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     Alec was born on 31 July 1990.

     Aric was born on 31 July 1990. Aric died on 14 February 1991.

     Zerobabel was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² Zerobabel was named in his father's will on 4 September 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was underage at this time..³ Zerobabel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Middlesex Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#200, age 49 with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Edward N. Northam, age 21 and a carpenter; Lnius(sp?) N. (male), age 12; Robert Northam, age 10; and Sarah Mason, age 22..²

     Lany was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. The assumption is that she is the only other female (age 10-16) in the household headed by Rachel Northam..² Lany was named in her father's will on 4 September 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Virginia was born circa 1833 at Westmoreland Co, VA.¹ Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co, VA.²

     Columbia was born circa 1837 at Westmoreland Co, VA.¹ Columbia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co, VA.¹

     Solomon was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon was named in his father's will on 30 June 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was under age at this time..² He made a will on 26 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Brother Zadock Johnson and Elijah Shay executors. To cousin Tabitha Northam all my bonds & notes, a place to live in my dwelling house, fire wood to support her during her life, 1 bay horse, 6 windsor chairs, bed & furniture. To Richard Bloxom, my friend, the privilege of getting 10 thousand fence rails on my land adjoining the land's of James Cropper. To brother Zadock Johnson, the land whereon I live estimated to be 100 acres with all appurtenances. To brother Zadock Johnson 46 acres of land adjoining Bennett Mason, James Duncan and the heirs of Griffin Kelly, dec'd. All my estate not given to brother Zadock Johnson. Witnesses Elijah Shay, George Christopher & John Northam..³ Solomon died in December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Solomon's will was probated on 27 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Zadock was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock was named in his father's will on 30 June 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was underage at this time..² Zadock was named in his brother's will on 26 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. His brother Solomon Johnson left him the land whereon I live estimated to be 100 acres with all appurtenances and 46 acres of land adjoining Bennett Mason, James Duncan and the heirs of Griffin Kelly, dec'd..³ He made a will on 31 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. To my cousin William Northam Senr. my negro named Daniel until he arrives to the age of 21, then he to be free. To negro man Reed at my decease his freedom. To my cousin Talitha Northam one negro boy Perry and a gegro girl named Leah until they arrive to the age of 21 and then I give them their freedom. To my cousin Rachel Northam a certain parcel of land that my father Solomon Johnson bought of Wm. H. Beavans containing 50 acres. To cousin Talitha Northam the plantation whereon I now live containing 150 acres and my water grist mill and saw mill. To cousin Talitha Northam 122 acres of land that is called Gail land. To cousin Talitha Northam all the remained of my estate. Cousin Talitha Northam to be executrix. Wit: Southy Northam, George Northam and Obadiah Riggin..⁴ Zadock died in 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Zadock's will was probated on 29 July 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. James Northam and Henry Fletcher securities for Talitha Northam..⁴

     Based on the wills of both Solomon Jr. and Zadock Johnson, she is either a sister of Solomon Johnson Sr. or Rachel Bird of Nathaniel, as they both named some of her children as their cousins. (-----) was born circa 1730. She married Southy Northam Senr. circa 1750. (-----) died circa 1775.

     George was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George R. Bunting, age 4 in HH#1133 headed by Wm. H. Bunting, a 28 year old farmer..¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George R. Bunting, age 14 in HH#113 headed by William H. Bunting, a 32 year old farmer..² He married Ellen Hester Justice, daughter of William H. Justice and Susan Taylor, circa 1870.³

