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     Virginia was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Southy T. Lucas and Ann 'Nancy' White. Virginia was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia A. Lucas, age 6 in HH#219 headed by Southy L. Lucas, a 43 year old merchant..² She married Martin Z. Laws on 31 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Martin Z. Laws, a 23 year old student, the son of Wm. & Mary Ann Laws and she was shown as Virginia A. Lucas, age 22, the daughter of Southey T. & Ann Lucas. They were married by P. Warren..¹

     Annie was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of David M. Shrieves and Sarah Ann Powell. Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Narsissa Shreaves, age 7 in HH#594 headed by David Shreaves, a 35 year old farmer..² She married Oliver J. Lucas 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..¹

     Meshack was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann 'Nancy' Porter on 23 February 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Meshack Matthews and she was shown as Ann Porter. No other information was given..¹ Meshack died in January 1825.² Meshack's estate was administered on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ann Matthews was named to settle the estate of Meshack Matthews. James Duncan & George Window were the securities..² Meshack estate was settled on 27 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. 31 Jan 1825 (Order to Invy), 9 Feb 1825 (Invy & Sale), 10 & 27 Mar 1826 (Audit & Rec'd) - The half of Margaret Matthews' estate brought in. Buyers: Asa Matthews, Adkins Matthews, Washington Matthews, William S. Matthews, Thomas Matthews, the widow & John N. Matthews of E. Appraisers: John Dunton, Asa Matthews & James B. Jacobs. The personal property of Margaret Matthews dec'd. sold for $8.92. Nancy Matthews Admr. Auditors: John Dunton, Asa Matthews & James B. Jacobs..³

     Ann was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Meshack Matthews on 23 February 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Meshack Matthews and she was shown as Ann Porter. No other information was given..² Ann was named as administrator of an estate on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ann Matthews was named to settle the estate of Meshack Matthews. James Duncan & George Window were the securities..³ She married Washington Matthews on 29 December 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Washington Matthews and Nancy Matthews, widow of Meshack..⁴ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mathews, age 45 in HH#1104 headed by Washington Mathews, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mathews, age 58 in HH#121 headed by Washington Mathews, a 56 year old farmer..⁵

     Washington was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Elias Matthews and Euphemia (-----). He married Ann 'Nancy' Porter on 29 December 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Washington Matthews and Nancy Matthews, widow of Meshack..³ Washington was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Washington Mathews the head of HH#1104, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Mathews: Nancy, age 45; Elias, age 85; and Wm., a 30 year old laborer. Also listed was George Downing, a 17 year old black laborer..¹ Washington was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Washington Mathews the head of HH#121, a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,750 and personal property valued at $3,500. Listed with him were Nancy Mathews, age 58; and James Mathews, age 22 and black..⁴ He married Caroline F. Harmon on 13 November 1863 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Washington Matthews and Caroline Harmon. No other information was given..⁵ Washington was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Washington Matthews the head of HH#AT446, a 66 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Matthews: Caroline, age 46 and keeping house and Nancy Matthews, age 6. Also listed with him were the following blacks: Scarburgh Conquest, age 20 and cooking for the family; Albert Copes, a 16 year old farm laborer; George Conquest, a 12 year old farm laborer; William Conquest, a 10 year old farm laborer; and Clara Conquest, age 2..⁶ Washington died on 7 January 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wash. Matthews, who died of consumption at the age of 70 years. He was the son of Elias & Euphemia Matthews, born in Acc Co, and a farmer, the husband of Caroline, who gave the information..²

