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     William was born in 1905. William died in 1969.

     Thomas was born circa 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Miles and Eliza Anne Richardson. Thomas died on 10 October 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. He died of bilious fever at the age of 11 years..

     Lauretta was born in 1856 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Miles and Eliza Anne Richardson. Lauretta died in August 1860. She died of consumption at the age of 4 years and 8 months..

     (-----) was born circa 1875. He married Eveline Miles circa 1900.¹

     Lena was born on 16 October 1875. She was the daughter of Richard Eldridge Miles Sr. and Esther D. Ward. Lena died on 24 February 1962 at age 86.

     Charlie & Bloomie Miles were twins. His common name was Charlie. Charles was born on 7 June 1897 at Northampton Co, VA.² He was the son of Richard Eldridge Miles Sr. and Mary Ellen Carpenter. Charles died in 1971.² His body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Her common name was Mamie. Mary was born in 1899 at Northampton Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Richard Eldridge Miles Sr. and Mary Ellen Carpenter. She married (-----) Savage circa 1920.^3,2 Mary died in 1951.³ Her body was interred at Johnson Ch Cem, Johnsontown, N'hamp Co, VA.³

     Claude was born in 1885 at Northampton Co, VA.² He was the son of Southey Andrew Doughty and Susan Ann Miles. Claude died in 1928.² His body was interred at Eastville Bap Ch Yd, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Edward was born on 14 January 1883 at Northampton Co, VA.² He was the son of Southey Andrew Doughty and Susan Ann Miles. Edward died on 5 May 1942 at age 59.² His body was interred at Eastville Bap Ch Yd, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Albert was born in 1891 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Custis Scott and Eliza Jane Miles. He married Eunice M. Hudson on 10 November 1919 at Northampton Co, VA. He was a 27 year old merchant, the son of Edward C. & Lucia L. Scott and she was age 19, born in Acc Co but living in N'hamp..¹ Albert died in 1961.² His body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Eunice was born in 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John L. Hudson and Zedar (-----). She married Albert T. Scott on 10 November 1919 at Northampton Co, VA. He was a 27 year old merchant, the son of Edward C. & Lucia L. Scott and she was age 19, born in Acc Co but living in N'hamp..¹ Her body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1875.¹ He married Zedar (-----) circa 1895.

     Zedar was born circa 1875. She married John L. Hudson circa 1895.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Asa 'Aser' Turlington on 6 June 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Rodgers was security on the M.L.B. of Aser Turlington and Elizabeth Sturgis..¹

     Hillary was born circa 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was age 73 in Aug 1832 when he gave a statement regarding his service in the Rev. War..¹ He was the son of Levin (123) Mears (I). Hillary served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775. He was shown as Hillary Mears, a soldier in the Militia..^2,3 He married Euphemia 'Famey' (93) Bell on 23 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Hillary Mears and Uphemy Bell..⁴ Hillary was named in his Aunt's will written on 31 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Hillary Mears, in the will be Elizabeth Bell, who was evidently an Aunt..⁵ Hillary was named in his father's will on 8 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Hillary Mears in the will of Levin Mears of St. George Parish..⁶ Hillary died on 1 April 1836. On 30 Dec 1850 it was recorded that Hillary Mears, a soldier of the Rev. War, died circa 1 Apr 1836, leaving no widow, but leaving the following children: William B. Mears, Jesse Mears, Nancy Mears who married John Turlington, George Mears and Elizabeth Mears. Since his death the following have died: Nancy Turlington, wife of said John Turlington, who left the following children: William T. Turlington and Nathaniel Turlington who are 21 years of age and upwards, Elizabeth A. Turlington and John H. Turlington, minors; Peter Turlington is their guardian. William B. Mears died leaving children: David P. Mears, who is 21 year old or older, Jesse Mears and Thomas Mears who are minors. George H. Bell is admr. of the estate of Hillary Mears..⁷

     Euphemia was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William (52) Bell and Anne 'Nancy' Elliott. She married Hillary Mears on 23 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Hillary Mears and Uphemy Bell..⁴ Euphemia was named in her grandmother's will on 10 July 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Famey Mears in the will of Ann Ellioitt, widow of Thomas Elliott, dec'd..⁵ Euphemia was named in her father's will on 26 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Famey Mears in the will of William Bell..⁶ Euphemia was named in her mother's will on 23 October 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Fanny Mears in the will of Ann Bell. Also named were granddaughters Nancy B. Mears and Betsy Mears (underage), daughters of Hillary Mears..⁷ Euphemia died before 29 May 1833. On 30 Dec 1850 it was recorded that Hillary Mears, a soldier of the Rev. War, died circa 1 Apr 1836, leaving no widow, but leaving the following children: William B. Mears, Jesse Mears, Nancy Mears who married John Turlington, George Mears and Elizabeth Mears. Since his death the following have died: Nancy Turlington, wife of said John Turlington, who left the following children: William T. Turlington and Nathaniel Turlington who are 21 years of age and upwards, Elizabeth A. Turlington and John H. Turlington, minors; Peter Turlington is their guardian. William B. Mears died leaving children: David P. Mears, who is 21 year old or older, Jesse Mears and Thomas Mears who are minors. George H. Bell is admr. of the estate of Hillary Mears..⁸ Euphemia was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Euphemia wife of Hillars Mears and a child of _____ Bell and Nancy, his wife, who was formerly Nancy Elliott who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier..²

