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     Elijah was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy (-----) circa 1825.¹ He married Hetty 'Patsey' Birch on 11 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Elijah Jester and she as Hetty Birch. No other information was given..²

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Elijah Jester circa 1825.¹

     Ebenezer was born circa 1829 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 He was the son of Elijah Jester and Nancy (-----). Ebenezer was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eber Jester, a 21 year old sailor in HH#127 headed by Patty Jester, age 28. She would have been his step-mother..²

     Hetty was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Elijah Jester on 11 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Elijah Jester and she as Hetty Birch. No other information was given..² Hetty was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patty Jester the head of HH#127, age 28. Listed with her were the following Jesters: Eber, a 21 year old sailor; Rachel, age 11; Elizabeth, age 7; Nancy, age 5; and Maria, age 1..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1839 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Elijah Jester and Hetty 'Patsey' Birch. Rachel was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Jester, age 11 in HH#127 headed by Patty Jester, age 28..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Jester and Hetty 'Patsey' Birch. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Jester, age 7 in HH#127 headed by Patty Jester, age 28..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Jester and Hetty 'Patsey' Birch. Nancy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Jester, age 5 in HH#127 headed by Patty Jester, age 28..¹

     Maria was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Jester and Hetty 'Patsey' Birch. Maria was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Jester, age 1 in HH#127 headed by Patty Jester, age 28..¹

     Thomas was born in 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Melvin and Sophia Wilkinson. He married Lydia A. 'Liddie' (-----) circa 1848.³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Tom Melvin the head of HH#128, a 25 year old sailor, born in VA. Listed with him was Lydia Melvin, age 21, born in DE..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Melvin the head of HH#1060, age 50, born in VA with personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Melvins, all born in DE: Lydia, age 24; Ann M., age 8; Eliza J., age 8; W.E.R., age 5; Geo. F., age 3; and Josephine, age 2..⁴ He married Mahala Carpenter on 13 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Melvin, a 35 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Thos. & Sophia Melvin and she was shown as Mahala Hall, a 25 year old widow, the daughter of Rich'd & Nancy Carpenter. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..⁵ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Melvin the head of HH#TI66, a 48 year old oysterman, born in MD with real estate valued at $200 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Melvins: Mahala, a 40 year old house keeper; William, a 14 year old oysterman, born in DE; Josephine, age 11, born in DE; Sarah, age 6, born in VA; Mary, age 5; born in VA; David H., age 4; and Nancy, age 3. Also listed was Charlotte A. Hall, a 16 year old domestic servant, who was evidently his daughter-in-law..⁶ Thomas died in 1905.² His body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas Melvin, buried next to Liddie A. Melvin, 1825 - 1905..²

     Lydia was born in 1830 at Delaware.¹ She married Thomas Melvin circa 1848.² Lydia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Melvin, age 21 and born in DE in HH#128 headed by Tom Melvin, a 25 year old sailor..² Lydia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Melvin, age 24, born in DE in HH#1060 headed by Thos. Melvin, age 50, born in VA..³ Lydia died before 13 April 1869. It was on this date that Thomas Melvin, a 35 year old widowed oysterman, married Mahala Hall, a 25 year old widow..⁴ Her body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Liddie A. Melvin, wife of Thomas Melvin, 1830 - 1891. The death date is probably in error..¹

     James was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Snead on 21 July 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as James Lunn and she as Elizabeth Snead. No other information was given..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Lunn the head of HH#129, a 40 year old sailor. Listed with him were Elizabeth Lunn, age 32; Comfort Lunn, age 5; Delaney Lunn, age 4; and John Lunn, age 2..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James Lunn on 21 July 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as James Lunn and she as Elizabeth Snead. No other information was given..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Lunn, age 32 in HH#129 headed by James Lunn, a 40 year old sailor..¹

     Comfort was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Lunn and Elizabeth Snead. Comfort was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Lunn, age 5 in HH#129 headed by James Lunn, a 40 year old sailor..¹

     Delany was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Lunn and Elizabeth Snead. Delany was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Delany Lunn, age 4 in HH#129 headed by James Lunn, a 40 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Lunn and Elizabeth Snead. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Lunn, age 2 in HH#129 headed by James Lunn, a 40 year old sailor..¹ He married Rachel E. McGee on 6 May 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John P. Jund, a 24 year old oysterman, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jas. & Elizabeth Lund and she was shown as Rachel E. McGee, age 23, born in Sussex Co, De, the daughter of Jesse & Lydia McGee. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

