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     Edward was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Parker W. Parks and Nancy S. Powell. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Parks, age 2 in HH#1163 headed by Parker W. Parks, a 29 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Bagwell Savage and Margaret Kelly. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Savage, age 17 in HH#922 headed by Bagwell Savage, a 56 year old farmer..² He married Margaret J. Richardson on 29 December 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Savage, a 27 year old farmer, the son of Bagwell Savage & Marg't Kelly and she was shown as Marg't I. Richardson, age 27, the daughter of Mary Richardson. They were married at the residence of Thos. Kellam by L.K. LaCato. James B. Groton said they both were over age 21..¹

     Bagwell was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Jacob Savage. He married Leanna East on 4 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Waitman Willett was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Savage and Leanna East..¹ He married Elizabeth East on 15 August 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Waitman Willett was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Savage of Jacob and Elizabeth East of Severn..¹ He married Margaret Kelly circa 1825.³ He married Mary 'Molly' Rogers on 24 June 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter R. Finney was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Savage and Mary Rodgers of Ayres, dec'd..¹ Bagwell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bagwell Savage the head of HH#922, a 56 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Savages: Mary, age 47; John, a 22 year old overseer; Bagwell Jr., age 20; William, age 17; Edward, age 15; and George, age 7..² Bagwell reported a death on 18 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Benj. (probably Bagwell) Savage reported the death of his wife Mary Savage, who died of pleurisy at the age of 52 years..⁴

     Margaret was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Bagwell Savage circa 1825.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1834 and her 1858 marriage record puts it at 1831..^1,2 Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Richardson, age 16 in HH#1163 headed by Parker W. Parks, a 29 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wright, age 14 in HH#1164 headed by Raymond Parks, a 38 year old farmer..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1838 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Henry W. Taylor and Scarborough Henderson. Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Taylor, age 18 in HH#1165 headed by Parker Barnes, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Also listed was John Taylor, a 23 year old labor, who was evidently her brother and Elizabeth Barnes, age 54, wife of Parker, who was a Taylor before she married Parker Barnes..² She married John T. Dunton on 23 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Dunton, son of James S. dec'd and she was shown as Margaret S. Taylor, daughter of Henry W. Taylor who gave consent & is from Temperanceville. Major T. Davis said he was over age 21..³ Margaret died on 14 October 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Marg. Dunton, who died of pneumonia at the age of 32 years. She was the daughter of Hy. W. & S. Taylor, born in Acc Co, and the wife of J.T. Dunton, who gave the information..¹

     John was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Henry W. Taylor and Scarborough Henderson. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Taylor, a 23 year old laborer in HH#1165 headed by Parker Barnes, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Also listed was Margaret Taylor, age 18, who was evidently his sister and Elizabeth Barnes, age 54, wife of Parker, who was a Taylor before she married Parker Barnes..¹

     Charity was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Major Middleton on 27 January 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Major Middleton and she was Charity Wise. No other information was given..¹

     Thorogood was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thorogood was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Taylor, age 10 in HH#1166 headed by John Barnes of P., a 28 year old sailor..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Charles was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Phillips. Charles was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles E. Phillips, a 32 year old sailor in HH#1167 headed by Samuel Phillips, a 32 year old sailor with real estate valued at $500. It is assumed that they were brothers..¹

     Annie was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Washington Gibb and Elizabeth Washington Cropper. Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie C. Gibb, age 18 in HH#1168 headed by Joseph W. Gibb, a 43 year old teacher..¹

     Henry was born circa 1827 at Delaware.¹ Henry was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Hickman, a 23 year old stage driver in HH#1168 headed by Joseph W. Gibb, a 43 year old teacher..¹

     Mary was born on 28 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She was the daughter of Charles C. Berry and Margaret Lewis. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Berry, age 16 in HH#1243 headed by Charles Berry, a 40 year carpenter with real estate valued at $700..¹ She married William C. Colonna on 28 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Colonna and she was shown as Mary Berry of Charles. No other information was given..^3,2 Mary died on 4 July 1920 at age 87.⁴ Her body was interred at Colona Cem, Horntown, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary A. Colona, who was burried beside William C. Colona..⁴

