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     Edward was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Bloxom on 11 February 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Edward Bowdoin and she as Elizabeth Bloxom. No other information was given..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward Bowdoin on 11 February 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Edward Bowdoin and she as Elizabeth Bloxom. No other information was given..¹ Elizabeth died before 23 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named as an heir on 23 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of Ralph Hinman, soldier in the Rev. War, were recorded. It was brought out that Ralph died leaving Elizabeth, Fanny & Argyle Bloxom who were half brothers and sisters to the said Ralph Hinman and only heirs at law of said Ralph Hinman. Elizabeth married Edward Bowdoin leaving nancy Bowdoin, wife of David Mears. She also left a son named James Bloxom who left 2 children: George and Elizabeth Bloxom, only heirs of James Bloxom, dec'd..²

     Margaret was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of David Mears and Nancy Bowdoin. Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret C.B. Mears, age 21 in HH#631 headed by David Mears of B., a 60 year old farmer..² Margaret was named in her father's will on 18 September 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret C.B. Mears in the will of David Mears..¹

     David was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of David Mears and Nancy Bowdoin. David was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David T. Mears, a 16 year old laborer in HH#631 headed by David Mears of B., a 60 year old farmer..² David was named in his father's will on 18 September 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son David T. Mears in the will of David Mears..¹ David died in 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Mears, who died of cerebral meningitis at the age of 34 years. He was the son of David & Mary Mears. His uncle John Parkes gave the information..³

     Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married David Mears on 4 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Mears, widower, and she was shown as Mary Ann Hinman. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A.S. Mears, age 25 in HH#631 headed by David Mears of B., a 60 year old farmer..¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 18 September 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary A.S. Mears in the will of David Mears..³ She married George T. Rayfield on 29 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Rayfield and she as Mary Mears, widow. Benjamin Parkes said he was over age 21..⁴

     Franklin was born on 9 October 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of David Mears and Mary Ann S. Hinman. Franklin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin P. Mears, age 8/12 in HH#631 headed by David Mears of B., a 60 year old farmer..² Franklin was named in his father's will on 18 September 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Franklin P. Mears in the will of David Mears..¹ He married Mary A.T. Bloxom on 25 August 1875 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin P. Mears, a 25 year old farmer, the son of David & Mary Mears, and she was shown as Mary A.T. Bloxom, age 25, the daughter of John J. & Mary Bloxom. They were married by D.A. Woodson..⁴ Franklin died on 21 October 1924 at age 75.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Frank P. Mears, husband of Mary A. Mears, 9 Oct 1849 - 21 Oct 1924..³

     George was born in 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Major Rayfield Jr. and Sarah 'Sally' Hinman. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Rayfield, a 17 year old laborer in HH#894 headed by Major Rayfield, a 46 year old farmer..¹ He married Mary Ann S. Hinman on 29 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Rayfield and she as Mary Mears, widow. Benjamin Parkes said he was over age 21..³ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Rayfield, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $150 and personal estate valued at $175. Listed with him was Sally Rayfield, age 34 and Sally C. Rayfield, age 6/12..⁴ George died on 17 February 1898.^2,5 His body was interred at Rayfield Cem, Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone showed him as George T. Rayfield, 1833 - Feb 1898..²

     Jaquett was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of David Mears and Nancy Bowdoin. She married John Y. Fitchett circa 1845.^2,1 Jaquett was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jaquett Fitchett, age 31 in HH#1039 headed by John Y. Fitchett, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350..² Jaquett was named in her father's will on 18 September 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Jaquet Fitchett in the will of David Mears..¹

     John was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Jaquett Mears circa 1845.^1,2 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 Y. Fitchett the head of HH#1039, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350. Listed with him were the following Fitchetts: Jaquett, age 31; Wm. D., age 3; and John F., age 2. Also listed was Susan Bundick, age 15..¹ John reported a death on 21 October 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Fitchett when he reported the death of his son John T. Fitchett, who died of typhoid at the age of 25 years..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of David Mears and Nancy Bowdoin. She married (h|o_Eliza_Mears) Dix circa 1840.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 18 September 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth A. Dix in the will of David Mears..¹

     (h|o_Eliza_Mears) was born circa 1820. He married Elizabeth A. Mears circa 1840.¹

     Susan was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Mason and Adeline W. Wessells. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan A. Mason, age 4 in HH#632 headed by Samuel Mason, a 32 year old farmer..¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan A. Mason, age 14 in HH#1146 headed by Sam'l Mason, a 42 year old farmer..³ She married Alfred P. White on 14 September 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred P. White, a 29 year old merchant, the son of Henry B. White and she was shown as Susan A.L. Mason, age 18, the daughter of Samuel & Adaline W. Mason..²

