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     John was born on 15 September 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Hurst Sr. and Susannah C. Milliner. He married Sarah 'Sally' (-----) circa 1845. 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. Hurst the head of HH#1170, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800. Listed with him were the following Hursts: Mary, age 18; Geo., age 12; and Sarah A., age 1. He was listed next door to his father Thos. Hurst Sr., age 65 in HH#1171..³ He married Mary S. (-----) circa 1850.³ John reported a death on 27 May 1853 at District 3, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John Hurst reported the death of his father Thos. Hurst, who died of a brain fever at the age of 65 years..² John died on 23 December 1898 at age 77.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John Hurst, the husband of Mary Hurst and the son of Thos. & Susan Hurst..¹

     Mary was born on 5 November 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1832..^1,2 Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Hurst, age 18 in HH#1170 headed by Jno. Hurst, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800..¹ She married John Hurst circa 1850.¹ Mary died on 6 February 1911 at age 84.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Hurst, the wife of John Hurst..²

     Sena was born circa 1836 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Evans and Grace 'Gracy' Marshall. She married John T. Spence on 28 February 1861 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Spence, a 23 year old waterman, born at Long Ridge, VA and living at Chesconessex, VA, the son of Elijah & Elizabeth Spence and she was shown as Sena T. Evans, age 25, born on Smith Island, VA and living at Chesconessex, the daughter of Richard & Gracy Evans. They were married by D. Titlow and E.L. East said both were over age 21..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Elijah Spence Sr. and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Evans. He married Margaret Crockett on 19 August 1856 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old waterman living on Smith Island, MD and she the widow Margaret Sparrow, age 28 and residing on Smith Island, the daughter of Tiler & Fanny Crockett. They were married by R.B. Hazzard and George W. Evans said they were both over age 21..¹ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Spence the head of HH#1190, a 27 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Spences: Marg't, age 29; and Marg't A., age 1. Also listed were Wm. Evans, age 108 and the following Sparrows: Matilda, age 14; Mary, age 12; and Edw'd, age 10. Also listed was Wm. Dies, a 26 year old black sailor..²

     Margaret was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Tyler Crockett and Euphemia 'Fanny' Evans. She married Josiah Sparrow on 24 October 1843 at Somerset Co, MD.³ She married Elijah Spence Jr. on 19 August 1856 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old waterman living on Smith Island, MD and she the widow Margaret Sparrow, age 28 and residing on Smith Island, the daughter of Tiler & Fanny Crockett. They were married by R.B. Hazzard and George W. Evans said they were both over age 21..¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Spence, age 29 in HH#1190 headed by Elijah Spence, a 27 year old sailor. Also listed were the following Sparrows: Matilda, age 14; Mary, age 12; and Edw'd, age 10, who were evidently her children by her first husband, Josiah Sparrow..⁴

     Josiah was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ruth Evans on 2 May 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Evans & Charles Kilmon Jr. were the securities on the M.L.B. of Josiah Sparrow and Rutha Evans..¹ He married Margaret Crockett on 24 October 1843 at Somerset Co, MD.² Josiah died in December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Josiah's estate was administered on 25 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. His estate was administered to John S. Sparrow, with Elijah Spence as the security..³

     Avery was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Severn J. Evans and Eliza (-----). She married Edward Spence on 19 August 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old waterman and she was age 21. They were married by D.J. Traynham..¹

     Elenda was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin F. Williams. She married Joshua Thomas Spence Jr. on 22 September 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 20 year old farmer and she was only age 15. They were married at Joshua T. Spence's by J.H. Amiss..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1840.

     Joshua was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Elijah Spence Sr. and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Evans. He married Sally (-----) circa 1849. The St. George Parish 1850 census shows them as being married within the year..² Joshua was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Spence, a 23 year old sailor in HH#1289 headed by Levin Fluhart, a 50 year old sailor. Listed with him was Sally Spence, age 18, and they had been married within the year. This was probably the southern tip of Smith Island which was in Virginia..² He married Rachel Evans circa 1851.³ He married Sarah A. Bell on 20 December 1888 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Spence, a 55 year old widowed farmer, the son of Elijah & Betsey Spence and she was shown as Sarah Bell, a 40 year old widow, the daughter of Robert & Sally Bell. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Robins H. Bell and Sarah 'Sallie' Kellam. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Bell, age 2 in HH#612 headed by Robin Bell, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..² She married Burwell O. Bell on 5 August 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Burwell O. Bell, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Gilbert & Cathe. Bell and she was shown as Sarah E. Bell, age 20, the daughter of Robin & Sarah Bell. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ She married Joshua Thomas Spence Sr. on 20 December 1888 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Spence, a 55 year old widowed farmer, the son of Elijah & Betsey Spence and she was shown as Sarah Bell, a 40 year old widow, the daughter of Robert & Sally Bell. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹

