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     Benjamin was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Benjamin Colonna Sr.. He married Mary C. Powell on 6 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Benjamin S. Colonna and Mary C. Powell. No other information was given..² Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. S. Colonna the head of HH#398, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $70,000. Listed with him were Mary Colonna, age 20; Eliza C. Milby, age 18; and Thos. Sample, age 10 and black..²

     Mary was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Benjamin S. Colonna on 6 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Benjamin S. Colonna and Mary C. Powell. No other information was given..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 Colonna, age 20 in HH#398 headed by Benj. S. Colonna, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $70,000..¹

     Eliza was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Eliza was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza C. Milby, age 18 in HH#398 headed by Benj. S. Colonna, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $70,000. (Note: She was not shown in the transcribed version.).¹

     Margaret was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Hansford P. 'Hauson' Kellam and Veleria Bayly. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Kellam, age 12 in HH#399 headed by Hansford P. Kellam, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Alice was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Hansford P. 'Hauson' Kellam and Veleria Bayly. Alice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Kellam, age 10 in HH#399 headed by Hansford P. Kellam, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Hansford P. 'Hauson' Kellam and Veleria Bayly. Caroline was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Kellam, age 7 in HH#399 headed by Hansford P. Kellam, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Hansford P. 'Hauson' Kellam and Veleria Bayly. Charlotte was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Kellam, age 2 in HH#399 headed by Hansford P. Kellam, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     William was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James (of H.) Belote. He married Keziah B. Dunton on 18 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of William Belote of James of H., dec'd and Keziah B. Dunton of Richard dec'd..¹ He married Eliza Byrd on 4 July 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. John N.A. Elliott was the security on the M.L.B. of William H. Belote, widower, and Elizabeth James, widow of Levin..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. H. Beloate the head of HH#401, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000. Listed with him were the following Beloates: Eliza, age 48; Jas. H., a 21 year old carpenter; Susan V., age 18; Benj., age 16 and farming; Sarah E., age 12; Louis S., age 9; and Polly A., age 6. Also listed was Tabitha Baker, age 59..²

     Keziah was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Dunton. She married William H. Belote on 18 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of William Belote of James of H., dec'd and Keziah B. Dunton of Richard dec'd..¹ Keziah died before 4 July 1849.²

     Richard was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Tabitha was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James (of H.) Belote. She married Levin Mears (III) on 28 May 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Mears of Arthur and Tabitha Belote, orphan of James of H..¹ Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Mears, age 40 in HH#1018 headed by Levin Mears, a 45 year old mason..² Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Mears, age 50 in HH#314 headed by Levin Mears, a 54 year old master mason..³

     Levin was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Arthur Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' Mears. He married Tabitha Belote on 28 May 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Mears of Arthur and Tabitha Belote, orphan of James of H..¹ Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Mears the head of HH#1018, a 45 year old mason. Listed with him were the following Mears: Tabitha, age 40; Elizabeth, age 20; John, a 19 year old sailor; Calvin, age 9; and Charlotte, age 12..² Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Mears a head of HH#314, a 54 year old master mason with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Mears: Tabitha, age 50; Eliz't, age 31; Calvin, age 19; and Wm. H., age 8..³ Levin died on 30 June 1877 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Mears, who died of old age at the age of 72 years. He was a bricklayer and widower. His son Calvin T. Mears gave the information..⁴

     James was born on 30 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William H. Belote and Keziah B. Dunton. James was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. H. Beloate, a 21 year old carpenter in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ He married Eliza B. Kellam on 16 February 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as James H. Beloate of W.H. and Eliza B. Kellam of Charles Kellam..³ James died on 19 December 1890 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 61. He was shown as Jas. H. Beloate, who died of dropsy at the age of 61 years and 6 months. He was the son of Wm. & Kessie Beloate, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Eliza. His son S.R. Beloate gave the information..^2,4 His body was interred at Beloat Place, Onley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James H. Belote, the husband of Eliza B. Belote..²

     Susan was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Belote and Keziah B. Dunton. Susan was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan V. Beloate, age 18 in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William H. Belote and Keziah B. Dunton. Benjamin was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. Beloate, age 16 and farming in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ He married Susan Ward on 4 February 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin T. Beloate, a 22 year old farmer, the son of William & Kesiah Dunton Beloate and she was shown as Susan Ward, age 26, the daughter of William & Margaret Lewis Ward. There were married by L.K. LeCato at his house. James H. Beloate said they both were over age 21..²

     Sarah was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Belote and Keziah B. Dunton. Sarah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Beloate, age 12 in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Louis was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William H. Belote and Keziah B. Dunton. Louis was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis S. Beloate, age 9 in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Polly was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Belote and Keziah B. Dunton. Polly was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly A. Beloate, age 6 in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George M. Belote and Patience S. Fisher. Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Kellam, age 19 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer. Also listed was Patience Kellam, age 40, who was evidently her mother by her former marriage to George Belote..² She married Lorenzo T. Mears on 31 October 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo T. Mears, the son of Jesse and she was shown as Sarah Beloate, the daughter of George. Geo. W. Bell said they both were over age 21..^1,3 Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A.E. Mears, age 32 in HH#499 headed by Lorenzo T. Mears, a 25 year old mail carrier..⁴

