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     Joice was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Major Colonna, son of Benjamin Colonna and Mary Ester Wale, circa 1760.¹ Joice died before 1775.¹

     Reuben was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. Reuben was named in his father's will on 4 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Rubin in the will of Samuel Beech, wife Sarah.¹ He married Mary 'Molly' (162) Wilkins, daughter of Patrick (49) Wilkins and Sanctica Dunton, on 8 January 1779 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Ellen was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ellen was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Colonna, age 21 in HH#884 headed by Abel B. Colonna, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Margaret was born in 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1807..^1,2 She married David Crippen Taylor, son of Crippen Taylor, on 24 June 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. Jno. N. Stratton & James Young were the securities on the M.L.B. of David C. Taylor of Crippen Tayor, who said he was over age 21, and Margaret S. Dalby, ward of Jno. B. Thomas, who gave consent..³ 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. Taylor, age 43 in HH#886 headed by David C. Taylor, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000..² Margaret died on 8 December 1861.¹ Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret S. Taylor, the wife of David C. Taylor, who died on 8 Dec 1861 at the age of 51 years..¹

     Arinthia was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia Taylor, age 20 in HH#886 headed by David C. Taylor, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000..¹

     Cornelius was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Cornelius was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Cornelius T. Taylor, age 15 in HH#886 headed by David C. Taylor, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000..¹

     David was born circa 1840 at Richmond Co, VA.¹ David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David B. Taylor, age 10 and born in Richmond Co, VA, in HH#886 headed by David C. Taylor, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000. (Note: Everyone except David was born in Acc Co, VA.).¹

     Edgar was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edgar was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar D. Taylor, age 2 in HH#886 headed by David C. Taylor, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000..¹

     Southey was born circa 1795. He married Adah Carpenter, daughter of John Carpenter (Hog Island), on 18 January 1819 at Northampton Co, VA. John Dowty was the security on the M.L.B. of Southey Andrews and Adah Carpenter, the daughter of John Carpenter, who gave consent. Sam'l Kellam & Thos. Henderson were witnesses..¹

     John was born circa 1775. On 17 Jun 1829 in N'hamp Co John Carpenter (Hog Island) gave consent for his daughter Esther Carpenter to marry James G. Mears.¹

     Eliza was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Major R. Doughty on 13 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Folluo was the security on the M.L.B. of Major R. Dowty and Eliza S. Ames of Wm..¹

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Susan was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Major R. Doughty on 22 June 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Dowty was the security on the M.L.B. of Major R. Dowty and Susan R. Dowty..¹

     Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard T. Doughty, age 2/12 in HH#887 headed by Major R. Doughty, a 44 year old farmer..¹ Richard was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Doughty, age 13 in HH#887 headed by Major R. Doughty, a 44 year old farmer..² George died on 19 July 1885 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Doughty, who died of consumption at the age of 48 years. He was the son of Major Doughty, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried farmer. His brother Major D. Doughty gave the information..¹

     Major was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Bettie V. Mapp, daughter of James C. Mapp and Saphronia E. 'Suffronia' Mears, on 1 December 1880 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major R. Doughty, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Major & Betty Doughty and she was shown as Bettie V. Mapp, age 18, the daughter of Jas. Mapp & Sophia E. Richardson. They were married by C.C. Wertenbaker..³ He married Mamie C. Mapp, daughter of James C. Mapp and Saphronia E. 'Suffronia' Mears, on 29 March 1883 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major R. Doughty, a 28 year old widowed farmer, the son of Major & Kitty Doughty and she was shown as Manie C. Mapp, age 18, the daughter of James & Sophionia Mapp. They were married near Locustville by J.W.A. Elliott..³ Major reported a death on 19 July 1885 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Major D. Doughty reported the death of his brother Geo. W. Doughty, who died of consumption at the age of 48 years..¹ He married Sallie A. Read, daughter of Littleton D. Read and Henrietta S. Doughty, on 4 October 1893 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major R. Doughty, a 39 year old widowed farmer, the son of Major & Kitty Doughty and she was shown as Sallie A. Read, age 23, the daughter of Littleton & Henrietta Read. They were married by J.M. Dunaway..³

     Polly was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catharine Pusey on 16 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Twiford was the security on the M.L.B. of George Warrington, widower, and Catharine Peusey..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George Warrington on 16 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Twiford was the security on the M.L.B. of George Warrington, widower, and Catharine Peusey..²

     Mahaley was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1826 and the 1860 census puts it at 1820..^2,3 Mahaley was named in her grandmother's will on 10 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Mahaly Johnson in the will of Peggy Stockley. She also named a daughter Susannah Johnson.¹ Mahaley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mahaley Johnson the head of HH#890, age 24. Listed with her were Betsey Godfrey, age 18; Margaret S. Godfrey, age 1; and Elizabeth Sample, age 32 and black..² Mahaley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mahaly Gosfree the head of HH#970, age 40. Listed with her were the following Gosfrees: Eliz't S., age 26; Marg't S., age 9; and Henry S., age 4. (Note: All the middle initials were "S" which could have stood for Stockley.).³

     Susannah was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 27 April 1808,her married name was Johnson.² She married Amos Johnson 27 Apr 1808 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Edwards was the security on the M.L.B. of Amos Johnson and Susanna Stockly..² Susannah was named in her mother's will on 10 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Susannah Johnson in the will of Peggy Stockley. She also named a granddauger Mahaly Johnson.¹

     Amos was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susannah Stockley, daughter of Margaret 'Peggy' (-----), 27 Apr 1808 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Edwards was the security on the M.L.B. of Amos Johnson and Susanna Stockly..¹

