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     Thomas was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was named in his mother's will on 6 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Metcalf in the will of Susannah Metcalf..¹ Thomas was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Metcalf, a 35 year old sailor in HH#532 headed by Henry W. Melson, a 42 year old sailor with real estate valued at $500..²

     George was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Leah East, daughter of James H. East and Rachel Turlington, on 19 September 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Lancelot Ward was the security on the M.L.B. of George Harmon of Wm. and Leah East of James..¹

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Betsy was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Betsy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Harmon, age 18 in HH#534 headed by Legh Harmon, age 48..¹

     Anna was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amy Crowson, age 9 in HH#146 headed by Levin Crowson a 55 year old farmer..² She married John C. Harmon, son of George Harmon and Leah East, on 17 February 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. C. Harmon (John E. on the license), a 23 year old farmer, the son of Leah Harmon and she was shown as Anna S. Crowson, age 15, the daughter of Levin & Maria Crowson (who gave consent). They were married by D. Titlow..¹

     John was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. East, age 11 in HH#534 headed by Legh Harmon, age 48..² He married Anna S. 'Amy' Crowson, daughter of Levin Thomas Crowson (II) and Demaria Annis, on 17 February 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. C. Harmon (John E. on the license), a 23 year old farmer, the son of Leah Harmon and she was shown as Anna S. Crowson, age 15, the daughter of Levin & Maria Crowson (who gave consent). They were married by D. Titlow..¹

     Elizabeth Lingo 'Betsy' Wyatt was born circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Jesse Mears, son of Hillary Mears and Euphemia 'Famey' (93) Bell, 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..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 59 in HH#536 headed by Jessy Mears, a 56 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $400..⁴ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 20 August 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Betsy in the will of James Mears, who was evidently Jesse Mears..⁵ Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Mears, age 70 in HH#913 headed by George Mears, a 30 year old farmer. She was evidently his mother..⁶

     Gilbert was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Katherine (-----) circa 1840.² Gilbert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Bell the head of HH#538, a 36 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Bells: Catharine, age 33; Burwell, age 4; and James, age 1/12. Also listed were Geo. Garrison, age 12; Edw'd Johnson, age 14; and Mary Laswon, age 16..² Gilbert died on 12 November 1889 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert J. Bell, who died of cancer at the age of 75 years. He was the son of Anthony & Ann Bell, born in Acc Co, a gentleman and widower. His son Jas. W. Bell gave the information..¹

     Katherine was born on 18 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Gilbert J. Bell, son of Anthony (91) Bell and Ann Tignal, circa 1840.² Katherine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Bell, age 33 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed were Geo. Garrison, age 12; Edw'd Johnson, age 14; and Mary Laswon, age 16..² Katherine died on 19 February 1883 at age 64.¹ Her body was interred at Anthony Bell Plot, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Katherine Bell, wife of Gilbert Bell..¹

     Ann was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Anthony (91) Bell, son of William (52) Bell and Anne 'Nancy' Elliott, on 18 December 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. William E. Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of Anthony Bell and Ann Tignall..¹ Ann died on 8 February 1848.² Her body was interred at Anthony Bell Plot, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann Bell, wife of Anthony Bell, who 8 Feb 1848. There is no birth date in the tombstone book..²

     James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Bell, age 1/12 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer..¹ James was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James reported a death on 12 November 1889 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Jas. W. Bell reported the death of his father Gilbert J. Bell, who died of cancer at the age of 75 years..²

     George was born on 29 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Garrison, age 12 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed was Catharine Bell, age 33, who was evidently his mother..² He married Clara E. Powell, daughter of John T. Powell and Arinthia S. Ewell, circa 1875.³ George died on 11 September 1889 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 50. He was shown as Geo. H. Garrison who died of bright's disease at that age of 50 years. He was the son of Katy Garrison, born in Acc Co, a merchant and the husband of Clara E. Garrison. His brother-in-law, E.T. Powell, gave the information..³ His body was interred at Oak Grove Ch Cem (Burton's Cha, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George H. Garrison, husband of Clara E. Garrison..³

     Clara was born on 20 July 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George H. Garrison, son of Katherine (-----), circa 1875.¹ Clara died on 10 January 1936 at age 80.¹ Her body was interred at Oak Grove Ch Cem (Burton's Cha, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Clara E. Garrison, the wife of George H. Garrison and the daughter of Jno. T. & Arinthia Ewell Powell..¹

     Edward was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Johnson, age 14 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed was Catharine Bell, age 33, who was evidently his mother..¹ He married Margaret (-----) circa 1858.² 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 Edwd. Johnson, the head of HH#1078, a 22 year old day laborer with personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were Marg't Johnson, age 22; James S. Johnson, age 1; and Rachel Bradford, age 18, with personal property valued at $380..³

     Mary was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Lawson, age 16 in HH#538 headed by Gilbert Bell, a 36 year old farmer. Also listed was Catharine Bell, age 33..³ As of 12 January 1852,her married name was Kellam.¹ She married Thomas (of A.) Kellam, son of Argyle Kellam and Sally (-----), on 12 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Thomas Kellam of Argyle and Mary Lawson of W. Lawson Jr. They were married on 15 Jan 1852..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Kellam, a 45 year old housekeeper, in HH#LM55 headed by Thos. Kellam, a 45 year old farm laborer.⁴ She died on 31 March 1892 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Kellam, who died of infirmation of kidney at the age of 54 years. She was the daughter of Wm. D. & Sallie Lawson, a lady and a widow. Her son Wm. C. Kellam gave the information.²

     Margaret was born circa 1847 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 Bell, age 3 in HH#539 headed by James S. Bell, a 33 year old farmer..¹

     Ann was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Bell, age 8/12 in HH#539 headed by James S. Bell, a 33 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Garrison, daughter of John Garrison and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bradford, on 13 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. Bell of Arthur was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Barnes of Arthur and Elizabeth Garrison of John..¹ William died before 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his wife was shown as Elizabeth Barnes, widow of William..²

