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     Mary was born circa 1847 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. Taylor, age 3 in HH#149 headed by Parker Taylor, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily C. Taylor, age 4/12 in HH#149 headed by Parker Taylor, a 39 year old farmer..¹ Emily was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     David was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Snead, daughter of Bowdian Snead and Polly Kellam, on 24 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Americus Scarburgh was the security on the M.L.B. of David Watson, widower, of John and Elizabeth Snead of Bowdoin..¹ David died before 1 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of David Watson was granted to John D. Wallop with William B. Field & Sebastian C. Marshall securities..² David was named in his father-in-law's will on 20 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as the late husband Daid Watson of my daughter Betsy Watson in the will of Bowden Snead.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married David Watson, son of John Watson, on 24 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Americus Scarburgh was the security on the M.L.B. of David Watson, widower, of John and Elizabeth Snead of Bowdoin..² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 20 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betsy Watson in the will of Bowden Snead..¹

     Polly was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Bowdian Snead, son of Charles Snead Sr. and Arabella Bowdoin, on 29 April 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Bowdoin Snead and she as Polly Kellam. No other information was given..¹

     Edward was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edward was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Watson, a 20 year old laborer in HH#149 headed by Parker Taylor, a 39 year old farmer..²

     Benjamin was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.² Benjamin was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Watson, age 14 in HH#149 headed by Parker Taylor, a 39 year old farmer..²

     Adeline was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² Adeline was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Watson, age 17 in HH#149 headed by Parker Taylor, a 39 year old farmer..² She married William Howell, son of Henry Howell and Elizabeth (-----), on 19 February 1860 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Howell, a 30 year old waterman, born in Germany, the son of Henry & Elizabeth Howell and she was shown as Adeline Watson, age 26, born in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of David & Betsy Watson. They were married by W. Merrill. W.M. Feddeman said they were both over age 21..³

     William was born circa 1830 at Germany.¹ He married Adeline Watson, daughter of David Watson and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Snead, on 19 February 1860 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Howell, a 30 year old waterman, born in Germany, the son of Henry & Elizabeth Howell and she was shown as Adeline Watson, age 26, born in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of David & Betsy Watson. They were married by W. Merrill. W.M. Feddeman said they were both over age 21..¹

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

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800.¹ She married Henry Howell circa 1825.

     Steven was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Brimer on 6 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Stephen Brimer was the security on the M.L.B. of Stephen Bloxom and Nancy Brimer..² Steven was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Steven Bloxom the head of HH#153, a 35 year old sailor. Listed with him were Nancy Bloxom, age 39; John W. Bloxom, a 15 year old laborer; Seymore Bloxom, age 10; and Gatty A. Bloxom, age 3..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Steven Bloxom, son of Stephen Bloxom and Betsy Williams, on 6 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Stephen Brimer was the security on the M.L.B. of Stephen Bloxom and Nancy Brimer..² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Bloxom, age 39 in HH#153 headed by Stephen Bloxom, a 35 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1835 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 W. Bloxom, a 15 year old laborer in HH#153 headed by Stephen Bloxom, a 35 year old sailor..¹

     Seymore was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Seymore was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Seymore Bloxom, age 10 in HH#153 headed by Stephen Bloxom, a 35 year old sailor..¹

     Gatty was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Gatty was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Gatty A. Bloxom, age 3 in HH#153 headed by Stephen Bloxom, a 35 year old sailor..¹

     Edward was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Dunton on 23 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Drummond Massey and Joseph Henderson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Henderson and Sarah Dunstan..² He married Margaret Johnson on 18 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Bundick Taylor and James Johnson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Henderson, widower, and Margaret Johnson..² Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Henderson the head of HH#155, a 49 year old farmer. Listed with him were Margaret Henderson, age 33 and Mary A. Henderson, age 12..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward Henderson on 18 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Bundick Taylor and James Johnson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Henderson, widower, and Margaret Johnson..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Henderson, age 33 in HH#155 headed by Edward Henderson, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward Henderson on 23 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Drummond Massey and Joseph Henderson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Henderson and Sarah Dunstan..¹

     Mary was born circa 1838 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. Henderson, age 12 in HH#155 headed by Edward Henderson, a 49 year old farmer..¹

