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     Stephen was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Bekey' (106) Bagge on 26 November 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William T. Barcraft was the security on the M.L.B. of Stephen Fletcher and Bekey Wyatt..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Samuel Bagge and Anne (59) Bradford. She married William Wyatt circa 1795. She married Stephen Fletcher on 26 November 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William T. Barcraft was the security on the M.L.B. of Stephen Fletcher and Bekey Wyatt..²

     John was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Cassey D. 'Kessy' Coard on 27 October 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. John B. Stevenson and Isaac K. Stevenson were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Dunston and Cassey Coard of Wm. Another record shows they were married on this same date..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 T. Dunstan the head of HH#769, a 24 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Dunstans: Kessy D., age 26; James T., age 2; and Rissy A., age 5/12. Also listed was Martha A. Barger, age 12 and born in PA..¹

     Cassey was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Chance (577) Coard and Anne 'Nancy' Morris. She married John T. Dunton on 27 October 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. John B. Stevenson and Isaac K. Stevenson were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Dunston and Cassey Coard of Wm. Another record shows they were married on this same date..¹ Cassey was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kessy D. Dunstan, age 26 in HH#769 headed by John T. Dunstan, a 24 year old farmer..²

     James was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John T. Dunton and Cassey D. 'Kessy' Coard. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Dunstan, age 2 in HH#769 headed by John T. Dunstan, a 24 year old farmer..¹

     Rissy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rissy A. Dunstan, age 5/12 in HH#769 headed by John T. Dunstan, a 24 year old farmer..¹ Rissy was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John T. Dunton and Cassey D. 'Kessy' Coard.

     Abraham was born circa 1810. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1835.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810. She married Abraham Barger circa 1835.

     Elijah was born circa 1848 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Winder Hastings and Lovia (-----). He married Melissa E. B. Collins on 19 December 1880 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Hasting, a 32 year old single merchant, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Winder & Lovia Hasting and she was shown as Melissa Barger, a 32 year old widow, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of David and Margaret Collins. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     Winder moved from Sussex Co, DE to Marion and then to Oriole, Somerset Co, MD. Winder was born on 15 October 1819 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ He was the son of Leonard Hastings and Mary Hearn. He married Eleanor 'Elinder or Ella' Claville on 23 December 1841 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Winder H. Hastings and Eleanor Claywell. No other information was given..^1,2 Winder was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Salisbury Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Winder Hastings of A., the head of HH#SA134, age 30 and born in Delaware (a wheelright who died 1883). Listed with him were the following Hastings: Eleanor, age 22 (d. 1875); Wm. Thomas, age 6 (1844-1896); and Jehu, age 3 (d. 1901). Note: Items in ( ) were added by Ruth Dryden, the compiler of the 1850 census book..³ Winder was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Brinkleys Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Winder Hastings the head of HH#BR1124, a 35 year old miller with real estate valued at $1,250 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Hastings: Ella, age 30; William, age 16; John, age 14; Nancy, age 7; Esther, age 5; and Lauria, age 2..⁴ Winder died in 1883.³

     Lovia was born circa 1820. She married Winder Hastings circa 1840.

     Martha was born circa 1838 at Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Abraham Barger and Elizabeth (-----). Martha was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha A. Barger, age 12 and born in PA in HH#769 headed by John T. Dunstan, a 24 year old farmer and born in VA..²

     Samuel was born circa 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Bowles and Mary (-----). He married Nancy Powell on 21 February 1815 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel Bowles and she as Nancy Powell. No other information was given..³ Samuel was named in his brother's will on 27 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Samuel Bowles in the will of Capt. Dorrington Bowles..⁴ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1840.² Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Bowles the head of HH#770, a 57 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,650. Listed with him were Elizabeth Bowles, age 60; James M. Stevenson, a 39 year old laborer; and John Crippen, age 13 and black..² Samuel died on 28 March 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Bowles, who died in the 1st District of old age at the age of 82 years and 2 months. He was born in Atlantic and was unmarried. John (-----) gave the information..⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1795. She married Samuel Bowles on 21 February 1815 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel Bowles and she as Nancy Powell. No other information was given..¹

     John was born circa 1760. He married Mary (-----) circa 1780. John died in July 1822.¹ John's estate was administered on 26 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Dorrington Bowles was named to settle the estate of John Bowles. John Massey & Oliver Logan were the securities..² John estate was settled on 27 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 26 Aug 1822 (Order to Invy), 11 & 12 Sep 1822 (Invy & Sale), 12 & 27 Feb 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - Buyers: James Bowles [many items], Capt. D. Bowles & the widow. Dorrington Bowles Admr. Mary Bowles, Samuel Bowles & James Bowles were named in settlement. Auditors: James Bowles & William C. Coard..³

     Mary was born circa 1760. She married John Bowles circa 1780.

