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     Margaret was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wessels, age 10 in HH#592 headed by Arthur F. Wessels, a 59 year old school teacher..¹ She married John Justice, son of William (of I.) Justice and Eliza Killmon, on 3 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Justice, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of Wm. of J. and Elizabeth Justice and she was shown as Margaret Wessells, age 14, the daughter of Sarah Wessells. They were married by E.S. Grant..⁴ Margaret died in 1923.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret Ann Justice, wife of Jno. Justice, 1850 - 1923..³

     John was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wessels, age 5 in HH#592 headed by Arthur F. Wessels, a 59 year old school teacher..¹

     She was called Letitia S. Wessells on the 1860 Census and Jenetta S. Wessells on her Acc marriage record of 1870. Letitia|Jenetta was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Letitia|Jenetta was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Letitia S. Wessels, age 8 in HH#591 headed by Elizabeth Wessels, age 46 and farming..¹ She married James G. Fox, son of James Fox and Nancy Mears, on 13 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He married Oceanna B. Wessells, daughter of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix, on 15 December 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born on 16 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Hope, age 7 in HH#471 headed by Wm. S. Hope, a 36 year old farmer..⁴ Elizabeth was named in her grandmother's will on 23 June 1852 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Elizabeth Hope in the will of Nancy Miles..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ She married Augustus F. Wessells, son of Arthur F. Wessells and Amey Wessells, 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..¹ Elizabeth died on 19 May 1873 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 30.³ Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Rew, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Eliz. S. Wessells, wife of Augustus & daughter of Wm. S. & Jane Hope, 16 Dec 1843 - 19 May 1878..⁶

     Judson was born on 10 November 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² Judson was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Judson Wessels, age 6 in HH#MT480 headed by Augustus Wessells, a 27 year old farmer.³ He married Ella J. Taylor, daughter of Alfred Jackson Taylor and Hetty C. Parks, on 12 December 1888 at Zion Bapt Church, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Nannie was born on 3 June 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nannie was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nannie Wessels, age 3 in HH#MT480 headed by Augustus Wessells, a 27 year old farmer.² As of 2 November 1889,her married name was Dix.³ She married John 'Morgan' Dix, son of Dr. Asa T. Dix and Lydia Jeanette Cave, on 2 November 1889.³ Nannie E. Wessells died before 18 April 1896. She was shown as Nannie Dix, wife of J. Morgan Dix; Daughter of late Augustus Wessels - PE 18 Apr 1896.³

     Elizabeth was born on 27 August 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth died on 23 September 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Mary was born on 29 October 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary died on 11 September 1872 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 1.

     Margie was born on 17 December 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Her tombstone shows her as Elisha (w/o A.F. Wessells). Her son Augustus D. Wessells' tombstone shows him as the son of A.F. and Alishia Wessells. Her husband's death record showed her as Lelia. Her common name was Lelia. Eleshea was born on 12 November 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Augustus F. Wessells, son of Arthur F. Wessells and Amey Wessells, 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..¹ Eleshea died on 29 December 1914 at age 59.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Conflicting evidence states that Dorsey was born on 14 June 1877.² Dorsey was born on 14 June 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Dorsey died on 16 February 1907 at age 28.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Asa was living at Accomac, Acc Co, VA.² In his will of 10 Feb 1917 Asa C. Wessells named: a wife Georgie T. Wessells; infant children Charlton, Leona and Dorotha; and executor wife Georgie. He mentioned a loan held by N. Polk Killmon and G. Walter Mapp. Witnesses were L.T. Melson and S.C. Melson (Acc Wills 1904-1920, p. 475). Asa was born on 30 December 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Georgie T. Milliner on 25 February 1909.¹ Asa died on 11 March 1917 at age 37.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³ Asa's will was probated on 1 May 1917 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born on 17 December 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Bertie was born in June 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Conflicting evidence states that Bertie was born on 12 August 1884.² She married Herman W. Coleburn on 3 July 1906 at Wicomico Co, MD.³ Bertie died on 3 July 1924 at age 40.²

