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     Joseph was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John J. Birch and Margaret A. Chapman. Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseh Birch, age 1 in HH#92 headed by John J. Birch, a 30 year old sailor..¹ He married Mary Ann Monger on 4 April 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joesph Birch, a 23 year old sailor, the son of John & Margt Birch and she was shown as Mary Ann Monger, age 17 and the daughter of Parker & Mary Monger. They were married by W. P. Thornton..²

     Mary was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Monger and Mary (-----). She married Joseph Birch on 4 April 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joesph Birch, a 23 year old sailor, the son of John & Margt Birch and she was shown as Mary Ann Monger, age 17 and the daughter of Parker & Mary Monger. They were married by W. P. Thornton..¹

     Parker was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Monger. Parker was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Monger, a 20 year old sailor in HH#118 headed by William Reed, a 41 year old sailor. Also in this house hold was Kendall Monger, a 25 year old sailor, who was evidently his brother..¹ He married Mary (-----) circa 1855.

     Mary was born circa 1830. She married Parker Monger circa 1855.

     Rebecca was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John J. Birch and Margaret A. Chapman. Rebecca was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Birch, age 7 in HH#92 headed by John J. Birch, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Lecato was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John J. Birch. Lecato was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lecato Birch, age 10 in HH#92 headed by John J. Birch, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1833 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 Mason, age 17 in HH#92 headed by John J. Birch, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Teakle was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Euphemia 'Fanny' (-----) circa 1835.¹ Teakle was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teackle Sharply the head of HH#93, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $250. Listed with him were the following Sharplys: Euphemia, age 32; Elizabeth, age 14; Charlotte, age 12; William, age 10; Teachkel, age 4; and Mary A., age 1. Also listed with him was James Birch, age 10..¹

     Euphemia was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Teakle Sharpley circa 1835.¹ Euphemia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Euphemia Sharply, age 32 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Teakle Sharpley and Euphemia 'Fanny' (-----). Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Sharply, age 14 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Teakle Sharpley and Euphemia 'Fanny' (-----). Charlotte was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Sharply, age 12 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹ She married Elijah Russell on 13 April 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Russell, a 21 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jno. & Betsey Russell and she was shown as Charlotte Sharpley, age 17, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Teagle & Fanny Sharpley. They were married at the residence of Rev. P. Bowdin..²

     William was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Teakle Sharpley and Euphemia 'Fanny' (-----). William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Sharply, age 10 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Teackle was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Teakle Sharpley and Euphemia 'Fanny' (-----). Teackle was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teackle Sharply, age 4 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Teakle Sharpley and Euphemia 'Fanny' (-----). Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Sharply, age 1 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Delilah was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Sharpley and Elizabeth (-----). She married Charles S. Jester on 23 March 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. John Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Jester and Delilah Sharpley of Wm..¹ Delilah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Delilah J. Jester, age 16 in HH#94 headed by Charles J. Jester, a 28 year old sailor born in DE..²

     Charles was born circa 1822 at Delaware.¹ He married Delilah J. Sharpley on 23 March 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. John Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Jester and Delilah Sharpley of Wm..² Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles S. Jester the head of HH#94, a 28 year old sailor, born in DE. Listed with him were Delilah J. Jester, age 16 and born in VA; and William J. Jester, age 6/12 and born in VA..¹

     William was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charles S. Jester and Delilah J. Sharpley. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Jester, age 6/12 in HH#94 headed by Charles J. Jester, a 28 year old sailor born in DE..¹

     Daniel was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Daniel Cherricks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Read. Daniel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Cherricks, a 21 year old sailor in HH#95 headed by Daniel Cherricks, a 48 year old sailor..¹

     Michael was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Daniel Cherricks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Read. Michael was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Michael Cherricks, age 11 in HH#95 headed by Daniel Cherricks, a 48 year old sailor..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Daniel Cherricks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Read. Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Cherricks, age 9 in HH#95 headed by Daniel Cherricks, a 48 year old sailor..¹

     Polly was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Cherricks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Read. Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Cherricks, age 7 in HH#95 headed by Daniel Cherricks, a 48 year old sailor..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Cherricks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Read. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Cherricks, age 5 in HH#95 headed by Daniel Cherricks, a 48 year old sailor..¹

     William was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Polly Andrews widow?. He married Mary Ann Mason on 22 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Kendal B. Stocley and David Steelman were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Andrews and Mary Mason of Randal..² 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 Andrews the head of HH#96, a 22 year old sailor. Listed with him was Mary Ann Andrews, age 17..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Andrews the head of HH#1058, a 35 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $400 and personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Andrews: Mary A., age 25; Mordecia, age 9 (male); Marinthia, age 6; Elizabeth C., age 4; Mary C., age 1; and Polly, age 60..¹

