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     Mary was born circa 1835 at New York.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Reid, age 15 and born in New York in HH#37 headed by Archibald Reid, a 41 year old merchant, born in New York..¹

     John was born circa 1805 at Maryland.¹ John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Hope, a 55 year old clerk, born in Maryland, in HH#37 headed by Archibald Reid, a 41 year old merchant, born in New York..¹

     William was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Caroline Gillett on 25 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Marshall and she as Caroline Gillett..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William L. Marshall the head of HH#38, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600. Listed with him were Caroline Marshall, age 27; Esther F. Marshall, age 3; and William L. Marshall, age 2/12..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William L. Marshall on 25 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Marshall and she as Caroline Gillett..² Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Marshall, age 27 in HH#38 headed by William L. Marshall, a 26 year old farmer..¹

     Esther was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Esther was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Esther F. Marshall, age 3 in HH#38 headed by William L. Marshall, a 26 year old farmer..¹

     William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William L. Marshall, age 2/12 in HH#38 headed by William L. Marshall, a 26 year old farmer..¹ William was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Susan was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Ann Doughty, age 5 in HH#39 headed by James A. Doughty, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Doughty, age 3 in HH#39 headed by James A. Doughty, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Ann McMaster on 21 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Francis D. Miller and Henry Bagwell were the securities on the M.L.B. of John D. Fields and Elizabeth Ann McMaster..² John was named as administrator of an estate on 26 June 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Oliver Logan was granted to Francis D. Miller with William S. Horsey & John Henderson securities.³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Fields the head of HH#40, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500. Listed with him were John W. Fields, age 13; Samuel M. Fields, age 11; Charlotte E. Fields, age 7; Sidney T. Selby, a 16 year old clerk; and Woolson Baynes, age 14..¹ He married Mary Ann S. Gillett, daughter of James (570) Gillett and Jean Henderson, on 30 March 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as John D. Field, widower, and Mary Ann S. Logan, widow of Oliver Logan.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800. She married John D(ennis) Fields, son of John Fields and Esther Dennis, on 21 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Francis D. Miller and Henry Bagwell were the securities on the M.L.B. of John D. Fields and Elizabeth Ann McMaster..¹

     John was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Fields, age 13 in HH#40 headed by John D. Fields, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel M. Fields, age 11 in HH#40 headed by John D. Fields, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charlotte was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte E. Fields, age 7 in HH#40 headed by John D. Fields, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Sidney was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sidney was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sidney T. Selby, a 16 year old clerk in HH#40 headed by John D. Fields, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Woolson was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Woolson was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Woolson Baynes, age 14 in HH#40 headed by John D. Fields, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Catharine (-----) circa 1848.¹ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel B. Henderson the head of HH#41, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him were Catharine Henderson, age 24 and born in NY; Catharine A. Henderson, age 1; John Henderson, age 40 with real estate valued at $1,500; Lemuel Henderson, a 27 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $400..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1826 at New York.¹ She married Samuel B. Henderson circa 1848.¹ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Henderson, age 24 and born in NY in HH#41 headed by Samuel B. Henderson, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine A. Henderson, age 1 in HH#41 headed by Samuel B. Henderson, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Henderson, age 40 with real estate valued at $1,500 in HH#41 headed by Samuel B. Henderson, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     Lemuel was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lemuel was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lemuel Henderson, a 27 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $400 in HH#41 headed by Samuel B. Henderson, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     James was born on 6 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James D. Welburn, a 17 year old apprentice in HH#41 headed by Samuel B. Henderson, a 30 year old farmer. He was listed next to Samuel Henderson, a 27 year old carpenter, so he was probably a carpenter's apprentice..²

     Littleton was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elvira W. Bagwell, daughter of Col. Charles (171) Bagwell and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds, on 19 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Littleton P. Henderson and Elvira W. Bagwell..¹ He made a will on 8 July 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² Littleton died in November 1835.² Littleton's will was probated on 30 November 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elvira was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Elvira was named in her father's will on 9 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elvira Bagwell in the will of Charles Bagwell..¹ She married Littleton P. Henderson on 19 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Littleton P. Henderson and Elvira W. Bagwell..² Elvira was named in her husband's will on 8 July 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Elvira W. Henderson in the will of Littleton P. Henderson..³

