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     Thorogood was born on 25 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Mears and Permelia 'Milly' Taylor Taylor?. He married Mahala Kellam on 10 July 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Thoroughgood Mears and Mahala Melson, widow of George..² Thorogood was named as an heir on 31 August 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George, Edward, Thorowgood and Maria Mears were named as the only heirs at law of Milly Mears, on of the heirs of Benjamin Taylor, soldier in the Rev. War..³ He married Caroline Richardson on 26 November 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thorogood Mears and Caroline Richardson. No other information was given..² Thorogood was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Mears the head of HH#518, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $320. Listed with him were the following Mears: Caroline, age 33; Julia A., age 12; and Adaline, age 11. Also listed were Sylvester Becket, a 24 year old black laborer and Peggy Sample, age 12 and black..⁴ Thorogood 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 Theragood Mears the head of HH#994, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500 and personal property valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Mears: Caroline, age 43; Julia, age 22; and Adaline, age 20..⁵ Thorogood died on 15 October 1877 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 66. Acc Co Death Records shows him as Thorogood Mason, who died on 7 Nov 1877 of paralysis at the age of 64 years. He was born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Caroline Mears. His son-in-law, Jas. B. Sturgis, gave the information..⁶ His body was interred at Thoro Mears, Painter, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thorogood Mears, husband of Caroline and son of Robert & Permelia Mears, 25 Nov 1810 - 15 Oct 1877..¹

     Caroline was born on 24 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thorogood Mears on 26 November 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thorogood Mears and Caroline Richardson. No other information was given..² Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Mears, age 33 in HH#518 headed by Thorogood Mears, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $320..³ Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Mears, age 43 in HH#994 headed by Theragood Mears, a 49 year old farmer..⁴ Caroline died on 14 May 1895 at age 78.¹ Her body was interred at Thoro Mears, Painter, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Caroline Mears, wife of Thorogood Mears, 24 Nov 1816 - 14 May 1895..¹

     Julia was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thorogood Mears and Mahala Kellam. Julia was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia A. Mears, age 12 in HH#518 headed by Thorogood Mears, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $320..¹ Julia was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia Mears, age 22 in HH#994 headed by Theragood Mears, a 49 year old farmer..² She married James S. Ames on 3 December 1874 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as J.S. Ames, a 46 year old widower, the son of Stringer & Rachel Ames and she was shown as Julia Winder, a 36 year old widow, the daughter of Thorogood Mears..³

     Mahala was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Kellam. She married George Melson on 1 November 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Arggle Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of George Melson and Mahala Kellam of Thos..¹ She married Thorogood Mears on 10 July 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Thoroughgood Mears and Mahala Melson, widow of George..¹

     George was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mahala Kellam on 1 November 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Arggle Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of George Melson and Mahala Kellam of Thos..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Adaline was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thorogood Mears and Mahala Kellam. Adaline was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adaline Mears, age 11 in HH#518 headed by Thorogood Mears, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $320..¹ Adaline was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adaline Mears, age 20 in HH#994 headed by Theragood Mears, a 49 year old farmer..³ She married James Barry Sturgis on 4 August 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James B. Sturgis, a 39 year old single farmer, born in N'hamp & living in Acc, the son of Jas. & Margaret Sturgis and she was shown as Adaline Mears, age 28 and single, the daughter of Thorogood & Mahala Mears. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..²

     Richard was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Letty (-----) circa 1810.

     Letty was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Richard Ayres circa 1810.

     Rachel was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Levin R. Ayres and Ellen Mason. Rachel was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel A. Ayres, age 6 in HH#519 headed by Levin R. Ayres, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Levin R. Ayres and Ellen Mason. Thomas was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. B. Ayres, age 5 in HH#519 headed by Levin R. Ayres, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..¹

     Bagwell was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Mason and Nancy Edwards. Bagwell was named in his father's will on 29 January 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Bagwell Custis Mason in the will of Thomas Mason Sr..¹ He married Margaret East on 10 October 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell C. Mason and Margaret East of Severn..³ Bagwell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bagwell C. Mason the head of HH#520 a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Masons: Sarah A., age 18; William T., a 16 year old student; Susan J., age 13; Caroline, age 10; John, age 5; and Mary, age 3..² He married Anna Simpson Arlington on 24 November 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bagwell C. Mason, widower, and she was shown as Ann Rayfield, widow of Levi..³ Bagwell was named as administrator of an estate on 26 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bagwell C. Mason was named to settle the estate of Ann R. Mason. William H. Belote & John E. Ames were securities..⁴ Bagwell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Savageville P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bagwell C. Mason the head of HH#659, a 61 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000 and personal property valued at $400. Listed with him were the following Masons: William T., a 26 year old carpenter; Susan J., age 22; Caroline, age 20; John, age 14; and Mary, age 13. Also listed was Geo. Coruthus, age 12; and Peter Bevans, age 14 and black..⁵

     Sarah was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Bagwell Custis Mason and Margaret East. Sarah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Mason, age 18 in HH#520 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..¹ She married William M. Ward on 26 April 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Ward (parents not shown) and she was shown as Sarah A. Mason, daughter of Bagwell C. Mason, who said both were over age 21..^2,4 Sarah died on 18 October 1859.⁵ Her body was interred at Ward Plot, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah A. Ward, wife of Wm. M. Ward and daughter of Bagwell C. & Marg't Mason, who died 18 Oct 1859 at the age of 27 years, 1 month and 29 days..⁵

