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     Samuel was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Alexander Taylor and Ann Matthews. Samuel was named in his father's will on 10 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Taylor in the will of Alexander Taylor..¹ He married Mary 'Polly' Mariner on 26 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William Water & William C. Coard were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel Taylor of Alexander and Polly Morris, widow of Gilbert..³ 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 Taylor of A. the head of HH#1222, a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Mary Taylor, age 68; George S. Taylor, age 13; and Sally S. Thornton, age 6..² Samuel was named in his brother's will on 8 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel A. Taylor, a brother & one of the heirs at law of the dec'd, at probate of the will of Alexander Taylor..⁴

     Alexander was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Alexander Taylor and Ann Matthews. Alexander was named in his father's will on 10 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Alexander Taylor in the will of Alexander Taylor. He got the land where I now live..¹ Alexander was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander Taylor the head of HH#1221, a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $900. Listed with him were Mary A. Taylor, age 27 and Nancy Brittingham, age 58..² He made a will on 8 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. 30 acres of my land on the side adjoining Joseph M. Feddeman, Erastus Whealton & others to be sold so as to leave the rest of my land nearly square & the proceeds to the repair of the house where I now live. To my sister Nancy Brittingham support from the said land. To great nephew Isaac Melvin ... To my niece Mary Ann Taylor my land & personal estate. My friend William S. Bird Extr. Witt: Luther Massey, Delight Christopher & Jeremiah Whealton..³ Alexander died in January 1855.⁴ Alexander's will was probated on 29 January 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel A. Taylor the brother & one of the heirs at law of the dec'd, by Charles B. Duffield his attorney, opposed the will & Wise & Bell, as counsel for William S. Bird, appeared & it was determined to be the true will. Luther Massey & Lorenzo J. Bell were securities on the $1,000 bond..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Matthews Taylor and Sally Thornton. Mary was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Taylor, age 27 in HH#1221 headed by Alexander Taylor, a 65 year old farmer..² Mary was named in her uncle's will on 8 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my niece Mary Ann Taylor in the will of Alexander Taylor..¹

     Mary was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Mariner. She married Gilbert Morris on 22 May 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of Gilbert Morris, widower, and Polly Marriner of Geo..¹ She married Samuel A. (of A.) Taylor on 26 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William Water & William C. Coard were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel Taylor of Alexander and Polly Morris, widow of Gilbert..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Taylor, age 68 in HH#1222 headed by Samuel Taylor of A., a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500..²

     Gilbert was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Polly' Mariner on 22 May 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of Gilbert Morris, widower, and Polly Marriner of Geo..¹

     Hessey was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William (of Charles) Thornton. Hessey received land as a gift in 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Thornton of Charles deeded land to Hessy, Polly & William Thornton..¹ She married Nathaniel Taylor on 12 June 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. William Watts and Zadock Selby were the securities on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel Taylor of Alexander and Hessey Thornton..²

     There being a son of Samuel Taylor is based only on the fact that there was a George S. Taylor, age 13 in HH#1222 headed by Samuel Taylor of A., age 58 and it is assumed that George was Samuel's grandson. (s|o_Samuel) was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Samuel A. (of A.) Taylor.

     George was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (s|o_Samuel) Taylor. George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Taylor, age 13 in HH#1222 headed by Samuel Taylor of A., a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500, who was evidently his grandfather..¹

     There being a daughter of Samuel Taylor is based only on the fact that there was a Sally S. Thornton, age 6 in HH#1222 headed by Samuel Taylor of A., age 58 and it is assumed that Sally was Samuel's granddaughter. (dau_of_Samuel) was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Samuel A. (of A.) Taylor. She married (father_of_Sally) Thornton circa 1840.

     (father_of_Sally) was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (dau_of_Samuel) Taylor circa 1840.

     Sally was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (father_of_Sally) Thornton and (dau_of_Samuel) Taylor. Sally was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally S. Thornton, age 6 in HH#1222 headed by Samuel Taylor of A., a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500, who was evidently her grandfather..¹

     William was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1837, so he may not be a son of Wm. H. & Mary Taylor and the grandson of Scarborough Whealton..¹ He was the son of William H. Taylor and Mary 'Molly' Whealton. William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Taylor, age 13 in HH#1223 headed by Scarborough Whealton, age 69 with real estate valued at $200. He is assumed to have been her grandson..¹

     Milcah was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Milcah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milcah Chesser the head of HH#1231, age 38. Listed with her was Richard Chesser, a 20 year old laborer..¹

