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     Mary was born on 11 May 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Levin White and Keziah 'Kessy or Cassy' Belote. Mary was named in her father's will on 29 May 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Ann White in the will of Levin White, wife Cassy..¹ She married Benjamin F. Custis circa 1849.^3,4 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 19 in HH#155 headed by Benj. F. Custis, a 22 year old plaster with real estate valued at $2,000. Also listed was Elijah White, age 15, who is assumed to be her brother..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Custis, age 28 in HH#656 headed by Benj. F. Custis, a 32 year old merchant..⁵ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Custis, a 39 year old housekeeper in HH#LM21 headed by Benjamin F. Custis, a 40 year old farmer.⁶ Mary reported a death on 13 July 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary A. Custis, wife of Benj. F. Custis, age 67, reported his death.⁷ Mary died on 9 June 1894 at age 63.² Her body was interred at Custis Bur Gr, Savageville, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone books shows her as Mary A. Custis, wife of Benjamin F. Custis, 11 May 1831 - 9 Jun 1894..²

     John was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William H. Custis and Elizabeth Boggs. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis, age 17 in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ John died on 16 June 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis, who died of unknown causes at the age of 60 years. He was the child of Wm. & Eliz. Custis, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried farmer. His friend F.B. Custis gave the information. (Note: F.B. Custis may have been his brother Francis Custis.).²

     Betsy was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Custis and Elizabeth Boggs. Betsy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Custis, age 30 in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Custis and Elizabeth Boggs. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Custis, age 25 in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ She married Henry Drummond on 24 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Drummond, a 53 year old widowed farmer, the son of Richard & Catharine Durmmond and she was shown as Margaret S. Custis, age 38 and single, the daughter of Wm. H. & Eliz'th Custis. They were married by J.H. Addison and Robert T. Drummond said they both over age 21..²

     Francis was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William H. Custis and Elizabeth Boggs. Francis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Custis, an 18 year old carpenter in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ He married Elizabeth C. Drummond on 18 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis B. Custis, a 23 year old carpenter, the son of Wm. H. & Elizabeth Custis and she was shown as Elizabeth C. Drummond, age 22, the daughter of James & Harriet Drummond. They were married by J.H. Addison. Henry C. Drummond said both wereover age 21..² Francis reported a death on 16 June 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that F.B. Custis, a friend, reported the death of John Custis, who died at the age of 60 years, the son of Wm. & Eliz. Custis..³

     Mary was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Custis and Elizabeth Boggs. 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 17 in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ Mary died on 3 November 1888 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Custis, who died of old age at the age of 55 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Eliz. Custis, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried housekeeper. A nephew (-----) Drummond gave the information..²

     Eliz. was born on 5 June 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Revel Custis and Jane Northam. Eliz. died on 24 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0. She was shown as Eliz. W. Custis, who died of unknown causes at the age of 5 months and 19 days. She was the daughter of Revel & Jane Custis, born in Acc Co. Her father Revel Custis gave the information..¹

     William was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Euphamy Marshall on 6 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas M. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of William Conquest and Euphania Marshall..¹

     Pamelia was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Elias Dunton Joynes Sr. and Margaret H. Smith. Pamelia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Pamela Joynes, age 25 in HH#108 headed by Margaret H. Joynes, age 63 with real estate valued at $2,000..³ She married Edward R. Custis on 6 December 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Custis, a 38 year old single farmer, the son of Henry & Tabitha Custis and she was shown as Pamelia Joynes, age 36 and single, the daughter of Elias & Margaret Joynes. They were married by J.H. Addison..¹ Pamelia died on 5 June 1892 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Pamelia Custis, who died of consumption at the age of 72 years. She was the daughter of Elias T. & Marg. Joynes, born in Acc Co, a lady and a widow. Her son T.J. Custis gave the information..²

     Henry was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha West on 23 September 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. John West was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Custis and Tabitha West of John..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John West P.P. and Tabitha Wise. She married Henry Custis on 23 September 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. John West was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Custis and Tabitha West of John..¹

