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     John was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wimbrer, a 15 year old clerk in HH#572 headed by Littleton Nock, a 26 year old farmer..² He married Mary Ann Hope on 5 January 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John D. Wimbrough and she as Mary Ann Hope, ward of Benj. T. Gunter, who gave consent. L.G. Northam said he was over age 21..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Wimbrough the head of HH#789, a 25 year old farmer. Listed with him were Elizabeth S. Laws, age 39; Emma J. Hope, age 15; Elizabeth S. Hope, age 13; Francis J. Laws, age 8; and Alverton Wilson, age 1..¹

     Emma was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Hope and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Wright. Emma was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma J. Hope, age 6 in HH#653 headed by Elizabeth S. Hope, age 27..¹ Emma was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma J. Hope, age 15 in HH#789 headed by John D. Wimbrough, age 25 and farming. Also listed in this household was Elizabeth S. Laws, age 39..² She married John A. Mason on 21 August 1867 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as John A. Mason, age 22 and she as Emma J. Hope, age 22. No other information was given..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1848 and the 1860 census puts it at 1847..¹ She was the daughter of John Hope and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Wright. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Hope, age 2 in HH#653 headed by Elizabeth S. Hope, age 27..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Hope, age 13 in HH#789 headed by John D. Wimbrough, age 25 and farming. Also listed in this household was Elizabeth S. Laws, age 39..²

     Francis was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Zorobabel Core Laws and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Wright. Francis was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis J. Laws, age 8 in HH#789 headed by John D. Wimbrough, age 25 and farming. Also listed in this household was Elizabeth S. Laws, age 39..¹

     William was born on 14 February 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Kendall Hope and Mary 'Molly' Bundick. He married Ann 'Nancy' Wright on 2 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. Rew was the security on the M.L.B. of William Hope and Ann Wright of Thomas..³ 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 K. Hope the head of HH#640, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. He was living alone..⁴ He married Sarah 'Sally' Wright on 4 July 1850 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as William Hope and she as Sally Wright. No other information was given. (NOTE: Sally was a sister to his first wife Ann/Nancy Wright.).⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Hope of K. the head of HH#714, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $480 and personal property valued at $2,330. Listed with him were the following Hopes: Sally, age 37; Catherine, age 18; and Louisiana, age 7..⁶ William died on 1 May 1869 at age 53. He was shown as Wm. K. Hope, who died in Apr 1868 of dysentery at the age of 56 years. He was the son of Kendal & Molly Hope, born in Acc Co, a married farmer..^2,7 His body was interred at Hope Cem, Gargatha, Acc Co, VA.²

     Both Thomas Wright and his widow Rebecca named a granddaughter Catherine Hope, in their wills, Thomas calling her "daughter of my daughter Nancy Hope." Ann was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas S. Wright and Rebecca 'Rebeckah' Hickman. She married William K. Hope on 2 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. Rew was the security on the M.L.B. of William Hope and Ann Wright of Thomas..¹ Ann was named in her father's will on 22 July 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Hope, who had a daughter Catharine Hope, in the will of Thomas Wright Sr..² Ann died before 1850. She was not in the 1850 census with her husband, William K. Hope..³

     Sarah was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas S. Wright and Rebecca 'Rebeckah' Hickman. Sarah was named in her father's will on 22 July 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Wright in the will of Thomas Wright Sr..¹ Sarah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Wright, age 19 in HH#469 headed by Wm. T. Wright, a 24 year old farmer..² She married William K. Hope on 4 July 1850 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as William Hope and she as Sally Wright. No other information was given. (NOTE: Sally was a sister to his first wife Ann/Nancy Wright.).³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Hope, age 37 in HH#714 headed by William Hope of K., a 44 year old farmer..⁴ Sarah died in March 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally W. Hope, who died in Mar 1890 of pneumonia at the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of Thomas & Rebecca Wright, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper, the wife of Wm. K. Hope. Her step daughter, Cath. Hope, gave the information..^5,6 Her body was interred at Hope Cem, Gargatha, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sallie W. Hope, 2nd wife of William K. Hope, died 1889, no age was given..⁵

