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     Edward was born on 25 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. Neeley, a 21 year old school master in HH#18 headed by Ann R. Joynes, age 70, who was evidently his great aunt..²

     Susan was born on 30 August 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan A. Nealy, age 20, born in Acc Co, VA in HH#900 headed by John Nealy Sr., a 52 year old teacher, born in Pennsylviana, with real estate valued at $1,500. On the margin of the sheet, this household was labeled Margaret Academy..² She married Tully Wise Parker, son of William O. Parker and Susan Christian 'Sudey' Wise, on 16 July 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Tully W. Wise, widower and Susan A. Neely, ward of Edward B. Neely..³

     Elizabeth was born on 29 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth M. Nealy, age 17, born in Acc Co, VA in HH#900 headed by John Nealy Sr., a 52 year old teacher, born in Pennsylviana, with real estate valued at $1,500. On the margin of the sheet, this household was labeled Margaret Academy..² She married Thomas W. Bull, son of Thomas Southey Bull and Rachel Floyd, on 5 November 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas W. Bull and Elizabeth M. Neely. No other information was given..

     Mary was born on 29 November 1834 at Easton, Talbot Co, MD.^1,2 Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Nealy, age 14, born in Easton, MD in HH#900 headed by John Nealy Sr., a 52 year old teacher, born in Pennsylviana, with real estate valued at $1,500. On the margin of the sheet, this household was labeled Margaret Academy..²

     Catherine was born on 13 March 1836 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co, VA.^1,2 Catherine was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kato J. Nealy, age 12, born in Warrington, VA in HH#900 headed by John Nealy Sr., a 52 year old teacher, born in Pennsylviana, with real estate valued at $1,500. On the margin of the sheet, this household was labeled Margaret Academy..²

     Robert was born on 12 May 1838.^1,2 Robert was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Nealy, age 11, born in Montgomery Co, MD in HH#900 headed by John Nealy Sr., a 52 year old teacher, born in Pennsylviana, with real estate valued at $1,500. On the margin of the sheet, this household was labeled Margaret Academy..²

     John was born on 30 September 1841.^1,3,2 John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Nealy, age 8, born in Montgomery Co, MD in HH#900 headed by John Nealy Sr., a 52 year old teacher, born in Pennsylviana, with real estate valued at $1,500. On the margin of the sheet, this household was labeled Margaret Academy..² He married Mary F. or Manie V. Rayfield, daughter of Thomas J. Rayfield and Emily H. Middleton, on 13 December 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Neely a 24 year old attorney, born in Montgomery Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of John & Amelia Neely and she was shown as Manie V. Rayfield, age 20, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Thomas J. & Emily Rayfield. They were married by P. Warren..³ John died on 28 March 1898 at Norfolk, VA, at age 56.¹

     Charlotte was born on 31 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary F. Rayfield, age 3 in HH#1208 headed by Thomas J. Rayfield, a 35 year old farmer..² She married John Neely, son of John Neely and Amelia W. Bayly, on 13 December 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Neely a 24 year old attorney, born in Montgomery Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of John & Amelia Neely and she was shown as Manie V. Rayfield, age 20, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Thomas J. & Emily Rayfield. They were married by P. Warren..¹

     Thomas was born on 24 March 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Emily H. Middleton, daughter of William Middleton and Elizabeth Drummond, circa 1840.³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas J. Rayfield the head of HH#1208, a 35 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Rayfields: Emily, age 29; Emma C., age 5; and Mary F., age 3. Also listed were Wm. Middleton, age 56; Elizabeth Middleton, age 47 and John Waters, age 14 and black..³ Thomas was named in his father's will on 23 May 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas J. Rayfield in the will of Marjor Rayfield Sr..¹ Thomas died on 18 July 1876 at age 61.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas J. Rayfield, husband of Emily H. Rayfield, 24 Mar 1815 - 18 Jul 1876..²

     Emily was born on 28 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas J. Rayfield, son of Major Rayfield Sr. and Nancy Turnall, circa 1840.¹ Emily was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily Rayfield, age 29 in HH#1208 headed by Thomas J. Rayfield, a 35 year old farmer. Also listed was Wm. Middleton, age 56 and Elizabeth Middleton, age 47, who are assumed to have been be her parents..¹ Emily died on 1 June 1889 at age 68.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Emily H. Rayfield, wife of Thomas J. Rayfield, 28 Dec 1820 - 1 Jun 1889..²

     William was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 27 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Crowson Boggs in the will of Arthur Boggs, wife Susannah..¹ He was named in a land cause on 1 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Boggs late of this county departed this life intestate on the ____ day of July 1822, seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate in Slutkiln Neck containing 140 acres, slaves &c., and also left the following children and grandchildren to whom the said land descended subject to the dower of Peggy Boggs, the widow of the said John Boggs, viz: your orators Elijah & James Boggs & your oratrixes Rachel, now the wife of William Rodgers & Catharine Moore, who are the only surviving children of the said John Boggs, and your oratrix Elizabeth Custis, wife of William Custis, who is the only child of William Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs, and your oratrixes Nancy Northam, wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker, wife of John Parker & William, Mary, Jane, Elizabeth, Lucy & Henry Boggs, all of whom are children of Arthur Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs &c.² He was the security on a M.L.B. On 29 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. William C. Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Sturgis and Mary Boggs of Arthur.³ He was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 28 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Catherine Moore, Elizabeth Custis wife of William H. Custis, Rachel Rodgers wife of William W. Rodgers, Elijah Boggs and James Boggs, William C. Boggs, Nancy Northam wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker wife of John Parker, Peggy Mason wife of William Mason, Jane and Lucy Boggs and Henry Boggs are shown as the only heirs at law of Abel Boggs dec'd formerly in service in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment in the Rev. War.⁴ He married Elizabeth A. Townsend, daughter of Littleton Parker Townsend and Anne Blair 'Nancy' Henry, on 29 September 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Sturgis was the security on the M.L.B. of William C. Boggs and Elizabeth Sturgis, widow of Nathaniel..³ William was named in his uncle's will on 27 June 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Kendall Ames named Arthur Bogg's children Nancy Northam, Margaret Parker, William Boggs, Henry Boggs, Betsey Mason, Jane Moore & Lucy Moore and gave the each $5.⁵ He died before 26 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William C. Boggs was granted to Isaac Moore & Henry J. Boggs with William W. Rodgers, James Drummond & John W. Chandler securities.⁶