     Fanny was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Fanny was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny Dix, age 15 in HH#161 headed by Samuel H. Dix, a 48 year old farmer..¹ She married William J. Russell Jr., son of William Russell Sr. and Tabitha Ewell, on 31 December 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Russell and she as Fanny Dix. Isaac Russell said both were over age 21..^2,3 Fanny was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fammie Russel, age 26 in HH#560 headed by William Russel, a 30 year old day laborer..⁴ She died before 3 January 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Russell, a 25 year old widowed oysterman, the son of William married Catharine Custis, age 25 and single, the daughter of Jno. H. & Sally Cusits. They were married by J.E. Bundick.³

     James was born circa 1836 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 Dix, age 14 in HH#161 headed by Samuel H. Dix, a 48 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1839 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 Dix, age 11 in HH#161 headed by Samuel H. Dix, a 48 year old farmer..¹ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Dix, age 17 and farming, in HH#513 headed by Polly Bundick, age 69 and farming..³ He married Margaret Charnock, daughter of Edward Charnock and Sarah A. 'Sally' Simpson, on 6 January 1875 at Foxville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Dix, age 22 in HH#161 headed by Samuel H. Dix, a 48 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was named in his grandmother's will on 9 November 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William Thomas Mears in the will of Peggy Mears..³ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears, age 8 in HH#162 headed by John Mears of M., a 37 year old farmer..¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Mears, age 17 and farming in HH#732 headed by John Mears of M., a 49 year old farmer..⁴ He married Leah Townsend, daughter of Littleton Townsend and Tabitha Patterson, on 2 January 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of John & Nancy Mears and she was shown as Leah Townsend, age 22, the daughter of Littleton & Tabitha Townsend. They were married by J.E. Bundick..²

     John was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan H. (-----) circa 1848.¹ 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 W. Savage the head of HH#163, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him were Susan H. Savage, age 23 and Nancy W. Bull, age 50..¹

     Susan was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John W. Savage circa 1848.¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan H. Savage, age 23 in HH#163 headed by John W. Savage, 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 W. Bull, age 50 in HH#163 headed by John W. Savage, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Vernelson the head of HH#164, age 40. Listed with her was Sally Vernelson, age 11..¹

     Sally was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Vernelson, age 11 in HH#164 headed by Nancy Vernelson, age 40..¹ She married John W. Russell, son of Elizabeth Russell Russell(?), on 29 October 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Russell, a 38 year old single carpenter, the son of Elizabeth Russell and she was shown as Sallie Vernelson, age 25, the daugther of Nannie Vernelson. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..²

     John was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Russell, a 22 year old laborer in HH#479 headed by Samuel Hickman, a 38 year old farmer..² John was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Russell, a 30 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $500, in HH#531 headed by Edward Ewell, a 30 year old oysterman..³ He married Sally Vernelson, daughter of Nancy Vernelson, on 29 October 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Russell, a 38 year old single carpenter, the son of Elizabeth Russell and she was shown as Sallie Vernelson, age 25, the daugther of Nannie Vernelson. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Revel was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Revel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revel Dix, a 19 year old laborer in HH#165 headed by George Dix Sr., a 67 year old farmer..¹ He married Nancy Taylor, daughter of Justice Bundick Taylor and Elizabeth Bull, on 31 December 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Revel Dix and she as Nancy Taylor, daughter Justice B. Taylor, who gave consent. Zorobabel Chandler said he was over age 21..² Revel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revil Dix the head of HH#711, a 31 year old master shoemaker with personal property valued at $205. Listed with him were the following Dixes: Nancy, age 23; Eliza S., age 4; and Arinthia F., age 2. Also listed was Alfred Wite, age 9 and black..³

     Nancy was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Taylor, age 13 in HH#673 headed by Justice B. Taylor, age 44..² She married Revel Dix, son of George M. Dix Sr. and Sally Marshall, on 31 December 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Revel Dix and she as Nancy Taylor, daughter Justice B. Taylor, who gave consent. Zorobabel Chandler said he was over age 21..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Dix, age 23 in HH#711 headed by Revil Dix, a 31 year old master shoemaker..³ She married Charles Taylor, son of Charles Taylor Jr. and Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Young, on 9 December 1874 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Taylor, a 53 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Charles & Margaret Taylor and she was shown as Nancy Dix, a 37 year old widow, the daughter of Justice B. Taylor. They were married at his house by I.T. Adkins..¹

