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     Rosa was born on 6 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Col. Thomas Monteagle (270) Bayly (Esq.) and Jane Oakley Coard. Rosa was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Richmond City, Henrico Co, VA. She was shown as Rosa F. Bayly, age 17 in HH#438 headed by Samuel G. Bayly, a 20 year old lawyer. Also listed was their mother, Jane O. Bayly, age 54, with real estate valued at $35,000..³

     Mary was born on 16 November 1818 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Upshur Bayly and Esther Burton (146) Parramore. Mary was named in her grandfather's will on 21 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as granddaughter Mary Parramore Bayly and it was noted that she was not married..³ She married Dr. Arthur Wainhouse Downing on 7 November 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas B. Custis and John J.R. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of Dr. Arthur W. Downing and Mary P. Bayly..⁴ Mary died on 20 December 1863 at age 45.² Her body was interred at Old Downing Graveyard, Willis Wharf, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     His common name was Arthur. Arthur was born on 17 October 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary G. Parramore Bayly on 7 November 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas B. Custis and John J.R. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of Dr. Arthur W. Downing and Mary P. Bayly..² Arthur died on 21 November 1901 at age 86.¹ His body was interred at Old Downing Graveyard, Willis Wharf, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Esther was born in 1821 at Cedar Grove, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Upshur Bayly and Esther Burton (146) Parramore. Esther was named in her grandfather's will on 21 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as granddaughter Esther Paramore Bayly and it was noted that she was not married..² She married Dr. Arthur Wilson Upshur on 6 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur W. Downing and William T. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of Dr. Arthur A. Upshur and Esther B.P. Bayly..³ Esther died on 19 September 1843.¹ Her body was interred at Hills Farm, Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. The stone is missing, reference Mrs. John Upshur..¹

     His common name was Arthur. Arthur was born on 8 February 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Esther Burton Parramore Bayly on 6 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur W. Downing and William T. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of Dr. Arthur A. Upshur and Esther B.P. Bayly..² Arthur died on 2 September 1844 at age 27. He died at sea while a purser on the Falmouth..¹ His body was interred at Hills Farm, Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. No stone, reference Mrs. John Upshur..¹

     Bowman was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann Ayres on 30 March 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. James Poulson was the security on the M.L.B. of Bowman H. Bayly and Ann Cord, widow..¹ He married Euphamy Somers on 13 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas M. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Bowman H. Bayly and Euphamia Rew, widow of Jno..² He made a will on 11 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Euphamy Bayly ... & Negro boy George, but not to exclude my wife from dower. To my 3 daughters Sarah Jane Bayly, Euphamy Somers Bayly & Mary Somers Bayly ... Balance to my 6 children Henry Bowman Bayly, Erastus B. Bayly, John Thomas Bayly, Sarah Jane Bayly, Euphamy Somers Bayly & Mary Somers Bayly. My son Henry Bowman Bayly & son Erastus B. Bayly Extrs. Witt: Edward Gunter, John S. Dix & John R. Drummond..³ Bowman died in June 1847.³ Bowman's will was probated on 28 June 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Erastus B. Bayly the surviving Extr. refused to qualify & James W. Custis became the Admr. with William Parramore, Robert J. Poulson & William P. Bayly securities..³

     The surname Somers is based on the fact that two of her daughters had Somers as their middle names. Euphamy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Rew circa 1805.¹ She married Bowman H. Bayly on 13 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas M. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Bowman H. Bayly and Euphamia Rew, widow of Jno..¹ Euphamy was named in her husband's will on 11 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² She made a will on 5 February 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. To my son John Bayly, my daughter Jane Bloxom, my daughter Euphemia Stephenson & my daughter Mary Bayly my Negro man George. To my grandchild Euphemia B. Bloxom $100. To my grandchild Erastus T. Bloxom $100. To my son John Bayly the personal property now in his possession which I gave to him when I moved up the County. Balance of my money to my son John Bayly, my daughter Jane Bloxom, my daughter Mary Bayly & my daughter Euphemia Stephenson. To my daughter Jane Bloxom ... To daughter Mary Stephenson ... To my daughter Mary Bayly ... Son John Bayly & Edward C. Bloxom Extrs. Witt: Francis West, William T. Silverthorn & Erastus Chesser..³ Euphamy died in February 1850.³ Euphamy's will was probated on 25 November 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Although the will was first proved on 25 Feb 1850, it was not probated and put to record until 25 Nov 1850. Edmund R. Allen & Thomas T. Cropper were the securities for Edward C. Bloxom. John R. Drummond & John B. Ailworth were the securities for John T. Bayly..³

