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     Lucretia was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Jacob White and Sally Coursey. Lucretia was named in her father's will on 7 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Lucretia White in the will of Jacob White..¹ Lucretia was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Luretia White the head of HH#518, age 45 with real estate valued at $500. She was living alone..²

     Mary was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jacob White and Sally Coursey. Mary was named in her father's will on 7 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary J. White in the will of Jacob White..¹

     James was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Elijah Parks and Sarah 'Sally' Stevens. James was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Parkes a 38 year old laborer in HH#517 headed by James Landen, a 48 year old laborer. Also listed was Ann Landen, age 40, who was evidently his sister..²

     Sarah was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas T. Budd and Sally Wright. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Budd, age 5 in HH#522 headed by Thomas P. Budd, a 29 year old farmer..¹

     Ann was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas T. Budd and Sally Wright. Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann S. Budd, age 3 in HH#522 headed by Thomas P. Budd, a 29 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas T. Budd and Sally Wright. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Budd, age 2 in HH#522 headed by Thomas P. Budd, a 29 year old farmer..¹

     John was born in 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas T. Budd and Sally Wright. John was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Budd, age 1 in HH#522 headed by Thomas P. Budd, a 29 year old farmer..¹ John reported a death on 12 April 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John T. Budd, a nephew, reported the death of Wm. Wright who died of consumption at the age of 60 years..³ John died in 1939.² Her body was interred at Budd Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     When his widow Polly married John Budd in 1848, she was shown as widow of Custis Major. The assumption is that was meant to be Major Annis of Custis. Major was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Custis Annis and Euphamia Wessells. He married Mary 'Polly' Shrieves on 30 January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Russell Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Annis and Miss Polly Shrieves, orphan of John..² Major died in March 1843.³ Major's estate was administered on 27 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Polly Annis was named to settle the estate of Major Annis with Edward Gunter & John A. Drummond securities..³

     John was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of McKeel Budd Sr. and Peggy West. He married Mary 'Polly' Shrieves on 28 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Budd Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Budd and Polly Annis, widow of Custis Major Annis..³ 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 Budd the head of HH#520, a 24 year old laborer. Listed with him were Mary Budd, age 38; William F. Budd, age 1; and Susan Annis, age 12..² He married Polly Trader on 14 December 1881 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Budd, a 56 year old widowed farmer, the son of McKeel & Peggy Budd and she was shown as Polly Gladding, a 45 year of widow, the daughter of George Trader. They were married by W.A. Crouse..¹

     Susan was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Major Custis Annis and Mary 'Polly' Shrieves. Susan was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Annis, age 12 in HH#520 headed by John Budd, a 24 year old labor. Also listed was Mary Budd, who was her mother..¹ Susan was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Annis, age 22 in HH#156 headed by Eliz't Parks, age 76 and farming..³ She married George Bishop on 5 May 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Bishop, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Henry & Betsy Bishop and she was shown as Susan Annis, age 26, the daughter of Major & Polly Annis. They were married by E.S. Grant..⁴ Susan died on 17 February 1892 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Bishop, who died of cancer at the age of 50 years. She was the daughter of Major & Bettie Annis, born in Acc Co. Her husband Geo. J. Bishop gave the information..²

     William was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Budd and Mary 'Polly' Shrieves. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William F. Budd, age 1 in HH#520 headed by John Budd, a 26 year old laborer..¹

     John was born circa 1815. He married Sarah Ann Custis on 15 June 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Custis and Edmund R. Allen were the securities on the M.L.B. of Dr. James E. Horsey and Sarah Ann Custis..¹ John died in May 1842.² John's estate was administered on 27 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date at Sarah H. Horsey was named to settle the estate of Dr. John A. Horsey. Mary P. Stran was the security..²

     Sarah was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Smith (184) Custis and Elizabeth (176) Stran. Sarah was named in her grandfather's will on 12 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Sarah Ann Custis in the will of William Starn..¹ She married Dr. John A. Horsey on 15 June 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Custis and Edmund R. Allen were the securities on the M.L.B. of Dr. James E. Horsey and Sarah Ann Custis..³ Sarah was named in his Aunt's will written on 25 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Sarah Ann Horsey in the will of Mary P. Stran..¹ Sarah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Horsey, age 32 in HH#521 headed by Jane S. Stran, a 67 year old farmer. Listed with her was Elisa S. Horsey, age 9. Jane Stran was her aunt..²

     Eliza was born circa 1841 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. John A. Horsey and Sarah Ann Custis. Eliza was named in his Aunt's will written on 25 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Susan Horsey, the daughter of my niece Sarah Ann Horsey in the will of Mary P. Stran..² Eliza was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elisa S. Horsey, age 9 in HH#521 headed by Jane S. Stran, a 67 year old farmer. Also listed was Sarah A. Horsey, age 32, who was her mother..³ She married William P. Custis on 29 June 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Custis, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Wm. Sam'l & Eleanor D. Custis and she was shown as Eliza Susan Horsey, age 18, born in Somerset Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of John & Sarah Ann Horsey. They were married by J. Crosdale..¹