     Catharine was born in 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census shows her as age 19, but it was probably age 9..³ She was the daughter of William K. Hope and Ann 'Nancy' Wright. Catharine was named in her grandfather's will on 22 July 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Catharine Hope, daughter of my daughter Nancy Hope, in the will of Thomas Wright Sr..² Catharine was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Hope, age 19 in HH#469 headed by Wm. T. Wright, a 24 year old farmer. (Note: He was her uncle.).¹ Catharine was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Hope, age 18 in HH#714 headed by William Hope of K., a 44 year old farmer..⁴ Catharine died in 1896.³ Her body was interred at Hope Cem, Gargatha, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Catherine Hope, daughter of William K. & Rebecca Hope, 1840-1896..³

     John was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Emma J. Hope on 21 August 1867 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as John A. Mason, age 22 and she as Emma J. Hope, age 22. No other information was given..¹

     Oliver was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Southy T. Lucas and Ann 'Nancy' White. Oliver was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Olvier J. Lucas, age 12 in HH#219 headed by Southy L. Lucas, a 43 year old merchant..¹ He married Annie Narsissa Shrieves on 30 December 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver J. Lucas, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Southy S. & Nancy Lucas and she was shown as Annie N. Shrieves, age 19, the daughter of David M. & Sarah Shrieves. They were married by E.S. Grant..² He married Emma W. Matthews on 12 November 1873 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver J. Lucas, a 35 year old widowed merchant, the son of Southey T. & Nancy Lucas and she was shown as Emma W. Matthews, age 19, the daughter of Wm. H. & Margaret Matthews. They were married by W.F. Talbott..^3,2

     Harriet was born on 13 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Powell Jr.. Harriet was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet A. Powell, age 37 in HH#214 headed by William Powell, a 60 year old farmer..¹ She married Southy T. Lucas on 6 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southey T. Lucas, widower, and she as Harriet A. Powell of William Jr..² Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet A. Lucas, age 49 in HH#305 headed by Southey Lucas, age 52..⁴ Harriet died on 2 March 1889 at age 76.³ Her body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ 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 Powell the head of HH#214, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were Harriet A. Powell, age 37; Samuel W. Powell, a 23 year old laborer; James Wharton, a 17 year old black loborer; Levin Williams, a 16 year old black laborer; and Mary Wharton, age 21 and black..¹ William died in November 1853.² William's estate was administered on 28 November 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel W. Powell was named to settle the estate of William Powell Jr. with David N. Shreaves & Benjamin T. Gunter securities..²

     Samuel was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Powell Jr.. Samuel was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel W. Powell, a 23 year old laborer in HH#214 headed by William Powell, a 60 year old farmer..¹ Samuel was named as administrator of an estate on 29 November 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel W. Powell was named to settle the estate of William Powell Jr. with David N. Shreaves & Benjamin T. Gunter securities..²

     William was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census shows him as age 29 and the 1860 census shows him as age 40..^1,2 He married Henrietta 'Henny' Ball on 9 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. John Scarburgh and Nathaniel W. Bird were the securities on the M.L.B. of William K. Hickman and Henrietta Ball..³ 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 R. Hickman the head of HH#215, a 29 year old blacksmith with real esate valued at $250. Listed with him were the following Hickmans: Henny, age 23; Ann E., age 8; William K., age 6; James H., age 4; Eugenie, age 1..¹

     Henrietta was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census shows her as age 23 and the 1860 census shows her as age 43..^1,2 She married William Kendal Hickman on 9 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. John Scarburgh and Nathaniel W. Bird were the securities on the M.L.B. of William K. Hickman and Henrietta Ball..³ Henrietta was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henny Hickman, age 23 in HH#215 headed by William K. Hickman, a 29 year old blacksmith..¹

