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     William was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Rayfield, age 5/12 in HH#799 headed by John Rayfield, a 27 year old farmer..² He married Willianna Fisher, daughter of Gabriel S. Fisher and Tabitha W. (-----), on 18 December 1878 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Rayfield, a 19 year old farmer, the son of Jno. T. & Mary Jane Rayfield and she was shown as Williamma Fisher, age 20, born in Illionis and living in Acc Co, the daughter G.S. Fisher. They were married by C.C. Wertenbaker..¹ William was named in his father's obituary on 17 January 1903. He was shown as a son William Rayfield in the obituary of John T. Rayfield..³ William was named in his mother's obituary on 11 November 1911. He was shown as a son William Rayfield in the obituary of Mrs. Jane Rayfield..⁴

     John was born on 30 October 1830 at Onancock, Acc 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 John Rayfield, an 18 year old laborer in HH#1078 headed by Sam'l T. Rayfield, a 51 year old cooper..² He married Mary Jane Guy, daughter of William Guy Jr. and Susanna Lawrence, on 12 July 1854 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. T. Rayfield, a 22 year old oysterman, born in Onancock, the son of Sam'l & Nancy Rayfield and she was shown Jane Guy, age 24, also born in Onancock, the daughter of Wm. & Susan Guy. They were married at the Onancock Methodist Church by C. Hill..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Rayfield the head of HH#799, family #885, a 27 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Rayfields: Mary J., age 29; Charles H., age 5; John L., age 3; Samuel, age 5/12. Also listed were Mary Becket, an 18 year old black farm laborer and Abel Becket, a 14 year old black male. Also listed as the same HH, but family #886 was Nancy Rayfield, a 51 year old seamstress; Tully R. Rayfield, a 22 year old carpenter; and Virginia Rayfield, a 16 year old seamstress. (NOTE: Nancy Rayfield was evidently John's mother.).⁴ John died on 12 January 1903 at age 72. He was shown as John T. Rayfield, age 70, the father of John, William and Tully Rayfield, and Mrs. Jos. Byrd and Mrs. S.C. Tilgman..^3,5 His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John T. Rayfield, 30 Oct 1830 - 12 Jan 1903..³

     Her common name was Jane. Mary was born circa 1830 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Guy, age 21 in HH#475 headed by Wm. Guy, a 38 year old sailor..² Mary was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Guy, age 20 in HH#411 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200..² She married John T. Rayfield, son of Samuel T. Rayfield and Nancy Stevens, on 12 July 1854 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. T. Rayfield, a 22 year old oysterman, born in Onancock, the son of Sam'l & Nancy Rayfield and she was shown Jane Guy, age 24, also born in Onancock, the daughter of Wm. & Susan Guy. They were married at the Onancock Methodist Church by C. Hill..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Rayfield, age 29 in HH#799 headed by John Rayfield, a 27 year old farmer..³ Mary died on 6 November 1911 at Newport News, VA. She was shown as Mrs. Jane Rayfield, who died Monday. Aged 84. Widow of John T. Rayfield. Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. Tilghman in Newport News. Services Wednesday in Andrew Chapel and burial in Onancock Cemetery. Born near where her brother, Jno. W. Guy, now resides. Survived by 3 sons: William, John and Tully and 2 daughters, Mrs. Tilghman and Mrs. Clara Byrd..⁴ Her body was interred on 8 1911 at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Samuel was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Nancy Stevens, daughter of Charles Stevens, on 31 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Lilliston was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Rayfield of Levi and Nancy Stephens of Charles..¹ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l T. Rayfield the head of HH#1078, a 51 year old cooper. Listed with him were the following Rayfields: Nancy, age 41; Mary, age 21; John, an 18 year old laborer; Nathan'l, a 16 year old laborer; Tully, age 12; and Susan, age 5..²

     Nancy was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Samuel T. Rayfield, son of Levi Rayfield Sr., on 31 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Lilliston was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Rayfield of Levi and Nancy Stephens of Charles..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Rayfield, age 41 in HH#1078 headed by Sam'l T. Rayfield, a 51 year old cooper..² Nancy was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Rayfield, a 51 year old seamstress, in HH#799 - family #886, headed by John Rayfield, a 27 year old farmer. Listed below her were Tully R. Rayfield, a 22 year old carpenter and Virginia Rayfield, a 16 year old seamstress. (NOTE: She was evidently the mother of John Rayfield as well as Tully R. & Virginia.).³

