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     Luther was born circa 1895.¹

     William was born circa 1890. He married Virginia Lee (-----) circa 1910.

     Virginia was born circa 1890. She married William Taylor circa 1910.

     James was born circa 1809 at Delaware.¹ He married Pamela Ann 'Milly' (-----) circa 1839.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James B. Thomas the head of HH#610, a 41 year old farmer, born in DE. Listed with him were the following Thomases: Milly A., age 31, born in DE; Stephen S., age 10, born in DE; Charlotte A., age 6, born in VA; James E., age 4, born in VA; Mary J., age 2, born in VA; George H., age 6/12, born in VA. Also listed was Alfred Crippen, a 25 year old black laborer, born in VA..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. B. Thomas the head of HH#164, a 52 year old farmer, born in Delaware, with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Thomases (the state of birth was left bank for Milly thru Susan, but Washington & Lloyd were born in Virginia): Milly Ann, age 42; Charolette Ann, age 18; Jas. Edward, age 14; Mary J., age 12; George H., age 10; John W., age 8; Susan, age 10; Washington, age 6; and Lloyd, age 5..²

     Pamela was born circa 1819 at Delaware.¹ She married James B. Thomas circa 1839.¹ Pamela was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milly A. Thomas, age 31 and born in VA in HH#610 headed by James B. Thomas, a 41 year old farmer, born in DE..¹ Pamela was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milly Ann Thomas, age 42 (no birth state shown) in HH#164 headed by Jas. B. Thomas, a 52 year old farmer, born in Delaware..²

     Thomas was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan Roberts, daughter of Charles Roberts and Tabitha Churn, on 28 November 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Moore and Susan Roberts of Tabitha..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 Moore, the head of HH#832, a 52 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Moores: Susan, age 45; Catharine, age 21; John, age 17 and a laborer; James, age 15 and a laborer; Tabitha, age 12; Sally, age 9; Alabama, age 4..¹

     Susan was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas Moore on 28 November 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Moore and Susan Roberts of Tabitha..¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Moore, age 45 in HH#832 headed by Thomas Moore, a 52 year old carpenter..²

     Lillian was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Charles S. Smith, son of William Henry Custis Smith and Rosey Anne Bunting, on 26 December 1894 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. They were married by H.S. Summerman. He was listed as a merchant..¹

     Charles was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Lillian O. Moore, daughter of Laban Crippen 'Caleb' Moore and Mary Jane Thomas, on 26 December 1894 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. They were married by H.S. Summerman. He was listed as a merchant..¹

     Edward was born circa 1940. Edward died on 3 February 1993. His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.

     Douglas was born on 7 January 1968.

     John was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Johnson, a 17 year old sailor in HH#284 headed by Thos. Johnson, a 40 year old sailor with real estate valued at $3,300..² He married Margaret Catherine 'Kate' Scarburgh, daughter of Americus Scarburgh III and Mary Jane 'Mollie' Turlington, on 9 December 1856 at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Johnson, 22 year old mariner, the son of Thos & Nancy Johnson and she was shown as Kate M. Scarburgh, age 23, the daughter of Americus (dec'd) & Mary Scarburgh. They were married by Edward S. Grant. George W. Beloate said they were both over age 21..³

     Thomas was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann 'Nancy' Adams on 30 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Johnson and Nancy Adams..² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Johnson the head of HH#284, a 40 year old sailor with real estate valued at $3,300. Listed with him were the following Johnsons: Nancy, age 40; Jno., a 17 year old sailor; Margaret, age 15; Mary, age7; Thos., age 8; Geo., age 3; and Anna, age 1. Also listed was Sarah Griffin, age 25 and black and Thos. Bundick, a 19 year old black sailor..¹

     Ann was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas Johnson on 30 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Johnson and Nancy Adams..² Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Johnson, age 40 in HH#284 headed by Thos. Johnson, a 40 year old sailor with real estate valued at $3,300..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Moore, age 10 in HH#88 headed by William Moore, a 37 year old ship carpenter with real estate valued at $2,500..² She married Thomas S. Joynes, son of Elias Dunton Joynes Jr. and Sarah S. 'Sally' Boggs, on 14 December 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah died on 25 September 1871 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah J. Joynes, who died of consumption at the age of 31 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Jane Moore and the wife of Thos. Joynes. Her father gave the information..³

