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     Frances was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Robinson (448) Custis, son of Maj. Thomas (570) Custis and Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise, 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..² Frances was named in her father's will before 30 August 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Yearly Custis in the will of John West Sr., son-in-law George Poulson.³ She made a will on 23 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Edmund R. Custis Negroes Abel, Spencer, John, Sarah, Jake, Pleasant & her child Pleasant together with their future increase & all other Negroes which I now have together with my interest in Negro man Stephney (which I heired from my daughter Fanny). Son Edmund R. Custis Extr. Witt: Tully R. Wise Jr. & Southey S. Satchell..⁴ Frances died before 27 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his father's will on 23 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Custis in the will of Robinson Custis..¹ Thomas was named in his grandmother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Thomas Custis, son of my dec'd son Robinson Custis, in the will of Cassia Custis..² Thomas died in 1813.³

     Peter was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter was named in his father's will on 23 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Peter Custis in the will of Robinson Custis..² Peter was named in his grandmother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Peter Custis, son of my dec'd son Robinson Custis, in the will of Cassia Custis..³

     Her common name was Fanny. Frances was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Frances was named in her father's will on 23 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daugter Fanny Custis in the will of Robinson Custis..² Frances was named in her grandmother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Fanny Custis, daughter of my dec'd son Robinson Custis, in the will of Cassia Custis..³ Frances died before 23 July 1832. Her mother's will of this date noted that she had heired interest in Negro man Stephney, which I heired from my daughter Fanny..⁴

     In the will of her husband, Thomas Custis, he gave his son John Custis horses given him by his grandfather Maj. John Wise. Elizabeth was born on 7 April 1728 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Maj. Thomas (570) Custis, son of Maj. John (240) Custis (Deep Creed) and Susannah Bowdoin, on 21 June 1748 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 9 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Casey Custis in the probate of the will of Thomas Custis..³ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 5 August 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Casey Custis in the will of John Wise, wife Scarburgh. The slaves to be by my said daughter Casey disposed of to such of Major Thomas Custis's children as she shall think proper..⁴ She made a will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Ann Waples slaves Keziah, Derry, Sall, Daniel, Agnes, Charles, Arthur, Milby & 2 children, Bridget & unnamed & their increase to my granddaughter Cassia Waples & the rest of the slaves & their increases to granddaughter Cassia & the other children of my daughter Anne Waples which she has or hereafter may. To daughter Ann Waples ... To grandchildren Thomas, Peter, Fanny & Edward Custis, children of my dec'd son Robinson Custis, my slave Comfort & her son Stephney. To son John Custis & grandson William Robinson Custis my Negro man Dyer to be sold. To my son John Custis ... To my granddaughter Cassia West ... To my granddaughter Cassia Waples 6 silver tea spoons. Son John Custis Extr. Witt: John Wise & Solomon Wise..⁵ Elizabeth died on 26 April 1803 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 75.² Elizabeth's will was probated on 25 July 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Bayly & William Gibb securities..⁵

     Thomas was born on 5 January 1753 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was named in his father's will on 9 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Custis (under age) in the will of Thomas Custis..¹ He married Elizabeth (392) Smith, daughter of William Robinson (135) Smith and Mary Robinson (161) Wise, circa 1775. They were 2nd cousins..³ He was of "Drummond Town" in Accomack County.² Thomas died on 29 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 58.²

     Anne was born on 2 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anne was named in her father's will on 9 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Anne Custis in the will of Thomas Custis..¹ She married Capt. Samuel Waples on 12 February 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anne was named in her mother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Waples in the will of Cassia Custis..³ Anne died on 17 July 1821 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 66.²

     John was born on 23 February 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was named in his father's will on 9 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Custis (under age) in the will of Thomas Custis..¹ He married Catharine (180) Parker, daughter of George (86) Parker IV and Sarah (-----), on 17 December 1772.^4,3 John was named in his mother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John Custis in the will of Cassia Custis..² He made a will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis Sr., Deep Creek. To wife during the term of her life the cleared land of my plantation whereon I live from ... to land adjacent to the creek opposite Tully Wise lower peach orchard & Indian Bridge Gut except my son John houses & the ground adjacent thereto ... To wife slaves Rachel, young Peter, Abraham & Jim ... & $1,000 & the lands to be in lieu of dower. To son John all the lands which I have conveyed to him by deed. To sons William & Samuel all the rest of my lands in the County of Accomack, except the land in my deed to my son John. William is to have the part on Deep Creek & Samuel to have the part on Little Doe Creek. To sons William & Samuel my interest in Deep Creek Mill. If either dies under age, then the survivor gets money. Road from house to main road to remain for the benefit of my son John Custis which is on lands given to son William. To each daughter Margaret Pitts, Sarah, Catherine, Elizabeth Custis & Susanna Hancock Custis £1,000. To daughter Margaret Pitts Negro girl Leah now in her possession. To daughter Sarah Custis Negro girl Pleasant. To daughter Catharine Custis (Negro) Sabra. To daughter Elizabeth Custis (Negro) Leah. To daughter Susanna Hancock Custis (Negroes) Thomas & Agnes. To son Thomas Custis all the money that I have lent him in part payment of his land which is £2,000 which I think is his full proportion of my real estate with what I have expended on his education more than the rest of my children. Remainder to my wife & all my children & daughter Margaret Pitt shall bring into such division all the slaves that I have lent her, except Leah. Wife, sons Thomas & John Custis & son-in-law Major S. Pitts Extrs.Witt: John Wise, John Cropper Jr. & Richard D. Bayly..⁵ John died on 3 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 58.^5,3 John's will was probated on 31 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Custis Sr., William R. Custis, Richard D. Bayly, Thomas M. Bayly & Elijah Grinnalds securities on the $50,000 bond..⁵ John estate was settled on 31 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. 31 Mar 1809 (Order to Invy), 18 Sep 1809 (Invy), 24 Oct 1809 (Sale), 29 May 1815 (Audit), 31 Jul 1815 (Rec'd) - John Custis & M. S. Pitts Extrs. In inventory on 18 Sep 1809 Negroes George the elder, John, Isaac, Victor, legacy to Mrs. Custis (James, Abraham, Peter, Rachel), Moses, Abraham Milliner, Matt, Parriss, George the younger, Jacob, legacy to Susan H. Custis (Agnes & Tamer), legacy to Catharine Custis (Sabra J.), legacy to Elizabeth Custis (Leah), legacy to Sarah Custis (Pleasant), Sabra & 2 children Nanny & Major, Cate, Sarah, Leah the younger, Uinah, Flaro & child Spencer, Peter the older, Joshua, James & Patience. Legacy to William Custis. Buyers: Catharine Custis (widow), John Custis, William R. Custis, Elizabeth Custis, Sarah Custis, Betsy Custis & Thomas V. Custis. Cash paid to the following: William R. Custis, Thomas Custis part of Cassy Custis' estate; Thomas Custis of R. for rent of mill for 1809; expenses for traveling to Nansemond & Princess Anne to collect money due estate; John Scott, orphan of Walter, on account; clerk of Norfolk for clerk fees; Catharine Custis, guardian to Susannah H. Custis. The following legacies were paid: £1,000 to Sally Custis, Catharine Custis, Eliza Custis & Major S. Pitts for his wife Margaret (£1,008). Auditors: William Seymour & Severn E. Parker..⁶

     Cassia was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Cassia was named in her grandmother's will on 22 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Cassia Waples in the will of Cassia Custis..¹ She married Rev. Stephen W. Woolford on 20 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Waples and William Kendall were the securities on the M.L.B. of Stephen W. Woolford and Cassey Robinson Waples of Samuel. Another record from this same source shows Rev. Stevens Wolford married Cassey Waples on 22 Dec 1816..²

