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     Southey was born on 14 October 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² Southey had a guardian named on 29 July 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Elizabeth Grinnalds was granted to Major Mason with Zadock Mason & Zorobabel Mason securities. According to Turman, on the same day the court appointed Major Mason guardian of the four orphans of Parker Grinnalds.^3,4 He married Polly Mason, daughter of Major Mason Jr. and Ann 'Nancy' Grinnalds, on 3 November 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southey Grinals, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Parker Grinals and she was shown as Polly Mason, age 25, the daughter of Major Mason. They were married by Geo. H. Ewell at his residence and William J. Bundick said they both were over age 21..⁵ Southey was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southey Grinalds the head of HH#576, age 26 with personal property valued at $400. Listed with him were the following Grinalds: Polly, age 30; Major P., age 3; Nancy T., age 2; and John, age 20. Also listed was Oliver Thorn, age 14..⁶ He bought land on 28 May 1867 at Middlesex Co, VA. To Southy Grinnalds for $200 a tract of land known as Cupolow, containing 137.5 acres bounded on the north by the Rappahannock River and ... Southy bought additional land to extend his farming operations and was one of the pioreers in manufacturing fertilizer from fish. He listed his 'guano' factory in his will. Guano is a Spanish name for fertilizer and formerly much was brought from South America. Fish were boiled and crushed to get the oil which brought a good price in Baltimore and elsewhere. Then the residue of the fish was dried and ground to produce fertilizer.⁷ Southey was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870. Southy was listed as a farmer in the 1870 census, but referred to as merchant as father of some of his children in their marriage license applications. He used Southy in is business in Middlesex and used William S. when he did business in Baltimore. He and his wife Polly were parents of 7 children, 6 born before the 1870 census and one in 1875.⁷ He married Sarah 'Sally' Thornby before 1880. Southy & Sally had 3 daughters and she survived him for many years.⁷ Southey made a will on 29 July 1896 at Middlesex Co, VA. He left his home plantation, the first land purchased by him in Middlesex County, to his wife Sally and then to be divided equally among his 3 daughters she born him. He also left the household furniture and carriage, farm implements and livestock to her. He left legacies of land to his sons and cash to his daughters by his first wife and granddaughter whose father was deceased. Sons James & Charles got the storehouse and guano factory.⁸ He died on 13 January 1899 at Middlesex Co, VA, at age 65. He was shown as William S. Grinels, aged 65, brother of Mrs. George P. Parks. According to Turman his obituary showed that he was a prominent business mand and made frequent business trips to Baltimore and had been the father of 10 children and that 7 children and his second wife survived him. A daughter named Magrina married an Accomack County man and lived in Accomack County until she was in her mid-eighties.^1,2

     Benjamin was born on 25 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Milcah Ann Beavans on 23 August 1826 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Benjamin Davis and she as Milcah Ann Bevans. No other information was given..² He married Rosina 'Rose' M. (-----) on 4 March 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Davis, a 60 year old farmer, born & living in Acc Co, VA (parents not shown) and she was shown as Rosina M. Fedford, a 39 year old widow, born in Norfolk, VA & living in Acc Co, VA (parents not shown). They were married by J.C. Martin..³ Benjamin 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 Benj. Davis the head of HH#LM337, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were Rozine Davis, a 32 year old house keeper; Eva Twiford, age 13; Marg't Mason, a 33 year old house keeper, Alfred Bayly, a 34 year old black farm laborer; and Georgeanna Bayly, a 9 year old black domestic servant..⁴ He married Margaret Susan Mason, daughter of Stephen E. Mason and Harriett Guy, on 9 October 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. C. Davis, a 61 year old widowed farmer, born & living in Acc Co, VA (parents not shown) and she was shown as Susan M. Mason, age 34 and single, the daughter of Stephen & Harriet Mason. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..³ Benjamin died on 9 June 1880 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 74. His Acc Co death record shows him as Benj. Davis, who died on 9 Jun 1880 of dyspepsia at the age of 71 years. He was born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Marg. S. Davis. His son Peter H. Davis gave the information..⁵ His body was interred at The Glebe Cemetery, Davis Wharf, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Benjamin Davis, 25 Dec 1805 - 18 Jul 1880..¹

