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     John was born circa 1663 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 10 February 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John Savage and given 1/4 of my land where I now live containing 350 acres in the will of John Savage..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1665 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his father's will on 10 February 1702 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 14 January 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Savage who left a Nunc. will. Daughter Susanna. Son John Savage (under 21). Daughter Sarah (under 16) Brother Robert Savage & brother in law John Henderson. Youngest son Abell Savage. Son Jacob Savage (under 21)..² Thomas died before 5 April 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his Nunc. will was probated. It was proved by William Nicholson, Thomas Clark & Richard Savage..²

     William was born circa 1667 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Phebe 'Feby' (-----) circa 1700.² William was named in his father's will on 10 February 1702 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was named in his brother's will on 7 May 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother William Savage, who had a son Parker Savage, in the will of Robert Savage..⁴ He made a will on 4 January 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Parker Savage my house & plantation & 100 acres belonging with it. To daughter Abigail Savage. To son William Savage. Daughter Mary Savage. Wife Feby Savage residual legatee & Exec. Witt: Benjamin Watson, West Kellam, John Warrington..² William died before 6 June 1727 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..²

     Robert was born circa 1669 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert was named in his father's will on 10 February 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robert and given 1/4 of my land in the will of John Savage..¹ Robert was named in his brother's will on 14 January 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Robert Savage in the Nunc. will of Thomas Savage, brother of Robert..² He made a will on 7 May 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. To cousin Jacob Savage 262 acres "formerly left to me & my two brothers as Thomas & John & William Savage by their father left to me by his last will & testament" & for want of heirs to Abel Savage, brother of Jacob, & for want of heirs to Parker Savage, son of my brother William Savage. To cousin Abell Savage 87 acres which I formerly bought of his brother John Savage & for want of heirs to his brother Jacob. & for want of heirs to Parker Savage. Cousin Sarah Nelson. Goddaughter Susanna Kellam. To Richard Savage, Jr., (under age) son of Sarah Warrenton. Brother William Savage. To friend John Henderson Cousins Jacob, Abell & John Savage, Sarah Nelson & Susanna Joynes residual legatees. Cousin Jacob Savage & John Henderson Exrs. Witt: John Bryant, Robert Henderson..³ Robert died before 2 August 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..³

     Mary was born circa 1671 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 10 February 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. Since she was referred to as daughter Mary Ann Savage, she was evidently unmarried at this time..¹ She married John Henderson before 14 January 1709.²

     Sarah was born circa 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her father's will on 10 February 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. Since she was named as daughter Sarah Savage, she was evidently unmarried at this time..¹ As of circa 1706,her married name was Warrington.² She married John Warrington, son of Stephen Warrington and Elizabeth Jenkins, circa 1706.² Sarah was named in her brother's will on 7 May 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Warrenton, mother of Richard Savage Jr., in the will of Robert Savage, brother of William.³ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 18 June 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sarah, by whom he had 7 children, in the will of John Warrington.²

     Dorothy was born circa 1640.² As of 18 November 1660,her married name was Savage.^3,4 She married John Savage on 18 November 1660 at Northampton Co, VA.^3,4 Dorothy was named in her brother's will on 14 August 1662 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Dorothy and given one cow & calf in the will of William Jordan, wife Dorothy. He also gave my siad sister's child two ewe lambs. (NOTE: Evidently Dorothy and her husband John Savage had their first child by this date.).¹ Dorothy was named in her husband's will on 2 January 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as executrix of her husband's will..⁵

     Ezekiel was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel was named in his father's will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Her common name was Nancy. Ann was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will in 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Since she was named as just daugher Nancy, with no surname, it is assumed she was not married at this time..¹ She married Samuel J. Rogers, son of Peter Rogers and Hester 'Esther' Colonna, circa 1820.² She made a will on 26 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. To Margaret H. West ... To Christabella Rodgers my interest in the slaves held by my step mother Rachel Scarburgh & ... To my mother-in-law Esther Rodgers ... The residue to my nephews Samuel H. Scarburgh & John A. Scarburgh. To father-in-law Peter Rodgers ... of my dec'd husband Samuel J. Rodgers. Friend Samuel W. Colonna Extr. Witt: John C. Kellam, Abel Beach & Bagwell Edwards. Prob: William R. Joynes & John G. Joynes securities. [Acc Co Wills,1828-46, p. 30].³ Ann died in February 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Ann's will was probated on 23 February 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Samuel was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann A. 'Nancy' Scarburgh, daughter of Capt. Americus (521) Scarburgh (II) and Emma Wise Portlock, circa 1820.¹ Samuel died before 26 December 1826. His widow, Ann A. Rodgers, named him as her dec'd husband in her will of this date..¹

