Nancy Smith and she was shown as Mary Jane Lewis, age 21, the daughter of Daniel & Elizabeth Lewis. The were married by Edward S. Grant..¹

     Albert was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Ralph Smith and Nancy Kelly. Albert was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin Taylor, age 12 in HH#995 headed by James B. Taylor, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. Also listed was Nancy Taylor, age 39, who was evidently his mother by her earlier marriage to Ralph Smith. He should have been shown as a Smith, not Taylor..² Albert was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert (T. or L. or F.?) Smith, age 19 and farming in HH#162 headed by Edward Smith, a 37 year old famer..³ He married Mary Jane Lewis on 9 July 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Albert F. Smith, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Ralph & Nancy Smith and she was shown as Mary Jane Lewis, age 21, the daughter of Daniel & Elizabeth Lewis. The were married by Edward S. Grant..¹

     Jeremiah Mason and his wife Ann sold 3 acres of the land he bought in 1780 to Major Mason on 3 January 1800 (Deeds 1797 - 1800, p. 449). Major Mason was called their son in this deed. Major was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Jeremiah Mason and Ann (-----). He married Rachel Parks circa 1800.² Major bought land in 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Major Mason bought 130 acres of Whitelaw's tract A109) from Mary P. (Polly) Stran. This would have been on the south side of Guilford Creek..³ Major bought land in 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Major Mason bought 182 acres of land on the north side of Guilford Creek (Whitelaw tract A126) from Robert W. and his wife Mary C. Williams. In 1854 he left it to his son Thorowgood Mason and in time it had other owners and in 1937 was purchased by Herbert V. Ewell. The house on this parcel (Whitelaw's A126D) is known as the Mason House. The quaint little house has always been intriguing to visiting architects, as the stairs definitely are very old, seemingly older than the house itself. There seems some reason to believe that originally the house was a frame structure with two brick ends, and that at some later, but still ancient date, a brick veneer was added in front and rear, as well as at the ends below the eaves line. Should this theory be right, the house as originally built could date from before 1700 and be attributed to Richard Hinman. A clue to the period of the change mentioned has not been found, but it would probably be some time before the death of William Andrews Sr. The brickwork in the gable ends is different from that below the eaves line, as well as from the work in the front and rear walls; also the widening of the house necessitated the flare of the roof line at the eaves. The reatment of the later brickwork is most unusual in that around the doors and windows, and at the corners of the house, ght bricks are set forward a little to produce a panel effect; there is a one-brick offset at the eaves line, where the new bricks were added to the end walls, and a two-brick offset at the water table. The porch has gone since the picture was taken, but it had a brick floor. The hallway has double doors at the front entrance, but a single one at the rear to give access to a much more modern addition. The stairway, with its simple newel post, heavy rail and turned balusters, and bolection-moulding closed stringer, is most ancient. The doorway to the parlor at the left has eight panels. In that room the windows, with twelve panes in each sash, are deep-set, with the walls and plaster beleved towards them. The mantel has some hand-carving or reeding and fretwork, but it must be a later addition, perhaps shortly before 1800. The mantel in the dining room is plain; to the right of it are two small sections of paneled wainscoting, but elsewhere in the whole first floor there is no other indication of any paneling, nor was there any chair rail or conrnice, as the plaster is unmarked. The inside hall walls have clay nogging. Each of the second-floor bedrooms has a tiny fireplace with mantel, and the ceilings, as well as theat in the upper hall, have exposed beaded beams, this being one of the few such examples on the Shore..⁴ Major was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Mason Sr. the head of HH#940, a 72 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000. Listed with him were the following Masons: Rachel P., age 68; Thorogood, a 24 year old laborer; and Elizabeth, age 23. Also listed was Parker Justice, a 16 year old laborer..¹ He made a will on 8 September 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. To my son Major Mason the land on which he lived in 1851, a part of which was purchased by me from Richard Bundick & the balance was purchased from Thomas Lewis & is called the Gray land. To son Richard Mason the plantation whereon he now lives, being the land I purchased from Arthur Wessells, which is separated from the lands of my son Samuel Mason & my son-in-law Samuel Justice by a line beginning at two gums near the Gladding land & thence ... near Samuel Wessells' land. To son Zadock Mason the plantation whereon he now lives, which is the land I purchased from Nathaniel Topping. To son William Mason the plantation whereon he now lives, being part of the land I purchased from Mary P. Stran which lies to the northwest & southwest of a line commencing at the Mill branch thence ... to George White's land. To my daughter Mary A. Justice the plantation whereon she now lives, part of which was purchased by me at a Sheriff's sale & formerly belonging to William Ewell & the balance of which I purchased from Ann Bagwell. The Ewell land given here is separated from a small part of the same land given to my son Samuel Mason, by a line of marked trees running from the land of Samuel Wessells to the land of Jacob Matthews' heirs. To son Samuel Mason the plantation whereon he now lives which includes all the land I purchased from John Lewis & Spencer Lewis, also the Monger land, also a small piece of the Ewell land, separated from the rest of the Ewell land given to my daughter Mary A. Justice. To my son Thorowgood Mason the part of the plantation on which I now reside which lies to the southwest of a line ... near Dennis Clayton Sr.'s land ... cornering on Zadock Nock's land & also the land I purchased from Higginbotham, called Bayly's Ridge & also the land I purchased of Richard Justice called the John Russell Ridge & also a small tract of land called Robins Hole adjoining the land of William Mason & others. To my son James Mason the balance of the land on which I reside lying northeast of the line ... now occupied by my son James, but is part of the same tract on which I reside & which formerly belonged to Thorowgood Taylor. To my son Zorobabel Mason the plantation on which he now resides which includes the land I purchased of Mary P. Stran not given to my son William Mason & also the land purchased by me at public sale formerly belonging to Southey Grinnalds. To my children Major, Zorobabel, Richard, David, Zadock, William, Samuel & Mary A. marsh land near Back Creek adjoining the land of William Justice with a road leading from the public road to the marsh land. The tract of land I purchased of Crippen Taylor's Extr. called Robins Hole shall be sold & the money to all my children except my son Thorowgood. To wife Rachel Mason during her life my Negro woman Chloe & her share of my estate as if I had died intestate ... To son Thorowgood Mason the balance including the increase of slave Chloe during my wife's life & Chloe herself at my wife's death. Son Thorowgood Mason Extr. & he not be required to give security. Witt: John Parks, Jesse Dickerson Jr., Parker W. Parks & Jesse Dickerson Sr..⁵ Major died in April 1854.⁵ Major's will was probated on 24 April 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Rachel was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Major Mason Sr. circa 1800.² Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel P. Mason, age 68 in HH#940 headed by Major Mason Sr., a 72 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..¹ Rachel was named in her husband's will on 8 September 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Rachel Mason in the will of Major Mason Sr..³ Rachel was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachael Mason, age 80 in HH#1314 headed by Thorogood Mason, a 33 year old farmer..⁴ Rachel was listed with her son in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Mason, age 88 in HH#MT414 headed by Thorogood Mason, a 45 year old farmer..⁵ Rachel died on 8 August 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Mason, who died of old age at the age of 91 years and 6 months. She was born in Acc Co and was the wife of Major Mason Sr. Her son Rich. Mason gave the information..⁶