     Elizabeth was born on 4 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 19 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a young daughter Elizabeth Garrison in the will of John Garrison..³ She was named in a land cause on 1 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Garrison late of this county being in his life seized in fee of and in two tracts of land situate in the county aforesaid, containing 370 acres, and being so seized on the ____ day of ____ 1809 made and published his last will and testament & devised to your orator John W. Garrison 130 acres of land, and 240 acres of land being in two tracts to be divided between his four daughters, Peggy, Elizabeth, Charlotte & Maria Garrison; that the said 130 acres have been laid off and assigned to your orator John; That Maria, one of the aforesaid devisees, departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810 intestate and without issue, leaving her next of heirs the following brothers & sisters on the part of her father, viz: your orators John & Samuel Garrison and Caty, then wife of your orator William Garrison, of the half blood, and Peggy, Elizabeth & Charlotte, sisters of the whole blood, to all of whom the said 1/4 of the said Maria in the said 240 acres of land descended; that Caty, the wife of your orator William, departed this life in October 1817, leaving five children, to-wit: William, Sally, Margaret, Smith & Elizabeth Garrison, to whom her said 1/9 of said 240 acres descended equally, subject to the right of your orator William as tenant by curtesy; that your orator John bought of your orator Samuel his 1/9 of 1/4 of said lands, so that the said 240 acres of land remains now to be divided as follows: To Peggy, Elizabeth & Charlotte each by virtue of the will 1/4, and by descent from Maria 2/9 of 1/4; to John W. Garrison 1/9 of 1/4 by purchase from Samuel Garrison, and to William, Sally, Margaret, Smith & Elizabeth, children of Caty, 1/9 of 1/4 subject to the right of your orator William as tenant by curtesy &c.⁵ She was named in a land cause on 28 November 1821 at Matchapungo Creek, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. That a certain Peggy Garrison late of this county, departed this life under the age of 21 years and without issue in the year 1821; that the said Peggy Garrison at the time of her death was possessed in her own right in fee simple of the undivided 1/3 of two tracts of land situate on the waters of Matshapungo Creek in this county, containing by estimation together 220 acres; that the said lands belonged to the said Peggy Garrison and Elizabeth and Charlotte Garrison as tenants in common, the principal part of the land having been devised to them by their deceased father, John Garrison, and the residue having descended to them from their deceased sister, Maria Garrison; that the said Peggy Garrison at her death left as her next of kin and heirs at law two sisters of the whole blood, viz: the said Elizabeth & Charlotte Garrison, and two brothers of the half blood, John W. and Samuel Garrison, and also left two nephews and their nieces of the half blood, viz: your orators and oratrixes, William, Sally, Margaret Smith & Elizabeth Garrison who are the children of Caty Garrison, dec., who was a sister of the half blood to the said Peggy Garrison &c.⁶ She married William Barnes, son of Arthur Barnes Jr. and Euphamia 'Famie' Lewis, on 13 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. Bell of Arthur was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Barnes of Arthur and Elizabeth Garrison of John..² Elizabeth was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as Elizabeth Barnes, widow of Willam, she being a daughter of Betsey Bradford who married John Mears of Rich'd, who was a daughter of Zephania Bradford, a brother of Abel Bradford, who was a soldier in the Rev. War. (NOTE: She was a daughter of Betsey by her first marriage to John Garrison.).⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Banes, age 40 in HH#540 headed by Jno. W. Barnes, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. She was evidently his mother. Also listed was Ben. Savage, age 14 and Marg't Banes, age 19, who was evidently her daughter..⁷ Elizabeth died on 19 September 1867 at age 62.¹ Her body was interred at James Bur Gr, Quinby, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Barnes, wife of William Barnes and daughter of Jno & Eliz Garrison..¹

     John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 1 April 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John Garrison in the will of William Garrison Sr., wife Agnes.¹ He married (d/o John) (298) West, daughter of John (93) West, circa 1788.² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bradford, daughter of Zephaniah (75) Bradford and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1800.³ He made a will on 19 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Friend James Garrison Extr. To son John Garrison 130 acres, a part of the land I now live on, on the side adjoining Frederick Floyd. Wife should have no thirds in the land before given, only in the houses & yard. Wife Elizabeth Garrison all my lands not before given to bring up & school my 4 young daughters Elizabeth Garrison, Peggy Garrison, Charlotte Garrison & Meria Garrison. To wife Negro man Caliss & woman Adar & ... & to take old man Sias & maintain him. To daughter Caty Garrison Negro boys Isaac & George & woman Juda. To grandson William Garrison ... To 4 daughters [named above] the land after wife's death or marriage. To daughter Peggy Negro girl Susie. To daughter Elizabeth Garrison Negro girl Tinny. To daughter Charlotte Negro woman Adar. To daughter Meria Negro man Caliss. Remainder to be sold & to son Samuel Garrison. Witt: Thomas A. Bradford, George S. Savage, William Stockley & James Garrison..⁴ John died in January 1810.⁴ John's will was probated on 29 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Howson Mapp, Thomas Bagwell & George S. Savage securities..⁴ He was named in a land cause on 1 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Garrison late of this county being in his life seized in fee of and in two tracts of land situate in the county aforesaid, containing 370 acres, and being so seized on the ____ day of ____ 1809 made and published his last will and testament & devised to your orator John W. Garrison 130 acres of land, and 240 acres of land being in two tracts to be divided between his four daughters, Peggy, Elizabeth, Charlotte & Maria Garrison; that the said 130 acres have been laid off and assigned to your orator John; That Maria, one of the aforesaid devisees, departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810 intestate and without issue, leaving her next of heirs the following brothers & sisters on the part of her father, viz: your orators John & Samuel Garrison and Caty, then wife of your orator William Garrison, of the half blood, and Peggy, Elizabeth & Charlotte, sisters of the whole blood, to all of whom the said 1/4 of the said Maria in the said 240 acres of land descended; that Caty, the wife of your orator William, departed this life in October 1817, leaving five children, to-wit: William, Sally, Margaret, Smith & Elizabeth Garrison, to whom her said 1/9 of said 240 acres descended equally, subject to the right of your orator William as tenant by curtesy; that your orator John bought of your orator Samuel his 1/9 of 1/4 of said lands, so that the said 240 acres of land remains now to be divided as follows: To Peggy, Elizabeth & Charlotte each by virtue of the will 1/4, and by descent from Maria 2/9 of 1/4; to John W. Garrison 1/9 of 1/4 by purchase from Samuel Garrison, and to William, Sally, Margaret, Smith & Elizabeth, children of Caty, 1/9 of 1/4 subject to the right of your orator William as tenant by curtesy &c.⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Garrison, son of William Garrison Sr. and Agnes Burton, circa 1800.² Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 19 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Garrison in the will of John Garrison and as the widow Betsey Garrison at his estate sale..³ She married John (of Rich) Mears, son of Richard (of Jno) Mears (Sea Side), on 11 March 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mears of John was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of Richard and Elizabeth Garrison, widow of John..² Elizabeth died in March 1816.⁴ Administration of Elizabeth's estate was filed on 25 March 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John W. Garrison was named to settle the estate of Eliza Mears. Thomas Harrison & William Garrison were securities.⁴ Elizabeth estate was settled on 25 June 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. 27 Mar 1816 (Order to Invy), No Date (Sale), 27 Feb 1821 (Order to Audit), 25 Jun 1821 (Rec'd) - George Garrison Admr. Buyers: William Mears, Jesse Mears, Levin Mears & Richard Mears. Appraisers: Frederick Floyd, Littleton LeCato & Jacob Bradford. Named in settlement: Legacies to Elizabeth Garrison, Charlotte Garrison, Frederick Mears & Peggy Garrison. Richard Mears Admr. of John Mears dec'd in account. Auditors: Thomas Smith of Jonathan..⁵ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of Abel Bradford, soldier in the Rev. War, were recorded. It was brought out that Abel died without issue leaving one brother named Zephania Bradford, who died leaving 5 children: Mary, Jane, Abel, Betsey & Esther. Betsey Bradford married John Mears Mears of Rich'd, died leaving 3 children: Elizabeth Barnes, widow of William; Charlotte Bell, wife of James and Frederick Mears..¹