     Peter was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Rogers, a soldier in the Militia..¹ He married Hester 'Esther' Colonna, daughter of William Colonna and Comfort Hall, circa 1780.² Peter Rogers died before 31 October 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Peter Rodgers was granted to William P. Moore with William R. Joynes, Thomas R. Joynes & Levin S. Joynes securities.³

     Bridget was born circa 1770 at Northampton Co, VA. Bridget was named in her father's will on 25 November 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Bridget Robins in the will of Arthur Robins Sr., wife Zillor..² She married Charles (312) Scarburgh, son of Americus Scarburgh I and Comfort (97) West, on 20 August 1794 at Northampton Co, VA. Carvy Dunton was security on the M.L.B. of Charles Scarburgh and Bridget Robins..³ Bridget was named in her husband's will on 25 November 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Bridget Scarburgh in the will of Charles Scarburgh..⁴ She married Levin Ames circa 1798.⁵ Bridget was named in her brother's will on 13 November 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Bridget Ames in the will of Arthur Robins Senr..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Edmund (311) Scarburgh, son of Americus Scarburgh I and Comfort (97) West, on 2 October 1810 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Clark was the sccurity on the M.L.B. of Edmond Scarburgh to Elizabeth Parker. Wm. G. Pitts was the witness. They were married by C. Bonnewell. A note with the license reards "I consent to marry Edmond Scarburgh ... grant him a license" signed Elizabeth Parker (her mark)..¹

     William was born on 22 October 1914 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Ora Pearl Callis on 2 August 1941 at South Mills, NC.¹

     Ora was born circa 1915 at Northampton Co, VA. She married William Thomas Dunton, son of James Edmond Dunton Sr. and Sallie Duncan Joynes, on 2 August 1941 at South Mills, NC.¹

     Mary was born on 9 September 1917 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married John Tankard Badger Jr. on 7 April 1939 at Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ Mary died on 16 July 1995 at Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 77.²

     John was born circa 1910. He married Mary Emily Dunton, daughter of James Edmond Dunton Sr. and Sallie Duncan Joynes, on 7 April 1939 at Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

      Mary Badger lived at P.O. Box 734, Nassawadox, VA. Mary was born circa 1940 at Northampton Co, VA. She married (-----) James circa 1965.¹ Mary lives in 1999 at Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1940. He married Mary Badger, daughter of John Tankard Badger Jr. and Mary Emily Dunton, circa 1965.¹ (-----) died before 1999.

     Carroll was born in 1895 at Virginia.¹ He married Mary Alice Stout, daughter of Marshall Stout and Jane Elizabeth Lloyd, circa 1925 at Virginia.¹ Carroll was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Alexandria, VA. He was shown as Carroll D. Lucas, the head of HH#361 on Cedar Ave., a 35 year old pip fitter. Listed with him were the following Lucases: Mary A., a 31 year old wife; and May, a 4 year old daughter. Also listed were the following Seymours: Thelma G., a 13 year old step-daughter; Helen J., a 12 year old step-daughter; and Marguert M., an 11 year old step-daughter. Also listed was Robert D. Evans, a 76 year old widowed father-in-law..¹

     Joseph was born on 29 September 1911 at Knoxville, Tioga Co, PA.¹ He died on 11 April 1988 at Ilion, Herkimer Co, NY, at age 76.¹

     Maximilian was born circa 1850 at Fussen, Bavaria. Maximilian immigrated to on 21 October 1853. He was in the Civil War. Maximilian lived circa 1880 at Hoboken, NJ. Maximilian died in 1900 at Hoboken, NJ.

