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     Narcissa was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Bagwell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor. Narcissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Narsisses Bagwell, age 19 in HH#899 headed by Charles Bagwell, a 55 year old farmer..¹

     Cornithia was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Bagwell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor. Cornithia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cornithia Bagwell, age 14 in HH#899 headed by Charles Bagwell, a 55 year old farmer..¹ Cornithia was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Correnth Bagwell, a 23 year old seamstress in HH#590 headed by George Littleton, a 70 year old farmer..² Cornithia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arintha Bagwell, age 38 and at home in HH#MT406 headed by Charles Bagwell, a 70 year old farmer..³

     Charles was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charles Bagwell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor. Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Bagwell, age 12 in HH#899 headed by Charles Bagwell, a 55 year old farmer..¹ Charles was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Bagwell, a 21 year old oysterman in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $5,000..² Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Bagwell, a 32 year old farm laborer in HH#MT406 headed by Charles Bagwell, a 70 year old farmer..³

     Joseph was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Riggs and Sarah or Salady (-----). He married Margaret 'Peggy' Willett circa 1800.^2,1 He made a will on 5 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Peggy Riggs the house & lot whereon I now live & ½ of my wood land during her life. To son Joseph Riggs the houses & lot whereon I now live with the ½ of my wood land as above lent to my wife Peggy Riggs at her death. The other ½ of the wood land is mortgaged for payment of a debt to Thomas Mears. If son Joseph pays the debt he is to have the wood land, but if not it is to be sold to pay the debt. After the death of wife Peggy Riggs, the balance to my 4 daughters Rachel, Peggy, Sally & Nancy. Son Joseph Riggs Extr. Witt: Erastus Poulson, David Mears & Southey S. Satchell..² Joseph died in October 1830.² Joseph's will was probated on 26 October 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Riggs & Peggy Riggs the widow both relinquished their right to Thomas Mears with David Mears & Joseph Riggs securities..²

     Her last name taken from information provided by David Harrison Riggs, Flat B, 1 Inglis Road, Ealing, London W5 3RH, England, 13 May 2004. Margaret was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joseph Riggs Sr. circa 1800.^1,2 Margaret was named in her husband's will on 5 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Peggy Riggs in the will of Joseph Riggs Sr..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Riggs Sr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Willett. She married Zadock Taylor on 25 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Delighty Christopher was the security on the M.L.B. of Zadoch Taylor of Jms. and Rachel Riggs of Jos..² Rachel was named in her father's will on 5 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel in the will of Joseph Riggs Sr..¹ She married William Chesser circa 1845.³ Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Chesser, age 45 in HH#988 headed by Wm. Chesser, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed were the following Taylors: Oliver, an 18 year old laborer; Sarah, age 13; and Tryphena, age 7. They were evidently her children by her first husband, Zadock Taylor..³ Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachael Chesser, age 56 in HH#342 headed by William Chesser, age 62 and farming. Listed below her were Sarah Taylor, age 23 and Tryphena Taylor, age 18. They were evidently her children by her first husband, Zadock Taylor..⁴

     Peggy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Riggs Sr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Willett. Peggy was named in her father's will on 5 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy in the will of Joseph Riggs Sr..¹

     Zadock was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Taylor. He married Elizabeth Taylor on 26 February 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel Taylor, Samuel Walston & Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Zadoch Taylor of Jms. and Elizabeth Taylor of Ayres..¹ He married Rachel Riggs on 25 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Delighty Christopher was the security on the M.L.B. of Zadoch Taylor of Jms. and Rachel Riggs of Jos..¹

     James was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ayres Taylor and Rachel Copes. She married Zadock Taylor on 26 February 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel Taylor, Samuel Walston & Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Zadoch Taylor of Jms. and Elizabeth Taylor of Ayres..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph R. Riggs Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' Taylor. Susanna was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan W. Riggs, age 10 in HH#900 headed by Elizabeth Riggs, age 32 with real estate valued at $900..¹ She married John Shepard Young on 12 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Shepard Young, the son of Samuel Young who gave consent and she was shown as Susan Riggs, ward of Thomas Wessells of Jas. who gave consent..² Susanna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susanna Young, age 17 in HH#690 headed by Elizabeth Riggs, age 50 and farming. Also listed was John S. Young, a 21 year old day laborer. John was evidently her husband and Elizabeth was evidently her mother..³ Susanna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Young, a 26 year old housekeeper in HH#389 headed by John Young, a 32 year old farmer. Also listed was Betsy Riggs, age 62 and retired from service, who was evidently her mother..⁴