     John was born circa 1829 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. W. Barnes the head of HH#540, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Barnes: Eliz, age 40 and Marg't, age 19. Also listed was Ben Savage, age 14..¹

     Margaret was born on 6 September 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Barnes, age 19 in HH#540 headed by Jno. W. Barnes, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Eliz. Barnes, age 40, who was evidently her mother..¹ She married George William James on 5 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George W. James and Margaret A. Barnes of Elizabeth..³ Margaret died on 22 October 1886 at age 56.⁴ Her body was interred at James Bur Gr, Quinby, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret A. James, the wife of George W. James..⁴

     Benjamin was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Benjamin was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ben. Savage, age 14 in HH#540 headed by Jno. W. Barnes, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     According to the probate of his father's estate, he was sometimes called John B. Mears Turner. John was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 John was named in his grandfather's will on 8 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears Turner in the will of Levin Mears of St. George Parish. A relationship was not shown..⁴ He married Nancy A. Mears, daughter of John Mears Sr. and Nancy Phillips, on 24 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John B. Mears and Nancy Mears of Jno..⁵ John was named in his father's will on 12 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John B. Mears Turner in the will of Levin Mears Sr. At probate it was noted that John B. Mears, who is sometimes called John B. Mears Turner, became the Extr..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. B. Mears of L. the head of HH#541, an 86 (probably 56) year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Mears: Nancy, age 45; Sally A., age 22; Susan M., age 18; Margaret A., age 17; Jno. E., age 15; and Hester A., age 10..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears of L., the head of HH#915, a 66 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $4,500. Listed with him were Nancy Mears, age 56; Sally A. Mears, age 35; James Hambleton, an 18 year old farm laborer born in England; and George Coulbourn, a 27 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200..³

     Levin was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin was named in his father's will on 8 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Levin Mears in the will of Levin Mears of St. George Parish..¹ He made a will on 12 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. To Molly Bell Turner my manor premises ... & the field opposite of Anthony Bell's ... with my Negroes Jane, Thomas & Harriet during her natural life. To son John B. Mears Turner the house where he now lives & the fields I bought of Thomas Smith of Jonathan & the field where Levy Ames occupied ... with my Negroes Henry & Rachel. To Molly Bell Turner ... At the death of Molly Bell Turner the lands & Negroes & issue return to John B. Mears Turner. Balance to Molly Bell Turner & my son John B. Mears Turner. Son John B. Mears Turner Extr. Witt: Margaret Smith, Thomas Smith of Jonathan..² Levin died in July 1829.² Levin's will was probated on 29 July 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. John B. Mears who is sometimes called John B. Mears Turner became the Extr. with Garrison Burton, Anthony Bell, Robert R. Lingo & William H. Bell securities..²

     Nancy was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John B(ell) Mears Turner, son of Levin Mears (II), on 24 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John B. Mears and Nancy Mears of Jno..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears, age 45 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears, age 56 in HH#915 headed by John Mears of L., a 66 year old farmer..³

     Placing this John Mears Sr. with the correct father is difficult. However, many of them already had a known son John or did not name a son John in their will. In this case John Mears, wife Zeller, did not leave a will and this does put a grandfather George Mears in the same line as a son George Mears. John was born before 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Nancy Phillips on 10 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. George Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears and Nancy Phillips..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, a head of household, age over 45 years (born before 1775). (NOTE: He was the oldest of the 4 John Mears listed.) Listed with him were 1 male, age 10-16; 2 females age 16-26; 1 female over age 45 and no slaves..² He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Churn, daughter of William Churn, on 18 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Ashby was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears Sr., widower, and Elizabeth Wyatt, widow of Thomas..³ John died before 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Betsey Mears signed her will which showed her as widow of John..⁴

     Sally was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally A. Mears, age 22 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally A. Mears, age 35 in HH#915 headed by John Mears of L., a 66 year old farmer..²

     Susan was born circa 1832 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 M. Mears, age 18 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1833 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. Mears, age 17 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ She married Lancelott Ward Jr., son of Lancelot Ward and Mary A. East, on 6 November 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Lancelot Ward Jr. and Margaret A. Mears. No other information was given..²

     His common name was John. John was born on 1 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.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. E. Mears, age 15 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ He married Elizabeth J. Hutchinson, daughter of Edmund G. Hutchinson and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Davis, on 27 March 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Mears, a 21 year old sailor, born in St. George Parish, the son of John B. & Nancy Mears and she was shown as Elizabeth J. Hutchinson, age 27, also born in St. George Parish, the daughter of John (Edward on the license) & Betsy Hutchinson. They were married at the home of Jno. Mears by J.W.A. Elliott. J.W. Elliott said they both were over age 21..³ John 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 John E. Mears the head of HH#516, a 24 year old sailor with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Mears: Eliz'th L., age 36; Athelia E., age 3 and Edw'd T., age 9/12. Also listed were the following blacks: Harriet Hartney, a 29 year old cook woman; Emma Hartney, age 2; and Marg't Webb, age 9..⁴ John died on 16 December 1897 at age 63.² His body was interred at Morrison Hill Cm, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Capt. John E. Mears, husband of Elizabeth J. Mears..²