     Justice was born on 3 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Elizabeth Bull, daughter of Daniel Bull, on 24 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Bull was the security on the M.L.B. of Jestis Taylor of Jms. and Eliza Bull of Daniel. They were married on 26 Dec 1827..¹ Justice was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Justice B. Taylor the head of HH#673, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Eliza, age 44; John T., a 20 year old laborer; Elizabeth, age 16; Nancy, age 13; Crippen, age 11; Emily S., age 5; and Virginia, age 3..⁴ Justice was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Justice B. Taylor the head of HH#510, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $400 and personal property valued at $225. Listed with him were Elizabeth Taylor, age 24 and Emily Taylor, age 16..⁵ Justice was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Justice Taylor the head of HH#MT665, a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Nancy, age 33 and keeping house; Betsy, age 35 and keeping house; Mary, age 6; and Jefferson, age 9..⁶ Justice died on 15 April 1877 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 72. He was shown as Justice B. Taylor, who died of unknown causes at the age of 76 years. He was the son of Jas. & Tabitha Taylor, born in Acc Co, and a married farmer. A friend David B. Wessells gave the information. His tombstone also shows he died on 15 Apr 1877..^2,3 His body was interred at Wessells Plot, near Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Justice Bundick Taylor, son of James Taylor and Tabitha 'Tabby' Bundick, on 24 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Bull was the security on the M.L.B. of Jestis Taylor of Jms. and Eliza Bull of Daniel. They were married on 26 Dec 1827..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Taylor, age 44 in HH#673 headed by Justice B. Taylor, age 44..²

     Daniel was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.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 Dix, age 21 in HH#927 headed by Zerobabel Mason, a 40 year old farmer..² He married Catherine Berry, daughter of James Berry and Catherine Rew, on 14 December 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George M. Dix of George and she was shown as Catherine Berry of James, deceased..³ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Dix of G., the head of HH#564, a 33 year old farmer with personal property valued at $110. Listed with him were the following Dixes: Catherine, age 34; George, age 6; Alfred, age 5; and Emily, age 3..⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Dix the head of HH#MT617, a 43 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $150 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were Cahterine Dix, age 44 and keeping house; George Dix, age 17 and idiotic; Alfred Dix, a 15 year old farm laborer and Levy Dix, age 5.⁵ He married Sinah Onley, daughter of William H. Onley and Triphena 'Tiffany' Hickman, on 18 December 1887 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George M. Dix, a 50 year old widowed farmer, the son of George & Sally Dix and she was shown as Sinah Only, age 25, the daughter of William & Triphena Only. They were married by J.W. Norris..¹

     Sinah was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sinah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sinah Onley, age (--) in HH#776 headed by William Onley, a 36 year old farmer..³ Sinah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sina Onley, age 14 and at school in HH#MT57 headed by William Onley, a 44 year old farmer..² She married George M. Dix, son of George M. Dix Sr. and Sally Marshall, on 18 December 1887 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George M. Dix, a 50 year old widowed farmer, the son of George & Sally Dix and she was shown as Sinah Only, age 25, the daughter of William & Triphena Only. They were married by J.W. Norris..¹

     William was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Only the head of HH#345, a 22 year old farmer. Listed with him were Nancy Bundick, age 24; Betsy Small, age 11; Rich'd Bundick, age 1; and Moses Finney, a 17 year old black laborer..⁴ He married Triphena 'Tiffany' Hickman, daughter of Thomas Hickman, on 6 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Onley, the son of John and she was shown as Tiffany Hickman, the daughter of Thomas. Geo. T. Satchell said both were over age 21..^1,2 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Onley the head of HH#776, a 36 year old farmer. Listed with him were Trepany Onley, age (--) and Sinah Onley, age (--)..⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Onley the head of HH#MT57, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Onleys: Triffany, a 38 year old house keeper; Sina, age 14 and at school; John, age 7; and Polly, age 5..³ He was shown as Wm. H. Onley on the 1885 marrage of his son John to Henrietta Northam. William died on 6 December 1889 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Only, who died of rheumatism at the age of 64 years. He was the son of John Only, born in Acc Co..³