     Henry was born on 26 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² Henry was named in his father's will on 27 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Henry James Boggs in the will of Arthur Boggs, wife Susannah.³ He was named in a land cause on 1 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Boggs late of this county departed this life intestate on the ____ day of July 1822, seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate in Slutkiln Neck containing 140 acres, slaves &c., and also left the following children and grandchildren to whom the said land descended subject to the dower of Peggy Boggs, the widow of the said John Boggs, viz: your orators Elijah & James Boggs & your oratrixes Rachel, now the wife of William Rodgers & Catharine Moore, who are the only surviving children of the said John Boggs, and your oratrix Elizabeth Custis, wife of William Custis, who is the only child of William Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs, and your oratrixes Nancy Northam, wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker, wife of John Parker & William, Mary, Jane, Elizabeth, Lucy & Henry Boggs, all of whom are children of Arthur Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs &c.⁴ He was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 28 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Catherine Moore, Elizabeth Custis wife of William H. Custis, Rachel Rodgers wife of William W. Rodgers, Elijah Boggs and James Boggs, William C. Boggs, Nancy Northam wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker wife of John Parker, Peggy Mason wife of William Mason, Jane and Lucy Boggs and Henry Boggs are shown as the only heirs at law of Abel Boggs dec'd formerly in service in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment in the Rev. War.⁵ Henry was named in his uncle's will on 27 June 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Kendall Ames named Arthur Bogg's children Nancy Northam, Margaret Parker, William Boggs, Henry Boggs, Betsey Mason, Jane Moore & Lucy Moore and gave the each $5.⁶ Henry was named as administrator of an estate on 26 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William C. Boggs was granted to Isaac Moore & Henry J. Boggs with William W. Rodgers, James Drummond & John W. Chandler securities.⁷ He married Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Rogers, daughter of William W. Rogers Sr. and Rachel Boggs, on 22 January 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Henry J. Boggs and she as Elizabeth Rodgers. No other information was given..⁸ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Boggs the head of HH#137, a 35 year old ship carpenter with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Boggs: Betsy, age 25; Arthur, age 6; and Emmie (Emilie on the transcribed version), age 3. Also listed was Susan Parker, age 20, who was evidently his niece..⁹ He died on 20 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 44. Accomack County dead records show him as Henry J. Boggs, who died of unknown causes at the age of 44 years. He was the son of Arthur & Susan Boggs & the husband of Eliz. S. Boggs who gave the information.^2,10 Henry was buried at Boggs Place, Cashville, Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Henry J. Boggs, husband of E.S. & son of Arthur & Susanna Boggs, 26 Jan 1814 - 20 Aug 1858.² Administration of Henry estate was filed on 30 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Henry J. Boggs was granted to William C. Waters with John K. Rodgers & Arthur M. Rodgers securities.¹¹

     Elizabeth was born on 14 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Henry James Boggs, son of Arthur Boggs and Susannah Crowson, on 22 January 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Henry J. Boggs and she as Elizabeth Rodgers. No other information was given..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Boggs, age 25 in HH#137 headed by Henry Boggs, a 35 year old ship carpenter with real estate valued at $2,000..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz't Boggs, age 40 with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $5,000 in HH#768 headed by Jos. P. Parker, a 29 year old farmer. Also listed was her daughter Emma L. Boggs, age 13.⁵ She died on 22 September 1902 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 81.² Elizabeth was buried at Boggs Place, Cashville, Accomack Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth S. Boggs, wife of H.J. & daughter of Wm & Rachael Rodgers, 14 May 1821 - 22 Sep 1902.²

     Edward was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann S. Williams, daughter of Dr. William Williams Esq. and Margaret (569) 'Peggy' Custis, before 27 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward died after 23 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he proved the will of his son Henry..¹

     Ann was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward (580) Arbuckle, son of James (236) Arbuckle and Tabitha Scarburgh (568) Custis, before 27 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ann was named in her father's will on 6 March 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Ann S. Arbuckle in the will of William Williams, wife Margaret. And to her children which she may have by Edward Arbuckle, Negroes and what other property she may have in her possession.³ Ann was named in her mother's will in September 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Ann Arbuckle in the will of Margaret Williams, widow of Dr. William Williams dec'd.⁴

     John was born circa 1780. He married Elizabeth Ann Applewaite circa 1810.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790. She married John Eaton Browne circa 1810.

