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     Emma was born circa 1845 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 C. Rayfield, age 5 in HH#1208 headed by Thomas J. Rayfield, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1850. He married Jane Bull circa 1875.¹

     Jane was born circa 1850. She married William R. Hancock circa 1875.¹

     Asher was born in 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 He married Lizzie A. Melvin, daughter of Thomas Melvin and Elizabeth (-----), on 20 October 1891 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Asher Holstein, a 22 year old barber, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Josiah & Comfort Holstein and she was shown as Lizzie A. Melvin, age 21, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Thomas & Elizabeth Melvin. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹ He married Sallie Hancock, daughter of William R. Hancock and Jane Bull, on 24 August 1903 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Asher Holston, a 32 year old widowed painter, the son of Joseph & Comfort E. Holston, born in Acc Co, VA and she was shown as Sallie Hancock, age 23, the daughter of William & Jane Hancock, born in Delaware..¹ Asher died in 1912.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Josiah was born circa 1840. He married Comfort E. (-----) circa 1865.

     Comfort was born circa 1840. She married Josiah Holston circa 1865.

     Bertie was born circa 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Annie was born circa 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Asher was born circa 1908 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Erwin was born circa 1910 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Daisey was born circa 1911 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Elodie was born circa 1912 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Robert was born circa 1895.

     Nathaniel was born circa 1897.

     Lizzie was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Asher 'Buck' Holston, son of Josiah Holston and Comfort E. (-----), on 20 October 1891 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Asher Holstein, a 22 year old barber, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Josiah & Comfort Holstein and she was shown as Lizzie A. Melvin, age 21, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Thomas & Elizabeth Melvin. They were married by J.W. Turner..²

     Thomas was born circa 1840. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1865.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1840. She married Thomas Melvin circa 1865.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married William Middleton on 11 January 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Willite was the security on the M.L.B. of William Middleton and Elizabeth Drummond of Step., dec'd, ward of Charles Willite..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Middleton, age 47 in HH#1208 headed by Thomas J. Rayfield, a 35 year old farmer. Also listed just above her was Wm. Middleton, age 56, who was evidently her husband..³ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 24 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth Middleton, wife of William Middleton, was named as a child of Stephen Drummond, who was a brother of James Drummond who died in the Rev. War..²

     William was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Drummond, daughter of Stephen Drummond and Katherine Burton, on 11 January 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Willite was the security on the M.L.B. of William Middleton and Elizabeth Drummond of Step., dec'd, ward of Charles Willite..² William Middleton was listed with his daughter in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ William died before 26 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1814, but he was named in his grandmother Nancy Garret's will in 1813..² John was named in his grandmother's will on 23 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John Dennis (assumed surname was Bloxom) in the will of Nancy Garret..³ He married Mary P. Justice, daughter of Samuel A. Justice and Elizabeth Powell, on 9 April 1840 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Bloxom and Mary Justice. No other information was given..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Bloxom the head of HH#1209, a 36 year old carpenter. Listed with him was Mary P. Bloxom, age 31..²

     Mary was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She married John Dennis Bloxom, son of Dennis Bloxom and Henrietta 'Henny' Garrett, on 9 April 1840 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Bloxom and Mary Justice. No other information was given..⁵ Mary was named in her father's will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary (surname not shown) in the will of Samuel A. Justice..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary P. Bloxom, age 31 in HH#1209 headed by John D. Bloxom, a 36 year old carpenter..⁴ She married John B. Treich, son of John B. Treich and Gennattee (-----), on 31 March 1858 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John B. Treich, a 42 year old widowed tailor, born in Pegrchoarde, France, the son of John B. & Gennattee Treich and she was shown as Mary P. Bloxom, a 33 year old widow, born in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Sam'l Justice & Eliz'th Powell..³

     Alexander was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann Wright, daughter of Edward Wright and Susanna Littleton, before 1847. She was the wife of Alexander West in 1847, when her father's land was sold..¹ Alexander was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander West the head of HH#1210, a 35 year old laborer. Listed with him were Ann West, age 45; James West, age 3/12; James Wright, a 22 year old miller and Edward Wright, a 30 year old carpenter. Also listed were Ann Crippen, age 16 and black and Mary Showard, age 18 and black..¹