     His common name was Stephen. Stephen was born circa 1795. He married Cassia Robinson 'Cassey' Waples, daughter of Capt. Samuel Waples and Anne (447) Custis, on 20 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Waples and William Kendall were the securities on the M.L.B. of Stephen W. Woolford and Cassey Robinson Waples of Samuel. Another record from this same source shows Rev. Stevens Wolford married Cassey Waples on 22 Dec 1816..¹

     John was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Ward, daughter of (-----) Ward, on 20 February 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis of John and she was shown as Margaret Ward..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis the head of HH#116, a 55 year old sailor. Listed with him were Margaret Custis, age 51 and Lovey Ward, age 41..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Custis of John on 20 February 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis of John and she was shown as Margaret Ward..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Custis, age 51 in HH#116 headed by John Custis, a 55 year old sailor..¹

     John was born on 28 November 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named in his mother's will on 11 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John W. Custis in the will of Elizabeth A.P. Custis..¹ John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at New Castle, DE. He was shown as John W. Custis, a 16 year old student, born in VA..³ John was named in his aunt's will on 12 August 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my nephew John W. Custis in the will of Jane M.K. Kellam.⁴ He married Rose E. Major, daughter of William Littleton Major and Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin, circa 1859.⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Custis the head of HH#1198, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600 and personal estate valued at $8,000. Listed with him were Rose Custis, age 21; Elizabeth Major, age 25 with personal estate valued at $5,000; and James C. Major, age 15 with personal estate valued at $5,000..⁵ John died on 19 July 1861 at age 27.² His body was interred at Hedra Cottage, Scarborough Neck, Acc Co, VA. This tombstone shows him as John W. Custis, my husband, the son of Thos & Eliz Custis..²

     Rose was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² Rose was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rose Major, age 11 in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..¹ She married John W. Custis, son of Thomas Custis and Elizabeth A.P. Scarburgh, circa 1859.² Rose was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rose Custis, age 21 in HH#1198 headed by John W. Custis, a 27 year old farmer. Also listed were Elizabeth Major, age 25 and James C. Major, age 15, who were evidently her siblings..²

     Ayres was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. Ayres was named in his father's will on 11 September 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son Ayres (under 18) in the will of John Gillet, wife Betty Holland Gillet.² He married Mary (231) Smith, daughter of John Smith and Esther Ann (79) Ayres, circa 1755. The were 1st cousins..¹ Ayres was named in his father-in-law's will on 23 January 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son-in-law Eyres Gillett in the will of John Smith. He was given for my daughter Mary, his wife, 100 acres on Assateague Island for life, reversion to my grandson John Gillett.³ He married Margaret 'Peggy' Douglas, daughter of Col. George Douglas and Tabitha Drummond, after 11 January 1771.⁴ Ayres died on 25 March 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Catharine was born on 30 March 1753 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr., son of Maj. Thomas (570) Custis and Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise, on 17 December 1772.^3,4 Catharine was named in her husband's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown only as wife in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek. However, she was shown as the widow Catharine Custis in the settlement documents..³ Catharine was named as an heir on 28 June 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Mrs. Catharine Custis took articles at the estate settlement of Susan H. Custis..⁵ Catharine was named in her daughter's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as mother Catharine Custis in the will of Sally Custis..⁶ She made a will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. To my granddaughter Adeline R. Custis $1,000 out of a bond I hold of John W. Leatherbury's for something over $1,300 & the balance of the bond to my grandson Edward P. Pitts. To my granddaughter Adeline R. Custis my bureau which I bought at my daughter Susan Custis' sale. Sell all my slaves & divide the proceeds among my grandsons John H. Custis, Theodore W. Custis, Edwin Custis, Washington H. Pitts & Edward P. Pitts or to the survivors of them. Not to sell the remainder & to divide the balance among my 4 granddaughters Catherine W. P. Poulson, Adeline R. Custis, Margaret C. Pitts & Elizabeth R. West. Grandson Edward P. Pitts Extr. Witt: Edward J. Young & William Samuel Custis..⁷ Catharine died in September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 87.⁷ Catharine's will was probated on 28 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes & John C. Wise securities..⁷

     Henry was born in 1596 at Gloucestershire, England.^2,3 He married Joan Whittington (widow) circa 1620. Henry Custis and Joan Wittington had 13 children. He lived in Amsterdam, Holland and was a clothier, merchant and innkeeper..^1,4 Henry died in 1661.^3,4

     Thomas was born in 1628 at Holland.^2,3 He was of Baltimore, Ireland.³ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1660.² Thomas was named in his brother's will on 18 March 1691 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Thomas Custis, with a son Edmond Custis, in the will of John Custis, Esq., wife Tabitha..⁴

     John was born in 1654 at Northampton Co, VA.³ John Custis III was the only surviving child of John II & Elizabeth & of John II's three marriages. John was named in his grandmother's will on 3 December 1667 at Shadwell, Stepney Parish, England. He was shown as my grandson John Custis in the will of Elizabeth (ER) Robinson, widow, of Shadwell, England, which was probated in N'hamp Co, VA on 29 Jun 1668..⁴ He married Margaret (25) Michael, daughter of Capt. John Michael (Sr.-N'hamp) and Elizabeth (5) Thorowgood, circa 1678.^5,3 He was elected to the House of Burgesses in 1684, but disqualified on being chosen sheriff, was again a burgess 1685-86, 1693-99, and a member of the Council, 1699-1713. He was also captain of Accomack County and deputy commander of the Eastern Shore under his father until 1692 when he was temporarily suspended from all civil and military offices for contempt. He was commander in chief of the Eastern Shore in 1699. In 1704 he held 5,950 acres Accomack County and 3,400 acres in Northampton County.¹ He married Sarah (15) Littleton, daughter of Col. Southey (9) Littleton and Sarah Bowman, circa 1693.³ John died on 26 January 1713/14 at Northampton Co, VA. His will of 3 Dec 1708, codicil of 20 Mar 1711/2 and probated 16 Mar 1713/4 named his wife Sarah, sons John, to whom he left Arlington House, Hancock and Henry, daughters Elizabeth Custis and Sorrowful Margaret Kendall, wife of William Kendall, and Yeardley Michael (son of John Michael's 3rd wife), and the codicil mentioned grandson Custis Kendall..³ His body was interred at Wilsonia Neck, N'hamp Co, VA. His tombstone, erected by his widow, records that he was colonel and commander in chief of the militia of the Eastern Shore, that he died 26 Jan 1713/4 in his 60th year, that he first married Margaret, daughter of Mr. John Michaell, by whom he had 7 sons (3 of whom were buried near him) and 2 daughters, and that his 2nd wife was Sarah, daughter of Col. Southey Littleton and widow of Mr. Adam Michael. A later inscription adds that Sarah died 18 Apr 1720 in her 51st year..⁶

     Thomas was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. He made a will on 24 January 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Cousin Tabitha Scarburgh Custis. To Cousin Margaret Custis negroes & all the balance of my estate, real & personal. Henry Custis & Scarburgh Custis Exrs. Witt: Edmund Poulson, George Poulson, Archibald Milby..² Thomas died before 1 May 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..²

