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     Mark was employed at as a Genealogist. Mark was born in 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Luther J. Lewis and Rebecca A. Lewis. He married Marguerite F. Graves circa 1916.³ Mark died in 1970.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ralph was born in 1891.¹ He was the son of Luther J. Lewis and Rebecca A. Lewis. He married Beatrice Parker circa 1910.² Ralph died in 1950.³

     Miriam was born in 1893.¹ She was the daughter of Luther J. Lewis and Rebecca A. Lewis. She married Oscar Parker Parks circa 1910.² She married G.R. Powell circa 1920.² She married Carroll P. Thornton circa 1930.²

     Marguerite was born in 1896.¹ She married Mark C. Lewis circa 1916.² She married an unknown person circa 1925.^1,2 Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born on 8 October 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. Her tombstone shows 7 Oct 1858 and the family Bible shows 8 Oct 1858..^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas S. Parks and Sarah A. R. (-----). She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Samuel Absalom 'S.A.' Lewis on 8 September 1879 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.⁴ Mary died on 26 March 1898 at age 39. Her obituary showed her as Mary E. Lewis, aged 39, the wife of Capt. S. A. Lewis and the daughter of Capt. Thomas S. Parks (PE 2 Apr 1898). On her tombstone she was shown as Mary E. Lewis, the wife of Capt. S.A. Lewis and the daughter of Capt. T.S. & Sarah Parks, who died 26 Mar 189_. However, Capt. S.A. Lewis obituary in 1915 states that he was survived by a wife, so he evidently married again after Mary died in 1898..¹ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1835 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Stephen Parks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----). Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Parkes (Parker on the transcribed version), age 15 HH#261 headed by Stephen Parkes, a 55 year old sailor with real estate valued at $800..¹ He married Sarah A. 'Sally' (-----) circa 1853.^2,3 Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Parks the head of HH#1175, a 23 year old sailor. Listed with him were Sally Parks, age 25; Mary E. Parks, age 6; John A. Parks, age 4; and Louis Parks, age 2..²

     Sarah was born circa 1835.¹ She married Thomas Parks circa 1853.^2,3 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1856.¹ He was the son of Thomas Parks and Sarah A. 'Sally' (-----). He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Louis was born circa 1858.¹ He was the son of Thomas Parks and Sarah A. 'Sally' (-----). He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Revell was born on 26 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Revell R. Lewis and Mary W. 'Polly Sr.' Ironmonger. Revell was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revell Lewis, an 18 year old sailor in HH#307 headed by Polly Lewis, age 42 with real estate valued at $1,200..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Revell died on 4 August 1891 at age 60.² His body was interred at Lewis Burial Gr, Doe Creek, Acc Co, VA.²

     Levin was born on 10 February 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Revell R. Lewis and Mary W. 'Polly Sr.' Ironmonger. Levin was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Lewis, age 12 in HH#307 headed by Polly Lewis, age 42 with real estate valued at $1,200..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Vernetta Susan 'Burnetta' Shrieves in February 1861 at Doe Creek, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Edward S. Grant. Levin was a 30 year old mariner and Bernettie was age 17. Edward S. Grant said he was over age 21. This marriage date may be in error by a few days as the marriage certificate was returned on 13 Feb 1861, which was before the reported marriage date of 31 Feb (and there is no 31 Feb)..⁴ Levin died in 1915.⁵ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Hetty was born circa 1840. She married (-----) Lawson circa 1860.¹ She married James H. Shrieves circa 1870.¹

