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     Tabitha was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Tabitha was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha G. Williams, age 34 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caroline was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Showard, age 11 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Hillary was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy (-----) on 26 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Lemuel Henderson and Revell Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of Hilly Showard, widower, and Nancy Collins, widow of John..² He married Elizabeth Wilson on 19 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wilson and Southy W. Bull were the securities on the M.L.B. of Hillary Showard and Elizabeth Wilson of Jno..² Hillary was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hiliory Showard, age 65 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Wilson. She married Hillary Showard on 19 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wilson and Southy W. Bull were the securities on the M.L.B. of Hillary Showard and Elizabeth Wilson of Jno..¹

     John was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Nancy was born circa 1790. She married Hillary Showard on 26 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Lemuel Henderson and Revell Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of Hilly Showard, widower, and Nancy Collins, widow of John..¹

     William was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Jester, age 30 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catharine was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Foster, age 50 and blind in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 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 Eliazabeth Young, age 55 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catharine was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Melson, age 30 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     George was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Hickman, age 8 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Jane was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jane was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Russell, age 8 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1792 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 Gladding, age 58 and blind in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Oliver Charnock. She married Jacob Lurton on 26 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Charnock was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Lurton, widower, and Suky Charnock of Oliver..¹ Sophia was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sophia Lurton, age 50 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house. Levin Lurton, age 9 and William Lurton, age 6 were also in this poor house..² Sophia died on 3 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sophia Lurton, who died of unknown causes at the age of 50 years in Acc Co, VA. She was born in Acc Co, VA, she did housework and was the wife of Jacob. James Stephens, the head of the family gave the information..³

     Oliver was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Jacob was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Lurton. He married Nancy Shores on 18 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Charnick was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Lunton of James and Nancy Shoars of Solomon..¹ He married Sophia 'Suky' Charnock on 26 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Charnock was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Lurton, widower, and Suky Charnock of Oliver..¹

     Levin was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (f|o_Levin_&_Wm) Lurton. Levin was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Lurton, age 9 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house. Sophia Lurton, age 50 and William Lurton, age 6 were also in this poor house..¹

     (f|o_Levin_&_Wm) was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.

     William was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (f|o_Levin_&_Wm) Lurton. William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Lurton, age 6 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house. Sophia Lurton, age 50 and William Lurton, age 6 were also in this poor house..¹

     Charles was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Absalom Rew and Horsey (-----). He married Comfort Hickman on 23 October 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Charles Rew of Absalom and she as Comfort Hickman. No other information was given..¹ He married Jane 'Jinney' S. (-----) circa 1800.^2,3 Charles was named in newphew's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my uncle Charles Rew in the will of James Ewell Jr..⁴ He made a will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Sons Richard S. Rew & John Rew Extrs. To wife Jinney Rew Negro girl Vilet & at wife's death or marriage to my children as my other Negroes hereafter mentioned. To son Richard S. Rew the land whereon I now live containing 100 acres bounded by lands of John H. Berry running up a gully to the main road leading from the poor house to William Riley's & also the Turners shop with one acre of land to be laid off in a convient manner. To son John Rew 116 acres bounded by lands given to my son Richard S. Rew, the lands of Thomas Hickman's heirs, George P. Barnes & the main road from the poor house to William Riley's which land I purchased of Arthur Hickman dec'd & also my Negro Charles. To son James Rew 70 acres I purchased of Isaiah E. Wise & $250. To grandsons Charles Thomas Rew & William Rew, the sons of my son Charles Rew dec'd, the land I purchased of Jacob Warner containing 99 acres when my grandson Charles Thomas Rew arrives to lawful age & if either of them die under age their part to the survivor & if they both die, then to my children that may be then living. To Hetty Rew, the wife of Charles Rew dec'd, 1/3 of the land whereon she now lives during her life or widowhood. To daughters Jinney & Mariah Rew $80 each. All my slaves to my daughters Sally Rew, Betsey Rew, Jinney Rew & Mariah Rew. Remainder to my above named daughters. Witt: Erastus Poulson, Jacob Warner, James White & Littleton A. Hinman..² Charles died in March 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² Charles's will was probated on 28 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved on 31 Mar 1823 and fully proved on 28 Jul 1823. John Snead, Charles Mason, Samuel Taylor, James H. Dix, Bagwell Taylor, Thomas Lewis of Spencer & Edmund Parks securities on the $20,000 bond..²

     Comfort was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Charles Rew Sr. on 23 October 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Charles Rew of Absalom and she as Comfort Hickman. No other information was given..¹

