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     Elizabeth was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Riley Sr. and Nancy Riley. She married Shalmarrez Davis on 4 May 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Shalmanser Davis and Elizabeth R. Riley. No other information was given..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth W.R. Davis, age 32 and born in VA in HH#526 headed by Shalmarrez Davis, a 28 year old farmer, born in MD..³ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 10 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Eliabeth W.R. Davis in the will of William Riley..¹

     Shalmarrez was born circa 1822 at Maryland.¹ He married Elizabeth W.R. Riley on 4 May 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Shalmanser Davis and Elizabeth R. Riley. No other information was given..² Shalmarrez was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Shalmarrez Davis the head of HH#526, a 28 year old farmer, born in MD, with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him were Elizabeth W.R. Davis, age 22, born in VA; Mary J. Davis, age 2, born in VA; Irora C. Davis, age 4/12; and John Chesser, age 8 and black..¹

     Mary was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Shalmarrez Davis and Elizabeth W.R. Riley. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Davis, age 2 and born in VA in HH#526 headed by Shalmarrez Davis, a 28 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Irora was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Irora C. Davis, age 4/12 and born in VA in HH#526 headed by Shalmarrez Davis, a 28 year old farmer, born in MD..¹ Irora was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Shalmarrez Davis and Elizabeth W.R. Riley.

     Labon was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Labon was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Labon Johnson, a 15 year old sailor and born in VA in HH#528 headed by James Lewis of W., a 25 year old carpenter born in MD..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam Colona, a 28 year old sailor and born in VA in HH#528 headed by James Lewis of W., a 25 year old carpenter born in MD..¹

     John was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Taylor. 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 W. Taylor the head of HH#532, a 22 year old farmer with real estate value at $1,200. Listed with him were Virginia Taylor, age 17 and Henry Taylor, age 10..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Virginia was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Taylor. Virginia was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Taylor, age 17 in HH#532 headed by John W. Taylor, a 22 year old farmer. She is assumed to have been his sister..¹

     Henry was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Taylor. Henry was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Taylor, age 10 in HH#532 headed by John W. Taylor, a 22 year old farmer. He is assumed to have been his brother..¹

     George was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George P. Barnes Sr. the head of HH#534, a 38 year old farmer. Listed with him were James Crowson, a 20 year old laborer and William East, a 16 year old laborer..¹

     James was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Crowson, age 20 in HH#534 headed by George P. Barnes Sr., a 38 year old farmer..¹ He married Sarah Melson on 8 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Crowson and she as Sarah Melson, daughter of James dec'd. Henry Melson said they both were over age 21..²

     Virginia was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James T. Nock and Rachel A. Hinman. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia W. Nock, age 5 in HH#535 headed by James T. Nock, a 26 year old farmer..¹

     Henry was born circa 1812 at Maryland.¹ He married Levinia B. Ames on 7 October 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Henry Givens, widower and Lavinia Ames. No other information was given..^2,3 Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Gibbons the head of HH#506, a 38 year old sailor born in MD. Listed with him were the following Gibbons (all born in VA, except Thos, who was born in MD): Levenia, age 42; Thos., age 17 and farming; Margaret, age 13; Benj., age 12; Joice, age 4; and Mary Ann W., age 1..¹

     Levinia was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Henry Gibbons on 7 October 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Henry Givens, widower and Lavinia Ames. No other information was given..^2,3 Levinia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Levenia Gibbons, age 42 and born in VA in HH#506 headed by Henry Gibbons, a 38 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1825.

     James was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James T. Nock and Rachel A. Hinman. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Nock, age 2 in HH#535 headed by James T. Nock, a 26 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Duncan. John was named in his brother's will on 26 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother John Duncan in the will of Edmund C. Duncan..¹ John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Duncan, a 17 year old laborer in HH#535 headed by James T. Nock, a 26 year old farmer..²

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Nock and Mary Groton. Mary was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Nock, age 1 in HH#536 headed by Edward Nock, a 24 year old farmer..¹

     Golden was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Esther Mason circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Golden died in April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Golden's estate was administered on 28 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Cropper Jr. was named to settle the estate of Golden Fox. Thomas Custis was the security..¹ Golden estate was settled on 30 October 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. 5 Nov 1807 (Invy), 20 Nov 1807 (Sale), 30 Jun 1809 (Audit), 30 Oct 1809 (Rec'd) - John Cropper Jr. Admr. Buyers: Esther Fox & William Fox. Esther Fox the widow for 1/3, the following for 1 child's share: Thomas Fox, William Fox, John Fox, James Fox, Levin Fox, Nancy Fox & Sally Fox. Auditors: Mathias Cullen & John Burton..²

     Henry was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Fox and Nancy Mears. Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry J. Fox, age 25 with no occupation and deaf & dumb, in HH#537 headed by James Fox Sr., a 52 year old farmer..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Fox and Nancy Mears. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel M. Fox, a 22 year old laborer in HH#537 headed by James Fox Sr., a 52 year old farmer..¹

