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     Elizabeth was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Hickman and Rachel (-----). She married John N. Berry 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..¹

     Peter was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Harriet (-----) circa 1845.¹ Peter was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Owens the head of HH#1245, a 28 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Owens: Harriet, age 25 and Frank, age 4. Also listed with him were William Jones, a 24 year old sailor; James Thornton, a 17 year old sailor; and Kendall Thornton, a 24 yea old sailor..¹

     Harriet was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Peter Owens circa 1845.¹ Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Owens, age 25 in HH#1245 headed by Peter Owens, a 28 year old laborer..¹

     Frank was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Peter Owens and Harriet (-----). Frank was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Ownens, age 4 in HH#1245 headed by Peter Owens, a 28 year old laborer..¹

     William was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William James, a 24 year old sailor in HH#1245 headed by Peter Owens, a 28 year old laborer..¹

     Sally was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Richardson, age 45 in HH#1133 (HH#1132 in the transcribed version) headed by Wm. H. Bunting, a 28 year old farmer. She was listed below Alfred Walker, a 10 year old black. Also listed below her was Robert Richardson, age 6..¹

     Robert was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Sally Richardson. Robert was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Richardson, age 6 in HH#1133 (HH#1132 in the transcribed version) headed by Wm. H. Bunting, a 28 year old farmer. He was listed below Alfred Walker, a 10 year old black and below Sally Richardson, age 45, who was evidently his mother..¹

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

     Critty was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Taylor. Critty was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Critty Taylor, age 28 in HH#1035 headed by Samuel C. Taylor, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..¹

     Bernette was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Taylor. Bernette was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bernette Taylor, age 20 in HH#1035 headed by Samuel C. Taylor, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..¹

     Clarissa was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Taylor. Clarissa was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clarissa Taylor, age 18 in HH#1035 headed by Samuel C. Taylor, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..¹

     James was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Henry Parker Trader and Margaret A. Knight. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Teackle, age 11/12 in HH#1029 Nancy Trader, age 40. Also listed were Wm. P. Trader, a 25 year old farmer and his wife Margaret Trader, age 23. It is assume that James was James Teackle Trader, their son..¹

     Lavenia was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel T. Byrd Sr. and Rhoda Riggin. Lavenia was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lavenia Bird, age 21 in HH#1026 headed by Samuel R. Bird, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. She is assumed to have been his sister..¹

     James was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Ann Parks circa 1832.¹ 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 Landen the head of HH#517, a 48 year old laborer with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Landens: Ann, age 40; Sarah, age 17; James, age 12; Elizabeth, age 10; and William, age 5. Also listed was James Parker, a 38 year old laborer..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Elijah Parks and Sarah 'Sally' Stevens. She married James Landing circa 1832.³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Landen, age 40 in HH#517 headed by James Landen, a 48 year old laborer with real estate valued at $200..³ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Landing the head of HH#381, age 54. Listed with him were the following Landings: James, age 24; Mary, age 21; and William, age 17..⁴ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Landing the head of a HH on page 114B, age 77. Listed with him were Elizabeth Landing, age 40, a divorced daughter; A.J. Northam, a 20 year old widowed female; Henrietta Northam, age 17; and Pleasy Northam, age 13. The relationship of the 3 Northams was shown as "other." (Note: Henrietta Northam's 1885 marriage to John Onley shows her as the daughter of George & Elizabeth Northam.).⁵ Sarah died on 17 April 1896 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie A. Lamden, who died of old age at the age of 97 years. She was the daughter of Elijah & Sallie Parks and a widow. Her daughter, S..iella Only, gave the information. (Note: This may have been her granddaughter, Henrietta Northam, who married John Onley in 1885.).²

     James was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Landing and Sarah Ann Parks. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Landen, age 12 in HH#517 headed by James Landen, a 48 year old laborer with real estate valued at $200..¹