     Ann was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Kendal Hickman and Henrietta 'Henny' Ball. Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Hickman, age 8 in HH#215 headed by William K. Hickman, a 29 year old blacksmith..¹

     William was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Kendal Hickman and Henrietta 'Henny' Ball. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William K. Hickman, age 6 in HH#215 headed by William K. Hickman, a 29 year old blacksmith..¹

     James was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Kendal Hickman and Henrietta 'Henny' Ball. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Hickman, age 4 in HH#215 headed by William K. Hickman, a 29 year old blacksmith..¹

     Eugene was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Kendal Hickman and Henrietta 'Henny' Ball. Eugene was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eugenie Hickman, age 1 and a female (but in 1860 he was shown as Eugene, a male) in HH#215 headed by William K. Hickman, a 29 year old blacksmith.

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     Robert was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Caroline Johnson on 16 June 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorababel Chandler was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Hope and Caroline Johnson of Samuel..¹ 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 C. Hope the head of HH#217, a 23 year old farmer. Listed with him were Caroline Hope, age 30 and Rosann M. Hope, age 1..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Samuel Johnson and Rosannah 'Rosey' Corbin. Caroline was named in her father's will on 11 May 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Caroline Johnson in the will of Samuel Johnson Sr..⁴ She married Robert C. Hope on 16 June 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorababel Chandler was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Hope and Caroline Johnson of Samuel..³ Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Hope, age 30 in HH#217 headed by Robert C. Hope, a 23 year old farmer..³ Caroline was named in her brother's will on 9 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Caroline Hope, widow of Robert, in the will of Samuel C. Johnson. She was also shown to have a child, which was not named..⁵

     Samuel was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Johnson. He married Hester Ann Copes on 4 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Copes and William Johnson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel Johnson of Wm. and Hester Ann Copes of Peter..¹ He married Charlotte Merrill on 10 March 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Wallop Read and Peter Copes were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel Johnson of William and Charlotte Ball, widow of Noah..¹ He married Hetty Merrill on 16 June 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Johnson, widower, and she was shown as Hetty Merrill. No other information was given..¹ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Johnson the head of HH#338, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600. Listed with him were Hetty Johnson, age 35; Sally M. Johnson, age 16; William J. Johnson, age 6; Elizabeth A. Ward, age 19; John H. Johnson, age 5; and James H. Burton, age 12..²

     Rosann was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert C. Hope and Caroline Johnson. Rosann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosann M. Hope, age 1 in HH#217 headed by Robert C. Hope, a 23 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Geodiah Bell and Sarah (18) Bradford. He married Anne 'Nancy' Elliott circa 1765. According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, Anne Elliott the only daughter was much petted and was not deprived of anything that would be to her comfort. It was the custom of young ladies to practice the riding on horseback. She became very expert on the saddle, and frequently visited her mother's relations in Northampton. She was handsome. Her feats of horse riding procured quite a sensation on the young fellows whom she met, so that quite a rivalry for the gay young damsel arose. Finally a Mr. Bell gained the suite, and they were married. Wedding parties went the rounds, dancing was very fashionable at these early times. After through with their parties the wife wished to settle in the neighborhood of her father and bought and situated themselves on Machipongo, built the house now known as Thomas H. Bell's, one of the descendants. Their family was large and a large descent, many of the great-grandchildren yet remain..^2,3,4 He made a will on 26 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Bell the land on eastern & northern part of my land adjoining Thomas H. Bradford's land. To sons William Bell & Anthony part of plantation to be divided. Anthony Bell to have the house. To son George Bell £100. To daughter Famey Mears ... To wife Ann Bell ... To son Anthony Bell my still & my other sons John, Geodiah, William & George the use of the still. To William, George & Anthony the remainder. Son John Bell, Geodiah Bell & Nanny Bell Extrs. Witt: Thomas H. Bradford & Branson Turner..⁵ William died in September 1800.⁵ William's will was probated on 28 April 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved on 29 Sep 1800 and fully proved on 28 Apr 1801. James Laws & James Polk were securities..⁵

