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     Joseph was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Onley circa 1730.¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Custis and Mary Onley. Tabitha was named in her uncle's will on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as cousin Tabitha Custis in the will of Fairfax Onley. Also listed was a sister Mary Custis, so Tabitha is assumed to have been her duaghter..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Onley and Micall (-----). Margaret was named in her brother's will on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a Margaret Satchel in the will of Fairfax Onley. She is assumed to be a sister, since he named her right after naming a sister Mary Custis..¹

     Mansfield was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. Mansfield witnessed a will on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date Mansfield Turlington, Jacob Lurton and Daniel Rodgers witnessed the will of Fairfax Onley..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Kellam circa 1770. Thomas witnessed a will on 16 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Only & Elizabeth Only witnessed the will of John Sill. Land near Peter Hack's land was mentioned in the will..¹ Thomas died before 26 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Only dec'd, who had a wife Elizabeth and a daughter Elsy Only, in the will of Richard Kellam..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Kellam. She married Thomas Onley circa 1770. Elizabeth witnessed a will on 16 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Only & Elizabeth Only witnessed the will of John Sill. Land near Peter Hack's land was mentioned in the will..¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 26 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth, widow of Thomas Only, who had a daughter Elsy Only, in the will of Richard Kellam. She is assumed to have been is daughter..²

     Richard was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He made a will on 26 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. To Elsy Only. To Elsy Only, daughter of Elizabeth, widow of Thomas Only. Elsy Only & Patience White residual legatees. Mr. Edward Ker Extr. Witt: John Martin, constable, and Severn Kellam..¹ Richard died in March 1784.¹ Richard's will was probated on 30 March 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Allis was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Onley and Elizabeth Kellam. Allis was named in her grandfather's will on 26 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elsy Only, daughter of Elizabeth, widow of Thomas Only in the will of Richard Kellam..¹ Allis died in April 1791.² Allis's estate was administered on 27 April 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Martin was named to settle the estate Allis Only. Andrew Stewart & Betty Martin were securities..²

     Fairfax was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Onley b|o Fairfax and Ann (-----). Fairfax received 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..¹ Fairfax bought land on 6 September 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Onley sold land to Farifax Onley for 5£..² Fairfax witnessed a will on 7 January 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Fairfax Only, John Finney and Attalanta Finney witnessed the will of Joanna Finney..³ Fairfax died in December 1788.⁴ Fairfax's estate was administered on 30 December 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Savage was named to settle the estate of Fairfax Only. Robert Twiford & Littleton Savage were the securities..⁴

     Ann was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Onley and Micall (-----). Ann was named in her brother's will on 6 March 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Ann Onley in the will of Fairfax Onley..¹

     Judith was born circa 1725. She married William Onley neph|o Fairfax circa 1750.¹

     Ralph was born circa 1905 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Irving T. Onley and Blanche M. Godwin. Ralph bought land in 1945 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in 1945 that Ralph A. & Ernest C. Onley, operating as the Onley Brothers, bought 252 1/2 acres of the Thomas Crippen Part of tract A121..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Darby circa 1810.¹

     Darmone was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Darmone served in the Revolutionary War in circa 1776. On 26 Aug 1851 it was recorded that Darmone Darby, dec'd, left at his death the following children: Peggy and Betsy Darbry. Peggy Darby died leaving tow children: Walter W. Darby and Lovey Darby, now Lovey Only, both of whom are now living. The said Betsy Darby, later Betsy Lewis, died leaving two children: Edward and Ann Lewis, now Ann Pitts, both of whom are now living..¹

     Peggy was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Darmone Darby. She married Edmund Darby circa 1810.² Peggy died before 1850.¹ Peggy was related to a Rev War vetran on 26 August 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Peggy Darby, who was a daughter of Darmone Darby, a Rev. War vetran, was shown as dec'd leaving 2 children still living: Walter W. Darby and Lovey Darby, now Lovey Only..¹

     Edmund was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Peggy Darby circa 1810.¹

