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     On 27 Oct 1668, Miles Gray, who had fathered a bastard child by Hannah Leach who was one of Ann Toft servants, paid a fine to Ann Toft of 1500 lbs of tobacco (Acc Co Orders, 1666-70, f. 20). In Feb 1696/7, Mr. Miles Gray was listed as a Vestryman for Somerset Parish which consisted of Manokin and Many Hundreds in Somerset Co, MD. Others listed with him included John Huett, Richard Chambers, John Panter, Nathaniel Horsey and Peter Elzey (Old Somerset, p. 155). Miles Gray was also listed as a settler in Somerset Co, MD, between 1666 and 1700 (Old Somerset, p. 465). On 27 Jul 1708, Miles Gray gives 1 mare to Mary Turpin daughter of John Turpin (Somerset County Livestock Marks, Maryland Eastern Shore Vital Records, Vol. 1, p. 160). Miles was born circa 1637.¹ Miles immigrated to before 1655.² He married Ann (-----) circa 1660.³ Miles was living in March 1672.¹ Miles died in 1717 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴ Miles's will was probated on 21 November 1717 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     On 2 Mar 1666, Ann, wife of Miles Gray, admitted adultrey with John Hancock from Apr 1665 to 2 Mar 1666 and asks husband's forgiveness. On 18 Feb 1667, Ann had a bastard child and Miles left her. Ann Toft paid her fine instead of the whipping. On 17 Feb 1667, Miles Gray disowned Ann Gray, servant to Ann Toft, as his wife. She had a bastard child and he left her to the law. On 27 Oct 1668, Ann Toft paid 500 lbs of tobacco for her (Acc Co Orders, 1666-70, pp. 21, 51, & 60). Also on 27 Oct 1668, Miles Gray, who had fathered a bastard child by Hannah Leach who was one of Ann Toft's servants, paid Ann Toft a fine of 1500 lbs of tobacco (Acc Co Orders, 1666-70, f. 20). In 1669, Jane the wife of Robert Hill who had formerly been appointed whipper for a year, was ordered to "some time in each month Jane Hill shall go to the house of Mrs. Ann Toft and likewise to all other houses where the like order shall be given, and that the sheriff or deputy see that Jane Hill do with a fitting whip give unto John Hancock, Ann Gray, Adam Rocinson and Penelope Stafford twenty lashes on their bare backs soundly laid on, and this is to be continued for a year, once in each month" (Acc Co Orders, 1666-70, p. --). In 1671 Ann Gray petitions the court for maintenance and on 17 Apr 1672 she gives youngest son Alexander, until he is 21 to William Brittingham, and her son John, until his is 21 to William Anderson. Also on that same day, Miles Gray gives permission for Ann to leave the county. Ann later asks for dower land at Muddy Creek (Acc Co Orders, 1671-1673(iv), pp. 73, 87, 88, & 111). On 11 Nov 1674, Miles Gray of Somerset Co, MD, is not responsible for debts of Ann Gray (Acc Co Wills, 1673-76(v), p. 215). On 21 Jan 1688/9, Ann Gray made a deed of gift to son John of 200 acres. He was under 21 at the time. Also named were John's niece and nephew, Samuel Thomas and Emblin Hubbard Thomas, children of Thomas and Jane Thomas (Acc Co Wills & Deeds, 1676-90 (vi), p. 511). A Samuel Thomas was also named in Ann's 2nd husband, John Abbott Sr.'s will of 1694 (Acc Co Wills &c, 1692-1715(xi), p. 73). Ann was born circa 1640. She married Miles Gray circa 1660.¹ Ann died on 3 March 1702.²

