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     George was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was living on 29 March 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named the only child and heir of "Susa" Northam, one of the heirs of Thomas Fisher, a soldier in the Revolutionary War..² George was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Northam, a 25 year old laborer in HH#1051 headed by Wm. Northam Sr., a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..³ He married Elizabeth Custis Byrd, daughter of Johannas Byrd and Delana 'Laney' Coke, on 28 November 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Northam, a 35 year old single farmer, the son of Wm. Northam and Susan Christopher and she was shown as Elizabeth C. Byrd, age 32 and single, the daughter of Johanas Byrd and Lany Coke. They were married by T. Waters..¹ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Northam the head of HH#MT347, a 45 year old farmer. Listed with him was Elizabeth Northam, age 43 and keeping house..⁴

     There is no direct proof that Thomas H. Fisher is the son of Henry Fisher, but Elizabeth Fisher of Henry, who married Alfred Andrews in 1851, was listed with Thomas in the 1850 census. Thomas was born circa 1828 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel Ann Byrd, daughter of Johannas Byrd and Delana 'Laney' Coke, on 1 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward D. Trader was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas H. Fisher and Rachel Ann Bird of Johannas..² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas H. Fisher head of HH#986, age 22 and a farmer born in VA. Listed with him was his wife Rachel Fisher, age 20; Martin J. Fisher, age 1; Elizabeth Fisher, age 28; Tabitha Mears, age 38 with real estate valued at $100; and Samuel Lucas, age 12..¹ Thomas died at Audrain Co, MO.³

     Martin was born on 22 June 1849 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.¹ Martin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Martin J. Fisher, age 1 in HH#986 headed by Thomas H. Fisher, a 22 year old farmer..² He married Jane D. Wilson on 11 March 1873 at Audrain Co, MO.¹ Martin was living in 1907 at Jamaica, NY.¹

     Jane was born circa 1850. She married Martin D. Fisher, son of Thomas H. Fisher and Rachel Ann Byrd, on 11 March 1873 at Audrain Co, MO.¹ Jane was living in 1907 at Jamaica, NY.¹

     Byrd was born on 22 December 1873 at Audrain Co, MO.¹ Byrd died on 19 April 1879 at Audrain Co, MO, at age 5.¹

     Francis was born on 24 November 1876 at Audrain Co, MO.¹ He married Lillie Bertha Gray on 25 October 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Francis was living in 1907 at New York City, NY.¹

     Ira was born on 19 April 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married (-----) Umstaddt on 28 March 1905 at Audrain Co, MO.¹ Ira was living in 1907 at Audrain Co, MO.¹

     Willie was born on 22 April 1885 at Audrain Co, MO.¹ Willie died at infancy.¹

     Lillie was born circa 1880. She married Francis Selby Fisher, son of Martin D. Fisher and Jane D. Wilson, on 25 October 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lillie was living in 1907 at New York City, NY.¹

     Nellie was born on 31 March 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1885. She married Ira Sidney Fisher, son of Martin D. Fisher and Jane D. Wilson, on 28 March 1905 at Audrain Co, MO.¹ (-----) was living in 1907 at Audrain Co, MO.¹

     Olivia was born in January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Olivia died at infancy.¹

     Rachel F. Byrd's 1853 Acc Co birth record shows her father as Littleton F. Byrd, shoemaker of Muddy Creek, and her mother as "Rachel" Byrd. Rachel was born on 23 February 1853 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ Rachel died at infancy.²

     Hester was born circa 1839 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.¹ Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Parks, age 15 in HH#561 headed by John Y. Parks, a 37 year old farmer..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Alfred was born circa 1846 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.² Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Parks, age 4 in HH#561 headed by John Y. Parks, a 37 year old farmer..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Arthur was born circa 1848 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.² Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin Parks, age 2 in HH#561 headed by John Y. Parks, a 37 year old farmer..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Sallie A. Godwin, daughter of James E. Godwin, on 6 March 1883 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur F. Parkes, a 35 year old farmer, the son of Jno. Y. & Catharine Parkes and she was shown as Sallie A. Godwin, age 24, the daughter of Jas. & Elizabeth Godwin..³

     Mary was born on 13 February 1850 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ As of 10 March 1875,her married name was Savage.⁴ She married Charles Brown(?) Savage, son of Edward James Savage Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Belote, on 10 March 1875 at Conquest Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles B. Savage, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Eliz'th Savage and she was shown as Mary C. Parkes, age 24, the daughter of John Y. & Catharine Young.⁴ Mary was listed with her daughter in the census of 9 January 1920 at Cape Charles, Capeville Distrist, N'hmap Co, VA. She was shown as C. Mary Savage, a 70 year old mother in a HH headed by M. Oscar Stevenson, a 39 year old train master, and his wife M. Rennie Stevenson. (NOTE: She was Rennie's mother.).⁵ She died on 12 May 1921 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 71.² Mary was buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     (c|o_Oswald) was born on 21 November 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ (c|o_Oswald) died on 1 August 1900.¹

     Lee was born on 31 May 1902 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Nathaniel was born on 8 February 1812 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ Nathaniel was living after 1833 at Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO.¹ He married Ann Aydelotte Mason, daughter of Agnes Mason, in 1837 at Missouri.¹ Nathaniel died in January 1904 at Springfield, MO, at age 91.¹

     Ann was born on 28 November 1808 at Worcester Co, MD.² She married Asa J. Merrill on 15 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Hargis was the security on the M.L.B. of Asa J. Merrill and Ann A. Mason of Agnes..^2,1 Ann was living after 1833 at Missouri.² She married Nathaniel J. Byrd, son of Daniel T. Byrd Sr. and Nancy Gillespie, in 1837 at Missouri.² Ann died on 10 March 1885 at Odessa, MO, at age 76.²

