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     Margaret was born on 23 May 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Savage, age 15 in HH#477 headed by Littleton Savage, a 35 year old farmer..² She married John Henry C. Killmon, son of William T. Killmon Sr. and Kissier Elizabeth 'Kissy' Fisher, on 19 July 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton Savage gave consent for his daughter Margaret Susan..³ Margaret died on 1 September 1857 at age 22.¹ Her body was interred at Hollies Baptist Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born on 26 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Mears, age 4 in HH#752 headed by Edw'd S. Mears, a 39 year old boot shoemaker..³ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't C. Mears, age 13 in HH#132 headed by Edw'd S. Mears, a 52 year old shoemaker..⁴ She married John Henry C. Killmon, son of William T. Killmon Sr. and Kissier Elizabeth 'Kissy' Fisher, on 4 August 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret died on 29 February 1940 at age 92.² Her body was interred at Hollies Baptist Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA.²

     Littleton was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Catherine 'Caty' Jones on 2 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward L. Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of Littleton Savage and Caty Jones..² Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Savage the head of HH#477, a 35 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Savages: Catharine, age 47; Susan, age 15; Catharine, age 10; Mary J., age 7; and Betsy, age 2..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Catherine was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Littleton Savage on 2 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward L. Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of Littleton Savage and Caty Jones..² Catherine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Savage, age 47 in HH#477 headed by Littleton Savage, a 35 year old farmer..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Alice was born on 20 November 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Leroy Wesley Hart, son of Dallas W. Hart and Maggie (H. or L.) Crockett, on 13 January 1907 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 23 year old 'cooper' and she was aged 22..² Alice died on 28 November 1919 at age 34.³ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Leroy was born on 15 August 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Cora Susan Belote, daughter of George W. Belote and Sarah Jane Hurst, on 8 February 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Leroy was listed as a head of household in the census of 1910 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Long J. Kellman, a head of household. Listed with him were the following Kellmans: Cora S., age 33; Belvin L., age 15; Henry P., age 13; Pansy L., age 11; and Eula O., age 9.⁴ Leroy was listed as a head of household in the census of 1930 at Tasley Road, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leroy J. Kilmon the head of HH#448, a 58 year old retail dealer in ice & coal. Listed with him were Cora S. Kilmon, a 54 year old wife; Payton H. Kilmon, a 34 year old son & electrican; Roy E. Russell, a 9 year old grandson; and Myrtle S. Belote, a 28 year old niece.⁵ Leroy died in 1931.⁶ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Brandon was born on 28 November 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Clarence was born on 22 June 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ethel Thomas, daughter of Joshua P. Thomas and Emma Susan James, on 9 January 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.² Clarence died in 1938.³ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Hezekiah was born on 23 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born on 5 November 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Walter was born on 23 June 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Amanda C. Rayfield, daughter of Henry T. Rayfield and Ella K. Belote, circa 1905.^2,3 Walter died in 1953.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born on 10 August 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Dawson was born on 8 October 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. His name was spelled 'Dorson J. Knight.'.¹

     Georgianna was born circa 1865 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married John Columbus Killmon, son of John (of C.) Killmon and Polly Thomas Justice, on 24 February 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Georgianna was living in 1886 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Her body was interred at Franktown Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Florence was born on 7 May 1879 at Richmond Co, VA.¹ She married Richard Franklin Killmon Sr., son of Ellis Killmon (I) and Rachel Evelyn White, on 3 June 1897 at Richmond Co, VA.² Florence died on 20 September 1959 at Mt. Holly, Westmoreland Co, VA, at age 80.¹ Her body was interred at Carmel Ch Cem, Kinsale, Westmoreland Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1850. He married Augusta Blueford circa 1870.¹

     Augusta was born circa 1850. She married William H. Smith circa 1870.¹

     Lola Mildred (Killmon) and her husband, Arthur B. Daiger, ran a grocery store at Mt. Holly, Westmoreland Co, VA, for a number of years before they died. Lola was born on 15 November 1899 at Westmoreland Co, VA.¹ She married Arthur Bernard Daiger on 28 August 1916.² Lola died on 24 April 1976 at Kilmarnock, VA, at age 76.¹