     Jesse was born on 24 November 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Jesse was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jessa Rew, age 9 in HH#1197 headed by James Rew, a 49 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ He married Sarah C. Gray, daughter of James E. Gray and Elizabeth F. Bunting, on 29 November 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jesse Rew, a 26 year old farmer, the son of James & Betsey Rew and she was shown as Sarah Gray, age 18, the daughter of James & Elizabeth Gray. They were married by E.S. Grant..² Jesse died on 27 January 1920 at age 79.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     James was born in 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1860 census puts his birth at 1851 and he was not in the 1850 census with his parents..^2,3 James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Waterfield, age 9 in HH#794 headed by Wm. H. Waterfield, a 35 year old farmer..¹ He married Susan Lavinia Gray, daughter of James E. Gray and Elizabeth F. Bunting, on 18 January 1871 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA.⁴ James died in 1921.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Laura Windsor on 24 December 1884.³ James died in 1944.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Laura was born in 1857.¹ She married James T. Gray, son of James E. Gray and Elizabeth F. Bunting, on 24 December 1884.² Laura died in 1924.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Rebecca was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Robert S. Poulson on 24 December 1890.³ Rebecca died in 1965.² Her body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Robert was born in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rebecca J. Gray, daughter of James E. Gray and Elizabeth F. Bunting, on 24 December 1890.² Robert died in 1950.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Willie Tignal, daughter of Edward Tignal, on 28 March 1893.³ William died in 1957.² His body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Willie was born in 1871.² She married (-----) Insley circa 1890.³ She married William E. Gray, son of James E. Gray and Elizabeth F. Bunting, on 28 March 1893.³ Willie died in 1952.² Her body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     (-----) was born circa 1870. He married Willie Tignal, daughter of Edward Tignal, circa 1890.¹

     Edward was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Tignal, age 7 in HH#1181 headed by Sam'l Tignal, a 39 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Charles was born on 19 July 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ethel Lorinda Watson, daughter of Henry Oliver Watson and Leah Ann V. Riley, on 29 December 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Julia F. Watson, daughter of Charles Fletcher Watson and Mary R. 'Mollie' Mason, on 27 October 1925 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.² Charles died in 1965.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     Ethel was born in 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Charles Solomon Gray, son of James E. Gray and Elizabeth F. Bunting, on 29 December 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 29 December 1897,her married name was Gray.¹ Ethel died in 1906.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Julia was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Charles Solomon Gray, son of James E. Gray and Elizabeth F. Bunting, on 27 October 1925 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹ As of 27 October 1925,her married name was Gray.^3,1 Julia died in 1927.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     He was listed a as widower on his 1851 Acc Co marriage record to Ann White of Richard A. White. In 1860 he was the head of the St. George's Parish HH#125, aged 54 and a constable. His wife Anna was 40, his daughter Margaret A. E. was 4 and his son Levin W. was 1 year old. Levin was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth (-----) on 6 April 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Laban J. Gunter was security on the M.L.B. of Levin Gray and Elizabeth Gunter, widow of Leven Gunter..³ Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Gray the head of HH#1109, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. He was living alone and listed between Custis Bull, a 32 year old sailor and Edmund R. Allen, a 35 year old farmer..² He married Ann A. White, daughter of Richard Ayres White Sr. and Henrietta R. 'Henny' Pruitt, on 24 December 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Gray, widower and she was shown as Ann White, of Richard A..³ Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Gray, head of HH#125, a 54 year old constable with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal estate valued at $4,500. Listed with him were the following Grays: Anna, age 41; Marg't A.E., age 4; and Levin W., age 1..⁴ Levin's will was probated on 3 May 1866 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Levin died in 1866.⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1805. She married Leven Gunter circa 1825.¹ She married Levin W. Gray (I), son of Levin Gray and Rachel Bull, on 6 April 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Laban J. Gunter was security on the M.L.B. of Levin Gray and Elizabeth Gunter, widow of Leven Gunter..²

     Leven was born circa 1800. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1825.¹ Leven died before 1836.²

     Ann was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann A. White, age 31 in HH#340 headed by Rich'd White Sr., a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..² She married Levin W. Gray (I), son of Levin Gray and Rachel Bull, on 24 December 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Gray, widower and she was shown as Ann White, of Richard A..¹ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Gray, age 41 in HH#125 headed by Levin Gray, a 54 year old constalbe..³ Ann died on 20 December 1871.⁴