     Asa was born circa 1805 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Ann Aydelotte Mason, daughter of Agnes Mason, on 15 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Hargis was the security on the M.L.B. of Asa J. Merrill and Ann A. Mason of Agnes..^1,2 Asa was living after 1833 at Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO.¹ Asa died in 1834 at Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO.¹

     Levin was a member of the armed forces serving at Civil War, CSA.¹ Levin was born circa 1833 at Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO.¹ Levin died circa 1866 at Arkansas.¹

     His common name was Asa. Asa was born on 12 July 1838 at Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO.¹ Asa was living after 1860 at Liberty, MO.¹ He married Sallie E. Pemberton on 21 June 1866 at Missouri.¹

     Sallie was born circa 1845 at Platt City, Platt Co, MO.¹ She married Rev. Asa Nathaniel Byrd, son of Nathaniel J. Byrd and Ann Aydelotte Mason, on 21 June 1866 at Missouri.¹ Sallie died in 1904 at Liberty, MO.¹

     Mattie was born circa 1868 at Liberty, MO.¹

     Annie was born circa 1870 at Liberty, MO.¹

     William was employed at as a Photographer. William was born circa 1840 at Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO.¹

     Mary was born circa 1840 at Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO.¹ She married (-----) Offut circa 1860 at Missouri.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1840. He married Mary Ann Byrd, daughter of Nathaniel J. Byrd and Ann Aydelotte Mason, circa 1860 at Missouri.¹

     Sarah was employed at as a Teacher. Sarah was born circa 1842 at Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO.¹ Sarah died circa 1864.¹

     Demmeria was born circa 1844 at Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO.¹ She married John Barton circa 1865 at Springfield, MO.¹ Demmeria was living in 1907 at Arkansas.¹

     John was born circa 1840. He married Demmeria Byrd, daughter of Nathaniel J. Byrd and Ann Aydelotte Mason, circa 1865 at Springfield, MO.¹

     Ayres was born circa 1846 at Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO.¹ He married (-----) (-----) circa 1865.¹ Ayres was living in 1907 at Kansas City, MO.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1845. She married Ayres M. Byrd, son of Nathaniel J. Byrd and Ann Aydelotte Mason, circa 1865.¹

     Leslie was born circa 1867 at Missouri.¹

     Fannie was born circa 1848 at Odessa, MO.¹ She married W.T. Thomason circa 1865 at Missouri.¹ Fannie was living in 1907 at Clifton, AZ.¹

     W.T. was employed at as a Teacher. W.T. was born circa 1845. He married Fannie Byrd, daughter of Nathaniel J. Byrd and Ann Aydelotte Mason, circa 1865 at Missouri.¹ W.T. was living in 1907 at Clifton, AZ.¹

     Demma was born circa 1868 at Missouri.¹ Demma died before 1907.¹

     Annie was born circa 1870 at Missouri.¹ She married (-----) Dunlap circa 1890.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1870. He married Annie Thomason, daughter of W.T. Thomason and Fannie Byrd, circa 1890.¹

     (1c|o) was born circa 1892.

     (2c|o) was born circa 1894.

     Betsy died at youth.¹ Betsy was born circa 1840 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (w|o was born circa 1845. She married Osborne J. Byrd, son of George Parker Byrd and Demariah Byrd, circa 1865 at Indian Territory.¹

     Osborne P. Byrd had a son, George P. Byrd (Pen. Ent., 5 Sep 1891). George was born circa 1867.

     (d|o was born circa 1869.

     Daniel was born on 17 February 1815 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Susan Fisher in 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Daniel was living after 1849 at California.¹

     (1c|o was born circa 1842 at New York.¹

     (2c|o was born circa 1844 at New York.¹

     (3c|o was born circa 1846 at New York.¹

     Susan was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Daniel T.C. Byrd Jr., son of Daniel T. Byrd Sr. and Rhoda Riggin, in 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     In her will, signed 10 Oct 1855, Emeline C. Byrd named 3 brothers, Riley F. Byrd, Obed S. Byrd and Littleton T. Byrd; 3 nephews, Decator F. Byrd, Warren P. Byrd and Johanas Byrd; and 1 niece, Sarah E. Byrd. Also named were the following friends: Hetty Byrd, Delilah Fisher, Mary Watson, Frances Window, Nancy Byrd w/o Richard P. Byrd, Mary Byrd w/o Littleton T. Byrd, Mary E. Byrd widow of Samuel R. Byrd, Wm. S. Byrd, Dr. John R. Bowdoins. Executors were Obed S. Byrd and Wm. S. Byrd. Witnesses were Edward R. Watson, John W. Bird and Richard P. Bird. Sureties on the bond to probate were Sewell A. Byrd and Obed S. Byrd (Acc Co Wills, 1846-82, p. 283). Emeline was born on 16 March 1823 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ Emeline was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emeline E. Bird, age 22 in HH#546 headed by Obed S. Bird, a 28 year old farmer..² Emeline died in November 1858 at age 35.³ Emeline's will was probated on 29 November 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Eliza was born on 9 March 1826 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ Eliza was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza S. Bird, age 21 in HH#546 with her brother Obed S. Bird, age 28 and a farmer..² She married Alfred B. Riggin on 9 April 1852 at Worcester Co, MD.³ Eliza died in October 1854 at age 28.¹

     Alfred was born circa 1825. He married Eliza S. Byrd, daughter of Daniel T. Byrd Sr. and Rhoda Riggin, on 9 April 1852 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Conflicting evidence states that Obed was born in September 1895.¹ Obed died on 8 October 1895.² Obed was born on 8 October 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Stella was born on 26 May 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Clayton Jones circa 1915 at Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.