     John was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Harmon, daughter of William Harmon Sr. and Mary (-----), on 4 November 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Anthony Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stockley and Nancy Bradford, widow of Littleton..² John Stockley married Margaret 'Peggy' Scott on 9 December 1816 at Northampton Co, VA. Samuel Stott was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stockly and Peggy Scott. They were married on 11 Dec 1816.³ John was named in his mother's will on 10 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John Stockley in the will of Peggy Stockley.¹ John made a will in July 1846 at Northampton Co, VA. I direct my executors to sell all of my real estate. I give to my beloved wife Rachel Stockly in lieu of dower in my estate seven hundred dollars. I also give her all of the household furniture I got by her when we were married. When my Negro boy Michael Roan arrives a the age of twenty four years (which will be on the first day of March 1855 I set him free and his mother, Anne, also- both to be hired out until the aforesaid first day of March 1855, the former for the benefit of my estate and the latter (with a right always of choosing her home) for the purpose of raising a fund which will enable her to leave the state after the 1st day of March 1855. I give to my said Negro boy Michael Roan fifty dollars to be paid to him on the first day of March 1855 to enable him to leave the state within the time allowed by law. To each of my sisters (Patsey Phillips) children now resident in Accomack County one hundred dollars, and also to my brother's (Jeremiah Stockly) children now resident in Accomack County one hundred dollars each, except Sylvester Stockly, and in lieu of him, I give to his children one hundred dollars. I give to the children of my niece Margaret Mehollomes that may be living at the time of my death one hundred and fifty dollars each. I give to the children of my nephew John Stockly one hundred dollars. I give to my niece Sarah Floyd two hundred dollars. I give to my nephew Charles Stockly one hundred and fifty dollars. I give to my deceased wife's nephew, Peter Scott one hundred and fifty dollars conditioned that he claims nothing from my estate for the sum due him from his father's estate who died in Suffolk and I received, say, fifty dollars. I give to my deceased wife's niece Margaret Scott one hundred dollars. My desire is to be buried along side of my deceased wife Margaret, on the Warren Land near Franktown and that the railing of the graveyard may be enlarged so as to contain my said deceased wife, myself and our three children. The residue of my estate may be divided among the foregoing legatees; Patsy Phillips' children, Jeremiah Stockley's children and grandchildren, Margaret Mehollome's children, John Stockley's children, Sarah Floyd, Charles Stockley, Peter Scott and Margaret Scott. I appoint my friends Henry P. C. Wilson, Charles J. D. West and Jackson D. Powell executors. Signed, John Stockly. Witnesses: Smith Nottingham, Geo T. Yerby and Tho H. Bagwell.⁴ He married Rachel Richardson on 22 September 1846 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. W. Mehollomes was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stockly Sr. and Rachel Dennis, widow of Archibald Dennis. They were married on 22 Sep 1846.³ John Stockley died before 9 August 1847 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Henry P. C. Wilson and Jackson B. Powell refused the administration and Rachel Stockley, the widow, declined the administration in favor of Jackson B. Powell and William T. Fitchett. Bond $12,000. Appraisers: Charles J. D. West, William T. Nottingham, William W. Mehollomes and Michael Dennis.⁵ He estate was settled on 14 January 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. On October 11, 1847 Jackson B. Powell and William T. Fitchett replaced Henry P. C. Wilson and Jackson B. Powell as administrators. Inventory, Appraisement and Account of Sales taken on December 14, 1847. Audit and Settlement. William T. Fitchett and Jackson B. Powell administrators. Recorded on January 14, 1850.⁶

     Nancy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Littleton (83D) Bradford, son of Edmond (48) Bradford and Elizabeth Andrews (Andress?), on 2 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. William Elliott was the security on the M.L.B. of Littleton Bradford and Nancy Harmon..² As of 4 November 1811,her married name was Stockley.² She married John Stockley, son of William Stockley and Margaret 'Peggy' (-----), on 4 November 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Anthony Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stockley and Nancy Bradford, widow of Littleton..² Nancy was named in her father's will on 19 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Nancy Stockley in the will of William Harmon Sr., wife Sally.¹

     Littleton was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Charles was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Drusilla Andrews on 1 December 1813 at Northampton Co, VA. Leroy Oldham was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles B. Stockley and Drusilla Andrews.² Charles made a will on 28 November 1841 at Northampton Co, VA. All the rest & residue of my estate (after the payment of my debts) I dispose of as follows: I give and devise one fourth thereof to my son, Charles Stockley. I give and devise one fourth thereof to my son John Stockley. I give and devise one fourth thereof to my daughter Margaret Mehollomes. I give and devise the remaining one fourth thereof to my brother John Stocley (sic) during the joint lives of my daughter Sarah Floyd & her husband William Floyd upon the special trust that the said John Stockley shall take & receive the rents issues & profits thereof and after deducting all necessary charges pay over annually the residue of the said rents & profits to my said daughter Sarah Floyd to her sole & separate use. Upon the death of the said Wm H. Floyd I give & devise to her in fee simple the said remaining one fourth of my said estate. I appoint Geo T. Yerby and Jno Stockley executors. Signed, Charles B. Stockley. Witnesses: John R. Waddy, Chas J. D. West and John M. Savage.¹ He died before 13 May 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹ He estate was settled on 11 October 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. George T. Yerby and John Stockley Senr administrators. Bond $15,000. Appraisers: John W. Leatherbury, Robert C. Jacob, Edward P. Roberts and Victor A. Mapp. Audit and Settlement. George T. Yerby and John Stockley administrators. Starts on May 13, 1844. Recorded on November 9, 1846. Inventory, Appraisement and Account of Sales made in May 1844. Recorded on October 31, 1850.³