     Richard was born on 8 February 1906 at Westmoreland Co, VA.¹ He married Lillian Copple circa 1928.² Richard was named in his brother's obituary on 23 June 1996 at Baltimore, MD.³ Richard died on 14 February 1997 at age 91.⁴ His body was interred at Dundalk, Baltimore Co, MD.⁴

     Addie was born on 2 January 1901 at Westmoreland Co, VA.¹ She married Robert Moon Sr. in 1917.² Addie died in October 1918 at Westmoreland Co, VA, at age 17.¹ Her body was interred at Sunny Valley Cem, Westmoreland Co, VA (now gone).¹

     Hervie was born on 18 November 1908 at Westmoreland Co, VA.¹ He married Dorothy Chatham Squares on 21 July 1951.² Hervie died on 2 April 1978 at Richmond, VA, at age 69.¹

      Asa William Killmon lived at 37 Deep Creek Rd, Newport News, VA. Asa was born on 16 February 1913 at Westmoreland Co, VA.¹ He married Fonnie 'Sis' Blackburn, daughter of Ballard Thomas Blackburn and Dixie Rutherford, on 30 July 1946 at Baltimore, MD.² Asa died on 21 June 1996 at Riverside Hosp, Newport News, VA, at age 83. Asa William Kilmon, 83, who died on Friday, was a native of Westmoreland County and was a Peninsula resident for the past 45 years. He retired in 1977 from the Newport News Shipyard with 26 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Fonnie Blackburn Kilmon; two daughters, Elane K. Strange of Williamsburg and Luanne K. Myers of Newport News; one son, A. Kenneth Kilmon of Glouster; one sister, Della K. Rollins of Hague; one brother, R. Franklin Kilmon of Baltimore, MD; and seven grandchildren, Timothy, Daniel and Hannah Strange, Robert and Mary Kilmon, and Ginger and Gary Myers. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Joseph Winfree on Monday in Peninsula Memorial Park..³ His body was interred at Peninsula Mem Pk, Warwick, VA.³

     Myrtle Kilmon died at age 14 months of whooping cough. Myrtle was born circa 1915 at Westmoreland Co, VA.¹ Myrtle died circa 1916 at Westmoreland Co, VA.¹

     Her common name was (Inf d|o Richard). (Inf was born circa 1920 at Westmoreland Co, VA.

     Arthur was born circa 1895. He married Lola Mildred Killmon, daughter of Richard Franklin Killmon Sr. and Florence Mildred Smith, on 28 August 1916.¹

     Robert and Addie Mae (Killmon) Moon died in the flu epidemic in 1918 and Florence (Smith) Killmon raised their infant son, Robert Moon Jr. Robert was born circa 1895. He married Addie Mae Killmon, daughter of Richard Franklin Killmon Sr. and Florence Mildred Smith, in 1917.¹ Robert died circa 1918.² His body was interred at Sunny Valley Cem, Westmoreland Co, VA (now gone).²

     Lillian was born circa 1905 at Baltimore, MD. She married Richard Franklin Killmon Jr., son of Richard Franklin Killmon Sr. and Florence Mildred Smith, circa 1928.¹

     Dorothy was born circa 1910. She married Hervie Cardell Killmon, son of Richard Franklin Killmon Sr. and Florence Mildred Smith, on 21 July 1951.¹

     A.H. was born circa 1900. He married (2d|o Toby) Marshall, daughter of William Thomas 'Toby' Marshall and Florence Cutler, circa 1925.

     Fonnie was born on 28 November 1921 at Scioto Co, OH.¹ She married Asa William Killmon, son of Richard Franklin Killmon Sr. and Florence Mildred Smith, on 30 July 1946 at Baltimore, MD.² Fonnie 'Sis' Blackburn died on 11 December 2000 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA, at age 79. Fonnie Blackburn Kilmon, 79, died Monday. She was the daughter of Thomas Ballard and Dixie Rutherford Blackburn and was a native of Scioto County, Ohio. She had been a Peninsula resident for 49 years. She was survived by two daughters, Elane K. Strange of Williamsburg and Luanne K. Myers of Newport News; her son, A. Kenneth Kilmon of Glouster; seven grandchildren, Timothy, Daniel and Hannah Strange, Robert and Mary Kilmon, and Ginger and Gary Myers. (Daily Press, 13 Dec 2000).