     Jedidiah was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Scarburgh Tunnell and Elizabeth (-----). Jedidiah was named in his father's will on 1 March 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jediah Tunnell in the will of Scarburgh Tunnell..¹ He married Polly Corbin circa 1760.² He married Anne Thomas before 1772.³ He made a will on 1 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Henry Tunnell ... To daughter Nancy Matthews ... To wife Ann Tunnell all my estate during her life & at her death to children Henry Tunnell, Peggy Tunnell, Famey Tunnell & Hessy Tunnell. Witt: John Parramore, Thomas Lilliston & Edmond Bell..³ Jedidiah died in September 1812.³ Jedidiah's will was probated on 28 September 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Anne was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Thomas and Bridget (-----). She married Jedidiah Tunnell before 1772.² Anne was named in her father's will on 25 January 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Anne, with a husband Jedday Tunnel, in the will of George Thomas..¹ Anne was named in her brother's will on 5 March 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Ann Tunnell in the will of George Thomas..³ Anne was named in her mother's will on 18 July 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Tunnell in the will of Bridget Thomas..⁴ Anne was named in her husband's will on 1 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann Tunnell in the will of Jedidiah Tunnell..²

     Henry was born circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Jedidiah Tunnell and Anne Thomas. Henry was named in his father's will on 1 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Henry Tunnell in the will of Jedidiah Tunnell..¹ He made a will on 18 May 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. The following slaves to be free: Levi, John, Edmond, Lewis, George, Isaac, Thomas, Peter, Inda, Leah, Hannah, Mary Ann, Martha, Milly, Catharine & Hester Ann & Elizabeth Jane & the increase of all the females & to pay each of them $15 for the purpose of paying their expenses to leave the state of Virginia as the law now requires. To sister Peggy Tunnell the farm on which I now live & all my personal property, notes & bonds & at her death the farm to be rented out until $500 is raised which shall be given to my nephew William H. Matthews & then the rents shall constitute a fund for the purpose of educating & instructing the poor children of Accomack County in the following district: the road commencing at Assawoman & leading by Temperanceville to Jenkins Bridge being its northern boundary & Muddy Creek & the most direct road from thence to Modest Town & to the sea side being its southern boundary & the boundaries of Accomack County on the east & west. The citizens of this district shall elect or appoint 5 suitable persons residing in the district to take charge of the land & fund so that they may be distributed & disposed of to the best advantage & advancement in education of the poor children of the district. Friend Thomas Long & Littleton Nock of W. Extrs. Witt: N. W. Nock & T. H. Taylor..³ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Tunnell the head of HH#551, a 61 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him was Margaret Tunnell, age 70..² Henry died in October 1853.³ Henry's will was probated on 21 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. 31 Oct 1853 - N. W. Nock, one of the witnesses being dead, William H. Davis, James W. Custis & Zadock Nock testified to N. W. Nock's handwriting. 30 Jan 1854 - William H. Matthews, one of the heirs at law of Henry Tunnell dec'd, appeared by Wise & Bell & Miers W. Fisher his attorneys & opposed the will & it was removed to the Circuit Court. 21 Feb 1854 - The will was admitted to record..³

     Margaret was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Jedidiah Tunnell and Anne Thomas. Margaret was named in her father's will on 1 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy Tunnell in the will of Jedidiah Tunnell..¹ Margaret was named in her brother's will on 18 May 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Peggy Tunnell in the will of Henry Tunnell..³ Margaret was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Tunnell, age 70 in HH#551 headed by Henry Tunnell, a 61 year old farmer..²

     Euphamia was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jedidiah Tunnell and Anne Thomas. Euphamia was named in her father's will on 1 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Famey Tunnell in the will of Jedidiah Tunnell..¹

     Hessy was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jedidiah Tunnell and Anne Thomas. Hessy was named in her father's will on 1 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Hessy Tunnell in the will of Jedidiah Tunnell..¹

     Scarburgh was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 1 March 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth whole estate during her widowhood. To son Washpan (Washbourne) Tunnell land where I now live containing 150 acres. To son Jediah Tunnell. Son Scarburgh Tunnell. Son William Tunnell. Son Elias Tunnell. Son Ezekiel. Son Charles. Daughter Comfort. All my children residual legatees. Wife & son Washpan Extrs. Witt: Charles Stockley, Joseph Stockley and Sarah Ewell..¹ Scarburgh died in August 1757.¹ Scarburgh's will was probated on 30 August 1757. Washborn Tunnell was the heir at law to the testator..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Scarburgh Tunnell circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 1 March 1757. She was shown as wife Elizabeth in the will of Scarburgh Tunnell..¹

