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     Frank was born on 21 January 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1870 census puts his birth at 1864..^1,2 He was the son of Stephen Corbin and Milly Milbourn. Frank was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Milbourne (Milliner on the transcribed version), age 6 and black in HH#AT639, headed by Stephen Corbin, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and real property valued at $200. Also listed was Milly Milbourne, age 30 and black, who cooks for the family, who was evidently his mother..² Frank died on 12 June 1924 at age 63.¹ His body was interred at Groton-Messongo Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Frank Milbourne, 21 Jan 1861 - 12 Jun 1924..¹

     John was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sally (-----) circa 1815.¹ 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. S. Walker, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 in HH#381 headed by Wm. Harmon, a 53 year old shoemaker with real estate valued at $6,500. Also listed below him was Sally Walker, age 70 and Moses Roberts, age 14..¹

     Sally was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John S. Walker circa 1815.¹ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Walker, age 70 in HH#381 headed by Wm. Harmon, a 53 year old shoemaker with real estate valued at $6,500. Also listed was Jno. S. Walker, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     James was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Downing on 28 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of James Hyslop and Mary Downing of Francis..² 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 Hyslop the head of HH#383, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000. Listed with him were the following Hyslops: Mary, age 47; Betsey, age 21; Ann, age 19; Jane, age 17; Jno. age 14; Jams, age 12; Geo., age 8; and Thos., age 4..¹ James reported a death on 30 August 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jas. Hyslop reported the death of his wife Mary, who died of unknown causes at the age of 53 years..³ James died on 5 September 1871 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Hyslop who died of typhoid at the age of 72 years. He was born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Mary Hyslop. His son S.A. Hyslop gave the information..³

     Mary was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Francis Downing and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Beach. She married James Hyslop on 28 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of James Hyslop and Mary Downing of Francis..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Hyslop, age 47 in HH#383 headed by Jams Hyslop, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..³ Mary died on 30 August 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Hyslop, who died of unknown causes at the age of 53 years. She was the child of Francis & Eliz. Downing, born in Acc Co, the wife of Jas. Hyslop, who gave the information..²

     Francis was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly (-----) circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Beach circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Kendall Beach and Rosey (-----). She married Francis Downing circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Downing, age 65 in HH#384 headed by Francis A. Downing, a 24 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..²

     James was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Hyslop and Mary Downing. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jams Hyslop, age 12 in HH#383 headed by Jams Hyslop, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..¹ James reported a death on 5 September 1871 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that S.A. Hyslop reported the death of his father, who died of typhoid at the age of 72 years..²

     Elizabeth was born on 20 July 1828 at Last Shift, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of James Hyslop and Mary Downing. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Hyslop, age 21 in HH#383 headed by Jams Hyslop, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..¹ She married George K. Turner Jr. on 26 March 1856 at Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George K. Turner, a 42 year old single farmer, born in Bradford Neck, the son of John & Molly Turner and she was shown as Eliz'th Susan Hyslop, age 38 and single, born near Last Shift, the daughter of James & Mary Hyslop. They were married by J. Burton. Joshua Turner said they both were over age 21..³ Elizabeth died on 28 November 1873 at age 45.² Her body was interred at Turner Plot, Mappsburg, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth S. Turner, the wife of George K. Turner, who died at the age of 45 years..²

     Rosa was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Hyslop and Mary Downing. Rosa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Hyslop, age 19 in HH#383 headed by Jams Hyslop, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..¹ She married Edward W. Kellam on 1 April 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward W. Kellam, the son of Agrlye Kellam and she was shown as Rosa Ann Hyslop, the daughter of James Hyslop. James Ed Kellam said they both were over age 21..²

     Jane was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Hyslop and Mary Downing. Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Hyslop, age 17 in HH#383 headed by Jams Hyslop, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..¹

     John was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Hyslop and Mary Downing. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Hyslop, age 14 in HH#383 headed by Jams Hyslop, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..¹

     George was born on 20 September 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Hyslop and Mary Downing. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Hyslop, age 8 in HH#383 headed by Jams Hyslop, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..¹ He married Maggie S. Turner on 14 January 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Hyslop, a 33 year old farmer, the son of James & Mary Hyslop and she was shown as Maggie S. Turner, age 19, the daughter of James & Catharine Turner. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..³ George died on 13 March 1918 at age 76.² His body was interred at Hyslop Polt, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George W. Hyslop, 20 Sep 1841 - 13 Mar 1918..²

     Thomas was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Hyslop and Mary Downing. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Hyslop, age 4 in HH#383 headed by Jams Hyslop, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..¹

