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     James was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Henderson on 19 February 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Revell Taylor and Corah Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Taylor of Horntown and Margaret Douglass, widow of Walter..¹

     John was born circa 1828 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 Taylor, a 22 year old laborer in HH#308 headed by Solomon Marshall, a 55 year old farmer. Also listed was Margaret Taylor, age 65, assumed to be John's mother..¹

     Susan was born on 8 February 1820 at Worcester Co, MD.^1,2 She married William Corbin Slocomb Sr., son of William Slocomb Sr. and Lavinia Corbin, on 22 December 1840 at Worcester Co, MD.³ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Slocomb, age 26 and born in MD in HH#310 headed by William C. Slocomb, a 43 year old farmer, born in VA..¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Slocum, age 40 in HH#78 headed by William Slocum, a 53 year old farmer..⁴ On 3 May 1868, from her home in Horntown, VA, Susan Aydelotte Slocomb wrote the following letter to her son Frank A. Slocomb who was in Chestertown, MD. Dear Son. I received your letter two day after you wrote it and was very glad to hear from you for I was getting uneasy as it was so long since you wrote before. We are all well at present. My other 2 boarders left yesterday for Amboy with the last load of oysters. Capt is going to send away this season. Mr. Wesley Lamden came to board with us about 3 weeks ago, but I don't know how long he will stay. Joe was here today and carried Nettie to Henry Lindsey's and back again, if you can pay Esther for Nettie's board I shall be very glad for I cannot spare the money. We have corn to buy and will have meat to buy before long. I have all my butter to buy have to pay 55cts per lb for it. Capt only pays me a little money at a time. He owes me about $34 now. Cavy(?) has used you father's fodder and corn and he cannot get any money from him. We had a severe thunderstorm and hail yesterday. The hailstones were as large as the end of your thumb. Joe said it was as large as hen eggs at his house. Broke out five window lights and cut his flowers al to pieces. John Slocomb and Jane was here today. Said it was the same there. Eliza Drummond is here. George Crosswell has sold his farm, but has not concluded where to go to yet. I walked out to Horntown today and 2 weeks ago to church. They have just commenced the Sunday. Brittann goes to school to Mrs. Johnson (Sue Marshall it was). I could not let Nettie go to Baltimore as I was not able to pay her board and I have enough for her to do. Has your arm got well yet? I was much pleased to hear of the debating society. I think it will be a very good school for you. When you write again let me know some of the questions you have to discuss. And my dear child stick to your church and Sunday school. I heard four names read out of church. Jack Evans, John Hopkins, John Paradise & Fam (Tom?) Kelly. I was very sorry to hear it. Cuthbert don't get to oyster none now as he has to plough. We have only got Phillis. Sold the black horse to Cavy(?) and have not got anything for it yet. The spring is very backward. Your father is nearly done planting corn. I don't know what will become of us next year for I do not expect we can stay here. But I trust in the Lord that there will be a way provided. I shall be very glad to see you here this summer if you can come without incurring too much expense. I would lie to go somewhere to keep boarders, if I knew where to go. Capt does not intend that the farm shall ever be any help to us. He denies ever saying that he bought it to befriend us. He says he bought it for himself and gave a big price for it and let us stay there the balance of the year for nothing. So he thinks that was a great deal, but I will not complain. I will hope for better times. Corn is $1.25cts per bushel and meat is 25cts per lb. -- May 9th --
I will write a little more. Capt meet with an accident Wednesday. He sold some oysters to a vessel and brought a little pistol from the Capt. Carried it home and was showing it to Ida. Told her it was not loaded. As she was looking at it, it went of and shot him through the thigh. He fell and frightened then very much. Sent for Dr. Field & Tod. They did not take the ball out. He is doing very well. Can walk about some with crutches. Your Aunt Ann(?) was here some weeks ago. She says you must write to her and send her your picture. Your Father and all the children join me in love to you no more from your ever-affectionate mother. Susan Slocomb. On 12 Jan 1870, from her home in Horntown, VA, Susan Aydelotte Slocomb wrote the following letter to her son Frank A. Slocomb who was in Chestertown, MD. My Dear Son. I received you letter Monday and the barrel of flour yesterday. It was very good flour and I am very thankful for it. My throat and cold is not much better, but I keep going. Wallace's chills is not so bad. He don't mind it much. The rest are all well. Bloodgood got home the 2nd. He dad very bad luck. Said lost $1,200 on his oysters. The failure in the oysters makes very bad times about Horntown. Mr. Hanson was down to see us last week. He is in partnership with Mr. Turlington in the oyster business. Nettie is with Ida yet. She spent Christmas week in the old neighborhood. It is reported that she and David Jones is to be married. I reckon there is something of it. I think she had better stay single awhile longer. But she might do a great deal worse. There is no news about here. Bloodgood wants us to go back on the old Branch place, but we will not go this year. I don't know how it will be next. He said he would give us some money to help pay the rent, but now he has lost so much he cannot do it. I am sorry you have not met with success and if your can sell out, I expect it will be best. How was times in Philadelphia and did you go to James Slocomb? Perhaps he could assist you in getting a place there. I hope you will come home if you can for we all want to see you very much. I have not got any letter from Esther. I don't know if she got the things I sent her or not. I sent to her for 1 lb red peeper. I would like to have it to feed to my hens. It is a preventive for the cholera and makes them lay. Your Father and all the children join me in love to you. Write soon. May the Lord protect you is the prayer of your mother. Susan Slocomb. On 20 Mar 1870, from her home in Horntown, VA, Susan Aydelotte Slocomb wrote the followin letter to her son Frank A. Slocomb who was in Chestertown, MD. Dear Son. I received your letter last night and will write for fear you may move before long. But if you are getting anything I would advise you to stay unless you are certain of doing better. A half loaf is better than none and you had better put up with some inconveniences than to always to be wondering from one place to another. A rolling stone gathers no moss. I think you have provide that. It would have been much better for you to have stayed at Galena the first time you were there, even on small wages. Never give a certainty for an uncertainty. Please write that in your hat. Experience keeps a dear school. I hope you have learnt something which may prove of more value to you than money, and don't spoon a parents advice, for I tell you they are older than you. Times is too hard now to try to start any kind of business. I don't know how the merchants get along here. They don't trust, so they can't be loosing much. I heard that Mr. Tom Gibbs gets his goods in Mr. Johnsons name. What few he gets. They don't keep much goods in Horntown in none of the stores. Riley Stantd does a good business in the neck, but some say if his debts were paid he would not be worth anything. John Selby is pretty will off, so the times don't affect him much. But he has got the name of cheating in every from and shape. There never was such an outcry of hard times about here since I have been on the Shore, the failure of the crops last year and the failure of the oysters this winter. Your Father did not make corn enough to last 4 months. He has bought ten bushels and we are nearly out now. If he had the money he could buy it of Bable Mason for 75cts a bushel. He has some on the seaside to sell. Bloodgood said if we could not get anything from you he would be your Fathers security for some corn. He has got no money, but them that has it to sell wants the money. So I don't know what we shall do. I never knew what it was to be uneasy about something to eat before. We are all well except Wallace. He has the whooping cough, which has pulled him down. None of the children go to school now. Austin has to stay at home to work. I could spare Brittann, but she has no shoes. We had very pretty weather in Jan, but it has been very cold and bad for the last six or seven weeks which makes the farmers backward. I have not been to church since I wrote to you. It rained or snowed every Sunday. Today is a very fine day, but it is not preaching day. Ida's child had the croup very bad. They thought it would die, but it has go nearly well. Nettie is there yet, but wants to go to Baltimore or Philadelphia, but I think she had better stay where she is until times get better. I tell you we will have to do anyway now. I got a letter from your Aunt Esther. Joshua is at Norfolk and like it very well. There is no news. I don't know who to go to for help. Them that would help us is not able. I shall write to John Silverthorn tomorrow. Your Father says he owes him $30, but he wrote to him to send us a barrel of flour and he did not do it. -- March 21 -- Wm Cropper moved to Baltimore last fall and has moved back now, much worse off than when he went. I trust in