     Norris was born on 28 February 1919.¹ Norris died on 6 March 1972 at age 53.¹

     Ballard was born circa 1900. He married Dixie Rutherford circa 1920.¹

     Dixie was born circa 1900. She married Ballard Thomas Blackburn circa 1920.¹

     Lawrence died in September 1948 at Richmond, VA.¹ Lawrence was born in September 1948.¹ His body was interred at Carmel Ch Cem, Kinsale, Westmoreland Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his father's will before 6 June 1727 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Hope Ewell in the will of Mark Ewell..¹ He married Tabitha (-----) circa 1750.² George Hope Ewell had a child bound to him on 29 January 1750/51 at Accomack Co, VA. Absalom Lewis, 11 year old son of Louisa Lewis, was bound to Hope Ewell till lawful age to learn the trade of house carpenter.³ He made a will on 7 October 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Mark Ewell land where he now lives adjcent the land of Ephraim Vessels & John Young & James Vessels, also the 1/4 part of my Marsh at Shores Island. To sons George & James Ewell that part of my land where I now live & 1/2 my marsh on Shores Island. To son Solomon Ewell land & marsh I bought of George Young & the 1/4 part of my marsh on Shores Island. To son Solomon 8 acres adjcent Mark Ewell, &c. To daughter Comfort. To daughter Ann Parks. To grandau Tabitha Ewell Taylor. Daughter Comfort Kilman & grandaughter Taby Parks residual legatees. Comfort Kilman to have 8 acres of land for life. Cattle to be divided between Son Mark Ewell, son George Ewell, son James Ewell, son Solomon Ewell, daughter Comfort Kilman & daughter Ann Parks. Sons Mark & George Exrs. - Witt: William Young, Southey Taylor..⁴ George died before 28 July 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Tabitha was born circa 1730.¹ She married George Hope Ewell, son of Mark Ewell and Comfort Hope, circa 1750.²

     George was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was named in his father's will on 7 October 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George in the will of George H. Ewell. He and his brother James were given that part of my land where I now live & 1/2 my marsh on Shores Island.¹ He married Betsy Melson, daughter of Daniel Melson Sr. and Amey Drummond, on 27 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of George H. Ewell and Betsy Melson of Daniel..³ He married Nancy Fitchett, daughter of Jonathan Fitchett and Ann 'Nancy' (509) Tyson, on 23 June 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Thorowgood Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of George H. Ewell and Nancy Fitchett of Jon'a..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 Geo. H. Ewell the head of HH#1199, a 69 year old methodist clergyman with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him were the following Ewells: Nancy, age 58; Thorogood, an 18 year old laborer; John, a 16 year old laborer; Ann E., age 30; and Burwell B., a 23 year old teacher..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George H. Ewell, the head of HH#522, a 75 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,400 and personal property valued at $800. Listed with him was Ann Ewell, age 40..⁴

     Mark was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Mark was named in his father's will on 7 October 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mark Ewell in the will of George H. Ewell. He was given the land where he now lives adjacent to the land of Ephraim Vessels & John Young & James Vessels, also the 1/4 part of my marsh at Shores Island..¹ He married Amy Bloxom circa 1800.²

     Solomon was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Polly Justice on 4 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Solomon Ewell and she as Polly Justice. No other information was given..³ Solomon was living in 1793.² Solomon was named in his father's will on 7 October 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Solomon Ewell in the will of George H. Ewell. He was given land & marsh I bought of George Young and the 1/4 part of my marsh on Shores Island and 8 acres adjacent to Mark Ewell..¹ He made a will on 30 October 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. To my son Henry Ewell the land where he now lives or the land I purchased of James Ewell containing 50 acres & also the eight acres that was given me by my father. To my son Gillett Ewell the plantation where I now reside & also the land called Walnut tree field containing 16 acres. To my granddaughter Nelly Lilliston $400. To my daughter Polly Enock, the wife of James J. Enock $400. To the children of my daughter Tabitha Ewell, all that is now living & all that she may have hereafter, $400, with my daughter Tabitha having the interest during her lifetime. To my son George Ewell $100. To Nancy Justice, daughter of Tabitha Justice, $200. To son Henry Ewell & Gillett Ewell ... The land I purchased of Thomas A. Gibbons to be sold & the proceeds I shall hereafter direct. To my children Henry Ewell, Gillett Ewell, Polly Enock & Tabitha Ewell the remainder & the proceeds of the sale of the land. Son Henry Ewell Extr. Witt: Littleton A. Hinman & John Parks..⁴ Solomon died in November 1841.² Solomon's will was probated on 29 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert W. Williams, John D. Parks & Arthur F. Wessells securities..⁴