     Richard was born on 31 December 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Since his tombstone shows 31 Dec 1795 or 1797, the earlier is assumed, since he was married in 1816 and this would make him age 21 (instead of age 19) when married..² Richard was listed with his mother in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was probably one of the 2 males, age 0-10 (bc 1790-1800) in the household headed by Sally White (Levin)..³ Richard was named in his grandmother's will on 7 August 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Richard White in the will of Ann Ayres..⁴ In Jul and Dec of 1806 in Accomack Co, VA, 2 orphan accounts were recorded for Richard White, orphan of Levin, to Wtm. Willit, guardian. A total of £8.19.5 was paid to Willit for various expenses and there was a credit for estate of £79.0.0 and land rent of £10.0.0. Cash was paid to Rich'd Bundick and to George Poulson for schooling and most of the other expenses were clothing and shoes, etc.⁵ In 1808 in Accomack County, an orphan account was recorded for Richard White, orphan of Levin, to Waitman Willit, guardian. Among the items paid was 3 months and 10 days schooling and 3 1/2 months board.⁶ In 1809 in Accomack County, an orphan account was recorded for Richard White, orphan of Levin, to Waitman Willit, guardian. Among the items paid was 6 months schooling and 6 months board.⁶ Richard was listed with another family in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was probably the male, age 10-16 (bc 1794-1800) in the household headed by Waitman Willett..³ He married Henrietta R. 'Henny' Pruitt, daughter of Benjamin Pruitt and Henrietta 'Ritter' Melson, on 7 October 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard White of Levin and Henrietta R. Prewit..¹ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard White, age 16-26 (bc 1794-1804) a head of household on page 54A. Listed with him was 1 male, age 0-10; 1 female, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; 1 female, age 16-26; 1 female age over 45; and 3 slaves..³ When Waitman Willett's estate was finally settled, an audit of 26 Feb 1824 showed William A. White was the administrator and Sarah Willett was a buyer. Cash was paid Richard White for his orphan claim due by the estate. (NOTE: Evidently William A. White and Richard White were Sarah's step-children by her previsous marriage to Levin White and when she married Waitman Willett in 1806, he became the guardian to Richard White who was still under age. According to the 1850 census Richard was born in 1796 and would have been 17 years old in 1813 when Waitman Willett died and had a claim against his estate. William A. White was evidently old enough to become the administrator of Waitman Willett's estate.).⁷ On 30 Jul 1824 when the audit was made on the estate of Sally Willett it showed cash paid to Richard White's orphan account.⁸ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard A. White, age 30-40 (bond 1790-1800), a head of household on page 318. Listed with him was 1 male, age 15-20; 1 female, age 10-15; 2 females, age 20-30; 1 female, age 70-80; and 5 slaves..⁹ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard A. White, age 40-50 (bc 1790-1800), a head of household on page 84. Listed with him was 1 female, age 0-5; 1 female, age 20-30; 1 female, age 30-40; 1 female, age 80-90; and 8 slaves..¹⁰ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd White Sr. the head of HH#340, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him were the following Whites: Henny, age 48; Ann A., age 31; and Margaret, age 11..¹¹ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd A. White, the head of HH#113, a 64 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $17,800. Listed with him were Henny White, age 58 and Marg't White, age 19..¹² Richard died on 29 March 1869 at age 73.² His body was interred at Clover Hill, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Richard A. White, husband of Henrietta & son of Levin & Sally White, 31 Dec 1797(5?) - 29 Mar 1869, stone is broken..²

     Margaret was born on 13 July 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A.E. Gray, age 4 in HH#125 headed by Levin Gray, a 54 year old constalbe..³ She married John W. Milliner on 18 March 1874.⁴ Margaret died on 20 May 1933 at age 77.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Levin was born on 12 November 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² Levin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Wiseville PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin W. Gray, age 1 in HH#125 headed by Levin Gray, a 54 year old constalbe..³

     John was born on 27 May 1851.¹ He married Margaret A.E. 'Maggie' Gray, daughter of Levin W. Gray (I) and Ann A. White, on 18 March 1874.² John died on 18 April 1927 at age 75.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Henrietta Gray died from teething at age 6 months and 23 days. Henrietta was born on 14 May 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henrietta died on 7 December 1853.¹

     In his will, written 24 Mar 1760, Benjamin Gray named a wife Rachel and sons Thomas and Levin Gray. His wife Rachel was to have the use of land where he then lived during her widowhood and then to my 2 sons and for want of heirs to Jacob Sherwood, said tract containing 25 acres. Witnesses were Thomas Batson and Thomas Sherwood. In order of probate Rachel Gray, widow of Benjamin, qualified (Acc Co Wills &c, 1757-61). Benjamin was born circa 1720. Benjamin was living on 23 August 1742. He married Rachel (-----) circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Benjamin's will was probated on 27 May 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.² Benjamin died in 1760.²

     Levin was born circa 1755. Levin was living on 24 March 1760. He married Rachel Bull, daughter of John Bull and Bridget (372) Bunting, circa 1790.² Levin died in 1812.³ Levin's will was probated on 28 September 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Rachel was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Levin Gray, son of Benjamin Dingly Gray and Rachel (-----), circa 1790.² Rachel was named in her mother's will on 10 November 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Rachel Gray in the will of Bridget Bull, widow.¹ Rachel died in 1831.³ Rachel's will was probated on 30 November 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Jonathan was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Smith, daughter of Valentine 'Zorallingtine' Smith, on 1 February 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Guy and Elizabeth Smith..^1,2 Jonathan died before 1831.³

