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     In 1860, Venettie S. Lankford, age 9, was in Acc Parish HH#544 with her parents, Selby and Margaret Lankford. Venettie was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born on 15 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary E. Barnes, daughter of John Parker (of P.) Barnes and Sarah 'Sally' Justice, on 4 January 1878 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l T. Lankford, a 24 year old waterman, the son of Selby P. & Marg't J. Lankford and she was shown as Mary E. Barnes, a 22 year old daughter of Jno. & Sarah Barnes. They were married by J.B. Merritt..³ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Lankford the head of HH#247, a 24 year old sailor. Listed with him were Mary E. Lankford, a 22 year old wife and house keeper and Lual Lankford, a 1 year old daughter..⁴ Samuel died on 8 October 1935 at age 82.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     In 1860, Laura E. Lankford, age 5, was in Acc Parish HH#544 with her parents, Selby and Margaret Lankford. Laura was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel Matthews, son of Samuel Matthews and Eliza Bloxom, on 29 December 1874 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Matthews, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of Samuel & Eliza Matthews and she was shown as Laura E. Lankford, age 18, the daughter of Selby & Marg't Lankford. They were married near Guilford by J.M. Anderson..² Laura was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Laura M. Mathews, a 25 year old wife and housekeeper in HH#249 headed by Samuel Mathews, a 26 year old sailor..³

     (-----) was born circa 1840. He married Hetty (-----) circa 1860.¹

     Amy was born circa 1791.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     James was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary B.M. Sterling, daughter of John Young Sterling and Lovey Mason, on 22 June 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Asa Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of James Shreves of Elizabeth Parkes and Mary Starling. Another record from this same source showed the marriage as 25 Jun 1840..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in August 1842.² He made a will on 17 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary B. M. Shreaves the whole of my personal estate. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Thomas Mears & Marthey H. Taylor..² James died in August 1842.² James's will was probated on 29 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond & John D. Parks securities..²

     Mary's daughter Mary J.W. Shreaves, age 7, was shown in the 1850 HH#1031 headed by Lovey Sterling, age 66. The assumption is that she was living with her grandmother. Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James Shrieves, son of John Shrieves and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis, on 22 June 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Asa Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of James Shreves of Elizabeth Parkes and Mary Starling. Another record from this same source showed the marriage as 25 Jun 1840..³ Mary was named in her husband's will on 17 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary B.M. Shreaves in the will of James Shreaves..⁴ She married Richard Littleton, son of George Littleton and Susannah 'Sukey' Sparrow, on 11 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Richard Littleton and she as Mary Shreives, widow..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Littleton, age 25 in HH#702 headed by Richard Littleton, a 21 year old farmer..²

     Mary was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Major Custis Annis, son of Custis Annis and Euphamia Wessells, on 30 January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Russell Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Annis and Miss Polly Shrieves, orphan of John..³ She married John Budd, son of McKeel Budd Sr. and Peggy West, on 28 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Budd Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Budd and Polly Annis, widow of Custis Major Annis..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Budd, age 38 in HH#530 headed by John Budd a 24 year old laborer. Also listed was Susan Annis, age 12, probably here daughter by her first marriage..³

     Thomas Shrieves, age 33, was the head of St. Georges Parish HH#228 in 1850. Thomas was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Anne Russell, daughter of Thomas Russell and Sarah 'Sallie' Adams, on 26 May 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Shreves and Ann Russell of Thomas. They were married on 27 May 1844..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Shreaves the head of HH#228, a 33 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Shreaves: Ann, age 22; Thos. Jr., age 5; and Sarah, age 2..²

     Anne was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas Shrieves Sr., son of John Shrieves and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis, on 26 May 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Shreves and Ann Russell of Thomas. They were married on 27 May 1844..¹ Anne was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anne Shreaves, age 22 in HH#228 headed by Thos. Shreaves, a 33 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..²

     Thomas was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1790 and the 1860 census puts it at 1799..^2,3 He married Sarah 'Sallie' Adams, daughter of Obediah 'Obed' Adams and Anna Nock, on 11 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams and Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Tho. Russell of Milby and Sarah Adams of Obed..^2,1 Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Russel Sr. the head of HH#1189, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Russels: Sally, age 48; Elizath, age 23; Thomas E., age 17; Ellin, age 13; Harriet, age 12; Edw'd, age 9; Sidney R., age 4; and Levin W., age 1..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Russell of M. the head of HH#41, a 61 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Russells: Sallie, age 54; Harriet A., age 19; Edw'd J., age 16; Sidney P., age 13; and Wm., age 10..²