     Mary was born on 27 August 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Georgie was born circa 1890. She married Asa C. Wessells, son of Augustus F. Wessells and Eleshea A. 'Lelia' Hope, on 25 February 1909.¹

     Richard was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named in his father's will on 14 April 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Richard Bundick in the will of George Bundick Jr., wife no name.¹ Richard Bundick Sr. would have been about 19 years of age when his father died in 1751 and 23 years old in 1755 when his grandparents, George and Elizabeth Bundick, deeded the 100 acres called Robins Hole Swamp to him and his uncle, John Abbott Bundick, for 20 pounds (Acc Co Deeds, 1746-57, p. 543). He would have been about 32 years of age when he inherited the 200 acres from his grandfather George in 1764, land "where he now lives." A survey of this land after his death shows the 200 acres were actually 221 acres (Acc Survey Rec #3, p. 115). It was later to become the eastern part of the present-day Parksley (Whitelaw, p. 1120). The same survey shows that Richard's part of Robins Hole Swamp contained 84 1/2 acres and that it was a separate track located near Guilford. Richard Bundick's name appears on the 1784 tax list and on a survey (Acc Co Survey Rec #1, p. 59) as "Clk." No explanation for this designation after his name has been found. The records have been searched, looking for his appointment as clerk to some office, to no avail. It seems certain it was used to distinguish him from Richard Bundicks of other Accomack Parish areas. In 1784, he owned five slaves, four horses and eleven cattle. He was taxed 3 pounds 11 shillings 3 pence on his real estate and 2 pounds 10 shillings 9 pence on his personal property. By the time the Federal Census was taken in 1800, Richard Bundick Senr was over 45 years of age (actually about 68). He then owned six slaves. Another male in his household was 16 to 26 years of age and the only female was 26 to 45. Richard Bundick had died intestate by 27 Feb 1805 when William Grinalds was named to administer his estate (Acc Co Orders, 1804-05, p. 225). William Grinnalds returned an audit of the estate on 28 Jun 1805 (Acc Co Wills, 1804-06, p. 507), and a division of the personal property was made on the same day (Ibid, p. 508). It is apparent that Richard Bundick's wife was deceased by 1805, for his personal estate was divided between four children, each of whom received 76 pounds 9 shillings 4 pence. On 7 Aug 1805, in a partition suit it was stated that Richard Bundick Sr. was seized of two tracts of land and marsh containing 300 acres in Accomack Parish, and being so seized died intestate on 13 Mar 1805 leaving children, to wit: Nancy Grinnalds, wife of William Grinnalds, Betsy Vessels, wife of Arthur Vessels, and Richard Bundick, and also grandchildren, to wit: Tabitha Taylor, wife of James Taylor, William Bundick, Betsy Bundick, and Sally Bundick, children of one George Bundick, a deceased son Richard Bundick Sr. Tabitha Bundick (Taylor?) appointed guardian of Betsy and Sally Bundick, two of the infant defendants to this suit (Acc Co Land Causes, 1773-1805, p. 317). The lands of Richard Bundick were surveyed on 24 Sep 1805, for a division among his heirs (Acc Co Survey Rec #3, p. 115). The four children of deceased son George Bundick got 20 to 25 acres each, totaling 90 acres. William Grinnalds and wife Nancy got 70 1/2 acres, and Arthur Wessells and wife Betsy received 60 1/2 acres. 84 1/2 additional, separate acres "lying Robins Hole near Guilford," went to Richard Bundick, son of Richard. He married Rachel Saunders, daughter of Solomon Saunders and (-----) (-----), circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Richard was mentioned in a will on 15 December 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Justice Bundick named Richard Bundick and Rachel Sandrews(sic) (Saunders) in his will.⁴ Richard died on 13 March 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Grinnalds Sr., son of Richard Grinnalds II and (-----) (-----), circa 1785.¹ Nancy was living on 7 August 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 30 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Grinnalds and received £1 1/2.²

