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     Walter was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Michael Smith and Maria E. or C. Marshall. Walter was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Walter H. Smith, age 7 in HH#320 headed by Maria E. Smith, age 35..¹

     Oceana was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John H. Jones. Oceana was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Oreana Jones, age 1 in HH#320 headed by Maria E. Smith, age 35..² Oceana was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ocanna Jones, age 12 in HH#935 headed by John H. Jones, a 39 year old master carpenter. Also listed was Mary Jones, age 37, who was evidently her step-mother..¹ She married David R. Tilghman on 2 December 1869. They were shown only as David R. Tilghman, age 26 and Olia C. Jones, age 25..³ Oceana died in October 1885. Buried at Beth Eden in the Tilghman Hill Cemetery..⁴

     William was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Martha E. Taylor on 12 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. W.H. Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Matthews and Martha E. Taylor of Henry N. Taylor..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William W. Matthews the head of HH#322, a 24 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Matthews: Martha E., age 21; Ambrose F., age 6/12; and Asa T., age 15. Also listed with him was Mary Harman, age 26 and black..¹

     Martha was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry M. Taylor and Nancy Addison. She married William W. Matthews on 12 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. W.H. Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Matthews and Martha E. Taylor of Henry N. Taylor..¹ Martha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha E. Matthews, age 24 in HH#322 headed by William W. Matthews, a 24 year old farmer..²

     Henry was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of James Taylor and Margaret 'Peggy' Pruitt. He married Nancy Addison on 7 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. George Gladding was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Taylor and Nancy Addison..⁴ 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 M. Taylor the head of HH#392, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Nancy Taylor, age 39; Ambrose S. Taylor, age 14; and Sarah A. Taylor, age 12..³ Henry died on 24 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry M. Taylor, who died of pneumonia at the age of 56 years. He was the child of Jas. Taylor, born in Acc Co, and married. His son Ambrose Taylor gave the information..¹

     Ambrose was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ambrose F. Matthews, age 6/12 in HH#322 headed by William W. Matthews, a 24 year old farmer..¹ Ambrose was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William W. Matthews and Martha E. Taylor.

     Asa was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Asa was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Asa T. Matthews, age 15 in HH#322 headed by William W. Matthews, a 24 year old farmer. The original census shows he was attending school..¹

     Richard was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Walker Melvin and Esther Taylor. 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 J. Melvin the head of HH#323, a 31 year old teacher. Listed with him were Caroline Melvin, age 23; Louisa Melvin, age 19; Mary F. Welburn, age 16; and Esther F. Welburn, age 13..²

     Caroline was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Walker Melvin and Esther Taylor. Caroline was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Melvin, age 23 in HH#323 headed by Richard J. Melvin, a 31 year old teacher.
.² Caroline was named as an heir on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Melvin in the will of Nancy Melvin, but the relationship was not shown. Most of the others named were grandchildren..¹

     Louisa was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Walker Melvin and Esther Taylor. Louisa was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Melvin, age 19 in HH#323 headed by Richard J. Melvin, a 31 year old teacher.
.² Louisa was named as an heir on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Melvin in the will of Nancy Melvin, but the relationship was not named. Most of the others named were grandchildren..¹

