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     Samuel was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel A. Wessells, age 11 in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessels, age 21 and farming in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..²

     John was born circa 1841 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 O. Wessells, age 9 in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John O. Wessels, age 17 and farming in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..³ He married Mary Ellen Stant, daughter of Samuel J. Stant and Mary Ellen 'Mazy' Hay, on 11 November 1886 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was a 41 year old single farmer and she was age 39 and also single. They were married by J.W. Norris..¹

     Narcissa was born in 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Narcissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Narcissa E. Wessells, age 4 in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..² Narcissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Areissa Wessels, age 13 in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..⁴ She married Samuel Crippen Taylor, son of John Taylor and Catherine Killmon, on 15 February 1888 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel C. Taylor, a 30 (probably 50) year old widowed farmer, the son of John & Catharine Taylor and she was shown as Arcissa Wessels, age 25, the daughter of Samuel & Rachel Wessels. They were married by J.S. Wharton..⁵ Narcissa died in 1927.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. She was shown on her tombstone as Arcessa Taylor..³

     Columbus was born in 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² Columbus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus H. Wessells, age 1 in HH#786 headed by Samuel Wessells, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Columbus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus H. Wessels, age 11 in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..³ Columbus was listed with another family in the census of 1900 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus H. Wessells, a 50 year old farm laborer in HH#5313 headed by Samuel Young, 61 year old farmer.⁴ He made a will on 12 February 1921 at Accomack Co, VA. Columbus H. Wessells named only a sister Arcissie E. Wessells Taylor. Witnesses were J.R. Riggs and T.W. Crowson..⁵ Columbus died in 1924.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.² Columbus's will was probated on 3 July 1926 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Minnie Richardson, aged 15 months, the daughter of John Richardson, died at Saxis, Sunday, 28 Nov 1897 (Pen. Ent., 4 Dec 1897). Minnie was born in August 1896 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Minnie died on 28 November 1897 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 1.¹

     Oceanna was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² Oceanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Oceanna B. Wessels, age 4 in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..² She married John W. Wessells, son of Thomas H. Wessells and Elizabeth Davis, on 15 December 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Susan was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John H. Wessells, son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, circa 1828.^1,2 Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Wessells, age 42 in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Susan was listed with her son in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Wessels, age 61 and keeping house in HH#MT651 headed by John Wessels, a 35 year old farmer, who was evidently her son..⁴ Susan died on 2 March 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Wessells, who died of injuries at the age of 78 years. She was born in Acc Co. No other information was given..⁵

     Edward was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Wessells, a 20 year old laborer in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ewell, daughter of Ann Ewell widow?, on 12 March 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Wessells and she was shown as Betsy Ewell of Ann..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1832 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 E. Wessells, an 18 year old laborer in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wessels, the head of HH#MT651, a 35 year old farmer with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him was only Susan Wessels, a 61 year old house keeper, who was evidently his mother..⁴ He married Mary A. Taylor, daughter of William (of W. or N.) Taylor and Elizabeth Ann Lewis, on 17 April 1873 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wessells, a 40 year old single farmer, the son of John and Susan Wessells, and she was shown as Mary Taylor, age 30 and single, the daughter of Wm. & Ann Taylor. They were married by J.E. Bundick..⁵

     Richard was born on 7 April 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Wessells, a 16 year old laborer in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..¹ Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Wessels, a 23 year old farm laborer in HH#566 headed by Thos. Dickerson, a 32 year old merchant..⁴ He married Virginia W. Wessells, daughter of Ephraim W. Wessells and Elizabeth Davis, 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 Richard died on 10 December 1894 at age 59.³ His body was interred at Wessells Plot, NW of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Richard Wessells, burid next to Virginia Wessells..³

     Thomas was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Wessells, age 12 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 Susan F. (-----) circa 1875.⁴ Thomas died on 17 May 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Wessells of John, who died of pneumonia at the age of 45 years. He was the son of John & Susan Wessells, born in Acc Co, the husband of Susan F. Wessells, who gave the information..⁴

     Luther was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Luther was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther Wessells, age 10 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.²

     Samuel Wessels, age 15, farming, was living in the household of Dennis Gray Sr., age 70, a farmer. Samuel was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessells, age 8 in HH#930 headed by John H. Wessells, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700..¹ Samuel was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessels, age 15 in HH#519 headed by Dennis Gray Sr., a 70 year old farmer..² He married Georgianna Young, daughter of William Thornes and Margaret Young, on 4 May 1865 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jno. & Susan Wessells, and she was shown as Georgiana Young, age 19, the daughter of Marg't Young (Thorns on the license). They were married by E.S. Grant..³ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessels, a 24 year old farmer with personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Wessels: Georgeanna, a 23 year old house keeper; Luther, age 4 and Samuel, age 3 months, born in March..⁴