     William was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Jane S. 'Ginny' Boggs, daughter of Arthur Boggs and Susannah Crowson, on 20 March 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. William and Isacc Moore were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Moore and Jane S. Boggs of Arthur..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Moore the head of HH#88, a 37 year old ship carpenter with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him were the following Moores: Jane, age 44; Susan E., age 14; John H., age 11; Sarah, age 10; Catharine, age 8; Rose Aetha, age 6; Agnes, age 3; and Elizabeth, age 66, who was evidently his mother..² He married Caroline W. Harrison, daughter of James H. Harrison and Catharine A. Mason, on 2 April 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Moore, a 60 year old widowed mechanic, the son of John & Eliz'th Moore and she was shown as Caroline W. Harrison, age 31 and single, the daughter of Jas. H. & Catharine A. Harrison. They were married by L.K. LeCato..⁴ William died on 5 July 1881 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Moore of John, who died of consumption at the age of 67 years. He was the son of John Moore, born in Acc Co, a farmer, and the husband of Caroline Moore. A friend Jas. E. Scott, age the information..¹

     Thomas was born on 13 March 1843 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Mary Adella Scarburgh, daughter of Mitchell Thorogood Scarburgh III and Mary Hannah Young, on 16 May 1883 at Powelton, Acc Co, VA. They were married by James Willard Stiff, a Methodist minister..¹ Thomas died on 14 July 1917 at age 74.³ His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Edward was born circa 1810 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Sallie Wescott on 12 December 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Rob't A. Joynes who was security on the bond and she was the ward of Rob't A. Joynes..¹

     Sallie was born circa 1812 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Edward J. Joynes, son of Robert A. Joynes, on 12 December 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Rob't A. Joynes who was security on the bond and she was the ward of Rob't A. Joynes..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Caroline Hall, daughter of John Hall and Nancy Hickman, on 9 November 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.² Arthur was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Cherricks the head of HH#80, a 24 year old farmer. Listed with him were Caroline Cherricks, age 20 and Elizabeth Cherricks, age 2. He was living between David Birch and Revel Reed, both of who were sailors..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Caroline was named in her father's will on 5 January 1839 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married Arthur Cherricks on 9 November 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Cherricks, age 20 in HH#80 headed by Arthur Cherricks, a 24 year old farmer..³ She married Andrew Stubbs, son of Richson Stubbs and Rodahann (-----), on 20 June 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old seaman, born in Caroline Co, Md and living at Chincoteague Island and she was shown as Caroline Cherricks, a 28 year old widow, the daughter of Jno. and Nancy Hall. They were married by P. Bowdin. John A.M. Whealton said both were over age 21..⁴

     Albert was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Albert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert (probably Albert??) Lewis, age 10 and attending school in HH#MT395 headed by Thomas Lewis, a 45 year old farmer..² He married Mary F. Ewell, daughter of Nancy Ewell widow?, on 23 May 1888 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. They were married by William Franklin Hayes, a Methodist minister. Albert was a 27 year old oysterman..¹

     Mary was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Albert P. Lewis, son of Thomas P. Lewis and Margaret Ann Parks, on 23 May 1888 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. They were married by William Franklin Hayes, a Methodist minister. Albert was a 27 year old oysterman..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1840.

     Burwell was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Burwell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bonwell (probably Burwell) Lewis, age 12 and attending school in HH#MT395 headed by Thomas Lewis, a 45 year old farmer..² He married Narcissa M. Bagwell, daughter of Nancy G. Bagwell, on 27 December 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Burwell R. Lewis, a 24 year old sailor, the son of Thos. P. & Marg't Lewis and she was shown as Narcissa M.
Bagwell, age 21, the daughter of Nancy G. Bagwell. They were married by William A. Crouse, a Methodist minister.
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     Narcissa was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Burwell R. Lewis, son of Thomas P. Lewis and Margaret Ann Parks, on 27 December 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Burwell R. Lewis, a 24 year old sailor, the son of Thos. P. & Marg't Lewis and she was shown as Narcissa M.
Bagwell, age 21, the daughter of Nancy G. Bagwell. They were married by William A. Crouse, a Methodist minister.
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     Nancy was born circa 1840.