     Hester was born in 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Mears, age 10 in HH#541 headed by Jno. B. Mears of L., a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ She married Littleton B. Davis on 2 February 1859 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Littleton B. Davis and Hester A. Mears. No other information was given..³ Hester died on 4 October 1893 at 2nd District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Davis, who died of asthma at age 35 (probably 53) years and 4 days, the daughter of John & Nancy A. Mears. Her husband gave the information, but was not named..⁴ Her body was interred at Davis-Mears Cem, Old Tower, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Hester A. Davis, 1835 - 1893..²

     Joshua was born on 1 May 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sally S. Powell on 2 February 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. Nathaniel West was the security on the M.L.B. of Joshua B. Turner and Sally S. Scott, widow of John N. Scott. They were married on 4 Feb 1829 by P. Williams..³ He married Molly Bell Mears Turner, daughter of Levin Mears (II), on 13 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. George M. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Jushua Turner and Molly Bell..⁴ Joshua was named as an heir on 14 January 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Abel P. Upshur Extr of the will of Col. Littleton Upshur dec'd late of N'hamp Co sold to Thomas R. Joynes of Acc Co for $550 his right, title & interest in the estate of Littleton Upshur in the estate of John T. Elliott late of N'hamp Co being the 17/168 part of the whole estate of John T. Elliott which was due Littleton Upshur from the estate of John T. Elliott which were acquired as follows viz: 1/3 of 1/7 of ½ of the estate of John T. Elliott by purchase from Thomas Savage who was a child and devisee of Nancy Savage formerly Nancy Turner, a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott. Also 1/3 of 1/7 of ½ thereof by purchase from Thomas Dowty who was the father and heir at law of William Dowty who was one of the children of Susanna Dowty, formerly Susanna Turner, a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott. Also ¼ of 1/7 of ½ from Nathaniel West and Mary his wife, formerly Mary Turner. Also ¼ of 1/7 of ½ by purchase from Joshua B. Turner and the ¼ of 1/7 of ½ by purchase from Teackle (I. or J.) Turner, the said Mary, Joshua & Teackle (I. or J.) being children of Jno. Turner dec'd, a maternal uncle of said John T. Elliott. All of which will appear by reference to the deed from Nath. West & wife - Thos. Dowty - Thos. Savage - Joshua Turner & Teackle J. Turner to the said Littleton Upshur. Signed: Abel P. Upshur, Excr. of L. Upshur.⁵ Joshua was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Turner, a child of John Turner, dec'd, a maternal uncle of the whole blood and died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott, whose death has since been determined to be 30 Dec 1823. On 18 Jan 1829 Joshua B. Turner, by deed of that date; on the 20 Jan 1829, Nathaniel West and Mary, his wife, by deed of that date, on the 7 Feb 1829, Teackle J. Turner, together with Ann, his wife, by deed of that date, on the 14 Dec 1829, Thomas S. Dowty by deed of that date, and on 29 Oct 1830 Thomas D. Savage by deed of that date, conveyed to Littleton Upshur all their right, title and interest to which they were entitled, of, in and to the real estate aforesaid of the said John T. Elliott, dec..⁶ He married Ann Mears widow on 24 February 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joshua Turner and Ann Mears, widow..⁴ Joshua was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Josh. Turner the head of HH#542, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Turners: Ann, age 41 and Margaret, age 17..⁷ Joshua died on 31 May 1876 at age 74.² His body was interred at Nock Bur Gr, Red Hill, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joshua Turner, the son of Jno. & Mary Turner and he died at the age of 74 years and 1 month..²

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Molly' Kellam on 27 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. John Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of John Turner and Mary Kellam..⁴ John Turner married Peggy (588) Turner, daughter of Joshua Turner and Tabitha (243) Braser, circa 1801 at Northampton Co, VA.⁵ John was named in his father's will on 4 January 1803 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my eldest son John Turner in the will of John Furbush Turner and given, upon the death or marriage of my said wife Bridget Turner, the whole of my plantation on which I now live.
.² John died before 14 January 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. On 14 Jan 1833 Abel P. Upshur Extr of the will of Col. Littleton Upshur dec'd late of N'hamp Co sold to Thomas R. Joynes of Acc Co for $550 his right, title & interest in the estate of Littleton Upshur in the estate of John T. Elliott late of N'hamp Co being the 17/168 part of the whole estate of John T. Elliott which was due Littleton Upshur from the estate of John T. Elliott which were acquired as follows viz: 1/3 of 1/7 of ½ of the estate of John T. Elliott by purchase from Thomas Savage who was a child and devisee of Nancy Savage formerly Nancy Turner, a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott. Also 1/3 of 1/7 of ½ thereof by purchase from Thomas Dowty who was the father and heir at law of William Dowty who was one of the children of Susanna Dowty, formerly Susanna Turner, a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott. Also ¼ of 1/7 of ½ from Nathaniel West and Mary his wife, formerly Mary Turner. Also ¼ of 1/7 of ½ by purchase from Joshua B. Turner and the ¼ of 1/7 of ½ by purchase from Teackle (I. or J.) Turner, the said Mary, Joshua & Teackle (I. or J.) being children of Jno. Turner dec'd, a maternal uncle of said John T. Elliott. All of which will appear by reference to the deed from Nath. West & wife - Thos. Dowty - Thos. Savage - Joshua Turner & Teackle J. Turner to the said Littleton Upshur. Signed: Abel P. Upshur, Excr. of L. Upshur.¹ John was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Turner, dec'd, a maternal uncle of the whole blood and died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott, who death has since been determined to be 30 Dec 1823..³

     Mary was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Turner, son of John Furbush Turner and (-----) (-----), on 27 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. John Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of John Turner and Mary Kellam..¹

     Molly was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Molly was named in her father's will on 12 December 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Bell Turner in the will of Levin Mears Sr. and given my manor premises & other property & slaves. (NOTE: He did not call her his daughter, but she shared in his will with his named son John B. Mears Turner and at her death her share was to go to his son John B. Meras Turner.).¹ She married Joshua Brazier Turner, son of John Turner and Peggy (588) Turner, on 13 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. George M. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Jushua Turner and Molly Bell..²