     James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah 'Sally' Sparrow, daughter of Richard Sparrow Sr., on 1 April 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as James T. Hinman and she as Sally Kilman, widow. No other information was given..¹

     Comfort was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² Comfort was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Killman, the head of HH#884, age 30, and living alone..² Comfort was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Killman, a 39 year old common laborer with real estate valued at $200 and personal property valued at $25. She was living alone, between William Taylor, a 37 year old oysterman and Edward Ewell, a 30 year old oysterman..³ She married Parker (of P.) Justice, son of Parker Justice and Scarburgh 'Polly' Snead, on 6 June 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Justice, age 30 and farming, the son of Polly Justice and she was shown as Comfort Killmon, age 34, the daughter of John & Nancy Killmon. They were married by George H. Ewell. William Taylor said both were over age 21..⁴ Comfort died on 4 September 1905 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Justis - Died; 4 Sep 1905 - Aged; 89 - Widow of Parker Jusits - PE 16 Sep 1905..⁵ Comfort's will was probated on 8 September 1905 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Parker was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Parker was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Justice, a 16 year old laborer in HH#940 headed by Major Mason Sr., a 72 year old farmer..² Parker was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Justice, a 25 year old oysterman in HH#528 headed by Teakle Taylor, a 58 year old farmer..³ He married Comfort Killmon, daughter of John Henry Killmon and Nancy Parks, on 6 June 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Justice, age 30 and farming, the son of Polly Justice and she was shown as Comfort Killmon, age 34, the daughter of John & Nancy Killmon. They were married by George H. Ewell. William Taylor said both were over age 21..⁴ Parker reported a death on 30 May 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date he was shown as Parker Justice of P. when he reported the death of his 22 year old son John P. Justice..⁵ Parker died on 19 January 1892. He was shown as Parker Justis - Died; 19 Jan 1892 - Aged; 60 - PE 6 Feb 1892..⁶

     Her common name was (d|o John). (d|o was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ (d|o died before 1830.

     Mary was born in September 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary B. Ball, age 9/12, born in VA, in HH#196 headed by Daniel Ball, a 44 year old carpenter, with real estate valued at $50, born in MD..² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Ball (Bull on the transcribed version), age 12 and doing house work in HH#AT634 headed by Daniel Ball (Bull on the transcribed version), age 50 and oystering..⁵ She married John Asbury C. Killmon, son of Ellis Killmon (I) and Rachel Evelyn White, on 4 February 1877 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John A. Killman, a 22 year old waterman, the son of Ellis & Emeline Killman and she was shown as Mary B. Ball, age 17, the daughter of Dan'l & Alicia Ball. They were married by D.A. Woodson..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1900 at Lawsons District, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Mary B. Killman, a 40 year old wife, born Sep 1859 in VA in HH#55 headed by John Killman, a 47 year old farmer, born in VA. She had given birth to 11 children and 5 were living.⁴ Mary died in 1946 at Somerset Co, MD.⁶

     Mary was born on 27 February 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 8 June 1898,her married name was Marshall.³ She married George W. Marshall, son of John Franics Marshall and Martha A. Cannon, on 8 June 1898 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1900 at Lawsons District, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Mary A. Marshall, a 21 year old wife, born Feb 1879 in Virginia in HH#56 headed by George Marshall, a 25 year old farmer. They were living next door to her parents John & Mary B. Killman who were in HH#55.² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1910 at Marion Station to Stumpton, Lawsons District, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Mary Ann Marshal, a 31 year old wife who had been married for 12 year and had given birth to 6 children and 5 were living in HH#174 headed by Geo. Marshal, a 35 year old farmer.⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1920 at Lawsons District, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Mary A. Marshall, a 42 year old wife in HH#10 headed by Geo. W. Marshall, a 46 year old farmer.⁵ Mary died on 11 June 1941 at age 62.⁶ Mary was buried at St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Chruch, Marion, Som Co, MD.⁷

