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     Eveline was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Zadock Nock 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..³ Eveline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline W. Nock, age 34 in HH#1036 headed by Zadock Nock, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..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 S. Nock, age 2 in HH#1036 headed by Zadock Nock, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     William was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. T. Nock, age 6 in HH#1036 headed by Zadock Nock, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     John was born circa 1846 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 H. Nock, age 4 in HH#1036 headed by Zadock Nock, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Hickman on 9 January 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas W. Finney was the security on the M.L.B. of William Riley and Mary Hickman..¹ William died in September 1815.² Administration of William's estate was filed on 30 October 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Riley Sr. was named to settle the estate of William Riley Jr. John Riley and Michael Robins were the securities.²

     Mary was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Riley on 9 January 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas W. Finney was the security on the M.L.B. of William Riley and Mary Hickman..² She married Robert Savage, son of George Savage, on 14 December 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wright was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Savage of George and Mary Riley, widow of William..² Mary Hickman was listed with her daughter in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. George made a will on 4 December 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. To sister Ann Bunting 40 acres adjcent Henry Wright's plantation To son Zorobabel Savage 100 acres adjcent the above. To eld. son Robert Savage the remainder of my land. 4 daughters Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah & Rachel Savage residual legatees. Brother Richard R. Savage & Jacob Broadwater Exrs. Witt: Ezekiel Young, Thomas Young, Griffin Savage.² George died before 27 December 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     George was born circa 1805 at New York.¹ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Castine, a 45 year old sailor born in NY in HH#1036 headed by Zadock Nock, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹

     William was born on 26 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thorn, age 6 in HH#687 headed by Gillett Thorn, a 39 year old farmer..³ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thorns, age 15 and attending school in HH#MT393 headed by Gillet Thorns, a 46 year old farmer..⁴ He married Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Custis, daughter of John H. Custis and Sally C. Savage, on 3 January 1877 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Thorns, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Gilley & Comfort Thorns and she was shown as Eliz'th Custis, age 35 and single, the daughter of John H. & Sally Custis. They were married by J.B. Merritt..¹ William was named in his mother's obituary on 23 December 1905 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as W. Henry Thorns, a surviving son of Comfort Thorns, who died at the age of 78 years..⁵ William died on 19 November 1925 at age 70.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William H. Thornes, the husband of Betsey S. Thornes..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She would have been the female, age 15-20 (bc 1810-1815) in the HH headed by Elizabeth Thorns..² Elizabeth died on 7 July 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Thorns, who died of consumption at the age of 60 years. She was the daughter of Isaac & Eliz. Thorns, born in Acc Co and an unmarried housekeeper. Edward Wright, a friend, gave the information..³

     Isaac was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Byrd, daughter of John W. Byrd Sr. and Esther Ross, circa 1810.¹

     James was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was named in his uncle's will on 23 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Thonrs, the son of Elizabeth Thorns, in the will of William Bird. The relationship was not shown, but the assumption is that his mother Elizabeth was William Bird's sister, as William left her his housman lands, called my Bloxom land & 10 acres adjoining the Bloxom land called the Taylor land & at her death or marriage, then to her son James Thorns. He also left land to his son John Bird and if John died before age 21 or died without issue, it was to also go to James Thorns..¹ James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He would have been the male, age 10-15 (bc 1815-1820) in the HH headed by Elizabeth Thorns..²

     William was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. D. Fitchett, age 3 in HH#1039 headed by John Y. Fitchett, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350..¹

     John was born circa 1848 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 F. Fitchett, age 2 in HH#1039 headed by John Y. Fitchett, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350..¹ John died on 21 October 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Fitchett, who died of typhoid at the age of 25 years. He was the son of John T. & Jaky Fitchett, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried farmer. His father gave the information..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1818 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 Fitchett, age 33 in HH#500 headed by Rosey Fitchett, age 60..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Fitchett, age 32 in HH#1041 headed by Rosey Fitchett, age 62..¹ She married Major Rayfield Jr., son of Major Rayfield Sr. and Nancy Turnall, on 23 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Major Rayfield Jr. of Major Sr. and Elizabeth Fitchett of Rose..²

     Harriet was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Harriet was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Smith, age 10 in HH#1043 headed by Edward Smith, a 28 year old farmer. Also listed was Mahala Smith, age 38, who was her mother by her previous marriage to Henry P. Berry. Her surname should have been shown as Berry, not Smith..¹

     William was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Smith, age 13 in HH#1043 headed by Edward Smith, a 28 year old farmer. Also listed was Mahala Smith, age 38, who was his mother by her previous marriage to Henry P. Berry. His surname should have been shown as Berry, not Smith..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Berry, age 10 in HH#1043 headed by Edward Smith, a 28 year old farmer. Also listed was Mahala Smith, age 38, who was her mother by her previous marriage to Henry P. Berry. Her surname should have been shown as Berry, not Smith..¹ Nancy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Berry, age 19 in HH#1009 headed by Edw'd Smith, a 39 year old farmer. Also listed was Neary Smith, age 47, who was her mother..²

     Susan was born on 29 January 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan J. Smith, age 7 in HH#1043 headed by Edward Smith, a 28 year old farmer..¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan J. Smith, age 18 in HH#1009 headed by Edw'd Smith, a 39 year old farmer..³ She married Capt. George W. Mitchell, son of Stephen Mitchell and Mary Annis, on 10 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Mitchell, a 25 year old sailor, the son of Mary Mitchell and she was shown as Susan J. Smith, age 22, the daughter of Edward & Mahala Smith. They were married by J.E. Bundick..⁴ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mitchel, a 25 year old house keeper in HH#MT218 headed by George Mitchel, a 35 year old sailor..⁵ Susan died on 21 August 1915 at age 70.² Her body was interred at Mitchell Cem, Gargatha, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Susan J. Mitchell, who is buried next to Capt. George Mitchell..²