     John was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susannah Bowdoin, daughter of John Bowdoin and Susannah (-----), circa 1724.³ He married Anne Upshur, daughter of Arthur Upshur (II) and Sarah Browne, circa 1728.^1,4 He made a will on 7 January 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Ann. To son Thomas plantation where I now dwell on Deep Creek containing 1,500 acres. To son Hancock Custis 700 acres near Burton's Branch near the White Marsh which was given my father by my grandmother Tabitha Hill, also my plantation where Walter Stot lives containing 250 acres. To daughter Betty all her mother's wearing clothes. To daughter Susanna. Plate to be divided between my 4 children Thomas, Betty, Hancock and Susanna. Wife and 4 children residual legatees. Wife to maintain & educate my children until they are 18 & if she refuses my Extrs. to take them & their estates out of her custody. John Smith, John Jackson, George Douglas & Abel Upshur Extrs. Witt: John Wise, William Clark and James Davis..⁵ John died in January 1733.⁵ John's will was probated on 7 February 1733 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Anne was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1728,her married name was Custis.^2,3 She married Maj. John (240) Custis (Deep Creed), son of Thomas Custis and Elizabeth (90) Custis, circa 1728.^2,3 Anne was named in her husband's will on 7 January 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann in the will of John Custis. However, since he left his daughter Betty all her mother's wearing clothes and since there was some stated doubt that she would maintain and educate the 4 under age children, she was evidently not their mother..⁴ As of 1734,her married name was Kendall.^5,6 She married Col. Custis (157) Kendall, son of William (49) Kendall and Sorrowful Margaret (91) Custis, in 1734.^5,6 Anne died before 1738.⁷

     Betty was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Betty was named in her father's will on 7 January 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betty (underage) in the will of John Custis of Deep Creek. She was given all her mother's wearing clothes..¹ Betty witnessed a will on 12 May 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Francis Stockley, Elizabeth Bowdoin & Betty Custis witnessed the will of Isaac Moore).³ Betty was named in her uncle's will on 12 October 1745 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my niece Betty Custis in the will of Peter Bowdoin, Gent. He gave her all her mother's clothes which I bought, and if she wishes to live with my daughter, then Betty to have liberty of a room at either of my houses.⁴

     Hancock was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. Hancock was named in his father's will on 7 January 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Hancock Custis (underage) in the will of John Custis of Deep Creek..¹ Hancock was named in his grandfather's will on 26 May 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Hancock (under age 21) in the will of Arthur Upshur, wife Sarah..³

     Samuel was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel was named in his father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Smauel Custis (under age) in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Major S. Pitts on 10 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of Major S. Pitts and Margaret Cuistis..² Margaret was named in her father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Pitts and Major S. Pitts was named as a son-in-law in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..¹

     Major was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Custis, daughter of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker, on 10 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of Major S. Pitts and Margaret Cuistis..¹ Major was named as the executor of a will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law Major S. Pitts and named as an Extrs. in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..² Major was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. On 7 Apr 1827 Henry Cook and Hetty, his wife, conveyed to Major S. Pitts all their interest in said estate; and on the --- day of ---, 182 -- the said Major S. Pitts departed this life having first duly made and published his last will and testament, by which he did not specifically devise the aforesaid interest, but which passed and was disposed of under the residuary clause of said will to all the children of the said Major S. Pitts; that the said Major S. Pitts left surviving him the following children, William G. Pitts, Margaret Pitts, Elizabeth Pitts, Edward Pitts and Washington Pitts..³

     Sarah was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..¹ She made a will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. To mother Catharine Custis all my property during her life except for my slaves & a few legacies that I will hereafter dispose of. At my mother's death those items go to my nieces Sarah E. C. Custis, Adeline R. Custis, Margaret C. Pitts, Catharine P .W. Custis & Elizabeth S. Pitts. To my sister Catharine Wharton [during?] the life(?) of Mrs. Fletcher & ... To nephew John H. Custis $100 at my mother's death. To nephew Theodore W. Custis $100 at my mother's death. To niece Margaret C. Pitts ... To mother Catharine Custis ... To Adeline R. Custis ... All my slaves to be free at my death & to my man George $20. To the Treasurer of the Methodist Church $100 for the support of the Methodist Preachers that travel the Accomack & Northampton circuit. To my nephew Edwin D. Custis $100 at the death of my mother. To brother John Custis ... To friend Rosah Bayly ... Brothers John Custis & William P. Custis Extrs. Witt: Margaret West, William Lee & William Riley..² Sarah died in March 1832.² Sarah's will was probated on 26 March 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. James Poulson & Thomas R. Joynes securities..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. Susanna was named in her father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susanna Hancock Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..¹ Susanna died in December 1822.² Administration of Susanna's estate was filed on 30 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Custis was named to settle the estate of Susan H. Custis. William Gillett and William P. Custis were the securities.² Susanna estate was settled on 28 June 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. 21 Jan 1823 (Invy & Sale), 20 Aug 1823 (Order to Audit), 28 Jun 1824 (Rec'd) - Negro man Jim, women Kate, Agnes & Tamer & 2 children John & Grace. Appraisers: James Poulson, Michael Higgins & W. D. Seymour. John Custis Admr. Articles were taken at settlement by Mrs. Catharine Custis. Two dozen oranges sent to Norfolk while she was sick. Auditors: John B. Walker, Thomas R. Joynes, William Parramore Jr..³

     His common name was Thomas. Thomas was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Dixon on 2 July 1803 at Northampton Co, VA. Coventon Simkins was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. Thomas V. Custis to Miss Peggy Dixon. She was the daughter of Samuel W. Brown & wife who gave consent to "our daughter Peggy." Consent signed from "Golden Quarter.".³ Thomas was named in his father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek. He was also named as an Extr..¹ Thomas died in January 1821.⁴ Administration of Thomas's estate was filed on 29 January 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Custis was named to settle the estate of Thomas V. Custis. William Gillett, William R. Custis & William P. Custis were the securities.⁴ Thomas was named in a land cause on 29 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. This was a suit for the sale of land to remove a dept between John Custis and the heirs of Thomas V. Custis dec'd. In Sep 1818 John Custis became security for a certain Thomas V. Custis, late of this county, to a certain William Seymour for the sum of $2,500 payable in five annual installments to commence on 1 Jan 1819, with interest from 1 Jan 1818; that in order to indemnify John Custis, Thomas V. Custis & Margaret his wife, by deed of mortgage dated Sep 1818, conveyed to John Custis a certain lot, together with the houses thereon, situate in the town of Onancock; that John Custis has been compelled to pay the sum of $1,663.95 as such security; that Thomas V. Custis departed this life on ___ day of ___ 1821, intestate, leaving 6 infant children, to-wit: John Custis, Theodore W. Custis, Margaret K. Custis, Edwin Custis and Adeline Custis and Julius Custis; the wife of Thomas V. Custis departed this life sometime previous; and Julius also departed this life on ___ day ___ 1821; that since the death of Thomas & Margaret his wife, John Custis has frequently applied to the said children for payment as aforesaid..⁵

     Margaret was born circa 1775. She married Dr. Thomas V. Custis, son of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker, on 2 July 1803 at Northampton Co, VA. Coventon Simkins was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. Thomas V. Custis to Miss Peggy Dixon. She was the daughter of Samuel W. Brown & wife who gave consent to "our daughter Peggy." Consent signed from "Golden Quarter.".¹

     Adeline was born circa 1815 at Washington, NC.⁴ Adeline was named in a land cause on 29 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Custis the daughter of Thomas V. Custis and his wife Margaret..³ Adeline was named in her his aunt's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Adeline R. Custis in the will of Sally Custis.⁵ Adeline was named in her grandmother's will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Adeline R. Custis in the will of Catharine Custis..² She married William P. Joynes Sr. on 28 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaiah N. Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of William P. Joynes and Adeline R. Custis. Another record from this sources shows they were married on 6 Jan 1841..⁶ Adeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline R. Joynes, age 35 and born in Washington, NC in HH#82 headed by William P. Joynes, age 35..⁴ Adeline died on 19 April 1853 at Slutkill Neck, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adline R. Joynes, who died of consumption at the age of 37 years. She was the child of Thos. T. & Ann Custis, born in Acc Co, and the wife of Wm. P. Joynes who gave the information..¹

