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     Edward was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd L.B. Jacobs, age 4 in HH#393 headed by Wm. W. Jacobs, a 27 year old lawyer..¹

     Betty was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Betty was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betty P. Jacobs, age 2 in HH#393 headed by Wm. W. Jacobs, a 27 year old lawyer..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. L. Jacobs, age 7/12 in HH#393 headed by Wm. W. Jacobs, a 27 year old lawyer..¹

     William was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary A. Smith on 10 January 1834 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William P. Moore Junior and Mary A. Smith. No other information was given..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 Wm. P. Moore Jr. the head of HH#395, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $16,000. Listed with him were the following Moores: Mary A., age 37; Mary Y., age 9; Betty W., age 5; and W.P. Moore, age 2 (minimus nat?). Also listed were Oscar Jubilee, age 10 and black and Chas. Ames, age 12 and black..¹ William was named as administrator of an estate on 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.³

     Mary was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William P. Moore Jr. on 10 January 1834 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William P. Moore Junior and Mary A. Smith. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Moore, age 37 in HH#395 headed by Wm. P. Moore Jr., a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $16,000..¹

     Mary was born on 15 October 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Y. Moore, age 9 in HH#395 headed by Wm. P. Moore Jr., a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $16,000..² As of 30 January 1861,her married name was Kellam.³ She married John Custis Parramore Kellam, son of Col. Thomas Hatton Kellam I and Harriet Burleigh Darby (148) Parramore, on 30 January 1861 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John C.P. Kellam, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Thomas H. & Harriet Kellam and she was shown as Mary T. Moore, age 19, the daughter of Wm. P. & Mary Moore Jr.³ Mary T. Moore inherited land in 1877 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that William P. Moore Jr. (wife Mary) left 650 acers of tract N51 to a daughter Mary J. Kellam. Then in 1900 a trustee sold to Burleigh C. Kellam and 2 years later another trustee sold other parts.⁴

     Betty was born on 21 August 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.² Betty was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betty W. Moore, age 5 in HH#395 headed by Wm. P. Moore Jr., a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $16,000..¹ As of 22 January 1867,her married name was King.³ She married Rudolph A. King, son of Z.M.P. King and Henrietta L. (-----), on 22 January 1867. He was shown as Rudolph A. King, a 25 year old merchant, born in Georgetown & living in Washington City, the son of Z.M.P. & Henrietta King and she was shown as Bettie W. Moore, age 21, the daughter of William P. & Mary A. Moore, who was born in Acc Co & living in N'hamp Co.³

     William was born on 25 August 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as W.P. Moore (minimus nat?), age 2 in HH#395 headed by Wm. P. Moore Jr., a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $16,000..¹ He died on 25 July 1873 at age 25.^3,2 William was buried at Vaux Hall, Bobtown, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William P. Moore, son of Wm P. Jr. & Mary A. Moore, 25 Aug 1847 - 25 Jul 1873.³

     Benjamin was born in 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary C. Powell on 6 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Benjamin S. Colonna and Mary C. Powell. No other information was given..³ Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. S. Colonna the head of HH#398, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $70,000. Listed with him were Mary Colonna, age 20; Eliza C. Milby, age 18; and Thos. Sample, age 10 and black..³ Benjamin died in 1861.²

     Mary was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 6 January 1848,her married name was Colonna.¹ She married Benjamin S. Colonna, son of Benjamin Colonna Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (441B) Beach, on 6 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Benjamin S. Colonna and Mary C. Powell. No other information was given..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Colonna, age 20 in HH#398 headed by Benj. S. Colonna, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $70,000..¹ As of 17 December 1862,her married name was Hyslop.² She married John W. Hyslop on 17 December 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John W. Hyslop and Molly C. Colona. No other information was given..²

     Eliza was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Eliza was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza C. Milby, age 18 in HH#398 headed by Benj. S. Colonna, a 29 year old farmer with real estate valued at $70,000. (Note: She was not shown in the transcribed version.).¹

     Margaret was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Kellam, age 12 in HH#399 headed by Hansford P. Kellam, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Alice was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Alice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Kellam, age 10 in HH#399 headed by Hansford P. Kellam, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caroline was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Kellam, age 7 in HH#399 headed by Hansford P. Kellam, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charlotte was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Kellam, age 2 in HH#399 headed by Hansford P. Kellam, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     William was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was named in his father's will on 14 November 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son William Belote in the will of James Belote of Hancock, wife Molly. He was to be free at age 18.³ He married Keziah B. Dunton, daughter of Richard Dunton, on 18 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of William Belote of James of H., dec'd and Keziah B. Dunton of Richard dec'd..¹ He married Elizabeth Bunting, daughter of Isma Bunting and (-----) (-----), on 4 July 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. John N.A. Elliott was the security on the M.L.B. of William H. Belote, widower, and Elizabeth James, widow of Levin..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Beloate the head of HH#401, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000. Listed with him were the following Beloates: Eliza, age 48; Jas. H., a 21 year old carpenter; Susan V., age 18; Benj., age 16 and farming; Sarah E., age 12; Louis S., age 9; and Polly A., age 6. Also listed was Tabitha Baker, age 59..²

     Keziah was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William H. Belote, son of James Warrington Belote (s/o Hancock), on 18 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of William Belote of James of H., dec'd and Keziah B. Dunton of Richard dec'd..¹ Keziah died before 4 July 1849.²

     Richard was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Tabitha was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² Tabitha was named in her father's will on 14 November 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Tabitha Belote in the will of James Belote of Hancock, wife Molly.³ She married Levin Mears (III), son of Arthur Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' Mears, on 28 May 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Mears of Arthur and Tabitha Belote, orphan of James of H..¹ Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Mears, age 40 in HH#1018 headed by Levin Mears, a 45 year old mason..² Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Mears, age 50 in HH#314 headed by Levin Mears, a 54 year old master mason..⁴

     Levin was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Tabitha Belote, daughter of James Warrington Belote (s/o Hancock), on 28 May 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Mears of Arthur and Tabitha Belote, orphan of James of H..¹ Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Mears the head of HH#1018, a 45 year old mason. Listed with him were the following Mears: Tabitha, age 40; Elizabeth, age 20; John, a 19 year old sailor; Calvin, age 9; and Charlotte, age 12..² Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Mears a head of HH#314, a 54 year old master mason with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Mears: Tabitha, age 50; Eliz't, age 31; Calvin, age 19; and Wm. H., age 8..³ Levin died on 30 June 1877 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Mears, who died of old age at the age of 72 years. He was a bricklayer and widower. His son Calvin T. Mears gave the information..⁴

