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     Catharine was born on 5 June 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Peter S. Turlington, son of Asa 'Aser' Turlington and Rachael Winder Winder?, 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..³ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine A. Turlington, age 22 in HH#599 headed by Peter S. Turlington, a 38 year old farmer..⁴ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Catharine was named in her mother's will on 16 June 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Catharine A. Turlington in the will of Margaret Bell, widow of Wm. H. Bell..⁶ Catharine died on 1 February 1876 at age 48.² Her body was interred at Turlington Cem, Quinby, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Margaret 'Peggy' West, daughter of Abel (86) West, on 19 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Walker was the security on the M.L.B. of William H. Bell and Margaret West, orphan of Abel..⁴ On 18 Feb 1833 it was recorded in N'hamp Co, VA, that George H. Bell and Margaret R. his wife, Wm. H. Bell & Margaret his wife, James Bell & Charlotte his wife, Lorenzo D. Bell & Alice Ann his wife, Benjamin Bradford & Catharine his wife, Jesse Phillips & Mahaley his wife, Sally H. Bell & Margaret Bell of Accomack Co sell to Thomas R. Joynes of Accomack Co, for $180, all their right, title & interest in the estate of John T. Elliott late of N'hamp Co, including their reversion in the land heretofore assigned to Mrs. Juliet Elliott widow of Jno. T. Elliott for her dower, which real estate consists of several plantations and tracts of land in N'hamp Co and several lots in Frank Town in N'hamp Co containing in the whole 1,238 acres more or less, being eighteen-six hundredth (18/600) part of the whole, that is to say the ten-six hundredth (10/600) purchased by George H. & Lorenzo D. Bell from Geodiah Bell the younger, Thos. Bell & George Bell, who were only children of George Bell dec'd who was one of the children of Nancy Bell dec'd, a Paternal Aunt of John T. Elliott, and the remaining eight-six hundredth (8/600) parts of real estate descended to George H., Wm. H., James, Lorenzo D., Sally & Margaret Bell and Catharine Bradford & Mahala Phillips (to each the one-six hundredth (1/600) part thereof) they being children of Geodiah Bell the elder, dec'd, who was another child of Nancy Bell. Witt: Jno. H. Custis & Edw'd O. Finney.¹ William was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Bell, a child of Geodiah Bell, dec'd, 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 8 Feb 1833, the aforesaid George H. Bell and Margaret, his wife, Lorenzo D. Bell and Alice Ann, his wife, William H. Bell and Margaret, his wife, James Bell and Charlotte, his wife, Benjamin Bradford and Catharine, his wife (who was formerly Catharine Bell and is the same Catharine Bell above mentioned), Jesse Phillips and Mahala, his wife (who was formerly Mahala alias Mehaley Bell, and is the same Mahala Bell above mentioned), Sally Bell, alias Sally H. Bell, and Margaret Bell, by deed of that date conveyed to your orator Thomas R. Joynes the interest to which they became entitled as heirs at law of the said John T. Elliott, and to which the said George H. Bell and Lorenzo D. Bell became entitled under the conveyances aforesaid from the aforesaid Thomas Bell and Geodiah Bell and Elizabeth, his wife, and the said George Bell, of, in and to the aforesaid real estate of the said John T. Elliott, dec..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Bell the head of HH#934, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Bells: Margaret, age 46 and Walter, age 20. Also listed was Tamer Ames, age 72; Susan Allen, age 22 and black and George Mears, age 8 and mulatto..³ William reported a death on 16 November 1853 at First District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. H. Bell reported the death of his Aunt Tamar Ames, who died of old age at the age of 77 years..⁵

     Margaret was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Peter S. Turlington, son of Asa 'Aser' Turlington and Rachael Winder Winder?, 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..¹ Margaret was named in her father's will on 27 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Turlington in the will of John Watson, wife Elizabeth..² Margaret died before 9 August 1848.³

     John was born on 22 December 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Doughty, daughter of Jeptha Doughty and Margaret Savage, 25 Nov 1803 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Doughty was the security on the M.L.B. of John Watson and Eliza Doughty..³ He made a will on 27 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ John died on 5 June 1843 at age 60.² John was buried at Cokesbury Church Cemetery, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.² John's will was probated on 31 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Elizabeth was born on 12 August 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Turlington, age 10 in HH#599 headed by Peter S. Turlington, a 38 year old farmer..¹ She married George W. Mears, son of Jesse Mears and Elizabeth Lingo 'Betsy' Wyatt, on 19 May 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter S. Turlington gave consent for his daughter and said George Mears was over age 21..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Mears, age 19 in HH#913 headed by George Mears, a 30 year old farmer..⁴ Elizabeth died on 2 March 1927 at age 85.² Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Turlington, age 12 in HH#599 headed by Peter S. Turlington, a 38 year old farmer..¹

     Susan was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married (-----) Powell circa 1865.² She married Charles Turlington, son of Parker Turlington and Mary Jester, 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..¹ Susan died on 9 April 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She died at the age of 52 of consumption on Chincoteague. She was the daughter of G. & Lizzie Beach, the wife of Chas. Turlington, who gave the information. Another record shows her death on 9 Apr 1895 (exactly one year sooner) and that she was the daughter of Geo. & Mary Turlington..³

     George was born circa 1815. He married Eliza Anna Scott on 10 August 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Eliza was born circa 1820. As of 10 August 1837,her married name was Birch.¹ She married George Birch on 10 August 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1845. He married Susan Birch, daughter of George Birch and Eliza Anna Scott, circa 1865.¹

     John was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ella D. Coard, daughter of John W. Coard and Ann 'Nancy' B. Chandler, on 28 October 1885 at Woodbury Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer and she was also age 22. They were married by J.W. Carroll..¹ John was named in his mother's obituary on 5 November 1909 at Welbourne, MD.²

     Ella was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John William Turlington, son of John W. Turlington and Amanda W. Feddeman, on 28 October 1885 at Woodbury Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer and she was also age 22. They were married by J.W. Carroll..¹

