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     Elizabeth was born on 1 November 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Ephraim W. Wessells, son of William Wessells and Nancy Wessells, circa 1845.^3,1 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Wessells, age 27 in HH#935 headed by Ephraim Wessells, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700..³ Elizabeth died in October 1850 at age 27.² Her body was interred at Wessells Plot, NW of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Wessells, wife of Ephraim W. Wessells..²

     Virginia was born on 13 January 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Wessells, age 4 in HH#935 headed by Ephraim Wessells, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700..¹ Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia W. Wessels, age 14 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..⁴ She married Richard Wessells, son of John H. Wessells and Susan Dix, on 4 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Wessells, a 29 year old farmer, the son of Jno. H. & Susan Wessells and she was shown as Virginia Wessells, age 20, the daughter of Ephraim W. & Eliz'th Wessells..² Virginia died on 1 September 1922 at age 76.³ Her body was interred at Wessells Plot, NW of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Virginia Wessells, buried next to Richard Wessells..³

     Mary was born on 30 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Davis, age 23 in HH#690 headed by John T. Shreaves, a 49 year old farmer. Also listed was Nancy Shreaves, age 50, evidently her mother..¹ She married Ephraim W. Wessells, son of William Wessells and Nancy Wessells, on 26 June 1851 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Wessels, age 34 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..⁴ Mary died on 8 October 1872 at age 46.² Her body was interred at Wessells Plot, NW of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary (H. or R. or A.) Wessells, wife of Ephram Wessells..²

     Mary was born on 24 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Wessels, age 7 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..¹ She married Arthur Wessells, son of John H. Wessells and Susan Dix, on 8 January 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Wessells, a 27 year old mechanic, the son of John & Susan Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Wessells, age 15, the daughter of Ephraim & Mary Wessells. They were married by E.S. Grant..³ Mary was living on 25 January 1902. Mary died on 1 April 1917 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 63.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth F. Wessels, age 6 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..¹ She married William P. Barnes, son of Samuel Barnes and Lydia 'Lidia' Lewis, on 21 December 1873 at Worcester Co, MD.²

     William was born in 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Wessels, age 2 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..³ He married Mary G. Matthews, daughter of Samuel H. Matthews and Margaret Mason, on 27 December 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Wharton 'Bettie' Nock, daughter of Littleton W. Nock Esq. and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' West, on 8 August 1888 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹ William died in 1926.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Lawrence was born on 12 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² Lawrence was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lawrence Wessels, age 6/12 in HH#593 headed by Ephraim Wessels, a 45 year old farmer..¹ He married Mary E. (-----) circa 1880.³ Lawrence died on 18 September 1929 at age 69.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as L. Bates Wessells, husband of Mary E. Wessells..²

     The middle name Jackson came from his daughter Edan May's 1915 marriage to Harold A. Littleton, when she was shown as the daughter of E. Jackson Wessells & wife Mary. Ephraim was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary E. 'Manie' Parks, daughter of Edward J. Parks and Nancy Mason, on 28 December 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ephraim died in 1947.²

     Nancy was born on 12 February 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Williams Bundick, son of John W. Bundick and Lovey F. Hickman, on 27 January 1886 at Wicomico Co, MD.² Nancy died on 1 March 1929 at age 64.¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born on 19 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Nancy Lee Wessells, daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis, on 27 January 1886 at Wicomico Co, MD.³ William died on 16 May 1915 at age 49.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Virginia was born in June 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Wallace Littleton circa 1905.² Virginia died in 1946.²

     Wallace was born circa 1870. He married Virginia Wessells, daughter of Richard Wessells and Virginia W. Wessells, circa 1905.¹

     William was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Barnes, age 7 in HH#583 headed by Samuel Barnes, a 48 year old farmer..¹ He married Elizabeth E. Wessells, daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis, on 21 December 1873 at Worcester Co, MD.²

     Mary was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Arthur was born on 2 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Wessells, age 14 in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Mary A.|J. Wessells, daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis, on 8 January 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Wessells, a 27 year old mechanic, the son of John & Susan Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Wessells, age 15, the daughter of Ephraim & Mary Wessells. They were married by E.S. Grant..⁴ Arthur died on 1 September 1915 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 76.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Laura was born on 4 May 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.² As of 28 December 1890,her married name was Russell.³ She married William Jackson Russell, son of William J. Russell Jr. and Catherine A. Custis, on 28 December 1890 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Russell, a 20 year old farmer, the son of William and Catherine A. Russell and she was shown as Laura L. Wessells, age 18, the daughter of Arthur & Mary Wessells. They were married by H.S. Dulany..³ Laura was living on 25 January 1902.⁴ Laura died on 11 March 1936 at age 62.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Elijah W. Hickman, son of Elijah Hickman and Rachel (-----), on 23 December 1888 at Crowsontown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah W. Hickman, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Elijah & Rachel Hickman and she was shown as Mary J. Wessels, age 18, the daughter of Arthur & Mary J. Wessels. They were married by H.S. Dulany..² Mary was living on 25 January 1902.³