     Patsy was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Patsy was named in her mother's will on 10 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Patty Stockley in the will of Peggy Stockley.¹ Patsy was named as an heir on 18 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Patty Stockley and given John Nelson's note for Negro man Shepherd's hire this year in the will of Elizabeth Coleburn. She was also to have a home if she wishes to stay & she to divide my wearing apparel between herself, Anna Dolby & old Comfort.² Patsy was named as an heir on 25 October 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this data that William Gibb made a will and left to Patty Stockley, Jeremiah Stockley & Tully Beasley each £10.³ As of 19 June 1827,her married name was Phillips.⁴ She married David Phillips, son of Thomas Phillips, 19 Jun 1827 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Turlington was the security on the M.L.B. of David Phillips of Thomas and Patsy Stockley of Margaret..⁴ Patsy was named in her brother's will in July 1846 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my sister (Patsey Phillips) in the will of John Stockly, wife Rachel.⁵ Patsy died before 1850. She was not in the 1850 St. George Parish HH#955 with her husband Daivd and children..⁶

     David was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Patsy 'Patty' Stockley, daughter of Margaret 'Peggy' (-----), 19 Jun 1827 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Turlington was the security on the M.L.B. of David Phillips of Thomas and Patsy Stockley of Margaret..¹ David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Phillips the head of HH#955, a 48 year old miller with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Phillips: Mariah, age 22; Virginia, age 19; Margaret, age 16; and Mary, age 35..²

     Mahaly was born before 10 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1832 and the 1860 census puts it at 1834..^1,2 Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Godfrey, age 18 in HH#890 headed by Mahaley Johnson, age 24, who may have been her mother. (Note: The age difference in the 1860 census, which was 14 years, could have made this possible.).¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz't S. Gosfree, age 26 in HH#970 headed by Mahaly Gosfree, age 40..²

     Margaret was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. Godfrey, age 1 in HH#890 headed by Mahaley Johnson, age 24. (Note: Mahaley goes by Godfrey in the 1860 census.).¹ Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't S. Gosfree, age 9 in HH#970 headed by Mahaly Gosfree, age 40..²

     Henry was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry S. Gosfree, age 4 in HH#970 headed by Mahaly Gosfree, age 40..¹

     Abel was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Starling the head of HH#891, a 48 year old farmer. Listed with him were Susan Starling, age 20; Sally Mears, age 18; Lucey Kellam, age 21; and Catharine A., Kellam, age 4/12..¹

     Susan was born circa 1830 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 Suan Starling, age 20 in HH#891 headed by Abel Starling, a 48 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Betsy (-----) circa 1805.

     Betsy was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Caruthers circa 1805.

     Charles was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charles was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Elliott, age 13 in HH#892 headed by Mitchell Mears, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Nancy Mears, age 36, who was evidently his mother..¹

     John was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, age 15 in HH#892 headed by Mitchell Mears, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1845 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 A. Mears, age 5 in HH#892 headed by Mitchell Mears, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..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 Marg't S. Mears, age 20 in HH#865 headed by Michel Mears, a 62 year old farmer..²

     Kittie was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Major was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Major was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Mears, age 5 in HH#865 headed by Michel Mears, a 62 year old farmer..¹

     Perry was born in December 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1860 census puts his birth at 1859, so he must have been the child who was born when his mother Nancy died due to child birth on 20 Dec 1858..^1,2 Perry was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Sally was born circa 1832 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 Mears, age 18 in HH#891 headed by Abel Starling, a 48 year old farmer. She may have been a daughter of Michael Mears, age 52 and living next door in HH#892, and his first wife Ann, who had died. He had just remarried the year before..¹

     Lucey was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married (-----) Kellam circa 1849.¹ Lucey was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucey Kellam, age 21 in HH#891 headed by Abel Starling, a 48 year old farmer. Also listed was Catharine A. Kellam, age 4/12, who was evidently her daughter..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Lucey Sterling, daughter of Abel Sterling, circa 1849.¹ (-----) died before September 1850. He was not listed with his wife Lucey Kellam, age 21 and daughter Catharine A. Kellam, age 4/12, who were in HH#891 with Abel Starling, a 48 year old farmer..¹

