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     Milton was born circa 1870. He married Naomi (-----) circa 1890.

     Naomi was born circa 1870. She married Milton A. Dofflemyer circa 1890.

     Charlotte was born circa 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Luther M. Onley and Ruth A. Lewis. She married Clifford Dorman Smith on 19 October 1925 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Clifford Dorman Smith, a 25 year old letter carrier, born in Salisbury, MD and living in Marcus Hook, PA, the son of Somerfield & Amanda C. Smith and she was shown as Charlotte L. Onley, age 22, born in Acc Co, VA & living in Claymont, DE, the daughter of Luther & Ruth A. Onley. They were married by Marinus Jawls..¹

     Clifford was born in 1900 at Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Somerfield Smith and Amanda C. (-----). He married Charlotte L. Onley on 19 October 1925 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Clifford Dorman Smith, a 25 year old letter carrier, born in Salisbury, MD and living in Marcus Hook, PA, the son of Somerfield & Amanda C. Smith and she was shown as Charlotte L. Onley, age 22, born in Acc Co, VA & living in Claymont, DE, the daughter of Luther & Ruth A. Onley. They were married by Marinus Jawls..¹

     Somerfield was born circa 1875. He married Amanda C. (-----) circa 1895.

     Amanda was born circa 1875. She married Somerfield Smith circa 1895.

     J. was born on 10 October 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John H. (of Jno.) Onley and Mary A. Watson. J. died on 12 November 1904 at age 27.¹ His body was interred at Waterfield Farm, Pennyville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as J.R. Onley, the son of Jno. H. & Mary D. Onley..¹

     Mollie was born on 8 June 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Luther M. Onley and Ruth A. Lewis. Mollie died on 21 December 1900 at age 0.¹ Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mollie E. Onley, the daughter of Ruth & Luther Onley..¹

     Sobina was born on 8 November 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Luther M. Onley and Ruth A. Lewis. Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sobina(?) Onley, the daughter of Luther & Ruth Onley..¹ Sobina died on 14 February 1899 at age 0.¹

     John was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Onley b|o Fairfax and Ann (-----). John witnessed a will on 15 April 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Onley, Geroge Melson and Thomas Riley witnessed the will of John Willett..^2,3 John bought land in 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1774 Joshua Wyatt, et. al, sold land to John Onley. Whitelaw adds that William Wyatt's executor sold 93 acres to John Onely and in 1794, he (wife Nancy) left it to his son Jesse Only..^4,5 John witnessed a will on 24 November 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Only, Robert Turlington and Ezekiel Young witnessed the will of Mark Parks..⁶ John witnessed a will on 25 May 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Only, William T. Ross & John Riley witnessed the will of Jacob Ayres..⁷ He married Nancy Groton on 26 January 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bonewell was the security on the M.L.B. of John Only and Nancy Groton..⁸ He made a will on 25 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Jesse Only land & plantation where I now live. Wife Nancy Only. To son John Only & daughter Molly Only all my negroes. Daughter Nancy Only. Wife Nancy, son John, daughter Molly & daughter Nancy residual legatees. To daughter Betsy Groten 1 shilling. To daughter Salley Only 1 shilling. Elijah Mears & John Rodgers Extrs. Witt: Custis Willis and Francis Savage..⁹ John died in December 1793.⁹ John's will was probated on 24 February 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. It was partly proved on 30 Dec 1793 and finally probated on 24 Feb 1794..⁹

     Nancy was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Onley on 26 January 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bonewell was the security on the M.L.B. of John Only and Nancy Groton..¹ Nancy was named in her husband's will on 25 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Nancy Only in the will of John Only..²

     Jesse was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Onley. Jesse was named in his father's will on 25 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jesse Only in the will of John Onley and was given land & plantation where I now live. There was no mention of him being under age..¹ He made a will on 8 March 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Land to be sold. To sister Betsy (Elizabeth Groten) & sister Sarah Onley my whole estate. Golden Ward & Severn Groten Extrs. Witt: Nancy Ward, Amos Benson & Golden Ward..² Jesse died in September 1800.² Jesse's will was probated on 29 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Christopher Satchell & Severn Kellam securities..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Onley. She married Severn Groton circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 25 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betsy Groten and given 1 shilling in the will of John Only..³ Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 8 March 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Betsy (Elizabeth Groten) in the will of Jesse Onley..⁴

     Severn was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Onley circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Severn was named as the executor of a will on 8 March 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Severn Groten and Golden Ward were named as Extrs. in the will of Jesse Onley, who left his whole estate to his sisters Betsy Groten and Sarah Onley..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Onley. Sarah was named in her father's will on 25 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Only and given 1 shilling in the will of John Only..¹ Sarah was named in her brother's will on 8 March 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Sarah Onley in the will of Jesse Onley..²

     John was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Onley and Nancy Groton. John was named in his father's will on 25 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Only in the will of John Only..¹

     Molly was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Onley and Nancy Groton. Molly was named in her father's will on 25 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Molly Only in the will of John Only..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Onley and Nancy Groton. Nancy was named in her father's will on 25 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a duaghter Nancy Only in the will of John Only..¹ Nancy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Onley, age 58 in HH#726 headed by Geo. S. Savage, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $15,000..² Nancy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Onely, age 66 in HH#1084 headed by Geo. Savage, a 62 year old farmer..³