     Mary was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Randal Mason and Mary Ann Sharpley. She married William D. Andrews on 22 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Kendal B. Stocley and David Steelman were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Andrews and Mary Mason of Randal..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Ann Andrews, age 17 in HH#96 headed by William Andrews, a 22 year old sailor..²

     Randal was born circa 1805 at Maryland.¹ He married Mary Ann Sharpley circa 1831.¹ Randal was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Randal Mason the head of HH#98, a 45 year old sailor, born in MD with real valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Masons, all born in VA: Mary A., age 38; Sarah, age 14; William, age 12; Adeline, age 9; James, age 6; Catharine, age 3..¹ Randal was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Randall Mason the head of HH#1082, a 55 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Masons: Mary A., age 45; Jas., age 14; and Catherine, age 12..² Randal was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Randall Mason the head of HH#TI107, a 67 year old oysterman, born in MD with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Masons all born in VA: Mary A., a 55 year old house keeper; WillIam, a 14 year old oysterman; and George, age 11. Also listed was Medab Robers, a 50 year old oysterman, born in NY..³

     Mary was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Sharpley and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis. She married Randal Mason circa 1831.³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Mason, age 38, born in VA, in HH#98 headed by Randal Mason, a 45 year old sailor, born in MD..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Mason, age 45 in HH#1082 headed by Randall Mason, a 55 year old oysterman..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Mason, a 55 year old house keeper in HH#TI107 headed by Randall Mason, a 67 year old oysterman..² She married John L. Daisey on 4 September 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Daisey, a 62 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. & Polly Daisey and she was shown as Mary Ann Mason, a 60 year old widow, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. & Eliz'th Sharpley. They were married by William P. Thornton..¹ Mary died on 6 December 1879 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Ann Daisey, who died on 6 Dec 1879 in Acc Parish of pneumonia at the age of 76 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Eliz. Sharpley, born in Acc Co, the wife of John Daisey. Her daughter Cath. Daisey gave the information. Evidently she was also shown as Anna Mason, who died on 15 Dec 1879 in Accomack Parish of old age at the age of 76 years. This time she was shown as a spinner, the widow of Randal Mason. A friend T.A. Colonna gave this information..^5,6

     Sarah was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Randal Mason and Mary Ann Sharpley. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Mason, age 14, born in VA, in HH#98 headed by Randal Mason, a 45 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ She married Kendall Thornton on 27 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Kendal Thornton and she as Sarah A. Mason of Randal. No other information was given..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Thornton, age 23 in HH#1123 headed by Kendal Thornton, a 36 year old oysterman. (Note: This was probably Chincoteage Island.).³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Thornton, a 30 year old house keeper in HH#TI75 headed by Kendall Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..⁴ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Thornton, a 48 year old wife and house keeper in a household headed by Kendal Thornton, a 55 year old laborer..⁵

     William was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Randal Mason and Mary Ann Sharpley. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Mason, age 12, born in VA, in HH#98 headed by Randal Mason, a 45 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ He married Amy 'Dansey' Hill on 3 December 1856 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. (Mason on the lic & Mayson in the register), a 19 year old mariner, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Randal and she was shown as Amy Lewis, age 22 and widowed, also born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Timothy Sr. and Rebecca Hill. They were married by William P. Thornton, a Baptist minister..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Mason of R. the head of HH#1130, a 22 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Dansey Hill, age 22; William Hill, age 4; and George H. Hill, age 1. (Note: Since he married Amy Hill in 1856, all their surnames should have been Mason.).³

     Adeline was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Randal Mason and Mary Ann Sharpley. Adeline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Mason, age 9, born in VA, in HH#98 headed by Randal Mason, a 45 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ She married John Booth on 5 November 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Booth, a 22 year old waterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Coventon & Nancy Mason and she was shown as Adaline Mason, age 17, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Randal & Anna Mason. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr. and John A.M. Whealton acknowledged his signature..²

     James was born on 9 November 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Randal Mason and Mary Ann Sharpley. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mason, age 6, born in VA, in HH#98 headed by Randal Mason, a 45 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Mason, age 14 in HH#1082 headed by Randall Mason, a 55 year old oysterman..³ He married Tabitha Maffett on 22 June 1869 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as James Mason, age 23 and Tabitha Maffett, age 30..⁴ James died on 6 April 1928 at age 85.² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James Mason, who died 6 Apr 1928 aged 86 years, 4 months and 28 days..²