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     Obadiah was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel J. Adams and Mary R. (-----). Obadiah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Obadiah Adams, age 4 in HH#330 headed by Sam'l Adams, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..¹

     Mary was born on 2 June 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel J. Adams and Mary R. (-----). Mary was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Adams, age 2 in HH#330 headed by Sam'l Adams, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..¹ Mary died on 15 January 1853 at Washington, DC, at age 4. She was shown as Mary S. Adams, who died of croup at the age of 4 years, 7 months and 13 days. She was the daughter of Sam'l J. & Mary R. Adams, born in Acc Co. Her father gave the infromation..²

     Mary was born on 30 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles H. Mason and Mary A. Bundick. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann M. Mason, age 9 in HH#331 headed by Chas. Mason, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ Mary died on 26 May 1852 at age 10.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Ann Maria, the daughter of Charles H. & Mary A. Mason, 30 Nov 184? - 26 May 1852, moved from Mason Farm..²

     Susan was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles H. Mason and Mary A. Bundick. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mason, age 4 in HH#331 headed by Chas. Mason, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan C. Mason, age 15 in HH#128 headed by Charles H. Mason, a 39 year old farmer..²

     Polly was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Charles H. Mason and Mary A. Bundick. Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Mason, age 2 in HH#331 headed by Chas. Mason, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Tabitha was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha East, age 16 in HH#336 headed by Levin D. Lewis, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Gardiner, a 22 year old sailor in HH#120 headed by William Payne, a 48 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200..¹

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Daniel Lewis. He married Polly Colonna on 7 December 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizah Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of John Lewis of Daniel and Polly Colona of James..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Lewis the head of HH#339, a 50 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Lewis: Polly, age 42; Polly, age 8; Sam'l, age 6; and Mary, age 3..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Lewis the head of HH#549, age 65 and farming with personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Lewis: Polly, age 52; John, age 27 and sailing; Mary, age 14; Samuel, a 17 year old common laborer; and Susan, age 10..³

     Daniel was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Polly was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Colonna. She married John Lewis on 7 December 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizah Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of John Lewis of Daniel and Polly Colona of James..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 Lewis, age 42 in HH#339, headed by Jno. Lewis, a 50 year old laborer..² Polly was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Lewis, age 52 in HH#549 headed by John Lewis, a 65 year old farmer..³

     James was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Polly was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Lewis and Polly Colonna. Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Lewis, age 8 in HH#339, headed by Jno. Lewis, a 50 year old laborer..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Lewis and Polly Colonna. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Lewis, age 6 in HH#339, headed by Jno. Lewis, a 50 year old laborer..¹ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Lewis, a 17 year old common laborer in HH#549 headed by John Lewis, a 65 year old farmer..² He married Sally Budd on 15 November 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l J. Lewis, a 49 year old single oysterman, the son of John & Polly Lewis and she was show as Sally Roberts, age 45 and divorced, the daughter of Michael (probably McKeel) Budd on 15 Nov 1893. They were married by L.E. Sspencer..³

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Lewis and Polly Colonna. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Lewis, age 3 in HH#339, headed by Jno. Lewis, a 50 year old laborer..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Lewis, age 14 in HH#549 headed by John Lewis, a 65 year old farmer..²

     Henrietta was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Richard A. White Sr. on 7 October 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard White of Levin and Henrietta R. Prewit..² Henrietta was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henny White, age 48 in HH#340 headed by Rich'd White Sr., a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard A. White Sr. and Henrietta R. 'Henny' Pruitt. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret White, age 11 in HH#340 headed by Rich'd White Sr., a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ She married John William Grinnalds on 7 December 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Grinnalds, a 28 year old single famer, the son of John & Mary Grinnalds and she was shown as Margaret T. White, age 25, the daughter of Richard & Henrietta White. The license was issued on 5 Dec 1864..²

     John was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Polly Melson. He married Catharine Milliner circa 1841.^2,4 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Melson the head of HH#337, a 34 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Melsons: Catharine, age 25; Wm., age 8; Levin, age 3; and Margaret, age 1. Also listed was Edw'd Boothe, a 30 year old laborer..² John reported a death on 20 October 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date John R. Melson reported the death of his wife Cath. Melson, who died of childbirth at the age of 33 years..⁴ He married Catharine Watson on 18 December 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Melson, a 42 year old widowed farmer, the son of Polly Melson and she was shown as Catharine Wise, a 33 year old widow, the daughter of Jno. & Eliz'th Watson. They were married by E.S. Grant at his home..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Melson the head of HH#164, a 44 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Melsons: Catharine, age 35; Levin J., age 12; Marg't., age 10; and Wesley R., age 6. Also listed was John S. Wise, age 6; and John Lilliston, age 13..³