     Solomon was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Parker Lucas. Solomon was named in his grandfather's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Solomon Lucas, son of my son Parker Lucas, in the will of Southey Lucas..¹ He married Elizabeth Merrill on 6 May 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. James Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Solomon Lucas of Parker and Elizabeth Merrill of Kendall..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Kendall Merrill. She married Solomon Lucas on 6 May 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. James Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Solomon Lucas of Parker and Elizabeth Merrill of Kendall..¹

     Kendall was born circa 1775.

     Levinia was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Parker Lucas. Levinia was named in her grandfather's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Lavinia Lucas, daughter of my son Parker Lucas, in the will of Southey Lucas..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Southy Lucas Sr. circa 1770.¹ Elizabeth was named in her son's will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as mother Elizabeth Lucas in the will of Solomon Lucas..¹

     Hessy was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Southy Lucas Sr. and Elizabeth (-----). Hessy witnessed a will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Hetty Lucas witnessed the will of Solomon Lucas..² Hessy was named in her brother's will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Hessy Lucas in the will of Solomon Lucas..² She married John Parks on 28 August 1806 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as John Parks and she as Hetty Lucas. No other information was given..^1,3 Hessy was named in her father's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Hetty Parks, the wife of John Parks, in the will of Southey Lucas..¹ She married William D. Marshall on 6 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of William Marshall of William and Hetty Parks, widow of John..⁴

     John was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Hessy 'Hetty' Lucas on 28 August 1806 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as John Parks and she as Hetty Lucas. No other information was given..^1,2 John died in October 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John's estate was administered on 31 October 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Melvin was named to settle the estate of John Parks. Dr. Peter Hack and William Delastatius were the securities..³ John estate was settled on 30 June 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. 31 Oct 1814 (Order to Invy), 11 Nov 1814 (Sale), 31 Oct 1814 (Order to Audit), 27 & 30 Jun 1817 (Audit & Rec'd) - James Melvin Admr. Negro boy George age 14, largest girl Beck & girl Leah. Appraisers: John Gladding, M. Beard & Joseph Feddeman. Balance of Peggy Parks' estate left unsettled at the decision of John Parks. Negroes George & Leah. Amount of Hetty Parks' share of her father Southey Lucas' estate. Auditors: Matthew Beard & Joseph Feddeman..⁴

     William was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Marshall and Peggy Stringer. William was named in his father's will on 7 November 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Marshall in the will or William Marshall, wife Peggy..² He married Hessy 'Hetty' Lucas on 6 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of William Marshall of William and Hetty Parks, widow of John..¹ William was named as administrator of an estate on 29 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William D. Marshall was named to settle the estate of Stringer Marshall. Solomon Marshall & John Evans were the securities..³ William was named as administrator of an estate on 27 August 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William D. Marshall was named to settle the estate of Rosell Marshall. Walter D. Bayne & Savage Taylor were the securities..⁴ William died in May 1840.⁵ William's estate was administered on 25 May 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that David Broadwater was named to settle the estate of William D. Marshall. William Nock & Oliver Logan securities..⁵

     William was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Marshall. He married Peggy Stringer on 15 June 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. William Gibb was the security on the M.L.B. of William Marshall and Peggy Stringer..² William was named in his father's will on 5 December 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,1 He made a will on 7 November 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Marshall all my plantation except 60 acres which I give to my daughter Betsy Marshall. To son William land & plantation purchased of Jabez Pitt. To daughter Polly Marshall plantation purchased of Joshua Dickerson in Worcester County, Maryland. To daughter Peggy Marshall 1/2 of all my moveable estate after my wife has her part. 5 children above mentioned residual legatees. Brother Solomon Marshall & wife Peggy Exrs. Witt: William Waterfield, Reavel Copes, Thomas Bonewel..⁴ William died in December 1794.⁴ William's will was probated on 30 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Betsey was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Southy Lucas Sr. and Elizabeth (-----). She married Caleb Duncan Sr. circa 1800.¹ Betsey died before 23 January 1813.¹ Betsey was named in her father's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as my dec'd daughter Betsey Duncan, formerly wife of Caleb Duncan, in the will of Southey Lucas..¹