     William was born on 28 August 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Susanna Lawrence, daughter of William Lawrence and Elizabeth Kellam, 29 Jan 1827 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Guy Sr. gave consent and was the security on the M.L.B. of William Guy Jr. and Susanna Lawrence, orphan of William..¹ 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 Wm. Guy the head of HH#475, a 38 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Guys: Susan, age 37; Jane, age 21; Betsy, age 19; Jno., age 18; Margaret, age 16; Wm., age 14; Henry, age 11; Selby, age 6; Henny R., age 4; and Ellison, age 2..³ He was shown as John William Guy on his daughter Margaret's 1856 marriage to John H. Lawrence. William died on 22 December 1867 at age 59.² His body was interred at Guy Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Guy, the husband of Susan Guy, and it was erected by daughter Elizabeth C. Guy..²

     Susanna was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² On 9 Feb 1825 Levin James, in consideration of the natural love and affection which I bear to Susanna Lawrence and Sally Williams Lawrence, children of William Lawrence, and $1, assigned to them the following: one loom, one linen wheel, one bed, one bed stead mat & cord, one bed quilt, one counterpane, one sheet, one blanket, two bed quilts, one blue and white counterpane, three sheets, one table linen, etc., etc. It was recorded on 26 Sep 1825.³ As of 29 January 1827,her married name was Guy.¹ She married William Guy Jr., son of William Guy Sr., 29 Jan 1827 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Guy Sr. gave consent and was the security on the M.L.B. of William Guy Jr. and Susanna Lawrence, orphan of William..¹ Susanna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Guy, age 37 in HH#475 headed by Wm. Guy, a 38 year old sailor..² Susanna died on 16 December 1875 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Guy, who died on 12 Dec 1875 of consumption at the age of 60 years, and the wife of Wm. Her son Jas. E. Guy gave the information..^4,5 Her body was interred at Guy Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Susan Guy, wife of Capt. William Guy, who died on 16 Dec 1875 at the age of 61 years..⁴

     (s|o_Abednego) was born on 6 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. (s|o_Abednego) died on 9 August 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. This infant male child of Abednego and Jane died of worms at the age of 6 months and 3 days. The father gave the information. No record has been found of Abednego marring a Jane after his marriage to Critty Tatham. Perhaps her name was Lucretia Jane Tatham..

     Patrick was born on 26 March 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Inda A. Richardson, daughter of Joseph A. Richardson and Nevilla (-----), on 27 December 1893 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Patrick died on 24 March 1905 at age 32.² His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.

     Inda was born in 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Patrick Myers Fisher, son of Abednego T. Fisher and Lucretia 'Critty' Tatham, on 27 December 1893 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Inda died in 1920.²

     Joseph was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² Joseph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Richardson, age 12 in HH#969 headed by Molly Richardson, age 57 and farming with real estate valued at $500..² He married Mary W. Grinnalds, daughter of John Custis Grinnalds and Mary Ann Coleburn, on 23 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph A. Richardson, a 27 year old single farmer, the son of Jno. T. & Mary Richardson and she was shown as Mary Ann Grinnalds, the daughter of Jno. C. & Mary Ann Grinnalds.¹ He married Nevilla (-----) circa 1875.

     Nevilla was born circa 1850. As of circa 1875,her married name was Richardson. She married Joseph A. Richardson, son of John T. Richardson and Mary A. 'Molly' Churn, circa 1875.

