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     Elizabeth was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John R. Courtney, son of William Courtney and Elizabeth (-----), on 26 June 1881 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Perry A. Leatherbury, a Methodist minister. John was age 29 and a widowed sailor and Elizabeth was age 33 and single..¹

     John was born circa 1852 at Cecil Co, MD.¹ He married Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Daniel Lewis and Elizabeth Parks, on 26 June 1881 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Perry A. Leatherbury, a Methodist minister. John was age 29 and a widowed sailor and Elizabeth was age 33 and single..¹

     William was born circa 1825. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1850.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825. She married William Courtney circa 1850.

     Abel was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Beersheba 'Bathsheba' Taylor, daughter of James Taylor and Tabitha 'Tabby' Bundick, on 2 April 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel B. Mears and Barsheba Taylor..³ Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears the head of HH#669, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Bathsheba Mears, age 35; Edward J. Mears, age 10; and George Mears, age 9..² Abel died in February 1854.⁴ Administration of Abel's estate was filed on 27 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas H. Wessells was named to settle the estate of Abel B. Mears. William S. Hope & David White were seucrities.⁴

     Beersheba was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Abel B. Mears, son of Arthur Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' Mears, on 2 April 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel B. Mears and Barsheba Taylor..³ Beersheba was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bathsheba Mears, age 35 in HH#669 headed by Abel Mears, a 36 year old farmer..² Beersheba was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bershiba Mears the head of HH#581, age 46 with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $235. Listed with her were the following Mearses: Edward, age 23; Nancy, age 26; and George, age 20. Also listed were the following blacks: Doreas Young, age 20 (female); Susan Young, age 3; and Tabitha Young, age 10/12..⁴

     Robert was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert T. Russell, age 5 in HH#1030 headed by James Russell, a 35 year old ship carpenter..² Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Russel, age 17 in HH#559 headed by James Russel, a 45 year old oysterman..³ He married Elizabeth J. 'Lizzie' Lewis, daughter of John Lewis and Elizabeth Whealton, on 23 May 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by John E. Bundick. Robert was age 22 and an oysterman and Elizabeth was age 23, the daughter of Elizabeth Lewis..¹

     James was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Susan J. Russell on 30 December 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Russell and she as Susan Russell. No other information was given..⁴ 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 Russell the head of HH#1030, a 35 year old ship carpenter. Listed with him were the following Russells: Susan J., age 29; Robert T., age 5; and James E., age 3..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Russel the head of HH#559, a 45 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $30. Listed with him were the following Russells: Susan, age 34; Robert, age 17; James, age 14; Villianna, age 10; and Madesta, age 4/12..⁵ He died on 19 March 1889 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. T. Russell, who died of old age at the age of 77, the son of Sarah, born in Acc Co, a carpenter, the husband of Susan J. Russell. His son Robt. T. Russell gave the information.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 1 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23.. She married James Sparrow, son of George 'Wesley' Sparrow and Margaret Charnock, on 29 August 1880 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Franklin H. Mullineaux, a Methodist minister. James was age 20 and a farmer and Elizabeth was age 23..^3,1

     James was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Levin T. Lewis and Mary Bishop, on 29 August 1880 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Franklin H. Mullineaux, a Methodist minister. James was age 20 and a farmer and Elizabeth was age 23..^2,1

     George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Sparrow, age 15 in HH#300 headed by Jno. Satchell, a 21 year old sailor. Also listed was his mother, Eliza Satchell, age 35..¹ He married Margaret Charnock, daughter of Edward Charnock and Sarah A. 'Sally' Simpson, on 17 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Sparrow the son of Eliza Satchell and she was shown as Margaret Charnick the daughter of Edward who gave consent..² George died before 6 January 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Margaret was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 17 November 1854,her married name was Sparrow.¹ She married George 'Wesley' Sparrow, son of Eliza Sparrow, on 17 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Sparrow the son of Eliza Satchell and she was shown as Margaret Charnick the daughter of Edward who gave consent..¹ Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Sparrow the head of HH#MT157, a 30 year old housekeeper. Listed with her were the following Sparrows: Sallie, age 10; George, age 7; and Wesley, age 5. Also listed was Margaret Matthews, a 23 year old housekeeper..² She married George Dix, son of Samuel H. Dix and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Simpson, on 6 January 1875 at Foxville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as age 11 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23.. He married Margaret Hargis, daughter of John Hargis and Elizabeth J. Ames, on 13 January 1875 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Littleton K. LeCato, a Methodist minister. Thomas was age 24 and a teamster and Margaret was age 16..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas Lewis, son of Levin T. Lewis and Elizabeth Prescott, on 13 January 1875 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Littleton K. LeCato, a Methodist minister. Thomas was age 24 and a teamster and Margaret was age 16..¹

