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     Mary was born in 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas (of P.) Kellam on 26 October 1841 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas Kellam and Polly Savage. No other information was given..²

     Abel was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John (King) Mears. He married Elizabeth S. Lingo on 29 December 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as "Able" Mears of John and she was Elizabeth Lingo..¹ Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears Jr. the head of HH#914, a 28 year old farmer. Living with him were the following Mears: Elizabeth, age 23; Elizabeth S., age 2; Tabitha A., age 1; Vandelia C., age 3/12, Mary E.B., age 3/12. Also listed was Mealinda Ashby, age 29 and black..² Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears of J., a 35 year old farmer, the head of HH# 923. There were 14 other persons in his household: Elizabeth Mears, age 33; Elizabeth Mears, age 12; Tabitha A. Mears, age 11; Vandalia S. Mears, age 10; Abel T. Mears, age 9; Alfred T. Mears, age 8; Eugene Mears, age 4; Johanas Mears, age 3; Arinthia S. Mears, age 1; Margaret Taylor, age 37; Elizabeth A. Lingo, age 50; Betsy Ashby, age 10 and black and a cook; Charles W. Wallace, age 16 and a farm laborer; and Elijah Mears, age 18..³ Abel 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 Abel Mears, a 46 year old farmer with person estate valued at $50. He was the head of HH#LM39. Listed with him were Eliza S. Mears, age 44; Sarah Mears, age 21; Amy Mears, age 21; Kate Mears, age 18; Thos. Mears, age 10 and a farm laborer; Alfred Mears, age 16 and a farm laborer; Eugenia Mears, age 14; Joseph Mears, age 13; Arintha Mears, age 11; Patric Mears, age 9; John H. Mears, age 7; Edw. C. Mears, age 5; George W. Mears, age 4; Richard W. Mears, age 3; Ella W. F. Mears, age 2; and Eliza A. Lingo, age 62 and a house keeper with real estate valued at $1,500..⁴ Abel died on 10 October 1888 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears, who died of paralysis at the age of 65 years. He was the son of Jas., born in Acc Co, husband of Eliz. His son John H. Mears gave the information..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elizabeth A. 'Betsey' Lingo. She married Abel Mears on 29 December 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as "Able" Mears of John and she was Elizabeth Lingo..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 23 in HH#914 headed by Abel Mears Jr., a 28 year old farmer. Her mother Elizabeth Lingo, age 39 was living next door..⁵ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 33 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J., a 35 year old farmer. Her mother Elizabeth A. Lingo, age 50 was living with them..¹ Elizabeth 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 Eliza S. Mears, age 44 and keeping house, in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears, age 46 and a farmer. Living with them was her mother Eliza A. Lingo, age 62..²

     John was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (Neck) Mears and Mary Bradford. John was named in his father's will on 22 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Mears in the will of John Mears, who was shown as John Mears "(Neck)" at settlement..¹ He married Eleanor Lurton on 20 August 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton LeCato was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of Jno. (King) Mears and Eleanor Lurton of Laban..³ He married Esther Lurton on 3 May 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Anthony Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of John (K) Mears and Esther Lurton of Laban..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears (King), a head of household, age 30-40 years. Listed with him was 1 female, age 20-30 years old..⁴ John was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as John Mears (K), son of Mary Bradford who married John Mears (K), who was a daughter of Zephania Bradford, a brother of Abel Bradford, who was a soldier in the Rev. War..²

     Her common name was Betsey. Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Based on the 3 census records and her death record, she was born sometime between 1801 and 1811. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1811..^2,3 She was the daughter of John Lingo and Rachel Richards. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 7 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown Elizabeth Lingo the head of HH#915, age 39 and living alone with real estate valued at $2,000. On one side of her was her daughter Elizabeth Mears and son-in-law Abel Mears Jr. and on the other side was Oswald B. Finney, a 27 year old physician..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A. Lingo, age 50, in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J., age 35 and Elizabeth Mears, age 33..² Elizabeth was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza A. Lingo, age 62 and a house keeper with real & personal property valued at $1,500..⁵ Elizabeth died on 1 April 1871 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Lingo, single, age 70, born in Acc Co, VA and the cause of death was unknown. Abel Mears of J., her son-in-law, gave the information..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Mears, age 2 in HH#914 headed by Abel Mears Jr..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 12 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Mears, age 21 in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears..³ She married George W. Mears on 15 August 1872. He was shown as George W. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jas. & Mary Mears and she was shown as Elizabeth Sarah Mears, age 24, the daughter of Abel & Elizth Mears. They were married near Oak Grove Chapel by J.W.A. Elliott..⁴

     Tabitha was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha A. Mears, age 1 in HH#914 headed by Abel Mears Jr..¹ Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha A. Mears, age 11 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..² Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amy Mears, age 21 in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears..⁴ She married Isaac S. Phillips on 29 January 1874 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac S. Phillips, a 43 year old widowed waterman, the son of Laban & Hester Phillips and she was shown as Tabitha A. Mears, a 25 year old widow, the daughter of Abel & Elizabeth Mears. They were married by L.K. LeCato..³

     Vandelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vandelia C. Mears, age 3/12 in HH#914 headed by Abel Mears Jr. She was a twin to Mary E.B. Mears..¹ Vandelia was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. Vandelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vandalia S. Mears, age 10 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..² Vandelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kate Mears, age 18 in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears..³

     Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. B. Mears, age 3/12 in HH#914 headed by Abel Mears Jr. She was a twin to Vandelia C. Mears..¹ Mary was born circa 1850 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo.