     Edward was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward J. Smith, age 5 in HH#1043 headed by Edward Smith, a 28 year old farmer..¹ Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd J. Smith, age 15 in HH#1009 headed by Edw'd Smith, a 39 year old farmer..²

     Samuel was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel F. Smith, age 2 in HH#1043 headed by Edward Smith, a 28 year old farmer..¹ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l F. Smith, age 13 in HH#1009 headed by Edw'd Smith, a 39 year old farmer..²

     Mary was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Smith, age 9 in HH#1009 headed by Edw'd Smith, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Southy was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Southy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Lucas the head of HH#1047, a 52 year old laborer with real estate valued at $150. He was living alone between Johannes Bird, age 72 and Elizabeth Bayly, age 38..¹

     Sally was born circa 1844 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. Chesser, age 6 in HH#1050 headed by Eli Chesser, a 65 year old laborer with real estate valued at $50..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Justice, a 27 year old laborer in HH#1057 headed by Teackle Justice, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..¹ Samuel was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Justice, age 37 in HH#124 headed by Teakle Justice, a 76 year old farmer..³ Samuel was named in his father's will on 30 July 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Justice in the will of Teackle Justice..² Samuel was listed with his brother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samule Justice, a 45 year old farm laborer in HH#MT370 headed by James Justice, a 21 year old farmer..⁴ Samuel died circa 1885.⁵

     James was born on 4 October 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. He was born on his father's farm near Groton Town..^4,5 James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James C. Justice, age 3 in HH#1057 headed by Teackle Justice, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200..¹ James was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Justice, age 10 in HH#124 headed by Teakle Justice, a 76 year old farmer..⁶ James was named in his father's will on 30 July 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son James E. Justice in the will of Teackle Justice..³ He married Elizabeth T. 'Betsy' Satchell, daughter of William Henry Satchell and Eliza Sparrow, on 4 November 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Edward Justice, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Teackle & Tabitha Justice and she was shown as Betty Satchell, age 22, the daughter of Henry Satchell. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Justice, the head of HH#MT371, a 21 year old farmer with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Justices: Elizabeth,a 23 year old house keeper; Samuel, a 45 year old farm labor (evidently his brother); Hampton, a 15 year old farm laborer..⁷ James bought land on 24 December 1883 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that James E. Justice bought 100 acres for $600 from Sally E. Slocomb of Worcester County, Maryland (Acc Co Deeds 56, p. 316). The deed states this land was near New Church, bound on the north by the public road to Horntown, on the east by lands belonging to John O. Selby, in the right of his wife Emma, and on the south and southeast by Snead heirs. Sally Slocomb heired this land from her father, Solomon Marshall. These boundaries locate the land as the present H. Robert Tull home farm. Five years later, on 27 Dec 1888, James E. Justice sold these 100 acres to William J. Ardis for $900 (Acc Co Deeds 60, p. 328). (Mr. Charlie Ardis of Cedar Hall Road, Pocomoke City, Maryland, son of William J. Ardis, once told Mary Frances Carey that he was born in the old house that Bob Tull had burned by the New Church Fire Company several years ago.. James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Wallops Neck, Acc Co, VA. When James E. Justice left the New Church area, he rented the Dr. Wallop farm in Wallops Neck. The 1900 census shows him as head of household #9, a 53 year old farmer, living on rented land. Living with him are; his wife Elizabeth, son James D., aged 19; son Roy, aged 18; and daughter Bessie, aged 14..⁵ James bought land on 29 December 1905 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that James E. Justice bought 179 acres of land from Samuel J. Townsend and wife Evaline for $4250 (Acc Co Deeds 84, p. 474). The land was located near Horntown, bordered on the north by lands of James Rowley (Corbin Hall property), on the east by Chincoteague Bay, south by a lot of John Marriner and the public road leading from said Bay to Horntown. There is no evidence that James E. Justice lived on this property, rather, that he was buying it for his youngest son, William Roy Justice. On 11 Jan 1910, James E. Justice bought, from James O. Owen and the heirs of George S. Miles, a one acre lot in Wattsville, containing a store house for $2250 (Acc Co Deeds 95, p. 104). This was the store in which his son, Quincey E. Justice and Mornay Davis did business as partners until Quincey's death in 1927.. James was listed with his son in the census of in 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1910 census shows a son, James D. Justice, as head of household #11. Living with him and his family were his father, James E. Justice, aged 62, without occupation, with his wife Elizabeth. They had then been married 41 years and had had seven children, six of whom were living. The 468 acre farm on which this household was living had been purchased by two of James E. Justice's sons on 17 October 1906 (Acc Co Deeds 86, p.20).
. James died on 26 April 1914 at age 65. According to his obituary in the Peninsula Enterprise (2 May 1914 issue) he was a prosperous farmer and worthy citizen. It speaks of him being a consistent member of Wattsville M.P. Church. Accomack County records indicate he was a dedicated family man. He kept his father's farm going in his young married years and helped his sons get their start in his older years..⁴ His body was interred at Wattsville Meth Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Jackey was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. Jackey was named in his father's will on 5 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jackey in the will of Richard Wimbrough. (Note: His name was probably John.).¹