     William was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Revell R. Lewis and Mary W. 'Polly Sr.' Ironmonger. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Edward was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Revell R. Lewis and Mary W. 'Polly Sr.' Ironmonger. Edward was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. Lewis, age 9 in HH#307 headed by Polly Lewis, age 42 with real estate valued at $1,200..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Henry was born on 8 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1844..^2,3 He was the son of Revell R. Lewis and Mary W. 'Polly Sr.' Ironmonger. Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Lewis, age 6 in HH#307 headed by Polly Lewis, age 42 with real estate valued at $1,200..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Sallie A. Ayres on 14 December 1887 at Ayres' Chapel, Acc Co, VA. They were married by James W. Easley, a Methodist minister. Henry was a 35 year old farmer and Sally was age 25. Both were single..² Henry died on 3 May 1914 at age 73.² His body was interred at Gunter Plot, Greenbush, Acc Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 He was the son of Absalom Lewis Jr. and Mary 'Molly' Killmon. He married Sally Russell on 20 July 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. William Shreaves was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Lewis and Sally Russell of Robert..⁴ 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 Lewis of A. the head of HH#722, a 37 year old carpenter. Listed with him was Sally Lewis, age 38..¹ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Lewis of A., the head of HH#405, a 47 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Sally Lewis, age 48 and Teackle Mears, age 16 and farming..³ Thomas died on 30 August 1892 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Lewis of A., who died of cold chills at the age of 68 years. He was the son of Absalem & Molly Lewis, born in Acc Co, and a carpenter, the husband of Sally. His wife gave the information..²

     Sally was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Robert Russell and Comfort Parks. She married Thomas (of A.) Lewis on 20 July 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. William Shreaves was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Lewis and Sally Russell of Robert..¹ Sally was named in her brother's will on 27 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Sally Lewis, the wife of Thomas Lewis, in the will of William Russell of R..⁴ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Lewis, age 38 in HH#722 headed by Thomas Lewis of A., a 37 year old carpenter..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. In 1860, Sallie (Russell) Lewis was the 48 year old wife of Thomas Lewis, in Acc Parish household #405..² Sally reported a death on 16 May 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as sister Sally Lewis when she reported the death of Eliz. Ayres..⁵

     Robert was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Robert Russell and Comfort Parks. He married Elizabeth Lewis on 26 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Russell Jr. and Elizabeth Lewis of Thomas, dec'd..³ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Russell the head of HH#1151 (#1150 on the transcribed version), a 52 year old sailor. Listed with him was Elizabeth Russell, age 51..²

     Polly was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Absalom Lewis Jr. and Mary 'Molly' Killmon. She married William 'Billy' Shrieves (III) on 16 April 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Rolly was the security on the M.L.B. of William Shrieves of William and Polly Lewis of Absolom..¹ Polly was named in her father's will on 17 October 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Polly Shreaves and left $25..³ Polly was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Shriaves, age 48 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..²

     William was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Shrieves (II) and Mary Anna Wessells. He married Polly Lewis on 16 April 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Rolly was the security on the M.L.B. of William Shrieves of William and Polly Lewis of Absolom..² William died in 1840.²

     Amey was born circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Absalom Lewis Jr. and Mary 'Molly' Killmon. She married Selby P. Lankford Sr. on 26 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Absalom Lewis was the secruity on the M.L.B. of Amey Lewis and Selby Lankford..³ Amey was named in her father's will on 17 October 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Amy Lankford..⁴ Amey was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amy Lankford, age 59 in HH#712 headed by Selby Lankford Sr., a 71 year old farmer..²

     Selby was born circa 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Amey Lewis on 26 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Absalom Lewis was the secruity on the M.L.B. of Amey Lewis and Selby Lankford..² Selby was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Lankford Sr. the head of HH#712, a 71 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him were the following Lankfords: Amy, age 59; Polly, age 35; Thomas, a 30 year old laborer; and John K., a 16 year old laborer..¹ Selby died on 1 June 1866.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Absalom Lewis Jr. and Mary 'Molly' Killmon. She married John Shrieves on 7 March 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Absalom Lewis Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Shrieves and Betsy Lewis..³ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 17 October 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She married John H. Parks on 31 July 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of John H. Parks and Betsy Shrieves, widow of John. They were married on 2 Sep 1838..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Parks, age 59 and born in VA in HH#285 headed by Jno. H. Parks, a 36 year old farmer born in Somerset Co, MD..² Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 5 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Parks in the will of John H. Parks..⁵

     John was born circa 1790. He was the son of Teackle Shrieves and Molly Middleton. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis on 7 March 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Absalom Lewis Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Shrieves and Betsy Lewis..² John died in 1832.¹