     Catharine was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine A. Kellam, age 4/12 in HH#891 headed by Abel Starling, a 48 year old farmer. Also listed was Lucey Kellam, age 21, who was evidently her mother..¹ Catharine was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She would have been one of the 2 females age 0-10 in a househould headed by Betsey Lecato, age 26-45..⁵ Mary was named in her mother's will on 7 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Elliott in a deed from Elizabeth Lecato which served the same purpose as a will. Elizar Elliott & Polly Elliott were given various household items for love and affection and $1 upon the death of Elizabeth Lecato..¹ On 1 May 1833 it was recorded in N'hmap Co, VA that Eliza Elliott & Molly Elliott sold to John G. Joynes, all of Accomack Co, for $100 their right, title & interest in the estate of John T. Elliott, dec'd late of N'hamp Co, they being children of William Elliott who was a son of Charles Elliott who was own uncle of John T. Elliott on the paternal side. The said Eliza Elliott and Mary Elliott doth hereby covenant and agree to ... warrant and defend the title ... Witt: None Signed: Eliza [her X mark] Elliott & Molly [her X mark] Elliott. Walter D. Bayne & Levin S. Joynes, Justices of the Peace for Acc Co, certified that Eliza Elliott & Molly Elliott personally appeared before them and acknowledged the deed.² Mary was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Elliott, a daughter of William Elliott dec'd, a child of Charles Elliott, who died in the life time of his nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 1 May 1833 Elizabeth and Molly Elliott, two of the children of the said William Elliott, dec., who was one of the children of the aforesaid Charles Elliott, dec., by deed of that date (the aforesaid Margaret Elliott being at that time dead), conveyed to your orator, John G. Joynes, all their right, title and interest in said estate..³ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Elliot the head of HH#894, age 38. Listed with her were the following Elliots: Margaret A., age 12; and Catharine A., age 9. Her sister Eliza Elliott, age 40, was living 2 doors away in HH#896..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1838, her 1857 marriage record puts it at 1839, the 1860 census puts it at 1839, the 1870 census puts it at 1835, and her 1874 marrriage record puts it at 1837..¹ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Elliot, age 12 in HH#894 headed by Polly Elliot, age 38..¹ She married Nathaniel S. Smith, son of George Smith, on 29 September 1857 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nathaniel Smith, a 52 year old widowed farmer, the son of George & Elizabeth Smith and she was shown as Sarah Ann Elliott (Mary Ann on the license), age 18, ward of said Nath. S. Smith. They were married near Locust Mount by J.W. Ewell..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Smith, age 21 in HH#1082 headed by Nath. S. Smith, a 37 (probably 57) year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000 and personal property valued at $10,000..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Smith, a 35 year old house keeper in HH#LM70 headed by Nath. S. Smith, a 67 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 and personal property valued at $2,500..⁴ She was baptized on 5 September 1871 at Hollies Baptist Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. She was baptized by Rev. M.C. Rhodes..⁵ Mary reported a birth on 25 January 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Ann Smith reported the death of her husband, Nath'l S. Smith, who died of dropsy at the age of 67 years..⁶ She married Thomas R. Joynes, son of Armistead Joynes and Elizabeth (-----), on 31 December 1874 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas R. Joynes, a 43 year old widowed farmer (parents not shown) and she was shown as Mary A. Smith, a 37 year old widow (parents not shown). They were married near Belle Haven by J.E. Humphreys..² Mary died on 13 May 1916 at City Point, Hopewell, VA. Her VA Death Certificate shows her as Mrs. Mary A. Joynes, widowed, who died at 10:40 pm of aortia insufficiency, contributory: rhumatisom, at the age of 77 or 78, 6 months & 7 days. She was born 6 Nov 1838 in Virginia, the daughter of (-----) Elliott & Polly Elliott. The information was provided by Nicholas J. Jolly. She was a former resident of Norfolk, VA and was returned there for burial by J.T. Morriss & Son, Petersburg, VA..⁵

     Ernest was born circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sophronia May 'Fronia' Hart, daughter of Thorogood Dennis Hart and Eliza Jane 'Janie' Marshall, circa 1920.¹

     Robert was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Laura A. Taylor, daughter of Crippen Dennis Taylor and Anjeronia Jane 'Roney' Taylor, on 24 April 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert S. Taylor, a 19 year old osyterman, the son of Henry T. & Elizabeth Taylor and she was shown as Laura A. Taylor, age 17, the daughter of Crippen D. & Jane Taylor. They were married by H.J. Wilson..¹

     Laura was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Robert S. Taylor, son of Henry Thomas Taylor and Anne Elizabeth Taylor, on 24 April 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert S. Taylor, a 19 year old osyterman, the son of Henry T. & Elizabeth Taylor and she was shown as Laura A. Taylor, age 17, the daughter of Crippen D. & Jane Taylor. They were married by H.J. Wilson..¹

     James was born on 7 August 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown James Chandler, a 25 year old shoemaker in HH#677 headed by Zerobabel Chandler, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,670. Listed with him were Margaret Chandler, age 67, who was evidently their mother..² He married Nancy Annis, daughter of Levi Annis and Betsy Mariner, on 30 August 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. George Moore Jr. reports that the back of the license contains a permission slip from Levi Annis for his daughter Nancy Annis to be married: "To John W. Gillett, Clerk of Accomack County Court, I, Levi Annis do hereby certify my consent to a marriage between James Chandler and my daughter Nancy Annis, now under twenty one years of age, Given under my hand this the 30th day of August, 1850. Witt: John W.H. Parker. Siged with his "X" mark, Levi Annis..³ James died on 30 August 1857 at age 38.¹ His body was interred at Chandler Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. George M. Moore Jr. reports that he is buried in the Chandler-Wright Cem on County Road in Parksley behind William Greene's house..¹

     James was born in January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Chandler, age 8 in HH#597 headed by Thos. Taylor, age 47 and sailing with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $1,500. Also listed was Nancy Taylor, age 30, who was evidently his mother by her prior marriage to James Chandler..¹ He married Amanda Taylor, daughter of Matthew H. (Harrison?) Taylor and Cassandra 'Cassey or Kessy' Annis, on 17 November 1874 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James F. Chandler, a 23 year old sailor, the son of James & Nancy Chandler and she was shown as Arminda Taylor, age 22, the daughter of Mathew H. & Kessie Taylor. They were married by D.A. Woodson..² He married Cora Belle 'Mollie' Thornes, daughter of John Dennis Thornes Jr. and Sally Eveline Taylor, on 13 October 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James F. Chandler, a 42 year old widowed sailor, the son of James & Nancy Chandler and she was shown as Cora Belle Thornes, age 25, the daughter of Dennis & Eveline Thornes. They were married by M.F. Sanford..² James died in 1917.³