     John was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann 'Nancy' B. Chandler, daughter of Mitchell Chandler and Susan 'Sukey' Byrd, on 10 September 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as John W. Coard and she as Nancy Chandler. No other information was given..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. W. Corde the head of HH#295, a 24 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Cordes: Nancy, age 28; Thos., age 4; Susan, age 2; and Wm., age 1..¹

     Her common name was Nancy. Ann was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John W. Coard on 10 September 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as John W. Coard and she as Nancy Chandler. No other information was given..³ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Corde, age 28 in HH#295 headed by Jno. W. Corde, a 24 year old farmer..⁴ Ann was named in her father's will on 5 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy B. Coard in the will of Mitchell Chandler..¹ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Coard, age 39 in HH#106 headed by John W. Coard, a 34 year old farmer..²

     George was born on 30 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mears, a 20 year old laborer in HH#536 headed by Jessy Mears, a 56 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $400..¹ George was named in his father's will on 20 August 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George W. Mears in the will of James Mears, who was evidently Jesse Mears..² George reported a death on 7 December 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Geo. W. Mears reported the death of his uncle Geo. Mears (not cause of death shown) who died at the age of 57 years, the son of Hillry & Euphemai Mears, born in Acc Co, a mechanic, the husband of Patsy..⁴ He married Elizabeth S. Turlington, daughter of Peter S. Turlington and Margaret Ann Watson, on 19 May 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter S. Turlington gave consent for his daughter and said George Mears was over age 21..⁵ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mears the head of HH#913, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the folowing Mears: Elizabeth S., age 19; and Betsy, age 70, who was evidently his mother..⁶ George died on 15 January 1912 at age 81.³ His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Thomas was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Turlington, age 23 with occupation shown as 'none' in HH#564 headed by Jno. W. Elliott a 36 year old merchant. Also listed was Ann Turlington, age 12, who was evidently his sister..¹ He married Nelly (-----) circa 1852. Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Shanks, Smith Island, Acc Co, VA. He was the head of HH#1195, age 29 and a sailor. Listed with him were the following Turlingtons: Nelly, age 28; Shady E., age 6; Betsy A., age 4; and Major L., age 2. Since this HH was among the Crocketts, Parkes, Evans & Pruitts, it was probably on Tangier Island..^2,3

     Nelly was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas Turlington, son of (-----) Turlington, circa 1852. Nelly was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Shady was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. Shady was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.

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

     Major was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. Major was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.

     Virginia was born on 4 April 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. Although her tombstone shows she was born in 1851, but since she was only 4 year old in the 1860 census, it was probably 1856 and her birth record shows 4 Apr 1856..^2,3 Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia E. Turlington, age 4 in HH#512 headed by William T. Turlington, a 32 year old farmer..⁴ Virginia died on 17 September 1863 at age 7.² Her body was interred at Home Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Virginia M. Turlington, daughter of William T. & Sarah A. Turlington, 4 Apr 1851 - 17 Sep 1863..²

     William was born on 8 May 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Rachel was born on 17 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² Rachel was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Jester, age 22 in HH#489 headed by Jacob Jester, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..³ She married John T. Turlington, son of Joseph Turlington and Elizabeth Fosque, on 7 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rachel was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She made a will on 17 August 1893 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel S. Turlington of Pungoteague. To daughter-in-law Susan C. Turlington my house and lot in Pungoteague with all the rest and residue of my property, to her and her heirs forever. Exec. Son Louis J. Turlington. Wit: Lloyd M. Smith, P. T. H. Ayres, T. W. Blackstone..⁵ Rachel died on 29 September 1893 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 65. She died at the age of 66 of cancer in the 2nd District. She was the child of Jacob & Eliz Jester, born in Virginia and widowed. Her son Lewis Turlington gave the information..^2,6 Her body was interred at Turlington-Jester Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.² Rachel's will was probated on 30 October 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated..⁵

     John was born on 4 November 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ John died on 1 March 1878 at Maryland at age 26. He died at the age of 27 of drowning in Maryland. He was the son of John & Rachel Turlington, born in Acc Co and an unmarried sailor. His brother L.J. Turlington gave the information..¹ His body was interred at Turlington-Jester Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     He was born at the "Jester Place" in western Hacks Neck and moved to Pungoteague in 1869 and resided there the remainder of his life. He was an expert cabinet and wood worker. In 1894 he made and erected the alter and pulpit of the Methodist Church at Harborton. He also built fast and beautiful bateaus. (For more on him see Hacks Neck and Its People, p. 209.). Louis was born in 1853 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.^3,4 Louis was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ He married Susan C. Bradford, daughter of Benjamin Bradford and Catharine Bell, on 6 December 1876. He was a 23 year old mechanic and she was also age 23. They were married by J.W. Ewell..⁶ Louis was named in his mother's will on 17 August 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Louis J. Turlington and named as the Extr. in the will of Rachel S. Turlington of Pungoteague..⁷ Louis died in 1935.³ His body was interred at Turlington-Jester Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

     The "Jester Place" in western Hacks Neck was owned by Jacob Jester, formerly of the Western Shore of Virginia, who purchased it from a Joynes about 1832. Jacob was born in 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Edwards, daughter of Laban Edwards and Susannah Phillips, on 14 May 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John Jester and Francis Lindsay were securities on the M.L.B. of Jacob Jester and Elizabeth Edwards of Laban..² Jacob was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jacob Jester the head of HH#489, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Jesters: Betsy, age 45; and Rachel, age 22. Also listed were Wm. Smith, age 22 and farming and Geo. Trader, age 15..³ Jacob 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#1300, age 58 and a farmer. Listed with him were Elizt. Jester, age 55; Rachel Turlington, age 32; John Turlington, age 8; Jacob Turlilngton, age 7; Geo. Benson, age 25; Edwd Bayly, age 12 and black; and Thos. Hack, age 45..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Jacob Jester on 14 May 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John Jester and Francis Lindsay were securities on the M.L.B. of Jacob Jester and Elizabeth Edwards of Laban..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Jester, age 45 in HH#489 headed by Jacob Jester, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Laban was born circa 1780. He married Susannah Phillips, daughter of William Phillips Sr., circa 1805.¹