God that there will be a way provided for us. I have about a quarter barrel of flour yet and will sell some hens to get some corn. So will try and make out until you can send me some money. May the Lord bless and preserve you is the constant prayer of your devoted mother. Susan Slocomb. -- Dear child don't be discouraged, but trust in God and I hope times will be better in the spring. Did you go to James Slocomb last fall? Perhaps he could get you a place in Philadelphia. But because of doing better before you leave where you are, if you are making anything at all. Your Father and all the children join me in love to you. Mr. Hanson was here yesterday. He says he has not made his board this winter. He sent his best respects to you. On 15 Jun 1870, from her home in Horntown, VA, Susan Aydelotte Slocomb wrote the following letter to her son Frank A. Slocomb who was in Chestertown, Kent Co, MD. My Dear Son. I received your letter and the money safety, day before yesterday. Your father went to New Church yesterday and bought corn with it. He got it for $1 per bushel, so I sent what wool I had to spare. All together got 6 bushels. We had to borrow nearly a bushel, but I guess you need not send any more if your are coming home. We have not seen Dr. Horsey, but I dare say he will lend us the money, but I shall not ask him unless I get pushed up. I hope we can make out without it. Try and bring me a barrel of flour when you come as mine will be gone by that time. We have enough meat. We get clams and some fish. I make plenty butter now. Spare a pound sometimes to Mr. Major Watson. He was good enough to fix up a plough last spring for your Father and trusted him. So I am trying to pay him. We are all well. Wallace has got well again and started to school yesterday. Brittann is going now awhile. Ida was her Sunday afternoon. She has named her babe Kate Luise. It is right pretty. They are all well. Will had not got back yet. Abram has grown much prettier and is a very smart child. Ida has a white girl living with her. Nettie was here last week. She was well and said she sent you a letter the day before. I wish you could have waited for your shirts and brought the stuff home and I could have made them for your. If you have any old clothes try and bring them home with you. It is hard struggling to get along sure enough, but Ida hopes times will be better before long. I think this year will finish up some of the farmers. They will have to hire themselves out and go at something else. People ask such enormous rents for their farms that it will take all a person can make to pay the rent. Mr. Evans asks a hundred dollars for next year also. If your father could do any better he would not stay. It is a pleasant place to live and we like it very well, but the land is so very poor. But I guess if we can't do any better we will have to stay. If I live and nothing happens, I want to go to Baltimore this fall and if I can get anything to do I will hire myself out and try and make a little something. We have had a great deal of wet weather which has put us behind in working the corn, but it looks right well. I don't get to church as it is too far to walk and the horse has so much to do I can't drive her Sundays. Dear child I am very thankful for your help. I don't know what we should do without it. There is no news. Your Father and all the children join me in love to you. Dear child don't be discourage. Poverty is no disgrace, but it is very inconvenient. Trust in God and I hope he will bring all things right in his own good time. John Selby told your Father to say to you that he has declined having two stores at present. He has DeWitt Tull for clerk yet. No more from your faithful mother. Susan Slocomb -- Write soon and let me know when you will come if you could come in a sailboat perhaps it would be cheaper and you could get Ben Evans to bring you up. But I guess your Father can go after you as the horse will not have to work so hard by that time. Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Slocum, a 50 year old house keeper in HH#AT229 headed by William Slocum, a 64 year old farmer. She was born in MD, but everyone else in the household was born in VA..⁵ On 15 Feb 1874, from her home in New Church, VA, Susan Aydelotte Slocomb wrote the following letter to her son Frank A. Slocomb who was in Chestertown, MD. Dear Son. I received your letter and was glad to hear from you and very much obliged to you for paying my debts. Cuthbert has sold the pony at last. He has lost some days work riding around trying to sell him. At last let Mr. Duer have him last Friday for thirty dollars. He bought 35 bushels of corn from Sylvester Bunting at 75cts, which was $26.25cts and Bunting is going away so he had to raise the money to pay him. Owed Mr. Duer $2.14cts, which came out of it so you see there, is not much left. Bought 2 barrels corn from James Johnson. Was $7 of the money you gave me and what he had paid for what we owe him, $3 for a stack of straw. I have not got a barrel flour yet. Cuthbert went to New Town sometime ago to see Bloodgood about log timber and the flour. He said damed if he would get any flour out of him and if he wanted any log timber he might get it himself. He had sold the pony to Mr. Hall for $35. Cuthbert told him it was all right but when he wanted the pay he let him know he could not get it that he had let Hall have it to pay his debts. Cuthbert told him he could not do that for we had to have corn and the horse had to pay it. He got very wroth told Cuthbert to leave the place, and if he did not get the horse it would be the worse for him. Cuthbert got mad too so they had a quarrel and he came home. That night Ida wrote to me a letter hoping I would not worry over it as it was all nothing. Will said I might stay her from July to eternity for all he cared. Mr. Hall came the next day after the horse. I told him when Bloodgood owned a horse here he could come and get it. He said he owed him about $300. Said he euchard(?) the people around Newtown about $1,000 this winter. So I have not heard from them since. Mr. Powell & Will went down to his place to take the furniture I suppose for board. So last Thursday they had a sale there. So I don't know what they will do now. No furniture to keep house and no money to board. I suppose they will go to Amboy. I feel very sorry for Ida. The situation she is in. But if they go to Amboy, I am certain they will be kind to her and not let her suffer for they al think a great deal of her. Cuthbert brought his sheep and cattle home yesterday. He told Mr. Tunnell he might have 4 for $10. He could not see him yesterday so brought 7 home. Could not find the other 3. He thinks he can get $4 a piece for them. He traded sal(?) for another horse younger and stronger and gentle, but blind. Got $25. Boot to be paid next May. He can get oats to sow from Mr. Corbin out of that. I think it is a very good horse. They say he is worth $200 if he had good eyes. Traded with Mr. Hancock. Got his note and security. He is a very upright man. Cuthbert has not done much towards farming. Has got about 600 fence rails. Austin has been going to school. If he could go all this year I think he could learn. Mrs. Bettie says he can learn as fast as any scholar she has. He is learning dictionary and geography. He is ahead of Erastus Poulston. Keeps near the head in his class. He has got a start now and if he could keep on he could learn. But will soon have to stop and that disheartens him. I can't get any work around here for myself & Fannie to do. My news paper is out, shall get the last one tomorrow. Been trying to raise a club but nearly all take it around here. If you have made up a club you can send for me one for $1. If you can write and let me know. If not, I can get Mr. Covington to send for me one for that. It has been quite lively around here this winter. We are all well at present. David has not got his money from Sandy Hill yet. He owes Cuthbert some so I guess we can make out. My hens has not commenced laying yet. But I live in hopes of better times. The children all join me in love to you. No more from your mother. Susan Slocomb. -- Write this week and let me know about the paper. I feel lost without it. Nettie and family are getting along very well. Susan was listed with her son in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Slocomb, a 60 year old mother in HH#60 headed by C.S. Slocomb, a 28 year old farmer. She was born in MD and all others were born in VA..⁶ Susan was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Slocomb the head of HH#15, age 80, born in Feb 1820, born in MD, as were both of her parents. Everyone else was born in VA, except Mollie, who was also born in MD. She had given birth to 11 children and 6 were living. Listed with her were the following Slocombs: Cuthbert S., a 48 year old son & dry goods merchant, born May 1852; Mollie J., a 24 year old daughter-in-law, born in Jun 1875 in MD, they had been married for 4 years; Austin D., a 46 year old son & dry goods merchant, born in Mar 1854; James W., a 38 year old son & dry goods merchant, born in Jun 1861; Manie A., a 24 year old daughter-in-law, born in Jun 1876, they had been married for 6 years with 2 children; Nina M., a 4 year old granddaughter, born in Jun 1895; and Susan A., a 1 year old granddaughter; born in Aug 1898..⁷ Susan died on 10 June 1906 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA, at age 86. According to her obituray she died at home in Onancock. She was survived by sons: Cuthbert, Wallace and Austin and daughters: Mrs. Leonidas R. Doughty and Mrs. William Bloodgood of Norfolk and Mrs. Nettie Jones, wife of David Jones, Esq. of New Church..^2,8 Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Susan Aydelott Slocomb..²