     Lorenzo was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ He was the son of Jesse Mears and Elizabeth L. 'Betsy' Wyatt. Lorenzo was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo Mears, age 14 in HH#536 headed by Jessy Mears, a 56 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $400..⁵ Lorenzo was named in his father's will on 20 August 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Lorenzo T. Mears in the will of James Mears, who was evidently Jesse Mears..⁴ He married Sarah A.E. Belote on 31 October 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo T. Mears, the son of Jesse and she was shown as Sarah Beloate, the daughter of George. Geo. W. Bell said they both were over age 21..^1,2 Lorenzo was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo T. Mears the head of HH#499, a 25 year old mail carrier with real estate valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Mears: Sarah A.E., age 32; Elizt. P., age 3 and Arinthia S., age 1..⁶ Lorenzo 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 L.T. Mears the head of HH#LM190, a 36 year old U.S.M. contractor. Listed with him were the following Mears: Sarah A. Mears, a 41 year old house keeper; Betty P., age 14; Martha, age 12; Benj. J., age 10; John A., age 5; and Carolina, age 2..⁷ Lorenzo died on 15 February 1888 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. Acc Co Death Records show him as Lorenzo T. Mears, who died of cancer at the age of 54 years. He was the son of Jesse Mears, born in Acc Co, a laborer & the husband of Sallie. His son Benj. Mears gave the information..³

     Jesse was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Hillary Mears and Euphemia 'Famey' (93) Bell. He married Elizabeth L. 'Betsy' Wyatt on 8 August 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Hillery Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Mears and Betsy L. Wyatt..⁴ Jesse was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Jesse Mears, a child of Hillars Mears and Euphemia his wife, who was a child of _____ Bell and Nancy, his wife, who was formerly Nancy 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 12 Jul 1828 Jesse, George, William B. and Betsey, alias Elizabeth Meats, and the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, together with Betsey, the wife of the said Jesse, Patsy, the wife of the said George, Molly the wife of the said William B. Mears, and the aforesaid John Turlington, the husband of the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, conveyed to your orator John G. Joynes all their right, title and interest in said estate..² Jesse was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jessy Mears the head of HH#536, a 56 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $400. Listed with him were the following Mearses: Elizabeth, age 59; George, a 20 year old laborer; and Lorenzo, age 14..³ He made a will on 20 August 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears, but evidently he was Jesse Mears. To my wife Betsy ... & her right of dower. To my son George W. Mears the land on which I now reside containing 21 acres adjoining the land of John B. Mears of Levin & others & ... & my right to a still owned jointly by me & my brother George Mears. To my granddaughter Susan H. Mears & my grandson Joseph W. Mears, children of my son James R. Mears, the amount of a debt paid by me, due from my son James R. Mears, to William Ashby & Thomas Floyd, about the year 1841, they then being merchants in the firm of Ashby & Floyd, which was $95 in 1841 ... To son Lorenzo T. Mears $100. Residue, including such land as I may be entitled to under an Act of Congress granting Bounty Land to Officers & Soldiers who served in the war with Great Britain, know as the War of 1812 & ... to my sons George W. & Lorenzo T. Mears. Friend George W. Bell Extr. Witt: L. J. Bell, George H. Bell & John J. Blackstone..⁵ Jesse died in October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. Acc Co Death Records shows him as Jesse Mears, who died of unknown causes at the age of 57. He was the husband of Betsy. A friend Geo. W. Bell gave the information..⁶ Jesse's will was probated on 30 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Bell & L. J. Bell securities..⁵

     Mary was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of George M. Belote and Patience S. Fisher. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Kellam, age 15 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer. Also listed was Patience Kellam, age 40, who was evidently her mother by her former marriage to George Belote..² She married Edward Gilden on 24 August 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Gilden and she was shown as Mary Eliza Belote, the daughter of Geo. dec'd & ward of James Kellam, who gave consent. James Kellam said he was over age 21..¹ She married Joseph Boggs Taylor on 21 November 1877 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph B. Taylor, a 66 year old widowed farmer, the son of Jas. & Hester Taylor and she was shown as Mary E. Gilden, a 43 year old widow, the daughter of Geo. & Patience Beloate. They were married near Onancock by S.C. Boston..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George M. Belote and Patience S. Fisher. Benjamin was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. Kellam, age 14 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer. Also listed was Patience Kellam, age 40, who was evidently his mother by her former marriage to George Belote..¹

     Edward was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Eliza Belote on 24 August 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Gilden and she was shown as Mary Eliza Belote, the daughter of Geo. dec'd & ward of James Kellam, who gave consent. James Kellam said he was over age 21..¹

     John was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James (of S.) Kellam and Patience S. Fisher. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. (Jas. on the transcribed version) Kellam, age 9 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Susan was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James (of S.) Kellam and Patience S. Fisher. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Kellam, age 4 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Sarah was born on 3 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Parker and Agnes (288) West. She married John M. Watson on 18 October 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Rodgers was the security on the M.L.B. of John M. Watson and Sarah R. Parker of Henry..² She married Albert Rouell Heath on 13 December 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Albert R. Heath and Sarah R. Watson. No other information was given..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally R. Heath, age 49 in HH#406 headed by Albert R. Heath, a 45 year old merchant. Also listed was Jno. H. Watson, a 29 year old clerk, who was evidently her son..³ Sarah died on 31 January 1886 at age 86.¹ Her body was interred at Old Parker Plot, Bobtown, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah R. Heath, the wife of Albert Rouell (2nd husband) and the daughter of Henry & Agnes West Parker..¹

     John was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John M. Watson and Sarah R. 'Sally' Parker. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. H. Watson, a 29 year old clerk in HH#406 headed by Albert R. Heath, a 45 year old merchant. Also listed was Sally R. Heath, age 49, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward D. Joynes and Ann C. 'Nancy' Scott. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Joynes, age 12 in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Ellen was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward D. Joynes and Ann C. 'Nancy' Scott. Ellen was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen B. Joynes, age 8 in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..¹