     Robins was born on 17 October 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Geodiah (88) Bell and Leah Harmon. Robins was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Robins Bell, an infant child of Geodiah Bell, dec'd, who was 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 He married Sarah 'Sallie' Kellam on 7 January 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Robn Bell and Sarah Kellam. No other information was given..³ Robins was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robin Bell the head of HH#612, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600. Listed with him were the following Bells: Sarah, age 28 and Sarah, age 2. Also listed was Ann Bunting, age 5 and black; Betsy Kellam, age 70; and Geo. T. Mears, age 16 with an occupation shown as "None.".⁴ Robins died on 8 July 1860 at age 42.¹ His body was interred at Kellam-Bell Cem, Old Trower, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Robin Bell, husband of Sallie and son of Geodiah & Leah Bell..¹

     Sarah was born in 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Her tombstone puts her birth at 1817, but the 1850 census puts it at 1822..² She was the daughter of Betsy Kellam widow?. She married Robins H. Bell on 7 January 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Robn Bell and Sarah Kellam. No other information was given..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Bell, age 28 in HH#612 headed by Robin Bell, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..¹ Sarah died on 18 July 1887.² Her body was interred at Kellam-Bell Cem, Old Trower, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sallie Bell, wife of Robin H. Bell, who died on 18 July 1887 at the age of 70 years..²

     Rachel was born circa 1837 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Evans and Grace 'Gracy' Marshall. She married Joshua Thomas Spence Sr. circa 1851.¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles White and Catharine (-----). Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 19 December 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as 'Betty' White, one of the residual legatees..¹ She married Zadock Ironmonger circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Sacker Mason on 5 December 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Sacker Mason and Elizabeth Ironmonger, alias Monger (widow of Zadock)..³ She made a will on 13 December 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Polly Monger the whole of my estate & if Polly dies without issue, then to George White. To George White the whole of my right & title in the land that was Levin White's dec'd. Southey Grinnalds Extr. Witt: William Young, John White & Revell Middleton..⁴ Elizabeth died in February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Elizabeth's will was probated on 24 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Parks & James Taylor (shoemaker) were securities..⁴

     Assigning him as son of Jeremiah Mason is based soley on his 1808 M.L.B. wherein Major Mason was the security. The assumption is that he was a brother of Major Mason. Sacker was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Jeremiah Mason and Ann (-----). He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' White on 5 December 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Sacker Mason and Elizabeth Ironmonger, alias Monger (widow of Zadock)..¹

     Levin was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Ardis on 11 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Levin died in October 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² Levin's estate was administered on 29 October 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. His estate was administered to Betty White. Parker Parradice and George White were securities. The estate was audited in Oct 1805 and the final settlement was recorded on 28 Dec 1807 and Elizabeth White was named as the administrator. George White and the widow were both named in the settlement. The auditors were William Riley and Jacob White..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780. She married Levin White on 11 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George M. Dix Sr. on 30 October 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Turnal was the security on the M.L.B. of George Dix and Betsy White (widow of Levin)..¹

     Levin was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1775. He married Bridget (120) Addison circa 1782.¹ Levin died in December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Bridget was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah (66) Addison and Jemima (44) Bradford. Bridget was named in her father's will on 27 October 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She married William Welch I circa 1775.⁵ She married Levin White circa 1782.⁵ She made a will on 5 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. To grandson Napoleon White, son of my daughter Nancy White, 25 acres lying in Dolls Swamp that I purchased of the Extrs. of Elijah A. White & was sold by them under the will of Elijah, but for want of lawful issue at his death, I give the same to Adeline S. White, but for want of lawful issue at her death to Bridget A. White. The last two being the children of my dec'd son Harry White. To granddaughter Bridget A. White 6 tea spoons marked "B. W." To grandson William Welch all my land & houses whereon I now live, but for want of lawful issue, I give the same to Sally Welch, daughter of my dec'd son William Welch. To Levin White, son of William (my husband's son) $70. To grandson John A. White, son of Elijah, £10 towards schooling him. The residue to Sally Welch, Adeline S. White, Bridget A. White & Anne D. Kellam. Friends Isaac Smith & William P. Moore Extrs. Witt: John Finney, Bridget Kellam & Ailsy M. Kellam..⁶ Bridget died in October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Bridget's will was probated on 28 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Her will was partly proved on 28 Oct 1822 and fully proved on 1 Apr 1823. Thomas R. Joynes & John B. Walker were the securities..⁶

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Levin White and (-----) (-----). He married Sarah (-----) circa 1798.¹ William died in 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was named as an heir on 5 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William White, my husband's son, who had a son Levin White, in the will of Bridget White..² William estate was settled on 28 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William White of Levin. His estate was inventoried on 11 Apr 1823 and the audit was returned on 19 Jul 1823. William Gillett was the administrator. David Nottingham was the bond for the sale of a Negro Saul and there was a claim against the estate of Bridget White deceased..³