     He was not named in his mother Euphamia's will of 5 Feb 1850. Erastus was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bowman H. Bayly and Euphamy Somers. Erastus was named in his father's will on 11 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sally Ewell on 17 March 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Ewell of Charles..²

     Sally was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles Ewell. She married Erastus B. Bayly on 17 March 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Ewell of Charles..¹

     Charles was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sarah was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Bowman H. Bayly and Euphamy Somers. Sarah was named in her father's will on 11 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently not married as she was show as daughter Sarah Jane Bayly..¹ She married Edward C. Bloxom circa 1845. He was named as an Extr. along with Euphamia's son John Thomas Bayly. Since she also named a daughter Jane Bloxom, it is assume that Edward with Jane's husband..^3,2 Sarah was named in her mother's will on 5 February 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Jane Bloxom. Edward C. Bloxom was named as one of the Extrs. and grandchildren Euphemia B. Bloxom and Erastus T. Bloxom were each given $100..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah J. Bloxom, age 29, in HH#243 headed by Edward C. Bloxom, a 31 year old farmer..²

     Euphamy was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Bowman H. Bayly and Euphamy Somers. Euphamy was named in her father's will on 11 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently not married as she was shown as daughter Euphamy Somers Bayly..¹ She married John P. Stevenson circa 1845.^2,3 Euphamy was named in her mother's will on 5 February 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Euphemia Stephenson..³ Euphamy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Euphemia Stephenson, age 34 in HH#335 headed by Jno. P. Stephenson, a 34 year old carpenter..² Euphamy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Euphemia Stevenson, age 43 in HH#855 headed by John P. Stevenson, age 44..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Bowman H. Bayly and Euphamy Somers. Mary was named in her father's will on 11 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently not married as she was shown as daughter Mary Somers Bayly..¹ Mary was named in her mother's will on 5 February 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently still not married as she was shown as daughter Mary Bayly..³ Mary was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S. Bayly, age 23 in HH#243 headed by Edward C. Bloxom and his wife Sarah J., who was her sister..² Mary was listed with her sister in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Bayley, age 40 in HH#855 headed by John P. Stevenson, age 44 and his wife Euphemia, age 43. (Note: Eupemia was her sister.).⁴

     Henry was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bowman H. Bayly and Euphamy Somers. He married Henny Bull on 21 December 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Bowman H. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Bowman Bayly and Henny Bull of Custis..² Henry was named in his father's will on 11 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Bowman H. Bayly and Euphamy Somers. John was named in his father's will on 11 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son John Thomas Bayly in the will of Bowman Bayly..¹ He married Nancy P. Johnson on 28 November 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles C. Willett was the security on the M.L.B. of John T. Bayly and Nancy P. Johnson of Ann P. Sparrow..³ John was named in his mother's will on 5 February 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son John Bayly in the will of Euphamy Bayly and as John T. Bayly in the probate. Since he was named as Extr. in the will and since John R. Drummond and John B. Ailworth were his securities at probate, he must have been over age 21 in order to qualify as Extr..⁴ 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. P. Bayly Jr. the head of HH#242, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him was Nancy P. Bayly, age 19 and Thos. Johnson, age 13..² John died in February 1856.⁵ John's estate was administered on 25 February 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John T. Powell was named to settle the estate of John T. Bayly, widow relinquishing. Louis D. Drummond and Daniel White were the securities..⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles (101) Bayly and Mary Simpson. Thomas was named in his father's will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann Justice circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his mother's will on 28 June 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Thomas S. Bayly..³ He made a will on 1 June 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Ann during her life all my lands in Bayly's Neck whereon I now reside adjoining the gut nearly opposite William Finney's dwelling house ... adjoining the road to the gate leading to the settlement where my son John J. Bayly now resides ... adjoining ... below the house wherein John Custis now resides, then down gut to Onancock Creek. Also my Negroes Jim, Abel, Peter Sr., Rebecca, Keziah, Leah & Hetta. Also the balance of my personal estate expect as noted. To son John J. Bayly my tract of land southward & westward of the above & my Negroes Daniel, Peter, Jr., Lilly, Mary & Nanny & ... Also my lands in Bayly's Neck. To daughter Caty Melvin Negroes Shadrack, Edmund, Lewis, Arthur, Isaac, Abel (Jr.) Jacob, Ansa, Kessa, Sarah, Edy, Rachel, Agnes & Eliza. Brother John Bayly & son John J. Bayly Extrs. Witt: John Finney, Rachel Guy & William Revell..⁴ Thomas died in November 1827.⁴ Thomas's will was probated on 26 November 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. James Ashby & Thomas Sturgis were the securities..⁴