     Theresa was born circa 1851 at Fussen, Bavaria. Theresa immigrated to on 21 October 1853. She married John Reginald Tresidder circa 1880. She married Worthington Martin circa 1890.

     Mary was born circa 1852 at Fussen, Bavaria. Mary immigrated to on 21 October 1853. She married Frank Eberle in 1873 at Westfield, PA.

     Herman was born circa 1853 at Fussen, Bavaria. Herman immigrated to on 21 October 1853. Herman lived circa 1880 at Germania, Potter Co, PA. Herman worked as a trapeze artist but finally moved to the farm in PA..

     August was born circa 1857 at College Point, Flushing, Long Island, NY. August lived circa 1880 at Hoboken, NJ. He was employed by the National Casket Company and the National City Bank in the New York area..

     Elizabeth was born circa 1859 at College Point, Flushing, Long Island, NY. Elizabeth died circa 1877. Elizabeth died at the age of 17 years..

     Edward was born circa 1861 at College Point, Flushing, Long Island, NY. Edward lived circa 1880 at Westfield, PA. Edward lived circa 1880 at Germania, Potter Co, PA.

     Her common name was Lottie. Charlotta was born circa 1863 at College Point, Flushing, Long Island, NY. She married George Washington Rukgaber circa 1880.

     Robert was born circa 1867 at Germania, Potter Co, PA. Robert lived circa 1880 at German.

     Frank was born circa 1850. He married Mary Yaeger, daughter of Konrad Aloysius 'Alois' Jaeger and Kreszenz 'Crescentia' Lang, in 1873 at Westfield, PA. Frank died circa 1895 at Westfield, PA.

     John was born circa 1850. He married Theresa Yaeger, daughter of Konrad Aloysius 'Alois' Jaeger and Kreszenz 'Crescentia' Lang, circa 1880.

     Worthington was born circa 1850. He married Theresa Yaeger, daughter of Konrad Aloysius 'Alois' Jaeger and Kreszenz 'Crescentia' Lang, circa 1890.

     George was born circa 1860. He married Charlotta 'Lottie' Yaeger, daughter of Konrad Aloysius 'Alois' Jaeger and Kreszenz 'Crescentia' Lang, circa 1880. George died circa 1894 at Hornellsville, NY. He was killed while working in a brewery..

     George was born circa 1882.

     Adelbert was born circa 1882.

     F. was born circa 1830.

     Pearl was born on 4 June 1882 at Westfield, PA. She never married. He died on 6 January 1984 at age 101.¹

     Maria was born on 2 October 1886 at Westfield, PA. She married Carl H. Mendler circa 1910 at Williamsport, PA. Maria died on 3 June 1974 at Knoxville, TN, at age 87.

     Edna was born on 13 July 1890 at Hancock, NY. Edna lived at Westfield, PA. She died on 26 November 1983 at age 93.¹

     Edgerton was born on 16 August 1913. He died on 3 November 1996 at Knoxville, Tioga Co, PA, at age 83.¹

     Carl was born on 26 March 1889. He married Maria Teresa Yaeger, daughter of Francis Xavier 'Frank' Jaeger and Adelaide 'Addie' Fausey, circa 1910 at Williamsport, PA. Carl died on 7 July 1965 at age 76. He was burried at sea..

     Helen was born on 11 July 1921.

     James was born on 24 July 1919 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ James died in 1996.

     Thomas was born on 20 June 1938 at N.A.M. Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp, VA.² He died on 23 February 2008 at Eastville, N'hamp, VA, at age 69.²

     Margaret was born on 20 October 1833 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Margaret died on 27 September 1913 at age 79.¹ Her body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     George was born on 22 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Bertie Mears, daughter of Alfred J. Mears and Cordelia C. Kellam, on 24 July 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 42 year old widower and farmer and she was age 21. Both were born in Accomack Co..¹ George died on 11 January 1926 at age 66.² His body was interred at Oak Grove Meth Ch Cem, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Bertie was born on 16 November 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George W. Bell, son of James S. Bell and Elizabeth Mears, on 24 July 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 42 year old widower and farmer and she was age 21. Both were born in Accomack Co..¹ Bertie died on 9 October 1947 at age 67.² Her body was interred at Oak Grove Meth Ch Cem, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA.^2,3