     Clayton was born circa 1895. He married Stella Byrd, daughter of Thomas Woodson 'Babe' Byrd and Mary C. 'Manie' Fisher, circa 1915 at Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.

     Abner was born circa 1900. He married Eva Mae Bollings circa 1920.

     Eva was born circa 1900. She married Abner Hicks circa 1920.

     Warren was born on 27 June 1854 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ Warren died on 10 May 1856 at age 1.²

     Nathaniel was born on 1 February 1867 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ Nathaniel died circa 1870.

     Asy was born on 6 September 1869 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ Asy died on 17 February 1873 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 3.²

     Elmer was born in 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Clara J. White on 12 May 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elmer was living in 1907 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA. Elmer died in 1969.¹ His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Bertha was born circa 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Eddie was born circa 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Stella was born circa 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1855.

     Rachel was born circa 1727 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Middleton Mason, son of William Mason and Eleanor 'Ellen' Satchell, circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason had married Rachel Bird, daughter of Daniel Bird, by 1752 (Wills l752-l757, p..547)..¹ Rachel was named in her father's will in 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Mason in the will of Daniel Bird. During a settlement suit, depositions of Henry Fletcher & William Melson showed that Middleton Mason & Rachel his wife where heirs of Daniel Bird..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Benjamin Parks I, son of Edmund Bayly Parks and Ann (-----), circa 1750.

     Mary was born circa 1733 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Scarburgh was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Middleton was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel Byrd, daughter of Daniel Byrd, circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason had married Rachel Bird, daughter of Daniel Bird, by 1752 (Wills l752-l757, p..547)..² Middleton was named in his sister's will on 17 May 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Middleton Mason in the will of Ede Mason. He also witnessed the will and relinquished his legacy at probate..³ Middleton was named in his father's will on 12 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Middleton Mason and given 200 acres where he now lives on the south side of Masongo in the will of William Mason Sr..¹ Middleton was named as administrator of an estate on 29 April 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Middleton Mason was named to settle the estate of Eleanor Mason. Littleton Armitrader was the security..⁴ Middleton sold land in 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason and wife Rachel sold his inheritance in 1768 (Deeds 1757-1770, pp. 550 and 551).. Middleton died circa 1780. Middleton was living in 1778, but was deceased by 26 July 1780 (Orders 1780-1783, p. 72)..

     Benjamin was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. Benjamin was named in his father's will on 19 February 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Byrd, daughter of Daniel Byrd, circa 1750. He made a will on 6 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He named a son Benjamin and daughters Rachel Hickman, Nanney, Elizabeth and Tabitha Parks. To son Benjamin Parks my land and water mill &c. To daughter Rachel Hickman all the things I have lent her. Daughters Nanney, Elizabeth and Tabitha Parks residual legatees. Son Benjamin Parks and Solomon Ewell executors. Witnesses William Young Sr., John Evans and William Ewell..¹ Benjamin died in March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Benjamin's will was probated on 26 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Eborn was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. Eborn was named in his father's will on 20 September 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Eburn Hornsby in the will of John Hornsby, wife Mary. He was named heir-at-law at probate.¹ Eborn was named in his grandfather's will on 18 November 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson Eburn Hornsby in the will of Eburn Byrd, wife Mary.² Eborn was named in his mother's will on 17 December 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Eborn Hornsby in the will of Mary Hornsby.³ He died before 25 May 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Eben Hornsby was granted to Elisha Hornsby with Eli Hornsby security.⁴

     Sally was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1800,her married name was Byrd. She married Ebron Byrd, son of Jacob Byrd, circa 1805. Sally was named in her husband's will on 11 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sally in the will of Ebern Bird..¹ Sally died in January 1837.² Sally's will was probated on 30 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will, signed 20 Jan 1831, Sarah Bird left items to a black woman, Leah, and to Heley D. Bagwell, who she named as executor. Witnesses were Ezekeil R. Bloxom and Levin James. In a codicil, signed 19 Oct 1836, Sally Bird set free her slaves, about 15 were named. Witnesses were James Mears, George P. Scarburgh, and Abel W. Mears. Securities on the bond to probate were William Walston and John A. Ames (Acc Co Wills&c, 1828-46, p. 224)..²

     Susan was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Susan was named in her grandfather's will on 1 April 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Sukey Bird in the will of John Bull Sr..² Susan was named in her father's will on 11 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sukey Bird in the will of Ebern Bird..³ She married Mitchell Chandler, son of Mitchell (499) Chandler, on 4 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Susan Bird of Ebern. They were also issued a marriage license on 18 Mar 1817 in Worcester Co, MD..^4,5

     ACCORDING TO THE BOSTON BOOK, P. 366-7, THESE ARE THE ANCESTORS OF MRS. RUSSELL RATIGAN OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN. MATTHEW WISE DID NOT SHOW ANY OF THEM IN HIS BOOK. William was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his grandfather's will on 1 April 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William Bird in the will of John Bull Sr..^2,3 William was named in his father's will on 11 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Bird in the will of Ebern Bird..¹ He married Hester 'Hessy' Mears, daughter of Abel Mears Sr. and Patience (-----), on 3 April 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of William Bird of Ebern and Hessy Mears of Abel..⁴