     Ann was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Alexander West before 1847. She was the wife of Alexander West in 1847, when her father's land was sold..² Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann West, age 45 in HH#1210 headed by Alexander West, a 35 year old laborer. Also listed was James Wright, age 22 and Edward Wright, age 30, who were evidently her brothers..²

     James was born circa 1849 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 West, age 3/12 in HH#1210 headed by Alexander West, a 35 year old laborer..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. Susanna was named in her father's will on 10 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susanna in the will of Mark Littleton, wife Raner..¹ She married Edward Wright, son of Henry (79F) Wright III and Rachel Pettitt, on 19 November 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Savage Crippen was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Wright and Susanna Littleton..² Susanna was named in her mother's will on 17 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susannah Wright in the will of Leuranah Onions. She was the only person named in the will..³

     James was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Wright, a 22 year old miller in HH#1210 headed by Alexander West, a 35 year old laborer. Also listed was Ann West, age 45, who was evidenlty his sister..²

     Edward was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edward was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Wright, a 30 year old carpenter in HH#1210 headed by Alexander West, a 35 year old laborer. Also listed was Ann West, age 45, who was evidenlty his sister..² Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Wright was an unmarried carpenter in 1880, at 60 years of age..³ Edward died on 10 October 1902. The newspaper showed him as Edward Wright, who died at the age of 84 years. He was the Uncle of E. Wright Jr..⁴

     Theodore was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Theodore was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Theodore Small, a 20 year old laborer in HH#1219 headed by Thomas Byrd, a 24 year old farmer..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 Samuel was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel S. Tindal, a 24 year old laborer, born in VA, in HH#1219 headed by Thomas Byrd, a 24 year old farmer..^3,4 He married Mary Ann Waters, daughter of Jesse Waters and Nancy Bennett, on 1 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Samuel James Tindal of Thomas and Mary Ann Walters of Jesse..² Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Tindle the head of HH#AT146, a 45 year old farmer with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Mary Tindle, a 42 year old house keeper; William Badger, a 28 year old sailor; Malicia Badger, a 21 year old house keeper; Frances Badger, age 10 and doing housework and Ann Badger, age 6 months and born in Feb..⁵ He married Cordelia Ann Taylor, daughter of James Henry Taylor and Louisa Teague, on 26 December 1875 at Wattsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l J. Tindal, a 40 year old widowed shoemaker, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Thomas & Leah Tindal and she was shown as Cordelia Ann Taylor, age 16, born in in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Jas. H. & Louisa Taylor. They were married by I.T. Adkins..¹

     Mary was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Samuel James Tindall, son of Thomas Tindall and Leah Mariner, on 1 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Samuel James Tindal of Thomas and Mary Ann Walters of Jesse..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Tindle, a 42 year old house keeper in HH#AT146 headed by Samuel Tindle, a 45 year old farmer..²

     Robert was born circa 1825 at Maryland.¹ Robert was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Mason, age 25 and an idiot in HH#1219 headed by Thomas Byrd, a 24 year old farmer..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1772,her married name was Taylor. She married Alexander Taylor circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. (-----) was named in her husband's will on 10 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife and Extr. Ann Taylor in the will of Alexander Taylor..¹

     Euphemia was born circa 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Nathaniel Taylor, son of Alexander Taylor and (-----) Matthews, on 6 April 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Wm. Matthews Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel Taylor of Alexander and Euphemia Mariner of George..¹ Euphemia Mariner died on 27 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Walston was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel Taylor, widower, and Maria Henderson, widow of Joseph.¹

