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     Mary was born circa 1815. She was the daughter of John Selby Jr. and Ann Smack. She married John H. Bunting on 11 July 1837 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as John H. Bunting and she was Mary Selby. No other information was given..² Mary was named in his Aunt's will written on 22 May 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Mary P.A. Bunting in the will of Mary K. Watts. Nephew William W. Selby was also named..¹ She married Bagwell Taylor Jr. on 28 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Lewis B. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Taylor Jr. and Mary A. Bunting, widow of John..³

     John was born circa 1790. He married Ann Smack on 1 December 1812 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as John Selby Junior and she as Ann Smack. No other information was given..¹

     Bagwell was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary P. A. Selby on 28 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Lewis B. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Taylor Jr. and Mary A. Bunting, widow of John..¹

     William was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Selby Jr. and Ann Smack. William was named in his Aunt's will written on 22 May 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew in the will of Mary K. Watts. Niece Mary P.A. Bunting was also named..¹ William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William W. Selby, age 23 with real estate valued at $6,250 in HH#262 headed by John Colona, a 26 year old farmer..² He married Mary A.P. Barnes on 3 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. In both Accomack and Worcester Counties they were shown only as William W. Selby and she as Mary P. Barnes. No other information was given. The date was 3 Jan 1851 in Acc Co and 2 Mar 1851 in Wor County..^3,4 William died in March 1858.⁵ William's estate was administered on 29 March 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James P. Selby and William J. Aydelett were named to settle the estate of William W. Selby. William D. Bird and James H. Fletcher were the securities..⁵

     Ann was born circa 1790 at Worcester Co, MD. She was the daughter of (-----) Smack. She married John Selby Jr. on 1 December 1812 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as John Selby Junior and she as Ann Smack. No other information was given..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Maria was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria F. Twiford, age 4/12 in HH#263 headed by William B. Twiford, a 29 year old carpenter..¹ Maria was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William B. Twiford and Elizabeth J. Matthews.

     Sinah was born circa 1780. She married Levin Ayres circa 1800. Sinah was named in her husband's will on 24 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sinah Ayres in the will of Levin Ayres..¹

     Elisha was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Levin Ayres and Sinah (-----). He married Sally Ann Davis on 21 February 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. John Davis and James J. Ailworth were the securities on the M.L.B. of Elisha Ayres and Sally Ann Davis of Wm..² Elisha was named in his father's will on 24 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Elisha Ayres in the will of Levin Ayres..¹

     Woodson was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Serena Jane Taylor on 14 June 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as only Woodstone Brimer and she as Serena Jane Taylor..² Woodson was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Woodson Brimer the head of HH#1189, a 30 year old day laborer. Lilsted with him were Serina Brimer, a 23 year old day laborer; Woodson J. Birmer, age 3; and Emily Brimer, age 1..³

     Serena was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Woodson Brimer on 14 June 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as only Woodstone Brimer and she as Serena Jane Taylor..² Serena was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Serina Brimer, a 23 year old day laborer in HH#1189 headed by Woodson Brimer, a 30 year old day laborer..³ She married Robert J. Thornton on 15 June 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robt J. Thornton, a 26 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Jas & Sallie Thornton and she was shown as Syrena J. Brimer, age 25 and widowed, the daughter of (-----) Taylor. They were married by J.E. Maloy..⁴ Serena was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Surena Thornton, age 32 year old house keeper in HH#AT116 headed by Robert Thornton, a 32 year old oysterman..⁵

     Woodson was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Woodson Brimer and Serena Jane Taylor. Woodson was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Woodson J. Brimer, age 3 in HH#1189 headed by Woodson Brimer, a 30 year old day laborer..¹

     Emily was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Woodson Brimer and Serena Jane Taylor. Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily Brimer, age 1 in HH#1189 headed by Woodson Brimer, a 30 year old day laborer..¹

     Robert was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Thornton Jr. and Sally Mariner. He married Margaret Taylor on 27 August 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Thornton and she was shown as Margaret Taylor, daughter of John. Wm. W. Selby said they both were over age 21..¹ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt. Thornton the head of HH#1193, a 23 year old day laborer with real estate valued at $30. Listed with him were Marg't Thornton, age 23; Jno. S. Thornton, age 6/12, Jno. Spencer, age 9 and black; Parker Thornton, a 19 year old day laborer; and Mary Stokely, a 25 year old black hired servant..² He married Serena Jane Taylor on 15 June 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robt J. Thornton, a 26 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Jas & Sallie Thornton and she was shown as Syrena J. Brimer, age 25 and widowed, the daughter of (-----) Taylor. They were married by J.E. Maloy..¹ Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Thornton the head of HH#AT116, a 32 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Surena, a 32 year old house keeper; Thomas Thornton, age 10 and oystering; and Robert Thornton, age 3. Also listed was Mary Brimmer, age 9..³ He married Mary E. Tyler on 20 October 1872 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Robert J. Thornton, age 35 and Mary E. Tyler, age 20. No other information was given..⁴

     Sally was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Mariner. She married James Thornton Jr. on 22 October 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Russell of Joshua was the security on the M.L.B. of James Thornton Jr. and Sally Mariner of Geo..¹

     Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia J. Hinman, age 6/12 in HH#378 headed by Littleton Hinman, a 21 year old farmer..¹ Virginia was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Littleton Hinman and Serena S. Taylor.