     James was born on 30 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. H. Beloate, a 21 year old carpenter in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ He married Eliza B. Kellam, daughter of Charles Kellam and Margaret Byrd, on 16 February 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as James H. Beloate of W.H. and Eliza B. Kellam of Charles Kellam..³ James died on 19 December 1890 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 61. He was shown as Jas. H. Beloate, who died of dropsy at the age of 61 years and 6 months. He was the son of Wm. & Kessie Beloate, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Eliza. His son S.R. Beloate gave the information..^2,4 His body was interred at Beloat Place, Onley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James H. Belote, the husband of Eliza B. Belote..²

     Susan was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan V. Beloate, age 18 in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Benjamin was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. Beloate, age 16 and farming in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ He married Susan Ward, daughter of William P. Ward and Margaret Susan Lewis, on 4 February 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin T. Beloate, a 22 year old farmer, the son of William & Kesiah Dunton Beloate and she was shown as Susan Ward, age 26, the daughter of William & Margaret Lewis Ward. There were married by L.K. LeCato at his house. James H. Beloate said they both were over age 21..²

     Sarah was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Beloate, age 12 in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Louis was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Louis was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis S. Beloate, age 9 in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Polly was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² Polly was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly A. Beloate, age 6 in HH#401 headed by Wm. H. Beloate, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..² As of 8 January 1862,her married name was Sturgis.^1,3 She married Francis M. Sturgis, son of William S. Sturgis and Catharine Keziah Ames, on 8 January 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis M. Sturgis, a 24 year old sailor, the son of Wm. S. & Cath K. Sturgis and she was shown as Polly Ann Beloate, age 18, the daugther of Wm. H. & Kesiah Beloate. The Regimental Flag shows they were married on 4 Jan 1862.^1,3

     Sarah was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Kellam, age 19 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer. Also listed was Patience Kellam, age 40, who was evidently her mother by her former marriage to George Belote..² She married Lorenzo T. Mears, son of Jesse Mears and Elizabeth Lingo 'Betsy' Wyatt, on 31 October 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo T. Mears, the son of Jesse and she was shown as Sarah Beloate, the daughter of George. Geo. W. Bell said they both were over age 21..^1,3 Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A.E. Mears, age 32 in HH#499 headed by Lorenzo T. Mears, a 25 year old mail carrier..⁴

     Lorenzo was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Lorenzo was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo Mears, age 14 in HH#536 headed by Jessy Mears, a 56 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $400..⁵ Lorenzo was named in his father's will on 20 August 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Lorenzo T. Mears in the will of James Mears, who was evidently Jesse Mears..⁴ He married Sarah A.E. Belote, daughter of George M. Belote and Patience S. Fisher, on 31 October 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo T. Mears, the son of Jesse and she was shown as Sarah Beloate, the daughter of George. Geo. W. Bell said they both were over age 21..^1,2 Lorenzo was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo T. Mears the head of HH#499, a 25 year old mail carrier with real estate valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Mears: Sarah A.E., age 32; Elizt. P., age 3 and Arinthia S., age 1..⁶ Lorenzo was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as L.T. Mears the head of HH#LM190, a 36 year old U.S.M. contractor. Listed with him were the following Mears: Sarah A. Mears, a 41 year old house keeper; Betty P., age 14; Martha, age 12; Benj. J., age 10; John A., age 5; and Carolina, age 2..⁷ Lorenzo died on 15 February 1888 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. Acc Co Death Records show him as Lorenzo T. Mears, who died of cancer at the age of 54 years. He was the son of Jesse Mears, born in Acc Co, a laborer & the husband of Sallie. His son Benj. Mears gave the information..³

     Jesse was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.³ According to his will he servered in the War of 1812 and was entitled to bounty land which he left to his sone George W. & Lorenzo T. Mears.⁴ He married Elizabeth Lingo 'Betsy' Wyatt, daughter of Littleton Wyatt Jr. and Susy Lingo, on 8 August 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Hillery Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Mears and Betsy L. Wyatt..⁵ Jesse was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Jesse Mears, a child of Hillars Mears and Euphemia his wife, who was a child of _____ Bell and Nancy, his wife, who was formerly Nancy Elliott who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 12 Jul 1828 Jesse, George, William B. and Betsey, alias Elizabeth Meats, and the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, together with Betsey, the wife of the said Jesse, Patsy, the wife of the said George, Molly the wife of the said William B. Mears, and the aforesaid John Turlington, the husband of the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, conveyed to your orator John G. Joynes all their right, title and interest in said estate..² Jesse was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jessy Mears the head of HH#536, a 56 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $400. Listed with him were the following Mearses: Elizabeth, age 59; George, a 20 year old laborer; and Lorenzo, age 14..³ On 30 Dec 1850 it was recorded that Hillary Mears, a soldier of the Rev. War, died circa 1 Apr 1836, leaving no widow, but leaving the following children: William B. Mears, Jesse Mears, Nancy Mears who married John Turlington, George Mears and Elizabeth Mears. Since his death the following have died: Nancy Turlington, wife of said John Turlington, who left the following children: William T. Turlington and Nathaniel Turlington who are 21 years of age and upwards, Elizabeth A. Turlington and John H. Turlington, minors; Peter Turlington is their guardian. William B. Mears died leaving children: David P. Mears, who is 21 year old or older, Jesse Mears and Thomas Mears who are minors. George H. Bell is admr. of the estate of Hillary Mears.¹ He made a will on 20 August 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears, but evidently he was Jesse Mears. To my wife Betsy ... & her right of dower. To my son George W. Mears the land on which I now reside containing 21 acres adjoining the land of John B. Mears of Levin & others & ... & my right to a still owned jointly by me & my brother George Mears. To my granddaughter Susan H. Mears & my grandson Joseph W. Mears, children of my son James R. Mears, the amount of a debt paid by me, due from my son James R. Mears, to William Ashby & Thomas Floyd, about the year 1841, they then being merchants in the firm of Ashby & Floyd, which was $95 in 1841 ... To son Lorenzo T. Mears $100. Residue, including such land as I may be entitled to under an Act of Congress granting Bounty Land to Officers & Soldiers who served in the war with Great Britain, know as the War of 1812 & ... to my sons George W. & Lorenzo T. Mears. Friend George W. Bell Extr. Witt: L. J. Bell, George H. Bell & John J. Blackstone..⁴ Jesse died in October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. Acc Co Death Records shows him as Jesse Mears, who died of unknown causes at the age of 57. He was the husband of Betsy. A friend Geo. W. Bell gave the information..⁶ Jesse's will was probated on 30 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Bell & L. J. Bell securities..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Kellam, age 15 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer. Also listed was Patience Kellam, age 40, who was evidently her mother by her former marriage to George Belote..² She married Edward Gilden on 24 August 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Gilden and she was shown as Mary Eliza Belote, the daughter of Geo. dec'd & ward of James Kellam, who gave consent. James Kellam said he was over age 21..¹ She married Joseph Boggs Taylor, son of James Taylor (S.K.) and Esther 'Hester' Boggs, on 21 November 1877 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph B. Taylor, a 66 year old widowed farmer, the son of Jas. & Hester Taylor and she was shown as Mary E. Gilden, a 43 year old widow, the daughter of Geo. & Patience Beloate. They were married near Onancock by S.C. Boston..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Benjamin was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. Kellam, age 14 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer. Also listed was Patience Kellam, age 40, who was evidently his mother by her former marriage to George Belote..¹