     His common name was Dorrington. Dorrington was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Bowles and Mary (-----). Dorrington died on 26 August 1839.² He made a will on 26 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. This nuncupative will was made on Monday 26 Aug 1839 about 3 o'clock A.M. & Dorrington Bowles died on the same day about half past five P.M. To Esther Jane Logan $500. To my 2 brothers James & Samuel ... Miss Rebecca Somers shall be well & amply remunerated for her trouble of waiting on me. Balance to my brothers & my sisters, except Rebecca Slocomb & the share which she ought to have to her children for the purpose of educating them, as it is my wish that her husband Walter Slocomb should never have any control or enjoy any benefit from the same. My two brothers James & Samuel Bowles Extrs. Witt: James Bowles, Samuel Bowles, Rebecca Slocomb & Rebecca Somers..² Dorrington's will was probated on 24 February 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. On 28 Nov 1839 the nuncupative will was presented by James Bowles & Samuel Bowles & it was ordered that summonses be issued against Walter Slocomb & Rebecca his wife to appear on the first day of January Court next to contest the same if they please & it appears to the Court that Anne Bowles & John Slocomb & Mary his wife are a part of the next of kin of the said Dorrington Bowles & are not citizens of this Commonwealth & it is ordered that they appear here on the first day of January Court next to contest the said will if they choose to do so & that a copy of this order be published in the Norfolk Beacon, published in the Borough of Norfolk & continued for 4 weeks successively. On 24 Feb 1840 the deposition of Rebecca Somers & Rebecca Slocomb proving the nuncupative will of Dorrington Bowles dec'd was established & the named Extr. gave bond with Oliver Logan & Spencer Drummond securities. On 9 Nov 1839 - We the subscribers have no objection to the will ... signed Ann S. Bowles & Mary Slocomb. Witt: W. J. H. Wallop & James P. Selby..²

     James was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Bowles and Mary (-----). James was named in his brother's will on 27 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Bowles and Mary (-----). She married John Slocomb on 26 February 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of John Slocomb of John and Mary Bowles of Jno..¹ Mary was named in her brother's will on 27 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a next of kin Mary Slocomb, the wife of John Slocomb, at the probate of the will of Capt. Dorrington Bowles..²

     John was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Riley Slocomb and Mary Randel 'Polly' McCready. He married Mary Bowles on 26 February 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of John Slocomb of John and Mary Bowles of Jno..¹

     Ann was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Bowles and Mary (-----). Ann was named in her brother's will on 27 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a next of kin Ann S. Bowles at the probate of the will of Capt. Dorrington Bowles..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Bowles and Mary (-----). She married John Merrill on 20 December 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mathews of Evans was the security on the M.L.B. of John Merril of Jos. and Sarah Bowles of Jno..¹

     John was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Merrill. He married Sarah Bowles on 20 December 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mathews of Evans was the security on the M.L.B. of John Merril of Jos. and Sarah Bowles of Jno..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Rebecca was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Rebecca was named as an heir on 27 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as "Miss Rebecca Somers shall be well and amply remunerated for her trouble of waiting on me" in the will of Capt. Dorrington Bowles..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Samuel Bowles circa 1840.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bowles, age 60 in HH#770 headed by Samuel Bowles, a 57 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1811 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 M. Stevenson, a 39 year old laborer in HH#770 headed by Samuel Bowles, a 57 year old farmer..¹

     Josephine was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Josephine was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Josephine Ewell, age 12 in HH#774 headed by Francis D. Miller, a 45 year old farmer..¹ She married George W. Conklin on 15 February 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as George W. Conklin and she as Josephine E.B. Ewell. No other information was given..²

     George was born circa 1835. He married Josephine E.B. Ewell on 15 February 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as George W. Conklin and she as Josephine E.B. Ewell. No other information was given..¹

     Stringer was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Stringer Marshall and Rosell Wallop. Stringer was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Stringer Marshall, a 21 year old laborer with real estate valued at $2,500, in HH#774 headed by Francis D. Miller, a 45 year old farmer..³ He married Narrissus Taylor on 16 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Stringer A. Marshall, the son of Stringer Marshall dec'd and she was shown as Narcissa Taylor, the daughter of Southy Taylor. Wm. J. Johnson said they both were over age 21..^1,2