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     Bloomfield was born on 7 June 1897 at Northampton Co, VA.² Bloomfield was listed with his parents in the census of 1900 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Bloomfield Miles, a 2 year old son, born Jun 1897 in HH#189 headed by Richard E. Miles, a 56 year old farmer.³ Bloomfield died on 3 August 1953 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 56. Mr. Bloomfield Miles, 56, of Fruitland, MD died Monday, August 3rd at 6 A.M. at Peninsula General Hospital, after a short illness. He was strickened with a heart attack Monday A.M. July 27th and later showed signs of improvement until Friday, July 30th, when he was stricken with pneumonia, of which he succumbed. He was the son of the late Richard Miles, Sr. and Mary Carpenter Miles. He was born in the vicinity of Machipongo where he lived the earlier years of his life.
Mr. Miles was a veteran of World War I enlisting in the Army in 1918. In 1920 he made his home for a while in Nassawadox, while there he married Miss Margaret Savage of Keller in Sept. 1920. he then moved to Hebron, MD and made his home in the vicinities of Hebron, Salisbury and Fruitland, Md until his death. Funeral was held at Holloways Funeral Home, Salisbury, Md. on Wednesday at 2 P.M. Interment was in Hebron Cemetery. Mr. Miles is survived by wife Margaret Savage Miles; one son, Roy Miles of Salisbury; one daughter, Jean Ryall; one grandson, Donnie Miles; one granddaughter, Bonnie Jean Ryall; one half brother, two half sisters on father's side: Mr. Clifford Miles, Exmore; Mrs. Gussie Beachboard and Mrs. Lena Beachboard, Accomac; one brother Charlie Miles, Cape Charles; one half brother, two half sisters on mother's side: William T. Davis, Nassawadox; Mrs. Evelyn Isdell, Mrs. Katie Townsend, Birdsnest. The funeral was largely attended and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, showing that Mr. Miles had a host of friends..²

     Lockie was born in 1911.¹ As of 1930,her married name was Miles.^2,1 She married Marvin Miles, son of John Garland Miles and Bessie Lee Charnock, in 1930.^2,1

     Elmer was born in January 1880 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 Elmer was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as E. Lee Mearington, a 5 month old son, born in January in HH#273 headed by Leander Mearington, a 24 year old oysterman..^2,3 He married Sarah Helen Stant, daughter of Major H. Stant and Cordelia J. Stant, on 9 March 1902 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴ He married Sadie (-----) circa 1914.⁵ He married Nina (-----) circa 1925.⁵ Elmer died in 1946.

     William was born in 1905. William died in 1969.

     Thomas was born circa 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas died on 10 October 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. He died of bilious fever at the age of 11 years..

     Lauretta was born in 1856 at Northampton Co, VA. Lauretta died in August 1860. She died of consumption at the age of 4 years and 8 months..

     (-----) was born circa 1875. He married Elizabeth 'Eveline' Miles, daughter of Richard Eldridge Miles Sr. and Esther D. Ward, circa 1900.¹

     Lena was born on 16 October 1875 at Northampton Co, VA. Lena was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Franktown District, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Elmira or Eliveria Miles, a 4 year old daughter in HH#322 headed by Rich E. Miles, a 36 year old farmer.² She married John H. Beachboard, son of John J. Beachboard and Rosa (-----), on 26 April 1894 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Beachboard, a 21 year old farmer born in MD & living in N'hamp Co, the son of John H. & Rosa Beachboard & she was shown as Lena H. Miles, age 17 the daughter of Richard & Fanny Miles. They were married by Rev. Patrick H. Purnell..³ As of 26 April 1894,her married name was Beachboard.³ Lena died on 24 February 1962 at age 86.