     Marcelleus was born on 29 April 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Albert Sidney Johnson "Capt. Sid" Hopkins, son of John Parker Lee Hopkins and Susan C. Finney, on 25 November 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Marcelleus died on 23 February 1887 at age 20.² Her body was interred at Finney Place, Cashville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Henry was born in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary A. Finney, daughter of Sarah S. Finney, 02 Aug 1841 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. George Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry P. Lilliston and Mary A. Finney of Sarah S. (NOTE: Mark Lewis shows they were married on 5 Aug 1841 and that the license reads Mary A. Finney, daughter of Sarah W. West, formerly S.S. Finney. Isaac West and Sarah S. West consented to the marriage.).³ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry P. Lilliston the head of HH#14, a 36 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,600. Listed with him were Mary A. Lilliston, age 24; Alfred J. Lilliston, age 5; Laura Lilliston, age 4/12; Joseph Moore, a 19 year old apprentice; and Parker Waters, a 18 year old black laborer..⁴ He married Elizabeth S. Powell, daughter of Seth Powell and Mary A. Rayfield, on 30 June 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry P. Lilliston, widower, and she was shown as Elizabeth Powell of Seth..³ Henry died on 6 July 1866.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born on 5 October 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Powell, age 18 in HH#356 headed by Seth Powell, a 53 year old farmer..² She married Henry P. Lilliston, son of John S. Lilliston, on 30 June 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry P. Lilliston, widower, and she was shown as Elizabeth Powell of Seth..³ Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 23 May 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Elizabeth Lilliston, wife of Henry P. Lilliston, daughter of my dec'd daughter Mary Powell, formerly the wife of Seth Powell dec'd, in the will of Major Rayfield Sr..⁴ Elizabeth died on 12 July 1866 at age 28.¹ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John was born on 6 April 1830 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 John P.L. Hopkins, a 20 year old sailor in HH#3 headed by Stephen Hopkins, a 57 year old merchant..² He married Susan C. Finney, daughter of Thomas Watts Finney Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Fletcher, on 9 December 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John died on 2 December 1913 at age 83.³ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Susan was born on 3 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan C. Finney, age 18 in HH#144 headed by Thos. Finney Sr., a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..² She married John Parker Lee Hopkins, son of Stephen Hopkins Jr. and Jane Melson, on 9 December 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan died on 8 December 1880 at age 48.³ Her body was interred at Finney Place, Cashville, Acc Co, VA.³

     Laban was born circa 1780.

     Mary was born on 5 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.³ As of 2 August 1841,her married name was Lilliston.¹ She married Henry P. Lilliston, son of John S. Lilliston, 02 Aug 1841 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. George Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry P. Lilliston and Mary A. Finney of Sarah S. (NOTE: Mark Lewis shows they were married on 5 Aug 1841 and that the license reads Mary A. Finney, daughter of Sarah W. West, formerly S.S. Finney. Isaac West and Sarah S. West consented to the marriage.).¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Lilliston, age 24 in HH#14 headed by Henry P. Lilliston, a 36 year old carpenter..⁴ Mary died on 7 July 1852 at age 26.³ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.³

     Marcie was born on 13 February 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. Marcie died on 23 August 1887. Her body was interred at Finney Place, Cashville, Acc Co, VA.

     Maggie was born on 4 December 1897 at Accomack Co, VA. Maggie died on 10 August 1950 at age 52. Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.

     Albert was born in 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Clara Faye Staton on 30 November 1920. Albert died in 1965.

     Clara was born in 1899. She married Albert Sidney Johnson Hopkins Jr., son of Albert Sidney Johnson "Capt. Sid" Hopkins and Julia Thomas Lewis, on 30 November 1920. Clara died in 1965.

     Eleanor was born in 1924. Eleanor died in 1993.

     Carol was born in 1937. Carol died in 1993.

     Jakey was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jakey was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jakey Sylverthorn, age 30 in HH#898 headed by Elizabeth Sylverthorn, age 60 with real estate valued at $600..¹

     Henry was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry T. Sylverthorn, a 24 year old laborer in HH#898 headed by Elizabeth Sylverthorn, age 60..¹ He married Jane C. Charnock, daughter of Robert Charnock, on 23 April 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry T. Silverthorn and she as Jane Charnock of Robt. No other information was given..² Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hy. Silverthorn the head of HH#625, age 43 and a day laborer. Listed with him was Jane Silverthorn, age 40..³ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Silverthorn the head of HH#MT313, a 46 year old farmer. Listed with him were Jane Silverthorn, age 38 and keeping house..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth W. Sylverthorn, age 22 in HH#898 headed by Elizabeth Sylverthorn, age 60 with real estate valued at $600..¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Silverthorn, a 41 year old domestic servant in HH#MT301 headed by George Rayfield, a 36 year old farmer..² Elizabeth died on 2 September 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She died at the age of 65 years of cancer. She was the child of Crippin & Eliz. Silverthorn, born in Acc Co. She was a single housekeeper. John Bell, a friend, gave the information..³

