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     William was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named as an heir on 10 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Grinnalds, son of William, in the will will of William Milliner, Norfolk. He also named a Southey Grinnalds.² William witnessed a will on 9 July 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Grinnalds Sr. & William Grinnalds Jr. witnessed the will of Bagwell Bull, wife no name.³ He married Susanna 'Susey' Twiford on 29 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Walston was the security on the M.L.B. of William Grinalds and Susanna Twiford..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1810 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Grinnalds Jun, a head of household, age 16-26 (b.c. 1784-1794). Listed with him was 1 female of the same age & no slaves.⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1820 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Grinalds Jun, a head of household, age 26-45 (b.c.1775-1794). Listed with him were 2 males age 0-10; 1 female age 0-10;1 female age 26-45 & 1 free Negro.⁵ William was named in his father's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Grinnalds, who was the father of William, Tabitha & Richard Grinnalds, in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..¹ William died before 26 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William R. Custis was named to settle the estate of William Grinnalds of William. John B. Walker & Nehemiah Stockley were the securities. According to Turman no division of the estate was found and no guardianship of children was found in the records. In 1824 his widow Susanna Grinnalds married John Crowson..^6,7 William estate was settled on 24 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. 28 Aug 1822 (Invy), 4 Sep 1822 (Sale), 20 Aug 1823 (Audit), 24 Nov 1823 (Rec'd) - William R. Custis Admr. Appraisers: Michael Higgins, William Parramore Jr., John Young & J. W. Twiford. Buyer: Susey Grinnalds. Auditors: Zadock Selby & William Parramore Jr..⁸

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 4 July 1815,her married name was Fox.^1,3 She married Thomas Fox, son of Golden Fox, on 4 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Fox, widow of Thomas Fox, and given 1/6 part of the remainder, in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..² As of 29 January 1827,her married name was Bunting.¹ She married William Robert Bunting Sr., son of Levin 'Levi' (371) Bunting and Adah Coward, 29 Jan 1827 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John Nelson Jr. & Sacker Scott were the securities on the M.L.B. of William R. Bunting and Betsy Fox, widow of Thomas..¹ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 19 August 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bunting, the widow of William R. Bunting, and as my mother-in-law (meaning step-mother) in the will of Adah Bunting.⁴ She died before 27 July 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Elizabeth Bunting was granted to Golden Fox with James H. Dix & William F. Burton securities.⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. On 30 Oct 1809 he was shown as Thomas Fox and received one child's share at the estate settlement of Golden Fox.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Grinnalds, daughter of William Grinnalds Sr. and Nancy Bundick, on 4 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Fox and Elizabeth Grinnalds of William. In Worcester Co they were shown as Thomas Fox and Elizabeth Grinoles who were issued a license on 30 Jun 1815..^2,3 Thomas Fox died before 29 November 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Fox was granted to Southey Grinnalds with Thomas Edwards & George White securities.⁴

     Betsey was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Betsey was named in her grandfather's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Fox, daughter of Thomas Fox, in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..¹

     William was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his grandfather's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Fox, a son of Thomas Fox, in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy was named in her grandfather's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sally was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Sally was named in her grandfather's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Fox, a daughter of Thomas Fox, in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Grinnalds Jr. (of Wm), son of William Grinnalds Sr. and Nancy Bundick, on 29 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Walston was the security on the M.L.B. of William Grinalds and Susanna Twiford..¹ Susanna 'Susey' Twiford was named in her husband's estate settlement on 4 September 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. 28 Aug 1822 (Invy), 4 Sep 1822 (Sale), 20 Aug 1823 (Audit), 24 Nov 1823 (Rec'd) - William R. Custis Admr. Appraisers: Michael Higgins, William Parramore Jr., John Young & J. W. Twiford. Buyer: Susey Grinnalds. Auditors: Zadock Selby & William Parramore Jr.² As of 1824,her married name was Crowson.³ She married John Crowson, son of Charles Crowson and Comfort (127) West, in 1824.^3,4

     William was born on 27 May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 William was listed with his father in the census of 1820 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He would have been one of the 2 males age 0-10 in the household headed by William Grinnalds Jr.³ William was named in his grandfather's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Grinnalds, son of my son William Grinnalds, in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..¹ He married Ann E. Martin, daughter of (f/o Ann E. & Maria A.) Martin, circa 1845.⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of 19 August 1850 at St. Louis Co, MO. He was shown as William H. Grinalds the head of HH#983, a 30 year old farmer, born in VA. Listed with him were Ann E. Grinalds, age 26, born in VA; Mary V. Grinalds, age 3, born in MO; James M. Grinalds, age 2, born in MO; and Mariah A. Martin, age 15, born in VA.² He married Mariah Angeline 'Angie' Martin, daughter of (f/o Ann E. & Maria A.) Martin, on 18 October 1854 at St. Louis Co, MO. They were shown as Mr. William H. Grinalds of St. Louis Co, MO and wife Maria Angelina Martin of Franklin Co. Rev. Joshua Hickman, a minister of Gospel of the U.N. Baptist denomination filed and recorded 6 Nov 1854. G. Keemle recorder.⁶ William was listed as a head of household in the census of 13 September 1860 at St. Ferdinand Township, St. Louis, MO. He was shown as William Grinalds the head of HH#768, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 born in VA. Listed with him were the following Grinalds: Angelena, age 24 & born in VA; Montreville, age 12 & born in MO; Mary, age 14 & born in MO; Kate, age 10 and born in MO; and Emma, age 1 and born in MO.⁷ William was listed with his daughter in the census of 5 June 1880 at Waverly, Lafayette Co, MO. He was shown as W.H. Grinalds, a 60 year old father-in-law, staying with daughter, born in VA & were both of his parents in HH#69 headed by B.T. Cooper, a 30 year old merchant. Also listed was Kate L. Cooper, age 29, who was evidently his daughter.⁸ He died on 24 January 1892 at age 75. One Ancestry.com database shows him as William Henry Grinnalds, son of William Grinnalds & Susanna Twiford, born 27 May 1816 & died 24 Jan 1892.⁴

