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     Millard was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Levin White and Sophia Drummond. Millard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Millard F. White, age 2 in HH#965 headed by Levin White, a 45 year old laborer..¹ Millard was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Millard T. White, age 10 in HH#480 headed by Sophia White, age 48..² Millard was listed with his brother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Philmon (probably Filmon) White, a 21 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 He married Elizabeth W. Taylor on 26 November 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Millard F. White, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Levin & Sophia White and she was shown as Elizabetth Taylor, age 18, the daughter of Susan Taylor. They were married by T.M. Poulson..⁴

     Sally was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Levin White and Sophia Drummond. Sally was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally P. White, age 8 in HH#480 headed by Sophia White, age 48..¹ Sally was listed with her brother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally White, age 17 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.).²

     Comfort was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Comfort was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Parks the head of HH#977, age 50. Listed with her was Margaret Parks, age 18. They were listed between Comfort Hudson and Walter Wessells..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Comfort Parks widow?. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Parks, age 18 in HH#977 headed by Comfort Parks, age 50..¹

     Parker was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 He was the son of Elijah Lucas and Catherine Byrd. Parker was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker T. Lucas, age 8 in HH#984 headed by Catharine Lucas, age 32..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Elijah Lucas and Catherine Byrd. Elijah was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Lucas, age 6 in HH#984 headed by Catharine Lucas, age 32..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Archibald Trader Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. Tabitha was named in her grandfather's will on 18 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Tabitha Trader and give $1 in the will of Archibald Trader..¹ She married Samuel Mears circa 1840.^3,4 Tabitha was named in her husband's will on 3 May 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Tabitha Mears in the will of Samuel Mears..⁴ Tabitha was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Mears, age 38 with real estate valued at $100 in HH#986 headed by Thomas H. Fisher, a 22 year old farmer. He was evidently her half-brother..² She married John D. White Jr. on 12 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John D. White and she was shown as Tabitha Mears, widow of Samuel..³ Tabitha was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha E. White, age 48 in HH#323 headed by John O. White, a 52 year old teacher. Also listed was Sarah E. Fisher, age 12, who may have been related to her..⁵

     William was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel Riggs circa 1845.¹ 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. Chessser the head of HH#988, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Rachel Chesser, age 45; Oliver Taylor, an 18 year old laborer; Sarah Taylor, age 13; Tryphena Taylor, age 7..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 William Chesser the head of HH#342, a 62 year old farmer. Listed with him were Rachael Chesser, age 56; Sarah Taylor, age 23; Tryphena Taylor, age 18; James Trader, age 35 and farming; and Polly Wessels, a 17 year old seamstress..²

     Oliver was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Zadock Taylor and Rachel Riggs. Oliver was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver Taylor, an 18 year old laborer in HH#988 headed by Wm. Chesser, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Rachel Chesser, age 45, who was evidently his mother..¹ He married Sally Ann Chesser on 10 April 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver L. Taylor, age 25, the son of Zadock & Rachel Taylor and she was shown as Sally A. Chesser, age 22, the daughter of Henry & Sally Chesser. The license and marriage were both dated 10 Apr 1864..² He married Mary Jane Ayres on 31 December 1872 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver L. Taylor, a 39 year old widowed farmer, the son of Zaddock & Rachel Taylor and she was shown as Mary Landing, a 31 year old widow, the daughter of James & Polly Ayres. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..²

     Tryphena was born on 11 August 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Zadock Taylor and Rachel Riggs. Tryphena was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tryphena Taylor, age 7 in HH#988 headed by Wm. Chesser, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Rachel Chesser, age 45, who was evidently her mother..¹ Tryphena was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tryphena Taylor, age 18 in HH#342 headed by William Chesser, age 62 and farming. Also listed was Rachael Chesser, age 56, who was evidently her mother..⁴ She married Thomas Henry Mears on 29 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas H. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Henry & Sarah Mears and she was shown as Trifany A.S. Taylor, age 18, daughter of Zadoc & Rachel Taylor. They were married by J.C. Mears..² Tryphena died on 5 January 1920 at age 79.³ Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Triphany A. Mears, wife of Thomas H. Mears, 11 Aug 1840 - 5 Jan 1920..³

     Daniel was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Daniel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel W. Hall, age 14 in HH#992 headed by Asa Hall, a 26 year old sailor. It is not know how he was related to Asa or his wife..¹

     Ralph was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Ralph Smith and Nancy Kelly. Ralph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ralph Taylor, age 8 in HH#995 headed by James B. Taylor, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. Also listed was Nancy Taylor, age 39, who was evidently his mother by her earlier marriage to Ralph Smith. He should have been shown as a Smith, not Taylor..¹

     John was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Lucretia 'Cretty' Hinman on 11 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Riley and she as Critty McCready. No other information was given. It is unclear if this was the same Critty that married William McCready in 1836 and John Onley later in 1843..¹

     Her daughter Ann Ward, age 13, was living with Washington Marshall, age 50 and and his wife Susan, age 42. Susan was shown as Susan Sparrow on her marriage to Washington. Ann was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Sparrow. She married Southy Ward on 5 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. John Sparrow was the security on the M.L.B. of Southy Ward and Nancy Sparrow. The were married 4 day later on 9 Nov 1832..²