     Arinthia was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² Arinthia was named in her father's will on 8 July 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Arinthia Jane Henderson in the will of Littleton P. Henderson..¹ Arinthia was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia S.B. Henderson the head of HH#42, a 25 year old hotel keeper. Listed with her were Sarah E. Henderson, age 19; Littleton P. Henderson, a 15 year old clerk; Milcah A. Taylor, age 13; Thomas E. Taylor, age 9; William S. Taylor, age 6; Emily F. Taylor, age 3; James D. Williams, a 33 year old physician born in Maryland with real estate valued at $4,500; and Oakley Blake, a 32 year old black laborer..²

     Sarah was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Henderson, age 19 in HH#42 headed by Arinthia S.B. Henderson, a 25 year old hotel keeper..¹

     Littleton was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Littleton was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton P. Henderson, a 15 year old clerk in HH#42 headed by Arinthia S.B. Henderson, a 25 year old hotel keeper..¹

     Milcah was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Milcah was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milcah A. Taylor, age 13 in HH#42 headed by Arinthia S.B. Henderson, a 25 year old hotel keeper..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas E. Taylor, age 9 in HH#42 headed by Arinthia S.B. Henderson, a 25 year old hotel keeper..¹ Thomas was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Taylor, age 21 in HH#430 headed by Samuel Phillips, age 39..²

     William was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William S. Taylor, age 6 in HH#42 headed by Arinthia S.B. Henderson, a 25 year old hotel keeper..¹

     Emily was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Emily was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily F. Taylor, age 3 in HH#42 headed by Arinthia S.B. Henderson, a 25 year old hotel keeper..¹

     James was born circa 1817 at Maryland.¹ James was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James D. Williams, a 33 year old physician, born in Maryland with real estate valued at $4,500 in HH#42 headed by Arinthia S.B. Henderson, a 25 year old hotel keeper..¹

     John was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Jones, age 1 in HH#43 headed by Burton Jones, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Jones, age 18 in HH#43 headed by Burton Jones, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     David was born on 24 October 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 David was named in his father's will on 19 October 1819 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was named as a son David Wallop in the will of John Wallop Sr..¹ He married Mary H. Wallop, daughter of George Wallop and Comfort Rowley, on 23 January 1828 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as David Wallop and she as Mary H. Wallop. No other information was given..⁴ David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Wallop the head of HH#44, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $14,524. Listed with him were Mary D. Wallop, age 19; Rebecca Kelly, age 40; and Waipous Taylor, a 30 year old laborer born in Maryland..² He made a will on 16 August 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. My Negroes free as follows: Peter on 1 Jan, John 1 Jan, Henry 1 Jan, Maria 1 Jan 1855, Isaac 1 Jan 1858, Ag 1 Jan 1865. Remainder to my daughter Mary D. Wallop. Nephew James H. Fletcher Extr..⁵ David died on 26 February 1854 at age 56.³ His body was interred at Wallop Plot, Wattsville, Acc Co, VA.³ David's will was probated on 24 April 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. There being no witnesses, William J. H. Wallop & George Wallop testified to the handwriting. The named Extr. refused to qualify & Mary D. Wallop, sole devisee named in the will, relinquishing in his favor, William J. H. Wallop became the Extr. with George Wallop, Thomas H. Fletcher & John S. Johnson his securities on the $20,000 bond..⁵

     Mary was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary D. Wallop, age 19 in HH#44 headed by David Wallop, a 52 year old farmer..³ Mary was named in her father's will on 16 August 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Mary D. Wallop in the will of David Wallop..⁴ She married Judge Edward Ker Snead, son of Col. Edward Smith (568) Snead and Susan Upshur Dennis, on 22 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward R. Snead of Edward S., dec'd and she was shown as Mary D. Wallop of David, dec'd..^1,2 Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary D. Snead, age 29 in HH#591 headed by Dr. John D. Snead, a 29 year old physician. Also listed was her husband Edward K. Snead, a 32 year old attorney at law..⁵