     John was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth J. Ames, daughter of Nathaniel Ames and Mary 'Molly' Kellam, on 15 March 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. John D. Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of John Hargis Jr. and Elizabeth J. Ames of Molly, widow of Nathaniel. They were married on 17 Mar 1847..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Hargis on 15 March 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. John D. Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of John Hargis Jr. and Elizabeth J. Ames of Molly, widow of Nathaniel. They were married on 17 Mar 1847..¹

     Martha was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Martha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 16 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23.. She married Alfred W. Sherwood, son of William H. Sherwood and Sally Gladding, on 23 December 1869 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred W. Showard, a 23 year old laborer, born & living in Acc Co (parents not shown) and she was shown as Martha Lewis, age 22 also born & living in Acc Co (parents not shown). They were married by J.C. Martin..² Martha died before 25 December 1878.³

     Emma was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 14 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23..

     Anna was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Anna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 9 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23..

     Susan was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 5 in HH#134, headed by Levin T. Lewis, age 38 and a farmer, and his wife Mary, age 23..

     Ella was born circa 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Fletcher Mears, son of Edward T. Mears and Mary W. Lewis, on 13 May 1894 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fletcher Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Mary Mears and she was shown as Ella Lee Lewis, age 15, the daughter of Thomas & Margaret Lewis. They were married by James M. Dunaway, a Baptist minister..¹

     Fletcher was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ella Lee Lewis, daughter of Thomas Lewis and Margaret Hargis, on 13 May 1894 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fletcher Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Mary Mears and she was shown as Ella Lee Lewis, age 15, the daughter of Thomas & Margaret Lewis. They were married by James M. Dunaway, a Baptist minister..¹

     Ella was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Louis D. Howard, son of William H. Howard and Mary E. Mason, on 19 August 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by J. Wright Norris, a Methodist minister, at the bride's home. Louis was age 20 and a sailor and Ella was age 22..¹

     Louis was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ella N. Lewis, daughter of William Wesley Lewis and Virginia A. Barnes, on 19 August 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by J. Wright Norris, a Methodist minister, at the bride's home. Louis was age 20 and a sailor and Ella was age 22..¹

     William was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary E. Mason, daughter of David L. Mason and Catherine C. Scott, on 10 October 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 31 year old sailor, born and living in Acc Co (his parents were not listed) and she was age 21. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Mary was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Mason, age 5 in HH#360 headed by David Mason, a 38 year old farmer..² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Mason, age 14 in HH#1138 headed by David Mason, a 48 year old farmer..³ She married William H. Howard on 10 October 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 31 year old sailor, born and living in Acc Co (his parents were not listed) and she was age 21. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     John was born circa 1847 at Worcester Co, MD. His marriage records shows him born in Worcester Co, MD in 1844..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Tindal, age 3 and born in VA in HH#75 headed by John W. Tindal, a 36 year old farmer, born in MD..² He married Elmira 'Iminer' Lewis, daughter of Isaac Lewis Jr. and Vesta 'Zesty' Lewis, on 18 March 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by John E. Bundick. John was age 20 and a soldier and 'Elmener' was age 23..¹

     John was born circa 1814 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Emily Davis on 16 September 1833 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Tindal and she as Emily Davis..² 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 W. Tindal the head of HH#75, a 36 year old farmer born in MD. Listed with him were Emily Tindal, age 29; Catharine Tindal, age 15; James Tindal, age 8; John H. Tindal, age 3; Mary Tindal, age 1; and Smith L. Warrington, a 40 year old shoemaker. Everyone except John W. Tindal was born in VA..¹

     Emily was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John W. Tindall on 16 September 1833 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Tindal and she as Emily Davis..² Emily was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily Tindal, age 29 and born in VA in HH#75 headed by John W. Tindal, a 36 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Emma was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John S. Phillips, son of Samuel Phillips Sr. and Mary Barnes, on 27 December 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by William A. Crouse, a Methodist minister. John was age 21 and a farmer and Emma was also age 21..¹

     John was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Emma Lewis, daughter of Tully M. Lewis and Elizabeth Justice 'Betsy' Mason, on 27 December 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by William A. Crouse, a Methodist minister. John was age 21 and a farmer and Emma was also age 21..¹

     John was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Rew, a 22 year old laborer in HH#1074 headed by John Rew Sr., a 72 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ He married Tabitha Moore, daughter of Thomas Moore and Susan Roberts, on 31 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Rew Jr. and she as Tabitha Moore. Sylvester Johnson said both were over age 21..²

     Georgianna was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William T. Barnes, son of James (of A.) Barnes and Emeline Thomas, on 22 December 1875 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Richard C. Jones, a Methodist minister, near Onancock. William was age 24 and a merchant and Georgianna was age 23..¹

     Andrew was born circa 1820. He married Lafenia (-----) circa 1845.

     Lafenia was born circa 1820. She married Andrew S. Walter circa 1845.