     Tabitha was born on 26 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² Tabitha was listed with her father in the census of 1820 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. She would have been the female age 0-10 in the household headed by William Grinnalds Jr.³ Tabitha was named in her grandfather's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Grinnalds, daughter of son William Grinnalds, in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..¹ She married William Hogwood, son of William Hogwood and Sarah (-----), on 31 January 1834 at Norfolk City, Norfolk Co, VA.² As of circa 1835,her married name was Hogwood.⁴ Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of 13 July 1860 at Norfolk City, Norfolk Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Hogwood, age 40 in family #895 in HH#774 headed by Wm. Hogwood, a 46 year old huckster.⁵ She died on 8 May 1889 at age 78.²

     Richard was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was listed with his father in the census of 1820 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He would have been one of the 2 males age 0-10 in the household headed by William Grinnalds Jr.² Richard was named in his grandfather's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Grinnalds, son of William Grinnalds, in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..¹ He was bound out on 24 June 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. The court ordered Richard Grinnalds, orphan of William, to be apprenticed to James Russell, hatter.³ In a letter dated 3 Oct 1958 to Mark C. Lewis of Parksley, VA from Elizabeth (Mrs. Fred) Von Canon, 642 Sunset Drive, Sanford, NC she stated that there two Grinnald brothers who were supposed to have been an important part of an Expedition to the Artic, and two (or one) islands in the northern area carries their name. Then in a letter dated 26 Jan 1959 she said her 88 year old Aunt Mattie Fitzhugh may have mixed up the Hills, Hogwoods & Grinnalds when she told her about the two brothers who are supposed to have gone to the north pole. She went on to mention a Jim Grinalds and his sister Erin, who were the son and daughter of Richard Grinnalds, the brother of Tabitha. They lived in Portsmouth and both had large families. Erin married a Nichols and her son is a Roy Nichols who if living now was noted for the wonderful rose garden and some years back exhibited at the flower shows. She went on to say her Aunt Mattie also remembers when Cape Charles had Fairs with racing. She recalls attending Fairs with her father and seeing a Jeff Grinnalds on several ocassions.⁴

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married William Haley, son of William Haley, on 8 February 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. William Grinalds was the security on the M.L.B. of William Haley of Wm. and Nancy Grinalds of Wm..² Nancy was named in her father's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Haley, wife of William Haley, and given 1/6 part of the remainder, in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..¹ She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Grinnalds, daughter of William Grinnalds Sr. and Nancy Bundick, on 8 February 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. William Grinalds was the security on the M.L.B. of William Haley of Wm. and Nancy Grinalds of Wm..¹

     Polly was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 6 November 1816,her married name was Bull.^2,3 She married James Bull, son of Bagwell Bull, on 6 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William Grinnalds was the security on the M.L.B. of James Bull of Bagwell and Polly Grinnalds of Wm. In Worcester Co they were shown as James Bull and Polly Grennels who were issued a license on 21 Oct 1816..^2,3 Polly was named in her father's will on 7 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Boole, wife of James Boole, and given 1/6 part of the remainder, in the will of William Grinnalds Sr..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas Custis on 20 June 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William Custis of Thomas and James Fosque were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Custis and Margaret Coleburn of Richard..¹ Margaret was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Custis, age 38 in HH#52 headed by Jno. Grinalds, a 34 year old farmer. Also listed was Mary Grinalds, age 36, who was apparently her sister..²

     Thomas was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Coleburn, daughter of Richard Coleburn and Peggy Bull, on 20 June 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William Custis of Thomas and James Fosque were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Custis and Margaret Coleburn of Richard..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Grinalds, age 11 in HH#52 headed by Jno. Grinalds, a 34 year old farmer..² Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Accomac Court House, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l C. Grinalds, a 19 year old farm laborer in HH#127 headed by John C. Grinalds, a 45 year old farmer.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Grinalds, age 7 in HH#52 headed by Jno. Grinalds, a 34 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomac Court House, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. A. Grinalds, age 16 in HH#127 headed by John C. Grinalds, a 45 year old farmer.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Grennels, age 25 in HH#LM1130 headed by John Grennels, age 50.³ She married William Samuel Gunter, son of William Gunter and Anna (-----), on 26 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel W. Gunter, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Wm. & Annie Gunter and she was shown as Elizabeth Grinnalds, age 21, the daughter of John & Mary Grinnalds..⁴ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 28 November 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth Gunter, wife of William Samuel Gunter, in the will of John C. Grinnalds.⁵