     Mr. William T. Wessells aged 74 years of Parksley died at his home on 16 Dec 1943. Services were conducted at the Grace Methodist Church on 19 Dec by Rev. C.T. Boyd, with interment in the Parksley Cemetery. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 24 Dec 1943). William was born in 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Anna E. (-----) circa 1890.² William was living on 25 January 1902.¹ William died on 16 December 1943 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sally was born in 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John T. Young, son of Alfred David Young and Susan Jane Bloxom, on 28 December 1900 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. They lived at Bloxom..³ Sally was living on 16 December 1943 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Sally died in 1951.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ella was born in 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ella was living on 25 January 1902.¹ She married Orris Arnold Lankford Sr. circa 1905.² Ella died in 1944.² Her body was interred at Bloxom Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born on 17 November 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Laura L. Wessells, daughter of Arthur Wessells and Mary A.|J. Wessells, on 28 December 1890 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Russell, a 20 year old farmer, the son of William and Catherine A. Russell and she was shown as Laura L. Wessells, age 18, the daughter of Arthur & Mary Wessells. They were married by H.S. Dulany..¹ William died on 2 October 1954 at age 83.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elijah was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary J. Wessells, daughter of Arthur Wessells and Mary A.|J. Wessells, on 23 December 1888 at Crowsontown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah W. Hickman, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Elijah & Rachel Hickman and she was shown as Mary J. Wessels, age 18, the daughter of Arthur & Mary J. Wessels. They were married by H.S. Dulany..³

     Thomas was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Lankford, a 30 year old laborer in HH#712 headed by Selby Lankford Sr., a 71 year old farmer..² Thomas died before 1877.

     Samuel was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Samuel was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Lankford, a 30 year old cpt (?) in HH#934 headed by Littleton A. Hinman, a 48 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,000..³ Samuel died on 27 February 1894 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Lankford, who died of old age at the age of 80 years. He was the son of Selby and Amy Lankford, born in VA. His brother John K. Lankford gave the information..²

     John was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John K. Lankford, a 16 year old laborer in HH#712 headed by Selby Lankford Sr., a 71 year old farmer..² John reported a death on 27 February 1894 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John K. Lankford reported the death of his brother Sam'l Lankford, who died at the age of 80 years..³

     John was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Susan E. Parks on 16 November 1882 at Worcester Co, MD.²

     Margaret was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret was named in her father's will on 18 January 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy Prewit in the will of William Prewit, wife Abigail..¹ She married Arthur Wessells Sr., son of Ephraim Wessells, on 3 June 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. James White was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Wessells and Peggy Pruitt..² She married James Taylor on 21 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of James Taylor and Peggy Vessels, widow of Arthur..^3,4

     Patience was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James Wessells Sr., son of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth Tolley, circa 1765.³ Patience was named in her father's will on 8 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patience Wessels in the will of John Young..¹ Patience was named in her husband's will on 22 February 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Patience Vessels in the will of James Vessels..⁴ Patience died after 1801.

     John was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Comfort Tatham, daughter of Edmund Tatham and Comfort Ewell, circa 1732.³ John was named in his father's will on 22 February 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Younge in the will William Younge..¹ He made a will on 8 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Comfort. To son John plantation where he now lives adjacent to where I live. To son George plantation where I now live at the death of his mother. To sons John & George my Island Ridges, that is plantable land thereof. To sons John, George & Solomon all the marsh adjacent the Ridges above mentioned. So son Solomon plantation I bought of Isaac Williams. Daughters Anne Hinman, Patience Wessels, and Tabitha Young. Executors wife and 3 sons. Witnesses were William Young Sr., Margaret Young and Southy Simpson..⁴ John died before 27 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Comfort was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. Comfort was named in her father's will on 1 February 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Comfort in the will of Edmund Tatham..¹ She married John Young (I), son of William Young I and Patience Ewell, circa 1732.³ Comfort was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 1 December 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that on the petition of Geo. Johnson with his wife Anne, John Young the younger with his wife Comfort and Sarah Littleton (the women being daughters of Edmund Tatham dec'd) it was ordered that Southey Rew, William Young Jr. and John Onions (or two of them) divide the remainder of the personal estate according to the will..² Comfort was named in her husband's will on 8 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Comfort in the will of John Young..⁴ Comfort died after 8 August 1769.