     James was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Wessells, age 5 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.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Ewell, age 16 in HH#1191 headed by Ann Ewell, age 42..³ She married Edward Wessells, son of John H. Wessells and Susan Dix, on 12 March 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Wessells and she was shown as Betsy Ewell of Ann..⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ann was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Ewell the head of HH#1191, age 42. Listed with her was Elizabeth Ewell, age 16..¹ She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married William S. Hinman, son of Littleton W. Hinman, on 14 January 1872 at Worcester Co, MD.²

     John was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     This Ephraim Wessells was called s/o Ephram on his 1837 Acc marriage license to Sarah Young. Although he was not mentioned in Ephraim Wessells Sr.'s will nor Shady's will, he could have been the oldest son and provided for earlier. He was deceased when Shady wrote her will. This is the most likely parents for him. Since his wife Sarah Wessels, thier children, and Sarah's likely mother, Sally Young, were listed in the 1850 Census without him, he evidently died before 1850. Ephraim was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah 'Sally' Young, daughter of William Young (IV) and Sally Hinman, on 1 March 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hinman was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephram Wessells of Ephram and Sarah Young of Wm. They were married on 4 Mar 1837..^2,3 Ephraim died before 1850.

     Sarah was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Sarah was named in her father's will on 27 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Young in the will of William Young..⁴ She married Ephraim Wessells, son of Ephraim Wessells Sr. and Shady Bell Taylor, on 1 March 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hinman was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephram Wessells of Ephram and Sarah Young of Wm. They were married on 4 Mar 1837..^5,4 Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Wessells the head of HH#1200 (#1199 on the transcribed version), age 37 with real estate valued at $400. Listed with her were the following Wessells: Susan, age 11; Littleton C., age 14; Margaret, age 9; Caroline, age 7; and Mary E., age 4. Also listed was Sally Young, age 69, who was evidently her mother..³ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Wessels, the head of HH#546, age 50 and farming, with real estate valued at $300 and personal property valued at $25. Listed with her were the following Wessels: Littleton, age 21 and sailing; Margaret, age 19; Caroline, age 17; and Mary, age 14..⁶ She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA.⁷ Sarah died on 9 September 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Wessells, who died of consumption at the age of 63 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Sally Young, a housekeeper and the wife of Ephraim. A friend Calvin Taylor of R. gave the information..⁸

     William was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. The 1800 Federal Census for Accomack County, Accomack Parish, lists him as William Young Jr., aged 16 to 26 years, with a wife of the same age. Apparently they had a son, for a male under ten years was in the household, as was another male aged 26 to 45 years.. William bought land in 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. While he heired no land, it has been shown that William Young IV bought 25 acres on Guilford Creek from his father in 1800, for which he gave a bond (Acc Co Deeds 1800 - 1804, p. 80). The deed stated this land joined the line of Richard Taylor, as far as Jeremiah Mason's land, and continued to "a Pine that stands by the Warehouse Road.". He married Sally Hinman circa 1800. There is no record of the marriage of William Young IV. It is obvious he had married by 1800 and, from census records and deeds, it is known his wife was named Sarah/Sally. It is likely she was a Hinman, for on 24 November 1834, it was recorded that Mary Mason and Sally Young were the only heirs of Bundick Hinman, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War (Acc Co Orders 1832 - 1836, p. 385)..² William was named in his father's will on 26 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Young in the will of William Young Sr..¹ William bought land on 11 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. William Young bought 11 acres from his brother, Robert Young, on 11 February 1809 (Acc Co Deeds 1810 - 1812, p. 79) and 3 more acres from brother Isaac on 5 March 1810 (Acc Co Deeds 1810 - 1812, p. 152).. On 11 February 1809, William Young & Sally his wife joined with some of his other siblings and sold land to their brother, Robert Young, 3¼ acres for $158.25, "late the property of Major William Young, deceased, near Guilford warehouse" (Acc Co Deeds 1810 - 1812, p. 80). William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. The 1810 census gives William Young's age as 26 to 45 years.. William bought land on 19 July 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. On 19 July 1817, William Young bought 50 acres from Richard Taylor and wife Peggy, for $250 (Acc Co Deeds 1817 - 1818, p. 179). Finally, on 2 September 1819, William Young bought 3 acres from Erastus Poulson for $55 (Acc Co Deeds 1818 - 1819, p. 401).. William was security on the administration of an estate on 27 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Elizabeth Baker was granted to William Justice Sr. with William Young (Guildford) and James White (Metompkin) securities..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. In 1820, he was still 26 to 45 and in 1830, his age was given as 50 to 60 years, when he would have been circa 54. William Young was not listed by the 1840 census, for he died in 1834.. He made a will on 27 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Sell the southwest end of my land adjoining John Wessells Sr. so much as will pay all my debts. 10 yards square of land at my graveyard for my family burying ground. Balance, except my tools, to my wife Sally Young to raise my small children & for a home for my daughter until my son Isaac Young arrives to age 21. Then the balance & all my land, that is not sold to pay my debts, except my tools, to daughters Mary Young, Sally Young, Hannah Young, Ann Young & Elizabeth Young & my son Isaac Young. All my carpenters tools to my sons Richard Young & David Young. Thorowgood Taylor Extr. Witt: George Clayton Jr., Dennis Clayton & Erastus Poulson..⁴ William died in April 1834.⁴ William's will was probated on 28 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. On 29 Sep 1834 John Savage (of R.) & David C. Taylor became securities for Thorowgood Taylor..^5,4

