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     Robert was born on 11 July 1939.² He was the son of Phillip Long and Ina Onley.

     Carson was born on 13 November 1936.² He was the son of Phillip Long and Ina Onley.

     John was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rosetta W. McKeel on 15 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John M. Tunnell and she was shown as Rosetta McKeel. No other information was given..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Tunnell the head of HH#1140, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were Rosetta W. Tunnell, age 28; Wm. S. Tunnell, age 4; John T. Custis, a 25 year old physican; John Becket, a 30 year old mulatto laborer and James George, a 20 year old black laborer..¹

     Rosetta was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) McKeel. She married John W. Tunnell on 15 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John M. Tunnell and she was shown as Rosetta McKeel. No other information was given..² Rosetta was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosetta W. Tunnell, age 28 in HH#1140 headed by John W. Tunnell, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     William was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Tunnell and Rosetta W. McKeel. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. S. Tunnell, age 4 in HH#1140 headed by John W. Tunnell, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     John was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Dennis Thornes Sr. and Polly Taylor. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Thorns, a 21 year old oysterman in HH#1201 headed by Polly Thorns, age 35..¹ He married Sally Eveline Taylor on 5 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Thorns, a 26 year old oysterman, born in Acc Co, the son of Polly Thomas (probably Thornes) and she was shown as Eveline Taylor, age 25, the daughter of Teagle & Rebecha Taylor. They were by George H. Ewell at his residence and he said they both were over age 21..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Thorn the head of HH#555, a 30 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $155 and personal property valued at $25. Listed with him were Sally E. Thorn, age 29; Margaret Thorn, age 3; and John Thorn, age 1..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Thorns the head of HH#MT578, a 40 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Thorns: Eveline, a 41 year old house keeper; Mary, age 13; John, age 10; Albert, age 9; William, age 6; and Mollie, age 3..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Thorns the head of HH#225, a 49 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Thorns: Sally E., a 49 year old wife & house keeper; John D., a 20 year old son & a sailor; Albert S.J., a 17 year old farm laborer; William R., a 14 year old farm laborer; Cora B., a 13 year old daughter; McCarty B., a 6 year old daughter..⁵ John died on 1 June 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Thornes, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 60 years. The was the son of Polly, born in Acc Co, a farmer, and the husband of Eveline. His son John D. Thornes gave the information..⁶

     Polly was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Dennis Thornes Sr. and Polly Taylor. Polly was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Thorns, age 24 in HH#1201 headed by Polly Thorns, age 35..¹ Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Thorns the head of HH#MT579, a 42 year old house keeper. Listed with her were the following Thorns: Marzilla, age 2 months, born in April; and Melissa, age 10..² Polly was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Annis, a 40 year old wife and housekeeper in HH#246 headed by Samuel Annis, a 45 year old farmer. Also listed were her children Unsular A. Annis, a 16 year old daughter; Malissa Annis, a 14 year old daughter; Marcela Annis, an 11 year old daughter; and Thomas Thorn, a 23 year old son-in-law.. Polly was listed with her son in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Pollie Thornes, a 95 year old mother in HH#79 headed by Tom Thornes, a 59 year old farmer..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Lewis. She married Robert Russell on 26 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Russell Jr. and Elizabeth Lewis of Thomas, dec'd..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Russell, age 51 in HH#1151 headed by Robert Russell, a 52 year old sailor..²

     Thomas was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas died before 26 October 1822. It was on this date that that his daughter Elizabeth Lewis, of Thomas dec'd, married Robert Russell Jr..¹

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Her parents being William Lewis and his wife Elishea Russell is based only the fact that their son William Lewis, age 15, was with Caroline Shreaves, age 17 in Acc Parish HH#1155 headed by Wm. Shreaves of W., a 30 year old sailor. Caroline was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1823..^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Lewis and Elishea 'Alicia' Russell. She married William (of Wm.) 'Little Bill' Shrieves (IV) circa 1848.¹ Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Shreaves, age 17 in HH#1155 headed by Wm. Shreaves of W., a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200. Also listed at the bottom of the HH was Wm. Lewis, a 15 year old laborer, who may have been her brother..¹

     John was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William (of Wm.) 'Little Bill' Shrieves (IV). John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Shreaves, age 10 in HH#1155 headed by Wm. Shreaves of W., a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200..¹

     James was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William (of Wm.) 'Little Bill' Shrieves (IV). James was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James L. Shreaves, age 8 in HH#1155 headed by Wm. Shreaves of W., a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200..¹

     The proof of his parents being Merzies & Phoebe Rainer is based only on the fact that they were all from NY and the only Rainers in Acc Co during the 1850 census. Martin was born circa 1815 at New York.¹ He was the son of Menzies Rainer and Phoebe (-----). He married Jane (-----) circa 1840.¹ Martin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Martin Raines the head of HH#1156 (#1155 in the transcribed version), a 35 year old mason, born in NY, with real estate valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Raines, all born in NY except the youngest: Jane, age 35; Edward, age 8; Smith, age 6; and Thomas J., age 1..¹

