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     Sarah was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Alfred Northam I and Vernetta A. Hinman. She married George Godwin Joynes on 25 November 1880 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old teacher & she was age 21. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Sarah died in 1921.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born on 6 September 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Tully A.T. Joynes and Sabra P. Fitchett. He married Sarah Wright Northam on 25 November 1880 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old teacher & she was age 21. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ George died on 18 October 1932 at age 76.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Tully was born on 25 August 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. The 1850 census shows his birth place as Northampton Co, VA..^2,3 He was the son of Tully A. Joynes and Tabitha (-----). He married Sabra P. Fitchett on 24 June 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. James H. Stewart was the security on the M.L.B. of Tully W.A.T. Joynes and Sabra P. Fitchett. Gracy Fitchett as to Sabra's age. They were married on 25 Jun 1844 by G.G. Exall..^2,4 Tully was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Tully A.T. Joynes the head of HH#160, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,400. Listed with him were the following Joynes: Sabra, age 29; Alexander A.T., age 5; Willie F., age 3; and Tully W.A.T., age 1..³ Tully died on 21 December 1890 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 75. His tombstone shows 21 Dec 1890 and his Acc Co death record shows he died on 20 Dec 1890 of pneumonia at the age of 75 years. 8 months, and 5 days. He was shown as Tully A.T. Joynes Sr., the son of Tully A. & Tabitha Joynes, born in Acc Co, a post master and the husband of Sabra P. Joynes. His son A. Tank Joynes gave the information..^2,1 His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sabra was born on 16 January 1821 at Northampton Co, VA. The 1850 census shows her birth place as Northampton Co, VA..^1,2 She married Tully A.T. Joynes on 24 June 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. James H. Stewart was the security on the M.L.B. of Tully W.A.T. Joynes and Sabra P. Fitchett. Gracy Fitchett as to Sabra's age. They were married on 25 Jun 1844 by G.G. Exall..^1,3 Sabra was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sabra Joynes, age 29 in HH#160 headed by Tully A.T. Joynes, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,400..² Sabra died on 13 August 1897 at age 76.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Blanche was born on 20 January 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Godwin Joynes and Sarah Wright Northam. Blanche died on 24 May 1959 at age 73.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Her common name was Clarsie. Clara was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William E. Northam and Drucilla Bayly. She married Sewell H. Bayly on 24 January 1883 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old mechanic & she was age 23. They were married by J.W. Hundley..³ Clara died in 1925.² Her body was interred at Greenbackville Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sewell was born in 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Bayly and Elizabeth K. (-----). Sewell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Sewell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It must have been him who was shown as Frank Bailey, age 13 in HH#MT450 headed by Thomas Bailey, age 63, as there was no Sewell in the household and Frank was shown as the same age as Sewell would have been..⁴ He married Clara F. 'Clarsie' Northam on 24 January 1883 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old mechanic & she was age 23. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹ Sewell died in 1929.² His body was interred at Greenbackville Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John White Sr. and Tabitha Whealton. 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 D. White Jr. the head of HH#1079, a 40 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Whites: John Sr., age 73; Tabitha, age 75; and Sally A., age 32..² He married Tabitha Trader on 12 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John D. White and she was shown as Tabitha Mears, widow of Samuel..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 John O. White the head of HH#323, a 52 year old teacher. Listed with him were Tabitha E. White, age 48 and Sarah E. Fisher, age 12..⁴ He married Elizabeth Ann Justice on 15 November 1875 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. White, a 62 year old single farmer, the son of John & Tabitha White and she was shown as Elizabeth Northam, age 63 and single, the daughter of James & Millie Justice. They were married near Messongo by T.M. Poulson..¹

     Millie was born circa 1790. She married James Justice circa 1810.

     Lena was born on 12 December 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Custis Northam and Pauline East. She married John W. Edwards on 20 December 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 21 also. They were married by E.C. Atkins..¹ Lena died on 17 February 1901 at age 26.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 8 December 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Henry Edwards and Hester Ann Williams. He married Lena J. Northam on 20 December 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 21 also. They were married by E.C. Atkins..¹ John died on 12 June 1911 at age 32.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 20 October 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 He was the son of John Edwards and Alice 'Ailsy' Poulson. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Edwards, age 9 in HH#278 headed by Jno. Edwards, a 37 year old sailor..¹ He married Hester Ann Williams on 11 May 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. H. Edwards, a 24 year old waterman, the son of Jno. & Ailey Edwards and she was shown as Hester A. Williams, age 24, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. & Esther. They were married by E.S. Grant..² John died on 11 March 1920 at age 81.³ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John H. Edwards, the husband of Ester A. Edwards..³

