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     Lauretta was born on 17 October 1829.¹ She married James N. Turlington circa 1854.¹ Lauretta was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Lauretta died on 1 June 1911 at age 81.¹ Her body was interred at Turlington Family Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹

     His common name was Leonard. Leonard was born on 23 August 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James N. Turlington and Lauretta Tower. Leonard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Leonard died on 3 March 1933 at age 77.² His body was interred at Turlington Family Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James N. Turlington and Lauretta Tower. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary E. Ames on 26 January 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was age 28 and a merchant and she was also age 28. They were married at the brides home by R.A. Compton..³ Samuel died in 1942.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     (Unnamed) was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James N. Turlington and Lauretta Tower. (Unnamed) was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John was born on 24 October 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James N. Turlington and Lauretta Tower. John died on 24 February 1859 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0. According to Walczyk's death records, he died on 20 Feb 1859 at the age of 4 months of unknown causes. He was the son of Jas. N. & Laura Turlington, born in Acc Co and his father gave the information..^1,2 His body was interred at Turlington Family Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born on 28 April 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Nock on 18 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Turlington and Elizabeth Nock of Edm..² Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l M. Turlington the head of HH#672, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000. The following Turlingtons were listed with him: Elizabeth R., age 44; Ann, age 12; Louisa, age 17; Elizabeth, age 15; Jno., age 10; Leah J., age 7; and Sam'l Z., age 3. Also listed was Isaac Sample age 16 and a black laborer..³ Samuel 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#541, a 56 year old farmer. Listed with him were Sam'l Z. Turlington, age 13 and Thos. E. Bagwell, age 30 and a teacher..⁴ Samuel died on 5 May 1862 at age 58.¹ His body was interred at Turlington Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Her common name was Betsy. Elizabeth was born on 13 September 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edmund Nock and Catherine Nock. She married Samuel M. Turlington on 18 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Turlington and Elizabeth Nock of Edm..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth R. Turlington, age 44 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..³ Elizabeth died on 6 May 1854 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 47. She died at the age of 49 years of consumption. She was the daughter of Edm. & Cath. Nock, born in Acc Co and the wife of Sam'l M. Turlington, who gave the information..^1,4 Her body was interred at Turlington Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Edmund was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catherine Nock on 31 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of Edmund Nock and Catherine Nock..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Nock Sr. and Margaret Guy. She married Edmund Nock on 31 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of Edmund Nock and Catherine Nock..³ Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Nock the head of HH#75, age 60 and living alone. However, she was living next door to her daughter Nancy and her husband, Rich'd L. Rew..²

     John was born on 21 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel M. Turlington and Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Nock. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Turlington, age 10 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..² John 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#475, a 20 year old farmer. Listed with him was Wm. J. Joynes, a 25 year old farm manager..³ John died on 21 April 1866 at age 25.¹ His body was interred at Turlington Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born on 23 June 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel M. Turlington and Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Nock. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Z. Turlington, age 3 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..^3,4 Samuel was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah A.F. Ames on 20 November 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 20 year old farmer and she was age 18. They were married by L.K. LeCato..⁵ He married Emma Catharine Ames on 19 May 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old widowed farmer and she was age 16. They were married by J.C. Martin..⁵ Samuel died on 19 July 1928 at age 81.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Emma was born on 23 July 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Richard W. Ames and Susan E. Chandler. She married Samuel Z. Turlington on 19 May 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old widowed farmer and she was age 16. They were married by J.C. Martin..¹ Emma died on 27 December 1896 at age 43.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph F. Ames and Nancy Bradford. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Ames, age 2 in HH#774 headed by Joseph F. Ames, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..² She married Samuel Z. Turlington on 20 November 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 20 year old farmer and she was age 18. They were married by L.K. LeCato..¹

     Joseph was born on 2 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin H. Ames and Ann Arlington 'Nancy' Mears. He married Sarah Hyslop on 28 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward H. Ames & Richard P. Read were the securities on the M.L.B. of Joseph F. Ames and Sarah Hyslop of Smith. They were marrid on 14 Oct 1840..² He married Nancy Bradford on 8 November 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joseph F. Ames and Nancy Bradford. No other information was given..² Joseph was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph F. Ames, the head of HH#774, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Ames: Nancy B., age 32; and Oswald W., age 4; and Sarah A., age 2. Also listed were Edw'd T. Mears, a 20 year old wheelwright; Benj. J. Kellam, a 25 year old carpenter; Susan Cropper, age 19; Jno. Fose or Jose, age 15; and Dennis Bibbins, a 20 year old black laborer..³ Joseph died on 15 October 1850 at age 32.¹ His body was interred at The Glebe Cem, Davis Wharf, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joseph F. Ames, the son of Benj. & Nancy Ames. (He died leaving a widow and 2 children.).¹