     Sally was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Young (IV), son of Maj. William Young (III) and Elizabeth 'Betty' Crippen, circa 1800. There is no record of the marriage of William Young IV. It is obvious he had married by 1800 and, from census records and deeds, it is known his wife was named Sarah/Sally. It is likely she was a Hinman, for on 24 November 1834, it was recorded that Mary Mason and Sally Young were the only heirs of Bundick Hinman, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War (Acc Co Orders 1832 - 1836, p. 385)..² Sally was named in her husband's will on 27 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wie Sally Young in the will of William Young..^1,3 Sally was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. William Young's widow, Sarah Young, aged 50 to 60, was the head of a household. There were no males in her household, but two daughters, aged 15 to 20 years. All but these two daughters had married and her youngest son Isaac was probably deceased by 1840.. On 9 June 1843, a deed from David Young "to my mother Sally Young, widow of William Young, deceased" transferred to her, for $20, "all my right to Lands formerly belonging to my father William Young, deceased, that fell to me by the Death of my Brother Isaac Young" (Acc Co Deeds 1844 - 1846, p. 522). On 4 November 1845, Sally Young bought son Richard Young's and daughter Elizabeth Brodwater's shares of son Isaac's land (Acc Co Deeds 1844 - 1846, p. 125). She joined her other daughters and their husbands in selling 18¼ acres to son-in-law, Thomas Hinman, on 3 February 1846 (Acc Co Deeds 1844- 1846, p. 598). She likely went to live with her daughter at this time, or else her daughter Sarah Wessells had heired the family home. She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sally died circa 1873.⁴

     Arinthia was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arinthia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Wessells, age 11 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..¹ She married Robert J. Taylor, son of Patsy Taylor, on 24 March 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert J. Taylor and she was shown as Arintha S. Wessells of Sally, who gave consent. Alfred J. Taylor said he was over age 21..^2,3 Arinthia was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia Taylor, age 21 in HH#571 headed by Margaret Taylor, age 31. Listed below Arinthia were Dawson Taylor, age 3 and an unnamed male, age 1, who were evidently her children..⁴

     Littleton was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Littleton was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton C. Wessells, age 14 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..¹ Littleton was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Wessels, age 21 and sailing in HH#546 headed by Sally Wessels, age 50 and farming..² Littleton died on 15 July 1879.³

     Margaret was born on 2 March 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wessells, age 9 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..¹ Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wessels, age 19 in HH#546 headed by Sally Wessels, age 50 and farming..⁴ She married Socrates F. Taylor, son of Charles Taylor Jr. and Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Young, on 2 July 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Socrates Taylor, a 27 year old sailor, the son of Chas. & Maggy Taylor and she was shown as Marg't Wessells, age 22, the daughter of Ephrain & Sally. They were married by George H. Ewell..² Margaret died in 1897.³ Her body was interred at Taylor Plot, Clam, Acc Co, VA.³

     Caroline was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caroline was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Wessells, age 7 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..¹ Caroline was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Wessels, age 17 in HH#546 headed by Sally Wessels, age 50 and farming..² She married Calvin Taylor, son of Robert Savage Taylor Sr. and Nancy Ewell, on 4 March 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Calvin Taylor, a 27 year old waterman, the son of Robt & Nancy Taylor and she was shown as Caroline J. Wessells, age 19, the daughter of Ephraim and Sally Wessells. They were married by E.S. Grant..³ Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Taylor, a 23 year old house keeper in HH#MT673 headed by Calvin Taylor, a 39 year old oysterman..⁴ Caroline died on 14 November 1895 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Taylor, who died of consumption at the age of 52 years. She was the daughter of Ephraim & Sally Wessells, born in Acc Co and a widow. Her daughter Nannie Wessells gave the information..⁵

