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     John was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Clayton Hinman and Tabitha C. Kelly. John was named in his mother's will on 9 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Clayton in the will of Tabitha Clayton..¹

     Jesse was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Clayton Hinman and Tabitha C. Kelly. Jesse was named in his mother's will on 9 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jesse Clayton (underage) in the will of Tabitha Clayton..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Dennis Clayton Sr. and Susanna Riley. He married Hester 'Hetty' (-----) circa 1824.² 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 R. Clayton the head of HH#1033, a 49 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were Hetty Clayton, age 45; Susan Clayton, age 13; Laura Clayton, age 11; George T. Clayton, age 8; Jesse D. Clayton, age 2; Bowdoin Young, age 3 and black; and Hester A. Clayton, age 22..² Thomas died on 15 September 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. R. Clayton, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 81 years. He was the son of Dennis Smith & Susan Clayton, born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Hettie. George F. Clayton, his son gave the informtion..¹

     Hester was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas R. Clayton circa 1824.¹ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Clayton, age 45 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹

     Susan was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas R. Clayton and Hester 'Hetty' (-----). Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Clayton, age 13 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹ She married John Young on 12 March 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Young, son of Richard and she was shown as Susan Clayton, the daughter of Thomas R. Clayton who gave consent. Richard Young said he was over age 21..² Susan died on 10 November 1855 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Clayton, who died of unknown causes at the age of 19 years, the daughter of Thos. R. Clayton, born at Guilford. Her father gave the information..⁴

     Laura was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas R. Clayton and Hester 'Hetty' (-----). Laura was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Clayton, age 11 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹

     Hester was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas R. Clayton and Hester 'Hetty' (-----). Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Clayton, age 22 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas R. Clayton and Hester 'Hetty' (-----). She married James S. Annis on 4 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert S. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of James Annis and Elizabeth Clayton of Thomas R. Clayton..¹ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Annis, age 22 in HH#685 headed by James Annis, a 21 year old farmer..² She married Richard Littleton on 23 April 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Littleton, a 28 year old widowed farmer, the son of George and she was shown as Catharine E. Annis, a 36 year old widow, the daughter of Thos. R. & Hester Clayton. They were married by George W. Ewell at his residence..³ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Littleton, age 33 in HH#145 headed by Richard Littleton, a 30 year old farmer..⁴

     James was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Custis Annis and Elizabeth Trehern. James witnessed a will on 23 October 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James S. Annis, Archy Annis and John R. Bowdoin witnessed the will of Hessy Taylor..³ He married Catharine Elizabeth Clayton on 4 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert S. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of James Annis and Elizabeth Clayton of Thomas R. Clayton..⁴ James was named in his father's will on 14 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James S. Annis in the will of Custis Annis..¹ 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 Annis the head of HH#685, a 21 year old farmer. Listed with him was Elizabeth Annis, age 22..² James was named in his grandfather's will on 6 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson James S. Annis in the will of James Trehearn..⁵ He made a will on 1 August 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. To my son Francis J. C. Annis the northwest end of my plantation that I now live on which is divided by a line ... until it comes to land of my brother Archibald Annis on the northwest & southeast. To my son John T. Annis the southwest end of my plantation & also my Taylor land & also my kitchen & its chimney to be removed to his land & $100. My 2 Negroes Sarah & Leah to be sold for the best price. Remaining estate to my children Francis J. C. Annis & John T. Annis. Friend John R. Drummond Extr. Witt: Arthur F. Wessells, Thomas R. Clayton & Archibald Annis..⁶ James died in August 1856.⁶ James's will was probated on 25 August 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. Louis D. Drummond & Thomas D. Lewis securities..⁶

     John was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Richard Young and Mary 'Polly' Fisher. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Young, an 18 year old laborer in HH#833 headed by Richard Young, a 45 year old carpenter..³ He married Susan Clayton on 12 March 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Young, son of Richard and she was shown as Susan Clayton, the daughter of Thomas R. Clayton who gave consent. Richard Young said he was over age 21..¹

     Sally was born circa 1840. She married Henry B. Clayton 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..¹

     Jesse was born on 9 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas R. Clayton and Hester 'Hetty' (-----). Jesse was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jesse D. Clayton, age 2 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹ Jesse died on 26 June 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 26. The tombstone shows 26 Jun 1874 and the death record shows 21 Jul 1874. He was shown as Jesse D. Clayton, who died of dysentery at the age of 25 years, 4 months, 3 days, the son of Thos. R. & Hettie Clayton, born in Acc Co, an unmarried farmer. His father gave the information..² His body was interred at Clayton Cem, Hopeton, Acc Co, VA.²