     Nancy was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel Bradford. She married Joseph F. Ames on 8 November 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joseph F. Ames and Nancy Bradford. No other information was given..³ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy B. Ames, age 32 in HH#774 headed by Joseph F. Ames, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..² She married Thomas R. Joynes on 29 December 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas R. Joynes R. and Nancy B. Ames, the widow of Joseph. They were married on 31 Dec 1851..³ Nancy died on 18 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Joynes, who died of dyspepsia at the age of 53 years and 3 months. She was the daughter of Sam'l & Nancy Bradford, born in Acc Co, the wife of T.R. Joynes, who gave the information..¹

     Samuel was born on 19 January 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Z. Turlington and Emma Catharine Ames. He married Florence Bayly Browne circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel died on 30 January 1926 at age 51.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Leah was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel M. Turlington and Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Nock. Leah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah J. Turlington, age 7 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..² Leah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 16 in HH#445 headed by Leah M. Kellam, age 51. Also in the HH was Margt. Kellam..³ She married William T. Copes on 28 June 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. T. Copes, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Thos. P. & Nancy Copes and she was shown as Leah J. Turlington, age 21, the daughter of Sam'l M. & Betsy Turlington. They were married by B.T. Ames..¹ Leah died circa 1867. Her body was interred at Turlington Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Leah J. Copes, wife of Wm. T. Copes and daughter of Samuel M. & Elizabeth R. Turlington. There are no dates and the stone is broken..⁴

     William was born on 7 February 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Thomas P. Copes and Ann P. 'Nancy' Shield. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Copes, age 12 in HH#1001 headed by Thomas P. Copes, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..² He married Leah J. Turlington on 28 June 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. T. Copes, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Thos. P. & Nancy Copes and she was shown as Leah J. Turlington, age 21, the daughter of Sam'l M. & Betsy Turlington. They were married by B.T. Ames..¹ He married Arinthia Susan 'Sue' Nock circa 1868.³ William 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 Wm. T. Copes, age 31 in HH#LM1087 headed by Thos. P. Copes, a 57 year old farmer. Also listed below him were Susan Copes, age 21 and Marg't A. Copes, age 1, who were evidently his wife and daughter..⁴ William reported a death on 15 July 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date Wm. T. Copes reported the death of his father Thos. P. Copes, who died of bronchitis at the age of 72 years..⁵ William died on 11 December 1919 at age 80.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William T. Copes, husband of Sue A. Copes..³

     Thomas was born on 12 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Peter Parker Copes and Margaret S. 'Peggy' (-----). Thomas was named in his brother's will on 1 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my half-brother Thomas P. Copes in the will of Jesse Elliott..² He married Ann P. 'Nancy' Shield on 7 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter B. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas P. Copes and Ann P. Shield..⁴ Thomas was named as administrator of an estate on 30 October 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas P. Copes was named to settle the estate of Margaret S. Elliott..⁵ Thomas was named in a land cause on 18 September 1848 at Lancaster Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas P. Copes, a sibling to Rachel B. Snead, widow of Charles S. Snead, dec'd, who possessed 750 acres of land in Lancaster County, VA, on the Rappahannock River..⁶ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas P. Copes the head of HH#1001, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000. Listed with him were the following Copes: Ann P., age 40 and William, age 12. Also listed was Edmond Ashby, a 37 year old black laborer..⁷ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. P. Copes the head of HH#LM1087, a 57 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $9,000. Listed with him were the following Copes: Ann P., age 59 and keeping house; Wm., age 31; Susan, age 21; and Marg't A., age 1. Also listed was John E. Elliott, a 9 year old black domestic servant and Lucey A. Elliott, age 7 and black..⁸ Thomas reported a death on 7 November 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Thos. P. Copes reported the death of his wife Ann P. Copes, who died of unknown causes at the age of 74 years..¹ Thomas died on 17 July 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 73. He was shown as Thos. P. Copes, who died 15 July 1886 of bronchitis at the age of 72 years. He was the son of Parker Copes, born in Acc Co, and a widowed famer. His son Wm. T. Copes gave the information. His tombstone shows 17 July 1886..¹ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas P. Copes, husband of Ann P. Copes. It was moved from the Copes Place to Mt. Holly..³

