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     Nancy was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy was named in her cousin's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Rew, daughter of my uncle Charles Rew, in the will of James Ewell Jr..¹

     Isaac was born on 15 February 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Isaac was named in his cousin's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Somers, the son of my aunt Nancy Somers in the will of James Ewell Jr..¹ Isaac witnessed a will on 15 January 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Isaac Somers, Robert Andrews, Richard Andrews & Elkanah Andrews witnessed the will of James Bloxom..⁴

     Horsey was born on 14 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² Horsey was named in his cousin's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Horsey Somers, son of my aunt Nancy Somers in the will of James Ewell Jr..¹

     James was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. O. Mason, age 2 in HH#834 headed by Sam'l W. Mason, a 33 year old farmer..¹ James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James C. Mason, age 12 in HH#1246 headed by John W. Linge, a 33 year old farmer. Also listed was Eliza J. Linge, age 36 who was evidently his mother by a prior marriage..³ He married Charlotte 'Lottie' Sturgis, daughter of John W. Sturgis and Charlotte (-----), on 7 April 1880 at Craddockville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James O. Mason, a 31 year old farmer, the son of Sam'l & Eliz'th Mason and she was shown as Lottie C. Sturgis, age 20, the daughter of Jno. W. & Charlotte Sturgis. They were married by E. Hebard..²

     Thorogood was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thorogood was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Justice Mason, age 10 in HH#506 headed by William Mason, a 50 year old farmer..³ Thorogood was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Mason, a 19 year old farm laborer in HH#MT676 headed by William Mason, a 60 year old farmer..¹ He married Milcah A. 'Annie' Parks, daughter of Thomas S. Parks and Sarah A. R. (-----), on 6 October 1871 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Thorogood Mason, age 21 and Milcah A. Parks, age 19. No other information was given..⁴ Thorogood died in 1939.² His body was interred at Mason Fm Plot, west of Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Arinthia was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia Justice Mason, age 3 in HH#506 headed by William Mason, a 50 year old farmer..² Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arintha Mason, age 12 and at home in HH#MT676 headed by William Mason, a 60 year old farmer..¹ She married John R. Coard, son of John W. Coard and Ann 'Nancy' B. Chandler, on 20 December 1876 at Wiseville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Coard, a 24 year old farmer, the son of John W. & Nancy B. Coard and she was shown as Arinthia Mason, age 18, the daughter of William & Tabitha Mason. They were married near Wiseville by F.H. Mulineaux..³

     Caroline was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caroline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Justice Mason, age 14 in HH#506 headed by William Mason, a 50 year old farmer..² She married James E. Copes, son of William Copes and Sophia S. White, on 21 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James E. Copes, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Wm. of T. & Sophia Copes and she was shown as Caroline Mason, age 21, the daughter of Wm. & Tabitha Mason. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Vianna was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,1 Vianna was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vienna Justice Mason, age 12 in HH#506 headed by William Mason, a 50 year old farmer..² She married Edward J. Russell, son of Thomas Russell and Sarah 'Sallie' Adams, on 7 June 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward J. Russell, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Thos. & Sarah Russell and she was shown as Vienna Mason, age 18, the daughter of Wm. & Tabitha. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Edward was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Russel, age 9 in HH#1189 headed by Thos. Russel Sr., a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² He married Vianna Justice Mason, daughter of William Mason and Tabitha Justice, on 7 June 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward J. Russell, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Thos. & Sarah Russell and she was shown as Vienna Mason, age 18, the daughter of Wm. & Tabitha. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Revell was born on 7 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Revell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revell J. Justice, age 8 in HH#1176 headed by John Justice, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued $800..² Revell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as R.I. Justice, a 19 year old sailor in HH#1241 headed by Jno. Justice of I., a 46 year old farmer..⁴ He married Sally Justice Mason, daughter of William Mason and Tabitha Justice, on 17 December 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Revel James Justice, a 23 year old waterman, the son of Jno. & Catharine Justice and she was shown as Sally Mason, age 20, the daughter of Wm. & Tabitha Mason. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹ Revell died on 17 March 1922 at age 81.³ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Revel J. Justis, husband of Sallie W. Justis, 7 Oct 1840 - 17 mar 1922..³