     William was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Adeline R. Custis, daughter of Dr. Thomas V. Custis and Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Dixon, on 28 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaiah N. Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of William P. Joynes and Adeline R. Custis. Another record from this sources shows they were married on 6 Jan 1841..² 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 William P. Joynes the head of HH#82, a 35 year old cabnet maker. Listed with him were the following Joynes: Adeline R., age 35 and born in Washington, NC; Wm. P. Jr., age 7; Custis T., age 5; Solomon A., age 4; and Mariah, age 1..¹ William reported a death on 19 April 1853 at Slutkill Neck, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. P. Joynes reported the death of his wife Adline R. Joynes, who died of consumption at the age of 37 years..³

     Edward was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Edward was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Pitts, a surviving child of Major S. Pitts..² Edward was named in his grandmother's will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a a grandson Edward P. Pitts in the will of Catherine Custis..¹ He married Mary Waters Dennis, daughter of John Upshur Dennis and Maria Eilzabeth Robertson, on 25 July 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Edward T. Pitts and she was shown as Mary W. Dennis..⁵ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. P. Pitts the head of HH#10, a 34 year old lawyer, born in Northampton Co, VA. Listed with him were the following Pitts: Mary, age 23, born in Worcester Co, MD; and Edward D., age 1, born in Worcester Co, MD..⁴

     Margaret was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret was named in her his aunt's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Margaret C. Pitts in the will of Sally Custis.³ Margaret was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Pitts, a surviving child of Major S. Pitts..² Margaret was named in her grandmother's will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Margaret C. Pitts in the will of Catherine Custis..¹

     Catharine was born on 15 September 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.² Catharine was named in her father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Catharine Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..³ She married Bagwell (237) Wharton, son of John (105) Wharton and Elizabeth (-----), on 15 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Wharton and Catharine Custis..⁴ Catharine was named in her sister's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Catharine Wharton in the will of Sally Custis..¹ Catharine died on 24 April 1839 at age 55.² Her body was interred at Wharton Plot at Sunderland Hal, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstones shows her as Catherine Bagwell, the wife of Bagwell and the daughter of Jno. & Cath Custis, 15 Sep 1783 - 24 Apr 1839..²

     Bagwell was born on 24 September 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Bagwell was named in his father's will on 29 May 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Bagwell Wharton (under age) in the will of John Wharton, wife Elizabeth.³ He married Esther Tunnell, daughter of William Tunnell and Mary Broadwater, on 28 December 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He was of "Sunderland Hall" in Accomack County. He married Catharine Custis, daughter of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker, on 15 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Wharton and Catharine Custis..⁴ Bagwell was named in his brother's will on 23 February 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Bagwell Wharton in the will of John Wharton, presently in Philadelphia.⁵ Bagwell died on 12 February 1821 at age 50.¹ His body was interred at Wharton Plot at Sunderland Hal, Acc Co, VA. His tombstones shows him as Bagwell Wharton, the husband of Cath and the son of Jno. & Eliz..¹

     John was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (43) Bagwell, daughter of Capt. John (10) Bagwell and Tabitha (14) Scarburgh, circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.² John made a will on 5 September 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Wharton "my smith's tools, my big gun, and 30 shillings." To son James Wharton "his small guy." To daughter Anne Wharton " 4 pewter basons, one half dozen pewter dishes, a dozen peter plantes, one cedar chest, 3 gold rings and one pair old bobs, ann all her mother's wearing clothes &c. Father in law Capt. John Bagwell residual legatee & Exr. Witt: Thomas Parramore, John Allen, John Bagwell.^3,1 John died before 30 October 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3

     Elizabeth was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her his aunt's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Elizabeth S. Pitts in the will of Sally Custis.¹ Elizabeth was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Pitts, a surviving child of Major S. Pitts..² She married Charles J.D. West, son of Charles West and Joanna Dunton, on 14 March 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. John G. Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles J.D. West and Miss Elizabeth R. Pitts, daughter of Major S. Pitts dec'd. Robins Mapp as to Charles' age and Thomas Smith Jr as to Elizabeth's age. Jos E. Bell witness. They were married on 16 Mar 1836 by W.B. Snead..³

     Betsey was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Betsey was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Poulson, age 14 in HH#1278 headed by Robt. J. Poulson, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $21,000..¹ Betsey reported a death on 4 January 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bettie T. Poulson reported the death of her mother Cath. P.W. Poulson, who died of heart disease at the age of 83 years..²

     Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret J. Custis, age 1/12 in HH#917 headed by Wm. S. Custis, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹ Margaret was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Julius was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Julius died in January 1821.¹ Julius was named in a land cause on 29 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Julis Custis the son of Thomas V. Custis and his wife Margaret who died ___ day ___ 1821..²

     Edwin was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Edwin was named in a land cause on 29 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edwin Custis the son of Thomas V. Custis and his wife Margaret..¹ Edwin was named in his his aunt's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edwin was named in his grandmother's will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Edwin Custis in the will of Catharine Custis..³

     Margaret was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret was named in a land cause on 29 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret K. Custis the daughter of Thomas V. Custis and his wife Margaret..¹

     Theodore was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Theodore was named in a land cause on 29 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Theodore W. Custis a son of of Thomas V. Custis and his wife Margaret..¹ Theodore was named in his his aunt's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Theodore W. Custis in the will of Sally Custis.² Theodore was named in his grandmother's will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Theodore W. Custis in the will of Catharine Custis..³

     John was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in a land cause on 29 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis the son of Thomas V. Custis and his wife Margaret..² John was named in his his aunt's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew John H. Custis in the will of Sally Custis.³ John was named in his grandmother's will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John H. Custis in the will of Catharine Custis..⁴

     George was born in 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Susanna Sullivan, daughter of Daniel Sullivan and Elizabeth McCarthy, circa 1803.^4,2,3 George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Custis, age 26-45. Listed with him were 2 males age 10-16 and 1 female age 10-16..⁵ George was named in a land cause on 27 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain George Custis & Susanna his wife, late of this county, being indebted to William Gillett & Co. in the sum of £59:19:3, in order to secure the payment of the same, and also other sums of money which they might thereafter become indebted, together with interest, costs &c., upon 12 Jul 1806, executed a deed of mortgage by which they conveyed to the said William Gillett & Co., a certain tract of land situate in Acc Co, containing 50 acres, to be held as security &c; that the said William Gillett & Co., on 15 Nov 1804 assigned the same to Thomas Parker; that upon the ___ day of ___ the said Susanna Custis in whom the fee simple title of said land was, departed this life leaving the following children, William, John & Sally R. Custis, to whom the said land descended subject to the aforesaid claim of Thomas Parker and also subject to the life estate of the George Custis &c..⁴ He died in 1834. George Custis was, in the custom of the times, a farmer. He had a severe vision problem and after botched eye surgery by a doctor in Philadelphia became totally blind and relied on his daughter, "Sally" Adbell for help. When she no longer was able to help him he moved in with the family of his younger sister, Margaret Custis. It was while living with her that he died at the age of 65 in 1834.³

     Susanna was born in 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susanna was named in her father's will on 18 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Susanna Sillivan in the will of Daniel Sillivan.¹ As of circa 1803,her married name was Custis.^3,4,2 She married George Custis, son of Revell Custis Jr. and Catherine Parker, circa 1803.^3,4,2 Susanna died in 1811. There were no older females listed with George Custis in the 1820 census..^3,5,4 Susanna was named in a land cause on 27 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Susanna Custis, wife of George Custis, late of this county. She had died and left children William, John & Sally R. Custis..³

