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     Elizabeth was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Nelson and Yearly (-----). Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Nelson, age 13 in HH#676 headed by John Nelson, a 47 year old farmer..¹

     Phillip was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Phillip was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Philip P. West, a 25 year old laborer in HH#676 headed by John Nelson, a 47 year old farmer..¹

     George was born on 21 February 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Tully Robinson (158) Wise and Tabitha Douglas. He married Katherine Elizabeth Stewart on 3 October 1783.¹ He married Mary Wishart on 20 April 1794 at Norfolk Co, VA.¹

     James was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Burton 'Peggy' Phillips on 25 November 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as James Chandler and she as Peggy Burton Phillips. No other information was given..¹ James died in 1828.² His body was interred at Chandler Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. George M. Moore Jr. reports that he is buried in the Chandler-Wright Cem on County Road in Parksley behind William Greene's house..³ James's estate was administered on 26 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this data that Levin James was named to settle the estate of James Chandler. Thomas James & Edmund Mason were the securities..²

     Margaret was born on 25 August 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James Chandler on 25 November 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as James Chandler and she as Peggy Burton Phillips. No other information was given..² Margaret was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Chandler, age 67 in HH#677 headed by Zerobabel Chandler, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,670..³ Margaret died on 3 October 1867 at age 86.¹ Her body was interred at Chandler Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. George M. Moore Jr. reports that she is buried in the Chandler-Wright Cem on County Road in Parksley behind William Greene's house..¹

     Leah was born on 19 October 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Chandler and Margaret Burton 'Peggy' Phillips. Leah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Chandler, age 40 in HH#677 headed by Zerobabel Chandler, a 28 year old farmer..³ Leah died on 3 August 1888 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 84. She was shown as Leah Chandler, who died 3 Aug 1888 of cancer at the age of 84 years, 10 months & 3 days. She was the daughter of James & Peggy Chandler, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried housekeeper. Her nephew Sam'l E. Wright gave the information..^1,2 Her body was interred at Chandler Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Leah Chandler, the daughter of James & Peggy Chandler, 19 Oct 1803 - 29 Aug 1888..²

     In 1880, David and his wife had a daughter, Mary Wright. His unmarried sister, Sarah Wright, was living with them in 1880. David was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Walter Wright and Henrietta 'Henny' Sparrow. David was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wright, age 10 in HH#699 headed by Henny Wright, age 50..¹ David was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wright, a 20 year old farm hand in HH#605 headed by Thos. Littleton, a 33 year old farmer..² He married Nancy Mason on 30 December 1874 at Woodstock (Lee Mont), Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wright, a 34 year old single blacksmith, the son of Walter & Hennie Wright and she was shown as Nancy Mears, a 34 year old widow, the daughter of Zorobabel & Polly Mason. They were married by I.T. Adkins..^1,3 David died in June 1903. The newspaper showed him as David F. Wright, age about 63 years. (Pen. Enterprise, 4 Jul 1903 issue).⁴

     Sarah was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Wright and Henrietta 'Henny' Sparrow. Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Wright, age 19 in HH#699 headed by Henny Wright, age 50..¹ Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Wright, age 28 in HH#602 headed by Henrietta Wright, age 62..²

     Alfred was born in 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 He was the son of Capt. Charles Wright and Margaret Ann Gray. Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Wright, age 1 in HH#699 headed by Henny Wright, age 50. Also listed were Charles Wright, age 23 and Margaret Wright, age 19, who were evidently his parents..¹ Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Wright, age 11 in HH#599 headed by Charles Wright, a 34 year old teacher..⁴ He married Malinda C. Mason on 26 July 1877 at Woodstock (Lee Mont), Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Wright, a 28 year old farmer, the son of Charles & Marg't Wright and she was shown as Malinda C. Mason, age 24, the daughter of David & Cath. Mason. They were married near Woodstock by F.H. Mullineaux..² Alfred died in 1927.³ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Eleshea was born on 30 May 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John B. Chandler and Sally Ann Davis. She married Samuel Edward Wright on 24 January 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wright, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Henry Wright and she was shown as Eleshea Chandler, age 20, the duaghter of Jno. B. & Sally Chandler. They were married by Moncalm Oldham..¹ Eleshea died in February 1929 at age 75.² Her body was interred at Chandler Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Levin was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Elisha Ayres and Sally Ann Davis. Levin was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Ayres, age 14 in HH#880 headed by John B. Chandler, a 35 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally A. Chandler, age 40, who was his mother..¹

     William was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Elisha Ayres and Sally Ann Davis. William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Ayres, age 8 in HH#880 headed by John B. Chandler, a 35 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally A. Chandler, age 40, who was his mother..¹

     (Infant_s|o_John) was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed son, age 3/12 in HH#880 headed by John B. Chandler, a 35 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally A. Chandler, age 40, who was his mother..¹ (Infant_s|o_John) was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John B. Chandler and Sally Ann Davis.