     Sally was born on 11 February 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Justice Mason, age 16 in HH#506 headed by William Mason, a 50 year old farmer..² She married Revell James Justice, son of John (of I.) Justice and Catherine Barnes, on 17 December 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Revel James Justice, a 23 year old waterman, the son of Jno. & Catharine Justice and she was shown as Sally Mason, age 20, the daughter of Wm. & Tabitha Mason. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹ Sally died on 24 January 1923 at age 80.³ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sallie W. Justis, wife of Revel J. Justis, 11 Feb 1842 - 24 Jan 1923..³

     Sally was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Churn, age 8 in HH#941 headed by Edward Churn, a 28 year old farmer. It seems that she would have been too old to have been his child..¹

     Noah was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Noah was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Noah Parks, age 12 in HH#941 headed by Edward Churn, a 28 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1780. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1810.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790. She married William Harris circa 1810.

     Sarah was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas G. Harris, son of William Harris and Elizabeth (-----), on 1 June 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Stockley was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Harris and Sarah A. Kelley..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Harris, age 39 in HH#942 headed by Thomas G. Harris, a 36 year old shoemaker..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Harris, age 12 in HH#942 headed by Thomas G. Harris, a 36 year old shoemaker..¹

     Jesse was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jesse was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jesse T. Harris, age 10 in HH#942 headed by Thomas G. Harris, a 36 year old shoemaker..¹

     Sally was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally A. Harris, age 7 in HH#942 headed by Thomas G. Harris, a 36 year old shoemaker..¹

     Milcah was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Milcah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milcah J. Harris, age 4 in HH#942 headed by Thomas G. Harris, a 36 year old shoemaker..¹

     Major was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Major was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major G. Harris, age 1 in HH#942 headed by Thomas G. Harris, a 36 year old shoemaker..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel T. (-----) circa 1848.¹ 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 T. Russell the head of HH#943, a 40 year old laborer. Listed with him was Rachel T. Russell, age 24..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas T. Russell circa 1848.¹ Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel T. Russell, age 24 in HH#943 headed by Thomas T. Russell, a 40 year old laborer..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 13 January 1817,her married name was Dickerson.¹ She married Jesse Dickerson Sr., son of Jesse Dickerson and Leah Fletcher, on 13 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Warner was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Dickerson, widower, and Sally Bloxom of Azariah..¹

     Azariah Bloxom was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret 'Peggy' (-----) circa 1790. Azariah was named in his father's will on 26 March 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Azariah Bloxom in the will of William Bloxom Sr., wife Sarah. He was given part of land bought of Thomas Bayly containing 60 acres.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Azariah Bloxom, son of William Bloxom and Sarah Johnson, circa 1790. She married Jesse Duncan Jr., son of Jesse Duncan Sr. and Kesziah Taylor, on 26 February 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William Ailworth was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Duncan of Jesse and Peggy Bloxom, widow of Azariah Bloxom..¹

     Susan was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan R. Dickerson, age 25 in HH#944 headed by Jesse Dickerson, a 62 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Erastus Poulson, son of John Poulson and Mary 'Polly' Dix, on 25 September 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Burton was the security on the M.L.B. of Eraster Poulson and Catherine Bagwell..¹

     Hiram was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Hiram was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hiram T. Poulson, a 21 year old sailor in HH#946 headed by Erastus Poulson, a 63 year old teacher with real estate valued at $700..¹

     Theodouia was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Theodouia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Theodouia Poulson, age 8 in HH#946 headed by Erastus Poulson, a 63 year old teacher with real estate valued at $700..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1846 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 D. Poulson, age 4 in HH#946 headed by Erastus Poulson, a 63 year old teacher with real estate valued at $700..¹

     Jeremiah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hinman on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Bennet Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Jeremiah Melson and Elizabeth Hinman..² Jeremiah 'Jerry' Melson married Tabitha Gladding, daughter of George Gladding, on 25 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Jeremiah Melson and Tabitha Gladding of Geo.² Jeremiah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jerry Melson the head of HH#948, a 70 year old laborer. Listed with him were Polly Melson, age 36; Wm. Bull, age 12; and Daniel Melson, a 32 year old laborer. Also listed were the following blacks: Leah Dickerson, age 40; Charles Dickerson, age 8; Eliza Dickerson, age 6; Sarah Dickerson, age 4; Amy Summers, age 60; and Levi Kelley, a 55 year old laborer and the only one born in MD..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jeremiah 'Jerry' Melson on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Bennet Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Jeremiah Melson and Elizabeth Hinman..¹

