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     Eliza was born on 11 July 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel Coard Esq. and Catherine Margaret 'Peggy' Scarburgh. Eliza was named in her father's will on 20 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Eliza E. Coard in the will of Samuel Coard..³ She married Dr. John R. Wise on 15 November 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of John R. Wise and Eliza E. Coward..⁴ Eliza was named in her mother's will on 9 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Eliza E. Wise in the will of Catharine Coard..⁵ Eliza was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Wise, a head of household, age 40-50. Listed with her were 1 female, age 0-5; and 1 female, age 20-30..⁶ She married Dr. Frederick C.A. Kellam on 15 February 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward C. Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of Frederick C.A. Kellam and Eliza E. Wise, widow of John R. Wise. Another record from the same source shows Dr. Frederick C.A. Kellam married Eliza E. Wise on 8 Aug 1841..⁴ Eliza was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza E. Kellam, age 44 in HH#442 headed by Frederick C.A. Kellam, a 35 year old physican with real estate valued at $1,800..⁷ Eliza was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Kellam, age 58 in HH#1273 headed by Fredric C.A. Kellam, a 45 year old physician..⁸ Eliza 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 Eliza E. Kellam, age 68 and keeping house in HH#1227 headed by F.C.A. Kellam, a 55 year old M.D..⁹ Eliza died on 25 November 1873 at age 71.² Her body was interred at Kellam Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Eliza C. Kellam, wife of Dr. F.C.A. Kellam. The stone was erected by F.C.A. Kellam Jr..²

     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 H. Hudson, age 2/12 and born in VA in HH#440 headed by Seth Hudson, a 32 year old stage driver, born in DE..¹ Edward was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Seth Hudson and Milcah A. 'Milky' Cottingham.

     Sally was born circa 1842 at Maryland.¹ She was the daughter of Seth Hudson and Arenia Trader. Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally A. Hudson, age 8 and born in MD in HH#440 headed by Seth Hudson, a 32 year old stage driver, born in DE..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) McKeel. He married Sarah R. 'Sally' Elliott on 19 October 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Arthur D. McKell and Sally R. Elliott. No other information was given..^2,1 Arthur was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur McKeel the head of HH#448, a 29 year old tailor. Listed with him were the following McKeels: Sarah, age 23; and Arthur, age 1..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Rachel Elliott. She married Arthur D. McKeel on 19 October 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Arthur D. McKell and Sally R. Elliott. No other information was given..^3,2 Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah McKeel, age 23 in HH#448 headed by Arthur McKeel, a 29 year old tailor..²

     Arthur was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Arthur D. McKeel and Sarah R. 'Sally' Elliott. Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur McKeel, age 1 in HH#448 headed by Arthur McKeel, a 29 year old tailor..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Gibb and Frances (-----). He married Margaret Taylor on 11 June 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Thorogood Tayor was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas C. Gibb of William and Margaret Taylor of Crippen..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Crippen Taylor and Sinah Fitchett. She married Thomas C. Gibb on 11 June 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Thorogood Tayor was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas C. Gibb of William and Margaret Taylor of Crippen..¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Gibb, age 51 in HH#449 headed by Edmund T. Bayly, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..²

     Edward was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Anna B(agwell) Mears on 5 June 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John R. Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward P. Colonna and Ann B. Mears of Wm..² He married Mary Ann (-----) 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 P. Colonna the head of HH#451, a 45 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Colonnas: Mary A., age 40; Jno. T., age 14; and Samuel H., age 12..¹

     Anna was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William (of Wm.) Mears and Elizabeth (172) Arlington. She married Edward P. Colonna on 5 June 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John R. Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward P. Colonna and Ann B. Mears of Wm..¹ Anna was named as an heir on 11 January 1827 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that at the settlement of the estate of Wm. Mears of Wm (wife Elizabeth, brother Richard Mears of Wm.) Edward Colonna was given a legacy in favor of his wife Elizabeth A. Mears and on 13 Sep 1827 Edw'd P. Colonna signed for a receipt in favor of my wife Rosey A.B. Mears. (NOTE: Since Edward P. Colonna married Ann B. Mears on 5 Jun 1826, he is assumed to be the husband of the Elizabeth A. Mears instead of the husband of the Rosey Mears, since she was shown as Rosey Mears when she later married Patrick Mears.).