     Betsy was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Betsy died before 1831.¹

     Solomon White was the security on the 1823 Acc Co M.L.B. of William "Grey" and Rosey White of Solomon. William was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rosey White, daughter of Solomon White and Bridget Hickman, on 18 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon White was the security on the M.L.B. of William Grey and Rosey White of Solomon..²

     (-----) was born circa 1750. He married Sally (-----) circa 1770.¹

     Sally was born circa 1750. She married (-----) Gunter circa 1770.¹ Sally was living in 1831.²

     Marie was born circa 1782. Marie was living in 1831.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1784. Margaret was living in 1831.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1786. Sarah was living in 1831.¹

     Edward was born circa 1788. Edward was living in 1831.¹

     Betsy was born circa 1790. Betsy was living in 1831.¹

     Rosey was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Gray, son of Levin Gray and Rachel Bull, on 18 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon White was the security on the M.L.B. of William Grey and Rosey White of Solomon..¹

     Solomon was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1830 census shows him as age 50-60, which places his birth between 1770 - 1780..¹ Solomon was named in his father's will on 25 October 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Solomon White and given 70 acres adjacent to John Dix Sr. & Richard Grinalds in the will of Solomon White..² He married Bridget Hickman on 20 August 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Solomon White and Bridget Hickman. The record is badly damaged..³ Solomon was named as the executor of a will on 8 December 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Solomon White was named an Extr to his brother Galen's estate..⁴ Solomon was the security on a M.L.B. On 18 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was the marriage of his daughter Rosey White and William Grey..³ Solomon was the security on a M.L.B. On 14 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. It was the marriage of his daughter Sophia White and William Copes..³ Solomon was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Solomon White, a head of household, aged 50-60 (bc 1770-1780). Listed with him were 2 males, age 20-30; 1 female, age 20-30; 1 female, age 30-40; 1 slave and 1 free colored person..¹ Solomon died before 31 October 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. The sheriff was named as the administrator..⁵

     Sally was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Sally was named as an heir on 29 September 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Guy, daughter of John & Elizabeth, and given $50 in the will of John Mears. He also named a wife Scarburgh and gave her the balance during her life & at her death to Sally Guy. (NOTE: After his wife Scarburgh died he married this Sally Guy.).^4,5 She married John Mears, son of Shadrack (of Shad) Mears and Esther (d|o_Thos?) Fisher, on 31 July 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mears and W.B. Finney were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Mears of Shardock and Sally "Gray" of John. Another record shows John Mears of Shadrock married Sally "Guy" on 4 Jun 1847. Her death records show her as the daughter of John and Betsy Guy. (NOTE: Sally Guy was his wife's niece, who he named in his will. Since her father died when whe was young and since his first wife Scarburgh and he had no children they may have raised his niece, which would explain why he left his niece the balance of his estate after his wife Scarburgh died.).¹ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Mears, age 38 in HH#542 headed by John Mears, a 68 year old farmer..³ Sally was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Mears the head of HH#269, age 46 with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $150. Listed with her were Charlotte Mears, age 13 and Meshack Mears, age 11..⁴ Sally died on 3 April 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally P. Mears, who died of paralysis at the age of 75 years. She was the daughter of John & Betsy Guy, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper and the wife of John. Her son Meshack Mears gave the information..²

     John was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Scarburgh Smith, daughter of Valentine 'Zorallingtine' Smith, on 2 March 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. William Ailworth was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears and Scarburgh Smith of Valentine..¹ In 1812 in Acc Co Shadrack Mears & wife Esther exchanged Valentine Smith lands in Messongo with John Mears (son of Shadrack) & wife Scarburgh Mears (daughter of Valentine Smith).³ He made a will on 29 September 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, Accomack Parish. To Sally Guy, daughter of John & Elizabeth, $50. To wife Scarburgh the balance during her life & at her death to Sally Guy. Wife Scarburgh Extr. Witt: John White, John Y. Parks & James H. Fletcher. (NOTE: After his wife Scarburgh died he married this Sally Guy.).⁴ He married Sally P. Guy, daughter of Jonathan Guy and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Smith, on 31 July 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mears and W.B. Finney were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Mears of Shardock and Sally "Gray" of John. Another record shows John Mears of Shadrock married Sally "Guy" on 4 Jun 1847. Her death records show her as the daughter of John and Betsy Guy. (NOTE: Sally Guy was his wife's niece, who he named in his will. Since her father died when whe was young and since his first wife Scarburgh and he had no children they may have raised his niece, which would explain why he left his niece the balance of his estate after his wife Scarburgh died.).¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears the head of HH#542, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were Sally, Mears, age 38; Charlotte, Mears, age 3; and Meshack Mears, age 3/12..² John died in April 1854.⁴ John's will was probated on 24 April 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. His will was partly proved on 24 Apr 1854 and fully proved on 26 Jun 1854..⁴