     Melinda was born on 28 January 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Joseph R. Riggs Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' Taylor. Melinda was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Malinda J. Riggs, age 8 in HH#900 headed by Elizabeth Riggs, age 32 with real estate valued at $900..¹ Melinda was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Malinda Riggs, age 16 in HH#690 headed by Elizabeth Riggs, age 50 and farming..⁴ She married James Prinse Albert Taylor on 22 March 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James P.A. Taylor, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Hy. B. & Nancy Taylor and she was shown as Melinda J. Riggs, age 22, the daughter of Elizabeth Riggs. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..² Melinda died on 6 October 1928 at age 85.³ Her body was interred at Taylor Plot, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Melinda Riggs Taylor, 28 Jan 1843 - 6 Oct 1928..³

     His middle names "Prince Albert" came from his son Jefferson D. Taylor's 1910 marriage record. James was born on 26 June 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Bagwell 'Henry B.' Taylor and Nancy Justice. James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Prinse A. Taylor, age 8 in HH#937 heded by Samuel L. Justice, a 27 year old sailor with real estate valued at $500. Also listed was Nancy Taylor, age 35, who was evidently his mother..³ He married Melinda J. Riggs on 22 March 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James P.A. Taylor, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Hy. B. & Nancy Taylor and she was shown as Melinda J. Riggs, age 22, the daughter of Elizabeth Riggs. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹ James died on 10 May 1916 at age 71.² His body was interred at Taylor Plot, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as P.A. Taylor, 26 Jun 1844 - 10 May 1916..²

     Nancy was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Revell Middleton and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor. She married John (of B.) Parks circa 1847.^3,1,2 Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Parks, age 25 in HH#1173 headed by Elizabeth Middleton, age 60 with real estate valued at $600. Also listed was John Parks of B., a 25 year old carpenter, who was evidently her husband..² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Parkes, age 36 in HH#565 headed by John Parkes of B., a 36 year old carpenter..³ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Parkes, a 44 year old house keeper in HH#MT390 headed by John Parkes, a 45 year old carpenter..⁴ Nancy died on 1 November 1888 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy R. Parks, who died of pneumonia at the age of 62 years. She was the daughter of Revel & Eliz. Middleton, born in Acc Co, and a housekeeper. She was the wife John of B. Parks, who gave the information..¹

     John was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John (of B.) Parks and Nancy R. Middleton. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John K. Parks, age 6/12 in HH#1173 headed by Elizabeth Middleton, a 60 with real estate valued at $600. Also listed was John Parks of B., a 25 year old carpenter, who was evidently her father..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Parkes, age 10 in HH#565 headed by John Parkes of B., a 36 year old carpenter..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Parkes, a 20 year old sailor in HH#MT390 headed by John Parkes, a 45 year old carpenter..³

     Mary was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1833 and the 1870 census puts it at 1836..^2,3 She was the daughter of Robert Andrews and Catherine 'Caty' Bundick. Mary was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Andrews, age 17 in HH#900 headed by Elizabeth Riggs, age 32 with real estate valued at $1,600..² She married John Henry Copes on 13 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Copes, widower and she was shown as Mary Andrews, the daughter of Robert Andrews dec'd and Catherine Fisher, who gave consent..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Copes, a 34 year old housekeeper in HH#542 headed by John Copes, a 41 year old farmer. Her mother and step-father, Catherine and William Fisher, were living next door..³

     John was born in August 1891 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Wesley Crandell and Rose L. Allen. John died on 10 October 1893 at First District, Acc Co, VA, at age 2. He was shown as John W. Crandell, who died of unknown causes at the age of 2 years and 2 months. He was the son of Wesley & Rosa L. Crandell, born in VA. His father gave the information..¹

     Henry was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Serenia J. Onions on 13 February 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. James Waples of Thomas was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry K. Churn and Serenia J. Onions of William, dec'd..² Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Churn, the head of HH#901, a 23 year old sailor. Listed with him was Serena Churn, age 21..¹

     Serenia was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Onions and Polly Wessells. She married Henry K. Churn on 13 February 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. James Waples of Thomas was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry K. Churn and Serenia J. Onions of William, dec'd..¹ Serenia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Serena Churn, age 21 in HH#901 headed by Henry Churn, a 23 year old sailor..²

