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     Samuel was employed at as a Salesman. Samuel was born on 11 June 1880 at Mears Siding, Acc Co, VA. He married Mabel Ayres Payne on 10 September 1905 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He married Anne Bernice Gladding, daughter of James E. Gladding and Alma (-----), on 29 August 1917 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹ Samuel died on 16 April 1948 at age 67.

     Mabel was born circa 1885. She married Samuel Thomas Lankford, son of James Franklin Lankford and Sarah A. Elizabeth Wessells, on 10 September 1905 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     James was born circa 1870. He married Alma (-----) circa 1890.¹

     Alma was born circa 1870. She married James E. Gladding circa 1890.¹

     Anne was born in 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Samuel Thomas Lankford, son of James Franklin Lankford and Sarah A. Elizabeth Wessells, on 29 August 1917 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Leonard was born in 1890.² He married Lydia Florence Wessells, daughter of Samuel Henry Wessells and Cora Aline Gladding, on 12 June 1910 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.¹ Leonard died in 1974.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born circa 1870. He married Margaret Hickman circa 1890.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1870. She married James Ayres circa 1890.¹

     Leonard was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, Pvt, World War II.² Leonard was born on 15 April 1911 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.² Leonard died on 23 December 1972 at age 61.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Nancy was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Robert Bayly, son of Robert Bayly Sr. and Mary Massey, circa 1775.¹ Nancy was named in her husband's will on 21 March 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² Nancy died in August 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. On 29 Jan 1855 is was certified that Nancy Bayly, widow of Robert Bayly, reputed soldier in the Rev. War, died in Aug 1846; Elizabeth Wessells is her only living child..³

     Elijah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susanna Mason, daughter of Jacob Mason and Mary 'Molly' Riley, on 6 September 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Trader was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Bayly and Susanna Mason..³ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Bayly, age 26-45. There were no males listed with him. Females included one age 26-45, and two under age 10..⁴ He was the plaintiff in a law suit against an unknown person on 30 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as the husband of Susannah, the daughter of Jacob Mason, in a land cause to settle her father's estate..⁵ Elijah was named in his father's will on 21 March 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elijah died in May 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Administration of Elijah's estate was filed on 29 May 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jesse Duncan was named to settle his estate. Edmund Duncan and William Davis (of Samuel) were the securities. James Bayly (his brother) was a buyer at his estate sale. Appraisers were Arthur Watson, Southy Northam and William L. Lucas.⁷ Elijah estate was settled on 27 May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. 19 May 1815 (Sale), 29 May 1815 (Order to Audit), 24 Jun 1815 (Audit), 27 May 1816 (Rec'd) - Jesse Duncan Admr. Buyer: James Bayly. Appraisers: Arthur Watson, Southey Northam & William L. Lucas. Auditors: Arthur Watson & Southey Northam..⁸ Elijah was named as an heir on 28 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elijah Bayly, Molly Bayly, John Bayly and Betsey Bayly were named as the only heirs at law of Robert Bayly, seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..⁹ Elijah was named as an heir on 29 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Bayly, son of Robert Bayly, who as a seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War, is dead..¹⁰

     John was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 21 March 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Betsy Watson, daughter of William Watson, on 20 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John sold land on 29 May 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Bayly transfered his right in land to William Downing, Sheriff. John Bayly in execuation of a suit of Richard Sparrow and is desirous to take the oath of an insolvent debtor according to the act of assembly in such cases can make and provided now the said John Bayly doth assign and convey all rights, title and interest to a tract of land now in possession of Nancy Bayly to whom it was devised by Robert Bayly, the father of aforesaid John Bayly and to be his after the death of Nancy, containing 20 acres, etc..⁴ John died before 1846.

     Betsy was born circa 1795. She married John Bayly, son of Robert Bayly and Nancy (-----), on 20 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1770. He died on 26 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Watson, a resident of this county who died in this county circa 26 Sep 1840 leaving no widow but the following children: Tabitha Mason, Kessey Pearson, Sally Kellam and James Watson. William P. Moore Jr is his admr. (recorded 27 Oct 1851).¹

     Susanna was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Susanna was named in her grandfather's will on 18 September 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Susanna Mason in the will of William Riley..² She married Elijah Bayly, son of Robert Bayly and Nancy (-----), on 6 September 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Trader was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Bayly and Susanna Mason..³ She was the plaintiff in a law suit against an unknown person on 30 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as Susannah, who had intermarried with Elijah Bayly, the daughter of Jacob Mason in a land cause to divide his land and settle his estate..¹