     Hester was born on 20 October 1838 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Williams and Esther Roberts. She married John Henry Edwards on 11 May 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. H. Edwards, a 24 year old waterman, the son of Jno. & Ailey Edwards and she was shown as Hester A. Williams, age 24, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. & Esther. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹ Hester died on 23 May 1901 at age 62.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ester A. Edwards, the wife of John H. Edwards..²

     James was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Selby Taylor and Mary Stokes. James was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lucy was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Selby Taylor and Lavinia S. Stant. Lucy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Maggie was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Custis Northam and Pauline East. She married Benjamin F. Marsh on 27 June 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was an 18 year old farmer and she was age 21. They were married by E.C. Atkins..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John R. Marsh and Arinthia T. Mears. He married Maggie S. Northam on 27 June 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was an 18 year old farmer and she was age 21. They were married by E.C. Atkins..¹

     John was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Marsh and Mary H. (-----). He married Arinthia T. Mears on 31 December 1873 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. He was a 19 year old sailor and she was age 21. They were married by W.F. Talbott..¹

     Arinthia was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Arthur R. Mears and Margaret L. Williams. Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia T. Mears, age 6 in HH#567 headed by Arthur Mears, a 50 year old shoemaker..² She married John R. Marsh on 31 December 1873 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. He was a 19 year old sailor and she was age 21. They were married by W.F. Talbott..¹

     Margaret was born on 13 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Seth Williams and Rose 'Rosy' Roberts. She married Arthur R. Mears on 21 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Seth Williams was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Mears (widower) and Margaret Williams of Seth..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Mears, age 17 in HH#987 headed by Arthur Mears, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..⁴ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret T. Mears, age 26 in HH#567 headed by Arthur Mears, a 50 year old shoemaker..⁵ Margaret died on 1 January 1918 at age 85.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret L. Mears, the wife of Arthur R. Mears..²

     Seth was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rose 'Rosy' Roberts on 20 December 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. Stephen Wilkinson & James Williams were the securities & as to the ages on the M.L.B. of Seth Williams and Rosy Roberts, daughter of Teackle Roberts dec'd..² Seth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Seth Williams the head of HH#986, a 47 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Williams: Rose, age 43; James, a 22 year old laborer; Julia H., age 15; George, age 13; Thomas, age 11; Sally, age 9; Tabitha, age 7; and William, age 6..¹

     John was born circa 1830. He married Mary H. (-----) circa 1850.¹

     Mary was born circa 1830. She married John W. Marsh circa 1850.¹

     William was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Groton and Sally (-----). He married Margaret Nock circa 1845.^3,4,2 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Groten, a 28 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Margaret Groten, age 21; John W. Groten, age 3; Drusilla Miles, age 19 and Simon Mears, age 45 and black..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Groton the head of HH#183, a 38 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Grotons: John W., age 15; Margaret J.D., age 9; Edward L., age 6; and George B., age 3. Also listed was Amanda Crippin, age 15 and black, and Sally Crippen (Groton?), age 60 (not shown as black)..⁵ He married Sally A. Northam on 27 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Groton, son of John Groton and she was shown as Sally A. Northam, the daughter of Henry B. Northam, who gave consent..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1829 and her 1858 death record puts it at 1821..^2,1 She was the daughter of Samuel Nock and Sally Bunting. She married William Groton circa 1845.^3,1,2 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Groten, age 21 in HH#1055 headed by Wm. Groten, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² Margaret died on 18 November 1858. She was shown as Marg. Groten, who died of bilious fever at the age of 37 years. She was the duaghter of Sally Nock, born in Middle Woods, a spinster, the wife of William Groton, who gave the information..¹

