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     Laura was born in 1859.¹ She married William James Lewers IV circa 1879.^2,3 Laura died in 1939.¹ Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William James Lewers III (1830-1910) was the oldest child of William II and Mary Lewers and therefore he carried the name of this father and grandfather. He was born in New York City and in his early years he followed his father's business as a newscarrier. He had a route through the financial district of Wall Street. He married three times but family records to not reveal the names of his wives or the facts of their births or deaths. He had two children by his first wife; his older son was of course named William IV. His daughter was Mary and married Steve Burrows (Burroughs?). The second wife had four children, of whom three survived. Of the third wife, the least said the better. She is alleged to have deserted him, absconding with his lifetime savings. In a subsequent period of great poverty he moved to a farm owned by his son-in-law, Steve Burrows in Atlantic, VA. He continued to live in Virginia with his son and daughter-in-law, and indeed outlived his son."
William was born on 12 April 1830 at New York City, NY.^1,2 William died on 24 October 1910 at age 80.¹ His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. He is shown on this tombstone as William J. Lewers Sr..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Lewis, age 21 in HH#498 headed by Asa Baker, a 37 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Archibald Barnes and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Tatham. William was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Barnes, age 5 in HH#501 headed by Archibald Barnes, a 26 year old laborer..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Archibald Barnes and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Tatham. Elijah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Barnes, age 1 in HH#501 headed by Archibald Barnes, a 26 year old laborer..¹

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Hickman and Polly Fitchett. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Hickman, age 20 in HH#502 headed by Edward Hickman, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     Edward was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Hickman and Polly Fitchett. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Hickman, age 12 in HH#502 headed by Edward Hickman, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     David was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Hickman and Polly Fitchett. David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Hickman, age 7 in HH#502 headed by Edward Hickman, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Hickman and Polly Fitchett. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Hickman, age 5 in HH#502 headed by Edward Hickman, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Hickman and Polly Fitchett. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Hickman, age 3 in HH#502 headed by Edward Hickman, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     Stephen was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Stephen was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Stephen Hinman, a 25 year old laborer in HH#502 headed by Edward Hickman, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rosey Ann Miles on 13 May 1830 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as William F. Barnes and she as Rosey Ann Miles. No other information was given..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 P. Barnes the head of HH#696, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800. Listed with him were Ann Barnes, age 36; Polly Barnes, age 15; John Barnes, a 19 year old laborer; and Nancy Miles, age 68. (Note: Nancy was his wife Ann's mother.).¹

     Mary was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William P. Barnes and Rosey Ann Miles. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Barnes, age 15 in HH#696 headed by William P. Barnes, a 43 year old farmer..¹ Mary was named in her grandmother's will on 23 June 1852 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Polly Barnes in the will of Nancy Miles..² She married John T. Powell on 21 July 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Powell, widower, and she was shown as Mary S. Barnes. Elijah W. Hickman said she was over age 21..³

     John was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William P. Barnes and Rosey Ann Miles. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Barnes, a 19 year old laborer in HH#696 headed by William P. Barnes, a 43 year old farmer..¹ John was named in his grandmother's will on 23 June 1852 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John P. Barnes, of William, in the will of Nancy Miles..²

     George was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Gillespie and Fanny Elizabeth Miles. George was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Gillespie, a 22 year old carpenter in HH#505 headed by John Gillespie, a 49 year old farmer..² George was named in his grandmother's will on 23 June 1852 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as grandson George Thomas Gillespie in the will of Nancy Miles..¹ He married Lalia (-----) circa 1865.³

     John was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Gillespie and Fanny Elizabeth Miles. John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Gillespie, a 19 year old laborer in HH#505 headed by John Gillespie, a 49 year old farmer..² John was named in his grandmother's will on 23 June 1852 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as grandson John Gillespie in the will of Nancy Miles..¹

     Richard was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Gillespie and Fanny Elizabeth Miles. Richard was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Gillespie, age 14 in HH#505 headed by John Gillespie, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Harriet was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James White and Lacy Laws. Harriet was named in her uncle's will on 23 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet White, daughter of my dec'd sister-in-law Lacey White, in the will of Justice Bundick..¹ Harriet was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet J. White, age 45 in HH#506 headed by Tully W. Fisher, a 63 year old farmer..²

     Mary was born on 15 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Tully Wise Fisher and Hessy Byrd. Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Fisher, age 28 in HH#506 headed by Tully W. Fisher, a 63 year old farmer..¹ Mary died on 21 January 1886 at age 66.² Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sally was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally A. Northam, age 5 in HH#508 headed by John T. Northam, a 20 year old farmer. Also listed was John's sister Sally Northam, age 22..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rachel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Bloxom the head of HH#509, an 89 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with her was Littleton Bloxom, a 55 year old laborer..¹

     Littleton was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Rachel Bloxom widow?. Littleton was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Bloxom, a 55 year old laborer in HH#509 headed by Rachel Bloxom, an 89 year old farmer..¹

     Lottie was born in 1883.¹ She was the daughter of William James Lewers IV and Laura B. Mark. Lottie died in 1886.²

     Guy was born in 1888.² He was the son of William James Lewers IV and Laura B. Mark. He married Bessie Bunting in 1909.¹ Guy died in 1967.² His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Bessie was born in 1890. She married Guy Irving Lewers in 1909.¹ Bessie died in 1972.² Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1860. She was the daughter of William James Lewers III. She married Steve Burroughs circa 1880.

     Steve was born circa 1860. He married Mary Lewers circa 1880.

     Lincoln was born in 1887. He was the son of Steve Burroughs and Mary Lewers. Lincoln died in 1959.

     Lewers was born circa 1890. He was the son of Steve Burroughs and Mary Lewers.