     James was born on 30 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Justice, age 7 in HH#721 headed by Wm. Justice of S., a 44 year old farmer..² He married Margaret 'Jane' Lewis, daughter of Thomas P. Lewis and Margaret Ann Parks, on 9 March 1872 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thos. Justice, a 27 year old sailor, the son of Wm. & Eliza Justice and she was shown as Jane Lewis, age 26 and the daughter of Thos. P. & Marg't Lewis. They were married by John E.T. Ewell..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Justice, a 36 year old sailor and head of a household. Listed with him were the following Justices: Margaret J., a 36 year old wife and house keeper; Margaret E.C., an 8 year old and other relationship to him; Eliza E., a 5 year old and other relationship to him; Malissa C., a 1 year old and other relationship to him. Also listed was Robert F. Lewis, a 25 year old brother-in-law and sailing..⁴ James was named in his mother's obituary on 27 July 1907 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas in the obituary of Eliza Justis..⁵ James died on 13 October 1913 at age 71.³ His body was interred at Justice Plot, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Jennie was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Lewis Parker, son of James Parker, on 11 April 1880 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. They were married by J. Carson Watson, a Methodist minister. Lewis was age 24 and farming and Jennie was age 18..¹

     Lewis was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Jennie Lewis, daughter of James W. Lewis and Melvina 'Nelvira' Hart, on 11 April 1880 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. They were married by J. Carson Watson, a Methodist minister. Lewis was age 24 and farming and Jennie was age 18..¹

     James was born circa 1825.

     Laura was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William R. Jeffries, son of Elvy A. Jeffries and Mary Ann Snead, on 20 December 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by J. Fred Wooden. William was age 21 and an oysterman and Laura was age 18..¹

     William was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Laura V. Lewis, daughter of Daniel W. Lewis and Drucilla J. Sharpley, on 20 December 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by J. Fred Wooden. William was age 21 and an oysterman and Laura was age 18..¹

     Elvy was born circa 1847 at New Jersey.¹ He married Mary Ann Snead on 7 March 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Peter Bowdin Sr., a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister. Elvy was age 21 and an oysterman, born in New Jersey and Mary Ann was age 17..¹

     Mary was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Elvy A. Jeffries on 7 March 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Peter Bowdin Sr., a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister. Elvy was age 21 and an oysterman, born in New Jersey and Mary Ann was age 17..¹

     Lelia was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas A. Coxton, son of William H. Coxton and Virginia Lang, on 20 December 1883 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Isaac G. Fosnocht, a Methodist minister. Thomas was age 24 and a farmer and Lelia was age 19..¹ She married Charles U. Hart, son of Robert Dennis Hart and Catherine Susan Killmon, on 10 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by George E. Booker, a Methodist minister. Charles was age 23 and a farmer and Lelia Coxton was age 29 and widowed..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Coxton, age 1 in HH#373 headed by Wm. Coxton, a 25 year old farmer..² He married Lelia L. Lewis, daughter of William Thomas 'Tom Handsome' Lewis and Elizabeth West 'Betty' Bell, on 20 December 1883 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Isaac G. Fosnocht, a Methodist minister. Thomas was age 24 and a farmer and Lelia was age 19..¹ Thomas died on 15 October 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. A. Coxton, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 28 years. He was the son of Wm. H. & Virginia Coxton, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Ellen. His father gave the information..²

     William was born circa 1835 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 He married Virginia Lang, daughter of Nathaniel Lang and Nancy Bull, on 10 December 1854 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Coxton, a 22 year old tailor, born in Drummond Town, the son of Wm. & Nancy and she was shown as Virga West, the widow of Edward, a 26 year old widow, also born in Drummond Town, the daughter of Natha'l & Nancy Ling. They were married by A. Wallace. Asa Lilleston said they both were over age 21..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Coxton the head of HH#373, a 25 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Coxtons: Virginia, age 30; Juliet, age 12; Wm., age 2; Thos., age 1..² William reported a death on 15 October 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date Wm. H. Coxton reported the death of his son Thos. A. Coxton, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 28 years..³

     Virginia was born circa 1826 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 She married Edward W. West on 21 January 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Turman's Marriage Book, there are two marriages for Edward W. West and Virginia Lang, 21 Jan 1843 and 21 Jan 1847..³ Virginia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia West, age 24 in HH#1090 headed by Nancey Lang, age 53 with real estate valued at $1,000..² She married William H. Coxton, son of William H. Coxton and Nancy Taylor, on 10 December 1854 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Coxton, a 22 year old tailor, born in Drummond Town, the son of Wm. & Nancy and she was shown as Virga West, the widow of Edward, a 26 year old widow, also born in Drummond Town, the daughter of Natha'l & Nancy Ling. They were married by A. Wallace. Asa Lilleston said they both were over age 21..¹ Virginia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Coxton, age 30 in HH#373 headed by Wm. Coxton, a 25 year old farmer..⁴