     Ida was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ida was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ada Slocomb, age 8 and born in VA in HH#310 headed by William C. Slocomb, a 43 year old farmer, born in VA..¹ Ida was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ida Ann Slocum, age 17 in HH#78 headed by William Slocum, a 53 year old farmer..² She married William Bloodgood on 3 October 1864 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as William Bloodgood and Ida Slocomb. No other information was given..³ Ida was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ida Bloodgood, age 28 and keeping house in HH#AT229 headed by William Bloodgood, a 37 year old oysterman..⁴

     William was born circa 1846 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 C. Slocomb, age 4 and born in VA in HH#310 headed by William C. Slocomb, a 43 year old farmer, born in VA..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. Slocum, age 13 in HH#78 headed by William Slocum, a 53 year old farmer..²

     Frank was born on 4 September 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Frank was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank A. Slocomb, age 1 and born in VA in HH#310 headed by William C. Slocomb, a 43 year old farmer, born in VA..¹ Frank was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank A. Slocum, age 12 in HH#78 headed by William Slocum, a 53 year old farmer..³ Frank died on 25 March 1892 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 43. He was shown as Frank A. Slocomb, who died of paralysis at the age of 44 years. He was the son of Wm. & Susan Slocomb, born in Acc Co, a merchant. His brother Cuthbert Slocomb gave the information. "An immense throng of people, estimated at one thousand or more, were in attendance at the funeral services held over the remains of Frank A. Slocomb, at Onancock, last Sunday. The M.E. Church, South, of which he was a member, could not accommodate half of the people present to pay their last sad tribute to the memory of the deceased . . . ." Peninsula Enterprise, 2 April 1892. According to the Onancock News, 26 Mar 1892, he was stricken with paralysis on March 18th, while at the supper table. He was the head of the firm of Slocomb & Ames.

.^2,4 His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Frank Aydelott Slocomb..²

     EDWARD S.6 PAYNE (JAMES5, LEVIN4, SAMUEL3, JOHN2, JOHN1) 1860 Census, p. 180, HH #2799: Edward, 27, farmer; Elizabeth, 25; Ellen, 3; infant, 6 months. Real estate value: $1500; personal property: $100. 1880 Census, HH #417, Stockton, p. 215: Edward S., 47, farmer; William E., 19, farmer; Edward S., 18, at school; William J., 13, at school.
Edward was born circa 1833 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Elizabeth Long on 21 January 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Edward Payne and she as Elizabeth Long. No other information was given..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1830. She married Edward S. Payne, son of James Payne and Mary Beavans, on 21 January 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Edward Payne and she as Elizabeth Long. No other information was given..¹

     Albert was born circa 1816 at Maryland.¹ He married Margaret H. Joynes on 25 March 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Albert Selby and Margaret Joins obtained a marriage license in Worcester Co, MD on 10 Feb 1840. They were married in Acc Co, VA on 25 Mar 1840. He was shown as Albert Selby and she as Margaret H. Joynes. No other information was given..² Albert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert P. Selby the head of HH#409, a 34 year old farmer born in MD with real estate valued at $3,450. Listed with him were the following Selbys: Margaret J., age 34; George T., age 9; Mary A., age 7; and William H., age 6. Also listed was Nancy Corbin, age 16 and black..¹ Albert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Selby the head of HH#898, a 45 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Selbys: Margaret, age 43; Mary Ann, age 16; William, age 14; Albert, age 10; Major, age 6; and Sidney, age 1. Also listed with him were Hettie Ward, age 47 and Louisa Robberts, age 20 and black..³