     Edward was born circa 1828 at Kerr Place, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.^3,5 Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. K. Snead, a 22 year old student in HH#281 headed by Edw'd S. Snead, a 57 year old farmer born in Northampton Co, VA, with real estate valued at $30,665..³ Edward was named in his father's will on 7 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edward K. Snead in the will of Edward S. Snead. He was given the plantation on Chincoteague where William Turlington lives (& other persons) including all the land on Chincoteague given to me by my dec'd friend Edward H. Ker as named in his will. He was also given my bookcase & books given to me by Edward H. Ker dec'd writing table & ... (Note: The plantation on Chincoteague was also called "Corbin Hall.").⁴ He married Mary D. Wallop, daughter of David Wallop and Mary H. Wallop, on 22 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward R. Snead of Edward S., dec'd and she was shown as Mary D. Wallop of David, dec'd..^1,2 Edward reported a death on 15 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Edw'd K. Snead reported the death of his son Edw'd K. Snead, who died of unknown causes at the age of 5 months..⁶ Edward was listed with his brother in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward K. Snead, a 32 year old attorney at law with real estate valued at $50,000 and personal property valued $6,500. Also listed was his mother Susan U. Snead, age 60; his wife Mary D. Snead, age 29 and daughter Ellen D. Snead, age 3..⁷ Edward reported a death on 25 September 1871 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that E.K Ker reported the death of his son John A. Snead, who died of croup at the age of 3 years and 6 months..⁶ He married Helen Robinson Jarvis, daughter of Thomas William Bell Jarvis and Mary Hannah Scherer, on 16 December 1872 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward K. Snead, a 45 year old widowed lawyer, the son of Edw'd Smith & Susan Snead and she was shown as Helen R. Jarvis, age 21, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Thos. B. & Mary H. Jarvis. They were married by J. Atkinson..² Edward died circa 1875.⁸