     Catharine was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Smith Milliner Jr. and Jane Milliner widow. She married John R. (of B.) Melson circa 1841.^3,1 Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Melson, age 25 in HH#337 headed by Jno. Melson, a 34 year old farmer..³ Catharine died on 20 October 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Cath. Melson, who died of childbirth at the age of 33 years. She was the daughter of Smith & Jane Miliner and born in Acc Co. Her husband John R. Melson gave the information..¹

     Jane was born circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Smith Milliner Jr. circa 1820.^2,3 Jane was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Millener the head of HH#1102, age 59 with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with her were Mariah Millener, age 22; Eliza Walker, age 29; Wm. T. Millener, age 6/12; Ann E. Melson, age 10; Sarah Melson, age 17; and Susan Walker, age 1..¹ Jane died in March 1853.⁴

     Levin was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John R. (of B.) Melson and Catharine Milliner. Levin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Melson, age 3 in HH#337 headed by Jno. Melson, a 34 year old farmer..¹ Levin was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin J. Melson, age 12 in HH#164 headed by John R. Melson, a 44 year old farmer..³ He married Sarah Jane Parks on 17 November 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin J. Melson, a 22 year old farmer, the son of John of B. & Cath. Melson and she was shown as Sarah Jane Parkes, age 21 the daughter of Thos. L. & Sarah Parkes. They were married at Reese Chapel by J.E.T. Ewell..²

     William was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John R. (of B.) Melson and Catharine Milliner. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Melson, age 8 in HH#337 headed by Jno. Melson, a 34 year old farmer..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John R. (of B.) Melson and Catharine Milliner. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Melson, age 1 in HH#337 headed by Jno. Melson, a 34 year old farmer..¹ Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Melson, age 10 in HH#164 headed by John R. Melson, a 44 year old farmer..²

     Catharine was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John L. Watson and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Lingo. She married (-----) Charnock circa 1845.³ Catharine was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cath. Charnick, age 23 in HH#1146 headed by Jno. L. Watson, a 60 year old fisherman, who was evidently her father..³ She married Moses S. Wise on 8 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Moses S. Wise and she was shown as Frances Catherine Watson of John dec'd..² She married John R. (of B.) Melson on 18 December 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Melson, a 42 year old widowed farmer, the son of Polly Melson and she was shown as Catharine Wise, a 33 year old widow, the daughter of Jno. & Eliz'th Watson. They were married by E.S. Grant at his home..¹ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Melson, age 35 in HH#164 headed by John R. Melson, a 44 year old farmer..⁴

     Moses was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John P. Wise and Leah Cobb. Moses was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Moses Wise the head of HH#435, a 27 year old sailor. Listed with him was only Leah Wise, age 58..¹ He married Catharine Watson on 8 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Moses S. Wise and she was shown as Frances Catherine Watson of John dec'd..²

     John was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Moses S. Wise and Catharine Watson. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Wise, age 6 in HH#164 headed by John R. Melson, a 44 year old farmer. Also listed was Catharine Melson, age 35, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Wesley was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John R. (of B.) Melson and Catharine Milliner. Wesley was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley R. Melson, age 6 in HH#164 headed by John R. Melson, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Edward was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Boothe, a 30 year old laborer, in HH#337 headed by Jno. Melson, a 34 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Wise Blackstone and Ann P. Dix. William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. B. Blackstone, a 28 year old farmer in HH#341 headed by Ann P. Blackstone, age 50 with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Wise Blackstone and Ann P. Dix. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. Blackstone, age 25 in HH#341 headed by Ann P. Blackstone, age 50 with real estate valued at $5,000..¹ She married William Copes on 25 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Copes, a 57 year old widowed shoemaker, born in Northampton Co and living in Acc Co, the son of Thomas & Jane Copes and she was shown as Margaret Susan Blackstone, age 35 and single, the daughter of Thos. & Ann Blackstone. They were married by Ayres M.E. Church by J.A. Massey and Louis B. Drummond said the both were over age 21..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Wise Blackstone and Ann P. Dix. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Blackstone, age 22 in HH#341 headed by Ann P. Blackstone, age 50 with real estate valued at $5,000..¹ She married Thomas L. Copes on 1 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas L. Copes, a 25 year old farmer, the son of William & Sophia Copes and she was shown as Elizabeth W. Blackstone, age 28, the daughter of Thos. W. & Ann P. Blackstone. They were married at Ayres Chapel by E.S. Grant. Thomas D. Lewis said both were over age 21..²