     James Wessells Sr. was born in 1688 at Kent Co, DE. Since he was under age when his father Gerardus wrote his will in 1707 and was of age in 1709 when it was probated, he would have been born in 1688.² The earliest reference in the records to James occurred in the Maryland Assembly Proceedings September 20-October 18,1694 "An Act for the Naturalization of…Gerardus Wessells and James his son….¹ James was named in his father's will on 21 January 1706/7 at Kent Co, MD. He was shown as my son James Wessells in the will of Gerardus Wessells. He was given my now dwelling Plantation… one Seale gold Ring & one Silver Snuff box & also my wearing apparill. Gerardus named excutors William and James Harris in trust, suggesting that James was not yet 21 years of age.² He married Elizabeth Tolley, daughter of Walter Tolley Sr., on 10 September 1707 at All Hallows Parish, Annarundel Co, MD.³ It was on this date that testamentary proceedings suggest that conflict exists between James and his sister, Ann over the disposition of Gerardu's estate. On that date, William Latimer, Ann's second husband, acting on her behalf said in court that "James has wasted the estate and is about to depart the province." This resulted in an attachment for James to render the accounts.⁴ James Wessells Sr. sold land on 9 March 1709 at Kent Co, MD. It was on this date that James Wessells, of KE Co. and his wife ELIZABETH conv. to Nathaniel Hynson part of a tract called Hinchingham formerly belonging to Walter (Tol)ley, Sr. and by him in his last will devised to his two daus. MARY & ELIZABETH. Which said Mary was dec'd and without issue and the same descended to the afsd. ELIZABETH."⁵ He sold land on 6 March 1710 at Kent Co, MD. It was on this date that James sold a 100 acre tract named Carola to John March, property formerly owned by his father Gerardus.⁶ James witnessed a will on 30 December 1712 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ James witnessed a will in 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that James Wessells, Sebastian Delastitus and John Morris, witnessed the will of Dennis Morris, wife Easter..⁸ He was on the personal property tax list between 1723 and 1734 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. The tax records for Somerset County show James as present from 1723 through 1734. In 1730, 1733 and 1734 Ephriam Vessells is shown as a dependent in the home of James Vessells.⁹ James Wessells received a payment from the estate of Cornelius Ward of Somerset, County on December 28, 1725.¹⁰ Since there were no further records of James or his son Ephraim Wessells in Somerset County after 1734, it was probably in this year that he moved to Accomack County.¹¹ James received land as a gift on 29 January 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Edmund Linton deeded 50 acres of land to James Vessells for maintenance during his natural life. One of the witnesses was Ephraim Vessells. The land joined Mark Ewell. Then on 30 Jul 1753 James Wessells deeded it back to Edmund Linton thus discharging himself from the life maintenance of Edmund Linton. The land was that of Darby Linton dec'd adjacent to Mark Ewell and Col. Arbuckle. The deed was witnessed by Ephraim Wessells, James Wessells, Mark Ewell & William Andrews. (NOTE: There was no release of dower rights by a wife named Elizabeth, so she may have died by this date.).¹² He made a will on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Vessels Sr. living on Fisher's Island. To son Ephraim Vessels 1 s. To son Shadrack 1 s. To son Elijah 1 s. To son James plantation & land where he now lives being 50 acres Bal. of estate to wife Elizabeth during her widow & then to my 3 daughters as my wife sees fit, viz: Keturah, Betty & Rebecca Vessels - To daughter Hannah 1 s. Wife & son James Exrs. Not witnessed..¹³ James died before 25 June 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. It was proved by James Vessels..

     Elizabeth was born circa 1690 at All Hallows Parish, Annarundel Co, MD.¹ She married James Wessells Sr., son of Dr. Gerardus Wessells, on 10 September 1707 at All Hallows Parish, Annarundel Co, MD.¹ As of 10 September 1707,her married name was Wessells.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Elizabeth in the will of James Vessels Sr., living on Fisher's Island..³ Elizabeth died before 30 July 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. She may have been dec'd by this date as she did not sign a release of dower rights when her husband James Wessells returned 50 acres of land to Edmund Linton to discharge himself from maintaining Edmund Linton for his natural life..⁴

     James was born circa 1720 at Maryland's Eastern Shore. James was named in his father's will on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son James in the will of James Vessels Sr., living on Fisher's Island, wife Elizabeth. He was given plantation & land where he now lives being 50 acres..¹ On 30 Jul 1753 in Acc Co Ephraim Wessells, James Wessells, Mark Ewell and William Andrews witnessed a deed from James Wessells to Edmund Linton.² He married Patience Young, daughter of John Young (I) and Comfort Tatham, circa 1765.³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. James Vessels Sen. in listed as a head of household in the 1800 Census as over 45 (b before 1755) with a wife of the same age. There were 2 males 26-45 (bc 1755-1775) and 2 females 26-45 (bc 1755-1775). There were no slaves..⁴ He made a will on 22 February 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Vessels Sr. Sons John & James Wessells Extrs. To son James Wessells the plantation where I now live. To son William Wessells the plantation where he now lives. To daughter Mary Wessells ... To daughter Mary Wessells ... To daughter Nancy Wessells ... To wife Patience Wessells & daughters Mary & Nancy the little rooms of my house as long they are single. To wife all the horses until the crops are made & the whole crop after my son William's part is taken. Witt: William Young Sr. & Robert Young..⁵ James died before 27 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Arthur Wessells & William Onions securities..⁵ James estate was settled on 31 October 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Vessells - 31 Oct 1803 (Audit/Rec'd) - John & James Wessells Extrs. Cash paid to Patience Wessells, Ephraim Wessells, John Wessells, James Wessells, William Wessells, Ann Wessells, Mary Wessells. Auditors: Charles Bagwell & William Thornton. (NOTE: No clear why Ephraim was paid cash.).⁶

     Shadrack was born circa 1722 at Maryland's Eastern Shore. The records for St. Mary's County, Maryland name Shadrack Wessels, on March 6, 1749, as an appraiser for the account of the late William Evens.² On May 28, 1751 Shadrack Vessels received a payment from the estate of James Whaley of St. Mary's County.74 In that same year Shadrack Wessells was involved in two land transactions in St. Mary's County with Joseph Clark and John Somerville.³ Shadrack was named in his father's will on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Shadrack in the will of James Vessels Sr., living on Fisher's Island, wife Elizabeth. He was given 1 shilling..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1724 at Maryland's Eastern Shore. Elijah was named in his father's will on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Elijah in the will of James Vessels Sr., living on Fisher's Island, wife Elizabeth. He was given 1 shilling..¹ A payment was made to the estate of Joseph Walker of St. Mary's County on September 5, 1753 by Elijah Vessells.² He married Sophia Clark, daughter of (-----) Clark and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1765.³ Elijah was security on the administration of an estate on 26 April 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sophia West "now Sophia Wessels' qualified to settle the estate of Elizabeth Clark. Elijah Wessels was the security..³ He made a will on 25 September 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Sophia Vessels whole estate during her widow, & should she die before the child she now goes with comes to lawful age my plantation on the Bayside to be rented out yearly for the maintenance of the said child, & should the aforesaid child be a boy he to have the said plantation To son Elijah the land where I now live at the death of my wife. Bal. of estate to be divided between my daughters Witt: Thomas Watson, Jacob Taylor, George Middleton. Wife Exec..⁴ Elijah Vessels is listed on the Acc Co Personal Property Tax 1787 - List B as having 2 horses, mares, colts & mules and 7 cattle. Elijah died before 24 February 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was first proved..⁴ Elijah's will was probated on 28 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was finally probated..⁴