     Sarah was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas Russell, son of Milby Russell II and Tabitha Lewis, on 11 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams and Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Tho. Russell of Milby and Sarah Adams of Obed..^3,1 Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Russel, age 48 in HH#1189 headed by Thos. Russel Sr., a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie Russel, age 54 in HH#41 headed by Thos. Russel of M., a 61 year old farmer..³

     Milby was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha Lewis, daughter of Spencer Lewis (I) and Mary Willett, circa 1784.^1,2

     Thomas Shrieves Jr., age 5, was in St. Georges Parish HH#228 in 1850. Thomas was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Shreaves Jr., age 5 in HH#228 headed by Thos. Shreaves, a 33 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Shreaves, age 2 in HH#228 headed by Thos. Shreaves, a 33 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     William was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Annabella (-----) circa 1760.¹ William died in 1789.² He made a will on 15 October 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will of 15 Oct 1789 William Shreaves named: a wife Annabella Shreaves (to have the use of 1/2 of my plantation during her widowhood, revision to my son William Shreaves); sons William, Jacob, Teackle, Stafford, Levin, Thomas; daughters Molly Shreaves; executor wife and son Jacob. Above named children resid. legatees. Witnesses Charles Bagwell, George Savage, Parker Paradice (Acc Wills 1788-1794, p. 256).. William's will was probated on 29 December 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Annabella was born circa 1740. She married William Shrieves (I) circa 1760.¹ She married Parker Paradise before 11 December 1807.² She made a will on 21 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. To granddaughter Ann Wessells ... To son Levin & Thomas Shreaves the residue of my estate. Sons Levin & Thomas Extrs. Witt: David Mears, George Onions & Sarah Baker..³ Annabella died in 1826.³ Annabella's will was probated on 27 November 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Young & William Laws were the security..³

     Parker was born circa 1740. He married Annabella (-----) before 11 December 1807.¹ He made a will on 11 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. To nephew John Parradice ... To wife Annabella Parradice the remainder. Witt: Parker Barnes, John West & Thomas Shreaves..¹ Parker was the security on a M.L.B. On 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Parker Parradice was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Shrieves and Molly Hart..² Parker died in 1816.¹ Parker's will was probated on 25 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Bartholomew Mears & Robert Savage were the securities..¹

     In his will of 13 Dec 1796 William Shrievs named: a wife Anna; a son Billy Shrievs (my land and should he die without issue to my brother Teakle Shrievs); a brother Teackle Shrievs; executor Parker Paradice. Witnesses were Benjamin Parks, Kendall Coloney, and William Thorns (Acc Wills &c. 1796-1798, p. 100). William was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Anna Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Ann (-----), circa 1792.¹ William's will was probated on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.² William died in 1797.²

     Jacob was born circa 1768.

     Stafford was born circa 1772.

     Samuel was born on 26 July 1903.¹ Samuel died on 11 July 1904.¹

     Levin was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Molly Hart, daughter of Richard Hart (Guilford) and Susanna (-----), on 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker Parradice was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Shrieves and Molly Hart..² Levin was named in his mother's will on 21 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Daimey? Bishop, daughter of Southy Bishop, on 8 October 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Alexander Lang Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Shrieves, widower, and Daimey? Bishop of Southy..²

     Thomas was born circa 1778. Thomas was named in his mother's will on 21 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann..¹ Mary was named in her mother's will on 19 July 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Vessells in the will of Ann Vessels, daughters Amy & Ann..² She married Benjamin West on 10 September 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married William Shrieves (II), son of William Shrieves (I) and Annabella (-----), circa 1792.⁴ She married William Lewis, son of Rodolphus Lewis and Scarborough Ewell, circa 1800.⁴

