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     Polly was born circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Joseph Brimer on 4 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Caleb Brimer was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Brimer and Polly Bishop..² Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Brymer the head of HH#143, age 59. Listed with her were Lauretta Brymer, age 22; Joseph Brymer, an 18 year old student; and Sarah A. Matthews, age 11..¹

     Lauretta was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Brimer and Polly Bishop. Lauretta was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lauretta Brymer, age 22 in HH#143 headed by Polly Brymer, age 59..¹ She married Daniel T. Downs on 24 September 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel T. Downs, a 39 year old widowed keeper of a mill, born in Somerset, ME, the son of Gusham & Eliz'th Tipets and she was shown as Laceretta Brymer (Brimer on the license), age 29, born in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Jos. & Polly Brymer. They were married by T. Waters and Stephen Bloxom said she was over age 21..²

     Joseph was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Brimer and Polly Bishop. Joseph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Brymer, an 18 year old student in HH#143 headed by Polly Brymer, age 59..¹

     Daniel was born circa 1819 at Somerset, ME.¹ He was the son of Gusham Downs and Elizabeth Tipets. He married Lauretta Brimer on 24 September 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel T. Downs, a 39 year old widowed keeper of a mill, born in Somerset, ME, the son of Gusham & Eliz'th Tipets and she was shown as Laceretta Brymer (Brimer on the license), age 29, born in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Jos. & Polly Brymer. They were married by T. Waters and Stephen Bloxom said she was over age 21..¹

     Gusham was born circa 1790. He married Elizabeth Tipets circa 1815.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790. She married Gusham Downs circa 1815.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.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. Matthews, age 11 in HH#143 headed by Polly Brymer, age 59..¹

     John was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Nehemiah Taylor. He married Mary Collins on 23 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor of Southy was the security on the M.L.B. of John Taylor of Nehemiah and Mary Collins of Sally..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 Taylor of N. the head of HH#144, a 45 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Edward, a 20 year old laborer; Sally, age 17; Margaret, age 15; Skinner, age 13; Mary A., age 10; and James, age 6..²

     Nehemiah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Collins and Sally Thornton. She married John Taylor on 23 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor of Southy was the security on the M.L.B. of John Taylor of Nehemiah and Mary Collins of Sally..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally Thornton on 12 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. John Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of John Collins and Sally Thornton..¹

     Sally was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Thornton (III). Sally was named in her father's will on 22 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Thornton in the will of Edward Thronton. She was given the property for life, but if she marries with Matthew Taylor, son of Parker, I give the property to my grandson John Thronton, son of John..¹ She married John Collins on 12 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. John Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of John Collins and Sally Thornton..²

     Edward was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Taylor and Mary Collins. Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Taylor, a 20 year old laborer in HH#144 headed by John Taylor of N., a 45 year old laborer..¹

     Sally was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Taylor and Mary Collins. Sally was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Taylor, age 17 in HH#144 headed by John Taylor of N., a 45 year old laborer..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Taylor and Mary Collins. Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Taylor, age 15 in HH#144 headed by John Taylor of N., a 45 year old laborer..¹ She married Robert J. Thornton on 27 August 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Thornton and she was shown as Margaret Taylor, daughter of John. Wm. W. Selby said they both were over age 21..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Thornton, age 23 in HH#1193 headed by Robt. Thornton, a 23 year old day laborer..³

     Skinner was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Taylor and Mary Collins. Skinner was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Skinner Taylor, age 13 in HH#144 headed by John Taylor of N., a 45 year old laborer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Taylor and Mary Collins. Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Taylor, age 10 in HH#144 headed by John Taylor of N., a 45 year old laborer..¹