     Triphena was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Her tombstone puts her birth at 1834..² As of 6 November 1854,her married name was Onley.^1,3 She married William H. Onley, son of John Onley (s/o Edmund), on 6 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Onley, the son of John and she was shown as Tiffany Hickman, the daughter of Thomas. Geo. T. Satchell said both were over age 21..^1,3 Triphena was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Trepany Onley, age (--) in HH#776 headed by William Onley, a 36 year old farmer..⁴ Triphena was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Triffany Onley, a 38 year old house keeper in HH#MT57, headed by William Onley, a 44 year old farmer..² Triphena died on 8 June 1911.⁵ Her body was interred at Hickman-Gravenor, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Trifany Onley, who died on 8 Jun 1911 at the age of 77 years..⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Levi was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Levi was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levi Dix, an 18 year old laborer in HH#165 headed by George Dix Sr., a 67 year old farmer..¹ He married Matilda Berry, daughter of James Berry and Catherine Rew, on 23 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levi Dix, a 24 year old farmer, the son of George Dix and she was shown as Matilda Berry, age 28, the daughter of James Berry. They were married at the residence of Geo. H. Ewell by Geo. H. Ewell. Geo. M. Dix said both were over age 21..² Levi was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levi Dix the head of HH#435, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him were Matilda Dix, age 30; James Crippin, age 10 and black and Luke Dix, age 85 and black..³

     Jackson was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² Jackson was named in his father's will on 9 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jackson or Johnson Drummond Tunnel in the will of William Tunnel, wife Elizabeth..³ Jackson was named in his mother's will on 8 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jackson Drummond Tunnell in the will of Elizabeth Tunnell..⁴ He married Margaret A.W. Burton, daughter of John B. Burton and Sarah P. Bagwell, on 10 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. William C. Slocum and John C. Stevenson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Jackson D. Tunnell and Margaret A.W. Burton of John..⁵ Jackson was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jackson D. Tunnell the head of HH#167, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him were the following Tunnells: Margaret A., age 41; Elizabeth S., age 15; John J., age 9; William D., age 7; Catharine B., age 5; Mary L., age 3..²

     Margaret was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Jackson Drummond Tunnell, son of William Henry Tunnell and Elizabeth Drummond, on 10 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. William C. Slocum and John C. Stevenson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Jackson D. Tunnell and Margaret A.W. Burton of John..¹ Margaret was named in her mother's will on 20 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret W. Tunnell in the will of Sarah P. Burton..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Tunnell, age 41 in HH#167 headed by Jackson D. Tunnell, a 44 year old farmer..³

     John was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah P. Bagwell, daughter of George Poulson (210) Bagwell and Caty Chandler, on 30 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. George P. Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of John B. Burton and Sarah P. Bagwell..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1835 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 S. Tunnell, age 15 in HH#167 headed by Jackson D. Tunnell, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1841 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 J. Tunnell, age 9 in HH#167 headed by Jackson D. Tunnell, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1843 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 D. Tunnell, age 7 in HH#167 headed by Jackson D. Tunnell, a 44 year old farmer..¹ He married Georgianna S. 'Georgie' James, daughter of Thomas H. James and Tabitha A. (-----), on 28 November 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William D. Tunnell, a 23 year old merchant, the son of Jackson & Marg't Tunnell and she was shown as Georgie S. James, age 19, the daughter of Thos. H. & Tabitha A. James. They were married by P. Warren..² He married Elizabeth Bowman Mapp, daughter of Edwin T. Mapp and Indiana Jones, circa 1872.³ He married Emory J. Owens on 7 December 1898.³