     Margaret was born in 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Margaret was named in her father's will on 11 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a younger daughter Margaret Bird in the will of Ebern Bird..⁴ As of 5 February 1821,her married name was Kellam.⁵ She married Charles Kellam, son of James Kellam and Susanna (-----), 05 Feb 1821 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Kellam of James and Margaret Bird of Eburn..⁵ Margaret Byrd inherited land on 4 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Bunting, John Hargis and Nancy his wife, Levin James and Eliza his wife, Charles Kellam and Margaret his wife and Nehemiah Stockey, all of Accomack County, are joint owners of 54 acres of land in 3 separate lots: No. 1 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by George Barker's heirs and Charles Fitzgerald's heirs, westerly by the Sea Side road which separates it from lot No. 2, southwardly by the heirs of Smith Bunting and eastwardly by Henry B. Custis heirs; No. 2 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by the heirs of William B. Ross, eastwardly by the Sea Side County Road, southwardly by the land of Higgins & McCollom and westwardly by Revell Parker; and No. 3 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by Revell Parker, westwardly by the Sea Side County Road, and southwardly by the heirs of Charles Fitzgerald. The three lots being all the land formerly held by William Michael in right of his wife Amey, formerly Amey Bunting. The parties being desirous to make partition of the said land - William R. Bunting shall have for his part the first tract mentioned; John Hargis and Nancy his wife and Levin James and Eliza his wife shall have the second tract mentioned; and Charles Kellam and Margaret his wife and Nehemiah Stockey shall have the third tract mentioned.² Margaret was named as an heir on 14 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Kellam, wife of Charles Kellam, and given £5 in the will of George Bunting, unmarried (who devised his estate to "my brothers' & sister's children").⁶ Margaret was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Kellam, age 40 in HH#23 headed by Henry P. Parker, a 51 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000. Also listed was Eliza Kellam, age 21, who was evidently her daughter..⁷ She married William H. Harmon, son of John (of K.) Harmon and Nancy (-----), on 5 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. (W. on the license) Harmon, widower, and she was shown as Mar't Kellam, widow of Charles Kellam dec'd. They were married by J. Allen..⁵ Margaret died on 17 July 1887.³ Her body was interred at Kellam Plot, Onley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret Harmon (by 2nd marriage; 1st husband Chas. Kellam)..³

     Eliza was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Eliza was named in her father's will on 11 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a younger daughter Eliza Bird in the will of Ebern Bird..⁴ As of 1 October 1821,her married name was James.⁵ She married Levin Smith James, son of William James and Patience (-----), 01 Oct 1821 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin James of Wm. and Eliza Bird of Eburn..⁵ Eliza Byrd inherited land on 4 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Bunting, John Hargis and Nancy his wife, Levin James and Eliza his wife, Charles Kellam and Margaret his wife and Nehemiah Stockey, all of Accomack County, are joint owners of 54 acres of land in 3 separate lots: No. 1 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by George Barker's heirs and Charles Fitzgerald's heirs, westerly by the Sea Side road which separates it from lot No. 2, southwardly by the heirs of Smith Bunting and eastwardly by Henry B. Custis heirs; No. 2 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by the heirs of William B. Ross, eastwardly by the Sea Side County Road, southwardly by the land of Higgins & McCollom and westwardly by Revell Parker; and No. 3 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by Revell Parker, westwardly by the Sea Side County Road, and southwardly by the heirs of Charles Fitzgerald. The three lots being all the land formerly held by William Michael in right of his wife Amey, formerly Amey Bunting. The parties being desirous to make partition of the said land - William R. Bunting shall have for his part the first tract mentioned; John Hargis and Nancy his wife and Levin James and Eliza his wife shall have the second tract mentioned; and Charles Kellam and Margaret his wife and Nehemiah Stockey shall have the third tract mentioned.² She died circa 1828. She evidently died about this time and her husband Levin James married Elizabeth Bunting. In his will of 14 Dec 1829 Ismay Bunting, wife Elizabeth, named a daughter Elizabeth James and in his will of 14 Sep 1831 George Bunting, unmarried, named Elizabeth James, wife of Levin James.⁶

     Hester was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William E. Byrd, son of Ebron Byrd and (d/o John) Bull, on 3 April 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of William Bird of Ebern and Hessy Mears of Abel..¹ Hester was named in her father's will on 5 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Hessy Bird in the will of Abel Mears Sr..²

     Abel was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel was named in his grandfather's will on 27 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Abel Mears in the will of Joseph Beach..¹ Abel was named in his father's will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Ann Downing circa 1790.³ He married Patience (-----) circa 1795. The 1878 Acc Co death record of Abel Mears of A. shows his parents were Abel & Patience..⁴ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Spiers, daughter of John Spiers Sr. and Patience (-----), on 15 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Mears Sr. and Elizabeth Spiers of Jno..⁵ He married Elizabeth Wallace on 19 August 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. William Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Mears, widow, and Elizabeth Wallace..⁵ He made a will on 5 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears Sr. To my son Abel Mears the land where I now live adjoining John S. Beach & others. To my daughter Tabitha A. B. Mears the lands I purchased of Col. James J. Teackle & at her death to her children, but if there are none then to sell the land & the money to go to my daughter Hessy Bird's children that are living at the time of my daughter Tabitha A. B. Mears death. To daughter Hessy Bird slaves old Parker, Malinda & young Parker. To my son Abel Mears, my daughter Margaret Bell's children & my daughter Tabitha A. B. Mears the balance of my slaves. Margaret Bell's children to have 1/3 together. Also to Margaret Bell's children $400 among them. To my daughter Hessy Bird the balance of my personal estate. My son Abel Mears & John West shall hold the whole of my daughter Margaret Bell's children's property in their hands until Margaret Bell's children shall arrive at age 21. My son Abel Mears & John P. West Extr. Witt: Custis Willis, John S. Beach & Samuel Coleburn..⁶ Abel died in October 1841.⁶ Abel's will was probated on 25 October 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. John B. Ailworth & Levin James securities..⁶