     Lindianna was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lindianna was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lindianna Chandler, age 6 in HH#597 headed by Thos. Taylor, age 47 and sailing with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $1,500. Also listed was Nancy Taylor, age 30, who was evidently her mother by her prior marriage to James Chandler..¹

     She was shown as Anjerona J. Tayor on her daughter Mary S. Taylor's 1882 birth record. Anjeronia was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anjeronia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anjerony J. Taylor, a 4 year old female in HH#538 headed by John J. Taylor, a 36 year old oysterman and his wife Susan Taylor, age 24..² She married Thorogood Dennis Hart, son of Richard Hart and Nancy 'Nannie' Simpson, on 9 March 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood D. Hart, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of Richard & Nancy Hart and she was shown as Roney J. Taylor, age 20, the daughter of John & Susan Taylor. They were married near the Glebe..¹ She married Lewis E. Taylor, son of Matthew H. (Harrison?) Taylor and Cassandra 'Cassey or Kessy' Annis, on 4 September 1873 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis Taylor, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Matthew H. & Cassandra Taylor and she was shown as Jane Taylor, age 17, the daughter of Susan Taylor. They were married by J.E. Bundick..¹ She married Crippen Dennis Taylor, son of William (of T.) Taylor and Mary A. Tyler, on 4 October 1875 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Crippen Taylor of Wm., a 28 year old oysterman, the son of Wm. & Mary Taylor and she was shown as Jane Taylor, (age not shown) divorced, the daughter of Susan Taylor. They were married by J.E. Bundick..¹

     Susan was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Taylor, age 22 in HH#1276 headed by Josiah Parker, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     Thomas was born in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Fox, age 4 in HH#605 headed by James J. Fox, a 49 year old blacksmith..⁴ He married Sarah Ann 'Sallie' Daugherty, daughter of James A. Daugherty and Elitia A. 'Eleshea' White, on 6 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas A. Fox, a 27 year old farmer, the son of Jas. & Nellie Fox and she was shown as Sallie A. Daughtery, age 26, the daughter of Jas. A. & Eleshea Daughtery. They were married by A.J. Walter..¹ Thomas died in 1903.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     Sarah was born in 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Daugherty, age 3 in HH#233 headed by James A. Daugherty, a 36 year old shoemaker..³ She married Thomas A. Fox, son of James J. Fox and Eleanor 'Nelly' Lilliston, on 6 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas A. Fox, a 27 year old farmer, the son of Jas. & Nellie Fox and she was shown as Sallie A. Daughtery, age 26, the daughter of Jas. A. & Eleshea Daughtery. They were married by A.J. Walter..¹ Sarah died in 1913.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born circa 1865. He married Sarah B. (-----) circa 1890.

     Sarah was born in 1869.¹ She married Samuel Farmer circa 1890. Sarah died in 1945.¹ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She would have been one of the 2 females age 0-10 in a househould headed by Betsey Lecato, age 26-45..⁵ Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 7 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizar Elliott in a deed from Elizabeth Lecato which served the same purpose as a will. Elizar Elliott & Polly Elliott were given various household items for love and affection and $1 upon the death of Elizabeth Lecato..⁶ On 1 May 1833 it was recorded in N'hmap Co, VA that Eliza Elliott & Molly Elliott sold to John G. Joynes, all of Accomack Co, for $100 their right, title & interest in the estate of John T. Elliott, dec'd late of N'hamp Co, they being children of William Elliott who was a son of Charles Elliott who was own uncle of John T. Elliott on the paternal side. The said Eliza Elliott and Mary Elliott doth hereby covenant and agree to ... warrant and defend the title ... Witt: None Signed: Eliza [her X mark] Elliott & Molly [her X mark] Elliott. Walter D. Bayne & Levin S. Joynes, Justices of the Peace for Acc Co, certified that Eliza Elliott & Molly Elliott personally appeared before them and acknowledged the deed.²
Elizabeth was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Elliott, daughter of William Elliott dec'd, a child of Charles Elliott, who died in the life time of his nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 1 May 1833 Elizabeth and Molly Elliott, two of the children of the said William Elliott, dec., who was one of the children of the aforesaid Charles Elliott, dec., by deed of that date (the aforesaid Margaret Elliott being at that time dead), conveyed to your orator, John G. Joynes, all their right, title and interest in said estate..³ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Elliott the head of HH#896, age 40. Listed with her were the following Elliotts: Margaret J., age 16; and Virginia S., age 7/12. Also listed was William K. Ames, a 30 year old laborer; and Sarah Ames, age 35. Her sister Polly Elliott, age 38, was living 2 doors away in HH#894..⁴ She made a will on 11 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. Her will was partly proved 25 Jul 1859 and fully proved 29 Aug 1859. To my daughter (probably granddaughter) Virginia Susan Ames $50 to be placed in the hands of William Harmon as her guardian & if she dies before she arrives to age 18 & there is any remaining, then it should remain there for him to apply to my daughter Margaret Jane Ames. Balance to William Harmon as trustee for my daughter Margaret Jane Ames & if she should survive William Ames, her present husband, then he should pay over the balance to her. William Harmon Extr. Witt: Napoleon O. White, John P. Walker & William Harmon..⁷ Elizabeth died in July 1859.⁸ Elizabeth's will was probated on 29 August 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     Margaret was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married William K. Ames, son of Stringer Ames, on 13 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Napoleon N. White and Edmond R. Allen were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Ames of Stringer and Margaret J. Elliot of Eliza Elliot..² Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret J. Elliott, age 16 in HH#920 headed by James Mears of Jas., a 33 year old wheelwright. Also listed below her was Virginia S. Elliott, age 7/12 who was evidently her daughter by William K. Ames, a 30 year old laborer who was also listed below Virginia. Below William was Sarah Ames, age 35, who may have been his sister..³ Margaret was named in her mother's will on 11 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Jane Ames in the will of Eliza S. Elliott..⁴ She married John T. Kimmerle, son of John Kimmerle and Barbara (-----), on 15 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Kemerle, a 37 year old single shoemaker, born in Garland, Switzerland & living in Acc Co, the son of John & Barbara Kemerle and she was shown as Margaret Jane Ames, a 25 year old widow, the daughter of Eliza Elliott (Wm. on the lic) & (widow of Wm. on the lic). They were married by P. Warren and Littleton Savage said he was over age 21..¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret J. Kimberly, age 25 in HH#811 headed by John Kimberly, a 32 year old shoemaker. Also listed was Virginia Ames, age 11, who was evidently her daughter by her prior marriage to William Ames..⁵