     Catharine was born circa 1845 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 B. Tunnell, age 5 in HH#167 headed by Jackson D. Tunnell, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1847 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 L. Tunnell, age 3 in HH#167 headed by Jackson D. Tunnell, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Polly was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Lewis, age 50 in HH#170 headed by James Lewis of J., a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Smith was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith was named in his father's will on 22 November 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Smith Milner in the will of Henry Milner, wife Neomi. He was also shown as heir-at-law at probate, meaning he was the oldest son.² He married Mary (-----) circa 1775.³ Smith was named in his mother's will on 25 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Smith Milliner in the will of Amey Milliner..¹ Smith was named in his brother's will circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Smith Millener in the will of Robert Millener.⁴ Smith was named in his sister's will before 28 August 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Smith Millener with a daughter Betsey Millener in the will of Elizabeth Millener..⁵ Smith was named in his brother's will on 4 April 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Smith Millener and named Extr. in the will of William Milliner, wife no name..⁶ He married Nancy Grinnalds circa 1798.^7,8 Capt. Smith Milliner Sr. sold land on 10 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Smith Milliner and Nancy his wife, Major Guy and Rachel his wife, Ann Melson (widow of Levin) and Rosey Melson, Middleton Melson and Rosey his wife, and John Melson and Betty his wife, children and heirs of Lancy Melson dec'd sold land to John Welburn, all of the County of Accomack, VA, for 116 pounds & one Shilling. It was 4 undivided 5th parts of a tract of land with the appurtenances which descended to the said grantors by the death of a certain Southy Milliner their relation, lying and being in the Parish and County of Accomack and bounded as follows by the lands of Selby Simpsons heirs on the North, and by the lands of John Moore on the East, by the lands of John A. Bundick on the South and by the County road on the West containing in the whole 28 acres. (NOTE: Smith Milliner, Rachel Guy and Ann Melson were siblings of Lancy Melson dec'd & Southy Milliner dec'd. Rosey Melson, Middleton Melson & John Melson were the children of Lancy Melson dec'd.).⁹ He made a will on 21 June 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Smith Milliner of St. George Parish. Wife Nancy Milliner & friend William Bagwell Extrs. To wife Nancy Milliner my plantation whereon I now live for the term of 4 years ... & ... To son Thomas Milliner ... To son Smith Milliner at the end of the 4 year term of my wife, the plantation whereon I now live & he to pay the mortgage held by the heirs of John Dix dec'd. If he defaults on the mortgage, then the plantation to be sold to pay the mortgage & the remaining to my 5 sons Smith, James, John, Southey & Thomas Milliner & 2 daughters Tabitha & Ann Maria Milliner, one full share each. To daughters Catharine Drummond, Susey Hart & Polly Milliner, ½ share each. To daughter Ann Maria Milliner ... My Negro man Jingo to be free the Christmas following my death. Witt: William Bagwell, Samuel Teackle & Levin S. Phillips..¹⁰ Smith died before 26 July 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Isaiah Bagwell & George P. Bagwell securities..¹¹ Smith was named as an heir on 27 September 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Smith, John, Southy, Thomas, Tabitha and Anna Maria Milliner and Susanna Hurst, wife of Thomas Hurst, Polly Carey, wife of Samuel S. Carey, Nancy Milliner, devisee of James Milliner, Richard, William, James, Henry Catherine and Tabitha Drummond, William Dunton and John Dunton are heirs at law of Robert Milliner dec'd, formerly Lieut. in the Virginia State Navy in the Rev. War. The said Smith, John, Southy, Thomas, Tabitha and Anna Maria Milliner, James Milliner, Polly Carey, Susanna Hurst being children of Smith Milliner dec'd, who was the eldest brother of the said Robert Milliner dec'd, who died before 1 Jan 1787, and the said Richard, William, James, Henry, Catharine and Tabitha Drummond being the children of Catherine Drummond dec'd, daughter of said Smith Milliner dec'd, and the said William Dunton and John Dunton being the children of Elizabeth Dunton dec'd, who was a daughter of said Smith Milliner dec'd..¹²

     Mary was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Capt. Smith Milliner Sr., son of Henry Milliner and Neomi 'Amey' (-----), circa 1775.¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Tabitha was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha G. Williams, age 34 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caroline was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Showard, age 11 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Hillary was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy (-----) on 26 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Lemuel Henderson and Revell Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of Hilly Showard, widower, and Nancy Collins, widow of John..² He married Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of John Wilson, on 19 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wilson and Southy W. Bull were the securities on the M.L.B. of Hillary Showard and Elizabeth Wilson of Jno..² Hillary was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hiliory Showard, age 65 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Hillary Sherwood on 19 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wilson and Southy W. Bull were the securities on the M.L.B. of Hillary Showard and Elizabeth Wilson of Jno..¹

     John was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Nancy was born circa 1790. She married Hillary Sherwood on 26 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Lemuel Henderson and Revell Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of Hilly Showard, widower, and Nancy Collins, widow of John..¹