     Polly was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Melson, age 36 in HH#948 headed by Jerry Melson, a 70 year old laborer..¹ Polly died on 10 October 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Melson, who died of dropsy at the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of Jeremiah & Lizzie Melson, born in Acc Co. and single..²

     Daniel was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Daniel was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Melson, a 32 year old laborer in HH#948 headed by Jerry Melson, a 70 year old laborer..¹ He married Esther Russell, daughter of Benjamin Russell and Rachel (-----), on 4 July 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Melson, a 55 year old single farmer, born at Muddy Creek, the son of Jeremiah Melson and she was shown as Ester Russell, age 55 and single, born in Guilford, the daughter of Benjamin & Rachel Russell. They were married at a pine tree by George H. Ewell. Isaac Russell said both were over age 21..²

     Richard was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Hopkins, daughter of Henry Hopkins and Mary 'Millie' or 'Polly' Tarr, 28 May 1829 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Rich. Young and Geo. Christopher, guardian, were the securities on the M.L.B. of Richard Young, widower, and Nancy Hopkins, orphan of Henry..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 28 May 1829,her married name was Young.¹ She married Richard Young 28 May 1829 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Rich. Young and Geo. Christopher, guardian, were the securities on the M.L.B. of Richard Young, widower, and Nancy Hopkins, orphan of Henry..¹

     Henry was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Millie' or 'Polly' Tarr on 17 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Hopkins and Polly Tarr..¹

     Sallie was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married William H. Bull, son of William H. Bull, on 29 December 1859 at Downings Meth Church, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Bull, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Wm. H. and Sally Bull and she was shown as Sallie A. Young, age 21, the daughter of Richard and Nancy Young. They were married by W. Merrill. Thorogood G. Taylor said they both were over age 21..¹ Sallie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Bull, age 22 in HH#45 headed by William S. East, a 42 year old farmer. Also listed just above her was William Bull, age 22..²

     Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Lankford, age 2 in HH#955 headed by James L. Lankford, a 24 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was named in his father's will on 11 May 1846 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 C. Johnson the head of HH#959, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him was Rosey Johnson, age 74..¹ He made a will on 9 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. My man George to be free after serving the present year. Sell all my land in the 2 respective lots ... & purchase a Negro boy named Arthur (on whom I have a claim of $100 & the balance of the interest on the boy is to be for the benefit of Caroline Hope & child) if he can be purchased for a fair market price & if he is purchased, then he is to be free. If the boy cannot be purchased for the sole purpose of being freed, my Extr. shall not give more than $700 for him & then I give William Laws all my estate. To Silvester Johnson, son of Harvey Johnson, ... If Arthur is not purchased, then I give my sister Caroline Hope, widow of Robert, a hand note I hold of hers. William Laws Extr. Witt: John Y. Fitchett, Teackle Taylor & John W. Chesser..³ Samuel died in January 1860.³ Samuel's will was probated on 31 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward B. Waples & Benjamin T. Gunter securities..³

     Littleton was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rosey Johnson, daughter of Samuel Johnson and Rosannah 'Rosey' Corbin, on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William Langford was the security on the M.L.B. of Littleton Smith and Rosey Bunting of Rosey. They were also issued a marriage license in Worcester Co, MD on 3 Apr 1834 and she was shown as Rosetta Burnting..^1,2

     Samuel was born on 6 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teackle Taylor, age 11 in HH#962 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..¹ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Taylor Jr., a 22 year old oysterman in HH#470 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 56 year old farmer..² He married Sarah Ann Taylor, daughter of Zadock Taylor and Rachel Riggs, on 31 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Taylor Jr., a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Samuel T. & Critty Taylor and she was shown as Sarah Ann Taylor, age 22, the daughter of Zadoc & Rachel Taylor. Julius C. Mears said both were over age 21..⁴ Samuel died on 16 September 1915 at age 76.³ His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as on his tombstone as Samuel T. Taylor and is buried next to Sarah A. Taylor..³

     John was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Taylor, age 8 in HH#962 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John J. Taylor, an 18 year old farmer in HH#470 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 56 year old farmer..²