     John was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Eli' Justice, daughter of Robert Justice Sr. and Comfort Hope, circa 1763. When Robert Justice wrote his will in 1777 he was a very old man and likely had lost some of his children. He did not give his relationship to the people to whom he left his estate. He left property to Eli Young's three children and to a Robert Webb, among others. Since John Young II, had a son named William Justice Young, who named a daughter Eli Young, it appears that John Young II's first wife was Eli Justice, daughter of Robert Justice. In the early 1830s, William Justice Young's children were named as the only heirs of Robert Webb and Joseph Webb, both of whom served in the Virginia State Navy during the Revolutionary War. No record has been found of the deaths or the settling of the estates of these two Webb men. They apparently had no children, since their heirs were Youngs. Their relationship to the Young and Justice families has not been found in the records. Eli Justice, born circa 1732, could have married (1) circa 1750 Thomas Webb and had Robert Webb and Joseph Webb before marrying (2) circa 1763, John Young II, and giving birth to William Justice Young circa 1763.
.² John was named in his father's will on 8 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Young in the will of John Young and inherited land and marshes from his father..¹ John was on the list of tithables at Accomack Co, VA, for in 1783. It was in this year that John Young, Senior was listed on the tax list as head of a household, with 2 tithes. John Young was over 45 by 1800, living "hd Ys Ck" (head of Youngs Creek). His wife was 26 to 45 years of age and the household included only one daughter, aged 10 to 16, John Young owned one slave in 1800. The 1810 census gives John Young "(BS)" (Bay Side), again over 45, with a male in the household 16 to 26, and a daughter under 10 years. He then owned three slaves.. He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Justice on 22 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. James Vessels was the security on the M.L.B. of John Young and Betty Justice..³ John was named as administrator of an estate on 30 January 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Young was named to settle the estate of Thomas Young. Robert Twiford & Smith Melson securities..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Young "hd Ys Ck" (at the head of Young's Creek), age over 45 years. Listed with him were 1 female, age 26-45; 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 slave..⁵ John sold land on 31 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Young Senr and wife Betty sold to William J. Young and his son, Jonathan Young, for 6 pounds, 25 acres at the head of Youngs Creek. William J. Young was to have a lifetime right to this tract and then it was to go to his son Jonathan. The deed was signed by John Young only, but Elizabeth Young was a witness to it..⁶ John sold land on 25 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Young Senr and wife Elizabeth were joined by William J. Young and wife Shady and by Jonathan Young, in deeding 26 acres plus 5 acres of marsh to Mark Ewell, for thirty pounds current money of Virginia to be paid to Jonathan Young. The deed states this land was known by the name of William J. Young land and marsh on Youngs Creek. John Young Senr signed his name to the document, as did Jonathan Young, while the other three grantors signed with a "X" for their mark..⁷ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1810 census gives John Young "(BS)" (Bay Side), again over 45, with a male in the household 16 to 26, and a daughter under 10 years. He then owned three slaves..⁵ He made a will on 17 August 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Betty Young, in lieu of dower, all my land & Negroes during her single life & at her death or marriage to daughter Tabitha Parks the land I live on adjoining land of Solomon Ewell & ... directly toward Mark Ewell's house. To daughter Peggy Young the remainder part of my high land & all my marsh to Tabitha Parks & Peggy Young. I give ½ of my Negroes at the death of my wife or marriage to my daughter Peggy Young & if Peggy dies with issue, then to granddaughter Nancy Parks & grandson John Parks. The other ½ of my Negroes to daughter Tabitha Parks. To daughter Peggy Young ... To daughter Tabitha Parks ... To wife Betty Young the remainder. Wife Betty Young & son-in-law John Parks Jr. Extrs. Witt: George H. Ewell, Emikel Landing, Solomon Ewell & Tabitha Robards..⁸ John died before 28 June 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Solomon Ewell, William Ewell & Isaiah Justice Jr. securities..⁸ John estate was settled on 30 January 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. 12 Jul 1813 & 16 Nov 1813 (Invy), 13 Jul 1813 (Sale), 16 Jan 1815 (Audit), 30 Jan 1815 (Rec'd) - John Parks Jr. Extr. Negro woman Keziah, boy Sam, girl Leah & boy Dave. Buyer at sale: W. T. Young & William Young. Named in settlement: George Young, Elizabeth Young her thirds, legacies of Peggy Young delivered to Elizabeth Young her guardian, cash paid John Parks in right of his wife & one Bible a legacy to Tabitha Parks. Auditors: Charles Bagwell & William Thornton..⁹

     George Young, Senr was listed in the 1800 census, in Acc Parish, aged over 45 years. He then had a male in his household at 16 to 26 years of age, a daughter of 16 to 26 years and another female aged 26 to 45 years. A George Young "of Guilford" appears in the 1810 census. George Young, Senr and wife Susanna sold land he had inherited from his father to George Ewell in 1789 (Acc Co Deeds 1788-1793, p. 200) and to Solomon Parks in 1791 (Acc Co Deeds 1788-1793, p. 493). George Young had apparently lost his wife by 30 Oct 1809, when he deeded Henry Young 5 acres for 5£ (Acc Co Deeds 1807-1810, p. 425). Tabitha Young, "daughter of George", married james West in 1808 (Acc Co Marriage Records, 1776-1854, p. 316). A Henry Young, called son of George in an 1819 deed (Acc Co Deeds 1818-1819, p. 197) died testate in 1841 (Acc Co Wills 1828-1846, p. 419), aged 61 years (tombstone in Bloxom, VA). George was born circa 1743 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Susan (-----) circa 1764.² George was named in his father's will on 8 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Young in the will of John Young..¹