     Edward was named in his father's will on 18 October 1792 at Northampton Co, VA. He would have been the child my wife goes with in the will of Smith Snead and was given the certificates in the possession of Major Parker or the money they sell for..³ Edward was born on 1 January 1793 at Northampton Co, VA.^4,5 Edward was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Smith Snead, a son of Margaret Snead dec'd, and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger, also dec'd..⁶ On 13 May 1816 it was recorded that Edward S. Smith of Accomack County is the son of Smith Snead dec'd of this county & he is the same child referred to in the will of the testator as the child with which his wife was then pregnant, which will bears the date of 18 Oct 1792.⁷ Edward was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as Edward S. Snead and was to receive his 1/9 £115.17.5 in right of his mother, which was retained by William Seymour, his guardian. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).⁸ Edward was named in his cousin's will on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my friend Edward Smith Snead in the will of Edward H. Ker and was given my plantation at Onancock called Ker Place except that part thereof which lies to the west of the road leading from Onancock Town to Deep Creek mill & which part lying on the west part of said road was purchased by my father of John Guy. The Ker Place land estimated at between 800 & 1,000 acres. Also to Edward Smith Snead during his life my plantation on Chincoteague at present occupied by Ethel Lyon & my tract of land near Horn Town called Wolf Ridge at present occupied by Will Douglas free Negro & that tract of wood land adjoining the Wolf Ridge land usually called Hannah's Swamp & my undivided ½ of a tract of land in Somerset County, Maryland on Back Creek & ... & books, farming implements & every article of personal property in & about my house & farm called Ker Place & my stock on the farm in Somerset above mentioned apart of which stock is held in partnership by William D. Seymour & myself..⁹ He married Susan Upshur Dennis, daughter of Hon. John Dennis and Eleanor Jackson, on 6 December 1826 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Edward S. Snead and Susan U. Dennis. No other information was given..¹⁰ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd S. Snead the head of HH#281, a 57 year old farmer, born in Northampton Co, VA, with real estate valued at $30,665. Listed with him were the following Sneads: Susan W., age 50 and born in Somerset Co, MD; Edw. K., a 22 year old student; Jno. D., age 19; Susan W. Jr., age 12; Margaret K., age 10; and Elizabeth D., age 8. Also listed was Emmie Kellam, age 22..¹¹ He made a will on 7 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. To my son Edward K. Snead the plantation on Chincoteague where William Turlington lives (& other persons) including all the land on Chincoteague given to me by my dec'd friend Edward H. Ker as named in his will. To my son John Dennis Snead & my daughters Susan W. Snead, Margaret K. Snead & Elizabeth D. Snead the plantation & land at Onancock Town called Ker Place. In this devise of Ker Place I intend to include the whole of the land at Onancock, devised to me by my friend Edward H. Ker dec'd. Also to my son John D. Snead & my daughters Susan W. Snead, Margaret K. Snead & Elizabeth D. Snead the land I bought of William Dix adjoining the same. Also to my son John D. Snead & daughters Susan W. Snead, Margaret K. Snead & Elizabeth D. Snead ... given to me in the will of Edward H. Ker dec'd. To my son Edward K. Snead my bookcase & books given to me by Edward H. Ker dec'd writing table & ... To my wife ... Extrs. to sell the undivided land in Somerset County, Maryland lying on Back Creek. Friend Edward P. Pitts & sons Edward K. Snead & John D. Snead Extrs. Codicil: 7 Jul 1852 - In the event of a division of Ker Place devised to my son John D. Snead & daughters that my son John D. Snead shall have the right to select either division of land after it has been divided. (Note: The plantation on Chincoteague was called "Corbin Hall.").¹² Edward died on 17 March 1853 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA, at age 60. He was shown as Edw. Snead, who died of pneumonia at the age of 65 years. He was born in Northampton Co, a farmer and the husband of Susan U. Snead. His son John D. Snead gave the information..^4,5 His body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Col. Edward S. Snead, husband of Susan Uspher Snead..⁴ Edward's will was probated on 25 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. The 3 named Extrs. presented the will & there being no witnesses to the will or codicil, Thomas P. Bagwell & Robert J. Poulson testified to the handwriting. Robert J. Poulson, Isaiah N. Bagwell, Samuel C. White & Louis C. H. Finney were securities on the $30,000 bond..¹²

     Waipous was born circa 1820 at Maryland.¹ Waipous was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Waysons Taylor, a 30 year old laborer, born in Maryland, in HH#44 headed by David Wallop, a 52 year old farmer..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Scarburgh (-----) circa 1785.¹ He made a will on 11 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Scarburgh Whealton 1/3 of my estate. To son James Whealton the plantation whereon I now live & ... To son John Whealton Negro girls Catey & Eliza & $200 that I lent him & ... To son William Whealton the land I purchased of Micajah Selby & Negro woman Nancy & boy Levin & girl Sarah & $250 & ... Balance to my 2 youngest sons John Whealton & William Whealton. Sons John Whealton & William Whealton Extrs. Witt: B. P. Aydelett, James N. Hargis, Samuel J. Merrill & William M. Richardson..¹ Arthur died in November 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arthur's will was probated on 28 November 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Vesta was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Vesta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vesta Whealton, age 10 in HH#45 headed by William Whealton, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Whealton, age 8 in HH#45 headed by William Whealton, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Whealton, age 6 in HH#45 headed by William Whealton, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Whealton, age 3 in HH#45 headed by William Whealton, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Whealton, a 19 year old sailor in HH#45 headed by William Whealton, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Selby was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Selby was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Jester, a 22 year old sailor in HH#45 headed by William Whealton, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Lewis, age 10/12 in HH#46 headed by David Lewis, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Jester, age 50 in HH#46 headed by David Lewis, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     Ebenezer was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ebenezer was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eber Lewis, a 24 year old sailor in HH#46 headed by David Lewis, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     Selby was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Selby was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Jester, a 17 year old sailor in HH#47 headed by Kendall Jester, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Jester, age 14 in HH#47 headed by Kendall Jester, a 36 year old farmer..¹ He married Margaret A. Bowden, daughter of Rev. Parker Bowden and Mary Anna Russell, in 1858.^2,3 Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Jester the head of HH#1272, a 23 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Marg't Jester, age 20 and Ann Jester, age 2..² Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Jester, the head of HH#TI46, a 30 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Jesters: Margaret, age 28, Isaac S., age 13; Drucilla J., age 12; William J., age 9; Kendall P., age 7; John C., age 6: and Mary M. Jester, age 9 months, born Oct 1869..³ Isaac died on 10 November 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Jester, who died of pneumonia at the age of 45 years, the son of Kendal & Eliza Jester. He was born in Acc Co, an oysterman, the husband of Margaret, who gave the information..⁴

