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     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Isaiah Justice Sr. and Tabitha Lewis. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 28 October 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betsy in the will of Isaiah Justice Sr, 28 Oct 1824..² Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 28 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth A. Justice in the will of Tabitha Justice..^3,4

     Nancy was born on 26 May 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Zorobabel 'Babel' Mason and Polly Grinnalds. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mason, age 13 in HH#927 headed by Zerobabel Mason, a 40 year old farmer..¹ She married Edward J. Mears 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 Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears, age 26 in HH#581 headed by Bershiba Mears, age 46 (female). Also listed just above her was Edward Mears, age 23, who was evidently her husband..⁴ She married David F. Wright 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..^1,2 Nancy died on 2 March 1931 at age 94.³ Her body was interred at Mason Cem, Maswell St., Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Henry was born in 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Zorobabel 'Babel' Mason and Polly Grinnalds. Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry P. Mason, age 7 in HH#927 headed by Zerobabel Mason, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Mason, age 16 in HH#577 headed by Zerabbabel Mason, a 53 year old farmer..⁴ He married Jane E. White on 6 January 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry P. Mason, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Zoro & Polly Mason and she was shown as Jane E. White, age 22, the daughter of Henry B. & Hetty White. They were married by G.W. Matthews..² Henry died in 1898.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Margaret was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Zorobabel 'Babel' Mason and Polly Grinnalds. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Mason, age 1 in HH#927 headed by Zerobabel Mason, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marbaret Mason, age 11 in HH#577 headed by Zerabbabel Mason, a 53 year old farmer..² She married William Thomas C. Hope on 19 September 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thomas Hope, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Laura Hope and she was shown as Margaret Ann Mason, age 23, the daughter of Zorobabel & Polly Mason. They were married by D.A. Woodson at Zorobabel Mason's residence..³

     John was born on 1 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Parker Grinnalds and Elizabeth Melson. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Grinalds, age 9 in HH#927 headed by Zerobabel Mason, a 40 year old farmer..³ John was listed with his brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Grinalds, age 20 in HH#576 headed by Southey Grinalds, age 26, who was evidently his brother..¹ He married Eveline T. Mason circa 1865.^4,2 John died on 1 March 1866 at age 23.² His body was interred at Clover Hill, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone book shows him as John H. Grinnalds, the husband of Eveline Mason of Sam'l, and notes the stone is gone and the information is from 1940 data..²

     Tabitha was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1845, the 1860 census puts it at 1844 and the 1870 census puts it at 1846..^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William (of W. or N.) Taylor and Elizabeth Ann Lewis. Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Taylor, age 5 in HH#928 headed by Wm. Taylor of W., a 44 year old laborer..¹ Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Taylor, age 16 in HH#490 headed by William Taylor of N., a 45 year old oysterman..² Tabitha was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Taylor, age 24 in HH#MT683 headed by William Taylor, a 55 year old oysterman..³

     Betsey was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Betsey was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Lewis, age 76 in HH#490 headed by William Taylor of N., a 45 year old oysterman. Also listed was Elizabeth Taylor, age 40, who is assumed to have been her daughter..¹

     Susan was born circa 1840. She married Thomas Wessells circa 1875.¹ Susan reported a death on 17 May 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Susan F. Wessells, reported the death of her husband, Thos. Wessells of John, who died at the age of 45 years..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Rev. William Selby Onions and Sally Bundick. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 6 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Onions in the will of William Onions Sr..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Onions, age 50 in HH#1197 headed by Nancy Wessells, age 60..²

     John was born circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Rev. William Selby Onions. He married Leuranah 'Linany' Littleton on 10 February 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Wright was the security on the M.L.B. of John Onions and Linany Littleton..² John was named in his father's will on 6 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Onions in the will of William Onions Sr..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Dennis Thornes Sr. and Polly Taylor. Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Thornes, age 25 in HH#551 headed by Wesley Onions, a 30 year old farm laborer. Also listed was Polly Thornes, age 50, who was evidently her mother..¹

     William was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Wesley Onions and Eliza Thornes. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Onions, age 6 in HH#551 headed by Wesley Onions, a 30 year old farm laborer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Wesley Onions and Eliza Thornes. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Onions, age 2 in HH#551 headed by Wesley Onions, a 30 year old farm laborer..¹ Mary died on 21 October 1871 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Onions, who was burnt, and died at the age of 12 years. She was the daughter of Wesley & Eliza Onions, born in Acc Co. Her father gave the information..²

     Wesley was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Unnamed Onions, age 3/12 in HH#551 headed by Wesley Onions, a 30 year old farm laborer..¹ Wesley was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Wesley Onions and Eliza Thornes. He married Elizabeth J. 'Bettie' Middleton on 27 December 1882 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Onions, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of Wesley & Eliza Onions and she was shown as Bettie J. Middleton, age 20, the daughter of Jno. & Julia Middleton. They were married by W. A. Crouse..² He married Lucy D. Thornes on 2 September 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley T.(?) Onions, a 42 year old widowed farmer, the son of Wesley & Eliza Onions and she was shown as Lucy D. Thornes, age 19, daughter of Mandy Thornes..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Middleton and Juliet 'Julia' Ann Shrieves. She married Wesley T. Onions on 27 December 1882 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Onions, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of Wesley & Eliza Onions and she was shown as Bettie J. Middleton, age 20, the daughter of Jno. & Julia Middleton. They were married by W. A. Crouse..¹