     Margaret was born on 23 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret died on 19 October 1841.¹

     Orris was born on 8 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Orris was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Orris Browne, age 8 in HH#1124 headed by Peter F. Browne, a 36 year old physican with real estate valued at $25,000..² He married Nannie Bruce Howard in December 1891 at Richmond, VA. They were married at Grace Church, Richmond by Dr. Thomas A. Tidball & Rev. Landor R. Mason..¹ Orris died on 28 September 1898 at age 56.³ His body was interred at Mt. Custis Cem, Bayly's Neck, Acc Co, VA. Tombstone shows his middle name as "Applethwaite" and notes that he served in the John Brown Insurrection in 1859 & surrendered with the cruser Shenandoah on 6 Nov 1865..³

     Thomas was born on 8 February 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bayly Browne, age 6 in HH#1124 headed by Peter F. Browne, a 36 year old physican with real estate valued at $25,000..³ He married Anna F. Fletcher, daughter of James Henry Fletcher Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Broadwater, on 5 February 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 27 year old attorney and she was age 22. Both were born and living in Acc Co. They were married at the residence of James H. Fletcher by Rev. Montcalm Oldham..^2,1 Thomas died on 27 August 1892 at age 48.¹ His body was interred at Mt. Custis Cem, Bayly's Neck, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born on 7 June 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Browne, age 3 in HH#1124 headed by Peter F. Browne, a 36 year old physican with real estate valued at $25,000..² She married Rev. Thomas Allen Tidball, son of Scott Tidball and Catherine (-----), on 17 October 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 25 year old minister born in Winchester Co, VA and living in Portsmouth, VA and she was age 25 and was born and living in Accomack Co, VA. They were married at St. James Chruch by Rev. A.L. Berkeley..^4,1 Mary died on 12 February 1903 at age 55.³ Her body was interred at Mt. Custis Cem, Bayly's Neck, Acc Co, VA.³

     Willie was born on 31 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Willie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Willey A. Browne, age 2 in HH#1124 headed by Peter F. Browne, a 36 year old physican with real estate valued at $25,000..³ She married George S. Stokes, son of A.Y. Stokes and M.M. (-----), on 6 June 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old merchant, born and living in Danville, VA and she was age 23, born and living in Accomack Co, VA. They were married in St. James Church, Accomack Court House by Rev. T. A. Tidball..^2,1

     Mary was born circa 1820. She married Dr. Peter Fielding Browne, son of John Eaton Browne and Elizabeth Ann Applewaite, on 3 June 1868. She was of Washington Co, NC..¹ Mary died on 23 March 1887 at Plymouth, NC.¹

     Mary was born circa 1815. She married (-----) Barr circa 1840.¹ She married Dr. Peter Fielding Browne, son of John Eaton Browne and Elizabeth Ann Applewaite, on 16 February 1860. Her father was a U.S. Senator from Missouri..¹ Mary died on 4 February 1862 at Richmond, VA.¹

     Dr. Linn was a U.S. Senator from Missouri. Lewis was born circa 1790.

     (-----) was born circa 1815. He married Mary F. Linn, daughter of Dr. Lewis F. Linn, circa 1840.¹

     George was born circa 1851 at Danville, VA.¹ He married Willie Anne Browne, daughter of Dr. Peter Fielding Browne and Sally Cropper Bayly, on 6 June 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old merchant, born and living in Danville, VA and she was age 23, born and living in Accomack Co, VA. They were married in St. James Church, Accomack Court House by Rev. T. A. Tidball..^1,2

     A.Y. was born circa 1820. He married M.M. (-----) circa 1845.

     M.M. was born circa 1820. She married A.Y. Stokes circa 1845.

     Thomas was born circa 1847 at Winchester Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Josephine Browne, daughter of Dr. Peter Fielding Browne and Sally Cropper Bayly, on 17 October 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 25 year old minister born in Winchester Co, VA and living in Portsmouth, VA and she was age 25 and was born and living in Accomack Co, VA. They were married at St. James Chruch by Rev. A.L. Berkeley..^1,2

     Scott was born circa 1820. He married Catherine (-----) circa 1840.

     Catherine was born circa 1820. She married Scott Tidball circa 1840.

     Nannie was born circa 1845. She married Orris Applewaite Browne, son of Dr. Peter Fielding Browne and Sally Cropper Bayly, in December 1891 at Richmond, VA. They were married at Grace Church, Richmond by Dr. Thomas A. Tidball & Rev. Landor R. Mason..¹ She married Albert Henry Weld circa 1900 at Ellicott City, MD.¹ Nannie died on 2 June 1911 at Ellicott City, MD.¹

     Margaret was born on 31 December 1873.¹

     Sally was born on 17 June 1875.¹

     Fletcher was born on 26 December 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Fletcher died on 24 November 1922 at age 48.² His body was interred at Mt. Custis Cem, Bayly's Neck, Acc Co, VA.²

     Florence was born on 27 June 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married Samuel James Turlington, son of Samuel Z. Turlington and Emma Catharine Ames, circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.² Florence died on 22 June 1947 at age 69.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Florence Bayly Turlington, wife fo Samuel J. Turlington and daughter of Thos Bayly & Anna Fletcher Browne, 27 Jun 1877 - 22 Jun 1947. There is also a memorial stone at Mt. Custis Cemetary in Bayly's Neck, Acc Co, VA..²

     Beverly was born on 24 March 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Orris was born on 16 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Orris died.¹

     Elizabeth was born on 13 September 1896. She was born at 2:25 PM..¹ She married Frank Henry Masi on 27 September 1919 at Ellicott City, MD. They were married at "Hazeldine" in Ellicott City, MD. Frank Masi was from Norfolk, VA..¹

     Frank was born circa 1890. He married Elizabeth Josephine Browne, daughter of Orris Applewaite Browne and Nannie Bruce Howard, on 27 September 1919 at Ellicott City, MD. They were married at "Hazeldine" in Ellicott City, MD. Frank Masi was from Norfolk, VA..¹

     Mary was born on 20 July 1920 at Norfolk, VA.¹

     Orris was born on 14 July 1921 at Norfolk, VA.¹

     Albert was born circa 1845. He married Nannie Bruce Howard circa 1900 at Ellicott City, MD.¹

     Parramore was born on 16 February 1767. As of 26 June 1787,her married name was Addison.² She married Col. Kendall Addison, son of Thomas Addison and (-----) (-----), 26 Jun 1787 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Satchell Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendall Addison to Palmer Rodgers..² Parramore died on 27 August 1812 at age 45.³ Her body was interred at Maplewood Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.³