     John was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha Wise on 4 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. John Sherlock was the security on the M.L.B. of John West and Tabitha Wise..¹ He made a will on 27 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Negroes Joan, Nebb, Charlotte, James, Nathan, Charles, William & Sarah. Son-in-law Capt. Raymond Riley Extr. To grandson John West Stott & John Custis son of Henry & Thomas Riley schooling. Negro Sarah to live with wife as long as she lives. Witt: William L. Martin & Rosey Martin. [Note: The index showed "P. P." after John West's name, but that was not shown in the will.].² John died in March 1828.² John's will was probated on 31 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis, John F. Riley & William Nock securities..²

     Edward was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Henry Custis and Tabitha West. He married Pamelia A. Joynes on 6 December 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Custis, a 38 year old single farmer, the son of Henry & Tabitha Custis and she was shown as Pamelia Joynes, age 36 and single, the daughter of Elias & Margaret Joynes. They were married by J.H. Addison..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Drummond and Harriet Kellam. Elizabeth was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Drummond, age 15 in HH#140 headed by James Drummond, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..² She married Francis B. Custis on 18 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis B. Custis, a 23 year old carpenter, the son of Wm. H. & Elizabeth Custis and she was shown as Elizabeth C. Drummond, age 22, the daughter of James & Harriet Drummond. They were married by J.H. Addison. Henry C. Drummond said both wereover age 21..¹

     Edward was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas W. Custis Sr. and Mary Parker. Edward reported a death on 3 September 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Edw. R. Custis reported the death of his father Thos. W. Custis Sr., who died at the age of 63 years of cancer..² He married Alice M. Bull on 30 October 1894 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward R. Custis, a 44 year old single merchant, the son of Thomas & Mary Custis and she was shown as Alice M. Bull, age 19, the daughter of Benj. F. & Bettie Bull. They were married by J.R. Griffith..¹

     Alice was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward R. Custis on 30 October 1894 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward R. Custis, a 44 year old single merchant, the son of Thomas & Mary Custis and she was shown as Alice M. Bull, age 19, the daughter of Benj. F. & Bettie Bull. They were married by J.R. Griffith..¹

     John was born on 2 May 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker. He married Tabitha (572) Gillett on 21 June 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John K. Evans was the security on the M.L.B. of John Custis and Tabitha Gillett..³ John was named in his father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..² He married Sarah C. 'Sally' Henderson on 25 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Cusits Sr. and Sarah Selby, widow of William..³ John was named in his sister's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother John Custis in the will of Sally Custis..⁴ John died on 17 November 1848 at age 70.¹ His body was interred at Old Custis Tract, Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis, son of Jno. & Catharine, who died on 17 Nov 1848 at the age of 70 years, 6 months & 15 days..¹

     Tabitha was born on 27 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Ayres (235) Gillett and Margaret Douglas. She married John Custis on 21 June 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John K. Evans was the security on the M.L.B. of John Custis and Tabitha Gillett..³ Tabitha died on 17 October 1822 at age 47.¹ Her body was interred at Old Custis Tract, Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Custis, the wife of John and the daughter of Ayres & Marg't Gillett, died 17 Oct 1822, age 47 years, 6 months and 21 days, dates badly worn..¹

     Robinson was born on 18 November 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Maj. Thomas (570) Custis and Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise. Robinson was named in his father's will on 9 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robinson Custis (under age) in the will of Thomas Custis..¹ He married Frances Yeardley West on 30 November 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Robinson Custis and Frances Yeardy West..³ He made a will on 23 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Robinson died in January 1798 at age 41.⁴ Robinson's will was probated on 29 January 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Robinson was named in his mother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a dec'd son Robinson Custis in the will of Cassia Custis. His sons Thomas, Peter, Fanny and Edward Custis were also named..⁵