     Lydia was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George Claville on 7 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Clawill and she as Lydia Hill of Timothy..³ Lydia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Clavill, age 21 in HH#48 headed by George Clavill, a 24 year old sailor..² She married Daniel W. Lewis, son of John Lewis and Sarah Ann Moran, on 13 May 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel was a 25 year old sailor and Lydia was a 30 year old widow, Claville..¹ Lydia died before 7 February 1875. Her husband was listed as a widower on his second marriage on this date..

     Timothy was born circa 1790 at New York.¹ He married Rebecca Russell, daughter of John Russell, on 15 May 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Capt. Timothy Hill and Rebecca Russell of Jno..² Timothy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Timothy Hill Sr. the head of HH#122, a 60 year old sailor with real estate valued at $300, born in NY. Listed with him were the following Hills, all born in NY: Rebecca, age 45; Joseph, a 16 year old sailor; Amy, age 14; Jane, age 10; and Rebecca, age 4. Also listed with him was Sarah A. Melvin, age 19 and also born in NY..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1805 at New York.¹ She married Capt. Timothy Hill Sr. on 15 May 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Capt. Timothy Hill and Rebecca Russell of Jno..² Rebecca was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Hill, age 45 and born in NY in HH#122 headed by Timothy Hill Sr., a 60 year old sailor born in NY..¹

     John was born circa 1780.

     Drucilla was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Drucilla was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Drusilla J. Sharply, age 3 in HH#71 headed by William Sharply, a 56 year old farmer..² She married Daniel W. Lewis, son of John Lewis and Sarah Ann Moran, on 7 February 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Peter Bowdin Sr., a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister. Daniel was a 35 year old widowed oysterman..¹

     William was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis on 26 April 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Sharpley and John Jester were the securities on the M.L.B. of Wm. Sharpley of Jos. and Betsy Lewis..¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1830.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Sharply the head of HH#71, a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,025. Listed with him were Elizabeth Sharply, age 45; Levin Townsend, a 23 year old laborer; Sarah E. Sharply, age 17; Nancy Sharply, age 13; Maria Sharply, age 12; Daniel, Sharply, age 10; and Drusilla J. Sharply, age 3..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Sharpley, son of Joseph Sharpley, circa 1830.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Sharply, age 45 in HH#71 headed by William Sharply, a 56 year old farmer..¹

     Ebenezer was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Copes, daughter of Major Copes, on 20 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bloxom and Henry S. Copes were the securities on the M.L.B. of Ebed Lewis and Nancy Copes of Major..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Ebenezer 'Ebed' Lewis on 20 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bloxom and Henry S. Copes were the securities on the M.L.B. of Ebed Lewis and Nancy Copes of Major..¹

     David was born circa 1820 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 He married Rebecca (-----) circa 1845.^3,2 David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Lewis the head of HH#46, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600. Listed with him were Rebecca Lewis, age 24; Eber Lewis, age 3; Nancy Lewis, age 10/12; Nancy Jester, age 50; Eber Lewis, a 24 year old sailor..² He married Sarah A. Whealton, daughter of William Whealton and Mary 'Polly' Jones, on 12 December 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Lewis, a 40 year old widowed oysterman, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Eba & Nancy Lewis, and she was shown as Sarah Jones, a 32 year old widow, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. Whealton. They were married by Peter Bowdin Jr., a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister..¹