     Ann was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Joshua Brazier Turner, son of John Turner and Peggy (588) Turner, on 24 February 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joshua Turner and Ann Mears, widow..² Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Turner, age 41 in HH#542 headed by Josh. Turner, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Turner, age 17 in HH#542 headed by Josh. Turner, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     John was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was named in his father's will on 20 October 1815 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as son John Beach in the will of Kendall Beach, wife Rosey. He was also named as one of the Extrs.⁴ He married Elizabeth B. 'Betsy' Edmunds, daughter of James Edmunds and Ann 'Nannie' (240) Wharton, on 30 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. James Edmunds was the security on the M.L.B. of John Beach of Kendall and Betsy Edmunds of James..¹ John was named in his mother's will on 26 September 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John S. Beach in the will of Rosey Beach.⁵ 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. S. Beach the head of HH#543, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000. Listed with him were Betsy Beach, age 49; Betsy Beach, age 17; Geo. W. Ball, age 25; and Geo. Coalburn, age 34..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married John S. Beach, son of Kendall Beach and Rosanna 'Rosey' Nock (Nock?), on 30 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. James Edmunds was the security on the M.L.B. of John Beach of Kendall and Betsy Edmunds of James..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Beach, age 49 in HH#543 headed by Jno. S. Beach, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..³ Elizabeth died on 12 June 1887 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth B. Beach, who died of old age at the age of 86 years. She was the daughter of Jas. Edmunds, born in Acc Co, and a laborer. A friend (-----) Bradford gave the information..²

     James was born on 21 August 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Ann 'Nannie' (240) Wharton, daughter of James (106) Wharton and Susannah James, circa 1798.² He was a sergant in Capt. William C. Scott's company, 28th Regiment, Virginia Militia, in the War of 1812.³ James died on 9 September 1844 at age 70.² His body was interred at Edmonds Bur Gr, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James Edmunds who died on 9 Sep 1844 at the age of 70 years, 0 months and 19 days..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her grandmother's will on 26 September 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Elizabeth Beach (of John) in the will of Rosey Beach.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Beach, age 17 in HH#543 headed by Jno. S. Beach, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..²

     George was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Ball, age 25 in HH#543 headed by Jno. S. Beach, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     George Coleburn was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was named in his father's will on 27 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son George Coleburn in the will of William Coleburn, friend Betty Burton. He was given part of my land starting at a red oak at Spiers line. His brother William was given the remainder of the land.¹ He married Mary 'Molly' Beach, daughter of Kendall Beach and Rosanna 'Rosey' Nock (Nock?), circa 1805.²

     George was born on 27 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was named in his grandmother's will on 26 September 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson George Coleburn in the will of Rosey Beach.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. Coalburn, age 34 in HH#543 headed by Jno. S. Beach, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000. John may have been his uncle..⁴ He married Juliet Downing, daughter of Francis Downing and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Beach, on 19 October 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George (middle initial C. on the license) Coleburn (no age shown), a shoemaker, the son of George & Mary Coleburn and she was shown as Juliet (Julia on the license) Downing (no age shown), the daughter of Francis (dec'd) & Betsey Downing. They were married at the home of Francis by J.W. Ewell. There were two licenses issued, one dated 10 Apr 1854 (wherein J.W. Elliott said they both were over age 21) and one dated 16 Oct 1857 (wherein Edward J. Bull said they were both over age 21)..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Locustville, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. E. Coulbourn the head of HH#537 a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $150 and personal porperty valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Juliet Coulbourn, age 41; Geo. T. Coulbourn, age 2; Wm. Savage, a 25 year old Mulatto farm laborer; Arthur Teague, a 17 year old black farm laborer; Jane Beckety, a 28 year old cook woman; and Caroline Becket, a 12 year old black girl.⁵ George died on 14 February 1866 at age 50.¹ His body was interred at Beach Cem, Watchapreague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George Coleburn, son of Geo & Mollie (Beach) Coleburn..¹

     Kendal was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bell, daughter of William H. (90) Bell and Rachael (86) Bradford, on 27 July 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Gilbert Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendal Sturgis and Elizabeth Bell..² Kendal was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendal Sturgis the head of HH#546, a 39 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Sturgis: Betsy, age 41; Sarah H., age 16; Jams T., age 12; and Betsy, age 9..¹ He died before 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not shown in the St. George Parish HH#526 headed by Eliz't Sturgis, age 56 and James L. Sturgis, a 19 year old sailor.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 8 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betsy Bell in the will of William Bell..¹ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 9 January 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Rachel, Nancy, Eliza & Catherine Bell sold to John G. Joynes, all of Acc Co, for $48.33, their right, title & interest they have or may become entitled to in the estate of John T. Elliott dec'd of N'hamp Co, be it land, Negroes, rents, bonds or other estate. Rachel being the widow of William Bell dec'd and Nancy, Eliza & Catherine Bell being children of William Bell who was son of Nancy Bell who was an own aunt of John T. Elliott dec'd on the Paternal side. Signed: Rachel (X) Bell, Nancy Bell, Elizabeth Bell & Catherine (X) Bell. Witt: Thomas A. Coleburn, George H. Bell & Geo. C. Ames.³ Elizabeth was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Bell, one of nine children of William Bell, who was one of the children of _____ Bell and Nancy his wife, who was an paternal aunt of John T. Elliott..⁴ She married Kendal Sturgis on 27 July 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Gilbert Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendal Sturgis and Elizabeth Bell..⁵ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Sturgis, age 41 in HH#546 headed by Kendal Sturgis, a 39 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $200..² Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Locustville, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz't Surgis the haed of HH#526, age 56 with real estate valued at $300 and personal property valued at $50. Listed with her was James L. Sturgis, a 19 year old sailor.⁶

     Sarah was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah H. Sturgis, age 16 in HH#546 headed by Kendal Sturgis, a 39 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $200..¹

     James was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jams. T. Sturgis, age 12 in HH#546 headed by Kendal Sturgis, a 39 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $200..¹ James was listed with his mother in the census of 1860 at Locustville, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James L. Sturgis, a 19 year old sailor in HH#526 headed by Eliz't Sturgis, age 56.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Sturgis, age 9 in HH#546 headed by Kendal Sturgis, a 39 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $200..¹ She married John Abrams circa 1865.² Elizabeth died on 27 November 1881 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Abrams, who died of consumption at the age of 38 years. She was the daughter of Kendall & Eliz Sturgis, born in Acc Co, a housewife, and the wife of John Abrams, who gave the information..²

     George was born on 22 March 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. James, a 25 year old oysterman in HH#547 headed by Mahaly East, age 35..³ He married Margaret A. Barnes, daughter of William Barnes and Elizabeth Garrison, on 5 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George W. James and Margaret A. Barnes of Elizabeth..⁴ George witnessed a will on 13 May 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas W. Smith, George W. James & John B. Bundick witnessed the will of James S. Benson, uncle of Elizabeth G. LeCato.⁵ George died on 2 April 1905 at age 78.² His body was interred at James Bur Gr, Quinby, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George W. James, the husband of Margaret A. James, who died at the age of 78 years, 0 months & 11 days..²