     Edward was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Eliza Belote, daughter of George M. Belote and Patience S. Fisher, on 24 August 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Gilden and she was shown as Mary Eliza Belote, the daughter of Geo. dec'd & ward of James Kellam, who gave consent. James Kellam said he was over age 21..¹

     John was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. (Jas. on the transcribed version) Kellam, age 9 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Susan was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Kellam, age 4 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Sarah was born on 3 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John M. Watson, son of Jesse Watson, on 18 October 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Rodgers was the security on the M.L.B. of John M. Watson and Sarah R. Parker of Henry..² She married Albert Rouell Heath on 13 December 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Albert R. Heath and Sarah R. Watson. No other information was given..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally R. Heath, age 49 in HH#406 headed by Albert R. Heath, a 45 year old merchant. Also listed was Jno. H. Watson, a 29 year old clerk, who was evidently her son..³ Sarah died on 31 January 1886 at age 86.¹ Her body was interred at Old Parker Plot, Bobtown, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah R. Heath, the wife of Albert Rouell (2nd husband) and the daughter of Henry & Agnes West Parker..¹

     John was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. H. Watson, a 29 year old clerk in HH#406 headed by Albert R. Heath, a 45 year old merchant. Also listed was Sally R. Heath, age 49, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Joynes, age 12 in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Ellen was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ellen was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen B. Joynes, age 8 in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Edward was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd T. Joynes, age 4 in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Joynes, age 2 in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Robert was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt W. Westcott, a 16 year old laborer in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Edward was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ 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'd Leatherbury Sr. the head of HH#408, a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. Listed with him were Sarah Nelson, age 46 and Nicetta E. Nelson, age 8..¹ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmund Leatherbury the head of HH#639, a 67 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Nelsons: Sally, age 56; Nicetta S., age 18; John H., a 27 year old sailor; and Joseph J., age 20..²

     Edward was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah 'Sally' Nelson, daughter of John Nelson Sr., on 20 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. John S. Gibbs was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Nelson and Sally Nelson of Jno..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Edward Nelson on 20 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. John S. Gibbs was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Nelson and Sally Nelson of Jno..¹ Sarah was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Nelson age 46 in HH#408 headed by Edw'd Leatherbury Sr., age 58 with real estate valued at $700..² Sarah was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Nelson, age 56 in HH#639 headed by Edmund Leatherbury, a 67 year old farmer. Also listed were the following Nelsons: Nicetta S., age 18; John H., a 27 year old sailor; and Joseph J., age 20..³

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. John died in June 1831.¹

     John was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Nelson, a 27 year old sailor in HH#639 headed by Edmund Leatherbury, a 67 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally Nelson, age 56, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joseph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph J. Nelson, age 20 in HH#639 headed by Edmund Leatherbury, a 67 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally Nelson, age 56, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Nicetta was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nicetta was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nicetta E. Nelson (Aisetta E. Kelum on the transcribed version), age 8 in HH#408 headed by Edw'd Leatherbury Sr., age 58 with real estate valued at $700. Also listed was Sarah Nelson, age 46, who was evidently her mother..¹ Nicetta was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nicetta S. Nelson, age 18 in HH#639 headed by Edmund Leatherbury, a 67 year old farmer. Also listed was Sally Nelson, age 56, who was evidently her mother..²

     James was born in 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret S. Watson on 1 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James K. Walker and Margaret Watson. No other information was given. James K. Walker and Margaret S. Watson were also issue a license in Worcester Co, MD on 1 Jun 1843..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. K. Walker the head of HH#409, age 31. Listed with him were the following Walkers: Margaret S., age 25; Susan A., age 5; Sarah S., age 3; and Charlotte J., age 1..³ James died on 25 June 1872. James R. Walker died 25 Jun 1872 in the 53 year of his life..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James R. Walker on 1 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James K. Walker and Margaret Watson. No other information was given. James K. Walker and Margaret S. Watson were also issue a license in Worcester Co, MD on 1 Jun 1843..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 S. Walker, age 25 in HH#409 headed by Jas. K. Walker, age 31..¹

     Susan was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan A. Walker, age 5 in HH#409 headed by Jas. K. Walker, age 31..¹

     Sarah was born on 5 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah S. Walker, age 3 in HH#409 headed by Jas. K. Walker, age 31..¹ She married George P. Scarburgh Mapp, son of George S(mith) Mapp and Susan Tabitha Scarburgh, on 9 June 1870 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Scarburgh Mapp, a 22 year old farmer, the son of George L. & Susan Mapp and she was shown as Sarah S. Walker, age 22, the daughter of James K. & Margaret L. Walker. They were married by D.A. Woodson..³ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah Walker Mapp, wife of George Scarburgh Mapp, 5 Nov 1847 - _____..²

     Charlotte was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charlotte was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte J. Walker, age 1 in HH#409 headed by Jas. K. Walker, age 31..¹ Charlotte died on 4 August 1870.²

     Otho was born on 26 November 1838 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 Otho was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Otho K. West, age 10 in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ Otho was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Otho K. West, a 21 year old merchant with personal property valued at $5,000 in HH#823 headed by James P. Wooddie, age 30 and born in Richmond, VA. The rest of his family was in HH#809 headed by his father Mitchel West, a 45 year old farmer..⁴ Otho served in the military in 1861. He was a Lieut. in the Conferate Army during the Civil War and was wounded in battle at Peterburg and died from those wounds..² Otho died on 23 July 1864 at age 25. According to the Elmer West book, a monument to his memory is next to that of his father in St. George cemetery in Pungoteague. However, James E. Mears says his body is buried on the General West farm..²

     Margaret was born in 1842 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.^2,3,4 Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E. West, age 8 in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E. West, age 17 in HH#809 headed by Mitchel M. West, a 45 year old farmer..⁵ She married George W. Walker, son of Henry S. Walker, on 25 February 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as George W. Walker and Maggie E. West. No other information was given..⁶ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Walker, a 37 year old wife of George W. Walker, age 57..⁷ Margaret was listed with her son in the census of in 1910 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E. Walker in HH#72, the 78 year old mother of Percy G. Walker..⁸ Margaret was listed with her son in the census of in 1920 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E. Walker, a 78 year old widowed mother of Percy G.S. Walker, the head of HH#45..⁹ Margaret died in 1926.³ Her body was interred at Walker Farm Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA.³