     Charles was born on 7 June 1897 at Northampton Co, VA.² Charlie & Bloomie Miles were twins. Charles was listed with his parents in the census of 1900 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Chas A. Miles, a 2 year old son, born Jun 1897 in HH#189 headed by Richard E. Miles, a 56 year old farmer.³ Charles died in 1971.² His body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Mary was born in 1899 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1900 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Miles, a 1 year old daughter, born Sep 1898 in HH#189 headed by Richard E. Miles, a 56 year old farmer.⁴ She married (-----) Savage circa 1920.^3,2 Mary died in 1951.³ Her body was interred at Johnson Ch Cem, Johnsontown, N'hamp Co, VA.³

     Claude was born in 1885 at Northampton Co, VA.² Claude died in 1928.² His body was interred at Eastville Bap Ch Yd, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Edward was born on 14 January 1883 at Northampton Co, VA.² Edward died on 5 May 1942 at age 59.² His body was interred at Eastville Bap Ch Yd, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Albert was born in 1891 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 He married Eunice M. Hudson, daughter of John L. Hudson and Zedar (-----), on 10 November 1919 at Northampton Co, VA. He was a 27 year old merchant, the son of Edward C. & Lucia L. Scott and she was age 19, born in Acc Co but living in N'hamp..¹ Albert died in 1961.² His body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Eunice was born in 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married Albert T. Scott, son of Edward Custis Scott and Eliza Jane Miles, on 10 November 1919 at Northampton Co, VA. He was a 27 year old merchant, the son of Edward C. & Lucia L. Scott and she was age 19, born in Acc Co but living in N'hamp..¹ Her body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1875.¹ He married Zedar (-----) circa 1895.

     Zedar was born circa 1875. She married John L. Hudson circa 1895.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Asa 'Aser' Turlington, son of Edmund Turlington Sr. and Elishe 'Lishe' Warrington, on 6 June 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Rodgers was security on the M.L.B. of Aser Turlington and Elizabeth Sturgis. Turman and Nottingham both show 6 Jun 1799 but a microfilm copy of a typed version of the List of Marriage Bonds, 1774-1806, found in the Clerk's Office, shows 6 Jun 1790 (bond). The original hand witten version is no longer in the Clerks' Office..¹

     Hillary was born circa 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was age 73 in Aug 1832 when he gave a statement regarding his service in the Rev. War..¹ Hillary served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775. He was shown as Hillary Mears, a soldier in the Militia..^2,3 He married Euphemia 'Famey' (93) Bell, daughter of William (52) Bell and Anne 'Nancy' Elliott, on 23 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Hillary Mears and Uphemy Bell..⁴ Hillary was named in his his aunt's will on 31 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Hillary Mears, in the will be Elizabeth Bell, who was evidently an Aunt.⁵ Hillary was named in his father's will on 8 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Hillary Mears in the will of Levin Mears of St. George Parish..⁶ On 1 Aug 1832 in Acc Co it was recorded that Hilary Mears, age 73, stated that he served in the militia of Virginia in Accomack Co. from the time he was 16 years of age until he was discharged by reason of age. During the Rev. War he served in Capt. William Polk's Company. He performed duty at Upshur's Point, Parramore's Landing, at Metompkin and other points. He served under arms at least 3 years during the Rev. War in Accomack Co. He was born in St. George's Parish in Accomack Co.¹ Hillary died on 1 April 1836. 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..⁷

     Euphemia was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Hillary Mears, son of Levin (123) Mears (I), on 23 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Hillary Mears and Uphemy Bell..⁴ Euphemia was named in her grandmother's will on 10 July 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Famey Mears in the will of Ann Ellioitt, widow of Thomas Elliott, dec'd..⁵ Euphemia was named in her father's will on 26 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Famey Mears in the will of William Bell..⁶ Euphemia was named in her mother's will on 23 October 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Fanny Mears in the will of Ann Bell. Also named were granddaughters Nancy B. Mears and Betsy Mears (underage), daughters of Hillary Mears..⁷ Euphemia died before 29 May 1833. 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..⁸ Euphemia was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Euphemia wife of Hillars Mears and 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..²

     Nathaniel was born on 18 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nathaniel was named in his father's will on 13 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Nathaniel S. Turlington in the will of John Turlington of Asa, wife Hetty..³ 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 He married Polly J. Lingo, daughter of Robert R. Lingo and Mariah Downing, in April 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Nathaniel Turlington and Polly Lingo..⁵ Nathaniel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was the head of HH#520, a 30 year old day laborer. With him were Polly Turlington, age 30 and Kitty Lingo, age 8..⁶ Nathaniel died on 9 May 1893 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 63. The death record shows he died in the 2nd District of Acc Co of a rupture at the age of 63, the child of John & Annie and that he was a farmer born in Virginia, the husband of Pollie. Wm. S. Kellam a friend gave the information. Mihalyka's tombstone book shows that he died on 19 May instead of 9 May..^7,1 His body was interred at Home Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Nathaniel J. Turlington, husband of Polly I. Turlington and son of Jno. & Nancy Turlington, 18 May 1829 - 19 May 1893..¹

