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     William was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Seth Powell and Mary A. Rayfield. William was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Powell, age 9 in HH#356 headed by Seth Powell, a 53 year old farmer..¹ William was named in his grandfather's will on 23 May 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William Powell, son of my dec'd daughter Mary Powell, formerly the wife of Seth Powell dec'd, in the will of Major Rayfield Sr..²

     Ann was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Grinnalds and Elizabeth B. 'Betsy' Clayton. Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann M. Grinalds, age 3 in HH#357 headed by Thomas J. Grinalds, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     Ida was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Grinnalds and Elizabeth B. 'Betsy' Clayton. Ida was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ida Grinalds, age 1 in HH#357 headed by Thomas J. Grinalds, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     Ann was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Col. Charles (171) Bagwell on 25 January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as Charles Bagwell and she as Nancy Grinalds. No other information was given..¹ She made a will on 12 March 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. To my daughter Ann K. Clayton, wife of George Clayton, the house & lot containing 20 acres where I now live & 10 acres of wood land. To daughter Sally Glass, wife of Andrew Glass, my grist mill & lot of land adjoining the mill. To daughter Ann K. Clayton ... & she to pay my son Charles Bagwell $30 annually during his lifetime. My Negro woman Darkey to be sold at public sale. To friend Henry A. Wise $800 & at his death or when he thinks best to his 2 children by his first wife, Henry Wise & Ann Wise. Balance to daughter Ann K. Clayton. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Arthur F. Wessells & Parker W. Parks..² Ann died in January 1849.² Ann's will was probated on 28 May 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. On 29 Jan 1849 Augustus W. Bagwell & others, heirs at law of Ann Bagwell dec'd, appeared by Miers W. Fisher their attorney to contest the will & it was continued until the next term. The will stood as written & the Extr. named refused to qualify & on the motion of Henry A. Wise, one of the legatees, Adm. was committed to Nathaniel Topping, Sheriff..²

     Sarah was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Col. Charles (171) Bagwell and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds. Sarah was named in her father's will on 9 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah Bagwell in the will of Charles Bagwell..² She married Andrew Glass circa 1820.³ Sarah was named in her mother's will on 12 March 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter, Sally Glass, wife of Andrew Glass, in the will of Ann Bagwell..³

     Andrew was born circa 1795. He married Sarah 'Sally Bagwell circa 1820.¹

     Charles was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Col. Charles (171) Bagwell and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds. Charles was named in his father's will on 9 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Bagwell in the will of Charles Bagwell..⁴ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor on 14 August 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Bagwell of Charles dec'd and Elizabeth Taylor of Southy..⁵ Charles was named in his mother's will on 12 March 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Bagwell in the will of Ann Bagwell..⁶ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Bagwell, the head of HH#899, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Bagwells: Elizabeth, age 50; Elizabeth, age 28; Nancy, age 27; Irene, age 25; Narsisses, age 19; Cornithia, age 14; Charles, age 12..³ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Chas. Bagwell the head of HH#634, a 65 year old farmer with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him was Elizabeth Bagwell, age 60..⁷ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Bagwell the head of HH#MT406, a 70 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Bagwells: Betsy, a 68 year old house keeper; Elizabeth, age 50 and at home; Larena, age 46 and at home; Arintha, age 38 and at home; and Charles, a 32 year old farm laborer..⁸ Charles died on 16 September 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Chas. Bagwell, who died of heard disease at the age of 76 years. He was the son of Chas. & Nancy Bagwell, born in Acc Co, and the husband of Eliz. His son Chas. Bagwell gave the information..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Southy Taylor. She married Charles Bagwell on 14 August 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Bagwell of Charles dec'd and Elizabeth Taylor of Southy..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bagwell, age 50 in HH#899 headed by Charles Bagwell, a 55 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bagwell, age 60 in HH#634 headed by Chas. Bagwell, a 65 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Bagwell, a 68 year old house keeper in HH#MT406 headed by Charles Bagwell, a 70 year old farmer..⁴

     Laura was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Col. Charles (171) Bagwell and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds. She married James Thornton on 10 January 1818 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Thornton and she as Lorey Bagwell. No other information was given..³ Laura was named in her father's will on 9 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Laura Thornton in the will of Charles Bagwell..¹ Laura was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Thornton, age 40-50. Listed with her were 1 male age 10-15; 1 male age 15-20; 1 female age 10-15; and 1 female age 15-20..⁴ Laura was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Thornton the head of HH#1177, age 50 with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with her was Edward Thornton, a 21 year old laborer..²

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1830 census puts his birth between 1780 and 1790..² He was the son of William Thornton Sr. (Guilford) and Mary Kelly. He married Laura Bagwell on 10 January 1818 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Thornton and she as Lorey Bagwell. No other information was given..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, age 40-50. Listed with him were 2 males age 0-5; 2 females age 5-10; and 1 female age 30-40..² James died circa 1835. His wife Laura, age 40-50, was the head of a household in 1840 census..