     Elizabeth was born on 28 September 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He Acc Co birth record shows her as Eliz. S. Bayly, born in Oct 1854 in the 3rd District, the daughter of Edw. (shoemaker) and Lovey. Her father gave the informaiton..^3,4 Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey, age 5..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Bayly, age 15 in HH#783 headed by Edw. Bayly, age 37..⁵ She married Henry Johnson on 2 November 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer, the son of Elizabeth Johnson and she was age 23, the daughter of Edward & Lovey Bayly. They were married at Warrenton's Branch by S.C. Boston..²

     Sallie was born on 29 June 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,2 Sallie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sallie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Bayly, age 13 in HH#LM783 headed by Edw. Bayly, age 37..⁴ She married William A. Rew, son of George S. Rew and Margaret S. Ayres, on 28 February 1877 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer. She was shown as Sally T. Bayly, age 20, the daughter of Edwd & Lovey. They were married by R.C. Jones..⁵ Sallie died on 17 December 1905 at age 49.³ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     William was born on 11 June 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sallie Thomas Bayly, daughter of Edward 'Boss' Bayly and Lovey Sarah 'Leavey' Gardner, on 28 February 1877 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer. She was shown as Sally T. Bayly, age 20, the daughter of Edwd & Lovey. They were married by R.C. Jones..¹ William died on 24 October 1908 at age 54.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Rew, a 36 year old farmer in HH#1161 headed by Dennis H. Rew, a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹ He married Margaret S. Ayres, daughter of Francis Rogers 'Frank' Ayres and Susannah 'Susan' Crowson, on 4 March 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Rew and she was shown as Margaret S. Ayres of Francis R. No other information was given..²

     Margaret was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. Ayres, age 30 in HH#51 headed by Francis Ayres, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..² She married George S. Rew, son of Dennis H. Rew and Sarah 'Sally' Ayres, on 4 March 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Rew and she was shown as Margaret S. Ayres of Francis R. No other information was given..¹ Margaret was named in her father's will on 2 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret S. Rew in the will of Francis R. Ayres, wife Susan..³

     Her common name was Kate. Lovey was born on 25 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² Lovey was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Katy Bayly, age 6 in HH#LM783 headed by Edw. Bayly, age 37..³ She married James Oswald Parker, son of James Parker and Susan J. Mason, on 8 December 1880 at Savageville, Acc Co, VA. He was age 26 and a sailor and she was age 16. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Lovey lived in 1902 at Portsmouth, VA.⁴ Lovey was named in her father's obituary on 6 January 1914 at Portsmouth, VA. She was named as a daughter, Mrs. Kate Parker in the obituary of Edward Bailey..⁵

     James was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Lovey Catharine 'Kate' Bayly, daughter of Edward 'Boss' Bayly and Lovey Sarah 'Leavey' Gardner, on 8 December 1880 at Savageville, Acc Co, VA. He was age 26 and a sailor and she was age 16. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹

     Lovey was born circa 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Betty was born circa 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.

     James was born circa 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Her common name was Rachel. Margaret was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel West, age 8 in HH#677 headed by Jessie West, age 49..² She married William H. Bayly, son of Henry Bayly and Henrietta 'Henny' Bayly, on 9 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer, the son of Thos. and Hennie Bayly. She was age 16. They were married by D. Titlow..¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Bayly, age 18 in HH#LM474 headed by Wm. Bayly, age 25..³ Margaret died on 11 November 1935 at Portsmouth, VA. Mrs. Margaret Rachel Bailey, age 83, widow of William Bailey, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.D. Johnson, 1900 Holladay Street, at 11:40 o'clock. Besides Mrs. Johnson, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. R.J. Owens, of Norfolk; two sons, C.C. and E.R. Bailey, of this city; two brothers, W.R. West, of Accomac, and L.O. West, of this city; fourteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Cavalry Baptist Church..⁴

