Person Page - 997

     Katherine was born on 18 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Gilbert J. Bell circa 1840.² Katherine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Bell, age 33 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed were Geo. Garrison, age 12; Edw'd Johnson, age 14; and Mary Laswon, age 16..² Katherine died on 19 February 1883 at age 64.¹ Her body was interred at Anthony Bell Plot, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Katherine Bell, wife of Gilbert Bell..¹

     Ann was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Anthony (91) Bell on 18 December 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. William E. Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of Anthony Bell and Ann Tignall..¹ Ann died on 8 February 1848.² Her body was interred at Anthony Bell Plot, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann Bell, wife of Anthony Bell, who 8 Feb 1848. There is no birth date in the tombstone book..²

     James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Bell, age 1/12 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer..¹ James was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Gilbert J. Bell and Katherine (-----). James reported a death on 12 November 1889 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Jas. W. Bell reported the death of his father Gilbert J. Bell, who died of cancer at the age of 75 years..²

     George was born on 29 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Katherine (-----). George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Garrison, age 12 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed was Catharine Bell, age 33, who was evidently his mother..² He married Clara E. Powell circa 1875.³ George died on 11 September 1889 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 50. He was shown as Geo. H. Garrison who died of bright's disease at that age of 50 years. He was the son of Katy Garrison, born in Acc Co, a merchant and the husband of Clara E. Garrison. His brother-in-law, E.T. Powell, gave the information..³ His body was interred at Oak Grove Ch Cem (Burton's Cha, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George H. Garrison, husband of Clara E. Garrison..³

     Clara was born on 20 July 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John T. Powell and Arinthia S. Ewell. She married George H. Garrison circa 1875.¹ Clara died on 10 January 1936 at age 80.¹ Her body was interred at Oak Grove Ch Cem (Burton's Cha, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Clara E. Garrison, the wife of George H. Garrison and the daughter of Jno. T. & Arinthia Ewell Powell..¹

     Edward was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Katherine (-----). Edward was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Johnson, age 14 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed was Catharine Bell, age 33, who was evidently his mother..¹ He married Margaret (-----) circa 1858.² 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 Edwd. Johnson, the head of HH#1078, a 22 year old day laborer with personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were Marg't Johnson, age 22; James S. Johnson, age 1; and Rachel Bradford, age 18, with personal property valued at $380..³

     Mary was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Lawson and Sarah Turlington. Mary was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Lawson, age 16 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed was Catharine Bell, age 33..² She married Thomas (of A.) Kellam on 12 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Thomas Kellam of Argyle and Mary Lawson of W. Lawson Jr. They were married on 15 Jan 1852..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James S. Bell and Elizabeth Mears. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Bell, age 3 in HH#539 headed by James S. Bell, a 33 year old farmer..¹

     Ann was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James S. Bell and Elizabeth Mears. Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Bell, age 8/12 in HH#539 headed by James S. Bell, a 33 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur Barnes Jr. and Euphamia 'Famie' Lewis. He married Elizabeth Garrison on 13 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. Bell of Arthur was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Barnes of Arthur and Elizabeth Garrison of John..¹ William died before 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his wife was shown as Elizabeth Barnes, widow of William..²

     Elizabeth was born on 4 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Garrison and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bradford. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 19 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a young daughter Elizabeth Garrison in the will of John Garrison..³ She married William Barnes on 13 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. Bell of Arthur was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Barnes of Arthur and Elizabeth Garrison of John..² Elizabeth was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as Elizabeth Barnes, widow of Willam, she being a daughter 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. (NOTE: She was a daughter of Betsey by her first marriage to John Garrison.).⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Banes, age 40 in HH#540 headed by Jno. W. Barnes, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. She was evidently his mother. Also listed was Ben. Savage, age 14 and Marg't Banes, age 19, who was evidently her daughter..⁵ Elizabeth died on 19 September 1867 at age 62.¹ Her body was interred at James Bur Gr, Quinby, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Barnes, wife of William Barnes and daughter of Jno & Eliz Garrison..¹