     Susanna was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Dennis Clayton Sr. on 12 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Dennis Clayton and Susanna Riley..¹

     Dennis was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Dennis Clayton Sr. and Susanna Riley. Dennis was named in his father's will on 11 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Dennis Clayton in the will Dennis Clayton Sr..² Dennis was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Clayton Jr., a 34 year old farmer in HH#929 headed by Dennis Clayton, a 75 year old farmer..¹ Dennis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Clayton the head of HH#540, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000 and personal property valued at $10,838. Listed with him were Laura Clayton, age 48 and Susan Clayton, age 41, who were evidently his sisters..³ Dennis died on 10 March 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Clayton, who died of spasms at the age of 50 years. He was the son of Dennis & Susan Clayton, born in Acc Co, an unmarried farmer. His brother Henry B. Clayton gave the information..⁴

     Laura was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Dennis Clayton Sr. and Susanna Riley. Laura was named in her father's will on 11 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Laura Clayton in the will Dennis Clayton Sr..² Laura was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Clayton, age 36 in HH#929 headed by Dennis Clayton, a 75 year old farmer..¹ Laura was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Clayton, age 38 in HH#540 headed by Dennis Clayton, a 44 year old farmer. She was evidently his sister..³

     Susannah was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Dennis Clayton Sr. and Susanna Riley. Susannah was named in her father's will on 11 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susannah Clayton in the will Dennis Clayton Sr..² Susannah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Clayton, age 31 in HH#929 headed by Dennis Clayton, a 75 year old farmer..¹ Susannah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Clayton, age 41 in HH#540 headed by Dennis Clayton, a 44 year old farmer. She was evidently his sister..³

     Henry was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Dennis Clayton Sr. and Susanna Riley. Henry was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry R. Clayton, a 28 year old shoemaker in HH#790 headed by James C. Taylor, a 53 year old tailor..² He married Sally M. Read on 29 July 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Henry R. Clayton and she as Sallie M. Reid. No other information was given..³ Henry died on 27 June 1877 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry P. Clayton, who died of paralysis at the age of 55 years. He was the son of Dennis & Susan R. Clayton, born in Acc Co, a shoemaker, and the husband of Sally M. Clayton, who gave the information..⁴

     Caroline was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of George Clayton Sr. and Ann Kitson Bagwell. Caroline was named in her father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Caroline K. Clayton in the will of George Clayton Sr..¹ Caroline was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Clayton, age 26 in HH#920 headed by Ann K. Clayton, age 58 with real estate valued at $4,000..³ Caroline was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline K. Clayton, age 23 in HH#357 headed by Thomas J. Grinalds, a 31 year old farmer. Also listed with him was Elizabeth B. Grinalds, age 20, who was her sister..³ She married Nathaniel P. Marvel on 6 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Nathaniel P. Marvel, a 21 year old teacher, born in Sussex Co, DE, the son of Burton & Eliz'th Marvel and she was shown as Caroline K. Clayton, the daughter of George dec'd & Ann Clayton, at Reese Chapel by E.S. Grant. Calvin Taylor said they were both over age 21..² Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Marvel, age 27 in HH#558 headed by Nathaniel Marvel, a 26 year old farmer..⁴

     Virginia was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Clayton Sr. and Ann Kitson Bagwell. Virginia was named in her father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Virginia A.E. Clayton in the will of George Clayton Sr..¹ Virginia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia A.E. Clayton, age 29 in HH#920 headed by Ann K. Clayton, age 58 with real estate valued at $4,000..² She married Lewis S. Barnes on 6 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Barnes, widower, and she as Virginia Clayton of George..³ Virginia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia A.E. Clayton, age 40 in HH#431 headed by Ann Clayton, age 69. Also listed was Edwin Clayton, age 12, who may have been her son..⁴ She made a will in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw, title to this part of tract A109 descended from George Clayton and his wife Ann K., who was the daughter of Charles Bagwell and his wife Nancy Grinalds, to a daughter Virginia A.E. Clayton, who must also have married a Clayton, as in 1870 she left everything to her son Alfred F. Clayton..⁵

