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     Henry was born on 7 August 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Bartholomew (of Jon.) Mears and Elizabeth Copes. Henry was named in his father's will on 7 January 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son Henry Mears in the will of Bartholomew Mears..¹ He married Sarah Ann Taylor on 23 October 1827 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Henry Mears and she as Sarah Ann Taylor. No other information was given..³ He married Mariah Barnes on 15 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Henry Mears and she as Mariah Barnes. No other information was given..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 Mears the head of HH#549, a 42 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Mears: Maria, age 39; Jane, age 19; Emeline, age 17; Littleton, age 15; Henry T., age 13..⁵ Henry was named as an heir on 29 March 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. On 29 Mar 1858 it was recorded that Elizabeth Mears, who was proven in the Court on 29 Jul 1855 to be an heir at law of Charles Copes, dec'd, soldier in the Rev. War, died circa 1843 intestate, leaving Henry Mears her child and only heir..⁶ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Mears the head of HH#652, a 57 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600 and personal property valued at $340. Listed with him were the following Mears: Maria, age 49; Littleton, age 27 and farming; and Henry, age 36 and farming..⁷ Henry died on 21 May 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 72. He was shown as Henry Mears, who died at the age of 73, no cause was listed. He was the son of Bartholmew Mears, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Maria. His son Thos. H. Mears gave the information..^8,2 His body was interred at Mears Plot, Nelsonia, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Henry Mears, husband of Maria Mears, 7 Aug 1809 - 21 May 1882..²

     Nancy was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Brewington, age 45 in HH#607 headed by Thomas R. Mathews, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Critty was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Lang Jr. and Roxanna 'Rosy' Bloxom. Critty was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Critty Ling, age 19 in HH#595 headed by Alexander Ling, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Edward was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Alexander Lang Jr. and Roxanna 'Rosy' Bloxom. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Ling, an 18 year old laborer in HH#595 headed by Alexander Ling, a 49 year old farmer..¹ He married Hester Ann 'Hetty' Taylor on 7 October 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Edward Teagle Ling and she as Hester Ann Taylor. No other information was given..² Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Ling the head of HH#802, age 25 and farming with real estate valued at $450. Listed with him were the following Lings: Hester, age 31; William W., age 6; Sally E., age 4; and Unnamed, age 1. Also listed was Elizabeth D. Taylor, age 21; Mary Taylor, age 15; and Lloyd Taylor, age 13..³

     George was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Alexander Lang Jr. and Roxanna 'Rosy' Bloxom. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Lang, age 10 in HH#595 headed by Alexander Ling, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Hester was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Nathaniel Taylor and Hessey Thornton. Hester was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Taylor, age 21 in HH#881 headed by Gillet Taylor of N., a 33 year old farmer..¹ She married Edward Teagle Lang on 7 October 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Edward Teagle Ling and she as Hester Ann Taylor. No other information was given..³ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Ling, age 31 in HH#802 headed by Edward T. Ling, age 25 and farming..²

     Fanny was born circa 1770. She married Alexander Lang Sr. circa 1790.¹

     George was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly Thornton on 4 October 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. James Duncan Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of George Window and Polly Thornton..¹

     Polly was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George Winder on 4 October 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. James Duncan Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of George Window and Polly Thornton..¹

     Frederick was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Eliza Johnson on 30 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of Frederick Mathews and Eliza Johnson..¹ Frederick died in October 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² Frederick's estate was administered on 30 October 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Solomon Marshall was named to settle the estate of Frederick Matthews. Thomas Walter & John W. Tunnell were the securities..²

     Eliza was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Frederick Matthews on 30 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of Frederick Mathews and Eliza Johnson..² Eliza was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elisa Matthews, age 29 in HH#328 headed by John W. Tull, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Frederick Matthews and Eliza Johnson. Samuel was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Matthews, age 5 in HH#328 headed by John W. Tull, a 35 year old farmer. Also listed was Elisa Matthews, age 29, who is assumed to be his mother..¹

     Mitchell was born circa 1807 at Worcester Co, MD.³ He was the son of Jehu Watson and Ann (-----). He married Sally Dryden on 26 August 1828 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Mitchell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mitchell Watson the head of HH#329, a 43 year old farmer, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Watsons, all born in MD: Sally, age 43; Mary M., age 20; Mahala C., age 18; Peter, age 11; and Levin T., age 3..³ He married Mary R. Townsend on 15 December 1860 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mitchell W. Watson, a 52 year old widowed farmer, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Onancock, the son of John (probably Jehu) & Ann Watson and she was shown as Mary R. Townsend, age 50 and single, born & living in Onancock, the daughter of Littleton & Nancy Townsend. They were married by D. Felton and Edward K. Snead said that she was over age 21..²

