Person Page - 979

     Edward was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward D. Joynes and Ann C. 'Nancy' Scott. 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 T. Joynes, age 4 in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward D. Joynes and Ann C. 'Nancy' Scott. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Joynes, age 2 in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Robert was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt W. Westcott, a 16 year old laborer in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Edward was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.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 Sr. the head of HH#408, a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. Listed with him were Sarah Nelson, age 46 and Nicetta E. Nelson, age 8..¹ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmund Leatherbury the head of HH#639, a 67 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Nelsons: Sally, age 56; Nicetta S., age 18; John H., a 27 year old sailor; and Joseph J., age 20..²

     Edward was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah 'Sally' Nelson on 20 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. John S. Gibbs was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Nelson and Sally Nelson of Jno..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Nelson Sr.. She married Edward Nelson on 20 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. John S. Gibbs was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Nelson and Sally Nelson of Jno..¹ Sarah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Nelson (Wilson on the transcribed version), age 46 in HH#408 headed by Edw'd Leatherbury Sr., age 58 with real estate valued at $700..² Sarah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Nelson, age 56 in HH#639 headed by Edmund Leatherbury, a 67 year old farmer. Also listed were the following Nelsons: Nicetta S., age 18; John H., a 27 year old sailor; and Joseph J., age 20..³

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. John died in June 1831.¹

     John was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward Nelson and Sarah 'Sally' Nelson. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Nelson, a 27 year old sailor in HH#639 headed by Edmund Leatherbury, a 67 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally Nelson, age 56, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Nelson and Sarah 'Sally' Nelson. Joseph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph J. Nelson, age 20 in HH#639 headed by Edmund Leatherbury, a 67 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally Nelson, age 56, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Nicetta was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Nelson and Sarah 'Sally' Nelson. Nicetta was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nicetta E. Nelson (Aisetta E. Kelum on the transcribed version), age 8 in HH#408 headed by Edw'd Leatherbury Sr., age 58 with real estate valued at $700. Also listed was Sarah Nelson, age 46, who was evidently her mother..¹ Nicetta was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nicetta S. Nelson, age 18 in HH#639 headed by Edmund Leatherbury, a 67 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally Nelson, age 56, who was evidently her mother..²

     James was born in 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret S. Watson on 1 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James K. Walker and Margaret Watson. No other information was given. James K. Walker and Margaret S. Watson were also issue a license in Worcester Co, MD on 1 Jun 1843..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 Jas. K. Walker the head of HH#409, age 31. Listed with him were the following Walkers: Margaret S., age 25; Susan A., age 5; Sarah S., age 3; and Charlotte J., age 1..³ James died on 25 June 1872. James R. Walker died 25 Jun 1872 in the 53 year of his life..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James R. Walker on 1 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James K. Walker and Margaret Watson. No other information was given. James K. Walker and Margaret S. Watson were also issue a license in Worcester Co, MD on 1 Jun 1843..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. Walker, age 25 in HH#409 headed by Jas. K. Walker, age 31..¹

     Susan was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James R. Walker and Margaret S. Watson. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan A. Walker, age 5 in HH#409 headed by Jas. K. Walker, age 31..¹

     Sarah was born on 5 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James R. Walker and Margaret S. Watson. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah S. Walker, age 3 in HH#409 headed by Jas. K. Walker, age 31..¹ She married George P. Scarburgh Mapp on 9 June 1870 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Scarburgh Mapp, a 22 year old farmer, the son of George L. & Susan Mapp and she was shown as Sarah S. Walker, age 22, the daughter of James K. & Margaret L. Walker. They were married by D.A. Woodson..³ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah Walker Mapp, wife of George Scarburgh Mapp, 5 Nov 1847 - _____..²

     Charlotte was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James R. Walker and Margaret S. Watson. Charlotte was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte J. Walker, age 1 in HH#409 headed by Jas. K. Walker, age 31..¹ Charlotte died on 4 August 1870.²

     Otho was born on 26 November 1838 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Gen. Mitchell Wellington West and Margaret Ann Smith. Otho was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Otho K. West, age 10 in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ Otho was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Otho K. West, a 21 year old merchant with personal property valued at $5,000 in HH#823 headed by James P. Wooddie, age 30 and born in Richmond, VA. The rest of his family was in HH#809 headed by his father Mitchel West, a 45 year old farmer..⁴ Otho served in the military in 1861. He was a Lieut. in the Conferate Army during the Civil War and was wounded in battle at Peterburg and died from those wounds..² Otho died on 23 July 1864 at age 25. According to the Elmer West book, a monument to his memory is next to that of his father in St. George cemetery in Pungoteague. However, James E. Mears says his body is buried on the General West farm..²