     Hester was born on 17 March 1845 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester J. West, age 5 in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ Hester was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester West, age 15 in HH#809 headed by Mitchel M. West, a 45 year old farmer..⁴ She married Prof. Joseph Henry Hebard, son of Rev. Edward Hebard and Julia Ann Seay, on 6 January 1863 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Joseph H. Hebard and Hester J. West. No other information was given..⁵ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester J. Hebard, age 35 in a household headed by Joseph H. Hebard, a 41 year old teacher..⁶ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Hester J. Hebard, age 67 in a household headed by William L. Harper, a 40 year old produce agent. Also listed was Joseph H. Hebard Sr., age 71, who was her husband..⁶ Hester died on 29 January 1932 at Onley, Acc Co, VA, at age 86. She died at the home of her daughter, Julia West Hebard Parks on North Street, Onancock, VA, age 86 years..^7,2,8 Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Hester J. Hebard, wife of Joseph H. Hebard..³

     John was born on 9 June 1848 at Hacks Neck, Acc Co, VA.^4,3 John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. M. West, age 2 in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. West, age 12 in HH#809 headed by Mitchel M. West, a 45 year old farmer..⁵ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John West, age 22 in HH#LM653 headed by M.W. West, a 55 year old retail merchant..⁶ He married Olivia G. Willis, daughter of Edward L. Willis and Joyce Beach, on 16 December 1879 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John M. West, a 39 year old single merchant, born in Acc Co & living in N'hamp Co, the son of Mitchell W. & Margaret A. West, and she was shown as Olivia G. Willis, age 21, born & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Edmund L. & Joyce E. Willis. They were married by Rev. Edward Hebard..² John died on 4 April 1892 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 43. He was shown as John M. West, who died of heart disease at the age of 42 years. He was a son of Wellington M. West, born in Acc Co, a merchant and the husband of Laura West. His brother-in-law G.B. Willis gave the information. According to James E. Mears, John lived for many years in the Belle Haven section, where he died..^1,7,3 His body was interred at Mt. Willis, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John M. West, son of Mitchell & Marg't A. West. He may have been move to Belle Haven Cemetery as his wife Olivia is buried there and he is also listed as being buried that in the N'hamp tombstone book..^1,8,4

     George was born on 27 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Walker, a 21 year old clerk in HH#410 headed by Mitchell W. West, a 35 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,500..⁴ George was named in his father's will on 20 July 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George W. White in the will of Henry S. Walker..² George was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Walker, a 30 year old clerk with personal property valued at $5,300, in HH#823 headed by James P. Woodie, a 30 year old colporteus, born in Richmond, VA..⁵ He married Margaret E. 'Maggie' West, daughter of Gen. Mitchell Wellington West and Margaret Ann Smith, on 25 February 1862 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as George W. Walker and Maggie E. West. No other information was given..⁶ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Walker, a 57 year old head of household. Listed with him were Margaret Walker, a 37 year old wife; Percey G. Walker, a 5 year old son; and Molly Hesbiad, age 30..⁷ George died on 30 May 1907 at age 78.³ His body was interred at Walker Farm Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA.³

     Ellison was born in 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Jane Hall Deeble, daughter of William H. Deeble and Elizabeth Ker Scarburgh, on 29 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John Smith (Crad) and James B. Poulson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Ellison A. Hopkins and Jane Hall Deeble..² Ellison was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ellison A. Hopkins, a head of household, age 20-30. Listed with him were 1 female, age 05; 1 female, age 15-20; and 1 female, age 20-30..³ Ellison was named as the executor of a will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ellison A. Hopkins, Samuel P. Fisher, M.W. West and W.T. Bell were named as executors of the will of Eliza K. Smith (their mother-in-law)..⁴ Ellison was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ellison A. Hopkins the head of HH#411, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200. Listed with him were the following Hopkins: Mary W.J., age 39; Jno. W.M., age 17; Jane D., age 13; and Susan F., age 8. Also listed was Mary J. Guy, age 20. (Note: The presence of Mary W.J. is confusing, as his wife Jane was living and would have been age 40 at the time and was not listed. One explaination would be that his wife's full name was Mary W. Jane Hall Deeble.).⁵ Ellison was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ellison A. Hopkins, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000 and personal property valued at $15,000 born in Northampton Co, VA, the head of HH#1312. Listed with him were Jane H. Hopkins, age 49 and born in Baltimore, MD and Fanny S. Hopkins, age 18, born in Accomack Co, VA..⁶ Ellison was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as E.A. Hopkins the head of HH#469, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were Jane H. Hopkins, a 58 year old house keeper; C.L. Warren, a 43 year old teacher; Fanny S. Warren, age 29; John L. Warren, a 18 year old farm laborer; and Ella J. Warren, age 8. Also listed were Fanny Mathew, a 12 year old black house servant and Lucy Tinford, a 15 year old black house servant..⁷ Ellison was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ellison A. Hopkins, age 71 and head of household. Listed with him were Jane H. Hopkins, a 69 year old wife; Fannie S. Warren, a 39 year old daughter; William C. Warren, a 9 year old grandson; and Georgeanna Stuart, age 28 and black..⁸ Ellison died on 20 July 1887.^1,9 His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Ellison Armistead Hopkins..¹

     Jane was born in 1810 at Baltimore, MD. The 1850 census puts the birth of Mary W. J. Hopkins, age 39, as Accomack Co, VA, but the 1860 census shows Baltimore, MD..^2,3 She married Ellison Armistead Hopkins on 29 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John Smith (Crad) and James B. Poulson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Ellison A. Hopkins and Jane Hall Deeble..⁴ Jane was named in her mother's will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Jane Hopkins, with a son John W.M. Hopkins, in the will of Eliza K. Smith. Her husband Ellison A. Hopkins was one of the executors..⁵ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. Perhaps it was she who was shown as Mary W. J. Hopkins, age 39 in HH#411 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200. (Note: Jane was alive at this time and would have been about age 40.).³ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane H. Hopkins, age 49 and born in Baltimore, MD in HH#1312 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 51 year old farmer..⁶ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane H. Hopkins, age 58 and keeping house in HH#469 headed by E.A. Hopkins, a 60 year old farmer..⁷ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane H. Hopkins, a 69 year old wife in a household headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, age 71..⁸ Jane died on 24 January 1891. According to the PE 31 Jan 1891, Jane H. Hopkins died 24 Jan 1891 aged about 80. She was the widow of Ellison A. Hopkins.^2,9 Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jane Deeble Hopkins..²