     John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (d|o John) (298) West circa 1792.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bradford circa 1800.² He made a will on 19 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Friend James Garrison Extr. To son John Garrison 130 acres, a part of the land I now live on, on the side adjoining Frederick Floyd. Wife should have no thirds in the land before given, only in the houses & yard. Wife Elizabeth Garrison all my lands not before given to bring up & school my 4 young daughters Elizabeth Garrison, Peggy Garrison, Charlotte Garrison & Meria Garrison. To wife Negro man Caliss & woman Adar & ... & to take old man Sias & maintain him. To daughter Caty Garrison Negro boys Isaac & George & woman Juda. To grandson William Garrison ... To 4 daughters [named above] the land after wife's death or marriage. To daughter Peggy Negro girl Susie. To daughter Elizabeth Garrison Negro girl Tinny. To daughter Charlotte Negro woman Adar. To daughter Meria Negro man Caliss. Remainder to be sold & to son Samuel Garrison. Witt: Thomas A. Bradford, George S. Savage, William Stockley & James Garrison..³ John died in January 1810.³ John's will was probated on 29 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Howson Mapp, Thomas Bagwell & George S. Savage securities..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Zephaniah (75) Bradford and Elizabeth (-----). She married John Garrison circa 1800.² Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 19 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Garrison in the will of John Garrison and as the widow Betsey Garrison at his estate sale..³ She married John (of Rich) Mears on 11 March 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mears of John was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of Richard and Elizabeth Garrison, widow of John..² Elizabeth died in March 1816.⁴ Elizabeth's estate was administered on 25 March 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John W. Garrison was named to settle the estate of Eliza Mears. Thomas Harrison & William Garrison were securities..⁴ Elizabeth estate was settled on 25 June 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. 27 Mar 1816 (Order to Invy), No Date (Sale), 27 Feb 1821 (Order to Audit), 25 Jun 1821 (Rec'd) - George Garrison Admr. Buyers: William Mears, Jesse Mears, Levin Mears & Richard Mears. Appraisers: Frederick Floyd, Littleton LeCato & Jacob Bradford. Named in settlement: Legacies to Elizabeth Garrison, Charlotte Garrison, Frederick Mears & Peggy Garrison. Richard Mears Admr. of John Mears dec'd in account. Auditors: Thomas Smith of Jonathan..⁵ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of Abel Bradford, soldier in the Rev. War, were recorded. It was brought out that Abel died without issue leaving one brother named Zephania Bradford, who died leaving 5 children: Mary, Jane, Abel, Betsey & Esther. Betsey Bradford married John Mears Mears of Rich'd, died leaving 3 children: Elizabeth Barnes, widow of William; Charlotte Bell, wife of James and Frederick Mears..¹

     John was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Barnes and Elizabeth Garrison. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Barnes the head of HH#540, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Barnes: Eliz, age 40 and Marg't, age 19. Also listed was Ben Savage, age 14..¹

     Margaret was born on 6 September 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Barnes and Elizabeth Garrison. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Barnes, age 19 in HH#540 headed by Jno. W. Barnes, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Eliz. Barnes, age 40, who was evidently her mother..¹ She married George W. James on 5 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George W. James and Margaret A. Barnes of Elizabeth..³ Margaret died on 22 October 1886 at age 56.⁴ Her body was interred at James Bur Gr, Quinby, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret A. James, the wife of George W. James..⁴

     Benjamin was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Benjamin was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ben. Savage, age 14 in HH#540 headed by Jno. W. Barnes, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     According to the probate of his father's estate, he was sometimes called John B. Mears Turner. John was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Levin Mears (II). John was named in his grandfather's will on 8 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears Turner in the will of Levin Mears of St. George Parish. A relationship was not shown..⁴ He married Nancy A. Mears on 24 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John B. Mears and Nancy Mears of Jno..⁵ John was named in his father's will on 12 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John B. Mears Turner in the will of Levin Mears Sr. At probate it was noted that John B. Mears, who is sometimes called John B. Mears Turner, became the Extr..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. B. Mears of L. the head of HH#541, an 86 (probably 56) year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Mears: Nancy, age 45; Sally A., age 22; Susan M., age 18; Margaret A., age 17; Jno. E., age 15; and Hester A., age 10..² John 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 John Mears of L., the head of HH#915, a 66 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $4,500. Listed with him were Nancy Mears, age 56; Sally A. Mears, age 35; James Hambleton, an 18 year old farm laborer born in England; and George Coulbourn, a 27 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200..³

     Levin was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Levin (123) Mears (I). Levin was named in his father's will on 8 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Levin Mears in the will of Levin Mears of St. George Parish..¹ He made a will on 12 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. To Molly Bell Turner my manor premises ... & the field opposite of Anthony Bell's ... with my Negroes Jane, Thomas & Harriet during her natural life. To son John B. Mears Turner the house where he now lives & the fields I bought of Thomas Smith of Jonathan & the field where Levy Ames occupied ... with my Negroes Henry & Rachel. To Molly Bell Turner ... At the death of Molly Bell Turner the lands & Negroes & issue return to John B. Mears Turner. Balance to Molly Bell Turner & my son John B. Mears Turner. Son John B. Mears Turner Extr. Witt: Margaret Smith, Thomas Smith of Jonathan..² Levin died in July 1829.² Levin's will was probated on 29 July 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. John B. Mears who is sometimes called John B. Mears Turner became the Extr. with Garrison Burton, Anthony Bell, Robert R. Lingo & William H. Bell securities..²