     Jesse was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He married Susan Caruthers on 12 April 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. No other information was given..³ Jesse was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jesse West, the head of HH#481, age 40. Listed with him were Susan West, age 34; Jno. H. West, age 4; Wm. R. West, age 2; and Major T. West, age 5/12..² Jesse was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jessie West the head of HH#677, a 49 year old day laborer. Listed with him were Susan West, age 45; Rachel West, age 8; Elenora J. West, age 6; Jessie L. West, age 4; Louis O. West, age 5/12 and Cassy Coruthers, age 60..¹

     Susan was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married Jesse West on 12 April 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. No other information was given..³ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan West, age 34 in HH#481 headed by Jesse West, age 40..¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan West, age 45 in HH# 677 headed by Jessie West, age 49..² She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     William was born on 9 October 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. The William Gardner Bible shows him as William T.L. Bayly..² William was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Bayly, age 9 in HH#LM783 headed by Edw. Bayly, age 37..³ She married Amie C. Leatherbury, son of Nicetty Leatherbury, on 29 July 1888 at Mason's Corner, Acc Co, VA. He was a 27 year old farmer and she was age 18. They were married by H.S. Dulany..¹ William was named in her father's obituary on 6 January 1914 at Portsmouth, VA. He was shown as a son Mr. Thomas Bailey in the obituary of Edward Bailey..⁴

     Amie was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married William Thomas L. Bayly, daughter of Edward 'Boss' Bayly and Lovey Sarah 'Leavey' Gardner, on 29 July 1888 at Mason's Corner, Acc Co, VA. He was a 27 year old farmer and she was age 18. They were married by H.S. Dulany..¹

     Nicetty was born circa 1840.

     Thomas was born on 9 January 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He married Phoebe Blanch Edwards, daughter of John Henry Edwards and Hester Ann Williams, on 25 December 1901.¹ Thomas died on 7 January 1950 at age 70.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Phoebe was born on 16 September 1881.² She married Thomas Chandler Northam, son of James Custis Northam and Pauline East, on 25 December 1901.¹ Phoebe died on 22 March 1972 at age 90.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born on 31 August 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Edna Louise Steward, daughter of George Walter Steward, on 27 June 1942.¹ James died on 19 March 1983 at age 75.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Edna was born in 1917 at Delaware.¹ As of 27 June 1942,her married name was Northam.¹ She married James Samuel Northam, son of Thomas Chandler Northam and Phoebe Blanch Edwards, on 27 June 1942.¹ Edna died in 1979.¹ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Blanche was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Claudius N. Wyant, son of Augustine Wyant and Amanda F. (-----), on 19 July 1892 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was a 32 year old school teacher from Rockingham Co & she was age 29. They were married by H.L. Derby..¹

     Claudius was born circa 1860 at Rockingham Co, VA.¹ He married Blanche A. Northam, daughter of Thomas Alfred Northam I and Vernetta A. Hinman, on 19 July 1892 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was a 32 year old school teacher from Rockingham Co & she was age 29. They were married by H.L. Derby..¹