     His common name was J.W.M. John was born on 21 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Tombstone books shows 21 Jul 1832 and Ayres, Dawson & Allied Families shows 11 Jul 1833..^3,4 John was named in his grandmother's will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John W.M. Hopkins, the son of Jane Hopkins, in the will of Eliza K. Smith..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W.M. Hopkins, age 17 in HH#411 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200..¹ He married Laura Hall on 3 November 1855.⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as J.W.M. Hopkins the head of HH#470, a 37 year old MD with real estate valued at $6,000 and personal property valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Hopkins: Laura H., a 30 year old house keeper; Rose N., age 13; Jane D., age 10; and Wm. E., age 8. Also listed were J.W. Herbert, a 30 year old farm laborer; Nat Redfin, a 20 year old black farm laborer; Candis Mason, a 20 year old black domestic servant and Bettie Mason, a 1 year old black..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Hopkins a head of household, age 47. Listed with him were the following Hopkins: Larah W., age 46; Rosey W., age 22; Jinney D., age 20; and William E., age 19..⁶ John died on 26 October 1899 at age 67.³ His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as J.W.M. Hopkins, 21 Jul 1832 - 26 Oct 1899..³

     Jane was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane D. Hopkins, age 13 in HH#411 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200..¹

     Susan was born in 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan F. Hopkins, age 8 in HH#411 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200..¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny S. Hopkins, age 18 in HH#1312 headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, a 51 year old farmer..⁴ She married Calvin Laws Warren, son of Patrick Warren and Elizabeth (-----), on 11 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Calvin L. Warren, a 34 year old widowed teacher, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, the son of Patrich & Elizth Warren and she was shown as Fannie S. Hopkins, age 20, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Ellison A. & Jane Hopkins. They were married by P. Warren..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny S. Warren, age 29 in HH#469 headed by E.A. Hopkins, a 60 year old farmer. Also listed was her husband C.L. Warren, a 43 year old teacher..⁵ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fannie S. Warren, a 39 year old daughter in a household headed by Ellison A. Hopkins, age 71. Also listed with her was William C. Warren, her 9 year old son..⁶ Susan died in 1907.³ Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Her common name was Peggy. Margaret was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret was named in her his aunt's will on 3 August 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Peggy B. Elliott in the will of Peggy Bradford Sr.² She married Jacob Bell, son of John Bell, on 7 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Stewart was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Bell of John and Margaret B. Elliott of William..¹ Margaret died before 28 November 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George H. Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Bell, widower, and Sally Mears of Levin..¹

