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     James was born circa 1820 at Maryland.² He was the son of Moses Payne and Sarah Payne. James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Payne, a 30 year old laborer born in Maryland in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..² He married Tabitha Lewis on 15 March 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Payne, a 34 year old single waterman, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Chincoteague, VA, the son of Moses and Sarah Payne and she was shown as Tabitha Whealton, a 40 year old widow, born on Assateague Island and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Isaac & Elizabeth Lewis. They were married by P. Bowdin..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1832 at Maryland.¹ Nancy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Ferguson, age 18 and born in Maryland in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Watson, age 50 in HH#50 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 29 year old sailor born in Maryland..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1798 at Maryland.² He was the son of Daniel Birch. He married Mary Crippen Conner on 18 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and John B. Ailworth were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Birch of Daniel and Mary Crippen Conner of Grover..¹ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas H. Birch the head of HH#51, a 52 year old sailor with real estate valued at $800, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Birchs: Mary C., age 31 and born in MD; Margaret, age 16 and born in VA as where all the others; George, age 15; Joshua, age 12; Maria, age 10; James W., age 6; Josephine, age 4; and Mary E., age 2..²

     Mary was born circa 1819 at Maryland. The 1860 census puts her birth at 1815..^2,3 She was the daughter of Grover Conner. She married Thomas H. Birch on 18 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and John B. Ailworth were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Birch of Daniel and Mary Crippen Conner of Grover..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Birch, age 31 and born in MD in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..² Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Birch the head of HH#1253, age 45. Listed with her were the following Birchs: Geo., a 25 year old oysterman; Joshua, a 23 year old oysterman; Jas. M., an 18 year old oysterman; Josephine, age 14; Mary E., age 12; Thos. B., age 10; and Chas. A., age 7..³

     Margaret was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas H. Birch and Mary Crippen Conner. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Birch, age 16 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas H. Birch and Mary Crippen Conner. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Birch, age 15 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹ He married Tryphenia M. 'Tinny' Lewis on 3 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Birch and she as Trany M. Lewis. John A.M. Whealton said both were over age 21..²

     Joshua was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas H. Birch and Mary Crippen Conner. Joshua was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Birch, age 10 in HH#86 headed by George Conner, a 75 year old famer, born in MD, with real estate valued at $700. Also listed was Maria C. Birch, age 8, who was evidently his sister..² Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Birch, age 12 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     Maria was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas H. Birch and Mary Crippen Conner. Maria was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria C. Birch, age 8 in HH#86 headed by George Conner, a 75 year old famer, born in MD, with real estate valued at $700. Also listed was Joshua C. Birch, age 10, who was evidently her brother..² Maria was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Birch, age 10 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     James was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas H. Birch and Mary Crippen Conner. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Birch, age 6 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     Josephine was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas H. Birch and Mary Crippen Conner. Josephine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Josephine Birch, age 4 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     Mary was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas H. Birch and Mary Crippen Conner. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Birch, age 2 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     John was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Lunn on 10 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Watson and she as Mary Lunn. No other information was given..² 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 Watson the head of HH#52, a 32 year old sailor. Listed with him were Mary Watson, age 20 and Littleton Watson, age 2/12..¹

     Mary was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Lunn and Peggy (-----). She married John W. Watson on 10 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Watson and she as Mary Lunn. No other information was given..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Watson, age 20 in HH#52 headed by John Watson, a 32 year old sailor..²

     Littleton was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Watson, age 2/12 in HH#52 headed by John Watson, a 32 year old sailor..¹ Littleton was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Watson and Mary Lunn.