     Southey was born in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² Southey was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Accomac Court House, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southy S. Grinalds, age 3 in HH#127 headed by John C. Grinalds, a 45 year old farmer.³ Southey was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southey Grennels, age 11 in HH#LM1130 headed by John Grennels, age 50.⁴ He married Annie T. Cropper, daughter of John Henry Cropper and Sarah Ann Haley, on 11 December 1878 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southey S. Grinnnalds, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jno. C. and Mary Grinnalds, and she was shown as Annie T. Cropper, age 21, the daughter of Jno. H. & Sarah Ann Cropper. They were married near Locustville by L.K. LeCato..¹ Southey was named in his father's will on 28 November 1881. He was shown as my son Southey S. Grinnalds in the will of John C. Grinnalds, wife Mary Ann. Southey was listed as a head of household in the census of 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1900 census showed that 10 children had been born and 9 were living.⁵ He died on 9 March 1932. Turman shows he died intestate and although Anne T., aged 74 survived him, their daughter Lena G. administered the estate which was a large one.⁵ Southey was buried at Edge Hill Cemtery, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Annie was born in 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Southey S. Grinnalds, son of John Custis Grinnalds and Mary Ann Coleburn, on 11 December 1878 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southey S. Grinnnalds, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jno. C. and Mary Grinnalds, and she was shown as Annie T. Cropper, age 21, the daughter of Jno. H. & Sarah Ann Cropper. They were married near Locustville by L.K. LeCato..¹ Annie T. Cropper died in 1936 at Accomack Co, VA.² Annie was buried at Edge Hill Cemtery, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 2 October 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sarah Ann Haley on 7 January 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Henry Cropper and she as Sarah Ann Haly. No other information was given..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Cropper the head of HH#1042, a 30 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Croppers: Sarah A., age 30; Wm., age 4; and Emily, age 2. Also listed was Mary Aunice, a 12 and black..⁴ He married Emma Chance, daughter of James W. Chance and Mary Ann Haley, on 26 December 1889. He was shown as John Cropper, a 62 year old widowed farmer, (no parents shown) and she was shown as Emma Chance, age 32 and single, the daughter of James & Mary A. Chance..⁵ John died on 2 February 1894 at age 73. He was shown as John H. Cropper, who died of la grippe at the age of 73, the son of John. He was born in Accomack Co, the husband of Emma. His son John Cropper gave the information..^2,1 His body was interred at Haley Bur Gr, Locustville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born on 19 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Henry Cropper, son of John S(nead) Cropper and (-----) (-----), on 7 January 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Henry Cropper and she as Sarah Ann Haly. No other information was given..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Cropper, age 30 in HH#1042 headed by Jno. Cropper, a 30 year old sailor..¹ Sarah died on 12 February 1887 at age 67.³ Her body was interred at Haley Bur Gr, Locustville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah A. Cropper, the wife of Jno. H. Cropper, who died at the age of 67 years, 0 months and 23 days..³

     Maria was born in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.² As of circa 1800,her married name was Grinnalds.³ She married Capt. Southy Grinnalds (s/o Elijah), son of Elijah Grinnalds and Sarah (-----), circa 1800.^3,4 Maria died before 30 September 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Maria was buried at Parksley Cemetery, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Maria R. Grinnalds, wife of Southy, 1787 - 1844.²

     Mason was born circa 1687 at Accomack Co, VA. Mason was named in his brother's will on 30 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Mason Abbott in the will of John Abbott..¹ He married Elizabeth Bayly, daughter of Edmund Bayly (I) and Hannah [31] Scarburgh, circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mason was named as an heir on 5 August 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Mason Abbott in the will of John Patrick and named Extr. Patrick also named his landday Elizabeth Abbott..² Mason was named as an heir on 7 September 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Mason Abbott in the will of William Wilson..³ He married Mary (-----) circa 1740. On 25 Feb 1740/41 in Accomack Court presented by the grand jury for bastardy, Arabella Chambers was fined 50 shillings money of Virginia or 500 lbs tobacco. Mason Abbot posted a bond of £10:00:00 sterling to be levied on him if Arabella did not pay her fine and costs to the church wardens at the next parish levy.⁴ Mason Abbott was security on the administration of an estate on 26 March 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Beavans was granted to his widow Tabitha Beavans with Teackle Taylor & Mason Abbot securities.⁵ Mason died in November 1749 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Administration of Mason's estate was filed on 26 December 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Abbott was named to settle the estate of Mason Abbott. Ralph Justice and Samuel Burton were the securities.⁶ Administration of Mason's estate was filed on 29 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Abbot was named to settle the estate of Mason Abbott, which had been unadministered by George Abbot. Thomas Parramore security.⁷

