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     Azariah was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret 'Peggy' (-----) circa 1790.

     Margaret was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Azariah Bloxom circa 1790. She married Jesse Duncan on 26 February 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William Ailworth was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Duncan of Jesse and Peggy Bloxom, widow of Azariah Bloxom..¹

     Susan was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Dickerson Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Bloxom. Susan was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan R. Dickerson, age 25 in HH#944 headed by Jesse Dickerson, a 62 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Erastus Poulson on 25 September 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Burton was the security on the M.L.B. of Eraster Poulson and Catherine Bagwell..¹

     Hiram was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Erastus Poulson and Tryphemia Dix. Hiram was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hiram T. Poulson, a 21 year old sailor in HH#946 headed by Erastus Poulson, a 63 year old teacher with real estate valued at $700..¹

     Theodouia was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Erastus Poulson and Tryphemia Dix. Theodouia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Theodouia Poulson, age 8 in HH#946 headed by Erastus Poulson, a 63 year old teacher with real estate valued at $700..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Erastus Poulson and Tryphemia Dix. Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine D. Poulson, age 4 in HH#946 headed by Erastus Poulson, a 63 year old teacher with real estate valued at $700..¹

     Jeremiah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hinman on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Bennet Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Jeremiah Melson and Elizabeth Hinman..² Jeremiah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jerry Melson the head of HH#948, a 70 year old laborer. Listed with him were Polly Melson, age 36; Wm. Bull, age 12; and Daniel Melson, a 32 year old laborer. Also listed were the following blacks: Leah Dickerson, age 40; Charles Dickerson, age 8; Eliza Dickerson, age 6; Sarah Dickerson, age 4; Amy Summers, age 60; and Levi Kelley, a 55 year old laborer and the only one born in MD..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jeremiah 'Jerry' Melson on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Bennet Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Jeremiah Melson and Elizabeth Hinman..¹

     Polly was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Jeremiah 'Jerry' Melson and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hinman. Polly was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Melson, age 36 in HH#948 headed by Jerry Melson, a 70 year old laborer..¹ Polly died on 10 October 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Melson, who died of dropsy at the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of Jeremiah & Lizzie Melson, born in Acc Co. and single..²

     Daniel was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Jeremiah 'Jerry' Melson and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hinman. Daniel was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Melson, a 32 year old laborer in HH#948 headed by Jerry Melson, a 70 year old laborer..¹ He married Esther Russell on 4 July 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Melson, a 55 year old single farmer, born at Muddy Creek, the son of Jeremiah Melson and she was shown as Ester Russell, age 55 and single, born in Guilford, the daughter of Benjamin & Rachel Russell. They were married at a pine tree by George H. Ewell. Isaac Russell said both were over age 21..²

     Richard was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Hopkins on 28 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Rich. Young and Geo. Christopher, guardian, were the securities on the M.L.B. of Richard Young, widower, and Nancy Hopkins, orphan of Henry..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Henry Hopkins and Mary 'Millie' or 'Polly' Tarr. She married Richard Young on 28 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Rich. Young and Geo. Christopher, guardian, were the securities on the M.L.B. of Richard Young, widower, and Nancy Hopkins, orphan of Henry..¹

     Henry was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Millie' or 'Polly' Tarr on 17 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Hopkins and Polly Tarr..¹

     Sallie was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Young and Nancy Hopkins. She married William H. Bull on 29 December 1859 at Downings Meth Church, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Bull, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Wm. H. and Sally Bull and she was shown as Sallie A. Young, age 21, the daughter of Richard and Nancy Young. They were married by W. Merrill. Thorogood G. Taylor said they both were over age 21..¹ Sallie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Bull, age 22 in HH#45 headed by William S. East, a 42 year old farmer. Also listed just above her was William Bull, age 22..²

     Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis James Lankford and Hester Ann Gladding. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Lankford, age 2 in HH#955 headed by James L. Lankford, a 24 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Johnson and Rosannah 'Rosey' Corbin. Samuel was named in his father's will on 11 May 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.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 C. Johnson the head of HH#959, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him was Rosey Johnson, age 74..¹ He made a will on 9 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. My man George to be free after serving the present year. Sell all my land in the 2 respective lots ... & purchase a Negro boy named Arthur (on whom I have a claim of $100 & the balance of the interest on the boy is to be for the benefit of Caroline Hope & child) if he can be purchased for a fair market price & if he is purchased, then he is to be free. If the boy cannot be purchased for the sole purpose of being freed, my Extr. shall not give more than $700 for him & then I give William Laws all my estate. To Silvester Johnson, son of Harvey Johnson, ... If Arthur is not purchased, then I give my sister Caroline Hope, widow of Robert, a hand note I hold of hers. William Laws Extr. Witt: John Y. Fitchett, Teackle Taylor & John W. Chesser..³ Samuel died in January 1860.³ Samuel's will was probated on 31 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward B. Waples & Benjamin T. Gunter securities..³