     James was born in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Melvin. He married Betsy Marshall circa 1787.² He married Nancy Taylor circa 1815.³ He made a will on 15 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Nancy Melvin shall have no right of dower in my estate. To Nancy Melvin in lieu of dower the farm where I now live including the mill & 1/3 of my personal estate & notes &c. To son James W. Melvin all land in Worcester County & my old farm whereon William Jones & Eli [freed] by Feddeman now lives & my large family Bible & ... & $50 & any amount that may appear against him on my books. If son Samuel Melvin lives to lawful age then I give him my lot in Horntown with all the appurtenances & the place called Kellam Place including 30 acres wherein William Hill now lives & at my wife's death the land where I now live including the mill &c. Extr. to sell my undivided right of the Garret Land lying near Queen Hive. The time of service of Milly to be as agreeable to her as the case will admit her services will expire 25 Dec 1845. I relinquish the debt to me from Swans Gut meeting house to the congregation what worships there. Son Samuel Melvin's (under age) share, should he die under age, to go to son James W. Melvin. Son Samuel to be kept at his regular study if his health ... Son James W. Melvin & my friend James White Extrs. Witt: James Gillett, Stringer Marshall, William Walter, John Johnson, Nicholas Nock, William Taylor of Levin..³ James died on 10 May 1826.¹ His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James Melvin, son of Samuel & Mary, 1765 - 10 May 1826..¹ James's will was probated on 29 May 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes, Thomas Fletcher & Samuel Henderson securities. On 30 Apr 1827 the will was further proved by John Johnson..³

     In Alexander Taylor's will of 8 Oct 1854 he named a great nephew Isaac Melvin, and since Nancy appears to be the grandmother of Isaac Melvin (he was the son of her son Samuel), that would make her a sister to Alexander Taylor. Nancy was born on 9 September 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Alexander Taylor and Ann Matthews. She married James Melvin Sr. circa 1815.³ Nancy was named in her husband's will on 15 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Nancy Melvin in the will of James Melvin Sr..³ Nancy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Melvin, age 80 in HH#330 headed by John Brittingham, a 27 year old farmer..⁴ She made a will on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. To my grandson Henry Melvin $20. To my granddaughter Fanny M. Melvin ... To Caroline Melvin, Louisa Melvin, Mary T. Welburne & Esther Welburne ... To my grandchildren Henry Melvin & Fanny M. Melvin all the balance. My son Samuel Melvin Extr. Witt: John S. D. Holland & James P. Selby..⁵ Nancy died on 21 January 1853 at age 79.^5,2 Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy Melvin, 9 Sep 1773 - 21 Jul 1853. However, the death date must by January, not July, as her will was probated on 31 Jan 1853..² Nancy's will was probated on 31 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Lilliston & Edmund R. Allen securities..⁵

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1810 he was age 16-26; in 1820 he was age 26-45; and in 1830 he was age 30-40..^2,3 He was the son of James Melvin Sr. and Betsy Marshall. He married Esther Taylor on 24 January 1809 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Walker Melvin and she as Esther Taylor..⁴ James was named in his father's will on 15 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son James W. Melvin in the will of James Melvin Sr. He was not shown to be under age as was his brother Samuel Melvin..¹ James died in September 1847.⁵ James's estate was administered on 27 September 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James P. Selby Jr. was named to settle the estate of James W. Melvin. James H. Fletcher & Thomas W. Twiford were securities..⁵

     Charlotte was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Walker Melvin and Esther Taylor. She married John Douglas Welburne Jr. on 20 April 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Core & Peter Delastatius were the securities on the M.L.B. of John D. Welburn Jr. and Charlotte Melvin of James W..¹

     Esther was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Walker Melvin on 24 January 1809 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Walker Melvin and she as Esther Taylor..¹

     John was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named as an heir on 6 September 1817 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Douglas Welburne in the will of Daniel Junipher Marshall of Horntown. He was to have use of the estate at the death of his wife until he arrives to age 21 & then to him..¹ He married Charlotte Melvin on 20 April 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Core & Peter Delastatius were the securities on the M.L.B. of John D. Welburn Jr. and Charlotte Melvin of James W..² He married Margaret Virginia Ames on 30 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. John T. Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of John D. Welburn Jr. and Margaret Virginia Ames, ward of John D. Mapp..³

     Margaret was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Douglas Welburne Jr. on 30 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. John T. Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of John D. Welburn Jr. and Margaret Virginia Ames, ward of John D. Mapp..¹