     Nancy was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Mears Sr. and Nancy Phillips. She married John B(ell) Mears Turner on 24 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John B. Mears and Nancy Mears of Jno..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears, age 45 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears, age 56 in HH#915 headed by John Mears of L., a 66 year old farmer..³

     Placing this John Mears Sr. with the correct father is difficult. However, many of them already had a known son John or did not name a son John in their will. In this case John Mears, wife Zeller, did not leave a will and this does put a grandfather George Mears in the same line as a son George Mears. John was born before 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Mears and Zeller Hyslop. He married Nancy Phillips on 10 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. George Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears and Nancy Phillips..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, a head of household, age over 45 years (born before 1775). (NOTE: He was the oldest of the 4 John Mears listed.) Listed with him were 1 male, age 10-16; 2 females age 16-26; 1 female over age 45 and no slaves..² He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Churn on 18 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Ashby was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears Sr., widower, and Elizabeth Wyatt, widow of Thomas..³ John died before 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Betsey Mears signed her will which showed her as widow of John..⁴

     Sally was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John B(ell) Mears Turner and Nancy A. Mears. 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. Mears, age 22 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally A. Mears, age 35 in HH#915 headed by John Mears of L., a 66 year old farmer..²

     Susan was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John B(ell) Mears Turner and Nancy A. Mears. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan M. Mears, age 18 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John B(ell) Mears Turner and Nancy A. Mears. 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. Mears, age 17 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ She married Lancelott Ward Jr. on 6 November 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Lancelot Ward Jr. and Margaret A. Mears. No other information was given..²

     His common name was John. John was born on 1 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John B(ell) Mears Turner and Nancy A. Mears. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. E. Mears, age 15 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ He married Elizabeth J. Hutchinson on 27 March 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Mears, a 21 year old sailor, born in St. George Parish, the son of John B. & Nancy Mears and she was shown as Elizabeth J. Hutchinson, age 27, also born in St. George Parish, the daughter of John (Edward on the license) & Betsy Hutchinson. They were married at the home of Jno. Mears by J.W.A. Elliott. J.W. Elliott said they both were over age 21..³ John 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 John E. Mears the head of HH#516, a 24 year old sailor with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Mears: Eliz'th L., age 36; Athelia E., age 3 and Edw'd T., age 9/12. Also listed were the following blacks: Harriet Hartney, a 29 year old cook woman; Emma Hartney, age 2; and Marg't Webb, age 9..⁴ John died on 16 December 1897 at age 63.² His body was interred at Morrison Hill Cm, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Capt. John E. Mears, husband of Elizabeth J. Mears..²

     Hester was born in 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John B(ell) Mears Turner and Nancy A. Mears. Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Mears, age 10 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ She married Littleton B. Davis on 2 February 1859 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Littleton B. Davis and Hester A. Mears. No other information was given..³ Hester died on 4 October 1893 at 2nd District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Davis, who died of asthma at age 35 (probably 53) years and 4 days, the daughter of John & Nancy A. Mears. Her husband gave the information, but was not named..⁴ Her body was interred at Davis-Mears Cem, Old Tower, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Hester A. Davis, 1835 - 1893..²

