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     Jessie was born circa 1825 at New Hampshire.^1,2 He married Jane (-----) circa 1850.² Jessie was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jessie Bayley the head of HH#953, age 35 and farming. Listed with him were Jane Bayley, age 36 and Mary E. Bayley, age 4. There were another 17 persons listed with them..³

     Margaret was born in 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She was the daughter of Gen. Mitchell Wellington West and Mary Ann Bayly. Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. West, a 6 year old daughter in a household headed by Mitchell West, a 65 year old merchant..³ Margaret died in 1969.⁴ Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown only as Margaret West, 1872-1969..⁴

     Egbert was born on 9 February 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Gen. Mitchell Wellington West and Mary Ann Bayly. Egbert died on 30 January 1873 at age 0.² His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Egbert Bayly West, the son of Mitchell Wellington & Mary A. West. He was moved from the General West Place..²

     Annie was born circa 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Egbert Granerson Bayly and Margaret A. Bennett. She married Berkeley D. Mason in 1908.²

     Berkeley was born circa 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Alvin Henry Mason and Willianna 'Willie' Kellam. He married Annie Callis Bayly in 1908.²

     Alvin was born on 27 May 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William (of Jno.) Mason and Elizabeth M. Boggs. Alvin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Calvin Mason, age 4 in HH#812 headed by Wm. Mason of Jno, a 47 year old farmer..³ Alvin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alvin Mason, age 14 in HH#1314 headed by William Mason, a 56 year old farmer..⁴ He married Margaret C. Johnson on 17 October 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Alvin Mason & Margaret C. Johnson. No other information was given..¹ He married Willianna 'Willie' Kellam on 17 April 1873 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alvin Mason, a 26 year old farmer, the son of William & Betsy Mason and she was shown as Willianna M. Kellam, age 19, the daughter of Wm. E. Kellam. They were married by L.K. LeCato..¹ Alvin died on 21 December 1914 at age 68.² His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as the husband of W.K. Mason, but there doesn't seem to be a W.K. Mason in the tombstone book..²

     Willianna was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William E. Kellam and Elizabeth Susan Drummond. She married Alvin Henry Mason on 17 April 1873 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alvin Mason, a 26 year old farmer, the son of William & Betsy Mason and she was shown as Willianna M. Kellam, age 19, the daughter of Wm. E. Kellam. They were married by L.K. LeCato..¹

     Robert was born circa 1860. He married Margaret A. Bennett in 1897.¹

     Emsley was born circa 1821 at Albemarle Co, VA.¹ He married Jane Oakley Addison Bayly on 24 February 1847 at Richmond, VA. He was shown as Elmslie G. Higgenbotham and she was shown as Jane A. Bayly..^2,1,3 Emsley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Albemarle Co, VA. He was shown as Emsley G. Higgenbotham the head of HH#1674, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were Jane Higgenbotham, age 22 and Jane Higgenbotham, age 1..¹ Emsley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Richmond, Henrico Co, VA. He was shown as E.G. Higginbotham the head of HH#1114, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000 and personal property valued at $50,000. Listed with him were the following Higginbothams: Jane, age 27; Jinny, age 10; David, age 8; Rosa, age 6; Mary, age 4; Bayly, age 2; and Nannie, age 5/12..⁴ Emsley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Tuckahoe Township, Henrico Co, VA. He was shown as E.G. Higginbotham the head of HH#253, a 59 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Higginbothams: Jane B., a 45 year old wife; David, a 27 year old son; Rosa, a 24 year old daughter; Mary, a 22 year old daughter; Bailey, a 20 year old son; Nannie, a 19 year old daughter; Fannie, a 17 year old daughter; Lizzie, a 16 year old daughter; Elmsler G. Jr., a 12 year old son; Thomas, a 10 year old son; and William, an 8 year old son..⁵

