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     Custis was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (-----) Wessells h|o_Southy_Lucas'_daughter and (d|o_Southy) Lucas. Custis was named in his uncle's will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as cousin Custis Wessells in the will of Solomon Lucas. (Note: At that time, cousin often meant niece and/or nephew.).² He married Nancy (-----) circa 1810.³ Custis was named in his grandfather's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Custis Wessells in the will of Southey Lucas. It was noted that other property had been lent to him..¹ Custis died in February 1813.⁴ Custis's estate was administered on 22 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Conquest was named to settle the estate of Custis Vessells. Jacob Warner and John Cole were the securities..⁴

     Naomi was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Southy Lucas Sr. and Elizabeth (-----). She married Preeson Barnes circa 1792.³ Naomi was listed with her husband in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She would have been the female, age 16-26 in the household headed by Preson Barns..^4,5,2 Naomi was named in her brother's will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Naomi Barnes in the will of Solomon Lucas..⁶ Naomi was named in her father's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Naomi Barnes in the will of Southey Lucas. Southey also named grandsons Edmund and Nancy Barnes..¹

     Preeson was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Naomi Lucas circa 1792.¹ Preeson was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Preson Barns, age 26-45, with 2 males under age 10, 3 females under age 10, and 1 female, age 16-26..² Preeson was named as a guardian on 26 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as Preeson Barnes, the guardian to his own children, that is to say, Betsy, Peggy, Hetty, Parker & William Barnes, and received payment from the estate of Solomon Lucas on their behalf..¹ Preeson died in May 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Preeson's estate was administered on 28 May 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Nock was named to settle the estate of Preeson Barnes. Richard Bloxom and William Justice (of Ralph) were the securities..³

     Betsy was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Preeson Barnes and Naomi Lucas. Betsy was named in her uncle's will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as cousin Betsy Barnes in the will of Solomon Lucas..¹

     Peggy was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Preeson Barnes and Naomi Lucas. Peggy was named in her uncle's will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a cousin Peggy Barnes in the will of Solomon Barnes..¹

     Hessy was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Preeson Barnes and Naomi Lucas. Hessy was named in her uncle's will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as cousin Hessy (Hetty in settlement) Barnes in the will of Solomon Barnes..¹

     Parker was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Preeson Barnes and Naomi Lucas. Parker was named in his uncle's will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a cousin Parker Barnes in the will of Solomon Lucas..¹

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Preeson Barnes and Naomi Lucas. William was named in his uncle's will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a cousin William Barnes in the will of Solomon Barnes..¹

     Solomon was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Southy Lucas Sr. and Elizabeth (-----). He made a will on 5 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. To mother Elizabeth Lucas ... To sister Hessy Lucas ... & $3. To father Southey Lucas ... To brother Parker Lucas ... To cousin Custis Wessells ... To cousins Betsy Barnes, Peggy Barnes, Hessy Barnes, Parker Barnes & William Barnes 1 silver watch & £80. To cousin William Barnes ... To cousin Parker Barnes ... To sister Naomi Barnes ... Remainder to sister Naomi Barnes. Teackle Taylor Sr. & Teackle Shay Extrs. Witt: Teackle Shay, Parker Lucas & Hetty Lucas..¹ Solomon died in December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Solomon's will was probated on 29 December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker Lucas & Southey Lucas securities..¹ Solomon estate was settled on 26 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Dec 1800 (Order to Invy), Not Date (Audit), 26 Dec 1803 (Rec'd) - Solomon Taylor Extr. Legacies to Elizabeth Lucas, wife of Southey, to Southey Lucas Sr., to Parker Lucas, to Custis Wessells, to Naomi Barnes & to Preeson Barnes' children. Appraisers: Jesse Duncan, Southey Lucas & Jacob Northam. £63.3.7½ in full for legacies left my children by Solomon Lucas dec'd, that is to say Betsy Barnes, Peggy, Hetty, Parker, William paid to Preeson Barnes, a guardian to the children. Auditors: Jesse Duncan & Jacob Northam..²

     Edmund was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Preeson Barnes and Naomi Lucas. Edmund was named in his grandfather's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Edmund Barnes in the will of Southey Barnes..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Preeson Barnes and Naomi Lucas. Nancy was named in his grandfather's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a granddaughter Nancy Barnes in the will of Southey Lucas..¹

     William was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Caleb Duncan Sr. and Betsey Lucas. William was named in his grandfather's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Southey Lucas left of his estate to the 4 children of his deceased daughter Betsy Duncan, formerly wife of Caleb Duncan. Only Narcissa Duncan was named..¹ He married Elizabeth Mitchell on 26 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Caleb Duncan was the security on the M.L.B. of William Duncan Sr. and Elizabeth Bunting, widow of George..² William was named in his father's will on 2 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Duncan in the will of Caleb Duncan Sr..³

     Thomas was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Caleb Duncan Sr. and Betsey Lucas. Thomas was named in his grandfather's will on 23 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Southey Lucas left of his estate to the 4 children of his deceased daughter Betsy Duncan, formerly wife of Caleb Duncan. Only Narcissa Duncan was named..² Thomas was named in his father's will on 2 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Duncan in the will of Caleb Duncan Sr..³

     Narcissa was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Southy T. Lucas circa 1845.¹ Narcissa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Narrissus Lucas, age 31 in HH#219 headed by Southy L. Lucas, a 43 year old merchant..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Southy T. Lucas and Narcissa (-----). Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel H. Lucas, age 3 in HH#219 headed by Southy L. Lucas, a 43 year old merchant..¹

     William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William F. Lucas, age 2/12 in HH#219 headed by Southy L. Lucas, a 43 year old merchant..¹ William was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Southy T. Lucas and Narcissa (-----).