     Eliza was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Eliza was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Smith, age 35 in HH#1061 headed by Teackle Shay, a 20 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1833 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 Nelson, a 17 year old laborer in HH#1063 headed by Spencer Nelson, a 38 year old farmer..¹ He married Elizabeth Warner, daughter of Solomon Warner Sr. and Lucretia 'Critty' Copes, on 3 March 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. H. Nelson, a 28 year old farmer, the son of Spencer & Elkana Nelson and she was shown as Elizabeth Warner, age 21, the daughter of Crittin Warner. They were married by E.S. Grant..² He married Sally C. Rayfield, daughter of George T. Rayfield and Mary Ann S. Hinman, on 28 December 1893 at Assawoman, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Nelson, a 58 year old widowed farmer, the son of Spencer & Elkana Nelson and she was shown as Sallie J. Rayfield, age 34, the daughter of George Rayfield. They were married near Assawoman by J.L. King..²

     Spencer was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Spencer was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Spencer R. Nelson, age 9 in HH#1063 headed by Spencer Nelson, a 38 year old farmer..¹

     Oswald was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Oswald was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald Nelson, age 1 in HH#1063 headed by Spencer Nelson, a 38 year old farmer..¹

     Nehemiah was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary R. Wallop on 20 March 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Nehemiah W. Nock and she as Mary R. Wallop. No other information was given..² Nehemiah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nehemiah W. Nock the head of HH#1065, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Nocks: Mary R., age 20; Emma E., age 1; Richard Wimber, age 10; Edmond Bell, a 30 year old black laborer; Solomon Wharton, a 25 year old black laborer and Harriet Wharton, age 15 and black..¹

     Mary was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Nehemiah W. Nock on 20 March 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Nehemiah W. Nock and she as Mary R. Wallop. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary R. Nock, age 30 in HH#1065 headed by Nehemiah W. Nock, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹

     Emma was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma E. Nock, age 1 in HH#1065 headed by Nehemiah W. Nock, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹

     His father being Jackey in only based on him being only a few doors from Mary and Rachel Wimbrough, both age 52, in the 1850 who were sisters to Jackey. Richard was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Richard was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Wimber, age 10 in HH#1065 headed by Nehemiah W. Nock, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Mary and Rachel Wimber, both age 52, where listed in HH#1060, and are assumed to be his Aunts..¹

     William was born on 9 August 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. L. Groton, age 10/12 in HH#1024 headed by William P. Groten, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..¹ William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Groton, age 10 in HH#315 headed by Mary A. Groton, age 38..⁴ He married Mary M. 'Manie S.' Watson, daughter of Josph C. Watson and Elizabeth M. Bull, on 13 February 1871 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William L. Groton, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Wm. T. & Mary Groton and she was shown as Mary M. Watson, age 17, the daughter of Joseph C. & Elizabeth Watson. They were married on 15 Feb 1871 near Locustville..² William died on 14 August 1881 at age 32.³ His body was interred at Miles-Groton Cem, Daughterty, Acc Co, VA.³

     Susan was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 23 December 1816,her married name was Groten.¹ She married William D. Groten, son of Zorobabel Groten and Ann 'Nancy' Smith (Smith?), on 23 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry S. Copes was the security on the M.L.B. of William D. Groten and Susan Watson of Ephraim..¹ Susan was named in her father's will on 22 May 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Susan Groten in the will of Ephraim Watson, wife Tabitha.² She died before 3 February 1839. It was on this date that John White and James J. Ailworth were securities on the M.L.B. of William D. Groton and Lovey Bull of George B.¹

     Edward was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 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 L. Groten, age 8 in HH#1057 headed by Wm. D. Groten, a 60 year old farmer..² Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd F. Groton, an 18 year old farm laborer in HH#375 headed by Wm. D. Groton, a 70 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Groten, age 6 in HH#1057 headed by Wm. D. Groten, a 60 year old farmer..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Groton, age 15 in HH#375 headed by Wm. D. Groton, a 70 year old farmer..³ She married George W. Barnes, son of Arthur Barnes and Anna M. 'Annie' Ayres, on 18 November 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Barnes, a 21 year old farmer, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Arthur & A. Barnes and she was shown as Mary A. (Ann on the license) Groton, age 18, the daughter of Wm. & Lovy Groton. They were married by D. Titlow..⁴

     George was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. C. Groton, age 10 in HH#375 headed by Wm. D. Groton, a 70 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as W. T. Groton, age 8 in HH#375 headed by Wm. D. Groton, a 70 year old farmer..¹

     Emory was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Emory was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     James was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James P. Groten, a 20 year old farmer in HH#1057 headed by Wm. D. Groten, a 60 year old farmer..² James was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James P. Groton, a 28 year old merchant in HH#481 headed by Thos. T. Trower, a 32 year old merchant..³ He married Matilda Garrison, daughter of Abel Garrison and Margaret 'Peggy' Kellam, on 19 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James P. Groton, a 30 year old merchant, the son of Wm. D. Groton and she was shown as Matilda Garrison, age 30 (her parents were not shown). They were married by B.T. Ames..¹ James reported a death on 28 November 1877 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Jas. H. Groten, a brother-in-law, reported the death of Rachel Wright, who died of consumption at the age of 65 years..⁴

     Matilda was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² Matilda was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Garrison, age 19 in HH#1046 headed by Jno. Langsdale, a 42 year old farmer, born in MD, with real estate valued at $3,000. Also listed was Eliza S. Langsdale, age 37, who was evidently her sister..¹ She married James P. Groten, son of William D. Groten and Susan Watson, on 19 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James P. Groton, a 30 year old merchant, the son of Wm. D. Groton and she was shown as Matilda Garrison, age 30 (her parents were not shown). They were married by B.T. Ames..²

     Catharine was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cathr. E. Groten, age 10 in HH#1057 headed by Wm. D. Groten, a 60 year old farmer..¹ She married George C. Owens on 18 December 1857 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as George C. Owins and Catharine E. Groton, VA..²