     William was born on 9 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was named in his father's will on 13 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William T. Turlington in the will of John Turlington of Asa, wife Hetty..¹ 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.³ He married Sarah Ann East, daughter of Makula East widow?, on 29 November 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah East of Makula on the marriage record, but the 1850 census shows her in the household of Major East and Margaret..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was the head of HH#512, age 32 and a farmer. Listed with him were Sarah Turlington, age 30; Virginia E. Turlington, age 4; Wm. L. Turlington, age 1; and Geo. Savage, age 17..⁵ William died on 26 November 1901 at age 74.² His body was interred at Home Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was named in his father's will on 13 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John H.B. Turlington in the will of John Turlington of Asa, wife Hetty..² John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was age 15 and a laborer in HH#871 headed by Wm. Whealton of A., a 45 year old farmer..³⁴ John died on 10 December 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He died of cancer at the age of 30 at Pungoteague. He was the son of John & Nancy, born in Acc Co, an unmarried laborer. Wm. T. Turlington, his brother, gave the information..¹

     Parker was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Jester on 4 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Parker Turlington and she as Mary Jester. No other information was given..² Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Turlington the head of HH#68, age 48 and a laborer. With him were Mary Turlington, age 34; Charles Turlington, age 5; and Elisa Turlington, age 3..¹

     Mary was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Parker Turlington on 4 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Parker Turlington and she as Mary Jester. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Turlington, age 34 in HH#68 headed by Parker Turlington, a 48 year old laborer..¹ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was the head of HH#1248, age 39. Listed with her was Eliza Turlington, age 13 and Jno. J. Turlington, age 4..³

     Charles was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Turlington, age 5 in HH#68 headed by Parker Turlington, a 48 year old laborer..¹ Charles was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was age 14 in HH#1271 headed by Wallace Pronto, a 24 year old oysterman..² He married Susan Birch, daughter of George Birch and Eliza Anna Scott, on 29 March 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 45 year old widowed farmer and she was also a 45 year old widow Powell. They were married by J.W. Turner..³

     Ann was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elisa Turlington, age 3 in HH#68 headed by Parker Turlington, a 48 year old laborer..¹ Ann was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Benjamin Tatham, son of James Tatham and Ann 'Nancy' Bull, on 19 December 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Tatem, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of James and Nancy Tatem and she was shown as Eliza Turlington, age 23, the daughter of Parker and Mary Turlington. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..² She married Littleton W. Watson, son of John W. Watson and Mary Lunn, on 6 January 1873 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton W. Watson, a 23 year old oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John & Mary Watson and she was shown as Ann Eliza Tatham, a 28 year old widow, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Parker & Mary Turlington..²

     John was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Joice Justice, daughter of William (of Ralph) Justice Senr. and Sarah Shepherd, on 18 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Turman's marriage book shows 2 marriages for John S. Turlington and Joice Laylor, widow of Levin, 18 & 26 Jan 1835. John M. Fosque was security on the 26 Jan 1835 one..³ 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 S. Turlington the head of HH#187, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were Joyce Turlington, age 55; John W. Turlington, age 15; Arthur Turlington, age 12 and Joyce Fitchett, age 45..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. S. Turlington the head of HH#1007, a 62 year old farmer. Listed with him were Joyce Turlington, age 64; Jno.
W. Turlington, age 24 and Sarah White, age 36..⁴