     Keturah was born circa 1726 at Maryland's Eastern Shore. Keturah was named in her father's will on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Keturah Vessels in the will of James Vessels Sr., living on Fisher's Island, wife Elizabeth..¹

     Betty was born circa 1728 at Maryland's Eastern Shore. Betty was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as daughtger Betty Vessels in the will of James Vessels Sr., living on Fisher's Island, wife Elizabeth..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1730 at Maryland's Eastern Shore. Rebecca was named in her father's will on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rebecca Vessels in the will of James Vessels Sr., living on Fisher's Island, wife Elizabeth..¹ Rebecca witnessed a will on 10 July 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Rebekah Vessels, James Potter & Betty Smith witnessed the will of Teackle Taylor..² Rebecca witnessed a will on 19 July 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Rebecca Vessells, William Young Sr. & Sinah Justice witnessed the will of Ann Vessels, daughters Amy & Ann..³

     Hannah was born circa 1732 at Maryland's Eastern Shore. Hannah was named in her father's will on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Sophia was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) West circa 1750.² She married Elijah Wessells Sr., son of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth Tolley, circa 1765.³ Sophia was named in her husband's will on 25 September 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Sophia Vessels in the will of Elijah Vessels..⁴ She made a will on 3 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Elijah Vessels and Charles Copes, Sr. all the brandy, cider and corn and all that was made on the plantation in the year 1799 to be divided between them. Son Elijah residual legatee. Witt: Hancock Simpson, Betty Groton. In order of probate, John A. Bundick qualified..⁵ Sophia died before 28 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Her will was probated on 28 Oct 1799 and on 29 Oct 1799 Sophia Vessells' estate was administered, with will annexed, to John A. Bundick. Savage Crippen and John Dix were securities..⁶

     (-----) was born circa 1730. He married Sophia Clark, daughter of (-----) Clark and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1750.²

     Elijah Vessells was listed as a head of household in the 1810 Census age 26-45 (bc 1765-1785) with a male 10-16 (bc 1795-1800); 2 females 16-26 (bc 1785-1795) and 3 females under 10 (bc 1800-1810); and 1 slave. In his will of 6 Oct 1808 Elijah Vessels named daughters Lukey Anne Vessels (under 21) and Eliza Anne Vessels and an executor Thomas Cropper. Witnesses were John Wise, James Watson and Lucretia Copes. Security for probrate was John Cropper Jr. (Acc Wills 1809-1812, p. 281). Elijah was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elijah was named in his father's will on 25 September 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Elijah in the will of Elijah Vessels, wife Sophia. He was given the land were I now live at the death of my wife..³ Elijah was named in his mother's will on 3 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Elijah Vessels in the will of Sophia Vessels..⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Elijah's will was probated on 28 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     (1st_d|o_Elijah) was born circa 1756.

     (2nd_d|o_ was born circa 1758.

     (unborn_c|o_Elijah) was named in his father's will on 25 September 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. This child was shown as the child my wife Sophia now goes with in the will of Elijah Vessels, wife Sophia..¹ (unborn_c|o_Elijah) was born in 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth (-----) Clark's will, written 2 Aug 1762, specified: Daughter Sophia West sole legatee and executor. Witt: William Melson, Bridget Melson, Thomas Batson. In order of probate Sophia West "now Sophia Wessels" qualified, Elijah Wessels security (Acc Wills&c 1767-1772, p. 151). Elizabeth was born circa 1710. She married (-----) Clark circa 1725.¹ Elizabeth's will was probated on 26 April 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth died in 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.

     (-----) was born circa 1710. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1725.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1765. She married Ephraim Wessells Jr., son of Arthur Wessells Sr., on 25 February 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Ephraim Vessels and Nancy Parks..^1,2