     Minnie was born on 10 October 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Minnie was listed with her parents in the census of 1900 at Lawsons District, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Minnie B. Killman, a 12 year old daughter, born Oct 1887 in VA in HH#55 headed by John Killman, a 47 year old farmer, born in VA.² As of circa 1910,her married name was Smith.³ She married William Thomas Smith circa 1910.³ Minnie died on 23 December 1953 at age 65.³

     Noah was born on 1 October 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He died before 1900. He was evidently dec'd by this date as his mother Mary B. Killman was shown as haven given birth to 11 children and only 5 were living, who have been accounted for.²

     William was born on 14 January 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He died before 1900. He was evidently dec'd by this date as his mother Mary B. Killman was shown as haven given birth to 11 children and only 5 were living, who have been accounted for.²

     Levenia was born on 25 November 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She died before 1900. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her mother Mary B. Killman was shown as haven given birth to 11 children and only 5 were living, who have been accounted for.²

     His common name was Johnnie. John was born on 6 November 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John died on 20 August 1884 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 1.²

     Ira was born on 29 April 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ira was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Killman, age 8 in HH#MT463 headed by Ellice Killman, a 43 year old farmer..² He married Martha Barnett circa 1880. Ira died on 30 April 1910 at Westmoreland Co, VA, at age 49.¹ His body was interred at Yecomico Ch, Westmoreland Co, VA.¹

     Ellsworth was born on 29 March 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ellsworth was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ellsworth Killman, a 10 year old farm laborer in HH#MT463 headed by Ellice Killman, a 43 year old farmer..² He married Frances Carter Gregory on 1 April 1885 at Westmoreland Co, VA. Ellsworth died on 17 November 1923 at Westmoreland Co, VA, at age 63.¹ His body was interred at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.

     Robert Moon Jr. died of strep throat infection at age 17 years. Robert was born in 1918. Robert died in 1935. His body was interred at Carmel Ch Cem, Kinsale, Westmoreland Co, VA.

     Georgie was born in 1865 at Wye Mills, MD. She married Samuel Ellis Killmon Sr., son of Ellis Killmon (I) and Rachel Evelyn White, circa 1880.¹ Georgie died on 7 December 1941. Her body was interred at Greenhill Cem, Newcastle Co, DE.²

     Atlee was born on 2 March 1900 at Elk Neck, MD.¹ Atlee died on 31 May 1996 at Norfolk, VA, at age 96.²

     Alvin was born on 2 March 1900 at Elk Neck, MD.¹ Alvin died on 22 February 1931 at Joliet, IL, at age 30.¹

     James was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,2 James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Rayfield, an 18 year old sailor in HH#149 headed by Ann Rayfield, age 37 with real estate valued at $400..² James was named in his grandmother's will on 25 August 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson James T. Rayfield in the will of Hannah Topping..⁴ He married Sally A. Killmon, daughter of Edward Killmon Jr. and Jane 'Virginia' Shores, on 27 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. T. Rayfield, a 25 year old carpenter, the son of Levi & Ann Rayfield and she was shown as Sally A. Killman, age 24, the daughter of Edw'd & Jane Killman. They were married by J.H. Addison. John E. Parker said both were over age 21..¹ James reported a death on 19 May 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jas. T. Rayfield reported the death of his grandmother Hannah Topping, who died of old age at the age of 82 years..⁵ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ James died on 28 April 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. T. Rayfield, who died of neuralgia at the age of 52 years. He was the son of Levi & Ann Rayfield and husband of Sally A. Rayfield. A friend Henry Boggs gave the information..⁵