     Clement was born circa 1643 at England. Clement was named as an heir on 1 June 1703. Clement was named as an heir on 1 June 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Clement Onely, the father of William Onely, who was named as a godson in the will of Richard Kellam..¹

     William was born circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Clement Onley. William was named as an heir on 1 June 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my godson William Onely, son of Clement Onely, in the will of Richard Kellam..² William witnessed a will on 27 August 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Only and Edmund Scarburgh witnessed the will of Daniel Griffis..³ William was named in newphew's will on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as uncle William Onley in the will of Fairfax Onley..⁴ William died in January 1750.⁵ William's estate was administered on 29 January 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Solomon Powell was named to settle the estate of William Onley. John Smith was the security..⁵

     John was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Clement Onley. He married Micall (-----) circa 1700.¹ John bought land on 6 September 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Francis & Elizabeth Hill sold 117 acres to John Only, noting that it was the same land that was sold from Elizabeth Scarburgh to John Perry. Whitelaw also notes that John Only, who died intestate in 1722, left a widow Micall and a son William as heir-at-law and that Micall married Jacob Rodgers..^2,3 John bought land in 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in 1719 that John Bagwell, et. au, sold land to John Onely. Whitelaw adds that John & Tabitha Bagwell confirmed to John Only a part of his land which Elizabeth Scarburgh had sold to John Perry..^4,5 John died in January 1722.¹ John's estate was administered on 3 April 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date Jacob Rogers & Micall, his wife, widow of John Only, were named to settle the estate of John Only. William Rogers & William Rogers Jr. were the securities..¹

     Micall was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Onley circa 1700.¹ She married Jacob Rogers circa February 1722.¹ Micall was named as administrator of an estate on 3 April 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date Jacob Rogers & Micall his wife, widow of John Only, were named to settle the estate of John Only..²

     Jacob was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Micall (-----) circa February 1722.¹

     Fairfax was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Onley and Micall (-----). He made a will on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. To brother William Onley's son William 1/2 the land which was my father's. To brother Smith Onley the other 1/2 of the land. To cousin Tabitha Custis. To Hewett Onley. To sister-in-law Ann Onley. To sister Mary Custis. To Margaret Satchel. To uncle William Onley. Brothers & sisters Smith Onley, Hewet Onley, Mary Custis & Ann Onley residual legatees. Brother Smith Onley Extr. Witt: Jacob Lurton, Mansfield Turlington, and Daniel Rodgers..¹ Fairfax died in April 1738.¹ Fairfax's will was probated on 6 June 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Onley and Micall (-----). He married Ann (-----) circa 1725.¹ William was named in his brother's will on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother William Onley, who had a son William, in the will of Fairfax Onley..¹ William died in May 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.² William's estate was administered on 7 June 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the widow Anne Onely was named to settle the estate of William Onely. William Tilney & Caleb Burton were the securities..²

     William was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Onley b|o Fairfax and Ann (-----). William was named in his uncle's will on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Onley, son of my brother William Onley, in the will of Fairfax Onley..² He married Judith (-----) circa 1750.³ William deeded land as a gift on 6 June 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. Onley made a deed of gift to his brother Fairfax Onley of 50 acres, bounding on John Wharton, James Roles & Thomas Williams..^4,5 William sold land on 6 September 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Onley sold land to Farifax Onley for 5£. Whitelaw adds that William Onley sold 40 acres to his brother Fairfax, who five years later resold to Robert Rodgers, and that William Onley also sold 40 acres to Thomas Savage..^4,6,7 William sold land in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William & Judith Ondley sold land to Benjamin Floyd. Whitelaw adds that in 1765 William and Judith Ondley sold a balance of 137 acres, mostly from the Charles Scarburgh part, to Benjamin Floyd..^3,8 William witnessed a will on 4 December 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Only, Josi. Larke, and John Fosque witnessed the will of Littleton Savage Sr..⁹ William witnessed a will on 28 January 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Only, Littleton Savage and Abel Savage Jr., son of William, witnessed the will of Abel Savage..¹⁰

     Smith was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Onley and Micall (-----). Smith was named in his brother's will on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Smith Onley in the will of Fairfax Onley..¹ Smith witnessed a will on 18 November 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Smith Only, Robert Caruthers and Mary Adams witnessed the will of Francis Stockly..²

     Hewett was born circa 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Onley and Micall (-----). Hewett was named in his brother's will on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Hewett Onley in the will of Fairfax Onley..¹ He married Elizabeth Linsey circa 1740.² Hewett was named as an heir on 8 September 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Huit Onley, with a wife Elizabeth, who was named as a sister in the probate of the will of John Linsey..³ Hewett sold land in 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. Huit Only, et. als & wife Elizabeth, sold land to William Bagge in both 1745 and 1749. (Acc Co Deeds, 1737-46, p. 462 & 1746-57, p. 191).

     Ann was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Onley b|o Fairfax circa 1725.¹ Ann was named as an heir on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister-in-law Ann Onley in the will of Fairfax Onley..¹ Ann was named as administrator of an estate on 7 June 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the widow, Anne Onley, was named to settle the estate of William Onely. William Tilney & Caleb Burton were the securities..²

     Mary was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Onley and Micall (-----). She married Joseph Custis circa 1730.²