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     Lovey was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Wright and Sally Dix. She married Col. Levi Dix circa 1813.^2,3

     Nicholas was born circa 1640. He made a will on 20 December 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. 650 acres in Pungoteague Neck on Assawoman Creek to 3 sons: eldest son Nicholas to have 218 acres at the head of said Neck where my son-in-law William Lucas now lives; to second son John 216 acres and to youngest son Richard 216 acres at the bottom of said Neck where I now dwell. Wife Mary. To daughter Mary Lucas 100 acres in Messongo Swamp late bought of Capt. Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, the other 200 acres in Messongo Swamp to be divided between my 3 sons. To the children of my daughter Mary Lucas, viz: Thomas, William and Comfort Lucas. Wife and 3 sons executors. Witnesses Samuel Jester, John Abbot and William Dennison..¹ Nicholas died in May 1698 at Accomack Co, VA.² Nicholas's will was probated on 7 June 1698 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Catherine was born circa 1790. She married Col. Levi Dix circa 1810.¹

     George was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Col. Levi Dix and Catherine (-----). George died on 18 November 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He died of prostration at the age of 72, the child of Levi and Cath Dix. His was born in Accomack County and was an unmarried sea captain. His nephew George J. Northam gave the information..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Northam of E. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. She married John (of M.) Mears on 19 November 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry B. and Elijah Northam were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Mears of Meshack and Nancy Northam of W..³ Nancy was named in her father's will on 23 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Nancy Mearse..⁴ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears, age 30 in HH#162 headed by John Mears of M., a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..⁵ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears, age 44 in HH#732 headed by John Mears of M., a 49 year old farmer..⁶ Nancy died on 28 January 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. She died of old age at the age of 75 years in Metompkin District. She was the child of Wm. & Margaret Northam, born in Metompkin District. Her father gave the information. (However, her father couldn't have given the information as he died in 1842-3, and the naming of a mother Margaret does not fit with other information.).¹

     Revel was born circa 1830 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³ He was the son of William Custis and Malinda Byrd. He married Jane Northam on 21 June 1855 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old brick layer and she was age 26. Both were born at Onancock. They were married by J. Allen..¹ Revel was named in his sister's will on 27 October 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a brother Revell Custis in the will of Elizabeth A. Bayly..² Revel reported a death on 24 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Revel Custis reported the death of his daughter Eliz. W. Custis, who died at the age of 5 months and 19 days..⁴ Revel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#224, age 30 and a merchant with personal property valued at $1,800. Listed with him was Jane Custis, age 32 and Elizabeth Northam, age 34..³

     James was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William E. Northam and Drucilla Bayly. James died on 21 May 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was murdered at the age of 16 years. He was the son of Wm. of E. and Drucilla, born in Acc Co. His father gave the information..¹

     William was born circa 1830. He married Rachel (-----) circa 1850.

     Rachel was born circa 1830. She married William Jarman circa 1850.

     Mary was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Lemos J. Spence and Lizzie (-----). She married John W. Northam Jr. on 19 March 1890 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lemos was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Lemos Spence and Elizabeth Palmer. Lemos was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Limus Spencer, age 4 in HH#571 headed by Limus Spencer, age 31 year old sailor..² Lemos was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Limmus D. Spence, a 15 year old farm laborer in HH#LM959 headed by Limmus Spence, a 41 year old farmer..¹ He married Lizzie (-----) circa 1871.³

     Lizzie was born circa 1850. She married Lemos J. Spence circa 1871.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John T. Northam and Adeline Trader. He married Elizabeth Young on 11 November 1885 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Sheppard Young and Sally T. Shrieves. She married Thomas Northam on 11 November 1885 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Sheppard was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1835, but his 1870 death record puts it at 1840..² He was the son of Sheppard Young Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----) widow Young. Sheppard was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sheppard Young, a 15 year old laborer in HH#893 headed by Jane Bloxom, age 68 with real estate valued at $2,000..² He married Sally T. Shrieves on 17 December 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sheppard Young, the son of Elizabeth Northam who gave consent and she was shown as Sally Shreaves, the daughter of John T. Shreaves, who also gave consent..³ Sheppard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Shepard Young the head of HH#147, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800 and persona property valued at $1,500. Listed with him were John H. Bloxom, age 5; Sally T. Young, age 23; and Albert Young, age 4..⁴ Sheppard died on 9 July 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Shepherd Young, who died of inflamation of the brain, at the age of 30 years and 6 months. He was the son of Shepherd & Betsy Young, born in Acc Co, and a farmer. He was the husband of Betsy. John E. Ewell, physican, gave the information..¹