     Jane was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Charles Rew Sr. circa 1800.^2,1 Jane was named in her husband's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Jinney Rew in the will of Charles Rew..² Jane was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Rew, age 70 in HH#172 headed by John H. Rew, a 45 year old farmer..³ She made a will on 8 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Richard S. Rew $200. To son James H. Rew $200. To son John H. Rew Negro girl Peggy & boy Henry. To my daughter Jane Rew Negro girl Tabby & boy Samuel. To my son John H. Rew & daughter Jane Rew Negro woman Mariah & her increase. To my daughter Betsy Coard $68. To daughter Mariah Smith $68. To daughter Jane Rew $68. To John H. Rew ... Residue to my children John H. Rew, Betsy Coard, Mariah Smith & Jane Rew. Son John H. Rew Extr. Witt: William T. Core & Levi Core..⁴ Jane died on 9 October 1854.⁴ Her body was interred at Rew Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jane S. Rew, wife of Charles Rew, who died 9 Oct 1854 at the age of 82 years..¹ Jane's will was probated on 27 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved on 30 Oct 1854 and fully proved on 27 Nov 1854. John Savage Sr. & Thomas Hickman were securities on the $10,000 bond..⁴

     John was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1805, but he was named in the will of James Ewell Jr. on 13 Jan 1805..² He was the son of Charles Rew Sr. and Jane 'Jinney' S. (-----). John was named in cousin's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Rew, son of my uncle Charles Rew, in the will of James Ewell Jr..³ John was named in his father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son John Rew in the will of Charles Rew..⁴ 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 H. Rew the head of HH#172, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000. Listed with him were Jane Rew, age 70 and Jane Rew, age 28..² John was named in his mother's will on 8 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son John H. Rew in the will of Jane Rew Sr..⁵

     Jane was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Charles Rew Sr. and Jane 'Jinney' S. (-----). Jane was named in her father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Jinney Rew in the will of Charles Rew..³ Jane was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Rew, age 28 in HH#172 headed by John H. Rew, a 45 year old farmer..² Jane was named in her mother's will on 8 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Jane Rew in the will of Jane Rew Sr..⁴

     Richard was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Charles Rew Sr. and Jane 'Jinney' S. (-----). Richard was named in cousin's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Rew, son of my uncle Charles Rew, in the will of James Ewell Jr..³ Richard was named in his father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son Richard S. Rew in the will of Charles Rew..⁴ He married Ann 'Nancy' Nock on 3 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mapp was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard S. Rew and Ann Nock of Edmund..⁵ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd L. Rew the head of HH#74, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000. Listed with him were the following Rews: Nancy, age 37; Catharine J., age 9; Nancy, age 7; Geo. E., age 5; Margaret L., age 3; and Mary E., age 1. Also listed was Jane Parker, age 19..² Richard was named in his mother's will on 8 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son Richard S. Rew in the will of Jane Rew Sr..⁶ Richard died on 17 September 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich. S. Rew, who died of consumption at the age of 84 years. He was the son of Chas. & Jennie Rew, born in Acc Co, and the husband of Nancy. His son Geo. E. Rew gave the information..⁷

     William was born circa 1773 at Maryland.¹ He married Polly Hall on 3 April 1804 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as William Carey Adams and Polly Hall. No other information was given..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. C. Adams the head of HH#1196, a 77 year old farmer, born in MD. Listed with him was Polly Adams, age 75 and born in MD. His daughter Elizabeth Rew was living next door in HH#1197..¹

     Charles was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles Rew Jr. and Hetty Baker. Charles was named in his grandfather's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a grandson Charles Thomas Rew, the son of my son Charles Rew dec'd, in the will of Charles Rew..¹

     William was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles Rew Jr. and Hetty Baker. William was named in his grandfather's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a grandson William Rew, the son of my son Charles Rew dec'd, in the will of Charles Rew..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.

     Her common name was Betsy. Elizabeth was born on 20 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Charles Rew Sr. and Jane 'Jinney' S. (-----). Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betsey Rew in the will of Charles Rew..³ She married William R. (575) Coard on 9 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Rew was the security on the M.L.B. of William Cord and Elizabeth Rew of Chas., ward of Richard Rew..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy W. Rew, age 41 (11 on the transcribed version) in HH#360 headed by Wm. R. Corde, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500..⁵ Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 8 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betsy Coard in the will of Jane Rew Sr..⁶ Elizabeth died on 27 September 1874 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 66.²

     William was born on 25 December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William (237) Coard and Scarburgh (-----). He married Elizabeth W. 'Betsy' Rew on 9 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Rew was the security on the M.L.B. of William Cord and Elizabeth Rew of Chas., ward of Richard Rew..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. R. Corde the head of HH#360, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500. Listed with him were the following Cordes: Betsy W., age 41 (11 on the transcribed version); Geo., a 23 year old carpenter; Betsy, age 19; Wm., a 16 year old student; Chas., age 15; Ann, age 13; Jane, age 9; and Arthur, age 5..³ William died on 25 September 1885 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 84.¹