     Jane was born circa 1815 at New York.¹ She married Martin Rainer circa 1840.¹ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Raines, age 35 and born in NY in HH#1156 headed by Martin Raines, a 35 year old mason, born in NY, with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Edward was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Martin Rainer and Jane (-----). Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Raines, age 8 and born in NY in HH#1156 headed by Martin Raines, a 35 year old mason, born in NY, with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Smith was born circa 1844 at New York.¹ He was the son of Martin Rainer and Jane (-----). Smith was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith Raines, age 6 and born in NY in HH#1156 headed by Martin Raines, a 35 year old mason, born in NY, with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Martin Rainer and Jane (-----). Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas J. Raines, age 1 and born in VA in HH#1156 headed by Martin Raines, a 35 year old mason, born in NY, with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Robert was born circa 1817 at Maryland.¹ He married Susan M. (-----) circa 1842.¹ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Lomax the head of HH#1157 (#1156 on the transcribed version), a 33 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Lomaxes: Susan M., age 23 and born in NY; Samuel, age 5 and born in NY; and Phoebe J., age 3 and born in VA..¹

     Susan was born circa 1827 at New York.¹ She married Robert Lomax circa 1842.¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan M. Lomax, age 23 and born in NY in HH#1157 headed by Robert Lomax, a 33 year old oysterman, born in MD, with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1845 at New York.¹ He was the son of Robert Lomax and Susan M. (-----). Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Lomax, age 5 and born in NY in HH#1157 headed by Robert Lomax, a 33 year old oysterman, born in MD, with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Phoebe was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Lomax and Susan M. (-----). Phoebe was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Phoebe J. Lomax, age 3 and born in VA in HH#1157 headed by Robert Lomax, a 33 year old oysterman, born in MD, with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Mary was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Raymond (of J.) Lewis and Sarah Mitchell. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Lewis, age 6 in HH#1160 headed by Raymond Lewis of J., a 30 year old laborer..¹

     Dennis was born on 23 February 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Henry Rew and Hester (-----). He married Sarah Ayres on 1 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin R. Ayres was the security on the M.L.B. of Dennis Rew and Sarah Ayres..² Dennis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis H. Rew the head of HH#1161 (#1160 on the transcribed version), a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Rews: Sarah, age 61 and George S., a 36 year old farmer. Also listed were Sarah Twilford, age 17; Julius Twilford, a 20 year old laborer; George D. Twilford, age 14; Harriet Nelson, age 17; and Augustus Ewell, a 20 year old laborer..³ Dennis died on 23 December 1854 at age 68.¹ His body was interred at Rew Cem, Justisville, Acc Co, VA.^3,1

     Sarah was born circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Dennis H. Rew on 1 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin R. Ayres was the security on the M.L.B. of Dennis Rew and Sarah Ayres..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Rew, age 61 in HH#1161 headed by Dennis H. Rew, a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George W. Twiford and Margaret Ann Rew. Sarah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Twilford, age 17 in HH#1161 headed by Dennis H. Rew, a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000, who was her grandfather..² She married Zorobabel S. Matthews on 31 December 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zorobabel Matthews, a 25 year old mariner, the son of Jacob & Seymour Matthews and she was shown as Sally A.E. Twiford, age 24, the daughter of George W., dec'd, and Marg't Twiford. They were married by E.S. Grant. George T. Rew & Samuel H. Matthews both said they both were over age 21..¹

     John was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Harriet Chambers on 31 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Bull was the security on the M.L.B. of John Bull Jr. and Harriet Chambers..¹

     Harriet was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Bull Jr. on 31 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Bull was the security on the M.L.B. of John Bull Jr. and Harriet Chambers..² She married George Savage on 26 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. James Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of George Savage of John and Harriet Bull, widow of John..² Harriet was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Savage the head of HH#1008, age 66 with real estate valued at $500. Listed with her was Harriet F. Savage, age 21..¹

     Harriet was born in 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Nelson and Ann 'Nancy' Bull. Harriet was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Nelson, age 17 in HH#1009 headed by Nancy Nelson, age 35 with real estate valued at $600..³ She married George C. Phillips on 26 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George C. Phillips, a 31 year old farmer, the son of Wm. Nock & Kesy Phillips and she was shown as Harriet Nelson, age 26, the daughter of James & Ann Nelson. They were married by L.K. LeCato and Littleton B. Davis said both were over age 21..¹ Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Phillips, age 26 in HH#464 headed by Geo. Phillips, a 25 year old farmer..⁴ Harriet died in 1872.^3,2 Her body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone show her as Harriet Nelson Phillips, 1834 - 1872..^3,2

     George was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Phillips, an 18 year old carpenter in HH#548 headed by Wm. W. Oliver, a 37 year old carpenter..¹