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     Elijah was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elijah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Russell, a 16 year old sailor in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹ He married Charlotte Sharpley, daughter of Teackle Sharpley and Euphemia 'Fanny' (-----), on 13 April 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Russell, a 21 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jno. & Betsey Russell and she was shown as Charlotte Sharpley, age 17, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Teagle & Fanny Sharpley. They were married at the residence of Rev. P. Bowdin..²

     John was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Russell, age 12 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹

     Ruth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ruth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ruth Russell, age 8 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹ As of 28 December 1858,her married name was Snead.² She married Thomas Snead, son of Robert Snead and Bridget (-----), on 28 December 1858 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Snead, a 22 year old waterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Robert & Bridget Snead and she was shown as Ruthy Russell, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of John & Elizabeth Russell.²

     Charles was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Russell, age 4 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹

     Alice was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Alice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Russell, age 2 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹ As of 23 May 1863,her married name was Snead.² She married Thomas Snead, son of Robert Snead and Bridget (-----), on 23 May 1863 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Snead, a 26 year old sailor, the son of Robert & Bridget Snead and she was shown as Alice Russell, age 16, the daughter of John & Elizabeth Russell.²

     Avery was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Avery was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Avery Russell, age 1 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹

     Zadock was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary 'Polly' Russell on 21 May 1846 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Zadok Carter and she as Mary Russell. No other information was given..³ Zadock was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Zadoc Carter the head of HH#126, a 22 year old sailor. Listed with him were Polly Carter, age 35; George Carter, age 3 and Joshua Carter, age 2..² He married Mary E. Lofland, daughter of Clement W. Lofland and Mary (-----), on 5 March 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zadock Carter, a 35 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Joshua & Sally Carter and she was shown as Mary E. Lofland, age 25 and single, born in Sussex Co, DE and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Clement W. & Mary Lofland. They were married by W. P. Thornton..¹

     Mary was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Zadock Carter, son of Joshua Carter and Sally (-----), on 21 May 1846 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Zadok Carter and she as Mary Russell. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Carter, age 35 in HH#126 headed by Zadoc Carter, a 22 year old sailor..¹

     George was born circa 1847 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 Carter, age 3 in HH#126 headed by Zadoc Carter, a 22 year old sailor..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1848 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 Carter, age 2 in HH#126 headed by Zadoc Carter, a 22 year old sailor..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy (-----) circa 1825.¹ He married Hetty 'Patsey' Birch on 11 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Elijah Jester and she as Hetty Birch. No other information was given..²

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Elijah Jester circa 1825.¹

     Ebenezer was born circa 1829 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 Ebenezer was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eber Jester, a 21 year old sailor in HH#127 headed by Patty Jester, age 28. She would have been his step-mother..² He married Mary Savage, daughter of Elisha Savage and Nelly (-----), on 24 January 1858 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ebey Jester, a 26 year old waterman, born & living on Chincoteage Island, the son of Elijah & Nancy Jester and she was shown as Mary Savage, age 21, born in Sussex Co, DE & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Elisha & Nelly Savage. They were married by P. Bowdoin and Joshua Wishart said both were over age 21..¹

     Hetty was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Elijah Jester on 11 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Elijah Jester and she as Hetty Birch. No other information was given..² Hetty was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patty Jester the head of HH#127, age 28. Listed with her were the following Jesters: Eber, a 21 year old sailor; Rachel, age 11; Elizabeth, age 7; Nancy, age 5; and Maria, age 1..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1839 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 Rachel was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Jester, age 11 in HH#127 headed by Patty Jester, age 28..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Jester, age 7 in HH#127 headed by Patty Jester, age 28..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Jester, age 5 in HH#127 headed by Patty Jester, age 28..¹

     Maria was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Maria was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Jester, age 1 in HH#127 headed by Patty Jester, age 28..¹