     Joice was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.³ As of 23 March 1816,her married name was Laylor.¹ She married Levin Laylor, son of Zorobabel 'Babel' Laylor and Patience (496) Kellam, 23 Mar 1816 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. James Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Laylor and Joice Justice of William..¹ Joice was named in her father's will on 16 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Joice Laylor in the will of William Justice Sr..² Joice was named in a land cause on 11 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was named as a daughter Joice Laylor of William Justice dec'd..⁴ She married John S. Turlington, son of Arthur Turlington Sr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Onley (Onley?), on 18 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Turman's marriage book shows 2 marriages for John S. Turlington and Joice Laylor, widow of Levin, 18 & 26 Jan 1835. John M. Fosque was security on the 26 Jan 1835 one..¹ Joice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Joyce Turlington, age 55 in HH#187 headed by John S. Turlington, a 52 year old farmer..³ Joice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Joyce Turlington, age 64 in HH#1007 headed by Jno. S. Turlington, a 62 year old farmer..⁵

     Levin was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Levin was named in his father's will on 17 December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Levin Laylor in the will of Zorobabel Laylor, wife Patience.¹ Levin was named in his aunt's will on 1 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin in the will of Mary Laylor.² He married Joice Justice, daughter of William (of Ralph) Justice Senr. and Sarah Shepherd, 23 Mar 1816 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. James Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Laylor and Joice Justice of William..³ Levin made a will on 23 December 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Sell my lot & store house in Onancock Town & use the money to pay my debts. To my mother Patience Laylor ... My mother should take & keep possession of the land I purchased of McKeel Bonewell Sr. during her life, provided she shall pay toward the support of my children Mary, Elizabeth & Zorobabel William Laylor. Remainder & at the death of my mother, the land in her possession to my children Mary, Elizabeth & Zorobabel William Laylor & if they die without issue, then to the children of my brother Arthur Laylor & Keziah, & to Mary & John Chandler, children of Mitchell Chandler & Susannah his wife (my sister). Uncle Severn Kellam & my friend John Finney Extrs. Witt: John Finney, Hessy Scott & Charles S. Snead.⁴ He died before 28 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. George Scarburgh & Stewart Kellam securities.⁴ He estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 9 Feb 1820 (Invy), 31 Jan 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - Legacies to Mrs. Patience Laylor. Schooner "Leopard" $200. Negro man Frank & boy John. Appraisers: John Bayly, John Leatherbury & Francis Onley. Severn Kellam & John Finney Extrs. Cash paid to John B. Walker & George Scarburgh for arbitrating a controversy between Levin Laylor's Extrs. & Mitchell Chandler & James R. Ashmead. Cash received of Elizabeth Revell (widow of George). Amount of sales made 24 Apr 1824 of the property left by Levin Laylor to his mother Patience Laylor during her life & other articles $101.10. Sale of the storehouse & lot in Onancock Town made Sep 1820, $265. Cash received of Elizabeth Wise (widow of George). Cash received from Patience Laylor's estate. Auditors: George Scarburgh, Isaac Smith & William P. Moore.⁵

     William was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Justice, a Captain in the Militia..² He married Sarah Shepherd, daughter of John Shepherd and Lucretia (-----), circa 1785.³ William was named in his father's will on 31 December 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son William Justice in the will of Ralph Justice and given 200 acres on the south edge of where I now live adjacent to Scarburgh Hastings, Mary Riggs & my own land..¹ William sold land in 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He and his wife Sarah sold their 104 acres of the John Simpson part of Whitelaw's tract A104, which he had inherited from his parents, Ralph and Sinah Simpson Justice, to the Overseers of the Poor..⁴ William was named as the executor of a will on 14 March 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Zorobabel Mason & William Justice Sr. were named Extrs in the will of Solomon West. They were also securities at probate..⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Justice Senr a head of house hold age over 45 (born before 1765). Listed with him were 1 male age 10-16, 3 males age 16-26, 1 female age 10-16, 2 females age 16-26, 1 female age 26-45 and 11 slaves..⁶ William was named as the executor of a will on 6 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Justice of Ralph was named extr in the will of Easter Ling..⁷ William was named as administrator of an estate on 27 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Elizabeth Baker was granted to William Justice Sr. with William Young (Guildford) and James White (Metompkin) securities..⁸ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Justice a head of household, age over 45 years (born before 1775). Listed with him was 1 male age 0-10, 2 males age 16-26, 1 male age 26-45, 1 female age 0-10, 1 female age 16-26 and 13 slaves..⁶ He made a will on 16 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. To Caty Prescott all my land which I purchased of John Gardner & Ann Bishop & at her death to her son John Prescott. To my 3 daughters Tinny White, Polly Fletcher & Joice Laylor the remainder. Henry Fletcher, James White & Joice Laylor Extrs. Witt: George Warner Jr. & Elizabeth Young..⁹ William died before 25 August 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Joice Laylor, Jacob Northam & Michael Robins were securities on the $30,000 bond..⁹ William was named in a land cause on 11 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named as a William Justice, a brother of the whole blood to the mother of the said Edmund Core, who is since dec'd leaving 3 children, viz: Tinney White, the wife of James White, Polly Fletcher, the wife of Henry Fletcher and Joice Laylor. (NOTE: There was no mention of a son Richard Justice, so the Richard Justice, who went by Richard of Wm., who was shown as Rich. Justice when he died on 11 Aug 1875 of old age at the age of 94 years, the son of Wm. & Sarah Justice, born in Acc Co and the husband of Mary, which was reported by his son Sam'l L. Justice, was the son of another Wm. & Sarah Justice.).¹⁰