     Caleb was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Betsey Lucas circa 1800.¹ Caleb bought land in 1801 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. A survey in 1801 of the land of Walter Beavans produced 207 acres, of which the western 107 acres had been obtained by Caleb Duncan and the eastern balance by Teackle Warrington..² He married Elizabeth Hargis on 29 March 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Lemuel Henderson and George D. Wise were the securities on the M.L.B. of Caleb Duncan and Elizabeth Hargis..³ Caleb bought land in 1822 at Bullbegger, Acc Co, VA. In 1822 Caleb Duncan bought a surveyed 169 acres of Whitelaw's tract A162 from Luther Hall. It was in the vicinity of Bullbegger Creek..⁴ He made a will on 2 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth Duncan ... To son Caleb Duncan all the land I own except 2 cuts at the best end of my farm that I lent to my son William Duncan during his life & then to my son Caleb Duncan. Also to son Caleb Duncan my Negro man Leauen & woman Fanny provided he pay to Thomas Duncan $400 in 8 years at $50 per year. To wife Elizabeth Duncan my Negro woman Sarah & ... To daughter Mary Duncan Negro woman Mariah & child Sarah Ann & ... To son Thomas Duncan ... To son William Duncan ... Son Caleb Duncan & Peter Hargis Extr. Witt: Michael Robins, James C. Jenkins & John Custis Jr..⁵ Caleb died in September 1837.⁵ Caleb's will was probated on 25 September 1837. Peter Hargis, one of the named Extrs, now being dead & Caleb Duncan the other named Extr. refusing to qualify, Walter Broadwater & Caleb Duncan Jr. became Admrs. with Michael Robins & Spencer Drummond their securities..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Caleb Duncan Sr. on 29 March 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Lemuel Henderson and George D. Wise were the securities on the M.L.B. of Caleb Duncan and Elizabeth Hargis..¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 2 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Narcissa was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Caleb Duncan Sr. and Betsey Lucas. Narcissa was named in her grandfather's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Narcissa Duncan in the will of Southey Lucas..¹

     Caleb was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Caleb Duncan Sr. and Betsey Lucas. Caleb was named in his father's will on 2 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Caleb Duncan in the will of Caleb Duncan Sr..¹ He married Charolotte Collins on 25 September 1837 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Caleb Duncan and she as Charlotte Collins. No other information was given..² He made a will on 4 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. All my real & personal property to my wife during her life or widowhood, but if she intermarry & any child be living, then my wife Charlotte C. Duncan shall have 1/3 share of my property during her life & my child Elizabeth Duncan the other 2/3 until the death of her mother & then to have all my property, but if my child Elizabeth Duncan dies before her mother, then my wife shall have all my property. Wife Charlotte C. Duncan & friend James K. Duncan Extrs. Witt: Asa Matthews, Catharine Duncan & James S. Corbin..³ Caleb died in April 1839.³ Caleb's will was probated on 29 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. One of the named Extr., Charlotte C. Duncan, refused to qualify & James K. Duncan became the sole Extr. with Thomas H. Parramore & Spencer Drummond securities..³

     Charolotte was born circa 1815. She married Caleb Duncan Jr. on 25 September 1837 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Caleb Duncan and she as Charlotte Collins. No other information was given..¹ Charolotte was named in her husband's will on 4 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Charlotte C. Duncan in the will of Caleb Duncan of Accomack Parish..²

     (d|o_Southy) was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Southy Lucas Sr. and Elizabeth (-----). She married (-----) Wessells h|o_Southy_Lucas'_daughter circa 1790.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1775. He married (d|o_Southy) Lucas circa 1790.¹