     Nathaniel was born on 18 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Turlington and Nancy B. Mears. He married Polly J. Lingo in April 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² Nathaniel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was the head of HH#520, a 30 year old day laborer. With him were Polly Turlington, age 30 and Kitty Lingo, age 8..³ Nathaniel died on 9 May 1893 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 63. The death record shows he died in the 2nd District of Acc Co of a rupture at the age of 63, the child of John & Annie and that he was a farmer born in Virginia, the husband of Pollie. Wm. S. Kellam a friend gave the information. Mihalyka's tombstone book shows that he died on 19 May instead of 9 May..^4,1 His body was interred at Home Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born on 9 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Turlington and Nancy B. Mears. He married Sarah Ann East on 29 November 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah East of Makula on the marriage record, but the 1850 census shows her in the household of Major East and Margaret..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was the head of HH#512, age 32 and a farmer. Listed with him were Sarah Turlington, age 30; Virginia E. Turlington, age 4; Wm. L. Turlington, age 1; and Geo. Savage, age 17..⁴ William died on 26 November 1901 at age 74.² His body was interred at Home Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Turlington and Nancy B. Mears. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was age 15 and a laborer in HH#871 headed by Wm. Whealton of A., a 45 year old farmer..² John died on 10 December 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He died of cancer at the age of 30 at Pungoteague. He was the son of John & Nancy, born in Acc Co, an unmarried laborer. Wm. T. Turlington, his brother, gave the information..¹

     Parker was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Jester on 4 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Parker Turlington and she as Mary Jester. No other information was given..² Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Turlington the head of HH#68, age 48 and a laborer. With him were Mary Turlington, age 34; Charles Turlington, age 5; and Elisa Turlington, age 3..¹

     Mary was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Parker Turlington on 4 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Parker Turlington and she as Mary Jester. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Turlington, age 34 in HH#68 headed by Parker Turlington, a 48 year old laborer..¹ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was the head of HH#1248, age 39. Listed with her was Eliza Turlington, age 13 and Jno. J. Turlington, age 4..³

     Charles was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Parker Turlington and Mary Jester. Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Turlington, age 5 in HH#68 headed by Parker Turlington, a 48 year old laborer..¹ Charles was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was age 14 in HH#1271 headed by Wallace Pronto, a 24 year old oysterman..² He married Susan Birch on 29 March 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 45 year old widowed farmer and she was also a 45 year old widow Powell. They were married by J.W. Turner..³

     Eliza was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Turlington and Mary Jester. Eliza was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elisa Turlington, age 3 in HH#68 headed by Parker Turlington, a 48 year old laborer..¹ Eliza was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Benjamin Tatham on 19 December 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Tatem, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of James and Nancy Tatem and she was shown as Eliza Turlington, age 23, the daughter of Parker and Mary Turlington. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..²

     John was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Arthur Turlington Sr. and Margaret 'Peggy' (-----). He married Joice Justice on 18 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Turman's marriage book shows 2 marriages for John S. Turlington and Joice Laylor, widow of Levin, 18 & 26 Jan 1835. John M. Fosque was security on the 26 Jan 1835 one..³ 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 S. Turlington the head of HH#187, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were Joyce Turlington, age 55; John W. Turlington, age 15; Arthur Turlington, age 12 and Joyce Fitchett, age 45..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as "Geo." S. Turlington the head of HH#1007, a 62 year old farmer. Listed with him were Joyce Turlington, age 64; Jno.
W. Turlington, age 24 and Sarah White, age 36..⁴

     Joice was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Justice Sr. and (d|o_Lucretia_&_John) Nock. She married Levin Laylor on 23 March 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. James Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Laylor and Joice Justice of William..¹ Joice was named in her father's will on 16 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Joice Laylor in the will of William Justice Sr..² She married John S. Turlington on 18 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Turman's marriage book shows 2 marriages for John S. Turlington and Joice Laylor, widow of Levin, 18 & 26 Jan 1835. John M. Fosque was security on the 26 Jan 1835 one..¹ Joice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Joyce Turlington, age 55 in HH#187 headed by John S. Turlington, a 52 year old farmer..³ Joice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Levin was born circa 1795. He married Joice Justice on 23 March 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. James Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Laylor and Joice Justice of William..¹

     William was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (d|o_Lucretia_&_John) Nock circa 1785. He made a will on 16 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. To Caty Prescott all my land which I purchased of John Gardner & Ann Bishop & at her death to her son John Prescott. To my 3 daughters Tinny White, Polly Fletcher & Joice Laylor the remainder. Henry Fletcher, James White & Joice Laylor Extrs. Witt: George Warner Jr. & Elizabeth Young..¹ William died in August 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William's will was probated on 25 August 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Joice Laylor, Jacob Northam & Michael Robins securities on the $30,000 bond..¹

     John was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John S. Turlington and Joice Justice. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Turlington, age 15 in HH#187 headed by John S. Turlington, a 52 year old farmer..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Arthur was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John S. Turlington and Joice Justice. Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Turlington, age 12 in HH#187 headed by John S. Turlington, a 52 year old farmer..¹ Arthur was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a 23 year old clerk in HH#566 headed by Thos. Dickerson, age 32 and a merchant..²

     Arthur was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret 'Peggy' (-----) circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arthur died in 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² Arthur's estate was administered on 31 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Francis Onley was named to settle his estate, the widow relinquishing her right to qualify as the administrator. John Bayly Sr. and John J. Wise were securities..²