     Charles was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Lelia L. Lewis, daughter of William Thomas 'Tom Handsome' Lewis and Elizabeth West 'Betty' Bell, on 10 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by George E. Booker, a Methodist minister. Charles was age 23 and a farmer and Lelia Coxton was age 29 and widowed..¹

     Lillian was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edgar V. Twiford, son of William B. Twiford and Elizabeth J. Matthews, on 15 September 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar V. Twiford, a 32 year old sailor, the son of Wm. B. & Elizabeth Twiford, and she was shown as Lillian M. Lewis, age 19, the daughter of Isaac J. & Sallie M. Lewis. They were married by Benjamin P. Truitt, a Methodist minister..¹

     Edgar was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edgar was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Twiford, age 3 in HH#80 headed by William B. Twiford, a 40 year old wagon maker..² He married Lillian M. Lewis, daughter of Isaac J. Lewis and Sarah M. (-----), on 15 September 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar V. Twiford, a 32 year old sailor, the son of Wm. B. & Elizabeth Twiford, and she was shown as Lillian M. Lewis, age 19, the daughter of Isaac J. & Sallie M. Lewis. They were married by Benjamin P. Truitt, a Methodist minister..¹

     William was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret M. Waters, daughter of John Waters and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ewell, on 18 March 1843 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as William Twiford and she as Margaret M. Waters. No other information was given..² He married Elizabeth J. Matthews, daughter of William Matthews, on 8 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. James Russell and William Mister were the securities on the M.L.B. of William B. Twyford and Elizabeth J. Mathews of William..³ 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 B. Twiford the head of HH#263, a 29 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Elizabeth J. Twiford, age 23; Maria F. Twiford, age 4/12 and Maria Johnson, age 24..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William B. Twiford the head of HH#80, a 40 year old wagon maker with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Twifords: Elizabeth, age 35; Edgar, age 3 and William, age 12..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William B. Twiford on 8 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. James Russell and William Mister were the securities on the M.L.B. of William B. Twyford and Elizabeth J. Mathews of William..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth J. Twiford, age 23 in HH#263 headed by William B. Twiford, a 29 year old carpenter..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Twiford, age 35 in HH#80 headed by William B. Twiford, a 40 year old wagon maker..³

     William was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Bowden, age 2 in HH#134 headed by Charity Bowden, a 40 year old farmer..² He married Lydia Ann Lewis, daughter of John Lewis and Sarah Ann Moran, on 8 June 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Peter Bowdin Jr., a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister. William was age 23 and an oysterman and Lydia was age 18..¹

     Caleb was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Charity Russell, daughter of John Russell, on 19 May 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Caleb Bowden and she as Chanty Russell of John..¹ Caleb died before 1850. He was not in the 1850 census with his wife Charity and their children..²

     Charity was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Caleb Bowden on 19 May 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Caleb Bowden and she as Chanty Russell of John..¹ Charity was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charity Bowden the head of HH#134, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $50. Listed with her the following Bowdens: Rebecca, age 17; John, a 15 year old laborer; Timothy, age 12; Elizabeth, age 10; George, age 6 and William, age 2..²

     John was born on 23 November 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Scott, a 16 year old laborer in HH#350 headed by John Scott, a 59 year old farmer..² He married Polly E. Lewis, daughter of Major Lewis and Elizabeth Powell, on 29 July 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Edward S. Grant at the residence of John Hall. John was age 23 and a mariner and Polly was age 24. George L. Rew said both were over age 21..¹ He married Mary E. Matthews, daughter of Jacob Matthews and Seymour Ewell, on 5 January 1898 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John A. Scott, a 64 year old widowed farmer, the son of John & Tabitha Scott and she was shown as Mary E. Thornton, a 45 year old widow, the daughter of Jacob & Seymore Matthews..⁴ John died on 19 February 1907 at age 73.^2,3 His body was interred at Scott Br Gr, Greenbush, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John A. Scott, who is buried next to Polly E. Scott..³