     In her will written 5 May 1852, Shady B. (Taylor) Wessells named: Eliza H. White (relationship not specified); sons Thomas H. Wessells and David B. Wessells; daughters Margaret Ann Wessells, Hetty C. White and Adeline W. Mason; grandaughters Arrella J. Young (d/o Robard Young and Arrella Young) and Margaret T. Young; son-in-law David White; and brother David C. Taylor; and executor son-in-law David White. Witnesses were William H. Dix and Justis B. Taylor. Securities for probate were Seth Powell and Zorobabel Mason. Evidently her estate was not settled promptly for Shady B. (Taylor) Wessells' estate was administered to John J. Blacksone, Sheriff, on 25 Jan 1858 (Acc Orders 1857-1860, p. 124). Shady was born on 6 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Ephraim Wessells Sr., son of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Amey (-----), on 22 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Ephraim Wessells of Arthur was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephraim Wessells, son of Ephraim and Shady Taylor..³ Shady was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Shady B. Wessells the head of HH#670, age 67. Listed with her were Margaret A. Wessells, age 36 and Arella J. Young, age 6..⁴ Shady died on 6 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 68.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Adelaide St, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone show her as Shady B. Wessells, buried next to Ephraim Wessells..² Shady's will was probated on 28 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Ephraim was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Parks on 25 February 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Ephraim Vessels and Nancy Parks..^2,3 He married Ann 'Nancy' Gray, daughter of Solomon Gray (I) and Sorrowful Ruth Underhill, on 12 March 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Molly Shrieves, daughter of William Shrieves (I) and Annabella (-----), on 14 May 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephraim Wessells and Molly Savage..¹ In his will of 3 Jul 1807 Ephraim Wessels Jnr. named: a son William Wessels (under 21 and the land purchased from James Ewell); daughters Sarah Wessels and Ann Wessels; a brother Arthur Wessels; and executors brother Arthur Wessels and friend Charles Bagwell. Witnesses were John West, Charles Parks and Charles Bagwell (Acc Wills 1806-1809, p. 365). Ephraim died in 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Ephraim's will was probated on 26 October 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     According to Mason Annis, she was the Betty Taylor named in the 1809 will of William Taylor, wife Tabby. Since she was only one year old when her father died, she was probably raised by James Wessells and his wife Polly Onions. Elizabeth was born in 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 6 September 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Betty Taylor in the will of William Taylor, wife Tabby..² She married Joseph R. Riggs Sr., son of Joseph Riggs Sr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Willett, on 26 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Riggs and Elizabeth Wessells of James..⁴ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 19 June 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Riggs in the will of Joseph Riggs..⁵ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 1 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Riggs in the will of James Wessells Sr., son James H. Wessells. However, according to Mason Annis, she was the Betty Taylor named in the 1809 will of William Taylor, wife Tabby. Since she was only one year old when her father died, she was probably raised by James Wessells and his wife Polly Onions..⁶ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Riggs, the head of HH#900, age 32 with real estate valued at $1,600. Listed with her were the following Riggs: Susan W., age 10; Malinda J., age 8; and Joseph R., age 4. Also listed was Mary Andrews, age 17..⁷ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Riggs the head of HH#690, age 50 and farming with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $350. Listed with him were Malinda Riggs, age 16; Joseph Riggs, age 14; John S. Young, a 21 year old day laborer; and Susanna Young, age 17, who was evidently her daughter..⁸ She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA.⁹ Elizabeth died on 10 October 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Riggs, who died of consumption at the age of 72 years. She was the daughter of Jas. & Polly Wessells, born in Acc Co, and a housekeeper, the widow of Jos. Her daughter Susannah W. Young gave the information..¹⁰ Her body was interred at Riggs Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her Elizabeth Riggs, buried next to Joseph R. Riggs, 1808-1880..³

     Joseph was born in 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² Joseph was named in his father's will on 5 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joseph Riggs in the will of Joseph Riggs Sr..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Taylor, daughter of William Taylor and Tabitha 'Tabby' Killmon, on 26 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Riggs and Elizabeth Wessells of James..³ He made a will on 19 June 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth Riggs ... & all the crops of corn & fodder now growing upon the land. To wife Elizabeth Riggs during her lifetime the whole of my land to use & manage any way she chooses. Remainder to be sold & to my children living at the time the youngest arrives at age 21. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Robert W. Williams, Henry C. Grinnalds, James H. Wessells Jr. & Thomas J. Grinnalds..⁴ Joseph died in November 1845.⁴ His body was interred at Riggs Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joseph R. Riggs, buried next to Elizabeth Riggs, 1807-1845..² Joseph's will was probated on 24 November 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert W. Williams & Jesse Dickerson securities..⁵

     Solomon was born on 19 February 1775 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.² He married Sarah 'Sally' Hinds circa 1800 at Slaughters Neck, Sussex Co, DE.¹ Solomon died on 6 July 1819 at Seaford, Sussex Co, DE, at age 44. Solomon's will was probated on 19 July 1819 at Sussex Co, DE.

     Sarah was born in 1785. She married Solomon Boston Jr., son of Solomon (184) Boston and Elizabeth Litchfield(?), circa 1800 at Slaughters Neck, Sussex Co, DE.¹ Sarah died on 4 November 1836 at Seaford, Sussex Co, DE.

     John was born on 1 November 1806 at Seaford, Sussex Co, DE. He married Sarah 'Sally' Wessells, daughter of Walter Wessells Sr. and Mary 'Polly' Boston, on 1 September 1830 at Somerset Co, MD.² John died circa 1855.

     Nancy was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Isaac Wessells, son of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Amey (-----), circa 1805.¹ Nancy was named in her father's will on 6 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Onions in the will of William Onions Sr. and Isaac Wessells was named as on of the Extrs..¹ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Wessells the head of HH#1197 (#1196 on the transcribed version), age 60. Listed with her was Elizabeth Onions, age 50 and Leah Dickerson, age 14 and black..³

     Ann was born in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George H. Bundick, son of William Bundick and Polly Davis, on 2 January 1837 at Worcester Co, MD.³ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Bundick, age 37 in HH#515 headed by George H. Bundick, a 37 year old farmer..⁴ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. Ann died on 3 May 1884. Mrs. Annie Bundick died at the residence of her son, Mr. George Bundick, on 3 May 1884, aged 70 years (Pen. Ent., 10 May 1884)..²