     Jane was born on 31 October 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. She was born on a Wednesday at sun setting..² Jane was named in her father's will on 9 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Jane O. Bayly in the will of Thomas M. Bayly..¹ She married Emsley G. Higginbotham Sr. on 24 February 1847 at Richmond, VA. He was shown as Elmslie G. Higgenbotham and she was shown as Jane A. Bayly..^3,4,5 Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Albemarle Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Higgenbotham, age 22 in HH#1674 headed by Emsley G. Higgenbotham, age 29..⁴ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Richmond, Henrico Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Higginbotham, age 27 in HH#1114 headed by E.G. Higginbotham, a 40 year old famer..⁶ Jane was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Tuckahoe Township, Henrico Co, VA. She was shown as Jane A. Higginbotham the head of HH#516, a 40 year old house keeper. Listed with her were the following Higginbothams: Rosa, age 16; Mary, age 15; Nannie, age 12; Bayly, age 10; Fanny, age 8; Lizzie, age 6; Ashby, age 4; and Thomas, age 2. Also listed were Margaret Carter, a 40 year old black cook and Jane Carter, a 12 year old black dinning room servant..⁷ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Tuckahoe Township, Henrico Co, VA. She was shown as Jane B. Higginbotham, a 45 year old wife in HH#253 headed by E.G. Higginbotham, a 59 year old farmer..⁸ Jane died on 4 February 1901 at Richmond, VA, at age 73. The death of Mrs. Jane Bayly Higginbotham occured at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. C.P.E. Burgwyn in Richmond at 2 o'clock in the morning of 4 Feb 1907 (or 1901) in her 76 year. She leaves 9 children living in Richmond. (NOTE: The 1910 Census of Henrico Co, Madison-wd Richmond, District 117, HH#917 shows a C.P.E. Burgwyn, a 59 year old widower, born in NC, a civil engineer.).⁹

     Elizabeth was born on 6 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 9 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Elizabeth W. Bayly in the will of Thomas M. Bayly..¹ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 29 October 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Wharton Bayly, daughter of Thomas M. Bayly, and given $400 in the will of Betsy Wharton, widow of John Wharton dec'd.³ On 29 Oct 1830 she was named as Elizabeth Wharton Bayly, the daughter of Thomas M. Bayly, and given $400 in the will of Betsy Wharton. Her father Thomas M. Bayly was to be the Extr. of Betsy Wharton's will and to be guardian to Francis, Elizabeth A., Mary N. & William W. West.⁴ She married Samuel J. Melvin (s/o Jms & Nancy), son of James Melvin Sr. and Nancy Taylor, on 13 April 1835 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Samuel Melvin and she as Elizabeth W. Bayly. No other information was given..^5,6 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey U. or W. Melvin, age 34 in HH#1094 headed by Sam'l Melvin, a 38 year old teacher with real estate valued at $10,000..⁷ Elizabeth died on 22 November 1885 at Halifax Court House, Halifax Co, VA, at age 69.^2,6 Her body was interred at Mt. Custis Cem, Bayly's Neck, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone book shows her as Elizabeth W. Melvin, the widow of Sam'l and the daughter of Col. T.M. & M.P.C. Bayly, born on 6 Dec 1815 in Acc Co and died 22 Nov 1885 in Halifax Courthouse, VA..²

     Margaret was born on 15 January 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was named in her father's will on 9 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Margaret P. Bayly in the will of Thomas M. Bayly..¹ She married James W. Custis, son of John Custis and Tabitha (572) Gillett, on 27 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert J. Poulson was the security on the M.L.B. of James Custis and Margaret D. Bayly. According to the Thomas M. Bayly Bible they were married at Mt. Custis on 27 Oct 1840 by Rev. W.G. Jackson..^3,4 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret P. Custis, age 30 in HH#1 headed by James W. Custis, a 39 year old farmer..⁵ Margaret died on 18 March 1856 at age 38.^2,4 Her body was interred at Mt. Custis Cem, Bayly's Neck, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born on 11 April 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Margaret Pettitt Bayly, daughter of Col. Thomas Monteagle (270) Bayly (Esq.) and Margaret Pettitt (185) Cropper, on 27 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert J. Poulson was the security on the M.L.B. of James Custis and Margaret D. Bayly. According to the Thomas M. Bayly Bible they were married at Mt. Custis on 27 Oct 1840 by Rev. W.G. Jackson..^3,4 He was shown as my friend and brother-in-law James W. Custis Esq. in the will of Elizabeth A.P. Custis written 11 Mar 1848.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Custis the head of HH#1, a 39 year old farmer with real estate vauled at $53,500. Listed with him were Margaret P. Custis, age 30; Catharine W. Custis, age 8; Margaret L. Custis, age 6; Elizabeth F. Custis, age 4; Thomas C.C. Custis, age 14; and Mary Dix, age 22. He was listed next to John Savage of R., a 59 year old farmer..⁵ James died on 4 August 1878 at age 67.² His body was interred at Old Custis Tract, Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA.²