     Charles was born on 27 February 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Charles was named in his father's will on 1 July 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my youngest son Charles in the will of James Kellam, wife Susanna..² He married Margaret Byrd, daughter of Ebron Byrd and Peggy Bunting, 05 Feb 1821 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Kellam of James and Margaret Bird of Eburn..¹ Charles Kellam inherited land on 4 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Bunting, John Hargis and Nancy his wife, Levin James and Eliza his wife, Charles Kellam and Margaret his wife and Nehemiah Stockey, all of Accomack County, are joint owners of 54 acres of land in 3 separate lots: No. 1 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by George Barker's heirs and Charles Fitzgerald's heirs, westerly by the Sea Side road which separates it from lot No. 2, southwardly by the heirs of Smith Bunting and eastwardly by Henry B. Custis heirs; No. 2 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by the heirs of William B. Ross, eastwardly by the Sea Side County Road, southwardly by the land of Higgins & McCollom and westwardly by Revell Parker; and No. 3 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by Revell Parker, westwardly by the Sea Side County Road, and southwardly by the heirs of Charles Fitzgerald. The three lots being all the land formerly held by William Michael in right of his wife Amey, formerly Amey Bunting. The parties being desirous to make partition of the said land - William R. Bunting shall have for his part the first tract mentioned; John Hargis and Nancy his wife and Levin James and Eliza his wife shall have the second tract mentioned; and Charles Kellam and Margaret his wife and Nehemiah Stockey shall have the third tract mentioned.⁴ Charles died on 16 January 1850 at age 51.³ His body was interred at Kellam Plot, Onley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Charles Kellam (husband of Marg't Kellam Harmon)..³ Administration of Charles estate was filed on 28 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Charles Kellam was granted to Sylvester R. Chandler with Mitchell Chandler, Thomas B. Chandler & John D. Tyler securities.⁵

     Mitchell was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Keziah Laylor, daughter of Zorobabel 'Babel' Laylor and Patience (496) Kellam, 03 May 1802 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Laylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Keziah Laylor..³ He married Susanna 'Susa' Laylor, daughter of Zorobabel 'Babel' Laylor and Patience (496) Kellam, 07 May 1803 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Chandler was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Susanna Laylor..³ He married Sarah 'Sally' Bull, daughter of John Bull Sr., on 12 September 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Sarah Bonwell, widow..³ He married Susan 'Sukey' Byrd, daughter of Ebron Byrd and (d/o John) Bull, on 4 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Chandler and Susan Bird of Ebern. They were also issued a marriage license on 18 Mar 1817 in Worcester Co, MD..^3,4 Mitchell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mitchell Chandler the head of HH#984, a 70 year old chair maker with real estate valued at $7,400. Listed with him was Rosey Ritzgerald, age 78..² He made a will on 5 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. To my son John H. Chandler the lands called "Mary Branch," which I purchased of Smith during his life & if he should marry after the death of his present wife & have a child or children, I give it to them at his death & in defect of such issue, I give it to his 3 sisters or their heirs at his death, but should his present wife (formerly Caty Smith) have a child or children they are to have no part of my estate. Also to son John H. Chandler my Negro woman Mary & her 3 children Eliza, Bill & Edmond. To my son Thomas B. E. Chandler all the lands called the "Old place" (where I was raised) during his life & then ½ to his children & ½ to his 3 sisters or their children & if he dies without children, then his children's share to his brothers & sisters. Also to my son Thomas B. E. Chandler my Negro Bill & girl Leah & my son is to pay 5 years from my death $100 to each of his 3 sisters Mary E. White, Nancy B. Coard & Susan R. Bull or their children ... To my son Sylvester R. Chandler the lands called "Sherlock" & the wood land adjoining it on the western end to the field called "Bayly's field" & bounded by ... county road ... & a lane called "Watson's lane" ... & my Negro boy John & girl Sabra & Sylvester is to pay $50 to my 3 daughters or their children at the end of 5 years from my death. To son David M. Chandler the residue of my lands, adjoining the lands of Sylvester R. Chandler & if he has no children at his death, then to his brothers & sisters. Also to my son David my Negro boy Tom Corey & girl Charlotte & David to pay my granddaughter Mary White $50, 5 years from my death. To my daughter Mary E. White my Negro boys George, Isaac & Daniel. To my daughter Nancy B. Coard my Negro boys Levin & Alfred & girl Sally. To my daughter Susan R. Bull my Negro boys Isaiah & Joseph & girl Peggy. My boy Henry to serve my 3 daughters or their children until he arrives to age 31 & then to be free. My 3 Negro women should live as they now do, my son Thomas is to see to Sarah, Sylvester is to see to Maria & my son David is to see to Leah until they arrive to age 40 at which time they shall be free. Residue to daughters Mary, Nancy & Susan. All the bonds & accounts that I leave against my sons are to be paid to my daughters & all the bonds & accounts that I leave against Samuel C. White are to be deducted out of his wife's share of my estate. Friend William Walston & my 3 sons Thomas, Sylvester & David M. Chandler Extrs. Witt: Edward P. Pitts, Abel T. Johnson & William Walston..⁵ Mitchell died in July 1851.⁵ Mitchell's will was probated on 28 July 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Gunter, Isaiah N. Bagwell, James B. White & Thomas R. Tyler securities..⁵