     Solomon was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon was named in his father's will on 8 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Solomon Young in the will of John Young..¹ Solomon was named in his sister's will on 12 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as brother Solomon Young in the will of Comfort Fitchett. He and her son John were named Extrs.²

     Ann was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Bayly Hinman, son of Bayly Hinman and Mary (-----), circa 1752.^3,2 Ann was named in her husband's will on 18 December 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will on 8 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Hinman in the will of John Young..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha was named in her father's will on 8 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha Young in the will of John Young..¹ Tabitha died before 1775.²

     James was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his father's will on 22 February 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James Vessels in the will of James Vessels, wife Patience. He was given the plantation where I now live..¹ He married Polly Onions, daughter of Rev. William Selby Onions, on 13 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. William Onions was the security on the M.L.B. of James Wessells and Polly Onions..² He made a will on 1 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. To my son Thomas Wessells the whole of my lands provided he pays my son James H. Wessells $100. To my son William Wessells $300. To my daughter Elizabeth Riggs ... To my daughters Elizabeth Riggs & Patsy Ewell the balance of my personal property. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Samuel Andrews & Samuel Silverthorn..³ James died before 1 April 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. The Extr. named refused to qualify & Henry Ewell became the Admr. with George H. Ewell & John D. Parks his securities..⁴ James estate was settled on 30 March 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. Since there were no James Wessells' listed in the 1850 Acc Census, James must have died circa 1847-49, but his will was not probated until 26 May 1851, which is an unusual delay. A James Wessells' estate was administered to Samuel Andrews on 30 Mar 1857 with George Bloxom (s/o J.) and David Taylor securities. Since a Samuel Andrews was also a witness to James Wessells' will in 1847, this is assumed to be the same James Wessells..⁵

     Mary was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 22 February 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Vessels in the will of James Vessels, wife Patience..¹ She married Laban Moore on 14 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Nancy was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy was named in her father's will on 22 February 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Vessels in the will of James Vessels, wife Patience..¹ She married Thorogood Dix, son of George M. Dix Sr., on 17 March 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. John West of Benjamin and James W. Twiford were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thorogood Dix of Geo. and Nancy Vessels..^2,3 Nancy died circa 1845.⁴

     Eliza was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Lukey was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     In her will of 14 Oct 1808 Molly Wessels named: a daughter Anna Wessels (under 21, but if her estate given her (by her) father Ephraim Wessels be not enough, then my estate must make it up); brothers Levin Shrievs and Thomas Shrievs; executors Levin and Thomas Shrievs. Witnesses were Parker Paradice, Thomas Gray and Solomon Lewis. In probate Thomas and Levin Shrievs refused to qualify, so Savage Crippen did (Acc Will 1809-12, p. 45). Molly was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Savage circa 1795. She married Ephraim Wessells Jr., son of Arthur Wessells Sr., on 14 May 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephraim Wessells and Molly Savage..² Molly's will was probated on 29 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Anna was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Anna was named in her grandmother's will on 21 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as granddaughter Ann Wessells in the will of her grandmother Annabella Parradice..³ She married Henry Young, son of George Young Sr. and Susan (-----), on 25 August 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Young and Ann Wessells of Ephraim, dec'd..² Anna was named in her husband's will on 18 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Ann Young and named guardian to all my children in the will of Henry Young..⁴

     Edward was born in 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edm'd T. Guy, age 5 in HH#425 headed by Robert P. Guy, a 32 year old sailor..² He married Mary Crockett in 1873.¹ Edward died in 1915 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1850 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.² She married Edward Thomas Guy, son of Robert P. Guy and Tabitha A. Chandler, in 1873.²

     John was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Stevens on 24 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel T. Rayfield was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of Richard and Elizabeth Stephens of Charles..^3,4,1 John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears Jr., a 35 year old sailor in HH#924 headed by James H. Mears, a 31 year old sailor. Listed just below him was Arintha Mears, age 4, who was evidently his daughter, and below her was Richard Mears Jr., a 65 year old carpenter, who was evidently his father..² He married Margaret Thomas Young, daughter of Robert Young Jr. and Arrella F. Wessells, on 2 November 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John died on 17 October 1858 at Metomkin Inlet, Acc Co, VA.³ Administration of John's estate was filed on 29 November 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George S. Savage was named to settle the estate of John E. Mears. John B. Smith was security.⁵

     (-----) was born circa 1770. He married Molly Shrieves, daughter of William Shrieves (I) and Annabella (-----), circa 1795.