     J. was born on 12 July 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ J. died on 15 February 1984 at age 86.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     James was born in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah 'Sally' (198) Bayly, daughter of Charles (101) Bayly and Mary Simpson, circa 1823.¹ James died on 10 January 1857.¹ His body was interred at Heron Hill, Locustville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     His common name was Mitchell. Mitchell was born on 13 March 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Ann Smith, daughter of John Smith (Craddock) and Elizabeth Ker Scarburgh, on 4 January 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Rogers and Joseph W. Gibb were securities on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Wellington West and Margaret Ann Smith of John. They were married on 6 Jan 1836..² Mitchell Wellington West came to Hacks Neck about 1836 and resided on what is now called the "General West Place" which his mother inherited from her father and which had been in the Rogers family since Colonial times. He kept store at Coocheyville, then a part of the Rogers tract. During the 1850's he purchased property near Bobtown, at the head of Pungoteague, a place called the "Warehouse," and kept store there for many years. He was a man of outstanding importance in Accomack county and at one time commanded the militia, so he was called General West. Even in advanced age, he was tall and had a military bearing. His parents, his first wife, his son Otho K., and infant children by his second marriage are buried at the General West Place in Hacks Neck.³ Mitchell was named as the executor of a will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ellison A. Hopkins, Samuel P. Fisher, M.W. West and W.T. Bell were named as executors of the will of Eliza K. Smith (their mother-in-law)..⁴ Mitchell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mitchell W. West the head of HH#410, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him were the following Wests: Margaret A., age 35; Otho K., age 10; Margaret E., age 8; Hester J., age 5; and Jno. M., age 2. Also listed was Geo. W. Walker, a 21 year old clerk..⁵ Mitchell reported a death on 2 March 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mitchel W. West reported the death of his wife Marg't West, who died of dropsy at the age of 39 years..^5,6 Mitchell served in the military circa 1855. As a Brigadier General in the Virginia Militia, he commanded the 21st Brigade, a Brigade which General John Cropper initiated and first commanded. He came up through the officer ranks of the Militia, finally, before his promotion to General, serving as Colonel of the 2nd Regiment, John Cropper's old Regiment..⁷ Mitchell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mitchell M. West the head of HH#809, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $13,750 and personal property valued at $21,700. Listed with him were the following Wests: Margaret E., age 17; Hester, age 15; John W., age 12; and Catharine L., age 8. Also listed was Molly Mason, a 52 year old house keeper with personal property valued at $400; Ellen Bird, age 12 with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $1,200; and Ellen White, a 50 year old school teacher, with personal property valued at $100 and born in MD. His son Otho K. West, a 21 year old merchant was living in HH#823 headed by James P. Wooddie..⁸ He married Mary Ann Bayly, daughter of Egbert Granerson Bayly and Margaret S. Bull, circa 1869.^1,9 Mitchell 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 M.W. West the head of HH#LM653, a retail merchant with real estate valued at $10,000 and personal property valued at $5,000. Listed with him were Mary A. West, a 38 year old house keeper; John West, age 22; Kate S. West, age 17; Mary K. Mason, age 63, with real estate valued at $800 and personal property valued at $400; Mary Heath, a 35 year old black domestic servant; Darkey Mears, a 12 year of female mulatto domestic servant; and Peter Parker, a 50 year old black farm laborer..¹⁰ Mitchell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mitchell West a 65 year old Merchant and head of household. Listed with him were Mary A. West, a 48 year old wife and keeping house; Margaret S. West, a 6 year old daughter; Tabitha Bayly, a 40 year old sister-in-law and boarder; and Molly Marin, a 72 year old boarder..¹¹ Mitchell died on 17 July 1899 at age 84.¹ His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born on 2 January 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Gen. Mitchell Wellington West, son of Mitchell Scarborough West and Margaret H. Rogers, on 4 January 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Rogers and Joseph W. Gibb were securities on the M.L.B. of Mitchell Wellington West and Margaret Ann Smith of John. They were married on 6 Jan 1836..¹ Margaret was named in her mother's will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret A. West in the will of Eliza K. Smith..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. West, age 35 in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..⁴ Margaret died on 2 March 1854 at age 39. She was shown as Marg't West, who died of dropsy at the age of 39 years. She was the daughter of John & Eliz. Smith, born in Acc Co, and the wife of Mtichel W. West, who gave the information..^2,5 Her body was interred at General West Place, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Ker Scarburgh, daughter of Edmund Scarburgh and Jean (261) Ker, on 26 November 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of John Smith and Elizabeth Deeble, widow of William..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Smith, Crad., a head of household, age 26-45. Listed with him were 1 male, age 10-16; 2 females, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16, and 1 female, age 18-26..² 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 Smith, a head of household. Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-5; and the following females: 1 age 5-10; 1 age 10-15; 1 age 15-20; 1 age 30-40; and 1 age 40-50..³ John died in November 1838.⁴ Administration of John's estate was filed on 26 November 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth K. Smith was named to settle the estate of John Smith (Craddock). Ellison A. Hopkins, Benjamin Stringer and James A. Bell were the securities.⁴

     Mary was born in 1832 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Bayly, age 18, in HH#399 headed by Egbert Bayly, a 41 year old farmer..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Gen. Mitchell Wellington West, son of Mitchell Scarborough West and Margaret H. Rogers, circa 1869.^2,4 Mary 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 Mary A. West, a 38 year old house keeper in HH#LM653 headed by M.W. West, a 55 year old retail merchant..⁵ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. West, a 48 year old wife and keeping house in a household headed by Mitchell West, a 65 year old merchant..^6,7 Mary died in 1915.² Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Tombstone book shows she was the wife of Gen. M. W. West and that she was moved from the Gen. West Place to St. George Ep. Ch. Cem. in Pungoteague..²

     James E. Mears shows that she was an aged spinster when she died. Tabitha was born circa 1836 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Bayly, age 14 in HH#399 headed by Egbert Bayly, a 41 year old farmer..¹ Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Bayley, age 24 in HH#1280 headed by Egbert Bayley. She must have been the same as Tabitha, since they would have been born in the same year..² Tabitha was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Bayly, age 30 and keeping house in HH#LM442 headed by Egbert G. Bayly, age 61..³ Tabitha was listed with her sister in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Bayly, a 40 year old sister-in-law in a household headed by Mitchell West, a 65 year old merchant. Also listede was Mary A. West, a 48 year old wife and evidently her sister..^4,5