     George was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² George H. Bundick, apparently named for his two grandfathers, was born in 1815 according to his age when he married the second time in 1888. The 1850 Federal Census for Acc Parish, Acc Co, shows George H. Bundick, aged 37, as head of HH#315. His wife, Ann Bundick, was also 37 and they had 6 children: Mary aged 12, Thomas aged 11, Elizabeth aged 9, George aged 6, Margaret aged 4, and William aged 1. In 1860, George H. Bundick was head of HH#166/180 in St. Geroge Parish, Acc Co, near the town of Accomac. His age was given as 44 years and his wife's as 46. They had the same children in their household, with the exception of their eldest daughter Mary. No record has been found of George H. Bundick buying or selling land. The census records all report he owned no real estate. Mr. George H. Bundick, aged 82 years, died on the last day of 1896 at his home at Pastoria (Pen. Ent., 16 Jan 1897). No tombstone has been found for him or either of his wives. He did not leave a will, nor has an administration of his estate been found. He married Ann 'Annie' Wessells, daughter of Isaac Wessells and Nancy Onions, on 2 January 1837 at Worcester Co, MD.³ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George H. Bundick head of HH#515, age 37 and a farmer, with a wife Ann, age 37 and children: Mary, age 12; Thomas, age 11; Elizabeth, age 9; George, age 6; Margaret, age 4; and William, age 1..⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#166, age 44 and a farmer, with a wife Ann, age 46 and children: Thos., age 20 and a farm laborer; Margt., age 12; Wm., age 10; Elizt., age 18; and George, age 16 and a farm laborer.. He married Mary Dix, daughter of George M. Dix Sr. and Sally Marshall, on 12 September 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George H. Bundick, a 73 year old single farmer, the son of William & Polly Bundick and she was shown as Mary Dix, age 63 and single, the daughter of George & Sally Dix. They were married by J.S. Wharton..² George died on 31 December 1896 at Pastoria, VA.⁵

     Vice was born circa 1770. She married John Wessells Sr., son of James Wessells Sr. and Patience Young, on 18 December 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Wessells and she as Vice Tull. No other information was given..¹

     In his will of 1 Apr 1854 John Wessells Senr. named: a son John C. Wessells; daughters Eveline Taylor, Elizabeth Bird, Amanda Wessells, Ellen Wessells, Mary Wessells, and Jane Wessells; executors son-in-law Geroge W. Bird and son John C. Wessells. Witnesses were Arthur F. Wessells, Henry T. Silverthorn and George Bloxom (s/o J.). Securities for probate were Thorogood Mason, Thomas P. Lewis and Obediah W. Godwin (Acc Wills 1846-1882, p. 195). John was born circa 1795 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 He married Nancy Parks, daughter of John Parks, on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John Parks was the security on the M.L.B. of John Wessells of Jno. and Nancy Parks of Jno..⁴ John was living on 5 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wessells the head of HH#706, a 55 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Wessells: John, a 20 year old laborer; Amanda, age 16; Ellen, age 13; Mary, age 9; and Jane, age 7..² John died on 9 July 1854 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wessells, who died of consumption at the age of 60 years. He was the son of Jas. Wessells, born at Guilford, a widowed carpenter. His son John Wessells gave the information..³ John's will was probated on 31 July 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Wessells Sr., son of John Wessells Sr. and Vice Tull, on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John Parks was the security on the M.L.B. of John Wessells of Jno. and Nancy Parks of Jno..¹ Nancy died before 1850.

     John was born circa 1780.

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Wessells, son of Ephraim Wessells Jr. and Nancy Parks, on 22 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of William Wessells of Ephraim Jr. and Nancy Wessells of Ephraim Sr..^2,3 She married Raymond Parks Jr., son of Raymond Parks Sr. and Nancy Outten, on 19 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of Raymond Parks Jr. and Nancy Wessells, widow of William..³

     Harold was born on 26 November 1919 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Charlotte Matthews, daughter of Floyd Vernon Matthews Sr and Marian Elizabeth Mears, circa 1940.² Harold died on 27 November 1975 at Culpeper, VA, at age 56.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Amey (-----), on 22 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of William Wessells of Ephraim Jr. and Nancy Wessells of Ephraim Sr..^1,2

     Elizabeth was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Arthur Wessells Jr., son of Arthur Wessells Sr., on 11 January 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was living on 7 August 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was named in an orphan's bond on 26 September 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth Wessells, William Grinalds & Southy Grinalds posted a $10,000 Orphan's Bond for Arthur, Catharine, Richard, John, Samuel, Ephraim & Betsy Wessells orphans of Arthur Wessells Junr.³ Elizabeth died in 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Elizabeth's will was probated on 26 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Although she died by 26 Aug 1839, she was evidently listed as a head of an 1840 household, age 50-60 (bc 1770-80), with 6 males, 2 other females and 4 slaves. There were 4 males 30-40 (bc 1790-1800), one male 20-30 (bc 1800-10) and one male under 5 (bc 1825-30); one female 20-30 (bc 1800-10) and one female under 5 (bc 1825-1830). In her will of 21 Jan 1837 Elizabeth (Bundick) Wessels named: sons Arthur W. (F. in probate), Richard, John, Samuel and Ephraim; daughters Nancy Wessels (w/o Thomas Wessels), Elizabeth Somers, and Cally Young; and her father Richard Bundick; and executor son Arthur Wessels. Witnesses were George H. Ewell, Robert S. Taylor and Thorougood Dix. Apprasors were George H. Ewell, David Mears, L.A. Hinman and John Parks (of John). Securities for probate were John H. Wessels, Samuel Wessels and Raymond Riley (Acc Wills 1828-1846, p. 305).