     Joseph was born circa 1834 at New York.¹ He was the son of Capt. Timothy Hill Sr. and Rebecca Russell. Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Hill, a 16 year old sailor and born in NY in HH#122 headed by Timothy Hill Sr., a 60 year old sailor born in NY..¹

     Jane was born circa 1840 at New York.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. Timothy Hill Sr. and Rebecca Russell. Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Hill, age 10 and born in NY in HH#122 headed by Timothy Hill Sr., a 60 year old sailor born in NY..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1831 at New York.¹ Sarah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Melvin, age 19 and born in NY in HH#122 headed by Timothy Hill Sr., a 60 year old sailor born in NY..¹

     John was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1827, the 1870 census puts it at 1828 and his 1872 death record puts it at 1825..^2,3,4 He was the son of Henry Young and Anna Wessells. John was named in his father's will on 18 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Henry Young in the will of Henry Young..¹ 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 Young the head of HH#54, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA, with real estate valued at $400. Listed with him were John Beebe, a 30 year old sailor, born in VA; Mary Beebe, age 45, born in MD; Nancy Hill, age 23, born in MD; Littleton Hill, age 10, born in DE; Thomas Beebe, age 6, born in MD; and Silas B. Beebe, age 4/12, born in VA..² He married Mariah Conner on 15 April 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John H. Young and Maria Fairbrothers..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Young the head of HH#AT273, a 42 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $400. He was born in VA. Listed with him were the following Youngs: Maria, age 40(?) and keeping house; Isabella, age 19 & at school; George, age 15 & at school; Sarah, age 11 & at school; John, age 8; Rewdolph, age 5; & Mary, age 2. Also listed were Anna Fairbrother, a 24 year old housekeeper; George Lewis, a 12 year old oysterman; and George Young, a 32 year old oysterman..³ John died on 16 February 1872 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Young, who died of rheumatism at the age of 47 years. He was the son of Henry Young, born in Acc Co, a sailor, and the husband of Mariah Young, who gave the information..⁴

     John was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary (-----) circa 1842.¹ John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Beebe, a 30 year old sailor, born in VA in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA..¹

     Mary was born circa 1805 at Maryland.¹ She married John Hill circa 1825.² She married John Beebe circa 1842.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Beebe, age 45, born in MD in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA. Also in this household was John Beebe, a 30 year old sailor, apparently her husband..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1827 at Maryland.¹ She was the daughter of John Hill and Mary (-----). Nancy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Hill, age 23, born in MD in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA. Also in this household was Mary Beebe, age 45, who was apparently her mother..¹

     Littleton was born circa 1840 at Delaware.² He was the son of John Hill and Mary (-----). Littleton was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Hill, age 10, born in DE in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA. Also in this househould was Mary Beebe, age 45, apparently his mother..²

     John was born circa 1800. He married Mary (-----) circa 1825.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1844 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of John Beebe and Mary (-----). Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Beebe, age 6, born in MD, in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA. Also in this household were John and Mary Beebe, apparently his parents..¹

     Silas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Silas B. Beebe, age 4/12, born in VA, in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA. Also in this household were John and Mary Beebe, apparently his parents..¹ Silas was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Beebe and Mary (-----).

     William was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Harriet Blades in 1846.¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Sharply the head of HH#55, a 27 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were Harriet Sharply, age 25; Cordelia Sharply, age 3 and Hetty Birch, age 35..¹ William reported a death on 22 April 1876 at District 1, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. H. Sharpley reported the death of his wife Harriet Sharpley, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 50 years..²

     Harriet was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Blades and Mary (-----). She married William H. Sharpley in 1846.² Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Sharply, age 25 in HH#55 headed by William Sharply, a 27 year old sailor..² Harriet died on 22 April 1876 at District 1, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Sharpley, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 50 years. She was the daughter of Jas. & Mary Blades, born in Worcester Co, MD, a housekeeper and the wife of Wm. H. Sharpley, who gave the information..¹

     Cordelia was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Sharpley and Harriet Blades. Cordelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cordelia Sharply, age 3 in HH#55 headed by William Sharply, a 27 year old sailor..¹ Cordelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cordelia J. Sharpely, age 14 in HH#1039 headed by Wm. Sharpely, a 37 year old merchant..³ She married William J. Tatham on 9 October 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Tatum, a 26 year old sailor, born in Acc Co and living in Chincoteague Island, the son of James and Ann Tatum, and she was shown as Cordelia J. Sharpley, age 15, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. & Harriet Sharpley. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr. John A. Whealton said he was over age 21..²

     Hetty was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Hetty was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Birch, age 35 in HH#55 headed by William Sharply, a 27 year old sailor..¹