     William was born on 20 October 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.² In his will of 11 Jun 1770 Hugh Roberts left a legacy to William Elliott, son of Thomas.³ According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, his grandfather, William Elliott the second son, in early life was rather disposed to enjoy the dance, the coonhunt, and other diversions peculiar to young men of the times. He was fond of the company of his friends and neighbors and was frequently associated with them. In those days the oyster roast was a great entertainment. Neighbors were invited to come and partake and make it a means of social enjoyment. At other times a potato roast. At such gatherings our fathers of olden times used to spend an evening but generally closed the scene with prayer. The social glass was not considered out of order in these olden times. Few farmers but had the case of bottles well filled with liquors. It was their medical chest and few cases of acute diseases which was relieved from the medical chest. The case contained twelve half gallon glass bottles with a place to put each bottle. These bottles were labeled what they contained. Some domestic brandy, others with West Indies rum, one bottle in front was marked camphor, another ----- . Another with Bitters, various barks, lightwood splinters that formed a bitter, another bottle marked apple blossom. With this medical chest each farmer was his own Doctor. Onions were kept for colics in horses. Several onions were tied up in a rag beaten and juice squeezed out in some vessel. Half pint molasses and half pint of spirits mixed well together and put in a chunk bottle always on hand for the purpose and the horse was drenched with this mixture. If it was not a very bad case, one drench(ing) relieved him. If the horse had trenchers supposed half pint of new milk was added. These were the customs and the usual treatment of horses in those olden times. He was not intemperate in the use of intoxicants. Peach brandy was the principal liquors made by all the farmers from their own peach orchards. West Indies rum was obtained from West Indies traders, their source of supply. The article of clothing was from their flax, cotton, and wool, all raised by each farmer, prepared, spun, woven and made up by the farmer's wife and their daughters. Their groceries were obtained by the shipment of their flaxseed, black eyed peas, beans, supplying the farmers with his necessary outfits for the year through corn, oats, barley and such products of the far was used to pay rents and other family expenses. The surplus money was put out at interest or in the till of the big blue chest. These were the happy days, the people of those times did not desire to be rich, having food and raiment and a little over was their chief desire.⁴ William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775. It appears to the court that William Elliott, a revolutionay soldier made his declaration before this court as required by the War Department on 1 Aug 1832 in order to effect the benefits of the Act of 7 Jun 1832. William Elliott was a resident of this county and died on 23 Sep 1836, left a widow Anzele Elliott and she died on 7 Oct 1841 and left one child Anzele Wallace who still survives. William Elliott married Anzele on 10 Dec 1781. More specifically he was a private in the Militia Company of Capt. William Polk, which was attached to the Regiment Commanded by Col. Southy Simpson and that he was principally engaged in guarding and defending the exposed places on the sea and Bay side. According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, his grandfather William Elliott, after fighting through the Revolutionary War as a common soldier braving its hardships, suffered at times as a prisoner of war, lived through the campaign and returned to his native home..^5,6 He married Anzele (83) Bradford, daughter of Edmond (48) Bradford and Elizabeth Andrews (Andress?), on 10 December 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.^7,8 William was named in his father's will on 19 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Elliott in the will of Thomas Elliott Sr..⁹ The Sunday School started in 1785 by William Elliott is believed to be the earlist which is still in existance, as it is yet carried on at Oak Grove Church (tract A48A).¹⁰ William Elliott was said to have been, with William Downing, one of the two original Methodists on the Virginia Shore. Elliott's contribution to the life of the early Methodist Church on the Shore was unique: he neither exhorted nor preached nor built a chapel, but instead founded a Sunday school. Because of it he is still at the center of a minor historical controversy. He lived in Bradford's Neck near the modern town of Quinby and was a member of the Burton's society after the chapel was built in 1801. Like many another Methodist of his day, he was a firm hater of slavery. He had been a prisoner of war for a time during the Revolution, and politically was a Whig. He used slaves to work his sizable plantation, but always purchased them with the distinct understanding that, after the slave had worked out his purchase price at a fair wage, he would be free. He also employed local white workers and had "poor white boys bound to him until they became of age." In 1785, just five year after a man named Robert Raikes in England founded the first Sunday school anywhere in the world, William Elliott established a school on Sundays in his home in Accomack County. Its purpose was simple: to teach reading and writing to members of his own family, as well as to those bondsmen and slaves on the plantation who wanted learning, in hopes that all would be able to study the scriptures on their own. Elliott set aside a regular hour on Sunday afternoons when his own children and the white bondsmen would be taught reading. Slaves and black servants and their children were also taught once a week, but on a different day and in another part of the plantation away from the main house. In 1818 Burton's congregatoin invited him to locate the school in their church. He directed the school until his death in 1836, and the Sunday School he began in 1785 is still meeting each week over 200 years later. The original Elliott records and documents, including William Elliott's own Bible, were handed down in his family for generations, but the particular document involving the Sunday School was lost. Wessie Nock Eason, Elliott's great-great-granddaughter, studied the available documents and the family tradition in 1901, and it was she who first made the claim for priority of the Eastern Shore school.¹¹ According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, Rev. William Elliott made a profession as a Christian under the first Methodist preaching, two evangelists or missionaries that made their first efforts in his neighborhood. He never doubted his conversion, lived in the practice of his profession all through life. Husband was a true Methodist and the wife a true Baptist. They lived in Christian harmony equally devoted. After the conversion of the husband they made a covenant agreement to establish family prayers night and morning. They further agreed that the wife to conduct the services at night and the husband in the morning, this covenant continued through life, no exceptions to the rule. This course of religious conduct had a weight of influence in the community in which they lived. Rev. Elliott was called the chimney corner preacher and it was true he preached at home to all that visited him. He invariably devoted a part of his conversation to religious subjects and the wife was equally so in her conversation to carry out her religious influence. She was very liberal with her means in assisting the poor and afflicted of her neighborhood. Rev. Elliott was a staunch Whig, a true American and fought for American independence and freedom and always claimed the right of freedom politically and religiously as to his own opinion. He was opposed to American slavery. His servants at hand were white men, boys or women was preferred. This act associated him with a large lot of white children that was raised in the family. All were taught to read the Scriptures. For this purpose he had his after work Sunday schools and evening schools spelling reading in 1785. His colored people that he bought he understanding was to be freed when they worked out their purchase money but at regular wages. This promise encouraged them to be faithful as servants. They also learned to read the Scriptures, not in class with the white children but he gave them time to learn when they had a desire to do so.
Their long religious life led them to realize many religious changes. At times religion would become down very low. Many would backslide, but the changed did not move them in the least, knowing in whom they trusted. Their confidence was in the Lord in whom there was no variableness or shade of turning, and the last end was peace, which will be noted more at large with the peculiar incidents connected with their last end, extracted from an obituary written by their only surviving daughter.⁴ William was named in his mother's will on 10 July 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Elliott in the will of Ann Ellioitt, widow of Thomas Elliott, dec'd..¹² William was named in his brother's will on 25 December 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a brother William Elliott in the will of Thomas Elliott of Northampton County. His son Thomas Elliott was also named as a nephew..¹³ William witnessed a will on 3 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Charles Elliott, William Elliott & Fanny Damberlin witnessed the will of Elizabeth Rodger.¹⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Elliott Sen, a head of household, age 70-80. Listed with him were 2 males, age 10-15; 1 male, age 15-20; 1 male, age 20-30; 1 male, age 30-40; 1 male, age 40-50; 1 female, age 10-15; 1 female age 30-40; 1 felmale age 70-80; and 1 free colored person..¹⁵ He made a will on 20 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Angela Wallace 1/3 of my moveable property after my widow's dower is taken out. To my daughter Angela & William Wallace her husband during their lives 1/3 of my lands in Northampton County which I obtained in right of my brother Thomas Elliott (at) the death of John Elliott of Northampton excepting the dower now held by the widow of John Elliott dec'd. To my grandsons John W. Elliott & William T. Bell (both under age 21) the balance of my moveable property & the balance of my land in Northampton County. To John Kelly (of S.) if he is living at my dec'd my ... Friend Jacob Bell & grandson John W. Elliott Extrs. Witt: John S. Bundick, Nancy Bundick & Joshua Burton..¹⁶ William was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Elliott, who was living at the time of his nephew John T. Elliott's intestate death in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier..¹⁷ According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, the old gentleman at length became so old and infirm that he was paralyzed unable to stand alone for some two years before his death. Yet in his helpless state family prayers were strictly attended to, a great many social calls by his friends, which proved to be of much enjoyment to him and was never forgetful to tender his thanks for their attentions to hmm. He was patient under affliction, never was known to murmur at or wish his suffering less. Departed this life Sept 1836 leaving his widow and one daughter and two grandsons in his 82 year his widow died in Sept 1841 aged 83.⁴ William died on 23 September 1836 at age 81.² His body was interred at Bradford-Burton, Quinby, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Elliott, husband of Anzele Elliott, 20 Oct 1754 - 23 Sep 1836, age 82 years..² William's will was probated on 31 October 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Garrison Burton & George H. Bell securities..¹⁶ On 30 Dec 1850 it was recorded that William Elliott, Rev. Soldier, was a resident of this county and died circa 23 Sep 1836 leaving a widow, Anxell Elliott; she died 7 Oct 1841 leaving one child, Anzell Wallace who still survives. William Elliott and Anzell married 10 Dec 1781.⁸

     William was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was named in his grandfather's will on 20 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William T. Bell in the will of William Elliott Sr..² He married Emily K.S. Smith, daughter of John Smith (Craddock) and Elizabeth Ker Scarburgh, on 30 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Bell and Richard J. Ayres were the securities on the M.L.B. of William T. Bell of Jacob and Emily Smith. They were married on 25 Jan 1840..¹ William was named as the executor of a will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ellison A. Hopkins, Samuel P. Fisher, M.W. West and W.T. Bell were named as executors of the will of Eliza K. Smith (their mother-in-law)..^4,5 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. T. Bell the head of HH#835, a 31 year old merchant with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Bells: Emily, age 31; Mary E., age 5; Hugh Ker, age 2; and Betsy S., age 6/12. Also listed was Geo. Smith, age 34 and farming; Mary F. Smith, age 12; and Mary Major, age 21 and black..³

     Emily was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William T. Bell, son of Jacob Bell and Margaret B. 'Peggy' Elliott, on 30 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Bell and Richard J. Ayres were the securities on the M.L.B. of William T. Bell of Jacob and Emily Smith. They were married on 25 Jan 1840..² Emily was named in her mother's will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Emily K.S. Bell in the will of Eliza K. Smith. Her husband W.T. Bell was named as one of the executors..³ Emily was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily Bell, age 31 in HH#835 headed by Wm. T. Bell, a 31 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     James was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was named in his mother's will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James T.C. Smith in the will of Eliza K. Smith..¹ James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. T.C. Smith, age 21 and farming in HH#816 headed by Elizabeth K. Smith, age 60 and farming with real estate valued at $2,000..² He married Georgiana C. Boggs, daughter of James S(mith) Boggs and Elizabeth P. Rogers, on 16 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James T.C. Smith, a 27 year old farmer, the son of John & Elizabeth Smith and she was shown as Georgianna C. Boggs, age 24, the daughter of James & Elizabeth Boggs.³