     Margaret was born on 18 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Margaret was named in her grandmother's will on 16 June 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Margaret J. Turlington in the will of Margaret Bell, widow of Wm. H. Bell..³ She married George W. Stockley, son of Sylvester R. Stockley and Margaret 'Peggy' Downing, on 22 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Stockley, a 25 year old merchant, the son of Sylvester & Peggie Stockley and she was shown as Maggie J. Turlington, age 18, the daughter of Peter L. & Peggie Turlington. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..⁵

     John was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     James was born on 25 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ James was named in his grandfather's will on 3 August 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an under age grandson James N. Turlington in the will of John Turlington Sr., wife Sally..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. M. Turlington the head of HH#673, a 22 year old farmer with no one else in the household. He was next door to Samuel M. Turlington, evidently his father..⁵ He married Lauretta Tower circa 1854.⁴ James 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#472, a 31 year old farmer. Listed with him were Lauretta Turlington, age 31; Leonard J. Turlington, age 4; Sam'l C. Turlington, age 3; and an unnamed Turlington, age 7/12..⁶ James was named in his father's will on 25 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James N. Turlington in the will of Samuel L. Turlington..³ James died on 7 August 1903 at age 75.⁴ His body was interred at Turlington Family Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Lauretta was born on 17 October 1829.¹ She married James N. Turlington, son of Samuel M. Turlington and Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Nock, circa 1854.¹ Lauretta was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Lauretta died on 1 June 1911 at age 81.¹ Her body was interred at Turlington Family Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹

     His common name was Leonard. Leonard was born on 23 August 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.² Leonard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Leonard died on 3 March 1933 at age 77.² His body was interred at Turlington Family Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Ames, daughter of John Alfred Ames and Margaret Virginia Bull, on 26 January 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was age 28 and a merchant and she was also age 28. They were married at the brides home by R.A. Compton..³ Samuel died in 1942.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     (Unnamed) was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ (Unnamed) was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.^2,1

     John was born on 24 October 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John died on 24 February 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Walczyk's death records, he died on 20 Feb 1859 at the age of 4 months of unknown causes. He was the son of Jas. N. & Laura Turlington, born in Acc Co and his father gave the information..^1,2 His body was interred at Turlington Family Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.^3,1

     Samuel was born on 28 April 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Nock, daughter of Edmund Nock and Catherine Nock, on 18 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Turlington and Elizabeth Nock of Edm..³ Samuel was named in his father's will on 3 August 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel M. Turlington in the will of John Turlington Sr., wife Sally. He was given the plantation on which I reside for life and at this death it was to go to grandson James N. Turlington, who was under age..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 M. Turlington the head of HH#672, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000. The following Turlingtons were listed with him: Elizabeth R., age 44; Ann, age 12; Louisa, age 17; Elizabeth, age 15; Jno., age 10; Leah J., age 7; and Sam'l Z., age 3. Also listed was Isaac Sample age 16 and a black laborer..⁴ Samuel was named as administrator of an estate on 24 September 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Custis W. Kellam was granted to Samuel M. Turlington & John R. Kellam with Emanuel Benswanger, James N. Turlington, Albert H. Heath, William P. Moore Sr., Thomas C. Bunting & Benjamin T. Gunter securities.⁵ Samuel 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#541, a 56 year old farmer. Listed with him were Sam'l Z. Turlington, age 13 and Thos. E. Bagwell, age 30 and a teacher..⁶ He made a will on 25 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. To son James N. Turlington slaves Caleb, woman Ann and girl Phelia, Jain, boys Charles, John and Samuel and girl Eliza Jr., also my still and all my casks and set tubs, also my skiff and her sails, etc. To son John E. Turlington, slaves old woman Leah Sr., boy Benjamin, girls Mariah Sr. and Rebecca. To son Samuel Z. Turlington the price of woodland which I purchased of Napoleon O. White. 40 acres more or less. To son Samuel Z. slaves Smith, Mariam, girls Lucy and Mariah Jr., boys Lewis & Peter and Woman Leah daughter of Bridget, also girl Sarah, also my colt called Emmy. To dau. Caty K. Mapp slaves Levi, Henry, Mary sr. and Georgeanne. To dau Elizabeth R. Bull slaves Isaac Sr., Albert, Mary Jr. and Adah. To dau Leah Jane Turlington my plantation where I new reside with its appurtenances in fee simple, also slaves Isaac Jr., George, Eliza Sr. and Leah Jr., and 2 wardrobes. Residue to be sold at public auction and proceeds to be divided among my children. James N. Turlington, Exec. Wit: Thomas P. Copes, John E. Ames, E. B. Swanger..⁷ Samuel died on 5 May 1862 at age 58.² His body was interred at Turlington Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.² Samuel's will was probated on 26 May 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁷

     Her common name was Betsy. Elizabeth was born on 13 September 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel M. Turlington, son of John Turlington Sr. and Catherine 'Caty' Kellam, on 18 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Turlington and Elizabeth Nock of Edm..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth R. Turlington, age 44 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..³ Elizabeth died on 6 May 1854 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 47. She died at the age of 49 years of consumption. She was the daughter of Edm. & Cath. Nock, born in Acc Co and the wife of Sam'l M. Turlington, who gave the information..^1,4 Her body was interred at Turlington Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Edmund was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catherine Nock, daughter of George Nock Sr. and Margaret Guy, on 31 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of Edmund Nock and Catherine Nock..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Edmund Nock on 31 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Nock was the security on the M.L.B. of Edmund Nock and Catherine Nock..³ Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Nock the head of HH#75, age 60 and living alone. However, she was living next door to her daughter Nancy and her husband, Rich'd L. Rew..²

     John was born on 21 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Turlington, age 10 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..³ John 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#475, a 20 year old farmer. Listed with him was Wm. J. Joynes, a 25 year old farm manager..⁴ John was named in his father's will on 25 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John E. Turlington in the will of Samuel L. Turlington..² John died on 21 April 1866 at age 25.¹ His body was interred at Turlington Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born on 23 June 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Z. Turlington, age 3 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..⁴ Samuel was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Samuel was named in his father's will on 25 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Z. Turlington in the will of Samuel L. Turlington..⁶ He married Sarah A.F. Ames, daughter of Joseph F. Ames and Nancy Bradford, on 20 November 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 20 year old farmer and she was age 18. They were married by L.K. LeCato..⁷ He married Emma Catharine Ames, daughter of Richard W. Ames and Susan E. Chandler, on 19 May 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old widowed farmer and she was age 16. They were married by J.C. Martin..⁷ He married Margaret Susan Byrd, daughter of Abel James Byrd Sr. and Sarah Ann Mears, on 19 December 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,8 Samuel died on 19 July 1928 at age 81.³ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.³