     Augustine was born circa 1830. He married Amanda F. (-----) circa 1850.¹

     Amanda was born circa 1830. She married Augustine Wyant circa 1850.¹

     Sarah was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² As of 25 November 1880,her married name was Joynes.¹ She married George Goodwyn Joynes, son of Tully Armistead Tankard 'A.T.' Joynes and Sabra Polk Fitchett, on 25 November 1880 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sarah died in 1921.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born on 6 September 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Sarah Wright Northam, daughter of Thomas Alfred Northam I and Vernetta A. Hinman, on 25 November 1880 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Goodwin Joynes, a 24 year old teacher, the son of Tully A.T. & Sabra P. Joynes and she was shown as Sarah W. Northam, age 21, the daughter of Thomas A. & Vignetta A. Northam. They were married by S.C. Boston..² George Goodwyn Joynes, teacher and school superintendent, was born at Onancock, Accomac county, Virginia, September 6, 1856. His father was Tully A. T. Joynes, an Accomac planter of the old Virginia type, who was a magistrate for twelve years under the ante-bellum constitution: and who was later in life postmater at Onancock, which office he held until the date of his death. Mr. Joynes' mother was Sabra Polk Fitchett, a granddaughter of Captain William Polk, who fought in the Revolution and was one of the leading men in Virginia in his day. He grew up in the country until he was fourteen years old; and after that time several years were spent in a country village. He worked on the farm on Saturdays. The financial failure of his father, consequent upon the losses that resulted from the War between the States, prevented Mr. Joynes from completing his collegiate education. He attended Dickinson college at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, but left after his sophomore year. The college, however, recognized the value and distinction of his later work as scholar and teacher; and in 1896 he received at its hands the honorary degree of Master of Arts. He began the work of life as a teacher in an " old field " public school in 1875. The desire on his j^art to help develop and advance the recently adopted public school system in Virginia, then quite unpopular with many of the people of his section, induced Mr. Joynes to make teaching his life-work. From the first he showed aptitude as an instructor and unusual disciplinary power; and when it was determined to establish a graded school in his native town of Onancock, he was selected to do the work. He filled the office of principal of the Onancock high school for twenty-five years; and gave up the position at the end of that time to become superintendent of public school for Accomac division. Mr. Joynes is now (1908) serving his second term as superintendent of public schools of Accomac division, which embraces one hundred and fifty-three public schools, and a school population of ten thousand three hundred and fifty-three. He has written and published a "Teacher's Handbook; A Uniform Graded Course of Study for use in Public Schools," which has received the high commendation and endorsement of the superintendent of public instruction of Virginia. Mr. Joynes is a Mason, and was secretary of his lodge for four years; and has written papers and delivered lectures on the subject of Free Masonry. He is a Democrat in politics. He is a member of the Baptist church; has served as superintendent of his church Sunday school for five years, was for many years clerk of the Accomac Baptist association, and was the founder of the Accomac Educational association, which numbers one hundred and twenty members. When at school and college he was captain of the baseball and football teams, and he was an enthusiastic supporter of those games, in which he still finds his recreation and exercise. Mr. Joynes married November 25, 1880, Sallie Wright Northam, daughter of Thomas A. Northam. They have had five children two boys and three girls all of whom are now (1908) living. His address is Onancock, Accomac County, Virginia. (Source: http://www.archive.org/stream/menofmarkinvirgi04tyle/menofmarkinvirgi04tyle_djvu.txt - Men of Mark in Virginia, Ideals of American Life, A Collection of Biographies of the Leading Men in the State).⁴ George died on 18 October 1932 at age 76.³ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Tully was born on 25 August 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. The 1850 census shows his birth place as Northampton Co, VA..^3,4 He married Sabra Polk Fitchett, daughter of Joshua T. Fitchett Sr. and Martha 'Patsy' Polk, on 24 June 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. James H. Stewart was the security on the M.L.B. of Tully W.A.T. Joynes and Sabra P. Fitchett. Gracy Fitchett as to Sabra's age. They were married on 25 Jun 1844 by G.G. Exall..^3,5 Tully was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Tully A.T. Joynes the head of HH#160, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,400. Listed with him were the following Joynes: Sabra, age 29; Alexander A.T., age 5; Willie F., age 3; and Tully W.A.T., age 1..⁴ Tully died on 21 December 1890 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 75. His tombstone shows 21 Dec 1890 and his Acc Co death record shows he died on 20 Dec 1890 of pneumonia at the age of 75 years. 8 months, and 5 days. He was shown as Tully A.T. Joynes Sr., the son of Tully A. & Tabitha Joynes, born in Acc Co, a post master and the husband of Sabra P. Joynes. His son A. Tank Joynes gave the information..^3,1 His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Sabra was born on 16 January 1821 at Northampton Co, VA. The 1850 census shows her birth place as Northampton Co, VA..^3,4 Sabra was named in her father's will on 22 November 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sabra Fitchett (under 21) in the will of Joshua Fitchett Senr. wife Patsy.² As of 24 June 1844,her married name was Joynes.^3,5 She married Tully Armistead Tankard 'A.T.' Joynes, son of William Joynes Jr. and Tabitha (544) Snead, on 24 June 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. James H. Stewart was the security on the M.L.B. of Tully W.A.T. Joynes and Sabra P. Fitchett. Gracy Fitchett as to Sabra's age. They were married on 25 Jun 1844 by G.G. Exall..^3,5 Sabra was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sabra Joynes, age 29 in HH#160 headed by Tully A.T. Joynes, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,400..⁴ Sabra died on 13 August 1897 at age 76.³ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Blanche was born on 20 January 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Blanche died on 24 May 1959 at age 73.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Her common name was Clarsie. Clara was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Sewell H. Bayly, son of Thomas Bayly and Elizabeth K. (-----), on 24 January 1883 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old mechanic & she was age 23. They were married by J.W. Hundley..³ Clara died in 1925.² Her body was interred at Greenbackville Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sewell was born in 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sewell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Sewell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It must have been him who was shown as Frank Bailey, age 13 in HH#MT450 headed by Thomas Bailey, age 63, as there was no Sewell in the household and Frank was shown as the same age as Sewell would have been..⁴ He married Clara F. 'Clarsie' Northam, daughter of William E. Northam and Drucilla Bayly, on 24 January 1883 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old mechanic & she was age 23. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹ Sewell died in 1929.² His body was interred at Greenbackville Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.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 D. White Jr. the head of HH#1079, a 40 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Whites: John Sr., age 73; Tabitha, age 75; and Sally A., age 32..² He married Tabitha Trader, daughter of Archibald Trader Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam, on 12 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John D. White and she was shown as Tabitha Mears, widow of Samuel..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. White the head of HH#323, a 52 year old teacher. Listed with him were Tabitha E. White, age 48 and Sarah E. Fisher, age 12..⁴ He married Elizabeth Ann Justice, daughter of Capt. James (of Geo.) Justice and Milly Taylor, on 15 November 1875 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. White, a 62 year old single farmer, the son of John & Tabitha White and she was shown as Elizabeth Northam, age 63 and single, the daughter of James & Millie Justice. They were married near Messongo by T.M. Poulson..¹