     William was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Samuel Custis and Eleanor Douglas Wise. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. P. Custis, a 15 year old student in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..² He married Eliza Susan Horsey on 29 June 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Custis, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Wm. Sam'l & Eleanor D. Custis and she was shown as Eliza Susan Horsey, age 18, born in Somerset Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of John & Sarah Ann Horsey. They were married by J. Crosdale..¹

     William was born on 14 October 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Custis and Tabitha (572) Gillett. He married Eleanor Douglas Wise on 13 December 1832 at Northampton Co, VA. Samuel L. Floyd was the security on the M.L.B. of William S. Cusits to Eleanor D. Wise. Eleanor was the ward of John Addison, who gave consent. Teackle W. Jacob was a witness..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. S. Custis the head of HH#1190, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000. Listed with him were the following Custis: Elenor B., age 38; Jno. R., a 16 year old student; Wm. P., a 15 year old student; Edw. P., age 8; Jams. W., age 6; Robt. P., age 4; and Henry F., age 1. Also listed was Marg't S.S. Floyd, age 21; Jno. C. Watson, a 35 year old sailor; and Levin Seymour, a 17 year old black sailor..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Custis the head of HH#1185, a 50 year old sheriff. Listed with him were the following Custis: Elinor D., age 48; John R., age 26; Edward, age 18; Robert, age 14; Harry, age 11; and Elinor, age 7. Also listed were Robert Scarburgh, a 17 year old black farm laborer and James Custis, age 16..⁵ William died on 8 February 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 66. He was shown as Wm. S. Custis, who died at the age of 67 years of congestion of the brain. He was the son of John & Tabitha Custis, born in Acc Co, and a widowed farmer. His son Robt. P. Custis gave the information..^1,2 His body was interred at Old Custis Tract, Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Samuel Custis, the husband of Eleanor D., and the son of Jno. & Tabitha..²

     Eleanor was born on 22 January 1812 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Dr. Tully Robinson (439) Wise (I). She married William Samuel Custis on 13 December 1832 at Northampton Co, VA. Samuel L. Floyd was the security on the M.L.B. of William S. Cusits to Eleanor D. Wise. Eleanor was the ward of John Addison, who gave consent. Teackle W. Jacob was a witness..⁴ Eleanor was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elenor B. Custis, age 38 in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..⁵ Eleanor died on 9 March 1866 at age 54.² Her body was interred at Old Custis Tract, Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Eleanor Douglas Custis, wife of Wm. S. and daughter of Tully R. & Mary Wise, 22 Jan 1812 - 9 Mar 1866..^6,2

     He was of "Sea View" in Accomack County. William was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Smith (77) Custis and Bridget Pennock. He married Elizabeth (176) Stran on 2 November 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Custis of Wm. and she as Elizabeth Stran. No other information was given..¹ William died on 28 November 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born on 11 February 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Capt. William (77) Stran. She married William Smith (184) Custis on 2 November 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Custis of Wm. and she as Elizabeth Stran. No other information was given..⁴ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 12 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Custis in the will of William Stran..¹ Elizabeth died on 16 July 1837 at age 45.³

     His common name was William. William was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (-----) Stran and Sinah (31) Parramore. He made a will on 12 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughters Jane & Polly my land near the house where William Taylor lives, up the branch parting Benjamin West's land, adjoining George White's land. To daughter Polly my mills & her choice of slaves. To daughter Jane Stran the remainder of my land. To daughter Elizabeth Custis slaves Sabrew & Susa. To granddaughter Sarah Ann Custis a Negro girl Amy. To granddaughter Margaret Jane Custis Negro girl Ebby. To grandson William Custis ... To my grandson John Custis ... Remainder to daughters Jane Stran & Polly Stran..² William died in May 1829.² William's will was probated on 29 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. There being no witnesses William Riley, William R. Custis & Southey Grinnalds made oath that they were well acquainted with the handwriting of William Stran. Jane Stran & Mary P. Stran became Admrs. with John C. Kellam, William Riley, Southey Grinnalds & Samuel Coleburn securities..²

     Jane was born in February 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Capt. William (77) Stran. Jane was named in her father's will on 12 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Jane Stran in the will of William Stran..¹ Jane was named in her sister's will on 25 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Jane Stran in the will of Mary P. Stran..⁴ Jane was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Stran the head of HH#521, a 67 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500. Listed with her were Sarah A. Horsey, age 32; and Elisa S. Horsey, age 9..⁵ Jane died on 18 June 1862 at age 83.³ Her body was interred at Stran Cem, Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jane Stran, Feb 1779 - 18 Jun 1862..³