     Sarah was born on 6 January 1834 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² As of 18 June 1850,her married name was Jones.^3,4 She married Edward Jones 18 Jun 1850 (bond) at Accomack Co, MD.^3,4 Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Jones, age 17 in HH#45 headed by William Whealton, a 36 year old farmer. Also in this household was Edward Jones, a 25 year old sailor who was listed next to her..³ She married David Lewis, son of Ebenezer 'Ebed' Lewis and Nancy Copes, on 12 December 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Lewis, a 40 year old widowed oysterman, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Eba & Nancy Lewis, and she was shown as Sarah Jones, a 32 year old widow, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. Whealton. They were married by Peter Bowdin Jr., a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister..¹ She married Rev. Joseph Lewis, son of Stephen Lewis and Rachel (-----), on 6 April 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Lewis, a 55 old widowed clergyman, born in Sussex Co, DE and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Stephen & Rachel Lewis and she was shown as Sarah Lewis, a 40 year old widow, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of William & Mary Whealton. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..¹ Sarah A. Whealton died on 26 December 1903 at age 69. She was shown as Sarah A. Lewis who died 26 Dec 1903, aged 69, the mother of J. E., William Jones and Daniel Lewis, and Mrs. C. O. Disbrow; sister of D. J. and J. W. Whealton - PE 2 Jan 1904. Sarah was buried at Redman Cemetery, Chincoteage Island, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah A. Lewis, 6 Jan 1834 - 25 Dec 1903.²

     Mary was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Whealton, son of John Whealton, on 3 December 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Timothy Hill and Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Whealton of John and Polly Jones of Daniel..¹

     John was born circa 1790.

     Robert was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1795.¹ Robert Kellam received land as a gift in 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Argol Kellam gave the 150 aces of the Benjamin Colloney part of tract A22 that he bought from Upshur and Anne Colloney to his son Robert, who was then living there. At the location of A22B is a little house with one brick end. It shows signs of considerable antiquity, but it has no special architectural features to give a clue as to its age. A survey of 1820 showed it as the home of Robert Kellam.² Robert made a will on 20 February 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. The use of my land & my property to raise & support the whole of my children until my youngest arrives to age 21 & then as follows: To son James Kellam the land where I now live & if he is not living at the time my youngest child reaches age 21, them to son Argil L. Kellam & if Argil dies, then to son William Kellam. To son James Kellam my mahogany desk with him paying my other two sons Argil Lewis & William Kellam $20 each. The balance to Charlotte, Argil Lewis, William & Sarah Kellam or to the surviving ones of the four & my daughters Charlotte & Sarah Kellam to have a home in the dwelling house where I now live so long as they live single. My brother James Kellam Extr. Witt: Mitchell S. West, John W. Kellam & John Sturgis Sr. Prob: Hutchinson Kellam & John W. Kellam securities.¹ Robert was named in his father's will on 15 February 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robert Kellam in the will of Argil Kellam..³ He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 27 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Kellam in the estate settlement of Argil Kellam Sr.⁴ Robert died on 4 January 1823.⁵ He was named in a land cause on 23 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that a certain Robert Kellam late of this county was on the ____ day of ____ 1811 seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate near Andue containing 150 acres & also considerable personal estate; that the said Robert Kellam on the same day duly made and published his last will and testament and among other things devised the tract of land aforesaid to his son James Kellam with a contingent limitation to his son Argil Lewis Kellam; that the said Robert Kellam departed this life on the 4 day of January 1823, leaving the said will in full force; that since the date of the said will the said Robert Kellam purchased from a certain James Kellam a tract of land situate in the neighborhood of Occahannock containing 30 acres; that the said testator made no disposition of said land in hiw will, and the same therefore descended as if the said Robert Kellam had died intestate; that the said Robert Kellam at the time of his death left five children, viz: your orator and oratrix, Argil Lewis Kellam and Charlotte Kellam, and James, William & Sally Kellam, &c.⁵ He estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 24 Feb 1823 (Order to Invy), 25 & 27 Feb 1823 (Invy & Sale), 6 Dec 1824 (Audit), 31 Jan 1825 (Rec'd) - Buyers: Charlotte Kellam, Luther W. Kellam, Stockley Kellam & Jesse Kellam. Charles Smith purchased the schooner "Moor" for $550. Legacy to son James Kellam. Negro men Samuel & Presley, woman Adah & child Keziah, child Esther & Mariah, boy John & girl Arrenah. Appraisers: Edward A. Revell & Luther Kellam. James Kellam Jr. Extr. James S. Kellam share of Rachel & child & Negro boy Merritt given to the children of Robert Kellam at his death by Argil Kellam dec'd $220.64. To Argil Lewis Kellam the same share & James S. Kellam $220.64. To Shadrack Darby in right of his wife Charlotte $220.64. To William Kellam $220.64. Auditors: Severn Kellam & Edward A. Revell.⁶