     Jane was born circa 1849 at Albemarle Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Emsley G. Higginbotham Sr. and Jane Oakley Addison Bayly. Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Albemarle Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Higgenbotham, age 1 in HH#1674 headed by Emsley G. Higgenbotham, age 29..² Jane was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Richmond City, Henrico Co, VA. She was shown as Jane B. Higginbotham, age 9 in HH#239 in the 3rd Ward of the City of Richmond headed by Jane O. Bailey, a 62 year old gentlewoman..³ Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Richmond City, Henrico Co, VA. She was shown as Jinny Higginbotham, age 10 in HH#1114 headed by E.G. Higginbotham, a 40 year old famer..³ She married J. Cabell Brockenbrough circa 1870.¹ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Richmond City, Henrico Co, VA. She was shown as Jane B. Brockenbrough, age 30 in HH#77 headed by Jane Baily, an 83 year old house keeper. Also listed was her husband, J. Brockenbrough, a 29 year old clerk..⁴

     J. was born circa 1851. He married Jane B. 'Jinny' Higginbotham circa 1870.¹ J. was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1880 at Richmond City, Henrico Co, VA. He was shown as J. Brockenbrough, a 29 year old son-in-law (probably grandson-in-law) in HH#77 headed by Jane Baily, age 83 and keeping house. Also listed was his wife Jane B. Brockenbrough, age 30, who was Jane Baily's granddaughter..²

     Thomas was born circa 1868 at Henrico Co, VA.² He was the son of Emsley G. Higginbotham Sr. and Jane Oakley Addison Bayly. Thomas was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Tuckahoe Township, Henrico Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Higginbotham, age 2 in HH#516 headed by Jane A. Higginbotham, a 40 year old house keeper..² Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Tuckahoe Township, Henrico Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Higginbotham, a 10 year old son in HH#253 headed by E.G. Higginbotham, a 59 year old farmer..³ He married Fanny Holliday circa 1890.¹

     Fanny was born circa 1870. She married Thomas Higginbotham circa 1890.¹

     William was born circa 1890. He married Annie Parker circa 1910.¹

     Sallie was born circa 1846 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Virginia (-----). She married Edward P. Bayly on 17 August 1865 at Northampton Co, VA. Edward was shown as born in Acc Co and living in N'hamp Co. and Sallie was born and living in N'hamp Co. They were married by Rev. C. Colten..¹

     Virginia was born circa 1820.

     Hattiet was born on 6 November 1869 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William R. Wescott. She married LaFayette Bayly on 25 April 1893 at Northampton Co, VA. LaFayette was a 37 year old merchant, born in Acc Co. and living in N'hamp Co. and Hattie was age 22, born and living in N'hamp Co..^3,1 Hattiet died on 8 December 1938 at age 69.² Her body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Harriet Jane Wescott Bayly..²

     William was born circa 1840.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jacob Edwards and Elizabeth Belote. She married George Elliott on 12 May 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Elliott of Chas. and she was shown as Nancy Edwards..² Nancy was named in her brother's will on 5 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Nancy in the will of Sacker Edwards..³ Nancy died before 26 February 1838. She must have died by this date, as this was the date her husband George Elliott married Ann Lewis of Zadock..²

     Charles was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, Charles Elliott was the 3rd son, born between William and Thomas Elliott. William has a tombstone showing he was born in 1754 and Charles is shown in the 1800 and 1810 census as being born between 1755 and 1765. Therefore, circa 1756 seems to be a reasonable date. Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book also shows Charles settled in a district called the White Marsh..² He was the son of Thomas Elliott (mechanic) and Ann Wescott. He married Seymour Lurton circa 1780.³ Charles was named in his father's will on 19 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Elliott in the will of Thomas Elliott Sr..⁴ Charles sold land on 15 March 1793 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Charles Elliott & wife Seymour (of St. George Parish) sold Jacob Edwards (of Accomack Parish) for 30 pounds current money of Virginia a fourth part of 75 acres (in St. George Parish) he had inherited from his father Thomas Elliott dec'd at the death of his mother Ann Elliott dec'd. The deed was witnessed by Zorobable Chandler, Naomi Chandler & Abel Savage Junr..³ Charles was named in his mother's will on 10 July 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Elliott in the will of Ann Ellioitt, widow of Thomas Elliott, dec'd..⁵ He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Edwards before 5 November 1797. Since Charles Elliott was named to settle the estate of Sacker Edwards, instead of Sacker's brother John Edwards and George Taylor, perhaps Charles had married Sacker's sister Betty and she was deceased by the time Sacker wrote his will..⁶ He married Bridget (-----) before 21 October 1805.⁷ Charles was named as administrator of an estate on 26 February 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Elliott qualified to settle the estate of Sacker Edwards instead of brother John Edwards & George Taylor who were named executors in Sacker's will..⁶ Charles was named as administrator of an estate on 28 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Elliott qualified to settle the estate of Tilney Rodgers instead of George Taylor who was named executors in Sacker's will..⁸ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Elliott, the head of a household, age 26-45 years (bc 1755-1775). Listed with him were 2 males, age 0-10; 2 males, age 10-16; 2 males, age 16-26; 1 female, age 0-10; 2 females, age 10-16; and 1 female, age over 45 years. He had no slaves..² Charles was named in his brother's will on 25 December 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Charles Elliott in the will of Thomas Elliott of Northampton County. His sons were also named as my nephews William and James Elliott, sons of my brother Charles..⁹ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Elliott, a head of household, age over 45 years (born before 1765). Listed with him were 2 males, age 0-10; 1 male, age 10-16; 1 female, age 16-26; and 1 female, age 16-45. He had no slaves..² Charles died before 1820. He must have died before 1820, as he was not listed as a head of household and there was no older males in the household headed by James Elliott.. Charles was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Elliott, who died in the lifetime of his nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. It was also brought out that his sons John, George & Charles Elliott, where brothers of the half blood to his daughter Margaret and the rest of his children..¹⁰