     Alfred was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Mears, age 8, in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J., age 35 and a farmer..³ Alfred 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 Alfred Mears, age 16 and a farm laborer, in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears, age 46 and a farmer..⁴ He married Cordelia C. Kellam, daughter of Thomas (of P.) Kellam and Mary 'Polly' Savage, on 29 November 1876 at Hollies Baptist Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old farmer and she was age 17. They were married by J.W. A. Elliott..¹

     Cordelia was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Alfred J. Mears, son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo, on 29 November 1876 at Hollies Baptist Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old farmer and she was age 17. They were married by J.W. A. Elliott..¹

     Mary was born on 4 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 26 October 1841,her married name was Kellam.² She married Thomas (of P.) Kellam, son of Peggy Kellam (widow?), on 26 October 1841 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas Kellam and Polly Savage. No other information was given..² Mary 'Polly' Savage died on 26 March 1864 at age 38.¹ Mary was buried at Home Place, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Polly Kellam, wife of T.P. Kellam, 4 Oct 1825 - 26 Mar 1864.¹

     Abel was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth S. Lingo, daughter of Elizabeth A. 'Betsey' Lingo, on 29 December 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as "Able" Mears of John and she was Elizabeth Lingo..¹ Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears Jr. the head of HH#914, a 28 year old farmer. Living with him were the following Mears: Elizabeth, age 23; Elizabeth S., age 2; Tabitha A., age 1; Vandelia C., age 3/12, Mary E.B., age 3/12. Also listed was Mealinda Ashby, age 29 and black..² Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears of J., a 35 year old farmer, the head of HH# 923. There were 14 other persons in his household: Elizabeth Mears, age 33; Elizabeth Mears, age 12; Tabitha A. Mears, age 11; Vandalia S. Mears, age 10; Abel T. Mears, age 9; Alfred T. Mears, age 8; Eugene Mears, age 4; Johanas Mears, age 3; Arinthia S. Mears, age 1; Margaret Taylor, age 37; Elizabeth A. Lingo, age 50; Betsy Ashby, age 10 and black and a cook; Charles W. Wallace, age 16 and a farm laborer; and Elijah Mears, age 18..³ Abel 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 Abel Mears, a 46 year old farmer with person estate valued at $50. He was the head of HH#LM39. Listed with him were Eliza S. Mears, age 44; Sarah Mears, age 21; Amy Mears, age 21; Kate Mears, age 18; Thos. Mears, age 10 and a farm laborer; Alfred Mears, age 16 and a farm laborer; Eugenia Mears, age 14; Joseph Mears, age 13; Arintha Mears, age 11; Patric Mears, age 9; John H. Mears, age 7; Edw. C. Mears, age 5; George W. Mears, age 4; Richard W. Mears, age 3; Ella W. F. Mears, age 2; and Eliza A. Lingo, age 62 and a house keeper with real estate valued at $1,500..⁴ Abel died on 10 October 1888 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Mears, who died of paralysis at the age of 65 years. He was the son of Jas., born in Acc Co, husband of Eliz. His son John H. Mears gave the information..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Abel Mears, son of John (King) Mears, on 29 December 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as "Able" Mears of John and she was Elizabeth Lingo..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 23 in HH#914 headed by Abel Mears Jr., a 28 year old farmer. Her mother Elizabeth Lingo, age 39 was living next door..⁵ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 33 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J., a 35 year old farmer. Her mother Elizabeth A. Lingo, age 50 was living with them..¹ Elizabeth 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 Eliza S. Mears, age 44 and keeping house, in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears, age 46 and a farmer. Living with them was her mother Eliza A. Lingo, age 62..²

     John was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 22 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Mears in the will of John Mears, who was shown as John Mears "(Neck)" at settlement..¹ He married Eleanor Lurton, daughter of Laban Lurton, on 20 August 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton LeCato was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of Jno. (King) Mears and Eleanor Lurton of Laban..³ He married Esther Lurton, daughter of Laban Lurton, on 3 May 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Anthony Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of John (K) Mears and Esther Lurton of Laban..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears (King), a head of household, age 30-40 years. Listed with him was 1 female, age 20-30 years old..⁴ John was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as John Mears (K), son of Mary Bradford who married John Mears (K), who was a daughter of Zephania Bradford, a brother of Abel Bradford, who was a soldier in the Rev. War..²