     Mary was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Taylor, age 6 in HH#962 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S. Taylor, age 16 in HH#470 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 56 year old farmer..² As of 30 December 1861,her married name was Davis.^3,4 She married Robinson Davis, son of Henry Davis and Hetty Ann Jester, on 30 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robinson Davis, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Henry & Hetty Davis and she was shown as Mary S. Taylor, age 17, the daughter of Sam'l T. & Critty Taylor.^3,4

     Bernette was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Bernette was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bernette Taylor, age 18 in HH#962 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200. She was listed below the other younger children, with Elizabeth Taylor, age 2 listed below her..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Taylor, age 2 in HH#962 headed by Samuel T. Taylor, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed just above her was Bernette Taylor, age 18, who was evidenty her mother..¹

     Ezekiel was born circa 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan 'Sukey' Chase on 28 October 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. William Culworth was the security on the M.L.B. of Ezekiel Ross and Sukey Chase..² Ezekiel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ezekiel Ross the head of HH#963, a 63 year old farmer. Listed with him were Susan Ross, age 59 and James Ross, a 56 year old laborer..¹

     Susan was born circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Ezekiel Ross, son of (-----) Ross f|o Ezekiel & James, on 28 October 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. William Culworth was the security on the M.L.B. of Ezekiel Ross and Sukey Chase..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Ross, age 59 in HH#963 headed by Ezekiel Ross, a 63 year old farmer..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     James was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Ross, a 56 year old laborer in HH#963 headed by Ezekiel Ross, a 63 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John White, age 9 in HH#965 headed by Levin White, a 45 year old laborer..¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John White, a 26 year old oysterman in HH#480 headed by Sophia White, age 48..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John White the head of HH#MR591, a 52 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the followin Whites: Sophia, a 55 year old house keeper with real estate valued at $200; Thomas, a 25 year old oysterman; Philmon, a 21 year old oysterman; Elizabeth, age 23; Ida, age 3; and Sally, age 17. (NOTE: He was probably age 32 and the son of Sophia.).³

     Elizabeth was born on 26 January 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth White, age 8 in HH#965 headed by Levin White, a 45 year old laborer..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey White, age 18 in HH#480 headed by Sophia White, age 48..² Elizabeth was listed with her brother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth White, age 23 in HH#MT591 headed by John White, a 52 year old oysterman. (NOTE: John was probably age 32 and the son of Sophia, age 55, who was also listed.) Listed below Elizabeth was Ida White, age 3, who was evidently her daughter..⁴ Elizabeth died on 30 April 1923 at age 81.³ Her body was interred at Messongo Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth H. White, 26 Jan 1842 - 30 Apr 1923..³

     Thomas was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas White, age 6 in HH#965 headed by Levin White, a 45 year old laborer..¹ Thomas was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas White, age 10 in HH#480 headed by Sophia White, age 48..² Thomas was listed with his brother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas White, a 25 year old oysterman in HH#MT591 headed by John White, a 52 year old oysterman. (NOTE: John was probably age 32 and the son of Sophia, age 55, who was also listed.).³

     Millard was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Millard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Millard F. White, age 2 in HH#965 headed by Levin White, a 45 year old laborer..¹ Millard was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Millard T. White, age 10 in HH#480 headed by Sophia White, age 48..² Millard was listed with his brother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Philmon (probably Filmon) White, a 21 year old oysterman in HH#MT591 headed by John White, a 52 year old oysterman. (NOTE: John was probably age 32 and the son of Sophia, age 55, who was also listed.).³ He married Elizabeth W. Taylor, daughter of Susan Taylor, on 26 November 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Millard F. White, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Levin & Sophia White and she was shown as Elizabetth Taylor, age 18, the daughter of Susan Taylor. They were married by T.M. Poulson..⁴

     Sally was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally P. White, age 8 in HH#480 headed by Sophia White, age 48..¹ Sally was listed with her brother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally White, age 17 in HH#MT591 headed by John White, a 52 year old oysterman. (NOTE: John was probably age 32 and the son of Sophia, age 55, who was also listed.).²

     Comfort was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Comfort was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Parks the head of HH#977, age 50. Listed with her was Margaret Parks, age 18. They were listed between Comfort Hudson and Walter Wessells..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Parks, age 18 in HH#977 headed by Comfort Parks, age 50..¹

