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     John was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Savage Dix and Sarah H. 'Sally' Scarburgh. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Dix, age 4 in HH#180 headed by Jno. S. Dix, a 44 year old merchant with real estate valued at $600..¹

     William was born on 9 November 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Golden Fox. He married Demana 'Polly' Dunton on 20 August 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. George Dunton was the security on the M.L.B. of William Fox and Polly Dunton..³ William died on 27 April 1835 at age 54.² His body was interred at Fox-Poolman Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone (in 1940) showed him as William Fox, son of Golden. This cemetery has been destroyed to clear land..²

     Demana was born on 25 October 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Fox on 20 August 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. George Dunton was the security on the M.L.B. of William Fox and Polly Dunton..² Demana died on 4 June 1852 at age 66.¹ Her body was interred at Fox-Poolman Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone (in 1940) showed her as Polly Fox, wife of William Fox. This cemetery has been destroyed to clear land..¹

     John was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Fox and Demana 'Polly' Dunton. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Fox (Fore on the transcribed version), a 40 year old overseer in HH#180 headed by Jno. S. Dix, a 44 year old merchant with real estate valued at $600..² John died on 30 November 1880 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Fox, who died of consumption at the age of 72 years. He was the son of Wm. & Pollie Fox, born in Acc Co, a farmer and unmarried. His brother Levin S. Fox gave the information..¹

     Levin was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Fox and Demana 'Polly' Dunton. Levin reported a death on 30 November 1880 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Levin S. Fox reported the death of his brother John D. Fox, who died of consumption at the age of 72 years. They were the sons of Wm. & Pollie Fox..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1814 at Maryland.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1845.¹ Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac R. Merrill the head of HH#181, a 36 year old methodist clergyman, born in MD. Listed with him were Elizabeth Merrill, age 25 and born in MD; Lydia Hearn, age 20 and born in DE and George Maddux, a 27 year old methodist glergyman, born in Worcester Co, MD..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825 at Maryland.¹ She married Isaac R. Merrill circa 1845.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Merrill, age 25 and born in MD in HH#181 headed by Isaac R. Merrill, a 36 year old methodist clergyman, born in MD with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Lydia was born circa 1830 at Delaware.¹ Lydia was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Hearn, age 20 and born in DE in HH#181 headed by Isaac R. Merrill, a 36 year old methodist clergyman, born in MD with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     George was born circa 1823 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Maddux, 27 year old methodist clergyman, born in Worcester Co, MD in HH#181 headed by Isaac R. Merrill, a 36 year old methodist clergyman, born in MD with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     William was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Juliet Ann Mason on 1 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of William S. Rew and Juliet Mason of George. They were married on 2 Jan 1834..² 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. Rew the head of HH#182, a 43 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Rews: Julia A., age 39; Mary S., age 15; Wm. J., age 10; Catharine D., age 8; Sally M., age 7; Revell E., age 5; Martha M., age 4; Chas. L., age 3; and Jno. W., age 2..¹

     Juliet was born before August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Mason and Susanna 'Sukey' Wilkins. She married William S. Rew on 1 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of William S. Rew and Juliet Mason of George. They were married on 2 Jan 1834..¹ Juliet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia A. Rew, age 39 in HH#182 headed by Wm. Rew, a 43 year old farmer..³

     George was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Mason. He married Scarburgh Turner on 1 October 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mister was the security on the M.L.B. of George Mason & Scarburgh Turner..³ He married Susanna 'Sukey' Wilkins on 17 August 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. Johannes Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of George Mason and Susana Wilkins. They were married by J. Elliott..⁴ He married Sarah Phillips on 2 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George Mason and Sarah Phillips. No other information was given..³ George was listed with his son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mason Jr. (Sr.?), age 82 in HH#989 headed by Edward Mason, a 33 year old farmer..²

     Mary was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William S. Rew and Juliet Ann Mason. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S. Rew, age 15 in HH#182 headed by Wm. Rew, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William S. Rew and Juliet Ann Mason. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. J. Rew, age 10 in HH#182 headed by Wm. Rew, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William S. Rew and Juliet Ann Mason. Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine D. Rew, age 8 in HH#182 headed by Wm. Rew, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Sally was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William S. Rew and Juliet Ann Mason. Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally M. Rew, age 7 in HH#182 headed by Wm. Rew, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Revell was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William S. Rew and Juliet Ann Mason. Revell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revell E. Rew, age 5 in HH#182 headed by Wm. Rew, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Charles was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William S. Rew and Juliet Ann Mason. Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles L. Rew, age 3 in HH#182 headed by Wm. Rew, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William S. Rew and Juliet Ann Mason. 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. Rew, age 2 in HH#182 headed by Wm. Rew, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Jesse was born circa 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Stephen Bonnewell and Betty (166) Bagwell. Jesse was named in his father's will on 15 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jesse Bonewell in the will of Stephen Bonewell..¹ He married Peggy Dix on 4 December 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Reuben Rogers was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Bonwell and Peggy Dix..³ He married Nancy Fox on 6 October 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Bonwell and Nancy Fox..³ Jesse was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jessee Bonwell the head of HH#183, a 71 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Nancy Bonwell, age 46 and Henry Major, age 12 and black..² Jesse died in February 1857.^2,4 Jesse's estate was administered on 23 February 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nancy Bonnawell was named to settle the estate of Jesse Bonnawell. John Fox, James Fox and George W. Custis were the securities..⁴