     Betsy was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Colonna circa 1858.¹ Betsy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Colona, age 18 in HH#434 headed by Zippora Colona, age 56. Also listed was William Colona, age 24 who is assumed to have been her husband and an unnamed male, age 6/12, who is assumed to have been her son..²

     Unnamed was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Colonna and Betsy (-----). Unnamed was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed male age 6/12 in HH#434 headed by Zippora Colona, age 56. Also listed was William Colona, age 24 and Betsy Colona, age 18, who are assumed to have been his parents..²

     Zipporah was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Zipporah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Zipporah Colona the head of HH#1170, age 45. Listed with her was John Colona, age 8..¹ Zipporah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Zippora Colona the head of HH#434, age 56. Listed with her were the following Colonas: William, age 24; Betsy, age 18; James, age 39 and Unnamed male, age 6/12. The unnamed baby is assumed to have been the son of William and Betsy..²

     James was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Zipporah Colonna widow?. James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Jobs Island, Acc Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thorns, age 11 in HH#1179 headed by Wm. Mathews, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $50. His mother, Zipporah Colona, age 45, was just a few houses away in HH#1170. This was on Jobs Island..² James reported a birth on 20 June 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jas. Thorns reported the birth of his daughter Eliz. Thorns. There was no mention of a mother..³ James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Colona, age 21 in HH#434 headed by Zippora Colona, age 56..⁴ He married Caroline Zelder on 29 March 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Thorns, a 25 year old sailor, the son of Zipporah Colona and she was shown as Catharine Taylor, a 29 year old widow, born in MD and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. & Emma Zelder. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1834 at Maryland.¹ She was the daughter of John Zelder and Emma (-----). She married (-----) Taylor 1h|o Caroline Zelder circa 1854.² She married James Thornes on 29 March 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Thorns, a 25 year old sailor, the son of Zipporah Colona and she was shown as Catharine Taylor, a 29 year old widow, born in MD and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. & Emma Zelder. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     John was born circa 1810. He married Emma (-----) circa 1830.

     Emma was born circa 1810. She married John Zelder circa 1830.

     (-----) was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Caroline Zelder circa 1854.¹

     John was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Zipporah Colonna widow?. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Colonna, age 8 in HH#1170 headed by Zipporah Colona, age 45..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Middleton and Eveline C. Young. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel A.T. Middleton, age 6/12 in HH#1172 headed by George Middleton, a 20 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350..¹

     John was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Parks and Polly West. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Parks, a 15 year old laborer in HH#718 headed by Benjamin Parks, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Lindsey was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John (of I.) Justice and Catherine Barnes. Lindsey was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy (probably Liney) Justice, age 6 in HH#1176 headed by John Justice, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued $800..¹ She married Alfred F. Matthews on 9 January 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Matthews, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jacob & Seymour Matthews and she was shown as Liney A. Justice, age 20, the daughter of John & Caty Justice. They were married on 12 Jan 1865..³

     Catharine was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John (of I.) Justice and Catherine Barnes. Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Justice, age 9/12 in HH#1176 headed by John Justice, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued $800..¹

     Edward was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Thornton and Laura Bagwell. Edward was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Thornton, a 21 year old laborer in HH#1177 headed by Laura Thornton, age 50 with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ Edward was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Thornton, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200 and personal property valued at $135, in HH#504 headed by Samuel Justice of J., a 47 year old farmer. (Note: James Thornton of J., a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200 was listed next door as the head of HH#503. They were probably brothers.).³ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Thornton the head of HH#MT677, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $150. He was living alone between Thomas Clayton and Edward Wessells..⁴ He married Mary E. Matthews on 22 March 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edwd Thornton, age 45 and single (parents not shown) and she was shown as Mary E. Matthews, age 28 and single, the daughter of Jacob & Seymour Matthews. They were married at Mrs. Matthews' residence by D.A. Woodson..⁵ Edward died on 10 September 1877 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. Thornton of Edw., who died of heart problems at the age of 50 yars. He was the son of John & Laura Thornton, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Mary E. Thornton. Noah Parkes, a friend, gave the informatooin.²

     William was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Pruitt and Rachel Doughty. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Fox Island, Acc Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Pruitt, a 21 year old sailor in HH#1183 headed by Wm. Pruitt, a 47 year old sailor. This was either on or near Fox Island..¹