     John was born circa 1814 at Somerset Co, MD.² He was the son of Arthur Parks and Nancy Mitchell. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis on 31 July 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of John H. Parks and Betsy Shrieves, widow of John. They were married on 2 Sep 1838..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. H. Parks the head of HH#285, a 36 year old farmer born in Somerset Co, MD. Listed with him was Elizabeth Parks, age 59 and born in Acc Co, VA..² He made a will on 5 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth Parks, in lieu of her dower, ... & my Negro woman Hannah & at my wife's death Hannah & her children, born after my wife's death, shall be free. Also to my wife my Negro man Stephen during her life, but if Stephen should attempt to escape or commit any criminal offence, then he shall be sold & the proceeds to my wife but if he is obedient to my wife & controlled by her, then after her death he shall be free. Also to my wife my Negro boys Edward & George, but if she dies before the boys attain age 25, then they be hired out until they are age 25 & proceeds to my heirs & the heirs of my wife & at age 25, if my wife is not living, they are to be free. If my woman Hannah should have children before my death or the death of my wife the children to serve my wife during her life & if they are not age 25 at her death, they are to hired out until they are age 25 & the proceeds to my heirs & the heirs of my wife & when the children (if any) are age 25 (if my wife is not living) they shall be free. To Thomas S. Parks ... To my nephew John T. Parks ... but his father, William J. Parks, if he should live until his son arrives to age 21, shall have the use of the property until John T. Parks arrives to age 21. Residue as follows: 1/13 to my sister Elizabeth Lewis & the remainder to be divided into 6 equal parts & one part to my brother Thomas S. Parks, another to my sister Polly Trader, another to my sister Charlotte Colonna, another to my sister Nancy L. Lewis, another to my niece Virginia Adams & the remaining part to John T. Parks & William D. Parks, children of my brother William J. Parks. Said John T. Parks & William D. Parks to have their father's part of the hire of my Negroes. John R. Drummond Extr. Witt: Edward S. Grant & Levin D. Lewis..⁴ John died in August 1857.⁴ John's will was probated on 28 September 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was first partly proved on 2 Sep 1857 and fully proved on 28 Sep 1857. Louis D. Drummond & Levin D. Lewis securities. [Note: Spelled Parkes in probate record.].⁴

     Sarah was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Absalom Lewis Jr. and Mary 'Molly' Killmon. She married Arthur F. Wessells on 23 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Absalom Lewis & Tho. Wessels were the securities on the M.L.B. of Arthur Wessells of Arthur and Sarah Lewis of Absalom..³ Sarah died circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. She was not named in her father's will of 1835..

     Arthur was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick. He married Sarah Lewis on 23 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Absalom Lewis & Tho. Wessels were the securities on the M.L.B. of Arthur Wessells of Arthur and Sarah Lewis of Absalom..³ He married Amey Wessells on 18 October 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur F. Wessells and Amey Wessells of Isaac..¹ Arthur was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Arthur F. Wessells is first listed as a head of household in the 1840 Census, age 30-40, with a wife of the same age, 3 males: one under 5, one 10-15 and one 20-30; 3 other females: one under 5, one 5-10 and one 10-15; and one free negro. This census also shows he had a primary school with 20 students, 7 of which were by public charge..⁴ He married Sarah (-----) circa 1849.² Arthur was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur F. Wessells the head of HH#1034, a 48 year old teacher with real estate valued at $220. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Sarah, age 20; Nancy, age 16; Amy, age 13; and Augustus, age 10..⁵ Arthur was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur F. Wessels the head of HH#592, a 59 year old school teacher with presonal property valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Wessels: Sarah, age 31; Amy, age 22; Augustus, age 20; Margaret, age 10 and John, age 5..⁶ Arthur was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Wessels the head of HH#MT65, a 67 year old farm laborer. Listed with him were Sarah Wessels, a 41 year old house keeper and Alfred Wessels, age 6..⁷

     Dorenda was born circa 1840 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of Samuel Killmon Lewis and Sallie Thomas.

     James was born circa 1795. He was the son of William Young. He married Mary W. 'Polly Sr.' Ironmonger on 16 February 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. William Young and George White were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Young of Wm. and Polly Ironmonger of Zadock..¹ James died before 1822.²

     Teackle was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Shrieves (I) and Annabella (-----). He married Molly Middleton on 3 September 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. George Middleton was the security on the M.L.B. of Teackle Shrieves and Molly Middleton..² Teackle died in 1815.¹