     Parker was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Parker was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker T. Lucas, age 8 in HH#984 headed by Catharine Lucas, age 32..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elijah was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Lucas, age 6 in HH#984 headed by Catharine Lucas, age 32..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² Tabitha was named in her grandfather's will on 18 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Tabitha Trader and give $1 in the will of Archibald Trader..¹ She married Samuel Mears, son of Bartholomew (of Jon.) Mears and Jaquet 'Jaca' Hinman, circa 1840.^3,4 Tabitha was named in her husband's will on 3 May 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Tabitha Mears in the will of Samuel Mears..⁴ Tabitha was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Mears, age 38 with real estate valued at $100 in HH#986 headed by Thomas H. Fisher, a 22 year old farmer. He was evidently her half-brother..² She married John D. White Jr., son of John White Sr. and Tabitha Whealton, on 12 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John D. White and she was shown as Tabitha Mears, widow of Samuel..³ Tabitha was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha E. White, age 48 in HH#323 headed by John D. White, a 52 year old teacher. Also listed was Sarah E. Fisher, age 12, who may have been related to her..⁵

     William was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel Riggs, daughter of Joseph Riggs Sr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Willett, circa 1845.¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Chessser the head of HH#988, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Rachel Chesser, age 45; Oliver Taylor, an 18 year old laborer; Sarah Taylor, age 13; Tryphena Taylor, age 7..¹ 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 Chesser the head of HH#342, a 62 year old farmer. Listed with him were Rachael Chesser, age 56; Sarah Taylor, age 23; Tryphena Taylor, age 18; James Trader, age 35 and farming; and Polly Wessels, a 17 year old seamstress..²

     Oliver was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Oliver was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver Taylor, an 18 year old laborer in HH#988 headed by Wm. Chesser, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Rachel Chesser, age 45, who was evidently his mother..¹ He married Sally Ann Chesser, daughter of Henry Chesser and Margaret Taylor, on 10 April 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver L. Taylor, age 25, the son of Zadock & Rachel Taylor and she was shown as Sally A. Chesser, age 22, the daughter of Henry & Sally Chesser. The license and marriage were both dated 10 Apr 1864..² He married Mary Jane Ayres, daughter of James E. or T. Ayres and Polly Gladding, on 31 December 1872 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver L. Taylor, a 39 year old widowed farmer, the son of Zaddock & Rachel Taylor and she was shown as Mary Landing, a 31 year old widow, the daughter of James & Polly Ayres. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..²

     Tryphena was born on 11 August 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Tryphena was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tryphena Taylor, age 7 in HH#988 headed by Wm. Chesser, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Rachel Chesser, age 45, who was evidently her mother..¹ Tryphena was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tryphena Taylor, age 18 in HH#342 headed by William Chesser, age 62 and farming. Also listed was Rachael Chesser, age 56, who was evidently her mother..⁴ She married Thomas Henry Mears, son of Henry Mears and Sarah Ann Taylor, on 29 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas H. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Henry & Sarah Mears and she was shown as Trifany A.S. Taylor, age 18, daughter of Zadoc & Rachel Taylor. They were married by J.C. Mears..² Tryphena died on 5 January 1920 at age 79.³ Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Triphany A. Mears, wife of Thomas H. Mears, 11 Aug 1840 - 5 Jan 1920..³

     Daniel was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Daniel was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel W. Hall, age 14 in HH#992 headed by Asa Hall, a 26 year old sailor. It is not know how he was related to Asa or his wife..¹

     Ralph was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ralph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ralph Taylor, age 8 in HH#995 headed by James B. Taylor, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. Also listed was Nancy Taylor, age 39, who was evidently his mother by her earlier marriage to Ralph Smith. He should have been shown as a Smith, not Taylor..¹

     John was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Lucretia 'Cretty' Hinman, daughter of Hetty Hinman widow?, on 11 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Riley and she as Critty McCready. No other information was given. It is unclear if this was the same Critty that married William McCready in 1836 and John Onley later in 1843..¹

     Her daughter Ann Ward, age 13, was living with Washington Marshall, age 50 and and his wife Susan, age 42. Susan was shown as Susan Sparrow on her marriage to Washington. Ann was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Southy Ward on 5 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. John Sparrow was the security on the M.L.B. of Southy Ward and Nancy Sparrow. The were married 4 day later on 9 Nov 1832..²

