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     Susan was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Tully B. Scott and Tabitha Martin. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Scott, age 7 in HH#141 headed by Tully Scott, a 30 year old shoemaker with real estate valued at $500..¹

     Mary was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Tully B. Scott and Tabitha Martin. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Scott, age 5 in HH#141 headed by Tully Scott, a 30 year old shoemaker with real estate valued at $500..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1785 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He married Mary 'Molly' Mason on 16 October 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur McLean and Mary Mason..² Arthur was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur McLane the head of HH#142, a 65 year old shoemaker born in Somerset Co, MD. Listed with him were the following McLanes: Molly, age 51; and Harriet, age 34..¹

     Mary was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Arthur McLane on 16 October 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur McLean and Mary Mason..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly McLane, age 51 in HH#142 headed by Arthur McLane, a 65 year old shoemaker, born in Somerset Co, MD..¹

     Harriett was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur McLane and Mary 'Molly' Mason. Harriett was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriett McLane, age 34 in HH#142 headed by Arthur McLane, a 65 year old shoemaker, born in Somerset Co, MD..¹ Harriett died on 8 December 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet McLane, who died of dropsy at the age of 70 years. She was born in Acc Co and unmarried. A friend Archibald Annis gave the information. (Note: Archibald Annis was the steward of the poor house.).²

     William was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Watts Finney Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Fletcher. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Finney, age 31 and farming in HH#144 headed by Thos. Finney Sr., a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Sarah was born on 24 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Watts Finney Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Fletcher. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Finney, age 25 in HH#144 headed by Thos. Finney Sr., a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ She married Edward B. Waples Sr. on 24 November 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Edward D. Waples and Sarah A. Finney of Thos. No other information was given..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Waples, age 37 in HH#711 headed by Edw'd B. Waples, a 35 year old farmer..⁴ Sarah died on 13 June 1886 at age 63.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah A. Waples, wife of Edward B. Waples and daughter of T.W. & Sally Finney..²

     Thomas was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Watts Finney Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Fletcher. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Finney, a 23 year old carpenter in HH#144 headed by Thos. Finney Sr., a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Leah was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Watts Finney Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Fletcher. Leah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah C. Finney, age 21 in HH#144 headed by Thos. Finney Sr., a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Spencer was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Watts Finney Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Fletcher. Spencer was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Spencer D. Finney, age 15 in HH#144 headed by Thos. Finney Sr., a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Charles was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Watts Finney Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Fletcher. Charles was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Chas. P. Finney, age 12 in HH#144 headed by Thos. Finney Sr., a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Betsy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Martin, age 55 in HH#145 headed by Thos. Killman, a 24 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel (-----) circa 1835.¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. L. Harrison the head of HH#146, a 44 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Harrisons: Rachel, age 38; James E., age 14; Jno. W., age 11; Margaret J., age 10; Susan H., age 7; Tabitha, age 3; and Adeline, age 1. Also listed were Peggy Shores, age 50, and Rachel Guy, age 72..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William L. Harrison circa 1835.¹ Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Harrison, age 38 in HH#146 headed by Wm. L. Harrison, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William L. Harrison and Rachel (-----). James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James E. Harrison, age 14 in HH#146 headed by Wm. L. Harrison, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William L. Harrison and Rachel (-----). John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Harrison, age 11 in HH#146 headed by Wm. L. Harrison, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William L. Harrison and Rachel (-----). Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret J. Harrison, age 10 in HH#146 headed by Wm. L. Harrison, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Susan was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William L. Harrison and Rachel (-----). Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan H. Harrison, age 7 in HH#146 headed by Wm. L. Harrison, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William L. Harrison and Rachel (-----). Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Harrison, age 3 in HH#146 headed by Wm. L. Harrison, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Adeline was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William L. Harrison and Rachel (-----). Adeline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Harrison, age 1 in HH#146 headed by Wm. L. Harrison, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Zorobabel Shores on 1 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zorobabel Shores and she as Margaret Kellam. No other information was given..² Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Shores, age 50 in HH#146 headed by Wm. L. Harrison, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rachel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Guy, age 72 in HH#146 headed by Wm. L. Harrison, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 8 November 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. Information on a page from the family record, which was in the hand writing of Southy Simpson, which was attached to the Rev. War Penson Application of her mother Hannah Topping, shows her as a daughter Elizabeth Simpson of Southy Simpson and his wife Hannah, born 8 Nov 1788..³ She was the daughter of Southy Simpson and Hannah Scarburgh (475) Rogers. She married Thomas Bagwell (173) Arlington on 5 April 1809 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Thomas B. Arlington and she was shown as Elizabeth Simpson. No other information was given..⁴