     Eveline was born on 8 December 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Samuel Mason and Adeline W. Wessells. Eveline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline T. Mason, age 2 in HH#632 headed by Samuel Mason, a 32 year old farmer..¹ Eveline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Mason, age 12 in HH#1146 headed by Sam'l Mason, a 42 year old farmer..⁴ She married John H. Grinnalds circa 1865.^5,3 She married Burwell B. Ewell on 13 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Burwell B. Ewell, a 40 year old single farmer, the son of Geo. H. & Nancy Ewell and she was shown as Eveline T. Grinnalds, a 21 year old widow, the daughter of Samuel & Adeline Mason. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..² She married George C. Wessells on 29 January 1896 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George C. Wessells, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Jas. T. & Susan Wessells and she was shown as Eveline Ewell, a 48 year old widow, the daughter of Sam'l & Adaline Mason..⁶ Eveline died on 26 October 1906 at age 58.³ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel C. Mason, age 3/12 in HH#632 headed by Samuel Mason, a 32 year old farmer..¹ Samuel was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Mason and Adeline W. Wessells. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l C. Mason, age 1 in HH#1146 headed by Sam'l Mason, a 42 year old farmer..² Samuel was listed with his sister in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Mason, age 20, a clerk in store, in HH#MT658 headed by Alfred White, a 34 year old farmer. Also listed was Susan White, age 24 and keeping house, who was evidently his sister. Also listed were his brothers Thomas Mason, age 12 and Albert Mason, age 10..³

     Arsemous was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Handy Small and Maria Chesser. Arsemous was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arsemous Small, a 16 year old laborer in HH#635 headed by Asa Taylor, a 33 year old farmer. Also listed was Maria Taylor, age 32, who was evidently his mother..¹ He married Amanda Hickman on 25 October 1858 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Orsemores (Orseymous on the license) Small, a 23 year old waterman, the son of Handy & Maria Small and she was shown as Amanda Hickman, age 23, the daughter of Rich'd & Polly Hickman. They were married near Reese Chapel by E.S. Grant. George S. Rew said both were over age 21..²

     Dainy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Dainy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Dainy Copes the head of HH#636, age 50. Listed with her was Nancy Bundick, age 59..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Elijah Hickman and Rachel (-----). Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel W. Hickman, age 1 in HH#638 headed by Elijah Hickman, a 28 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1806 at Maryland.¹ He married Sarah J. Lambden on 26 August 1838 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Brittingham and she as Sarah Lambden. No other information was given..² 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 Brittingham the head of HH#645, a 44 year old farm agent with real estate valued at $16,000, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Brittinghams, all born in MD: Sarah J., age 34; Samuel T., age 8; Roxanna, age 4; and Sarah T., age 5/12. Also listed was William Blades, age 13..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1816 at Maryland.¹ She married John Brittingham on 26 August 1838 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Brittingham and she as Sarah Lambden. No other information was given..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah J. Brittingham, age 34, born in MD in HH#645 headed by John Brittingham, a 44 year old farm agent with real estate valued at $16,000, born in MD..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1842 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of John Brittingham and Sarah J. Lambden. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Brittingham, age 8, born in MD in HH#645 headed by John Brittingham, a 44 year old farm agent with real estate valued at $16,000, born in MD..¹

     Roxanna was born circa 1846 at Maryland.¹ She was the daughter of John Brittingham and Sarah J. Lambden. Roxanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Roxanna Brittingham, age 4, born in MD in HH#645 headed by John Brittingham, a 44 year old farm agent with real estate valued at $16,000, born in MD..¹

     Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah T. Brittingham, age 5/12, born in MD in HH#645 headed by John Brittingham, a 44 year old farm agent with real estate valued at $16,000, born in MD..¹ Sarah was born circa 1850 at Maryland.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Brittingham and Sarah J. Lambden.

     William was born circa 1837 at Maryland.¹ William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Blades, age 13, born in MD in HH#645 headed by John Brittingham, a 44 year old farm agent with real estate valued at $16,000, born in MD..¹

     Sally was born circa 1795 at Maryland. She was the daughter of John Brittingham and Mary (-----). She married John Gladding on 29 March 1819 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Gladden and she as Sally Brittingham. No other information was given..² Sally was named in her brother's will on 13 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Sally Gladding in the will of James Brittingham..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1785 at Maryland.¹ She married James Brittingham on 8 February 1821 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Brittingham and she as Nancy Patterson. No other information was given..² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Brittingham, age 65, born in MD, in HH#646 headed by James Brittingham, 50 year old farmer born in MD..¹

     John was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Brittingham and Nancy Patterson. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Brittingham, a 19 year old laborer born in VA, in HH#646 headed by James Brittingham, 50 year old farmer born in MD..¹

     Susan was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Brittingham and Nancy Patterson. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Brittingham, age 11 born in VA, in HH#646 headed by James Brittingham, 50 year old farmer born in MD..¹

     James was born circa 1819 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 Patterson, a 31 year old laborer in HH#647 headed by James Northam, a 55 year old farmer..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Savage on 20 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Isaac Warner, widower, and she as Elizabeth Cole, widow. No other information was given..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Peter H. Cole on 9 December 1839 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Peter H. Cole and she as Elizabeth Savage. No other information was given..² She married Isaac Warner on 20 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Isaac Warner, widower, and she as Elizabeth Cole, widow. No other information was given..³ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Warner the head of HH#648, age 30. Listed with her were Mary Cole, age 9; Robert Warner, age 5; and Elizabeth Warner, age 3..¹