     Mary was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Wessells, age 4 in HH#1200 headed by Sarah Wessells, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..¹ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Wessels, age 14 in HH#546 headed by Sally Wessels, age 50 and farming..² Mary was listed with her sister in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Wessels, age 20 and at home in HH#MT673 headed by Calvin Taylor, a 39 year old oysterman. Also listed with Caroline Wessels, age 23, who was evidenlty her sister, and Sally Wessels, age 50, who was evidently her mother..³

     Cora was born on 7 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Cora was listed with her parents in the census of 27 June 1870 at Modest Town, Metompkin Distrit, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Cora Bloxom, age 9 in HH#97 headed by Major Bloxom, age 30.² Cora was listed with her father in the census of 21 June 1880 at Sea Side, Metompkin Distrit, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Core Ann Bloxom, a 19 year old daughter in HH#404 headed by Major Bloxom, a 40 year old farmer.¹ She married Charles F. Wessells, son of William Walter Wessells and Caroline Justice, on 1 March 1882 at Martin Bloxom's, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles F. Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Wm. W. & Caroline Wessells and she was shown as Cora A. Bloxom, age 21, the daughter of Major & Clarissa Bloxom..⁴ As of 1 March 1882,her married name was Wessells.⁴ Cora died on 28 November 1921 at age 60.³ Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.³

     (2unnamed was born on 15 August 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Clarence was born in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Olivia Barnes circa 1920. Clarence died in 1954.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ella was born in 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas J. Wessells, son of William Walter Wessells and Caroline Justice, on 20 December 1895.³ Ella was living in 1934 at Rue.¹ Ella died in 1972.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ephraim was born on 15 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Ephraim was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ephraim Wessells, age 12 in HH#705 headed by Polly Wessells, age 39..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Mary Ann Bell, daughter of William Bell and Annaliza Gillett Whealton, on 10 January 1861 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Epharim Wessells, a 21 year old farmer, born in Acc Co and living in Guilford, the son of Richard & Polly Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Bell, age 19, also born in Acc Co and living in Guilford, the daughter of William dec'd and Ann Bell. They were married at Ann Bell's by George H. Ewell. Major Mason said he was over age 21..² Ephraim died on 12 October 1866 at age 27.³

     Mary was born on 23 September 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was named in her father's will on 18 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Ann Bell in the will of William Bell..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. Bell, age 6 in HH#915 headed by Ann Bell, age 32..⁴ She married Ephraim Wessells, son of Richard Wessells and Mary 'Polly' Wessells, on 10 January 1861 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Epharim Wessells, a 21 year old farmer, born in Acc Co and living in Guilford, the son of Richard & Polly Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Bell, age 19, also born in Acc Co and living in Guilford, the daughter of William dec'd and Ann Bell. They were married at Ann Bell's by George H. Ewell. Major Mason said he was over age 21..¹ She married Alexander Taylor, son of Savage Taylor and Nancy (-----), on 25 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander Taylor, a 25 year old mason, the son of Savage & Mary Taylor, and she was shown as Mary Wessells, a 27 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. & Ann Bell. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

     William was born on 15 October 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William died on 14 January 1866 at age 3.¹

     Oliver was employed at as a Sailor. Oliver was born on 7 May 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Missouri G. Mears, daughter of Meshack Mears III and Elizabeth A. 'Betsy' West, on 19 May 1886 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Oliver died on 28 December 1932 at age 67.²

     Missouri was born on 14 April 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Oliver J. Wessells, son of Ephraim Wessells and Mary Ann Bell, on 19 May 1886 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Missouri died in November 1947 at age 83.

     Elijah was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah died before 1813. Elijah Wessels was named in his brother Ephraim Wessels Senr's will of 1813 which stated that Ephraim's son Thomas was to have the 85 acres of land purchased of Thos. Cropper, guardian to the heirs of my brother Elijah Wessels (Acc Wills 1812-1814, p. 348).