     In his will, Richard Bundick Junr left his "plantation called Robin Hole," of 80 acres to his son Richard A. Bundick. He named another son John T. (F?) Bundick, his wife Rachel and a duaghter Damaris Bundick. Richard was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel Fitchett (Fitchett?) circa 1787. Richard was living on 7 August 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Richard died in 1818.²

     George was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha (-----) circa 1779. This George Bundick's name appears directly under that of Richard Bundick, Clk, in the 1784 tax list as "George Bundick, his son," indicating he had married and was head of a houshold by that time. He owned only 2 horses has was taxed 14 shillings. The 1800 Federal Census lists "George Bundick, Rich. Clk" as 26 to 45 years of age (42?). He had one other male in his household, at 16 to 26 years, and 5 females, one being his wife, also 26 to 45 years. 2 females were under 10 years, one was 10 to 16 and another 26 to 45 years. George Bundick died intestate the year before his father, for on 31 Oct 1804, his widow, Tabitha Bundick, qualified to administer his estate (Acc Co Orders, 1804-05, p. 148). George died in 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Nancy was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy was named in her father's will on 5 February 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Susannah Kelly in the will of William Rayfield, wife Susannah..¹ On 31 Aug 1835 in Acc Co, VA, Richard J. Ayres was named guardian of Susan K. Rayfield and James K. Rayfield, orphans of William Rayfield. Bond was set at $2,000.² She married James C. Adams on 22 December 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward C. Adams was the security on the M.L.B. of James C. Adams and Susan K. Rayfield. The marriage records shows 22 Dec 1836 and Turman shows 20 Dec 1839..^3,4

     Clara was born on 20 September 1855.² She married John L. Anderton Sr., son of Edward H. Anderton and Elizabeth J. 'Betty' White, on 22 December 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 26 year old light house keeper, born in Acc Co and living on Assateague Island. She was age 20, born in Acc Co and living in Horntown. They were married at John Davis' by I.T. Adkins..¹ Clara died on 23 May 1933 at age 77.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 28 September 1877.¹ John died on 30 October 1907 at age 30.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ralph was born on 24 April 1888.¹ Ralph died on 18 August 1942 at age 54.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Tabithia was born circa 1815. She married Elijah Bloxom, son of George Bloxom Sr. and Elizabeth (-----), on 10 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Tatham was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Bloxom and Tabitha Tatham..¹ She married Asa Baker, son of Ezekiel Baker and Nancy Garrett, on 18 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Asa Baker, widower, and she was shown as Tabitha Bloxom, widow of Elijah. No other information was given..² Tabithia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Baker, age 38 in HH#498 headed by Asa Baker, a 37 year old farmer..³

     Lucretia was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married David Bloxom, son of George Bloxom Sr. and Elizabeth (-----), on 25 August 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. George Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of David Bloxom and Lucretia Miles of Jesse..¹ Lucretia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Critty Bloxom, age 43 in HH#372 headed by David Bloxom, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..^3,2

     David was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Lucretia 'Critty' Miles, daughter of Jessey Miles and Hessy Kelly, on 25 August 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. George Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of David Bloxom and Lucretia Miles of Jesse..³ David was named as an heir on 29 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Agnes Bloxom, Nancy Bloxom, William Bloxom, George Bloxom, David Bloxom and Elijah Bloxom are the only heirs at law of George Bloxom, dec'd, seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War.⁴ 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 Bloxom the head of HH372, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were following Bloxoms: Critty, age 43; Alfred, an 18 year old laborer; Bernette, age 16; Esther, age 14; William, age 13; Virginia, age 11; Eveline, age 9; Mary A., age 7; and David W., age 5. Also listed with him were Sally Miles, age 16..²

     Abel was born on 22 November 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Abel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Bell, age 4 in HH#539 headed by James S. Bell, a 33 year old farmer..² He married Emory E. "Emma" Davis on 3 October 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Abel died on 18 May 1926 at age 80.³ His body was interred at Anthony Bell Plot, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA.³