     Edward was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Washington, DC. He was shown as Edward Deeble, a head of household, age 30-40. Listed with him were the following males: 2 age 5-10; 3 age 15-20; and the following females: 1 age 0-5; 1 age 5-10; 1 age 10-15; 1 age 20-30; and 1 age 30-40..² Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Alexandria, VA.³ Edward was named in his mother's will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edward K.S. Deeble in the will of Eliza K. Smith..¹ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Alexandria, VA. He was shown as Edwd Deeble, the head of HH#1472, a 45 year old farmer, born in VA, with real estate valued at $360. Listed with him were the following Deebles: Elizabeth, age 37 and born in VA; William, a 19 year old farmer and born in DC; Amanda, age 16 and born in DC; Sam'l, age 14 and born in DC; Indiana, age 11 and born in VA; Martha, age 10 and born in VA; Maria, age 9 and born in VA; Elizabeth E., age 6 and born in VA; Lucy, age 4 and born in VA; Amaria, age 2 and born in VA; Dallas, age 1 and born in VA; and Silas W., age 1/12 and born in VA..⁴ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Alexandria, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Deeble the head of HH#75, a 60 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Deebles: Elizabeth, age 50; Hester, age 26; Alice, age 24; America, age 22; Fanny, age 16; Mildred, age 14; and Elison, age 12. Also listed was a 12 year old male black domestic servant..⁵ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Alexandria, VA. He was shown as E.K.S. Deeble the head of a household, age 69. Listed with him were the following Deebles: Elizabeth, a 60 year old wife; Alice, a 29 year old daugher; Fannie, a 25 year old daughter; and Mildred, a 21 year old daughter..⁶

     William was born circa 1831 at Washington, DC.² William was named in his grandmother's will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William H. Deeble, the son of Edward K.S. Deeble, in the will of Eliza K. Smith..¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Alexandria, VA. He was shown as William Deeble, a 19 year old farmer in HH#1472 headed by Edw'd Deeble, a 45 year old farmer..²

     Margaret was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1790 and her 1859 death record puts it at 1785..^1,2 Margaret was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Savage, age 60 in HH#412, headed by Wm. Pitts, a 35 year old sailor with real estate valued at $2,000..¹ Margaret died on 15 June 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Marg. Savage, who died of consumption at the age of 74 years. She was born in Acc Co (parents not shown) and unmarried. Wm. C. Pitts, the head of the family, gave the information..²

     Thomas was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. F. West (Wise on the transcribed version), a 17 year old coach maker in HH#412 headed by Wm. Pitts, a 35 year old sailor, with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     John was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary (-----) circa 1826.¹ 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 Jno. W. Window the head of HH#413, a 49 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Windows: Mary, age 44; Marg't., age 22; Edw'd T., a 19 year old sailor; Jas. A., age 13; Henny, age 12; Cath., age 9; and Wm., age 4..¹

     Mary was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John W. Winder circa 1826.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Window, age 44 in HH#413 headed by Jno. W. Window, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't. S. Window, age 22 in HH#413 headed by Jno. W. Window, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     Edward was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd T. Window, a 19 year old sailor in HH#413 headed by Jno. W. Window, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     James was born in 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. A. Window, age 13 in HH#413 headed by Jno. W. Window, a 49 year old sailor..¹ He married Mary D. (-----) circa 1860. James died in 1913.² His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Henny was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henny was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henny Window, age 12 in HH#413 headed by Jno. W. Window, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catherine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cath. Window, age in HH#413 headed by Jno. W. Window, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     William was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Window, age 4 in HH#413 headed by Jno. W. Window, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     James was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. T. Mears the head of HH#415, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following blacks: Jno. Parker, a 30 year old laborer and Wm. Pitts, age 15..¹

     Revell was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann 'Nancy' Minson on 25 April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. George Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of Revel Abdall and Nancy Minson..¹

     Ann was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Revell Abdell on 25 April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. George Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of Revel Abdall and Nancy Minson..² She married Caleb Core on 24 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of Caleb Core, widower, and Ann Abdell, widow of Revell..² Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Abdell the head of HH#417, age 60. Listed with her were the following Martins: Jno., age 30; Bettie, age 16; and Wm., age 14..¹

     John was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Martain, age 30 in HH#417 headed by Nancy Abdell, age 60. Also listed were Bettie Martain, age 16 and Wm. Martain, age 14, who were evidently his siblings..¹

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

     Bettie was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Bettie was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bettie Martain, age 16 in HH#417 headed by Nancy Abdell, age 60. Also listed were Jno. Martain, age 30 and Wm. Martain, age 14, who were evidently her siblings..¹

     William was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Martain, age 14 in HH#417 headed by Nancy Abdell, age 60. Also listed were Jno. Martain, age 30 and Bettie Martain, age 16, who were evidently his siblings..¹

     John was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Taylor, age 3 in HH#418 headed by Wm. M. Taylor, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     George was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Taylor, age 7/12 in HH#418 headed by Wm. M. Taylor, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     Eliza was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Eliza was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Drummond, age 34 in HH#418 headed by Wm. M. Taylor, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     John was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Patricia K. Mason on 10 September 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John W. East and Patricia K. Mason. No other information was given..^2,3 He married Margaret A. Bell, daughter of Jacob Bell and Margaret B. 'Peggy' Elliott, on 16 February 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John East and Margaret A. Bell. No other information was given on this record. However, another record from this same source shows Thomas H. James was the security on the 14 Feb 1848 M.L.B. of John W. East and Margaret A. Bullman..³ 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 Jno. W. East the head of HH419, a 25 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Easts: Marg't, age 22; and Jno. F., age 4/12. Also listed was Tom G. Gaskins, a 25 year old black laborer..²

     Edw'd J. Bell, a 19 year old harness maker, was living with her and her husband Jno. W. East in the 1850 census, and Edw'd was shown as the son of Jacob & Margaret Bell on his 1860 marriage record. Margaret was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John W. East, son of Richard East and Elizabeth M.C. Bonnewell, on 16 February 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John East and Margaret A. Bell. No other information was given on this record. However, another record from this same source shows Thomas H. James was the security on the 14 Feb 1848 M.L.B. of John W. East and Margaret A. Bullman..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't. East, age 22 in HH#419 headed by Jno. W. East, a 25 year old farmer..¹