     Oceanna was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Oceanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Oceanna S. Gray, age 1 in HH#26 headed by Shepard Gray, a 24 year old farm manager..¹

     John was born circa 1657 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Amy Mason, daughter of Robert Mason and Temperance Waddelowe, circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named in his father's will on 7 November 1694 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1700. Elizabeth Abbot was granted administration on the estate of her late husband, John Abot, who had died intestate..³ John died in September 1709.³ Administration of John's estate was filed on 4 October 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. On 4 Oct 1709 Elizabeth Abbot was granted administration on the estate of her late husband, John Abot, who had died intestate. The court accepted Timothy Coe and John Barnes Jr. as security.³ On 1 Nov 1709 in Accomack Court, it was recorded that Capt. George Hope (who married Elizabeth Abbot and was guardian to John Abbot, orphan of John Abbot) and Maj. Bent. Scarburgh (guardian to William Abbot, orphan of John Abbot) petitioned for division of the estate of John Abbot, who died intestate. He left an estate which was now in the possession of and administered by Elizabeth Abbot, the widow. Ordered that the estate be divided with the petitioners giving security and receiving the part of the estate beloning to each of the children. Ordered that the men who appraised the estate divide it. The following day, Elizabeth Abbot petitioned that some of the orphans "had been advanced some of the estate" during the lifetime of their father; she asked for clarification of what belonged to each of her children, so the dividers could proceed. After consideration, the court ordered that the estate be strictly divided according to the law and that a report be made to the next court.⁴

     William was born circa 1653. William was named in his father's will on 7 November 1694 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Roger was born after 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. Roger was named in his father's will on 7 November 1694 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Roger Abbot in the will of John Abbot Sr., wife Ann. He was under age at this time..¹

     Patience was born circa 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. Patience was named in her father's will on 7 November 1694 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patience in the will of John Abbot Sr., wife Ann. She was evidently still unmarried at this time..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. She must have been of age in Nov 1709 when her father, John Abbott's estate was settled, as only John & William Abbott had guardians named..² She married George Bundick, son of Richard Bundick (II), circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Robert was born circa 1659 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert was named in his father's will on 7 November 1694 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robert, who had an eldest son, in the will of John Abbot Sr., wife Ann..¹

     John was born circa 1642.¹ John was living in August 1678 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Bethula was born circa 1665. She married John Gray, son of John Hancock and Ann (-----), before 1694.¹ Bethula was living in 1694 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Jane was born circa 1660. She married Thomas Thomas circa 1680.

     Thomas was born circa 1660. He married Jane Gray, daughter of Miles Gray and Ann (-----), circa 1680.

     Samuel was living on 21 January 1689.¹ Samuel was born circa 1882.

     Emblin was living on 21 January 1689.¹ Emblin was born circa 1884.

     Alexander Gray was born illegitimate. Alexander was born circa 1670. Alexander was living in 1671.¹ On 19 Aug 1673 in Acc Co, William Anderson gave to John and Alexander, sons of Miles and Ann Gray, two cow calves and their increase, which would be divided when the oldest child (John) attained the age of 10 years.²

     (d|o was born circa 1665. She married (-----) Beauchamp circa 1685.

     He married (d|o Ann) Gray, daughter of Miles Gray and Ann (-----), circa 1685. (-----) was born circa 1690.

     (d|o was born circa 1664. As of circa 1685,her married name was Turpin. She married William Turpin circa 1685.

     William was born circa 1645. He married Margaret Ivory on 16 January 1668 at Somerset Co. They were married by John Winder, a Justice of the Peace.¹ He married (d|o Ann) Gray, daughter of Miles Gray and Ann (-----), circa 1685.

     Sarah was born circa 1685. Sarah was living in 1702.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1753. Thomas was living on 24 March 1760.

     Hannah was born circa 1640.