     Custis was born circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Euphamia Wessells, daughter of Arthur Wessells Sr., 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..³ He married Elizabeth Trehern, daughter of James Trehern, on 18 September 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Henderson was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Annis, widower, and Elizabeth Trehearn of James..² Custis was the security on a M.L.B. On 11 July 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Custis Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard A. Bundick and Ritta Annis of Levin..³ Custis was the security on a M.L.B. On 31 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Custis Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of John Parker of Sacker and Agnes Mason..³ Custis was the security on a M.L.B. On 30 December 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Custis Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of John Justice and Maria Annis, who may have been his daughter..³ He made a will on 14 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. To my daughter Kessy Taylor's children, them that she has now & may have hereafter, $700 & that good care be taken of it until they can lawfully manage it for themselves. To my daughter Kessy Taylor provided she be left a widow my Bell land. To my son James S. Annis the southeast side of my land I bought of Raymond Parks, but his wife Elizabeth Clayton shall have no thirds therein & if my son has a lawful heir, I devise the land to him, but if not, then at his death to my son Archibald Annis. This land is separated from the northwest side beginning at the Thorowgood Dix line ... thence to Robert C. Parks line. To son Archibald Annis the northwest side of my land ... & also my Bell land, provided my daughter Kessy Taylor is not left a widow & also my black girl Rachel. Balance to my 3 children Kessy Taylor, James S. Annis & Archibald Annis. Son James S. Annis & son Archibald Annis Extrs. Witt: Arthur F. Wessells, John T. Powell & John W. Taylor..⁴ Custis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Custis Annis the head of HH#684, a 61 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were Archibald Annis, an 18 year old laborer; and Eli White, age 12 and black..² Custis died in May 1851.⁴ Custis's will was probated on 26 May 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Custis, Zorobabel Mason, Thorowgood Dix & John R. Bowdoin securities..⁴ His body was interred at Trehern Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. According to Mason Annis, Custis Annis is buried in an unmarked grave in the same cemetery as his son Archy Annis.¹

     Susan was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Laban was born circa 1780. He married Mary Wessells, daughter of James Wessells Sr. and Patience Young, on 14 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Polly was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.

     In 1847, Thorogood Dix purchased the largest and oldest farm in Jolly's Neck and moved his family out of the Guilford area into the big house there. In his will he bequeathed money and slaves to sons and daughters, directed that his possessions be sold and the profits divided among his children - although not "until a settlement of the present difficulties between the North and South" - and to Julia, his wife of 18 years, left not one thing (E.S. News, 30 Nov 1988, Article by Kirk Mariner). See it for more details on him and his wife, Julia's murder. Thorogood was born on 20 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He married Nancy Wessells, daughter of James Wessells Sr. and Patience Young, 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..^1,4 He married Julia Ann Taylor, daughter of William Taylor (of M.) and Hessey Annis, on 25 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Thorogood Dix, widower and she as Julianna Taylor, widow..⁴ 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 Dix, the head of HH#828, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000. Listed with him were the following Dixes: Julia Ann, age 31; John W., a 19 year old laborer; Isaac, age 14; Anna, age 12; Mary, age 4; and Elizabeth, age 4/12. Also listed was Nancy Taylor, age 33; Eliza Taylor, age 25; Toby Dennis, a 30 year old black laborer; and Riley Dennis, a 75 year old black laborer..² Thorogood was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Dix the head of HH#36, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $14,000 and personal property valued at $19,500. Listed with him were the following Dixs: Julia A., age 41; John W., age 30; Isaac J., age 25; Nancy, age 23; Mary W., age 14; and Betsey, age 10. Also listed were Nancy Taylor, age 42 and Eliza Taylor, age 34, who were evidently the sisters of his wife Julia. Also listed were the following blacks: Toby Dennis, a 45 year old day laborer; Sabra Hinman, a 39 year old servant; Jas. Hargis, a 19 year old servant; Eliza Dix, age 14 and bonded until age 21; Margaret Dix, age 3 and bonded until age 21; and Luke Crippen, age 19 and bonded until age 21..⁵ Thorogood died on 19 May 1861 at age 50.³ His body was interred at Dix Farm, Bullbegger, Acc Co, VA.³

     On her 1823 Acc M.L.B. she was listed as Susan Wessells, orphan of Elijah and ward of John Lilliston. Susan was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Samuel Lewis on 26 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born circa 1800. He married Susan Wessells, daughter of Elijah Wessells Jr., on 26 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Richard was born on 11 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Mary E. Young, daughter of David Young and Margaret Wessells, on 25 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Summers, a 28 year old laborer in HH#707 headed by John Summers, a 52 year old farmer..¹ Richard was named in his father's will on 21 December 1855 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Summers in the will of John Summers, wife Elizabeth..² Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Somers the head of HH#672, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700 and personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Somerses: Mary, age 26; and Susan, age 5..⁵ Richard died on 5 December 1871 at age 49.³ His body was interred at in the Somers Cemetery on Muddy Creek Road Somers Cem, Muddy Ck Rd, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Richard R. Somers, 11 Mar 1822 - 5 Dec 1871. He is buried next to Mary E. Somers..³