     Rosina was born circa 1838 at Norfolk, VA.¹ She married Benjamin C. Davis on 4 March 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Davis, a 60 year old farmer, born & living in Acc Co, VA (parents not shown) and she was shown as Rosina M. Fedford, a 39 year old widow, born in Norfolk, VA & living in Acc Co, VA (parents not shown). They were married by J.C. Martin..² Rosina 'Rose' M. (-----) died on 29 March 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosey Davis, W/f, 29 Mar 1872, Pung., childbirth, 36yr b. Acc, w/o b. Husband g/info.³

     Peter was born on 21 September 1839 at Maryland.^1,2 He married Maggie E. Ames, daughter of Richard Thomas Ames and Louisa Susan Taylor, on 17 January 1872 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter H. Davis, a 33 year old leaman(?), born in Maryland and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Benjamin & Milcha Davis and she was shown as Maggie E. Ames, age 19, the daughter of Rich'd T. & Louisa Ames. They were married by O. Littleton..¹ Peter reported a death on 9 June 1880 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Peter H. Davis reported the death of his father Benj. Davis, who died of dyspepsia at the age of 71 years..³ Peter died on 21 December 1890 at age 51.^2,3 His body was interred at The Glebe Cemetery, Davis Wharf, Acc Co, VA.²

     Maggie was born on 9 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Peter H. Davis, son of Benjamin C. Davis and Milcah Ann Beavans, on 17 January 1872 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter H. Davis, a 33 year old leaman(?), born in Maryland and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Benjamin & Milcha Davis and she was shown as Maggie E. Ames, age 19, the daughter of Rich'd T. & Louisa Ames. They were married by O. Littleton..¹ As of 17 January 1872,her married name was Davis.¹ Maggie E. Ames died on 16 December 1941 at age 89.² Maggie was buried at The Glebe Cemetery, Davis Wharf, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Maggie E. Davis, wife of Capt. Peter Davis & daughter of Rich'd Thos & Louisa Taylor Ames, 9 Apr 1852 - 16 Dec 1941.²

     Tabitha was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James M. Drummond, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Henry & Marg't Drummond and she was shown as Tabitha S. Mason, age 21, the daughter of Stephen & Euphemia Mason. They were married by C.A. Grice..¹ She married James M. Drummond, son of Henry Drummond and Margaret S. Custis, on 17 November 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James M. Drummond, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Henry & Marg't Drummond and she was shown as Tabitha S. Mason, age 21, the daughter of Stephen & Euphemia Mason. They were married by C.A. Grice..¹

     James was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Tabitha S. Mason, daughter of Stephen E. Mason and Euphemia C. Trader, on 17 November 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James M. Drummond, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Henry & Marg't Drummond and she was shown as Tabitha S. Mason, age 21, the daughter of Stephen & Euphemia Mason. They were married by C.A. Grice..¹

     Stephen was born circa 1853 at Morris Co, NJ.¹ He married Vianna Mason, daughter of Jeremiah Mason and Elizabeth Henry Bell, on 1 January 1890 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Stephen Corn, a 37 year old single sailor, born in Morris Co, NJ & living in Acc Co, VA the son of Patrick & Julia Corn and she was shown as Vienna mason, age 28, the daughter of Jeremiah & Elizabeth Mason. They were married by W.G. Hayes..¹

     Patrick was born circa 1830. He married Julia (-----) circa 1850.

     Julia was born circa 1830. She married Patrick Corn circa 1850.