     Mary was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Douglas Welburne Jr. and Charlotte Melvin. Mary was named as an heir on 30 April 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary, a daughter of John D. Welburne, in the will of Polly Laws..¹ Mary was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary F. Welburn, age 16 in HH#323 headed by Richard J. Melvin, a 31 year old teacher. (Note: He was here uncle.)
.² Mary was named as an heir on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary T. Welburne in the will of Nancy Melvin, but the relationship was not shown. Most of the others named were grandchildren..³

     Esther was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Douglas Welburne Jr. and Charlotte Melvin. Esther was named as an heir on 30 April 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Hester, a daughter of John D. Welburne, in the will of Polly Laws..¹ Esther was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Esther F. Welburn, age 13 HH#323 headed by Richard J. Melvin, a 31 year old teacher. (Note: He was here uncle.).² Esther was named as an heir on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Esther Welburne in the will of Nancy Melvin, but the relationship was not shown. Most of the others named were grandchildren..³

     Henry was born on 7 May 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel J. Melvin and Elizabeth Wharton Bayly. Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Melvin, age 10 in HH#1094 headed by Sam'l Melvin, a 28 year old teacher with real estate valued at $10,000..² Henry was named in his grandmother's will on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Henry Melvin in the will of Nancy Melvin..³

     Levin was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan H. Godwin on 21 November 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Levin H. Hargis and she as Susan H. Godwin. No other information was given..² Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin H. Hargis the head of HH#324, a 26 year old tanner. Listed with him was Susan H. Hargis, age 22 and James Broadwater, an 18 year old black laborer..¹

     Susan was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Levin H. Hargis on 21 November 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Levin H. Hargis and she as Susan H. Godwin. No other information was given..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan H. Hargis, age 22 in HH#324 headed by Levin H. Hargis, a 26 year old tanner..¹

     William was born circa 1816 at Maryland.¹ He married Sally W. Custis on 5 February 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William S. Horsey the head of HH#325, a 34 year old physician with real estate valued at $3,000, born in MD. Listed with him were Sally W. Horsey, age 20; Tabitha S. Custis, age 54; Martha W. Riley, age 50; and Fenwick Kelly, a 20 year old laborer..¹

     Sally was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edmund R. Custis and Tabitha S. Wise. She married Dr. William S. Horsey on 5 February 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.² Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally W. Horsey, age 20 and born in VA in HH#325 headed by William S. Horsey, a 34 year old physician, born in MD..¹

     Edmund was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robinson (448) Custis and Frances Yeardley West. Edmund was named in his father's will on 23 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edmund Custis (under age 21) in the will of Robinson Custis..¹ Edmund was named in his grandmother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Edward Custis, son of my dec'd son Robinson Custis, in the will of Cassia Custis..³ He married Tabitha S. Wise on 23 September 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Edmund R. Custis and she as Tabitha T. Wise. No other information was given..⁴ Edmund was named in his mother's will on 23 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edmund R. Custis in the will of Francis Yearly Custis..²

     Tabitha was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Wise. She married Edmund R. Custis on 23 September 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Edmund R. Custis and she as Tabitha T. Wise. No other information was given..² Tabitha was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha S. Custis, age 54 in HH#325 headed by William S. Horsey, a 34 year old physician. Also listed was his wife Sarah W. Horsey, age 20, who was Tabitha's daughter..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Martha was born in 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Wise. She married Henry F. Riley on 5 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Core was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry F. Riley, widower, and Martha W. Wise..² Martha was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha W. Riley, age 50 in HH#325 headed by William S. Horsey, a 34 year old physician. Also listed was Tabitha S. Custis, age 54, who was probably her sister..³ Martha died in 1870.¹ Her body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Martha Wise Riley, 1799-1870..¹

     Henry was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Martha W. Wise on 5 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Core was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry F. Riley, widower, and Martha W. Wise..¹

     Fenwick was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Fenwick was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fenwick Kelly, a 20 year old laborer in HH#325 headed by William S. Horsey, a 34 year old physician..¹