     Peggy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jesse B. Bonnewell on 4 December 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Reuben Rogers was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Bonwell and Peggy Dix..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Golden Fox. She married Jesse B. Bonnewell on 6 October 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Bonwell and Nancy Fox..³ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Bonwell, age 46 in HH#183 headed by Jessee Bonwell, a 71 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500..² Nancy was named as administrator of an estate on 23 February 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nancy Bonnawell was named to settle the estate of Jesse Bonnawell. John Fox, James Fox and George W. Custis were the securities..⁴ Nancy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Boniwell, age 65 in HH#605 headed by James J. Fox, a 49 year old smith with personal property valued at $300..⁵

     Edward was born on 17 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Capt. Samuel Waples and Sabra P. Townsend. Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. B. Waples the head of HH#186, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Waples: Sabra, age 60; Sarah, age 26; and Martha, age 23. Also listed with him were Sally P. Sturgis, age 21 with real estate valued at $2,000; Elizabeth Gunter, age 16; and Edgar Robinson, age 5 and born in MD..¹ He married Sarah A. Finney 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 Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd B. Waples, the head of HH#711, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000 and personal property valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Waples: Sarah A., age 37; Sam'l T., age 7; Edw'd B., age 5; John L., age 3; Sallie F., age 10/12; Sarah T., age 36 with personal property valued at $1,000; and Martha W., age 32 with personal property valued at $400. Also listed were the following Robertsons: Mary, age 32 with personal property valued at $1,000; Edgar W., age 14 with personal property valued at $500; Mary T., age 8 with personal property valued at $500; and Wm. J., age 7 with personal property valued at $500. Also listed were John Teague, age 74 and black and Daniel Teague, a 76 year old black farm laborer with personal property valued at $20..⁴ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd B. Waples, the head of HH#LM984, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000 and personal property valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Waples: Sarah A., age 47 and keeping house; Sam'l T., age 17; Edw'd B., age 15; John L., age 13; C.S. Wise, age 8; Charles S., age 6; Sarah T., age 46; and Susan, age 20. Also listed were the following blacks: Comfort Waples, a 65 year old domestic servant; Nelson Drummond, an 18 year old farm laborer; and Leah Finney, age 9..⁵ Edward died on 8 November 1912 at age 87.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Edward B. Waples, husband of Sarah A.F. Waples and son of Sam'l & Sabra P. Walples..²

     Sarah was born on 13 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Capt. Samuel Waples and Sabra P. Townsend. Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Waples, age 26 in HH#186 headed by Edw. B. Waples, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000, who was evidently her brother. Also listed was Sabra Waples, age 60, who was evidently her mother..¹ Sarah died on 25 September 1870 at age 46.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah T. Waples, daughter of Sam'l & Sarba P. Waples..²

     Martha was born on 26 November 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Capt. Samuel Waples and Sabra P. Townsend. Martha was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha Waples, age 23 in HH#186 headed by Edw. B. Waples, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000, who was evidently her brother. Also listed was Sabra Waples, age 60, who was evidently her mother..¹ Martha died on 4 February 1867 at age 39.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Martha W. Waples, daughter of Sam'l & Sabra P. Waples..²

     Elizabeth was born on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Joseph Gunter and Mahala Sturgis. She married Thomas C. Pitts on 3 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas C. Pitts of Robert and she was shown as Elizabeth S. Gunter, ward of George Savage..³ Elizabeth died on 18 March 1908 at age 73.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born on 16 February 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Robert Pitts. He married Elizabeth S. Gunter on 3 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas C. Pitts of Robert and she was shown as Elizabeth S. Gunter, ward of George Savage..¹ Thomas died on 23 November 1901 at age 75.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Joseph was born on 19 August 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel (-----) circa 1790.¹ He married Mahala Sturgis on 14 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Sturgis and John J. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Joseph Gunter and Mahala Sturgis of Thos..² Joseph died on 6 October 1840 at age 72.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstones shows him as Joseph Gunter, the husband of Rachel Gunter..¹

     Mahala was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Sturgis. She married Joseph Gunter on 14 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Sturgis and John J. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Joseph Gunter and Mahala Sturgis of Thos..¹

     Rachel was born on 17 July 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Joseph Gunter circa 1790.¹ Rachel died on 4 February 1828 at age 60.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Rachel Gunter, the wife of Joseph Gunter..¹