     William was born circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (122) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach. William was named in his father's will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Bridget Bull on 2 January 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Francis Downing was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears and Bridget Bull..² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sherlock on 21 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. John B. Walker was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears of Molly and Elizabeth Sherlock of Charlotte. They were married on 24 Dec 1824..² He made a will on 15 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears of Molly. To son Patrick B. Mears $25 & no more. To son Robert Mears one mare, saddle and bridle, $100 & no more. Residue to my 6 children William, James, Jane, Charlotte, Edward & George W. Mears. Wife Elizabeth Mears to have the privilege of keeping my four children Jane, Charlotte, Edward & George W. Mears & drawing their proportion of my estate to support them. Friend William P. Moore Sr. & my wife Elizabeth Mears Extrs. Witt: Abel B. Colonna & Thomas H. Kellam Jr. (NOTE: According to Lucy Ames Edwards, he did not leave property to his eldest son John B. Mears as he had by marriage acquired a large plantation.).³ William died in May 1837.³ William's will was probated on 29 May 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes & W. P. Moore Jr. securities..³

     Mary was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward P. Colonna circa 1835.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Colonna, age 40 in HH#451 headed by Edw'd P. Colonna, a 45 year sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     John was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward P. Colonna and Mary Ann (-----). John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. T. Colonna, age 14 in HH#451 headed by Edw'd P. Colonna, a 45 year sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ He married Susan E. Chandler on 18 March 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Colonna, a 21 year old harness maker, the son of Edw'd and Mary Ann Colonna and she was shown as Susan E. Chandler, age 19, the daughter of Edw'd & Mary Chandler. They were married by Montcalm Oldham. Geo. B. Robbins said he was over age 21..²

     Samuel was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward P. Colonna and Mary Ann (-----). Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel H. Colonna, age 12 in HH#451 headed by Edw'd P. Colonna, a 45 year sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     William was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Henry S. Walker and Sophia Kellam. He married Mary Ann Winder on 15 December 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William B. Walker and Mary Ann Winder. No other information was given..³ 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. B. Walker the head of HH#452, age 29. Listed with him were the following Walkers: Mary A., age 23; Alice, age 2; and Catharine A., age 1. Also listed with him were Margaret A. White, age 11; and Major Parker, age 22..²

     Mary was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William B. Walker on 15 December 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William B. Walker and Mary Ann Winder. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Walker, age 23 in HH#452 headed by Wm. B. Walker, age 29..¹

     Alice was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William B. Walker and Mary Ann Winder. Alice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Walker, age 2 in HH#452 headed by Wm. B. Walker, age 29..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William B. Walker and Mary Ann Winder. Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine A. Walker, age 1 in HH#452 headed by Wm. B. Walker, age 29..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. White, age 11 in HH#452 headed by Wm. B. Walker, age 29..¹

     Major was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Major was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Parker, age 22 in HH#452 headed by Wm. B. Walker, age 29..¹

     His common name was John. John was born on 15 January 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Catherine 'Peggy' Bowman on 2 September 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. William Seymour was the security on the M.L.B. of John Finney and Catherine Bowman..² John died on 23 October 1848 at age 70.¹ His body was interred at Meadville, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Col. John Finney, husband of Margaret and son of John & Ann Finney..¹

     Margaret was born on 25 February 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of David Bowman (I) and Catharine (-----). She married Col. John Finney on 2 September 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. William Seymour was the security on the M.L.B. of John Finney and Catherine Bowman..³ Margaret sold land in 1803 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that David & Isbell Bowman, John & Margaret Finney and Euphamy Bowman sold land just north of Accomac which they had inherited from their mother Katharine Bowman who had inherited it from their father David Bowman, who in 1786 left everything to his wife Katharine..⁴ Margaret was named in newphew's will on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Finney in the will of George K. Bowman. Bowman named John A. Finney, Margaret Finney, Mary Finney, Ann Finney, William, David, James, Oswald & Lewis H. Finney, children of John Finney & Peggy Finney my aunt..⁵ Margaret died on 29 June 1845 at age 63.² Her body was interred at Meadville, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret Finney, wife of Col. John Finney..²

     David was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catharine (-----) circa 1765. He made a will on 15 October 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife the plantation where I now live to do with as she sees fir for her & my children's interest, also my lot in Onancock. Bal. of estate to wife, & after payment of debts the residue to be divided between all my children. My wife & my other Exrs. to empower my friends Patrick Jeffery or James Balfour, writer, in the City of Edenburgh, or either of them if alive, & in case of the death of both any other person they may think fit, to sell & dispose of my houses &c. in KerkaldieFifeshire, as also to receive what money will become due to me at the death of my mother in Law, also my 1/3 part of the personal est, all of which to be applied to the payment of my debts. Wife & friends Edward Ker, Charles Bagwell & Americus Scarburgh Exrs. Not witnessed. Proved by Edward Ker & George Corbin..¹ David died in February 1786.¹ David's will was probated on 28 February 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. George Corbin app. guardian to James Oswell Bowman, heir at law to the testator. Katharine Bowman granted letters of adm. with will annexed, on the estate of David Bowman..¹