     Ephraim was born in 1714 at Maryland's Eastern Shore.² He was on the personal property tax list between 1730 and 1734 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. The tax records for Somerset County in 1730, 1733 and 1734 show Ephriam Vessells is shown as a dependent in the home of James Vessells. (NOTE: The assumption is that he had become age 16 in order to be listed as a dependent.).² Ephraim bought land in 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Ephraim Vessells bought 50 acres of tract A109 (west of Parksley) from Mark and Sarah Ewell. He also bought another 2 acres of A109 from Richard Justice (Whitelaw, p. 1108-9). In 1767 Ephraim Vessells bought 15 acres of A111 (near Guilford) from Benjamin and Susannah Royal (Whitelaw, p. 1114)..³ Ephraim was named in his father's will on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Ephraim Vessels in the will of James Vessels Sr., living on Fisher's Island, wife Elizabeth. He was given 1 shilling..¹ On 30 Jul 1753 in Acc Co Ephraim Wessells, James Wessells, Mark Ewell and William Andrews witnessed a deed from James Wessells to Edmund Linton.⁴ Ephraim was named as the executor of a will on 10 October 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mark Ewell named his wife Tabitha & Ephraim Vessells as extrs. of his will..⁵ He married Ann (-----) circa 1765.⁶ He made a will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Ann Wessells. To son Arthur Wessells 16 acres adjcent where he lives. To son Ephraim Wessells my plantation & all the land belonging not before given. To daughter Creshe Parks Wessells. To daughter Rebeccah Wessells. To daughter Rachel Wessells. To son Ephraim Wessells 16 acres that I hold of William Young, Jr., & 20 acres of land & marsh being part of the land & marsh that was William Young Sr's. on France Creek. To son Ephraim Wessells land purchased of Robert Justice & Joseph Webb until my son John comes of age. Daughter Ann Wessells. Balance of estate to wife during her widow Daughters Rebecca, Rachel & Ann residual legatees. Wife & son Ephraim Exrs. Witt: William Young, Sr., David Lewis, Solomon Ewell..⁷ Ephraim died before 25 January 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. James Wessells named heir at law..⁷

     Ann was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Ephraim Wessells, son of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth Tolley, circa 1765.¹ Ann was named in her husband's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Ann Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells..² She made a will in 1776. To son in law Ephraim Vessells. To daughter Amey Vessells. To daughter Ann Vessells. Ephraim Vessells Exr. Witt: William Young, Sr., Sinah Justice, Rebecca Vessells..³ Ann died before 24 September 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated..³

     Benjamin was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Anna Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Ann (-----), on 10 September 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William Shrieves IV was in the 1850 Acc Parish HH#1154 and the 1860 Acc Parish HH#408. William was born in 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah (-----) circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Caroline Lewis, daughter of William Lewis and Elishea 'Alicia' Russell, circa 1848.³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Shreaves of W. the head of HH#1155, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Shreaves: Caroline, age 17; John W., age 10; and James L., age 8. Also listed was Wm. Lewis, a 15 year old laborer..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Shrives the head of HH#408, a 46 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Shrives: Caroline S., age 22; John W., age 18; James Angels, age 14; Thadeus, age 10; Susan F., age 8; Virginia E., age 6; Tally, age 4 (male); and Sally S., age 3/12..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Shrieves the head of HH#MT658, a 50 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $200 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Shrieves: Caroline, age 25 and keeping house; James, a 21 year old sailor; Thadeus, an 18 year old oysterman; Susan, age 17; Ellen, age 15; Sally, age 12; Tully, age 13 and attending school; Augustus, age 8; Sydney, age 7; Clara, age 4; and Mary, age 1..⁵ William died in 1905.¹

     William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Anna Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Ann (-----), circa 1800.¹ William was a member of the armed forces serving at War of 1812.² William died in 1820.¹

     Susanna was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Samuel Lewis, son of John Lewis (V) and Mollie Roach, on 1 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. James Berry was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Lewis of John and Susan R. Lewis, orphan of William..³ Susanna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Lewis, age 39 in HH#352 headed by Samuel Lewis of J., a 57 year old farmer..²

     Margaret was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Charles C. Berry, son of John Berry (Hickman) and Mary Pettitt, on 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Berry and Margaret Lewis orphan of William..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret L. Berry, age 38 in HH#1243 headed by Charles Berry, a 40 year old carpenter..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Berry, age 49 in HH#611 headed by Charles Berry, a 50 year old carpenter..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1811. She married Major Lewis, son of John Lewis and Margaret G. 'Peggy' West, in 1845.¹