     William was born circa 1820 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 Jester, age 30 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catharine was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Foster, age 50 and blind in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 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 Eliazabeth Young, age 55 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catharine was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Melson, age 30 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     George was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Hickman, age 8 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Jane was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jane was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Russell, age 8 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1792 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 Gladding, age 58 and blind in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Jacob Lurton, son of James Lurton, on 26 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Charnock was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Lurton, widower, and Suky Charnock of Oliver..¹ Sophia was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sophia Lurton, age 50 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house. Levin Lurton, age 9 and William Lurton, age 6 were also in this poor house..² Sophia died on 3 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sophia Lurton, who died of unknown causes at the age of 50 years in Acc Co, VA. She was born in Acc Co, VA, she did housework and was the wife of Jacob. James Stephens, the head of the family gave the information..³

     Oliver was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Jacob was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Shores, daughter of Solomon Shores, on 18 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Charnick was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Lunton of James and Nancy Shoars of Solomon..¹ He married Sophia 'Suky' Charnock, daughter of Oliver Charnock, on 26 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Charnock was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Lurton, widower, and Suky Charnock of Oliver..¹

     Levin was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Levin was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Lurton, age 9 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house. Sophia Lurton, age 50 and William Lurton, age 6 were also in this poor house..¹

     (f|o_Levin_&_Wm) was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.

     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 Lurton, age 6 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house. Sophia Lurton, age 50 and William Lurton, age 6 were also in this poor house..¹

     Charles was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Comfort Hickman, daughter of Richard Hickman and Adah (-----), on 23 October 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Charles Rew of Absalom and she as Comfort Hickman. No other information was given..¹ He married Jane 'Jinney' S. (-----) circa 1800.^2,3 Charles was named in his nephew's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my uncle Charles Rew in the will of James Ewell Jr..⁴ He made a will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Sons Richard S. Rew & John Rew Extrs. To wife Jinney Rew Negro girl Vilet & at wife's death or marriage to my children as my other Negroes hereafter mentioned. To son Richard S. Rew the land whereon I now live containing 100 acres bounded by lands of John H. Berry running up a gully to the main road leading from the poor house to William Riley's & also the Turners shop with one acre of land to be laid off in a convient manner. To son John Rew 116 acres bounded by lands given to my son Richard S. Rew, the lands of Thomas Hickman's heirs, George P. Barnes & the main road from the poor house to William Riley's which land I purchased of Arthur Hickman dec'd & also my Negro Charles. To son James Rew 70 acres I purchased of Isaiah E. Wise & $250. To grandsons Charles Thomas Rew & William Rew, the sons of my son Charles Rew dec'd, the land I purchased of Jacob Warner containing 99 acres when my grandson Charles Thomas Rew arrives to lawful age & if either of them die under age their part to the survivor & if they both die, then to my children that may be then living. To Hetty Rew, the wife of Charles Rew dec'd, 1/3 of the land whereon she now lives during her life or widowhood. To daughters Jinney & Mariah Rew $80 each. All my slaves to my daughters Sally Rew, Betsey Rew, Jinney Rew & Mariah Rew. Remainder to my above named daughters. Witt: Erastus Poulson, Jacob Warner, James White & Littleton A. Hinman..² Charles died in March 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² Charles's will was probated on 28 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved on 31 Mar 1823 and fully proved on 28 Jul 1823. John Snead, Charles Mason, Samuel Taylor, James H. Dix, Bagwell Taylor, Thomas Lewis of Spencer & Edmund Parks securities on the $20,000 bond..²

     Comfort was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Comfort was named in her father's will on 5 October 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Comfort Hickman in the will of Richard Hickman, wife Adah..¹ She married Charles Rew Sr., son of Absalom Rew and Sarah Horsey Roach, on 23 October 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Charles Rew of Absalom and she as Comfort Hickman. No other information was given..²

     Jane was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Charles Rew Sr., son of Absalom Rew and Sarah Horsey Roach, circa 1800.^2,1 Jane was named in her husband's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Jinney Rew in the will of Charles Rew..² Jane was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Rew, age 70 in HH#172 headed by John H. Rew, a 45 year old farmer..³ She made a will on 8 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Richard S. Rew $200. To son James H. Rew $200. To son John H. Rew Negro girl Peggy & boy Henry. To my daughter Jane Rew Negro girl Tabby & boy Samuel. To my son John H. Rew & daughter Jane Rew Negro woman Mariah & her increase. To my daughter Betsy Coard $68. To daughter Mariah Smith $68. To daughter Jane Rew $68. To John H. Rew ... Residue to my children John H. Rew, Betsy Coard, Mariah Smith & Jane Rew. Son John H. Rew Extr. Witt: William T. Core & Levi Core..⁴ Jane died on 9 October 1854.⁴ Her body was interred at Rew Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jane S. Rew, wife of Charles Rew, who died 9 Oct 1854 at the age of 82 years..¹ Jane's will was probated on 27 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved on 30 Oct 1854 and fully proved on 27 Nov 1854. John Savage Sr. & Thomas Hickman were securities on the $10,000 bond..⁴