     Emory was born on 23 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Abel A. Bell, son of James S. Bell and Elizabeth Mears, on 3 October 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.² Emory died on 11 October 1917 at age 69.¹ Her body was interred at Anthony Bell Plot, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Burwell was born on 2 February 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Burwell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Burwell Bell, age 4 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer..² He married Sarah A. Bell, daughter of Robins H. Bell and Sarah 'Sallie' Kellam, on 5 August 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Burwell O. Bell, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Gilbert & Cathe. Bell and she was shown as Sarah E. Bell, age 20, the daughter of Robin & Sarah Bell. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Burwell died on 1 November 1872 at age 26.³ His body was interred at Anthony Bell Plot, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Burwell O. Bell, the son of Gilbert & Katharine Bell..³

     Triphenia was born on 10 May 1853 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Triffany J. Boniwell, the daughter of Geo. P. Boniwell, a farmer living in Pocomoke and his wife Marg't A. Her father gave the information..³ Triphenia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Triphany J. Bonawell, age 7 in HH#193 headed by Margaret A. Bonawell, age 23..¹ She married Erastus Seymour Smith, son of James T. Smith Sr. and Sarah Frances 'Sally' McCready, on 21 May 1873 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Erastus Seymour Smith, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Jas & Sally Smith and she was shown as Trephenia J. Bonnewell, age 20, the daughter of Geo. P. & Marg't Ann Bonnewell. They were married near Messongo by J.E. Bundick..²

     George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Bonwell, age 4/12 in HH#47 headed by Clement Bonnewell, a 33 year old farmer..¹ George was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows 27 Sep 1853, but he was age 4/12 in the 1850 census..^3,1 George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Boniwell, age 11 in HH#193 headed by Clem. Boniwell, a 39 year old farmer..⁴ He married Emma Susan Budd, daughter of McKeel Budd Sr. and Hattie (-----), on 22 August 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Bonewell, an 18 year old farmer, the son of Clem & Sallie Bonewell and she was shown as Emma Budd, age 23 and the daughter of McKell & Hattie Budd. They were married by B.T. Ames..² George died after 1916.⁵ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     Hyland was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy Reserve, WWII.² Hyland was born on 17 December 1905.² Hyland died on 19 June 1965 at age 59.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Eleanor was born in 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Augustus C. Trader, son of John T. Trader, on 1 February 1899 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Eleanor was living in 1952 at Grotons, Acc Co, VA.¹ Eleanor died in 1973.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Douglas was born in 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Laura Ethel Moore, daughter of Laban Crippen 'Caleb' Moore and Mary Jane Thomas, circa 1900. Douglas was living in 1952 at Grotons, Acc Co, VA.¹ Douglas died in 1966.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Marilyn was born in 1935. Marilyn died on 5 October 1936 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.

     Laura was born in 1880.² She married Douglas D. Broadwater, son of Amos Kendall Broadwater Sr. and Mary S. 'Polly' Taylor, circa 1900. Laura was living in 1927.¹ Laura died in 1940.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     John Wessels of J., age 32, was living in the 1860 household of Levin T. Ross, age 47, a master carpenter. John's occupation was not listed. John was born circa 1830 at Baltimore, MD. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1830, in VA, and his 1862 marriage records puts it at 1835, in Baltimore, MD..^1,2 John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wessells, a 20 year old laborer in HH#706 headed by John Wessells, a 55 year old sailor..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Laura J. Thornton, daughter of James Thornton and Laura Bagwell, on 10 April 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. C. Wessells, a 27 year old carpenter, born in Baltimore, MD and living in Acc Co, the son of Jno. Wessells, and she was shown as Laurah J. Thornton, age 17, the daughter of James. They were married by George H. Ewell..²

     Amanda was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 Amanda was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Wessells, age 16 in HH#706 headed by John Wessells, a 55 year old sailor..¹ She married William Parks on 17 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William Parkes and Amanda Wessells, daughter of John Wessells dec'd. John Parkes said both were over age 21..^2,4 Amanda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Parkes, age 26 in HH#630 headed by William Parkes, a 27 year old farmer..³ Amanda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Parkes, a 36 year old house keeper in HH#MT384 headed by William Parkes, a 36 year old farmer..⁵

