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     Susan was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George West Sr. and Susanna 'Suskey' Melson. She married Southey Showard on 26 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Melson and William H. Melson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Southy Showard and Susan A. West, of George Sr..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 C. Showard, age 22 in HH#1105 headed by Southey Showard, a 28 year old farmer..²

     George was born circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John West. He married Susanna 'Suskey' Melson on 10 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. McKeel Budd was the security on the M.L.B. of George West of Jno. and Suckey Melson of David..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George West Sr. the head of HH#1106, a 61 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500. Listed with him were Elizabeth West, age 21; Harriet West, age 18; and Polly Melson, age 55..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of David Melson and Nancy Fitzgerald. Susanna was named in her father's will on 7 December 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Susanna Melson in the will of David Melson..² She married George West Sr. on 10 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. McKeel Budd was the security on the M.L.B. of George West of Jno. and Suckey Melson of David..¹

     John was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     David was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Fitzgerald on 25 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as David Melson and Nancy Fitzgerald. No other information was given..¹ He made a will on 7 December 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. John Cropper Jr. Extr. To wife Nancy Melson the whole of my estate & after her death or marriage to all my children with the exception that my daughter Susanna Melson shall have her share, my 6 silver tea spoons, on paying $1 each to the rest of my children. Witt: Levin Gray, W. H. Coxon & James Pruitt..² David died in December 1801.³ David's will was probated on 28 December 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wise & William Gibb securities..²

     Catharine was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Showard, age 3/12 in HH#1105 headed by Southey Showard, a 28 year old farmer..¹ Catharine was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Southey Showard and Susan C. West.

     Jacob was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Showard. Jacob was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jacob Showard the head of HH#293, a 32 year old farmer. Listed with him was Betsy Showard, age 60..¹

     William was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susan (-----) circa 1785.

     Susan was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Showard circa 1785.

     Nancy was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Arthur Parks and Nancy Mitchell. She married William Lewis on 23 April 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Parks was the security on the M.L.B. of William Lewis and Nancy Parks of Arthur..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Lewis, age 24 in HH#294 headed by Polly Melson, age 53 with real estate valued at $50. She was listed directly below Wm. Lewis, a 26 year old labor, who was evidently her husband..² Nancy was named in her brother's will on 5 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Nancy L. Lewis in the will of John H. Parks..³

     William was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy L. Parks on 23 April 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Parks was the security on the M.L.B. of William Lewis and Nancy Parks of Arthur..² William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Lewis, a 26 year old laborer in HH#294 headed by Polly Melson, age 53 with real estate valued at $50. Listed with him were Nancy Lewis, age 24 and George Lewis, age 1/12..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy L. Taylor on 20 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Arthur H. Parker and Nancy Taylor. No other information was given..¹

     George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Lewis, age 1/12 in HH#294 headed by Polly Melson, age 53 with real estate valued at $50. He was listed directly below Wm. Lewis, a 26 year old labor, and Nancy Lewis, age 24, who were evidently his parents..¹ George was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Lewis and Nancy L. Parks.

     Brachea was born circa 1777 at Maryland.¹ Brachea was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Brachea Melson, age 73 and a flax breaker, born in MD, in HH#294 headed by Polly Melson, age 53 with real estate valued at $50..¹

     Polly was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Brachea Melson widow?. Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Melson the head of HH#294, age 53 with real estate valued at $50. Listed with her were Brachea Melson, a 73 year old flax breadker, bron in MD; Wm. Lewis, a 26 year old laborer; Nancy Lewis, age 24; and George, age 1/12..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Coard and Ann 'Nancy' B. Chandler. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Corde, age 4 in HH#295 headed by Jno. W. Corde, a 24 year old farmer..¹

     Susan was born on 23 December 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of John W. Coard and Ann 'Nancy' B. Chandler. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Corde, age 2 in HH#295 headed by Jno. W. Corde, a 24 year old farmer..¹ She married John Drummond Grant on 8 December 1875 at Wiseville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Grand, a 28 year old commissioner of revenue, the son of Edw'd S. & Tabitha J. Grant and she was shown as Susan E. Coard, age 27, the daughter of Jno. W. & Nancy Coard. They were married near Wiseville by I.T. Adkins..² Susan died on 16 May 1923 at age 75.³ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Susan Elizabeth Grant, the wife of John Drummond Grant..³