     William was born in 1805 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA.² William was named in a land cause on 27 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Custis the son of George & Susanna Custis, late of this county..¹ He left the Shore about 1825, presumably for Washington, DC and on 27 April 1829 he married Elizabeth Bury Wheeler in Prince George's County, MD. They moved back to the Shore for a short time for the birth of their first child, George Washington Neale Custis in 1830, and then back to DC where their second child, Mary Columbia Custis was born in July 1832. Two more children were born in DC, Lemuel Wheeler Custis in 1834 and Susannah Elizabeth Custis on 13 February 1837. William's beloved wife, Elizabeth, died at the age of 28 in 1839. Left with four young children to raise William married Rosanna M. Martin on 7 September 1840 in Frederick County, MD and they had four sons: Emerson C. Custis was born in July 1842, John William Custis born 1843, Charles Custis born 24 February 1846, and Alfred Frank Custis born 26 July 1868. William was a blacksmith who worked at The Washington Naval Yard and lived in DC for the rest of his life. He died there at the age of 63 on 26 July 1868 and is buried next to his two wives in Washington's Glenwood Cemetery. All of William's children grew up and were educated in Washington and as they matured they developed careers of their own and moved away from their childhood home. In succeeding generations their were several doctors, several lawyers, a university professor, a veterinarian, the editor of a major newspaper, a top-ranked woman artist, two graduates of Harvard, two graduates of Johns Hopkins and two grandchildren mentioned in Who was Who in America.² He married Elizabeth Bury Wheeler on 27 April 1829 at Prince George's Co, MD.² William Henry Custis married Rosanna M. Martin on 7 September 1840 at Frederick Co, MD.² William died on 26 July 1868 at Washington, DC.² William was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, DC.²

     John was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was named in a land cause on 27 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis the son of George and Susanna Custis, late of this county. John Robinson Custis left the shore at about the age of 20 never to return. He married in Delaware and had two sons both of whom died without issue..^1,2

     Sarah was born circa 1809 at Northampton Co, VA.² Sarah was named in a land cause on 27 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally R. Custis the daughter of George and Susanna Custis, late of this county..¹ As of 26 July 1833,her married name was Abdell.³ She married Abel Abdell 26 Jul 1833 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. J. Poulson was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Abdel and Sally Custis.³ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Abdel the head of HH#537, age 41 and born in N'hamp County. Listed with her Mary Abdel, age 17; Lousiana Abdel, age 12; William Abdel, age 4; Patrick Carrol, aged 18 and born in Ireland, Lydia Wise, age 35 and black, born in Acc Co; and Abel Abdel, age 37, born in N'hamp Co.²

     Lawson was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lawson was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lawson Onley, age 9 in HH#229 headed by John S. Onley, a 60 year old day laborer..¹

     Taby was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Taby was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Taby Only, age 2 in HH#AT414, headed by Smith Only, age 25 and oystering..¹

     Major was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Major was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major H. Onley, age 9/12 in HH#1005 headed by Geo. (should have been Jno.) Onley, a 20 year old farmer..² Major was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Only, age 10 and attending school in HH#MT210 headed by John Only, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $400..¹ He married Emma Florence Ardis, daughter of William J. Ardis and Rosena T. 'Rosa' Porter, on 29 December 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Major H. Onley, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Jno. H. & Mary A. Onley and she was shown as Emma F. Ardis, age 22, the daughter of Rosa Nelson. They were married by A.D. Davis..⁴ Major died in 1944.³ His body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Levin was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Levin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Only, age 8 in HH#MT210 headed by John Only, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $400..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Betsy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Only, age 6 in HH#MT210 headed by John Only, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $400..¹

     John was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Only, age 11 in HH#666 headed by Nancy Bird, age 53. Living next door in HH#665 was Thos. Only, age 37 and farmer, who was evidently his father..² John was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Onley, age 13 and at school in HH#MT66 headed by Thomas Onley, a 45 year old farmer with personal property valued at $100..¹ He married Mary T. Parks, daughter of Benjamin 'Bennett' Parks and Eveline 'Emma' Baker, on 20 July 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Only, a 29 year old box maker, born in Acc Co, VA and living in Camden, NJ, the son of Edward T. & Sally P. Only and she was shown as Mary T. Parks, age 21, the daughter of Bennett & Emily Parks. They were married by J.W. Ward..³

     Adelaide was born on 3 September 1858 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adlade Onley, the daughter of Thos. Onley, a farmer living in Metompkin. Her father gave the information..² Adelaide was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adelaide Only, age 4/12 in HH#666 headed by Nancy Bird, age 53. Living next door in HH#665 was Thos. Only, age 37 and farmer, who was evidently his father..³ Adelaide was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Onley, age 11 in HH#MT66 headed by Thomas Onley, a 45 year old farmer with personal property valued at $100..¹

     Nancy was born on 3 March 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy W. Onley, the daughter of Thos. Onley & Sally. Her father gave the information..³ Nancy was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy W. Only, age 2 in HH#666 headed by Nancy Bird, age 53. Living next door in HH#665 was Thos. Only, age 37 and farmer, who was evidently his father..⁴ Nancy was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Wharton Onley, age 10 and at school in HH#MT66 headed by Thomas Onley, a 45 year old farmer with personal property valued at $100..¹ She married Henry Shrieves, son of William 'Big Bill' Shrieves and Jane Barnes, on 25 December 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Shreaves, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Wm. & Jane Shreaves and she was shown as Nannie W. Onley, age 19, the daughter of Edw'd T. & Sally Onley. They were married by J.W. Hundley..²

     Henry was born circa 1800.

     Emma was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Emma was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Onley, age 7 in HH#MT66 headed by Thomas Onley, a 45 year old farmer with personal property valued at $100..¹

     David was born on 15 April 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David D. Onley, who was the son of Thos. Onley, a farmer living in Acc Co, and Sally. His father gave the information..² David was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA.¹ David died on 17 February 1871 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 4. He was shown as David D. Onley, who died of congestion at the age of 4 years and 6 months. He was the son of Edwin & Sally Onley, born in Acc Co and his father gave the information..¹

     Thomas was born on 28 May 1854 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. H. Onley, the son of Thos. Only, a farmer living at Modest Town & Sally. His father gave the information..² Thomas was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Onley, age 15 in HH#MT66 headed by Thomas Onley, a 45 year old farmer with personal property valued at $100..¹

     John was born on 28 November 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1870 census puts his birth at 1863 and his 1885 marriage puts it at 1862..^1,2,3 John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Onley, age 7 in HH#MT57 headed by William Onley, a 44 year old farmer..¹ He married Henrietta Northam, daughter of George W. Northam and Elizabeth Landing, on 7 January 1885 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Onley, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Wm. H. & Trephenia Onley and she was shown as Henrietta Northam, age 22, the daughter of George & Elizabeth Northam. They were married by W.C. Vaden..² John died on 19 May 1932 at age 70.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as the son of Wm. Onley..³

     Polly was born in 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Onley, age 5 in HH#MT57 headed by William Onley, a 44 year old farmer..¹ She married Gordon H. Gravenor, son of Allison Gravenor and Martha (-----), on 21 May 1899 at Onley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gordon H. Gravenor, a 33 year old single teamster, born in MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Allison & Martha Gravenor and she was shown as Polly L. Onley, age 34 and single, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of William & Triphenia Onley. They were married by J.R. Griffith..² Her body was interred at Hickman-Gravenor, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly L. Gravenor, the wife of G.H. Gravenor. There is not death date on her tombstone..³

     Henrietta was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² Henrietta was listed with her mother in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Henrietta Northam, age 17 in a HH headed by Ann Landing, age 77. Also listed was Elizabeth Landing, age 40 and divorced, who was probably her mother. (Note: Henrietta Northam's 1885 marriage to John Onley shows her as the daughter of George & Elizabeth Northam.).² She married John Onley, son of William H. Onley and Triphena 'Tiffany' Hickman, on 7 January 1885 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Onley, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Wm. H. & Trephenia Onley and she was shown as Henrietta Northam, age 22, the daughter of George & Elizabeth Northam. They were married by W.C. Vaden..³