     Levi was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Anna Simpson Arlington, daughter of Thomas Bagwell (173) Arlington and Elizabeth Simpson, on 7 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry P. Mister was security on the M.L.B. of Levi R. Rayfield and Ann S. Arlington of Tho..¹ Levi was listed with another family in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was probably the male, age 20-30 in the household headed by Hannah Topping. The female, age 15-20, could have been his wife Ann S. Arlington, who was age 18 at the time. (NOTE: Ann S. Arlington was the granddaughter of Hannah Topping, according to her tomstone at Mt. Nebo.).² Levi died in February 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Administration of Levi's estate was filed on 25 February 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Arlington was named to settle the estate of Levi Rayfield. George P. Scarburgh & Thomas. H. Parramore were the securities.⁴

     Anna was born on 24 February 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anna was named in her grandfather's will on 24 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Anna Simpson Arlington and given £5 in the will of John Arlington, wife Sophiah..³ On 25 Sep 1820 in Acc Co, VA, Hannah S. Topping was named guardian of Ann S. Arlington, orphan of Thomas B. Arlington. Bond was set at $200. Hannah was to pay and deliver to Ann S. Arlington her father's estate as soon as she reached lawful age.⁴ She married Levi R. Rayfield on 7 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry P. Mister was security on the M.L.B. of Levi R. Rayfield and Ann S. Arlington of Tho..¹ Anna was named as an heir in July 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Rayfield, widow of Levi, and left 50 acres in Dolls Swamp by Margaret Bayly. At her death it was to go to her children. (NOTE: Why did Margaret Bayly name Ann Rayfield, widow of Levi, in her will? Margaret Bayly was the daughter of Mary Simpson & her husband Charles Bayly and the granddaughter of John Simpson (1700-1742). John Simpson had a daughter Ann Simpson who married Thomas Wise Rogers, who had a daughter Hannah S. Rogers, who married first Southy Simpson & had a daughter Elizabeth Simpson, who had a daughter Ann who married Levi Rayfield. Therefore, Margaret Bayly and Hannah were first cousins and Margaret Bayly was leaving 50 acres to the granddaughter of her first cousin. Ann, widow of Levi Rayfield, had been widowed at the age of 27 with 4 small children was certainly in need.).⁵ Anna was named in her uncle's will on 26 March 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my niece Ann Rayfield and given Negro boy John until he arrives at age 21 in the will of John Arlington..⁶ Anna was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Rayfield the head of HH#149, age 37 with real estate valued at $400. Listed with her were the following Rayfields: James, an 18 year old sailor; Major, a 16 year old student; Susan, age 14 and Mary, age 12. Living next door in HH#148 was Hannah Topping, age 86, who was evidently her grandmother, based on her tombstone..⁷ She married Bagwell Custis Mason, son of Thomas Mason and Nancy Edwards, on 24 November 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bagwell C. Mason, widower, and she was shown as Ann Rayfield, widow of Levi..¹ Anna died on 21 July 1852 at age 40.² Her body was interred at Arlington Plot, Mt. Nebo Neck, Slutkill Nk, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann S. Mason, 24 Feb 1812 - 21 Jul 1852, erected by her grandmother Hannah Topping. (NOTE: Hannah Scarburgh Rogers married first Southy Simpson and had a daughter Elizabeth who married Thos. Arlington, the parents of this Ann Simpson Arlington Rayfield Mason. After Southy Simpson's death, Hannah married Garret Topping and remained his widow from 1817 to her death in 1855.).² Administration of Anna's estate was filed on 26 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bagwell C. Mason was named to settle the estate of Ann R. Mason. William H. Belote & John E. Ames were securities.⁸

     Joseph was born circa 1791 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.² He married Zipporah 'Tippy' Parks, daughter of Job Parks Jr. and Rhoda Evans, on 18 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Amaniar Crockett was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Crockett and Zepora Parks of Job..³ Joseph was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Crocket the head of HH#119, a 59 year old sailor with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were the following Crockets: Zipporah, age 59; Henry, a 22 year old sailor; Thomas, age 18 and farming; and Mary, age 12. Also listed was Mary Evans, age 13 and James Phillips, whose age could not be read due an ink spill on the original..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Her common name was Tippy. Zipporah was born circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Joseph Crockett, son of Zachariah Crockett and Mary 'Polly' Evans, on 18 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Amaniar Crockett was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Crockett and Zepora Parks of Job..¹ Zipporah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Zipprah Crocket, age 59 in HH#119 headed by Joseph Crocket, a 59 year old sailor with real estate valued at $800..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Zipporah died on 17 May 1878 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Zipporah Crockett, who died of old age at the age of 89 years. She was the daughter of Joba & Rhoda Parks, born in Acc Co and a widow. Her son Thos. W. Crockett gave the information..²