     Virginia was born on 7 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² Virginia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia S. Elliott, age 7/12 in HH#896 headed by Eliza Elliott, age 40. Also listed was Margaret J. Elliott, age 16, who was evidently her mother. Also listed below her was William K. Ames, age 30 year old laborer, who was evidently her father..³ Virginia was named in her grandmother's will on 11 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter (probably granddaughter) Virginia Susan Ames in the will of Eliza S. Elliott..⁴ Virginia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Ames, age 11 in HH#811 headed by John Kimberly, a 32 year old shoemaker. Also listed was Margaret J. Kimberly, age 25, who was evidently her mother my her prior marriage to William Ames..⁵ She married James E. Mears, son of James R. (of Jesse) Mears and Catharine T. Wyatt (widow?), on 10 November 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James E. Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Jas. Mears and she was shown as Virginia S. Ames, age 18, the daughter of Wm. & Marg't Ames. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Virginia died on 30 August 1923 at age 73. Her tombstone shows her as Virginia S. Mears, wife of James E. Mears, 7 Dec 1849 - 30 Aug 1923..² Her body was interred at Mears Plot, Keller, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Jane Elliott, daughter of Elizabeth S. 'Elizar' Elliott, on 13 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Napoleon N. White and Edmond R. Allen were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Ames of Stringer and Margaret J. Elliot of Eliza Elliot..¹

     Stringer was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel Pusey, daughter of William Pusey, on 25 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. John C. Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Stringer Ames and Rachel Peusey of William dec'd..¹ Stringer died in May 1840.²

     James was born on 13 February 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears, age 8 in HH#927 headed by James Mears of Jesse, a 35 year old fisherman..² He married Virginia Susan Ames, daughter of William K. Ames and Margaret Jane Elliott, on 10 November 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James E. Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Jas. Mears and she was shown as Virginia S. Ames, age 18, the daughter of Wm. & Marg't Ames. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James E. Mears, a 38 year old head of household. Listed with him were the following Mears: Virginia S., age 31; Margaret E., age 9; Mary E., age 3; and John, age 1..⁴ James died on 10 March 1903 at age 61.³ His body was interred at Mears Plot, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James E. Mears, husband of Virginia S. Mears, 13 Feb 1842 -10 Mar 1903..³

     James was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1830 census, while he was still in his father's household, places the birth of James Mears of James between 1815 and 1820. Later census records, when ages were given in exact years, do not agree as to the year in which he was born. The 1870 census appears the most accurate, when it gives his age as 52, putting his birth at 1818. The 1850 census puts it at 1817. However, if he had been born in 1817 he would have been age 21 in 1838 when he married and would not have needed a guardian..¹ At the sale of James Mears' personal property on 1 Nov 1837, James Mears of James bought two articles, his father gun for $2.00 and a tea kettle for 96 cents (Acc Co Inventories, 1837-39, p. 418). James chose a guardian on on 25 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Mears, orphan of James Mears, chose William W. Oliver as his guardian (Acc Co Orders, 1836-1840, p. 348).. He married Mary 'Molly' Mears, daughter of Kendall (of Litt.) Mears and Catharine 'Katy' (-----), on 25 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Oliver was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears, ward of William W. Oliver, and Mary Harrison, widow of Evans..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears of Jas. the head of HH#920, a 33 year old wheelwright. Listed with him were the following Mears: Molly, age 36; Bagwell, age 10; James, age 8; Sarah, age 6; Columbus, age 2; and George, age 1/12..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears the head of HH#880, a 45 year old wheelwright with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Mearses: Molly, age 48; Sarah A., age 15; Columbus, age 11; Geo., age 10; John, age 4; and Mary, age 2..³ James 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 James Mears the head of HH#LM164, a 52 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Mearses: Molly, a 57 year old house keeper; Columbus, a 21 year old farm laborer; Geo. W., a 19 year old farm laborer; and Mary, age 12..⁴ James died on 19 August 1884 at Powellton, Acc Co, VA. The Acc Co Death Register show a Jas. W. Mears died on 29 Mar 1889 in St. George Parish of heart disease at the age of 71 years. He was the son of Jas. Mears, born in Acc Co, a laborer and widower. His son Colmore M. Mears gave the information. (NOTE: This puts his birth at 1818 & Colmore could have been Columbus.) James W. Mears, of Powellton, died intestate on 19 Aug 1884, of heart disease, according to an item in the 23 Aug 1884 issue of The Peninsula Enterprise, p. 3. However, that same article shows him as age 70, which puts his birth at 1814. (NOTE: Powellton later became known as Wachapreague.).^5,6,7