     John was born on 2 March 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Turlington, age 15 in HH#187 headed by John S. Turlington, a 52 year old farmer..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Turlington, age 24, in HH#1007 headed by Jno. S. Turlington, a 62 year old farmer..³ He married Amanda W. Feddeman, daughter of John William Feddeman and Elizabeth Dickerson White, on 16 January 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. The license showed them as John W. Turlington and Amanda Feddeman. Church records show their were married on 23 Jan 1862..^4,5 John died on 10 August 1901 at age 66. John W. Turlington of Accomack Co, VA was born in Mar 1835 and died 10th August. He was a member of Woodbury Church, buried in old Conquest Cem and was survived by a widow, son John W. Jr. of Welbourne, MD, a daughter Mrs. W.S. Bridell of Baltimore, MD. The cause of death was Bright's disease..² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John W. Turlington, 2 Mar 1835 - 10 Aug 1901..²

     Arthur was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Turlington, age 12 in HH#187 headed by John S. Turlington, a 52 year old farmer..¹ Arthur was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a 23 year old clerk in HH#566 headed by Thos. Dickerson, age 32 and a merchant..²

     Arthur was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret 'Peggy' Onley (Onley?), daughter of Fairfax Onley and (-----) (-----), circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² Arthur died before 31 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Francis Onley was named to settle his estate, the widow relinquishing her right to qualify as the administrator. John Bayly Sr. and John J. Wise were securities..³

     Margaret was born circa 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret witnessed a will on 26 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Leatherbury, Judea Only and Peggy Only witnessed the will of Robert Bradford.³ As of circa 1795,her married name was Turlington.⁴ She married Arthur Turlington Sr., son of James Turlington Sr. and Ann (-----), circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Turlington, age 50-60. Listed with her were 1 male, age 10-15; 3 males, age 20-30; 1 female, age 20-30 and 1 female, age 30-40..⁵ Margaret was named in her brother's will on 20 October 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Turlington, the widow of Arthur Turlington & her children Anne, John, Betsey, William, Arthur & Littleton Turlington in the will of Francis Onley. The relationship was not named, but since she seems to be about the same age as Francis Onley, she could not have been his daughter, as assumed by Whitelaw, so maybe she was his sister.^1,6 Margaret was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Turlington, age 77 in HH#421 headed by William Turlington, a 44 year old farmer..²

     Anne was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anne was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Turlington, age 52 in HH#421 headed by William Turlington, a 44 year old farmer..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1802 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 Elizabeth Turlington, age 48 in HH#421 headed by William Turlington, a 44 year old farmer..²

     William was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.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 Turlington the head of HH#421, age 44 and a farmer. Listed with him were Peggy Turlington, age 77; Ann Turlington, age 52; Elizabeth Turlington, age 48; Littleton Turlington, age 38 and a laborer; Levin Russell, age 21 and a black laborer; and Sarah Hobins, age 50 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 the head of HH#960, age 55 and farming. Listed with him was Littleton Turlington, age 50..³

     Littleton was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² Littleton was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Turlington, a 38 year old laborer in HH#421 headed by William Turlington, a 44 year old farmer..² Littleton was listed with his brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as age 50 in HH#960 with his brother William..³