     James was born circa 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. James received land as a gift in 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George and Sarah Abbott deeded the land to their sons James Justice Abbott and Thomas Abbott, the former to have the home part in the bottom of the neck, and the latter the land at the upper end..¹ He married Ann (-----) circa 1795.² James died before 29 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Sarah was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Selby Jr., son of William Selby Sr., on 19 April 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. John Henderson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Selby and Sarah Henderson..¹ She married John Custis, son of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker, on 25 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Cusits Sr. and Sarah Selby, widow of William..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1775.¹ William was named in his father's will on 9 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Selby in the will of William Selby Sr. He also named grandsons George Selby & Gorey Waugh Selby who were to inherit after the death of their father William. He was given 1/2 the Mills & land I hold with Col. George Corbin, also during his life the plantation where I now live, also the marsh lands I purchased of John Milligan & Mrs Holden, & then to my grandson George Selby after the death of his father William. To son William the plantation I lately purchased of Thomas Custis, Esq., with all my right, title & int. to the lands on Chincoteague Island, also the plantation I purchased of Francis Houston during his natural life, & then to my grandson Gorey Waugh Selby after the death of his father.¹ He married Sarah C. 'Sally' Henderson on 19 April 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. John Henderson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Selby and Sarah Henderson..² He made a will on 22 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. All my Negroes to be free at my death except George, Nathan Jr., Margaret & Sinah. To wife Sally Selby my Negro George, Nathan Jr., Margaret & Sinah & $500 in lieu of dower in my personal estate, but should my wife declines to accept my will & the above gift, then the above Negroes shall be free. To nephew William Selby Tunnell 47 ½ acres I purchased of Samuel Wilson of Somerset, by my father & conveyed by his son John Custis Wilson & also 264 acres whereon I now live & also 250 acres called Underhill Place, & also my grist & saw mill with the 75 acres each belonging (containing in the whole 636 ½ acres). To nephew Samuel Selby Tunnell the plantation I first purchased of Dr. George Corbin containing 200 acres & also my Sterling plantation containing 250 acres (containing in the whole 450 acres). To John Burton (alias Button) 169 acres I purchased last of Dr. George Corbin & also 40 acres I purchased of Drummond & William Welburne adjoining the land of William Downing Esq. (containing in the whole 209 acres) & also £100. To James Milligan, son of John Milligan, the land I purchased of John Milburn dec'd containing 166 ½ acres & 1/3 of that purchased of Nancy Milburn, widow of William Milburn dec'd. To Negro man Guy, freed by my father, the place now in his occupancy with firewood & ... during his life. I give to Negro woman Hagar, freed by my father, $35 annually to be paid to her by William S. Tunnell my nephew. To Negro woman Rebeccah, formerly the property of Charles Tunnell dec'd, $35 annually to be paid to her by my nephew Samuel S. Tunnell. To William Samuel Watts, son of my friend David Watts, … I give all my Salt Marsh and Hammocks to William S. Tunnell & Samuel S. Tunnell. I give $500 to the Baptist Missionary Society of the United States of America. To my Negroes my land purchased of Francis Houston by my father & also the land I purchased of Samuel W. Pitts & also the land I purchased of the heirs of James Broadwater & also 40 acres I purchased of Drummond & William Welburne adjoining the land of the aforesaid Broadwater, containing 403 ½ acres. To my Negroes aforesaid the remainder of my personal estate. Friend David Watts & nephew William S. Tunnell Extrs. Witt: Sarah Watts, Henry Tunnell, Elizabeth M. Wallop & Betsy Thomas..³ William died before 26 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Among those proving the will was Elizabeth M. Hargis, formerly Elizabeth M. Wallop. William Tunnell & David Watts relinquished to Sally Selby who became the Admr. with William S. Tunnell & Samuel S. Tunnell securities..³

     Hester was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Luther W. Custis, son of John H. Custis and Sally C. Savage, on 24 February 1876 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther W. Custis, a 41 year old widowed farmer, the son of John H. & Sally Custis, and she was shown as Hester Baker, age 25 and single, the daughter of Sheppard & Mary Baker. They were married near Modest Town by H.S. Dulany..²

     Luther was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy L. Hinman, daughter of William S. Hinman and Mary E. Wessells, on 10 December 1890 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther J. Custis, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Luther & Adah Custis, and she was shown as Nancy L. Hinman, age 17, the daughter of William S. & Mary Hinman. They were married by H.S. Dulany..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Luther J. Custis, son of Luther W. Custis and Adah W. Grinnalds, on 10 December 1890 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther J. Custis, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Luther & Adah Custis, and she was shown as Nancy L. Hinman, age 17, the daughter of William S. & Mary Hinman. They were married by H.S. Dulany..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1821 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 Powell, age 29 in HH#349 headed by William Powell Sr., a 69 year old farmer..¹

     Leah was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Leah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Powell, age 31 in HH#349 headed by William Powell Sr., a 69 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Bowdian Snead, son of Charles Snead Sr. and Arabella Bowdoin, on 25 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. William Powell and Levin Gray were the securities on the M.L.B. of Bowdoin Snead, widower, and Mary Powell of Wm..² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Snead, age 33 in HH#349 headed by William Powell Sr., a 69 year old farmer..¹

     Polly was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Scott, age 21 in HH#350 headed by John Scott, a 59 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Bloxom, a 16 year old laborer in HH#351 headed by George J. Bloxom, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued $1,500..¹

     David was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David H. Bloxom, age 9 in HH#351 headed by George J. Bloxom, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued $1,500..¹ David was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Bloxom, a 20 year old famer in HH#610 headed by Richard Lewis, a 70 year old farmer. Also listed was George, age 13, who was evidently his brother..²

     Michael was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Michael was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Michael T. Bloxom, age 7 in HH#351 headed by George J. Bloxom, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued $1,500..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Parks, daughter of Benjamin Parks and Polly West, on 27 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Bloxom, a 25 year old farmer, the son of George & Eliz Bloxom and she was shown as Elizabeth Parkes, age 22, the daughter of Benja. & Polly Parkes. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..²

     George was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Bloxom, age 3 in HH#351 headed by George J. Bloxom, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued $1,500..¹ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Bloxom, age 13 in HH#610 headed by Richard Lewis, a 70 year old farmer. Also listed was David Bloxom, a 20 year old farmer, who was evidently his brother..²

     Nancy was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850, 1860 and 1870 census all put her birth at 1790..² Nancy was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Annis, age 60 and deaf in HH#353 headed by Richard Mason, age 47..² Nancy was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Annis, age 70 in HH#449 headed by Richard Mason, a 58 year old farmer..³ Nancy was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Annis, age 80 and retired from service in HH#MT657 headed by Richard Mason, a 68 year old farmer & miller..⁴ Nancy died on 6 December 1871 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Annis, who died of diarrhea at the age of 90 years. She was born in Acc Co. and unmarried. Rich. Mason gave the information. (Their relationship was not shown.).⁵