     Betsy was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Elliott and Nancy Edwards. Betsy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Elliott, age 23 in HH#1239 headed by Geo. Elliott, age 41..¹

     George was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Elliott and Nancy Edwards. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Elliott, age 18 and a farmer in HH#1239 headed by Geo. Elliott, age 41..¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Savageville P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Elliott, a 27 year old farm laborer in HH#663 headed by Levin J. White, age 31, with real estate valued at $2,000 and his wife Charlotte, age 36..²

     Matilda was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Elliott and Ann Lewis. Matilda was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Elliott, age 11 in HH#1239 headed by Geo. Elliott, age 41..¹ Matilda was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Elliott, age 18 in HH#643 headed by George Elliott, age 65..² Matilda was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Elliott, a 40 year old farm laborer in HH#LM790 headed by George Elliott, age 70..³

     Emma was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Elliott and Ann Lewis. Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Elliott, age 3 in HH#1239 headed by Geo. Elliott, age 41..¹ Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Elliott, age 12 in HH#643 headed by George Elliott, age 65..² She married John H. West on 6 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 17. She was shown as Emma S. Elliott, the daughter of Geo & Ann. They were married by D. Titlow..³

     John was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Jesse West and Susan Caruthers. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. H. West, age 4 in HH#481 headed by Jesse West, age 40..² He married Emma S. Elliott on 6 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 17. She was shown as Emma S. Elliott, the daughter of Geo & Ann. They were married by D. Titlow..¹

     Elenora was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jesse West and Susan Caruthers. Elenora was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elenora J. West, age 6 in HH#677 headed by Jessie West, age 49..¹ Elenora was listed with her sister in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellinor S. West, age 16 in HH#LM474 headed by Wm. Bayly, age 25..²

     Jesse was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Jesse West and Susan Caruthers. Jesse was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jessie L. West, age 4 in HH#677 headed by Jessie West, age 49..¹

     Louis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis O. West, age 5/12 in HH#677 headed by Jessie West, age 49..¹ Louis was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Jesse West and Susan Caruthers. Louis was listed with his sister in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis West, age 10 in HH#LM474 headed by Wm. Bayly, age 25..² He married Ada (-----) circa 1880.³ Louis was named in his sister's obituary on 11 November 1935 at Portsmouth, VA. He was named as a brother L.O. West in the obituary of Mrs. Margaret Rachel Bailey, widow of William Bailey. He was a resident of Portsmouth, VA at the time..⁴

     William was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Jesse West and Susan Caruthers. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. R. West, age 2 in HH#481 headed by Jesse West. age 40..¹ William was named in his sister's obituary on 11 November 1935 at Portsmouth, VA. He named as a brother W.R. West in the obituary of Mrs. Margaret Rachel Bailey, widow of William Bailey. He was a resident of Accomac at the time..²

     Major was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major T. West, age 5/12 in HH#481 headed by Jesse West, age 40..¹ Major was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Jesse West and Susan Caruthers.