     Her common name was Nancy. Anne was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was over age 45 in the 1800, 1810 and 1820 census..³ She was the daughter of Thomas Elliott (mechanic) and Ann Wescott. She married William (52) Bell circa 1765. According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, Anne Elliott the only daughter was much petted and was not deprived of anything that would be to her comfort. It was the custom of young ladies to practice the riding on horseback. She became very expert on the saddle, and frequently visited her mother's relations in Northampton. She was handsome. Her feats of horse riding procured quite a sensation on the young fellows whom she met, so that quite a rivalry for the gay young damsel arose. Finally a Mr. Bell gained the suite, and they were married. Wedding parties went the rounds, dancing was very fashionable at these early times. After through with their parties the wife wished to settle in the neighborhood of her father and bought and situated themselves on Machipongo, built the house now known as Thomas H. Bell's, one of the descendants. Their family was large and a large descent, many of the great-grandchildren yet remain..^4,5,6 Anne was named in her father's will on 19 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Anne Bell in the will of Thomas Elliott Sr..⁷ Anne was named in her mother's will on 10 July 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Nancy Bell in the will of Ann Elliott, widow of Thomas Elliott, dec'd. Son-in-law William Bell was one of the executors..⁵ Anne was named in her husband's will on 26 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann Bell and also an Nanny Bell in the will of William Bell..⁸ Anne was named in her brother's will on 25 December 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Nanny Bell in the will of Thomas Elliott of Northampton County..⁹ She made a will on 23 October 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. To sons John, Geodiah, William & Anthony Bell $1 each. To granddaughter Nancy B. Mears, daughter of Hillary Mears ... To daughter Fanny Mears ... To granddaughter Betsy Mears, daughter of Hillary Mears ... hold until she becomes of lawful age. Residue to Fanny Mears. Francis Savage Sr. & James Glen Extrs. Witt: Jesse Elliott & Abel Kelly.¹⁰ Anne died in February 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹⁰ Anne's will was probated on 23 February 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹⁰ Anne was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Bell, dec'd, who was formerly Nancy Elliott who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Hillary Mears and Euphemia 'Famey' (93) Bell. Elizabeth was named in her grandmother's will on 23 October 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an underage granddaughter Betsy Mears, daughter of Hillary Mears, in the will of Ann Bell..¹ Elizabeth was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Mears, a child of Hillars Mears and Euphemia his wife, who was a child of _____ Bell and Nancy, his wife, who was formerly Nancy Elliott who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 12 Jul 1828 Jesse, George, William B. and Betsey, alias Elizabeth Meats, and the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, together with Betsey, the wife of the said Jesse, Patsy, the wife of the said George, Molly the wife of the said William B. Mears, and the aforesaid John Turlington, the husband of the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, conveyed to your orator John G. Joynes all their right, title and interest in said estate..² Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Mears, age 46 in HH#923 headed by Mariah Johnson, age 33 with real estate valued at $500..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 58 in HH#912 headed by Walter W. Mears, a 21 year old farmer. She was evidently his aunt, the sister of his deceased father George..³

     Leah was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Hannaford on 20 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. John R. Warrington was the security on the M.L.B. of William Hanaford and Leah Harman..¹ She married Geodiah (88) Bell on 26 June 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Garrison was the security on the M.L.B. of Geodiah Bell and Leah Hannaford, widow of William..¹

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Leah Harmon on 20 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. John R. Warrington was the security on the M.L.B. of William Hanaford and Leah Harman..¹

     Barbara was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Geodiah (88) Bell on 6 May 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. John Garrison was the security on the M.L.B. of Geodiah Bell and Barbour Harmon..¹

     George was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.