     Southy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann 'Nancy' Sparrow, daughter of (-----) Sparrow, on 5 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. John Sparrow was the security on the M.L.B. of Southy Ward and Nancy Sparrow. The were married 4 day later on 9 Nov 1832..¹

     Anna was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anna was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Ward, age 14 in HH#1006 headed by Wash'ton Marshall, a 50 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $150. Also listed was Susan Marshall, age 42, who was evidently her aunt and a sister to her mother Nancy, who was shown as Nancy Sparrow on her marriage to South Ward in 1832..² She married Gilbert H. Mister, son of James F. Mister and Rachel Mason, on 31 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert H. Mister, a 60 year old widowed farmer, born in Acc Co and living in N'hamp Co, the son of Jas. & Rachel Mister and she was shown as Anna J. Ward, age 28, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Southey & Ann Ward. They were married by D. Titlow..¹

     Gilbert was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sally (-----) circa 1826.² Gilbert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Mister the head of HH#63, a 45 year old fisherman, born in Accomack Co, VA. Listed with him were the following Misters (all born in Northampton Co): Sally, age 40; John, age 18; and Edward, age 11. Also listed was Michael Costin, a 38 year old sailor, also born in Northampton Co..² He married Anna J. Ward, daughter of Southy Ward and Ann 'Nancy' Sparrow, on 31 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert H. Mister, a 60 year old widowed farmer, born in Acc Co and living in N'hamp Co, the son of Jas. & Rachel Mister and she was shown as Anna J. Ward, age 28, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Southey & Ann Ward. They were married by D. Titlow..¹

     James was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel Mason, daughter of John Mason and (-----) (-----), on 21 October 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Saulsbury was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mister and Rachel Mason..² He married Catherine 'Caty' Salisbury, daughter of Thomas Salisbury and Sally Topping, on 5 February 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. McKell Bonwell was the security on the M.L.B. of James F. Mister and Catherine Salisbury..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Mister the head of HH#192, a 65 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Misters: Catharine, age 58 and David, age 15. Also listed was Jas. Wise, an 18 year old black laborer. He was listed next to Severn F. Mister, the head of HH#191, who was a 30 year old lighthouse keeper on Little Watts Island..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James F. Mister on 21 October 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Saulsbury was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mister and Rachel Mason..²

     George was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Only, age 13 in HH#1008 headed by Robert Andrews, age 21. He was only a few doors from his father John Onley, who was in HH#1003..²

     Ann was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William H. Drummond, son of Charles Drummond and Comfort Drummond, on 3 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. William Only was the security on the M.L.B. of William Drummond and Ann Delastatius..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mountain, age 30 in HH#1015 headed by Meshack Gaskins, a 45 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     William was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Agnew the head of HH#1016, a 31 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Agnews: Dennard, age 8 and Sarah, age 6..¹

     Dennard was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Dennard was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennard Agnew, age 8 in HH#1016 headed by Wm. Agnew, a 31 year old farmer..¹ He married Julia C. Mitchell on 15 January 1873 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Denard A. Agenew, age 30 and she was shown as Julia C. Mitchell, age 19..²

     Sarah was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Agnew, age 6 in HH#1016 headed by Wm. Agnew, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Margaret Hall maybe?, daughter of Henry Hall Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Shay, on 23 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hall and Henry Hall were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Evans of Levin and Margaret West, widow of Solomon. (Could Thomas and Henry Hall have been her brothers?).¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Evans the head of HH#1022, a 50 year old carpenter. Listed with him were the following Evans: Margaret, age 50; Sarah, age 21; James H., a 15 year old laborer; and Arelia, age 13. Also listed was Thomas H. Holden, age 7 and black..²

     Levin was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin was named in his father's will on 24 September 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Levin Evans, under age 21, in the will of Levin Evans, wife Anne Mary..¹ He married Rebecca Matthews, daughter of Thomas Matthews and Keziah Staton (Staton? or Conquest?), on 17 May 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. John Derby was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Evans and Rebecca Mathews..² He married Sarah Thomas on 31 August 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Evans and she as Sarah Thomas. No other information was given..²