     Margaret was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Albert P. Selby on 25 March 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Albert Selby and Margaret Joins obtained a marriage license in Worcester Co, MD on 10 Feb 1840. They were married in Acc Co, VA on 25 Mar 1840. He was shown as Albert Selby and she as Margaret H. Joynes. No other information was given..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret J. Selby, age 34 and born in VA in HH#409 headed by Albert P. Selby, a 34 year old farmer, born in MD..¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Selby, age 43 in HH#898 headed by Albert Selby, a 45 year old farmer..³

     James was born circa 1818 at Maryland.¹ He married Rachel (-----) circa 1845.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James P. Selby Jr. the head of HH#311, a 32 year old farmer, born in MD, with real estate valued at $4,350. Listed with him were Rachel Selby, age 23, born in MD; Mary C. Justice, age 32, born in MD; Atlanta H. Selby, age 3, born in VA; Sarah Harmon, age 21 and black, born in VA; James Pool, a 25 year old black laborer, born in VA; Henry Harmon, a 25 year old black laborer, born in VA; and Ann Harmon, age 2, black and born in VA..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1827 at Maryland.¹ She married James P. Selby Jr. circa 1845.¹ Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Selby, age 23 and born in MD in HH#311 headed by James P. Selby Jr., a 32 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Atlanta was born circa 1847 at Maryland.¹ Atlanta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Atlanta H. Selby, age 3 and born in MD in HH#311 headed by James P. Selby Jr., a 32 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Mary was born circa 1818 at Maryland.¹ Mary was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Justice, age 32 and born in MD in HH#311 headed by James P. Selby Jr., a 32 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² Caroline was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Matthews, age 25 in HH#312 headed by John S.D. Holland, a 30 year old farmer..² She married Nathaniel F. Conquest, son of Joseph B. Conquest and Mary Nock, on 6 April 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nath'l F. Conquest, a 57 year old widowed farmer, the son of Joseph & Mary Conquest and she was shown as Caroline W. Matthews, age 29 and single, the daughter of Wm. J. & Ann P. Matthews. They were married by Thomas Waters. John W. Matthews said she was over age 21..¹

     William was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann P. Holland on 23 December 1817 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ William J. Matthews married Maria H. Boggs on 29 June 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert W.H. Wilburn was the security on the M.L.B. of William J. Mathews, widower, and Maria H. Boggs.²

     Ann was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William J. Matthews on 23 December 1817 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Elizabeth was born on 8 March 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Asa Shield, son of Asa Shield and Rachel Bloxom, on 29 June 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Anderson P. Bloxom and James Shield were the securities on the M.L.B. of Aser Shield and Elizabeth Snead of Elizabeth..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A. Shield, age 34 in HH#675 headed by Asa Shield, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..³ Elizabeth died on 22 September 1893 at age 77.² Her body was interred at Atlantic Bapt Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth A. Shields, the wife of Asa Shields..²

     John was born circa 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named as administrator of an estate on 29 January 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Marshall was named to settle the estate of James Marshall. William D. Cropper & Sebastian Cropper were securities..³ He married Rebecca Jones, daughter of Edward Jones, 31 Mar 1821 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Caleb Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of John T. Marshall and Rebecca Copes, widow of Revell..¹ He married Rebecca Collins, daughter of Joshua Collins, 04 Jan 1826 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Sebastian Cropper was the security on the M.L.B. of John S. Marshall of James and Rebecca Collins of Joshua..¹ On 27 Nov 1848 in Acc Co, John T. Marshall & Thomas Twiford were securities on the administration of James H. Marshall.⁴ He married Matilda Jones on 10 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. James D. McAllen and James W. Gibb were the securities on the M.L.B. of John T. Marshall, widower, and Matilda Tindal, widow. Another record shows John T. Marshall, widow, and Matilda Tindal, widow, were married on 11 Nov 1848..² 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 T. Marshall the head of HH#313, a 57 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,750. Listed with him were the following Marshalls: Matilda, age 28; John W., age 12; Elizabeth, age 10; Sidney, age 3; and James H., age 4/12. Also listed with him was Abraham Stockley, a 28 year old black laborer. (NOTE: William H. Marshall, the Extr. of his estate, was the head of HH#321. Solomon Marshall, a witness to his will & a security on his estate, was the head of HH#308.).² He made a will on 20 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. Personal estate to be sold, except Negroes & to my 4 children John William, Elizabeth Ann, Sidney & Peggy. To my 2 younger children, James & Thomas, $1 each. William J. Aydelett to be guardian of my 4 first named children & shall hire out my 4 Negroes Mary & boys George, Riley & Isaac until my daughter Peggy arrives to age 18, then sell all of the Negroes (confined to persons living in Accomack County) with such future increase of Mary & divide the proceeds among my six children John William, Elizabeth Ann, Sidney, Peggy, Thomas & James. William J. Aydelett & William H. Marshall Extrs. Witt: Solomon Marshall, William Tull & Eliza Matthews..⁵ John died in April 1853.⁵ John's will was probated on 25 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Marshall & William S. Bird securities..⁵

     Matilda was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Levin Tindall on 10 May 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Henderson was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Tindal and Matilda Jones. Another record shows they were married on 10 Mar 1848..² She married John T. Marshall, son of James Marshall, on 10 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. James D. McAllen and James W. Gibb were the securities on the M.L.B. of John T. Marshall, widower, and Matilda Tindal, widow. Another record shows John T. Marshall, widow, and Matilda Tindal, widow, were married on 11 Nov 1848..¹ Matilda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Marshall, age 28 in HH#313 headed by John T. Marshall, a 57 year old farmer..¹

     Levin was born circa 1820. He married Matilda Jones on 10 May 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Henderson was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Tindal and Matilda Jones. Another record shows they were married on 10 Mar 1848..¹

     John was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Marshall, age 12 in HH#313 headed by John T. Marshall, a 57 year old farmer..¹ John was named in his father's will on 20 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John William Marshall (under age) in the will of John T. Marshall..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1840 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 Marshall, age 10 in HH#313 headed by John T. Marshall, a 57 year old farmer..¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 20 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Ann Marshall (under age) in the will of John T. Marshall..²

