Person Page - 955

     John was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Keely Stott and Susanna West. John was named in his grandfather's will on 27 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John West Stott in the will of John West..¹

     John was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Henry Custis and Tabitha West. John was named in his grandfather's will on 27 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John Custis, son of Henry, in the will of John West..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't West, age 65 in HH#216 headed by Raymond R. Riley, a 72 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Also listed was Sarah R. Riley, age 64, who may have been her sister..¹

     Susan was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Solomon Bunting. She married Thomas Melson on 29 June 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. East was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Melson and Suky Bunting of Solomon..¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Melson, age 48 in HH#217 headed by Thos. Melson, a 45 year old farmer..²

     Thomas was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan 'Suky' Bunting on 29 June 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. East was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Melson and Suky Bunting of Solomon..² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Melson the head of HH#217, a 45 year old farmer. Listed with him was Susan Melson, age 48..¹

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. William died before 5 June 1849. It was on this date that that the marriage of Henry Melson to Emiline Justice showed her as the daughter of William dec'd..¹

     Mary was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Melson and Eveline Justice. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Melson, age 4 in HH#220 headed by Henry Melson, a 39 year old sailor..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Melson and Eveline Justice. Betsy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Melson, age 6/12 in HH#220 headed by Henry Melson, a 39 year old sailor..¹

     Parker was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Justice. He married Scarburgh Snead on 12 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of Parker Justice and Scarburgh Melson..² Parker was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Jestis, a 36 year old sailor in HH#220 headed by Henry Melson, a 39 year old sailor. Also listed was Emiline Melson, age 27, who was probably his sister..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John D. Melson and Margaret Ann Kelly. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth F. Melson, age 1 in HH#1092 headed by John D. Melson, a 35 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,200..¹

     Stephen was born on 23 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Mason and Esther Howarth. He married Harriett Guy on 22 February 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Jester and Thomas W. Finney were the securities on the M.L.B. of Stephen Mason of Wm. and Harriet Guy of Jona..¹ He married Ann Elizabeth 'Ann Aliza' Parker on 20 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Stephen Mason and Ann Parker. No other information was given..¹ Stephen was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Stephen Mason the head of HH#486, a 40 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Masons: Ann, age 22; Jno., age 19 and farming; Elizabeth J., age 17; Sarah A., age 15; Margaret S., age 13; Robt. T., age 11; Stephen E., age 9; Charlotte A., age 3; Levin W., age 10/12 and Wm., age 74..³ Stephen was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Stephen Mason the head of HH#1169, a 50 year old carpenter with personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Masons: Ann Aliza, age 37; Charlotte A., age 12; Levin W., age 9; Polly T., age 7; Mary J., age 6; Alexander H., age 4; and Hester A., age 2..⁴ Stephen 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 Stephen Mason the head of HH#LM346, a 60 year old waterman. Listed with him were the following Masons: Ann, age 45 and keeping house; Jane, age 16; Esther, age 13; Elick, a 15 year old farm laborer; Georgeanna, age 11; Harriet R., age 9; Oswald, age 7; and Sam'l P., age 5..⁵ Stephen died on 20 November 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 76. His Acc Co death record shows him as Stephen Mason, who died 15 Dec 1866 (probably 1886) of paralysis at the age of 78 years. He was born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Anna. His son Sam'l P. Mason gave the information..^2,6 His body was interred at Craddockville Meth Ch Cm South, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him Stephen E. Mason, the son of Stephen & Esther Mason, 23 Dec 1809 - 20 Nov 1886..²

     Harriett was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jonathan Guy and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Smith. She married Stephen E. Mason on 22 February 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Jester and Thomas W. Finney were the securities on the M.L.B. of Stephen Mason of Wm. and Harriet Guy of Jona..¹ Harriett died before 20 March 1844.^1,2

     William was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Adam Mason. He married Esther Howarth on 25 December 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. John Howarth and Edward Mason were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Mason and Esther Howarth..³ William was named in his father's will on 29 July 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Mason in the will of Adam Mayson..¹ William was listed with his son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Mason, age 74 in HH#486 headed by Stephen Mason, a 40 year old farmer..²

     (-----) was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Peggy was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Melson. Peggy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Melson, age 44 in HH#218 headed by Jno. Melson, a 21 year old sailor. He may have been her nephew..¹

     Anna was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Melson. Anna was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Melson, age 49 in HH#218 headed by Jno. Melson, a 21 year old sailor. He may have been her nephew..¹

     Henry was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Betsy (-----) circa 1835.¹ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Charnock the head of HH#221, a 40 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Charnocks: Betsy, age 40; Jno., age 14; Edw'd, age 12; and Geo., age 5..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Henry Charnock circa 1835.¹ Betsy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Charnock, age 40 in HH#221 headed by Henry Charnock, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Henry Charnock and Betsy (-----). John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Charnock, age 14 in HH#221 headed by Henry Charnock, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Edward was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Henry Charnock and Betsy (-----). Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Charnock, age 12 in HH#221 headed by Henry Charnock, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Henry Charnock and Betsy (-----). George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Charnock, age 5 in HH#221 headed by Henry Charnock, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joseph was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jos. Gladding, a 58 year old laborer in HH#222 headed by Thomas Lewis, a 91 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1814 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 Turner, age 36 in HH#223 headed by Jno. Hart Sen., a 70 year old oysterman. Listed below her was Thomas Turner, an 18 year old sailor..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Betsy Turner widower?. Thomas was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Turner, an 18 year old sailor in HH#223 headed by Jno. Hart Sen., a 70 year old oysterman. Also listed just above him was Betsy Hart, age 36, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Polly was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Obed Adams and Sally Silverthorn. She married Elias Bell on 7 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams was the security on the M.L.B. of Elias Bell and Polly Adams of Obed..¹ Polly was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Adams, age 43 in HH#224 headed by Elias Bell, a 46 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..² Polly 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 Polly Bell, age 47 in HH#24 headed by Elias Bell, a 57 year old farmer..³

     Maria was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elias Bell and Polly Adams. Maria was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Bell, age 18 in HH#224 headed by Elias Bell, a 46 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Kitty was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elias Bell and Polly Adams. Kitty was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kitty Bell, age 17 in HH#224 headed by Elias Bell, a 46 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Robert was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Elias Bell and Polly Adams. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Bell, age 6 in HH#224 headed by Elias Bell, a 46 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Bell, an 18 year old farm laborer in HH#24 headed by Elias Bell, a 57 year old farmer..²

     Sarah was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elias Bell and Polly Adams. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Bell, age 4 in HH#224 headed by Elias Bell, a 46 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Bell, age 12 in HH#24 headed by Elias Bell, a 57 year old farmer..²

     Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Bell, age 1/12 in HH#224 headed by Elias Bell, a 46 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ Virginia was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elias Bell and Polly Adams. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Bell, age 8 in HH#24 headed by Elias Bell, a 57 year old farmer..²