     John was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Charles Ewell and Susan Nelson. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He married Susan J. Silverthorn on 29 November 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. John R. was age 28 and a farmer and Susan J. was age 27. They were married by John W. Hundley, a Baptist minister..¹

     James was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Julia Ann (-----) circa 1855. James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Ewell the head of HH#MT575, a 48 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Ewells: Julia, a 30 year old house keeper; John, a 13 year old oysterman; Margaret, age 9; James, age 8; Arintha, age 6; William, age 4; and George, age 2 months, born Apr..¹

     Julia was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James E. Ewell circa 1855. Julia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia Ewell, a 30 year old house keeper in HH#MT575 headed by James Ewell, a 48 year old oysterman..¹

     Florence was born on 10 March 1894 at Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas W. Johnson and Florence 'Betty' Durham. She married Nolan Swain Cutler Sr. circa 1920 at Hampton, VA.¹ Florence died on 28 August 1992 at Newport News, VA, at age 98.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1870. He married Florence 'Betty' Durham circa 1890.

     Florence was born circa 1870. She married Thomas W. Johnson circa 1890.

     Nolan was born on 21 September 1949 at Newport News, VA.¹

     Delily was born on 24 July 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Killmon Jr. and Nancy Riggs.

     William was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Taylor and Tabitha 'Tabby' Killmon. William was named in his father's will on 6 September 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Taylor in the will of William Taylor..¹

     His common name was Thomas. Thomas was born on 20 August 1838.³ He was the son of Capt. Bagwell Chandler and Ann 'Nancy' Ward. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Chandler, age 11 in HH#118 headed by Bagwell Chandler, a 35 year old sailor..² He married Emeline S. 'Emily' Killmon circa 1855.⁴ He married Harriet E. Scott on 18 March 1889 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. They were married by John W. Hundley, a Baptist minister..¹ Thomas died on 5 September 1913 at age 75.³ His body was interred.³

     Margaret was born circa 1859 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. Thomas R. Chandler and Emeline S. 'Emily' Killmon.

     Harriet was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Edward Scott and Mary Ann Poulson. She married Capt. Thomas R. Chandler on 18 March 1889 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. They were married by John W. Hundley, a Baptist minister..¹

     James was born circa 1839 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of James S. Scott Sr. and Hester A. 'Hetty' Smith Snead?. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Scott Jr., age 11 in HH#211 headed by Jas. Scott Sen, a 35 year old sailor..¹ He married Mary Ann Poulson on 24 August 1859 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Edward Scott, a 21 year old house carpenter, born & living in Onancock, the son of James S. & Hester A. Scott and she was shown as Mary Ann Poulson, age 24, also born & living in Onancock, the daughter of John H. & Eliza Poulson. They were married by D. Titlow..²

     Mary was born circa 1836 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of John H. Poulson and Elizabeth Poulson. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Poulson, age 14 in HH#1167 headed by Jno. Poulson, a 44 year old sailor. She was shown as a twin to Martha Poulson, also age 14..¹ She married James Edward Scott on 24 August 1859 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Edward Scott, a 21 year old house carpenter, born & living in Onancock, the son of James S. & Hester A. Scott and she was shown as Mary Ann Poulson, age 24, also born & living in Onancock, the daughter of John H. & Eliza Poulson. They were married by D. Titlow..²

     John was born circa 1790.

     Kate was born in 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Capt. Thomas R. Chandler and Emeline S. 'Emily' Killmon. She married George T. Turner on 23 May 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Kate died in 1945.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born in 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Scarburgh Turner and Margaret A. Parker. He married Kate S. Chandler on 23 May 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George died in 1940.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of George K. Turner Sr. and Esther 'Hester' Boggs. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Turner, a 30 year old sailor in HH#99 headed by George Turner, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500..² He married Margaret A. Parker on 30 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. On the license he was shown as James S. Turner (parents not shown) and she was shown as Margaret Parker, the daughter of Thomas Parker and the ward of John W. Chandler, who gave consent. On the marriage he was shown as Jas. Scarburgh Turner, a 34 year old sailor, the son of Geo. K. & Easter Turner and she was shown as Margaret Parker, age 20, the daughter of Thomas & Mary Parker. They were married on 30 Nov 1854 by J.H. Addison..¹