     Littleton was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rosey Johnson on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William Langford was the security on the M.L.B. of Littleton Smith and Rosey Bunting of Rosey. They were also issued a marriage license in Worcester Co, MD on 3 Apr 1834 and she was shown as Rosetta Burnting..^1,2

     Samuel was born on 6 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Samuel Teackle Taylor Sr. and Lucretia S. 'Critty' Harmon. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teackle Taylor, age 11 in HH#962 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..¹ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Taylor Jr., a 22 year old oysterman in HH#470 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 56 year old farmer..² He married Sarah Ann Taylor on 31 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Taylor Jr., a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Samuel T. & Critty Taylor and she was shown as Sarah Ann Taylor, age 22, the daughter of Zadoc & Rachel Taylor. Julius C. Mears said both were over age 21..⁴ Samuel died on 16 September 1915 at age 76.³ His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as on his tombstone as Samuel T. Taylor and is buried next to Sarah A. Taylor..³

     John was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Teackle Taylor Sr. and Lucretia S. 'Critty' Harmon. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Taylor, age 8 in HH#962 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John J. Taylor, an 18 year old farmer in HH#470 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 56 year old farmer..²

     Mary was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Teackle Taylor Sr. and Lucretia S. 'Critty' Harmon. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Taylor, age 6 in HH#962 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S. Taylor, age 16 in HH#470 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 56 year old farmer..²

     Bernette was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Teackle Taylor Sr. and Lucretia S. 'Critty' Harmon. Bernette was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bernette Taylor, age 18 in HH#962 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200. She was listed below the other younger children, with Elizabeth Taylor, age 2 listed below her..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Bernette Taylor. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Taylor, age 2 in HH#962 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed just above her was Bernette Taylor, age 18, who was evidenty her mother..¹

     Ezekiel was born circa 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Ross f|o Ezekiel & James. He married Susan 'Sukey' Chase on 28 October 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. William Culworth was the security on the M.L.B. of Ezekiel Ross and Sukey Chase..² Ezekiel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ezekiel Ross the head of HH#963, a 63 year old farmer. Listed with him were Susan Ross, age 59 and James Ross, a 56 year old laborer..¹

     Susan was born circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Ezekiel Ross on 28 October 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. William Culworth was the security on the M.L.B. of Ezekiel Ross and Sukey Chase..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Ross, age 59 in HH#963 headed by Ezekiel Ross, a 63 year old farmer..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     James was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Ross f|o Ezekiel & James. James was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Ross, a 56 year old laborer in HH#963 headed by Ezekiel Ross, a 63 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Levin White and Sophia Drummond. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John White, age 9 in HH#965 headed by Levin White, a 45 year old laborer..¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John White, a 26 year old oysterman in HH#480 headed by Sophia White, age 48..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John White the head of HH#MR591, a 52 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the followin Whites: Sophia, a 55 year old house keeper with real estate valued at $200; Thomas, a 25 year old oysterman; Philmon, a 21 year old oysterman; Elizabeth, age 23; Ida, age 3; and Sally, age 17. (NOTE: He was probably age 32 and the son of Sophia.).³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Levin White and Sophia Drummond. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth White, age 8 in HH#965 headed by Levin White, a 45 year old laborer..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey White, age 18 in HH#480 headed by Sophia White, age 48..² Elizabeth was listed with her brother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth White, age 23 in HH#MT591 headed by John White, a 52 year old oysterman. (NOTE: John was probably age 32 and the son of Sophia, age 55, who was also listed.) Listed below Elizabeth was Ida White, age 3, who was evidently her daughter..³

     Thomas was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Levin White and Sophia Drummond. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas White, age 6 in HH#965 headed by Levin White, a 45 year old laborer..¹ Thomas was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas White, age 10 in HH#480 headed by Sophia White, age 48..² Thomas was listed with his brother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas White, a 25 year old oysterman in HH#MT591 headed by John White, a 52 year old oysterman. (NOTE: John was probably age 32 and the son of Sophia, age 55, who was also listed.).³