     George was born between 1765 and 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 He married (w/o George) (-----) circa 1792. George was named in his father's will on 14 January 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son George and named Extr in the will of George Marriner, wife Sarah.² George was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at Pocomoke Neck, Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Marrener, Poke, a head of household, age 26-45 (bc 1755-1774). Listed with him were 3 females age 0-10 and 1 female age over 45 (born before 1755).¹ George was listed as a head of household in the census of 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mariner, a head of household, age 26-45 (bc 1755-1774). Listed with him were 1 male age 0-10, 1 male age 10-15, 1 female age 0-10, 2 female age 10-15 & 1 female age 26-45.³ He was the security on a M.L.B. On 1 February 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Marriner was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Marriner and Elizabeth Taylor.⁴ He married Euphamy Dunton on 1 February 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Hickman and John Custis were the security on the M.L.B. of George Marriner and Euphamy Dunstan.⁴ George Mariner (Poke) died before 31 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of George Mariner was granted to William Watts with William Tunnell & Thomas Jones securities.⁵ He estate was settled on 26 February 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. 11 Aug 1815 (Invy), 1815 (Sale), No Date (Audit), 26 Feb 1816 (Rec'd) - William Walls Admr. Appraisers: Thomas Wallace, John Marshall of William & James Gillett. Buyers: Polly Mariner & Euphamy Mariner. Auditors: Samuel Henderson & James Gillett.⁶

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 10 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Mathew Taylor in the will of Alexander Taylor..¹ He married Sally Thornton on 22 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Beavens was the security on the M.L.B. of Matthews Taylor and Sally Thornton..² William died in August 1825.³ Administration of William's estate was filed on 31 August 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Watts was named to settle the estate of William M. Taylor. David Watts and David S. Watts were the securities.⁴

     Sally was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Matthews Taylor, son of Alexander Taylor and (-----) Matthews, on 22 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Beavens was the security on the M.L.B. of Matthews Taylor and Sally Thornton..¹

     Ann was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ann was named in her father's will on 10 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Taylor in the will of Alexander Taylor..¹ She married John Brittingham on 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Cord and William M. Hickman were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Brittingham and Nancy Taylor..³ Ann was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Brittingham, age 58 in HH#1221 headed by Alexander Taylor, a 65 year old farmer..² Ann was named in her brother's will on 8 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Nancy Brittingham in the will of Alexander Taylor..⁴

     John was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann 'Nancy' Taylor, daughter of Alexander Taylor and (-----) Matthews, on 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Cord and William M. Hickman were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Brittingham and Nancy Taylor..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.² Samuel was named in his father's will on 10 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Taylor in the will of Alexander Taylor..¹ He married Mary 'Polly' Mariner, daughter of George Mariner (Poke) and (w/o George) (-----), on 26 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William Water & William C. Coard were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel Taylor of Alexander and Polly Morris, widow of Gilbert..³ 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 Taylor of A. the head of HH#1222, a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Mary Taylor, age 68; George S. Taylor, age 13; and Sally S. Thornton, age 6..² Samuel was named in his brother's will on 8 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel A. Taylor, a brother & one of the heirs at law of the dec'd, at probate of the will of Alexander Taylor..⁴

     Alexander was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² Alexander was named in his father's will on 10 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Alexander Taylor in the will of Alexander Taylor. He got the land where I now live..¹ Alexander was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander Taylor the head of HH#1221, a 65 year old farmer with real estate valued at $900. Listed with him were Mary A. Taylor, age 27 and Nancy Brittingham, age 58..² He made a will on 8 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. 30 acres of my land on the side adjoining Joseph M. Feddeman, Erastus Whealton & others to be sold so as to leave the rest of my land nearly square & the proceeds to the repair of the house where I now live. To my sister Nancy Brittingham support from the said land. To great nephew Isaac Melvin ... To my niece Mary Ann Taylor my land & personal estate. My friend William S. Bird Extr. Witt: Luther Massey, Delight Christopher & Jeremiah Whealton..³ Alexander died in January 1855.⁴ Alexander's will was probated on 29 January 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel A. Taylor the brother & one of the heirs at law of the dec'd, by Charles B. Duffield his attorney, opposed the will & Wise & Bell, as counsel for William S. Bird, appeared & it was determined to be the true will. Luther Massey & Lorenzo J. Bell were securities on the $1,000 bond..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Taylor, age 27 in HH#1221 headed by Alexander Taylor, a 65 year old farmer..² Mary was named in her uncle's will on 8 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my niece Mary Ann Taylor in the will of Alexander Taylor..¹