     George was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Clayton Sr. and Ann Kitson Bagwell. George was named in his father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Augustus was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Clayton Sr. and Ann Kitson Bagwell. Augustus was named in his father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Augustus B.F. Clayton in the will of George Clayton Sr..¹ Augustus was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Augustus B.F. Clayton, a 25 year old carpenter in HH#357 headed by Thomas J. Grinalds, a 31 year old farmer. Also listed with him was Elizabeth B. Grinalds, age 20, who was his sister..²

     Richard was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Clayton Sr. and Ann Kitson Bagwell. Richard was named in his father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard W. Clayton in the will of George Clayton Sr..¹ Richard was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard W. Clayton, a 15 year old laborer in HH#920 headed by Ann K. Clayton, age 58 with real estate valued at $4,000..²

     Lewis was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Arthur Barnes Jr. and Euphamia 'Famie' Lewis. He married Hannah (-----) circa 1835 at Pennsylvania.² Lewis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis Barnes, the head of HH#905, a 45 year old farmer, born in VA, with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Hannah Barnes, age 40 born in PA; George Barnes, age 13 born in PA; and Euphemia Barnes, age 79 and born in VA..² He married Virginia A.E. Clayton on 6 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Barnes, widower, and she as Virginia Clayton of George..⁴ He married Margaret M. Thomas on 5 April 1853 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Lewis S. Barnes and she as Margaret M. Thams. No other information was given..⁵ Lewis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis S. Barnes, the head of HH#420, age 56 and farming. Listed with him were the following Barnes: Margaret, age 29; Louis A., age 5; Elizabeth S., age 4; and William, age 3/12..³

     Sarah was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Virginia A.E. Clayton. Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Clayton, age 1 in HH#920 headed by Ann K. Clayton, age 58 with real estate valued at $4,000. Also listed in this household was Virginia A.E. Clayton, age 29, who is assumed to be her mother..¹

     Alfred was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Virginia A.E. Clayton. Alfred was named in his mother's will in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw, title to this part of tract A109 descended from George Clayton and his wife Ann K., who was the daughter of Charles Bagwell and his wife Nancy Grinalds, to a daughter Virginia A.E. Clayton, who must also have married a Clayton, as in 1870 she left everything to her son Alfred F. Clayton..¹

     John was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Dennis Clayton Sr. and Susanna Riley. He married Hannah Young on 19 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Andrews and William T. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Clayton of Dennis and Hannah Young of William..¹

     Hannah was born on 11 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Young (IV) and Sally Hinman. Hannah was named in her father's will on 27 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She married John Clayton on 19 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Andrews and William T. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Clayton of Dennis and Hannah Young of William..⁵ Hannah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Clayton the head of HH#918, age 30 with real estate valued at $500. Listed with her was Susan R. Clayton, age 9 and George Russell, a 69 year old shoemaker..⁶ Hannah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hanna Clayton, a 52 year old house keeper with real estate valued at $400, in HH#MT303 headed by George Hinman, a 20 year old farmer. Listed below her were Elizabeth Clayton, age 19 and at home and Clarisa Clayton, age 21 and a black domestic servant..⁷ Hannah died on 12 April 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 55. She was shown as Hannah Clayton, who died of consumption at the age of 54 years, 3 months and 11 days. She was the child of Wm. & Sallie Young, born in Acc Co, the widow of John Clayton dec'd. Major Mason, a friend, gave the information. Another record from this source shows she died on 7 Feb 1873 of unknown causes at the age of 50 years. She was also the daughter of Wm. & Sally Young and it was also reported by Major Mason, a friend..¹ Her body was interred at Hinman Cem, Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone book shows 12 Apr 1871 and that she was the wife of John Clayton..³

     Susan was born on 27 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Clayton and Hannah Young. Susan was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan R. Clayton, age 9 in HH#918 headed by Hannah Clayton, age 30..¹ Susan died on 18 April 1861 at age 20.² Her body was interred at Hinman Cem, Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan P. Clayton..²

     Tabitha was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Clayton Hinman and Tabitha C. Kelly. She married George Bell on 15 February 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Dennis Clayton was the security on the M.L.B. of George Bell and Tabby Clayton..² Tabitha was named in her mother's will on 9 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha Bell in the will of Tabitha Clayton..³

     George was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha Clayton on 15 February 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Dennis Clayton was the security on the M.L.B. of George Bell and Tabby Clayton..¹

     Mary was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Clayton Hinman and Tabitha C. Kelly. Mary was named in her mother's will on 9 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Clayton in the will of Tabitha Clayton..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Clayton Hinman and Tabitha C. Kelly. Thomas was named in his mother's will on 9 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Clayton in the will of Tabitha Clayton..¹