     Milly was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Capt. James (of Geo.) Justice, son of George Justice, on 8 July 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. William Ailworth was the security on the M.L.B. of James Justice of Geo. and Milly Taylor..¹

     Lena was born on 22 December 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She married John W. Edwards, son of John Henry Edwards and Hester Ann Williams, on 20 December 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 21 also. They were married by E.C. Atkins..³ Lena died on 17 February 1901 at age 26.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 8 December 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Lena L. Northam, daughter of James Custis Northam and Pauline East, on 20 December 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 21 also. They were married by E.C. Atkins..¹ John died on 12 June 1911 at age 32.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 20 October 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Edwards, age 9 in HH#278 headed by Jno. Edwards, a 37 year old sailor..¹ He married Hester Ann Williams, daughter of John Williams and Esther Roberts, on 11 May 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. H. Edwards, a 24 year old waterman, the son of Jno. & Ailey Edwards and she was shown as Hester A. Williams, age 24, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. & Esther. They were married by E.S. Grant..² John died on 11 March 1920 at age 81.³ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John H. Edwards, the husband of Ester A. Edwards..³

     Hester was born on 20 October 1838 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 Hester was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ester Williams, age 10 in HH#636 headed by John Williams, a 46 year old overseer.³ She married John Henry Edwards, son of John Edwards and Alice 'Ailsy' Poulson, on 11 May 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. H. Edwards, a 24 year old waterman, the son of Jno. & Ailey Edwards and she was shown as Hester A. Williams, age 24, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. & Esther. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹ Hester died on 23 May 1901 at age 62.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ester A. Edwards, the wife of John H. Edwards..²

     James was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lucy was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lucy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born on 11 February 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Benjamin F. Marsh, son of John R. Marsh and Arinthia T. Mears, on 27 June 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was an 18 year old farmer and she was age 21. They were married by E.C. Atkins..² Margaret Sarah 'Maggie' Northam died on 16 May 1940 at age 67.¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Sarah 'Maggie' Northam, daughter of James Custis Northam and Pauline East, on 27 June 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was an 18 year old farmer and she was age 21. They were married by E.C. Atkins..¹