     James was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was named in his father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not named in his father's will, but was named as James Wessells, heir at law (meaning the oldest son) at probate on 25 Jan 1774..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Arthur was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, daughter of Richard Bundick Sr. and Rachel Saunders, on 11 January 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² In his will of 20 Aug 1806 Arthur Wessels Jnr. named: a wife Elizabeth; sons Arthur (under 21) and Richard; daughters Nancy, Sally E., Betsey, and Catherine Wessels; and executors wife and friend Charles Bagwell. Witnesses were Charles Bagwell, George Bell, and William Young. Securities for probate were Thomas M. and Richard D. Bayly (Acc Wills 1812-1814, p. 333). Evidently Arthur had several other children between the time he wrote his will and his death in 1813 for there are additional children named in his wife's will of 1837. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Arthur died in 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Arthur's will was probated on 30 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He was named in an orphan's bond on 26 September 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth Wessells, William Grinalds & Southy Grinalds posted a $10,000 Orphan's Bond for Arthur, Catharine, Richard, John, Samuel, Ephraim & Betsy Wessells orphans of Arthur Wessells Junr.⁵

     Ephraim was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Amey (-----) circa 1773.³ Ephraim was named in his father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Ephraim Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann. He was given all my plantation & all the land belonging not before given and 16 acres that I hold of William Young Jr. & 20 acres of land & marsh being part of the land & marsh that was William Young Sr's on France Creek and land purchased of Robert Justice & Joseph Webb until by son John comes to age..¹ Ephraim was named as an heir on 19 July 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law (meaning step-son) in the will of Ann Vessels, daughters Amy & Ann..⁴ Ephraim Vessels Sr. is listed in the 1800 Acc Co Census as over 45 (b. before 1755) with a wife of the same age, 3 males: one 10-16 (bc 1785-90) and two 16-26 (bc 1775-85), 4 females: two under 10 (bc 1790-1800), one 10-16 (bc 1785-90) and one 16-26 (bc 1775-85), and 4 slaves. In 1790 Ephraim Wessells bought 107 acres of A114 (just north of Parksley) from Spencer and Elishe Hickman. The land was between the branch and the Parksley road. In 1814 Ephraim Wessells left it to a son Thomas and nearly 40 years later, after the death of a Thomas H. Wessells, a survey showed 96 acres (Whitelaw, pp. 1121-2). In his will written 20 Sep 1813 he named: a wife Amey; sons Ephraim, Isaac, Thomas (Thomas got the 85 acres purchased from Thomas Cropper, guardian to the heirs of my brother Elijah Wessels); daughters Nancy Wessels and Polly Onions; executors were his 3 sons Ephraim, Issac and Thomas. Witnesses were John Wessels Senr., Robert Taylor and Charles Bagwell. Securities for probate were John Wessells, Isaiah Johnson, and Robert Taylor. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Ephraim died before 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ He was named in an orphan's bond on 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Nanny Wessells, William Thornton & William Onions gave $3,000 on an Orphan Bond for Betsy, Ephraim & Caty Wessells, orphans of Ephraim Wessells.⁵ Ephraim's will was probated on 31 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Creshe was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Creshe was named in his father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Creshe Parks Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Rebecca was named in her father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rebeccah Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann..¹

     On 23 Jan 1820 John Wessells gave consent for his underage daughter Peggy to marry George Russell. In his will of 5 Apr 1842 John Wessells Sr. named: sons Custis and John; daughters Polly Wessells (land joining William Wessells), Margaret Russell (w/o George Russell), and Patsey Wessells; grandson John Wessells (he and son Custis Wessells got land between Teackle Taylor and James Wessells); and executor Littleton A. Hinman. He also directed the sale of land near Thomas Wessells. Witnesses were Ephraim Wessells (s/o N or A ?) and Selby Lankford Jr. Hinman refused to qualify, so John Wessells did with John Parks and Henry Wessells as securities (Acc Wills 1828-1846, p. 442). John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Vice Tull on 18 December 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Wessells and she as Vice Tull. No other information was given..² John was named in his father's will on 22 February 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Vessels in the will of James Vessels, wife Patience..¹ John died in May 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John's will was probated on 30 May 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Amey was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Amey was named in her mother's will on 19 July 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Amey Vessells in the will of Ann Vessels, daughters Amy & Ann..¹ She married John West on 26 February 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1770.² He married Amey Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Ann (-----), on 26 February 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     William was born circa 1846 at North Carolina.^1,2 He married Mary Ann Sparrow, daughter of Capt. William Thomas Sparrow and Elizabeth Morgan, circa 1868.³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Ward 1, City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. He was shown as William French the head of HH#474, a 24 year old diver, born in North Carolina. Listed with him were the following: Mary French, a 31 year old house keeper, born in VA; Melissa French, age 1, born in VA; George Glenn, age 16 & at home, born in VA; William Sparrow, a 62 year old Captain of Schooner, born in VA; Elizabeth Sparrow, a 52 year old house keeper, born in VA; William Doherty, age 5, born in VA.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1880 at 15 Waverly St., Norfolk, VA. He was shown as W.H. French the head of HH#52, a 33(?) year old wreckert diver, born in N. Caroline & his father was born in MD and his mother in VA. Listed with him were the following: Mary A. French, a 42 year old wife & house keeper who was suffering from pain & was in bed, born in MD & her father was born in MD & her mother in in VA; Melissa E. French, an 11 year old daughter & at school, born in Norfolk; Maggie French, a 7 year old daughter & at school, born in Norfolk; Wm. Doherty, a 14 year old Ad-son & apprentice to father, born in Norfolk & his father was born in Ireland & his mother in VA; G.W. Glenn, a 25 year old merchant who was suffering from dyshepsia, born in Norfolk, his father was born in Portsmouth & his mother in VA; Melisa E. Glenn, a 25 year old wife & house keeper, born in VA as were both her parents; Geo. L. Glenn, a 4 year old son, born in VA.¹ William was living in 1894 at Berkeley, VA.⁴ He married Cordie Elizabeth Shay, daughter of Custis Shay and Emily A. 'Emma' Stant, after 1904.^5,6