     Louisa was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Louisa was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Brown, age 18 in HH#491 headed by Mary Richardson, age 51..¹ She married Riley Fisher, son of George Fisher Sr., on 21 August 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Riley Fisher, widower, and she was shown as Louisa Brown. Stephen Hinman said she was over age 21..² Louisa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Ann was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her grandfather's will on 15 September 1791 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my grandchild Ann Godwin in the will of Devorax Godwin.¹ Ann was named in her father's will on 12 January 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Nancy Godwin (under age) in the will of Daniel Godwin, wife Sally.² She married Riley Fisher, son of George Fisher Sr., on 11 August 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Nicholas P. Godwin was the security on the M.L.B. of Riley Fisher and Nancy Godwin. There is another record of this marriage on 11 Oct 1812. Perhaps they obtained the M.L.B. in 1807, but did not marry until 5 years later, but that seems unlikely..³ Ann was named in her mother's will on 22 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Mary was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel B. Fisher, son of Meshack F. Fisher and Rachel B. Northam, on 8 December 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Fisher, a 30 year old laborer, the son of Meshack & Rachel Fisher and she was shown as Mary Trader, age 18, the daughter of Mary Trader. They were married by J.E. Bundick..¹ She married Frederick Taylor, son of Revell Taylor and Ebba 'Ibby' Marshall, on 3 April 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Frederick Taylor, a 50 year old widowed farmer, the son of Revel & Ibby Taylor and she was shown as Mary J. Fisher, a 25 year old widow, the daughter of Mary Trader. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     Mary was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Trader, age 34 in HH#891 headed by Elijah Shay, a 48 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Margaret Jane (-----) circa 1845. 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 Chesser the head of HH#233, a 27 year old farmer. Listed with him were Margaret J. Chesser, age 22 and Emily E. Chesser, age 2..² James died on 22 May 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Chesser, who died of dropsy at the age of 60 years. He was the son of Jas. & Eliz. Chesser, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Mary J. Chesser who gave the information..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James Chesser, son of James Chesser and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Trader, circa 1845. Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret J. Chesser, age 22 in HH#233 headed by James Chesser, a 27 year old farmer..¹ Margaret reported a death on 22 May 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary J. Chesser reported the death of her husband Jas. Chesser, who died of dropsy at the age of 60 year..²

     Cornelia was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. Miers Fisher reports she was born in 1867..^1,2 She married Edgar Watson on 17 January 1895 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Edgar was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Cornelia S. 'Neely' Fisher, daughter of Abednego T. Fisher and Lucretia 'Critty' Tatham, on 17 January 1895 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Henrietta Fisher, daughter of James Phillip Fisher and Hetty Bloxom, on 6 January 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Levin was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Ann Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, on 5 October 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Pettitt, widower, and she as Sarah Ann Fisher, daughter of William. Meshack Mears said she was over age 21..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sarah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Fisher, age 19 in HH#229 headed by William Fisher, a 50 year old laborer..² She married Levin Pettitt on 5 October 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Pettitt, widower, and she as Sarah Ann Fisher, daughter of William. Meshack Mears said she was over age 21..¹

     Obadiah was born circa 1840. He married Sallie M. (-----) circa 1865.

     Sallie was born circa 1840. She married Obadiah Fisher circa 1865.

     Ida was born circa 1875 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married William B. Bloxom, son of Comfort Bloxom, on 17 April 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ida V. Fisher, daughter of Obadiah Fisher and Sallie M. (-----), on 17 April 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Comfort was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² Comfort was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Bloxom, age 8 in HH#1246 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 42 year old oysterman..² She married John P. Bowden, son of Ira Bowden and Mary Ann Daisey, on 6 August 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Richard was born circa 1821 at Maryland. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1821 and the 1860 census puts it at 1818..^1,2 He married Patience Jones on 26 July 1847 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Richard Bloxsom and she was shown as Patience Jones..³ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Bloxom the head of HH#50, a 29 year old sailor born in Maryland. Listed with him were Patience Bloxom, age 23 and born in VA; Mary A. Bloxom, age 2 and born in VA; and Elizabeth Watson, age 50 and born in VA..¹ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Bloxom the head of HH#1246, a 42 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Bloxoms: Patience, age 32; Mary A., age 10; Elizt., age 9; Jno. B., age 2; Comfort, age 8; and Wm., age 6/12..²

     Patience was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1827 and the 1860 census puts it at 1828..^1,2 She married Richard Bloxom on 26 July 1847 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Richard Bloxsom and she was shown as Patience Jones..³ Patience was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Bloxom, age 23 in HH#50 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 29 year old sailor born in Maryland..¹ Patience was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Bloxom, age 32 in HH#1246 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 42 year old oysterman..²

     John was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Comfort Bloxom, daughter of Richard Bloxom and Patience Jones, on 6 August 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ira was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ira was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ira Bowden, age 10 in HH#74 headed by Parker Bowden, a 44 year old laborer..¹ He married Mary Ann Daisey on 30 September 1858 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Ira Bowdoin and she as Mary Ann Daisey..²

     Mary was born circa 1830. She married Ira Bowden, son of Rev. Parker Bowden and Mary Anna Russell, on 30 September 1858 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Ira Bowdoin and she as Mary Ann Daisey..¹

     John was born on 8 August 1838 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Malinda Catherine Fisher, daughter of Dr. Frederic Bellford Fisher and Rose Ann Savage, on 8 August 1876 at Drummondtown Bap, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. He was a 38 year old merchant from Northampton County..¹ John died on 3 August 1916 at age 77.² His body was interred at Red Bank Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Martha was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William A. Coryell, son of Cornelius Coryell, on 20 October 1895 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1870.¹ He married Martha F. Fisher, daughter of James Phillip Fisher and Hetty Bloxom, on 20 October 1895 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Cornelius was born circa 1840.