     Emma was born on 23 July 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Samuel Z. Turlington, son of Samuel M. Turlington and Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Nock, on 19 May 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old widowed farmer and she was age 16. They were married by J.C. Martin..¹ Emma died on 27 December 1896 at age 43.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Ames, age 2 in HH#774 headed by Joseph F. Ames, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..² She married Samuel Z. Turlington, son of Samuel M. Turlington and Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Nock, on 20 November 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 20 year old farmer and she was age 18. They were married by L.K. LeCato..¹

     Joseph was born on 2 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Hyslop, daughter of Smith Hyslop Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Savage, on 28 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward H. Ames & Richard P. Read were the securities on the M.L.B. of Joseph F. Ames and Sarah Hyslop of Smith. They were marrid on 14 Oct 1840..² He married Nancy Bradford, daughter of Samuel Bradford, on 8 November 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joseph F. Ames and Nancy Bradford. No other information was given..² Joseph was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph F. Ames, the head of HH#774, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Ames: Nancy B., age 32; and Oswald W., age 4; and Sarah A., age 2. Also listed were Edw'd T. Mears, a 20 year old wheelwright; Benj. J. Kellam, a 25 year old carpenter; Susan Cropper, age 19; Jno. Fose or Jose, age 15; and Dennis Bibbins, a 20 year old black laborer..³ Joseph died on 15 October 1850 at age 32.¹ His body was interred at The Glebe Cem, Davis Wharf, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joseph F. Ames, the son of Benj. & Nancy Ames. (He died leaving a widow and 2 children.).¹

     Nancy was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Joseph F. Ames, son of Benjamin H. Ames and Ann Arlington 'Nancy' Mears, on 8 November 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joseph F. Ames and Nancy Bradford. No other information was given..³ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy B. Ames, age 32 in HH#774 headed by Joseph F. Ames, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..² She married Thomas R. Joynes, son of Armistead Joynes and Elizabeth (-----), on 29 December 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas R. Joynes R. and Nancy B. Ames, the widow of Joseph. They were married on 31 Dec 1851..³ Nancy died on 18 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Joynes, who died of dyspepsia at the age of 53 years and 3 months. She was the daughter of Sam'l & Nancy Bradford, born in Acc Co, the wife of T.R. Joynes, who gave the information..¹

     Samuel was born on 19 January 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Florence Bayly Browne, daughter of Thomas Henry Bayly Browne and Anna F. Fletcher, circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel died on 30 January 1926 at age 51.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Leah was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Leah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah J. Turlington, age 7 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..³ Leah was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 16 in HH#445 headed by Leah M. Kellam, age 51. Also in the HH was Margt. Kellam..⁴ Leah was named in her father's will on 25 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Jeah Jane Turlington in the will of Samuel L. Turlington..² She married William T. Copes, son of Thomas P. Copes and Ann P. 'Nancy' Shield, on 28 June 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. T. Copes, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Thos. P. & Nancy Copes and she was shown as Leah J. Turlington, age 21, the daughter of Sam'l M. & Betsy Turlington. They were married by B.T. Ames..¹ Leah died circa 1867. Her body was interred at Turlington Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Leah J. Copes, wife of Wm. T. Copes and daughter of Samuel M. & Elizabeth R. Turlington. There are no dates and the stone is broken..⁵

     William was born on 7 February 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Copes, age 12 in HH#1001 headed by Thomas P. Copes, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..² He married Leah Jane Turlington, daughter of Samuel M. Turlington and Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Nock, on 28 June 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. T. Copes, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Thos. P. & Nancy Copes and she was shown as Leah J. Turlington, age 21, the daughter of Sam'l M. & Betsy Turlington. They were married by B.T. Ames..¹ He married Arinthia Susan 'Sue' Nock, daughter of Elijah W. Nock and Margaret A. Charnock, circa 1868.³ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. T. Copes, age 31 in HH#LM1087 headed by Thos. P. Copes, a 57 year old farmer. Also listed below him were Susan Copes, age 21 and Marg't A. Copes, age 1, who were evidently his wife and daughter..⁴ William reported a death on 15 July 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date Wm. T. Copes reported the death of his father Thos. P. Copes, who died of bronchitis at the age of 72 years..⁵ William died on 11 December 1919 at age 80.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William T. Copes, husband of Sue A. Copes..³

     Thomas was born on 12 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Thomas was named in his brother's will on 1 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my half-brother Thomas P. Copes in the will of Jesse Elliott..² He married Ann P. 'Nancy' Shield, daughter of Asa Shield and Rachel Bloxom, on 7 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter B. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas P. Copes and Ann P. Shield..⁴ It was recorded on 1 Apr 1834 that Sally Burton, wife of Garrison Burton, Catherine Bunting, wife of Solomon Bunting, Rachel Snead, wife of Charles S. Snead, William Elliott, Littleton Elliott and Thomas P. Copes are the only heirs at law of Teackle Elliott, soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Rev. War.⁵ Thomas was named as administrator of an estate on 30 October 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas P. Copes was named to settle the estate of Margaret S. Elliott..⁶ Thomas was named in a land cause on 18 September 1848 at Lancaster Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas P. Copes, a sibling to Rachel B. Snead, widow of Charles S. Snead, dec'd, who possessed 750 acres of land in Lancaster County, VA, on the Rappahannock River..⁷ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas P. Copes the head of HH#1001, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000. Listed with him were the following Copes: Ann P., age 40 and William, age 12. Also listed was Edmond Ashby, a 37 year old black laborer..⁸ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. P. Copes the head of HH#LM1087, a 57 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $9,000. Listed with him were the following Copes: Ann P., age 59 and keeping house; Wm., age 31; Susan, age 21; and Marg't A., age 1. Also listed was John E. Elliott, a 9 year old black domestic servant and Lucey A. Elliott, age 7 and black..⁹ Thomas reported a death on 7 November 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Thos. P. Copes reported the death of his wife Ann P. Copes, who died of unknown causes at the age of 74 years..¹ Thomas died on 17 July 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 73. He was shown as Thos. P. Copes, who died 15 July 1886 of bronchitis at the age of 72 years. He was the son of Parker Copes, born in Acc Co, and a widowed famer. His son Wm. T. Copes gave the information. His tombstone shows 17 July 1886..¹ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas P. Copes, husband of Ann P. Copes. It was moved from the Copes Place to Mt. Holly..³