     Francis was born on 21 September 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Francis Downing and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Beach. Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis A. Downing the head of HH#384, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Downings: Betsy, age 65; David, a 46 year old carpenter; Betsey, age 40; and Juliet, age 27..⁴ He married Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Harmon on 20 March 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Downing, a 32 year old farmer, the son of Francis Downing and Elizabeth Beach and she was shown as Elizabeth Harmon, age 31, the daughter of John Harmon & Margaret Nock. They were married by Littleton K. LeCato at his residence. Levin J. Hyslop said they both were over age 21..⁵ Francis reported a death on 10 July 1871 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Frank Downing reported the death of his brother David, who died of unknown causes at the age of 76 years..¹ His body was interred at Downing Burial Gr, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Francis A. Downing, husband of Elizabeth J. Downing, 21 Sep 1824 - 8 Mar 1872..³ Francis died on 8 March 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 47. He was shown as Francis A. Downing, who died of pneumonia at the age of 48 years. He was the son of Francis & Elizar Downing, born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Eliz. Downing, who gave the information..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 24 October 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 She was the daughter of John W. Harmon and Margaret 'Peggy' Nock. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betty Harman, age 20 in HH#641 headed by Jno. W. Harman, a 52 year old farmer..² She married Francis A. 'Frank' Downing on 20 March 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Downing, a 32 year old farmer, the son of Francis Downing and Elizabeth Beach and she was shown as Elizabeth Harmon, age 31, the daughter of John Harmon & Margaret Nock. They were married by Littleton K. LeCato at his residence. Levin J. Hyslop said they both were over age 21..⁴ Elizabeth reported a death on 8 March 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Eliz. Downing reported the death of her husband Francis A. Downing, who died of pneumonia at the age of 48 years..⁵ Her body was interred at Downing Burial Gr, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth J. Downing, wife of F.A. Downing, 24 Oct 1829 - 26 May 1893..³

     David was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Francis Downing and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Beach. David was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Downing, a 46 year old carpenter in HH#384 headed by Francis A. Downing, a 24 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ David died on 10 July 1871 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Downing, who died of unknown causes at the age of 76 years. He was born in Acc Co, a carpenter and unmarried. His brother Frank Downing gave the information..²

     Elizabeth was born on 25 June 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Francis Downing and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Beach. Elizabeth was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Downing, age 40 in HH#384 headed by Francis A. Downing, a 24 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ Elizabeth died on 1 March 1879 at age 69.² Her body was interred at Downing Burial Gr, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Downing, daughter of Francis & Betsy Downing, 25 Jun 1809 - 1 Mar 1879..²

     Juliet was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Downing and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Beach. Juliet was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juliet Downing, age 27 in HH#384 headed by Francis A. Downing, a 24 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ She married George Coleburn on 19 October 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George (middle initial C. on the license) Coleburn (no age shown), a shoemaker, the son of George & Mary Coleburn and she was shown as Juliet (Julia on the license) Downing (no age shown), the daughter of Francis (dec'd) & Betsey Downing. They were married at the home of Francis by J.W. Ewell. There were two licenses issued, one dated 10 Apr 1854 (wherein J.W. Elliott said they both were over age 21) and one dated 16 Oct 1857 (wherein Edward J. Bull said they were both over age 21)..²

     Frederick was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of John (of Rich) Mears and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bradford. Frederick was named in his grandfather's will on 13 December 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Frederick Mears, son of John Mears dec'd, in the will of Richard Mears, Sea Side..¹ Frederick was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as Frederick Mears, son of Betsey Bradford who married John Mears of Rich'd, who was a daughter of Zephania Bradford, a brother of Abel Bradford, who was a soldier in the Rev. War..² He married Sally Phillips circa 1842.³ Frederick was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frederick Mears the head of HH#386, a 36 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Mears: Sally, age 43; Jno, age 10; Betsy, age 7; and Rich'd, age 4. Also listed were Geo. Parker, age 12; Sam'l Parker, age 9; Renza Townsen, age 8; and Mary Gaskins, age 30 and black..³ Frederick died in March 1853.⁴ Frederick's estate was administered on 28 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Witchell W. West was named to settle the estate of Fred Mears. George S. Rogers & James K. Walker were securities..⁴

     Sally was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Thomas Phillips Jr. and Nancy Vernelson. She married Samuel Parker on 29 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John G. Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Parker of Samuel and Sally Phillips of Thomas..² She married (-----) Townsend circa 1841.³ She married Frederick Mears circa 1842.³ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Mears, age 43 in HH#386 headed by Fredrick Mears, a 36 year old farmer..³

     Samuel was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Samuel Parker and Anna Kelly. Samuel was named in his father's will on 30 December 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Parker in the will of Samuel Parker..² He married Margaret Watson on 11 January 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. George S. Fisher was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Parker of Samuel and Margaret Watson of John, dec'd..¹ He married Sally Phillips on 29 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John G. Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Parker of Samuel and Sally Phillips of Thomas..¹ Samuel was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Parker, a child of _____ Parker and Anna, his wife, who was formerly Anna Kelly and a daughter of Isaiah Kelly and Hannah his wife, who was formerly Hannah Elliott, who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 9 Feb 1828 Samuel Parker conveyed to the said John G. Joynes all his interest..³

     George was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Parker and Sally Phillips. George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Parker, age 12 in HH#386 headed by Frederick Mears, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally Mears, age 43, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Parker and Sally Phillips. Samuel was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Parker, age 9 in HH#386 headed by Frederick Mears, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally Mears, age 43, who was evidently his mother..¹

     John was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Frederick Mears. John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Mears, age 10 in HH#386 headed by Frederick Mears, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Mears and Sally Phillips. Betsy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Mears, age 7 in HH#386 headed by Frederick Mears, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Richard was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Frederick Mears and Sally Phillips. Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd Mears, age 4 in HH#386 headed by Frederick Mears, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally Phillips circa 1841.¹

     Renza was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Townsend and Sally Phillips. Renza was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Renza Townsen, age 8 in HH#386 headed by Frederick Mears, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally Mears, age 43, who was evidently her daughter..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah W. Nock and Margaret A. Charnock. Sarah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Nock, age 22 in HH#387 headed by Elijah W. Nock, a 45 year old farmer..¹