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     Elizabeth was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel J. Ward on 4 January 1864 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Samuel Ward and she as Elizabeth Taylor. No other information was given..²

     Francis was born circa 1835. He married Rosina J. 'Rosa' Young on 5 March 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Francis A. Merritt and she as Rosa J. Young..¹

     Rosina was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rosina was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosina J. Young, age 16 in HH#315 headed by Samuel M. Matthews, a 35 year old carpenter..¹ She married Francis A. Merritt on 5 March 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Francis A. Merritt and she as Rosa J. Young..²

     Elijah was born circa 1802 at Maryland.¹ He married Dolly Tarr on 28 December 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Elijah Shepherd and she as Dolly Tarr. No other information was given..² He married Sally (-----) circa 1845.¹ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Sheppard the head of HH#316, a 48 year old farmer, born in MD. Listed with were the following Sheppards: Sally, age 52, born in MD; Irving, a 19 year old laborer, born in MD; Martha A., age 17, born in MD; and Stewart, age 14, born in MD..¹

     Dolly was born circa 1800. She married Elijah Shepherd on 28 December 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Elijah Shepherd and she as Dolly Tarr. No other information was given..¹

     Irving was born circa 1831 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of Elijah Shepherd and Dolly Tarr. Irving was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Irving Sheppard, a 19 year old laborer born in MD in HH#316 headed by Elijah Sheppard, a 48 year old farmer, born in MD..¹ He married Margaret Ann Hargis on 17 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Irving Sheppard of Elijah and she as Margaret Ann Hargis of James..³ He married Sarah Davis on 17 December 1884 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Irving Shepherd, a 54 year old widowed farmer, born in MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Elijah & Dollie Shepherd and she was shown as Sarah Marshall, age 40 and widowed, born in DE and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Jno. & Eliz'th Davis. They were married by A. Woodyard..²

     Margaret was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James N. Hargis and Nancy Conner. Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret N. Hargis, age 24 in HH#868 headed by James N. Hargis, a 72 year old wheelwright..² She married Irving Shepherd on 17 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Irving Sheppard of Elijah and she as Margaret Ann Hargis of James..¹

     James was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Conner on 4 January 1815 at Worcester Co, MD.² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James N. Hargis, the head of HH#868, a 72 year old wheelwright with real estate valued at $2,600. Listed with him were Margaret N. Hargis, age 24; Caroline J. Hargis, age 22; Elizabeth Gillett, age 6; and John W. Gillett, age 4..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1790. She married James N. Hargis on 4 January 1815 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1844 at Delaware.¹ She was the daughter of John Davis and Elizabeth (-----). She married Irving Shepherd on 17 December 1884 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Irving Shepherd, a 54 year old widowed farmer, born in MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Elijah & Dollie Shepherd and she was shown as Sarah Marshall, age 40 and widowed, born in DE and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Jno. & Eliz'th Davis. They were married by A. Woodyard..¹

     John was born circa 1820.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1840.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820. She married John Davis circa 1840.

     Sally was born circa 1798 at Maryland.¹ She married Elijah Shepherd circa 1845.¹ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Sheppard, age 52 and born in MD in HH#316 headed by Elijah Sheppard, a 48 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Martha was born circa 1833 at Maryland.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Shepherd and Dolly Tarr. Martha was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha A. Sheppard, age 17 and born in MD in HH#316 headed by Elijah Sheppard, a 48 year old farmer, born in MD..¹ She married Thomas Ward on 12 September 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Thomas Ward and she as Martha A. Shepherd. No other information was given..² She married William H. Brimer on 17 August 1858 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Brimer, a 24 year old sailor, born in Acc Co, the son of Sam'l Brimer & Anna Bishop and she was shown as Martha Ann Ward, a 24 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD, the daughter of Elijah Shepard & Dolla Tar. They were married by T. Waters and Raymond Parks said he was over age 21..³

     Thomas was born circa 1830. He married Martha Ann Shepherd on 12 September 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Thomas Ward and she as Martha A. Shepherd. No other information was given..¹