     Ann was born on 7 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas P. Copes, son of Peter Parker Copes and Margaret S. 'Peggy' (-----), on 7 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter B. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas P. Copes and Ann P. Shield..³ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann P. Copes, age 40 in HH#1001 headed by Thomas P. Copes, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..⁴ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann P. Copes, a 59 year old house keeper in HH#LM1087 headed by Thos. P. Copes, a 57 year old farmer..⁵ Ann died on 7 November 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 76. She was shown as Ann P. Copes, who died of unknown causes at the age of 74 years. She was the daughter of Asa & Rachel Shield, born in Acc Co, a housewife and the wife of Thos. P. Copes, who gave the information..¹ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann P. Copes, wife of Thomas P. Copes. It was moved from the Copes Place to Mt. Holly..²

     Francis was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. The combination of the 1800, 1810, 1820 & 1830 census puts his birth between 1770 and 1774..^2,3 He was named in processioners returns on 27 November 1792 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that lines were processioned between Will: Reed & Farfax Onley orpn; Between Onleys orpn and John Rodgers; Between Robert Window and John Rodgers; Between Robert Window and Charles Elliott; Between Zoro: Rodgers and Noah Belote.⁴ Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Onley, age 26-45. Listed with him were 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 female, age 26-45. Also listed were 3 slaves..² He married Margaret Revell Custis, daughter of Revell Custis Jr. and Catherine Parker, circa 1800.^5,6 Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Only, age 26-45. Listed with him were 1 male age 10-16; 1 male age 26-45 (same as him); 1 female, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 female age 26-45. Also listed were 3 slaves..² Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Only, age over 45 years. Listed with him were 1 female, age 16-26 and 1 female, age 26-45. Also listed were 9 slaves..² Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frances Only, age 50-60. Listed with him was only 1 female, also age 50-60. Also listed with him were 6 slaves and 2 free colored persons..³ He made a will on 20 October 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Margaret my land & the balance of my personal estate after paying my debts & after her death as follows: To Henry Custis $200 & to James & Henry Custis, sons of said Henry, $50 each. To my wife's brother George Custis $100. To Randall C. Revell $200. To wife Margaret the disposal of my estate after the payment of my debts & the above mentioned legacies & the other half at her death to Esther Turner, wife of George Turner & Joseph Taylor, Nancy Taylor & Ruth Taylor, children of the said Esther by her former husband James Taylor & to Peggy Turlington the widow of Arthur Turlington & her children Anne, John, Betsey, William, Arthur & Littleton Turlington. Wife Margaret & friend John Bayly Sr. Extrs. Witt: John Finney, Lewis L. Snead & William Carmine..⁵ Francis died before 26 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Margaret was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.³ As of circa 1800,her married name was Onley.^4,5 She married Francis Onley, son of Fairfax Onley and (-----) (-----), circa 1800.^4,5 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She would have been the only female in the household headed by Francis Only and they both were age 50-60 years..³ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 20 October 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of Francis Onley. She must have been a Custis, as Francis also named my wife's brother George Custis..⁴ As of 8 July 1833,her married name was Ewell.⁶ She married John (210) Ewell, son of Seth Ewell and Margaret (109) Bayly, on 8 July 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. John Arlington was the security on the M.L.B. of John Ewell and Margaret Onley, widow of Francis. Another record from this same source showed the were married on 10 Jul 1833..⁶ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 29 May 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of John Ewell..⁷ As of 17 March 1842,her married name was Mason.⁶ She married Middleton Mason, son of John Mason and (-----) (-----), on 17 March 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Middleton Mason and she as Margaret R. Ewell. No other information was given. Margaret R. Onley Ewell Mason had inherited an interest in land at Chesconessex from her first husband, Francis Onley, land that she and Middleton Mason sold to John C. Wise in 1843. John C. Wise sold the same land to Henry A. Wise, who became Governor of Virginia in 1855 (Whitelaw, p. 944 & 945)..⁶

     George was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Turlingon, age 11 in HH#507 headed by Wm. C. Northam, a 28 year old farmer..¹

     Sally was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Turlington, age 12 in HH#1010 headed by Peter D. Rayfield, a 38 year old carpenter..¹

     Ann was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Turlington, age 17 in HH#115 headed by John R. Boggs, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph was the security on a M.L.B. In 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Turlington was the security on the M.L.B. of George Fisher and Rachel Turlington..¹ He married Anna Kelly, daughter of Isaiah Kelly and Hannah Elliott, on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. George Fisher was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Turlington and Ann Parker..¹ Joseph was the security on a M.L.B. On 3 June 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Joseph Turlington was the security on the M.L.B. of George Parker of Samuel and Peggy Jones Fosque of John..¹ He married Elizabeth Fosque, daughter of John Fosque, on 22 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Turlington, widower, and Elizabeth Fosque of Jno..¹ He married Ann C. Savage, daughter of Jacob (of Nelson) Savage and Mary Kellam, on 9 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Leatherbury was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Turlington of Edmund and Ann C. Savage of Jacob of Nelson..¹

     Edmund was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund was named as an heir on 17 November 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as friend Edmund Turlington in the will of William Tizeker, who also named Edmund Turlington Sr..¹

     Ann was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Joseph Turlington, son of Edmund Turlington Jr., on 9 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Leatherbury was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Turlington of Edmund and Ann C. Savage of Jacob of Nelson..¹ Ann was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was age 53 in HH#163 headed by Geo. S. Savage, a 47 year old merchant..² Ann died on 17 January 1853 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She died at the age of 55 of bilious fever. She was the daughter of Jacob Savage, born in Acc Co and the wife of Jos. Turlington. Her son Geo. W. Turlington gave the information..³

     Jacob was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Kellam on 6 June 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorabable Chandler was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Savage and Mary Kellam..² Jacob died before 27 November 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Nelson was born circa 1750.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joseph Turlington, son of Edmund Turlington Jr., on 22 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Turlington, widower, and Elizabeth Fosque of Jno..¹

     John was born circa 1770.