     James was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Polly Guy circa 1830.² 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 James Fosque the head of HH#1071, a 48 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him were the following Fosques: Betsey, age 17 and Catharine, age 13..¹ 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 James Fosque the head of HH#1022, a 49 year old sailor with real estate valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Fosques: Sally, age 18; Betsey, age 16; and Catharine, age 13..¹ He married Emaline 'Emma' Miles, daughter of William Miles and Sarah 'Sally' (-----), on 21 November 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Fosque and she as Emma Miles of William. No other information was given..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Fosque the head of HH#313, a 57 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Fosques: Emaline, age 34; Kittie, age 22; Marg't, age 8; Virginia, age 6; Nathaniel J., age 4; and Emma, age 1. Also listed was John Nedab, age 14 and black..⁴

     Edward was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edwared L. Groton, age 6 in HH#183 headed by William Groton, a 38 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George B. Groton, age 3 in HH#183 headed by William Groton, a 38 year old farmer..¹ He married Adeline Landing, daughter of James H. Landing and Mary Jane Ayres, on 17 December 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. B. Groton, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Wm. & Marg't Groton and she was shown as Adaline Landing, age 17, the daughter of Jas. & Mary Landing..²

     Drusilla was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Drusilla was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was also shown as age 19 in HH#1055, headed by William Groton, age 28 and a farmer, and his wife Margaret, age 21. The enumeration date was 18 Oct 1850..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Miles the head of HH#1058, age 66. Listed with her was Drusilla Miles, age 26..¹

     Drusilla was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Drusilla was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Drusilla Miles, age 26 in HH#1058 headed by Sarah Miles, age 66..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ 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. Taylor the head of HH#1035, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Critty, age 28; Bernette, age 20 and Clarissa, age 18..¹

     John was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named as administrator of an estate on 25 January 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ewell was named to settle the estate of William Ewell. Stewart Kellam, John C. Kellam and John W. Watson were the securities..² He married Margaret Revell Custis, daughter of Revell Custis Jr. and Catherine Parker, on 8 July 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. John Arlington was the security on the M.L.B. of John Ewell and Margaret Onley, widow of Francis. Another record from this same source showed the were married on 10 Jul 1833..³ He made a will on 29 May 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. To my sister Elizabeth W. Ewell $20. To sisters Elizabeth W., Margaret B. & Jane E. Ewell all my right in the land whereon they now live, which we inherited from our brother William. Remainder to my wife Margaret. John C. Wise Extr. Witt: Thomas H. Kellam Jr., William F. Savage & William D. Seymour..⁴ John died in August 1837.⁴ John's will was probated on 25 September 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. His will was partly proved on 28 Aug 1837 and fully proved on 25 Sep 1837. On 30 Oct 1837 the named Extr. gave bond with Nathaniel Topping & George F. Snead his securities..⁴

     Middleton was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rosey Ellender Tyler on 13 April 1802 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Middleton Mason and Rosey Ellender Tyler..² Middleton bought land on 29 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason and wife Rosey sold Foxes Island for $800 on 29 June 1830 (Deeds 1829-1830, p. 498). On the same date, he bought 130 acres "on head of Chefssonefsex Creek" plus pasturage on Tobacco Island, from Thomas Snead for $1005 (p. 496).. Middleton bought land in 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason and son William bought a "Store House" near Onancock in 1841 (Deeds 1842-1843, p. 79).. He married Margaret Revell Custis, daughter of Revell Custis Jr. and Catherine Parker, on 17 March 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Middleton Mason and she as Margaret R. Ewell. No other information was given. Margaret R. Onley Ewell Mason had inherited an interest in land at Chesconessex from her first husband, Francis Onley, land that she and Middleton Mason sold to John C. Wise in 1843. John C. Wise sold the same land to Henry A. Wise, who became Governor of Virginia in 1855 (Whitelaw, p. 944 & 945)..³ Middleton died before 1850. No record of this Middleton Masons's death has been found. He was not listed in Accomack Co 1850 census..

     Ann was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Ann was named in her father's will on 9 June 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Boggs Johnson Taylor in the will of James Taylor (S.K.). The relationship was not spelled out, but she was to get part of his personal estate, and was evidently his daughter..⁴ Ann was named in her great-grandmother's will on 12 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Ann Boggs Taylor in the will of Ruth Boggs of Francis dec'd.² She married George E. Parker, son of Michael Parker and Rachel Crockett, on 18 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph C. Parker and Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of George E. Parker of Michael and Nancy Taylor of James..⁵ She married Edward Glenn, son of Duncan Glenn and Ann 'Nancy' (-----), on 5 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Smith and William H. Massey were the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Glenn and Nancy Parker, widow of George..⁵ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Glenn, age 47 in HH#139 headed by Edw'd Glenn, a 65 year old farmer. Also listed were Wm. Parker, age 22, deaf & dumb; and Joseph Parker, age 20 and farming, who were evidently her sons by her prior marriage to George E. Parker..³