     Frances was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (524) West Sr. and Ann (286) West. She married Robinson (448) Custis on 30 November 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Robinson Custis and Frances Yeardy West..² She made a will on 23 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Edmund R. Custis Negroes Abel, Spencer, John, Sarah, Jake, Pleasant & her child Pleasant together with their future increase & all other Negroes which I now have together with my interest in Negro man Stephney (which I heired from my daughter Fanny). Son Edmund R. Custis Extr. Witt: Tully R. Wise Jr. & Southey S. Satchell..³ Frances died in August 1832.³ Frances's will was probated on 27 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis & John Custis securities..³

     Thomas was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robinson (448) Custis and Frances Yeardley West. Thomas was named in his father's will on 23 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Custis in the will of Robinson Custis..¹ Thomas was named in his grandmother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Thomas Custis, son of my dec'd son Robinson Custis, in the will of Cassia Custis..²

     Peter was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robinson (448) Custis and Frances Yeardley West. Peter was named in his father's will on 23 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Peter Custis in the will of Robinson Custis..² Peter was named in his grandmother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Peter Custis, son of my dec'd son Robinson Custis, in the will of Cassia Custis..³

     Her common name was Fanny. Frances was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robinson (448) Custis and Frances Yeardley West. Frances was named in her father's will on 23 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daugter Fanny Custis in the will of Robinson Custis..² Frances was named in her grandmother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Fanny Custis, daughter of my dec'd son Robinson Custis, in the will of Cassia Custis..³ Frances died before 23 July 1832. Her mother's will of this date noted that she had heired interest in Negro man Stephney, which I heired from my daughter Fanny..⁴

     In the will of her husband, Thomas Custis, he gave his son John Custis horses given him by his grandfather Maj. John Wise. Elizabeth was born on 7 April 1728 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Col. John (39) Wise and Scarburgh (32) Robinson. She married Maj. Thomas (570) Custis on 21 June 1748 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 9 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Casey Custis in the probate of the will of Thomas Custis..¹ She made a will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Ann Waples slaves Keziah, Derry, Sall, Daniel, Agnes, Charles, Arthur, Milby & 2 children, Bridget & unnamed & their increase to my granddaughter Cassia Waples & the rest of the slaves & their increases to granddaughter Cassia & the other children of my daughter Anne Waples which she has or hereafter may. To daughter Ann Waples ... To grandchildren Thomas, Peter, Fanny & Edward Custis, children of my dec'd son Robinson Custis, my slave Comfort & her son Stephney. To son John Custis & grandson William Robinson Custis my Negro man Dyer to be sold. To my son John Custis ... To my granddaughter Cassia West ... To my granddaughter Cassia Waples 6 silver tea spoons. Son John Custis Extr. Witt: John Wise & Solomon Wise..³ Elizabeth died on 26 April 1803 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 75.² Elizabeth's will was probated on 25 July 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Bayly & William Gibb securities..³

     Thomas was born on 5 January 1753 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Maj. Thomas (570) Custis and Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise. Thomas was named in his father's will on 9 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Custis (under age) in the will of Thomas Custis..¹ He married Elizabeth (392) Smith circa 1775. They were 2nd cousins..³ Thomas died on 29 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 58.²

     Anne was born on 2 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Maj. Thomas (570) Custis and Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise. Anne was named in her father's will on 9 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Anne Custis in the will of Thomas Custis..¹ She married Capt. Samuel Waples on 12 February 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anne was named in her mother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Waples in the will of Cassia Custis..³ Anne died on 17 July 1821 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 66.²