     Richard was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Milcah Chesser widow?. Richard was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Chesser, a 20 year old laborer in HH#1231 headed by Milcah Chesser, age 38..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Trehern and Sarah 'Sally' Killmon. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Truhern, age 26 in HH#1233 headed by James Truhern, a 69 year old farmer with real estate vauled at $7,000..² Nancy was named in her father's will on 6 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Trehearn in the will of James Trehearn..³ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Trehern the head of HH#556, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $3,250. Listed with her was Sally Trehern, age 20, who was evidently her adopted sister..⁴ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Trehern the head of HH#MT537, a 50 year old house keeper with real estate valued at $2,500 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with her were Jane Trehern, a 24 year old black domestic servant; Mary Trehern, age 2 and black; and William Fletcher, a 21 yea old black farm laborer..⁵

     Sally was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Trehern and Sarah 'Sally' Killmon. Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Truhern, age 15 in HH#1233 headed by James Truhern, a 69 year old farmer with real estate vauled at $7,000..³ Sally was named in her father's will on 6 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my adopted daughter Sally Trehearn, in the will of James Trehearn..⁴ Sally was listed with her sister in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Trehern, age 20 in HH#556 headed by Nancy Trehern, age 40, who was evidently her sister, through her adoption..² She married John E. Russell on 4 January 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Russell, a 24 year old mariner, the son of George & Margaret Russell and she was shown as Sarah A. Trehearn, age 21 (no parents listed). They were married on 5 Jan 1865..⁵

     James was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Topping the head of HH#1237, a 23 year old laborer. Listed with him were Nancy Marshall, age 50 and Sinui Marshall, age 10..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Bloxom and Patience Jones. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. Bloxom, age 9 in HH#1246 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 42 year old oysterman..¹

     John was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Richard Bloxom and Patience Jones. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. B. Bloxom, age 2 in HH#1246 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 42 year old oysterman..¹

     William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Bloxom, age 6/12 in HH#1246 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 42 year old oysterman..¹ William was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Richard Bloxom and Patience Jones. He married Manie S. Thornton on 12 June 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Bloxom, a 19 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Richard & Patience Bloxom and she was shown as Manie S. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Parker & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

     Richard was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Patience (-----) circa 1848.¹ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Bloxom the head of HH#1240, a 35 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Bloxoms: Patience, age 26 and Juliet, age 1..¹

     Patience was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Richard Bloxom circa 1848.¹ Patience was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Bloxom, age 26 in HH#1240 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 35 year old laborer..¹

     Juliet was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Bloxom and Patience (-----). Juliet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juliet Bloxom, age 1 in HH#1240 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 35 year old laborer..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 14 July 1820 at Metompkin, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Erastus Poulson and Catherine Bagwell. She married John Evans Wise on 21 May 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel S. Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of John E. Wise and Elizabeth Poulson of Erastus. They were married on 22 May 1839..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Wise, age 30 in HH#1242 headed by John E. Wise, a 33 year old deputy sheriff with real estate valued at $6,000..⁴ Elizabeth died on 16 November 1887 at age 67.^2,3 Her body was interred at Major Wise Place, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born on 5 June 1816 at Metompkin, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Isaiah Evans Wise and Ann Abbott. He married Elizabeth S. Poulson on 21 May 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel S. Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of John E. Wise and Elizabeth Poulson of Erastus. They were married on 22 May 1839..³ 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 E. Wise the head of HH#1242, a 33 year old deputy sheriff with real estate valued at $6,000. Listed with him were the following Wises: Elizabeth S., age 30; William T., age 10; John H., age 7; and George D., age 1. Also listed was Stewart Small, age 45..⁴ John died on 17 January 1911 at age 94.^1,2 His body was interred at Major Wise Place, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John E. Wise, son of Isiah & Ann..²

     William was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Evans Wise and Elizabeth S. Poulson. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Wise, age 10 in HH#1242 headed by John E. Wise, a 33 year old deputy sheriff with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     John was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Evans Wise and Elizabeth S. Poulson. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Wise, age 7 in HH#1242 headed by John E. Wise, a 33 year old deputy sheriff with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     George was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Evans Wise and Elizabeth S. Poulson. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George D. Wise, age 1 in HH#1242 headed by John E. Wise, a 33 year old deputy sheriff with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     William was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charles C. Berry and Margaret Lewis. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Berry, age 13 in HH#1243 headed by Charles Berry, a 40 year carpenter with real estate valued at $700..¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Berry, a 23 year old day laborer in HH#611 headed by Charles Berry, a 50 year old carpenter..²

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charles C. Berry and Margaret Lewis. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Berry, age 2 in HH#1243 headed by Charles Berry, a 40 year carpenter with real estate valued at $700..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Berry, age 12 in HH#611 headed by Charles Berry, a 50 year old carpenter..³ He married Elizabeth Hickman on 30 November 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John N. Berry, a 29 year old farmer, the son of Chas. C. & Marg't Berry and she was shown as Elizabeth Hickman, age 28, the daughter of Elijah & Rachel Hickman..⁴