     Polly was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly T. Mason, age 7 in HH#1169 headed by Stephen Mason, a 50 year old carpenter..¹

     Mary was born on 15 February 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Mason, age 6 in HH#1169 headed by Stephen Mason, a 50 year old carpenter..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Mason, age 16 in HH#LM346 headed by Stephen Mason, a 60 year old waterman..² She married John H. Selby, son of Thomas H. Selby and Ann S. Roberts, on 12 December 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Selby, a 41 year old single farmer, the son of Wm. H. (probably Thos. H.) Selby and she was shown as Virginia Mason, age 31 and single, the daughter of Stephen Mason. They were married by J.R. Sturgis..³ Mary died on 10 September 1927 at age 72.³ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary V. Selby, wife of John H. Selby..⁴

     Alexander was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Alexander was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander H. Mason, age 4 in HH#1169 headed by Stephen Mason, a 50 year old carpenter..¹ Alexander was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elick Mason, a 15 year old farm laborer in HH#LM346 headed by Stephen Mason, a 60 year old waterman..²

     Hester was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Mason, age 2 in HH#1169 headed by Stephen Mason, a 50 year old carpenter..¹ Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Esther Mason, age 13 in HH#LM346 headed by Stephen Mason, a 60 year old waterman..²

     Georgeanna was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Georgeanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Georgeanna Mason, age 11 in HH#LM346 headed by Stephen Mason, a 60 year old waterman..¹

     Harriet was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Harriet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet R. Mason, age 9 in HH#LM346 headed by Stephen Mason, a 60 year old waterman..¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married H. Thomas Mason, son of Samuel Mason and Adeline W. Wessells, circa 1880.¹ Elizabeth died in 1926.¹ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Eilzabeth Mason, wife of H. Thomas Mason..¹

     Thorogood was born on 15 February 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thorogood was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Unnamed Mason, age 6/12 in HH#1314 headed by Thorogood Mason, a 33 year old farmer..³ Thorogood was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood Mason, age 10 in HH#MT414 headed by Thorogood Mason, a 45 year old farmer..¹ He married Susan M. Dickerson, daughter of Jesse Dickerson Jr. and Susannah Byrd, circa 1885. Thorogood died on 22 December 1933 at age 73.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood B. Mason, the husband of Susan M. Mason..²

     Harriet was born on 3 May 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² Harriet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet A. Mason, age 7 in HH#128 headed by Charles H. Mason, a 39 year old farmer..¹ Harriet died on 18 March 1878 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 24. She was shown as Harriet A. Mason, who died of unknown cases at the age of 22 years. She was the daughter of Chas. H. & Mary A. Mason, born in Acc Co and unmarried. Her brother Chas. B. Mason gave the information. Her Acc Co death record shows 1 Mar and her tombstone shows 18 Mar 1878..³ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Harriet A. Mason, daughter of Charles H. and Mary A. Mason, which was moved from Mason Farm..²

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Betsey Littleton on 3 July 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. James West was the security on the M.L.B. of John Parridice and Betsy Littleton..¹

     Betsey was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Paradise on 3 July 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. James West was the security on the M.L.B. of John Parridice and Betsy Littleton..² Betsey was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Paradise, age 90 in HH#624 headed by William J. Mason, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Her being in the same household with Susan Mason (whose 1870 death record shows her as a daughter of Stephen & Sophie Mason) in 1850 is the only proof that she was a daughter of Stephen & Sophie Mason. Margaret was born in 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Mason the head of HH#880, age 37. Listed with her were the following Masons: Susan, age 30; Betsy, age 18; and Sarah A., age 2..¹ Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Mason the head of HH#870, a 45 year old seamstress with personal property valued at $50. Listed with her was Elizabeth Mason, age 27..³ Margaret died on 27 January 1888.² Her body was interred at Mason Plot, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He tombstone shows her as Margaret A. (H?) Mason, died 27 Jan 1888, age 76 years. This Mason Plot was identified in 1940 data as located on the Ben Mathes Place between Pungoteague & Holly's Church. Unable to locate in 1980s..²

     George was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. T. Mason, age 18 in HH#474 headed by Nancy Mason, age 49 and farming..¹

     James was born on 20 February 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Mason, age 16 in HH#474 headed by Nancy Mason, age 49 and farming..^3,1 James died on 7 May 1910 at age 67.² His body was interred at John Phillips Plot, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 6 July 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Mason, age 12 in HH#474 headed by Nancy Mason, age 49 and farming..¹ John died on 22 November 1902 at age 55.² His body was interred at John Phillips Plot, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born on 21 June 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S. Mason, age 8 in HH#474 headed by Nancy Mason, age 49 and farming..¹ Mary died on 30 December 1910 at age 59.² Her body was interred at John Phillips Plot, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Susie Mason, daughter of Thomas & Ann Mason..²

     Burgorough was born on 24 January 1859 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. Burgorough died on 5 February 1859 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Burborough Mason, who died of unknown causes at the age of 12 days. He was the son of Thorogood Mason, who gave the information..