     William was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Martha F. Fisher, daughter of Thorogood J. Fisher and Tabitha B. Kelly, on 27 December 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William F. Poulson, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of John H. & Jane Poulson and she was shown as Martha F. Fisher, age 22, the daughter of Thorogood & Tabitha Fisher. They were married by J.L. King..¹

     John was born circa 1845. He married Jane (-----) circa 1865.

     Jane was born circa 1840. She married John H. Poulson circa 1865.

     Mary was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Lloyd M. Smith on 10 November 1880 at Hollies Baptist Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old sailor and she was age 20 and born in Acc Co, VA. Two of her sisters, just a few years older, were born in Illinois..¹

     Lloyd was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary E. Fisher, daughter of Gabriel S. Fisher and Tabitha W. (-----), on 10 November 1880 at Hollies Baptist Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old sailor and she was age 20 and born in Acc Co, VA. Two of her sisters, just a few years older, were born in Illinois..¹

     Frederick was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Bull, daughter of George Bull, on 19 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Frederick Taylor and she as Sarah Bull, daughter of Geo. Bull dec'd. James T. Johnson said both were over age 21..² He married Mary J. Trader, daughter of Mary Trader, on 3 April 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Frederick Taylor, a 50 year old widowed farmer, the son of Revel & Ibby Taylor and she was shown as Mary J. Fisher, a 25 year old widow, the daughter of Mary Trader. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..²

     Levin was born circa 1850.

     Levin was born circa 1820.

     Edgar was born on 2 October 1845 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2 Edgar was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Robinson, age 5 in HH#186 headed by Edw. B. Waples, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..³ He married Susan F. 'Sue' Fisher, daughter of Dr. Frederic Bellford Fisher and Rose Ann Savage, on 19 September 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 24 year old physician, born in Somerset Co, MD, but living in Acc Co, VA, and she was age 22 and born in Northampton Co, VA, but living in Acc Co, VA. They were married at the residence of Benj. T. Gunters by H. Petty..¹ Edgar died on 11 December 1923 at age 78.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1820. He married Mary D. Waples, daughter of Capt. Samuel Waples and Scarbrough 'Sabra' Polk Townsend, on 29 October 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Robinson and she was shown as Mary C. Waples. No other information was given..¹

     Mary was born on 26 November 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Robertson on 29 October 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Robinson and she was shown as Mary C. Waples. No other information was given..² Mary died on 2 October 1862 at age 34.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary D. Robertson, the wife of William Robertson and the daughter of Samuel & Sabra Waples..¹

     Susan was born circa 1859 at Illinois.¹ She married Abel T. Doughty, son of John R. Doughty and Mary R. Colonna, on 5 February 1880 at Garrisons Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was a 26 year old merchant and she was age 21, born in Illinois, but living in Acc Co, VA..¹

     Abel was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan E. Fisher, daughter of Gabriel S. Fisher and Tabitha W. (-----), on 5 February 1880 at Garrisons Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was a 26 year old merchant and she was age 21, born in Illinois, but living in Acc Co, VA..¹

     John was born on 6 March 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary R. Colonna, daughter of Benjamin Colonna Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (441B) Beach, circa 1830.² 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. R. Doughty the head of HH#530, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Doughtys: Mary R., age 38; Augustus, age 12; Marg't, age 14; Jno., age 8; Mary, age 5; Betsy, age 3; and Hairetta, age 2..² John died on 22 February 1874 at age 67.¹ His body was interred at Waterfield Farm, Pennyville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born on 10 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married John R. Doughty circa 1830.⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary R. Doughty, age 38 in HH#530 headed by Jno. R. Doughty, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..⁴ Mary died on 1 July 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 73. She was shown as Mary R. Doughty, who died of consumption at the age of 74 years. She was the daugther of Benj. & Mary (surname not shown), born in Acc Co, and a widow. Her son-in-law Litt. D. Read gave the information..^3,1 Her body was interred at Waterfield Farm, Pennyville, Acc Co, VA.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 28 in HH#986, headed by Thomas H. Fisher, age 22..² She married Alfred Andrews on 8 December 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Andrews and she was shown as Elizabeth Fisher of Henry Fisher..³ Elizabeth died before 27 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her husband Alfred Andrews was shown as widowed on his marriage to Catherine Lucas..⁴