     Ann was born on 7 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Asa Shield and Rachel (-----). She married Thomas P. Copes on 7 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter B. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas P. Copes and Ann P. Shield..³ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann P. Copes, age 40 in HH#1001 headed by Thomas P. Copes, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..⁴ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann P. Copes, a 59 year old house keeper in HH#LM1087 headed by Thos. P. Copes, a 57 year old farmer..⁵ Ann died on 7 November 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 76. She was shown as Ann P. Copes, who died of unknown causes at the age of 74 years. She was the daughter of Asa & Rachel Shield, born in Acc Co, a housewife and the wife of Thos. P. Copes, who gave the information..¹ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann P. Copes, wife of Thomas P. Copes. It was moved from the Copes Place to Mt. Holly..²

     Francis was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. The combination of the 1800, 1810, 1820 & 1830 census puts his birth between 1770 and 1774..^1,2 Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Onley, age 26-45. Listed with him were 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 female, age 26-45. Also listed were 3 slaves..^3,1 He married Margaret R. Custis circa 1800.⁴ Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Only, age 26-45. Listed with him were 1 male age 10-16; 1 male age 26-45 (same as him); 1 female, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 female age 26-45. Also listed were 3 slaves..¹ Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Only, age over 45 years. Listed with him were 1 female, age 16-26 and 1 female, age 26-45. Also listed were 9 slaves..¹ Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frances Only, age 50-60. Listed with him was only 1 female, also age 50-60. Also listed with him were 6 slaves and 2 free colored persons..² He made a will on 20 October 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Margaret my land & the balance of my personal estate after paying my debts & after her death as follows: To Henry Custis $200 & to James & Henry Custis, sons of said Henry, $50 each. To my wife's brother George Custis $100. To Randall C. Revell $200. To wife Margaret the disposal of my estate after the payment of my debts & the above mentioned legacies & the other half at her death to Esther Turner, wife of George Turner & Joseph Taylor, Nancy Taylor & Ruth Taylor, children of the said Esther by her former husband James Taylor & to Peggy Turlington the widow of Arthur Turlington & her children Anne, John, Betsey, William, Arthur & Littleton Turlington. Wife Margaret & friend John Bayly Sr. Extrs. Witt: John Finney, Lewis L. Snead & William Carmine..⁴ Francis died in November 1832.⁴ Francis's will was probated on 26 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. The Extrs. named refused to qualify & John Bayly Sr. & Lewis L. Snead became the Admrs. with Charles S. Snead & John Arlington securities..⁴

     Margaret was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of (f|o_Margt_&_Geo) Custis. She married Francis Onley circa 1800.³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She would have been the only female in the household headed by Francis Only and they both were age 50-60 years..² Margaret was named in her husband's will on 20 October 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of Francis Onley. She must have been a Custis, as Francis also named my wife's brother George Custis..³ She married John (210) Ewell on 8 July 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. John Arlington was the security on the M.L.B. of John Ewell and Margaret Onley, widow of Francis. Another record from this same source showed the were married on 10 Jul 1833..⁴ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 29 May 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of John Ewell..⁵ She married Middleton Mason on 17 March 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Middleton Mason and she as Margaret R. Ewell. No other information was given. Margaret R. Onley Ewell Mason had inherited an interest in land at Chesconessex from her first husband, Francis Onley, land that she and Middleton Mason sold to John C. Wise in 1843. John C. Wise sold the same land to Henry A. Wise, who became Governor of Virginia in 1855 (Whitelaw, p. 944 & 945)..⁴

     George was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Turlingon, age 11 in HH#507 headed by Wm. C. Northam, a 28 year old farmer..¹

     Sally was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Turlington, age 12 in HH#1010 headed by Peter D. Rayfield, a 38 year old carpenter..¹

     Ann was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Turlington, age 17 in HH#115 headed by John R. Boggs, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Edmund Turlington. He married Ann C. Savage on 9 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Leatherbury was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Turlington of Edmund and Ann C. Savage of Jacob of Nelson..¹

     Edmund was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Ann was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Jacob (of Nelson) Savage and Mary Kellam. She married Joseph Turlington on 9 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Leatherbury was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Turlington of Edmund and Ann C. Savage of Jacob of Nelson..¹ Ann was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was age 53 in HH#163 headed by Geo. S. Savage, a 47 year old merchant..² Ann died on 17 January 1853 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She died at the age of 55 of bilious fever. She was the daughter of Jacob Savage, born in Acc Co and the wife of Jos. Turlington. Her son Geo. W. Turlington gave the information..³

     Jacob was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Nelson Savage and Elizabeth Fosque. He married Mary Kellam on 6 June 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorabable Chandler was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Savage and Mary Kellam..² Jacob died in November 1826.³

     Nelson was born circa 1750.