     Nancy was born on 5 April 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 Nancy was named in her grandfather's will on 8 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Nancy Mason in the will of Isaiah Justice Sr., 8 Sep 1849, wife Sally..⁴ Nancy was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mason, age 21 in HH#353 headed by Richard Mason, age 47..¹ She married Edward J. Parks, son of John (of J.) Parks and Tabitha Young, on 27 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as Edward Parkes of John and she as Nancy Mason of Richard. No other information was given..² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Parkes, age 29 in HH#550 headed by Edward Parkes of J., age 30 and farming..⁵ Nancy died on 26 February 1900 at age 70.³ Her body was interred at Parks Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy Parks, wife of Edward Parks..³

     William was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Powell, age 9 in HH#356 headed by Seth Powell, a 53 year old farmer..¹ William was named in his grandfather's will on 23 May 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William Powell, son of my dec'd daughter Mary Powell, formerly the wife of Seth Powell dec'd, in the will of Major Rayfield Sr..²

     Ann was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann M. Grinalds, age 3 in HH#357 headed by Thomas J. Grinalds, a 31 year old farmer..¹ Ann was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann M. Grinalds, age 13 in HH#1322 headed by Thos. Grinalds, a 41 year old oysterman.² Ann was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Grinnals, age 21 & at home in HH#MT668 headed by Thomas Grinnals, a 48 year old teacher.³

     Ida was born on 18 March 1849 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 Ida Grinalds, age 1 in HH#357 headed by Thomas J. Grinalds, a 31 year old farmer..² Ida was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ida Grinalds, age 11 in HH#1322 headed by Thos. Grinalds, a 41 year old oysterman.³ Ida was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ida Grinnals, age 19 & at home in HH#MT668 headed by Thomas Grinnals, a 48 year old teacher.⁴ She died on 1 February 1922 at age 72.¹ Ida was buried at Parksley Cemetery, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ida R. Grinnalds, 18 Mar 1849 - 1 Feb 1922.¹

     Ann was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Col. Charles (171) Bagwell, son of Charles (70) Bagwell and Anne Kitson, on 25 January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as Charles Bagwell and she as Nancy Grinalds. No other information was given..² She made a will on 12 March 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. To my daughter Ann K. Clayton, wife of George Clayton, the house & lot containing 20 acres where I now live & 10 acres of wood land. To daughter Sally Glass, wife of Andrew Glass, my grist mill & lot of land adjoining the mill. To daughter Ann K. Clayton ... & she to pay my son Charles Bagwell $30 annually during his lifetime. My Negro woman Darkey to be sold at public sale. To friend Henry A. Wise $800 & at his death or when he thinks best to his 2 children by his first wife, Henry Wise & Ann Wise. Balance to daughter Ann K. Clayton. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Arthur F. Wessells & Parker W. Parks..³ Ann died in January 1849.³ Ann's will was probated on 28 May 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. On 29 Jan 1849 Augustus W. Bagwell & others, heirs at law of Ann Bagwell dec'd, appeared by Miers W. Fisher their attorney to contest the will & it was continued until the next term. The will stood as written & the Extr. named refused to qualify & on the motion of Henry A. Wise, one of the legatees, Adm. was committed to Nathaniel Topping, Sheriff..³

     Sarah was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her father's will on 9 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah Bagwell in the will of Charles Bagwell..² She married Andrew Glass circa 1820.³ Sarah was named in her mother's will on 12 March 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter, Sally Glass, wife of Andrew Glass, in the will of Ann Bagwell..³

     Andrew was born circa 1795. He married Sarah 'Sally Bagwell, daughter of Col. Charles (171) Bagwell and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds, circa 1820.¹

     Charles was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Charles was named in his father's will on 9 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Bagwell in the will of Charles Bagwell..⁴ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor, daughter of Southy Taylor, on 14 August 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Bagwell of Charles dec'd and Elizabeth Taylor of Southy..⁵ Charles was named in his mother's will on 12 March 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Bagwell in the will of Ann Bagwell..⁶ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Bagwell, the head of HH#899, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Bagwells: Elizabeth, age 50; Elizabeth, age 28; Nancy, age 27; Irene, age 25; Narsisses, age 19; Cornithia, age 14; Charles, age 12..³ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Chas. Bagwell the head of HH#634, a 65 year old farmer with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him was Elizabeth Bagwell, age 60..⁷ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Bagwell the head of HH#MT406, a 70 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Bagwells: Betsy, a 68 year old house keeper; Elizabeth, age 50 and at home; Larena, age 46 and at home; Arintha, age 38 and at home; and Charles, a 32 year old farm laborer..⁸ Charles died on 16 September 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Chas. Bagwell, who died of heard disease at the age of 76 years. He was the son of Chas. & Nancy Bagwell, born in Acc Co, and the husband of Eliz. His son Chas. Bagwell gave the information..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Charles Bagwell, son of Col. Charles (171) Bagwell and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds, on 14 August 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Bagwell of Charles dec'd and Elizabeth Taylor of Southy..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bagwell, age 50 in HH#899 headed by Charles Bagwell, a 55 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bagwell, age 60 in HH#634 headed by Chas. Bagwell, a 65 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Bagwell, a 68 year old house keeper in HH#MT406 headed by Charles Bagwell, a 70 year old farmer..⁴

     Laura was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James Thornton, son of William Thornton Sr. (Guilford) and Mary Kelly, on 10 January 1818 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Thornton and she as Lorey Bagwell. No other information was given..³ Laura was named in her father's will on 9 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Laura Thornton in the will of Charles Bagwell..¹ Laura was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Thornton, age 40-50. Listed with her were 1 male age 10-15; 1 male age 15-20; 1 female age 10-15; and 1 female age 15-20..⁴ Laura was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Thornton the head of HH#1177, age 50 with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with her was Edward Thornton, a 21 year old laborer..²

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1830 census puts his birth between 1780 and 1790..² He married Laura Bagwell, daughter of Col. Charles (171) Bagwell and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds, on 10 January 1818 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Thornton and she as Lorey Bagwell. No other information was given..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, age 40-50. Listed with him were 2 males age 0-5; 2 females age 5-10; and 1 female age 30-40..² James died circa 1835. His wife Laura, age 40-50, was the head of a household in 1840 census..