     Joshua was born on 1 May 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Turner and Mary 'Molly' Kellam. He married Sally S. Powell on 2 February 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. Nathaniel West was the security on the M.L.B. of Joshua B. Turner and Sally S. Scott, widow of John N. Scott. They were married on 4 Feb 1829 by P. Williams..⁴ He married Molly Bell Mears Turner on 13 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. George M. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Jushua Turner and Molly Bell..⁵ Joshua was named as an heir on 14 January 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Abel P. Upshur Extr of the will of Col. Littleton Upshur dec'd late of N'hamp Co sold to Thomas R. Joynes of Acc Co for $550 his right, title & interest in the estate of Littleton Upshur in the estate of John T. Elliott late of N'hamp Co being the 17/168 part of the whole estate of John T. Elliott which was due Littleton Upshur from the estate of John T. Elliott which were acquired as follows viz: 1/3 of 1/7 of ½ of the estate of John T. Elliott by purchase from Thomas Savage who was a child and devisee of Nancy Savage formerly Nancy Turner, a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott. Also 1/3 of 1/7 of ½ thereof by purchase from Thomas Dowty who was the father and heir at law of William Dowty who was one of the children of Susanna Dowty, formerly Susanna Turner, a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott. Also ¼ of 1/7 of ½ from Nathaniel West and Mary his wife, formerly Mary Turner. Also ¼ of 1/7 of ½ by purchase from Joshua B. Turner and the ¼ of 1/7 of ½ by purchase from Teackle (I. or J.) Turner, the said Mary, Joshua & Teackle (I. or J.) being children of Jno. Turner dec'd, a maternal uncle of said John T. Elliott. All of which will appear by reference to the deed from Nath. West & wife - Thos. Dowty - Thos. Savage - Joshua Turner & Teackle J. Turner to the said Littleton Upshur. Signed: Abel P. Upshur, Excr. of L. Upshur.² Joshua was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Turner, a child of John Turner, dec'd, a maternal uncle of the whole blood and died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott, whose death has since been determined to be 30 Dec 1823. On 18 Jan 1829 Joshua B. Turner, by deed of that date; on the 20 Jan 1829, Nathaniel West and Mary, his wife, by deed of that date, on the 7 Feb 1829, Teackle J. Turner, together with Ann, his wife, by deed of that date, on the 14 Dec 1829, Thomas S. Dowty by deed of that date, and on 29 Oct 1830 Thomas D. Savage by deed of that date, conveyed to Littleton Upshur all their right, title and interest to which they were entitled, of, in and to the real estate aforesaid of the said John T. Elliott, dec..³ He married Ann Mears widow on 24 February 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joshua Turner and Ann Mears, widow..⁵ Joshua was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Josh. Turner the head of HH#542, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Turners: Ann, age 41 and Margaret, age 17..⁶ Joshua died on 31 May 1876 at age 74.¹ His body was interred at Nock Bur Gr, Red Hill, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joshua Turner, the son of Jno. & Mary Turner and he died at the age of 74 years and 1 month..¹

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Furbush Turner. He married Mary 'Molly' Kellam on 27 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. John Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of John Turner and Mary Kellam..⁴ John was named in his father's will on 4 January 1803 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my eldest son John Turner in the will of John Furbush Turner and given, upon the death or marriage of my said wife Bridget Turner, the whole of my plantation on which I now live.
.² John died before 14 January 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. On 14 Jan 1833 Abel P. Upshur Extr of the will of Col. Littleton Upshur dec'd late of N'hamp Co sold to Thomas R. Joynes of Acc Co for $550 his right, title & interest in the estate of Littleton Upshur in the estate of John T. Elliott late of N'hamp Co being the 17/168 part of the whole estate of John T. Elliott which was due Littleton Upshur from the estate of John T. Elliott which were acquired as follows viz: 1/3 of 1/7 of ½ of the estate of John T. Elliott by purchase from Thomas Savage who was a child and devisee of Nancy Savage formerly Nancy Turner, a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott. Also 1/3 of 1/7 of ½ thereof by purchase from Thomas Dowty who was the father and heir at law of William Dowty who was one of the children of Susanna Dowty, formerly Susanna Turner, a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott. Also ¼ of 1/7 of ½ from Nathaniel West and Mary his wife, formerly Mary Turner. Also ¼ of 1/7 of ½ by purchase from Joshua B. Turner and the ¼ of 1/7 of ½ by purchase from Teackle (I. or J.) Turner, the said Mary, Joshua & Teackle (I. or J.) being children of Jno. Turner dec'd, a maternal uncle of said John T. Elliott. All of which will appear by reference to the deed from Nath. West & wife - Thos. Dowty - Thos. Savage - Joshua Turner & Teackle J. Turner to the said Littleton Upshur. Signed: Abel P. Upshur, Excr. of L. Upshur.¹ John was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Turner, dec'd, a maternal uncle of the whole blood and died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott, who death has since been determined to be 30 Dec 1823.
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     Mary was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Turner on 27 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. John Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of John Turner and Mary Kellam..¹

     Molly was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Levin Mears (II). Molly was named in her father's will on 12 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Bell Turner in the will of Levin Mears Sr. and given my manor premises & other property & slaves. (NOTE: He did not call her his daughter, but she shared in his will with his named son John B. Mears Turner and at her death her share was to go to his son John B. Meras Turner.).¹ She married Joshua B. Turner on 13 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. George M. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Jushua Turner and Molly Bell..²

     Ann was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Joshua B. Turner on 24 February 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joshua Turner and Ann Mears, widow..² Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Turner, age 41 in HH#542 headed by Josh. Turner, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..¹