     Sarah was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George Parker Ewell Jr. on 28 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Ewell, age 36 in HH#291 headed by Geo. P. Ewell Jr., a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..²

     Sarah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Harvey Johnson, son of Samuel Johnson and Rosannah 'Rosey' Corbin, on 25 March 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Johnson, age 35 in HH#1067 headed by Harvey Johnson, a 46 year old farmer..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Her common name was Lovey. Laura was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married George S. Hope on 29 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. James Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of George Hope and Laura J.T. Wessells of Thomas..^4,2 Laura was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Luara J. Hope, age 25 in HH#6 headed by George S. Hope, a 33 year old farmer..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     George was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Wessells, daughter of Thomas Wessells and Nancy Wessells, on 28 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. P. Ewell Jr. the head of HH#291, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were the following Ewells: Elizabeth, age 36; Augustus, age 12; and Oliver D.P., age 1..¹

     Samuel was born on 26 January 1810 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 Rachel Dix, daughter of Richard (324) Dix and Elizabeth Outten, on 24 February 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix, orphan of Richard..⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Samuel Wessells, age 20-30, was listed as the head of an 1840 household with a wife of the same age. Also listed with him were a white male 0-5 (Samuel A., 1) and another 5-10 (Bennet F., 7). There were no other females and 1 slave..⁵ 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 Wessells the head of HH#786, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Rachel, age 40; Bennet F., a 17 year old laborer; Samuel A., age 11; John O., age 9; Narcissa E., age 4; and Columbus H., age 1. Also listed was Richard Dix, a 37 year old laborer..⁶ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessels the head of HH#573, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property vauled at $1,950. Listed with him were the following Wessels: Rachael, age 50; Samuel, age 21 and farming; John O., age 17 and farming; Areissa, age 13; Columbus H., age 11; Rachael J., age 6; and Oceanna B., age 4. Also listed were Charles Bagwell, age 21 and oystering; and Richard Dix, a 46 year old farm hand..⁷ Samuel died on 6 April 1879 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 69. He was shown as Sam'l Wessells Sr., who died of rheumatism at the age of 70 years. He was the son of Arthur & Eliz. Wessells, a farmer and the husband of Rachel. His wife gave the information..^2,8 His body was interred at Wessells Plot, near Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Samuel Wessels, buried near Rachel Wessels, 26 Jan 1810 - 6 Apr 1879..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.³ 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.⁴ She married John Somers, son of Horsey Somers and Nancy Rew, on 8 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wessells and Delight James were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Somers of Horsey and Elizabeth Wessells of Arthur dec'd..^5,6 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Summers, age 52 in HH#707 headed by John Summers, a 52 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 21 December 1855 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Elizabeth Summers in the will of John Summers..⁷ She died on 13 December 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Somers, who died of consumption at the age of 80 years. She was the daughter of Isaac(sic) Wessells, the wife of John Somers. Her son George Somers gave the information.^8,9

     John was born on 12 January 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ John was named in his cousin's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Somers, the son of my aunt Nancy Somers in the will of James Ewell Jr..² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wessells, daughter of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, on 8 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wessells and Delight James were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Somers of Horsey and Elizabeth Wessells of Arthur dec'd..^5,6 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 Summers the head of HH#707, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. Listed with him were the following Summers: Elizabeth, age 52; Richard, a 28 year old laborer; John, a 21 year old laborer; William, age 19; Mary, age 18; George, age 16; Samuel, age 13..⁷ He made a will on 21 December 1855 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Summers of Muddy Creek. His will was partly proved on 25 Feb 1856. To my wife Elizabeth Somers during her life or widowhood the whole of my estate & at her death to my 5 sons Richard Somers, John Somers, William Somers, George Somers, Horsey Somers & Samuel Somers. Witt: Thomas J. Grinnalds, Thomas R. Fletcher & Edward Churn. Prob: Elizabeth Somers, the Extr. named in the will, gave bond with Richard Somers, Jesse Dickerson Jr. & Louis C. H. Finney her securities..⁸ John died in January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.^9,4 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as the son of Horsey Somers and the husband of Betsy Wessells, and their sons: Rich'd, Jno, Wm, Geo, & Sam'l, 1799 - 1856..⁹