     William was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Landing and Sarah Ann Parks. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Landen, age 5 in HH#517 headed by James Landen, a 48 year old laborer with real estate valued at $200..¹

     Daniel was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Emily V. (-----) circa 1849.¹ Daniel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Birch the head of HH#79, a 23 year old sailor. Listed with him was Emily V. Birch, age 15, who was evidently his wife..¹

     Emily was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Daniel Birch circa 1849.¹ Emily was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily V. Birch, age 15 in HH#79 headed by Daniel Birch, a 23 year old sailor..¹

     William was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Birch, age 14 in HH#78 headed by John Reed, a 28 year old sailor..¹

     William was born on 21 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Joseph Birch and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cherricks. William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William F. Birch the head of HH#76, a 35 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Birches: Mary A., age 25 and James S., age 11..³ He married Phoebe Thornton on 18 March 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Burch, a 38 year old widowed ship carpenter, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son Joseph & Betsey Burch and she was shown as Phoba Thornton, single, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Jno. & Betsey Thornton. They were married by P. Bowdin at his house. Evidently the license was issued on 25 Jan 1854, according to Turman's marriage book..^1,4 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William F. Birch the head of HH#TI88, a 56 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $400 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Birchs: Phoebe, a 30 year old house keeper; Henry A.W., a 12 year old oysterman; George T., age 10; Peter R., age 8; Joshua W., age 6; John, age 4; and Andrew J., age 1. Also listed was Sallie Andrews, a 14 year old domestic servant and William Birch, age 8..⁵ William reported a death in March 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. F. Birch reported the death of his nephew John R. Mason, who died of yellow fever at the age of 15 years and 2 months..⁶ William died on 9 April 1897 at age 81.² His body was interred at Birch Plot, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William F. Birch Sr., 21 Aug 1815 - 9 Apr 1897..²

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

     Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Birch and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cherricks. Mary was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Birch, age 25 in HH#76 headed by William F. Birch, a 35 year old sailor, who is assumed to have been her brother..¹

     James was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Birch and Ruth (-----). James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Birch, age 10 in HH#131 headed by Joseph Birch, a 60 year old laborer..² James was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James S. Birch, age 11 in HH#76 headed by William F. Birch, a 35 year old sailor, who is assumed to have been her brother..¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Birch, age 19 in HH#1090 headed by Joseph Birch, age 83 years..³

     Leah was born circa 1815 at Maryland.¹ Leah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Watson, age 35 and born in MD in HH#83 headed by Joshua Carter, a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $100..¹

     Leah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Leah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Birch, age 70 in HH#81 headed by Revel Reed, a 34 year old sailor..¹

     Selby was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William E. Lewis and Leah Whealton. Selby was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Lewis, age 12 in HH#72 headed by William Lewis, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..¹

     John was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Justice and Malinda Wright. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Henry Justice, age 4 in HH#1 headed by John Justice, a 30 year old sailor with personal property valued at $40..¹

     Mary was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Justice and Malinda Wright. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kittie Justice, age 5 in HH#1 headed by John Justice, a 30 year old sailor with personal property valued at $40..¹ She married Southey R. or J. Webb on 6 December 1874 at Foxville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southey Webb, a 22 year old sailor, born in N'hamp Co and living in Acc Co, the son of Southey & Hester Webb and she was shown as Mary C. Justice, age 19, the daughter of John & Melinda Justice. They were married near Foxville by J.E. Bundick..²

     Roberta was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Slocomb and Sarah Ann 'Sally' Marshall. Roberta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Roberta Slocum, age 9 in HH#3 headed by Thomas Slocum, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000 and personal property valued at $16,324..¹ Roberta was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Berty Slocum, age 19 and doing housework in HH#AT504 headed by Solomon Marshall, a 75 year old farmer. Also listed was her mother Sally Slocum, age 42 and keeping house..² She married Elijah T. Bowen on 8 February 1872 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Roberta Slocomb, age 18 and Elijah T. Bowen, age 27..³