     John was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1805, but he was named in the will of James Ewell Jr. on 13 Jan 1805..² John was named in his cousin's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Rew, son of my uncle Charles Rew, in the will of James Ewell Jr..³ John was named in his father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son John Rew in the will of Charles Rew..⁴ 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 H. Rew the head of HH#172, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000. Listed with him were Jane Rew, age 70 and Jane Rew, age 28..² John was named in his mother's will on 8 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son John H. Rew in the will of Jane Rew Sr..⁵

     Jane was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² Jane was named in her father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Jinney Rew in the will of Charles Rew..³ Jane was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Rew, age 28 in HH#172 headed by John H. Rew, a 45 year old farmer..² Jane was named in her mother's will on 8 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Jane Rew in the will of Jane Rew Sr..⁴

     Richard was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² Richard was named in his cousin's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Rew, son of my uncle Charles Rew, in the will of James Ewell Jr..³ Richard was named in his father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son Richard S. Rew in the will of Charles Rew..⁴ He married Ann 'Nancy' Nock, daughter of Edmund Nock and Catherine Nock, on 3 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mapp was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard S. Rew and Ann Nock of Edmund..⁵ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd L. Rew the head of HH#74, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000. Listed with him were the following Rews: Nancy, age 37; Catharine J., age 9; Nancy, age 7; Geo. E., age 5; Margaret L., age 3; and Mary E., age 1. Also listed was Jane Parker, age 19..² Richard was named in his mother's will on 8 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son Richard S. Rew in the will of Jane Rew Sr..⁶ Richard died on 17 September 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich. S. Rew, who died of consumption at the age of 84 years. He was the son of Chas. & Jennie Rew, born in Acc Co, and the husband of Nancy. His son Geo. E. Rew gave the information..⁷

     William was born circa 1773 at Maryland.¹ He married Polly Hall on 3 April 1804 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as William Carey Adams and Polly Hall. No other information was given..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. C. Adams the head of HH#1196, a 77 year old farmer, born in MD. Listed with him was Polly Adams, age 75 and born in MD. His daughter Elizabeth Rew was living next door in HH#1197..¹

     Charles was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles was named in his grandfather's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a grandson Charles Thomas Rew, the son of my son Charles Rew dec'd, in the will of Charles Rew..¹

     William was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his grandfather's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a grandson William Rew, the son of my son Charles Rew dec'd, in the will of Charles Rew..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.

     Her common name was Betsy. Elizabeth was born on 20 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betsey Rew in the will of Charles Rew..³ She married William R. (575) Coard, son of William (237) Coard and Scarburgh Booth, on 9 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Rew was the security on the M.L.B. of William Cord and Elizabeth Rew of Chas., ward of Richard Rew..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy W. Rew, age 41 (11 on the transcribed version) in HH#360 headed by Wm. R. Corde, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500..⁵ Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 8 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betsy Coard in the will of Jane Rew Sr..⁶ Elizabeth died on 27 September 1874 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 66.²

     William was born on 25 December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was named in his father's will on 1 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Coard in the will of William Coard, wife Scarburgh. He was given all the land where I now live when he arrives to age 21 or marries and 150 acres adjoining Hunting Creek branch, the county road & Robert Twiford's land..² William was named as administrator of an estate on 25 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Scarburgh Coard was granted to William Coard, with Samuel Walston & John Bull securities..³ He married Elizabeth W. 'Betsy' Rew, daughter of Charles Rew Sr. and Jane 'Jinney' S. (-----), on 9 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Rew was the security on the M.L.B. of William Cord and Elizabeth Rew of Chas., ward of Richard Rew..⁴ William was named as an heir on 30 November 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that William Coard, Charles Boothe, Scarburgh Melson, wife of James Melson, Tabitha Snead and William Snead are the heirs at law of Betsey Boothe, who was a devisee and legatee of John Harris dec'd, a captain in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..⁵ William was named as administrator of an estate before 31 October 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the inventory, sale and audit of the estate of Charles Booth showed William R. Coard as the administrator..⁶ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. R. Corde the head of HH#360, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $17,500. Listed with him were the following Cordes: Betsy W., age 41 (11 on the transcribed version); Geo., a 23 year old carpenter; Betsy, age 19; Wm., a 16 year old student; Chas., age 15; Ann, age 13; Jane, age 9; and Arthur, age 5..⁷ William died on 25 September 1885 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 84.¹

