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     Asa was born in 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Col. Levi Dix and Lovey Wright. He married Margaret A. Wheeler circa 1845.^3,2 Asa was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Asa T. Dix the head of HH#776, a 31 year old physician, born in VA with real estate valued at $6,000. Listed with him were Margaret A. Dix, age 34 and born in MD and George H.P. Dix, age 3 and born in MD..³ He married Lydia J. Cave on 19 May 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Dr. Asa T. Dix, widower and she as Lydia J. Cave, the daughter of Wm. Cave who gave consent..⁴ Asa was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as A.L. Dix the head of HH#1342, a 40 year old M.D. with real estate valued at $3,500 and personal property valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Dixs: Lydia J., age 22; George, age 13; P.B., age 4 (male), Charles, age 2; and Emma A., age 1..^3,5 Asa died on 15 September 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Asa T. Dix, who died of paralysis at the age of 65 years. He was the son of Levi & Lovey Dix, born in Acc Co, and a physician. His wife Lydia Dix gave the information..¹ His body was interred at Dr. Dix Farm, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Asa T. Dix, MD, 1816-1882, erected by Dr. J. Morgan Dix, Capt. in Medical Corps USA..²

     Margaret was born on 26 August 1826 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Wheeler and Harriet J. Long. She married Dr. Asa T. Dix circa 1845.^2,1 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Dix, age 34 and born in MD in HH#776 headed by Asa T. Dix, a 31 year old physician, born in VA, with real estate valued at $6,000..² Margaret died on 28 May 1854 at age 27.¹ Her body was interred at Dr. Dix Farm, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Dix, the wife of Dr. A.T. Dix and the daughter of Henry & Harriet J. Wheeler, born in Worcester Co, MD..¹

     George was born circa 1847 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of Dr. Asa T. Dix and Margaret A. Wheeler. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George H.P. Dix, age 3 and born in MD in HH#776 headed by Asa T. Dix, a 31 year old physician, born in VA, with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ George was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Dix, age 13 in HH#1342 headed by A.L. Dix, a 40 year old M.D., with real estate valued at $3,500 and personal property valued at $4,000..²

     Lydia was born in 1836.² She was the daughter of Wm. Cave. She married Dr. Asa T. Dix on 19 May 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Dr. Asa T. Dix, widower and she as Lydia J. Cave, the daughter of Wm. Cave who gave consent..¹ Lydia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia J. Dix, age 22 in HH#1342 headed by A.L. Dix, a 40 year old M.D., with real estate valued at $3,500 and personal property valued at $4,000..^3,4 Lydia died in 1916.² Her body was interred at Dr. Dix Farm, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia J. Dix, the wife of Dr. A.T. Dix..²

     Wm. was born circa 1810.

     Henry was born circa 1800 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Harriet J. Long on 10 August 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Harriet was born circa 1800. She married Henry Wheeler on 10 August 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Mary was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Richard A. Hickman and Polly Pruitt. She married James (of J.) Thornton on 2 August 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of James Thornton and Mary Hickman of Richard..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Thornton, age 18 in HH#779 headed by James Thornton, a 27 year old sailor..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Thornton, age 29 in HH#503 headed by James Thornton of J., a 37 year old farmer..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Thornton, a 40 year old house keeper in HH#MT697 headed by James Thornton, a 50 year old farmer..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Thornton, a 49 year old wife and house keeper in a househould headed by James Thornton, a 57 year old farmer..⁶ Mary reported a death on 30 December 1894 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Mrs. Mary Thornton, grandmother, reported the birth of Martha J. Thornton, daughter of Jas. L. & Sarah C. Thornton..⁷ Mary died on 10 September 1913.⁵ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary A. Thornton, the wife of James, who died 10 Sep 1913 at the age of 84 years..⁵

     Him being the son of James & Laura Thornton is based on the 1860 census where he was shown as James Thornton of J., age 37 with real estate valued at $1,200 and next door was Edward Thornton, age 33 with real estae also valued at $1,200. They were evidently brothers. Edward Thornton's death record as shows him as Edw. Thornton of J. and shows his parents as John (probably James) & Laura Thornton. James was born on 22 February 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Thornton and Laura Bagwell. He married Mary A. Hickman on 2 August 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of James Thornton and Mary Hickman of Richard..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton the head of HH#779, a 27 year old sailor. Listed with him were Mary Thornton, age 18 and Mary Pruitt, age 16..⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton of J. the head of HH#503, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200 and personal property valued at $304. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Mary A., age 29; Jane, age 10; Sally, age 6; and Masealy, age 2 (female)..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton the head of HH#MT697, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300 and personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Mary, a 40 year old house keeper; Jane, age 20 and at home; Sally, age 15 and at home; Emma, age 10 and attending school, James, age 5; and Jackson, age 2. Also listed was John Small, an 11 year old farm laborer and Luther White, a 14 year old black farm laborer..⁵ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton a head of household, a 57 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Mary A., a 49 year old wife and house keeper; Carrie J., 15 year old daughter and at home; Calhoun J., age 12 year old son; and James E.L., a 5 year old son..⁶ James died on 30 October 1906 at age 89. He was shown as James Thornton, who died 30 Oct 1906, age 85. Interment was in the Clayton burying ground. He was survive by a widow and 2 sons, Parksley News (Pen Ent, 3 Nov 1906 issue). He was also shown as living in Parksley (E.S. Herold, 9 Nov 1906 issue).^2,7 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, the husband of Mary A. Thornton..²