     Levin was born on 9 March 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Levin was named in his father's will on 28 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son Levin in the will of William James, wife Patience.³ Levin was named in his mother's will on 27 March 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Levin James and named Extr in the will of Patience James.⁴ He sold land on 11 January 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin James, Thomas J. Edmunds and Levin L. Joynes all of Accomack County, commissioners for the sale of lands belonging to the heirs of Revell Kellam dec'd to William Phillips Senr. (the highest bidder at the sale) for $250 some 23 5/8 acres bounded on the north by John Phillips Senr, on the east by said William Phillips Senr, on the south by Edmund Nock and on the west by the public road which divides it from the lands of John S. Walker.⁵ He married Eliza Byrd, daughter of Ebron Byrd and Peggy Bunting, 01 Oct 1821 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin James of Wm. and Eliza Bird of Eburn..⁶ Levin was named as administrator of an estate on 29 September 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Kellam was granted to Nathaniel Kellam & Levin James with Anderson P. Bloxom & Edmund Mason securities.⁷ He bought land on 30 August 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas James and his wife Molly sold to Levin James for $1 a tract of land containing 50 acres bounded on the northeast by the lands of Levin James & northeast by William Badger's heirs from west to south by Taylor's Mill Branch and on the east by Thomas Elliott.⁸ He sold land on 30 August 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin James and Eliza his wife sold to Thomas James for $1 two tracts of land, one containing 16 acres bounded by the county road, north-north-east by John Walkers Mill Branch, west by the county road, on the south by Mathias Outten running from the county road nearly an east course by a hickory tree near the prong of Folly Creek and the other tract containing 7 acres bounded on the east by the county road, on the north by the road to the new church & by John Hargis & on the west by Mathias Outten & on the south by Higgins & McCollom.⁸ On 9 Feb 1825 Levin James, in consideration of the natural love and affection which I bear to Susanna Lawrence and Sally Williams Lawrence, children of William Lawrence, and $1, assigned to them the following: one loom, one linen wheel, one bed, one bed stead mat & cord, one bed quilt, one counterpane, one sheet, one blanket, two bed quilts, one blue and white counterpane, three sheets, one table linen, etc., etc. It was recorded on 26 Sep 1825.⁹ He inherited land on 4 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Bunting, John Hargis and Nancy his wife, Levin James and Eliza his wife, Charles Kellam and Margaret his wife and Nehemiah Stockey, all of Accomack County, are joint owners of 54 acres of land in 3 separate lots: No. 1 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by George Barker's heirs and Charles Fitzgerald's heirs, westerly by the Sea Side road which separates it from lot No. 2, southwardly by the heirs of Smith Bunting and eastwardly by Henry B. Custis heirs; No. 2 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by the heirs of William B. Ross, eastwardly by the Sea Side County Road, southwardly by the land of Higgins & McCollom and westwardly by Revell Parker; and No. 3 containing 18 acres bounded northwardly by Revell Parker, westwardly by the Sea Side County Road, and southwardly by the heirs of Charles Fitzgerald. The three lots being all the land formerly held by William Michael in right of his wife Amey, formerly Amey Bunting. The parties being desirous to make partition of the said land - William R. Bunting shall have for his part the first tract mentioned; John Hargis and Nancy his wife and Levin James and Eliza his wife shall have the second tract mentioned; and Charles Kellam and Margaret his wife and Nehemiah Stockey shall have the third tract mentioned.¹⁰ He married Elizabeth Bunting, daughter of Isma Bunting and (-----) (-----), circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹¹ Levin was named as administrator of an estate on 26 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this data that Levin James was named to settle the estate of James Chandler. Thomas James & Edmund Mason were the securities.¹² Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of 1830 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin James a head of household age 30-40 (born 1790-1800). Listed with him was 1 male age 0-5, 1 male age 20-30, 1 feamle age 0-5, 1 female age 5-10, 1 female age 10-15, 1 female age 20-30, and 6 slaves.¹³ He was named as the executor of a will on 18 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Friends Capt. Isaac Smith & Levin James were named Extrs in the will of John A. Edwards, wife Nancy.¹⁴ He was named as the executor of a will on 14 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin James & Charles Belote were named as Extrs in the will of George Bunting, unmarried. He also named Eilza James, wife of Levin James and gave her £5.¹⁵ Levin was named as administrator of an estate on 29 December 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Mears was granted to Levin James with Thomas James & Edmund Mason securities.¹⁶ Levin was named as administrator of an estate on 30 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Edmund Hargis was granted to Levin James with Edmund Mason & Charles Kellam securities.¹⁷ Levin was named as administrator of an estate on 31 July 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Zorobabel Chandler was granted to Levin James with Thomas James & Edmund Mason securities.¹⁸ Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin James a head of household age 40-50 (born 1790-1800). Listed with him was 1 male age 0-5, 1 male age 5-10, 1 male age 15-20, 1 female age 10-15, 1 female age 30-40, 1 female age 60-70 (born 1770-1780), 5 Free Negroes and 7 slaves.¹⁹ Levin died on 13 April 1845 at age 51.¹ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Levin S. James, the husband of Eliza Beloate James, who died on 13 Apr 1845 at the age of 51 years, 1 month and 4 days..¹ Administration of Levin estate was filed on 28 July 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Levin James was granted to John E. Ames, Benjamin T. Ames & Thomas H. James. Charles Kellam, William Ward, William H. Belote, Benjamin C. Mason & Lewis L. Snead securities.²⁰