     Sidney was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sidney was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sidney Marshall, age 3 in HH#313 headed by John T. Marshall, a 57 year old farmer..¹ Sidney was named in his father's will on 20 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Sidney (under age) in the will of John T. Marshall..²

     James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Marshall, age 4/12 in HH#313 headed by John T. Marshall, a 57 year old farmer..¹ James was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was named in his father's will on 20 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James (one of two youngest) in the will of John T. Marshall..²

     Samuel was born circa 1815 at Maryland.¹ He married Euphemia 'Euphamy' Broadwater on 1 September 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Samuel Matthews and she as Euphamy Broadwater. No other information was given on the Acc Co, VA record. However, Samuel Matthews and Phamy Broadwater were granted a license on 28 Aug 1841 in Worcester Co, MD..^2,3 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 M. Matthews the head of HH#315, a 35 year old carpenter, born in MD. Listed with him were Euphemia Matthews, age 31; Charles H. Thornton, a 15 year old apprentice; Samuel J. Ward, age 8; and Rosina J. Young, age 16 (all born in VA)..¹

     Euphemia was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel M. Matthews on 1 September 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Samuel Matthews and she as Euphamy Broadwater. No other information was given on the Acc Co, VA record. However, Samuel Matthews and Phamy Broadwater were granted a license on 28 Aug 1841 in Worcester Co, MD..^2,3 Euphemia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Euphemia Matthews, age 31 in HH#315 headed by Samuel M. Matthews, a 35 year old carpenter..¹

     William was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. William received land as a gift in 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Thornton of Charles deeded land to Hessy, Polly & William Thornton..¹ He married Abagil (-----) circa 1833.²

     Abagil was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Thornton, son of William (of Charles) Thornton, circa 1833.¹

     Charles was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² Charles was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles H. Thornton, a 15 year old apprentice in HH#315 headed by Samuel M. Matthews, a 35 year old carpenter..² He married Sarah Ann 'Sally' Birch, daughter of George Birch and Hetty Blades, on 16 February 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Thornton, a 22 year old carpenter, born in Acc Co and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Wm. & Abagil Thornton and she was shown as Sarahann (Sally A. on the lic) Jester, a 26 year old widower, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of George and Hetty Burch. They were married at the residence of Parker Bowdin by Parker Bowdin. John Thornton said he was over age 21..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Charles H. Thornton, son of William Thornton and Abagil (-----), on 16 February 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Thornton, a 22 year old carpenter, born in Acc Co and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Wm. & Abagil Thornton and she was shown as Sarahann (Sally A. on the lic) Jester, a 26 year old widower, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of George and Hetty Burch. They were married at the residence of Parker Bowdin by Parker Bowdin. John Thornton said he was over age 21..¹

     George was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Hetty Blades, daughter of James Blades, on 27 March 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John Marshall of Moneas and James P. Dunton were the securities on the M.L.B. of George Birch, widow, and Hetty Blades of Jms..¹

     Hetty was born circa 1805. She married George Birch on 27 March 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John Marshall of Moneas and James P. Dunton were the securities on the M.L.B. of George Birch, widow, and Hetty Blades of Jms..¹

     James was born circa 1780.

     Samuel was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel J. Ward, age 8 in HH#315 headed by Samuel M. Matthews, a 35 year old carpenter..¹ He married Elizabeth Taylor on 4 January 1864 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Samuel Ward and she as Elizabeth Taylor. No other information was given..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel J. Ward on 4 January 1864 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Samuel Ward and she as Elizabeth Taylor. No other information was given..²

     Francis was born circa 1835. He married Rosina J. 'Rosa' Young on 5 March 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Francis A. Merritt and she as Rosa J. Young..¹

     Rosina was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rosina was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosina J. Young, age 16 in HH#315 headed by Samuel M. Matthews, a 35 year old carpenter..¹ She married Francis A. Merritt on 5 March 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Francis A. Merritt and she as Rosa J. Young..²

     Elijah was born circa 1802 at Maryland.¹ He married Dolly Tarr on 28 December 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Elijah Shepherd and she as Dolly Tarr. No other information was given..² He married Sally (-----) circa 1845.¹ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Sheppard the head of HH#316, a 48 year old farmer, born in MD. Listed with were the following Sheppards: Sally, age 52, born in MD; Irving, a 19 year old laborer, born in MD; Martha A., age 17, born in MD; and Stewart, age 14, born in MD..¹

     Dolly was born circa 1800. She married Elijah Shepherd on 28 December 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Elijah Shepherd and she as Dolly Tarr. No other information was given..¹

     Irving was born circa 1831 at Maryland.¹ Irving was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Irving Sheppard, a 19 year old laborer born in MD in HH#316 headed by Elijah Sheppard, a 48 year old farmer, born in MD..¹ He married Margaret Ann Hargis, daughter of James N. Hargis and Nancy Conner, on 17 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Irving Sheppard of Elijah and she as Margaret Ann Hargis of James..³ He married Sarah Davis, daughter of John Davis and Elizabeth (-----), on 17 December 1884 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Irving Shepherd, a 54 year old widowed farmer, born in MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Elijah & Dollie Shepherd and she was shown as Sarah Marshall, age 40 and widowed, born in DE and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Jno. & Eliz'th Davis. They were married by A. Woodyard..²

     Margaret was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret N. Hargis, age 24 in HH#868 headed by James N. Hargis, a 72 year old wheelwright..² She married Irving Shepherd, son of Elijah Shepherd and Dolly Tarr, on 17 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Irving Sheppard of Elijah and she as Margaret Ann Hargis of James..¹

     James was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Conner on 4 January 1815 at Worcester Co, MD.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 N. Hargis, the head of HH#868, a 72 year old wheelwright with real estate valued at $2,600. Listed with him were Margaret N. Hargis, age 24; Caroline J. Hargis, age 22; Elizabeth Gillett, age 6; and John W. Gillett, age 4..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1790. She married James N. Hargis on 4 January 1815 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1844 at Delaware.¹ She married Irving Shepherd, son of Elijah Shepherd and Dolly Tarr, on 17 December 1884 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Irving Shepherd, a 54 year old widowed farmer, born in MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Elijah & Dollie Shepherd and she was shown as Sarah Marshall, age 40 and widowed, born in DE and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Jno. & Eliz'th Davis. They were married by A. Woodyard..¹

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

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820. She married John Davis circa 1840.