     Susan was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Jester, age 11 in HH#47 headed by Kendall Jester, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Amy was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Amy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amy Jester, age 8 in HH#47 headed by Kendall Jester, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Leah was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Leah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Jester, age 4 in HH#47 headed by Kendall Jester, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Lydia A. Hill, daughter of Capt. Timothy Hill Sr. and Rebecca Russell, on 7 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Clawill and she as Lydia Hill of Timothy..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Clavill the head of HH#48, a 24 year old sailor with real estate valued at $100. Listed with him were Lydia Clavill, age 21; Elizabeth Clavill, age 2; and George Clavill, age 4/12..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Clavill, age 2 in HH#48 headed by George Clavill, a 24 year old sailor..¹

     George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Clavill, age 4/12 in HH#48 headed by George Clavill, a 24 year old sailor..¹ George was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Ebenezer was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ebenezer was named in his father's will on 28 February 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Eba Whealton in the will of Joshua Whealton, wife Sally.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Jones, daughter of Daniel Jones and Comfort Tunnell, on 9 April 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Core was the security on the M.L.B. of Eba Whealton and Elizabeth Jones of Dan..³ Ebenezer was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eber Whealton the head of HH#49, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800. Listed with him were the following Whealtons: Elizabeth, age 37; Joshua, an 18 year old sailor; Eber Jr., a 17 year old sailor; Comfort, age 14; Daniel, age 12; Elizabeth, age 10; John B., age 8; Mary J., age 6; William, age 3; and Lewis A., age 1. Also listed with him were James Payne, a 30 year old laborer born in Maryland and Nancy Ferguson, age 18 and born in Maryland..² Ebenezer died before 24 April 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Ebenezer 'Eber' Whealton, son of Joshua Whealton and Sally Lewis, on 9 April 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Core was the security on the M.L.B. of Eba Whealton and Elizabeth Jones of Dan..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Whealton, age 37 in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 7 March 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Elizabeth Whealton in the will of Eba Whealton..³ She married Thomas R. Matthews on 5 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas R. Matthews, widower and she was shown as Elizabeth Whealton, widow..⁴

     Joshua was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Whealton, an 18 year old sailor in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Ebenezer was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ebenezer was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eber Whealton Jr., a 17 year old sailor in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Comfort was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Comfort was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Whealton, age 14 in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹ As of 31 March 1855,her married name was Young.² She married George Thomas 'Ton' Young, son of Henry Young and Anna Wessells, on 31 March 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Young, a 22 year old sailor, born in Acc Co & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Henry & Ann Young and she was shown as Comfort Whealton, age 20, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Eba & Eliz'th Whealton. They were married by Parker Bowdin at his residence. John J. Bloxom said both were over age 21..²