     Thomas was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1780. Thomas died before 18 January 1800.² Thomas estate was settled on 26 January 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. 17 Jan 1800 (Sale), 26 Jan 1802 (Audit & Rec'd) - John Custis (B. S.) Admr. Auditors: Tully Wise, Samuel Waples, Charles Snead & George Poulson..²

     Virginia was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Wesley Lewis, son of William Killmon Lewis and Polly Thomas, on 4 June 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Edward S. Grant. Wesley was a 21 year old mariner..¹

     Edward was born in 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 He married Emily Laura 'Emma' Ewell, daughter of Solomon Thomas Ewell and Laura C. Taylor, on 14 August 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward R. Lewis, a 26 year old waterman, the son of Wesley W. & Virginia Lewis and she was shown as Emily L. Ewell, age 23, the daughter of Thomas & Laura Ewell. They were married by Daniel Gregory Claibourne Butts, a Methodist minister..² Edward Riley Lewis died in 1911.¹ Edward was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Ed Riley Lewis, husband of Emma L. Lewis.¹

     Emily was born in 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Laura E. Ewell, age 9 in a household headed by Thomas Ewell, age 39 and his wife Laura C., age 37..³ She married Edward Riley Lewis, son of William Wesley Lewis and Virginia A. Barnes, on 14 August 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward R. Lewis, a 26 year old waterman, the son of Wesley W. & Virginia Lewis and she was shown as Emily L. Ewell, age 23, the daughter of Thomas & Laura Ewell. They were married by Daniel Gregory Claibourne Butts, a Methodist minister..² Emily Laura 'Emma' Ewell died in 1952.¹ Emily was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Emma L. Lewis, wife of Ed Riley Lewis.¹

     Selby was born circa 1827 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² Selby was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Williams, a 21 year old carpenter in HH#90 headed by Littleton T. Williams, a 44 year old carpenter..¹ He married Susan Lunn, daughter of John Lunn and Peggy (-----), on 13 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Williams, a 27 year old oysterman, born and living on Chincotague Island, the son of Littl & Mahala Williams and she was shown as Susan Jones, a 28 year old widow, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Jno. & Peggy Lunn, Littleton T. Williams said he was over age 21. They were married by Peter Bowdin, a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister..²

     Susan was born circa 1826 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Selby Williams, son of Littleton T. Williams and Mahala (-----), on 13 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Williams, a 27 year old oysterman, born and living on Chincotague Island, the son of Littl & Mahala Williams and she was shown as Susan Jones, a 28 year old widow, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Jno. & Peggy Lunn, Littleton T. Williams said he was over age 21. They were married by Peter Bowdin, a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister..¹

     Emory was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Annie Jester, daughter of Lambert Jester and Nancy Amelia 'Annie' Shelly, on 28 December 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by George E. Wood. Emory was a 23 year old dealer in oysters..¹

     Annie was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Emory J. Lewis, son of William T. Lewis and Rebecca A. Hill, on 28 December 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by George E. Wood. Emory was a 23 year old dealer in oysters..¹

     Lambert was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Amelia 'Annie' Shelly on 13 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Peter Bowdin Jr., a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1853 at Delaware.¹ She married Lambert Jester on 13 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Peter Bowdin Jr., a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister..¹

     John was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1829 and his 1859 marriage record puts it at 1831..^1,2 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Melson the head of HH#218, a 21 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Melsons: Peggy, age 44; Mart't, age 17; an Anna, age 49..¹ He married Susan Bunting, daughter of Thomas S. Bunting and Lovena 'Lovey' Lewis, on 29 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Melson, a 28 year old waterman, the son of Scarborough Melson and she was shown as Susan Bunting, age 23 the daughter of Thos. & Lovey. They were married by Edward S. Grant at Thomas Bunting's. James Gray said both were over age 21..²

     Susan was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John H. Melson Sr., son of James Melson Sr. and Scarburgh 'Polly' Snead, on 29 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Melson, a 28 year old waterman, the son of Scarborough Melson and she was shown as Susan Bunting, age 23 the daughter of Thos. & Lovey. They were married by Edward S. Grant at Thomas Bunting's. James Gray said both were over age 21..¹