     Thomas was born in 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Lydia A. 'Liddie' (-----) circa 1848.³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Tom Melvin the head of HH#128, a 25 year old sailor, born in VA. Listed with him was Lydia Melvin, age 21, born in DE..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Melvin the head of HH#1060, age 50, born in VA with personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Melvins, all born in DE: Lydia, age 24; Ann M., age 8; Eliza J., age 8; W.E.R., age 5; Geo. F., age 3; and Josephine, age 2..⁴ He married Mahala Carpenter, daughter of Richard Carpenter and Nancy Melson, on 13 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Melvin, a 35 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Thos. & Sophia Melvin and she was shown as Mahala Hall, a 25 year old widow, the daughter of Rich'd & Nancy Carpenter. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..⁵ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Melvin the head of HH#TI66, a 48 year old oysterman, born in MD with real estate valued at $200 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Melvins: Mahala, a 40 year old house keeper; William, a 14 year old oysterman, born in DE; Josephine, age 11, born in DE; Sarah, age 6, born in VA; Mary, age 5; born in VA; David H., age 4; and Nancy, age 3. Also listed was Charlotte A. Hall, a 16 year old domestic servant, who was evidently his daughter-in-law..⁶ Thomas died in 1905.² His body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas Melvin, buried next to Liddie A. Melvin, 1825 - 1905..²

     Lydia was born in 1830 at Delaware.¹ She married Thomas Melvin, son of Thomas Melvin and Sophia Wilkinson, circa 1848.² Lydia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Melvin, age 21 and born in DE in HH#128 headed by Tom Melvin, a 25 year old sailor..² Lydia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Melvin, age 24, born in DE in HH#1060 headed by Thos. Melvin, age 50, born in VA..³ Lydia died before 13 April 1869. It was on this date that Thomas Melvin, a 35 year old widowed oysterman, married Mahala Hall, a 25 year old widow..⁴ Her body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Liddie A. Melvin, wife of Thomas Melvin, 1830 - 1891. The death date is probably in error..¹

     James was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Snead on 21 July 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as James Lunn and she as Elizabeth Snead. No other information was given..² 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 Lunn the head of HH#129, a 40 year old sailor. Listed with him were Elizabeth Lunn, age 32; Comfort Lunn, age 5; Delaney Lunn, age 4; and John Lunn, age 2..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James Lunn on 21 July 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as James Lunn and she as Elizabeth Snead. No other information was given..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Lunn, age 32 in HH#129 headed by James Lunn, a 40 year old sailor..¹

     Comfort was born circa 1845 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 Lunn, age 5 in HH#129 headed by James Lunn, a 40 year old sailor..¹

     Delany was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Delany was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Delany Lunn, age 4 in HH#129 headed by James Lunn, a 40 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1848 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 Lunn, age 2 in HH#129 headed by James Lunn, a 40 year old sailor..¹ He married Rachel E. McGee, daughter of Jesse McGee, on 6 May 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John P. Jund, a 24 year old oysterman, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jas. & Elizabeth Lund and she was shown as Rachel E. McGee, age 23, born in Sussex Co, De, the daughter of Jesse & Lydia McGee. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

     Tryphenia was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Tryphenia was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Typyhenia Lewis, age 16 in HH#130 headed by John E. Lewis, a 25 year old sailor..¹ Tryphenia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny Lewis, age 28 in HH#1310 headed by Maria Lewis, age 56 and farming. Also listed with them was Jno. R. Lewis, age 9, who was apparently Fanny's son..² She married George Birch, son of Thomas H. Birch and Mary Crippen Conner, 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..³

     John was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. R. Lewis, age 9 in HH#1310 headed by Maria Lewis, age 56 and farming. Also listed in this household was Fanny Lewis, age 28, apparently his mother..¹

     James was born circa 1818 at Maryland.^1,2 He married Comfort Birch, daughter of Joseph Birch and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cherricks, circa 1848.¹ James was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mason, a 32 year old sailor, born in MD in HH#130 headed by John E. Lewis, a 25 year old sailor. Listed with him were Comfort Mason, age 22 and born in VA and Mary M. Mason, age 1 and born in VA..¹ James was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Mason, a 45 year old oysteman, born in Maryland in HH#1300 headed by Comfort Young, a 26 year old confectioner..²