     Walter was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edmund Darby and Peggy Darby. He married Juliet Robins on 4 August 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. George Gray was the security on the M.L.B. of Walter W. Darby and Juliet Robins, daughter of Thomas Robins Sr. dec'd. They were married by G. Wescoat and George Gray said they were both over age 21..³ Walter was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Walter W. Darby the head of HH#396, a 37 year old overseer. Listed with him were the following Darbys: Juliett, age 40; Mary, age 10; Letty, age 8; and Victoria, age 5..² Walter was related to a Rev War vetran on 26 August 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Walter W. Darby was shown as a son of Peggy Darby, who was a daughter of Darmone Darby, a Rev. War vetran..¹

     Ann was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of (-----) Lewis h|o Betsy Darby and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Darby. She married William C. Pitts circa 1838.² Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Pitts, age 35 in HH#412 headed by Wm. Pitts, a 35 year old sailor with real estate valued at $2,000..² Ann was related to a Rev War vetran on 26 August 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ann Lewis, now Pitts, was shown as a daughter of Betsy Darby, later Betsy Lewis, who was a daughter of Darmone Darby, a Rev. War vetran..¹

     Juliet was born circa 1810 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Robins Sr.. She married Walter W. Darby on 4 August 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. George Gray was the security on the M.L.B. of Walter W. Darby and Juliet Robins, daughter of Thomas Robins Sr. dec'd. They were married by G. Wescoat and George Gray said they were both over age 21..¹ Juliet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juliett Darby, age 40 in HH#396 headed by Walter W. Darby, a 37 year old overseer..²

     Thomas was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Walter W. Darby and Juliet Robins. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Darby, age 10 in HH#396 headed by Walter W. Darby, a 37 year old overseer..¹

     Letty was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Walter W. Darby and Juliet Robins. Letty was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Letty Darby, age 8 in HH#396 headed by Walter W. Darby, a 37 year old overseer..¹

     Victoria was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Walter W. Darby and Juliet Robins. Victoria was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Victoria Darby, age 5 in HH#396 headed by Walter W. Darby, a 37 year old overseer..¹

     William was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Major S. Pitts and Margaret Custis. William was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William G. Pitts, a surviving child of Major S. Pitts..¹ He married Ann Lewis circa 1838.² 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. Pitts the head of HH#412, a 35 year old sailor with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Pitts: Ann, age 35; Jno., age 10; Susan, age 7; and Robert, age 5. Also listed were Marg't Savage, age 60 and Thos. E. Wise, a 17 year old coach maker..² William reported a death on 15 June 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. C. Pitts, head of the family, reported the death of Marg't Savage, who died of consumption at the age of 74 years..³

     John was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William C. Pitts and Ann Lewis. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Pitts, age 10 in HH#412 headed by Wm. Pitts, a 35 year old sailor with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     Susan was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William C. Pitts and Ann Lewis. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Pitts, age 7 in HH#412 headed by Wm. Pitts, a 35 year old sailor with real estate valued at $2,000..¹ She married John Willington Mears on 23 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jno. R. & Betsy Mears and she was shown as Susan A. Pitts, age 26, the daughter of Wm. C. & Ann Pitts. They were married by D.A. Woodson..² Susan died on 17 May 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan A. Mears, who died of consumption at the age of 29 years. She was the daughter of Wm. C. & Ann Pitts, born in Acc Co, the wife of Willington Mears, who gave the information..³ Her body was interred at Pitts Bur Gr, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her footstone shows her only as S.A.P.M..⁴

     Robert was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William C. Pitts and Ann Lewis. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Pitts, age 5 in HH#412 headed by Wm. Pitts, a 35 year old sailor with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Russell, age 8 in HH#1067 headed by Harvey Johnson, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700. Living next door as the head of HH#1068 was Elizabeth Russell, age 70 and living alone..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Russell the head of HH#1068, age 70 and living alone. The head of HH#1067 was Harvy Johnson, age 46 and the head of HH#1069 was Ishmael Trader, age 60..¹

     Ann was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Wilson the head of HH#1073, age 25. Listed with him were the following Wilsons: Sally G., age 5 and Martha, age 2..¹