     Ellen was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ellen was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Wessells, age 13 in HH#706 headed by John Wessells, a 55 year old sailor..¹ She married Benjamin H. Andrews, son of James B. Andrews and Nancy Fisher, on 19 January 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Andrews (no parents shown) and she was shown as Ellen Wessells, ward of James Mason, who gave consent. The license was issued on 19 Jan 1858 and James Mason said that Benjamin was over age 21..² Ellen was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Andrews, age 21 in HH#561 headed by Benjamin Andrews, a 25 year old waterman..³

     Mary was born in 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Wessells, age 9 in HH#706 headed by John Wessells, a 55 year old sailor..¹ She married William H. Bloxom, son of William D. Bloxom and Hetty Bloxom, on 31 December 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as William Bloxom and she as Mary Wessells of John, dec'd. The license showed him as William Bloxom, ward of Jesse Dickerson who gave consent and she was Mary Wessells, daughter of John dec'd & ward of Thorogood Mason who gave consent..^3,4 Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Bloxom, age 17 in HH#658 headed by William H. Bloxom, a 26 year old merchant..⁵ Mary died in 1929.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Ann Bloxom, wife of W.H. Bloxom, 1840 - 1929..²

     Viola was born on 17 March 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Viola was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Wessells, age 7 in HH#706 headed by John Wessells, a 55 year old sailor..¹ She married Elijah W. Hickman, son of Edward Hickman and Sally Roberts, on 6 February 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah W. Hickman, a 23 year old blacksmith, the son of Edward & Sally Hickman and she was shown as Viola J. Wessells, age 20, the daughter of John C. dec'd and Nancy Wessells and the ward of Thorogood Mason who gave consent. They were married at the home of Thorogood Mason by E.S. Grant. Thorogood Mason said he was over age 21..² Viola died on 22 February 1903 at age 57.³ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.³

     He was called "William Bird" (under age) grandson of Nasha Wessels in his grandmother's will of 1806. William was born circa 1801 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.

     Rachael was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachael was named in her grandfather's will on 2 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Rachel Thornton in the will of William Wessells. She was named along with Betsy & Hessy Thornton, who were all named as his granddaughters..¹ She married Kendall Ross on 15 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. John H. Watts & John Follio were the securities on the M.L.B. of Kendall Ross and Rachel Thornton..^2,3

     Called Custis Vessells (under 21), grandson of William Vessells in William's will of 1802 and Custis Wessels (s/o William), grandson of Nasha Wessels in Nasha's will of 1806. Custis Vessells was named as a hired boy about 16 years of age (b.c. 1802) by George Matthews, age 58, in a declaration before the Superior Court of Acc Co on 29 Oct 1818 (Acc Orders 1819-1822, p. 186, dated 29 Aug 1820). Custis was born circa 1802 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.²

     Crippen was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sinah 'Siner' Fitchett, daughter of Salathiel Fitchett Sr. and Shady (-----), circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Crippen died on 15 December 1826 at Guilford, Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 His body was interred at Taylor Plot, N of Guilford, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Crippen Taylor, buried next to Sinah, died 15 Dec 1826..²