     William was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Bagwell (173) Arlington and Elizabeth Simpson. William was named in his grandfather's will on 24 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson William Thomas Arlington, under age 21, in the will of John Arlington, wife Sophiah..²

     Sophia was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Arlington circa 1795. Sophia was named in her husband's will on 24 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sophiah Arlington in the will of John Arlington..¹ She made a will on 2 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sophier Arlington of St. George Parish. To Sally Finney, the wife of Walter Finney, a mourning suit to cost $12 & ... If Sally Finney has no children at her death, then to my son John Arlington. To Nancy Arlington ... To my son John Arlington ... $500 of my estate to be put out to interest until my daughter Jane arrives at age 21 or married & if she dies before than, ½ to my son John & the other ½ to my daughter Sally Finney's children, if she has any living. Remainder to son John Arlington & daughter Sally Finney. Son John Arlington Extr. Witt: Isaac Smith, Levin Core & Letitia Core..² Sophia died in January 1823.² Sophia's will was probated on 24 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. William D. Chandler & William Finney securities..² Sophia estate was settled on 27 September 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. 24 Feb 1823 (Order to Invy), 12 & 13 Mar 1823 (Invy & Sale), 25 & 27 Sep 1824 (Audit & Rec'd) - Appraisers: John Finney, Isaac Smith & William P. Moore. John Arlington Extr. A clock as a legacy to John Arlington. Cash paid Walter R. Finney legacy to wife $12. Cash paid to Nancy Arlington for Jane Arlington, see orphan charge, $17. Cash paid Jane Arlington your ward, $424.66. Cash paid Jane Arlington legacy, $500. Auditors: Isaac Smith & William P. Moore..³

     Jane was born on 17 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Arlington and Sophia (-----). Jane was named in her father's will on 24 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Jane Arlington in the will of John Arlington, wife Sophiah. At settlement Sophiah Arlington was named as her guardian, impling that she was underage..³ Jane was named in her mother's will on 2 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Jane, under age 21, in the will of Sophia Arlington..⁴ She married Albert Rouell Heath on 26 March 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. John Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of Albert R. Heath and Jane Arlington..⁵ Jane died on 2 April 1839 at age 23.² Her body was interred at Arlington Plot, Mt. Nebo Neck, Slutkill Nk, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jane W. Heath, wife of Albert R. Heath, who died 2 Apr 1839 at the age of 23 years, 3 months & 16 days..²

     Albert was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Jane Arlington on 26 March 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. John Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of Albert R. Heath and Jane Arlington..² He married Sarah R. 'Sally' Parker on 13 December 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Albert R. Heath and Sarah R. Watson. No other information was given..¹ Albert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert R. Heath the head of HH#406, a 45 year old merchant. Listed with him were Sally R. Heath, age 49 and Jno. H. Watson, a 29 year old clerk..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Arlington and Rose 'Rosey' (73) Bagwell. She married William (of Wm.) Mears on 6 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. John Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of William Meers and Elizabeth Arlington..³ Elizabeth died before 27 July 1818.⁴

     His common name was William. William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William (of Rich) Mears. He married Elizabeth (172) Arlington on 6 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. John Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of William Meers and Elizabeth Arlington..² He married Elizabeth Ashby on 27 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. James Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears, widower, of William and Elizabeth Ashby of Samuel, dec'd..² William was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 12 June 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. Mears of Wm. was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Robins and Julia Ashby..³ He made a will on 15 June 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Wm Mears, of Wm. I give unto my wife Elizabeth Mears. I leave the balance of my estate to be divided equally between all my children R. A. B. Mears & Lorenzo D. Mears, D. L. Mears, J. W. Mears, E. J. M. Mears & Alvin A. M. Mears. I give my son Alvin A. M. Mears five hundred dollars & E. July M. Mears five hundred dollars. I give all my lands to be equally divided between L. D. Mears & J. W. Mears & R. A. B. Mears & Emory S. Mears. My will is that Richard Ames & Richard Mears of Wm be hereby constituted executors. Signed, Wm Mears of Wm. Witnesses: William Smith and Richard Mears of Wm. And Thomas (his mark) Wise (N'hamp WB 36, p. 426).
. William died in October 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. On 17 Nov 1824 N'hamp Co Order Book 37, p. 316 lists amount paid for coffin of William Mears of William and on p. 549 on 13 Sep 1827 records amount paid to John Arlington as guardian for Demaris, orphan of William of William.. William's will was probated on 8 November 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. William estate was settled on 12 November 1827 at Northampton Co, VA. Administrators Richard Ames and Richard Mears of William. Bond $5000. Appraisers: William Henderson, Arthur Robins, Shadrack M. Ames and Jesse W. Ames. Audit and Settlement with Richard Ames and Richard Mears executors. Begins on October 16, 1824. "Paid Jno Arlington, a legasay left Mary Mears daughter of Wm by his grandfather. Paid Rich'd Mears guardian of L. D. Mears & Jno A. Mears a legacy left them by Jno Arlington." Recorded on October 7, 1826. Audit and Settlement with Richard Ames and Richard Mears of William. Begins on January 11, 1827. Edward Colonna legacy in favor of wife Elizabeth A. Mears. Receipt "Sept 13, 1827 Received of Richard Ames and Richard Mears executors of William Mears of Wm dec'd the sum of one hundred and twenty six dollars and 81 cents in full of his father's estate & legacy given by his grandfather & Negro hire. Signed, Jno Arlington guardian to Denarris G. Mears." Receipt "Sept 13, 1827. Received of Richard Mears & Richard Ames executors of William Mears of Wm in favor of my wife Rosey A. B. Mears the sum of one hundrd and forty one dollars 14 cents in full for her part of her father's estate & legacy given by her grandfather. Signed, Edw'd P. Colonna." Receipt "October 5, 1827 Richard Ames & Richard Mears the sum of eight hundred and forty two dollars and fifty four cents in full of my part of the estate of William Mears of Wm dec'd and part of negro hire for 1826. Signed, Elizabeth A. Mears." Recorded on November 12, 1827 (N'hamp WB 37, p. 316-319 & p. 548-549.)..