     Nancy was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas Wessells, son of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Amey (-----), on 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Wessells and Nancy Wessells of Art. The M.L.B. was dated 10 Dec and the marriage may have taken place on 30 Dec..^1,3 Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Nancy Wessells, age 40-50, was listed as a head of an 1840 household with 2 females age 15-20 (Laura, 15 and Caty, 14) and 1 slave..^4,5 She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² She made a will on 19 February 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. To dau. Catherine Wessels $100.00. To dau. Laura Hope a piece of woods land containing 6 acres adj. the land of Ephraim Wessels, John Parks and others. To granddau. Mary Jane Wessels one folding leaf table. To grandson William T. C. Hope one new blue chest and $7.00. To grandson John F. S. Hope $10.00. To grandson Silvester H. Hope $10.00. To brother Arthur F. Wessels $10.00. All remaining estate to be equally divided between my 4 children; Elizabeth Ewell, Sally Johnson, Catherine Wessels and Laura Hope. My 4 sons-in-law to be executors; George P. Ewell, Harvey Johnson, Thomas Wessels and George S. Hope. Wit: Zorobabel Chandler, Shepherd Young, Margaret A. Wessels. Proved 29 Jan 1866..⁶ She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁷ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁷ Nancy died in January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Nancy's will was probated on 29 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Margaret was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Wessells, age 36 in HH#670 headed by Shady B. Wessells, age 67..² Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Wessels the head of HH#584, age 39 and farming with real estate valued at $150 and personal property valued at $2,000. Listed with her was Hester A. Crippin, age 14 and black..³ She married Robert C. Parks, son of Edmund Parks Jr. and Peggy Byrd, on 19 September 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robt C. Parkes, a 57 year old widowed farmer, the son of Edmund Sr. and she was shown as Marg't Ann Wessells, age 48 and single, the daughter of Ephraim & Shady Wessells. They were married by E.S. Grant and George S. Hope said both were over age 21..⁴

     In 1835 John Davis left his niece Elizabeth Davis, who married Thomas H. Wessells, 97 acres of A116 (south of Gargatha). In 1901 in a division among the Wessells heirs, the house and 52 acres went to Henry C. Wessells and in 1914 the house and 32 acres were purchased by V.S. Deitrick (Whitelaw, p. 1127). Thomas H. Wessells' estate was administered to Elizabeth Wessells on 30 Oct 1854 with William S. Hope and David B. Wessells securities (Acc Orders 1854-1857, p. 132). Thomas was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Davis on 4 January 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. One record shows 4 Jan 1843 and the other shows 11 Jan 1843..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas H. Wessell the head of HH#216, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,650. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Elizabeth, age 35; Henry C., age 4; and Maly T., age 1. Also listed with him was Hita Nedad, age 40 and black..² Thomas died in 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas H. Wessells, son of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor, on 4 January 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. One record shows 4 Jan 1843 and the other shows 11 Jan 1843..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Wessell, age 35 in HH#216 headed by Thomas H. Wessell, a 28 year old farmer..¹ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Wessels the head of HH#591, age 46 and farming with real estate valued at $9,000 and personal property valued at $3,500. Listed with her were the following Wessels: Henry C., age 14; Mary T., age 10; Letitia S., age 8; and John W., age 6..³ Elizabeth died on 21 December 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth Wessells, wife of Thomas Wessells, age 87, died on 21 Dec 1900 (Pen. Ent. 5 Jan 1901)..⁴

     Henry was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.² Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry C. Wessell, age 4 in HH#216 headed by Thomas H. Wessell, a 28 year old farmer..² Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry C. Wessels, age 14 in HH#591 headed by Elizabeth Wessels, age 46 and farming..³ He married Burnetta (-----) circa 1870.⁴ He married Arinthia Hickman, daughter of John E. Hickman and Matilda D. Ewell, on 30 August 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maly T. Wessell, age 1 in HH#216 headed by Thomas H. Wessell, a 28 year old farmer..¹ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary T. Wessels, age 10 in HH#591 headed by Elizabeth Wessels, age 46 and farming..² She married William Rew, son of James H. Rew and Mary Ann Wright, on 28 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     David B. Wessells was security in 1854 when his brother(?) Thomas H. Wessells's estate was administered to Thomas' wife Elizabeth (Acc Orders 1854-1857, p. 132). David was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wessells the head of HH#678, a 22 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were William Young, a 15 year old laborer; Ephraim Young, age 9; Lewis Crippen, age 9 and black; Sinai Crippen, age 3 and black; and Demariah Crippen, age 28 and black..² He married Nancy Ayres on 12 September 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.³ David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David B. Wessels the head of HH#512, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,300 and personal property valued at $1,265. Listed with him were the following Wesselses: Nancy, age 25; Henrietta, age 9; Adaline, age 7; Thos. C., age 5; Ephraim, age 4; and David, age 3. Also listed 3 black hired hands: Edward West, age 15; Louis Cane, age 20; and Sinah, age 14..⁴ David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wessels the head of HH#MT659, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Wesselses: Nancy, age 36 and keeping house; Adaline, age 19 and attending school; Hennie, age 17 and attending school; Thomas, a 15 year old farm laborer; Ephraim, a 13 year old farm laborer; David, an 11 year old farm laborer; Jefferson, a 9 year old farm laborer; Ellen, age 7; Olevia, age 5; and Nannie, age 3. Also listed was Lewis White, a 40 year old farm laborer and John Killman, a 17 year old farm laborer..⁵ David died on 29 March 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He died at age 52 years of heart disease in Acc Parish. He was the child of Ephraim & Shady Wessells, born in Acc Co, and a farmer, the husband of Nancy. His son Jefferson D. Wessells gave the information..⁶

     Nancy was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married David B. Wessells, son of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor, on 12 September 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Wessels, age 25 in HH#512 headed by David B. Wessels, a 32 year old farmer..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Wessels, a 36 year old house keeper in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..³ Nancy died in November 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy (Ayres) Wessells', wife of David B. Wessells, death notice was in the 22 Nov 1884 Pen. Ent. An exact date was not given..⁴