     John was born on 23 February 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Maj. Thomas (570) Custis and Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise. John was named in his father's will on 9 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Custis (under age) in the will of Thomas Custis..¹ He married Catharine (180) Parker on 17 December 1772.^4,3 John was named in his mother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John Custis in the will of Cassia Custis..² He made a will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis Sr., Deep Creek. To wife during the term of her life the cleared land of my plantation whereon I live from ... to land adjacent to the creek opposite Tully Wise lower peach orchard & Indian Bridge Gut except my son John houses & the ground adjacent thereto ... To wife slaves Rachel, young Peter, Abraham & Jim ... & $1,000 & the lands to be in lieu of dower. To son John all the lands which I have conveyed to him by deed. To sons William & Samuel all the rest of my lands in the County of Accomack, except the land in my deed to my son John. William is to have the part on Deep Creek & Samuel to have the part on Little Doe Creek. To sons William & Samuel my interest in Deep Creek Mill. If either dies under age, then the survivor gets money. Road from house to main road to remain for the benefit of my son John Custis which is on lands given to son William. To each daughter Margaret Pitts, Sarah, Catherine, Elizabeth Custis & Susanna Hancock Custis £1,000. To daughter Margaret Pitts Negro girl Leah now in her possession. To daughter Sarah Custis Negro girl Pleasant. To daughter Catharine Custis [Negro] Sabra. To daughter Elizabeth Custis [Negro] Leah. To daughter Susanna Hancock Custis [Negroes] Thomas & Agnes. To son Thomas Custis all the money that I have lent him in part payment of his land which is £2,000 which I think is his full proportion of my real estate with what I have expended on his education more than the rest of my children. Remainder to my wife & all my children & daughter Margaret Pitt shall bring into such division all the slaves that I have lent her, except Leah. Wife, sons Thomas & John Custis & son-in-law Major S. Pitts Extrs.Witt: John Wise, John Cropper Jr. & Richard D. Bayly..^5,6 John died on 3 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 58.^6,3 John's will was probated on 31 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Custis Sr., William R. Custis, Richard D. Bayly, Thomas M. Bayly & Elijah Grinnalds securities on the $50,000 bond..⁶ John estate was settled on 31 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. 31 Mar 1809 (Order to Invy), 18 Sep 1809 (Invy), 24 Oct 1809 (Sale), 29 May 1815 (Audit), 31 Jul 1815 (Rec'd) - John Custis & M. S. Pitts Extrs. In inventory on 18 Sep 1809 Negroes George the elder, John, Isaac, Victor, legacy to Mrs. Custis (James, Abraham, Peter, Rachel), Moses, Abraham Milliner, Matt, Parriss, George the younger, Jacob, legacy to Susan H. Custis (Agnes & Tamer), legacy to Catharine Custis (Sabra J.), legacy to Elizabeth Custis (Leah), legacy to Sarah Custis (Pleasant), Sabra & 2 children Nanny & Major, Cate, Sarah, Leah the younger, Uinah, Flaro & child Spencer, Peter the older, Joshua, James & Patience. Legacy to William Custis. Buyers: Catharine Custis (widow), John Custis, William R. Custis, Elizabeth Custis, Sarah Custis, Betsy Custis & Thomas V. Custis. Cash paid to the following: William R. Custis, Thomas Custis part of Cassy Custis' estate; Thomas Custis of R. for rent of mill for 1809; expenses for traveling to Nansemond & Princess Anne to collect money due estate; John Scott, orphan of Walter, on account; clerk of Norfolk for clerk fees; Catharine Custis, guardian to Susannah H. Custis. The following legacies were paid: £1,000 to Sally Custis, Catharine Custis, Eliza Custis & Major S. Pitts for his wife Margaret (£1,008). Auditors: William Seymour & Severn E. Parker..⁷

     Cassia was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Capt. Samuel Waples and Anne (447) Custis. Cassia was named in her grandmother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Cassia Waples in the will of Cassia Custis..¹ She married Rev. Stephen W. Woolford on 20 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Waples and William Kendall were the securities on the M.L.B. of Stephen W. Woolford and Cassey Robinson Waples of Samuel. Another record from this same source shows Rev. Stevens Wolford married Cassey Waples on 22 Dec 1816..²

     His common name was Stephen. Stephen was born circa 1795. He married Cassia Robinson 'Cassey' Waples on 20 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Waples and William Kendall were the securities on the M.L.B. of Stephen W. Woolford and Cassey Robinson Waples of Samuel. Another record from this same source shows Rev. Stevens Wolford married Cassey Waples on 22 Dec 1816..¹

     John was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Ward on 20 February 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis of John and she was shown as Margaret Ward..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis the head of HH#116, a 55 year old sailor. Listed with him were Margaret Custis, age 51 and Lovey Ward, age 41..¹