     Comfort was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James Mason circa 1848.¹ Comfort was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Mason, age 22 in HH#130 headed by John E. Lewis, a 25 year old sailor. Also listed in this household was James Mason, a 32 year old sailor, born in MD, who was apparently her husband..¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 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 M. Mason, age 1 in HH#130 headed by John E. Lewis, a 25 year old sailor. Also listed in this household was James Mason, age 32 and Confort Mason, age 22, who were apparently her parents..¹

     John was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Ruth was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Joseph Birch circa 1838.¹ Ruth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ruth Birch, age 30 in HH#131 headed by Joseph Birch, a 60 year old laborer..¹ Ruth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ruth Birch, age 40 in HH#1090 headed by Joseph Birch, age 83 years..²

     David was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Birch, age 3 in HH#131 headed by Joseph Birch, a 60 year old laborer..¹ David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Birch, age 14 in HH#1090 headed by Joseph Birch, age 83 years..²

     Selby was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Selby was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Jones, an 18 year old sailor in HH#132 headed by Sally Birch, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Jones, a 16 year old sailor in HH#132 headed by Sally Birch, a 35 year old farmer..¹ He married Sophia Parramore, daughter of John Parramore and Jemimah 'Mimay' Spence, on 24 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William Jones and Sophia Parramore of John Parramore..² William was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. L. Jones, a 27 year old sailor in HH#577 headed by John Parramore, a 60 year old sailor, who was evidently his father-in-law. Also listed was Sophia Jones, age 22, who was evidently his wife..³ William 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 Wm. L. Jones the head of HH#LM954, a 36 year old sailor. Listed with him were Sophier Jones, a 35 year old house keeper; John Parramore, age 65; and Jemima Parramore, age 72..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1880 at 4th District, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as W.L. Jones the head of HH, a 47 year old farmer. Listed with him were his wife, S.M. Jones, a 42 year old house keeper and J.L. Charnock, a 7 year old female orphan.⁵ William died on 8 October 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. L. Jones, who died of consumption at the age of 50 years. He was born in Acc Co and the husband of Sophia (parents not shown). A friend A.O. Davis gave the information..⁶

     Daniel was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Daniel was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Jones, age 13 in HH#132 headed by Sally Birch, a 35 year old farmer..¹ He married Mary Ferguson, daughter of James Ferguson and Mary (-----), on 30 December 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Jones, a 21 year old mariner, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of James & Sarah Jones and she was shown as Mary Furguson, age 22, born on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of James & Mary Furguson. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton and Wm. T. Watson said she was over age 21..²

     John was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Jones, age 11 in HH#132 headed by Sally Birch, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Tabitha Bloxom on 11 June 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Bloxom and she as Tabitha Bloxom. No other information was given..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 Bloxom the head of HH#133, a 35 year old farmer. Listed with him were Tabitha Bloxom, age 25 (probably age 35); Elijah Bloxom, a 15 year old laborer; Mary A. Bloxom, age 13; Richard Bloxom, age 11 and Mary Carpenter, age 18..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1825, but it must have been 1815 if she was the Tabitha Bloxom who married William Bloxom in 1834..¹ She married William Bloxom on 11 June 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Bloxom and she as Tabitha Bloxom. No other information was given..² Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Bloxom, age 25 (probably age 35) in HH#133 headed by William Bloxom, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elijah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Bloxom, a 15 year old laborer in HH#133 headed by William Bloxom, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1837 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 A. Bloxom, age 13 in HH#133 headed by William Bloxom, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     Richard was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Bloxom, age 11 in HH#133 headed by William Bloxom, a 35 year old farmer..¹ He married Ellen Beebe, daughter of John Beebe and Nancy (-----), on 25 May 1873 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard F. Bloxom, a 24 year old oysterman, born in Acc Co & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Wm. & Tabitha Bloxom and she was shown as Ellen Beeby, age 16, born in Worcester Co, MD & living on Chincoteage Island, the daughter of John & Nancy Beeby.²

     Mary was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was named in her father's will before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Carpenter in the will of Richard Carpenter..¹ Mary was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Carpenter, age 18 in HH#133 headed by William Bloxom, a 35 year old farmer..² She married Parker Jester on 7 February 1851 at Worcester Co, MD.³

     Parker was born circa 1830. He married Mary Carpenter, daughter of Richard Carpenter and Nancy Melson, on 7 February 1851 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     John was born circa 1790.