     Elijah was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Levin White and Bridget (120) Addison. Elijah was living on 22 August 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named in Nathan Addison's will as 'Godson.'.³ He married Rosetta Ann 'Rosey' Oldham on 25 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas M. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah White and Rose Snead (widow)..⁴ He made a will on 27 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Addison White all my land except that which I purchased of John Topping & if he dies before age 21 or without issue, then to James Harvey Addison & Adeline White, daughter of my brother Henry White dec'd. Sell Negro man Jacob to pay debts. John Finney Extr. Witt: George Bunting, Nelly Belote, George F. Snead & John Finney..⁵ Elijah died in October 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Elijah's will was probated on 21 October 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis & John Custis were the securities..⁵ Elijah was named in his mother's will on 5 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a dec'd son Elijah A. White, who had a son John A. White, in the will of Bridget White..²

     Nancy was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Levin White and Bridget (120) Addison. Nancy died circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was named in her mother's will on 5 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy White, who had a son Nepoleon White, in the will of Bridget White..²

     John was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Levin White and Bridget (120) Addison. John died circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Henry was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Levin White and Bridget (120) Addison. Henry died before 27 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was alive when his sister Catherine died in 1819, but was deceased when his brother Elijah A. White wrote his will on 27 Sep 1819..^3,4 Henry was named in his mother's will on 5 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a dec'd son Henry White, who had 2 daughters Adeline S. White & Bridget A. White, in the will of Bridget White..²

     Catherine was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Levin White and Bridget (120) Addison. She married John Davis on 30 September 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Martin was the security on the M.L.B. of John Davis and Catherine White of Bridget. (Another entry shows the marriage as 30 Sep 1814.).² Catherine died in 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Betsy was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Levin White and Bridget (120) Addison. Betsy died circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1750. He married Bridget (120) Addison circa 1775.¹ He made a will on 7 March 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Bridget the plantation where I now live until my youngest son arrives to the age of 21, provided she remains my widow and if not, then I give my planatation to my son William. To youngest son Wally ... Wife and 2 children residual legatees. Friends Mr. Abram Outten and Mr. Ephraim Watson and wife Bridget executors. Witt: Robert Walker, Joseph Heath and William Beloate..² William died in May 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.² William's will was probated on 29 May 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Welch I and Bridget (120) Addison. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1793.³ William died in June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a deceased son of Bridget White in her will of 5 Oct 1822..⁴ William's estate was administered on 24 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. His estate was administered to Elijah White, with Bridget White, William Johnson and William B. Addison securities. The inventory and sale occurred on 5 Jul 1811 and the audit was returned on 24 Jan 1818 and recorded on 26 Jan 1818. Elijah A. White was the administrator. The appraisers were Smith Martin, Ephraim Watson and Levin Phillips. The auditors were William Custis and Purnell O. Twiford..⁵ William was named in his mother's will on 5 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a deceased son William Welch, who had a daughter Sally Welch, in the will of Bridget White..^6,2

     Napoleon was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Nancy White. Napoleon was named in his grandmother's will on 5 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. His grandmother Bridget White named him as Napolen White, son of her daughter Nancy White, and left him 25 acres lying in Dolls Swamp that she purchased from the executors of Elijah A. White..³ He married Eliza S. Walker on 21 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Walker was the security on the M.L.B. of Napoleon O. White and Eliza S. Walker of Henry. Another record from this source shows they were married on 12 Dec 1832..⁴ Napoleon was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Napoleon O. White the head of HH#311, a 42 year old blacksmith with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were the following Whites: Jno. H., a 17 year old student; Jas. N., age 15; Margaret A., age 12; and Wm. W., age 9. Also listed were Catharine Philips, age 24 and the following blacks: Sylvester Beckett, a 17 year old laborer; Moses Roberts, age 15; Jacob Roberts, age 12; and Cassy Blake, age 15..² He married Margaret S. Kelly on 14 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Napoleon O. White and Margaret S. Kelly. No other information was given..⁴ Napoleon reported a death in November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that N.O. White reported the death of his son Jas. N. White, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 19 years..⁵ Napoleon was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Napolean White the head of HH#978, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Whites: Wm, an 18 year old farmer; John H., a 27 year old carpenter; and Hubburt S., age 7. Also listed was Robert Phillips, age 12..⁶ Napoleon 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 Napolean White the head of HH#LM565, a 64 year old blacksmith. Listed with him were the following Phillipses: Kath, a 49 year old housekeeper; Hugh, age 11; Bettie, age 7 and Cornelia, age 3..⁷ Napoleon died on 31 January 1880 at Missouri. He was shown as Napoleon O. White, who died in Missouri of unknown causes at the age of 73. He was born in Acc Co, a farmer and a widower. His son Oswald F. White gave the information. There is another indentical record, except that he was a blacksmith..⁵