     William was born circa 1834 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Barnes, a 17 year old laborer in HH#886 headed by Ritter Barnes, age 55 with real estate valued at $650..² He married Elizabeth Ann Killmon, daughter of John Henry Killmon and Nancy Parks, on 20 December 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Barnes, a 23 year old farmer, born and living in Gilford, the son of Robt. & Aneritta Barnes and she was shown as Ann E. Killmon, age 21 and also born and living in Guilford, the daughter of Jno. & Nancy Killmon. They were married by George H. Ewell at his residence. Burwell B. Ewell said both were over age 21..¹ 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 T. Barnes the head of HH#569, age 27 with personal property valued at $40. He was next door to Henrietta Barnes, age 63, who was evidently his mother. Listed with him were the following Barnes: Ann, age 28; Alfred, age 2; and Amanda, age 3/12..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Barnes the head of HH#MT536, a 37 year old farmer with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Barnes: Ann, a 38 year old house keeper; Alfred, a 12 year old farm laborer; Adelia, age 9; John, age 5; Robert, age 5; and Ritter Barnes, age 80 and without occupation, who was evidently his mother..⁵

     Robert was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² Robert was named in his mother's will on 1 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robert Hickman in the will of Peggy Hickman of St. George Parish..¹ He married Rachel (-----) 18 Dec 1832 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Levi Moore and George Moore were the securities on the M.L.B. of Robert Hickman and Rachel Smith, widow of Ezekiel..³ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Hickman the head of HH#104, a 55 year old carpenter. Listed with him were the following Hickmans: Rachel, age 55; Ezekiel, a 26 year old carpenter; George, age 15; Ruth, age 14; Joseph, age 10; and Smith, age 8. Also listed was Mary H. Smith, age 24..²

     Rachel was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Ezekiel Smith circa 1824.² She married Robert Hickman, son of Edward Hickman and Peggy Parker, 18 Dec 1832 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Levi Moore and George Moore were the securities on the M.L.B. of Robert Hickman and Rachel Smith, widow of Ezekiel..³ As of 18 December 1832,her married name was Hickman.³ Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Hickman, age 55 in HH#104 headed by Robert Hickman, a 55 year old carpenter. Also listed was Ezekiel Hickman (probably Smith), a 26 year old carpenter and Mary H. Smith, age 24, who were evidently her children be her prior marriage to Ezekiel Smith..¹

     Ezekiel was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha Parker, daughter of Michael Parker and Rachel Crockett, on 7 November 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Ezekiel Smith and Tabitha Parker of Michael..¹ He married Rachel (-----) circa 1824.² Ezekiel died in December 1826.³ Administration of Ezekiel's estate was filed on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Drummond was named to settle the estate of Ezekiel Smith. Jacob Phillips & James Drummond were the securities.³

     Polly was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She may have been the daughter that was 20 to 30 years of age in the household headed by Teackle Justice..¹

     George was employed at as a Farmer. George was born in 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Tabitha Killmon, daughter of Samuel Killmon and Catherine 'Caty|Kisiah' Dennis, on 11 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George died in 1928.² His body was interred at Mitchell's Hill, Keller, Acc Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born circa 1815. He married Mary Stevens, daughter of Charles Stevens and Leah (-----), on 25 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel Fosque was the security on the 1839 Acc Co M.L.B. of Samuel Parker and Mary Stephens of Charles..¹

     Mary was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Samuel Parker on 25 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel Fosque was the security on the 1839 Acc Co M.L.B. of Samuel Parker and Mary Stephens of Charles..¹