     John was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Arinthia T. Mears, daughter of Arthur R. Mears and Margaret Lee Williams, on 31 December 1873 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. He was a 19 year old sailor and she was age 21. They were married by W.F. Talbott..¹

     Arinthia was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia T. Mears, age 6 in HH#567 headed by Arthur Mears, a 50 year old shoemaker..² She married John R. Marsh, son of John W. Marsh, on 31 December 1873 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. He was a 19 year old sailor and she was age 21. They were married by W.F. Talbott..¹

     Margaret was born on 13 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Arthur R. Mears, son of Arthur Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' Mears, on 21 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Seth Williams was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Mears (widower) and Margaret Williams of Seth..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Mears, age 17 in HH#987 headed by Arthur Mears, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..⁴ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret T. Mears, age 26 in HH#567 headed by Arthur Mears, a 50 year old shoemaker. She was evidently born in Accomack Co, VA..⁵ Margaret died on 1 January 1918 at age 85.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret L. Mears, the wife of Arthur R. Mears..²

     Seth was born circa 1803 at Northampton Co, VA.³ He was on the personal property tax list on 8 March 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Seth Williams first appeared on N'hamp personal property tax list. He had no tangible property for which to account and each of the subsequent taxalbe headings is left blank.³ He married Rose 'Rosy' Roberts, daughter of Teackle Roberts and Peggy Hudson, on 20 December 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. Stephen Wilkinson & James Williams were the securities & as to the ages on the M.L.B. of Seth Williams and Rosy Roberts, daughter of Teackle Roberts dec'd..² Seth was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Seth Williams a head of household aged 30-40, the only Williams HH in St. George Parish. Listed with him were 1 male age 0-5, 1 male age 10-15, 3 females age 0-5, 1 female, age 20-30, 2 free Negroes and 4 slaves.⁴ He was the security on a M.L.B. On 21 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Seth Williams was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Mears, widower, and Margaret Williams of Seth.⁵ Seth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Seth Williams the head of HH#986, a 47 year old farmer, born in VA, with no real estate value. Listed with him were the following Williams: Rose, age 43; James, a 22 year old laborer; Julia H., age 15; George, age 13; Thomas, age 11; Sally, age 9; Tabitha, age 7; and William, age 6. He was listed near Mitchell Chandler, a 70 year old chair maker; James Smith, a 62 year old shoe maker; Arthur Mears, a 41 year old farmer; and John S. Martin, a 31 year old farmer..⁶ He died before 28 October 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Seth Williams was granted to Arthur Mears with James Mears & Bagwell Mears securities.⁷

     William was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Margaret Nock, daughter of Samuel Nock and Sally Bunting, circa 1845.^3,4,2 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Groten, a 28 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Margaret Groten, age 21; John W. Groten, age 3; Drusilla Miles, age 19 and Simon Mears, age 45 and black..² 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 Groton the head of HH#183, a 38 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Grotons: John W., age 15; Margaret J.D., age 9; Edward L., age 6; and George B., age 3. Also listed was Amanda Crippin, age 15 and black, and Sally Crippen (Groton?), age 60 (not shown as black)..⁵ He married Sally A. Northam, daughter of Henry B. Northam Sr. and Milcah 'Milky' Northam, on 27 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Groton, son of John Groton and she was shown as Sally A. Northam, the daughter of Henry B. Northam, who gave consent..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1829 and her 1858 death record puts it at 1821..^2,1 She married William Groten, son of John Groten and Sally (-----), circa 1845.^3,1,2 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Groten, age 21 in HH#1055 headed by Wm. Groten, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² Margaret died on 18 November 1858. She was shown as Marg. Groten, who died of bilious fever at the age of 37 years. She was the duaghter of Sally Nock, born in Middle Woods, a spinster, the wife of William Groton, who gave the information..¹