     David was born circa 1802 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.^4,3 He married Margaret S. Dalby on 24 June 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. Jno. N. Stratton & James Young were the securities on the M.L.B. of David C. Taylor of Crippen Tayor, who said he was over age 21, and Margaret S. Dalby, ward of Jno. B. Thomas, who gave consent..² David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David C. Taylor the head of HH#886, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Margaret S., age 43; Arinthia, age 20; Cornelius T., age 15; David B., age 10 and born in Richmond Co, VA; and Edgar D., age 2. (Note: Everyone except David was born in Acc Co, VA.).⁴ David died on 18 April 1855 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.^5,3 His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Ephraim Wessells, age 50-60 (55), was listed as a head of an 1830 household with a wife, age 40-50 (Shady, 47), 2 males 20-30 (Ephraim, 25 and who?), 1 male 5-10 (Thomas H., 8), 1 male under 5 (David B., 2), 1 female 15-20 (Hetty, 18), 1 female 10-15 (Margaret Ann, 16), 1 female 5-10 (Adeline, 9), and 4 slaves. Ephraim Wessells Jun, age 60-70 (65), was listed as a head of an 1840 household with a wife age 50-60 (bc 1780-90). Also listed was a white male 10-15 (David, 12) and another 15-20 (Thomas, 18); a white female 15-20 (Adeline, 19) and 2 white females 20-30 (Hetty, 18 and Margaret, 16), 1 free negro and 5 slaves. In his will written 26 Oct 1842, Ephraim Wessells Senr. named: a wife Shady Wessells; sons Thomas H. Wessells and David B. Wessells; daughters Eliza H. White, Auralla F. Young, Margaret A. Wessells, Hetty C. Wessells, and Adaline W. Wessells; the executor was Littleton A. Hinman. Witnesses were William Powell and Justis B. Taylor. Securities for probate were Robert W. Williams, John D. Parks and James Justice. Ephraim was born on 27 April 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Shady Bell Taylor, daughter of Crippen Taylor and Sinah 'Siner' Fitchett, 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..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Ephraim died on 27 October 1842 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 68.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Adelaide St, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Ephraim Wessells, buried next to Shady B. Wessells..² Ephraim's will was probated on 28 November 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Amey was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Ephraim Wessells Sr., son of Ephraim Wessells, circa 1773.¹ Amey died after 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George S. White, son of George White and Nancy Laws, on 16 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John White was the security on the M.L.B. of George White of Geo. and Elizabeth H. Wessells of Ephraim..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza H. White, age 44 in HH#672 headed by George S. White, a 43 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza H. White, age 55 in HH#297 headed by George J. White, a 53 year old farmer..⁴

     George was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George was named in his father's will on 20 April 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as the second son George in the will of George White, wife Nancy, and both sons were under age..² He married Elizabeth H. Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor, on 16 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John White was the security on the M.L.B. of George White of Geo. and Elizabeth H. Wessells of Ephraim..¹ 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 S. White the head of HH#672, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800. The following Whites were listed with him: Eliza H., age 44; George T., age 15 and a laborer; Esther A., age 13; Ephraim C., age 10 and Samuel D., age 8..³ 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 J. White the head of HH#297, a 53 year old farmer with personal property valued at $1,600. Listed with him were the following Whites: Eliza H., age 55; Ephraim C., age 21; and Samuel D. White, age 19. Also listed were Mary W. Taylor, age 8 and Alfred Walker, a 20 year old black farmer..⁴

     George was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his uncle's will on 20 May 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew George White, son of William, in the will of George White, wife Agnes..² George was named in his father's will on 24 March 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George White, one of 5 sons, in the will of William White, son Arthur..¹ He married Nancy Laws, daughter of William Laws (II), on 29 July 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of George White and Nancy Lewis..³ He made a will on 20 April 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Nancy the whole of my estate during her widowhood & at her death or marriage to my children. To son Samuel White my land being part of the tract whereon I now live, adjoining by brother William White, Sarah Crippen & James, Nancy & William White. To my second son George White the residue of all my land adjoining the land I gave son Samuel adjoining the land of Sally Crippen & Jacob Warner. Both sons under age. To son George White ... Two daughters Betsy & Nancy White shall share all property not already given consisting in Negroes, stock of every kind & my moveable property. Wife Nancy White Extr. Witt: James White & William H. Beavans..⁴ George died in March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ George's will was probated on 30 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved by James White with John S. Bundick & Justice Bundick securities. It was not fully proved until 25 Dec 1826 by James White, William H. Beavans being dec'd. John Parks & George W. Bundick made oath to the handwriting of William H. Beavans..⁴ George estate was settled on 25 June 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. This was the date his estate wasn't finally audited and settled. The inventory, conducted on 15 May 1818, was requested by his widow Nancy White. Some of the buyers at the sale on 8 Dec 1826 were Elizabeth White, Nancy White, Samuel White and John White. The appraisers were Jacob Warner and George W. Bundick and Samuel White was the Admr..⁴