     John was born on 6 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was a 31 year old carpenter in HH#436 headed by Wm. H. Kellam a 42 year old tavern keeper. Based on the number of different surnames listed in this HH, it was evidently a tavern or inn..² He married Rachel S. Jester, daughter of Jacob Jester and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Edwards, on 7 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John died on 20 December 1853 at age 34.¹ His body was interred at Turlington-Jester Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Administration of John's estate was filed on 26 December 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on his estate was granted to Michell W. West. Samuel N. Turlington, Henry B. Stewart & John W.A. Mears were security.⁴

     Susan was born in 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Louis Jacob Turlington, son of John T. Turlington and Rachel S. Jester, on 6 December 1876. He was a 23 year old mechanic and she was also age 23. They were married by J.W. Ewell..¹ Susan was named as an heir on 17 August 1893 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter-in-law in the will of Rachel S. Turlington, who named her son Louis J. Turlington as her Extrs..³ Susan died in 1937.² Her body was interred at Turlington-Jester Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Benjamin was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Catharine Bell, daughter of Geodiah (88) Bell and Leah Harmon, on 24 March 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. T.L. Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Bradford of Jacob and Miss Catharine Bell, ward of Lorenzo D. Bell..¹ Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. Bradford the head of HH#565, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Bradfords: Catharine, age 37; Benj., age 10; Jacob, age 7; Jno., age 4; Catharine, age 8/12; and Margaret, age 73..²

     Catharine was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Benjamin Bradford, son of Jacob Bradford and Margaret Bell, on 24 March 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. T.L. Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Bradford of Jacob and Miss Catharine Bell, ward of Lorenzo D. Bell..⁴ On 18 Feb 1833 it was recorded in N'hamp Co, VA, that George H. Bell and Margaret R. his wife, Wm. H. Bell & Margaret his wife, James Bell & Charlotte his wife, Lorenzo D. Bell & Alice Ann his wife, Benjamin Bradford & Catharine his wife, Jesse Phillips & Mahaley his wife, Sally H. Bell & Margaret Bell of Accomack Co sell to Thomas R. Joynes of Accomack Co, for $180, all their right, title & interest in the estate of John T. Elliott late of N'hamp Co, including their reversion in the land heretofore assigned to Mrs. Juliet Elliott widow of Jno. T. Elliott for her dower, which real estate consists of several plantations and tracts of land in N'hamp Co and several lots in Frank Town in N'hamp Co containing in the whole 1,238 acres more or less, being eighteen-six hundredth (18/600) part of the whole, that is to say the ten-six hundredth (10/600) purchased by George H. & Lorenzo D. Bell from Geodiah Bell the younger, Thos. Bell & George Bell, who were only children of George Bell dec'd who was one of the children of Nancy Bell dec'd, a Paternal Aunt of John T. Elliott, and the remaining eight-six hundredth (8/600) parts of real estate descended to George H., Wm. H., James, Lorenzo D., Sally & Margaret Bell and Catharine Bradford & Mahala Phillips (to each the one-six hundredth (1/600) part thereof) they being children of Geodiah Bell the elder, dec'd, who was another child of Nancy Bell. Witt: Jno. H. Custis & Edw'd O. Finney.¹ Catharine was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Bell, a child of Geodiah Bell, dec'd, 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 8 Feb 1833, the aforesaid George H. Bell and Margaret, his wife, Lorenzo D. Bell and Alice Ann, his wife, William H. Bell and Margaret, his wife, James Bell and Charlotte, his wife, Benjamin Bradford and Catharine, his wife (who was formerly Catharine Bell and is the same Catharine Bell above mentioned), Jesse Phillips and Mahala, his wife (who was formerly Mahala alias Mehaley Bell, and is the same Mahala Bell above mentioned), Sally Bell, alias Sally H. Bell, and Margaret Bell, by deed of that date conveyed to your orator Thomas R. Joynes the interest to which they became entitled as heirs at law of the said John T. Elliott, and to which the said George H. Bell and Lorenzo D. Bell became entitled under the conveyances aforesaid from the aforesaid Thomas Bell and Geodiah Bell and Elizabeth, his wife, and the said George Bell, of, in and to the aforesaid real estate of the said John T. Elliott, dec..² Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Bradford, age 37 in HH#565 headed by Benj. Bradford, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..³

     Ann was born on 20 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Turlington, age 12 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ Ann died on 19 June 1857 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 19. She died at the age of 19 of consumption. She was the daughter of Sam'l M. & Eliz. Turlington, born in Acc Co. Her father gave the information..² Her body was interred at Turlington Place Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann Turlington, the daughter of Sam'l M. & Eliza R. Turlington, 20 Jan 1838 - 19 Jun 1857..³

     Louisa was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Louisa was named in her grandfather's will on 3 August 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Louisa Turlington in the will of John Turlington Sr., wife Sally..² Louisa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Turlington, age 17 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 3 August 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Elizabeth Turlington in the will of John Turlington Sr., wife Sally..² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Turlington, age 15 in HH#672 headed by Sam'l M. Turlington, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ She married George E. Bull, son of Thomas Southey Bull and Mary 'Polly' Mapp, on 31 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George E. Bull and she as Bettie R. Turlington. John A. Ayres said they both were over age 21..⁴ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 25 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth R. Bull in the will of Samuel L. Turlington..³