     Margaret was born in 1842 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Gen. Mitchell Wellington West and Margaret Ann Smith. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E. West, age 8 in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E. West, age 17 in HH#809 headed by Mitchel M. West, a 45 year old farmer..⁵ She married George W. Walker on 25 February 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as George W. Walker and Maggie E. West. No other information was given..⁶ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Walker, a 37 year old wife of George W. Walker, age 57..⁷ Margaret was listed with her son in the census of in 1910 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E. Walker in HH#72, the 78 year old mother of Percy G. Walker..⁸ Margaret was listed with her son in the census of in 1920 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E. Walker, a 78 year old widowed mother of Percy G.S. Walker, the head of HH#45..⁹ Margaret died in 1926.³ Her body was interred at Walker Farm Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA.³

     Hester was born on 17 March 1845 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Gen. Mitchell Wellington West and Margaret Ann Smith. Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester J. West, age 5 in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ Hester was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester West, age 15 in HH#809 headed by Mitchel M. West, a 45 year old farmer..⁴ She married Prof. Joseph Henry Hebard on 6 January 1863 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Joseph H. Hebard and Hester J. West. No other information was given..⁵ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester J. Hebard, age 35 in a household headed by Joseph H. Hebard, a 41 year old teacher..⁶ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Hester J. Hebard, age 67 in a household headed by William L. Harper, a 40 year old produce agent. Also listed was Joseph H. Hebard Sr., age 71, who was her husband..⁶ Hester died on 29 January 1932 at Onley, Acc Co, VA, at age 86. She died at the home of her daughter, Julia West Hebard Parks on North Street, Onancock, VA, age 86 years..^7,2,8 Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Hester J. Hebard, wife of Joseph H. Hebard..³

     John was born on 9 June 1848 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.^4,3 He was the son of Gen. Mitchell Wellington West and Margaret Ann Smith. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. M. West, age 2 in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. West, age 12 in HH#809 headed by Mitchel M. West, a 45 year old farmer..⁵ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John West, age 22 in HH#LM653 headed by M.W. West, a 55 year old retail merchant..⁶ He married Olivia G. Willis on 16 December 1879 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John M. West, a 39 year old single merchant, born in Acc Co & living in N'hamp Co, the son of Mitchell W. & Margaret A. West, and she was shown as Olivia G. Willis, age 21, born & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Edmund L. & Joyce E. Willis. They were married by Rev. Edward Hebard..² John died on 4 April 1892 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 43. He was shown as John M. West, who died of heart disease at the age of 42 years. He was a son of Wellington M. West, born in Acc Co, a merchant and the husband of Laura West. His brother-in-law G.B. Willis gave the information. According to James E. Mears, John lived for many years in the Belle Haven section, where he died..^7,3 His body was interred at Mt. Willis, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John M. West, son of Mitchell & Marg't A. West. He may have been move to Belle Haven Cemetery as his wife Olivia is buried there and he is also listed as being buried that in the N'hamp tombstone book..^8,4

     George was born on 27 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Henry S. Walker. George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Walker, a 21 year old clerk in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..³ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Walker, a 30 year old clerk with personal property valued at $5,300, in HH#823 headed by James P. Woodie, a 30 year old colporteus, born in Richmond, VA..⁴ He married Margaret E. 'Maggie' West on 25 February 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as George W. Walker and Maggie E. West. No other information was given..⁵ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Walker, a 57 year old head of household. Listed with him were Margaret Walker, a 37 year old wife; Percey G. Walker, a 5 year old son; and Molly Hesbiad, age 30..⁶ George died on 30 May 1907 at age 78.² His body was interred at Walker Farm Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ellison was born in 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Jane Hall Deeble on 29 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John Smith (Crad) and James B. Poulson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Ellison A. Hopkins and Jane Hall Deeble..² Ellison was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ellison A. Hopkins, a head of household, age 20-30. Listed with him were 1 female, age 05; 1 female, age 15-20; and 1 female, age 20-30..³ Ellison was named as the executor of a will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ellison A. Hopkins, Samuel P. Fisher, M.W. West and W.T. Bell were named as executors of the will of Eliza K. Smith (their mother-in-law)..⁴ Ellison was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ellison A. Hopkins the head of HH#411, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200. Listed with him were the following Hopkins: Mary W.J., age 39; Jno. W.M., age 17; Jane D., age 13; and Susan F., age 8. Also listed was Mary J. Guy, age 20. (Note: The presence of Mary W.J. is confusing, as his wife Jane was living and would have been age 40 at the time and was not listed. One explaination would be that his wife's full name was Mary W. Jane Hall Deeble.).⁵ Ellison was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ellison A. Hopkins, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000 and personal property valued at $15,000 born in Northampton Co, VA, the head of HH#1312. Listed with him were Jane H. Hopkins, age 49 and born in Baltimore, MD and Fanny S. Hopkins, age 18, born in Accomack Co, VA..⁶ Ellison 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 E.A. Hopkins the head of HH#469, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were Jane H. Hopkins, a 58 year old house keeper; C.L. Warren, a 43 year old teacher; Fanny S. Warren, age 29; John L. Warren, a 18 year old farm laborer; and Ella J. Warren, age 8. Also listed were Fanny Mathew, a 12 year old black house servant and Lucy Tinford, a 15 year old black house servant..⁷ Ellison was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ellison A. Hopkins, age 71 and head of household. Listed with him were Jane H. Hopkins, a 69 year old wife; Fannie S. Warren, a 39 year old daughter; William C. Warren, a 9 year old grandson; and Georgeanna Stuart, age 28 and black..⁸ Ellison died on 20 July 1887.^1,9 His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Ellison Armistead Hopkins..¹