     Arrella was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Robert Young Jr., son of Robert Young Sr. and Rachel Rew, on 15 April 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Robert was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Arrella F. Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor, on 15 April 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Robert died in 1848.²

     Arrella was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arrella was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arella J. Young, age 6 in HH#670 headed by Shady B. Wessells, age 67. Shady was her grandmother..¹

     Hetty was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married David White, son of George White Sr. and (-----) (-----), circa 1844.³ Hetty was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty C. White, age 31 in HH#523 headed by David White, a 36 year old farmer..² Hetty died on 1 November 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She died of bilious dysentery at age 71 years. She was the daughter of Ephraim and Shady Wessells, born in Acc Co. She was a housekeeper and the wife of David C. White. The information was provided by her son John T. White..⁴

     David was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Hetty C. Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor, circa 1844.³ David was named in his father's will on 2 August 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son David White in the will of George White Sr..⁴ David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dvid White the head of HH#523, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600. The following White's were listed with him: Hetty C., age 31; John T., age 5; Christopher C., age 4; Margaret E., age 2 and David F., age 2 months. Jane C. Charnick, age 29, was also listed with this family..²

     For more on the descendants of Margaret Thomas Young see Hacks Neck and Its People, pp. 128 and 175. Margaret was born in 1832 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Young, age 21 in HH#309 headed by Sam'l Johnson, a 29 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,400..³ She married John Elijah Mears, son of Richard (of Rich) Mears and Polly Fosque Mears, on 2 November 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Margaret was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Mears, age 22 in HH#487 headed by James H. Mears, a 40 year old farmer. Listed below her was James H. Mears, age 1. She was evidently the wife of James Mears' deceased brother, John Elijah Mears..⁵ She married Robert P. Guy on 6 June 1866 at Holly Brook, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert P. Guy, a 48 year old single mariner (parents not listed) and she was shown as Marg't T. Mears, a 34 year old widow (parents not shown). They were married by L.K. LeCato..⁶ Margaret died in 1923 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.² Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Adeline was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Samuel Mason, son of Major Mason Sr. and Rachel Parks, on 8 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Samuel Mason and she as Adeline W. Wessells. Another record from this same source shows that Samuel Mason married Adeline Metcalf on this same date, 8 Jan 1845..³ Adeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline W. Mason, age 25 in HH#632 headed by Samuel Mason, a 32 year old farmer..² Adeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Mason, age 36 in HH#1146 headed by Sam'l Mason, a 42 year old farmer..⁴

     Samuel was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Adeline W. Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor, on 8 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Samuel Mason and she as Adeline W. Wessells. Another record from this same source shows that Samuel Mason married Adeline Metcalf on this same date, 8 Jan 1845..³ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Mason the head of HH#632, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350. Listed with him were the following Masons: Adeline W., age 25; Susan A., age 4; Eveline T., age 2; and Samuel C., age 3/12..² Samuel was named in his father's will on 8 September 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as as a son Samuel Mason in the will of Major Mason Sr..¹ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Mason the head of HH#1146, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000 and personal property valued at $5,460. Listed with him were the following Masons: Adeline, age 36; Susan A., age 14; Eveline, age 12; Sam'l C., age 1; Thos., age 2; and Unnamed male, age 4/12. Also listed was Jas. Drummond, age 14 and black..⁴

     Ephraim was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² He 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 He married Ann 'Nancy' Lankford, daughter of Selby P. Lankford Sr. and Amey Lewis, on 15 August 1840 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Ephraim was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells, the head of HH#888, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Nancy, age 28; Alfred J., age 7; Mary, age 4; and Eveline, age 1. Also listed were Isaac Russell, a 21 year old laborer; Mary Russell, age 22 and Esther Russell, age 45..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Ephraim died on 24 November 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells, who died of unknown causes at the age of 64 years. He was the son of Arthur & Betsy Wessells, a farmer, & the husband of Nancy. His son A.J. Wessells gave the information..⁶