     Daniel was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Daniel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Whealton, age 12 in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹ He married Mary Ann Daisey, daughter of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin, on 28 March 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Whealton, a 19 year old mariner, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Eba & Elizabeth Whealton and she was shown as Mary Ann Daysey, age 17, the daughter of Parker J. & Elizabeth Daysey. They were married by W.P. Thornton..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Whealton, age 10 in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John B. Whealton, age 8 in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Whealton, age 6 in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹ She married Walter Laws circa 1865.² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Laws, age 25 and keeping house in HH#TI137 headed by Walter Laws. Also listed were Ida Whealton, age 6 and John Whealton, age 8, who may have been related to her..² She married George Thomas 'Ton' Young, son of Henry Young and Anna Wessells, on 22 March 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Young, a 42 year old widowed sailor, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Henry & Anna Young and she was shown as Mary Jane Laws, a 30 year old widow, the daughter of Eba & Elizabeth Whealton. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..³

     William was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Whealton, age 3 in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹ He married Amy Mason on 25 September 1868 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William Whealton, age 22 and Amy Mason, age 25. No other information was given..² He married Mary Ann Daisey, daughter of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin, in April 1885.³

     Lewis was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lewis was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis A. Whealton, age 1 in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1820 at Maryland.² James was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Payne, a 30 year old laborer born in Maryland in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..² He married Tabitha Lewis, daughter of Isaac Lewis Jr. and Elizabeth (-----), on 15 March 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Payne, a 34 year old single waterman, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Chincoteague, VA, the son of Moses and Sarah Payne and she was shown as Tabitha Whealton, a 40 year old widow, born on Assateague Island and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Isaac & Elizabeth Lewis. They were married by P. Bowdin..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1832 at Maryland.¹ Nancy was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Ferguson, age 18 and born in Maryland in HH#49 headed by Eber Whealton, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Watson, age 50 in HH#50 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 29 year old sailor born in Maryland..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1798 at Maryland.² He married Mary Crippen Conner, daughter of Grover Conner, on 18 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and John B. Ailworth were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Birch of Daniel and Mary Crippen Conner of Grover..¹ 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 H. Birch the head of HH#51, a 52 year old sailor with real estate valued at $800, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Birchs: Mary C., age 31 and born in MD; Margaret, age 16 and born in VA as where all the others; George, age 15; Joshua, age 12; Maria, age 10; James W., age 6; Josephine, age 4; and Mary E., age 2..²

     Mary was born circa 1819 at Maryland. The 1860 census puts her birth at 1815..^2,3 She married Thomas H. Birch, son of Daniel Birch, on 18 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and John B. Ailworth were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Birch of Daniel and Mary Crippen Conner of Grover..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Birch, age 31 and born in MD in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..² Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Birch the head of HH#1253, age 45. Listed with her were the following Birchs: Geo., a 25 year old oysterman; Joshua, a 23 year old oysterman; Jas. M., an 18 year old oysterman; Josephine, age 14; Mary E., age 12; Thos. B., age 10; and Chas. A., age 7..³

     Margaret was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Birch, age 16 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Birch, age 15 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹ He married Tryphenia M. 'Tinny' Lewis, daughter of Isaac Lewis and Annamaria 'Maria' Holloway, on 3 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Birch and she as Trany M. Lewis. John A.M. Whealton said both were over age 21..²

     Joshua was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joshua was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Birch, age 10 in HH#86 headed by George Conner, a 75 year old famer, born in MD, with real estate valued at $700. Also listed was Maria C. Birch, age 8, who was evidently his sister..¹ Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Birch, age 12 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     Maria was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Maria was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria C. Birch, age 8 in HH#86 headed by George Conner, a 75 year old famer, born in MD, with real estate valued at $700. Also listed was Joshua C. Birch, age 10, who was evidently her brother..¹ Maria was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Birch, age 10 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     James was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Birch, age 6 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     Josephine was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Josephine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Josephine Birch, age 4 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     Mary was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Birch, age 2 and born in VA in HH#51 headed by Thomas H. Birch, a 52 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     John was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah 'Sally' Thornton circa 1834.² He married Mary Lunn, daughter of John Lunn and Peggy (-----), on 10 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Watson and she as Mary Lunn. No other information was given..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Watson the head of HH#52, a 32 year old sailor. Listed with him were Mary Watson, age 20 and Littleton Watson, age 2/12..¹