     Susanna was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Susanna was named in her father's will on 20 March 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Susannah in the will of Thomas Riley, wife Ann.¹ Susanna was named in her grandfather's will on 27 September 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of 5 younger children of my dec'd daughter Ann Riley whose husband Thomas Riley was also dec'd.² She married Dennis Clayton Sr., son of George Clayton Hinman and Tabitha C. Kelly, on 12 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Dennis Clayton and Susanna Riley..³ Her was named in the will of her step-mother on 16 April 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Susannah Clayton in the will of Ann Riley.⁴ Susanna Riley was named in a land cause on 4 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Raymond Riley, Dennis Clayton & Susannah his wife, and Elijah Boggs & Nancy his wife were shown as heirs of Henry Fltecher Sr. (NOTE: Raymond, Susannah and Nancy were children of Ann Fletcher, a dec'd daughter of Henry Fletcher Sr., and wife of Thomas Riley.).⁵

     Dennis was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Dennis was named in his father's will on 11 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Dennis Clayton in the will Dennis Clayton Sr..² Dennis was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Clayton Jr., a 34 year old farmer in HH#929 headed by Dennis Clayton, a 75 year old farmer..¹ Dennis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Clayton the head of HH#540, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000 and personal property valued at $10,838. Listed with him were Laura Clayton, age 48 and Susan Clayton, age 41, who were evidently his sisters..³ Dennis died on 10 March 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Clayton, who died of spasms at the age of 50 years. He was the son of Dennis & Susan Clayton, born in Acc Co, an unmarried farmer. His brother Henry B. Clayton gave the information..⁴

     Laura was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Laura was named in her father's will on 11 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Laura Clayton in the will Dennis Clayton Sr..² Laura was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Clayton, age 36 in HH#929 headed by Dennis Clayton, a 75 year old farmer..¹ Laura was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Clayton, age 38 in HH#540 headed by Dennis Clayton, a 44 year old farmer. She was evidently his sister..³

     Susannah was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susannah was named in her father's will on 11 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susannah Clayton in the will Dennis Clayton Sr..² Susannah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Clayton, age 31 in HH#929 headed by Dennis Clayton, a 75 year old farmer..¹ Susannah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Clayton, age 41 in HH#540 headed by Dennis Clayton, a 44 year old farmer. She was evidently his sister..³

     Henry was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² Henry was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry R. Clayton, a 28 year old shoemaker in HH#790 headed by James C. Taylor, a 53 year old tailor..² He married Sally M. Read on 29 July 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Henry R. Clayton and she as Sallie M. Reid. No other information was given..³ He reported the death of his brother Dennis Clayton sometime after 10 Mar 1873 when his brother died of consumption at the age of 50 years.¹ Henry died on 27 June 1877 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry P. Clayton, who died of paralysis at the age of 55 years. He was the son of Dennis & Susan R. Clayton, born in Acc Co, a shoemaker, and the husband of Sally M. Clayton, who gave the information..⁴

     Caroline was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Caroline was named in her father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Caroline K. Clayton in the will of George Clayton Sr..¹ Caroline was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Clayton, age 26 in HH#920 headed by Ann K. Clayton, age 58 with real estate valued at $4,000..³ Caroline was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline K. Clayton, age 23 in HH#357 headed by Thomas J. Grinalds, a 31 year old farmer. Also listed with him was Elizabeth B. Grinalds, age 20, who was her sister..³ She married Nathaniel P. Marvel, son of Burton Marvel and Elizabeth (-----), on 6 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Nathaniel P. Marvel, a 21 year old teacher, born in Sussex Co, DE, the son of Burton & Eliz'th Marvel and she was shown as Caroline K. Clayton, the daughter of George dec'd & Ann Clayton, at Reese Chapel by E.S. Grant. Calvin Taylor said they were both over age 21..² Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Marvel, age 27 in HH#558 headed by Nathaniel Marvel, a 26 year old farmer..⁴

     Virginia was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² Virginia was named in her father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Virginia A.E. Clayton in the will of George Clayton Sr..¹ Virginia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia A.E. Clayton, age 29 in HH#920 headed by Ann K. Clayton, age 58 with real estate valued at $4,000..² She married Lewis S. Barnes, son of Arthur Barnes Jr. and Euphamia 'Famie' Lewis, on 6 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Barnes, widower, and she as Virginia Clayton of George..³ Virginia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia A.E. Clayton, age 40 in HH#431 headed by Ann Clayton, age 69. Also listed was Edwin Clayton, age 12, who may have been her son..⁴ She made a will in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw, title to this part of tract A109 descended from George Clayton and his wife Ann K., who was the daughter of Charles Bagwell and his wife Nancy Grinalds, to a daughter Virginia A.E. Clayton, who must also have married a Clayton, as in 1870 she left everything to her son Alfred F. Clayton..⁵