     Sarah was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Levin Evans, son of Levin Evans and Anne Mary Pitts, on 31 August 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Evans and she as Sarah Thomas. No other information was given..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. Rebecca was named in her grandmother's will on 29 October 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Rebecca Mathews in the will of Rebecca Stockley, widow of Joseph Stockley, dec'd..² Rebecca was named in her father's will on 3 February 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rebecca Matthews in the will of Thomas Matthews, wife Keziah..¹ She married Levin Evans, son of Levin Evans and Anne Mary Pitts, on 17 May 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. John Derby was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Evans and Rebecca Mathews..³

     She may have been a sister to Thomas Hall and Henry Hall, since they were the security on her 1820 M.L.B. to John Evans, when she was shown as Margaret West, widow of Solomon. Counter to this is the fact that they had another sister named Peggy Hall, who died unmarried and neither of thier parents named this Margaret in their wills. Margaret was born circa 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1800 and the 1860 census puts it at 1793. The earlier one must be more correct since she was a widow when she married John Evans in 1820..^2,3 She married Solomon West circa 1815. The 1820 marriage of John Evans to Margaret West shows her as the widow of Solomon..⁴ She married John T. Evans, son of Levin Evans and Sarah Thomas, on 23 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hall and Henry Hall were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Evans of Levin and Margaret West, widow of Solomon. (Could Thomas and Henry Hall have been her brothers?).¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Evans, age 50 in HH#1022 headed by John T. Evans, a 50 year old carpenter..² Margaret was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Evans, age 67 in HH#53 headed by Jas. H. Evans, age 29..³

     Solomon was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Hall maybe?, daughter of Henry Hall Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Shay, circa 1815. The 1820 marriage of John Evans to Margaret West shows her as the widow of Solomon..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Evans, age 21 in HH#1022 headed by John T. Evans, a 50 year old carpenter..¹

     James was born circa 1835 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 H. Evans, a 15 year old laborer in HH#1022 headed by John T. Evans, a 50 year old carpenter..¹ He married Charlotte Marshall, daughter of Henry Marshall, on 8 February 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Evans of John and she as Charlotte Marshall of Henry..^2,3 James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. H. Evans the head of HH#53, age 29. Listed with him were the following Evans: Charlotte, age 20 and Margaret, age 67..⁴

     Arelia was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arelia Evans, age13 in HH#1022 headed by John T. Evans, a 50 year old carpenter..¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She married James H. Evans, son of John T. Evans and Margaret Hall maybe?, on 8 February 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Evans of John and she as Charlotte Marshall of Henry..^2,1 Charlotte was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Marshall, age 20 in HH#53 headed by Jas. H. Evans, age 29..³

     Henry was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Major was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann 'Nancy' Payne on 27 December 1833 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Major Benson and she as Nancy Payne. No other information was given..¹

     Ann was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Major Benston on 27 December 1833 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Major Benson and she as Nancy Payne. No other information was given..² Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Benston the head of HH#1024, age 35. Listed with her was Mary Benston, age 14. She was also shown as Ann Benston the head of HH#1082, age 40. Listed with her was Mary Benston, age 16. These must have been duplicate entries..¹

     Julia was born circa 1854.¹ She married Dennard A. Agnew, son of William Agnew, on 15 January 1873 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Denard A. Agenew, age 30 and she was shown as Julia C. Mitchell, age 19..¹

     Susan was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James T. Russell, son of Sarah (-----), on 30 December 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Russell and she as Susan Russell. No other information was given..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan J. Russell, age 29 in HH#1030 headed by James Russell, a 35 year old ship carpenter..¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Russel, age 34 in HH#559 headed by James Russel, a 45 year old oysterman..³

     James was born circa 1847 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 E. Russell, age 3 in HH#1030 headed by James Russell, a 35 year old ship carpenter..¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Russel, age 14 in HH#559 headed by James Russel, a 45 year old oysterman..²

     Zadock was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Eveline W. Riley, daughter of William Riley and Mary Hickman, on 3 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Jesse Dickerson & Augustus J.F. Johnson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Zadock Nock and Evaline W. Riley..² Zadock was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Zadock Nock the head of HH#1036, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Nocks: Eveline W., age 34; Mary A., age 8; Wm. T., age 6; John H., age 4; and Sarah S., age 2. Also listed were Mary Savage, age 60 and George Castine, a 45 year old sailor born in NY..¹ Zadock died in 1861.^3,4