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     George was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William R. (575) Coard and Elizabeth W. 'Betsy' Rew. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Corde, a 23 year old carpenter in HH#360 headed by Wm. R. Corde, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500..¹ He married Harriet Ann West on 7 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George S. Coard and Harriet Ann West of George Sr..³ George died in November 1885 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. S. Coard, who died of unknown causes at the age of 54 years. He was the son of Wm. R. & Betsy Coard, born in Acc Co, a carpenter and the husband of Harriet Coard. His nephew John R. Coard gave the information..²

     Betsy was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William R. (575) Coard and Elizabeth W. 'Betsy' Rew. Betsy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Corde, age 19 in HH#360 headed by Wm. R. Corde, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500..¹

     William was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William R. (575) Coard and Elizabeth W. 'Betsy' Rew. 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, a 16 year old student in HH#360 headed by Wm. R. Corde, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500..¹

     Charles was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William R. (575) Coard and Elizabeth W. 'Betsy' Rew. Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Chas. (Thos. on the transcribed version) Corde, age 15 in HH#360 headed by Wm. R. Corde, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500..¹

     Ann was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William R. (575) Coard and Elizabeth W. 'Betsy' Rew. Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Corde, age 13 in HH#360 headed by Wm. R. Corde, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500..¹

     Jane was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William R. (575) Coard and Elizabeth W. 'Betsy' Rew. Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Corde, age 9 in HH#360 headed by Wm. R. Corde, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William R. (575) Coard and Elizabeth W. 'Betsy' Rew. Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Corde, age 5 in HH#360 headed by Wm. R. Corde, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Lewis the head of HH#361, age 35. Listed with her were the following Lewises: Betsy, age 8 and Henry, age 3..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Nancy Lewis widow?. Betsy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Lewis, age 8 in HH#361 headed by Nancy Lewis, age 35..¹

     Henry was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Nancy Lewis widow?. Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Lewis, age 3 in HH#361 headed by Nancy Lewis, age 35..¹

     William was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Melson circa 1848.¹ 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. Lewis the head of HH#362, a 24 year old sailor. Listed with him were Nancy Lewis, age 24; and Polly Melson, age 50..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Polly Melson widow?. She married William Lewis circa 1848.¹ 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#362 headed by Wm. Lewis, a 24 year old sailor. Also listed was Polly Melson, age 50, who may have been her mother..¹

     Polly was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Melson, age 50 in HH#362 headed by Wm. Lewis, a 24 year old sailor. Also listed was Nancy Lewis, age 24, who may have been her daughter..¹

     Ann was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Willett and Mary 'Polly' Gray. Ann was named in her grandfather's will on 26 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Ann Willett in the will of John Willett..¹ Ann was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Willet, age 23 in HH#364 headed by Polly Willet, age 45 with real estate valued at $1,000..²

     Sally was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Willett and Mary 'Polly' Gray. Sally was named in her grandfather's will on 26 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Sally Willett in the will of John Willett..¹ Sally was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Willet, age 20 in HH#364 headed by Polly Willet, age 45 with real estate valued at $1,000..²

     Thomas was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Willett and Mary 'Polly' Gray. Thomas was named in his grandfather's will on 26 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Thomas R. Willett in the will of John Willett..² Thomas was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Willet, age 17 in HH#364 headed by Polly Willet, age 45 with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     William was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Willett and Mary 'Polly' Gray. William was named in his grandfather's will on 26 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William M. Willett in the will of John Willett..¹ William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. (Jas. on the transcribed version) Willet, age 12 in HH#364 headed by Polly Willet, age 45 with real estate valued at $1,000..²

     George was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.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 Corde Jr., age 1 in HH#364 headed by Polly Willet, age 45 with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Milly was born circa 1771 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Snead on 26 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Bowdoin Snead was the security on the M.L.B. of John Snead and Milly Chandler..² Milly was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milly Snead, age 79 in HH#369 headed by Edw'd Gunter, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $13,000. Also listed was Agnes Gunter, age 48, who was evidently her daughter..¹

     Edward was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Gunter and Agnes Snead. 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 Gunter (Finney on the transcribed version), age 9 in HH#369 headed by Edw'd Gunter, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $13,000..¹

     James was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Gunter and Sarah A. (-----). He married Sarah Ann 'Sally' Russell on 31 December 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Gunter and Sarah Ann Russell. No other information was given..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jams Gunter the head of HH#1191, a 31 year old farmer. Listed with him were Sally Gunter, age 24; and Betsy Russel, age 52..² James died on 24 March 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Gunter, who died of convulsions at the age of 57 years. He was the son of Wm. & Sarah A. Gunter, born in Acc Co, a farmer, and the husband of Sarah A. Gunter, who gave the information..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Ignatius 'Potato George' Russell and Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Groton. She married James Gunter on 31 December 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Gunter and Sarah Ann Russell. No other information was given..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Gunter, age 24 in HH#1191 headed by Jams Gunter, a 31 year old farmer. Also listed was Betsy Russel, age 52, who was evidently her mother..¹ Sarah reported a death on 24 March 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Sarah A. Gunter reported the death of ther husband Jas Gunter, who died of convulsions at the age of 57 years..³

     James was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Gunter and Agnes Snead. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Gunter (Finney on the transcribed version), age 7 in HH#369 headed by Edw'd Gunter, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $13,000..¹

     Oswald was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Gunter and Agnes Snead. Oswald was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald T. Gunter (Finney on the transcribed version), age 4 in HH#369 headed by Edw'd Gunter, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $13,000..¹

     John was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Polly Henderson on 7 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. George Tignall was the security on the M.L.B. of John West and Polly Henderson of Rob. Another record from this source shows they were married on 8 Sep 1839..² 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. West Sr. the head of HH#371, a 47 year old farmer. Listed with him was Polly West, age 55..¹

     Polly was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Robert Henderson. She married John West Sr. on 7 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. George Tignall was the security on the M.L.B. of John West and Polly Henderson of Rob. Another record from this source shows they were married on 8 Sep 1839..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 West, age 55 in HH#371 headed by Jno. West Sr., a 47 year old farmer..²

     Robert was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Leah was born on 5 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of George Nelson. She married Rev. Perry A. Leatherbury on 5 July 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Perry A. Leatherbury, a 47 year old widowed merchant, the son of Thomas & Nancy Leatherbury and she was shown Leah Ann Nelson, age 35 and single, the daughter of Geo. Nelson. They were married by T.L. Tomkinson..¹ Leah died on 30 April 1896 at age 65.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Leah Annie Leatherbury, wife of Rev. Pearry A. Leatherbury..²

     George was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Edward was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sally (-----) circa 1835.¹ 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'd Leatherbury the head of HH#374, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Leatherburys: Sally, age 35; Isetta, age 13; and Hester, age 15..¹