     Horsey was born in 1762 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1765..^1,3 Horsey served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Horsey Summers who served as private in the Maryland Line. He applied for a pension in Accomack County, VA on 29 Sep 1851, aged 89. He states he served in the militia of Somerset County, MD from the time he was in his 15th year of age. They were frequently called out to keep guard and suppress the tories, who were frequently trying to discourage them by telling them that "the British would take us and if they did we should all be hung." On one occasion Col. Southy Simpson's Company of militia was ordered from the Virginia side to assist us in destroying the "Tory Camp" were the tories all collected and were furnished with arms from the British, and in the engagement in which he took part the tories were routed and had to take to the British ships where were then lying in Tangier harbour to blockade the Pocomoke Sound. Col. Gunbey had commanded the militia. He said that he was a private in the various companines of Henry Miles, then Capt. Starling and last Capt. John Cox, and performed service and kept guard at Apes hold, Summers Cove and Miles Gum, which was the general place of meeting at which place he swore allegiance to his country and against the King of Great Britain. He recollects his Capt. Cox told his men to put their names to that paper or they deserved kicking out of the company. He was in service more than two years, off from all other employment. He was born in Somerset County, MD on the Virginia line and shortly after the close of the war he crossed over onto the Virginia side into Accomack County where he married and has resided ever since..^4,5 He married Nancy Rew, daughter of Absalom Rew and Sarah Horsey Roach, circa 1795.^1,6 Horsey was security on the administration of an estate on 30 March 1814 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Horsey Somers & Charles Taylor were security at the probate of the will of John Kelley. William Bell & James Berry were Extrs..⁷ Horsey was security on the administration of an estate on 23 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Horsey Somers & Samuel Johnson were security at the probate of the will of William Bell. Isaiah Johnson Sr. & Daniel T. Bird were Exrrs..⁸ Horsey was named in his father's will on 15 September 1821 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son Horsey Somers in the will of Isaac Somers, wife Mary Roach Somers. He and his brother Dicky Somers were also named Extrs..² Horsey was security on the administration of an estate on 29 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Somers & Horsey Somers & Charles Rew were securities on the administration on the estate of John Lewis Sr. which was granted to John Lewis Jr..⁹ Horsey was listed with his son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Horsey Summers, age 85 in HH#938 headed by Wm. Summers, a 37 year old ship carpenter..³ Horsey died on 26 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,10,11 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Horsey Somers, husband of Nancy Rew Horsey and son of Isaac, 1762 - 1852..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² 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 She married Gilbert 'Gillett' Young, son of Robert Young Sr. and Rachel Rew, on 8 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Art. and Tho. Wessells were the securities on the M.L.B. of Gilbert Young of Robert and Catherine Wessells of Robert and Elizabeth..⁴ Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Young the head of HH#682, age 50. Listed with her were Samuel Young, age 16 with real estate valued at $300; and Georgianna Young, age 3..² Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Young the head of HH#582, age 56. Listed with her were Georgianna Young, age 16; George P. Bagwell, age 9; and the following Thornes: Margaret, age 33 and a common laborer; John, age 10; William, age 8; Tabitha, age 6; and Amanda, age 2..⁵ Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Young the head of HH#MT639, a 63 year old house keeper with real estate valued at $300. Listed with her were the following Beasleys: Mary, a 28 year old house keeper; George, age 5 and Clarissa, age 1 month..⁶ Catherine died on 6 December 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cath. Young, who died of old age at the age of 86 years. She was the daughter of Arthur & Betsy Wessells and the widow of Gillett Young. Her granddaughter Georgianna Young gave the information..⁷

     John was born circa 1807 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 Susan Dix circa 1828.^2,4 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Wessells, age 30-40 (bc 1800-10) with a wife of the same age. Also listed were 5 males, two under 5 (Thomas, 2 and Arthur, 4), two 5-10 (Richard, 6 and John E., 8), and one 10-15 (Edward, 10); one female 15-20 (who?); and 2 slaves..⁵ 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 H. Wessells the head of HH#930, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Susan, age 42; Edward, a 20 year old laborer; John E., an 18 year old laborer; Richard, a 16 year old laborer; Arthur, age 14; Thomas, age 12; Luther, age 10; Samuel, age 8; and James, age 5..² John died before 31 March 1851. John H. Wessells must have died between 1850 and 31 Mar 1851 for he was the head of a household in the 1850 Census and his wife Susan was the head of a household in 1860 with many of the same children living with her. His two sons Richard and Samuel were living elsewhere as farm hands as noted in their records. John H. Wessells' estate was administered to Samuel Wessells (probably his brother) on 31 Mar 1851 with Samuel C. Johnson and Benjamin Parks securities (Acc Orders 1848-1851, p. 468)..⁶

     Sally was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Rachel was born on 25 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Rachel was named in her father's will on 3 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Dix in the will of Richard Dix..² She married Samuel Wessells, son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, on 24 February 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix, orphan of Richard..¹ Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Wessells, age 40 in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..⁴ Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Wessels, age 50 in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..⁵ Rachel died on 31 July 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 76. She was shown as Racheal Wessells, who died of old age at the age of 79 years. She was the daughter of Rich. & Betsy Dix. She was a housekeeper and the wife of Sam'l Wessells. Her daughter Narcissa Wessells gave the information..^3,6 Her body was interred at Wessells Plot, near Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Rachel Wessels, buried near Samuel Wessels, 25 Jul 1810 - 31 Jul 1886..³

     Richard was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha Parks on 24 July 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Richard Dix and she as Tabitha Parks. No other information was given..² He married Elizabeth Outten on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. John West, B.S. (bayside) was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Dix and Elizabeth Outten..² He made a will on 3 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. George Bagwell & Revell Dix Extrs. To son Samuel Dix my land & plantation where I now live & if Samuel does not live to age 21, then to daughter Susannah Dix. To daughter Susannah Negroes Southey & Meriah. To daughter Rachel Dix Negroes Isaac & James. To son Richard Dix Negroes George & James & ... To daughter Nella Dix all my moveable property. Witt: Richard Bundick, William Henmand(?) & Benjamin Parks..³ Richard died in January 1818.³ Richard's will was probated on 27 January 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Southey Grinnalds & Henry Bagwell securities..³

     Gilbert was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Catherine 'Cally' Wessells, daughter of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, on 8 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Art. and Tho. Wessells were the securities on the M.L.B. of Gilbert Young of Robert and Catherine Wessells of Robert and Elizabeth..¹ Gilbert died in 1834.²