     Arthur was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sarah was born on 22 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sarah was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah East, age 20 in HH#606 headed by James Downing, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..³ She married William Thomas Turlington, son of John (of Asa) Turlington and Nancy B. Mears, on 29 November 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah East of Makula on the marriage record, but the 1850 census shows her in the household of Major East and Margaret..¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Sarah died on 5 December 1901 at age 68.² Her body was interred at Home Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.²

     Major was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Margaret Justice, daughter of Thomas Justice and Sarah (-----), on 11 October 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy W. Bull was the security on the M.L.B. of Major East and Margaret Justice of Tho..³ Major was named in his brother's will on 3 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Major East in the will of James H. East..¹ Major 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#715, age 49 and a sailor with the following Easts listed with him: Margaret, age 48; Sarah A., age 18; Washington, age 14; John, age 12; Elizabeth, age 5; and Margaret, age 3..²

     Margaret was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 Margaret was named in her father's will on 28 July 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Justice in the will of Thomas Justice..² She married Major East, son of Severn East and Tabitha 'Tabby' Phillips, on 11 October 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy W. Bull was the security on the M.L.B. of Major East and Margaret Justice of Tho..¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret East, age 48 in HH#715 headed by Major East, a 49 year old sailor..⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was named in his father's will on 10 May 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an under age son Thomas Justice in the will of Richard Justice..¹ He married Sarah (-----) circa 1790.³ He made a will on 28 July 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William Justice the whole of my land adjoining Charles Bagwell, John Parks & Isaiah Justice. My personal property to daughters Sally Justice, Betsey Justice, Margaret Justice & Lovey Justice. William Justice of Richard Extr. Witt: John Lewis, James Taylor & George H. Ewell..⁴ Thomas died before 28 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴ Thomas estate was settled on 26 September 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. 23 Oct 1811 (Sale), No Date (Audit), 26 Sep 1815 (Rec'd) - Sarah Justice Admr. Buyer in sale: Widow & Isaiah Justice. The widow purchased £21.17.0½; Mrs. Sarah Justice has paid on account of Thomas Justice's estate as Admr..⁵

     Washington was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Washington was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Washington East, age 14 in HH#715 headed by Major East, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John East, age 12 in HH#715 headed by Major East, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth East, age 5 in HH#715 headed by Major East, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret East, age 3 in HH#715 headed by Major East, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     Thomas was born on 8 May 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Frances Davis 'Fannie' Johnson, daughter of James Edward Johnson and Margaret 'Peggy' Bradford, on 14 December 1881 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas W. Turlington, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Thomas & Sarah Turlington and she was shown as Fanny D. Johnson, age 18, the daughter of James E. & Margaret Johnson. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Thomas died on 15 June 1931 at age 72.² His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Frances was born on 1 September 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas Wesley Turlington, son of William Thomas Turlington and Sarah Ann East, on 14 December 1881 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas W. Turlington, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Thomas & Sarah Turlington and she was shown as Fanny D. Johnson, age 18, the daughter of James E. & Margaret Johnson. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Frances died on 1 September 1949 at age 85.² Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born circa 1837 at Matchapungo, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Johnson, age 13 in HH#923 headed by Mariah Johson, age 33 with real estate valued at $500..² He married Margaret 'Peggy' Bradford, daughter of Laban (87C) Bradford and Leah Tigner, on 12 February 1857 at Burton Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was a 21 year old waterman and she was age 22. They were married by J. Burton..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Bradford, age 12 in HH#917 headed by Leah Bradford, age 44 with real estate valued at $1,000..² She married James Edward Johnson, son of John Johnson and Mariah Bell, on 12 February 1857 at Burton Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was a 21 year old waterman and she was age 22. They were married by J. Burton..¹

     John was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mariah Bell, daughter of Anthony (91) Bell and Ann Tignal, on 28 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. William Johnson and Anthony Bell were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Johnson of William and Maria Bell of Anthony..¹

     Mariah was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John Johnson, son of William Johnson, on 28 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. William Johnson and Anthony Bell were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Johnson of William and Maria Bell of Anthony..¹ Mariah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mariah Johnson the head of HH#923, age 33 with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Johsons: William, age 16; Edw'd, age 13; John, age 11 and Margaret, age 4. Also listed were Betsy Mears, age 46; Margaret Ashby, age 13; Eliza Jacobs, age 14; and Sally Wyatt, age 32..²

