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     William was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Ezekiel Baker and Nancy Garrett. William was named in his father's will on 11 June 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.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 Baker the head of HH#209, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him were Julius Sturgis, a 15 year old laborer, Hester Sturgis, age 6; and Asa Rowl, a 21 year old black laborer..³ He married Catharine 'Caty' Mears on 6 July 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Baker, a 50 year old single farmer, the son of Ezekeil & Nancy Baker and she was shown as Caty Mears, age 46 and single, the daughter of Meshack & Marg't Mears. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1820 and her marriage record puts it at 1819..^1,3 She was the daughter of Meshack Mears II and Margaret 'Peggy' Baker. Catharine was named in her sister's will on 3 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Katy Mears in the will of Margaret A. Mears..⁴ Catharine was named in her mother's will on 9 November 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Caty in the will of Peggy Mears..⁵ Catharine was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Mears, age 30 in HH#697 headed by John H. Custis, a 46 year old farmer..³ Catharine was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Mears, a 40 year old domestic in HH#557 headed by John H. Custis, a 56 year old farmer..⁶ She married William Baker on 6 July 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Baker, a 50 year old single farmer, the son of Ezekeil & Nancy Baker and she was shown as Caty Mears, age 46 and single, the daughter of Meshack & Marg't Mears. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Abel Wright and Lucretia (-----). Catherine was named in her father's will on 12 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Katharine Wright in the will of Abel Wright..¹ She married James Gibbons on 28 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. John Teackle was the security on the M.L.B. of James Gibbons and Catherine Wright..³ Catherine was named in her mother's will on 9 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Catharine Gibbons in the will of Lucretia Wright. Lucretia also named a son-in-law James Gibbons Executor and a grandson Thomas Gibbons, son of my daughter Catharine Gibbons..⁴ Catherine was named in her husband's will on 4 October 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Catharine Gibbons in the will of James Gibbons..⁵ Catherine was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Gibbons, age 65 in HH#208 headed by James T. Gibbons, a 36 year old farmer..² She made a will on 2 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. I hereby free my slave Isaac (provided he shall desire his freedom) at my death. To granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Gibbons, daughter of my son James T. Gibbons … Balance to my son James T. Gibbons. The reason I do not give my other children any portion is that I have but little to distribute among them & they desire me to give it all to their brother. James T. Gibbons Extr. Witt: John S. Turlington & James W. Custis..⁶ Catherine died in March 1854.⁶ Catherine's will was probated on 27 March 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. William T. Parks & Samuel W. Powell securities..⁶

     James was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catherine Wright on 28 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. John Teackle was the security on the M.L.B. of James Gibbons and Catherine Wright..¹ He made a will on 4 October 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Catharine Gibbons ... & Negro man Isaac & all her right of dower. To my son Thomas A. Gibbons all the money he owes me for 5 years from my decease with him then paying principal & interest on the same. To son James T. Gibbons ... To son Isaac W. Gibbons Negro man George. The whole of my land & my personal estate to be sold & the proceeds to my wife & son Thomas A. Gibbons to purchase a small farm, not to cost more than $1,000 for the joint benefit of my wife & children. To my 7 children Thomas A. Gibbons, James T. Gibbons, William H. Gibbons, Sharlotte Gibbons, John E. Gibbons, Alfred Gibbons & Isaac W. Gibbons the remainder. Wife Catharine Gibbons & son Thomas A. Gibbons & friend Jacob Warner Extrs. Witt: John Savage (of R.), George Prescott, Eliza D. Colonna & Josiah Hopkins..² James died in October 1833.² James's will was probated on 28 October 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Catharine Gibbons relinquished her right to Jacob Warner & Thomas A. Gibbons with William Riley & William Nock (of Z.) securities..²

     James was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Gibbons and Catherine Wright. James was named in his father's will on 4 October 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James T. Gibbons in the will of James Gibbons..² He married Mary A. West on 26 November 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. White was the security on the M.L.B. of James T. Gibbons and Mary West, orphan of Zorobabel..³ 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 T. Gibbons the head of HH#208, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were the following Gibbons: Mary A., age 34; Elizabeth A., age 13; William T., age 6; Catharine M., age 3; and Catharine, age 65..¹ James was named in his mother's will on 2 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James T. Gibbons in the will of Catharine Gibbons..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Zorobabel West and Hetty Savage. She married James T. Gibbons on 26 November 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. White was the security on the M.L.B. of James T. Gibbons and Mary West, orphan of Zorobabel..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Gibbons, age 34 in HH#208 headed by James T. Gibbons, a 36 year old farmer..²

     Zorobabel was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Hetty Savage on 13 June 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Zorobabel West and Hetty Savage..¹

     Hetty was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Zorobabel West on 13 June 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Zorobabel West and Hetty Savage..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James T. Gibbons and Mary A. West. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A. Gibbons, age 13 in HH#208 headed by James T. Gibbons, a 36 year old farmer..¹ Elizabeth was named in her grandmother's will on 2 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Gibbons, daughter of my son James T. Gibbons in the will of Catharine Gibbons..²

     William was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James T. Gibbons and Mary A. West. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Gibbons, age 6 in HH#208 headed by James T. Gibbons, a 36 year old farmer..¹ He married Louisiana Hope circa 1870. (Acc Co Deeds 53, p. 289).

