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     William was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James (of J.) Johnson and Mariah Mitchell. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. W. Johnson, age 5 in HH#1149 headed by Jams Johnson of J., a 26 year old sailor..¹

     Esau was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James (of J.) Johnson and Mariah Mitchell. Esau was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Esau L. Johnson, age 2 in HH#1149 headed by Jams Johnson of J., a 26 year old sailor..¹

     Maria was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Maria was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Johnson, age 24 in HH#1148 headed by Jams Johnson of J., a 26 year old sailor. She may have been his sister..¹ She married Thomas James Thornton on 2 June 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas Thornton and Maria Johnson. Wm. B. Savage said they were both over age 21..² Maria was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Thornton, age 30 in HH#1164 headed by Thos. Thornton, age 31 and sailing..³ Maria was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Thornton, age 40 and doing house work in HH#AT158 headed by Erastus Johnson, a 37 year old famer. Listed with her were Sewell Thornton, a 13 year old farm laborer and John Thornton, an 11 year old farm laborer, who were evidently her sons..⁴ Maria was listed with her son in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mariah Thornton, a 56 year old mother in a house hold headed by Lemuel Thornton, a 22 year old farmer..⁵ Maria died on 13 December 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Thornton, who died of dropsy at the age of 56 years. She was born in Acc Co, a housekeeper, the wife of Thos. Thornton. Her son Lemuel Thornton gave the information..⁶

     Savage was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Taylor. Savage was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Savage Taylor of Jas, age 40-50, the only Savage Taylor. Listed with him was one female, age 30-40 and 4 slaves..³ He married Sara Ann Coard on 15 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel N. Mapp and James D. McAllen were the securities on the M.L.B. of Savage Taylor, widower, and Sarah Ann Staton, widow of Ephraim..⁴ Savage was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Savage Taylor of J., the head of HH#265, a 64 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,350. Listed with him was Sarah A. Taylor, age 33..²

     James was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sara was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Ephraim Staton on 20 April 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephraim Staton and Sarah Ann Coard..² She married Savage Taylor on 15 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel N. Mapp and James D. McAllen were the securities on the M.L.B. of Savage Taylor, widower, and Sarah Ann Staton, widow of Ephraim..² Sara was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Taylor, age 33 in HH#265 headed by Savage Taylor of J., a 64 year old farmer..¹

     Ephraim was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sara Ann Coard on 20 April 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephraim Staton and Sarah Ann Coard..¹

     Nathaniel was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Joseph B. Conquest and Mary (-----). He married Ann Burton on 4 November 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Nathaniel Conquest and she as Ann Burton. No other information was given..³ Nathaniel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nathaniel Conquset the head of HH#268, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Ann B. Conquest, age 35; Mary A. Conquest, age 2; and Anabelle G. Burton, age 41..² He married Caroline W. Matthews on 6 April 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nath'l F. Conquest, a 57 year old widowed farmer, the son of Joseph & Mary Conquest and she was shown as Caroline W. Matthews, age 29 and single, the daughter of Wm. J. & Ann P. Matthews. They were married by Thomas Waters. John W. Matthews said she was over age 21..¹ Nathaniel reported a death on 28 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nathan Conquest reported the death of his brother Rich Conquest, who died of consumption at the age of 50 years..⁴ Nathaniel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nathaniel F. Conquest the head of HH#812, a 57 year old farmer. Listed with him were Nathaniel B. Conquest, age 9; Mary Ann Conquest, age 12; and Anabella Boston (probably Burton), age 52..⁵

     Ann was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Nathaniel F. Conquest on 4 November 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Nathaniel Conquest and she as Ann Burton. No other information was given..² Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann B. Conquest, age 35 in HH#268 headed by Nathaniel Conquest, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Nathaniel F. Conquest and Ann Burton. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Conquest, age 2 in HH#268 headed by Nathaniel Conquest, a 46 year old farmer..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Ann Conquest, age 12 in HH#812 headed by Nathaniel F. Conquest, a 57 year old farmer..²

     Annabelle was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Annabelle was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annabelle G. Burton, age 41 in HH#268 headed by Nathaniel Conquest, a 46 year old farmer. (Note: She may have been a sister to his wife Ann Burton.).¹ Annabelle was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anabella Boston (probably Burton), age 52, in HH#812 headed by Nathaniel F. Conquest, a 57 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1794 at Maryland.¹ He married Hetty Ewell on 5 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Evans, widower, and she as Hetty Ewell. No other information was given..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Evans the head of HH#271, a 56 year old farmer, born in MD. Listed with him were Hetty Evans, age 58 and born in VA; and Susan Hopkins, age 32 and born in VA..¹

     Hetty was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John E. Evans on 5 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Evans, widower, and she as Hetty Ewell. No other information was given..² Hetty was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Evans, age 58 and born in VA, in HH#271 headed by John E. Evans, a 56 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Susan was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Hopkins, age 32 and born in VA, in HH#271 headed by John E. Evans, a 56 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     George was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Ann E. Waters on 24 January 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as George T. Evans and she as Mary A.E. Walters. No other information was given..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Evans the head of HH#272, a 21 year old farmer. Listed with him was Mary A. Evans, age 21..¹

