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     William was born on 31 July 1919 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Lawson James Miles Jr. and Leone Margaret Parks. He married Mary Elizabeth Johnston on 29 February 1944.

     Custis was born in 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of William C. Bloxom and Eliza A. Coleburn. Custis was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Custis Bloxom, age 10 in HH#1023 headed by Eliza Bloxom, a 45 year old female with real estate valued at $500..² Custis was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as age 20 and a day laborer in HH#222 headed by Eliza Bloxom, age 50..⁴ He married Margaret S. 'Maggie' East on 29 August 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 23 year old farmer and she was age 21. They were married by L.K. LeCato..¹ Custis died in 1924.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Margaret was born in 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Peter Turlington East and Susan W. Scott. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. East, age 6 in HH#31 headed by Peter East, a 33 year old shoemaker..³ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margt. East, age 13, in HH#431 headed by Peter T. East, age 43 and a farmer..⁴ She married Custis William Bloxom on 29 August 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 23 year old farmer and she was age 21. They were married by L.K. LeCato..¹ Margaret died in 1924.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Severn East and Leannah Badger. He married Rachel Turlington before 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Rachel was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Peter Turlington and Leah (-----). Rachel was named in her father's will on 20 September 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James East before 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Edward was born in 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth W. Massey on 31 December 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Americus Scarburgh was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward R. Watson and Elizabeth W. Massey..² Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward R. Watson the head of HH#1128 (#1127 in the transcribed version), a 45 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Watsons: Elizabeth W., age 30; Mary E., age 18; Frances A., age 15; Susan A., age 8; and Margaret L., age 4..³ Edward was listed with his daughter in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. R. Watson, age 65 in HH#LM673 headed by T. Jno. E. Winder, a 48 year old farmer and his wife Frances S. Winder, a 35 year old house keeper, who was evidently his daughter. Also listed below him was Elizabeth Watson, age 50, who was evidently his wife..⁴ Edward died in 1896.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Edward R. Waton, the husband of Elizabeth W. Watson..¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward R. Watson on 31 December 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Americus Scarburgh was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward R. Watson and Elizabeth W. Massey..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth W. Watson, age 30 in HH#1128 headed by Edward R. Watson, a 45 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth died in 1893.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Custis Bloxom and Agnes (-----). He married Eliza A. Coleburn on 30 April 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Revell Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of William C. Bloxom, shoemaker, and Eliza A. Coleburn of Richard. The marriage occured on 3 May 1827..^2,1 William died in December 1841.¹

     Eliza was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Richard Coleburn and Peggy Bull. She married William C. Bloxom on 30 April 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Revell Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of William C. Bloxom, shoemaker, and Eliza A. Coleburn of Richard. The marriage occured on 3 May 1827..^1,3 Eliza was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza (Ezekiel was marked over) Bloxom the head of HH#1023, a 45 year old female with real estate valued at $500. Listed with her were the following Bloxoms: Eletia, age 14 and Custis, age 10..² Eliza was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Bloxom, age 50 and the head of HH#222. Listed with her was Custis W. Bloxom, age 20 and a day laborer; Henry Custis, age 24 and a black farm laborer; Susan Carter, age 33 and black; Betsy Carter, age 12 and black; and Jacob Carter, age 10 and black..⁴

     Richard was born circa 1780. He married Peggy Bull on 20 December 1796.¹

     William was born on 10 April 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Tabitha Snead on 24 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of William S. Shreves and Tabitha Snead..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#483, age 30 and a farmer with real estate valued at $600. Listed with him were the following Shreaves: Tabitha, age 32; Mary A., age 9; Adeline, age 7; Thomas W., age 5; and John E., age 2. Also listed with him were William Colona, age 15 and Margaret Chandler, age 45..³ William died on 11 May 1876 at age 60. Accomack death records show him as Wm. G. Shrieves, who died of cancer at age 60 in District No. 1, on 27 May 1876. He was born in Acc Co, the husband of Tabitha. Wm. T. Shrieves, his son, gave the information. His parents were not listed..^1,4 His body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Tabitha was born on 16 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William S. Shrieves on 24 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of William S. Shreves and Tabitha Snead..² Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Tabitha died on 13 April 1898 at age 81.¹ Her body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Leah was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Elijah Miles on 18 January 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.^1,2

     Mary was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Elijah Miles circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Miles, age 40, in HH#236 headed by Elijah Miles, age 58. (She is assumed to be his 3rd wife, since his second wife Polly would have been 47 by this time.).¹

     Richard was born circa 1840. He married Jane (-----) circa 1860.

     Jane was born circa 1840. She married Richard W. Miles circa 1860.

     Manie was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard W. Miles and Jane (-----). She married Charles Rogers on 23 December 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 23 year old carpenter and she was age 18. They were married by D.M. Wallace..¹

     Charles was born circa 1862 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Rogers and Clarissa (-----). He married Manie M. Miles on 23 December 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 23 year old carpenter and she was age 18. They were married by D.M. Wallace..¹

     Jonathan was born circa 1840. He married Clarissa (-----) circa 1860.

     Clarissa was born circa 1840. She married Jonathan Rogers circa 1860.

     Annie was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard W. Miles and Jane (-----). She married Gillet Taylor on 8 November 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Gillet Taylor, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Rixom & Sally Taylor and she was shown as Annie Miles, age 21, the son of Richard & Jane Miles. They were married by H.C. Stern..¹

     Gillet was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Rixsom Taylor. He married Annie Miles on 8 November 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Gillet Taylor, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Rixom & Sally Taylor and she was shown as Annie Miles, age 21, the son of Richard & Jane Miles. They were married by H.C. Stern..¹

     Rixsom was born circa 1834 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of James Taylor and Nancy (-----). He married Mary E. Ailworth on 24 August 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was as Rixsom Taylor, a 46 year old widowed farmer, born in MD and living in VA, the son of James & Nancy Taylor, and she was shown as Mary E. Ailworth, age 17, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Lenox & Anne Ailworth. They were married by T.M. Poulson..¹

     James was born circa 1810. He married Nancy (-----) circa 1830.

     Nancy was born circa 1810. She married James Taylor circa 1830.

     Mary was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Lenox Ailworth and Anne (-----). She married Rixsom Taylor on 24 August 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was as Rixsom Taylor, a 46 year old widowed farmer, born in MD and living in VA, the son of James & Nancy Taylor, and she was shown as Mary E. Ailworth, age 17, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Lenox & Anne Ailworth. They were married by T.M. Poulson..¹

     Mary was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah James Miles and Sarah 'Sally' Matthews. She married Henry Ross on 15 November 1882 at Bethel Bapt Ch, Mears, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer and she was age 17. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     Henry was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John H. Ross and Mary Eveline West. He married Mary E. Miles on 15 November 1882 at Bethel Bapt Ch, Mears, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer and she was age 17. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     John was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Eveline West on 30 April 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Ross and she was shown as Mary West, the daughter of Margaret West who gave consent. Wm. S.(?) Fletcher said he was over age 21..¹

     Mary was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Solomon West and Margaret Dix. Mary was named in her grandmother's will on 18 January 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Mary Eveline West in the will of Nancy Dix..² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary West, age 13 in HH#725 headed by Solomon West, a 39 year old farmer..¹ She married John H. Ross on 30 April 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Ross and she was shown as Mary West, the daughter of Margaret West who gave consent. Wm. S.(?) Fletcher said he was over age 21..³