     William was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Col. John Finney and Margaret Catherine 'Peggy' Bowman. William was named as an heir on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Finney, a son of John Finney & Peggy Finney, my aunt, in the will of George K. Bowman..³ 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. B. Finney the head of HH#453, age 27 with real estate valued at $16,500. Listed with him were the following Finneys: Mary P., age 38; Margaret B., age 36; and L.C.H., a 28 year old lawyer, with real estate valued at $5488. Also listed were Ann C. Arbuckle, age 23 with real estate valued at $1,000 and Margaret B. Arbuckle, age 21 with real estate valued at $1,000..²

     Mary was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Col. John Finney and Margaret Catherine 'Peggy' Bowman. Mary was named as an heir on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Finney, a daughter of John Finney & Peggy Finney, my aunt, in the will of George K. Bowman..³ Mary was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary P. Finney, age 38 in HH#453 headed by Wm. B. Finney, age 27 with real estate valued at $16,500..²

     Margaret was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Col. John Finney and Margaret Catherine 'Peggy' Bowman. Margaret was named as an heir on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as John A. Finney, a daughter of John Finney & Peggy Finney, my aunt, in the will of George K. Bowman..³ Margaret was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret B. Finney, age 36 in HH#453 headed by Wm. B. Finney, age 27 with real estate valued at $16,500..²

     Louis was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Col. John Finney and Margaret Catherine 'Peggy' Bowman. Louis was named as an heir on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis H. Finney, a son of John Finney & Peggy Finney, my aunt, in the will of George K. Bowman..³ Louis was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as L.C.H. Finney, a 28 year old lawyer with real estate valued at $5,488, in HH#453 headed by Wm. B. Finney, age 27 with real estate valued at $16,500..²

     Edward was born on 14 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Col. John Finney and Margaret Catherine 'Peggy' Bowman. He married Margaret Susan Thomas on 9 June 1828 at Northampton Co, VA. John B. Thomas was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward O. Finney and Margaret S. Thomas of John B. Thomas..³ 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 O. Finney the head of HH#1294, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Finneys: Marg't S., age 40; Andrew G., a 21 year old deputy sherriff; Jno. T., a 16 year old student; Edw'd B., age 14; Eliabeth S., age 10; and David B., age 12. Also listed was Edw'd Arbuckle, a 21 year old merchant and Rosey Lawrence, age 28..⁴ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward O. Finney the head of HH#965, a 59 year old farmer with real estate valued at $33,000 and personal property valued at $15,000. Listed with him were the following Finneys: Margaret S., age 50 and born in N'hamp Co; John, a 27 year old merchant with personal property valued at $1,500; Edward B., a 24 year old student of physic with personal property valued at $400; David B., a 20 year old school teacher..⁵ Edward 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.O. Finney the head of HH#LM1733, a 67 year old farmer with real estate valued at $150,000 and personal property valued at $3,000. Listed with him were following Finneys: E.B., a 35 year old male M.D. and D.B., a 30 year old male and at home. Also listed were the following Custises: Th. E.C., a 35 year old teacher; Bettie M., age 31 and keeping house; Edw. F., age 11; E.J., age 10 (male); Marg't S., age 7; and Mary F., age 5. Also listed was Susan Hatton, a 30 year old black domestic servant; Peggy Becket, a 20 year old black domestic servant; and Paton Finney, a 15 year old black domestic servant..⁶ Edward died on 12 March 1872 at age 69.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Edward Oswald Finney, husband of Margaret Susan Finney and son of Col. John & Margaret Finney..²

     His common name was Oswald. Oswald was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Col. John Finney and Margaret Catherine 'Peggy' Bowman. Oswald was named as an heir on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald Finney, a son of John Finney & Peggy Finney, my aunt, in the will of George K. Bowman..³ Oswald was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald B. Finney the head of HH#916, a 27 year old physican with real estate valued at $6,000. He was living alone..²

     Catharine was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Col. John Finney and Margaret Catherine 'Peggy' Bowman. She married George William Arbuckle on 10 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry F. Finney was the security on the M.L.B. of George W. Arbuckle and Catherine B. Finney..²