     George Young had apparently lost his wife by 30 Oct 1809, when he deeded Henry Young 5 acres for £5 (Acc Co Deeds 1807-1810, p. 425). A Henry Young, called son of George in an 1819 deed (Acc Co Deeds 1818-1819, p. 197) died testate in 1841 (Acc Co Wills 1828-1846, p. 419), aged 61 years (tombstone in Bloxom, VA). Among Henry's children were John H. Young, George T. Young, Susan Young, Mary Ann Young, and Sarah Emelina Young. Their mother was Ann Wessells, who Henry Young had married in 1823 (Acc Co Marriage Records, 1776-1854, p.332). Their son John H. Young lived at Greenbackville, VA, and a son Capt. George T. Young lived at Chincoteage.
Henry was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Anna Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells Jr. and Molly Shrieves, on 25 August 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Young and Ann Wessells of Ephraim, dec'd..² He made a will on 18 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. To my daughter Mary Ann Young my farm whereon Solomon West now lives containing 61 acres. To son John Henry Young the farm whereon I now live which I purchased of William Laws containing 76 acres. To daughter Susan Jane my land called the Bloxom land I purchased at the sale of Richard Bloxom containing 75 acres. To son George Thomas Young the farm I purchased of Nathaniel Bird containing 152 & ¾ acres. To my daughter Sarah Emeline Young my land called the Duncan land whereon Jacob Bird now lives containing 110 acres. Remainder to my 2 daughters Mary Ann Young & Susan Jane Young. Friend Robert W. Williams Extr. My wife Ann Young guardian to all my children. Witt: Thomas Hinman, George Bloxom (of J.) [Note: Letters "I" & "J" are identical in this will.].³ Henry died in November 1841.³ Henry's will was probated on 29 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Custis & Charles Ewell securities..³

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret 'Peggy' Pruitt, daughter of William Pruitt and (-----) (-----), on 21 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of James Taylor and Peggy Vessels, widow of Arthur..^1,2

     Nancy was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Euphamia was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) West circa 1795.¹ She married Custis Annis, son of Levy Levi Annis and Nancy (-----), on 25 April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Annis and Euphamia West, widow..²

     (-----) was born circa 1775. He married Euphamia Wessells, daughter of Arthur Wessells Sr., circa 1795.²

     Arthur was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Harvey was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sarah 'Sally' Wessells, daughter of Thomas Wessells and Nancy Wessells, on 25 March 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Harvey was named in his father's will on 11 May 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Harvey Johnson in the will of Samuel Johnson Sr..¹ Harvey was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harvey Johnson the head of HH#1067, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700. Listed with him were the following Johnsons: Sally, age 35; Wm. H., age 14; and Sylvester, age 12. Also listed was Elizabeth Russell, age 8..² Harvey was named in his brother's will on 9 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Harvey Johnson, the father of Silvester Johnson, in the will of Samuel C. Johnson..⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     George was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Laura J.T. 'Lovey' Wessells, daughter of Thomas Wessells and Nancy Wessells, on 29 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. James Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of George Hope and Laura J.T. Wessells of Thomas..^2,3 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 S. Hope the head of HH#6, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,400. Listed with him were Laura J. Hope, age 25; William T. Hope, age 7/12; Severn Bundick, a 19 year old laborer; and Nancy Wessells, age 57..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Hope, age 7/12 in HH#6 headed by George S. Hope, a 33 year old farmer..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Margaret Ann Mason, daughter of Zorobabel 'Babel' Mason and Polly Grinnalds, on 19 September 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thomas Hope, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Laura Hope and she was shown as Margaret Ann Mason, age 23, the daughter of Zorobabel & Polly Mason. They were married by D.A. Woodson at Zorobabel Mason's residence..²

     John was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Mary E. Justice, daughter of Revell R. (of I.) Justice and Anna 'Nancy' Barnes, on 14 February 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John F. Hope, a 25 year old mechanic, the son of Geo. S. & Laura Hope and she was shown as Mary E. Justice, age 18, the daughter of Revel of J. & Nancy Justice. They were married at Zion Bapt Church by D.A. Woodson..²

     Silvester was born in 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Arinthia C. Barnes, daughter of Alfred J. Barnes and Mary A. Johnson, on 26 December 1877 at Zion Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester H. Hope, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Geo. S. Hope and she was shown as Arintha C. Barnes, age 18, the daughter of Alfred & Mary Barnes..² Silvester died in 1919.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Polly was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Wessells Sr., son of James Wessells Sr. and Patience Young, on 13 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. William Onions was the security on the M.L.B. of James Wessells and Polly Onions..² Polly was named in her father's will on 6 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Polly Wessells in the will of William Onions Sr..¹