     Clara was born in May 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Clara died on 10 July 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clara Mason, who died at the age of 2 months. She was the daughter of Geo. H. & Charlotte Mason. Her father gave the information..¹

     Earnest was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. Earnest died on 6 December 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Earnest Mason, the 15 year old son of John L. & Kate Mason, an unmarried laborer. His father gave the information..

     Ezekiel was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sally Matthews on 25 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Ezekiel Mayson and Sally Matthews..³ He married Tabitha Watson, daughter of William Watson, on 3 August 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. William Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of Ezekiel Mason and Tabitha Watson of Wm..³ Ezekiel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ezekiel Mason, head of household, age 40-50. Listed with him were the following males: 2 age 0-5; 2 age 5-10; 2 age 10-15; and the following females: 1 age 0-5; 1 age 20-30; 1 age 30-40 and 1 age 50-60..² Ezekiel died before 25 December 1848. He may have died years earlier, since he was not shown in the 1840 Acc Co Census..⁴ Administration of Ezekiel's estate was filed on 25 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel W. Mason was named to settle the estate of Ezekiel Mason. Francis Kellam & Edward L. Bayly were securities.⁴

     Tabitha was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Ezekiel Mason, son of Thomas Mason and Temperance (-----), on 3 August 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. William Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of Ezekiel Mason and Tabitha Watson of Wm..¹ It was on this date that that is was recorded that William Watson, a resident of this county who died in this county circa 26 Sep 1840 leaving no widow but the following children: Tabitha Mason, Kessey Pearson, Sally Kellam and James Watson. William P. Moore Jr is his admr.²

     Effe was born in October 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. Effe died on 10 April 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 3. She was shown as Effe Mason, who died of pneumonia at the age of 3 years and 6 months, the daughter of Thorogood & Eliz. Mason. Her father gave the information..

     Thomas was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann 'Nancy' Snead, daughter of Bowdian Snead and Polly Kellam, on 12 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Bowdoin Snead was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Mason of Caleb and Ann Snead of Bowdoin..¹

     Ann was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Mason, son of Caleb Mason, on 12 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Bowdoin Snead was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Mason of Caleb and Ann Snead of Bowdoin..¹ She married Major Budd on 12 January 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Gunter was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Budd and Nancy Mason, widow of Thomas..¹ Ann died before 20 July 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as my dec'd daughter Ann Budd, formerly Ann Mason, whose first husband was Thomas Mason, in the will of Bowden Snead.

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     Elizabeth was born on 17 January 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Mason, age 48 in HH#474 headed by Nancy Mason, age 49 and farming..³ Elizabeth died on 8 August 1879 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 72. She was shown as Eliz. Mason, who died of heart disease at the age of 80 years. She was the daughter of Thos. & Nancy Mason, born in Acc Co and unmarried. Her nephew Jas. H. Mason gave the information. Her Acc Co death record shows 31 Aug and her tombstone shows 8 Aug 1879..¹ Her body was interred at John Phillips Plot, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Betsey Mason, 17 Jan 1807 - 8 Aug 1879..²

     Eugene was born in October 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Eugene died on 1 March 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eugene R. Mason, who died of croup at the age of 5 months. He was the son of Eugene R. & Ida G. Mason, born in Acc Co. His father gave the information..¹

     Fleuellyn was born in January 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. Fleuellyn died on 15 February 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fleuelly Mason who died of a head fall at the age of 1 month. He was the son of Middleton & Eliz. Mason, born in Acc Co. His father gave the information..