     Rebecca was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 Rebecca was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Bowden, age 17 in HH#134 headed by Charity Bowden, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Bowden, a 15 year old laborer in HH#134 headed by Charity Bowden, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Timothy was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Timothy was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Timothy Bowden, age 12 in HH#134 headed by Charity Bowden, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bowden, age 10 in HH#134 headed by Charity Bowden, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Bowden, age 6 in HH#134 headed by Charity Bowden, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Phoebe was born circa 1839 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 Phoebe was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Phoebe Sharply, age 11 in HH#135 headed by Henry Sharply, a 35 year old sailor..² She married Isaac Jones, son of John Jones and Ann Lewis, on 1 May 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Jones, a 21 year old mariner, born in Acc Co and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John & Anna Jones, and she was shown as Phebe Sharpley, age 20 and born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Henry (dec'd) & Sally & ward of John A.M. Whealton who gave consent. They were married by William P. Thornton..¹

     Henry was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah 'Sally' Whealton on 19 October 1836 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Henry Sharpley and she as Sarah Whealton. No other information was given..² Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Sharply the head of HH#135, a 35 year old sailor. Listed with him were Sarah Sharply, age 26; Phoebe Sharply, age 11; Tabitha Sharply, age 6; and William, age 4..¹ Henry died before 1 May 1857. He was shown as deceased on his daughter Phoebe's marriage record..³

     Sarah was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1824, but if she was the Sarah Whealton that married Henry Sharpley in 1836, it would probably have been 1814..¹ She married Henry Sharpley on 19 October 1836 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Henry Sharpley and she as Sarah Whealton. No other information was given..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Sharply, age 26 (probably 36), in HH#135 headed by Henry Sharply, a 35 year old sailor..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1844 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Tabitha was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Sharply, age 6 in HH#135 headed by Henry Sharply, a 35 year old sailor..¹

     William was born circa 1846 at Chincoteague, Acc 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 Sharply, age 2 in HH#135 headed by Henry Sharply, a 35 year old sailor..¹

     Mary was born on 17 November 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Bloxom, age 2 and born in VA in HH#50 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 29 year old sailor born in Maryland..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Bloxom, age 10 in HH#1246 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 42 year old oysterman..² She married John James Thornton, son of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch, on 1 July 1867 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as John J. Thornton, age 21 and Mary A. Bloxom, age 21..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Thornton, age 21 and keeping house in HH#TI153 headed by John J. Thornton, a 21 year old oysterman..⁵ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Thornton, a 28 year old wife and house keeper in a household headed by John J. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer..⁶ Mary died on 23 February 1914 at age 65.³ Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

     William was born circa 1780. He married Mary 'Polly' (-----) circa 1800.

     Mary was born circa 1780. She married William Daisey circa 1800.

     Mary was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Capt. Henry Hopkins Jr., son of Henry Hopkins Sr. and Polly Fletcher, on 25 August 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Capt. Henry Hopkins and she as Mary Matthews. No other information was given..² She married John J. Birch, son of Joseph Birch and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cherricks, on 12 September 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Birch, a 50 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Jos. & Elizabeth Birch and she was shown as Mary Hopkins, age 40 and single (which should have shown widowed), born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Eli & Elizabeth Matthews. They were married by W.P. Thornton..¹ She married David T. Daisey, son of William Daisey and Mary 'Polly' (-----), on 22 July 1879 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David T. Daisey, a 60 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. & Mary Daisey and she was shown as Mary Burch, a 50 year old widow, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Eli & Elizth Matthews. They were married by W.P. Thornton..¹

     Eli was born circa 1800. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1825.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800. She married Eli Matthews circa 1825.