     Watson was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John T. Northam and Adeline Trader. He married Margaret A. Ewell on 17 August 1881 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James E. Ewell and Julia Ann (-----). Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Ewell, age 9 in HH#MT575 headed by James Ewell, a 48 year old oysterman..² She married Watson F. Northam on 17 August 1881 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Rosanna was born circa 1851.¹ She married George W. Northam on 6 February 1871 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     John was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Chesser, a 17 year old laborer in HH#553 headed by John H. Arbuckle, a 29 year old farmer..² He married Susan Northam on 10 February 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as the daughter of Elizabeth Northam. His parents were not listed. John Mears of M. said both of them were over age 21. (This John Mears had married Nancy Northam of W. in 1839.).³ John 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#328, age 27 and a sawyer. The following Chessers were listed with him: Susan, age 21; Albert, age 1; Nancy, age 30; Sylvester, age 5/12; and Elizabeth, age 21. Also with him was Nancy Marshall, age 26. (The assumption is that Albert was his child and that Sylvester was Nancy's child.).¹

     Albert was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Chesser and Susan Northam. Albert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Pam was born on 22 January 1963.²

     Nicholas was born circa 1672. He was the son of Nicholas Millechoppe Sr.. Nicholas was named in his father's will on 20 December 1697 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 8 August 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Nicholas died in 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Nicholas's will was probated on 30 November 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1674. He was the son of Nicholas Millechoppe Sr.. John was named in his father's will on 20 December 1697 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Richard was born circa 1676. He was the son of Nicholas Millechoppe Sr.. Richard was named in his father's will on 20 December 1697 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was living on 1 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named in the verbal will of William Northam which stated: "The things conveyed me by Thomas Northam to remain in his possession during his life.".¹ He married Sarah Hickman before 13 September 1765.² Thomas was living on 13 September 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named as an executor of the will of his father-in-law, William Hickman Sr..³ Thomas's estate was administered on 29 March 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Northam's estate was administered to Sarah Northam, with Richard Hickman Jr. security..⁴

     Sarah was born circa 1740. She was the daughter of William Hickman Sr. and Christian (-----). She married Thomas Northam before 13 September 1765.² Sarah was named in her father's will on 13 September 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter, Sarah Northam, and a son-in-law, Thomas Northam, was an executor..³ Sarah was living on 29 March 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was named to administer the estate of Thomas Northam..⁴

     William was born circa 1700. He married Christian (-----) circa 1740.¹ He made a will on 13 September 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Richard Hickman all the land I now own. Son William Hickman. Daughter Mary Stakes. Daughter Annabeller Willit. Wife Christian Hickman. Son Joshua Hickman. Daughter Keziah Hickman. Daughter Sarah Northam. Wife and son Joshua, daughter Kesiah and daughter Sarah Northam residual legatees. Wife and son-in-law Thomas Northam executors. Witnesses Laban Simpson, George Hickman and Sarah Hickman..² William died in 1766 at Accomack Co, VA.² William's will was probated on 30 April 1766 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Christian was born circa 1720. She married William Hickman Sr. circa 1740.¹ Christian was named in her husband's will on 13 September 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1700. She married William Northam circa 1720.¹

     Zerobabel was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Northam and Sarah Brimer Brimer(?). Zerobabel was living on 26 June 1759 at Accomack Co, VA.² Zerobabel sold land in 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Zerrobabel Northam sold 74 acres (of Whitelaw's tract A135), to William Andrews, saying that he inherited it upon the death of his father William..¹