     James was born between 1770 and 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Betsy Dickerson on 27 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Melson and Betsy Dickerson.² He married Scarburgh 'Polly' Snead, daughter of (-----) Snead and (d|o_Mordecai) Booth, on 28 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. William Coard was the security on the M.L.B. of James Melson Sr. and Scarburgh Snead..² James Melson Sr. died before 12 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Raymond Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of Parker Justice and Scarburgh Melson, who is assumed to have been the widow of James Melson Sr.²

     Scarburgh was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 28 December 1829,her married name was Melson.² She married James Melson Sr., son of (-----) Melson, on 28 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. William Coard was the security on the M.L.B. of James Melson Sr. and Scarburgh Snead..² Scarburgh was named as an heir on 30 November 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that William Coard, Charles Boothe, Scarburgh Melson, wife of James Melson, Tabitha Snead and William Snead are the heirs at law of Betsey Boothe, who was a devisee and legatee of John Harris dec'd, a captain in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..¹ As of 12 November 1834,her married name was Justice.² She married Parker Justice, son of William (Back Creek) Justice, on 12 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of Parker Justice and Scarburgh Melson..²

     William was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Ann Maria Doughty on 7 December 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as William Whealton and she as Ann Maria Doughty. No other information was given..³ William was named in his father's will on 11 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son William Whealton, one of my 2 youngest sons, in the will of Arthur Whealton..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Whealton of A., the head of HH#871, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Whealtons: Ann, age 48; Josiah J., age 14; and Margaret S., age 7. Also listed was John Turlington, a 15 year old laborer..² William died in January 1858.⁴ Administration of William's estate was filed on 25 January 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Edward Taylor (of P.) and William J. Whealton were named to settle the estate of William Whealton (of A.). John A.M. Whealton & William E. Aydelett were the securities.⁴

     Isaac was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly Watson on 19 December 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Evan and Selby Lewis were the securities on the M.L.B. of Isaac Lewis and Polly Watson..² He married Annamaria 'Maria' Holloway, daughter of Aaron Holloway, on 31 July 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Aaron Holloway and Peter Roberts were the securities on the M.L.B. of Isaac Lewis, widower, and Annamaria Holloway of Aaron..²

     Annamaria was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Isaac Lewis, son of Isaac Lewis and Mariah (-----), on 31 July 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Aaron Holloway and Peter Roberts were the securities on the M.L.B. of Isaac Lewis, widower, and Annamaria Holloway of Aaron..¹ Annamaria was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Lewis, age 35 (probably 45) in HH#130 headed by John E. Lewis, a 25 year old sailor..³ Annamaria was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Lewis the head of HH#1301, a 56 year old farmer. Listed with her were Fanny Lewis, age 28; and Jno. R. Lewis, age 9..²

     Aaron was born circa 1780.

     Polly was born circa 1790. She married Isaac Lewis, son of Isaac Lewis and Mariah (-----), on 19 December 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Evan and Selby Lewis were the securities on the M.L.B. of Isaac Lewis and Polly Watson..¹

     John was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Claville, daughter of George Claville and Sarah (-----), on 5 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Timothy Hill was the security on the M.L.B. of 28 May 1838 for John Lewis of Eby and Sarah Claville..¹ John died before 24 September 1867. His widow, Sarah Lewis, married John Snead on this date..

     Sarah was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Lewis, son of Ebenezer 'Ebed' Lewis and Nancy Copes, on 5 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Timothy Hill was the security on the M.L.B. of 28 May 1838 for John Lewis of Eby and Sarah Claville..² She married John Snead, son of James Snead and Lydia Bowden, on 24 September 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by William P. Thornton, a Baptist minister. John was age 37 and a widowed sailor and Sarah Lewis was age 42 and widowed..¹

     George was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Charlotte A. Lewis, daughter of David Lewis and Rebecca (-----), on 24 March 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Isaac Tunnel Adkins, a Methodist minister. George was a 22 year old sailor..¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George Lewis, son of John E. Lewis and Elizabeth Whealton, on 24 March 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Isaac Tunnel Adkins, a Methodist minister. George was a 22 year old sailor..¹