     John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. F. East, age 4/12 in HH#419 headed by Jno. W. East, a 25 year old farmer..¹ John was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Edward was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edward was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd J. Bell, a 19 year old harness maker in HH#419 headed by Jno. W. East, a 25 year old farmer. Also listed was Marg't East, age 22, who was evidently his sister..² He married Margaret A. Harmon, daughter of Abel R. Harmon and Nancy S. Chance, on 2 September 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward J. Bell, a 28 year old widow harness maker, the son of Jacob & Margaret Bell and she was shown as Margaret A. Harmon, age 30 and single, the daughter of Abel Harmon and Nancy Chance. They were married by L.K. LeCato at his residence. Abel Mears of A. said she was over age 21..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Harmond, age 21 with real estate valued at $1,000 in HH#1137 headed by Sarah Bayly, age 66 with real estate valued at $2,000..² She married Edward J. Bell, son of Jacob Bell and Margaret B. 'Peggy' Elliott, on 2 September 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward J. Bell, a 28 year old widow harness maker, the son of Jacob & Margaret Bell and she was shown as Margaret A. Harmon, age 30 and single, the daughter of Abel Harmon and Nancy Chance. They were married by L.K. LeCato at his residence. Abel Mears of A. said she was over age 21..¹

     Abel was born on 25 November 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Nancy S. Chance, daughter of Elijah Chance II and (-----) (-----), on 3 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel R. Harmon and William Burton were the securities on the M.L.B. of Abel H. Harmon and Nancy Chance of Elijah..³ Abel died on 4 February 1843 at age 47.² His body was interred at Old Harmon Plot, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Able R. Harmon, the husband of Nancy S. Harmon..²

     Nancy was born on 18 August 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was named in a land cause on 25 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy a child of Elijah Chance dec'd.³ She married Abel R. Harmon, son of John H. (of Henry) Harmon and Ann 'Nanny' Burton, on 3 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel R. Harmon and William Burton were the securities on the M.L.B. of Abel H. Harmon and Nancy Chance of Elijah..¹ Nancy was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as Nancy Harmon, wife of Abel K., the daughter of Elijha Chance dec'd, a brother of Jacob Chance dec'd, who was a soldier in the Rev. War.⁴ Nancy was named as an heir on 10 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as Nancy Harmon, wife of Abel R. Harman, the daughter of Elijha Chance dec'd, a brother of Jacob Chance dec'd, who was a soldier in the Rev. War.⁴ Nancy died on 15 October 1836 at age 35.² Her body was interred at Old Harmon Plot, Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy S. Harmon, the wife of Able R. Harmon..²

     Elijah was born in 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Elijah was named in his father's will on 28 October 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Elijah Chance in the will of Elijah Chance, wife Leah. He was to have the plantation were I now dwell after the death or marriage of my wife. She was to use the plantation to bring up my children, so the children were all underage.¹ Elijah witnessed a will on 26 January 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Spires, Ezekeil Bach & Elijah Chance witnessed the will of John Rodgers, son of John Rodgers.³ He married (-----) (-----) circa 1799.² Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eijah Chance Sen, a head of household, age 16-26 (bc 1774-1784). Listed with him was 1 female of the same age. He had no slaves. He was the only Chance listed in Accomack Co.² He married Leah Spiers, daughter of John Spiers Sr. and Patience (-----), 16 Jan 1809 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Chance and Leah Spiers.⁴ Elijah Chance II was security on the administration of an estate on 26 June 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elijah Chance and Obadiah Thornman were securities on the administration of the estate of Sophiah Potter.⁵ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Chance, a head of household, age 26-45 (bc 1765-1784). Listed with him was a female of the same age, 1 male age 0-10 and 1 female age 0-10. He had 5 slaves. He was the only Chance listed in Accomack Co.² He married Margaret 'Peggy' Wharton, daughter of James (244) Wharton, 15 Jan 1813 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Elijah Chance and Peggy Wharton.⁴ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of 1820 at St. George Paish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Chance, a head of household, age 26-45 (bc 1775-1794). Listed with him was a female of the same age, 3 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26 and 6 slaves. He was the only Chance listed in Accomack Co.² He died before 27 November 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Elijah Chance was granted to Littleton Willis with Zorobabel Willis & Levin W. Nock securities.⁶ He estate was settled on 25 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. 13 Dec 1820 (Invy), 14 Dec 1820 (Sale), 19 Nov 1821 (Order to Audit), 25 Feb 1822 (Rec'd) - Littleton Willis Admr. Buyers: The widow, Margaret Chance, Ann Chance & Nancy Chance. Appraisers: James Edmunds, William Wharton & William Ashby. Auditors: James Teackle & William P. Moore.⁷ He was named in a land cause on 25 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date in a suit for sale & division of land, Chance vs. Chance, that it was recorded that a certain Elijah Chance late of this county departed this life on or about the ____ day of ____ intestate, leaving a widow and the following children, to-wit: your oratrix Nancy and William, Elijah, John, Thomas and Margaret Chance; that since the death of the said Elijah Margaret Chance, his widow, has departed this life intestate; that at the time of the death of the said Elijah Chance he was seized in fee simple of 50 acres of land, and that the said land descended to his aforesaid children to be equally divided between them &c.⁸ Elijah was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elijah Chance and William Chance were named as the dec'd brothers of Jacob Chance dec'd, a soldier in the Rev. War. Elijah Chance left 6 children: Nancy Harmon, wife of Abel K., William Chance, Elijah Chance, John Chance, Thomas Chance & Margaret Chance.⁹ Elijah was named as an heir on 10 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Jacob Chance who served in the Virginia Continental line in the Rev. War, died intestate. He left 2 brothers, William and Eijah, both of whom died intestate. Elijah Chance left 6 children & heirs: Nancy Harmon, wife of Abel R. Harmon, William Chance, Elijah Chance, John Chance, Thomas Chance & Margaret Chance.⁹

     John was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Mary J. Kellam, daughter of Zorobabel Kellam II and Bridget Addison, on 6 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Napoleon White was the security on the M.L.B. of John P. Walker and Mary J. Kellam of Bridget..⁴ He married Lucinda Parker on 8 August 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John P. Walker and Lucinda Parker. No other information was given..⁴ 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 Jno. P. Walker the head of HH#421, a 37 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Walkers: Lucinda, age 22; Geo. L., age 14; Virginia, age 11; Marg't E., age 9; Ellen, age 7; and Mary A., age 3. Also listed with him was Geo. Bradford, age 18..³ John was named in his father's will on 20 July 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son John P. Walker in the will of Henry S. Walker. He also named my 4 grandchildren Stewart, Patsy, Emily & Alice, children of my son John P. Walker..²