     Susan was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Peter Delastatius, son of Joseph Delastatius and Eleanor Henderson (Henderson?), on 12 October 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. William B. Savage and John D. Parks were securities on the M.L.B. of Peter Delastatius and Susan Fisher of Riley..¹ Susan died before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was not listed with her husband Peter, age 49, and son Joseph, age 9, in the 1850 census..

     Peter was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² Peter was named in his father's will on 12 January 1802. He was shown as son Peter in the will of Joseph Delastatius, wife Eleanor. Peter was named in his great-uncle's will on 10 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. William Matthews Sr. gave the 3 youngest children of Joseph Delastatius £120 to be paid from bonds to Ezekiel, Peter & John Delastatius when they arrive to lawful age. (NOTE: They were grandchildren of his half-brother Ezekiel Delastatius.).³ Peter was named in his aunt's will on 19 December 1815 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as nephew Peter Delastatious in the will of Wealthy Warrington.⁴ He married Narcissa Taylor, daughter of William Taylor and Nerissa Marshall, on 22 June 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. John D. Welburn & Wes. Ellis were the security on the M.L.B. of Peter Delastatius and Narcissa Taylor, ward of Solomon Marshall.⁵ Peter Delastatius was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William Walton, Sally Hayward, Peter Delastatious and John Delastatious are the only heirs at law of William Delastatious, soldier in the Virginia Line in the Rev War.⁶ He was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Delastatious and John Delastatious are the only heirs at law of Joseph Delastatious, soldier in the Virginia Line in the Rev War.⁷ He was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William Walton, Sally Hayward, Peter Delastatious and John Delastatious are the only heirs at law of Peter Delastatious, soldier in the Virginia Line in the Rev War.⁸ He was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 27 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Polly Delastatious, widow of Peter, is dead. William Delastatious, son of Joseph Delastatious, died intestate leaving Peter and John Delastatious his only heirs, and Polly, Esther & Betsey Waltham, devisees of Peter Delastatious died intestate leaving William Waltham and Sally Waltham, now Sally or Sarah Hayward, their only heirs.⁹ He was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 27 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William Delastatious, devisee of Joseph Delastatious, died intestate and without issue and Ezekiel Delastatious has been absent from this county and unheard of for more then 7 years and is supposed to have died intestate. William & Ezekiel left Peter and John Delastatious their only heirs at law.⁵ He married Susan Fisher, daughter of Riley Fisher and Ann 'Nancy' Godwin, on 12 October 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. William B. Savage and John D. Parks were securities on the M.L.B. of Peter Delastatius and Susan Fisher of Riley..⁵ Peter was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Delastatious, a head of household, age 30-40 (b.c. 1800-1810). Listed with him were 2 females age 20-30 & 5 slaves.¹⁰ Peter was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Delastasions the head of HH#556, age 49 and a merchant. Listed with him was only Joseph Delastatius, age 9. They were only 2 households from Riley Fisher, whose daughter Susan had married Peter in 1836..²

     Sarah was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Babel Hutchinson (II), son of Babel Hutchinson (I), on 31 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. George S. Fisher was the security on the M.L.B. of Babel Hutchinson of Babel and Sarah Fisher of George..¹

     Babel was born circa 1795. He married Sarah Fisher, daughter of George S. Fisher and Peggy Hope, on 31 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. George S. Fisher was the security on the M.L.B. of Babel Hutchinson of Babel and Sarah Fisher of George..¹

     Babel was born circa 1770.