     George was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward Charnock and Sarah A. 'Sally' Simpson. George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Charnick, age 8 in HH#902 headed by Samuel Taylor, a 26 year old famrer and his wife Lavinia, age 24..² George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Charnick, a 20 year old day laborer in HH#1237 headed by Sally Charnick, age 46 and spinning..³ He married Eleanor Dalby on 17 June 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Charnock, a 22 year old landman, the son of Edw'd & Sally Charnock and she was shown as Elenor Dalby, age 30, the daughter of Sam'l & Ann Dalby. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹

     Eleanor was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Lemuel Dalby and Annie B. (-----). Eleanor was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elenor Dolby, age 25 in HH#897 headed by William Dolby, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² Eleanor was listed with her sister in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eleanor Dalby, age 44 in HH#882 headed by Edward Killman, a 38 year old farmer. Also listed was Margaret Killman, age 42, who was evidently her sister..³ She married George W. Charnock on 17 June 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Charnock, a 22 year old landman, the son of Edw'd & Sally Charnock and she was shown as Elenor Dalby, age 30, the daughter of Sam'l & Ann Dalby. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹

     William was born circa 1817 at Vermont. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1817 and the 1860 census puts it at 1820..¹ He married Eliza Jane (-----) circa 1845.^1,2 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Waterman, the head of HH#903, a 33 year old shoemaker, born in VT. Listed with him was Jane Waterman, age 39 and born in MD..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. S. Waterman, the head of HH#575, a 40 year old shoemaker. Listed with him was Eliza J. Waterman, age 35..²

     Eliza was born circa 1811 at Maryland. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1811 and the 1860 census puts it at 1825..^1,2 She married William S. Waterman circa 1845.^1,2 Eliza was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Waterman, age 39 and born in MD in HH#903 headed by Wm. Waterman, a 33 year old shoemaker, born in VT..¹ Eliza was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza J. Waterman, age 35 in HH#575 headed by Wm. S. Waterman, a 40 year old shoemaker..²

     Hannah was born circa 1810 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Lewis S. Barnes circa 1835 at Pennsylvania.¹ Hannah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Barnes, age 40 and born in PA in HH#905 headed by Lewis Barnes, a 45 year old farmer, born in VA, with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     George was born on 13 April 1836 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 He was the son of Lewis S. Barnes and Hannah (-----). George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Barnes, age 13 and born in PA in HH#905 headed by Lewis Barnes, a 45 year old farmer, born in VA, with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ He married Margaret A. 'Maggie' Taylor on 12 September 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Barnes, a 24 year old sailor, born in PA and living in Acc Co, the son of Louis S. & Fanny and she was shown as Marg't Taylor, age 18, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Susan Taylor. They were married by E.S. Grant..^2,1 George died on 1 August 1907 at age 71.³ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Margaret was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Isaac Thomas and Zipporah (-----). She married Lewis S. Barnes on 5 April 1853 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Lewis S. Barnes and she as Margaret M. Thams. No other information was given..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Barnes, age 29 in HH#420 headed by Louis S. Barnes, age 56 and farming..² Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of on 5 July 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Marg. Barnes, who died of childbirth at the age of 33 years. She was the daughter of Isaac & Zipporah Thomas, born in Acc Co, the wife of Louis Barnes, who gave the information..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1800. He married Zipporah (-----) circa 1825.

     Zipporah was born circa 1800. She married Isaac Thomas circa 1825.

     The proof of his parents being Merzies & Phoebe Rainer is based only on the fact that they were all from NY and the only Rainers in Acc Co during the 1850 census. Seymour was born circa 1813 at New York.¹ He was the son of Menzies Rainer and Phoebe (-----). He married Frances (-----) circa 1844.¹ Seymour was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Seymour Rainer, the head of HH#907, a 37 year old sailor born in NY. Listed with him were the following Rainers: Frances, age 23 born in NY; Oren, age 5 born in NY; Leander, age 3 born in VA; and Irena, age 1 born in VA..¹

     Frances was born circa 1827 at New York.¹ She married Seymour Rainer circa 1844.¹ Frances was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Rainer, age 23 and born in NY in HH#907 headed by Seymour Rainer, a 37 year old sailor, born in NY..¹