     Mary was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 26 February 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Mariner a buyer at the estate sale of George Mariner.³ She married Gilbert Morris on 22 May 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of Gilbert Morris, widower, and Polly Marriner of Geo..¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 10 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Mariner and was to get an extra $20 of her wages in the will of Gilbert Morris. She was shown only as the widow at probate when she relinquished her right to William Coard. She was shown as Polly Morris, a buyer at his estate sall on 2 Jun 1820.⁴ She married Samuel A. (of A.) Taylor, son of Alexander Taylor and (-----) Matthews, on 26 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William Water & William C. Coard were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel Taylor of Alexander and Polly Morris, widow of Gilbert..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Taylor, age 68 in HH#1222 headed by Samuel Taylor of A., a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500..²

     Gilbert was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1790. Gilbert Morris married Eliabeth Richardson in 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Gilbert Morris and Elizabeth Richardson who were married on 26 ___ 1805.¹ He married Mary 'Polly' Mariner, daughter of George Mariner (Poke) and (w/o George) (-----), on 22 May 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of Gilbert Morris, widower, and Polly Marriner of Geo..¹ Gilbert made a will on 10 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. All my land & property be sold to school my 2 youngest children John & George until they are bound to a trade. John to a tailor & George to a shoemaker in Philadelphia. Pay Polly Mariner $20 extra of her wages. The remainder to the whole of my children Ann Coard, Polly Collins, Wise Taylor, John Morris & George Morris. John Wallop Sr. Extr. Witt: Ezekiel H. James & William Watts.² He died before 29 May 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. The widow relinquished her right to William Coard with Ezekiel H. James & William Watts securities.²

     Hessey was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Hessey received land as a gift in 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Thornton of Charles deeded land to Hessy, Polly & William Thornton..¹ She married Nathaniel Taylor, son of Alexander Taylor and (-----) Matthews, on 12 June 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. William Watts and Zadock Selby were the securities on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel Taylor of Alexander and Hessey Thornton..²

     There being a son of Samuel Taylor is based only on the fact that there was a George S. Taylor, age 13 in HH#1222 headed by Samuel Taylor of A., age 58 and it is assumed that George was Samuel's grandson. (s|o_Samuel) was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Taylor, age 13 in HH#1222 headed by Samuel Taylor of A., a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500, who was evidently his grandfather..¹

     There being a daughter of Samuel Taylor is based only on the fact that there was a Sally S. Thornton, age 6 in HH#1222 headed by Samuel Taylor of A., age 58 and it is assumed that Sally was Samuel's granddaughter. (dau_of_Samuel) was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (father_of_Sally) Thornton circa 1840.

     (father_of_Sally) was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (dau_of_Samuel) Taylor, daughter of Samuel A. (of A.) Taylor, circa 1840.

     Sally was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally S. Thornton, age 6 in HH#1222 headed by Samuel Taylor of A., a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500, who was evidently her grandfather..¹

     William was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1837, so he may not be a son of Wm. H. & Mary Taylor and the grandson of Scarborough Whealton..¹ William was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Taylor, age 13 in HH#1223 headed by Scarborough Whealton, age 69 with real estate valued at $200. He is assumed to have been her grandson..¹

     Milcah was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Milcah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milcah Chesser the head of HH#1231, age 38. Listed with her was Richard Chesser, a 20 year old laborer..¹

     Richard was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Richard was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Chesser, a 20 year old laborer in HH#1231 headed by Milcah Chesser, age 38..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.² Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Truhern, age 26 in HH#1233 headed by James Truhern, a 69 year old farmer with real estate vauled at $7,000..² Nancy was named in her father's will on 6 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Trehearn in the will of James Trehearn..³ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Trehern the head of HH#556, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $3,250. Listed with her was Sally Trehern, age 20, who was evidently her adopted sister..⁴ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Trehern the head of HH#MT537, a 50 year old house keeper with real estate valued at $2,500 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with her were Jane Trehern, a 24 year old black domestic servant; Mary Trehern, age 2 and black; and William Fletcher, a 21 yea old black farm laborer..⁵