     Jessie was born in December 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George T. Clayton and Virginia L. Mason. Jessie died in August 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 0. He was shown as Jessie T. Clayton, who died of pneumonia at the age of 9 months. He was the child of Geo. T. & Jenney L. Clayton. His father gave the information..¹

     Mary was born circa 1820. She married David H. Gray on 5 December 1843 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as David H. Gray and she as Mary Elizabeth Clayton. No other information was given..¹

     David was born circa 1820. He married Mary Elizabeth Clayton on 5 December 1843 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as David H. Gray and she as Mary Elizabeth Clayton. No other information was given..¹

     William was born circa 1800. He married Hannah Johnson on 18 June 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as William H. Clayton and she as Hannah Johnson. No other information was given..¹

     Hannah was born circa 1800. She married William H. Clayton on 18 June 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as William H. Clayton and she as Hannah Johnson. No other information was given..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Galen Hinman on 9 May 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel West was the security on the M.L.B. of Galen Hinman and Caty Andrews..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Galen Hinman and Catharine 'Caty' Andrews. Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel S. Hinman the head of HH#459, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were Hester Hinman, age 65 and Israel Griffin, age 12 and mulatto..² He married Mary M. Watson 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..^3,4

     Emily was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of David L. Mason and Catherine C. Scott. Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily S. Mason, age 1 in HH#360 headed by David Mason, a 38 year old farmer..¹ Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily S. Mason, age 11 in HH#1138 headed by David Mason, a 48 year old farmer..³ She married William J. Jenkins on 12 May 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Jenkins, a 27 year old farmer, born in Somerset Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Littleton & Sarah Jenkins and she was shown as Emily Susan Mason, age 24, the daughter of David & Cath. Mason. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..²

     Wellington was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Wellington was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wellington Bell, age 16 in HH#361 headed by Dennis Gray Sr., a 60 year old farmer..¹

     Ann was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Major Mason Jr. and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds. Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Mason, age 21 in HH#362 headed by Major Mason Jr., a 44 year old farmer..¹ Ann was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Analiza Mason, age 31 in HH#307 headed by Hy. T. White, a 29 year old farmer..² Ann was listed with her brother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Mason, a 39 year old house keeper in HH#MT374, headed by Jeremiah Mason, a 33 year old farmer. She was listed at the bottom of the household, and was evidently his sister..³ She married James H. Bell on 2 April 1872 at Woodstock (Lee Mont), Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Bell, a 43 year old single farmer, the son of Elias Bell and she was shown as Ann Eliza Mason, also age 43 and single, the daughter of Major & Polly Mason. They were married near Wood Stock by J.E.T. Ewell..⁴

     Polly was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Major Mason Jr. and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds. Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Mason, age 18 in HH#362 headed by Major Mason Jr., a 44 year old farmer..¹ She married Southey Grinnalds on 3 November 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southey Grinals, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Parker Grinals and she was shown as Polly Mason, age 25, the daughter of Major Mason. They were married by Geo. H. Ewell at his residence and William J. Bundick said they both were over age 21..² Polly was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Grinalds, age 30 in HH#576 headed by Southey Grinalds, age 26..³

     George was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Major Mason Jr. and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mason, age 12 in HH#362 headed by Major Mason Jr., a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Eveline was born on 1 September 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Major Mason Jr. and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds. Eveline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Mason, age 8 in HH#362 headed by Major Mason Jr., a 44 year old farmer..¹ Eveline was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Mason, age 18 in HH#623 headed by Major Mason, a 55 year old farmer..³ Eveline died on 16 January 1924 at age 82.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Parker, age 6 in HH#362 headed by Major Mason Jr., a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Revell Dix and Nancy Bull. She married Solomon West on 20 December 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Young was the security on the M.L.B. of Solomon West and Margaret Dix of Revell..¹ Margaret was named in her mother's will on 18 January 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret West in the will of Nancy Dix..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret West, age 25 in HH#725 headed by Solomon West, a 39 year old farmer..²

     Revell was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Bull on 29 April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas West was the security on the M.L.B. of Revel Dix and Nancy Bull..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Revell Dix on 29 April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas West was the security on the M.L.B. of Revel Dix and Nancy Bull..¹ Nancy died in January 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Meshack Mears III on 16 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Meshack Mears and she as Elizabeth Hickman, ward of Wm. Hope..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 24 in HH#365 headed by Meshack Mears, a 27 year old farmer..¹