     Henry was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Hopkins Jr., a 22 year old sailor in HH#281 headed by Henry Hopkins Sr, a 45 year old sailor..¹ He married Mary Matthews, daughter of Eli Matthews and Elizabeth (-----), on 25 August 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Capt. Henry Hopkins and she as Mary Matthews. No other information was given..²

     Sarah was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah J. Daisey, age 15 in HH#TI164 headed by David Daisey, a 45 year old oysterman. Also in the household was Elizabath Daisey, age 45. (Note: Sarah J. was the daughter of Elizabeth by her first husband Parker Daisey.).¹

     John was born circa 1800. He married Frances Read on 7 July 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Showard, widower, and she as Frances Watson, widow. No other information was given..¹

     James was born circa 1820. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1840.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820. She married James Wheeler circa 1840.

     Mary was born circa 1844 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married (-----) Hudson circa 1862.² She married James Daisey, son of William Daisey and Mary 'Polly' (-----), on 24 February 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Dasey, a 56 year old farmer, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. & Mary Dasey and she was shown as Mary Hudson, age 22 and single, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. & Betsy Wheeler. They were married by William P. Thornton..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Daisey, age 30 in HH#TI163 headed by James Daisey, a 65 year old oysterman..³

     William was born circa 1820. He married Betsy (-----) circa 1840.

     Betsy was born circa 1820. She married William Wheeler circa 1840.

     William was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1834.¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Daisy the head of HH#1235, a 45 year old laborer. Listed with him were Elizabeth Daisy, age 38; John Daisy, a 32 year old sailor; Polly Daisy, age 15; John Lewis of W., a 25 year old sailor; Frederick Lewis, a 28 year old sailor; and Reverl Carpenter, a 37 year old laborer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Daisey circa 1834.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Daisy, age 38 in HH#1235 headed by Wm. Daisy, a 45 year old laborer..¹

     Polly was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Daisy, age 15 in HH#1235 headed by Wm. Daisy, a 45 year old laborer..¹

     John was born circa 1818 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 Daisy, a 32 year old sailor in HH#1235 headed by Wm. Daisy, a 45 year old laborer..¹

     James was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Lewis, age 15 in HH#1241 headed by Maria Lewis, age 35..¹

     Polly was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Lewis, age 13 in HH#1241 headed by Maria Lewis, age 35..¹

     Maria was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Maria was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Lewis, age 11 in HH#1241 headed by Maria Lewis, age 35..¹

     Polly was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James Daisey, son of David T. Daisey and Ann (-----), on 8 November 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Daisey, a 37 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of David & Polly Daisey and she was shown as Polly Hopkins, age 16, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Henry & Mary Hopkins, now Daisey. They were married by S.U. Grimsley. (Note: The fact that the certificate was not returned for recording until 12 Jan 1889, over 3 year later, seems odd and makes the marriage date somewhat questionable.).¹

     (-----) was born circa 1840. He married Mary Wheeler, daughter of William Wheeler and Betsy (-----), circa 1862.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Hudson, age 5 in HH#TI163 headed by James Daisey, a 65 year old oysterman and his wife Mary Daisey, age 30..¹

     Leah was born circa 1800. She married James Daisey, son of William Daisey and Mary 'Polly' (-----), circa 1825.^1,2

     John was born circa 1832 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Jane Caroline Sharpley, daughter of Parker Sharpley and Mary A. Read, on 1 March 1856 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Daysey Jr., a 24 year old mariner, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of James and Leah Daysey and she was shown as Jane Caroline Sharpley, age 17 also born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Parker & Mary Sharpley. John Thornton said he was over age 21. They were married by William P. Thornton..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Daisey the head of HH#1110, a 27 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Caroline Daisey, age 20; Alfred Daisey, age 3; and Mary Watson, age 45..²

     Alfred was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alred Daisey, age 3 in HH#1110 headed by Jno. Daisey, a 27 year old oysterman..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Sharpley, son of Joseph Sharpley, on 26 April 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Sharpley and John Jester were the securities on the M.L.B. of Wm. Sharpley of Jos. and Betsy Lewis..¹

     David was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret A. (-----) circa 1848.¹ 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 Collins the head of HH#137, a 24 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were Margaret A. Collins, age 25; Melissa E. Collins, age 5/12; and Laruis Stockley, a 17 year old mulatto laborer..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married David Collins circa 1848.¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Collins, age 25 in HH#137 headed by David Collins, a 24 year old farmer..¹

     Melissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Melissa E. Collins, age 5/12 in HH#137 headed by David Collins, a 24 year old farmer..² Melissa was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William C. Barger, son of Abraham Barger and Elizabeth (-----), on 22 January 1868 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as William C. Burger, age 27 and she as Melissa B. Collins, age 18. No other information was given..³ Melissa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Malicia Badger, age 21 and keeping house in HH#146 headed by Samuel Tindle, a 45 year old farmer. Also listed was William Badger, a 28 year old sailor, who was apparently her husband..⁴ She married Elijah E. Hastings, son of Winder Hastings and Lovia (-----), on 19 December 1880 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Hasting, a 32 year old single merchant, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Winder & Lovia Hasting and she was shown as Melissa Barger, a 32 year old widow, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of David and Margaret Collins. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     Susan was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Rev. William Drummond Cropper, son of Sebastian Cropper and Barbara Welburne, on 27 August 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John Marshall of Thomas and Alexander McCollom were the securities on the M.L.B. of William D. Cropper and Susan C. Welburn of Wm..¹ Susan was named in her father's will on 22 January 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susan Cropper in the will of William Welburne Sr., wife Sally D. Welburne.³ She married John D. Wallop, son of John Wallop Sr., on 24 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. James S. Dunton and James J. Ailworth were the securities on the M.L.B. of John D. Wallop, widower, and Susan Cropper, widow of William..¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Wallop, age 50 in HH#138 headed by John D. Wallop, a 56 year old farmer..² Susan was named in her husband's will on 11 August 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Susan Wallop in the will of John D. Wallop..⁴

     William was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was named in his father's will on 26 March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Drummond Cropper (under age) in the will of Sebastian Cropper, wife Barbara..¹ He married Rachel Wallop, daughter of George Wallop and Comfort Rowley, circa 1810. He married Maria Peck 18 Feb 1815 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Sebastian Cropper and Henry S. Copes were the security on the M.L.B. of William D. Cropper and Maria Peck..³ William was named as an heir on 29 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Polly Welburn, dec'd, formerly Polly Marshall, the eldest sister of George Marshall the elder, left: William Welburn & Drummond Welburn, the children of Polly; Sebastian Cropper & William D. Cropper, & Polly Marshall, wife of John Marshall, who are children of Barbara Cropper dec'd, formerly Babara Welburn, a daughter of Polly Welburn.⁴ He married Susan Welburne, daughter of William Welburne Sr. and Sabra Corbin, on 27 August 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John Marshall of Thomas and Alexander McCollom were the securities on the M.L.B. of William D. Cropper and Susan C. Welburn of Wm..³ William died before 27 October 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     John was born circa 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 He married Mary N. Marshall, daughter of George (of Levin) Marshall and Rebecca Watts, on 12 July 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. David S. Watts and Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Wallop Sr. and Mary Marshall of Geo..³ John was named in his brother's will on 8 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as Extr. and brother in the will of William Wallop Sr. of Horntown..⁴ He made a will on 19 October 1819 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Son William H. Wallop Extr. To the following each 1/7 part of my land called Wallops Neck: sons William H. Wallop, John D. Wallop, David Wallop, James W. Wallop, Thomas M. Wallop & daughter Elizabeth S. Fletcher & at her death to granddaughter Leisha Ann Fletcher, & daughter Margaret M. D. Wallop. To my 2 sons John Skinner & George Wallop the whole of the remainder of my land when they arrive to age 21. To loving wife Mary £24 annually. The remainder to all my children. Witt: J. Gillett, Henry Taylor & Walter Smulling..⁵ John died before 30 November 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ John was named as an heir on 3 April 1823. He was shown as John Wallop, the first named child of Elizabeth Wallop who died in 1792 & Skinner Wallop who died in 1816 (sic). He was not shown to have had any children to survive him.¹ John estate was settled on 31 May 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. 10 Dec 1819 (Invy), 15 Dec 1819 (Sale), 22 Sep 1823 (Order to Audit), 31 May 1824 (Rec'd) - William H. Wallop Extr. Negroes Levi, Henry, Pompy, Sanbo, George, boy George, Candis, Easter, Nancy & child, Perry, Dosca, Indiah, Clarrasa, Levin, Leah, Louisa, Inlict & Jacob. Appraisers: William R. Drummond, William Welburne, John Marshall of Thomas & J. Gillett. Buyers: William H. Wallop, John D. Wallop & Margaret Wallop. 31 May 1824 - An account of sales was found among the papers of my intestate William H. Wallop - Signed by Mary H. Wallop Admr. of William H. Wallop. Auditors: James Gillett & John Marshall..⁶