     Southy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann 'Nancy' Sparrow on 5 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. John Sparrow was the security on the M.L.B. of Southy Ward and Nancy Sparrow. The were married 4 day later on 9 Nov 1832..¹

     Anna was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Southy Ward and Ann 'Nancy' Sparrow. Anna was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Ward, age 14 in HH#1006 headed by Wash'ton Marshall, a 50 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $150. Also listed was Susan Marshall, age 42, who was evidently her aunt and a sister to her mother Nancy, who was shown as Nancy Sparrow on her marriage to South Ward in 1832..² She married Gilbert H. Mister on 31 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert H. Mister, a 60 year old widowed farmer, born in Acc Co and living in N'hamp Co, the son of Jas. & Rachel Mister and she was shown as Anna J. Ward, age 28, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Southey & Ann Ward. They were married by D. Titlow..¹

     Gilbert was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James F. Mister and Rachel Mason. He married Sally (-----) circa 1826.² Gilbert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Mister the head of HH#63, a 45 year old fisherman, born in Accomack Co, VA. Listed with him were the following Misters (all born in Northampton Co): Sally, age 40; John, age 18; and Edward, age 11. Also listed was Michael Costin, a 38 year old sailor, also born in Northampton Co..² He married Anna J. Ward on 31 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert H. Mister, a 60 year old widowed farmer, born in Acc Co and living in N'hamp Co, the son of Jas. & Rachel Mister and she was shown as Anna J. Ward, age 28, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Southey & Ann Ward. They were married by D. Titlow..¹

     James was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel Mason on 21 October 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Saulsbury was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mister and Rachel Mason..^2,1 He married Catherine 'Caty' Salisbury on 5 February 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. McKell Bonwell was the security on the M.L.B. of James F. Mister and Catherine Salisbury..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Mister the head of HH#192, a 65 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Misters: Catharine, age 58 and David, age 15. Also listed was Jas. Wise, an 18 year old black laborer. He was listed next to Severn F. Mister, the head of HH#191, who was a 30 year old lighthouse keeper on Little Watts Island..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Mason and Barsheba (-----). She married James F. Mister on 21 October 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Saulsbury was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mister and Rachel Mason..^2,3

     George was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John S. Onley and Pamelia Melson. George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Only, age 13 in HH#1008 headed by Robert Andrews, age 21. He was only a few doors from his father John Onley, who was in HH#1003..²

     Ann was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William H. Drummond on 3 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. William Only was the security on the M.L.B. of William Drummond and Ann Delastatius..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mountain, age 30 in HH#1015 headed by Meshack Gaskins, a 45 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..^2,1

     William was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.^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. Agnew the head of HH#1016, a 31 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Agnews: Dennard, age 8 and Sarah, age 6..²

     Dennard was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Agnew. Dennard was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennard Agnew, age 8 in HH#1016 headed by Wm. Agnew, a 31 year old farmer..¹ He married Julia C. Mitchell on 15 January 1873 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Denard A. Agenew, age 30 and she was shown as Julia C. Mitchell, age 19..²

     Sarah was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Agnew. Sarah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Agnew, age 6 in HH#1016 headed by Wm. Agnew, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Levin Evans and Sarah Thomas. He married Margaret Hall maybe? on 23 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hall and Henry Hall were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Evans of Levin and Margaret West, widow of Solomon. (Could Thomas and Henry Hall have been her brothers?).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 T. Evans the head of HH#1022, a 50 year old carpenter. Listed with him were the following Evans: Margaret, age 50; Sarah, age 21; James H., a 15 year old laborer; and Arelia, age 13. Also listed was Thomas H. Holden, age 7 and black..²

     Levin was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rebecca Matthews on 17 May 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. John Derby was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Evans and Rebecca Mathews..¹ He married Sarah Thomas on 31 August 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Evans and she as Sarah Thomas. No other information was given..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Levin Evans on 31 August 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Evans and she as Sarah Thomas. No other information was given..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Levin Evans on 17 May 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. John Derby was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Evans and Rebecca Mathews..¹

     She may have been a sister to Thomas Hall and Henry Hall, since they were the security on her 1820 M.L.B. to John Evans, when she was shown as Margaret West, widow of Solomon. Counter to this is the fact that they had another sister named Peggy Hall, who died unmarried and neither of thier parents named this Margaret in their wills. Margaret was born circa 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1800 and the 1860 census puts it at 1793. The earlier one must be more correct since she was a widow when she married John Evans in 1820..^2,3 She was the daughter of Henry Hall Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Shay. She married Solomon West circa 1815. The 1820 marriage of John Evans to Margaret West shows her as the widow of Solomon..⁴ She married John T. Evans on 23 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hall and Henry Hall were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Evans of Levin and Margaret West, widow of Solomon. (Could Thomas and Henry Hall have been her brothers?).¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Evans, age 50 in HH#1022 headed by John T. Evans, a 50 year old carpenter..² Margaret was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Evans, age 67 in HH#53 headed by Jas. H. Evans, age 29..³