     Jehu was born circa 1766. He married Ann (-----) circa 1790.¹

     Ann was born circa 1770. She married Jehu Watson circa 1790.¹

     Sally was born circa 1807 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married Mitchell Watson on 26 August 1828 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 Watson, age 43 and born in MD, in HH#329 headed by Mitchell Watson, a 43 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Mary was born circa 1830 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Mitchell Watson and Sally Dryden. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary M. Watson, age 20 and born in MD, in HH#329 headed by Mitchell Watson, a 43 year old farmer, born in MD..¹ She married Samuel S. Hinman on 15 February 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel S. Hinman, widower, and she was shown as Mary Watson, daughter of Mitchell Watson. James H. Pettit said both were over age 21..^3,2

     Mahala was born circa 1832 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Mitchell Watson and Sally Dryden. Mahala was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mahala C. Watson, age 18 and born in MD, in HH#329 headed by Mitchell Watson, a 43 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Peter was born circa 1839 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Watson and Sally Dryden. Peter was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Watson, age 11 and born in MD, in HH#329 headed by Mitchell Watson, a 43 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Levin was born circa 1847 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Watson and Sally Dryden. Levin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. Watson, age 3 and born in MD, in HH#329 headed by Mitchell Watson, a 43 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     John was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John (of Wm) Marshall and Sarah 'Sally' Broadwater. He married Esther Addison on 11 June 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor and Michael Smith were the securities on the M.L.B. of John S. Marshall, of Sally, and Esther Adderson..¹ 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 S. Marshall the head of HH#331, a 36 year old farmer. Listed with him the following Marshalls: Esther, age 37; Elizabeth J., age 10; William H., age 5; and Charlotte, age 1..² John died in January 1853.³ John's estate was administered on 31 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas E. Marshall was named to settle the estate of John S. Marshall. Thomas Slocomb & James P. Selby were the securities..³

     Esther was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Strigner Marshall on 11 June 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor and Michael Smith were the securities on the M.L.B. of John S. Marshall, of Sally, and Esther Adderson..² Esther was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Esther Marshall, age 37 in HH#331 headed by John S. Marshall, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Strigner Marshall and Esther Addison. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth J. Marshall, age 10 in HH#331 headed by John S. Marshall, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Strigner Marshall and Esther Addison. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Marshall, age 5 in HH#331 headed by John S. Marshall, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Strigner Marshall and Esther Addison. Charlotte was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Marshall, age 1 in HH#331 headed by John S. Marshall, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Purnell was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann Baker on 21 November 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Chesser was the security on the M.L.B. of Purnell Chesser and Ann Baker of Wm..² Purnell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Purnell Chesser the head of HH#332, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him was Ann Chesser, age 40..¹

     Ann was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Baker and Patience Bundick. Ann was named in her father's will on 1 May 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Baker in the will of William Baker Sr..² She married Purnell Chesser on 21 November 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Chesser was the security on the M.L.B. of Purnell Chesser and Ann Baker of Wm..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 40 in HH#332 headed by Purnell Chesser, a 25 year old farmer..³

     Outten was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Harriet J. Gladding on 22 December 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Outten Tull and she as Harriet Gladding. No other information was given..² Outten was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Outten Tull the head of HH#333, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were the following Tulls: Harriet J., age 21; Littleton J., age 6; and Henry C., age 3. Also listed with him were Sally Gladding, age 56 and George Brown, a 35 year old black laborer..¹

     Harriet was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Gladding and Patsy (-----). She married Outten Tull on 22 December 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Outten Tull and she as Harriet Gladding. No other information was given..³ Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet J. Tull, age 21 in HH#333 headed by Outten Tull, a 30 year old farmer..² Harriet was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet J. Tull the head of HH#7, age 33 and farming with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal estate valued at $3,365. Listed with him were the following Tulls: Littleton J., age 16; Henry C., age 13; Dwit C., age 13; and John O., age 6. Also listed was Mary E. Wilkerson, age 13..⁴ Harriet died in February 1879 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet J. Tull, who died at the age of 50 years (cause of death not shown). She was the daughter of Wm. & Patsy Gladdin, born in Acc Co, a housewife and the wife of Outten Tull. Her son Wm. J. Tull gave the information..¹

     William was born circa 1800. He married Patsy (-----) circa 1825.¹