     Juliet was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Washington Oliver, son of Joseph C. Oliver and Elizabeth B. Watson, on 26 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Moore was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Oliver and Juliet Savage..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William Washington Oliver, son of Joseph C. Oliver and Elizabeth B. Watson, on 28 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas N. Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of William N. Oliver, widower, and Catherine Susan Martin..³ Catherine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Oliver, age 23 in HH#548 headed by Wm. W. Oliver, a 37 year old carpenter..²

     Rosey was born on 14 October 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William S. Martin, son of Smith Martin, on 4 September 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of William S. Martin of Smith and Rosey Savage of Jacob of Littleton..¹ Rosey was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosey Martin, age 50 in HH#1157 headed by Wm. S. Martin, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..³ Rosey died on 23 March 1876 at age 78.² Her body was interred at Martin-Hatton Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Rosey A. Martin, the daughter of Jacob S. & Susan. (Note: It is assumed that this is Jacob Savage & wife Susan.).²

     Jacob was born between 1760 and 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Susan (-----) circa 1790.³

     Susan was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1790,her married name was Savage.¹ She married Jacob Savage, son of Littleton Savage, circa 1790.¹

     Littleton was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Henry was born on 1 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² Henry was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Martin, a 22 year old carpenter in HH#548 headed by Wm. W. Oliver, a 37 year old carpenter. Also listed was Catharine Oliver, age 23, who was evidently his sister..³ Henry died on 20 August 1850 at age 22.² His body was interred at Martin-Hatton Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Henry N. Martin, the son of Wm. S. & Rosey Martin, who died on 20 Aug 1850. (Note: This date conflicts with the 1850 census, taken on 27 Aug 1850, when he was in HH#548 with his sister Catharine Oliver.).²

     Betsy was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Betsy was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Oliver, age 11 in HH#548 headed by Wm. W. Oliver, a 37 year old carpenter..¹

     Juliet was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Juliet was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juliet Oliver, age 10 in HH#548 headed by Wm. W. Oliver, a 37 year old carpenter..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret W. Oliver, age 8 in HH#548 headed by Wm. W. Oliver, a 37 year old carpenter..¹

     Victoria was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Victoria was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Victoria Oliver, age 4 in HH#548 headed by Wm. W. Oliver, a 37 year old carpenter..¹

     Jeptha was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret 'Peggie' Colonna, daughter of Major Colonna and Peggy Watson, on 22 May 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William Doughty was the security on the M.L.B. of Jeptha Doughty and Margaret Colony..¹ Jeptha died in May 1816.² Administration of Jeptha's estate was filed on 30 May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Margaret Doughty was named to settle the estate of Jephtha Doughty. Abel Kellam & Solomon Wise were the securities.²

     Margaret was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jeptha Doughty on 22 May 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William Doughty was the security on the M.L.B. of Jeptha Doughty and Margaret Colony..² Margaret was named as administrator of an estate on 30 May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Margaret Doughty was named to settle the estate of Jephtha Doughty. Abel Kellam & Solomon Wise were the securities..³ She married James S. Ames, son of Stringer Ames and Rachel Pusey, on 20 November 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Benjamin D. Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of James S. Ames and Margaret Dowty, widow of Jeptha Dowty. They were married on 21 Nov 1849..² Margaret died in 1870.¹

     James was born on 16 May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Wright, daughter of Isaac Wright Sr. and Mary Anne Satchell, on 24 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas J. Doughty was the security on the M.L.B. of James C. Doughty and Elizabeth Wright of Isaac..³ He married Margaret Sarah Thomas Johnson, daughter of Thomas Johnson Jr. and Frances L. Wescott, on 12 December 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. Richard J. Ayres was the security on the M.L.B. of James C. Doughty and Margaret S. Johnson, daughter of Thomas Johnson dec'd. Frances L. Mears, now wife of Thomas C. Mears & mother of Margaret S. gave consent. They were married on 13 Dec 1842 by G.C. Wescoat..⁴ 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 Jams C. Doughty the head of HH#549, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were the following Doughtys: Margaret S., age 27; and Alexander, age 10..⁵ James died on 6 May 1887 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 70. He was shown as Jas. C. Doughty, who died of pneumonia at the age of 72 years. He was the son of Peggie Doughty, born in Acc Co and an unmarried farmer. His son Jas. C. Doughty gave the information..^2,1 His body was interred at Forest Grove, Pennyville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James Colonna Doughty..²

     Margaret was born on 11 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James Colonna Doughty, son of Jeptha Doughty and Margaret 'Peggie' Colonna, on 12 December 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. Richard J. Ayres was the security on the M.L.B. of James C. Doughty and Margaret S. Johnson, daughter of Thomas Johnson dec'd. Frances L. Mears, now wife of Thomas C. Mears & mother of Margaret S. gave consent. They were married on 13 Dec 1842 by G.C. Wescoat..¹ 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. Doughty, age 27 in HH#549 headed by Jams C. Doughty, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..³ Margaret died on 28 October 1911 at age 89.² Her body was interred at Forest Grove, Pennyville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret Sarah Thomas Doughty, wife of James C. Doughty..²

     Thomas was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Frances L. Wescott, daughter of William Wescott, on 7 March 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Wescoat was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Johnson Jr. and Frances Wescoat, the daughter of Wm. Wescoat who gave consent. Thos. U. Teackle witnessed the marriage which was conducted by I. Bratten..¹

     Frances was born circa 1793 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Thomas Johnson Jr. on 7 March 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Wescoat was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Johnson Jr. and Frances Wescoat, the daughter of Wm. Wescoat who gave consent. Thos. U. Teackle witnessed the marriage which was conducted by I. Bratten..¹ She married Thomas Cutler Mears, son of Richard (of Jno) Mears and Margaret Cutler, on 3 April 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. Smith S. Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas C. Mears and Frances L. Johnson, the widow of Thomas Johnson Jr. They were married on 4 Apr 1837 by W.S. Snead..¹ On 12 Dec 1842 in N'hamp Co Frances L. Mears, now wife of Thomas C. Mears and mother of Margaret S. Johnson gave consent for her to marry James C. Doughty.¹ Frances was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Mears, age 57 in HH#541 headed by Thomas C. Mears, a 55 year old farmer..²