     While no one record states this fact, she was apparently the daughter of Kendall Mears, son of Littleton Mears, and a 2nd cousin to her 2nd husband James Mears of James. Mary was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Evans Harrison on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Savage Sr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Evans Harrison and Mary Mears..³ When the personal property of James Mears of Kendall was sold on 9 Dec 1834 both Molly Harrison and Evans Harrison made purchases, as well as a third son of Kendall Mears, Mikell Mears (Acc Co Inventories, 1835-1837, p. 344). She married James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears, son of James (of Molly) Mears and Sally Wallace, on 25 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Oliver was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears, ward of William W. Oliver, and Mary Harrison, widow of Evans..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Mears, age 36 in HH#920 headed by James Mears of Jas., a 33 year old wheelwright..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Mears, age 48 in HH#880 headed by James Mears, a 45 year old wheelwright..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Mears, a 57 year old house keeper in HH#LM164 headed by James Mears, a 52 year old farmer..⁵ Mary died on 6 July 1888 at Powellton, Acc Co, VA. The village of Powellton later became Wachapreague..⁶

     Evans was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Molly' Mears, daughter of Kendall (of Litt.) Mears and Catharine 'Katy' (-----), on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Savage Sr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Evans Harrison and Mary Mears..¹

     John was born on 30 September 1826 at Garland, Switzerland.^1,2 He married Margaret Jane Elliott, daughter of Elizabeth S. 'Elizar' Elliott, on 15 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Kemerle, a 37 year old single shoemaker, born in Garland, Switzerland & living in Acc Co, the son of John & Barbara Kemerle and she was shown as Margaret Jane Ames, a 25 year old widow, the daughter of Eliza Elliott (Wm. on the lic) & (widow of Wm. on the lic). They were married by P. Warren and Littleton Savage said he was over age 21..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Kimberly the head of HH#811, a 32 year old shoemaker. Listed with him were Margaret J. Kimberly, age 25; and Virginia Ames, age 11..³ John died on 22 February 1903 at age 76.⁴ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     John was born circa 1800. He married Barbara (-----) circa 1825.

     Barbara was born circa 1800. She married John Kimmerle circa 1825.

     Sarah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Ames, age 35 in HH#896 headed by Eliza Elliott, age 40. Also listed was William K. Ames, a 30 year old laborer, who was evidently her brother..¹

     Branson was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Branson was named in his aunt's will on 18 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Branun Dolby, son of Lemuel Dolby, in the will of Elizabeth Coleburn.²

     Eleshea was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Eleshea was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eitia Dolby, age 38 in HH#897 headed by William Dolby, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..³ Eleshea was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eleshea J. Dalby, age 55 in HH#883 headed by William M. Dalby, a 28 year old farmer, who was evidently her brother. Her sister Margaret Killman, age 42 was living next door in HH#882 headed by Edward Killman, a 38 year old farmer..¹ Eleshea was listed with her sister in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elisha Dolby, age 60 and keeping house in HH#LM196 headed by George Charnic, age 31 and farming. Also listed was Elizer Charnic, age 53, who was evidently her sister..⁴ Eleshea died on 10 December 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elissa Dalby, who died of dropsy at the age of 65 years. She was born in Acc Co and unmarried. Her sister's husband, Edw'd Killman, gave the information..²

     (-----) was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Leah was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Leah was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Dolby (Jr. or Sr.?), age 55 in HH#897 headed by William Dolby, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Leah Dolby, age 28..¹

     Leah was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Leah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Dolby, age 28 in HH#897 headed by William Dolby, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1805,her married name was Coleburn. She married William Coleburn (of Wm) circa 1805. Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 12 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth in the will of William Coleburn of William. She was given his entire estate and named Extr.¹ Elizabeth made a will on 18 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. To Lemuel Dolby my plantation for 8 years & then to Branun Dolby, son of Lemuel, & for want of issue, then between the whole of Lemuel Dolby's children. To Jeremiah Stockley my Negro man Shepherd. To Sacker Phillips, son of Abel Phillips, Negro boy Benjamin. If Sacker Phillips has no issue, then to Thomas Phillips, Abel Phillips & John Phillips, sons of Abel Phillips. My Negro boy Harry to Jacob Savage of Nelson for 16 years & then to be free & pay him $20 & if Jacob Savage dies before the 16 years are out, I want Abel Phillips to bind him to some trade until he is age 21 & then to be free & given the $20. To Abram West $10 a year for 2 years for supporting my Negro boy Walker who [then goes] to Jacob Savage for 16 years & then to be free & pay him $20 & if Jacob Savage dies before the 16 years are out, I want Abel Phillips to bind him to some trade until he is age 21 & then to be free & given the $20. If Benjamin & Walker won't go away & be free, then I leave them to be hired out for Abel Phillips' children by his first wife. To Margaret Mears … Old Negro woman Comfort to have a home in my kitchen for this year. To Patty Stockley, John Nelson's note for Shepherd's hire this year. Patty Stockley to have a home if she wishes to stay & she to divide my wearing apparel between herself, Anna Dolby & old Comfort. To Margaret Mears Negro woman Ollief, said to be in Philadelphia. Remainder to Patty Stockley & Lemuel Dolby. Jacob Savage Extr. Witt: Thomas Floyd, Elisha W. Mears & James Heath.² Elizabeth died before 24 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² She estate was settled on 28 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Dalby, daughter of (-----) Dalby, circa 1805. William made a will on 12 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Coleburn of William. To wife Elizabeth Coleburn the whole of my land & also my Negro woman Olief, boys Seavia, Benjamin & Henry. Remainder to wife. Wife Elizabeth Coleburn Extr. Witt: James Edwards, Benjamin H. Ames & Elisha Mears.¹ He died before 29 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Sally was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Abel Phillips, son of Thomas Phillips, on 27 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. William Churn was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Phillips and Sally Dolby..¹