     Pleasy was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Pleasy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Pleasy Northam, age 13 in a HH headed by Ann Landing, age 77. Also listed was Elizabeth Landing, age 40 and divorced, who was probably her mother..¹

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Major, daughter of Sophia Turner, on 4 September 1821 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of William Watson and Nancy Major. They were maried on 6 Sep 1821.² William C. Watson was the security on a M.L.B. On 20 December 1821 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. C. Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Henderson and Susanna Stott. (NOTE: Was he related to either of them?).² On 1 Nov 1826 in Accomack County, Wm. C. Watson bought 1 small red box & contents, 1 waiter & 3 wine glasses, 2 gilded pitchers, 4 blue plates & 2 small dishes, 1 pair towels cotton diaper no 4, 1 suit blue curtains and 1 homney morton at this estate sale of Mrs. Tabitha Watson. (Acc Co Inventories &c, 1828-1830, p 273, recorded 27 Oct 1828) The only other Watson buyers included Thomas Watson who gave Jno. W. Watson as his security. Selected other buyers were Walter Finney, Seth Bell, James H. Dix, Jno. R. Wise & Thos. V. Colona. At settlement it was noted: That a load of goods was bought from J.W. Watson's to the ware house & a horse & cart & Negro man; John M. Watson was paid for appraising & writing; Expenses in attending and taking the deposition of Frances West in Philadelphia. (NOTES: Administration on Tabitha Watson's estate was granted to James H. Dix on 30 Oct 1826 with Levi Dix, John Y. Bagwell & Richard L. Rew securities. She was Tabitha Wharton, widow of Ephraim Watson, and John W. Watson was her son. John W. Watson married Betsy Selby Simpson in 1806 and had a son Thomas Watson born circa 1808. They were the Jno. W. & Thomas Watson shown above. The Thos V. Colona shown in the inventory above was Thomas Virgil Colonna, son of William Colonna and his wife Elizabeth Watson (a daughter of Ephraim & Tabitha Wharton Watson), as shown in Hacks Neck and Its People, p. 113 - Colonna family.). On 26 Jan 1829 William C. Watson made oath that he was well acquainted with the handwriting of John C. Savage.³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William C. Watson a head of household, aged 20-30 (b.c. 1800-1810). Listed with him was 1 male age 0-5; 1 male age 5-10, another male age (20-30); 2 females age 0-5; 1 female age 5-10; 1 female age 10-15, 1 female age 20-30; and 1 female age 30-40. There were also 5 slaves. (NOTE: The other male his age could be a brother and one of the older females could be his wife and the other his brother's wife. However, these folks could also be his wife's brother or sisters and there could be other possibilities.).⁴ On 21 Aug 1830 William C. Watson of Acc Co is indebted to Stockley Kellam for $150 by a note dated 16 Jan 1830. Since Kellam wants to make the payment more secure, Watson gives all his rights & interest in the schooner Onancock, together with the hull, mast, sails, anchors, boat cables and appurtenances unto her to Kellam. Provided that if Watson pays Kellam the $150 with interest and all costs and other debts that are now or shall become due, with all costs that shall arise with this deed, then this deed to be null and void. (NOTE: The schooner Onancock was not shown in any Acc Co Will books from 1800 to 1860.).⁵ William witnessed a will on 7 July 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Addison, Levin J. Thomas, Wm. C. Watson and William Wyatt Jr. witnessed the will of Robert Hadlock. (NOTE: Hadlock named a daughter Harriett who he had by Fanny Turner.).⁶ He bought land on 24 September 1832 at Craddockville, Acc Co, VA. William R. Custis of Acc Co sells William C. Watson of Acc Co for $220 a parcel of land in or near the Turkey Pen in Acc Co containing 13 acres more or less & bounded on the south & west by Stewart Kellam heirs, & west by the county road, east by William Kellam &c. Wm C. Watson is not to have possession until 1 January next. (NOTE: Turkey Pen is present day Craddockville, see Whitelaw, p. 651. See Bk 33, p 160 showing it was sold at auction.).⁷ He was named in deed of mortgage on 1 November 1832 at Craddockville, Acc Co, VA. Smith Hyslop is security for William C. Watson on a note dated 24 Sep 1832 for $220 and due to Wm. R. Custis and William C. Watson wanting to secure the said Smith Hyslop from any loss by being his security on the aforesaid note, this deed for and inconsideration of the promise & also for and in consideration of $1 paid by Thomas A. Coleburn trustee, William C. Watson sells to Thomas A. Coleburn trustee, a tract of land in the village of Turkey Pen bounded on the north & west by Stewart Kellam heirs, on the south & east by William Kellam of Robt containing 13 acres more or less. William C. Watson is permitted to remain on the land.⁸ He married Fannie Mason, daughter of John Mason and Margaret 'Peggy' Onley, on 4 March 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of William C. Watson, widower, and Fanny Mason. Another record from this source shows they were married on 6 Mar 1833..⁹ William C. Watson bought land on 5 December 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. William Henderson Senr & Sally C. his wife of Acc Co sells to William C. Watson of Acc Co for $185 a tract of land in Acc Co bounded on the north by Peter Hack, east by Abel W. Kellam & Peggy Darby, south by the Rich'd Turner's heirs and west by Peter Hack containing 39 & ¾ acres more or less. (NOTE: See Bk 29, p 205 & 206 where he sells this land to Joshua Major (Free Negro) and to Parker West (Free Negro).).¹⁰ He sold land on 2 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. William C. Watson & wife Fanny of Acc Co sell to Joshua Major (F.N.) for $150 a parcel of land in St. George's Parish, Acc Co, containing 25 acres more or less bounded on the south-east by Parker West which he purchased of William C. Watson & Fanny his wife, on the north-east by Peter Hack, on the north-west by Cabe J. Hack and on the south-west by the guined(?) land. Witt: none. Signed: Wm. C. Watson & Fanny (her X mark) Watson. William A. Parker & Wm. P. Moore Jr, Justices of the Peace certified the signatures of the Watsons and certified that Fanny was examined separately and agreed to sell the land.¹¹ He sold land on 2 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. William C. Watson & wife Fanny of Acc Co sell to Parker West (F.N.) for $150 a parcel of land in St. George's Parish, Acc Co, containing 25 acres more or less bounded on the south by Abel W. Kellam, on the north-east by Peter Hack, son the south-west by Joshua Major which was sold to him by Wm C Watson & wife Fanny. Witt: none. Signed: Wm. C. Watson & Fanny (her X mark) Watson. William A. Parker & Wm. P. Moore Jr, Justices of the Peace certified the signatures of the Watsons and certified that Fanny was examined separately and agreed to sell the land.¹² On 24 Feb 1837 in Acc Co, William C. Watson of Acc Co and Edmond J. Poulson & Levin L. Joynes Jr., trustees, and James Poulson committee of Jno. B. Guy & James B. Poulson, creditors, whereas Wm. C. Watson is indebted to James Poulson committee & James B. Poulson for $850 by note with legal interest thereon, Wm. C. Watson is willing to secure this indenture for the consideration of the premises and for further consideration of $1 to Wm. C. Watson paid by Edmd J. Poulson & L.L. Joynes Jr. trustees, that Watson sells unto Edmund J. Poulson & L.L. Joynes one Negro woman Ann, 1 mare, 1 ditto, 1 wane, 1 yoke oxen. However if Watson pays the debt then his deed is void and the items will be sold at public auction. Witt: J.N. Bagwell for (W.C.W), Ellison A. Hopkins (for D__), Sam'l Coleburn, Alfred Lofland (for L.S.J. & J.B.P), Thos N. Bagwell (for I.B.P. & L.S.J), Samuel C. White (for J.B.P & L.S. Joynes), Joseph W. Gibb (for E. Poulson). Signed: Wm. C. Watson, Edmund Poulson, Levin S. Joynes Jr., James Poulson & Jas. B. Poulson.¹³ William witnessed a will on 14 September 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date Richard A. White, Tenney Drummond & William C. Watson witnessed the will of William Middleton, wife Elizabeth.¹⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William C. Watson a head of household, age 30-40 (b.c. 1800-1810). Listed with him was 1 male age 0-5; 1 male age 10-15; 1 male age 15-20; 1 female age 0-5; 1 female age 5-10; 1 female age 10-15; 1 female age 30-40 (his age); and 1 female age 70-80 (b.c. 1760-1770). Also listed was 6 slaves. (NOTE: The elder female could be either his mother or his wife's mother.).¹⁵ On 23 Mar 1840 Custis Bayly (F.N.) of Acc Co is in debt to Wm. C. Watson of Acc Co for $60 by bond of 17 Feb 1840, which he intends to secure and has chosen Benjamin Stringer of Acc Co as his trustee. Bayly puts up 1 horse called Logan, 1 horse called Paxton, 1 work steer, 3 cows, 8 head hogs, 2 beds, 2 bedsteds, 20 lb corn, 300 bushels oats. Signed: Custis (his X mark) Bayly, Benjamin Stringer & Wm. C. Watson who appeared before Wm. P. Moore Jr & William Wyatt, Justices of the Peace.¹⁶ William was named as administrator of an estate on 28 November 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of James Hornsby was granted to William C. Watson with Mitchell W. West, James H. Kellam & John H. Chandler securities.¹⁷ He sold land on 17 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. William C. Watson & wife Fanny, George S. Rogers & William Mason of Acc Co to William Mister of Acc Co - On 12 Jun 1841 Wm. C. Watson, executor of a deed in trust to the said George S. Rogers Grantee for the said William Mason for the purpose (reference to deed recorded in Acc Co Clerk's Office on 14 June 1841) for a tract of land containing 13 acres more or less and on 18 Mar 1843 was exposed to public auction and William Mister became the purchaser for $280. Therefore Wm. C. Watson & wife Fanny convey their rights in the land to William Mister. Signed: Wm. C. Watson, Fanny (her X mark) Watson, George S. Rogers (Trustee) & William Mason whose signatures were certified by William P. Moore Senr & William P. Moore Jr, Justices of the Peace. (NOTE: See Bk 26, p 25 which shows him buying 13 acres from Wm. R. Custis.).¹⁸ He bought land on 30 March 1847 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Methodist Episcopal Church South from Samuel G Savage & wife) Samuel G. Savage & wife Elizabeth of N'hamp Co convey to William C. Watson, George H. Christopher & Richard T. Ames of Acc Co & Heley P. Bagwell, Montcalm Oldham & Smith S. Nottingham of N'hamp Co (trustees) a lot of ground near the village of Pungoteague in Acc Co supposed to contain ¼ of an acre, beginning at the corner of William P. Moore Senr line on the main county road and running south along the said road about 100 yards to the land of Richard J. Ayres (known as Trader's tract), thence about 100 yards north east along said line to a corner locust post on the line between the said Moore and Ayres, thence about 50 yards north west alone said Moore's line to the commencement on the main county road containing ¼ acre on which is situated a house of worship together with all and singular the houses, woods, waterways, privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging. Witt: Brian W. Fisher, Louis C.H. Finney & Jno. W. H. Parker. Signed: Samuel G. Savage & Elizabeth J.H. Savage.¹⁹ 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. Watson the head of HH#426, a 50 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Watsons: Fannie, age 43; Jno. W, age 14; Nancy C., age 12; Mary A., age 7; and Elison T., age 5..¹ He died before 28 July 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Watson was granted to William P. Moore Jr. with Goerge S. Rodgers securities.²⁰ It has been reported that he died in Feb 1860 according to a newspaper article which can no longer be located. Accomack County Order Books Feb 1857 - 1 Feb 1860 and 27 Feb 1860 - 1862 and 1862 - 1865 were searched and no Wm. C. Watson was found in either index and all Watsons with no first name in the indexes were searched as well and no Wm. C. Watson was found. The Accomack County Fiduciaries from 1 Jan 1858 to 1860 and from July 1860 to 1864 were searched and no Wm. C. Watson was found. Accomack County Inventories from Dec 1855 to June 1865 were searched and no Wm. C. Watson was found. Maybe he died in either Northampton County or in the Norfolk area.