     Sally was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John D. Wallop, son of John Wallop Sr., on 11 February 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Roberts and Zadoch Selby were the securities on the M.L.B. of John D. Wallop of John and Sally Holland of Major John..¹

     John was born circa 1770. John witnessed a will on 24 January 1797 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that John Purnell, John Holland & Elizabeth Delastatius witnessed the will of William Walton.¹

     Mary was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She married John Wallop Sr., son of Skinner Wallop III and Elizabeth Douglas, on 12 July 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. David S. Watts and Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Wallop Sr. and Mary Marshall of Geo..¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 19 October 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Mary Wallop in the will of John Wallop Sr..⁵ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Wallop, a head of household, age 26-45 (bc 1775-1794). Listed with her were 2 males under age 10 and 1 slave.² Mary died before 29 March 1822.⁶ Mary estate was settled on 28 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 29 Mar 1822 (Order to Invy), 8 Apr 1822 (Invy & Sale), 10 Nov 1823 (Audit), 28 Mar 1825 (Rec'd) - Buyers: Skinner Wallop, William H. Wallop. Appraisers: Littleton Nock, John Marshall & Skinner Wallop. William Watts Admr. Cash paid to Rebecca Marshall for taking care of the family after the widows death. For rent of land: John D. Wallop, William H. Wallop & David Wallop. Auditors: Skinner Wallop & Thomas Walter..⁷

     George was born on 26 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 George was named in his father's will on 19 October 1819 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son George Wallop in the will of John Wallop Sr..¹ He married Elizabeth M. Taylor, daughter of Southey S. Taylor (s/o Southey) and Wise 'Wisely' Allen, on 24 December 1839 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as George Wallop and she as Elizabeth Taylor. No other information was given..⁴ 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 Wallop the head of HH#160, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Elizabeth M. Wallop, age 23; Parker Sample, a 17 year old black laborer and William Corbin, a 16 year old black laborer..² George was named in his brother's will on 23 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a brother George Wallop in the will of John S. Wallop..⁵ George died on 2 April 1888 at age 69.³ His body was interred at Brittingham's Cm, MD-VA Line, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named in his father's will on 19 October 1819 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son John Skinner Wallop in the will of John Wallop Sr..¹ He married Harriet A. Watts, daughter of William Watts, on 6 November 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. George Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of John S. Wallop of John and Harriet Watts of Wm..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 J. Wallop the head of HH#298, a 32 year old merchant, with real estate valued at $6,930. Listed with him were Harriet A. Wallop, age 50 and dumb; Margaret P. Dunton, age 36; Rebecca Kelly, age 45; Rebecca Kelly, age 16; and John Cropper, a 55 year old black laborer..² He made a will on 23 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. To my wife Harriet Wallop during her lifetime the seaside farm called the Kendall farm, the Bridge Farm called the Mifflin farm & the land at Watts Ville whereon I live to the branch adjoining the lands purchased of Henry Taylor & all of the land to the westward of the county road that I purchased of Henry Taylor. To my brother George Wallop all of the lands that I purchased of Henry Taylor to the eastward of the county road & at the death of my wife Harriet Wallop I give the Henry Taylor land westward of the road to my brother George Wallop & also the farm at Watts Ville including the Fletcher land. To my nephews & nieces, the children of John D. Wallop, William, Mary Ann, Margaret, John & Ashme Thomas the farm on the sea side called the Kendall farm & the Bridge Farm called the Mifflin farm after the death of my wife. My Negro woman Clarissa to be free at my death & my Negro girl Leah, boys Thomas & George to serve my wife Harriet Wallop during her life & at her death to go free. To the Methodist Protestant Church $50 to be applied to Preaching the Gospel to the Heathen & the residue to my wife & brother George Wallop. David Wallop Extr. Witt: James Q. Williams, William S. Matthews & Margaret P. Matthews..⁴ John died in May 1853.⁴ John's will was probated on 30 May 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. The named Extr. refused to qualify & Harriet A. Wallop, the widow, relinquished in favor of William S. Matthews who became the Admr. with William W. Selby & John S. Watts his security..⁴