     Ann was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ralph Justice Jr. and Sinah Simpson. She married Thomas Simpson (195) Bayly (I) circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her husband's will on 1 June 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² She made a will on 2 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Caty Melvin, the wife of Avery Melvin, 68 acres which I devised from my father Ralph Justice lying in the Parish of Accomack & adjoining the lands which formerly belonged to my brother William Justice dec'd & ... & ½ of a note I hold against James Poulson Jr. for $100. To daughter Caty ... & remainder to the children of my son John J. Bayly & the balance to my Negro women. To son John J. Bayly ... & ½ of the note against James Poulson. Remainder to son John J. Bayly & daughter Caty Melvin. John Bayly Sr. Extr. Witt: John Finney, John Bayly Jr. & Mary A. Kellam..¹ Ann died in June 1839.¹ Ann's will was probated on 24 June 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Will was proved by John Finney & Mary A. Turner, formerly Mary A. Kellam..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Simpson (195) Bayly (I) and Ann Justice. She married Rev. Avery Melvin on 16 October 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. William Seymour was the security on the M.L.B. of Aora Melvin and Caty Bayly of Thos..^3,2 Catherine was named in her father's will on 1 June 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Caty Melvin..¹ Catherine was named in her uncle's will on 4 September 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as my niece Catharine Melvin, the wife of Rev. Avery Melvin. Her sons John B. Melvin and William Wesley Melvin were also named..⁴ Catherine was named in her mother's will on 2 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Caty Melvin, wife of Avery Melvin..⁵

     His common name was Avery. Avery was born circa 1790. He married Catherine 'Caty' Bayly on 16 October 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. William Seymour was the security on the M.L.B. of Aora Melvin and Caty Bayly of Thos..^1,2

     John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles (101) Bayly and Mary Simpson. John was named in his father's will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was named in his mother's will on 28 June 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John Bayly..³ He made a will on 4 September 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. To nephew William Wesley Melvin the land occupied by Edward Chandler containing 80 acres adjoining the lands of William Finney & with the privilege of getting firewood ... To my sister Margaret Bayly all the rest of my land & ... except my slaves & at her death to my nephew John J. Bayly. To my niece Catharine Melvin, the wife of Rev. Avery Melvin, $500. To nephew John B. Melvin, son of Avery & Catharine Melvin £1,000 Virginia currency. To John, the son of my nephew John J. Bayly, $500. Slaves James & Darkey to be free at my death with a legacy to James of $125 & to Darkey $75. After the death of my sister Margaret, the rest to my heirs at law. Sister Margaret Bayly & my nephew John J. Bayly & my friend Col. Edward S. Snead Extrs. Witt: Levin S. Joynes Jr., John D. Tyler & Isaiah N. Bagwell..⁴ John died in December 1837.⁴ John's will was probated on 25 December 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas W. Finney, William C. Boggs & William D. Seymour were the securities..⁴

     Susanna was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles (101) Bayly and Mary Simpson. Susanna was named in her father's will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Jonathan (532) West on 17 November 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Robinson West was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan West and Susanna Bayly..³ Susanna was named in her mother's will on 28 June 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Susannah West..⁴

     Sarah was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles (101) Bayly and Mary Simpson. Sarah was named in her father's will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Frederick Floyd on 17 September 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Jonathan Garrison was the security on the M.L.B. of Frederick Floyd and Sarah Bayly. She was his 2nd wife..^3,2 Sarah was named in her mother's will on 28 June 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah Floyd..⁴ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 26 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Sarah Floyd in the will of Frederick Floyd..⁵ She married James Ashby circa 1823.⁶ Sarah died on 20 January 1833.⁶ Her body was interred at Heron Hill, Locustville, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Nancy was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles (101) Bayly and Mary Simpson. Nancy was named in her father's will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy died before 28 June 1814. Her mother's will of this date indicated that her mother had acquired Negroes by the death of her daughters Nancy Bayly, Elizabeth Bayly and Polly Bayly, so they all must have died unmarried by this date..³