     Margaret was born on 28 February 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John H. Northam, son of Henry B. Northam Jr. and Mary Hester Prescott, on 13 July 1890 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Henry S. Dulany. John was age 19 and a wage-earner and Margaret was age 22..¹ Margaret died on 29 June 1940 at age 73.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 26 October 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Margaret A. Lewis, daughter of Henry C. Lewis and Charlotte Phillips, on 13 July 1890 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Henry S. Dulany. John was age 19 and a wage-earner and Margaret was age 22..¹ John died on 25 March 1942 at age 71.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Henry was born on 10 January 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.² Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry B. Northam, age 14 in HH#622 headed by Henry B. Northam, a 41 year old farmer..¹ He married Mary Hester Prescott, daughter of John J. Prescott and Esther or Hester or Henrietta (-----), on 26 April 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry B. Northam Jr. and she as Hester Prescott, the daughter of Hester who gave consent. Riley Fisher said he was over age 21..³ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry B. Northam head of HH#319, age 24 and living alone. There were 5 Northam households in a row: #318, #319, #320, #321 & #322. The first 4 were headed by brothers James M., Henry B., George W. & Custis Northam respectively. The 5th was headed by Elizabeth Northam, age 49, who was their aunt, the sister of their father Henry B. Northam, and the widow of John C. Northam. His wife Hester Northam, age 21, and daughter Milcha Ann Northam, age 1, were living next door in #320 with his brother George W. Northam, a 21 year old farmer..⁴ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Northam the head of HH#MT293, a 34 year old farmer with personal property valued at $500. Listed with him the following Northams: Esther, a 30 year old house keeper; John, age 7; Ann, age 6; and Hettie, age 2..⁵ Henry was named in his father's will on 14 May 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Henry died on 4 June 1903 at age 67.² His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born on 4 February 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Prescott, age 10 in HH#603 headed by Esther Prescott, a 45 year old farmer..² She married Henry B. Northam Jr., son of Henry B. Northam Sr. and Milcah 'Milky' Northam, on 26 April 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry B. Northam Jr. and she as Hester Prescott, the daughter of Hester who gave consent. Riley Fisher said he was over age 21..¹ Mary was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Northam, age 21 (bc 1839) in HH#320 headed by George W. Northam, a 21 year old farmer. Listed just below her was Milcha Ann Northam, age 1, who was evidently her daughter. There were 5 Northam households in a row: #318, #319, #320, #321 & #322. The first 4 were headed by brothers James M., Henry B., George W. & Custis Northam respectively. The 5th was headed by Elizabeth Northam, age 49, who was their aunt, the sister of their father Henry B. Northam, and the widow of John C. Northam. Her husband Henry B. Northam was living next door..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Esther Northam, a 30 year old house keeper in HH#MT293 headed by Henry Northam, a 34 year old farmer..⁵ Mary died on 3 February 1916 at age 72.³ Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.³

     Margaret was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 6 February 1881,her married name was Taylor.¹ She married John Savage Taylor, son of Samuel E. Taylor and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ewell, on 6 February 1881 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Lewis B. Betty, a Methodist minister. John was age 26 and a shoemaker and Margaret was age 18..¹

     John was born on 20 July 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Taylor, age 5 in HH#518 headed by Samuel E. Taylor, a 33 year old farmer..⁴ He married Margaret A. Lewis, daughter of William P.L. 'Bill' Lewis and Margaret J. Taylor, on 6 February 1881 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Lewis B. Betty, a Methodist minister. John was age 26 and a shoemaker and Margaret was age 18..¹ John Savage Taylor died on 17 January 1889 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 34. He was shown as John Savage Taylor, who died of pneumonia at the age of 36 years, the son of Samuel E. & Bessie Taylor. He was an oysterman born in Acc Co, VA. His widow Maggie F. Taylor gave the information.²

     Samuel was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel E. Taylor, a 24 year old merchant in HH#1186 headed by Robert Taylor, a 50 year old farmer..² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ewell, daughter of Henry T. Ewell and Patsy Wessells, on 31 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel E. Taylor and she as Elizabeth Ewell of Henry F..³ Samuel was named in his father's will on 1 November 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Taylor in the will of Robert Taylor Sr..¹ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel E. Taylor, the head of HH#518, a 33 year old farmer with real estated valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $280..⁴ Samuel died on 17 January 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l E. Taylor, who died of dropsy at the age of 65 years. He was the son of Robt. & Nancy Taylor. Born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Eliz., who gave the information..⁵

     John was born on 14 February 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Grinalds, age 15 in HH#52 headed by Jno. Grinalds, a 34 year old farmer..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Accomac Court House, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Grinalds the head of HH#219, a 24 year old farmer with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him was Tinny Sample, a 21 year old black female. He was only 2 doors from his father John C. Grinalds, a 45 year old farmer.⁴ He married Margaret T. White, daughter of Richard Ayres White Sr. and Henrietta R. 'Henny' Pruitt, on 7 December 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Grinnalds, a 28 year old single famer, the son of John & Mary Grinnalds and she was shown as Margaret T. White, age 25, the daughter of Richard & Henrietta White. The license was issued on 5 Dec 1864..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as J.W. Grinnels the head of HH#LM1583, a 34 year old farmer with personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Grinnels: Marg't T., age 24; Wm. T., age 3 and Henrietta, age 10 months, born October. Also listed was Henny White, age 64, with real estate valued at $1,200 and Edey White, a 15 year old black domestic servant.⁵ John was named in his father's will on 28 November 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son John William Grinnalds in the will of John C. Grinnalds, wife Mary Ann.⁶ He married Margaret Catherine Lewis, daughter of William Lewis and Elishea 'Alicia' Russell, on 9 August 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Wm. Grinnalds, a 57 year old widowed farmer, the son of John C. & Mary A. Grinnals, and she was shown as Marg't Cath White, age 60 and widowed, the daughter of William & Elashia Lewis. They were married by John E.T. Ewell..¹ John William Grinnalds died on 15 June 1896 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA, at age 60. He was shown as John W. Grinnalds, who died of paralysis of the brain, the son of John & Mary, a farmer, the husband of Cath, the widow, who gave the information. The P.E. 20 Jun 1896 issue showed he died on 17 Jun 1896.^7,8 John was buried at Clover Hill, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John W. Grinnalds, husband of M.T., 14 Feb 1836 - 17 Jun 1896.³