     Virginia was born on 23 May 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas A. Mears and Catherine Justice. Virginia was named in her uncle's will on 13 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Mears, daughter of Thomas Mears, in the Codicil to the will of James Justice of R. He left Virginia & Hetty Mears, daughters of Thomas Mears, $45 each & if any account be dealt by either of the said girls in the store of Justice & Fletcher, the same to be deducted from the legacies. Guardian of my son James to buy for him the lands whereon Thomas Mears now lives, the same belonging to Thomas Mears' children, if the same be offered for sale. (Note: Virginia and Hetty's mother Catharine, was James' sister.).³ Virginia was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia C. Mears, age 22 in HH#539 headed by Thomas Mears, a 44 year old farmer..⁴ She married John S. Mears on 4 December 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John T. (probably S.) and Virginia Mears of Thomas. No other information was given..⁵ Virginia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia A. Mears, age 30 in HH#458 headed by John Mears, a 32 year old mill wright..⁶ Virginia was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Mears the head of HH#MT616, a 38 year old house keeper. Listed with her the following Mearses: William, an 18 year old farm laborer; Mary, age 11 and attending school; and Henry, age 9..⁷ Virginia died on 3 August 1900 at age 72.² Her body was interred at Byrd Cem, Dividing Rd, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as shows her as Virginia A.C. Merars, 23 May 1828 - 3 Aug 1900..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John P. Drummond and Ann C. 'Nancy' Warner. She married Thomas A. Mears circa 1843.^2,3 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth H. Mears, age 32 in HH#539 headed by Thomas Mears, a 44 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was named as an heir on 24 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth Mears was shown as a daughter of John P. Drummond who was an heir at law of James Drummond who was a lieut. who died in the Rev. War..⁴ Elizabeth died before 30 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that John P. Drummond, late resident of this county and who is reputed to be a prosecutor of Rev. War land claims, died intestate in 1840, leaving four children as his only heirs at law: Tabitha J. Drummond, wife of Edward S. Grant, John Richard Drummond and Nancy Drummond, all of whom are now living, and Elizabeth H. Drummond who married Thomas Mears who has since died leaving three children: Teagle Mears, John W. Mears and Sarah A. Mears, all of whom are living, for whom Edward S. Grant is guardian..³

     Teackle was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas A. Mears and Elizabeth H. Drummond. Teackle was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teackle Mears, age 7 in HH#539 headed by Thomas Mears, a 44 year old farmer..¹ Teackle was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teakle Mears, age 16 and farming in HH#405 headed by Thomas Lewis of A., a 47 year old oysterman..³

     John was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas A. Mears and Elizabeth H. Drummond. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, age 4 in HH#539 headed by Thomas Mears, a 44 year old farmer..¹ John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, age 16 in HH#398 headed by Littleton Ayres, a 70 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..³

     William was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George (of Shad) Mears (miller) and Nancy Shay. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William E. Mears, age 9 in HH#540 headed by George Mears, a 60 year old miller..² William was named in his father's will on 2 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Ellis Mears in the will of George Mears Sr. He was given 1 gun, 3 choice pines in Guilford Neck, 1 chest and Mahogany sideboard..¹

     John was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George (of Shad) Mears (miller) and Nancy Shay. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Mears, a 28 year old miller in HH#540 headed by George Mears, a 60 year old miller..¹ He married Virginia A.C. Mears on 4 December 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John T. (probably S.) and Virginia Mears of Thomas. No other information was given..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, the head of HH#458, a 32 year old mill wright with real estate valued at $350 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Mearses: Virginia A., age 30; William, age 9; and Mary, age 2..⁴ John died before 2 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was evidently deceased by this date when his father George Mears Sr. left his 2 grandchildren by John Mears; Mary Mears and John Mears $25 each..²

     Richard was born on 23 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Joseph B. Conquest and Mary (-----). He married Harriet D. Lilliston on 15 November 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. William L. Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Conquest and Ann Lilliston..³ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Conquest the head of HH#541, a 42 year old blacksmith with real estate valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Conquests: Harriet B., age 41; Mary A., age 14; Sarah R., age 7; and Eveline J., age 5. Also listed with him were John Gladding, a 19 year old laborer; Henry Gladding, a 19 year old laborer; Joseph C. Justice, age 14..⁴ Richard died on 25 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 50. He was shown as Rich Conquest, who died of consumption at the age of 50 years. He was the son of Jos. B. Conquest, in Middle Woods, blacksmith and married. His brother Nathan Conquest gave the information..^2,1 His body was interred at Conquest Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Richard D. Conquest, 23 Feb 1808 - 25 Aug 1858..²

     Harriet was born on 23 November 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Lilliston and Elizabeth (-----). She married Richard D. Conquest on 15 November 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. William L. Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Conquest and Ann Lilliston..³ Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet B. Conquest, age 41 in HH#541 headed by Richard Conquest, a 42 year old blacksmith..⁴ 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 Conquest the head of HH#128, age 57 and farming with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $900. Listed with her were Leah Godwin, age 38; Sarah R. Conquest, age 16; and Eveline J. Conquest, age 14..⁵ Harriet died on 25 July 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 77. The Acc Co Death Register shows her as Harriet Conquest, who died of old age on 15 Aug 1886 at the age of 76 years. She was the daughter of Geo. & Eliz. Lilliston, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper, the widow of Rich Conquest. A friend Jas. W. Broughton gave the information. Her tombstone shows 25 Jul 1886..¹ Her body was interred at Conquest Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Harriet D. Conquest, wife of Rich D. Conquest and daugther of Geo. & Eliz. Lilliston, 23 Nov 1808 - 25 Jul 1886..²