     John was born on 12 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Summers, a 21 year old laborer in HH#707 headed by John Summers, a 52 year old farmer..¹ He married Vianna 'Vianer' Byrd, daughter of Ebron Byrd and Meriah Ann Lewis, on 5 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Sommers Jr. and she was shown as Vianna Bird of Eborn..⁴ John was named in his father's will on 21 December 1855 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Summers and a son Horsey Summers in the will of John Summers, wife Elizabeth. Since he said he had 5 sons, these two were actually one son named John Horsey Summers..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Somers the head of HH#664, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $57. Listed with him was only Vienna Somers, age 30..⁵ John died on 20 July 1907 at age 78. He was shown as Capt. John Somers, who died 20 Jul 1907, aged 79 - Interment in family burying ground - Survived by widow, 5 sons, Messrs. John O., Richard W., Isaac, Horsey A., and Lloyd J. Somers and 2 daughters, Mrs. John L. Byrd and Mrs. Edward Wright - Capt. John Somers Dead - PE 27 Jul 1907..³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     William was born on 30 September 1831 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.^3,4 William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Summers, age 19 in HH#707 headed by John Summers, a 52 year old farmer..¹ He married Sourinia 'Serrena' Clarrissa Byrd, daughter of Ebron Byrd and Meriah Ann Lewis, on 21 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Somers of John and she as Serina C. Bird of Eborn..^3,5 William was named in his father's will on 21 December 1855 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Summers in the will of John Summers, wife Elizabeth..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Somers the head of HH#1325, a 28 year old sailor, with real estate valued at $250 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Somerses: Serena C., age 28; Wm. J., age 6; Edw'd F., age 4; Letitia C., age 2; and Unnamed female, age 8/12..⁶ William died on 21 February 1904 at Winterville, Acc Co, VA, at age 72. He was shown as Capt. William Somers who died 21 Feb 1904, aged 73. Born 30 Sep 1831 - Died at Winterville - Father of Capts. W. James, Edward T., and Robert Somers, Mrs. Judson Savage, Mrs. John T. Savage, Mrs. Frank Parks and Mrs. Samuel M. Rew - PE 27 Feb 1904 & PE 2 Apr 1904..^3,7 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     George was born in 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Summers, age 16 in HH#707 headed by John Summers, a 52 year old farmer..¹ George was named in his father's will on 21 December 1855 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Summers in the will of John Summers, wife Elizabeth..² He married Eveline Wessells, daughter of Walter Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bayly, on 14 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Summers, no parents shown, and she was shown as Eveline Wessells, daughter of Betsy Wessells who gave consent. John W. Bird says he was over age 21..⁴ George died on 18 March 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Samuel was born on 7 January 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Summers, age 13 in HH#707 headed by John Summers, a 52 year old farmer..¹ Samuel was named in his father's will on 21 December 1855 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Summers in the will of John Summers, wife Elizabeth..³ He married Mary J.W. Justice, daughter of Samuel R. (of R.) Justice and Priscilla Hornsby, on 22 April 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Summers, the son of Elizabeth who gave consent and she was shown as Mary J. Justis, daughter of Samuel R. Justis who gave consent..^5,2 Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Summers the head of HH#MT458, a 34 year old sailor with real estate valued at $150 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Summers: Mary, a 27 year old house keeper; Samuel, an 11 year old farm laborer; Alfred, age 8; Priscilla, age 6; Catherine, age 3 and John, age 9 months and born in November..⁶ Samuel died on 12 January 1913 at age 77.⁴ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Ewell, age 20 in HH#709 headed by Henry T. Ewell, a 51 year old farmer..¹ She married Samuel E. Taylor, son of Robert Savage Taylor Sr. and Nancy Ewell, on 31 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel E. Taylor and she as Elizabeth Ewell of Henry F..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Taylor, age 29 in HH#518 headed by Samuel E. Taylor, a 33 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth reported a death on 17 January 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Eliz. Taylor, widow, reported the death of her husband Sam'l E. Taylor, who died of dropsy at that age of 65 years..⁴

     Sarah was born on 24 September 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Ewell, age 18 in HH#709 headed by Henry T. Ewell, a 51 year old farmer..¹ She married Samuel Crippen Taylor, son of Charles Taylor Jr. and Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Young, on 12 March 1852 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel C. Taylor and Sarah Anne Ewell. No other information was given..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Taylor, age 27 in HH#567 headed by Samuel C. Taylor, a 33 year old farmer..⁴ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Taylor, a 35 year old house keeper in HH#MT542 headed by Samuel Taylor, a 43 year old farmer..⁵ Sarah reported a death on 9 September 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah A. Taylor when she report the death of her father, Henry T. Ewell..⁶ Sarah died on 29 June 1911 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA, at age 77. She was shown as Mrs. Sallie Taylor who died on 29 Jun 1911. She was an old resident of Guilford, but later years of Leemont - Guilford News - AN 8 Jul 1911 issue. She was shown as Mrs. Sallie Taylor who died recently, aged about 78 years. She was the widow of the late Crippen Taylor, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Onions, at Leemont - News of Eastern Shore - ESH 14 Jul 1911 issue. She was shown as Mrs. SallieTaylor, who died Thursday of last week, aged 78 years. She was the widow of the late S. Crippen Taylor. Burial in Liberty Cemetery - Parksley News - PE 8 Jul 1911 issue.
.^2,7 Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Ewell, age 13 in HH#709 headed by Henry T. Ewell, a 51 year old farmer..¹