     William was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 9 June 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Francis Taylor in the will of James Taylor (S.K.). The relationship was not spelled out, but he was to get the land and marsh at the death of the widow, and was evidently his son..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 20 November 1797 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Betsey Boggs in the will of William Boggs brother of John.² She married William H. Custis on 2 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. James Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of William H. Custis and Elizabeth Boggs of Wm..¹ Elizabeth 'Betsey' Boggs was named in a land cause on 1 October 1822 at Slutkill Neck, Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Boggs late of this county departed this life intestate on the ____ day of July 1822, seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate in Slutkiln Neck containing 140 acres, slaves &c., and also left the following children and grandchildren to whom the said land descended subject to the dower of Peggy Boggs, the widow of the said John Boggs, viz: your orators Elijah & James Boggs & your oratrixes Rachel, now the wife of William Rodgers & Catharine Moore, who are the only surviving children of the said John Boggs, and your oratrix Elizabeth Custis, wife of William Custis, who is the only child of William Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs, and your oratrixes Nancy Northam, wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker, wife of John Parker & William, Mary, Jane, Elizabeth, Lucy & Henry Boggs, all of whom are children of Arthur Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs &c.⁴ She was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 28 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Catherine Moore, Elizabeth Custis wife of William H. Custis, Rachel Rodgers wife of William W. Rodgers, Elijah Boggs and James Boggs, William C. Boggs, Nancy Northam wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker wife of John Parker, Peggy Mason wife of William Mason, Jane and Lucy Boggs and Henry Boggs are shown as the only heirs at law of Abel Boggs dec'd formerly in service in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment in the Rev. War.⁵ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Custis, age 54 in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..³ Elizabeth died on 4 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Custis, who died of unknown causes (age not given). She was born in Acc Co and was the wife of Wm. H. Custis, who gave the information..⁶

     William Boggs (s/o John) was born on 5 July 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Crowson, daughter of William Crowson and (-----) (-----), circa 1795.² William was named in his father-in-law's will on 8 November 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not named in the will of William Crowson, but qualified to settle his estate at probate. Since daughter Susannah Boggs was obviously the wife of Arthur Boggs, William must have been the husband of daughter Sarah Boggs.² William made a will on 20 November 1797 at Northampton Co, VA. To my daughter Betsey Boggs my n. girl Meriam. Remainder of estate to be div. by my wife (no name) and daughter, except my clothes to my brother John. Littleton Savage extr. Witt: William B. Savage, John Boggs.³ He died on 11 December 1797 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 33. It was on this date that his will was probated.³ He was named in a land cause on 1 October 1822 at Slutkill Neck, Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Boggs late of this county departed this life intestate on the ____ day of July 1822, seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate in Slutkiln Neck containing 140 acres, slaves &c., and also left the following children and grandchildren to whom the said land descended subject to the dower of Peggy Boggs, the widow of the said John Boggs, viz: your orators Elijah & James Boggs & your oratrixes Rachel, now the wife of William Rodgers & Catharine Moore, who are the only surviving children of the said John Boggs, and your oratrix Elizabeth Custis, wife of William Custis, who is the only child of William Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs, and your oratrixes Nancy Northam, wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker, wife of John Parker & William, Mary, Jane, Elizabeth, Lucy & Henry Boggs, all of whom are children of Arthur Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs &c.⁴ He was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 28 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Catherine Moore, Elizabeth Custis wife of William H. Custis, Rachel Rodgers wife of William W. Rodgers, Elijah Boggs and James Boggs, William C. Boggs, Nancy Northam wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker wife of John Parker, Peggy Mason wife of William Mason, Jane and Lucy Boggs and Henry Boggs are shown as the only heirs at law of Abel Boggs dec'd formerly in service in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment in the Rev. War.⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary F. Parker, daughter of Margaret Parker widow?, on 15 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Thomas W. Custis and she as Mary Parker. No other information was given..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. W. Custis, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Custis: Mary, age 30; Susan, age 2; and Mary, age 1. Also listed were Margaret Parker, age 50 and Lucy Parker, age 13..² Thomas died on 3 September 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. W. Custis Sr., who died at the age of 63 years of cancer. He was the son of Henry & Tabitha, born in Acc Co, the husband of Mary. His son Edw. R. Custis gave the information..¹

     Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas W. Custis Sr., son of Henry Custis and Tabitha West, on 15 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Thomas W. Custis and she as Mary Parker. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Custis, age 25 in HH#190 headed by Thos. W. Custis, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Emeline U.S. 'Emma' Conquest, daughter of William R. Conquest Esq. and Euphamy Marshall, on 19 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. Dix was the security on the M.L.B. of William H.B. Custis and Emeline U.S. Conquest..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H.B. Custis the head of HH#1061, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $40,000. Listed with him were the following Custis: Emma, age 30; Jane H., age 6; Sowel, age 3; and Wm. C., age 8/12..²

     Emeline was born on 21 April 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1820..^2,1 Emeline was named in her great-aunt's will on 4 October 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Emeline Conquest in the will of Tabitha Conquest.³ She married William Henry Bagwell 'Wm. H.B.' Custis, son of Henry Bagwell (178) Custis and Elizabeth Fletcher, on 19 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. Dix was the security on the M.L.B. of William H.B. Custis and Emeline U.S. Conquest..⁴ Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Custis, age 30 in HH#1061 headed by Wm. H.B. Custis, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $40,000..² Emeline died on 15 February 1894 at District 2, Acc Co, VA, at age 77. She was shown as Emma V. Custis, who died of la grippe at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 24 days. She was the daughter of William & Euphemia Conquest, born in Acc Co, and a widow. Her daughter Jane H. Custis gave the information..¹

     See Anthony West Family. William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Coleburn, daughter of Robert (166) Coleburn and Tabitha (-----), circa 1800.¹ He married Elizabeth Fletcher, daughter of Thomas Fletcher and Elisha Drummond, on 21 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly and Henry S. Copes were the securities on the M.L.B. of William R. Custis and Elizabeth Custis, widow of H.B..² William died before 25 November 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. R. Custis, a 16 year old student in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹ John died on 21 December 1871 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis, who died of typhoid pneumonia at the age of 37 years. He was the son of Wm. S. & Eleanor Custis, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried miller. His brother Wm. P. Custis gave the information..²

     Edward was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. P. Custis, age 8 in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹

     James was born circa 1844 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 Jams. W. Custis, age 6 in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹

     Robert was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt. P. Custis, age 4 in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹ Robert reported a death on 8 February 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Robt. P. Custis reported the death of his father Wm. S. Custis, who died of congestion of the brain at the age of 67 years..²

     Harry was born on 12 August 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Harry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry F. Custis, age 1 in HH#1190 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $20,000..¹ Harry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harry Cusits, age 11 in HH#1185 headed by William J. Custis, a 50 year old sheriff..² He married Margaret Virginia Custis, daughter of William Stran Custis and Virginia L. Potter, on 29 October 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Harry W. Custis, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Wm. Samuel & Eleanor Custis and she was shown as Maggie V. Custis, age 21, the daughter of Wm. Stran & Virginia Cusits. They were married by E.M. Bryan..⁴ Harry died on 27 August 1914 at age 65.³ His body was interred at Old Custis Tract, Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. His tombstones shows him as Harry Wise Custis, husband of Maggie V. and son of Wm. S. & Eleanor Douglas Wise..³

     Lucy was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lucy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy A. Tatham, age 12 in HH#1160 headed by Jams Tatham, a 50 year old laborer..¹

     George was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Tatham, age 11 in HH#1045 headed by Geo. Bull Sr., a 65 year old overseer, who was evidently his grandfather..¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. J. Tatham, age 10 in HH#1160 headed by Jams Tatham, a 50 year old laborer..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph F. Tatham, age 6 in HH#1160 headed by Jams Tatham, a 50 year old laborer..¹

     Jane was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane H. Custis, age 6 in HH#1061 headed by Wm. H.B. Custis, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $40,000..¹ Jane reported a death on 15 February 1894 at District 2, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Jane H. Custis reported the death of her mother Emma V. Custis, who died of la grippe at the age of 77 years..²

     Sowel was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sowel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sowel Custis, age 3 in HH#1061 headed by Wm. H.B. Custis, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $40,000..¹

     William was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. C. Custis, age 8/12 in HH#1061 headed by Wm. H.B. Custis, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $40,000..¹

     Susan was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Custis, age 2 in HH#190 headed by Thos. W. Custis, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Custis, age 1 in HH#190 headed by Thos. W. Custis, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born on 11 May 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was named in her father's will on 29 May 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Ann White in the will of Levin White, wife Cassy..¹ She married Benjamin F. Custis, son of William H. Custis and Malinda Byrd, circa 1849.^3,4 Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Custis, age 19 in HH#155 headed by Benj. F. Custis, a 22 year old plaster with real estate valued at $2,000. Also listed was Elijah White, age 15, who is assumed to be her brother..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Custis, age 28 in HH#656 headed by Benj. F. Custis, a 32 year old merchant..⁵ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Custis, a 39 year old housekeeper in HH#LM21 headed by Benjamin F. Custis, a 40 year old farmer.⁶ Mary reported a death on 13 July 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary A. Custis, wife of Benj. F. Custis, age 67, reported his death.⁷ Mary died on 9 June 1894 at age 63.² Her body was interred at Custis Bur Gr, Savageville, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone books shows her as Mary A. Custis, wife of Benjamin F. Custis, 11 May 1831 - 9 Jun 1894..²

     John was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis, age 17 in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ John died on 16 June 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis, who died of unknown causes at the age of 60 years. He was the child of Wm. & Eliz. Custis, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried farmer. His friend F.B. Custis gave the information. (Note: F.B. Custis may have been his brother Francis Custis.).²

     Betsy was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Betsy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Custis, age 30 in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Custis, age 25 in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ She married Henry Drummond, son of Richard Drummond and Catherine (Hetty?) Milliner, on 24 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Drummond, a 53 year old widowed farmer, the son of Richard & Catharine Drummond and she was shown as Margaret S. Custis, age 38 and single, the daughter of Wm. H. & Eliz'th Custis. They were married by J.H. Addison and Robert T. Drummond said they both were over age 21..²

     Francis was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Francis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Custis, an 18 year old carpenter in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ He married Elizabeth C. Drummond, daughter of James C. Drummond and Harriet Kellam, on 18 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis B. Custis, a 23 year old carpenter, the son of Wm. H. & Elizabeth Custis and she was shown as Elizabeth C. Drummond, age 22, the daughter of James & Harriet Drummond. They were married by J.H. Addison. Henry C. Drummond said both wereover age 21..² Francis reported a death on 16 June 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that F.B. Custis, a friend, reported the death of John Custis, who died at the age of 60 years, the son of Wm. & Eliz. Custis..³

     Mary was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Custis, age 17 in HH#133 headed by William H. Custis, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ Mary died on 3 November 1888 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Custis, who died of old age at the age of 55 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Eliz. Custis, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried housekeeper. A nephew (-----) Drummond gave the information..²

     Eliz. was born on 5 June 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Eliz. died on 24 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. W. Custis, who died of unknown causes at the age of 5 months and 19 days. She was the daughter of Revel & Jane Custis, born in Acc Co. Her father Revel Custis gave the information..¹