     James was born circa 1735 at Worcester Co, MD. He received land as a gift on 1 April 1756 at Duncans Delight, Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Thomas Duncan Sr. gave 50 acres of Duncans Delight to James Duncan.² He married Sarah Mears, daughter of Bartholomew Mears (III) and Rachel Kellam, circa 1760. On 25 Jan 1780 James Duncan was named to settle the estate of Bartholomew Mears, unadministered by Rachel Mears, dec'd..⁴ James Duncan Sr. sold land on 4 November 1762 at Duncans Delight, Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that James Duncan sold 50 acres to Elizabeth Duncan, widow.² James was named in his mother's will on 15 March 1774 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as a son James Duncan in the will of Elizabeth Duncan.³ James bought land circa 1775 at Messongo Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Dunken (Duncan) bought part of Whitelaw's tract A133 between Bloxom and Hallwood from Thomas Fisher & his wife Susanna who had purchased it in 1761 from George Hope & his wife Annabella. The date of the sale to Duncan was not stated..⁵ James was named in his brother's will on 13 October 1776 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as brother James Duncan in the will of John Duncan and named Extr.⁶ James was named as administrator of an estate on 25 January 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan was named to settle the estate of Bartholomew Mears, which was unadministered by Rachel Mears, dec'd..⁷ He witnessed a deed on 2 February 1789 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan Sr., James Duncan Jr. & Meshack Duncan witnessed a deed from Eli Duncan & wife Mary to Jesse Duncan for 10 acres in Massongo Swamp.¹ He married Anne (-----) on 18 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Bull was the security on the M.L.B. James Duncan, widower, and Anne Moore, widow..⁸ James witnessed a will on 26 March 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan Sr., James Duncan Jr. and Meshack Duncan witnessed the will of William Bloxom Sr..⁹ James bought land in 1793 at Gale's Swamp, Acc Co, VA. James Duncan purchased another part of tract A133, known as Gale's Swamp, in 1793 from George Gale of Baltimore. The sales reported came to 1,744 acres, or somewhat more than the patent acreage. Duncan had the land surveyed, found it to contain 951 acres, and sold most of it as follows, the lines for each parcel being run on a survey. Kept by Duncan, 118 acres; John Burton, 200 acres and 80 acres; Jacob Bird, 32 acres; John Litchfield, 100 acres; Solomon Boston, 50 acres; Bennet Mason, 32 acres; Solomon Johnson, age 167 acres; Isaac Warner, 25 acres; Wm. Lucas, 25 acres; James Small, 70 acres; and some residue, 51 acres..¹⁰ James was named as the executor of a will on 6 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan was named Extr. of the estate of John Northam and Meshack Duncan and Anne Duncan were witnesses..¹¹ James was named in his son's will on 28 April 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as father James Duncan in the will of Meshack Duncan and given my part of the schooner &c..¹² He married Nanny Drummond, daughter of James Drummond and Elizabeth Tankard, on 12 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. John A. Bundick was the security on the M.L.B. of James Duncan and Nancy Dix..⁸ He made a will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. To grandson Edmund Duncan, son of Jesse, 110 acres of land on southeast of my land & he to pay my daughter Leah Sandford £40 when he comes to lawful age. To grandson Edmund Duncan ... & turners tools. Remainder of land, except 10 acres in McKeel's marsh, to my daughter Sally Fisher. To grandson James Duncan Fisher, after the death of daughter Sally Fisher, all the lands lent to daughter & if he dies before arriving to lawful age & without issue, then to grandson James Duncan of Eli. To granddaughter Harriet Major Mason my Negro girl Chantey. To granddaughter Pamela Andrews Mason my Negro girl Love. To 2 granddaughters Harriet M. Mason & Pamelia A. Mason a note executed by their father Bennett Mason. To daughter Sally Fisher choice of 2 Negroes. To daughter Leah Sandford a note of hers & ... Remainder to daughters Leah Sandford, Sally Fisher, grandchildren James Duncan of Eli & Sarah Godwin. Son Jesse Duncan, Leah Sandford, Sally Fisher & grandson Edmond Duncan Extrs. Witt: Southey Northam, Johannas Bird & Thomas Kelly..¹³ James died before 29 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹³