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     Christopher was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of David White and Hetty C. Wessells. Christopher was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Christopher C. White, age 4 in HH#523 headed by David White, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of David White and Hetty C. Wessells. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E. White, age 2 in HH#523 headed by David White, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Solomon White and Bridget Hickman. She married William Copes on 14 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon White was the security on the M.L.B. of William Copes and Sophia White of Solomon..¹ Sophia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sophia S. Copes, age 43 in HH#177 headed by Wm. Copes of T., a 41 year old shoemaker..²

     William was born circa 1809 at Northampton Co, VA.^3,2 He was the son of Thomas Copes and Jane (-----). He married Sophia S. White on 14 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon White was the security on the M.L.B. of William Copes and Sophia White of Solomon..⁴ 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. Copes of T., the head of HH#177, a 41 year old shoemaker with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him were the following Copes's: Sophia S., age 43; Margaret J., age 19; Rosy A., age 17; Thomas L., aprc age 15; William D., age 13; Mary S., age11; James E., age 6; Elizabeth S., age 4 and Catharine A., age 1. Living next door was John White of S., age 47 year old farmer (who was his wife Sohpia's brother)..³ He married Margaret Susan Blackstone on 25 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Copes, a 57 year old widowed shoemaker, born in Northampton Co and living in Acc Co, the son of Thomas & Jane Copes and she was shown as Margaret Susan Blackstone, age 35 and single, the daughter of Thos. & Ann Blackstone. They were married by Ayres M.E. Church by J.A. Massey and Louis B. Drummond said the both were over age 21..²

     Thomas was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Jane (-----) circa 1800.

     The will of John White names several nieces and nephews, who were the children of Sophia White, who married William Copes, and Sophia was named as the daughter of Solomon White on her marriage record. John was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Solomon White and Bridget Hickman. 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 White of S., the head of HH#178, a 47 year old farmer, blind and living alone. He was listed next door to Wm. and Sophia Copes, who was his sister..³ He made a will on 6 February 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. To my nephew Thomas Copes all the real estate, but if he dies without lawful heir, then to my nephew James Copes. The residue to my 2 nieces Rosey Copes & Mary Copes. John R. Drummond Extr. Witt: Edward Hickman & Joseph Hopkins..⁴ John died in 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ John's will was probated on 30 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was proved by Joseph Hopkins. Edward Hickman having departed this life, James R. Hickman & John R. Drummond testified to the handwriting of Edward Hickman. Thomas D. Lewis & Louis D. Drummond were the securities.⁴

     Samuel was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Henry B. White and Hetty Baker. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel J. White, a 20 year old laborer in HH#13 headed by Henry B. White, a 53 year famer..³ He married Lovey D. Rew on 20 December 1855 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was the head of HH#309, a 30 year old farmer. The following White's were listed with him: Loucy D., age 36; Willie H., age 12; Henrietta, age 10 and Isabella, age 1..²

     Lovey was born circa 1824.¹ She married Samuel J. White on 20 December 1855 at Worcester Co, MD.² Lovey was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Bridget was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Solomon White on 20 August 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Joakim was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles White and Catharine (-----). He married Nancy 'Nanny' (348) West circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 24 July 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. Whole estate to wife Nancy during her widowhood and then to be equally divided between my children. Wife to be Extr. Witt: Southy Satchell and William Satchell..³ Joakim died in February 1790.³ Joakim's will was probated on 26 February 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Nancy was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Alexander (119) West and Judah (-----). She married Joakim White circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was named in her husband's will on 24 July 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Nancy in the will of Joachim White. She was given whole estate during her widowhood and then to be equally divided between my children. The children were not named..³ She made a will on 24 October 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Sons William White & James White Extrs. To son James White my plantation containing 25 acres where I now dwell. If son James White dies without issue, then to grandchildren John White, son of William White, Joakim White Middleton, orphan of Thomas Middleton & Lovey White, daughter of Rachel White. To granddaughter Lovey White a feather bed & bolster to be kept by son James White until he thinks she is capable of taking care of it. Remainder to my children William White, James White, Sally Vernelson, Rosey Middleton & Rachel White. If my son James White should die without a will & leave a wife pregnant, then the child should have an equal share with the rest of his children. Witt: Samuel Lumbard, James Ironmonger, Sally Lilliston & John Cropper..⁴ Nancy died in February 1815.² Nancy's will was probated on 27 February 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. James Ironmonger & Sally Lilliston proved the will. [Note: There was no record of an Extr. giving bond with securities, etc. as was usually the case when land was involved.].⁴

     Alexander was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Scarburgh (25) West and Mary (-----). He married Judah (-----) circa 1750. Alexander was named in his father's will on 14 March 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son Alexander West in the will of Scarburgh West..¹ Alexander died on 26 May 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Judah was born circa 1720. She married Alexander (119) West circa 1750.

     James was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joakim White and Nancy 'Nanny' (348) West. He made a will on 15 September 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. To friend William Walston $10 for upkeep of the grave of my dec'd wife Martha White. To my niece Lovey Copes $10. Remainder to niece Clarissa Holland. If I have any right to the land left to me by my mother, I give that to Henry White, son of my niece Lovey Copes. Friends William Walston & Samuel Holland Extrs. Witt: William Walston, Revell Twiford & Joseph C. Watson..² James died in 1857.² James's will was probated on 2 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Holland relinquished his right to qualify & William Walston became the Extr. with Samuel H. Holland & John W. Gillett sureties.³

     Charles was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catharine (-----) circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He made a will on 19 December 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Catharine White all my land during her widowhood and then to my son George White 33 1/2 acres. To son Levin White 33 1/2 acres. Three daughers Betty, Lishey and Charity White residual legatees. Wife and son Joakim White Extrs. Witt: Richard Bundick and John Young..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1740. She married Charles White circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Catharine was named in her husband's will on 19 December 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles White and Catharine (-----). George was named in his father's will on 19 December 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was given 33 1/2 acres of land..¹ George was named in his brother's will on 18 August 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. His brother Levin left him 33 1/2 acres of land..² George was named in his sister's will on 13 December 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George White and was given the whole of my right and title in the land that was Levin White's dec'd in the will of Elizabeth Mason..³ George was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 21 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was the marriage of Revell Lewis and Polly Young, widow of James. (Polly was the daughter of George's sister Betsy White and her first husband Zadock Ironmonger.).⁴

     Levin was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles White and Catharine (-----). Levin was named in his father's will on 19 December 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was given 33 1/2 acres..¹ He made a will on 18 August 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. To brother George White 33 ½ acres. Witt: Argil Bloxom & Leashey White..^2,3 Levin died in January 1808.³ Levin's will was probated on 25 January 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Both witnesses being dec'd, the will was proved by George White, William Stran & Jacob White who were acquainted with the handwriting of Argil Bloxom. [Note: Leashy White signed with her mark.]..³

     Leashey was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles White and Catharine (-----). Leashey was named in her father's will on 19 December 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as 'Lishey' White, one of the residual legatees..¹ Leashey died in 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Leashey White witnessed the will of her brother Levin White with her mark on 18 Aug 1795, but was deceased by the time the will was proved on 25 Jan 1808..²

     Charity was born circa 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles White and Catharine (-----). Charity was named in her father's will on 19 December 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as 'Charity' White, one of the residual legatees..¹

     Edward was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Northam Sr. and Kissiah Emily 'Kizzie' Spence. He married Marrie E. Scott on 11 July 1897 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old oysterman and she was age 22..²

     Marrie was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Tully P. Scott and Henrietta Elizabeth 'Hennie' Johnson. She married Edward Frank 'Frank' Northam on 11 July 1897 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old oysterman and she was age 22..²

     Tully was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of John H. Scott and Eliza Justice. Tully was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Tully Scott Jr., age 5 in HH#229 headed by Jno. Scott, a 42 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $250..² He married Henrietta Elizabeth 'Hennie' Johnson on 14 May 1873 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was a 28 year old oysterman and she was age 21. They were married by P. A. Leatherbury..¹

     Her common name was Hennie. Henrietta was born circa 1852 at Smith Island, Som Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Joshua T. Johnson and Rachel (-----). She married Tully P. Scott on 14 May 1873 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was a 28 year old oysterman and she was age 21. They were married by P. A. Leatherbury..¹

     John was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Major Scott Sr.. He married Eliza Justice on 28 November 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. William and Raymond Riley were the security on the M.L.B. of John Scott of Major and Eliza Justice..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. Scott the head of HH#229, a 42 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $250. Listed with him were the following Scotts: Eliza, age 30; Thos, age 13; Cassey, age 9; Tully Jr., age 5; and Major Jr., age 2..²

     Eliza was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John H. Scott on 28 November 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. William and Raymond Riley were the security on the M.L.B. of John Scott of Major and Eliza Justice..² Eliza was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Scott, age 30 in HH#229 headed by Jno. Scott, a 42 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $250..¹

     Patricia was born circa 1940 at Delaware.¹

     Betty was born circa 1942.

     John was born circa 1898 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. He was the son of Edward Frank 'Frank' Northam and Marrie E. Scott.

     Tully was born circa 1900 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. He was the son of Edward Frank 'Frank' Northam and Marrie E. Scott.