     Her common name was Betsey. Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Based on the 3 census records and her death record, she was born sometime between 1801 and 1811. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1811..^2,3 Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 7 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown Elizabeth Lingo the head of HH#915, age 39 and living alone with real estate valued at $2,000. On one side of her was her daughter Elizabeth Mears and son-in-law Abel Mears Jr. and on the other side was Oswald B. Finney, a 27 year old physician..⁴ She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Elizabeth died on 1 April 1871 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Lingo, single, age 70, born in Acc Co, VA and the cause of death was unknown. Abel Mears of J., her son-in-law, gave the information..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 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. Mears, age 2 in HH#914 headed by Abel Mears Jr..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 12 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Mears, age 21 in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears..³ She married George W. Mears, son of James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Mears, on 15 August 1872. He was shown as George W. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jas. & Mary Mears and she was shown as Elizabeth Sarah Mears, age 24, the daughter of Abel & Elizth Mears. They were married near Oak Grove Chapel by J.W.A. Elliott..⁴

     Tabitha was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha A. Mears, age 1 in HH#914 headed by Abel Mears Jr..¹ Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha A. Mears, age 11 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..² Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amy Mears, age 21 in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears..⁴ She married Isaac S. Phillips, son of Laban Phillips and Hessy Phillips, on 29 January 1874 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac S. Phillips, a 43 year old widowed waterman, the son of Laban & Hester Phillips and she was shown as Tabitha A. Mears, a 25 year old widow, the daughter of Abel & Elizabeth Mears. They were married by L.K. LeCato..³

     Vandelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vandelia C. Mears, age 3/12 in HH#914 headed by Abel Mears Jr. She was a twin to Mary E.B. Mears..¹ Vandelia was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Vandelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vandalia S. Mears, age 10 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..² Vandelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kate Mears, age 18 in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears..³

     Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. B. Mears, age 3/12 in HH#914 headed by Abel Mears Jr. She was a twin to Vandelia C. Mears..¹ Mary was born circa 1850 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Abel was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel T. Mears, age 9 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J.. Abel 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 Thos. Mears, age 10 and a farm laborer (probably should have been age 20) in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears..¹ Abel reported a death on 18 September 1877 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Abel T. Mears reported the death of his wife Maggie S. Mears, who died of typhoid at the age of 28 years..⁴ He married Maggie S. Phillips, daughter of Isaac S. Phillips and Alice 'Alsey or Eley' Phillips, on 4 September 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Thos. Mears, a 33 year old single waterman, the son of Abel & Eliza'th Mears and she was shown as Maggie S. Phillips, age 22, the daughter of Isaac S. & Alsey Phillips. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..³

     Eugene was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. Eugene was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eugene Mears, age 4 and a male, in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..² Eugene 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 Eugenia Mears, a 14 year old farm laborer, in HH#LM39 headed by Abel Mears..⁴ He married Georgie A. Sherwood, daughter of Cassy K. 'Kessey' Sherwood, on 23 December 1894 at Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eugene Mears, a 39 year old single mechanic, the son of Abel & Eliz'th Mears and she was shown as Georgie A. Showard, age 23, the daughter of Kessie K. Showard. They were married by J.R. Sturgis..³

     Johanas|Joseph was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² Johanas|Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Johanas Mears, age 3 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..²

     Arinthia was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arintha S. Mears, age 1 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J..¹ She married William Wallace, son of Benjamin Wallace and Elizabeth (-----), on 26 March 1879 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Wallace, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Benj. & Eliz'th Wallace and she was shown as Arinthia S. Mears, age 21, the daughter of Abel & Eliz'th Mears. They were married by C.C. Wertenbaker..²

     Patrick was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born on 20 November 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Corinna E. 'Carrie' Richardson, daughter of John T. Richardson and Margaret S. Hickman, circa 1890.³ John died on 8 January 1962 at age 99.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John H. Mears, 20 Nov 1862 - 8 Jan 1962..²