     John Leach was born illegitimate. John was born in 1668 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was living on 20 September 1717.²

     Dingly was born circa 1690. He married Mary Johnson (Quaker), daughter of Jacob Johnson and Temperance Johnson, circa 1715.² Dingly Gray (Quaker) was named as the executor of a will on 31 August 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as friend Dingly Gray and named Extr in the will of John Forbes, brother of Peter Forbes. Dingly Gray and Mary his wife not to be put to their oaths in delivering up the estate.¹ Dingly's will was probated on 8 February 1742 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Dingly died in 1742.³

     Mary was born circa 1696 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Dingly Gray (Quaker) circa 1715.² Mary Johnson (Quaker) was named as the executor of a will on 31 August 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. Her husband was shown as friend Dingly Gray and named Extr in the will of John Forbes, brother of Peter Forbes. Dingly Gray and Mary his wife not to be put to their oaths in delivering up the estate.¹ Mary died in 1750.³ Mary's will was probated on 11 December 1750 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Johnson was born circa 1716. She married (-----) Laws before 1742. Johnson was living on 23 August 1742.

     Jemina was born circa 1718. She married (-----) Pitts before 1742. Jemina was living on 23 August 1742.

     (-----) was born circa 1720. He married Jemina Gray, daughter of Dingly Gray (Quaker) and Mary Johnson (Quaker), before 1742.

     (-----) was born circa 1715. He married Johnson Violata Gray, daughter of Dingly Gray (Quaker) and Mary Johnson (Quaker), before 1742.

     Mary was born circa 1722. She married (-----) Taylor before 1750.

     (-----) was born circa 1720. He married Mary Gray, daughter of Dingly Gray (Quaker) and Mary Johnson (Quaker), before 1750.

     Jacob was born circa 1724 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1656 at Northampton Co, VA. Her body was interred on 23 November 1660 at Hungars Parish, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Blanche was born circa 1900. She married Clarence|Charles E. Byrd, son of Johannas F. Byrd and Mary A. Martin, on 21 February 1917. Blanche was living in 1942.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1875. He married Mattie A. Byrd, daughter of Johannas F. Byrd and Mary A. Martin, circa 1910.

     Mary was born circa 1885. She married Edmond M. Hall Sr., son of Amos James Hall and Bertie Hurley, circa 1925.

     Edmond was born circa 1930. Edmond was living in 1942.¹

     Mary was born circa 1860. He married (-----) Crowe circa 1880. Mary was living in 1942 at Pittsburgh, PA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1860. She married Mary (-----) circa 1880. (-----) died before 1942.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1900. He married Ola B. Griffin, daughter of Henry L. Griffin and Eleanor 'Nora' Evans, circa 1920.

     Virginia was born circa 1912 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Bridgefield circa 1930. Virginia was living in 1942 at Baltimore, MD.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1910. He married Virginia Griffin, daughter of Henry L. Griffin and Eleanor 'Nora' Evans, circa 1930.

     Nellie was born circa 1914 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Worth circa 1935. Nellie was living in 1942 at Cokesbury, MD.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1915. He married Nellie Griffin, daughter of Henry L. Griffin and Eleanor 'Nora' Evans, circa 1935.

     (-----) was born circa 1910. He married Evelena Griffin, daughter of Henry L. Griffin and Eleanor 'Nora' Evans, circa 1930.

     Edward was born circa 1916 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward was living in 1942 at Washington, DC.¹

     Mr. Gene Authur Mears, age 58 and the husband of Sarah Mears, a resident of Guilford, died on 17 Apr 1994 at NAM Hospital. He was born on Saxis, the son of the late George and Cora Martin Mears. Services were at the Thornton Funeral Home, Parksley, by Rev. Travis DeLoach. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 20 Apr 1994). Gene was born in 1936 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Gene died on 17 April 1994 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Cecil was born circa 1880. She married Lionel Charles Scott on 26 April 1908 at Antioch Meth Ch, Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹ Cecil was living in 1908 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Bessie was born circa 1895. Bessie was living in 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Walter Meshack Thomas, son of John Revell Thomas and Annie Sewell Gaskins, on 26 July 1912 at Antioch Meth Ch, Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹

     Leonard was born circa 1890. He married Lillie P. Wilson on 7 September 1914 at Antioch Meth Ch, Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹

     Lillie was born circa 1895. Lillie was living in 1914 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Leonard B. Mason on 7 September 1914 at Antioch Meth Ch, Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