     William was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Coard and Ann 'Nancy' B. Chandler. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Corde, age 1 in HH#295 headed by Jno. W. Corde, a 24 year old farmer..¹

     His common name was Edward. Edward was born on 15 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Grant and Agnes Snead. He married Tabitha J. Drummond circa 1845.^3,2 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. S. Grant (West on the transcribed version) the head of HH#296, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Grants: Tabitha J., age 28; Geo. L., age 3; Mary, age 2; and Anna, age 1. Also listed was Enos Drummond, a 16 year old student..³ Edward reported a death on 1 August 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that E.S. Grant reported the death of a friend, E---- Drummond, who died of consumption at the age of 28 years..⁴ Edward died on 1 June 1869.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Rev. Edward S.S. Grant, the husband of Tabitha J. Grant..²

     Tabitha was born on 22 June 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John P. Drummond and Ann C. 'Nancy' Warner. She married Rev. Edward S.S. Grant circa 1845.^3,2 Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha J. Grant, age 28 in HH#296 headed by Edw. S. Grant, a 28 year old farmer. Also listed was Enos Drummond, a 16 year old student, who was evidently her brother..³ Tabitha died on 12 December 1872 at age 50.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Tabitha J. Grant, the wife of Edward S. Grant..²

     Ann was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Isaac Warner and Sally Boston. She married John P. Drummond on 27 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of John P. Drummond and Nancy Warner of Isaac..¹ Ann was named as administrator of an estate on 25 May 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ann C. Drummond and John R. Drummond were named to settle the estate of John P. Drummond. Edward Gunter & Raymond Riley were the securities..²

     Enos was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John P. Drummond and Ann C. 'Nancy' Warner. Enos was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Enos Drummond, a 16 year old student in HH#296 headed by Edw. S. Grant, a 28 year old farmer. Also listed with Tabitha J. Grant, age 28, who was evidently his sister..² Enos died on 1 August 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as E---- Drummond, who died of consumption at the age of 28 years, 9 months and 9 days. He was the son of John P. & Ann C. Drummond, born in Acc Co and unmarried. A friend E.S. Grant gave the information..¹

     John was born on 8 January 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Rev. Edward S.S. Grant and Tabitha J. Drummond. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. (Geo. on the transcribed version) L. Grant, age 3 in HH#296 headed by Edw. S. Grant, a 28 year old farmer..¹ He married Susan Elizabeth Coard on 8 December 1875 at Wiseville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Grand, a 28 year old commissioner of revenue, the son of Edw'd S. & Tabitha J. Grant and she was shown as Susan E. Coard, age 27, the daughter of Jno. W. & Nancy Coard. They were married near Wiseville by I.T. Adkins..³ John died on 31 December 1909 at age 62.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John Drummond Grant, the husband of Susan E. Grant and the son of Edw'd and Tabitha Grant..²

     Mary was born on 8 September 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Rev. Edward S.S. Grant and Tabitha J. Drummond. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Grant, age 2 in HH#296 headed by Edw. S. Grant, a 28 year old farmer..¹ Mary died on 31 March 1930 at age 81.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Grant, the daughter of E.S. & T.S. Grant.²

     Anna was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Edward S.S. Grant and Tabitha J. Drummond. Anna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Grant, age 1 in HH#296 headed by Edw. S. Grant, a 28 year old farmer..¹

     Edward was born on 15 May 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Rev. Edward S.S. Grant and Tabitha J. Drummond. Edward died on 19 June 1869 at age 17.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Edward W. Grant, the son of E.S. & T.S. Grant..¹

     Oswell was born on 19 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Rev. Edward S.S. Grant and Tabitha J. Drummond. Oswell died on 25 October 1881 at age 26.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Oswall Grant, the son of E.S. & T.S. Grant..¹

     Revell was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Revell Twiford and Ann C. Blackstone. Revell was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revell Twiford Jr., age 11 in HH#342 headed by Ann C. Twiford, age 30..²

     Purnell was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Revell Twiford and Ann C. Blackstone. Purnell was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Purnell Twiford, age 7 in HH#342 headed by Ann C. Twiford, age 30..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Tabitha was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Lewis the head of HH#298, age 45. Listed with her was Revell W. Twiford, a 39 year old farmer..¹