     William was born circa 1770 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Hester 'Hessy' Hancock, daughter of Elijah Hancock, on 3 January 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Levi Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas C. Mears and Hesey Hancock of Elijah..³ Thomas was the security on a M.L.B. On 15 November 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas C. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Albert S. Brickhouse and Margaret S. Mears, daughter of said Thomas C. Mears..⁴ He married Frances L. Wescott, daughter of William Wescott, on 3 April 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. Smith S. Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas C. Mears and Frances L. Johnson, the widow of Thomas Johnson Jr. They were married on 4 Apr 1837 by W.S. Snead..⁴ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas C. Mears the head of HH#541, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were Frances Mears, age 57 and Richard Mears, a 21 year old sailor..²

     Elizabeth was born on 12 September 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James Colonna Doughty, son of Jeptha Doughty and Margaret 'Peggie' Colonna, on 24 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas J. Doughty was the security on the M.L.B. of James C. Doughty and Elizabeth Wright of Isaac..¹ Elizabeth died on 5 December 1840 at age 28.² Her body was interred at Forest Grove - old plot, Pennyville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Doughty, wife of James C. Doughty..²

     Isaac was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac was named in his father's will on 18 April 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Isaac Wright in the will of Henry Wright..¹ Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Write (MET.), age 26-45. Listed with him were 2 males age 0-10, 1 male age 16-26, 1 female age 16-26, 1 female age 26-45 and 4 free negroes..² He married Mary Anne Satchell on 27 December 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William H. Coxon was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Wright and Mary Satchell..³ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Shield, daughter of Peter Shield and Nancy (-----), on 21 September 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Chandler was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Wright and Betsy Wharton, widow of Charles..³ Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Wright, age over 45. Listed with him were 3 other males and 5 females and 2 slaves..² Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Wright, age 50-60 with 4 other males and 5 females listed with him. He also had 6 slaves..⁴ Isaac died in February 1835.⁵ Administration of Isaac's estate was filed on 23 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Charles S. Snead was named to settle the estate of Isaac Wright. Edward L. Snead, George F. Snead & John Arlington were the securities.⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 27 July 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth Sheild in the will of Peter Shield, wife Mary.¹ She married Charles (243) Wharton, son of James (106) Wharton and Susannah James, on 14 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Walston was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Wharton and Elizabeth Shield..² She married Isaac Wright Sr., son of Henry Wright and Susannah (-----), on 21 September 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Chandler was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Wright and Betsy Wharton, widow of Charles..²

     Charles was born circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Shield, daughter of Peter Shield and Nancy (-----), on 14 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Walston was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Wharton and Elizabeth Shield..² Charles died before 30 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Alexander was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Alexander was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander Doughty, age 10 in HH#549 headed by Jams C. Doughty, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     James was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. James reported a death on 6 March 1887 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Jas. C. Doughty reported the death of his father Jas. C. Doughty, who died of pneumonia at that age of 72 years..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 6 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth J. Hutchinson, age 23 in HH#550 headed by Thos. Davis, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. (Note: Her mother Betsy Davis Snead Hutchinson, and Thomas Davis were cousins.).² She married Capt. John E. Mears, son of John B(ell) Mears Turner and Nancy A. Mears, on 27 March 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Mears, a 21 year old sailor, born in St. George Parish, the son of John B. & Nancy Mears and she was shown as Elizabeth J. Hutchinson, age 27, also born in St. George Parish, the daughter of John (Edward on the license) & Betsy Hutchinson. They were married at the home of Jno. Mears by J.W.A. Elliott. J.W. Elliott said they both were over age 21..³ Elizabeth 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 Eliz'th L. Mears, age 36 in HH#516 headed by John E. Mears, a 24 year old sailor..⁴ Elizabeth died on 7 November 1899 at age 74.¹ Her body was interred at Morrison Hill Cm, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth J. Mears, the wife of John E. Mears..¹

     Edmund was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Davis, daughter of William Davis and Susanna 'Susey' Savage, on 14 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Walker was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward G. Hutchinson and Elizabeth Snead, widow of George..¹ Edmund died on 10 January 1828.²

     Elizabeth was born on 10 January 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1785..^3,2 Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 7 January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betsy in the will of William Davis, wife Susannah.⁴ She married George Snead, son of Charles Snead Sr. and Arabella Bowdoin, on 9 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Hyslop was the security on the M.L.B. of George Snead and Betsy Davis. Elizabeth Hutchinson, age 66, states she is the widow of George Snead dec'd, who was a private in the continental line of Virginia and served 3 years in a company and regiment unknown to her; many years ago he was allowed bounty land for his services. He resided in Accomack Co until he died. She married George Snead 10 Jan 1810; he died 24 Dec 1816. She married Edm'd Hutchinson 16 Jan 1817; he died 10 Jan 1828. She is now a widow. Recorded 31 Oct 1853..^5,6 She married Edmund G. Hutchinson on 14 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Walker was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward G. Hutchinson and Elizabeth Snead, widow of George..⁵ Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 10 May 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Elizabeth Hutchinson in the will of Susan Hyslop.⁷ Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Hutchinson, age 65 in HH#839 headed by Edw'd W. Hutchinson, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $68. Also listed was Mount Ararat Hutchinson, age 18, who may have been her daughter..³ Elizabeth died on 25 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 77. She was shown as Eliz. Hutchinson, who died of old age at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 15 days. She was the child of Wm. & Susan (probably Davis), born in Acc Co, and unmarried. Edm W. Hutchinson gave the information..²

     William was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susanna 'Susey' Savage, daughter of Rowland Savage, circa 1785.² William made a will on 7 January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Susanna Davis & Robinson Savage Extrs. To wife Susan Davis land where I live & at her death or marriage to son Henry Davis & if he is without heirs, then to son John Davis & if he is without heirs, then to daughter Betsy Davis. If all 3 should die, then to brother Savage Davis. To wife all property. Residue to son John Davis & daughter Betsy. Witt: John Downing, Smith Hyslop, Thomas Davis & James Fluharty.³ William died on 27 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Major was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Savage was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. Savage was named in his brother's will on 7 January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Savage Davis in the will of William Davis, wife Susannah.³ He married Peggy Mapp, daughter of Howson Mapp (II) and Elizabeth 'Betty' Thomas, on 5 September 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis Willis was the security on the M.L.B. of Savage Davis and Peggy Mapp. They lived between Wachapreague and Quinby on land purchased in 1822 from the heirs of Peggy Shockley..^4,5 Savage died on 1 November 1834.⁶