     Sally was born circa 1798 at Maryland.¹ She married Elijah Shepherd circa 1845.¹ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Sheppard, age 52 and born in MD in HH#316 headed by Elijah Sheppard, a 48 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Martha was born circa 1833 at Maryland.¹ Martha was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha A. Sheppard, age 17 and born in MD in HH#316 headed by Elijah Sheppard, a 48 year old farmer, born in MD..¹ She married Thomas Ward on 12 September 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Thomas Ward and she as Martha A. Shepherd. No other information was given..² She married William H. Brimer, son of Samuel L. Brimer and Ann Eliza Bishop, on 17 August 1858 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Brimer, a 24 year old sailor, born in Acc Co, the son of Sam'l Brimer & Anna Bishop and she was shown as Martha Ann Ward, a 24 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD, the daughter of Elijah Shepard & Dolla Tar. They were married by T. Waters and Raymond Parks said he was over age 21..³

     Thomas was born circa 1830. He married Martha Ann Shepherd, daughter of Elijah Shepherd and Dolly Tarr, on 12 September 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Thomas Ward and she as Martha A. Shepherd. No other information was given..¹

     Stewart was born circa 1836 at Maryland.¹ Stewart was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Stewart Sheppard, age 14 and born in MD in HH#316 headed by Elijah Sheppard, a 48 year old farmer, born in MD..¹ He married Sarah Ann 'Sally' Henderson, daughter of Joseph Henderson and Maria Massey, on 2 March 1858 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Stewart Shepherd and she as Sally Ann Henderson. No other information was given..²

     Thomas was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Fanny Colonna on 25 November 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. James T. Palmer was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas J. Watson and Fanny Colonna..³ He married Ann Beauchamp on 13 July 1846 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Thomas J. Watson and she as Ann Beachamp. No other information was given..⁴ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas J. Watson the head of HH#318, a 34 year old merchant, born in VA. Listed with him were the following Watsons (all born in VA): Ann, age 33; Rachel, age 65; Major J., age 9; John T., age 7; and Joseph H., age 5. Also listed with him were John H. Jones, a 26 year old carpenter, born in MD; Henry Crafeford, a 27 year old tailor born in MD; and Sam Melvin, a 19 year old carpenter, born in VA..²

     Fanny was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas J. Watson, son of John Watson and Rachel Waters, on 25 November 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. James T. Palmer was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas J. Watson and Fanny Colonna..¹

     Ann was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas J. Watson, son of John Watson and Rachel Waters, on 13 July 1846 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Thomas J. Watson and she as Ann Beachamp. No other information was given..² Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Watson, age 33 in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..¹

     John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel Waters, daughter of Thomas Waters, on 25 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Elias Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of John Watson and Rachel Waters..²

     Rachel was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John Watson on 25 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Elias Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of John Watson and Rachel Waters..³ Rachel was named in her brother's will on 21 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Rachel Watson in the will of Thomas Walter Sr..¹ Rachel was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Watson, age 65 in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..²

     Major was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Major was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major J. Watson, age 9 in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..¹

     John was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Watson, age 7 in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joseph was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph H. Watson, age 5 in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..¹

     JOHN H. JONES (OBED5, JOHN4, GILES3, JOHN2, JOHN1). John was born circa 1824 at Maryland.² John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Jones, a 26 year old carpenter, born in MD in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..² He married Mary Duncan, daughter of Caleb Duncan Sr. and Elizabeth Hargis, on 16 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as John H. Jones, widower, and Mary Scott, widow of Thomas W..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Jones the head of HH#935, a 39 year old master carpenter with personal property valued at $250. Listed with him were Mary Jones, age 37; Henrietta E. Scott, age 14; Henry F. Scott, age 12; and Ocanna Jones, age 12..⁴

     Samuel was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam Melvin, a 19 year old carpenter in HH#318 headed by Thomas J. Watson, a 34 year old merchant..¹

     Michael was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Maria E. or C. Marshall on 9 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor and John S. Marshall were the securities on the M.L.B. of Michael Smith and Maria Marshall..¹

     Maria was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Michael Smith on 9 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor and John S. Marshall were the securities on the M.L.B. of Michael Smith and Maria Marshall..² Maria was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria E. Smith the head of HH#320, age 35. Listed with her were John W. Smith, age 14; Charlotte S. Smith, age 11; Walter H. Smith, age 7; and Oreana Jones, age 1..¹ Maria was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria C. Smith, age 46 in HH#70 headed by John W. Smith, a 23 year old farmer..³

     John was born circa 1836 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 W. Smith, age 14 in HH#320 headed by Maria E. Smith, age 35..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 John W. Smith the head of HH#70, a 23 year old farmer with personal property valued at $400. Listed with him were Maria C. Smith, age 46; Charlotte Smith, age 20; and Rachael A. Smullen, age 8..²

     Charlotte was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charlotte was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte S. Smith, age 11 in HH#320 headed by Maria E. Smith, age 35..¹ Charlotte was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Smith, age 20 in HH#70 headed by John W. Smith, a 23 year old farmer..²

     Walter was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Walter was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Walter H. Smith, age 7 in HH#320 headed by Maria E. Smith, age 35..¹

     Oceana was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² Oceana was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Oreana Jones, age 1 in HH#320 headed by Maria E. Smith, age 35..² Oceana was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ocanna Jones, age 12 in HH#935 headed by John H. Jones, a 39 year old master carpenter. Also listed was Mary Jones, age 37, who was evidently her step-mother..¹ She married David R. Tilghman on 2 December 1869. They were shown only as David R. Tilghman, age 26 and Olia C. Jones, age 25..³ Oceana died in October 1885. Buried at Beth Eden in the Tilghman Hill Cemetery..⁴

     William was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Martha E. Taylor, daughter of Henry M. Taylor and Nancy Addison, on 12 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. W.H. Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Matthews and Martha E. Taylor of Henry N. Taylor..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 W. Matthews the head of HH#322, a 24 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Matthews: Martha E., age 21; Ambrose F., age 6/12; and Asa T., age 15. Also listed with him was Mary Harman, age 26 and black..¹

     Martha was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William W. Matthews on 12 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. W.H. Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Matthews and Martha E. Taylor of Henry N. Taylor..¹ Martha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha E. Matthews, age 24 in HH#322 headed by William W. Matthews, a 24 year old farmer..²

     Henry was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Nancy Addison, daughter of Richard Addison and Seymour (375) Bunting, on 7 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. George Gladding was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Taylor and Nancy Addison..³ 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 M. Taylor the head of HH#392, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Nancy Taylor, age 39; Ambrose S. Taylor, age 14; and Sarah A. Taylor, age 12..² Henry died on 24 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry M. Taylor, who died of pneumonia at the age of 56 years. He was the child of Jas. Taylor, born in Acc Co, and married. His son Ambrose Taylor gave the information..¹