     Hester was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² Hester was named in her father's will on 30 April 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Hetty Savage in the will of Jacob Savage..³ She married John (of Asa) Turlington, son of Asa 'Aser' Turlington and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis, before 13 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Hester was named in her husband's will on 13 April 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Hetty Turlington in the will of John Turlington of Asa..⁵ Hester was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Turlington, age 48 in HH#956 headed by Susan Savage, age 43. Living next door in HH#957 was Polly Lingo, age 21, who married Nathaniel Turlington in 1851..² She made a will on 20 May 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. To John Edward Window my 4 slaves Fanny, Rose, William & Wilson. To my brother Littleton Savage, the son of Jacob, $100 to be paid by John Edward Window. To John Edward Window ... To my niece Margaret Susan Savage ... John Edward Window Extr. Witt: Henry P. Parker & John T. C. West. Prob: John D. Window & Edward R. Watson securities on the $6,000 bond..⁶ Hester died before 1 June 1860. It was on this date that her will was probated..⁶

     Rachael was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Asa 'Aser' Turlington, son of Edmund Turlington Sr. and Elishe 'Lishe' Warrington, circa 1806. Mary S. (Turlington) Scarburgh's death record shows her as the child of Asa and Rachael Turlington..¹ Rachael witnessed a will on 4 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Rachel Turlington, Nancy Window & West Rodgers witnessed the will of Zorobabel Window..²

     He was the last surviving Confederate veteran in Accomack County. George was born on 30 November 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows 1845..^3,2 George was named in his father's will on 30 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. His father's estate was to remain in the hands of his wife Mary J. Scarburgh until his youngest son George Scarburgh arrives to the age of 16 years..⁴ He married Virginia Elizabeth 'Jennie' Watson, daughter of John R. Watson and Catherine Corbin Revell, on 21 December 1870 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was a 26 year old farmer and she was age 24. They were married by A.C. Bledsoe..^5,6 He married Eleanor D. Chandler, daughter of Thomas Chandler and Juliet W. Elliott, on 17 August 1892 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. D. Scarborough, a 46 year old widowed farmer the son of Americus & Mary Scarborough and she was shown as Eleanor D. Keaton, a 42 year old widow, the daughter of Thos. & Juliet Chandler. They were married by A.C. Berryman..⁵ George died on 20 October 1933 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 88.^3,7 His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     Her common name was Jennie. Virginia was born on 14 September 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Watson, age 8 in HH#1272 headed by Jno. R. Watson, a 40 year old farmer..² She married George Mifflin Dallas Scarburgh, son of Americus Scarburgh III and Mary Jane 'Mollie' Turlington, on 21 December 1870 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was a 26 year old farmer and she was age 24. They were married by A.C. Bledsoe..^4,3 Virginia died on 23 December 1890 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 46. She died at the age of 46 years of inflammation of the stomach. She was the daughter of John & Cath. Watson, born in Acc Co. She was the wife of Geo. D. Scarburgh who gave the information..^1,5 Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     John was born on 20 March 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Catherine Corbin Revell, daughter of George Corbin Revell and Elizabeth M. 'Betsy' Fosque, on 2 November 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Americus Scarburgh was the security on the M.L.B. of John R. Watson and Catherine Revell. They were married on 4 Nov 1835..³ John was named in his father's will on 27 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son John in the will of John Watson, wife Elizabeth. Sons Edward, John, David & James were named Extrs.⁴ 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. Watson the head of HH#1272, a 40 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Watsons: Cathr., age 36; Rebecca, age 12; Indianna, age 10; Virginia, age 8; and Geo., age 3. Also listed was Louisa Foster, age 33..⁵

     Middle name Corbin from George Y. Scarborough. Catherine was born on 15 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John R. Watson, son of John Watson and Elizabeth Doughty, on 2 November 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Americus Scarburgh was the security on the M.L.B. of John R. Watson and Catherine Revell. They were married on 4 Nov 1835..³ Catherine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cathr. Watson, age 36 in HH#1272 headed by Jno. R. Watson, a 40 year old farmer..⁴ Catherine died on 15 December 1892 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 79. She was shown as Cath. Watson, who died of a brain affection at the age of 80 years. She was the daughter of Geo. & Eliz. Revel, born in Acc Co, a lady and a widow. Her son C.C. Watson gave the infromation..¹

     Eleanor was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Capt. James Thomas Keaton, son of Hayward B. Keaton and Margaret A. Belote, circa 1872.^2,1 She married George Mifflin Dallas Scarburgh, son of Americus Scarburgh III and Mary Jane 'Mollie' Turlington, on 17 August 1892 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. D. Scarborough, a 46 year old widowed farmer the son of Americus & Mary Scarborough and she was shown as Eleanor D. Keaton, a 42 year old widow, the daughter of Thos. & Juliet Chandler. They were married by A.C. Berryman..¹ Eleanor died in 1933.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Juliet W. Elliott, daughter of Thomas Elliott Jr. and Lovena 'Lovey' Lewis, on 1 December 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as Thomas Chandler and she as Juliet Elliott. No other information was given..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Chandler the head of HH#178, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were Julia Chandler, age 23; and John Chandler, age 2. Littlteton Chandler, age 61, was living next door..²

     Juliet was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² A guardian account for Juliet Elliott, orphan of Thos. Elliott, with William Harmon guardian, showed $35 for board & schooling in 1836 being paid to Thos. Bunting.¹ She married Thomas Chandler on 1 December 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as Thomas Chandler and she as Juliet Elliott. No other information was given..³ Juliet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia Chandler, age 23 in HH#178 headed by Thos. Chandler, a 36 year old farmer..²

     Retta was born in 1864 at New Jersey.^1,2 She married Harry Americus Scarburgh, son of Mitchell Thorogood Scarburgh III and Mary Hannah Young, on 20 December 1883 at Powelton, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer and she was age 18, born in New Jersey and living in Acc Co. They were married by J.W. Stiff..¹ Retta died in 1944.² Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Jacob was born circa 1840. He married Marchie W. (-----) circa 1860.

     Marchie was born circa 1840. She married Jacob Stiles circa 1860.