     Tryphenia was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Lewis and Annamaria 'Maria' Holloway. Tryphenia was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Typyhenia Lewis, age 16 in HH#130 headed by John E. Lewis, a 25 year old sailor..¹ Tryphenia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny Lewis, age 28 in HH#1310 headed by Maria Lewis, age 56 and farming. Also listed with them was Jno. R. Lewis, age 9, who was apparently Fanny's son..² She married George Birch 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..³

     John was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Tryphenia M. 'Tinny' Lewis. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. R. Lewis, age 9 in HH#1310 headed by Maria Lewis, age 56 and farming. Also listed in this household was Fanny Lewis, age 28, apparently his mother..¹

     James was born circa 1818 at Maryland.^1,2 He married Comfort Birch circa 1848.¹ James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mason, a 32 year old sailor, born in MD in HH#130 headed by John E. Lewis, a 25 year old sailor. Listed with him were Comfort Mason, age 22 and born in VA and Mary M. Mason, age 1 and born in VA..³ James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Mason, a 45 year old oysteman, born in Maryland in HH#1300 headed by Comfort Young, a 26 year old confectioner..²

     Comfort was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Birch and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cherricks. She married James Mason circa 1848.¹ Comfort was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Mason, age 22 in HH#130 headed by John E. Lewis, a 25 year old sailor. Also listed in this household was James Mason, a 32 year old sailor, born in MD, who was apparently her husband..¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Mason and Comfort Birch. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary M. Mason, age 1 in HH#130 headed by John E. Lewis, a 25 year old sailor. Also listed in this household was James Mason, age 32 and Confort Mason, age 22, who were apparently her parents..¹

     John was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Ruth was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Joseph Birch circa 1838.¹ Ruth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ruth Birch, age 30 in HH#131 headed by Joseph Birch, a 60 year old laborer..¹ Ruth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ruth Birch, age 40 in HH#1090 headed by Joseph Birch, age 83 years..²

     David was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Birch and Ruth (-----). David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Birch, age 3 in HH#131 headed by Joseph Birch, a 60 year old laborer..¹ David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Birch, age 14 in HH#1090 headed by Joseph Birch, age 83 years..²

     Selby was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Jones and Sarah 'Sally' Read. Selby was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Jones, an 18 year old sailor in HH#132 headed by Sally Birch, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Jones and Sarah 'Sally' Read. William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Jones, a 16 year old sailor in HH#132 headed by Sally Birch, a 35 year old farmer..¹ He married Sophia Parramore on 24 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William Jones and Sophia Parramore of John Parramore..² William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. L. Jones, a 27 year old sailor in HH#577 headed by John Parramore, a 60 year old sailor, who was evidently his father-in-law. Also listed was Sophia Jones, age 22, who was evidently his wife..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. L. Jones the head of HH#LM954, a 36 year old sailor. Listed with him were Sophier Jones, a 35 year old house keeper; John Parramore, age 65; and Jemima Parramore, age 72..⁴ William died on 8 October 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. L. Jones, who died of consumption at the age of 50 years. He was born in Acc Co and the husband of Sophia (parents not shown). A friend A.O. Davis gave the information..⁵

     Daniel was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Jones and Sarah 'Sally' Read. Daniel was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Jones, age 13 in HH#132 headed by Sally Birch, a 35 year old farmer..¹ He married Mary Ferguson on 30 December 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Jones, a 21 year old mariner, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of James & Sarah Jones and she was shown as Mary Furguson, age 22, born on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of James & Mary Furguson. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton and Wm. T. Watson said she was over age 21..²

     John was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Jones and Sarah 'Sally' Read. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Jones, age 11 in HH#132 headed by Sally Birch, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Tabitha Bloxom on 11 June 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Bloxom and she as Tabitha Bloxom. No other information was given..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 Bloxom the head of HH#133, a 35 year old farmer. Listed with him were Tabitha Bloxom, age 25 (probably age 35); Elijah Bloxom, a 15 year old laborer; Mary A. Bloxom, age 13; Richard Bloxom, age 11 and Mary Carpenter, age 18..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1825, but it must have been 1815 if she was the Tabitha Bloxom who married William Bloxom in 1834..¹ She married William Bloxom on 11 June 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Bloxom and she as Tabitha Bloxom. No other information was given..² Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Bloxom, age 25 (probably age 35) in HH#133 headed by William Bloxom, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Bloxom and Tabitha Bloxom. Elijah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Bloxom, a 15 year old laborer in HH#133 headed by William Bloxom, a 35 year old farmer..¹