     Edward was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Annie Badger, daughter of Levin T. Badger and Lizzie Ann 'Betsy' Sherwood, on 11 December 1889 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Washington Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Abel Mears and she was shown as Annie Badger, age 22, the daughter of Levin T. & Elizabeth Badger. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..²

     Richard was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Indie Mears, daughter of Michael 'Mikell' Mears and Margaret Susan Stevens, on 15 May 1889 at Hollies Baptist Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard W. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Abel & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Indie Mears, age 21, the daughter of Michael Mears. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..²

     Ella was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 7 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Maria was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Maria was named in her father's will on 7 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Hezekiah was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Molly (-----) circa 1756. Hezekiah was named in his father's will on 2 October 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Hezekiah Kellam in the will of Agrol Kellam, wife Margaret.¹ He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 26 January 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Hezekiah Kellam in the estate settlement of Argil Kellam.² He made a will on 1 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Molly Kellam my land & personal estate during her life. To son John Kellam ... To son Howson Kellam a part of my land, except 2 acres to Agness & Leah Kellam at the death of my wife including the house & pasture whereon I now live adjoining Argil Kellam & James Lewis. To son John Kellam the remainder of my land & at his death to son Howson Kellam. [Conditions outlilned.] The privaledge of the paster for all John Kellam's brothers. Daughters Agness Lingo & Leah Kellam shall have 2 acres before mentioned as long as they live single [Conditions outline.] To daughter Polly Stringer ... To daughter Adah Mears £5 & ... provided she out live Sacker Mears. To granddaughter Betsey Lingo ... Remainider to daughters Agness Lingo & Leah Kellam. Howson Mapp Extr. Witt: Argyle Kellam, John Harmon, George Smith Junr. & James Glen. Prob: Howson Mapp refused to qualify & Thomas Kellam became the Admr. with Howson Kellam & Argil Kellam securities..³ Hezekiah died before 24 September 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He estate was settled on 26 August 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. 19 Jan 1811 (Invy), Feb 1811 (Order to Audit), 26 Aug 1811 (Rec'd) - Thomas Kellam Admr. Legacies to John Kellam, Howson Kellam, Polly Stringer, Adah Mears, Betsy Lingo. Auditors: Howson Mapp & George Smith Jr.⁴

     Molly was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1756,her married name was Kellam. She married Hezekiah Kellam, son of Argol Kellam Sr. and (-----) (-----), circa 1756. Molly was named in her husband's will on 1 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Agness was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Lingo on 15 May 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Mears was the security on the M.L.B of Thomas Lingo and Agnes Kellam..² Agness was named in her father's will on 1 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Agnes Lingo in the will of Hezekiah Kellam, wife Molly.³

     Thomas was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Agness Kellam, daughter of Hezekiah Kellam and Molly (-----), on 15 May 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Mears was the security on the M.L.B of Thomas Lingo and Agnes Kellam..¹ Thomas died before 19 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas Lingo's estate sale was on 19 Feb 1803. The administrator was Smith Cutler.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 1 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married John L. Watson on 2 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. James Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of John L. Watson and Elizabeth Lingo of Thomas dec'd..²

     John was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Lingo, daughter of Thomas Lingo and Agness Kellam, on 2 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. James Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of John L. Watson and Elizabeth Lingo of Thomas dec'd..² He married Susan (-----) circa 1840.¹ 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. L. Watson the head of HH#1146, a 60 year old fisherman. Listed with him were Susan Watson, age 45; Cath. Charnick, age 23; Jams T. Charnick, age 3; and Tabitha A. Charnick, age 1..¹ John died in December 1851.³

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 28 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Thamar Martin on 3 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. George Guy was the security on the M.L.B. of William Lingo and Thamar Martin..²

     Thamar was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Lingo, son of Robinson Lingo, on 3 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. George Guy was the security on the M.L.B. of William Lingo and Thamar Martin..² Thamar was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tamer Linger, age 80 in HH#1228 headed by Wm. J. Beloat, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     Caty was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Caty was named in her grandmother's will on 23 December 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² Caty was named in her father's will on 28 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Rachel was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her father's will on 28 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his grandmother's will on 23 December 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was named in his father's will on 28 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