     Mary was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Pruitt, age 16 in HH#779 headed by James Thornton, a 27 year old sailor..¹

     Menzies was born circa 1790 at Long Island, NY.¹ He married Phoebe (-----) circa 1810.¹ Menzies was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Menzies Rainer the head of HH#780, a 60 year old mason, born in Long Island, NY. Listed with him was Phoebe Rainer, age 57 and also born in Long Island NY..¹

     Phoebe was born circa 1793 at Long Island, NY.¹ She married Menzies Rainer circa 1810.¹ Phoebe was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Phoebe Rainer, age 57 and born in Long Island, NY in HH#780 headed by Merzies Rainer, a 60 year old mason, also born in Long Island, NY..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Charnock and Margaret (-----).

     Catharine was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Richardson and Mary Charnock. Catharine was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Richardson, age 13 in HH#783 headed by Robert Charnick, a 78 year old laborer. He was her grandfather..² She married Edward C. Taylor on 3 March 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Taylor, a 30 year old widowed mariner, the son of Sam'l & Mary Taylor and she was shown as Cath. Richardson, age 17, the daughter of Jas. & Mary Richardson. They were married by Ed. S. Grant at his residence..³

     Edward was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Taylor and Mary (-----). He married Jane (-----) circa 1850.² Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward C. Taylor the head of HH#1198, a 25 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Jane, age 21; Elizabeth D., age 1/12; and Mary, age 46. Also listed was John T. Parker, age 3; Calvin Leabrey, a 17 year old oysterman, born in DC; Parker Lucas, age 9. (Note: Edward and Jane were married within the year.).² He married Catharine Richardson on 3 March 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Taylor, a 30 year old widowed mariner, the son of Sam'l & Mary Taylor and she was shown as Cath. Richardson, age 17, the daughter of Jas. & Mary Richardson. They were married by Ed. S. Grant at his residence..³

     Samuel was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary (-----) circa 1823.¹

     Mary was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel Taylor circa 1823.² Mary was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Taylor, age 46 in HH#1198 headed by Edward C. Taylor, a 25 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Richardson and Mary Charnock. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Richardson, age 9 in HH#783 headed by Robert Charnick, a 78 year old laborer. He was his grandfather..¹

     John was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Booth. He married Polly (-----) circa 1840.¹ 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 Booth the head of HH#784, a 34 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Booths: Polly, age 29; Edward, a 27 year old laborer; Mordecai, a 22 year old laborer; Elizabeth, age 17 and Susan, age 9..¹ John died before 1860.²

     Polly was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Booth circa 1840.¹ Polly was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Booth, age 29 in HH#784 headed by John Booth, a 34 year old laborer..¹ Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Booth the head of HH#580, age 40 with personal property valued at $10. Listed with her were the following Booths: Elizabeth, age 37; John, age 2; and Edward, age 42..² Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Booth the head of HH#MT680, a 50 year old house keeper. Listed with her were Elizabeth Booth, age 35 and at home and John Booth, age 12 and attending school..³

     Susan was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Booth and Polly (-----). Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Booth, age 9 in HH#784 headed by John Booth, a 34 year old laborer..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Edward was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Booth. Edward was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Booth, a 27 year old laborer in HH#784 headed by John Booth, a 34 year old laborer..¹ Edward was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Booth, age 42 in HH#580 headed by Polly Booth, age 40, who was evidently his sister-in-law..²

     Mordecai was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Booth. Mordecai was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mordecai Booth, a 22 year old laborer in HH#784 headed by John Booth, a 34 year old laborer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Booth. Elizabeth was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Booth, age 17 in HH#784 headed by John Booth, a 34 year old laborer..¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Booth, age 37 (probably 27) in HH#580 headed by Polly Booth, age 40, who was evidently her sister-in-law..²

     Charlotte was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charlotte was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Budd, age 35 in HH#784 headed by John Booth, a 34 year old laborer..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Richard (324) Dix on 24 July 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Richard Dix and she as Tabitha Parks. No other information was given..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Richard (324) Dix on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. John West, B.S. (bayside) was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Dix and Elizabeth Outten..¹

     Richard was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Richard (324) Dix and Elizabeth Outten. Richard was named in his father's will on 3 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Dix in the will of Richard Dix..¹ Richard was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Dix, a 37 year old laborer in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer. Also listed was Rachel Wessells, age 40, who was his sister..² Richard was listed with his sister in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Dix, a 46 year old farm hand in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer. Also listed was Rachel Wessels, age 50, who was evidently his sister..³

     Susannah was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard (324) Dix and Tabitha Parks. Susannah was named in her father's will on 3 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susannah Dix in the will of Richard Dix..¹