     James was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Taylor and Mary Collins. James was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Taylor, age 6 in HH#144 headed by John Taylor of N., a 45 year old laborer..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John (of Thos) Marshall and Mary 'Polly' Cropper. Thomas was named in his uncle's will on 20 September 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Thomas Wise Marshall in the will of Sebastian Cropper..³ Thomas was named in his father's will on 12 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Thomas W. Marshall in the will of John Marshall of Thomas, wife Rebecca..⁴ He married Leah Conquest Staton on 29 January 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward P. Pitts was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas W. Marshall and Leah C. Staton. Another record shows they were married 4 Dec 1839..⁵ He married Ann (-----) circa 1842.² He made a will on 5 February 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Ann ... & her lawful dower. To my son Thomas W. Marshall all the land I inherited from my father, provided my wife should have no other child by me, but if so then to them. The Negroes which belonged to my wife Ann before our marriage to her during her life & then her Negro man Jim is to go free & her Negro woman Harriet to go free & Harriet Jr. & her children, but if my wife dies before they are age 30 they & their increase are to serve my heirs until they are age 30. Man Harry & boys Frank, Jim, George, Alfred & Henry to serve my heirs for 5 years from my death & then go free. Negro woman Rachael & girl Ann to serve 5 years from my death & then go free & if either has any children they are to serve until they are 30 & then go free. My Negro man Moses to be supported on my farm & well treated during his life. Should my children die without heirs I loan my lands to my brother Sebastian C. Marshall during his life & then to his children James & John Dunton. To my brother Sebastian C. Marshall the farm whereon John Jones now resides that I bought of my brother & also my right to Negro woman Jane now the dower of my mother-in-law, but at her death belonging to me & my Negro boy Edmund … & Negro boy Jim which I purchased at James A. Doughty's & a yoke of steers which I had of William B. Field. Brother S. C. Marshall Extr. Witt: Samuel B. Henderson, William J. H. Wallop & James Q. Williams. Boy Edman to go free at age 30, which has been born since this will was wrote..⁶ 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 W. Marshall the head of HH#145, age 49 with real estate valued at $5,715. Listed with him were Ann Marshall, age 46 and Thomas W. Marshall, age 3..² Thomas died in March 1854.⁶ Thomas's will was probated on 27 March 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. Sebastian C. Marshall, the named Extr. having died, William S. Bird, with the widow relinquishing in his favor, became the Admr. with James H. Fletcher & William H. Marshall securities..^7,8,6

     Leah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Wise Marshall on 29 January 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward P. Pitts was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas W. Marshall and Leah C. Staton. Another record shows they were married 4 Dec 1839..¹

     Ann was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas Wise Marshall circa 1842.¹ Ann was named in her husband's will on 5 February 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann in the will of Thomas W. Marshall..² Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Marshall, age 46 in HH#145 headed by Thomas W. Marshall, age 49 with real estate valued at $5,715..¹ She married Solomon Marshall circa 1855.³

     Thomas was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Wise Marshall and Ann (-----). Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas W. Marshall, age 3 in HH#145 headed by Thomas W. Marshall, age 49 with real estate valued at $5,715..¹

     Peter was born circa 1835 at Maryland.¹ Peter was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Richard, a 15 year old laborer and born in MD in HH#146 headed by James H. Ball, age 39 and born in MD..¹

     Barbara was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Marshall and Mason (554) Watts. She married Nicholas Nock on 28 December 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. John McLane was the security on the M.L.B. of Nicholas Knox and Barbara Marshall..²

     Oliver was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth A. Parker on 29 December 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. James D. McAllen was the security on the M.L.B. of Oliver W. Knox and Elizabeth A. Parker of Edmund..² Oliver was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver W. Knox the head of HH#147, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him were Eliza Knox, age 27 and Georgianna W. Knox, age 3/12. Also listed with him were Sarah Ewell, age 24 and black; Peter Ewell, an 18 year old black laborer and Francis Ewell, age 14 and black..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Edmund Parker. She married Oliver W. Nock on 29 December 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. James D. McAllen was the security on the M.L.B. of Oliver W. Knox and Elizabeth A. Parker of Edmund..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Knox, age 27 in HH#147 headed by Oliver W. Knox, a 30 year old farmer..²

     Edmund was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Georgianna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Georgianna W. Knox, age 3/12 in HH#147 headed by Oliver W. Knox, a 30 year old farmer..¹ Georgianna was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver W. Nock and Elizabeth A. Parker.

     Sebastian was born on 4 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John (of Thos) Marshall and Mary 'Polly' Cropper. Sebastian was named in his uncle's will on 20 September 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Sebastian Cropper Marshall (under age) in the will of Sebastian Cropper..³ Sebastian was named in his father's will on 12 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Sebastian C. Marshall in the will of John Marshall of Thomas, wife Rebecca..¹ Sebastian was named in his brother's will on 5 February 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Sebastian C. Marshall in the will of Thomas W. Marshall, wife Ann..⁴ He married Margaret A. Welburne circa 1845.⁵ Sebastian was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sabastian Marshall the head of HH#148, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,600. Listed with him were Margaret Marshall, age 28 and Mary Marshall, age 3..⁵ Sebastian died on 1 January 1853 at age 40.² His body was interred at Marshall Plot, Horntown, Acc Co, VA.² Sebastian's estate was administered on 31 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William S. Bird was named to settle the estate of Sebastian C. Marshall. William H. West Jr. & George W. Matthews were securities..⁶

     Margaret was born on 16 July 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Welburne and Sally D. Wallop. She married Sebastian Cropper Marshall circa 1845.² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Marshall, age 28 in HH#148 headed by Sabastian Marshall, a 35 year old farmer..² Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Marshall, age 38 with personal property valued at $250 in HH#152 headed by Hattie C. Coleburn, age 36..³ Margaret died on 15 August 1864 at age 45.¹ Her body was interred at Marshall Plot, Horntown, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone book shows her as the wife of Sabastian Marshall and the daughter of Wm. Welbourn..¹