     Mary was born in 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Capt. William (77) Stran. Mary was named in her father's will on 12 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Polly Stran in the will of William Stran..³ She made a will on 25 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. To my sister Jane Stran all my Negroes & their future increase (except Isaac & Esau) & at her death to be free, but if at any time they should be willing to go to a free state, I do hereby set them free. To my nephew William Stran Custis Negro boy Isaac & $400. To my niece Sarah Ann Horsey $400. To my nephew John T. Custis $400. To Eliza Susan Horsey, the daughter of my niece Sarah Ann Horsey, Negro boy Esau & $400, but if she dies before she is 21 of age, then to her mother if living & if not, then to my nephews William Stran Custis & John T. Custis. To my sister Jane Stran my house & lot & the balance of my estate & at her death to Eliza Susan Horsey [under the same conditions as above]. Witt: Peter F. Browne, Anabella W. Burton & Hugh G. Seymour..⁴ Mary died on 12 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² Her body was interred at Stran Cem, Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Parramore Stran, 1794 - 12 Mar 1848..² Mary's will was probated on 27 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. There being no Extr. named, William Stran Custis & Jane Stran became the Admrs. with Thomas R. Joynes, Peter F. Browne, John R. Drummond & Edward Gunter securities on the $15,000 bond..⁴

     Margaret was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Smith (184) Custis and Elizabeth (176) Stran. Margaret was named in her grandfather's will on 12 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Margaret Jane Custis in the will of William Starn..¹

     William was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Smith (184) Custis and Elizabeth (176) Stran. William was named in his grandfather's will on 12 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William Custis in the will of William Stran..¹ He married Virginia L. Potter on 18 May 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Stran Custis and she as Virginia Potter. No other information was given..³ William was named in his Aunt's will written on 25 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew William Stran Custis in the will of Mary P. Stran..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. S. Custis, the head of HH#917, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500. Listed with him were the following Custis: Virginia L., age 21; John P., age 3; and Margaret J., age 1/12..²

     Virginia was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Stran Custis on 18 May 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Stran Custis and she as Virginia Potter. No other information was given..² Virginia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia L. Custis, age 21 in HH#917 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹

     John was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Smith (184) Custis and Elizabeth (176) Stran. John was named in his grandfather's will on 12 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John Custis in the will of William Stran..¹ John was named in his Aunt's will written on 25 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew John T. Custis in the will of Mary P. Stran..² John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Custis, a 25 year old physican in HH#1140 (1139 in the transcribed version), headed by John W. Tunnell, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..³

     Arinthia was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Parker Ewell Jr. and Elizabeth Wessells. She married John T. Powell on 19 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. George P. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of John T. Powell and Arinthia S. Ewell of George P. Ewell..¹ Arinthia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia S. Powell, age 18 in HH#524 headed by John T. Powell, a 22 year old merchant..²

     Henry was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Seth Powell and Mary A. Rayfield. Henry was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry F. Powell, a 14 year old clerk in HH#524 headed by John T. Powell, a 22 year old merchant..² Henry was named in his grandfather's will on 23 May 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Henry Powell, son of my dec'd daughter Mary Powell, formerly the wife of Seth Powell dec'd, in the will of Major Rayfield Sr..¹

     William was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Riley on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of William Riley and Nancy Riley..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 Wm. Riley Sen the head of HH#525, a 76 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000. Listed with him were Nancy Riley, age 65; Peggy (-----), age 50; and David Crippen, a 21 year old black laborer..¹ He made a will on 10 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. To my wife ... & slaves Indy, Ellen & Esau & after the death of my wife the Negroes & future increase to my daughter Elizabeth. Also to my wife 1/3 of my land ... to be taken equally from the lands devised to my daughter Elizabeth & son William. To my daughter Elizabeth W. R. Davis Negroes Mary & her 2 children Lucy & Edward, Letty, Sarah & Louisa & ... & that part of my land which lies between Hunting Creek & the old mill pond on the one side & a line ... adjoining Mr. S. Davis' land, ... & lying between the big ditch & Bayly's mill pond which bounds it on the south & the county road which bounds it on the east & northeast & also the piece of woods land lying north of the county road adjoining the lands of William & James K. Lewis, which is ½ of my real estate. To my son William during his life Negroes Rachel, Harriet, George & Isaac & that part of my land lying between ... [the other ½ of my land]. Nathaniel Topping & John R. Drummond Extrs. Witt: E. R. Leatherbury, Louis D. Drummond & John R. Drummond..³ William died in June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William's will was probated on 26 September 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They will was proved on 25 Jul 1852, but not finally recorded until 26 Sep 1853. Isaiah N. Bagwell & Edward O. Finney were the securities on the $20,000 bond..³

     Nancy was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Riley Sr. on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of William Riley and Nancy Riley..² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Riley, age 65 in HH#525 headed by Wm Riley Sen, a 76 year old farmer..¹