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     James was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Sterling and Leah Watson. James was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Sterling, age 14 in HH#1123 headed by Samuel Sterling, a 33 (probably 73) year old farmer..¹ He married Nancy Ann 'Nanny' Bull on 13 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jame Hy. Sterling, a 24 year old farmer & waterman, born in Acc Co & living on the A. Taylor farm, the son of Sam'l & Leah Sterling and she was shown as Nancy Ann Bull, age 21, the daughter of Wm. & Sally Bull. They were married at the residence of Sam'l Tindal by E.W. Stickney..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. H. Sterling the head of HH#90, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $250. Listed with him were the following Sterlings: Anna, age 24; Samuel, age 75; and Cephalael, age 8. Also listed were Elenora Taylor, age 4; and Sewell Freeman, age 11 and black..³ He married Olivia Mason on 7 February 1878 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Sterling, a 35 year old widowed farmer, the son of Sam'l & Leah Sterling and she was shown as Olivia Mason, age 23, the daughter of James & Sarah Mason. They were married at Bloxom Store by J.B. Merritt..²

     Nancy was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of William H. Bull. Nancy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Bull, age 12 in HH#1123 headed by Samuel Sterling, a 33 (probably 73) year old farmer. Listed with her were Wm. Bull, age 10 and Sarah Bull, age 8..² She married James Henry Sterling on 13 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jame Hy. Sterling, a 24 year old farmer & waterman, born in Acc Co & living on the A. Taylor farm, the son of Sam'l & Leah Sterling and she was shown as Nancy Ann Bull, age 21, the daughter of Wm. & Sally Bull. They were married at the residence of Sam'l Tindal by E.W. Stickney..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Sterling, age 24 in HH#90 headed by Jas. H. Sterling, a 26 year old farmer..³ Nancy died on 17 December 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nanny Sterling, who died of childbirth at the age of 38 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Sarah Bell (probably Bull). She was born in Acc Co, a housekeeper and the wife of Jas. Sterling, who gave the information..⁴

     Sarah was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Bull. Sarah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Bull, age 8 in HH#1123 headed by Samuel Sterling, a 33 (probably 73) year old farmer. Listed with her were Nancy Bull, age 12 and Wm. Bull, age 10..¹

     Mary was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Samuel Sterling on 1 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hancock was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Sterling and Mary Owen..¹

     Susan was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Sterling and Mary Owens. Susan was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Sterling, age 33 in HH#1123 headed by Samuel Sterling, a 33 (probably 73) year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Catharine Bull on 3 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Melson was the security on the M.L.B. of George Marshall and Catherine Bull of William..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Marshall the head of HH#1124 a 22 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Marshalls: Catharine, age 27; and Samuel, age 2/12. Also listed were Margaret Collick, age 18 and black; Rachel Gaskins, age 40 and John B. Gaskins, age 4..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Bull and Catherine Evans. She married George Marshall on 3 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Melson was the security on the M.L.B. of George Marshall and Catherine Bull of William..¹ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Marshall, age 27 in HH#1124 headed by George Marshall, a 22 year old laborer..²

     William was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Catherine Evans on 1 January 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Crowson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Bull and Katherine Evans. Another record from this same source shows they were married on 3 Jan 1808, at which time her name was spelled Catherine..

     Catherine was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Bull on 1 January 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Crowson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Bull and Katherine Evans. Another record from this same source shows they were married on 3 Jan 1808, at which time her name was spelled Catherine..

     Samuel was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1850 and his tombstone shows 1847..^1,3 Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Marshall, age 2/12 in HH#1124 headed by George Marshall, a 22 year old laborer..¹ He was the son of George Marshall and Catharine Bull. Samuel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Marshall, age 11 in HH#65 headed by Erastus J. Johnson, a 28 year old farmer..⁴ He married Margaret Thornton on 1 February 1874 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Marshall, a 24 year old sailor, the son of George & Catharine Marshall and she was shown as Margaret Thornton, age 26, the daughter of Edward & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by Moncalm Oldham..² He married Cecelia Chesser on 12 November 1879 at Atlantic Bapt Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Marshall, a 32 year old single farmer, the son of George Marshall and she was shown as Cecelia Chesser, age 21, the daughter of James Chesser. They were married by J.W. Hundley at Atlantic Church..² He married Anna Wright on 11 February 1900 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a 50 year old teamster, the son of George & Kate Marshall and she was shown as Anna Bundick, age 42, the daughter of John Wright. They were married by J.L. King..⁵ Samuel died in 1915.³ His body was interred.³

     John was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Rachel Gaskins widow?. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John B. Gaskins, age 4 in HH#1124 headed by George Marshall, a 22 year old laborer. Also listed just above him was Rachel Gaskins, who was evidently his mother..¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Gaskins, a 16 year old common laborer in HH#156 headed by Noah Smith, a 29 year old farmer. Also listed just above him was Rachael Gaskins, a 56 year old common laborer..² He married Harriet J. Kerry on 9 January 1878 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Gaskins, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Rachel Gaskins and she was shown as Harriet J. Kerry, age 24, born in Somerset Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA (her parents were not listed). They were married by J.B. Buttler..³