     John was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named in his father's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Custis Grinnalds in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..³ He was named in a guardian/orphan bond on 26 January 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas C. Gibb, Wm. Blackston, John J. Wise & Thomas J. Edmunds are bound unto William Parramore Senr, Geo. Scarburgh, William R. Custis & William Riley Justices of the Court in the amount of $3,000. The above Thomas C. Gibb shall deliver unto John C. Grinnalds orphan of William Grinnalds dec'd what is due the said orphan when he attains lawful age.⁴ He married Mary Ann Coleburn, daughter of Richard Coleburn and Peggy Bull, on 24 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.^5,6 John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Grinalds a head of household, age 20-30 (b.c. 1810-1820). Listed with him were 2 males age 0-5; 1 female age 20-30; 1 female age 50-60 & 1 slave.⁷ 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. Grinalds the head of HH#52, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Grinalds: Mary, age 36; Wm., age 15; James, age 13; Samuel, age 11; Elizabeth, age 7; Susan, age 2. Also listed with him was Margaret Custis, age 38, who was evidently his wife's sister..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Accomac Court House, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John C. Grinalds the head of HH#127, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500 and personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Grinalds: Mary A., age 48; Elizt. A., age 16; Sam'l C., a 19 year old farm laborer; Jane C.J., age 11; Mary W., age 8; & Southy S., age 3. Also listed was Asbourn Scott, a 12 year old mulatto.⁸ John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Grennels the head of HH#LM1130, age 50 with real estate valued at $2,500 & personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Grennels: Mary, age 45; Eliza, age 25 & Southey, age 11. Also listed were 3 Bulls, 1 Lilleston and 6 blacks.⁹ John made a will on 28 November 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. To my wife Mary Ann Grinnalds during her natural life, the whole of my estate both real and personal. After the death of my wife, I loan to my daughters Mary W. Richardson, wife of Joseph A. Richardson, and Elizabeth Gunter, wife of William Samuel Gunter, my real estate east of Custis Neck Road… I loan to my son Southey S. Grinnalds after the demise of my said wife, the residue and remainder of my real estate, and at his decease to his children forever. To my sons John William Grinnalds and James H. Grinnalds and my daughter Jane Susan Bull, wife of Bagwell Bull, the whole of my personal estate after the death of my said wife. Exec. John D. Grant. Wit: George W. Wilkins, William C. Coleburn, William B. Wilkins. Proved 28 Sep 1887. Surety Upshur B. Quinby.¹⁰ John died on 4 September 1887 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John C. Grinnalds, who died of dropsy of the heart at the age of 62 years (probably 72). He was the son of Wm. & Sallie Grinnalds, born in Acc Co, a widowed farmer. His son Southey Grinnalds gave the information. The P.E. 10 Sep 1887 issue showed he died on 3 Sep 1887..^11,12

     Mary was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² As of 24 February 1834,her married name was Grinnalds.³ She married John Custis Grinnalds, son of William Grinnalds Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Joynes, on 24 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Fitzgerald & John Bull were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Grinnalds, ward of John Bull Sr., and Mary Coleburn of Richard. Another record shows the marriage as 24 Feb 1836. According to Turman they lived east of Accomac on the Seaside Road where there is now a village known as Daughterty, where a descendant kept a store for many years..^3,4 Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Grinalds, age 36 in HH#52 headed by Jno. Grinalds, a 34 year old farmer..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1860 at Accomac Court House, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Grinalds, age 48 in HH#127 headed by John C. Grinalds, a 45 year old farmer.⁵ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Grennels, age 45 in HH#LM1130 headed by John Grennels, age 50.⁶ Mary was named in her husband's will on 28 November 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary Ann Grinnalds in the will of John C. Grinnalds.⁷ She died before 10 August 1895 at Accomack Co, DC. She was shown as Mary Grinnalds, age 84, widow of John C. Grinnalds, mother of Mrs. Bagwell Bull.⁸