     Solomon was born in 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² Solomon was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Solomon T. Ewell, age 10 in HH#709 headed by Henry T. Ewell, a 51 year old farmer..¹ He married Laura C. Taylor, daughter of William (of C.) Taylor and Ann Young, on 4 December 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Solomon P. Ewell and Laura C. Taylor. No other information was given..³ Solomon died in 1901.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Margaret was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Ewell, age 7 in HH#709 headed by Henry T. Ewell, a 51 year old farmer..¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Ewell, age 17 in HH#525 headed by Henry F. Ewell, a 43 year old farmer..²

     William was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Amanda Wessells, daughter of John Wessells Sr. and Nancy 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..^2,3 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Parkes the head of HH#630, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Parkeses: Amanda, age 26 and Unnamed female, age 8/12. Also listed was James Dickerson, age 20 and black..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Parkes the head of HH#MT384, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Parkeses: Amanda, a 36 year old house keeper; Mary, age 12 and attending school; Susan, age 11 and attending school; and John, age 4. Also listed was Clarissa Hinman, a 20 year old black domestic servant..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an Unnamed female, age 8/12 in HH#630 headed by William Parkes, a 27 year old farmer..³ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Parkes, age 12 and attending school in HH#MT384 headed by William Parkes, a 36 year old farmer..² She married Henry T. Mason, son of Major Mason Jr. and Bernette 'Netty' Justice, on 22 December 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry T. Mason, an 18 year old farmer, the son of Major & Aet. Mason and she was shown as Mary A. Parkes, age 18, the daughter of Wm. & Maude Parkes. They were married by J.M. Anderson..¹

     William was born on 7 February 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Bloxom, age 13 and born in VA in HH#510 headed by James H. Rowley, a 50 year old shoemaker, born in MD..⁴ He married Mary Ann Wessells, daughter of John Wessells Sr. and Nancy Parks, 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..^5,6 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Bloxom the head of HH#658, a 26 year old merchant with personal property valued at $1,200. Listed with him were Mary A. Bloxom, age 17; John W. Bloxom, age 3; Hetty Bloxom (propably Dix), age 50; Wm. Rayfield, a 33 year old hired farm laborer; and Matilda Custis, age 21 and black..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Bloxom the head of HH#MT319, a 32 year old retail merchant with personal property valued at $3,000. Listed with him were ................. Hettie Dix, a 66 year old house keeper with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $500, ................² He sold land in 1902 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William H. Bloxom sold the house and 120 acres of tract A126 to William L. Bloxom, who 7 years later, with is wife Elizabeth S., sold the house and 50 acres to Robert E. Lewis. in 1934 Lewis and his wife Ida sold to Roland L. Somers.⁷ William died on 3 June 1904 at age 68.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as W.H. Bloxom, husband of Mary Ann Bloxom, 7 Feb 1836 - 3 Jun 1904..³

     Charles was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret D. Russell, daughter of George G. Russell Jr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Wessells, 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 Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Chas. Parkes of J., the head of HH#527, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $900 and personal property valued at $553. Listed with him were Parkes: Margaret, age 34; Catherine, age 10; Sylvanus C., age 6; Bennete J., age 4; and an unnamed male, age 2/12. Also listed was Patsy Wessels, age 62..³

     Caroline was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² Caroline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Parkes, age 10 in HH#527 headed by Chas. Parkes of J., a 34 year old farmer..³ She married James T. Wessells, son of Thomas J. (of J.) Wessells and Ann Catherine 'Caty' Wessells, on 7 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Susan Parkes, d/o Charles and Margaret Parkes, age 16, on her 1866 Acc marriage record to James T. Wessells and as Catherine Parkes, age 10, in the 1860 household of Charles and Margaret Parkes..¹

     Sylvanus was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sylvanus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvanus C. Parkes, age 6 in HH#527 headed by Chas. Parkes of J., a 34 year old farmer..³ He married Ella P. Johnson, daughter of Samuel Johnson and Caroline Russell, on 21 January 1878 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvanius Parkes, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Charles & Marg't Parkes and she was shown as Ella P. Johnson, age 17, the daughter of Sam'l & Caroline Johnson. They were married by J.B. Merritt..²

     George was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary R. Barnes, daughter of Thomas H. Barnes and Nancy E. Wessells, on 8 October 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer and she was age 24. They were married by J.W. Carroll..²