     James E. Mears indicates that there was a son (probably this Thomas) that was accidentally killed when thrown from a horse; he was then hardly more than a youth. Thomas was born on 19 December 1843 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Thomas died on 21 December 1862 at age 19.² His body was interred at Poplar Grove, Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as the son of Egbert G. & Margaret S. Bayly..²

     John was born circa 1765 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Susanna Carpenter on 15 November 1786 at Northampton Co, VA. Charles Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of John Wilkins to Susanna Carpenter..¹ John Wilkins died before 24 November 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Wilkins was granted to Severn Kellam with William M. Scarburgh & Hutchinson Kellam securities.² He estate was settled on 27 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. 24 Nov 1817 (Order to Invy), 10 Dec 1817 (Invy & Sale), 24 Sep 1819 (Audit), 27 Sep 1819 (Rec'd) - Severn Kellam Admr. Negroes Jim, Nat, Solomon, Milby, Henny, Babel & Mary. Buyers: Shepherd Wilkins & John C. Wilkins. Appraisers: Stewart Kellam, James Kellam & T. W. Mears. Named in settlement: Free Negroes: Major Parker, Dennis Scarburgh, Littleton Parker, Exor Teackle, Frank West, George Parker, Adah West, Dinah Bayly. Hires for 1818: Solomon, James, Milby & Nathaniel. Auditors: James Kellam & Thomas W. Mears.³ He was named in a land cause on 30 November 1819 at hed of Cradock Creek, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. That John Wilkins, father to your complainant, John C. Wilkins, departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1818 intestate, leaving your complainant and Harriet Wilkins, Susan Wilkins, Eliza Wilkins, George Wilkins and James Wilkins, infants, and Thomas Wilkins & Shepherd Wilkins his only children and heirs at law; that at the death of the said John Wilkins he was seized of two tracts of land nearly adjoining each other at the head of Cradock Creek in the county of Accomack & parish of St. George, to which said land your complainant and the infant children of the said John Wilkins and the said Thomas & Sheppard Wilkins are entitled to equal shares; your complainant further shows that he purchased by deeds duly recorded the shares of the said Thomas and Sheppard Wilkins to the said tract of land &c.⁴

     Susanna was born circa 1765 at Northampton Co, VA. As of 15 November 1786,her married name was Wilkins.¹ She married John Wilkins on 15 November 1786 at Northampton Co, VA. Charles Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of John Wilkins to Susanna Carpenter..¹

     Susan was born on 23 May 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was named in a land cause on 30 November 1819 at head of Cradock Creek, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Harriet Wilkins, Susan Wilkins, Eliza Wilkins, George Wilkins and James Wilkins were shown as infant (underage) children of John Wilkins and John C. Wilkins, Thomas Wilkins & Shepherd Wilkins were also shown as children (evidently over age 21).² She made a will on 18 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. To Rosetta McKeel $300. To brother George W. Wilkins $300. To niece Margaret S. Wilkins, daughter of my brother James, $100, but if she dies without heirs then to her sister my niece Laura A. Wilkins. To my niece Laura A. Wilkins, daughter of my brother James, $100, but if she dies without heirs then to her sister Margaret S. Wilkins. My sister Harriet A. Wise a trustee to handle $200 from my estate for the sole benefit of my sister Eliza Smith & if she dies without using this amount it is to be placed in the hands of my said trustee & to go to my sister Eliza's children that may be living at that time. To my nephew George D. Wise, son of my sister Harriet A. Wise, $200, but if he dies under lawful age or without issue then to my sister Harriet A. Wise. Remainder to my sister Harriet A. Wise. Brother George W. Wilkins Extr. Witt: Sally C. Oliver & John C. Wise..³ Susan died on 5 July 1842 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 39.¹ Her body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA.¹ Susan's will was probated on 25 July 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Christopher C. Satchell & William S. Major securities..³

     James was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named in a land cause on 30 November 1819 at head of Cradock Creek, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Harriet Wilkins, Susan Wilkins, Eliza Wilkins, George Wilkins and James Wilkins were shown as infant (underage) children of John Wilkins and John C. Wilkins, Thomas Wilkins & Shepherd Wilkins were also shown as children (evidently over age 21).² He married Sally Joynes on 29 August 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Stewart Kellam was security on the M.L.B. of James C. Wilkins of John and Sally Joynes, orphan of William.³ James was named in his sister's will on 18 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a brother James Wilkins in the will of Susan B. Wilkins..¹

     Harriet was born on 15 May 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was under age when she was married in 1828..² She was named in a land cause on 30 November 1819 at head of Cradock Creek, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Harriet Wilkins, Susan Wilkins, Eliza Wilkins, George Wilkins and James Wilkins were shown as infant (underage) children of John Wilkins and John C. Wilkins, Thomas Wilkins & Shepherd Wilkins were also shown as children (evidently over age 21).³ She married John James Wise, son of Maj. John (438) Wise (V) and Mary 'Polly' (167) Henry, on 14 May 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of John J. Wise and Harriet A. Wilkins and Geo. Scheress her guardian gave consent..⁴ Harriet was named as an heir on 21 May 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet A. Wise and given $100 in the will of Elizabeth Wise Sr., unmarried..⁵ Harriet was named in her sister's will on 18 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as sister Harriet A. Wise in the will of Susan B. Wilkins..¹ Harriet was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriett A. Wise the head of HH#16, age 39. Listed with her were Sally Oliver, age 39, born in Northampton Co, VA; Isabella K. Wilkins, age 13; and William Leatherbury, age 6..⁶ Harriet died on 12 January 1883 at age 75.² Her body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Harriet A. Wilkins Wise, wife of Jno J. Wise..²