     William was born on 14 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Bagwell Custis Mason and Margaret East. William was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Mason, a 16 year old student in HH#520 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..¹ William was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Savageville P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Mason, a 26 year old carpenter in HH#659 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 61 year old farmer..³ William died on 28 January 1912 at age 76.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Susan was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Bagwell Custis Mason and Margaret East. Susan was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan J. Mason, age 13 in HH#520 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..¹ Susan was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Savageville P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan J. Mason, age 22 in HH#659 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 61 year old farmer..³ She married John O. Wallace on 9 September 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. C. Wallace, a 23 year old sailor, the son of Dan'l & Betsy Wallace and she was shown as Susan A. Mason, age 22, the daughter of Bagwel & Molly Mason. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..²

     Caroline was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Bagwell Custis Mason and Margaret East. Caroline was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Mason, age 10 in HH#520 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..¹ Caroline was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Savageville P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Mason, age 20 in HH#659 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 61 year old farmer..² She married George W. Thomas on 16 May 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Thomas, a 25 year old farmer, born in Kent Co, MD, the son of John & Mary Thomas and she was shown as Caroline Mason, age 22, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Bagwell & Margaret Mason. The license was issued 16 May and they were married on 17 May 1865..³

     John was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Bagwell Custis Mason and Margaret East. John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mason, age 5 in HH#520 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Savageville P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mason, age 14 in HH#659 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 61 year old farmer..²

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Bagwell Custis Mason and Margaret East. Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mason, age 3 in HH#520 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..¹ Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Savageville P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mason, age 13 in HH#659 headed by Bagwell C. Mason, a 61 year old farmer..²

     Tully was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edmund Lilliston. He married Margaret G. Revell on 7 November 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. John R. Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of Tully Lilliston, widower, and Margaret G. Revell..³ Tully was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Tully Lilliston the head of HH#521, a 37 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Lillistons: Margaret, age 28; Anne E., age 7; Geo., age 5 and Eveline, age 3..²

     Margaret was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Tully Lilliston on 7 November 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. John R. Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of Tully Lilliston, widower, and Margaret G. Revell..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 Lilliston, age 28 in HH#521 headed by Tully Lilliston, a 37 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     Anne was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Tully Lilliston and Margaret G. Revell. Anne was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anne E. Lilliston, age 7 in HH#521 headed by Tully Lilliston, a 37 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     George was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Tully Lilliston and Margaret G. Revell. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Lilliston, age 5 in HH#521 headed by Tully Lilliston, a 37 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     Eveline was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Tully Lilliston and Margaret G. Revell. Eveline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Lilliston, age 3 in HH#521 headed by Tully Lilliston, a 37 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     James was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Arthur Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' Mears. He married Mary 'Molly' Belote on 27 May 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears of Arthur and Mary Belote of James H., dec'd..³ James was named as administrator of an estate on 26 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Mears of A. was named to settle the estate of Margaret Mears. Levin Mears & William Belote of James were securities..⁴ 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 James Mears the head of HH#522, a 47 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Mears: Molly, age 31; Gilbert, a 16 year old student; Juliet, age 14; Margaret, age 12; Catharine, age 10; Hester, age 8; and Missouri, age 2. Also listed was Edd East, age 14 and black..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears the head of HH#322, a 57 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500 and personal property valued at $450. Listed with him were the following Mears: Marg't., age 21; Hester, age 18; Missouri, age 12; and Thos. Bradford, a 16 year old farm laborer..⁵

     Mary was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James (of H.) Belote and Molly (-----). She married James (of Art) Mears on 27 May 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears of Arthur and Mary Belote of James H., dec'd..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Mears, age 31 in HH#522 headed by James Mears, a 47 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $2,000..² Mary died on 12 July 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Mears, who died of dropsy at the age of 50 years. She was the daughter of Jas. Beloate & Molly, born in Acc Co, a seamstress. Her husband James gave the information..¹

     Gilbert was born on 3 May 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of James (of Art) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Belote. Gilbert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Mears, a 16 year old student in HH#522 headed by James Mears, a 47 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $2,000..¹ He married Elizabeth P. Harris on 26 December 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Gilbert Mears of James and Elizabeth Harris of George B..² Gilbert died on 12 November 1897 at age 64.³ His body was interred at Mears Cem, Daugherty, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Gilbert J. Mears, 3 May 1833 - 12 Nov 1897..³

     Juliet was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James (of Art) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Belote. Juliet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juliet Mears, age 14 in HH#522 headed by James Mears, a 47 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James (of Art) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Belote. Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Mears, age 10 in HH#522 headed by James Mears, a 47 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $2,000..¹ She married William Bull on 9 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Bull, a 45 year old widowed sailor, the son of William & Nancy Bull and she was shown as Catharine Mears, age 18, the daughter of James Mears, who gave consent, and Mary Beloat. They were married at the residence of Jas. Mears by L.K. LeCato..² She married James Watkinson on 3 February 1875 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Watkinson, a 42 year old single farmer, the son of George & Sarah Watkinson and she was shown as Catharine J. Meas, a 34 year old widow, the daughter of James & Molly Mears. They were married near Locustville by J.H. Amiss..²

     Hester was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James (of Art) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Belote. Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Mears, age 8 in HH#522 headed by James Mears, a 47 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $2,000..¹ Hester was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Mears, age 18 in HH#322 headed by James Mears, a 57 year old farmer..³ She married George P. Hargis Jr. on 24 February 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George P. Hargis, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Ann Hargis and she was shown as Hester A. Mears, age 18, the daughter of Jas. & Mary Mears. They were married by B.T. Ames..²

     Missouri was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James (of Art) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Belote. Missouri was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Missouri Mears, age 2 in HH#522 headed by James Mears, a 47 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $2,000..¹ Missouri was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Missouri Mears, age 12 in HH#322 headed by James Mears, a 57 year old farmer..² She married James F. Hargis on 23 December 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James F. Hargis, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Annie Hargis and she was shown as Missouri Mears, age 18, the daughter of Jas. & Mollie Mears. They were married by L.K. LeCato..³