     Mary was born in 1838 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1854,her married name was Glenn. She married George Washington Glenn Sr. circa 1854. Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1860 at City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Glenn, age 23 in HH#780 headed by Geo. W. Glenn, a 30 year old policeman.² She married William Henry 'W.H.' French, son of (f/o_Wm) French, circa 1868.³ As of circa 1868,her married name was French.³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Ward 1, City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, North Carolina. She was shown as Mary French, a 31 year old house keeper in HH#474 headed by William French, a 24 year old diver. She was born in VA & his was born in North Carolina.⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1880 at 15 Waverly St., City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. French, a 42 year old wife & housekeeper in HH#52 headed by W.H. French, a 33 year old wreck diver, born in MD & her father was born in MD & her mother in VA.⁵ Mary died in 1904 at Berkley Section, Norfolk, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1842.

     (f/o_Wm) was born circa 1820.

     George was born circa 1830 at Norfolk, VA.¹ He married Mary Ann Sparrow, daughter of Capt. William Thomas Sparrow and Elizabeth Morgan, circa 1854. George was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Glenn the head of HH#780, a 30 year old policeman. Listed with him were the following: Mary A. Glenn, age 23; Geo. W. Glenn Jr., age 6; Eliz'th Sparrow, age 44; and Wm. Sparrow, a 54 year old boatman; Melissa T. Sparrow, age 16; and Cassandra Sparrow, age 11. Also listed was another entire family.¹ He died before 1868 at City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA.²

     His common name was L. W. Levin was born on 14 August 1928 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Levin was living in 1952 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² Levin died on 29 May 1985 at age 56.¹

     Huldah was born on 6 April 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Levin William White Sr., son of Levin Thomas White and Elizabeth 'Betty' Holly, on 26 May 1904 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Huldah died in 1907.⁴

     Ella was born on 7 March 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Webster Franklin 'Frank' Linton, son of Webster Carroll Linton and Margaret May 'Maggie' White, on 2 November 1935 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² She married Ralph Thomas Williams Sr., son of Ralph Corbin 'Rafe' Williams and Lane E. 'Lacy' White, circa 1944.³ Ella Pearl White died on 14 December 1995 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 75. Ella Pearl Williams, 75, wife of Ralph T. Williams Sr. and a lifelong resident of Sanford, died at her residence on Thursday, 14 Dec 1995. Born in Sanford, she was the daughter of the late Levin White and Flora Drummond White. Other then her husband, she is survived by four daughters. Geraldine Hegwood of Bear, DE, Jeanette Foreman of Atlantic, Rosemary Godwin of Sanford and Arlene Berry of Chincoteague; 2 sons Ralph Thomas Williams Jr. and David Lee Williams, both of Sanford; 2 sisters Estell Bull and Emily Jane Howard, both of Sanford; 1 brother Robert Lee White of Sanford; 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