     John was born on 8 September 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was named in his father's will on 4 November 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John James Wise (under age) in the will of John Wise, wife Sarah..² He married Harriet Ann Wilkins, daughter of John Wilkins and Susanna Carpenter, on 14 May 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of John J. Wise and Harriet A. Wilkins and Geo. Scheress her guardian gave consent..³ John died on 6 April 1834 at age 39.¹ His body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as the son of Jno & Mary (Henry) Wise..¹ Administration of John's estate was filed on 28 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John J. Wise was granted to John C. Wise, with Tully R. Wise & William Gillett securities.⁴

     Eliza was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named in a land cause on 30 November 1819 at head of Cradock Creek, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Harriet Wilkins, Susan Wilkins, Eliza Wilkins, George Wilkins and James Wilkins were shown as infant (underage) children of John Wilkins and John C. Wilkins, Thomas Wilkins & Shepherd Wilkins were also shown as children (evidently over age 21).² She married George W. Smith on 8 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Milby was the security on the M.L.B. of George W. Smith and Eliza C. Wilkins, orphan of John. They were married on 10 Sep 1828..³ Eliza was named in her sister's will on 18 June 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a sister Eliza Smith in the will of Susan B. Wilkins..¹

     George was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Eliza C. Wilkins, daughter of John Wilkins and Susanna Carpenter, on 8 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Milby was the security on the M.L.B. of George W. Smith and Eliza C. Wilkins, orphan of John. They were married on 10 Sep 1828..² He married Catharine (-----) circa 1845.¹ 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. M. Smith the head of HH#763, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500. Listed with him were the following Smiths: Catharine, age 30; Geo, age 14; Rosina, age 4; and Jas., age 2..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her brother's will on 5 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Sally in the will of Sacker Edwards..² She married William T. Gardner, son of William Gardner Jr., circa 1830.³ Sally Gardner, wife of William, Nancy Elliott, wife of George and John Edwards are the children of Jacob Edwards (27 May 1834).⁴ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Gardiner, age 43 in HH#176 headed by Wm. Gardiner Jr., a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..⁵ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Gardner, age 49 in HH#628 headed by William Gardner, age 55..⁶ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Gardiner, age 60 in HH#LM857 headed by William Gardiner, age 60 and farming..⁷

     Elizabeth was born on 15 September 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Gardiner, age 17 in HH#176 headed by Wm. Gardiner Jr., a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² Elizabeth died on 6 July 1850 at age 17.¹

     Benjamin was born on 10 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Gardiner, age 15 in HH#176 headed by Wm. Gardiner Jr., a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..³ Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Gardner, age 26 and a carpenter in HH#628 headed by William Gardner..⁴ He married Amanda Elizabeth 'Lizzie' East, daughter of Peter Turlington East and Susan W. Scott, on 21 October 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² Benjamin 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 Benj. Gardner the head of HH#LM858, a 39 year old farmer, with personal property valued at $250. Listed with him were the following Gardners: Eliza, age 27 and keeping house; Cornelia, age 7; Juliet, age 5; Wm., age 3; and Sadie, age 1. Also listed was Ellen Martin, a 12 year old black domestic servant and John Joynes, a 34 year old black farm laborer..⁵ Benjamin died on 6 November 1876 at age 42.¹

     William was born on 11 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Gardiner, age 10 in HH#176 headed by Wm. Gardiner Jr., a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..³ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Gardiner, age 30 and a farm laborer in HH#LM857 headed by William Gardiner, age 60 and farming..²

     William was born on 16 May 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Gardner, age 20 and a farm laborer in HH#628 headed by William Gardner, age 55..²

     John was born in November 1844 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 John Gardiner, age 7 in HH#176 headed by Wm. Gardiner Jr., a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Gardner, age 15 in HH#628 headed by William Gardner, age 55..³

     William was born on 9 April 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born on 27 January 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Jacob was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775. He was shown as Jacob Edwards, a soldier in the Militia..² Jacob was named in his father's will on 31 March 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jacob Edwards in the will of David Edwards..³ He married Elizabeth Belote, daughter of William Belote and (-----) (-----), circa 1795.⁴ Jacob was named in his father-in-law's will on 12 October 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jacob Edward in the will of William Belote who gave Jacob Edward's children 1/3 part of his estate and all the property I lent to Jacob Edwards to his children.⁵ On 28 Mar 1833 it was recorded that Jacob Edwards, age 72 and about 9 months, stated he entered the state militia in 1776; he served in a company commanded by Capt. Thomas Copes and afterwards in a company commanded by Capt. Elijah Garrett, attached to a regiment commanded by Col. Southy Simpson. He was stationed most of his time on Folly Creek, East Point on Onancock and on Wachapreague; he marched from Accomack Co. to Somerset Co, MD, to subdue the tories. He believes he was encamped and under arms for two years and six months as a private. He was born in 1760 in Accomack Co.⁶ Sally Gardner, wife of William, Nancy Elliott, wife of George and John Edwards are the children of Jacob Edwards as mentioned in the will of William Belote, soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Rev. War..⁷ Jacob died on 4 October 1837 at Edgecomb Co, NC. Joacob Edwards was a pensioner of the U.S; he resided in Accomack county until 1834 when he emigrated to North Carolina; it appears by affidavit of J.J.W. Powell, the attending physican and Mr. P. Edwards, that he died in Edgcomb Co, NC, circa 4 Oct 1837 leaving one child, John B. Edwards in that state and one child Sally Gardner formerly Sally Edwards in this state, and no widow. (recorded in Accomack Co, VA, 28 Apr 1851).⁸