     Mary was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John W. Watson on 10 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Watson and she as Mary Lunn. No other information was given..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Watson, age 20 in HH#52 headed by John Watson, a 32 year old sailor..²

     Littleton was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Watson, age 2/12 in HH#52 headed by John Watson, a 32 year old sailor..¹ Littleton was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann Eliza Turlington, daughter of Parker Turlington and Mary Jester, on 6 January 1873 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton W. Watson, a 23 year old oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John & Mary Watson and she was shown as Ann Eliza Tatham, a 28 year old widow, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Parker & Mary Turlington..²

     Joseph was born circa 1834 at New York.¹ Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Hill, a 16 year old sailor and born in NY in HH#122 headed by Timothy Hill Sr., a 60 year old sailor born in NY..¹

     Jane was born circa 1840 at New York.¹ Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Hill, age 10 and born in NY in HH#122 headed by Timothy Hill Sr., a 60 year old sailor born in NY..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1831 at New York.¹ Sarah was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Melvin, age 19 and born in NY in HH#122 headed by Timothy Hill Sr., a 60 year old sailor born in NY..¹

     John was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1827, the 1870 census puts it at 1828 and his 1872 death record puts it at 1825..^2,3,4 John was named in his father's will on 18 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Henry Young in the will of Henry Young..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Young the head of HH#54, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA, with real estate valued at $400. Listed with him were John Beebe, a 30 year old sailor, born in VA; Mary Beebe, age 45, born in MD; Nancy Hill, age 23, born in MD; Littleton Hill, age 10, born in DE; Thomas Beebe, age 6, born in MD; and Silas B. Beebe, age 4/12, born in VA..² He married Mariah Conner on 15 April 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John H. Young and Maria Fairbrothers..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Young the head of HH#AT273, a 42 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $400. He was born in VA. Listed with him were the following Youngs: Maria, age 40(?) and keeping house; Isabella, age 19 & at school; George, age 15 & at school; Sarah, age 11 & at school; John, age 8; Rewdolph, age 5; & Mary, age 2. Also listed were Anna Fairbrother, a 24 year old housekeeper; George Lewis, a 12 year old oysterman; and George Young, a 32 year old oysterman..³ John died on 16 February 1872 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Young, who died of rheumatism at the age of 47 years. He was the son of Henry Young, born in Acc Co, a sailor, and the husband of Mariah Young, who gave the information..⁴

     John was born circa 1820 at Delaware.¹ He married Mary (-----) circa 1842.¹ John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Beebe, a 30 year old sailor, born in VA in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA..¹ He married Nancy (-----) circa 1856.² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Beebe, the head of HH#TI45, a 50 year old oysterman, born in DE. Listed with him were the following Beebes: Nancy, age 40; Ellen, age 13; Comfort, age 10; Daniel, age 2 and Sarah, age 4..²

     Mary was born circa 1805 at Maryland.¹ She married John Hill circa 1825.² She married John Beebe circa 1842.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Beebe, age 45, born in MD in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA. Also in this household was John Beebe, a 30 year old sailor, apparently her husband..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1827 at Maryland.¹ Nancy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Hill, age 23, born in MD in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA. Also in this household was Mary Beebe, age 45, who was apparently her mother..¹

     Littleton was born on 15 March 1840 at Delaware.² Littleton was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Hill, age 10, born in DE in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA. Also in this househould was Mary Beebe, age 45, apparently his mother..³ Littleton died on 4 May 1904 at age 64.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Littleton R.B. Hill, 15 Mar 1840 - 4 May 1904..²

     John was born circa 1800. He married Mary (-----) circa 1825.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1844 at St. Martins, Som Co, MD.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Beebe, age 6, born in MD, in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA. Also in this household were John and Mary Beebe, apparently his parents..¹ He married Mary Ann Bowden, daughter of Crippen Bowden Sr. and Nancy Carpenter, on 4 October 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Beeby, a 20 year old waterman, born at St. Martins, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Jno. & Mary Beeby and she was shown as Mary Ann Bowden, age 17, the daughter of Crippen Bowden Sr. & his wife Nancy. They were married by W.P. Thornton..²