     Sally was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Truhern, age 15 in HH#1233 headed by James Truhern, a 69 year old farmer with real estate vauled at $7,000..³ Sally was named in her father's will on 6 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my adopted daughter Sally Trehearn, in the will of James Trehearn..⁴ Sally was listed with her sister in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Trehern, age 20 in HH#556 headed by Nancy Trehern, age 40, who was evidently her sister, through her adoption..² She married John E. Russell, son of George G. Russell Jr. and Margaret 'Peggy' Wessells, on 4 January 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Russell, a 24 year old mariner, the son of George & Margaret Russell and she was shown as Sarah A. Trehearn, age 21 (no parents listed). They were married on 5 Jan 1865..⁵

     James was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Topping the head of HH#1237, a 23 year old laborer. Listed with him were Nancy Marshall, age 50 and Sinui Marshall, age 10..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. Bloxom, age 9 in HH#1246 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 42 year old oysterman..¹

     John was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. B. Bloxom, age 2 in HH#1246 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 42 year old oysterman..¹

     William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Bloxom, age 6/12 in HH#1246 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 42 year old oysterman..¹ William was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Manie S. Thornton, daughter of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch, on 12 June 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Bloxom, a 19 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Richard & Patience Bloxom and she was shown as Manie S. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Parker & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

     Richard was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Patience (-----) circa 1848.¹ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Bloxom the head of HH#1240, a 35 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Bloxoms: Patience, age 26 and Juliet, age 1..¹

     Patience was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Richard Bloxom circa 1848.¹ Patience was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Bloxom, age 26 in HH#1240 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 35 year old laborer..¹

     Juliet was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Juliet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juliet Bloxom, age 1 in HH#1240 headed by Richard Bloxom, a 35 year old laborer..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 14 July 1820 at Metompkin, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 She married John Evans Wise, son of Isaiah Evans Wise and Ann C. Abbott, on 21 May 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel S. Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of John E. Wise and Elizabeth Poulson of Erastus. They were married on 22 May 1839..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Wise, age 30 in HH#1242 headed by John E. Wise, a 33 year old deputy sheriff with real estate valued at $6,000..⁴ Elizabeth died on 16 November 1887 at age 67.^2,3 Her body was interred at Major Wise Place, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born on 5 June 1816 at Metompkin, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 John was named in his uncle's will before 25 July 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my nephew John E. Wise in the will of William E. Wise, wife Sarah.³ He married Elizabeth S. Poulson, daughter of Erastus Poulson and Catherine Bagwell, on 21 May 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel S. Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of John E. Wise and Elizabeth Poulson of Erastus. They were married on 22 May 1839..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Wise the head of HH#1242, a 33 year old deputy sheriff with real estate valued at $6,000. Listed with him were the following Wises: Elizabeth S., age 30; William T., age 10; John H., age 7; and George D., age 1. Also listed was Stewart Small, age 45..⁵ John died on 17 January 1911 at age 94.^1,2 His body was interred at Major Wise Place, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John E. Wise, son of Isiah & Ann..²

     William was born on 4 May 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Wise, age 10 in HH#1242 headed by John E. Wise, a 33 year old deputy sheriff with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ William died on 18 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 10. His body was interred at Major Wise Place, Pastoria, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William T. Wise, son of Jno. E. & E.S. Wise, 4 May 1840 - 18 Sep 1850..²

     John was born on 9 November 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² Jennings Cropper Wise shows him as John Hastings Wise, a late Clerk of Accomack Court. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Wise, age 7 in HH#1242 headed by John E. Wise, a 33 year old deputy sheriff with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ He married Betty G. Warner, daughter of George J. Warner and Emily J. Core, on 1 November 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Wise, a 24 year old merchant, the son of John E. & Eliz'th S. Wise and she was shown as Bettie G. Warner, age 23, the daughter of Geo. J. & Emily J. Warner..³ John died on 12 December 1923 at age 81.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John H. Wise, son of Jno. E. & Eliz S Wise, 9 Nov 1842 - 12 Dec 1923..²