     George was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Augustus was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² Augustus was named in his father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Augustus B.F. Clayton in the will of George Clayton Sr..¹ Augustus was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Augustus B.F. Clayton, a 25 year old carpenter in HH#357 headed by Thomas J. Grinalds, a 31 year old farmer. Also listed with him was Elizabeth B. Grinalds, age 20, who was his sister..²

     Richard was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² Richard was named in his father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard W. Clayton in the will of George Clayton Sr..¹ Richard was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard W. Clayton, a 15 year old laborer in HH#920 headed by Ann K. Clayton, age 58 with real estate valued at $4,000..²

     Lewis was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He married Hannah (-----) circa 1835 at Pennsylvania.² Lewis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis Barnes, the head of HH#905, a 45 year old farmer, born in VA, with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Hannah Barnes, age 40 born in PA; George Barnes, age 13 born in PA; and Euphemia Barnes, age 79 and born in VA..² He married Virginia A.E. Clayton, daughter of George Clayton Sr. and Ann Kitson Bagwell, on 6 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Barnes, widower, and she as Virginia Clayton of George..⁴ He married Margaret M. Thomas, daughter of Isaac Thomas and Zipporah (-----), on 5 April 1853 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Lewis S. Barnes and she as Margaret M. Thams. No other information was given..⁵ Lewis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis S. Barnes, the head of HH#420, age 56 and farming. Listed with him were the following Barnes: Margaret, age 29; Louis A., age 5; Elizabeth S., age 4; and William, age 3/12..³

     Sarah was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Clayton, age 1 in HH#920 headed by Ann K. Clayton, age 58 with real estate valued at $4,000. Also listed in this household was Virginia A.E. Clayton, age 29, who is assumed to be her mother..¹

     Alfred was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. Alfred was named in his mother's will in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw, title to this part of tract A109 descended from George Clayton and his wife Ann K., who was the daughter of Charles Bagwell and his wife Nancy Grinalds, to a daughter Virginia A.E. Clayton, who must also have married a Clayton, as in 1870 she left everything to her son Alfred F. Clayton..¹

     John was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Hannah Young, daughter of William Young (IV) and Sally Hinman, on 19 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Andrews and William T. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Clayton of Dennis and Hannah Young of William..¹

     Hannah was born on 11 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Hannah was named in her father's will on 27 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She married John Clayton, son of Dennis Clayton Sr. and Susanna Riley, on 19 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Andrews and William T. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Clayton of Dennis and Hannah Young of William..⁵ Hannah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Clayton the head of HH#918, age 30 with real estate valued at $500. Listed with her was Susan R. Clayton, age 9 and George Russell, a 69 year old shoemaker..⁶ Hannah was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hanna Clayton, a 52 year old house keeper with real estate valued at $400, in HH#MT303 headed by George Hinman, a 20 year old farmer. Listed below her were Elizabeth Clayton, age 19 and at home and Clarisa Clayton, age 21 and a black domestic servant..⁷ Hannah died on 12 April 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 55. She was shown as Hannah Clayton, who died of consumption at the age of 54 years, 3 months and 11 days. She was the child of Wm. & Sallie Young, born in Acc Co, the widow of John Clayton dec'd. Major Mason, a friend, gave the information. Another record from this source shows she died on 7 Feb 1873 of unknown causes at the age of 50 years. She was also the daughter of Wm. & Sally Young and it was also reported by Major Mason, a friend..¹ Her body was interred at Hinman Cem, Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone book shows 12 Apr 1871 and that she was the wife of John Clayton..³

     Susan was born on 27 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susan was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan R. Clayton, age 9 in HH#918 headed by Hannah Clayton, age 30..¹ Susan died on 18 April 1861 at age 20.² Her body was interred at Hinman Cem, Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan P. Clayton..²

     Tabitha was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George Bell on 15 February 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Dennis Clayton was the security on the M.L.B. of George Bell and Tabby Clayton..² Tabitha was named in her mother's will on 9 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha Bell in the will of Tabitha Clayton..³

     George was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha Clayton, daughter of George Clayton Hinman and Tabitha C. Kelly, on 15 February 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Dennis Clayton was the security on the M.L.B. of George Bell and Tabby Clayton..¹

     Mary was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her mother's will on 9 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Clayton in the will of Tabitha Clayton..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his mother's will on 9 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Clayton in the will of Tabitha Clayton..¹

     John was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his mother's will on 9 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Clayton in the will of Tabitha Clayton..¹

     Jesse was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. Jesse was named in his mother's will on 9 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jesse Clayton (underage) in the will of Tabitha Clayton..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Hester 'Hetty' (-----) circa 1824.² 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 R. Clayton the head of HH#1033, a 49 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were Hetty Clayton, age 45; Susan Clayton, age 13; Laura Clayton, age 11; George T. Clayton, age 8; Jesse D. Clayton, age 2; Bowdoin Young, age 3 and black; and Hester A. Clayton, age 22..² Thomas died on 15 September 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. R. Clayton, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 81 years. He was the son of Dennis Smith & Susan Clayton, born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Hettie. George F. Clayton, his son gave the informtion..¹

     Hester was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas R. Clayton, son of Dennis Clayton Sr. and Susanna Riley, circa 1824.¹ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Clayton, age 45 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹

     Susan was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Clayton, age 13 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹ She married John Young, son of Richard Young and Mary 'Polly' Fisher, on 12 March 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Young, son of Richard and she was shown as Susan Clayton, the daughter of Thomas R. Clayton who gave consent. Richard Young said he was over age 21..² Susan died on 10 November 1855 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Clayton, who died of unknown causes at the age of 19 years, the daughter of Thos. R. Clayton, born at Guilford. Her father gave the information..⁴

     Laura was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Laura was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Clayton, age 11 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹

     Hester was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Clayton, age 22 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James S. Annis, son of Custis Annis and Elizabeth Trehern, on 4 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert S. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of James Annis and Elizabeth Clayton of Thomas R. Clayton..¹ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Annis, age 22 in HH#685 headed by James Annis, a 21 year old farmer..² She married Richard Littleton, son of George Littleton and Susannah 'Sukey' Sparrow, on 23 April 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Littleton, a 28 year old widowed farmer, the son of George and she was shown as Catharine E. Annis, a 36 year old widow, the daughter of Thos. R. & Hester Clayton. They were married by George W. Ewell at his residence..³ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Littleton, age 33 in HH#145 headed by Richard Littleton, a 30 year old farmer..⁴

     James was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² James witnessed a will on 23 October 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James S. Annis, Archy Annis and John R. Bowdoin witnessed the will of Hessy Taylor..³ He married Catharine Elizabeth Clayton, daughter of Thomas R. Clayton and Hester 'Hetty' (-----), on 4 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert S. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of James Annis and Elizabeth Clayton of Thomas R. Clayton..⁴ James was named in his father's will on 14 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James S. Annis in the will of Custis Annis..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 Annis the head of HH#685, a 21 year old farmer. Listed with him was Elizabeth Annis, age 22..² James was named in his grandfather's will on 6 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson James S. Annis in the will of James Trehearn..⁵ He made a will on 1 August 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. To my son Francis J. C. Annis the northwest end of my plantation that I now live on which is divided by a line ... until it comes to land of my brother Archibald Annis on the northwest & southeast. To my son John T. Annis the southwest end of my plantation & also my Taylor land & also my kitchen & its chimney to be removed to his land & $100. My 2 Negroes Sarah & Leah to be sold for the best price. Remaining estate to my children Francis J. C. Annis & John T. Annis. Friend John R. Drummond Extr. Witt: Arthur F. Wessells, Thomas R. Clayton & Archibald Annis..⁶ James died in August 1856.⁶ James's will was probated on 25 August 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. Louis D. Drummond & Thomas D. Lewis securities..⁶

     John was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Young, an 18 year old laborer in HH#833 headed by Richard Young, a 45 year old carpenter..³ He married Susan Clayton, daughter of Thomas R. Clayton and Hester 'Hetty' (-----), on 12 March 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Young, son of Richard and she was shown as Susan Clayton, the daughter of Thomas R. Clayton who gave consent. Richard Young said he was over age 21..¹

     Sally was born circa 1840. She married Henry B. Clayton, son of Dennis Clayton Sr. and Susanna Riley, on 29 July 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Henry R. Clayton and she as Sallie M. Reid. No other information was given..¹

     Jesse was born on 9 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² Jesse was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jesse D. Clayton, age 2 in HH#1033 headed by Thomas R. Clayton, a 49 year old carpenter..¹ Jesse died on 26 June 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 26. The tombstone shows 26 Jun 1874 and the death record shows 21 Jul 1874. He was shown as Jesse D. Clayton, who died of dysentery at the age of 25 years, 4 months, 3 days, the son of Thos. R. & Hettie Clayton, born in Acc Co, an unmarried farmer. His father gave the information..² His body was interred at Clayton Cem, Hopeton, Acc Co, VA.²

     Jessie was born in December 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jessie died in August 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jessie T. Clayton, who died of pneumonia at the age of 9 months. He was the child of Geo. T. & Jenney L. Clayton. His father gave the information..¹

     Mary was born circa 1820. She married David H. Gray on 5 December 1843 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as David H. Gray and she as Mary Elizabeth Clayton. No other information was given..¹

     David was born circa 1820. He married Mary Elizabeth Clayton on 5 December 1843 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as David H. Gray and she as Mary Elizabeth Clayton. No other information was given..¹

     William was born circa 1800. He married Hannah Johnson on 18 June 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as William H. Clayton and she as Hannah Johnson. No other information was given..¹

     Hannah was born circa 1800. She married William H. Clayton on 18 June 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as William H. Clayton and she as Hannah Johnson. No other information was given..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Galen Hinman, son of Argol Hinman and Grace (-----), on 9 May 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel West was the security on the M.L.B. of Galen Hinman and Caty Andrews..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.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 S. Hinman the head of HH#459, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were Hester Hinman, age 65 and Israel Griffin, age 12 and mulatto..² He married Mary M. Watson, daughter of Mitchell Watson and Sally Dryden, on 15 February 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel S. Hinman, widower, and she was shown as Mary Watson, daughter of Mitchell Watson. James H. Pettit said both were over age 21..^3,4 Soon after 18 Oct 1865, S.S. Hinman reported the death of his father, Galen Hinman, which took place on that date.¹

     Emily was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily S. Mason, age 1 in HH#360 headed by David Mason, a 38 year old farmer..¹ Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily S. Mason, age 11 in HH#1138 headed by David Mason, a 48 year old farmer..³ She married William J. Jenkins, son of Littleton Jenkins and Sarah (-----), on 12 May 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Jenkins, a 27 year old farmer, born in Somerset Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Littleton & Sarah Jenkins and she was shown as Emily Susan Mason, age 24, the daughter of David & Cath. Mason. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..²