     Harriet was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John Skinner Wallop, son of John Wallop Sr. and Mary N. Marshall, on 6 November 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. George Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of John S. Wallop of John and Harriet Watts of Wm..¹ Harriet was named in her father's will on 14 September 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Harriet Wallop in the will of William Watts..³ Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet A. Wallop, age 50 and dumb in HH#298 headed by John J. Wallop, a 32 year old merchant..² Harriet was named in her husband's will on 23 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Harriet Wallop in the will of John S. Wallop..⁴ She married John C. Evans on 6 March 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John C. Evans, widower, and she was Harriet A. Wallop, widow of John S. Wallop..⁵

     William was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 6 July 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William (under age) in the will of John Watts, wife Rebecca..² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Boston, daughter of Solomon (184) Boston and Elizabeth Litchfield(?), on 3 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and J.J. Ailworth were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Watts, widower, and Elizabeth Boston. They were married on 4 Oct 1840..³ He made a will on 14 September 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Betsy Watts the place whereon I now live as her dower in my lands for life & then to my daughter Harriet Wallop with all my other lands, say my Sea Side farm including Mary H. Wallop's dower, my Mifflin farm, also my place in Horn Town during her life then to her issue if she leave any & if none then all the annual profit of the said lands to the poor distressed woman, children & afflicted men that cannot work, for it is my will that not one cent go to uphold pride or laziness within the bounds of the road from Sevan's Gut Bridge, to Wallops Road at the Baptist meeting house, thence down said road to White's store at the cross road, thence to the head of Assawoman Creek to the sea side, thence to the beginning, reserving John S. Wallop's life estate in my Sea Side farm, including Mary H. Wallop's dower during his life & no longer, then to the poor as aforesaid. It is my will & desire that the house keepers within the bounds mentioned shall elect annually 3 men as trustees to superintend the business, in renting out, receiving rents & distributing the proceeds to the most needy & to exhibit a just account annually on the day of election, to be examined by the Court of Accomack County & to be accountable to the poor for any default in the business committed to them. My Negro woman Hester to be free at my death, Clarissa to be free if she will go away to some free state, her children are to serve John S. Wallop, the males until they are 25 & the females until they arrive at age 21 & then to be free. My other property to be divided by law. It is my will after my death that my sister Rebecca Marshall have her home with John S. Wallop during her life. John S. Wallop Extr. Witt: James P. Selby Jr., John S. D. Holland & Richard Fletcher..¹ William died in March 1845.¹ William's will was probated on 31 March 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. John S. D. Holland & James K. Duncan securities..¹

     William was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 19 October 1819 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son William H. Wallop in the will of John Wallop Sr. He was also named as the Extr..¹ He married Mary H. Wallop, daughter of George Wallop and Comfort Rowley, on 17 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. William Silverthorne was the security on the M.L.B. of William H. Wallop of John and Mary Davis, widow of David..² He made a will on 1 January 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Mary H. Wallop Extr. All my Negroes to son Augustus C. S. R. Wallop until they are age 30, then to go free. To John Smulling, son of William Smulling, … To son Augustus C. S. R. Wallop all of my other property & if Augustus dies before age 21 & my wife is not with child, then to my brother John D. Wallop's son, William J. H. Wallop. Witt: Thomas C. Fletcher, Skinner Wallop & John D. Wallop..³ William died in March 1824.³ William's will was probated on 29 March 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wallop, Henry Finney, William Coard & Skinner Wallop securities on the bond of $20,000..³

     James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his father's will on 19 October 1819 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son James W. Wallop in the will of John Wallop Sr..²