     Abel was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally Dalby, daughter of (-----) Dalby, on 27 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. William Churn was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Phillips and Sally Dolby..¹ He married Margaret 'Peggy' Edwards, daughter of Zorobabel Edwards and Bridget Rogers, on 18 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. John Turlington was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Phillips of Thomas and Margaret Edwards of Babel..¹ Abel was named as an heir on 18 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Phillips in the will of Elizabeth Coleburn. She gave his son Sacker Phillips Negro boy Benjamin.²

     Margaret was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named in the settlement of her uncle's estate on 29 June 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date at the settlement of the estate of Tilney Rodgers the folowing persons were all paid £7.6.10¼: Betsy Hickman, Susannah Hickman, Molly Hickman, Henry Hickman (assumed children of Selby & Susannah Hickman); Sally Edwards, Molly Edwards, Evean Edwards, Esther Edwards, Peggy Edwards, Abel Edwards (assumed children of Zorobabel & Bridget Edwards); Molly Rodgers; Ayres & Bridget Rodgers (assumed children of Molly Rodgers.² She married Abel Phillips, son of Thomas Phillips, on 18 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. John Turlington was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Phillips of Thomas and Margaret Edwards of Babel..¹

     Zorobabel was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the security on a M.L.B. On 26 August 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel Edwards was security on the M.L.B. of Caleb Belote and Euphamy Edwards.¹ He married Jenny Hannaford on 19 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel Badger was the security on the M.L.B. of Zorobable Edwards and Jenny Hanniford.¹

     Mary was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 15 May 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Mary in the will of Moses Benston, wife Matilda.² Mary was named in her brother's will on 4 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as sister Mary Benston in the will of John Savage Benston.³ As of 26 January 1801,her married name was Walter.¹ She married Richard Walter Sr., son of Richard Walter and Peggy Clark, on 26 January 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Ann was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ann was named in her grandmother's will on 26 September 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaugter Nancy Downing in the will of Rosey Beach.³ She married John Savage Walter, son of Richard Walter Sr. and Mary 'Polly' Benston, on 6 June 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William Harmon was the security on the M.L.B. of John Walters, widow, and Nancy Downing of Francis. They were married on 7 Jun 1848..¹ Ann died on 24 January 1856.⁴ Her body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann Walter, who died on 24 Jan 1856 at the age of 34 years. (Her grave was moved from the Walter grave site.).⁴

     Mary was born on 30 July 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was named in her grandmother's will on 26 September 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Mary Beach in the will of Rosey Beach.² She married John Savage Walter, son of Richard Walter Sr. and Mary 'Polly' Benston, circa 1840.¹ Mary died on 1 February 1847 at age 33.¹ Her body was interred at Beach Cem, Watchapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary A. Walter, the wife of John S. Walter and the daughter of John S. & E.B. Beach. (Note: Her birth year, 1813, seems to be about 3 years before her parents marriage, so it may have been 1817.).¹

     John was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Walter, age 8 in HH#898 headed by John S. Walter, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500..¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Walter, age 1 in HH#898 headed by John S. Walter, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married George S. Rogers on 28 September 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward A. Revell & John G. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of George S. Rodgers and Margaret J.W. Moore, of William P..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 Rodgers, age 40 in HH#901 headed by George S. Rodgers, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $11,000..³ Margaret died on 3 December 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg. S. Rogers, who died of unknown causes at the age of 76 years. She was the daughter of Wm. Perry & Tabitha Moore, born in Acc Co, a widowed mistress of the house. A friend Louis Rogers gave the information..²

     George was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret J.W. Moore, daughter of William Perry Moore Sr. and Tabitha (115) Andrews, on 28 September 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward A. Revell & John G. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of George S. Rodgers and Margaret J.W. Moore, of William P..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Rodgers the head of HH#901, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $11,000. Listed with him were the following Rodgers: Margaret, age 40; Adelaid, age 12; Louis, age 9; and Susan, age 1..¹

     Anna was born on 10 October 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adelaid Rodgers, age 12 in HH#901 headed by George S. Rodgers, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $11,000..¹ She married Henry Battaile, son of F.W. Battaile and Ellen (-----), on 19 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Battaile, a 31 year old teacher, born in Carol Co & living in Acc Co, the son of F.W. & Ellen Battaile and she was shown as Addie M. Rogers, age 23, the daughter of Geo. S. & Marg't Rogers. According to Ayres, Dawson and Allied Families he came to Acc Co from North Caroline to teach schoo..³ Anna died on 6 May 1881 at age 42.² Her body was interred at Hollybrook Cem, Bobtown, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Adelaide M. Battaile, the wife of Henry Battaile & the daughter of Geo. W. & M.J. Rogers, 10 Oct 1838 - 6 May 1881; married 19 Dec 1861..²

     Louis was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Louis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Rodgers, age 9 in HH#901 headed by George S. Rodgers, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $11,000..¹

     Susan was born circa 1849 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 Rodgers, age 1 in HH#901 headed by George S. Rodgers, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $11,000..¹