     Mariah was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William B. Smith on 9 September 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorababel Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of William B. Smith and Maria Rew..³ Mariah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mariah Smith, age 34 in HH#905 headed by Wm. B. Smith, a 42 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,000..²

     William was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mariah Rew, daughter of Charles Rew Sr. and Jane 'Jinney' S. (-----), on 9 September 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorababel Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of William B. Smith and Maria Rew..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. B. Smith the head of HH#905, a 42 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,000. Listed with him were Mariah Smith, age 34 and Rich'd B. East, a 19 year old clerk..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² Samuel was named in his father's will on 12 September 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Russell and given $500 in the will of Robert Russell, wife Sarah.¹ Samuel was named as an heir on 1 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was brought out in a land cause of Laws vs. Russell, a partition suit, that Robert Russell had died in 1821 seized of several tracts of land containing about 475 acres and left the following children, exclusive of his son Henry, viz: John C. Russell, Robert Russell, Sally Russell, Samuel Russell and Nancy Laws, the wife of William Laws, who has since died leaving Robert Russell Laws her only child.³ He married Caroline F.C. Wise, daughter of William Evans Wise and Sarah 'Sally' Custis, 23 May 1837 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John Savage and Edmund R. Allen were the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel S. Russell and Caroline F.C. Wise, orphan of W.E. Wise.⁴ Samuel S. Russell married Mary Burton Laws, daughter of John Laws Jr. and Ann Adair, 19 Feb 1845 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Samuel S. Russell, widower, and Mary B. Laws.⁴ He married Nancy (-----) circa 1848.² 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 Russell the head of HH#173, a 55 year old laborer. Listed with him was Nancy Russell, age 59..² Samuel was named as an heir before 29 September 1856 at Illinois. He was shown as Samuel S. Russell, now of Illinois, in the will of Sarah Wise.⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1848,her married name was Russell.¹ She married Samuel S. Russell, son of Robert Russell and (-----) (-----), circa 1848.¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Russell, age 59 in HH#173 headed by Samuel Russell, a 55 year old laborer..¹

     George was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Satchell, age 2 in HH#174 headed by George T. Satchell, a 28 year old farmer..¹ George was listed with his father in the census of 1860 at Wiseville, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George R. Satchel, age 12 in HH#103 headed by Geo. T. Satchel, a 37 year old farmer.²

     Mary was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Simpson in HH#175 head by John F. Bundick, a 46 year old laborer. Also in this household was Ann E. Bundick, age 21..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1831 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 J. Copes, age 18 in HH#177 headed by Wm. Copes of T., a 41 year old shoemaker..¹

     Rosey was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rosey was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosey A. Copes, age 17 in HH#177 headed by Wm. Copes of T., a 41 year old shoemaker..¹ Rosey was named in her uncle's will on 6 February 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Rosey Copes in the will of John White..²

     Thomas was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas L. Copes, a 15 year old apprentice in HH#177 headed by Wm. Copes of T., a 41 year old shoemaker..¹ Thomas was named in his uncle's will on 6 February 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Thomas Copes in the will of John White..² He married Elizabeth W. 'Betsy' Blackstone, daughter of Thomas Wise Blackstone and Ann P. Dix, on 1 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas L. Copes, a 25 year old farmer, the son of William & Sophia Copes and she was shown as Elizabeth W. Blackstone, age 28, the daughter of Thos. W. & Ann P. Blackstone. They were married at Ayres Chapel by E.S. Grant. Thomas D. Lewis said both were over age 21..³

     William was born circa 1837 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 D. Copes, age 13 in HH#177 headed by Wm. Copes of T., a 41 year old shoemaker..¹