     Ambrose was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ambrose F. Matthews, age 6/12 in HH#322 headed by William W. Matthews, a 24 year old farmer..¹ Ambrose was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Asa was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Asa was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Asa T. Matthews, age 15 in HH#322 headed by William W. Matthews, a 24 year old farmer. The original census shows he was attending school..¹

     Richard was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² In her will of 30 Apr 1849, Polly Laws, widow of John Laws Sr., left Richard Melvin $100 for the use of John D. Wleburne's children, Mary & Hester.³ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard J. Melvin the head of HH#323, a 31 year old teacher. Listed with him were Caroline Melvin, age 23; Louisa Melvin, age 19; Mary F. Welburn, age 16; and Esther F. Welburn, age 13..²

     Caroline was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² Caroline was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Melvin, age 23 in HH#323 headed by Richard J. Melvin, a 31 year old teacher.
.² Caroline was named as an heir on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Melvin in the will of Nancy Melvin, but the relationship was not shown. Most of the others named were grandchildren..¹

     Louisa was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² Louisa was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Melvin, age 19 in HH#323 headed by Richard J. Melvin, a 31 year old teacher.
.² Louisa was named as an heir on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Melvin in the will of Nancy Melvin, but the relationship was not named. Most of the others named were grandchildren..¹

     James was born in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Betsy Marshall, daughter of John Marshall and Mason (554) Watts, circa 1787.² He married Nancy Taylor, daughter of Alexander Taylor and (-----) Matthews, circa 1810.³ He made a will on 15 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Nancy Melvin shall have no right of dower in my estate. To Nancy Melvin in lieu of dower the farm where I now live including the mill & 1/3 of my personal estate & notes &c. To son James W. Melvin all land in Worcester County & my old farm whereon William Jones & Eli (freed) by Feddeman now lives & my large family Bible & ... & $50 & any amount that may appear against him on my books. If son Samuel Melvin lives to lawful age then I give him my lot in Horntown with all the appurtenances & the place called Kellam Place including 30 acres wherein William Hill now lives & at my wife's death the land where I now live including the mill &c. Extr. to sell my undivided right of the Garret Land lying near Queen Hive. The time of service of Milly to be as agreeable to her as the case will admit her services will expire 25 Dec 1845. I relinquish the debt to me from Swans Gut meeting house to the congregation what worships there. Son Samuel Melvin's (under age) share, should he die under age, to go to son James W. Melvin. Son Samuel to be kept at his regular study if his health ... Son James W. Melvin & my friend James White Extrs. Witt: James Gillett, Stringer Marshall, William Walter, John Johnson, Nicholas Nock, William Taylor of Levin..³ James died on 10 May 1826.¹ His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James Melvin, son of Samuel & Mary, 1765 - 10 May 1826..¹ James's will was probated on 29 May 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes, Thomas Fletcher & Samuel Henderson securities. On 30 Apr 1827 the will was further proved by John Johnson..³

     In Alexander Taylor's will of 8 Oct 1854 he named a great nephew Isaac Melvin, and since Nancy appears to be the grandmother of Isaac Melvin (he was the son of her son Samuel), that would make her a sister to Alexander Taylor. Nancy was born on 9 September 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.² As of circa 1810,her married name was Melvin.³ She married James Melvin Sr., son of Samuel Melvin, circa 1810.³ Nancy was named in her husband's will on 15 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Nancy Melvin in the will of James Melvin Sr..^4,3 Nancy was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Melvin, age 80 in HH#330 headed by John Brittingham, a 27 year old farmer..⁵ She made a will on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. To my grandson Henry Melvin $20. To my granddaughter Fanny M. Melvin ... To Caroline Melvin, Louisa Melvin, Mary T. Welburne & Esther Welburne ... To my grandchildren Henry Melvin & Fanny M. Melvin all the balance. My son Samuel Melvin Extr. Witt: John S. D. Holland & James P. Selby..⁶ Nancy died on 21 January 1853 at age 79.^6,2 Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy Melvin, 9 Sep 1773 - 21 Jul 1853. However, the death date must by January, not July, as her will was probated on 31 Jan 1853..² Nancy's will was probated on 31 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Lilliston & Edmund R. Allen securities..⁶

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1810 he was age 16-26; in 1820 he was age 26-45; and in 1830 he was age 30-40..^2,3 He married Esther Taylor on 24 January 1809 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Walker Melvin and she as Esther Taylor..⁴ James was named as an heir on 29 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. John Marshall, dec'd, the 2nd brother of George Marshall the elder, left: John Knox and Robert Knox and Barbara Knox, who are children of Barbara Knox, dec'd, formerly Barbara Marshall, a daughter of said John Marshall, also George Marshall of Levin and Edy Taylor, wife of Revell Taylor, who are the only children of Levin Marshall, dec'd, who was a son of John Marshall, dec'd, also John L. Melvin and James W. Melvin, who are children of Betsy Melvin, formerly Betsy Marshall, a daughter of said John Marshall the elder.⁵ James was named in his father's will on 15 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son James W. Melvin in the will of James Melvin Sr. He was not shown to be under age as was his brother Samuel Melvin..¹ James died in September 1847.⁶ Administration of James's estate was filed on 27 September 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James P. Selby Jr. was named to settle the estate of James W. Melvin. James H. Fletcher & Thomas W. Twiford were securities.⁶

     Charlotte was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Douglas Welburne Jr., son of Drummond Welburne Sr. and Mary 'Polly' Wallop, on 20 April 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Core & Peter Delastatius were the securities on the M.L.B. of John D. Welburn Jr. and Charlotte Melvin of James W..¹

     Esther was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Walker Melvin, son of James Melvin Sr. and Betsy Marshall, on 24 January 1809 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Walker Melvin and she as Esther Taylor..¹

     John was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named as an heir on 6 September 1817 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Douglas Welburne in the will of Daniel Junipher Marshall of Horntown. He was to have use of the estate at the death of his wife until he arrives to age 21 & then to him..² John was named as an heir on 3 April 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Polly Welbourn, then the wife of Drummond Welbourn and the daughter of Elizabeth Wallop who died in 1792 & Skinner Wallop who died in 1816 (sic), has since died and left 4 children, viz: Thomas, Mary, Skinner & John Welburn.³ He married Charlotte Melvin, daughter of James Walker Melvin and Esther Taylor, on 20 April 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Core & Peter Delastatius were the securities on the M.L.B. of John D. Welburn Jr. and Charlotte Melvin of James W..⁴ John Douglas Welburne Jr. died before 26 May 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John D. Welburne Jr. was granted to James H. Fletcher with James K. Drummond & John Massey securities.⁵ In her will of 30 Apr 1849, Polly Laws, widow of John Laws Sr., left Richard Melvin $100 for the use of John D. Wleburne's children, Mary & Hester.⁶