     Levin was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1870 census puts his birth a 1862, the 1880 census puts it at 1862, his 1885 marriage puts it at 1864 and his obituary puts it at 1870..² Levin was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas White, age 8 in HH#MT594 headed by William White, a 63 year old shoemaker. Also listed just above him was Mary White, age 24, who was evidently his mother..² Levin was listed with another family in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas White, an 18 year old grandson and oysterman in HH#290 headed by William White, a 68 year old shoemaker..³ He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Holly, daughter of Benjamin T. Holly and Charlotte Mears, on 16 December 1885 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. White, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of James & Mary White and she was shown as Elizabeth Holly, age 19, the daughter of Benjamin T. & Charlotte Holly. They were married by Montcalm Oldham, a Methodist minister..¹ Levin died on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Levin T. White, a highly respected citizen and lifelong member of the Sanford Methodist Church, passed away at his home at Sanford, Va., Monday, July 3rd, aged 69 years. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday, July 5th, conducted by Rev. C.C. Elzey and Rev. E.C. Wilmer and interment was in Grotons Cemetery. The active pallbears were Messrs Newman White, Wm. White, Orville Williams, Carlton White, Marvin White and Franklin White; Honorary - Misses Novella White, Thedis Grace White, Huldana Bull, Doris Mae Bull, Margaret White, Emma Jane White, Gertrude White, Theola White, Mrs. Martha Miller and Mrs. Virginia White. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth White, a daughter, Mrs. Lacy Williams, of Sanford, seven sons, Messrs. Levin, Royal, Tillery, Hugh, Mitchell, Harvey and Weldon White, a sister, Mrs. Sallie Shaw, of Chester, Pa., tow brothers Messrs. William White, of Florida, and Webster White, of Crisfield, five half-sisters, Mrs. Alberta White, of Poulson, Mrs. Hettie Ann Simpson and Mrs. Floretta Chesser and Mrs. Melissa Stevenson, of Nassawadox, three half-brothers, Messrs. Charles J. Simpson, of Withams, Leonard Simpson, of Exmore, and Ernest Simpson, of Bloxom, Va., 32 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. (Pen. Ent., 7 Jul 1939)..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Levin Thomas White, son of Revel James 'R.J.' Simpson and Mary A.W. White, on 16 December 1885 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. White, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of James & Mary White and she was shown as Elizabeth Holly, age 19, the daughter of Benjamin T. & Charlotte Holly. They were married by Montcalm Oldham, a Methodist minister..¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a widow Mrs. Elizabeth White in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..²

     Weldon was born in 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.² Weldon was living in 1926 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Nila Deloris 'Mollie' Linton, daughter of William Henry Linton and Rosa C. 'Rosie' Martin, on 4 December 1926 at Bridge, Somerset Co, MD.³ He married Lillian R. (-----) circa 1935. Weldon was named in his father's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mr. Weldon White in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..⁴ Weldon died in 1977.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He is buried next to Lillian R. White..²

     Mitchell was born on 2 May 1896.² Mitchell was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, World War I.² He married Lucille Marshall, daughter of Merritt Marshall and Evelyn Miles, circa 1935.³ Mitchell was named in his father's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mr. Mitchell White in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..⁴ Mitchell died on 1 May 1967 at age 70.² His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Harvey was born in 1904 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² Harvey was living in 1925 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Harvey was named in his father's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mr. Harvey White in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..⁴ Harvey died on 23 July 1959 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Harvey White died at his home at Sanford on 23 Jul 1959, aged 55 years. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth White, born and raised at Sanford. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 30 Jul 1959)..⁵ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Walter was born circa 1810. He married Elizabeth Trader, daughter of Littleton Archibald Trader and Mary Houston Feddeman, on 8 August 1836 at Worcester Co, MD.² Walter was named in his grandfather's will on 21 September 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Walter Jones in the will of Thomas Walters Sr..¹ Walter died in November 1844.³ Administration of Walter's estate was filed on 20 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John W. Feddeman was named to settle the estate of Walter Jones. David Broadwater & Richard Conquest were the securities.³

     Royal was born on 11 April 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Lennie Knight on 1 December 1911 at Somerset Co, MD.² Royal was living in 1919 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Annie Wise Tapman, daughter of James C. 'Jim' Tapman and Emma H. Shaw, on 27 July 1919 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.³ Royal was named in his father's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mr. Royal White in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..⁴ Royal died in 1971.⁵ His body was interred at Knight's Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Melba was born on 7 March 1954 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ Melba died on 2 April 1989 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 35.²

     Alan was born on 25 January 1929 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Alan was living in 1946 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Alan died on 30 April 1953 at Capeville, Northampton Co, VA, at age 24.³ His body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Frances was born on 20 January 1921.¹ Frances died on 23 June 1992 at age 71.¹