     George was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was named as an heir in November 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the division of John C. West’s slaves was made. George Scarburgh and Cassey his wife, John Leatherbury and Betsey his wife, Raymond Riley and Sally his wife, Henry Custis and Tabby his wife, Sukey Stott, Eliza P. C., Margaret A., Sarah H., George P., Anne R., Catherine C. and Tabitha S. Scarburgh by George Scarburgh their next friend Complainants vs Margaret West Defendant in chancery. It was ordered that John Addison, John T. Elliott and John C. Mapp divide the slaves Aaron, Betty, Hannah, Nanny, Mary, Esther, Parker, Custis and Eliza in the following manner: To George Scarburgh & ux in right of said wife, to John Leatherbury & ux in right of said wife, to Raymond Riley & ux in right of said wife, to Henry Custis & ux in right of said wife, to Sukey Stott and Margaret West each 1/7 and to Eliza P. C., Margaret A., Sarah H., George P., Anne R., Catherine C., and Tabitha S. Scarburgh 1/7 equally among them.” The final decree is in Order Book 37 page 227 and this shows that these are the slaves of John C. West.³ George was named in his father's will on 16 December 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son George P. Scarburgh and as the Extr. in the will of George Scarburgh Sr..¹ He married Mary S. Joynes on 9 October 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of George P. Scarburgh and Mary S. Joynes..⁴ George was named in his sister's will on 20 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as brother George P. Scarburgh in the will of Catharine T. C. Dix..⁵ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. P. Scarburgh the head of HH#1113, a 43 year old judge with real estate valued at $16,500. Listed with him were the following Scarburghs: Mary S.J., age 35; George T., age 14; Sarah S., age 12; Charlotte B., age 4. Also listed was Tully R. Wise, a 23 year old lawyer and Betsey P.C. Chandler, age 48..²

     Mary was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Judge George P. Scarburgh, son of George (174) Scarburgh and Ann West, on 9 October 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of George P. Scarburgh and Mary S. Joynes..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S.J. Scarburgh, age 35 in HH#1113 headed by Geo. P. Scarburgh, a 43 year old judge with real estate valued at $16,500..¹

     His common name was George. George was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Scarburgh, age 14 in HH#1113 headed by Geo. P. Scarburgh, a 43 year old judge with real estate valued at $16,500..² He married Henrietta Elizabeth Blackstone, daughter of John J. Blackstone and Margaret Douglass Gillett, on 21 March 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 31 year old physician, born in Acc Co, but living in Nansemond Co and she was age 25. They were married by J.D. Thomas..¹

     Henrietta was born on 3 May 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Henrietta was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henrietta E. Blackston, age 8 born in VA, in HH#1262 headed by Jno. W. Gillet, a 27 year old clerk of county court. Also listed was Henrietta Gillet, age 53, born in MD, with real estate valued at $1,500 who was evidently her grandmother..³ She married Dr. George T. Scarburgh, son of Judge George P. Scarburgh and Mary S. Joynes, on 21 March 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 31 year old physician, born in Acc Co, but living in Nansemond Co and she was age 25. They were married by J.D. Thomas..¹ Henrietta died on 15 June 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 44. She died of cancer at the age of 43 years and 8 months. She was the daughter of John J. and Margaret D. Blackstone, born in Acc Co. She was the wife of Geo. T. Scarburgh who gave the information..⁴ Her body was interred at Gillett Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Henrietta Elizabeth Blackstone, daugher of John J. & Margaret D. Blackstone, 3 May 1842 - 15 Jan 1886..²

     Her being a daughter of William Gillett and Henrietta Selby is based on the fact that her daughter Henrietta E. Blackstone, age 8, was living with Henrietta Gillett, age 53 in St. George Parish HH#1262, who would have been her grandmother. Margaret was born on 30 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John J. Blackstone, son of William B. Blackstone and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, on 6 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. William Parramore was the security on the M.L.B. of John J. Blackstone and Margaret D. Gillett, ward of William Parramore..² Margaret died on 14 June 1846 at age 24.¹ Her body was interred at Gillett Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret Douglass Blackstone, wife of John J. Blackstone and daughter of William & Henrietta Gillett..¹

     Thomas was born on 11 October 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas died on 24 January 1935 at age 59.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Southey was born on 27 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Southey died on 16 December 1841.¹ His body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born on 25 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah S. Scarburgh, age 12 in HH#1113 headed by Geo. P. Scarburgh, a 43 year old judge with real estate valued at $16,500..² Sarah died on 21 August 1853 at District 3, Acc Co, VA, at age 15. She died at the age of 16 of congestion in the 3rd District. She was the daughter of Judge Geo. P. & Marg. J. Scarburgh, born in Acc Co and was unmarried. Levin S. Joynes, physician, gave the information..^1,3 Her body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Bennet was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Bennet was named in his grandmother's will on 24 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as grandson Bennett Scarburgh in the will of Comfort Young..¹ He married Margaret A. F. Heath, daughter of Fletcher Heath and Leah (-----), on 15 August 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Jesse Powell was the security on the M.L.B. of Bennett W. Scarburgh of Edmund, who gave consent, and Margaret A. F. Heath of Fletcher..² He married Margaret W. Wyatt on 24 May 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bennet W. Scarburgh and she was shown as Margaret W. Wyatt. No other information was given..² Bennet was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bennet W. Scarburgh the head of HH#62, a 49 year old farmer, born in Northampton Co, VA. Listed with him were the following Scarburghs: Margaret, age 30; Henry C., age 3; and J. Aeelyiana, age 4/12 all born in Acc Co, VA..³

     Margaret was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Bennet W. Scarburgh, son of Edmund (311) Scarburgh, on 24 May 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bennet W. Scarburgh and she was shown as Margaret W. Wyatt. No other information was given..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Scarburgh, age 30 in HH#62 headed by Bennet W. Scarburgh, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Thomas was born on 30 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Margaret F. 'Fannie' Humphreys, daughter of Joshua E. Humphreys and Elizabeth S. (-----), on 19 November 1873. He was shown as Thomas J. Scarborough, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Bennett W. & Marg't Scarborough and and she was shown as Fannie M. Humphreys, age 23, the daughter of Joshua E. & Eliz'th S. Humphreys. They were married near Oak Grove Church by L.K. LeCato..¹ He married Virginia F. 'Jennie' West, daughter of William West and Emma 'Emily' Lewis, on 18 October 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 23 year old widowed farmer and she was age 18. They were married by R.C. Jones..¹ Thomas died on 18 February 1930 at age 76.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²