     Abel was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. Abel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel T. Mears, age 9 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J.. Abel 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 Thos. Mears, age 10 and a farm laborer (probably should have been age 20) in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears..¹ Abel reported a death on 18 September 1877 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Abel T. Mears reported the death of his wife Maggie S. Mears, who died of typhoid at the age of 28 years..⁴ He married Maggie S. Phillips on 4 September 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Thos. Mears, a 33 year old single waterman, the son of Abel & Eliza'th Mears and she was shown as Maggie S. Phillips, age 22, the daughter of Isaac S. & Alsey Phillips. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..³

     Eugene was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. Eugene was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eugene Mears, age 4 and a male, in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..² Eugene 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 Eugenia Mears, a 14 year old farm laborer, in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears..⁴ He married Georgie A. Showard on 23 December 1894 at Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eugene Mears, a 39 year old single mechanic, the son of Abel & Eliz'th Mears and she was shown as Georgie A. Showard, age 23, the daughter of Kessie K. Showard. They were married by J.R. Sturgis..³

     Johanas|Joseph was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. Johanas|Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Johanas Mears, age 3 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..²

     Arinthia was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arintha S. Mears, age 1 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..¹ She married William Wallace on 26 March 1879 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Wallace, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Benj. & Eliz'th Wallace and she was shown as Arinthia S. Mears, age 21, the daughter of Abel & Eliz'th Mears. They were married by C.C. Wertenbaker..²

     Patrick was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo.

     John was born on 20 November 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. He married Corinna E. 'Carrie' Richardson circa 1890.³ John died on 8 January 1962 at age 99.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John H. Mears, 20 Nov 1862 - 8 Jan 1962..²

     Edward was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo.

     George was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. He married Annie Badger on 11 December 1889 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Washington Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Abel Mears and she was shown as Annie Badger, age 22, the daughter of Levin T. & Elizabeth Badger. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..²

     Richard was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo. He married Indie Mears on 15 May 1889 at Hollies Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard W. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Abel & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Indie Mears, age 21, the daughter of Michael Mears. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..²

     Ella was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo.

     John was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Lingo and Rachel Richards. John was named in his father's will on 7 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Maria was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Lingo and Rachel Richards. Maria was named in her father's will on 7 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Hezekiah was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Molly (-----) circa 1765. He made a will on 1 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Molly Kellam my land & personal estate during her life. To son John Kellam ... To son Howson Kellam a part of my land, except 2 acres to Agness & Leah Kellam at the death of my wife including the house & pasture whereon I now live adjoining Argil Kellam & James Lewis. To son John Kellam the remainder of my land & at his death to son Howson Kellam. [Conditions outlilned.] The privaledge of the paster for all John Kellam's brothers. Daughters Agness Lingo & Leah Kellam shall have 2 acres before mentioned as long as they live single [Conditions outline.] To daughter Polly Stringer ... To daughter Adah Mears £5 & ... provided she out live Sacker Mears. To granddaughter Betsey Lingo ... Remainider to daughters Agness Lingo & Leah Kellam. Howson Mapp Extr. Witt: Argyle Kellam, John Harmon, George Smith Junr. & James Glen. Prob: Howson Mapp refused to qualify & Thomas Kellam became the Admr. with Howson Kellam & Argil Kellam securities. [Acc Co Wills&c, 1809-12, p. 241].¹ Hezekiah died in 1810. Hezekiah's will was probated on 24 September 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Molly was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Hezekiah Kellam circa 1765. Molly was named in her husband's will on 1 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Agness was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Hezekiah Kellam and Molly (-----). She married Thomas Lingo on 15 May 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Mears was the security on the M.L.B of Thomas Lingo and Agnes Kellam..² Agness was named in her father's will on 1 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Agness Kellam on 15 May 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Mears was the security on the M.L.B of Thomas Lingo and Agnes Kellam..¹ Thomas died before 19 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Her common name was Betsey. Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Lingo and Agness Kellam. Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 1 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John L. Watson on 2 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. James Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of John L. Watson and Elizabeth Lingo of Thomas dec'd..²

     John was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Lingo on 2 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. James Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of John L. Watson and Elizabeth Lingo of Thomas dec'd..² He married Susan (-----) circa 1840.¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. L. Watson the head of HH#1146, a 60 year old fisherman. Listed with him were Susan Watson, age 45; Cath. Charnick, age 23; Jams T. Charnick, age 3; and Tabitha A. Charnick, age 1..¹ John died in December 1851.³

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robinson Lingo. William was named in his father's will on 28 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Thamar Martin on 3 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. George Guy was the security on the M.L.B. of William Lingo and Thamar Martin..²

     Thamar was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Lingo on 3 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. George Guy was the security on the M.L.B. of William Lingo and Thamar Martin..² Thamar was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tamer Linger, age 80 in HH#1228 headed by Wm. J. Beloat, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     Caty was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robinson Lingo and Margaret 'Peggy' White. Caty was named in her grandmother's will on 23 December 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² Caty was named in her father's will on 28 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