     Adeline was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² Adeline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adaline Wessels, age 7 in HH#512 headed by David B. Wessels, a 32 year old farmer..² Adeline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adaline Wessels, age 19 and attending school in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..³ She married Isaiah P. 'Isaac' Justice, son of Revell R. (of I.) Justice and Anna 'Nancy' Barnes, on 21 May 1876 at Woodstock (Lee Mont), Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaiah P. Justice, a 26 year old sailor, the son of Revel & Nancy Justice and she was shown as Adaline W. Wessells, age 24, the daughter of David B. & Nancy Wessells. They were married by R.C. Jones..⁴ Adeline died in June 1911 at Baltimore, MD. Mrs. Adline Justice died recently - Aged; 60 - Formerly of Parksley, died at her home in Baltimore - News of Eastern Shore - ESH 30 Jun 1911..⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. C. Wessels, age 5 in HH#512 headed by David B. Wessels, a 32 year old farmer..¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Wessels, a 15 year old farm laborer in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..²

     Ephraim was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ephraim was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessels, age 4 in HH#512 headed by David B. Wessels, a 32 year old farmer..² Ephraim was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessels, a 13 year old farm laborer in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..³ He married Nancy R. 'Nannie' Taylor, daughter of Calvin Taylor and Caroline J. Wessells, on 23 December 1888 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells of D., a 30 year old miller, the son of David B. & Nancy Wessells and she was shown as Nancy R. Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Calvin & Adaline Taylor. They were married by J.W. Norris..¹ Ephraim died before 1936.⁴

     David was born on 1 March 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wessels, age 3 in HH#512 headed by David B. Wessels, a 32 year old farmer..¹ David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wessels, an 11 year old farm laborer in HH#MT659 headed by David Wessels, a 42 year old farmer..³ David died on 6 September 1870 at Metompkin, Acc Co, VA, at age 12. He died at the age of 12 years, 6 months and 5 days of typhoid fever in Met. Dist. He was the child of David & Mary, born in Acc Co. His father gave the information..²

     Margaret was born on 31 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George G. Russell Jr., son of George Russell Sr. and Rebecca (-----), on 12 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of George Russell of Geo. and Peggy Wessells of Jno., John Wessells consent..¹ Margaret was living on 5 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Russell, age 51 in HH#924 headed by George Russell, a 53 year old farmer..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Russell, age 60 in HH#554 headed by George Russell, age 66 and farming..⁴ Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggie Russel, the head of HH#MT543, a 50 (probably 70) old house keeper, with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $800. Listed with her were Brunette Russel, age 35; Clarrissa Russel, age 32; Ella Johnson, age 9; Ida Johnson, age 7; Carill Russel, a 12 year old farm laborer; and Cornelius Taylor, a 25 year old oysterman..⁵ Margaret died on 12 September 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 82. She was shown as Peggy Russell, who died at the age of 86 years of old age. She was the daughter of John Wessells, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper, and the wife of Geo. of Geo. Russell. Her son Sylvanus W. Russell gave the information..⁶

     George was born on 18 December 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was named in his father's will on 12 December 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Russell, son of Rebecca Russell dec'd, in the will of George Russell Sr. He was given the whole of my land where I now live formerly belonging to Andrew Russell dec'd..³ He married Margaret 'Peggy' Wessells, daughter of John Wessells Sr. and Vice Tull, on 12 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of George Russell of Geo. and Peggy Wessells of Jno., John Wessells consent..¹ On 28 Mar 1839 he was shown as my uncle Groege G. Russell in the will of Colmore S. Russell. He was given the land I heired of my father James Russell where-on my mother-in-law now lives.⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Russell the head of HH#924, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Russells: Margaret, age 51; Sylvia, age 21; Vernette, age 19; Clarissa A., age 17; Arinthia S., age 15; and John E., age 10. Also listed was George W. Ewell, a 23 year old black laborer..⁵ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Russell, the head of HH#554, age 66 and farming. Listed with him were Margaret Russell, age 60; Bennette, age 28; Samuel Rayfield, age 2; Clarisa Russell, age 26; John E. Russell, age 20; Cornelius C. Taylor, age 13; and Vernois Taylor, age 9..⁶

     He had a widow at the time of his death, so he married again after Rebecca's death. George was born before 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rebecca (-----) circa 1785.² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Russell Sen, over age 45. Listed with him were 2 males age 10-16; 1 male age 16-26; 1 female age 0-10; and 1 female age 26-45..¹ He made a will on 12 December 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. To George Russell the son of Rebecca Russell dec'd the whole of my land where I now live formerly belonging to Andrew Russell dec'd & if he dies without heirs, then to Thomas Russell the son of Rebecca Russell dec'd & if he dies without heirs, then to James Russell the son of Rebecca Russell dec'd & if George Russell, which I first gave my land to should live to enjoy it, he must pay $30 to Thomas Russell & James Russell each. The remainder to Thomas Russell, George Russell & James Russell the sons of Rebecca Russell dec'd & all the children that I should leave at my decease. Robert Young & George Russell the son of Rebecca Russell dec'd Extrs. Witt: Charles Bagwell & Dennis Clayton..² George died in December 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² George's will was probated on 26 August 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Partly proved on 26 Dec 1814 by Dennis Clayton & the named Extrs. & the widow relinquished their rights to Erastus Poulson with Robert Young & William Young his securities. Fully proved on 26 Aug 1833 by Dennis Clayton as Charles Bagwell, the other witness being now dead, Dennis Clayton made oath that Charles Bagwell witnessed the will in his presence..²

     Polly Wessells (w/o) William Onions evidently died before 29 July 1835 for her childern were listed as hiers of John Wessells who was a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War (Acc Orders 1832-1836, 29 Jul 1835, p. 503). Polly was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Onions, son of Rev. William Selby Onions, on 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of William Onions and Polly Wessells..² Polly died before 1835.