     Perry was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan Onions on 30 August 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. William Shreves was the security on the M.L.B. of Perry Beasley and Susan Onions, ward of Perry..² Perry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Perry Beasley the head of HH#933, a 36 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Beasleys: Susan, age 26; Mary J., age 7; and Margaret, age 4. Also listed was George Castine, a 25 year old sailor, born in NY..¹ Perry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Perry Beasley the head of HH#662, a 43 year old day lablorer with personal property valued at $5. He was living alone between Jessie Dickerson and James McCready..³

     Thomas was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Onions and Polly Wessells. Thomas was named in his father's will on 12 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Onions in the will of William Onions..¹

     Mason Annis reports she was a Johnson or married a Johnson. She was shown as Mary J.P. Beasley on her daughter Arinthia's 1892 marriage record. Mary was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Perry Beasley and Susan Onions. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Beasley, age 7 in HH#933 headed by Perry Beasley, a 36 year old laborer..¹ Mary was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Beasley, age 16 in HH#526 headed by Thomas Wessells of J., a 41 year old farmer. Listed next to her was Arcillus Taylor, age 13..² Mary was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Beasley, a 28 year old house keeper in HH#MT639 headed by Catherine Young, a 63 year old house keeper. Listed with her were George Beasley, age 5 and Clarissa Beasley, age 1 month..³ Her body was interred at Onions Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. Marson Annis reports that Bertie Beasley's grandmother, Mary Johnson, is buried in the Onion Cemetery and has a tombstone..⁴

     Margaret was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Perry Beasley and Susan Onions. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Beasley, age 4 in HH#933 headed by Perry Beasley, a 36 year old laborer..¹

     George was born circa 1825 at New York.¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Castine, a 25 year old sailor, born in NY in HH#933 headed by Perry Beasley, a 36 year old laborer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Barnes circa 1795.

     Mary was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of John Barnes and Elizabeth (-----). She married Littleton A. Hinman on 18 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Hickman and William W. Dix were the securities on the M.L.B. of Littleton A. Hinman and Polly Barnes of John..² Mary was named in her husband's will on 18 April 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary D. Littleton in the will of Littleton A. Hinman..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary D. Hinman, age 48 in HH#934 headed by Littleton A. Hinman, a 48 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,000..³

     Littleton was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary D. 'Polly' Barnes on 18 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Hickman and William W. Dix were the securities on the M.L.B. of Littleton A. Hinman and Polly Barnes of John..² He made a will on 18 April 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary D. Hinman the whole of my estate during her life or widowhood & then to my children Elizabeth S. Fletcher, Amanda W. Bowdoin, Vernetta A. Hinman & Melissa H. Hinman. Wife Mary D. Hinman to sell property to pay my debts..³ Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton A. Hinman the head of HH#934, a 48 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,500. Listed with him were the following Hinmans: Mary D., age 48; Vernette A., age 18; and Melissa A., age 9. Also listed were Matilda S. Taylor, age 21; Elizabeth Hickman, age 16; Samuel Lankford, a 30 year old cpt.(?); George T. Moore, a 21 year old clerk; and Savage Taylor, a 25 year old black laborer..¹ Littleton died in March 1854.³ Littleton's will was probated on 27 March 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. There being no witnesses, Thomas J. Rayfield & John J. Blackstone testified to the handwriting. Mary D. Hinman, the named Extr., refused to qualify & relinquished to John R. Drummond with William Samuel Custis, Louis D. Drummond & Thomas D. Lewis securities on the $20,000 bond..³

     Amanda was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Littleton A. Hinman and Mary D. 'Polly' Barnes. She married Dr. John R. Bowdoin circa 1848.^2,1 Amanda was named in her father's will on 18 April 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Amanda W. Bowdoin in the will of Littleton A. Hinman..¹ Amanda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Bowdoin, age 21 in HH#204 headed by John R. Bowdoin, a 30 year old physician..²

     Melissa was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Littleton A. Hinman and Mary D. 'Polly' Barnes. Melissa was named in her father's will on 18 April 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Melissa A. Hinman in the will of Littleton A. Hinman..¹ Melissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Melissa A. Hinman, age 9 in HH#934 headed by Littleton A. Hinman, a 48 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,000..²

     Matilda was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Matilda was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda S. Taylor, age 21 in HH#934 headed by Littleton A. Hinman, a 48 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Hickman, age 16 in HH#934 headed by Littleton A. Hinman, a 48 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Moses Hinman and Elizabeth Howard. She married Edmund Bell on 14 November 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. William Laws and Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edmund Bell, widower, and Elizabeth Hinman of Moses..²

     Edmund was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Hinman on 14 November 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. William Laws and Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edmund Bell, widower, and Elizabeth Hinman of Moses..¹ Edmund was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmund Bell the head of HH#936, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. He was living alone, between Ephraim Wessells and Samuel L. Justice..¹

     Polly was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1795 and her 1870 death record puts it at 1790..^3,1 She was the daughter of Horsey Somers and Nancy Rew. Polly was named in cousin's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Somers, the daughter of my aunt Nancy Somers in the will of James Ewell Jr..² Polly was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Somers, age 55 in HH#938 headed by Wm. Summers, a 37 year old ship carpenter..³ Polly was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Somers, age 60 in HH#618 headed by William Somers, a 50 year old farmer..⁴ Polly died on 5 April 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Sommers, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 10 days. She was the daughter of Horsey & Betsy Sommers, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried housekeeper. Her brother Wm. Somers Sr. gave the information..¹