     George was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George D. Wise, age 1 in HH#1242 headed by John E. Wise, a 33 year old deputy sheriff with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     William was born circa 1837 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 William P. Berry, age 13 in HH#1243 headed by Charles Berry, a 40 year carpenter with real estate valued at $700..¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Berry, a 23 year old day laborer in HH#611 headed by Charles Berry, a 50 year old carpenter..²

     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 Berry, age 2 in HH#1243 headed by Charles Berry, a 40 year carpenter with real estate valued at $700..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Berry, age 12 in HH#611 headed by Charles Berry, a 50 year old carpenter..³ He married Elizabeth Hickman, daughter of Elijah Hickman and Rachel (-----), on 30 November 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John N. Berry, a 29 year old farmer, the son of Chas. C. & Marg't Berry and she was shown as Elizabeth Hickman, age 28, the daughter of Elijah & Rachel Hickman..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John N. Berry, son of Charles C. Berry and Margaret Lewis, on 30 November 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John N. Berry, a 29 year old farmer, the son of Chas. C. & Marg't Berry and she was shown as Elizabeth Hickman, age 28, the daughter of Elijah & Rachel Hickman..¹

     Peter was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Harriet (-----) circa 1845.¹ Peter was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Owens the head of HH#1245, a 28 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Owens: Harriet, age 25 and Frank, age 4. Also listed with him were William Jones, a 24 year old sailor; James Thornton, a 17 year old sailor; and Kendall Thornton, a 24 yea old sailor..¹

     Harriet was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Peter Owens circa 1845.¹ Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Owens, age 25 in HH#1245 headed by Peter Owens, a 28 year old laborer..¹

     Frank was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Frank was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Ownens, age 4 in HH#1245 headed by Peter Owens, a 28 year old laborer..¹

     William was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William James, a 24 year old sailor in HH#1245 headed by Peter Owens, a 28 year old laborer..¹

     Sally was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Sally was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Richardson, age 45 in HH#1133 (HH#1132 in the transcribed version) headed by Wm. H. Bunting, a 28 year old farmer. She was listed below Alfred Walker, a 10 year old black. Also listed below her was Robert Richardson, age 6..²

     Robert was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Richardson, age 6 in HH#1133 (HH#1132 in the transcribed version) headed by Wm. H. Bunting, a 28 year old farmer. He was listed below Alfred Walker, a 10 year old black and below Sally Richardson, age 45, who was evidently his mother..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Critty was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Critty was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Critty Taylor, age 28 in HH#1035 headed by Samuel C. Taylor, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..¹

     Bernette was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Bernette was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bernette Taylor, age 20 in HH#1035 headed by Samuel C. Taylor, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..¹

     Clarissa was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Clarissa was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clarissa Taylor, age 18 in HH#1035 headed by Samuel C. Taylor, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..¹

     James was born circa 1849 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 Teackle, age 11/12 in HH#1029 Nancy Trader, age 40. Also listed were Wm. P. Trader, a 25 year old farmer and his wife Margaret Trader, age 23. It is assume that James was James Teackle Trader, their son..¹

     Lavenia was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lavenia was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lavenia Bird, age 21 in HH#1026 headed by Samuel R. Bird, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. She is assumed to have been his sister..¹

     James was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Ann Parks, daughter of Elijah Parks and Sarah 'Sally' (-----), circa 1832.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Landen the head of HH#517, a 48 year old laborer with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Landens: Ann, age 40; Sarah, age 17; James, age 12; Elizabeth, age 10; and William, age 5. Also listed was James Parker, a 38 year old laborer..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married James Landing circa 1832.³ Sarah was named in her mother's will on 6 February 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Ann Landing in the will of Sarah Parks Sr.¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Landen, age 40 in HH#517 headed by James Landen, a 48 year old laborer with real estate valued at $200..³ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Landing the head of HH#381, age 54. Listed with her were the following Landings: James, age 24; Mary, age 21; and William, age 17..⁴ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Landing the head of a HH on page 114B, age 77. Listed with him were Elizabeth Landing, age 40, a divorced daughter; A.J. Northam, a 20 year old widowed female; Henrietta Northam, age 17; and Pleasy Northam, age 13. The relationship of the 3 Northams was shown as "other." (Note: Henrietta Northam's 1885 marriage to John Onley shows her as the daughter of George & Elizabeth Northam.).⁵ Sarah died on 17 April 1896 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie A. Lamden, who died of old age at the age of 97 years. She was the daughter of Elijah & Sallie Parks and a widow. Her daughter, S..iella Only, gave the information. (Note: This may have been her granddaughter, Henrietta Northam, who married John Onley in 1885.).²