     Thomas was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Nelson, age 14 in HH#1063 headed by Spencer Nelson, a 38 year old farmer..² He married Mariah R. Lewis, daughter of Samuel Lewis and Susanna R. Lewis, on 15 August 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Edward S. Grant. Thomas was age 23 and farming and Mariah was age 20..¹

     Spencer was born on 22 May 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elkhanah Beach on 30 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. John Nelson and George S. Nelson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Spencer Nelson of George S. and Elkanah Beach..¹ Spencer was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Spencer Nelson the head of HH#1063, a 38 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Nelsons: Elkanah, age 43; James, a 17 year old laborer; Thomas, age 14; John, age 11; Spencer R., age 9; and Oswald, age 1..³ He married Rosena T. 'Rosa' Porter, daughter of John Porter and Henrietta Matthews, on 18 January 1872 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Spencer Nelson, a 60 year old widowed farmer, the son of George & Eliz'th Nelson and she was shown as Rosa Harids, a 42 year old widow, born in MD and living in Acc Co, VA (her parents were not shown). They were married by D.A. Woodson..⁴ Spencer reported a death on 15 August 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Spencer Nelson reported the death of his wife Rosena T. Nelson, who died at the age of 60..⁵ Spencer died on 12 April 1889 at age 76.² His body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elkhanah was born on 25 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Spencer Nelson, son of George S. Nelson, on 30 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. John Nelson and George S. Nelson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Spencer Nelson of George S. and Elkanah Beach..² Elkhanah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elkanah Nelson, age 43 in HH#1063 headed by Spencer Nelson, a 38 year old farmer..³ Elkhanah died on 6 June 1870 at age 62.¹ Her body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Martha was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Marcellus A. Johnson, son of Joshua T. Johnson and Rachel (-----), on 8 December 1880 at Leatherbury Ch, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Perry A. Leatherbury, a Methodist minister. Marcellus was age 19 and an oysterman and Martha was age 17..¹

     Marcellus was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Martha J. Lewis, daughter of Thomas J. Lewis and Elizabeth C. Colonna, on 8 December 1880 at Leatherbury Ch, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Perry A. Leatherbury, a Methodist minister. Marcellus was age 19 and an oysterman and Martha was age 17..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1830 at Northumberland Co, VA. His 1893 marriage to Annie Dies showed both of them as widowers. He was age 57 and she was age 55. This would put his birth at 1836, which seems to late, based on the births of some his his children..¹ He married Rachel (-----) circa 1852.

     Rachel was born circa 1830. She married Joshua T. Johnson circa 1852.

     William was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Leah Whealton on 29 June 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts was the security on the M.L.B. of William E. Lewis and Leah Lewis, widow of Evans Lewis..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 Lewis the head of HH#72, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Lewis: Sarah, age 14; and Selby, age 12..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1836 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 Sarah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Lewis, age 14 in HH#72 headed by William Lewis, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..² She married William S. Thornton Jr., son of Revell Thornton and Henrietta 'Henny' (-----), on 16 March 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thornton Jr., a 20 year old mariner, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Revel & Henrietta and she was shown as Sarah Lewis, age 21, born on Chincoteague Island and living on Piney Island, the daughter of William E. & Leah Lewis. They were married by Peter Bowdin, a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister. On the license John Thornton said William was over age 21, although the marriage record showed William as only age 20..¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Thornton, age 23 in HH#1281, headed by Wm. Thornton Jr., a 21 year old oysterman. Listed with him was Sarah Thornton, age 23. (NOTE: Based on neighbors named Chericks and Booth, this was probably Chincoteague Island.).³

     William was born circa 1836 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His death record puts his birth at 1834, but the 1850 census puts it at 1836..^1,2,3 William was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thornton, age 14 in HH#119 headed by Griffin Wimbres, a 31 year old sailor..² He married Sarah Lewis, daughter of William E. Lewis and Leah Whealton, on 16 March 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thornton Jr., a 20 year old mariner, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Revel & Henrietta and she was shown as Sarah Lewis, age 21, born on Chincoteague Island and living on Piney Island, the daughter of William E. & Leah Lewis. They were married by Peter Bowdin, a Christ's Sanctified Holy Church minister. On the license John Thornton said William was over age 21, although the marriage record showed William as only age 20..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thornton Jr. the head of HH#1281, a 21 year old oysterman. Listed with him was Sarah Thornton, age 23. (NOTE: Based on neighbors named Chericks and Booth, this was probably Chincoteague Island.).⁴ He married Elizabeth C. Russell, daughter of John Russell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis, on 19 April 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thornton, a 24 year old widowed waterman, born on Chincoteague Island and living in Acc Co, the son of Revel & Henny Thornton and she was shown as Elizabeth Russel, age 18 and widowed, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. and Elizabeth Russell. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William S. Thornton the head of HH#TI119, a 31 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $100 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Elizabeth, age 23 and keeping house; Cordelia J., age 9; Sarah E., age 4; and William A., age 1. Also listed was Mary A. Taylor, an 18 year old domestic servant..⁵ William died on 15 March 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. S. Thornton, who died in Acc Parish of pneumonia at the age of 46 years. He was the son of Revel & Phoebe Thornton, born in Acc Co, an oysterman. His wife Elizabeth gave the information. (Note: Both of his marriage records showed his parents as Revel and Henrietta or Henny, not Phoebe.).³