     Hannah was born in 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1764 and her 1851 pension application puts her birth at 1763..^4,5 She was the daughter of Thomas Wise (171) Rogers and Anne Simpson. Hannah was named in her father's will on 16 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. At probate of the estate of Thomas Wise Rogers, Southy Simpson was appointed guardian to Hannah Scarburgh Rogers and Polly Rodgers, heirs at law to the testator. (NOTE: Evidently Hannah married Southy's son Southy in 1786.).¹ She married Southy Simpson on 2 June 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. William Gibb was the security on the M.L.B. of Southy Simpson and Hannah Rodgers. Her Rev. War Pension application shows they were married on 4 Jun 1786, 2 days after the marriage license bond was issued. According to Dorman she was his 3rd wife..^6,7,3 She married Garret Topping circa 1815. She was shown as Hannah Topping along with his known sons John, Nathaniel & Littleton Topping as buyers at the estate sale of Garret Topping..^8,5 Hannah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Topping, a head of household, age over 45 years. There was only 1 female, age 0-10 and 3 slaves. (NOTE: The female was probably her garnddaughter Ann Simpson Arlington, born in 1812, who would have been age 8 in 1820.).⁹ Hannah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Topping a head of household, age 60-70. Listed with her were 1 male, age 20-30 (probably Levi Rayfield) and 1 female, age 15-20 (probably her granddaughter Ann S. Arlington, who was age 18 at the time and who had married Levi Rayfield in 1829) and 10 slaves..¹⁰ Hannah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Topping the head of household, aged 70-80. Listed with her were 2 males, age 5-10 (Levi Rayfield's sons James, age 8; and Major, age 5); 2 females, age 0-5 (Levi's daughters Susan, age 4 and Mary, age 2); 1 female, age 20-30 (daughter-in-law Ann Arlington Rayfield, who would have been age 28 at the time); and 3 slaves..¹¹ Hannah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Topping the head of HH#148, age 86 and living alone. Living next door in HH#149 was Ann Rayfield, age 37 and her children, James, Major, Susan and Mary, who were all named in Hannah's will of 1855 as grandchildren..⁴ She made a will on 25 August 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. To grandson James T. Rayfield my young Negro man Esau & woman Ann ... To my granddaughter Mary E. Rayfield my Negro woman Leah ... & $100. To my grandson Major Rayfield $150. To my granddaughter Susan A. Rayfield $150. Residue of my personal estate to my grandson James T. Rayfield with him paying each of my grandchildren Susan E. Major & Mary E. Rayfield $6 each. William P. Moore Sr. Extr. Witt: William P. Moore Sr. & Thorowgood Mears. Codicil: 19 Apr 1854 - The $150 legacy to my granddaughter Susan A. Rayfield to be null & void. Witt: William J. Belote, William P. Moore Sr. (NOTE: These grandchildren would be called great-grandchildren in today's terms.).¹² Hannah died on 19 May 1855 at District 2, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Topping, who died of old age at the age of 82 years. She was born in Acc Co, VA. Her grandson Jas. T. Rayfield gave the information..¹³ Hannah's will was probated on 28 May 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. Augustus J. F. Kellam & John W. Gillett securities..¹²