     Eliza was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Erastus W. Whealton and Mary Coard. Eliza was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza J. Whealton, age 4 in HH#1226 headed by Erastus Whealton, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Erastus W. Whealton and Mary Coard. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Whealton, age 3 in HH#1226 headed by Erastus Whealton, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Elisha was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles Whealton and Scarburgh (-----). He made a will on 29 August 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. To my mother Scarburgh Whealton the interest in the land that was my father's & at her death to Erastus W. Whealton, also the land I purchased of James Whealton & Margaret his wife, Jeremiah Whealton & Sally his wife, John Burton & Maria his wife, Richard Whealton & William Whealton during their lives & then to my brother Erastus W. Whealton. To Littleton Hinman … Residue to mother Scarburgh Whealton. Witt: William Thornton, George T. Fletcher & William J. Matthews..¹ Elisha died in November 1846.¹ Elisha's will was probated on 30 November 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Michael was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles Whealton and Polly Taylor. Michael was named in his mother's will on 2 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Michael Whealton in the will of Polly Whealton..¹ He married Nancy Matthews on 18 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. George W. Corbin was the security on the M.L.B. of Michael R. Whealton, widower, and Nancy Matthews, of Washburn..²

     Charles was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles Whealton and Polly Taylor. Charles was named in his mother's will on 2 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Whealton in the will of Polly Whealton..¹

     James was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of J. Johnson. He married Mariah Mitchell circa 1844.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jams Johnson of J. (or G.?), the head of HH#1149, a 26 year old sailor with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Maria W. Johnson, age 26; Wm. W. Johnson, age 5; Esau L. Johnson, age 2; Comfort Christopher, age 80; and Elizabeth Thornes, age 15..¹

     J. was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mariah was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of (-----) Mitchell and (d|o_Comfort) Christopher. She married James (of J.) Johnson circa 1844.² Mariah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria W. Johnson, age 26 in HH#1149 headed by Jams Johnson of J., a 26 year old sailor..² Mariah was named in her grandmother's will on 10 October 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Mariah Johnson, formerly Mariah Mitchell, in the will of Comfort Christopher..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1800. He married (d|o_Comfort) Christopher circa 1820.

     (d|o_Comfort) was born circa 1800. She was the daughter of (h|o_Comfort) Christopher and Comfort (-----). She married (-----) Mitchell circa 1820.

     Comfort was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married (h|o_Comfort) Christopher circa 1795. Comfort was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was also shown as Comfort Christopher, age 75 in HH#1232 headed by Richard Christopher, a 50 year old laborer, who was her son..¹ Comfort was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Chrisotpher, age 80 in HH#1148 headed by Jams Johnson of J., a 26 year old sailor with real estate valued at $500. Also listed was Maria Johnson, age 26, who was her daughter..¹ She made a will on 10 October 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. To my granddaughter Mariah Johnson, formerly Mariah Mitchell (½ of my land) the eastward end. To my son Richard Christopher the other undivided ½ of my land (called the westward end) & at his death to my granddaughter Mariah Johnson. To my son Richard Christopher the whole of my personal estate & at his death to my granddaughter Mariah Johnson. Witt: George S. Rew, John Barnes (of P.) & John Shreaves (of J.)..² Comfort died in February 1851.² Comfort's will was probated on 28 July 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. On 23 Feb 1851 the will was first produced by Mariah Johnson & protested by Richard Christopher, who appeared by Miers W. Fisher his attorney & it was to be contested at the next term when it was again produced in court by James T. Johnson & Maria Johnson his wife & Richard Christopher appeared by Miers W. Fisher his attorney & opposed it & George S. Rew & John Shreaves (of John) testified & the will was proved on 28 Jul 1851..²

     (h|o_Comfort) was born circa 1770. He married Comfort (-----) circa 1795.

     Richard was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of (h|o_Comfort) Christopher and Comfort (-----). Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was also shown as Richard Chrisotpher the head of HH#1232, a 50 year old laborer. Listed with him were Comfort Christopher, age 75; and Elizabeth Whealton, age 50..² Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Christopher the head of HH#1158, age 50 with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him was Elizabeth Whealton, age 40..^3,2 Richard was named in his mother's will on 10 October 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Christopher in the will of Comfort Christopher..¹ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Christopher the head of HH#437, age 75 with personal property valued at $40. Listed with him was Betsy Whealton, age 60..⁴