     Gideon was born on 11 March 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann Maria Ellis on 11 September 1852 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Gideon Mason and Maria Ellis. No other information was given..² Gideon died on 31 March 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 67. He was shown as Gideon B. Mason, who died of pneumonia at the age of 67 years and 20 days. He was the son of Wm. & Sally Mason, born in Acc Co and a farmer, the husband of Ann M. Mason, who gave the information..¹

     William was born circa 1785. He married Sally (-----) circa 1810.

     Sally was born circa 1790. She married William Mason circa 1810.

     Ann was born circa 1830. She married Gideon B. Mason, son of William Mason and Sally (-----), on 11 September 1852 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Gideon Mason and Maria Ellis. No other information was given..¹ Ann reported a death on 31 March 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Ann M. Mason reported the death of her husband Gideon B. Mason, who died of pneumonia at the age of 67 years..²

     Henry was born in June 1855 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. Henry died on 15 September 1855 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry M. Mason, who died of unknown causes at the age of 3 months. He was the son of David, born at Guilford. His father gave the information..¹

     Infant_Daughter was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. Infant_Daughter died in 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an infant daughter of Major & Eliza. Mason, who died of the croup at the age of 1 year and 8 months..

     Infant_Son was born on 6 August 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. Infant_Son died on 11 August 1879 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an infant son of Wm. & Melissa Mason, who died of a head fall at the age of 5 days. His father gave the information..

     John was born in January 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John died in March 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 15. He was shown as John R. Mason, who died of yellow fever at the age of 15 years and 2 months. He was the son of Jas. & Comfort Mason, born in Acc Co and a sailor. His uncle Wm. F. Birch gave the information..¹

     John was born in February 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. John died on 10 July 1877 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mason, who died of unknown causes at the age of 5 months. He was the son of Jas. of M. & Sarah Mason. His father gave the information..

     Lavinia was born circa 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Josephine was born in 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. Josephine died on 17 October 1877 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Josephine Mason, who died of cold chills at the age of 6 years old. She was the daughter of Sanders Silverthorne & Linda Mason, born in Acc Co, VA. Her grandfather Edw'd E. Mason gave the information..

     Laura was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. Laura died on 5 October 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Mason, who died of whooping cough at the age of 5 years. She was the daughter of Wm. P. & Caroline Mason. Her father gave the information..

     Lida was born in 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. Lida died on 6 September 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lida Mason, who died of cold chills at the age of 3 years. She was the daughter of Peter & Ailsy Mason. Her mother gave the information..

     Maggie was born on 5 November 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.² Maggie died on 26 October 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 2. She was shown as Maggie Mason, who died on 31 Oct 1885 at the age of 3 years old. She was the daughter of Thorogood & Milkah Mason. Her father gave the information..² Her body was interred at Mason Fm Plot, west of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Maggie L. Mason, daughter of Thorogood & Annie Mason, 5 Nov 1882 - 26 Oct 1885..²

     Maggie was born in August 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. Maggie died on 16 October 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie Mason, who died of bilious dysentery at the age of 2 months. She was the daughter of Edw'd P. & Susan Mason. Her father gave the information..

     Marcell was born in September 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. Marcell died on 16 July 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Marcell T. Mason, who died of chol infulenza at the age of 10 months. She was the daughter of David Mason, who gave the information..

     Margaret was born on 24 February 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret died on 2 May 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Marg. Mason, who died of whooping cough at the age of 2 months and 7 days. She was the daughter of Geo. W. & Nancy Mason. Her father gave the information..

     Amy was born circa 1843. She married William Whealton, son of Ebenezer 'Eber' Whealton and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Jones, on 25 September 1868 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William Whealton, age 22 and Amy Mason, age 25. No other information was given..¹

     Rebecca was born in February 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. Rebecca died on 4 May 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Mason, who died of consumption at the age of 3 months. She was the daughter of Wm. & Mary A. Mason, born in Acc Co. Her step-father Wm. Whealton of E. gave the information..

     Reed was born in January 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. Reed died on 15 February 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 2. He was shown as Reed Mason, who choked to death at the age of 2 years and 1 month. He was the son of Thorogood & Eliz. Mason. His father gave the information..