     Stewart was born circa 1836 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of Elijah Shepherd and Dolly Tarr. Stewart was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Stewart Sheppard, age 14 and born in MD in HH#316 headed by Elijah Sheppard, a 48 year old farmer, born in MD..¹ He married Sarah Ann 'Sally' Henderson on 2 March 1858 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Stewart Shepherd and she as Sally Ann Henderson. No other information was given..²

     Thomas was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Watson and Rachel Waters. He married Fanny Colonna on 25 November 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. James T. Palmer was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas J. Watson and Fanny Colonna..³ He married Ann Beauchamp on 13 July 1846 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Thomas J. Watson and she as Ann Beachamp. No other information was given..⁴ 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 J. Watson the head of HH#318, a 34 year old merchant, born in VA. Listed with him were the following Watsons (all born in VA): Ann, age 33; Rachel, age 65; Major J., age 9; John T., age 7; and Joseph H., age 5. Also listed with him were John H. Jones, a 26 year old carpenter, born in MD; Henry Crafeford, a 27 year old tailor born in MD; and Sam Melvin, a 19 year old carpenter, born in VA..²

     Fanny was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas J. Watson on 25 November 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. James T. Palmer was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas J. Watson and Fanny Colonna..¹

     Ann was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas J. Watson on 13 July 1846 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Thomas J. Watson and she as Ann Beachamp. 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 Watson, age 33 in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..¹

     John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel Waters on 25 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Elias Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of John Watson and Rachel Waters..²

     Rachel was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Waters. She married John Watson on 25 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Elias Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of John Watson and Rachel Waters..³ Rachel was named in her brother's will on 21 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Rachel Watson in the will of Thomas Walter Sr..¹ Rachel was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Watson, age 65 in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..²

     Major was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas J. Watson and Fanny Colonna. Major was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major J. Watson, age 9 in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..¹

     John was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas J. Watson and Fanny Colonna. John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Watson, age 7 in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas J. Watson and Fanny Colonna. Joseph was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph H. Watson, age 5 in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..¹

     JOHN H. JONES (OBED5, JOHN4, GILES3, JOHN2, JOHN1). John was born circa 1824 at Maryland.² He was the son of Obed Jones and Mary Wright. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Jones, a 26 year old carpenter, born in MD in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..² He married Mary Duncan on 16 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as John H. Jones, widower, and Mary Scott, widow of Thomas W..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 H. Jones the head of HH#935, a 39 year old master carpenter with personal property valued at $250. Listed with him were Mary Jones, age 37; Henrietta E. Scott, age 14; Henry F. Scott, age 12; and Ocanna Jones, age 12..⁴

     Samuel was born circa 1831 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 Sam Melvin, a 19 year old carpenter in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..¹

     Michael was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Maria E. or C. Marshall on 9 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor and John S. Marshall were the securities on the M.L.B. of Michael Smith and Maria Marshall..¹

     Maria was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Michael Smith on 9 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor and John S. Marshall were the securities on the M.L.B. of Michael Smith and Maria Marshall..² Maria was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria E. Smith the head of HH#320, age 35. Listed with her were John W. Smith, age 14; Charlotte S. Smith, age 11; Walter H. Smith, age 7; and Oreana Jones, age 1..¹ Maria was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria C. Smith, age 46 in HH#70 headed by John W. Smith, a 23 year old farmer..³

     John was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Michael Smith and Maria E. or C. Marshall. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Smith, age 14 in HH#320 headed by Maria E. Smith, age 35..¹ 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 W. Smith the head of HH#70, a 23 year old farmer with personal property valued at $400. Listed with him were Maria C. Smith, age 46; Charlotte Smith, age 20; and Rachael A. Smullen, age 8..²

     Charlotte was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Smith and Maria E. or C. Marshall. Charlotte was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte S. Smith, age 11 in HH#320 headed by Maria E. Smith, age 35..¹ Charlotte was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Smith, age 20 in HH#70 headed by John W. Smith, a 23 year old farmer..²