     Jane was born in 1810 at Baltimore, MD. The 1850 census puts the birth of Mary W. J. Hopkins, age 39, as Accomack Co, VA, but the 1860 census shows Baltimore, MD..^2,3 She was the daughter of William H. Deeble and Elizabeth Ker Scarburgh. She married Ellison Armistead Hopkins on 29 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John Smith (Crad) and James B. Poulson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Ellison A. Hopkins and Jane Hall Deeble..⁴ Jane was named in her mother's will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Jane Hopkins, with a son John W.M. Hopkins, in the will of Eliza K. Smith. Her husband Ellison A. Hopkins was one of the executors..⁵ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. Perhaps it was she who was shown as Mary W. J. Hopkins, age 39 in HH#411 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200. (Note: Jane was alive at this time and would have been about age 40.).³ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane H. Hopkins, age 49 and born in Baltimore, MD in HH#1312 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 51 year old farmer..⁶ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane H. Hopkins, age 58 and keeping house in HH#469 headed by E.A. Hopkins, a 60 year old farmer..⁷ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane H. Hopkins, a 69 year old wife in a household headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, age 71..⁸ Jane died on 24 January 1891. According to the PE 31 Jan 1891, Jane H. Hopkins died 24 Jan 1891 aged about 80. She was the widow of Ellison A. Hopkins.^2,9 Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jane Deeble Hopkins..²

     His common name was J.W.M.. John was born on 21 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 He was the son of Ellison Armistead Hopkins and Jane Hall Deeble. John was named in his grandmother's will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John W.M. Hopkins, the son of Jane Hopkins, in the will of Eliza K. Smith..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W.M. Hopkins, age 17 in HH#411 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200..¹ He married Laura H. (-----) circa 1855.⁴ John 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 J.W.M. Hopkins the head of HH#470, a 37 year old MD with real estate valued at $6,000 and personal property valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Hopkins: Laura H., a 30 year old house keeper; Rose N., age 13; Jane D., age 10; and Wm. E., age 8. Also listed were J.W. Herbert, a 30 year old farm laborer; Nat Redfin, a 20 year old black farm laborer; Candis Mason, a 20 year old black domestic servant and Bettie Mason, a 1 year old black..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Hopkins a head of household, age 47. Listed with him were the following Hopkins: Larah W., age 46; Rosey W., age 22; Jinney D., age 20; and William E., age 19..⁵ John died on 26 October 1899 at age 67.³ His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as J.W.M. Hopkins, 21 Jul 1832 - 26 Oct 1899..³

     Jane was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Ellison Armistead Hopkins and Jane Hall Deeble. Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane D. Hopkins, age 13 in HH#411 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200..¹

     Susan was born in 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Ellison Armistead Hopkins and Jane Hall Deeble. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan F. Hopkins, age 8 in HH#411 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200..¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny S. Hopkins, age 18 in HH#1312 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 51 year old farmer..⁴ She married Calvin L. Warren on 11 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Calvin L. Warren, a 34 year old widowed teacher, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, the son of Patrich & Elizth Warren and she was shown as Fannie S. Hopkins, age 20, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Ellison A. & Jane Hopkins. They were married by P. Warren..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny S. Warren, age 29 in HH#469 headed by E.A. Hopkins, a 60 year old farmer. Also listed was her husband C.L. Warren, a 43 year old teacher..⁵ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fannie S. Warren, a 39 year old daughter in a household headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, age 71. Also listed with her was William C. Warren, her 9 year old son..⁶ Susan died in 1907.³ Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Her common name was Peggy. Margaret was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Rev. William Elliott and Anzele (83) Bradford. Margaret was named in his Aunt's will written on 3 August 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Peggy B. Elliott in the will of Peggy Bradford Sr..² She married Jacob Bell on 7 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Stewart was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Bell of John and Margaret B. Elliott of William..¹ Margaret died before 28 November 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George H. Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Bell, widower, and Sally Mears of Levin..¹