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Anthony was born on 22 October 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was age 26-45 in the 1820 census, age 40-50 in the 1830 census and age 50-60 in the 1840 census..⁴ Anthony was named in his father's will on 26 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as as a son Anthony Bell in the will of William Bell..⁵ He married Ann Tignal on 18 December 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. William E. Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of Anthony Bell and Ann Tignall..⁶ Anthony was named in his mother's will on 23 October 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Anthony Bell in the will of Ann Bell..⁷ Anthony was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Anthony Bell, 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 6 Apr 1825 Anthony Bell, one of the children of ----- Bell and Nancy, his wife, conveyed to the said Jacob Bell and a certain John Kelly (of S.), all his interest in said estate..² He married Keturah Garrison on 18 October 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Anthony Bell, widower, and Katurah Glenn, widow..⁶ Anthony was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Anthony Bell the head of HH#551, a 61 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him was Katurah Bell, age 60..⁸ Anthony died on 8 July 1864 at age 74.⁴ His body was interred at Anthony Bell Plot, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Anthony Bell, husband of Ann Bell..⁴

     Laban was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Leah Tigner on 28 September 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of Laban Bradford and Leah Tigner..²

     Leah was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Laban (87C) Bradford, son of Arthur (50D) Bradford and Ann (-----), on 28 September 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of Laban Bradford and Leah Tigner..² Leah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Bradford the head of HH#917, age 44 with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Bradfords: Elizabeth, age 13; Margaret, age 12; Arthur, age 11; and Rachel, age 8. Also listed was Polly Scarburgh, age 44 and black..¹

     Missouria was born on 16 February 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Herbert T. Belote, son of Levin B. Belote and Sally Warrington, on 12 March 1879. He was a 24 year old farmer and she was age 17. They were married by C.C. Wertenbaker..¹ Missouria died on 9 March 1898 at age 36.² Her body was interred at Home Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.²

     Herbert was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Missouria Ann Turlington, daughter of William Thomas Turlington and Sarah Ann East, on 12 March 1879. He was a 24 year old farmer and she was age 17. They were married by C.C. Wertenbaker..¹

     Levin was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Savage on 20 December 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. George T. East was the security on the M.L.B. of Leven B. Belote and Nancy Savage. Another record from this source shows they were married on 21 Dec 1837..¹ He married Sally Warrington, daughter of John K. Warrington and Sally Hargis, on 29 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Levin Belote and Sally Warrington. No other information was given..¹ Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Beloate the head of HH#856, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $250. Listed with him were the following Beloates: Sally, age 38; James, age 19; Marg't, age 16; Wm., age 12; Geo., age 10; Mary, age 8; Geo. W., age 6; and Gabriel, age 2..²

     Sally was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Levin B. Belote on 29 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Levin Belote and Sally Warrington. No other information was given..²

     No direct proof of his parents, but he became the guardian of 2 of John Turlington (of Asa) children (see Rev. Soldiers, p. 69) and Americus Scarburgh, who marrid Mary Turlington (of Asa) in 1830, was security on his M.L.B. in 1835 (see Turman's marriages, p. 297). Peter was born on 22 February 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Ann Watson, daughter of John Watson and Elizabeth Doughty, on 19 December 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Turlington and Americus Scarburgh were securities on the M.L.B. of Peter Turlington and Margaret Ann Watson of John..² He married Catharine A. Bell, daughter of William H. Bell and Margaret 'Peggy' West, on 9 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Peter S. Turlington, widower, and Catherine Bell of Wm..² Peter was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter S. Turlington the head of HH#599, age 38 and a farmer. Listed with him were Catherine A. Turlington, age 22; Elizabeth S. Turlington, age 10; Jno. Turlington, age 12; and Mary Downing, age 13 and black..³ Peter was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was the head of HH#922, age 49 and a farmer. Listed with him were Catharine A. Turlington, age 32 and Margaret Turlington, age 5..⁴ Peter died on 5 June 1873 at age 62.¹ His body was interred at Turlington Cem, Quinby, Acc Co, VA.¹