     Silas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Silas B. Beebe, age 4/12, born in VA, in HH#54 headed by John Young, a 23 year old sailor, born in VA. Also in this household were John and Mary Beebe, apparently his parents..¹ Silas was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Arinthia Andrews, daughter of William D. Andrews and Mary Ann Mason, on 6 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Silas B. Beeby, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of John & Mary Beeby and she was shown as Arinthia Andrews, age 17, the daughter of Wm. & Mary Andrews. They were married by W.P. Thornton..² Silas died in 1909.³ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Silas Burton Beebe, 1840 - 1909. He is buried next to Arinthia Beebe..³

     William was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Harriet Blades, daughter of James Blades and Mary (-----), in 1846.¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Sharply the head of HH#55, a 27 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were Harriet Sharply, age 25; Cordelia Sharply, age 3 and Hetty Birch, age 35..¹ William reported a death on 22 April 1876 at District 1, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. H. Sharpley reported the death of his wife Harriet Sharpley, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 50 years..²

     Harriet was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William H. Sharpley in 1846.² Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Sharply, age 25 in HH#55 headed by William Sharply, a 27 year old sailor..² Harriet died on 22 April 1876 at District 1, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Sharpley, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 50 years. She was the daughter of Jas. & Mary Blades, born in Worcester Co, MD, a housekeeper and the wife of Wm. H. Sharpley, who gave the information..¹

     Cordelia was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Cordelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cordelia Sharply, age 3 in HH#55 headed by William Sharply, a 27 year old sailor..¹ Cordelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cordelia J. Sharpely, age 14 in HH#1039 headed by Wm. Sharpely, a 37 year old merchant..³ She married William J. Tatham, son of James Tatham and Ann 'Nancy' Bull, on 9 October 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Tatum, a 26 year old sailor, born in Acc Co and living in Chincoteague Island, the son of James and Ann Tatum, and she was shown as Cordelia J. Sharpley, age 15, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. & Harriet Sharpley. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr. John A. Whealton said he was over age 21..²

     Hetty was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Hetty was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Birch, age 35 in HH#55 headed by William Sharply, a 27 year old sailor..¹

     William was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was named in his father's will on 15 August 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son William Watson in the will of Zadock Watson..¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1845.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Watson the head of HH#56, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Elizabeth Watson, age 22; Jane E. Watson, age 4; Fanny Watson, age 46; and Sarah Watson, age 14..² He married Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Littleton T. Williams and Elizabeth Birch, in 1855.³ He made a will on 12 April 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Jesse R. Watson the land where I now live & if he dies without issue, then to his brother George C. W. Watson & if he dies without issue, then to his sister Emily J. Watson & if they should all die without issue, then to the nearest relative from whence it was inherited by me. To son George C. W. Watson the land from the eastern boundary of the land where I now live westerly to the eastern edge of the glades that lays to the eastward of my back lot fence. To my daughter Emily J. Watson the land adjoining Robert Watson & William Riley. To son Jesse R. Watson ... My wife Elizabeth Watson to be supported out of my property equally with my children until they arrive at age & then 1/3 of it to be set off as her dower as long as she lives my widow, but if she marries then all my property shall be given to my children. Crippen Bowdoin Sr. Extr. Personal property to be sold & used to support my children & wife if she does not marry, until the youngest child arrives at age 21 & then the remainder to my children. Witt: John A. M. Whealton, John Lewis & David Lewis..⁴ William died in April 1858.⁴ William's will was probated on 1 November 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved on 4 May 1858. The named Extr. relinquished in writing which was proved by John W. Thornton, a witness thereto. John A. M. Whealton became the curator with John E. Wise & Edward K. Snead securities. When the will was fully proven, John A. M. Whealton became the Admr. with John E. Wise & Edward K. Snead sureties..⁴