     Sarah was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her grandmother's will on 22 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas Watson, son of John W(harton) Watson and Betsy Selby Simpson, on 15 July 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Abbott and Joseph W. Gibb were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Watson of John W. and Sarah Fisher of Riley..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Ann Godwin Fisher, daughter of Riley Fisher and Ann 'Nancy' Godwin, on 15 July 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Abbott and Joseph W. Gibb were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Watson of John W. and Sarah Fisher of Riley..¹

     John was born on 24 June 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Nancy Edmunds on 19 August 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Willet was the security on the M.L.B. of John Phillips and Nancy Edmunds..³ John was named in his father's will on 4 August 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Phillips in the will of William Phillips Sr..^4,1 He made a will on 15 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. To my nephew John Phillips, son of William, the plantation whereon he now lives containing 140 acres & the plantation whereon I now live on Andua Creek containing 179 acres & all my wood land lying on the N. W. side of the neck road of the lands known as the Watson land & purchased by Hutchinson Kellam & ... but if he leaves no lawful heirs, then to my nephew Levin Phillips of William. To my nephew Levin Phillips, son of William, my plantation whereon he now lives containing 90 acres my land purchased of David Bowman ... near Hickory Hill ... to the land of my brother William Phillips containing 20 acres & ... To my brother William Phillips the residue of the land I bought of David Bowman & Shield containing 130 acres. To my 2 nieces Hetty & Nancy Bradford, 20 acres called the Read land. To my 2 nephews John & Levin Phillips 12 acres of my swamp land called Piney Swamp on the side adjoining the land of Edmond Nock. To my nephew James Cobb the residue of my Piney Swamp land containing 68 acres. My slaves George, Scipio, Robert, William, James, Margaret, Winey, Rachel, Louisa, Pheby & Betty & the future increase of all the females shall be free immediately after my death & each one is to receive $25 & to them jointly all my land lying to the eastward of the neck road for their homes forever, which is to be used by them in common. To Richard Phillips, son of Levin, $100. To John Edwards, son of Laban, $50. To Jacob Jester, $50. Since I have given my nephew John Phillips such a large part of my real estate, I hereby bind him & the lands given him with the maintenance of any of my slaves should they become disabled ... The residue to my brother William Phillips & the children of my dec'd sisters Tabitha East, Elizabeth Bradford, Susan Edwards & Mary Cobb, 1/5 part each. My estate shall furnish grave stones for me. My friend William P. Moore Sr. Extr. Witt: William P. Moore Jr., John T. R. Joynes, Edward O. Finney & O. Logan. Codicil: 19 Nov 1846 - The lands given to my brother William Phillips I only loan him during his life & at his death to his present wife Molly Phillips & at her death to my nephew Levin Phillips. The residue to my nephew Levin Phillips of William & to my 2 nieces Hetty Bradford & Susan Phillips daughter of William. Witt: Thomas Hall Kellam, John M. Parker & Benjamin D. Wise..⁵ John died on 8 October 1848 at age 86.² His body was interred at John Phillips Plot, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him the husband of Nancy Phillips. He died on Sunday at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 14 days..² John's will was probated on 30 October 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. John Arlington & Nathaniel Topping securities..⁶

     William was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----) on 29 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. George Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of William Phillips and Mrs. Betsy Picket..¹ He made a will on 4 August 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Phillips the whole of my land whereon I now live. To daughter Tabby Willett 40 shillings. To daughter Susannah Edwards 40 shillings. To daughter Elizabeth Bradford 40 shillings. To son William Phillips 50 acres that joins the land of Nathaniel Badger. To grandson William Phillips, son of Levin Phillips, my Negro man George. Remainder to my wife Elizabeth, son Levin Phillips & daughter Molly Cobb. After wife's death or marriage her part to grandson William Phillips, son of Levin Phillips. Sons John Phillips, William Phillips & Levin Phillips Extrs. Witt: John S. Walker, Smith Phillips & William Nock..² William died in November 1815.² William's will was probated on 27 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. James Edmunds & Robert Savage securities..²

     Patience was born on 22 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1810..^3,2 As of 27 December 1826,her married name was Belote.¹ She married George M. Belote on 27 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John A. Coleburn was the security on the M.L.B. of George M. Belote, widower and Patience Fisher of George..¹ As of 30 December 1839,her married name was Kellam.¹ She married James Kellam 30 Dec 1839 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of James Kellam and Patience Belote, widow of George..¹ Patience was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Kellam, age 40 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer. Also listed were Sarah A. Kellam, age 19; Mary E. Kellam, age 15; and Benj. Kellam, age 14, who were actually her children by her former marriage to George Belote, along with her children by Jas. Kellam, Jno., age 9; Nath'l, age 6; and Susan, age 4..³ Patience died on 18 July 1887 at age 81.² Her body was interred at Hollies Baptist Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Patience Kellam, the wife of Jas. Kellam and the daughter of Geo. & Rachel Fisher..²