     James was born on 20 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Patience G. Fisher on 19 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Henry Mears and Patience Fisher. No other information was given..⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Mears the head of HH#924, a 31 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Mears: Patience, age 35; John H., age 6; James O., age 3; John Jr., a 35 year old sailor (evidently his brother); Arinthia, age 4; and Richard Jr., a 65 year old carpenter (evidently his father). Also listed was Elizabeth East, age 12..⁵ James was named as administrator of an estate on 26 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James H. Mears was named to settle the estate of Richard Mears. L.T. Bell, James R. Garrison & Thomas M. Davis were securities..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Mears the head of HH#487, a 40 year old farmer with personal property $300. Listed with him were the following Mears: Patience, age 43; John H., age 15; James O., age 13; Wm. F., age 11; Harwood, age 5; Marg't, age 22 and James H., age 1..⁶ James died on 22 June 1891 at age 71. His Acc Co Death Record shows him as Jas. Henry Mears, who died on 22 Jan 1891 in St. George Parish of complicated disease at the age of 70 years. He was the son of Richard Mears. Born in Acc Co, a gentleman & a widower. His son William Fisher Mears gave the information..^3,2 His body was interred at Mears-Byrd Cem, Grangerville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James H. Mears, husband of Patience G. Mears, 20 Mar 1820 - 22 Jun 1891, aged 70 years, 10 months & 2 days..³

     Patience was born on 4 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James Henry Mears, son of Richard (of Rich) Mears and Polly Fosque Mears, on 19 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Henry Mears and Patience Fisher. No other information was given..² Patience was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Mears, age 35 in HH#924 headed by James H. Mears, a 31 year old sailor..³ Patience was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Mears, age 43 in HH#487 headed by James H. Mears, a 40 year old farmer..⁴ Patience died on 22 June 1889 at age 72.¹ Her body was interred at Mears-Byrd Cem, Grangerville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Patience G. Mears, wife of James H. Mears, 4 Nov 1816 - 22 Jun 1889..¹

     George was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Both the 1850 and 1860 census put his birth at 1801..^2,3 He married Narcissa Bloxom, daughter of Major Simpson Bloxom and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Hope, on 3 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of George Bloxom of George and Narcissa Bloxom, orphan of Major..¹ George was named as an heir on 29 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Agnes Bloxom, Nancy Bloxom, William Bloxom, George Bloxom, David Bloxom and Elijah Bloxom are the only heirs at law of George Bloxom, dec'd, seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War.⁴ 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 Bloxom of G. the head of HH#565, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Bloxoms: Narcissa, age 40; Perry, a 21 year old laborer; William, a 19 year old laborer; Edward, a 16 year old laborer; Major, age 14; John T., age 12; Edward, age 9; and Margaret A., age 4..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Bloxom of G. the head of HH#655, age 59 and farming. Listed with him were the following Bloxoms: Narcissa, age 57; Major, age 22 and farming; Clarisa, age 19; Martha, age 16; Margaret A., age 14; Elizabeth, age 9; and Edward, age 26 and farming..⁵ He married Nancy Bloxom, daughter of Major Simpson Bloxom and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Hope, on 12 March 1863 at Worcester Co, MD.⁶ George was listed as a head of household in the census of on 12 July 1870 at Modest Town, Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA.^7,8 George died on 10 September 1872 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Bloxom Sr., who died of unknown causes at the age of 65 years. He was born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Nancy Bloxom. A friend Wm. A. Bloxom gave the information..⁹

     Narcissa was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George Bloxom, son of George Bloxom Sr. and Elizabeth (-----), on 3 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of George Bloxom of George and Narcissa Bloxom, orphan of Major..¹ Narcissa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Narcissa Bloxom, age 40 in HH#565 headed by George Bloxom of G., a 49 year old farmer..² Narcissa was listed with her husband in the census of 12 July 1870 at Modest Town, Metompkin Distrit, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Bloxom, age 60 in HH#320 headed by George Bloxom, a 70 year old farmer.³

     Margaret was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. Wright, age 13 in HH#867 headed by Elijah Wright, a 50 year old farmer..² She married George W. Killmon, son of William T. Killmon Sr. and Kissier Elizabeth 'Kissy' Fisher, on 11 December 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Kilmon, a 27 year old farmer, the son of Wm. & Keziah Kilmon and she was shown as Maggie A. Wright, age 21, the daughter of Elijah & Marg't Wright. They were married by J.H. Addison..³