     William was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Drummond, daughter of William Drummond (ship carpenter) and Leah (-----), on 3 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William Conquest and Nancy Drummond.³ William was named in his grandfather's will on 6 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson William Conquest in the will of William Conquest Sr. His father Richard, the son of William Sr., was given the residue of my lands during his natural life, reversion to my grandson William Conquest. He and Richard Conquest were named Extrs.² William was named in his brother's will on 21 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as brother William Conquest and named Extr in the will of Nathaniel Conquest.⁴ He married Euphamy Marshall, daughter of Jenepher Marshall and Euphamy (-----), on 6 April 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas M. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of William Conquest and Euphania Marshall..³ William was named in his aunt's will on 18 August 1814. He was shown as William R. Conquest and given Negro boy Joseph and named Extr in the will of Sarah Conquest. He died before 30 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Conquest was granted to Euphemia Conquest with Samuel Downing, Thomas M. Bayly & James White securities.⁵ He estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 30 Dec 1816 (Order to Invy), 2 Jan 1817 (Invy & Sale), 20 Oct 1824 (Order to Audit), 29 & 31 Jan 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - Buyers: Joseph Conquest, E. Conquest purchased the schooner "Jane Caroline" for $1,240 & the schooner on the stocks for $1,500. Negro man Isaac; right in man Joshua; boys Isaac, Abraham, Levin, Edmund, Major, Jacob, Joseph, Scott & Arthur; girls Martha, Esther, Amy, Sarah, Mary, Hessy & Leah; women Fame, Eliza & child John, Grace, Sinah & right in old Grace. Appraisers: John Staton, Joseph Conquest & William L. Matthews. Euphemia Conquest Admr. Paid John Dunton on 7 Jun 1823 for coffin for Negro Stephen $4.00. Auditors: David Watts, Joseph Conquest & James L. Corbin.⁶

     Pamelia was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Pamelia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Pamela Joynes, age 25 in HH#108 headed by Margaret H. Joynes, age 63 with real estate valued at $2,000..³ She married Edward R. Custis, son of Henry Custis and Tabitha West, on 6 December 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Custis, a 38 year old single farmer, the son of Henry & Tabitha Custis and she was shown as Pamelia Joynes, age 36 and single, the daughter of Elias & Margaret Joynes. They were married by J.H. Addison..¹ Pamelia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amelia Custis, age 35 in HH#780 headed by Margaret Joynes, an 85 year old farmer. Also listed just above Amelia was Edward Custis, a 42 year old farm manager and just below her was Thomas J. Custis, age 3/12..⁴ Pamelia died on 5 June 1892 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Pamelia Custis, who died of consumption at the age of 72 years. She was the daughter of Elias T. & Marg. Joynes, born in Acc Co, a lady and a widow. Her son T.J. Custis gave the information..²

     Henry was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry was named in his father's will on 8 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Henry Custis (under age) in the will of Henry Custis Sr., wife Polly..¹ He married Tabitha West, daughter of John (524) West P.P. and Tabitha Wise, on 23 September 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. John West was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Custis and Tabitha West of John..² Henry died in 1855.³

     Tabitha was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Henry Custis, son of Henry Custis Sr. and Polly White, on 23 September 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. John West was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Custis and Tabitha West of John..¹ Tabitha was named as an heir in November 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the division of John C. West’s slaves was made. George Scarburgh and Cassey his wife, John Leatherbury and Betsey his wife, Raymond Riley and Sally his wife, Henry Custis and Tabby his wife, Sukey Stott, Eliza P. C., Margaret A., Sarah H., George P., Anne R., Catherine C. and Tabitha S. Scarburgh by George Scarburgh their next friend Complainants vs Margaret West Defendant in chancery. It was ordered that John Addison, John T. Elliott and John C. Mapp divide the slaves Aaron, Betty, Hannah, Nanny, Mary, Esther, Parker, Custis and Eliza in the following manner: To George Scarburgh & ux in right of said wife, to John Leatherbury & ux in right of said wife, to Raymond Riley & ux in right of said wife, to Henry Custis & ux in right of said wife, to Sukey Stott and Margaret West each 1/7 and to Eliza P. C., Margaret A., Sarah H., George P., Anne R., Catherine C., and Tabitha S. Scarburgh 1/7 equally among them.” The final decree is in Order Book 37 page 227 and this shows that these are the slaves of John C. West.²