     George was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Heath, daughter of Joseph Heath, on 2 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Walker and Jms. W. Twiford were the securities on the M.L.B. of George M. Belote and Elizabeth Heath of Joseph deceased..¹ He married Patience S. Fisher, daughter of George D(aniel) Fisher and Rachael Turlington, on 27 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John A. Coleburn was the security on the M.L.B. of George M. Belote, widower and Patience Fisher of George..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800. She married George M. Belote on 2 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Walker and Jms. W. Twiford were the securities on the M.L.B. of George M. Belote and Elizabeth Heath of Joseph deceased..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susanna Heath, daughter of Joseph Heath and Tabitha Hornsby, on 11 February 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Heath and Susanna Heath.² Joseph was named in his mother's will on 22 September 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son Joseph in the will of Jane Heath, wife of Henry Heath.¹ Joseph died before 25 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 He estate was settled on 27 July 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. 24 Nov 1802 (Sale), 15 Jan 1818 (Audit), 27 Jul 1819 (Rec'd) - Susanna Heath Admr. Buyers: Susanna Heath. Named in settlement: Major R. Heath. Auditors: Custis Willis & Edmund Read.⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Gillet (of N.) Taylor, son of Nathaniel Taylor and Euphemia Mariner, on 21 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Thoroughgood S. Taylor and William T. Byrd were the securities on the M.L.B. of Gillet Taylor, widower, and Nancy Fisher of Henry..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Taylor, age 28 in HH#881 headed by Gillet Taylor of N., a 33 year old farmer..²

     James was born in November 1851 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. James died on 8 July 1854 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA, at age 2. Jas. E. Fisher died of unknown causes at the age of 2 years and 8 months at Muddy Cr, Acc Co, VA. He was born at Muddy Cr. and was the child of Wm. Fisher, who gave the information..

     (unnamed was born on 23 April 1854 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. (unnamed died on 24 April 1854 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. An unnamed son of Wm. Fisher died of unknown causes at the age of 1 day at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was born at Muddy Cr, the child of Wm. Fisher who gave the information..

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.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 the head of HH#229, age 50 and a laborer. The only one listed with him was a Sarah Fisher, age 19, assumed to be his daughter..¹

     Robert was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed with his father-in-law in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Tabitha was born in 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha died on 15 September 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. She died of unknown causes at the age of one year in District No. 1. Her father, Thorogood Fisher gave the information..

     Wash was born in June 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. Wash died on 29 January 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. He died of typhoid fever at the age of 7 months in the Island District. His mother Sally gave the information..

     Milcah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Isaiah Tunnell, son of Joseph Tunnell Jr. and Mary Abbott, on 18 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. William Taylor and Richard Young were the securities on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Tunnell and Milcha Fisher, widow. This was probably the same Richard Young of Wm. who married Mary Fisher of Wm. in 1830. It is also assumed that Mary and Milcah were sisters, as Milcah's death record showed her as the child of Wm. and Sally Fisher. No previous marriage for Milcah has been found..² Milcah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milcah Tunnell, age 35, in HH#1207 headed by her husband, Isaiah Tunnell, age 69. Also in the household was Sally Fisher, age 70, assumed to be her mother..³ Milcah died on 24 October 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She died of consumption at the age of 65. She was shown as the child of Wm. & Sally Fisher and the widow of Isaiah Tunnell. Mary Marshall, a friend, gave the information..¹

     Isaiah was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.² Isaiah was named in his father's will on 27 November 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Isaiah Tunnell in the will of Joseph Tunnel Sr., wife Rachel..³ He married Sarah 'Sally' Onions, daughter of Rev. William Selby Onions and Sally Bundick, on 23 November 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. William Onions was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Tunnell and Sally Onions of William, deceased..⁴ He married Milcah Fisher, daughter of William Fisher and Sally Duncan, on 18 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. William Taylor and Richard Young were the securities on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Tunnell and Milcha Fisher, widow. This was probably the same Richard Young of Wm. who married Mary Fisher of Wm. in 1830. It is also assumed that Mary and Milcah were sisters, as Milcah's death record showed her as the child of Wm. and Sally Fisher. No previous marriage for Milcah has been found..⁴ Isaiah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#1207, age 69 and a carpenter with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him was his wife Milcah, age 35, his daughter Ann E., age 15, and Sally Fisher, age 70, assumed to be Milcah's mother..² He made a will on 2 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William Tunnell my ... To my daughter Analiza Tunnell ... & all of my lands & my personal estate. Friend Samuel C. Johnson Extr. Witt: Thomas P. Lewis, William B. Clayville & Henry T. Silverthorn..⁵ Isaiah died before 27 April 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Thomas A. Northam & Harvey Johnson securities..⁵

