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     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Harriett Taylor on 2 December 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Gardner and she as Harriett Taylor. No other information was given..¹

     Harriett was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Gardner on 2 December 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Gardner and she as Harriett Taylor. No other information was given..² Harriett was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriett Gardiner the head of HH#660, age 43 with real estate valued at $200. Listed with her were Elizabeth Gardiner, age 21 and Charlotte Gardiner, age 19..¹ Harriett was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Gardner the head of HH#1031, age 56 with personal property valued at $250. Listed with her were the following Gardners: Elizabeth, age 28; Charlotte, age 26; and Virginia, age 3..³ Harriett was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Taylor the head of HH#MT279, a 66 year old house keeper. Listed with her were the following Gardners: Elizabeth, age 40 and at home; Charlotte, age 38 and at home; Virginia, age 12 and attending school; and John, age 3..⁴ Harriett died on 30 October 1871 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Gardner, who died of dropsy at the age of 66 years. She was born in Acc Co (parents not shown). Charlotte Gardner gave the information (relationship not shown)..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Gardner and Harriett Taylor. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Gardiner, age 21 in HH#660 headed by Harriet Gardiner, age 43..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Gardner, age 28 in HH#1031 headed by Harriet Gardner, age 56..² Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Gardner, age 40 and at home in HH#MT279 headed by Harriet Gardner, age 66 and keeping house..³

     Charlotte was born on 28 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Gardner and Harriett Taylor. Charlotte was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Gardiner, age 19 in HH#660 headed by Harriet Gardiner, age 43..¹ Charlotte was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Gardner, age 26 in HH#1031 headed by Harriet Gardner, age 56. Also listed below her was Virginia Gardner, age 3, who was evidently her daughter..³ Charlotte was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Gardner, age 38 and at home in HH#MT279 headed by Harriet Gardner, age 66 and keeping house. Also listed below her were Virginia Gardner, age 12 and attending school and John Gardner, age 3, who were both evidently her children..⁴ Charlotte reported a death on 30 October 1871 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Charlotte Gardner reported the death of Harriet Gardner, who died of dropsy at the age of 66 years (relationship not shown.).⁵ Charlotte died on 30 May 1902 at age 69.² Her body was interred at Gardner Cem, Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Charlotte Gardner, wife of Thos, 28 Aug 1832/3? - 30 May 1902. There is no tombstone for Thomas Gardner..²

     Tom was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Tom was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Tom Ross, age 12 in HH#665 headed by John L. Snead, a 37 year old farmer..¹

     Tinny was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Berry (Hickman). She married Jacob Bishop on 1 August 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. John B. Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Bishop, widower, and Tenny B. Hickman of John..¹ She married William L. Mears on 10 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears of Sarah, widower, and Tinney Bishop, widow of Jacob..¹ Tinny was named in her husband's will on 12 July 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Tinny in the will of William L. Mears..³ Tinny was named in her father's will on 14 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Tinny Mears in the will of John Berry Sr..⁴ Tinny was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tinny Mears the head of HH#666, age 62. Listed with her was Seymour Litchfield, age 60..² Tinny was named as an heir on 30 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was certified that the following children of John Berry Hickman or John Berry Sr. are now living: Tinney Mears (formerly Tinney Berry), William P. Berry, Samuel Berry, Charles Berry and Ann Lewis (formerly Ann Berry)..⁵ Tinny was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tinney Mears the head of HH#613, age 74 and farming with real estate valued at $150 and personal property valued at $25. She was living alone, between Henry S. Rew, a 26 year old farmer and Asa Hickman, a 46 year old farmer..⁶

     Jacob was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly (-----) circa 1795.¹ He married Tinny Berry (Hickman) on 1 August 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. John B. Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Bishop, widower, and Tenny B. Hickman of John..² Jacob died in May 1828.³

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Sarah Mears. He married Elizabeth Johnson on 29 August 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Johnson & Southy Northam were the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears, orphan of Sally Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson of Thomas..¹ He married Tinny Berry (Hickman) on 10 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears of Sarah, widower, and Tinney Bishop, widow of Jacob..¹ He made a will on 12 July 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William L. Mears. To wife Tinny all the personal property which belonged to her at the time I was married to her exclusive of her dower & her dower in my estate. The whole of my estate to Keziah Thomas Mears, John William Mears & Sarah Ann Mears my three children. Witt: George W. Bundick, Lewis Hinman & John Shreaves..² William witnessed a will on 7 September 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William L. Mears, along with George W. Bundick and James Lewis were witnesses to the will of Thomas Johnson..³ William died in 1838.² William's will was probated on 26 November 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. There being no Extr. named in the will, Charles Berry (the widow relinquishing in his favor) became Admr. with George West & Jesse West securities..²

     Sarah was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Obadiah Latchum on 18 July 1804 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Obadiah Latchum and Sarah Miers..¹ She married Thomas Johnson on 4 May 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. William Davis of Samuel dec'd was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Johnson of John and Sally Latchum, widow of Obed..² Sarah was named in her husband's will on 7 September 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sarah Johnson in the will of Thomas Johnson. He also named grandchildren Keziah Thomas Mears, John William Mears and Sarah Ann Mears. William L. Mears was a witness..³ Sarah died in 1837. She was shown as the Extr. Sarah Johnson, being dead, at probate of her husband Thomas Johnson's will..³

     Seymour was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Seymour was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Seymour Litchfield, age 60 in HH#666 headed by Tinny Mears, age 62..¹