     Catharine was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James T. Gibbons and Mary A. West. Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine M. Gibbons, age 3 in HH#208 headed by James T. Gibbons, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Molly was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Miles. She married William Tatham on 16 January 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. John Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of William Tatham and Molly Miles..² Molly died before 1850. She was not listed with her husband William Tatham..^3,4 Molly's estate was administered on 1 June 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John W. Nock was named to settle the estate of Molly Tatham. Southey T. Lucas and Zadock Nock were the securities..³

     Keziah was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Elijah Wright. She married Thomas Tatham on 21 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Wright and Gilbert M. Leatherbury were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Tatham and Keziah Wright of Elijah..¹ Keziah was named in her father's will on 22 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Keziah Tatham in the will of Elijah Wright and Thomas Tatham was named Executor..⁴

     Elijah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Mack Williams Wright and Mary Dix. Elijah was named in his father's will on 15 October 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Elijah Wright in the will of Mack Williams Wright..¹ Elijah witnessed a will on 18 April 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Solomon Johnson, James Wise & Elijah Wright were witnesses to the will of Henry Wright..² He married Agnes (-----) circa 1785. Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Write (Guild), age 45+. List with him were 1 female age 26-45 and 1 female age 0-10 and 2 slaves..³ Elijah was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 10 February 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elijah Wright was the security on the M.L.B. of John Onions and Linany Littleton..⁴ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Wright, age 45+. Listed with were 1 female age 26-45 and 1 female age 16-26 and 1 slave..³ He made a will on 22 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. To Nancy Onions a log house & 3 acres adjoining Robert Savage heirs until her death & then to my daughter Keziah Tatham. To Nancy Onions $25. To daughter Keziah Tatham 112 acres where I now live & all of my property. Thomas Tatham Extr. Witt: Robert Young Sr., Robert Young Jr. & Gillett Young..⁵ Elijah died in July 1827. The will was proved with no bond or securities..⁵ Elijah's will was probated on 30 July 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Julius was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Sturgis. Julius was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Julius Sturgis, age 15 in HH#209 headed by William Baker, a 38 year old farmer..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Hester was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Sturgis. Hester was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Sturgis, age 6 in HH#209 headed by William Baker, a 38 year old farmer..¹

     Levin was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susanna or Louisa Wright on 20 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hope was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Pettet and Louisa Wright of Edward dated 20 Jun 1838. Another record from this same source shows Levin Pettit married Susanna Wright on 26 Jun 1838..^1,2 Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Pettit the head of HH#210, a 32 year old farmer. Listed with him were Louisa Pettit, age 34; Susan Pettit, age 9; and Henry Planter, age 13 and black..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Edward Wright and Susanna Littleton. She married Levin Pettitt on 20 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hope was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Pettet and Louisa Wright of Edward dated 20 Jun 1838. Another record from this same source shows Levin Pettit married Susanna Wright on 26 Jun 1838..^2,1 Susanna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Pettit, age 34 in HH#210 headed by Levin Pettit, a 32 year old farmer..²

     Susan was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Levin Pettitt and Susanna or Louisa Wright. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Pettit, age 9 in HH#210 headed by Levin Pettit, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     On 15 April 1803, Edmund Wright "son of Henry" sold to Thomas Wright "(of Henry)" 22 acres for $20, "part of Father Henry Wright, deceased, land" (DC Deeds 1800 - 1806, p. 265). Edward Wright was named head of households in the census of 1810, of 1820 and of 1840, when his age was given as 50 to 60 years. Five of Edward Wright's six children's names were given on a deed of 30 October 1847, when they sold 5/6 of Edward's 25 to 30 acres "in the, neighborhood of Metompkin" to Samuel Wright, who would have been their first cousin, a son of Thomas Wright (Deeds 1846 - 1848, p. 724). The sixth heir, a daughter, was named in a marriage record. Edward was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Henry (79F) Wright III and Rachel Pettitt. He married Susanna Littleton on 19 November 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Savage Crippen was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Wright and Susanna Littleton..² Edward died in February 1844.³ Edward's estate was administered on 26 February 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Wright was named to settle the estate of Edward Wright. John Rew & James Justice were securities..³

     Teackle was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Pettitt on 30 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Teackle & Littleton Walker were the securities on the M.L.B. of Teackle S. Walker and Margaret Pettitt of Nancy..² He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1845.¹ Teackle was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teackle Walker the head of HH#211, a 42 year old sailor. Listed with him were Elizabeth Walker, age 40; Robert W. Walker, age 3; William Downing, a 42 year old black laborer; and Arthur Downing, age 5 and black..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Nancy Pettitt widow?. She married Teackle S. Walker on 30 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Teackle & Littleton Walker were the securities on the M.L.B. of Teackle S. Walker and Margaret Pettitt of Nancy..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Teackle S. Walker circa 1845.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Walker, age 40 in HH#211 headed by Teackle Walker, a 42 year old sailor..¹

     Robert was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Teackle S. Walker and Elizabeth (-----). Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert W. Walker, age 3 in HH#211 headed by Teackle Walker, a 42 year old sailor..¹ He married Mary T. Littleton on 7 October 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robt. W. Walker, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Teackle & Marg't and she was shown as Mary T. Littleton, age 19, the daughter of Thos. & Sarah Littleton. They are married by G. Bradford..²

     Tinney was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Tinney was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tinney Baker the head of HH#212, age 49 with real estate valued at $700. Listed with her were Thomas Scott, a 23 year old sailor and Margaret Scott, age 38..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret 'Peggy' Fosque on 27 June 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. John D. Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Scott and Peggy Fosque..² Thomas was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Scott, a 23 year old sailor in HH#212 headed by Tinney Baker, age 49. Also listed in this household was Margaret Scott, age 38..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas Scott on 27 June 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. John D. Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Scott and Peggy Fosque..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Scott, age 38 in HH#212 headed by Tinney Baker, age 49. Also listed in this household was Thomas Scott, a 23 year old sailor..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James H. Hope on 18 September 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Gillespie was the security on the M.L.B. of James Hope, widower, and Margaret Young..² She married (-----) Warner circa 1845.¹ Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Warner the head of HH213, age 40. Listed with her was Luther M. Hope, age 12..¹