     Margaret was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 30 March 1839,her married name was Welburne.¹ She married John Drummond Welburne, son of William Welburne Sr. and Sabra Corbin, 30 Mar 1839 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John T. Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of John D. Welburn Jr. and Margaret Virginia Ames, ward of John D. Mapp..¹ Margaret Virginia Ames died on 28 December 1883.²

     Mary was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was named as an heir on 30 April 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary, a daughter of John D. Welburne, in the will of Polly Laws..¹ Mary was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary F. Welburn, age 16 in HH#323 headed by Richard J. Melvin, a 31 year old teacher. (Note: He was here uncle.)
.² Mary was named as an heir on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary T. Welburne in the will of Nancy Melvin, but the relationship was not shown. Most of the others named were grandchildren..³

     Esther was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² Esther was named as an heir on 30 April 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Hester, a daughter of John D. Welburne, in the will of Polly Laws..¹ Esther was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Esther F. Welburn, age 13 HH#323 headed by Richard J. Melvin, a 31 year old teacher. (Note: He was here uncle.).² Esther was named as an heir on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Esther Welburne in the will of Nancy Melvin, but the relationship was not shown. Most of the others named were grandchildren..³ As of 14 April 1856,her married name was Lingenfelter.⁴ She married John R. Lingenfelter on 14 April 1856 at Jefferson Co, KY.⁴

     Henry was born on 7 May 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Melvin, age 10 in HH#1094 headed by Sam'l Melvin, a 28 year old teacher with real estate valued at $10,000..² Henry was named in his grandmother's will on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Henry Melvin in the will of Nancy Melvin..³

     Levin was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan H. Godwin on 21 November 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Levin H. Hargis and she as Susan H. Godwin. No other information was given..² Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin H. Hargis the head of HH#324, a 26 year old tanner. Listed with him was Susan H. Hargis, age 22 and James Broadwater, an 18 year old black laborer..¹

     Susan was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Levin H. Hargis on 21 November 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Levin H. Hargis and she as Susan H. Godwin. No other information was given..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan H. Hargis, age 22 in HH#324 headed by Levin H. Hargis, a 26 year old tanner..¹

     William was born circa 1816 at Maryland.¹ He married Sally W. Custis, daughter of Edmund R. Custis and Tabitha Susan Wise, on 5 February 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.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 S. Horsey the head of HH#325, a 34 year old physician with real estate valued at $3,000, born in MD. Listed with him were Sally W. Horsey, age 20; Tabitha S. Custis, age 54; Martha W. Riley, age 50; and Fenwick Kelly, a 20 year old laborer..¹

     Sally was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Dr. William S. Horsey on 5 February 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.² Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally W. Horsey, age 20 and born in VA in HH#325 headed by William S. Horsey, a 34 year old physician, born in MD..¹

     Edmund was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund was named in his father's will on 23 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edmund Custis (under age 21) in the will of Robinson Custis..¹ Edmund was named in his grandmother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Edward Custis, son of my dec'd son Robinson Custis, in the will of Cassia Custis..³ He married Tabitha Susan Wise, daughter of Tully (442) Wise II and Sarah Luker, on 23 September 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Edmund R. Custis and she as Tabitha T. Wise. No other information was given..⁴ Edmund was named in his mother's will on 23 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edmund R. Custis in the will of Francis Yearly Custis..² Edmund died in 1837.⁵

     Tabitha was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Edmund R. Custis, son of Robinson (448) Custis and Frances Yeardley West, on 23 September 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Edmund R. Custis and she as Tabitha T. Wise. No other information was given..³ Tabitha Susan Wise was listed with her daughter in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Martha was born in 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Henry F. Riley on 5 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Core was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry F. Riley, widower, and Martha W. Wise..² Martha was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha W. Riley, age 50 in HH#325 headed by William S. Horsey, a 34 year old physician. Also listed was Tabitha S. Custis, age 54, who was probably her sister..³ Martha died in 1870.¹ Her body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Martha Wise Riley, 1799-1870..¹

     Henry was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Martha Washington Wise, daughter of Tully (442) Wise II and Sarah Luker, on 5 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Core was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry F. Riley, widower, and Martha W. Wise..¹

     Fenwick was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Fenwick was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fenwick Kelly, a 20 year old laborer in HH#325 headed by William S. Horsey, a 34 year old physician..¹

     James was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Delastatius, daughter of Thomas Crippen Delastatius and Sally Kellam, on 28 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas C. Delastatius was the security on the M.L.B. of James Johnson and Mary Delastatius of Thomas C..² He married Sally R. (-----) circa 1847.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Johnson the head of HH#326, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500. Listed with him were the following Johnsons: Sally R., age 38; Eurstus J., age 12; Mary J., age 12; William C., age 12; Severn P., age 9; Elizabeth A., age 6; and James O., age 2..¹ He married Margaret Sterling, daughter of Samuel Sterling and Leah Watson, on 14 January 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Johnson, widower and she was shown as Margaret Sterling, the daughter of Samuel. James H. Sterling said she was over age 21..^3,2 James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas T. Johnson the head of HH#1003, a 54 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $4,976 and personal property valued at $1,530. Listed with him were the following Johnsons: Margaret, age 24; Severn P., age 20; Elizabeth, age 15; Jas. O., age 11; Martha J., age 9; and Geo. W., age 3/12. Also listed with him were Fredrick Taylor, age 27 and Geo. W. Widgeon, a 25 year old merchant..⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Atlantic District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Johnson the head of HH#86, a 64 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000 and personal property valued at $400. Listed with him were the following Johnsons: James, age 22; Washington, age 11; Joseph, age 8; Benjamin, age 5. Also listed was Lovey Matthews, a 33 year old housekeeper, born in MD.⁵ He married Elizabeth I. Winder, daughter of George Winder and Polly Delastatius, on 15 January 1873 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Johnson, a 68 year old widowed farmer, the son of William & Margaret Johnson and she was shown as Elizabeth Ling, age 56 and widowed, the daughter of George & Polly Window. They were married near Temperanceville by W.T. Wilkerson..³