     Sarah was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her father's will on 6 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Onions in the will of William Onions Sr..² She married Isaiah Tunnell, son of Joseph Tunnell Jr. and Mary Abbott, on 23 November 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. William Onions was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Tunnell and Sally Onions of William, deceased..¹

     Ann was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Tunnell, age 15 in HH#1207 headed by Isaiah Tunnell, a 69 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ Ann was named in her father's will on 2 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Analiza Tunnell in the will of Isaiah Tunnell..²

     Lavenia was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lavenia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy B. Mears, daughter of Hillary Mears and Euphemia 'Famey' (93) Bell, on 10 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Twiford was the security on the M.L.B. of John Turlington of Asa and Nancy B. Mears of Hillary..¹ He made a will on 13 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Hetty Turlington my Negro women Fanny & Rose together with their future increase & other personal property I received by her after my marriage with her, which is to be her right of dower in the residue. Remainder to my 4 children William T., Nathaniel S., Elizabeth A. & son John H. B. Turlington with the condition that they can only sell their share to each other. James R. Garrison Extr. Witt: William P. Moore Sr., Thomas A. Coleburn & Garrison Burton. Codicil: 16 Apr 1847 - A list of property given by John Turlington (of Asa) to his wife Hetty was attached & was the property that belonged to her before their marriage. Witt: Thomas A. Coleburn & George H. Bell. Prob: Littleton K. LeCato & Thomas F. Floyd securities..² He married Hester 'Hetty' Savage, daughter of Jacob Savage and Susan (-----), before 13 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² John died before 30 August 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..²

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy was named in her grandmother's will on 23 October 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Nancy B. Mears, daughter of Hillary Mears, in the will of Ann Bell..² She married John (of Asa) Turlington, son of Asa 'Aser' Turlington and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis, on 10 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Twiford was the security on the M.L.B. of John Turlington of Asa and Nancy B. Mears of Hillary..¹ Nancy was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy B. Turlington the wife of John Turlington, and a daughter of Hillars Mears and Euphemia his wife, who was a child of _____ Bell and Nancy, his wife, who was formerly Nancy Elliott who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 12 Jul 1828 Jesse, George, William B. and Betsey, alias Elizabeth Meats, and the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, together with Betsey, the wife of the said Jesse, Patsy, the wife of the said George, Molly the wife of the said William B. Mears, and the aforesaid John Turlington, the husband of the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, conveyed to your orator John G. Joynes all their right, title and interest in said estate..³ Nancy died before 13 April 1847. On 13 Apr 1847 John Turlington of Asa named a wife Hetty Turlington in his will. On 30 Dec 1850 it was recorded that Hillary Mears, a soldier of the Rev. War, died circa 1 Apr 1836, leaving no widow, but leaving the following children: William B. Mears, Jesse Mears, Nancy Mears who married John Turlington, George Mears and Elizabeth Mears. Since his death the following have died: Nancy Turlington, wife of said John Turlington, who left the following children: William T. Turlington and Nathaniel Turlington who are 21 years of age and upwards, Elizabeth A. Turlington and John H. Turlington, minors; Peter Turlington is their guardian. William B. Mears died leaving children: David P. Mears, who is 21 year old or older, Jesse Mears and Thomas Mears who are minors. George H. Bell is admr. of the estate of Hillary Mears..⁴

     William was born circa 1780.

     Belle was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² Belle was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bell Williams, age 8 in HH#AT597 headed by William Williams, a 32 year old oysterman..² Belle was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as B. Boyd Williams, a 15 year old daughter in HH#276 headed by W.H. Williams, a 42 year old oysterman..³ She married John W. Northam Sr., son of John C. Northam and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam, on 1 April 1888 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was a 51 year old widowed carpenter and she was age 23 and single. John W. Northam and Miss Belle B. Williams were married at Sykes Island 1 Apr 1888 by Rev. Thomas G. Pullen (Pen. Ent., 7 Apr 1888)..¹