     Elizabeth was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1795,her married name was Edwards.² She married Jacob Edwards, son of David Edwards, circa 1795.² Elizabeth died before 12 October 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 She was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 24 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Charles Belote, Sally Gardner, wife of William Gardner, Jr., Nancy Elliott, wife of George Elliott, and John Elliott (Belote?) are the only heirs at law of William Belote, a soldier in the Rev. War. (NOTE: Sally Gardner, Nancy Elliott & John Elliott (Belote?) were her children.).¹

     Oswald was born on 11 February 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Oswald died on 29 September 1900 at age 2.¹ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Annie was born in 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Mosley circa 1910.² She married William A. Higginbotham circa 1920.¹

     William was born circa 1890. He married Annie Parker, daughter of James Oswald Parker and Lovey Catharine 'Kate' Bayly, circa 1920.¹

     Henry was born on 26 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Henry died on 8 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 18.^1,2 His body was interred at Mt. Custis Cem, Bayly's Neck, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone shows it was erected by his brother Thomas H. Bayly..¹

     Sadie was born on 22 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sadie was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sada Bayly, age 3 in HH#1126 headed by Wm. R. Parramore. Also in the household was Elizabeth C. Bayly, age 23, who was evidently her mother..² Sadie was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sadie P. Bailey, age 11 in HH#3 headed by Lorenzo P. Bell, age 32. Her mother Bettie C. (Parramore, Bayly) Bell was also in the household..³ Sadie died on 24 August 1914 at age 66.¹ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James J. Ailworth Sr., son of James Ailworth and Elizabeth Lilliston, on 12 March 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. There was no additional information given..³ Sarah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally T. Ailworth, age 27 in HH#1126 headed by Wm. R. Parramore, age 20, with real estate valued at $19,000. She had real estate valued at $7,500. Also listed with them were Charlotte Aillworth, age 3 and James Ailworth, age 1, who were evidently her children..²

     James was born on 4 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah T. 'Sally' Parramore, daughter of William (149) Parramore III and Elizabeth Cassia Custis, on 12 March 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. There was no additional information given..² James died on 20 January 1850 at age 39.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James J. Ailworth and a note in the tombstone book shows he was a clerk at Acc Court for 43 years, so he evidently wasn't born in 1810 or didn't die in 1850..¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charlotte was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Ailworth, age 3 in HH#1126 headed by Wm. R. Parramore, age 20. Also in the household was Sally T. Ailworth, age 27, who was evidently her mother..¹

     James was born on 2 October 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Ailworth, age 1 in HH#1126 headed by Wm. R. Parramore, age 20. Also in the household was Sally T. Ailworth, age 27, who was evidently his mother..¹ James died on 13 September 1865 at age 15.² His body was interred at Seven Gables, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James J. Ailworth, son of Jas. J. & Sally T. Ailworth..²

     William was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. R. Parramore, head of HH#1126, age 20 with real estate valued at $19,000. Listed with him were Thomas C. Parramore, age 18; Sally T. Ailworth, age 27 with real estate valued at $7,500; Elizabeth C. Bayly, age 23 with real estate valued at $5,000; Charlotte Ailworth, age 3; Sada Bayly, age 3; and James Ailworth, age 1..¹

     George was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Bayly, age 11 in HH#810 headed by Rodney N. Bayly..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A. Bayly, age 9 in HH#810 headed by Rodney N. Bayly..¹

     William was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. D. Bayly, age 4 in HH#810 headed by Rodney N. Bayly..¹

     Edward was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Wilkins, an 18 year old sailor in HH#811 headed by Geo. W. Wilkins, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000..¹

     George was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Wilkins Jr. a 16 year old student in HH#811 headed by Geo. W. Wilkins, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000..¹ George 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 George W. Wilkins the head of HH#1499, a 36 year old retail merchant with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $5,000. Listed with him were William Wilkins, a 32 year old retail merchant with personal property valued at $5,000; George W. Wilkins Sr., age 68; Sally A. Kellam, a 41 year old house keeper; Jas. Widgeon, a 40 year old black farm laborer; Mariah Widgeon, a 38 year old black house keeper; Thos. Widgeon, age 12 and black; John Widgeon, age 1 and black; Eliza Brandus, a 15 year old mulotto domestic servant; George Pullman, a 20 year old mulotto farm laborer; and William Savage, a 10 year black farm laborer..² George was listed with his brother in the census of in 1880 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Wilkins, a 46 year old brother in a household headed by William Wilkins, age 43..³

     William was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Wilkins, age 13 in HH#811 headed by Geo. W. Wilkins, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000..¹ William was listed with his brother in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Wilkins, a 32 year old retail merchant with personal property valued at $5,000, in HH#1499 headed by George W. Wilkins, a 36 year old retail merchant..³ He married Mary E. Powell, daughter of John T. Powell and Arinthia S. Ewell, on 25 July 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William B. Wilkins, a 32 year old merchant, the son of Geo. W. & Elizth Wilkins and she was shown as Mary E. Powell, age 21, the daughter of Jno. F. & Arinthia Powell. They were married at the Pesbytn Church by O. Littleton..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Wilkins, a 43 year old head of household. Listed with him were the following Wilkins: Mary, a 29 year old wife; Bertie, a 6 year old daughter; Douglas, a 5 year old son; Isabella, a 1 year old daughter; Geo., a 46 year old brother, F.E., a 32 year old brother. Also listed were Sally Kellam, age 51, no relation and Babel Kellam, a 21 year old black, no relation..⁴

     Edward was born on 15 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward P. Bayly, age 7 in HH#794 headed by Edward L. Bayly..¹ He married Sallie Brittingham, daughter of Virginia (-----), on 17 August 1865 at Northampton Co, VA. Edward was shown as born in Acc Co and living in N'hamp Co. and Sallie was born and living in N'hamp Co. They were married by Rev. C. Colten..³ Edward died on 2 April 1873 at age 30.² His body was interred at Rose Neath, Machipungo, N'hamp Co, VA.²