     Rachel was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rachel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Gaskins, ag 40 in HH#1124 headed by George Marshall, a 22 year old laborer. Also listed just below her was John B. Gaskins, age 4, who was evidently her son..¹ Rachel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachale Gaskins, age 56 and a common laborer in HH#156 headed by Noah Smith, a 29 year old famer. Also listed was John W. Gaskins, age 16 and also a common laborer, who was evidently her son..²

     Harriet was born circa 1854 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ She married John W. Gaskins on 9 January 1878 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Gaskins, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Rachel Gaskins and she was shown as Harriet J. Kerry, age 24, born in Somerset Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA (her parents were not listed). They were married by J.B. Buttler..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann Eliza Bishop on 16 September 1829 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel L. Brimer and she was shown as Ann Eliza Bishop. No other information was given..² 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 L. Brimer the head of HH#1125, a 45 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Brimers: Ann, age 43; Mary A., age 19; Wm., a 16 year old laborer; Samuel, age 14; John, age 12; Robert, age 10; Elizabeth, age 8; Virginia, age 6; Emeline, age 4 and Henny R., age 1..¹

     Ann was born circa 1807 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Jacob Bishop and Polly (-----). She married Samuel L. Brimer on 16 September 1829 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel L. Brimer and she was shown as Ann Eliza Bishop. No other information was given..³ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Brimer, age 43 in HH#1125 headed by Samuel L. Brimer, a 45 year old farmer..² Ann died in April 1873 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Brimer, who died of pneumonia at the age of 62 years. She was the child of Polly Bishop, born in Atlantic, a housekeeper and unmarried. Her son Alfred Brimer gave the information..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel L. Brimer and Ann Eliza Bishop. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Brimer, age 19 in HH#1125 headed by Samuel L. Brimer, a 45 year old farmer..¹ She married Raymond Parks Jr. on 31 October 1855 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Raymon Parks, a 40 year old widowed farmer, the son of Raymond & Nancy Parks and she was shown as Mary Brimore, age 24, the daughter of Sam'l Brimore & Anna Bishop. They were married by Thomas Waters. Wm. B. Savage said they both were over age 21..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Parkes, age 26 in HH#38 headed by Raymond Parkes, a 47 year old farmer..³

     William was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel L. Brimer and Ann Eliza Bishop. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Brimer, age 16 in HH#1125 headed by Samuel L. Brimer, a 45 year old farmer..¹ He married Martha Ann Shepherd on 17 August 1858 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Brimer, a 24 year old sailor, born in Acc Co, the son of Sam'l Brimer & Anna Bishop and she was shown as Martha Ann Ward, a 24 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD, the daughter of Elijah Shepard & Dolla Tar. They were married by T. Waters and Raymond Parks said he was over age 21..²

     Samuel was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel L. Brimer and Ann Eliza Bishop. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Brimer, age 14 in HH#1125 headed by Samuel L. Brimer, a 45 year old farmer..¹ He married Susan Jane Smith on 2 February 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l L. Brimer, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Sam'l S. & Mary Brimer and she was shown as Jane S. Smith, age 23, the daughter of Noah Smith. They were married by D. Coulling and Raymond R. Parks said they both were over age 21..² Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Brimer the head of HH#71, a 25 year old farmer with personal property valued at $125. Listed with him were Oney Bishop, age 55; Susan J. Brimer, age 24; and Thomas (Nutts? or Watts? or Ardis?), age 11..³

     John was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel L. Brimer and Ann Eliza Bishop. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Brimer, age 12 in HH#1125 headed by Samuel L. Brimer, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Robert was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel L. Brimer and Ann Eliza Bishop. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Brimer, age 10 in HH#1125 headed by Samuel L. Brimer, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel L. Brimer and Ann Eliza Bishop. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Brimer, age 8 in HH#1125 headed by Samuel L. Brimer, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Virginia was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel L. Brimer and Ann Eliza Bishop. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Brimer, age 6 in HH#1125 headed by Samuel L. Brimer, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Emeline was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel L. Brimer and Ann Eliza Bishop. Emeline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emeline Brimer, age 4 in HH#1125 headed by Samuel L. Brimer, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Henny was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel L. Brimer and Ann Eliza Bishop. Henny was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henny R. Brimer, age 1 in HH#1125 headed by Samuel L. Brimer, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Polly was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Jesse Gladding and Sally (-----). She married James E. or T. Ayres on 25 December 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Abbott and James K. Duncan were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Ayres and Polly Gladding of Jesse..¹ Polly was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Ayres, age 30 in HH#1127 headed by James Ayres, a 33 year old farmer..²

     Letitia was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James E. or T. Ayres and Polly Gladding. Letitia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Letitia Ayres, age 7 in HH#1127 headed by James Ayres, a 33 year old farmer..¹

     Amoret was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James E. or T. Ayres and Polly Gladding. Amoret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amoret Ayres, age 3 in HH#1127 headed by James Ayres, a 33 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward R. Watson and Elizabeth W. Massey. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Watson, age 18 in HH#1128 headed by Edward R. Watson, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Michael Robins and Elizabeth Stockley. 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. S. Robins the head of HH#1129 (#1128 on the transcribed version), a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. Listed with him were Margaret Robins, age 30 and Michael Robins, age 68..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Robins and Elizabeth Stockley. Margaret was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Robins, age 30 in HH#1129 headed by Wm. S. Robins, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