     James was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. James bought land circa 1775 at Messongo Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Dunken (Duncan) bought part of Whitelaw's tract A133 between Bloxom and Hallwood from Thomas Fisher & his wife Susanna who had purchased it in 1761 from George Hope & his wife Annabella. The date of the sale to Duncan was not stated..¹ James was named as administrator of an estate on 25 January 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan was named to settle the estate of Bartholomew Mears, which was unadministered by Rachel Mears, dec'd..² He married Anne (-----) on 18 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Bull was the security on the M.L.B. James Duncan, widower, and Anne Moore, widow..³ James witnessed a will on 26 March 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan Sr., James Duncan Jr. and Meshack Duncan witnessed the will of William Bloxom Sr..⁴ James bought land in 1793 at Gale's Swamp, Acc Co, VA. James Duncan purchased another part of tract A133, known as Gale's Swamp, in 1793 from George Gale of Baltimore. The sales reported came to 1,744 acres, or somewhat more than the patent acreage. Duncan had the land surveyed, found it to contain 951 acres, and sold most of it as follows, the lines for each parcel being run on a survey. Kept by Duncan, 118 acres; John Burton, 200 acres and 80 acres; Jacob Bird, 32 acres; John Litchfield, 100 acres; Solomon Boston, 50 acres; Bennet Mason, 32 acres; Solomon Johnson, age 167 acres; Isaac Warner, 25 acres; Wm. Lucas, 25 acres; James Small, 70 acres; and some residue, 51 acres..⁵ James was named as the executor of a will on 6 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan was named Extr. of the estate of John Northam and Meshack Duncan and Anne Duncan were witnesses..⁶ James was named in his son's will on 28 April 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as father James Duncan in the will of Meshack Duncan and given my part of the schooner &c..⁷ He married Ann 'Nancy' (-----) on 12 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. John A. Bundick was the security on the M.L.B. of James Duncan and Nancy Dix..³ He made a will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. To grandson Edmund Duncan, son of Jesse, 110 acres of land on southeast of my land & he to pay my daughter Leah Sandford £40 when he comes to lawful age. To grandson Edmund Duncan ... & turners tools. Remainder of land, except 10 acres in McKeel's marsh, to my daughter Sally Fisher. To grandson James Duncan Fisher, after the death of daughter Sally Fisher, all the lands lent to daughter & if he dies before arriving to lawful age & without issue, then to grandson James Duncan of Eli. To granddaughter Harriet Major Mason my Negro girl Chantey. To granddaughter Pamela Andrews Mason my Negro girl Love. To 2 granddaughters Harriet M. Mason & Pamelia A. Mason a note executed by their father Bennett Mason. To daughter Sally Fisher choice of 2 Negroes. To daughter Leah Sandford a note of hers & ... Remainder to daughters Leah Sandford, Sally Fisher, grandchildren James Duncan of Eli & Sarah Godwin. Son Jesse Duncan, Leah Sandford, Sally Fisher & grandson Edmond Duncan Extrs. Witt: Southey Northam, Johannas Bird & Thomas Kelly..⁸ James died in November 1813.⁸ James's will was probated on 29 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Wessells, William Nock, Kendall Silverthorn & Samuel Johnson securities..⁸

     Leah was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Duncan. She married John Sandford circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Leah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Sanford, age 26-45, with one male age 16-26, 2 other females, one age 10-16 and one age 16-26, and one slave..⁴ Leah was named in her father's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah Sandford in the will of James Duncan..¹ Leah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Sanford, age 60-70 with a 15-20 year old male and 2 slaves with her..² She made a will on 22 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Leahr Sandford. To my grandson Jno. William Silverthorn my negro man George & woman Ross & the whole of the rest of my estate, provided that my grandson Jno. William Silverthorn should never return home that has now gone to sea, I leave my mentioned negroes to be free. To sister Sally Fisher all of my waring apparel & the remainder of my estate if my before mentioned grandson never returns. Friend Thomas Fletcher Extr. Witt: Henry Fletcher & Walter Wessells..⁵ Leah died in August 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Leah's will was probated on 29 September 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Her will was partly proved on 25 Aug 1834 and fully proved on 29 Sep 1834. John P. Drummond and Walter Wessells were securities for Thomas Fletcher the executor..⁵

     John was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Sandford and Ann (-----). He married Leah Duncan circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was named in his brother's will on 19 August 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. His brother Thomas Sandford left him 30 acres of land adjoining him, his wearing apparel and named him executor along with John Benson..² John was named in his mother's will on 6 October 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as executor in his mother's will..² John died in January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John's estate was administered on 29 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Leah Sanford was named to settle his estate with Isaiah Johnson Sr. and Francis Boggs (of Joseph) securities..³

     Thomas was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Sandford and Ann (-----). He made a will on 19 August 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. To mother Ann Sandford whole estate during her life & then to my brother John Sandford 30 acres adjoining him. To sister Elizabeth Sandford 45 acres where my dwelling house stands. Sister Ann Sandford to have her home in my dwelling house until she marries. To sister Ann Sandford 25 acres adjoining Elizabeth's land. The marsh to my 2 sisters Ann & Elizabeth. Remainder of my lands to my sister Esther Benson. Brother John Sandford and John Benson my wearing apparel. John Benson & John Sandford executors. Witnesses were William Downing, _____ Darby and Thomas Fletcher..¹ Thomas was named in his mother's will on 6 October 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas died in 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas's will was probated on 30 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Sandford and Ann (-----). Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 19 August 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Her brother Thomas left her 45 acres where his dwelling house stands and half his marsh. She was evidently still unmarried as she was named as Elizabeth Sandford..² Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 6 October 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.²