     Revell was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Henrietta 'Henny' (-----) circa 1835.³ Revell witnessed a will on 7 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Revell Thornton, J.W. Duncan and Robert Snead witnessed the will of Elizabeth Hickman. Revell Thorton and Robert Snead were also securities at probate..⁴ He married Sally (-----) circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. Revell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revel Thornton the head of HH#136, a 35 year old sailor. Listed with him were Elizabeth Russell, age 60; Sally Thornton, age 45; and Mary Thornton, age 12. (Note: This was probably Chincoteague Island.).²

     Henrietta was born circa 1810. She married Revell Thornton, son of John Thornton Sr. (Chinco Is), circa 1835.¹

     Mary was born on 3 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William Fletcher Budd, son of Thomas T. Budd and Sally Wright, on 8 December 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. F. Budd, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Thomas & Sally Budd, and she was shown as Mary A. Lewis, age 19, the daughter of Wm. P. & Marg't Lewis. They were married by Frank R. Boston, a Baptist minister..¹ Mary died on 7 July 1911 at age 54.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary A. Budd, wife of W.F. Budd, 3 Dec 1856 - 7 Jul 1911..²

     William was born on 18 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary Ann Lewis, daughter of William P.L. 'Bill' Lewis and Margaret J. Taylor, on 8 December 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. F. Budd, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Thomas & Sally Budd, and she was shown as Mary A. Lewis, age 19, the daughter of Wm. P. & Marg't Lewis. They were married by Frank R. Boston, a Baptist minister..¹ William died on 29 March 1935 at age 82.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him W.F. Budd, husband of Mary A. Budd, 18 Sep 1852 - 29 Mar 1935..²

     Thomas was born on 3 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He married Sally Wright, daughter of Dennis Wright and Nancy Gunter, on 29 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Thomas Budd and she as Sally Wright. No other information was given..³ 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 P. Budd the head of HH#522, a 29 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Budds: Sally, age 24; Sarah E., age 5; Ann S., age 3; Mary, age 2; and John T., age 1. Also listed with him were James Lewis, a 17 year old laborer and Rachel Lewis, age 60..¹ Thomas died on 25 February 1860 at age 39.² His body was interred at Budd Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas T. Budd, the husband of Sally and the son of Jno. & Sally Budd..²

     When her son John T. Budd reported the death of Wm. Wright in 1883, he was shown as a nephew of Wm. Wright. Therefore Sally would have been Wm. Wright's brother and the daughter of Dennis and Nancy Wright. Sally was born on 14 April 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She married Thomas T. Budd on 29 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Thomas Budd and she as Sally Wright. No other information was given..⁴ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Budd, age 24 in HH#522 headed by Thomas P. Budd, a 29 year old farmer..² Sally died on 10 January 1889 at age 63.³ Her body was interred at Budd Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sally Budd, wife of Thomas T. Budd and the daughter of Denis & Nancy. (NOTE: Denis & Nancy's surname was not shown.).³

     Mary was born circa 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward Tindall, son of George T. Tindall and Catharine (-----), on 5 March 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Tindal, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of George T. & Catharine Tindal and she was shown as Mary E. Lewis, age 16, the daughter of Daniel W. & Drucilla Lewis. They were married by Charles W. Matthews..¹

     Edward was born circa 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary E. Lewis, daughter of Daniel W. Lewis and Drucilla J. Sharpley, on 5 March 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Tindal, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of George T. & Catharine Tindal and she was shown as Mary E. Lewis, age 16, the daughter of Daniel W. & Drucilla Lewis. They were married by Charles W. Matthews..¹

     George was born circa 1850. He married Catharine (-----) circa 1870.

     Catharine was born circa 1850. She married George T. Tindall circa 1870.

     George was born circa 1800. He married Sarah (-----) circa 1820. He married Mary Turlington on 20 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. George Claywell, widower, and Mary Turlington..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1800. She married George Claville circa 1820.

     John was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Claville, daughter of George Claville and Sarah (-----), 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

     Lydia was born circa 1785. She married James Snead, son of Charles (210) Snead and (d|o_Thos) Lilliston, on 23 April 1806 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as James Snead and Lydia Bowen..¹

     Mary was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Odell Clark, son of S.W. Clark and Amanda (-----), on 30 March 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Simeon U. Grimsley, a Baptist minister. Odell was age 22 and a sailor and Mary was age 18..¹