     James was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1825 and his 1868 marriage record puts his birth at 1846. One of this must be in error, or these are two different James Chandlers..² He was the son of Leah Chandler. James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Chandler, a 25 year old shoemaker in HH#677 headed by Zerobabel Chandler, a 28 year old farmer. Also listed was Leah Chandler, age 40 who was evidently his mother..² He married Leah Snead on 16 January 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Chandler, a 22 year old laborer, the son of Leah Chandler, and she was shown as Leah Snead, age 21, the daughter of Abel & Nannie Snead. They were married by W.T. Tull..¹

     Leah was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel Snead and Nannie (-----). She married James Chandler on 16 January 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Chandler, a 22 year old laborer, the son of Leah Chandler, and she was shown as Leah Snead, age 21, the daughter of Abel & Nannie Snead. They were married by W.T. Tull..¹

     Abel was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nannie (-----) circa 1845.¹

     Nannie was born circa 1820. She married Abel Snead circa 1845.¹

     Keziah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Mitchell Chandler on 3 May 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Laylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Keziah Laylor..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Mitchell Chandler on 7 May 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Chandler was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Susanna Laylor..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Bonnewell circa 1820.¹ She married Mitchell Chandler on 12 September 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Sarah Bonwell, widow..²

     (-----) was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah (-----) circa 1820.¹

     Sylvester was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Mitchell Chandler and Susan 'Sukey' Byrd. He married Mary Ann 'Nancy' Kellam on 20 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester R. Chandler and she as Mary A. Kellam. No other information was given..³ Sylvester was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Silvester R. Chandler the head of HH#24, a 31 year old farmer. Listed with him were Mary Chandler, age 25; Margaret Kellam, age 40; Eliza Kellam, age 21; Jno. Y. Chandler, age 2; and Caroline Chandler, age 6/12..² Sylvester was named in his father's will on 5 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Sylvester R. Chandler in the will of Mitchell Chandler..¹

     Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Sylvester R. Chandler on 20 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester R. Chandler and she as Mary A. Kellam. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Chandler, age 25 in HH#24 headed by Silvester R. Chandler, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Sylvester R. Chandler and Mary Ann 'Nancy' Kellam. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Y. Chandler, age 2 in HH#24 headed by Silvester R. Chandler, a 31 year old farmer..¹ He married Martha Fitzgerald on 16 November 1870 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Chandler, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Sylvester R. & Nancy Chandler and she was shown as Martha Fitzgerald, age 23, born in Elizabeth City Co, VA & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Thomas & Ann Fitzgerald. They were married by E. Hebard..²

     Caroline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Chandler, age 6/12 in HH#24 headed by Silvester R. Chandler, a 31 year old farmer..¹ Caroline was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Sylvester R. Chandler and Mary Ann 'Nancy' Kellam.

     John was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Mitchell Chandler and Susanna Laylor. He married Catherine I. 'Caty' Smith on 31 August 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas H. Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of John H. Chandler and Catherine I. Smith of Thomas H. Another record from this same source shows they were married 2 Sep 1843..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Chandler the head of HH#85, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him was Catherine Chandler, age 37..² John was named in his father's will on 5 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John H. Chandler in the will of Mitchell Chandler..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas H. Smith and Catherine B. (-----). She married John H. Chandler on 31 August 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas H. Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of John H. Chandler and Catherine I. Smith of Thomas H. Another record from this same source shows they were married 2 Sep 1843..¹ Catherine was named in her father's will on 31 May 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Catharine Chandler in the will of Thomas H. Smith..³ Catherine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Chandler, age 37 in HH#85 headed by John H. Chandler, a 39 year old farmer..²

     Thomas was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catherine B. (-----) circa 1810.¹ He made a will on 31 May 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Catharine Smith all my estate during her life or widowhood. To daughter Elizabeth Young, widow of Ezekiel Young, $1. To daughter Catharine Chandler ½ of the balance, but if she leaves no heirs, then to my grandchildren Thomas Young & Catharine Young & if they die before age 21 or without a lawful child, then to my 2 nephews Samuel Smith & Walter Smith. The other ½ of the balance to my 2 grandchildren Thomas Young & Catharine Young & if they die under age or without heirs, then to my daughter Catharine Chandler & if she dies under age or without heirs, then to my 2 nephews Samuel Smith & Walter Smith. Cousin John Arlington Extr. Witt: John Arlington, Elizabeth Heath & William W. Finney..¹ Thomas died in November 1849.¹ Thomas's will was probated on 26 November 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert J. Poulson & Louis C. H. Finney securities on the bond of $30,000..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. Bagwell Chandler and Ann 'Nancy' Ward. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Chandler, age 9 in HH#118 headed by Bagwell Chandler, a 35 year old sailor..¹

     Elisha was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Amy Chandler on 7 August 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Mitchell Chandler was the security on the M.L.B. of Elisha Chandler and Amy Chandler..¹