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Amey (-----), on 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of William Onions and Polly Wessells..² William was named in his father's will on 6 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Onions Jr. in the will of William Onions Sr..¹ He made a will on 12 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. To my daughter Susan Onions ... To my son West Onions ... Remainder to 3 of my children Susan Onions, West Onions & Thomas Onions. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Thomas Wessells (of J.), David Sparrow & Laura James T. Wessells..³ William died in July 1841.³ William's will was probated on 26 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock Nock & Levi Dix securities..³

     Ann was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Taylor on 15 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Taylor and Thorogood Dix were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Taylor and Ann Onions of Wm..²

     Susan was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Susan was named in her father's will on 12 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susan Onions in the will of William Onions..² She married Perry Beasley on 30 August 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. William Shreves was the security on the M.L.B. of Perry Beasley and Susan Onions, ward of Perry..⁴ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Beasley, age 26 in HH#933 headed by Perry Beasley, a 36 year old laborer..³

     Wesley was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² Wesley was named in his father's will on 12 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son West Onions in the will of William Onions..¹ He married Eliza Thornes, daughter of Dennis Thornes Sr. and Polly Taylor, on 12 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Onions and she as Eliza Thomas of Polly..³ Wesley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Onions (Owens on the transcribed version) the head of HH#551, a 30 year old farm laborer. Listed with him were the following Onions: Eliza, age 22; William, age 6; Mary, age 2; and unnamed, age 3/12. Also listed were Polly Thomas, age 50; Sally Thomas, age 25; and Solomon Ewell, a 29 year old oysterman..² Wesley reported a death on 12 June 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wesly Onion reported the death of his grandson Infant Onion, the son of Revel J. & Dorinda Onion, who died at the age of 1 day..⁴

     Levena was born circa 1819.

     He is not the son of George Russell and wife Margaret Wessells. George was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Russell, a 17 year old carpenter in HH#20 headed by Jno. R. Rew, a 37 year old merchant..¹

     She is not the son of George Russell and wife Margaret Wessells. Lucretia was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.

     She is not the daughter of George Russell and wife Margaret Wessells. Esther was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.

     He is not the son of George Russell and wife Margaret Wessells. William was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Amey was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Arthur F. Wessells, son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, on 18 October 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur F. Wessells and Amey Wessells of Isaac..¹ Amey died in April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Arthur F. Wessells, son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, circa 1849.¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Wessells, age 20 in HH#1034 headed by Arthur F. Wessells, a 48 year old teacher with real estate valued at $220..¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Wessels, age 31 in HH#592 headed by Arthur F. Wessels, a 59 year old school teacher..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Wessels, a 41 year old house keeper in HH#MT65 headed by Arthur Wessels, a 67 year old farm laborer..³

     Nancy was born on 28 November 1834 at Back Creek, Acc Co, VA.² Nancy was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Wessells, age 16 in HH#1034 headed by Arthur F. Wessells, a 48 year old teacher with real estate valued at $220..¹ She married Thomas H. Barnes, son of Parker Barnes Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor, on 25 June 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 20 year old farmer and oysterman and she was age 21. They were married at the residence of Thos. Wessels by George H. Ewell..³ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Barnes, a 34 year old house keeper in HH#MT645 headed by Thomas Barnes, a 27 year old farmer..⁴ Nancy died on 20 November 1920 at age 85.² Her body was interred at Barnes Cem, Nelsonia, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy E. Barnes, wife of Thomas H. Barnes, 28 Nov 1834 - 20 Nov 1920..²

     Amy was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Amy was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amy Wessells, age 13 in HH#1034 headed by Arthur F. Wessells, a 48 year old teacher with real estate valued at $220..¹ Amy was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amy Wessels, age 22 in HH#592 headed by Arthur F. Wessels, a 59 year old school teacher..²

     Augustus was born on 22 April 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Augustus was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Augustus Wessells, age 10 in HH#1034 headed by Arthur F. Wessells, a 48 year old teacher with real estate valued at $220..¹ Augustus was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Augustus Wessels, age 20 in HH#592 headed by Arthur F. Wessels, a 59 year old school teacher..⁴ He married Elizabeth S. Hope, daughter of William S. Hope and Margaret Jane Miles, on 3 December 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Augusta F. Wessells, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Arthur T. & Ann Wessels and she was shown as Elizabeth S. Hope, age 20, the daughter of Wm. S. & Jane Hope. They were married by E.S. Grant..⁵ He married Eleshea A. 'Lelia' Hope, daughter of William S. Hope and Margaret Jane Miles, on 22 October 1874 at Metompkin, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Augustus F. Wessells, a 35 year old widowed farmer, the son of Arthur and she was shown as Elishea A. Hope, age 19, the daughter of Wm. S. Hope. They were married by E.M. Bryan..⁵ Augustus died on 12 October 1893 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 53. Augustus F. Wessells' death is recorded in his family bible as 12 Oct 1894, but a card file in the E.S.P.L. shows 12 Oct 1893 which was taken from the Pen. Ent., 15 Oct 1893. The Acc Co death records also shows his death as 12 Oct 1893. It indicates he died in Metompkin Dist, of consumption at the age of 53 years and he was the son of Arthur Wessells and a farmer, the husband of Lelia, his widow who gave the information..^3,2 His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Rew, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Augustus F. Wessels, buried next to Elizabeth S. Wessels..⁶