     She was called Ann Lankford on her 1840 Worcester Co marriage license to Ephraim Wessels. The 1850 Census showed her as Nancy Wessells, age 28, assumed to be the wife of Ephraim Wessells, age 36. In her will of 8 Oct 1877 Nancy Wessels named: brothers Thomas (dec'd), Samuel and John "Lanckford;" a sister Mary "Lanckford;" and children Alfred, Mary, Elizabeth, Amanda, Margaret, Sarah and John R. Wessels; and executor John D. Grant. Witnesses were John T. Scott and Thomas R. Fletcher. Securities for probate were John W. Edmonds and William S. Mills. Ann was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Ephraim W. Wessells, son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, on 15 August 1840 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 Nancy Wessells, age 28 in HH#888 headed by Ephraim Wessells, a 36 year old farmer..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Ann died in 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann's will was probated on 31 December 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Alfred was born on 24 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Wessells, age 7 in HH#888 headed by Ephraim Wessells, a 36 year old farmer..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Georgianna West on 14 January 1866 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Alfred died on 22 November 1906 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 64.² His body was interred at Wessells Plot, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Eveline was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² Eveline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Wessells, age 1 in HH#888 headed by Ephraim Wessells, a 36 year old farmer..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Richard Hickman, son of Thomas Hickman and Zipporah G. 'Tippah' Pettitt, on 4 April 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Edmund Lilliston, son of Isaac W. Lilliston and Nancy Budd, on 18 March 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Amanda was born on 5 October 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ As of 26 December 1872,her married name was Satchell.⁴ She married James Henry Satchell, son of George T. Satchell and Lucretia 'Lukey' Bundick, on 26 December 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Amanda K. Wessells died on 18 November 1936 at age 83.² Amanda was buried at Parksley Cemtery, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Armenda K. Stachell, wife of J.H., 5 Oct 1853 - 18 Nov 1936.²

     Margaret was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sarah was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William F. Coard, son of George S. Coard and Harriet Ann West, on 12 February 1879 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. F. Coard, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Harriet Coard and she was shown as Sarah K. Wessells, age 18, the daughter of Ephraim & Nancy Wessells. They were married near Drummondtown by F.H. Mullineaux..²

     Ephraim was born on 8 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Davis, daughter of James Davis and Nancy Scarburgh West, circa 1845.^3,4 Ephraim was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells the head of HH#935, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700. Listed with him were Elizabeth Wessells, age 27 and Virginia Wessells, age 4..³ He married Mary A. Davis, daughter of James Davis and Nancy Scarburgh West, on 26 June 1851 at Somerset Co, MD.⁵ Ephraim was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessels the head of HH#593, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500 and personal property valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Wessels: Mary A., age 34; Virginia W., age 14; Mary A., age 7; Elizabeth F., age 6; William J., age 2 and Lawrence, age 6/12..⁶ Ephraim was living at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.⁷ He made a will on 25 January 1902 at Accomack Co, VA. Ephraim W. Wessels of near Parksley, Acc Co, VA, named: sons Lawrence B. (land occupied by Arthur Wessels), Andrew J., William J., and Ephraim J. Wessels; daughters Mary Wessels (w/o Arthur Wessels and her 6 children: Laura Russell, Mary Hickman, William Wessels, Sallie Wessels, Ella Wessels, and Lula Wessels) and Nancy Bundick (w/o William W. Bundick); grandsons John Barnes and George Barnes and a grandaughter Mary Barnes. In a codocil to his will dated 20 Feb 1902 he named a daughter Virginia Wessels and a grandaughter Virginia Dix.. Ephraim died on 23 June 1902 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 82.² His body was interred at Wessells Plot, NW of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Ephram W. Wessells, who is buried next to Mary H. Wessells..² Ephraim's will was probated on 30 June 1902 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