     His common name was William. William was born on 20 October 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Elliott (mechanic) and Ann Wescott. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775. It appears to the court that William Elliott, a revolutionay soldier made his declaration before this court as required by the War Department on 1 Aug 1832 in order to effect the benefits of the Act of 7 Jun 1832. William Elliott was a resident of this county and died on 23 Sep 1836, left a widow Anzele Elliott and she died on 7 Oct 1841 and left one child Anzele Wallace who still survives. William Elliott married Anzele on 10 Dec 1781. More specifically he was a private in the Militia Company of Capt. William Polk, which was attached to the Regiment Commanded by Col. Southy Simpson and that he was principally engaged in guarding and defending the exposed places on the sea and Bay side. According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, his grandfather William Elliott, after fighting through the Revolutionary War as a common soldier braving its hardships, suffered at times as a prisoner of war, lived through the campaign and returned to his native home..^3,4 He married Anzele (83) Bradford on 10 December 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.^5,6 William was named in his father's will on 19 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Elliott in the will of Thomas Elliott Sr..⁷ William was named in his mother's will on 10 July 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Elliott in the will of Ann Ellioitt, widow of Thomas Elliott, dec'd..⁸ William was named in his brother's will on 25 December 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a brother William Elliott in the will of Thomas Elliott of Northampton County. His son Thomas Elliott was also named as a nephew..⁹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Elliott Sen, a head of household, age 70-80. Listed with him were 2 males, age 10-15; 1 male, age 15-20; 1 male, age 20-30; 1 male, age 30-40; 1 male, age 40-50; 1 female, age 10-15; 1 female age 30-40; 1 felmale age 70-80; and 1 free colored person..¹⁰ He made a will on 20 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Angela Wallace 1/3 of my moveable property after my widow's dower is taken out. To my daughter Angela & William Wallace her husband during their lives 1/3 of my lands in Northampton County which I obtained in right of my brother Thomas Elliott [at] the death of John Elliott of Northampton excepting the dower now held by the widow of John Elliott dec'd. To my grandsons John W. Elliott & William T. Bell (both under age 21) the balance of my moveable property & the balance of my land in Northampton County. To John Kelly (of S.) if he is living at my dec'd my ... Friend Jacob Bell & grandson John W. Elliott Extrs. Witt: John S. Bundick, Nancy Bundick & Joshua Burton..¹¹ William was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Elliott, who was living at the time of his nephew John T. Elliott's intestate death in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier..¹² William died on 23 September 1836 at age 81.² His body was interred at Bradford-Burton, Quinby, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Elliott, husband of Anzele Elliott, 20 Oct 1754 - 23 Sep 1836, age 82 years..² William's will was probated on 31 October 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Garrison Burton & George H. Bell securities..¹¹

     William was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Jacob Bell and Margaret B. 'Peggy' Elliott. William was named in his grandfather's will on 20 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William T. Bell in the will of William Elliott Sr..² He married Emily K.S. Smith on 30 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Bell and Richard J. Ayres were the securities on the M.L.B. of William T. Bell of Jacob and Emily Smith. They were married on 25 Jan 1840..¹ William was named as the executor of a will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ellison A. Hopkins, Samuel P. Fisher, M.W. West and W.T. Bell were named as executors of the will of Eliza K. Smith (their mother-in-law)..⁴ 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. T. Bell the head of HH#835, a 31 year old merchant with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Bells: Emily, age 31; Mary E., age 5; Hugh Ker, age 2; and Betsy S., age 6/12. Also listed was Geo. Smith, age 34 and farming; Mary F. Smith, age 12; and Mary Major, age 21 and black..³

     Emily was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Smith (Craddock) and Elizabeth Ker Scarburgh. She married William T. Bell on 30 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Bell and Richard J. Ayres were the securities on the M.L.B. of William T. Bell of Jacob and Emily Smith. They were married on 25 Jan 1840..² Emily was named in her mother's will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Emily K.S. Bell in the will of Eliza K. Smith. Her husband W.T. Bell was named as one of the executors..³ Emily was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily Bell, age 31 in HH#835 headed by Wm. T. Bell, a 31 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