     John was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Ann Evans on 25 August 1847 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as John H. Whealton and she as Elizabeth Ann Evans. No other information was given..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Whealton the head of HH#273, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were Elizabeth Whealton, age 18; Sally Fosque, age 30; and George Fosque, age 6..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Evans Jr. and Nancy Waters. Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 22 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth Ann Evans in the will of Nancy Evans, widow of John..¹ She married John H. Whealton on 25 August 1847 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as John H. Whealton and she as Elizabeth Ann Evans. No other information was given..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Whealton, age 18 in HH#273 headed by John H. Whealton, a 25 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was named in her grandmother's will on 1 October 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Her daughter Margaret Frances Whealton was shown as a great granddaughter, the daughter of John & Elizabeth Wheaton, in the will of Elizabeth Evans..⁴

     Sally was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Fosque, age 30 in HH#273 headed by John H. Whealton, a 25 year old farmer. Listed with her was George Fosque, age 6..¹

     George was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Sally Fosque widow?. George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Fosque, age 6 in HH#273 headed by John H. Whealton, a 25 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally Fosque, age 30, assumed to be his mother..¹

     Jeremiah was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Hester Ann Showard on 6 August 1847 at Worcester Co, MD.² Jeremiah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jeremiah Taylor the head of HH#274, a 23 year old farmer with real estate valued at $400. Listed with him was Hester A. Taylor, age 23..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Davis, a 24 year old sailor in HH#275 headed by James E. Matthews, a 27 year old sailor..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Marshall, a 28 year old sailor in HH#275 headed by James E. Matthews, a 27 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Matthews, a 35 year old sailor in HH#275 headed by James E. Matthews, a 27 year old sailor..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Thornton and Elizabeth Hudson. Thomas was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Thornton, an 18 year old laborer in HH#275 headed by James E. Matthews, a 27 year old sailor..² He married Maria Johnson on 2 June 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas Thornton and Maria Johnson. Wm. B. Savage said they were both over age 21..³ 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. Thornton the head of HH#1164, age 31 and sailing with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Maria, age 30; Emanuel, age 3; Jno. W., age 1; Elizabeth, age 70; and Elizabeth, age 41..¹ Thomas reported a death on 16 November 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thos. Thornton, reported the death of his daughter Elicia J. Thornton, who died of the croup at the age of 1 month..⁴ Thomas died circa 1868. He was not with his wife Maria Thornton in the 1870 census..

     Edward was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Thornton and Elizabeth Hudson. He married Elizabeth Addison on 15 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Edward Thornton and she as Elizabeth Addison. They were also issued a license on 10 Feb 1838 in Worcester Co, MD, where they were shown as Edward Thornton and Elizabeth Adison..^3,4 Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Thornton the head of HH#276, a 40 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Elizabeth, age 30; Oliver, age 10; John, age 7; Margaret, age 2. Also listed were Sam Mingo, a 50 year old black laborer; an Sarah Planter, age 19 and black..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Arthur Addison and Rhosia (-----). She married Edward Thornton on 15 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Edward Thornton and she as Elizabeth Addison. They were also issued a license on 10 Feb 1838 in Worcester Co, MD, where they were shown as Edward Thornton and Elizabeth Adison..^3,4 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 30 in HH#276 headed by Edward Thornton, a 40 year old sailor..² Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as either: Eliz Thornton the head of HH#AT56, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with her was Sam Cougler, a 12 year old farm laborer..⁵ Elizabeth died on 7 April 1874 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Thornton, who died on 7 Apr 1874 of congestion of the bowel at the age of 53 years. She was the daughter of Arthur & Rhosia Addison, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper and unmarried. Her daughter Maggie Marshall gave the information. Another record shows her as Eliz. Thornton, who died 10 Apr 1875 in Acc Parish of diarrhea at the age of 40 years. She was born in Acc Co, a housekeeper, the wife of Edw. Thornton. A friend Sam'l H. Marshall gave the information..¹

     Olivia was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Thornton and Elizabeth Addison. Olivia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Oliver (probably Olivia) Thornton, age 10 in HH#276 headed by Edward Thornton, a 40 year old sailor..¹ Olivia was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Olivia Thornton, age 20 in HH#289 headed by William H. Pruit, a 28 year old master carpenter with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued $500..³ She married John Merrill on 1 October 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Merrill, a 34 year old farmer, the son of Wm. & Sallie Merrill and she was shown as Olivia Jane Thornton, age 20, the daughter of Edw'd & Eliz'th Thornton. They were married by Thomas Waters..² She married John R. Colonna on 22 January 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Colonna, a 47 year old widowed farmer, the son of Jno. & Susan Colonna and she was shown as Olivia Jane Merrill, a 30 year old widow, the daughter of Edward Thornton. They were married by T.M. Poulson..²

     John was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Thornton and Elizabeth Addison. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, age 7 in HH#276 headed by Edward Thornton, a 40 year old sailor..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Thornton and Elizabeth Addison. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Thornton, age 2 in HH#276 headed by Edward Thornton, a 40 year old sailor..¹ She married Samuel S. Marshall on 1 February 1874 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Marshall, a 24 year old sailor, the son of George & Catharine Marshall and she was shown as Margaret Thornton, age 26, the daughter of Edward & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by Moncalm Oldham..² Margaret reported a death on 7 April 1874 at First District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Maggie Marshall reported the death of her mother Eliz. Thornton, who died of congestion of the bowel at the age of 53 years..³

     Susan was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Littleton Nock on 27 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Colmon C. Hinmon and Thomas Littleton were the securities on the M.L.B. of Littleton Nock and Susan P. Dix..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan P. Nock, age 25 in HH#277 headed by Littleton Nock, a 45 year old farmer..¹