     James was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Berry (Hickman). He married Catherine Rew on 18 January 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Woney Rew was the security on the M.L.B. of James Berry of John and Catherine Rew of Woney..¹ James died before 1843.² James was named in his father's will on 14 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Berry Sr. left my place where I now live to be divided into 5 lots or shares & one to my daughter Tinny Mears during her life & at her death to my other living children. One to son William Berry during his life ... One to my daughter Ann Lewis during her life ... One to the children of my son James Berry to be applied to their special use by their uncles William & Samuel Berry. One to the children of my son Charles Berry to be applied to their special use by their uncles William & Samuel Berry. (NOTE: This seems to imply that James and Charles are decased.).²

     Catherine was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Woney Rew. She married James Berry on 18 January 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Woney Rew was the security on the M.L.B. of James Berry of John and Catherine Rew of Woney..¹ Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Berry the head of HH#668, age 52. Listed with her were Catharine Berry, age 25; Oliver Berry, age 14; and Henry Berry, age 11..² Catherine was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Berry, age 60 in HH#553 headed by John Berry, a 41 year old day laborer. Also listed was Oliver Berry, age 23, who was evidently her son..³

     Woney was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Oliver was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Berry and Catherine Rew. Oliver was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver Berry, age 14 in HH#668 headed by Catharine Berry, age 52..¹ Oliver was listed with his brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver Berry, age 23 with personal property valued at $30 in HH#553 headed by John Berry, a 41 year old day laborer..²

     Henry was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Berry and Catherine Rew. Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Berry, age 11 in HH#668 headed by Catharine Berry, age 52..¹

     Edward was born on 15 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Abel B. Mears and Beersheba 'Bathsheba' Taylor. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward J. Mears, age 10 in HH#669 headed by Abel Mears, a 36 year old farmer..¹ He married Nancy Mason on 13 November 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edmon J. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Barsha & Abel Mears and she was shown as Nancy Mason, age 23, the daughter of Zerobabel & Polly Mason. They by Geo. H. Ewell at his residence. Stephen Young said both were over age 21..² Edward was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Mears, age 23 in HH#581 headed by Bershiba Mears, age 46 (female). Also listed just below him was Nancy Mears, age 26, who was evidently his wife..⁴ Edward died on 17 August 1866 at age 28.³ His body was interred at Mason Cem, Maswell St., Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Henny was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henny was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henny Middleton the head of HH#671, age 47. Listed with her were Martha Middleton, age 27 and Edward T. Middleton, age 9. Also listed were the following blacks: Richard White, a 43 year old laborer; Ada Wise, age 31; Edmund Wise, age 8; Major Wise, age 6; Tamer Wise, age 3; Sarah Wise, age 2; and Henry Wise, age 7/12..¹

     Martha was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Henny Middleton widow?. Martha was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha Middleton, age 27 in HH#671 headed by Henny Middleton, age 47..¹

     Edward was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Martha Middleton. Edward was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Middleton, age 9 in HH#671 headed by Henny Middleton, age 47. Also listed was Martha Middleton, age 27, who is assumed to be his mother..¹

     Esther was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George S. White and Elizabeth H. Wessells. Esther was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Esther A. White, age 13 in HH#672 headed by George S. White, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Ephraim was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George S. White and Elizabeth H. Wessells. Ephraim was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim C. White, age 10 in HH#672 headed by George S. White, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George S. White and Elizabeth H. Wessells. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel D. White, age 8 in HH#672 headed by George S. White, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Justice Bundick Taylor and Elizabeth Bull. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Taylor, a 20 year old laborer in HH#673 headed by Justice B. Taylor, age 44..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Justice Bundick Taylor and Elizabeth Bull. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Taylor, age 16 in HH#673 headed by Justice B. Taylor, age 44..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Taylor, age 24 in HH#510 headed by Justice B. Taylor, a 55 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Taylor, a 35 year old house keeper in HH#MT665 headed by Justice Taylor, a 65 year old farmer. Listed below her were Mary Taylor, age 6 and Jefferson Taylor, age 9, who were evidently her children..³

     Crippen was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Justice Bundick Taylor and Elizabeth Bull. Crippen was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Crippen Taylor, age 11 in HH#673 headed by Justice B. Taylor, age 44..¹

     Emma was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Justice Bundick Taylor and Elizabeth Bull. Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily S. Taylor, age 5 in HH#673 headed by Justice B. Taylor, age 44..¹ Emma was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily Taylor, age 16 in HH#510 headed by Justice B. Taylor, a 55 year old farmer..³ She married James T. Kelly on 24 September 1874 at Zion Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Kelly, a 38 year old widowed laborer, the son of Thomas & Souphey Kelly and she was shown as Emma Taylor, age 30 and widowed, the daughter of Jutice B. & Eliza Taylor. They were married by E.M. Bryan..²

     Virginia was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Justice Bundick Taylor and Elizabeth Bull. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Taylor, age 3 in HH#673 headed by Justice B. Taylor, age 44..¹

     George was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Nelson and Yearly (-----). George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Nelson, a 23 year old laborer in HH#676 headed by John Nelson, a 47 year old farmer..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Nelson and Yearly (-----). Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Nelson, an 18 year old laborer in HH#676 headed by John Nelson, a 47 year old farmer..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Nelson and Yearly (-----). Caroline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Nelson, age 25 in HH#676 headed by John Nelson, a 47 year old farmer..¹