     Fannie was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She married William C. Watson on 4 March 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of William C. Watson, widower, and Fanny Mason. Another record from this source shows they were married on 6 Mar 1833..³ Fannie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fannie Watson, age 43 in HH#426 headed by Wm. Watson, a 54 year old farmer..² Fannie was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny Watson the head of HH#833, age 53 and spinning. Listed with her were the following Watsons: John W., age 23; Mary A., age 17; and Ellison L., age 16. Also listed was Peggy Charnick, age 80 and Lucy Watson, a 50 year old seamstress..⁴

     Mary was born on 4 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² 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. Watson, age 7 in HH#426 headed by Wm. Watson, a 54 year old farmer..³ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Watson, age 17 in HH#833 headed by Fanny Watson, age 53 and spinning..⁴ She married John H. (of Jno.) Onley, son of John Thomas Onley and Lovey Darby, on 28 October 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Onley, a 28 year old farmer, the son of John Onley and she was shown as Mary A. Watson, age 24, the daughter of Wm. C. & Fannie Watson. They were married by O.P. Twiford..⁵ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 29 April 1910 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marianna D. Onley, a 68 year old wife in HH#221 headed by John H. Onley, a 70 year old farmer. They had been married 41 years and she had 6 children & 4 were living.⁶ Mary died on 27 July 1923 at age 80.² Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as the wife of John H. Onley..²

     John was born on 16 February 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Onley, age 12 in HH#733 heded by Lovey Onley, age 40..² John served in the military circa 1865 at Civil War. During the Civil War he served in the Confederate Army..⁴ He married Mary Dines Watson, daughter of William C. Watson and Fannie Mason, on 28 October 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Onley, a 28 year old farmer, the son of John Onley and she was shown as Mary A. Watson, age 24, the daughter of Wm. C. & Fannie Watson. They were married by O.P. Twiford..¹ John lived in 1900 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA. John Onley and family lived in Hacks Neck during the earlier years of the 20th century, at the "Poplar Grove" farm. Most of his adult life he engaged in farming..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of 29 April 1910 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Onley the head of HH#221, a 70 year old farmer. Listed with him were Marianna D. Onley, a 68 year old wife & they had been married 41 years and she had 6 child & 4 of them were living; Frederick P. Parks, a 26 year old son-in-law; Mary D. Parks, a 25 year old daughter, who had been married 5 years and had 1 child born & 1 living; John L. Parks, a 3 year old grandson; and William Shephard, a 12 year old black servant.⁵ John died on 27 March 1923 at age 84.³ His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as the husband of Mary A. Onley..³

     John was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Lovey Darby, daughter of Edmund Darby and Peggy Darby, on 12 February 1834 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Thomas Onley and she as Lovey Darby. No other information was given..¹ John died before 1850. He was not listed with his wife Lovey in the 1850 census..