     Margaret was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as age 70 in the 1850 census..³ She was the daughter of Charles (101) Bayly and Mary Simpson. Margaret was named in her father's will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Named as daughter Peggy Baily..¹ Margaret was named in her mother's will on 28 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Peggy Bayly..⁴ Margaret was named in her brother's will on 4 September 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Since she was named as sister Margaret Bayly, she was evidently still unmarried..⁵ She made a will in July 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Bayly. She was evidently never married. The following to be free at my death: Shadrack, Levin, Parker, Jacob, Daniel, Leah, Nancy, Rhoda & 2 children Ann & Leah, Esther & child Nancy, Betsey & Emma & each to have $40. To Ann Rayfield, widow of Levi, 50 acres in Dolls Swamp that I purchased of Levin Chambers & ... & at her death to her children. To my nephew Thomas Melvin ... To Thomas Bayly, son of my nephew John Bayly, ... To Edward Chandler $40. The 7 acres I purchased of Ebern Bird in Dolls Swamp to be sold. Louis C. H. Finney Extr. Witt: Southey S. Satchell, Bennett C. Scarburgh & John Finney..⁶ Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Bayly, the head of HH#158, age 70, with real estate valued at $500. Listed with her were Sam'l Melvin, age 19 and born in MD and Betsy Lurton, age 22. She was living next door to Jno. J. Bayly, age 61 and a farmer with real estate valued at $25,000. John J. Bayly was her nephew, who she named in her will..³ Margaret died in November 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. Although her will was not probated until 24 Nov 1852, it was presented on 24 Nov 1851 and opposed and removed to the circuit court..⁶ Margaret's will was probated on 24 November 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. On 24 Nov 1851 John J. Bayly & Avva Melvin, heirs at law of Margaret Bayly, appeared by Henry A. Wise their attorney & opposed the will. Southey S. Satchell & Bennett C. Scarburgh, 2 of the witnesses appeared (John Finney the remaining witness having died) & it was removed to the circuit court. On 24 Nov 1852 a jury found the will to be the true will..⁶

     Elizabeth was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles (101) Bayly and Mary Simpson. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth died before 28 June 1814. Her mother's will of this date indicated that her mother had acquired Negroes by the death of her daughters Nancy Bayly, Elizabeth Bayly and Polly Bayly, so they all must have died unmarried by this date..³

     Mary was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles (101) Bayly and Mary Simpson. Mary was named in her father's will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary died before 28 June 1814. Her mother's will of this date indicated that her mother had acquired Negroes by the death of her daughters Nancy Bayly, Elizabeth Bayly and Polly Bayly, so they all must have died unmarried by this date..³

     William was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Rev. Avery Melvin and Catherine 'Caty' Bayly. William was named in his uncle's will on 4 September 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as nephew William Wesley Melvin, but he was actually a great-nephew (the son of his niece Catherine Melvin)..¹

     John was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Rev. Avery Melvin and Catherine 'Caty' Bayly. John was named in his uncle's will on 4 September 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as nephew John B. Melvin, but he was actually a great-nephew (the son of his niece Catherine Melvin)..¹

     Jonathan was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Jonathan (200) West and Anne Simpson. He married Susanna (197) Bayly on 17 November 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Robinson West was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan West and Susanna Bayly..² Jonathan died on 27 March 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Frederick was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah (198) Bayly on 17 September 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Jonathan Garrison was the security on the M.L.B. of Frederick Floyd and Sarah Bayly. She was his 2nd wife..^1,2 He made a will on 26 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Son George Floyd Extr. To son George Floyd the plantation where I now live, all rights & interest in the Islands called Revells & Rogues. To wife Sarah Floyd my Negro woman Esther with ... To daughter Leah Nottingham £100. To granddaughter Elizabeth Nottingham my Negro woman Agnes. To grandson George Nottingham Negro boys Sam & Custis. To son George Floyd my Negro man Kiah (a blacksmith) with all my blacksmith tools & also my moriety [half] of the horse boat belonging jointly to myself & James Garrison. There should be no sale of my estate, but the balance of my Negroes & the remainder to son George Floyd & 1/3 thereof to my granddaughter Elizabeth Nottingham & 1/3 to my grandson George Nottingham & the other 1/3 for other children my daughter Leah Nottingham may have in addition to Elizabeth & George. Witt: John Finney, Purnell O. Twiford & John B. Walker..³ Frederick died in January 1822.³ Frederick's will was probated on 25 January 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Garrison, Thomas Ashby & Thomas J. Edmunds securities. [Note: Spelled Floyed throughout the will, but Floyd throughout probate.].³