     Patsy was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Henry T. Ewell, son of Solomon (B.S.) Ewell and Polly Justice, on 26 December 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry F. Ewell and Patsy Wessells of Jms..¹ Patsy was named in her father's will on 1 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patsy Ewell in the will of James Wessells Sr., son James H. Wessells..² Patsy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patsy Ewell, age 44 in HH#709 headed by Henry T. Ewell, a 51 year old farmer..³ Patsy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patsy Ewell, age 40 in HH#525 headed by Henry F. Ewell, a 43 year old farmer..⁴ Patsy died on 19 July 1883 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mrs. Patsy Ewell, wife of Henry T. Ewell, who died last Thursday near Guildord at the age of 81 years (PE - 26 Jul 1883 issue). Since the newspaper date was a Thursday, it is assumed she died 7 days earlier..⁵

     Henry was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Patsy Wessells, daughter of James Wessells Sr. and Polly Onions, on 26 December 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry F. Ewell and Patsy Wessells of Jms..⁴ Henry was named in his father's will on 30 October 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Henry Ewell in the will of Solomon Ewell..² Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry T. Ewell the head of HH#709, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Ewells: Patsy, age 44; Elizabeth, age 20; Sarah A., age 18; William H., age 13; Solomon T., age 10; and Margaret, age 7. Also listed were Juliet A. George, age 25 and black and Harriet George, age 3 and black..³ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry F. Ewell the head of HH#525, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were Patsy Ewell, age 40; Margaret Ewell, age 17; Asariah Crippin, age 30 and black and Tamar Poulson, age 19 and black..⁵ Henry died on 9 September 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry T. Ewell, who died of consumption at the age of 75 years. He was the son of Solomon & Polly Ewell, born in Acc Co, a farmer, and the husband of Patsy. His daughter Sarah A. Taylor gave the information..¹

     James was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his father's will on 1 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James H. Wessells in the will of James Wessells Sr..¹

     William was born on 19 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was named in his father's will on 1 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Wessells in the will of James Wessells Sr., son James H. Wessells..¹ William died on 7 December 1850 at age 32.² His body was interred at Onions Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Crippen Wessels, 19 Jul 1818 - 7 Dec 1850..²

     Eveline|Emeline was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thorogood S. Taylor on 9 March 1850 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Theogood S. Taylor and she as Emeline T. Wessells. No other information was given..³ Eveline|Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Taylor, age 19 in HH#1071 headed by Thorogood Taylor, a 25 year old farmer..² Eveline|Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Evaline Taylor, a 38 year old house keeper in HH#MT162 headed by Thorogood Taylor, a 47 year old merchant..⁴

     Thorogood was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Eveline|Emeline T. Wessells, daughter of John Wessells Sr. and Nancy Parks, on 9 March 1850 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Theogood S. Taylor and she as Emeline T. Wessells. No other information was given..² Thorogood was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Taylor the head of HH#1071, a 25 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Eveline, age 19 and Joseph, a 22 year old teacher..¹ Thorogood was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Taylor the head of HH#MT162, a 47 year old retired merchant with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Evaline, a 38 year old house keeper; Alicia, age 20; Cornelia, age 17; Allen, age 15; Patrick, age 12; John, age 8; Rachel, age 6; and Sally, age 2. Also listed was Rachael Chesser, a 65 year old house keeper..³

     Margaret was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Charles (of J.) Parks, son of John (of J.) Parks and Tabitha Young, in December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William Hinman was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Parks and Margaret D. Russell of George. Another record shows they were married on 27 Dec 1848..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Parkes, age 34 in HH#527 headed by Chas. Parkes of J., a 34 year old farmer. Also listed below her children was Patsy Wessels, age 62, who was evidently her mother..⁴

     Custis was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis was living on 5 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Polly was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Polly was living on 5 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Wessells the head of HH#694, age 39 with real estate valued at $150. Listed with her was Elizabeth C. Wessells, age 21, who was probably the daughter of Polly's brother John Wessells, who was the head of HH#706..¹

     Patsey was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Patsey was living on 5 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She made a will on 18 October 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. Evidently Patsey Wessels never married, as she was still a Wessells when she signed her will of 18 Oct 1859. She named a niece Margaret D. Parks and her children. She also named Caroline Susan Parks and Melissa Johnson. Witnesses were Edward R. Leatherbury and John Parks who died before the probate and Burwell B. Ewell verified his hand writting (Acc Wills 1846-1882, p. 638). She must have lived another 20 years after she signed her will as it was not probated until 31 Jan 1881.. Patsey was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patsey Wessels, age 62 in HH#527 headed by Chas. Parkes of J., a 34 year old farmer. Also listed was Margaret Parkes, age 34, who was evidently her niece..¹ Patsey died circa 1880.² Patsey's will was probated on 31 January 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sylvester was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sylvester was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester Johnson, age 12 in HH#1067 headed by Harvey Johnson, a 46 year old farmer..¹ Sylvester was named in his uncle's will on 9 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Silvester Johnson, the son of Harvey Johnson, in the will of Samuel C. Johnson..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Sally Ann Northam, daughter of Gillett Northam Junr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cocke, on 6 August 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester S. Johnson and she was shown as Sally A. Northam, the daughter of Gillet Northam who gave consent. Thomas Groton said he was over 21..⁴

     Bennet was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Bennet was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bennet F. Wessells, a 17 year old laborer in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..¹