     Argyle was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann Gillespie on 14 June 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Berry was the security on the M.L.B. of Argil C. Hinman and Ann Gillespie, orphan of James..¹ Argyle died in October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² Argyle's estate was administered on 28 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Zadock Nock was named to settle the estate of Argyle E. Hinman. Thomas H. Parramore and David D. Abbott were the securities..²

     Ann was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Gillespie and Esther Bundick. She married Argyle E. Hinman on 14 June 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Berry was the security on the M.L.B. of Argil C. Hinman and Ann Gillespie, orphan of James..¹ She married Gillett Chesser on 9 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Gillet Chesser and she as Ann Hinman. No other information was given..¹ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Chesser, age 32 in HH#220 headed by Gillet Chesser, a 31 year old farmer..²

     Argyle was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Argyle E. Hinman and Ann Gillespie. Argyle was listed with his father-in-law in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Argyle Hinman, age 10 in HH#220 headed by Gillet Chesser, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     Gillett was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann Gillespie on 9 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Gillet Chesser and she as Ann Hinman. No other information was given..² Gillett was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gillet Chesser the head of HH#220, a 31 year old farmer. Listed with him were Ann Chesser, age 32; Argyle Hinman, age 10; William J. Chesser, age 5; and Simon Fletcher, a 20 year old black laborer..¹

     William was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Gillett Chesser and Ann Gillespie. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Chesser, age 5 in HH#220 headed by Gillet Chesser, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Metcalf on 3 February 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as George R. Scott and she as Elizabeth Metcalf. No other information was given..¹ George died before 1850. He was not listed with his wife and daughters in the 1850 census..

     Elizabeth was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George R. Scott on 3 February 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as George R. Scott and she as Elizabeth Metcalf. No other information was given..² Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizaberth Scott the head of HH#221, age 31. Listed with her were Mary Scott, age 7; Sally Scott, age 5; Susan Scott, age 4; and Mahala Metcalf, age 18..¹

     Mary was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George R. Scott and Elizabeth Metcalf. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Scott, age 7 in HH#221 headed by Elizabeth Scott, age 31..¹

     Sally was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George R. Scott and Elizabeth Metcalf. Sally was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Scott, age 5 in HH#221 headed by Elizabeth Scott, age 31..¹

     Susan was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George R. Scott and Elizabeth Metcalf. Susan was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Scott, age 4 in HH#221 headed by Elizabeth Scott, age 31..¹

     Mahala was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mahala was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mahala Metcalf, age 18 in HH#221 headed by Elizabeth Scott, age 31..¹

     He was shown as Edward T. Onley on both his daughter Dame's and son John's marriage records. He was shown as Edwin Onley on his son David's death record. Thomas was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah P. 'Sally' Davis on 4 April 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Turman shows him as Thomas Only and she as Sally Davis and that they were married on 4 Apr 1841 in Acc Co, VA. No other information was given. Powell shows him as Thomas Only and she as Sally Davis and that their marriage license was issued on 2 Apr 1844 in Worcester Co, MD. No other information was given..^2,3 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 Only the head of HH#226, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $100. Listed with him were Sarah Only, age 27; Daney A. Only, age 4; Elizabeth S. Only, age 2; William W. Only, age 2/12; and Littleton Teackle, age 12 and black..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 Thos. Only the head of HH#665, a 37 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Onlys: Sally, age 38; and Didany, age 15. Living next door in HH#666 headed by Nnacy Bird, age 53, was John E. Only, age 11; Adelaide Only, age 4/12 and Nancy W. Only, age 2..⁴ Thomas reported a death on 12 October 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thos. Onley reported the death of his wife Salley Onley, who died of tpyhoid fever at the age of 45 years..⁵ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Onley the head of HH#MT66, a 45 year old farmer with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Onleys: Damie, age 24 and keeping house; Elizabeth, age 22; William, a 20 year old farm laborer; Thomas, age 15; John, age 13 and at school; Adeline, age 11 and at school; Wharton, age 10 and at school (a female); Emma, age 7 and David, age 4..⁶

     She was shown as Sally P. on her son John's marriage record. Sarah was born circa 1823 at Maryland.^2,1 She was the daughter of Henry Davis. She married Thomas Onley on 4 April 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Turman shows him as Thomas Only and she as Sally Davis and that they were married on 4 Apr 1841 in Acc Co, VA. No other information was given. Powell shows him as Thomas Only and she as Sally Davis and that their marriage license was issued on 2 Apr 1844 in Worcester Co, MD. No other information was given..^3,4 Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Only, age 27 in HH#226 headed by Thomas Only, a 27 year old farmer..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Only, age 38 in HH#665 headed by Thos. Only, a 37 year old farmer..⁵ Sarah died on 12 October 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Salley Onley, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 45 years. She was the daughter of Henry & (-----) Davis, born in MD and the wife of Thos. Onley, who gave the information..⁶

     Elizabeth was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Onley and Sarah P. 'Sally' Davis. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Only, age 2 in HH#226 head by Thomas Only, a 27 year old farmer..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Onley, age 22 in HH#MT66 headed by Thomas Onley, a 45 year old farmer with personal property valued at $100..²