     Lovey was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Thomas Onley on 12 February 1834 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Thomas Onley and she as Lovey Darby. No other information was given..³ Lovey was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lovey Onley the head of HH#733, age 40. Listed with her were the following Onleys: John, age 12 and Thos., age 2. Also listed was Ann Window, age 52..⁴ Lovey was related to a Rev War vetran on 26 August 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Lovey Darby, now Lovey Only, was shown as a daughter of Peggy Darby, who was a daughter of Darmone Darby, a Rev. War vetran..² Lovey died on 17 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Lovey Only, who died of dropsy at the age of 54 years. She was the daughter of Edm. & P. Darby, born in Acc Co, and she was the head of family. Francis (assumed Onley) gave the information..¹

     Thomas was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Onley, age 2 in HH#733 heded by Lovey Onley, age 40..² Thomas was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1848 and his tombstone puts it at 1850..^3,2 He married Anna W. Powell, daughter of Littleton Thomas Powell and Belle Elizabeth Kellam, on 1 June 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas H. Onley, a 27 year old farmer, the son of John & Lucy (probably Lovey) Onley and she was shown as Anna W. Powell, age 21, the daughter of Littleton & Belle E. Powell. They were married by W.C. Tuelley..¹ Thomas lived in 1890 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA. In the 1880's and early 1890's he lived on the Davison farm in western Hacks Neck, and about the turn of the century on the "Poplar Grove" estate..⁴ Thomas died in 1935. Thomas Onley, a younger brother of John, also of Hacks Neck, died in 1935 and is buried in the Methodist cemetery at Pungoteague, in which section he spent much of his life. He was a farmer..^4,3 His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas L. Onley, 1850-1935, who is buried next to Anna W. Onley..³

     Anna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Weslianna Powell, age 1 in HH#890 headed by Littleton Powell, a 44 year old farmer..² Anna was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 She married Thomas H. (of Jno.) Onley, son of John Thomas Onley and Lovey Darby, on 1 June 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas H. Onley, a 27 year old farmer, the son of John & Lucy (probably Lovey) Onley and she was shown as Anna W. Powell, age 21, the daughter of Littleton & Belle E. Powell. They were married by W.C. Tuelley..¹ Anna died in 1939.³ Her body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna W. Onley, who was buried next to Thomas L. Onley..³

     Littleton was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Belle Elizabeth Kellam, daughter of Sally Kellam (widow), circa 1845.² Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Powell the head of HH#603, a 33 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Powells: Bell, age 32; Thos., age 2; and Geo. W., age 6/12. Also listed were the following Kellams: Sally, age 50; Jane, age 13; and Geo. W., age 21..¹ Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Powell the head of HH#890, a 44 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Powells: Belle, age 39; Geo. W., age 10; James E., age 8; John H., age 4; Weslianna, age 1; and Marg't. S., age 1. Also listed was Sally Kellam, age 60..²

     Belle was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Littleton Thomas Powell circa 1845.² Belle was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bell Powell, age 32 in HH#603 headed by Littleton Powell, a 33 year old sailor. Also listed was Sally Kellam, age 50, who may have been her mother..¹

     Lula was born circa 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John T. Parks, son of John T. Parks and Mary (-----), on 2 January 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Parks, a 23 year old farmer, the son of John T. & Mary Parks and she was shown as Lula M. Onley, age 17, the daughter of Thomas & Anna Onley. They were married by W.H. Gregory..²

     Lucille was born circa 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Wilbur S. Ames, son of Joseph B. Ames and Isabella Sarah Ames, on 10 November 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wilbur S. Ames, a 30 year old painter, the son of Joseph B. & Sarah Ames and she was shown as Lucille Onley, age 17, the daughter of Thomas & Anna Onley. They were married by Chas. S. Corbitt..²

     Elsie was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Herman Forrest Drummond, son of John Henry Drummond and Elizabeth S. 'Bettie' Garrison, on 15 December 1910 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Herman F. Drummond, a 21 year old farmer, the son of John H. & Bettie Drummond and she was shown as Elsie F. Onley, age 21, the daughter of Thomas & Anna Onley. They were married by W.L. Murphy..² Elsie died in 1955.³ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.³

     Ivy was born circa 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elwood was born circa 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Margaret was born circa 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Virginia was born on 21 October 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia F. Only, the daughter of John H. Only, a farmer living in Acc Co & Mary A. Onley. Her father gave the information..²

     Mary was born in 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Fred P. Parks, son of John P. Parks and Mareitta Waterfield, on 5 April 1905 at Craddockville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fred P. Parks, a 23 year old framer, the son of John & Merinetta Parks and she was shown as Mary D. Onley, the daughter of John H. & Mary Anna Onley. They were married by R.R. Payne. (Note: The copy used was very faint.).^1,3 Mary was listed with her father in the census of 29 April 1910 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary D. Parks, a 25 year old daughter in HH#221 headed by John H. Onley, a 70 year old farmer. Also listed was Frederick P. Parks, a 26 year old son-in-law and they had been married 5 years. Listed below them was John L. Parks, a 3 year old grandson, who was evidnetly their son.⁴ Mary died in 1964.² Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Fred was born in 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary D. Onley, daughter of John H. (of Jno.) Onley and Mary Dines Watson, on 5 April 1905 at Craddockville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fred P. Parks, a 23 year old framer, the son of John & Merinetta Parks and she was shown as Mary D. Onley, the daughter of John H. & Mary Anna Onley. They were married by R.R. Payne. (Note: The copy used was very faint.).^3,1 Fred was listed with his father-in-law in the census of 29 April 1910 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frederick P. Parks, a 26 year old son-in-law in HH#221 headed by John H. Onley, a 70 year old farmer. Also listed was Mary D. Parks, a 25 year old daughter, who was evidently his wife and John L. Parks, a 3 year old grandson, who was evidently their son.⁴ Fred died in 1949.² His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Lovey was born on 13 October 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Lovey Onley, the daughter of Wm. Onley, a farmer living in Acc Co & Triffaney. Her father gave the information..² She married Nathan Davis, son of Peter Davis, on 12 February 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Nathan Davis, a 35 year old widowed farmer, born in Philadelphia, PA and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Peter & Sarah Ann Davis and she was shown as Lovey Onley, age 17, the daughter of William & Triphena Onley. They were married by J.W. Ward..¹

     Mary was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John E. Onley, son of Edward Thomas Onley and Sarah P. 'Sally' Davis, on 20 July 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Only, a 29 year old box maker, born in Acc Co, VA and living in Camden, NJ, the son of Edward T. & Sally P. Only and she was shown as Mary T. Parks, age 21, the daughter of Bennett & Emily Parks. They were married by J.W. Ward..¹

     Azie was born in 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Julius Franklin Onley, son of John Revel Gaskins Onley and Sarah Ann 'Sary' Ailworth, on 8 November 1892 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Julius F. Onley, a 23 year old house carpenter, the son of John R. & Sarah Onley and she was shown as Azie S. Scott, age 16, the daughter of John T. & Margaret S. Scott. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..^3,1 Azie died in 1954.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Rosena was born on 26 September 1827 at Maryland.² She married William J. Ardis on 19 December 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William Ardis and Rosena Porter. No other information was given..³ Rosena was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosena Ardis, age 28 in HH#10 headed by Wm. J. Ardis, a 35 year old farmer with personal estate valued at $500..⁴ She married Spencer Nelson, son of George S. Nelson, on 18 January 1872 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Spencer Nelson, a 60 year old widowed farmer, the son of George & Eliz'th Nelson and she was shown as Rosa Harids, a 42 year old widow, born in MD and living in Acc Co, VA (her parents were not shown). They were married by D.A. Woodson..⁵ Rosena died on 15 August 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 59. She was shown as Rosena T. Nelson, who died at the age of 60 (cause not shown), the daughter of John & Henrietta Porter. She was born in MD and a housekeeper, the wife of Spencer Nelson who gave the information..^2,1 Her body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Rosene T. Nelson, the 2nd wife of Spencer Nelson..²

     William was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rosena T. 'Rosa' Porter, daughter of John Porter and Henrietta Matthews, on 19 December 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William Ardis and Rosena Porter. No other information was given..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. J. Ardis the head of HH#10, a 35 year old farmer with personal estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Ardis: Rosena, age 28; Francis, age 9; and Edward T., age 8..¹