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     George was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Groton and Margaret Nock. George was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George B. Groton, age 3 in HH#183 headed by William Groton, a 38 year old farmer..^2,1

     Drusilla was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Drusilla was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was also shown as age 19 in HH#1055, headed by William Groton, age 28 and a farmer, and his wife Margaret, age 21. The enumeration date was 18 Oct 1850..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Miles the head of HH#1058, age 66. Listed with her was Drusilla Miles, age 26..¹

     Drusilla was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Sarah Miles widow?. Drusilla was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Drusilla Miles, age 26 in HH#1058 headed by Sarah Miles, age 66..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Taylor. 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. Taylor the head of HH#1035, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Critty, age 28; Bernette, age 20 and Clarissa, age 18..¹

     John was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Seth Ewell and Margaret (109) Bayly. John was named as administrator of an estate on 25 January 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ewell was named to settle the estate of William Ewell. Stewart Kellam, John C. Kellam and John W. Watson were the securities..² He married Margaret R. Custis on 8 July 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. John Arlington was the security on the M.L.B. of John Ewell and Margaret Onley, widow of Francis. Another record from this same source showed the were married on 10 Jul 1833..³ He made a will on 29 May 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. To my sister Elizabeth W. Ewell $20. To sisters Elizabeth W., Margaret B. & Jane E. Ewell all my right in the land whereon they now live, which we inherited from our brother William. Remainder to my wife Margaret. John C. Wise Extr. Witt: Thomas H. Kellam Jr., William F. Savage & William D. Seymour..⁴ John died in August 1837.⁴ John's will was probated on 25 September 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. His will was partly proved on 28 Aug 1837 and fully proved on 25 Sep 1837. On 30 Oct 1837 the named Extr. gave bond with Nathaniel Topping & George F. Snead his securities..⁴

     Middleton was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Mason and Barsheba (-----). He married Rosey Ellender Tyler on 13 April 1802 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Middleton Mason and Rosey Ellender Tyler..² Middleton bought land on 29 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason and wife Rosey sold Foxes Island for $800 on 29 June 1830 (Deeds 1829-1830, p. 498). On the same date, he bought 130 acres "on head of Chefssonefsex Creek" plus pasturage on Tobacco Island, from Thomas Snead for $1005 (p. 496).. Middleton bought land in 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason and son William bought a "Store House" near Onancock in 1841 (Deeds 1842-1843, p. 79).. He married Margaret R. Custis on 17 March 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Middleton Mason and she as Margaret R. Ewell. No other information was given. Margaret R. Onley Ewell Mason had inherited an interest in land at Chesconessex from her first husband, Francis Onley, land that she and Middleton Mason sold to John C. Wise in 1843. John C. Wise sold the same land to Henry A. Wise, who became Governor of Virginia in 1855 (Whitelaw, p. 944 & 945)..³ Middleton died before 1850. No record of this Middleton Masons's death has been found. He was not listed in Accomack Co 1850 census..

     Nancy was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Taylor (S.K.) and Esther 'Hester' Boggs. Nancy was named in her father's will on 9 June 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Boggs Johnson Taylor in the will of James Taylor (S.K.). The relationship was not spelled out, but she was to get part of his personal estate, and was evidently his daughter..³ She married George E. Parker on 18 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph C. Parker and Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of George E. Parker of Michael and Nancy Taylor of James..⁴ She married Edward Glenn on 5 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Smith and William H. Massey were the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Glenn and Nancy Parker, widow of George..⁴ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Glenn, age 47 in HH#139 headed by Edw'd Glenn, a 65 year old farmer. Also listed were Wm. Parker, age 22, deaf & dumb; and Joseph Parker, age 20 and farming, who were evidently her sons by her prior marriage to George E. Parker..²

     William was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Taylor (S.K.) and Esther 'Hester' Boggs. William was named in his father's will on 9 June 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Francis Taylor in the will of James Taylor (S.K.). The relationship was not spelled out, but he was to get the land and marsh at the death of the widow, and was evidently his son..¹

     Polly was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Henry Custis Sr. circa 1780.^1,2 Polly was named in her husband's will on 8 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Polly Custis in the will of Henry Custis Sr..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Boggs. She married William H. Custis on 2 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. James Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of William H. Custis and Elizabeth Boggs of Wm..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Custis, age 54 in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..² Elizabeth died on 4 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Custis, who died of unknown causes (age not given). She was born in Acc Co and was the wife of Wm. H. Custis, who gave the information..³

     William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Henry Custis and Tabitha West. He married Mary Parker on 15 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Thomas W. Custis and she as Mary Parker. No other information was given..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. W. Custis, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Custis: Mary, age 30; Susan, age 2; and Mary, age 1. Also listed were Margaret Parker, age 50 and Lucy Parker, age 13..² Thomas died on 3 September 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. W. Custis Sr., who died at the age of 63 years of cancer. He was the son of Henry & Tabitha, born in Acc Co, the husband of Mary. His son Edw. R. Custis gave the information..¹

     Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Margaret Parker widow?. She married Thomas W. Custis Sr. on 15 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Thomas W. Custis and she as Mary Parker. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Custis, age 25 in HH#190 headed by Thos. W. Custis, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Henry Bagwell (178) Custis and Elizabeth Fletcher. He married Emeline U.S. 'Emma' Conquest on 19 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. Dix was the security on the M.L.B. of William H.B. Custis and Emeline U.S. Conquest..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H.B. Custis the head of HH#1061, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $40,000. Listed with him were the following Custis: Emma, age 30; Jane H., age 6; Sowel, age 3; and Wm. C., age 8/12..²

     Emeline was born on 21 April 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1820..^2,1 She was the daughter of William Conquest and Euphamy Marshall. She married William Henry Bagwell 'Wm. H.B.' Custis on 19 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. Dix was the security on the M.L.B. of William H.B. Custis and Emeline U.S. Conquest..³ Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Custis, age 30 in HH#1061 headed by Wm. H.B. Custis, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $40,000..² Emeline died on 15 February 1894 at District 2, Acc Co, VA, at age 77. She was shown as Emma V. Custis, who died of la grippe at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 24 days. She was the daughter of William & Euphemia Conquest, born in Acc Co, and a widow. Her daughter Jane H. Custis gave the information..¹

     See Anthony West Family. William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas (446) Custis and Elizabeth (392) Smith. He married Sarah (-----) circa 1800.¹ He married Elizabeth Fletcher on 21 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly and Henry S. Copes were the securities on the M.L.B. of William R. Custis and Elizabeth Custis, widow of H.B..² William died in November 1839.³

     John was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Samuel Custis and Eleanor Douglas Wise. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. R. Custis, a 16 year old student in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹ John died on 21 December 1871 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis, who died of typhoid pneumonia at the age of 37 years. He was the son of Wm. S. & Eleanor Custis, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried miller. His brother Wm. P. Custis gave the information..²

     Edward was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Samuel Custis and Eleanor Douglas Wise. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. P. Custis, age 8 in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹

     James was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Samuel Custis and Eleanor Douglas Wise. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jams. W. Custis, age 6 in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹

     Robert was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Samuel Custis and Eleanor Douglas Wise. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt. P. Custis, age 4 in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹ Robert reported a death on 8 February 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Robt. P. Custis reported the death of his father Wm. S. Custis, who died of congestion of the brain at the age of 67 years..²

     Harry was born on 12 August 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of William Samuel Custis and Eleanor Douglas Wise. Harry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry F. Custis, age 1 in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹ Harry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harry Cusits, age 11 in HH#1185 headed by William J. Custis, a 50 year old sheriff..² He married Margaret Virginia Custis on 29 October 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Harry W. Custis, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Wm. Samuel & Eleanor Custis and she was shown as Maggie V. Custis, age 21, the daughter of Wm. Stran & Virginia Cusits. They were married by E.M. Bryan..⁴ Harry died on 27 August 1914 at age 65.³ His body was interred at Old Custis Tract, Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. His tombstones shows him as Harry Wise Custis, husband of Maggie V. and son of Wm. S. & Eleanor Douglas Wise..³

     Lucy was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Tatham and Ann 'Nancy' Bull. Lucy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy A. Tatham, age 12 in HH#1160 headed by Jams Tatham, a 50 year old laborer..¹

     George was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Tatham and Ann 'Nancy' Bull. George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Tatham, age 11 in HH#1045 headed by Geo. Bull Sr., a 65 year old overseer, who was evidently his grandfather..¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. J. Tatham, age 10 in HH#1160 headed by Jams Tatham, a 50 year old laborer..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Tatham and Ann 'Nancy' Bull. Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph F. Tatham, age 6 in HH#1160 headed by Jams Tatham, a 50 year old laborer..¹

     Jane was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell 'Wm. H.B.' Custis and Emeline U.S. 'Emma' Conquest. Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane H. Custis, age 6 in HH#1061 headed by Wm. H.B. Custis, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $40,000..¹ Jane reported a death on 15 February 1894 at District 2, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Jane H. Custis reported the death of her mother Emma V. Custis, who died of la grippe at the age of 77 years..²

     Sowel was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Henry Bagwell 'Wm. H.B.' Custis and Emeline U.S. 'Emma' Conquest. Sowel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sowel Custis, age 3 in HH#1061 headed by Wm. H.B. Custis, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $40,000..¹

     William was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Henry Bagwell 'Wm. H.B.' Custis and Emeline U.S. 'Emma' Conquest. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. C. Custis, age 8/12 in HH#1061 headed by Wm. H.B. Custis, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $40,000..¹

     Susan was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas W. Custis Sr. and Mary Parker. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Custis, age 2 in HH#190 headed by Thos. W. Custis, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas W. Custis Sr. and Mary Parker. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Custis, age 1 in HH#190 headed by Thos. W. Custis, a 30 year old farmer..¹