     William was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. The proof that Thomas James and his wife Sarah Badger are the parents of this William James, wife Patience, is as follows. Through the process of elimination they are one of the few possibilities and they both lived on Whitelaw's tract A64 in the Locustville area on Burton's Branch. Evidently William James, wife Patience, inherited all of his father Thomas James' land upon his intestate death. The land was near Joseph Custis' Mill Dam and neighbors included James Twiford, Tilney Rodgers, James Kellam, John Custis of Joseph, Peter Taylor and James Henry Esquire. The continuity of the land ownership from generation to generation is further proved by the Accomack County Processioners Returns as follows. The 3rd District of St. Georges Parish, which was on Burton's Branch, in 1764 included William James (the grandfather) and Thomas James (his son), in 1783 it included only William James (the grandson of Wm & the son of Thos), in 1795 it included only William James (the son of Thos), in 1799 it included only William James (the son of Thos), in 1807 it included Wm James' heirs (he died in 1800) & the Widow James, in 1815 it included only Patience James (the widow of Wm who died in 1800).^1,2,3 He was named in processioners returns on 28 November 1783 at 3rd District, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. On 28 Nov 1783 in District No. 3, St. Georges Parish, we the Subscribers processioned all the lands in our precincts; the line between William Paramore & Saccor Shield & Levin Stewart; the line between Wm Paramore & Saccor Shield; the line between Wm Parramore & Robt Coulborn; the line between Robt Coulborn & Saccor Shield; the line between Saccor Shield & John Kellam, in the presents of Levin Stewart, & Saccor Shield & Saccor Shield; the line between Thos Bagwell & Stephen Bagwell; & between Geo: Garrison & John Kellam; & between Benjamin Hayley & Geo: Garrason, in the presence of Thos Bagwell & Stephen Bagwell; the line between Benjamin Hayley & Mark Midcalf; & between Mark Midcalf & Stephen Bagwell; & Mark Midcalf & Chas Midcalf; in the presence of Mark Midcalf & Stephen Bagwell; the line between James Twiford & Thomas Lewis; & between James Twiford & Charles Aimes; & between Churchill Aimes & Thomas Lewis; the line between Betty Lewis & John Ellott; & between John Ellott & Nelly Doe; & between Betty Lewis & Richd Lewis; & the line between Betty Lewis & Smith Kellam; & between Peter Taylor & William Kellam; & between Peter Taylor, Smith Kellam; between James Twiford & Peter Taylor; & McKeel Bonwell & Smith Kellam; & the line between Richd Bull & Smith Kellam; and the line between Wm Kellam & Smith Kellam; & the line between William Kelley, Ann Kelley Bloxum; Line between Nash Kellam & Wm Kelley; the line between Ann Bloxum, Smith Kellam, in the presence of Peter Taylor & Smith Kellam; the line between Tinley Rodgers & Selby Hickman; & between William James & Sophia Custis' & the line between James & Abel Badger; & the line between Abel Badger & Thomas Stringer; the line between Thomas Stringer & the line between William James, & in the presence of Tinley Rodgers & Wm James; the line between James Twiford & John Custis; & between Nash Kellam & John Custis; the line between Thomas Bagwell & Southy Bloxum; the line between Thomas Bagwell & John Whorton; the line between Thos Bagwell & Robt Rodgers, in the presence of Thos Bagwell & Southy Bloxum; the line between Robt Rodgers & Nash Kellam; the line between Nash Kellam & John Bundick; the line between James Kellam & Robt Rodgers; the line between Benjamin Floyd & James Kellam, in the presence of John Bundick & Nash Kellam; the line between Zoro: Kellam & Benjamin Floyd; the line between Zoro: Kellam & Robt Rodgers; the line between Zoro: Kellam & James Whorton; & between James Whorton & John Whorton; the line between Geo: Garrison & James Whorton; the line between Geo: Garrison & John Whorton; & between John Whorton & John Edmonds; between John Whorton & Charles Midcalf; & the line between Geo: Garrison & John Edmonds; the line between Mark Midcalf & Geo: Garrison; the line between Benjn Hayley, Geo: Garrison; the Line between Geo: Garrison, Bartholomew Taylor; the line between Zoro: Kellam & Geo: Garrison; the line between Zoro: Kellam & Bartholomew Taylor; between James Whorton & Bartho Taylor; the line between Geo: Garrison & Custis Kellam; & Custis Kellam, Eliza H; the line between Levin Stewart & Geo: Garrison.⁴ He married Patience (-----) circa 1785.⁵ William James bought land on 25 January 1791 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John Custis (son of Joseph Custis late of Accomack County dec'd) sold for 53 pounds current money of Virginia to William James of the same place a certain tenement, plantation and tract of land in the Parish of Saint George containing by estimation 50 acres bounded as follows: northwestwardly by the lands of William Gibb, northeasterly by lands of James Kellam, southerly by lands of John Bundick and southwestwardly on lands of Peter Taylor, being all the lands which the aforesaid Joseph Custis died possessed of and which descended to the said John as heir at law to his father the said Joseph. Subject to the following encumbrances: the dower of Sophia Custis, widow of the aforesaid Joseph, during her natural life, and a privilege the owners of 50 acres of land now in possession of Peter Taylor have of getting log timber and fire wood from off the 50 acres, hereby conveyed as will appear by a deed from the aforesaid Joseph Custis to a certain James Henry.⁶ He sold land on 23 February 1791 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that William James and Patience his wife of Accomack County sold to William Gibb of the same place for 47 pounds current money of Virginia 50 acres of land, being the same land lately purchased by the said William James of John Custis (son of Joseph) subject to privilege formerly granted by deed to James Henry Esquire to get log timber and fire wood from off the said 50 acres hereby sold and conveyed for the support of the 50 acres now in possession of Peter Taylor and the other encumbrance being the dower of Sophia Custis, widow of the aforesaid Joseph Custis dec'd. Signed by William (his X mark) James and Patience (her X mark) James.⁷ He was named in processioners returns on 29 December 1795 at 3rd District, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. The 3rd District of St. Georges Parish was from Walkers Banch to Burtons Branch and up to the Middle Road and William Floyd, William Parramore & Thos Garrison were the Processioners. The full list of lines processioned is too large to include here, but it included such names as Tinley Rodgers, Peter Shield, Asa Shield, William Haley, Abel Badger, and William James.⁸ William witnessed a will on 4 October 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William James & Abel Badger witnessed the will of John Bundick, wife Sarah. On 27 Oct 1800 when the will was brought in for probate Abel Badger partly proved the will, but William James was dec'd.⁹ He was security on the administration of an estate on 25 June 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Charles Kelley was granted to Nanny Kelley with William James & Southy Bloxom securities.¹⁰ He was named in processioners returns in 1799 at 3rd District, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. The 3rd District of St. Georges Parish was processioned during 1799. The full list of lines processioned is too large to include here, but it included such names as Peter Shield, William Floyd, William Haley, James Kellam, William Gibb, William James and Abel Badger.¹¹ William witnessed a will on 1 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William James & Patience James witnessed the will of Tilney Rodgers.¹² William made a will on 28 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. In the name of God Amen. I William James of the County of Accomack and state of Virginia being very sick and weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory thanks be to God for it, calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed once for all men to die so make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God my body I commit to the earth to be buried in Christian like and descant manner at the discretion of my friends and as teaching such morality estate as therewith it hath please God to bless me in the this life. I give and advise and espouse of the same in the following manner and form. I lend unto my loving wife Patience James all my lands & all my estate as long as she lives my widow to bring up my children upon and after her death or marriage, then I give unto my son Levin James the north east end of my land where I now live on down to the line where Tilney Rodgers formerly held and for him and his heirs to enjoy it forever. I give unto my son Thomas James all the rest of my lands where Tilney Rodgers formerly held and for he and his heirs to enjoy forever. I give unto my son Levin James one shilling sterling. I give unto my son Thomas James one shilling sterling. I give unto my two daughters named Elizabeth James & Susannah James all the remainder part of my estate both real and personal and for it to be equally divided between them and for they and their heirs to enjoy forever. Also I leave my wife Patience James and George Taylor sole Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 28th day of January in the year of our Lord 1800. Signed, sealed in the presence of Ayres (his X mark) Rodgers & John Turlington. Signed William (his X mark) James.⁵ He died before 28 April 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. The will of William James dec'd was proved by the oaths of Ayres Rodgers and John Turlington witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded on the motion of Patience James taking oath and giving James Kellon for securety who entered into and acknowledged a bond for that purpose certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.⁵
He was named in processioners returns in July 1807 at 3rd District, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. The 3rd District of St. Georges Parish was processioned in July 1807. The full list of lines processioned is too large to include here, but it included such names as Aser Shield, Wm. Floyd, Wm. Haley, heirs of James Kellam, heirs of Wm. James, Floyd's heirs, and the widow James.¹³