     John was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. Evidently Dorman reversed John (197) West and John (524) West. According to Whitelaw (tract A78) the John West who filed suit in 1763 and recovered the land leased by Col. John (2) West in 1689 to Mrs. Frances Cambers was a descendant of John (13) the Younger and in 1792 gave as 150 acres, calling it the Leased Land, to his son-in-law George Poulson. This would be the John West Sr. who named a son-in-law George Poulson in his undated will probated 30 Aug 1805. This John West would have to have been the son of Argoll West, not the son of Jonathan West II.^2,3,4 He received land as a gift in 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Jonathan West II gave 2 parcels of tract A77 near Chesconessex Creek to his son John, one of 200 acres of upland at the west end, next to the marsh, and one of 1,000 acres called the Great Marsh, but not to include Tobacco Island. In 1787 Jonathan West left 100 acres more to John, it being east of the 200 acres. In 1801 John West gave his 300 aces and the marsh to his son John Custis West, who moved to N'hamp and in his will of 1817 Jno. C. West directed that his land be sold.¹ He married (-----) Custis (Custis?) circa 1775. He married Tabitha Wise, daughter of William Wise and Mary Rogers, on 4 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. John Sherlock was the security on the M.L.B. of John West and Tabitha Wise..⁵ John (524) West P.P. deeded land as a gift on 13 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John West, son of Jonathan, deeded to John Custis West, son of the said John part of a certain tract or plantation or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Accomack and Parish of Saint George’s on the north side of Chessconessex Creek and bounded as follows; beginning at a post standing near the said creek and running from thence a north east coarse up to the middle of a large water hole at the head of the north west prong of a deep gut and from thence the same coarse to Tully Wise Esqr’s line then down the said line between the said premises and said Tully Wise’s land to Milby Russell’s land or marsh to the head of Copano Creek from thence up to the said post at the beginning of Chessconessex Creek so as to include all the lands and marshes within the said bounds …. 300 acres more or less… forever from and immediately after the death of the said John West the elder and not before (Accomack County Deeds 1800-1804, p. 151). He deeded land as a gift on 27 February 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. This deed made this 27th of February 1818 between John West of the County of Accomack of the one part and Betsey Leatherbury (wife of John Leatherbury), Cassey Scarborough (wife of George Scarborough), Sukey Stott (widow of Keley Stott) dec’d), Peggy West, Sally Riley (wife of Raymond Riley), Tabby Custis (wife of Henry Custis) & Eliza P. Scarborough, Margaret A. Scarborough, Sarah H. Scarborough, George P. Scarborough, Anne R. Scarborough, Catherine C. Scarborough, Cassey W. Scarborough and Susan T. Scarborough, children of Anne Scarborough dec’d former wife of George Scarborough of the other part. Whereas my son John C. West late of the county of Northampton did by his last will and testament, bearing date the 11th of April 1816 and recorded in the county court of Northampton devise the land which had been conveyed by me to him, at my death to be sold and the money equally divided between his sisters and their heirs, they being at that time all living and whereas my said son was seized and possessed in fee simple of and in other property both real and personal viz; a lot and houses at Franktown in the county of Northampton, stock in trade and other personal property at the same place, which said property was not disposed of by said will and as such by the laws of this Commonwealth descended to me. Now in order to carry into effect what I conceive was the will of my said son respecting said property and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I bear to my aforesaid children and grandchildren and also for the further consideration of one dollar in hand paid, I have given, granted, bargained and released, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain and release unto my aforesaid children and grandchildren, parties of the second part to this deed and devisees under the will of my said son, all my right, title and interest in and to all the estate real and personal which descended to me from my said son (N'hamp Co Deed Bk 26, p. 424).
He made a will on 27 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Negroes Joan, Nebb, Charlotte, James, Nathan, Charles, William & Sarah. Son-in-law Capt. Raymond Riley Extr. To grandson John West Stott & John Custis son of Henry & Thomas Riley schooling. Negro Sarah to live with wife as long as she lives. Witt: William L. Martin & Rosey Martin. [Note: The index showed "P. P." after John West's name, but that was not shown in the will.].⁶ John died before 31 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Edward was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Pamelia A. Joynes, daughter of Elias Dunton Joynes Sr. and Margaret H. Smith, on 6 December 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Custis, a 38 year old single farmer, the son of Henry & Tabitha Custis and she was shown as Pamelia Joynes, age 36 and single, the daughter of Elias & Margaret Joynes. They were married by J.H. Addison..¹ Edward was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Custis, a 42 year old farm manager in HH#780 headed by Margaret Joynes, an 85 year old farmer. Also listed were Amelia Custis, age 35, who was evidently his wife and Thomas J. Custis, age 3/12, who was evidently his son..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Drummond, age 15 in HH#140 headed by James Drummond, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..² She married Francis B. Custis, son of William H. Custis and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Boggs, on 18 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis B. Custis, a 23 year old carpenter, the son of Wm. H. & Elizabeth Custis and she was shown as Elizabeth C. Drummond, age 22, the daughter of James & Harriet Drummond. They were married by J.H. Addison. Henry C. Drummond said both wereover age 21..¹

     Edward was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward reported a death on 3 September 1883 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Edw. R. Custis reported the death of his father Thos. W. Custis Sr., who died at the age of 63 years of cancer..² He married Alice M. Bull on 30 October 1894 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward R. Custis, a 44 year old single merchant, the son of Thomas & Mary Custis and she was shown as Alice M. Bull, age 19, the daughter of Benj. F. & Bettie Bull. They were married by J.R. Griffith..¹

     Alice was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward R. Custis, son of Thomas W. Custis Sr. and Mary F. Parker, on 30 October 1894 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward R. Custis, a 44 year old single merchant, the son of Thomas & Mary Custis and she was shown as Alice M. Bull, age 19, the daughter of Benj. F. & Bettie Bull. They were married by J.R. Griffith..¹

     John was born on 2 May 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Tabitha (572) Gillett, daughter of Ayres (235) Gillett and Margaret 'Peggy' Douglas, on 21 June 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John K. Evans was the security on the M.L.B. of John Custis and Tabitha Gillett..³ John was named in his father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..² He married Sarah C. 'Sally' Henderson 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..³ John was named in his sister's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother John Custis in the will of Sally Custis..⁴ John died on 17 November 1848 at age 70.¹ His body was interred at Old Custis Tract, Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis, son of Jno. & Catharine, who died on 17 Nov 1848 at the age of 70 years, 6 months & 15 days..¹

     Tabitha was born on 27 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Custis, son of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker, on 21 June 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John K. Evans was the security on the M.L.B. of John Custis and Tabitha Gillett..³ Tabitha was named in her sister's will on 23 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Tabitha Custis in the will of Cassey Wise..⁴ Tabitha died on 17 October 1822 at age 47.¹ Her body was interred at Old Custis Tract, Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Custis, the wife of John and the daughter of Ayres & Marg't Gillett, died 17 Oct 1822, age 47 years, 6 months and 21 days, dates badly worn..¹

     Robinson was born on 18 November 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.² Robinson was named in his father's will on 9 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robinson Custis (under age) in the will of Thomas Custis..¹ He married Frances Yeardley West, daughter of John (197) West Sr. and Ann (286) West, on 30 November 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Robinson Custis and Frances Yeardy West..³ He made a will on 23 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Robinson died in January 1798 at age 41.⁴ Robinson's will was probated on 29 January 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Robinson was named in his mother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a dec'd son Robinson Custis in the will of Cassia Custis. His sons Thomas, Peter, Fanny and Edward Custis were also named..⁵