     Mary was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Wessells, age 5 in HH#705 headed by Polly Wessells, age 39..¹ She married Thomas G. Clayton, son of George Clayton Sr. and Ann Kitson Bagwell, on 24 December 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. G. Clayton, a 33 year old farmer, the son of Geo. Clayton, and she was shown as Mary S. Wessells, age 18, the daughter of Russel & Polly Wessells. They were married by E.S. Grant..²

     In his will of 13 May 1879 William B. Wessells named only his mother Poly Wessells. James G. Fox and John E. Wise verified his signature (Acc Wills 1846-1882, p. 626). William was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Wessells, age 3 in HH#705 headed by Polly Wessells, age 39..¹ William's will was probated on 29 March 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     In her will of 1 Jul 1892 Jane R. Wessels of Masonville, Acc Co, named only a sister Oceanna B. Wessels. Witnesses were Thomas G. Clayton and A.J. Taylor. The administer was John W. Wessels with Ray D. White security (Acc Wills 1904-1920, p. 221). Jane was born on 12 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachael J. Wessels, age 6 in HH#573 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 50 year old farmer..³ Jane died on 3 May 1910 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 58.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.² Jane's will was probated on 7 June 1910 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (3unnamed was born on 9 June 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.

     (4unnamed was born on 9 June 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.

     (unnamed was born on 15 December 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Her common name was Manie. Mary was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Ephraim Jackson Wessells, son of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis, on 28 December 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary died in 1937.²

     (unnamed was born on 25 June 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mason Annis reports that although Georgianna was born before her mother Margaret Young married William Thornes, he was most likely her father. Georgianna was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² Georgianna was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Georgianna Young, age 3 in HH#682 headed by Catharine Young, age 50, who was evidently her grandmother..² Georgianna was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Georgianna Young, age 16 in HH#582 headed by Catherine Young, age 56, who was evidently her garndmother. Also listed was Margaret Thorns, age 33 and a common laborer, who was evidently her mother, based on Georgianna's 1865 marriage record..³ She married Samuel Wessells, son of John H. Wessells and Susan Dix, on 4 May 1865 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jno. & Susan Wessells, and she was shown as Georgiana Young, age 19, the daughter of Marg't Young (Thorns on the license). They were married by E.S. Grant..¹ Georgianna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Georgeanna Wessels, a 23 year old house keeper in HH#MT377 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 24 year old farmer..⁴ Georgianna reported a birth on 6 December 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Georgianna Young reported the death of her grandmother, Cath. Young, who died of old age at the age of 86 years. (Note: Since she had married Samuel Wessells, she should have been shown as Georgianna Wessells.).⁵

     (unnamed was born on 25 March 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (unnamed was born on 12 February 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Georgianna was born on 11 November 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Alfred J. Wessells, son of Ephraim W. Wessells and Ann 'Nancy' Lankford, on 14 January 1866 at Worcester Co, MD.² Georgianna died on 11 October 1934 at age 85.¹ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Clara was born on 8 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. Acc Co birth records show a Clara H. Wessells was born on 30 Oct 1885. The tombstone of Clara W. Stant shows 8 Apr 1883..^1,2 She married John H. Stant, son of John Stant and Nancy (Mary?) (-----), on 30 December 1900 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Stant, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of John & Mary Stant and she was shown as Clara Wessells, age 18 and the daughter of Henry W. & Bernetta Wessells. Mr. John H. Stant and Miss Clara Wessells were married 30 Dec 1900 at Messongo by Rev. Charles Clement..^3,4 Clara was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as wife Clara Stant in HH#234 headed by John H. Stant, a 33 year old laborer. She was age 27, married for 9 years with no children born or living..⁵ Clara died on 28 April 1917 at age 34.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Burnetta was born circa 1850. She married Henry C. Wessells, son of Thomas H. Wessells and Elizabeth Davis, circa 1870.¹

     Clarinda was born on 8 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Dolly was born on 5 February 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born on 15 April 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Lawrence Bates Wessells, son of Ephraim W. Wessells and Mary A. Davis, circa 1880.² Mary died on 9 December 1945 at age 82.¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Wessells, wife of L. Bates Wessells..¹

     Lilly was born on 25 July 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Susan was born circa 1865.¹ She married John R. Wessells, son of Ephraim W. Wessells and Ann 'Nancy' Lankford, on 16 November 1882 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Minnie was born on 27 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Wade J. Crowson on 30 December 1901 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Sarah was born on 14 March 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (2unnamed was born in June 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (1unnamed was born on 15 June 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (1unnamed was born on 15 September 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (3unnamed was born on 22 October 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (4unnamed was born on 7 January 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He died on 27 January 1889 at First District, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed single, male Wessells, the son of Charles F. Wessells, age 20 days.²

     (unnamed was born on 20 August 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (unnamed was born on 3 October 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.¹