     His common name was Isaac. Isaac was born on 14 May 1861 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He married Deliah F. Hughes, daughter of John H. Hughes and Vianner McCready, on 7 March 1883 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Sommers, a 21 year old merchant, the son of John & Veanna Sommers and she was shown as Delia F. Hughes, age 19, the daughter of John H. & Vianna Hughes..³ Isaac died on 11 May 1929 at age 67.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Deliah was born on 10 February 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Capt. Isaac Somers, son of Capt. John Horsey Somers and Vianna 'Vianer' Byrd, on 7 March 1883 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Sommers, a 21 year old merchant, the son of John & Veanna Sommers and she was shown as Delia F. Hughes, age 19, the daughter of John H. & Vianna Hughes..¹ Deliah died on 21 November 1939 at age 77.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Albert was born on 1 October 1865 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² Albert died on 10 April 1926 at age 60.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 17 December 1851 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² John was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John O. Somers, age 9 in HH#284 headed by Sewell A. Byrd, a 30 year old merchant..³ He married Emily S. Lankford, daughter of Lewis James Lankford and Hester Ann Gladding, on 7 December 1873 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John O. Summers, a 22 year old sailor, the son of John & Vinna Summers and she was shown as Emily S. Lankford, age 19, the daughter of Louis J. Hester A. Lankford. They were married by J.L. Lodge..¹ John died on 3 December 1916 at Hopeton, Acc Co, VA, at age 64.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Emily was born on 8 April 1854 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.³ Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily S. Lankford, age 6 in HH#465 headed by Louis J. Lankford, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $230..¹ She married John O. Somers, son of Capt. John Horsey Somers and Vianna 'Vianer' Byrd, on 7 December 1873 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John O. Summers, a 22 year old sailor, the son of John & Vinna Summers and she was shown as Emily S. Lankford, age 19, the daughter of Louis J. Hester A. Lankford. They were married by J.L. Lodge..² Emily died on 14 June 1942 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 88.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Charles was born on 29 December 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mollie M. Ewell, daughter of Solomon Thomas Ewell and Laura C. Taylor, on 24 February 1904 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles L. Somers, a 26 year old farmer, the son of John O. & Emily S. Somers and she was shown as Mollie M. Ewell, age 22, the daughter of Solomon T. & Laura Ewell..^1,2 Charles died on 23 November 1961 at age 86.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Mollie was born in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Charles Lee 'Charlie' Somers Sr., son of John O. Somers and Emily S. Lankford, on 24 February 1904 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles L. Somers, a 26 year old farmer, the son of John O. & Emily S. Somers and she was shown as Mollie M. Ewell, age 22, the daughter of Solomon T. & Laura Ewell..^3,1 Mollie died in 1966 at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     (c|o died on 22 September 1877.¹ (c|o was born on 22 September 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Laurenna was born on 10 April 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Laurenna died on 25 August 1879.¹

     Ralph was born on 22 September 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ralph died on 6 March 1920 at age 35.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Ralph Somers, 22 Sep 1884 - 6 Mar 1920..²

     Ruth was born on 31 July 1887 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Alonzo L. Winder, son of Joseph Winder and Sarah J. (-----), circa 1905.¹ Ruth died on 13 September 1935 at age 48.¹