     James was born circa 1838 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 Landen, age 12 in HH#517 headed by James Landen, a 48 year old laborer with real estate valued at $200..¹ He married Mary Jane Ayres, daughter of James E. or T. Ayres and Polly Gladding, on 15 November 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Landing and she was shown as Mary Jane Ayres, the daughter of James Ayres, who gave consent. James M. Northam said he was over age 21..² James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Landing, age 24 in HH#381 headed by Sarah A. Landing, age 54. Also listed was Mary Landing, age 21 & William Landing, age 17..³

     William was born circa 1845 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 William Landen, age 5 in HH#517 headed by James Landen, a 48 year old laborer with real estate valued at $200..¹ He married Sally Hickman, daughter of Edward Hickman and Polly Fitchett, on 12 April 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. T. Landing, a 26 year old shoemaker, the son of James & Sallie Landing and she was shown as Sallie A. Tatham, a 26 year old widow, the daughter of Edward & Polly Hickman. They were married at Zion Baptist Church.²

     Daniel was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Emily V. (-----) circa 1849.¹ Daniel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Birch the head of HH#79, a 23 year old sailor. Listed with him was Emily V. Birch, age 15, who was evidently his wife..¹

     Emily was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Daniel Birch circa 1849.¹ Emily was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily V. Birch, age 15 in HH#79 headed by Daniel Birch, a 23 year old sailor..¹

     William was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Birch, age 14 in HH#78 headed by John Reed, a 28 year old sailor..¹

     William was born on 21 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William F. Birch the head of HH#76, a 35 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Birches: Mary A., age 25 and James S., age 11..³ He married Phoebe Thornton, daughter of John D. Thornton and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Tarr, on 18 March 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Burch, a 38 year old widowed ship carpenter, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son Joseph & Betsey Burch and she was shown as Phoba Thornton, single, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Jno. & Betsey Thornton. They were married by P. Bowdin at his house. Evidently the license was issued on 25 Jan 1854, according to Turman's marriage book..^1,4 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William F. Birch the head of HH#TI88, a 56 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $400 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Birchs: Phoebe, a 30 year old house keeper; Henry A.W., a 12 year old oysterman; George T., age 10; Peter R., age 8; Joshua W., age 6; John, age 4; and Andrew J., age 1. Also listed was Sallie Andrews, a 14 year old domestic servant and William Birch, age 8..⁵ William reported a death in March 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. F. Birch reported the death of his nephew John R. Mason, who died of yellow fever at the age of 15 years and 2 months..⁶ William died on 9 April 1897 at age 81.² His body was interred at Birch Plot, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William F. Birch Sr., 21 Aug 1815 - 9 Apr 1897..²

     (-----) was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Birch, age 25 in HH#76 headed by William F. Birch, a 35 year old sailor, who is assumed to have been her brother..¹

     James was born circa 1839 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 Birch, age 10 in HH#131 headed by Joseph Birch, a 60 year old laborer..¹ James was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James S. Birch, age 11 in HH#76 headed by William F. Birch, a 35 year old sailor, who is assumed to have been her brother..¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Birch, age 19 in HH#1090 headed by Joseph Birch, age 83 years..²

     Leah was born circa 1815 at Maryland.¹ Leah was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Watson, age 35 and born in MD in HH#83 headed by Joshua Carter, a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $100..¹

     Leah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Leah was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Birch, age 70 in HH#81 headed by Revel Reed, a 34 year old sailor..¹

     Selby was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Selby was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Lewis, age 12 in HH#72 headed by William Lewis, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200..¹