     Peggy was born on 7 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 Peggy was named in her father's will on 25 March 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy Mapp in the will of Howson Mapp Sr..⁵ Peggy was named in her mother's will on 9 March 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy Mapp in the will of Betty Mapp..² She married Savage Davis, son of Henry Davis and Keziah Kellam, on 5 September 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis Willis was the security on the M.L.B. of Savage Davis and Peggy Mapp. They lived between Wachapreague and Quinby on land purchased in 1822 from the heirs of Peggy Shockley..^6,7 Peggy was named in her niece's will on 18 February 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my aunt Peggy Davis in the will of Elizabeth Nock, widow of John W. Nock dec'd..⁸ Peggy died on 6 October 1842 at age 65.^3,4 Peggy was buried at Davis Lot, Quinby, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Peggie Mapp Davis, wife of Savage Davis & daughter of Howson & Bettie (Thomas) Mapp, 7 Mar 1777 - 6 Oct 1842.⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Davis the head of HH#550, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. Listed with him was Elizabeth J. Hutchinson, age 23..² Thomas died on 17 May 1871 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. M. Davis, who died of unknown causes at the age of 65 years. He was the son of Savage Davis, born in Acc Co, and single. Geo. A. Edmonds, whom he lived with, gave the information..¹

     Keturah was born on 19 October 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James B. Glenn, son of Duncan Glenn and Ann 'Nancy' (-----), on 1 June 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. George Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of James Glenn and Kiturah Garrison. (Note: Since Kiturah was born in 1790, the date must be in error.).² She married Anthony (91) Bell, son of William (52) Bell and Anne 'Nancy' Elliott, on 18 October 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. George H. Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Anthony Bell, widower, and Katurah Glenn, widow..² Keturah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Katurah Glenn, age 60 in HH#551 headed by Anthony Bell, a 61 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..³ Keturah died on 13 March 1872 at age 81.¹ Her body was interred at Garrison Plot, Mappsburg, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Keturah Bell, wife of Anthony (formerly widow of Jas. Glenn), and the daughter of Isaiah & Adah Garrison, who died at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 26 days..¹

     James was born on 14 October 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Keturah Garrison on 1 June 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. George Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of James Glenn and Kiturah Garrison. (Note: Since Kiturah was born in 1790, the date must be in error.).³ James was the security on a M.L.B. On 29 September 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that that James B. Glen was the security on the M.L.B. of Littleton LeCato Jr. and Nancy Fletcher of Margaret..³ James made a will on 21 December 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Kitturah Glen $500. All my slaves (Charles, Alice, George, Moses, Sam, Jacob, Henry, Abraham, Isaac, Mary, Rachel, Lewis, John & Thomas) to be free at age 35 provided they leave the State of Virginia within 12 months after they arrive at said age & if they do not leave then to my wife Kitturah Glen during her life & then to my brother Edmund Glen, my sister Margaret Mapp, my nieces Ann J. Chance, Margaret R. Beach, Elizabeth Floyd, Sarah C. Floyd, Margaret Nock, Charlotte Savage, Mary C. LeCato, Elizabeth Chandler & my nephew William T. Fosque. Wife Kitturah Glen Extr. without security. Witt: James R. Garrison, George H. Bell & Louis J. Nock. Prob: The $15,000 bond was given without security.⁴ James died on 11 November 1847 at age 66.^2,5 His body was interred at Garrison Plot, Mappsburg, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James Glenn (1st husband of Keturah Garrison Glenn Bell), who died at the age of 66 years, 0 months and 27 days..²

     Thomas was born in December 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Thomas was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Bell, an infant child of Geodiah Bell, dec'd, 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..² He married Margaret A. Bell, daughter of William H. (90) Bell and Rachael (86) Bradford, on 17 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas H. Bell and Margaret Bell..⁴ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Bell the head of HH#551, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him was Margaret Bell, age 30..⁵ Thomas died on 10 October 1882 at age 63.³ His body was interred at Thomas H. Bell Plot, Old Trower, Acc Co, VA.³

     Margaret was born on 27 November 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was named in her father's will on 8 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret A. Bell in the will of William Bell..¹ Margaret was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Bell, one of nine children of William Bell, who was one of the children of _____ Bell and Nancy his wife, who was an paternal aunt of John T. Elliott. She was also shown as an infant child, meaning under age 21..³ She married Thomas H. Bell, son of Geodiah (88) Bell and Leah Harmon, on 17 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas H. Bell and Margaret Bell..⁴ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Bell, age 30 in HH#551, a 30 year old farmer..⁵ Margaret died on 12 November 1876 at age 56.² Her body was interred at Thomas H. Bell Plot, Old Trower, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret A. Bell, the wife of Thomas H. Bell..²

     Ezekiel was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ezekiel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ezekiel Bloxom, age 13 in HH#553 headed by Ezekiel Bloxom, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,500..¹

     Delilah was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Delilah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Delilah Bloxom, age 8 in HH#553 headed by Ezekiel Bloxom, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,500..¹

     Bettia was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Bettia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bettia Bloxom, age 1 in HH#553 headed by Ezekiel Bloxom, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,500..¹

     Sally was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Pruitt, age 31 in HH#553 headed by Ezekiel Bloxom, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,500..¹ Sally was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Pruit, age 39 in HH#443 headed by Wm. Pruit, age 75..²

     John was born circa 1828 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. Kelly, a 22 year old sailor in HH#553 headed by Ezekiel Bloxom, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,500..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Lucy Pitts on 9 January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. James L. Darby was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur J. Watson and Lucy Pitts..¹

     Lucy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Arthur J. Watson on 9 January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. James L. Darby was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur J. Watson and Lucy Pitts..² Lucy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy Watson the head of HH#556, age 40. Listed with her was Wm. Watson, age 10..¹ Lucy died on 18 February 1887.³ Her body was interred at Pitts Bur Gr, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lucy (Pitts) Watson, wife of Arthur J. Watson, who died 18 Feb 1887 at the age of 76 years..³

     William was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Watson, age 10 in HH#556 headed by Lucy Watson, age 40..¹

     Mitchell was born on 10 October 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Margaret H. Rogers, daughter of Peter Rogers and Hester 'Esther' Colonna, on 30 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. William Joynes Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell S. West and Margaret Rodgers..³ Mitchell died on 8 September 1846 at age 61.² His body was interred at General West Place, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Mitchell Scarborough West, the husband of Margaret H. West, who died at the age of 61 years, 10 months and 29 days..²

     Margaret was born on 4 September 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Mitchell Scarborough West, son of Salathiel Milby (302) West, on 30 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. William Joynes Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Mitchell S. West and Margaret Rodgers..² Margaret died on 19 May 1837 at age 45.¹ Her body was interred at General West Place, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret H. West, the wife of Mitchell Scarborough West and the daughter of Peter Rogers. She died at the age of 45 years, 9 months and 15 days..¹