     Samuel was born in January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel died in July 1853 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 3. He was shown as Sam'l Mason, who died of worms at the age of 2 years and 6 months. He was the son of Sam'l & Eliza Mason, born in Acc Co. A friend Ann F. Harrison gave the information..

     Samuel was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel died in September 1855 at District 3, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Mason, who died of pneumonia at the age of 58 years, born in Acc Co (parents not shown). A friend Southey Milliner gave the information..

     Samuel was born on 26 January 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² Samuel died on 17 September 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 2. He was shown as Sam'l S. Mason, who died of cold chills on 25 Sep 1880 at the age of 2 years and 8 months. He was the child of Thorogood of Wm. & Milcah Mason. His father gave the information..^1,2 His body was interred at Mason Fm Plot, west of Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Samuel S. Mason, son of Thorogood & Annie Mason, 26 Jan 1878 - 17 Sep 1880..²

     Susan was born on 20 February 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thorogood B. Mason, son of Thorogood Mason and Elizabeth A. Hickman, circa 1885. Susan died on 9 October 1951 at age 89.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Susan M. Mason, the wife of Thorogood B. Mason..²

     Mary was born on 7 March 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary died on 24 June 1852 at age 1. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Virginia Mason, daughter of Charles H. & Mary A. Mason, which was moved from Mason Farm..¹ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Virginia Mason, daughter of Charles H. & Mary A. Mason, which was moved from Mason Farm..¹

     Catherine was born on 18 February 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. Catherine died on 19 December 1908 at age 52. Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Catherine Nottingham Mason, daugher of Zorobabel C. & Hester A. Mason..

     Upton was born on 25 February 1868.¹ He married Mary Byrd Wallop, daughter of Dr. William J. Holland Wallop and Sarah K. Byrd, circa 1890. Upton died on 22 November 1933 at age 65.¹ His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Crowson, son of Levin Thomas (366A) Crowson (I) and Amey Turnall, on 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. George West was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Crowson and Nancy Melson, orphan of George..¹ Nancy died before 12 January 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard and Rachel Bundick were the security on the M.L.B. Thomas Crowson, widower, and Mary Fosque of Rachel Bundick..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named as an heir on 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Crowson was named as one of the heirs of James Powell dec'd. (Accomack Co, VA Deed Book 25, 1830-32, p. 68).² He married Nancy Melson on 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. George West was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Crowson and Nancy Melson, orphan of George..³ He married Mary Fosque, daughter of John Fosque and Rachel Bunting, on 12 January 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard & Rachel Bundick were the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Crowson, widower, and Mary Fosque of Rachel Bundick..³ He married Sally Lee, daughter of Andrew Lee and Nancy Lumber, on 23 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Andrew Lee & James White was the security on the M.L.B. Thomas Crowson, widower, and Sally Lee of Andrew..³ Thomas was named as an heir on 25 February 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a record of receipt was recorded wherein it was noted that received of William East Admr. of Levin Crowson dec'd, each the sum of $305.63 ½ being in full of our Right as Heirs to the said Levin Crowson dec'd estate. Signed: Francis R. Ayres, Levin (X) Crowson, Wm. A. White, Thos (X) Crowson, John (X) Fluhart..¹

     Agnes was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.² Agnes was named in her mother's will on 10 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Agnes Mason in the will of Ann Mason..¹ She married John Parker, son of Sacker Parker, on 31 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of John Parker of Sacker and Agnes Mason..³

     Scarburgh was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George Mason, son of George Mason, on 1 October 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mister was the security on the M.L.B. of George Mason & Scarburgh Turner..²

     Mary was born on 2 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary K. Mason, age 63 in HH#LM653 headed by M.W. West, a 55 year old retail merchant..² Mary died on 20 February 1892 at age 84.¹ Her body was interred at Old Parker Plot, Bobtown, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary K. Mason, the daughter of George & Scarborough Mason..¹

     Sally was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Teackle Mason, son of Bennett Mason and Nanny Rodgers Clemens, on 27 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard R. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Teackle Mason and Sally Savage..¹ Sally died in 1812.

     Nancy was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Teackle Mason, son of Bennett Mason and Nanny Rodgers Clemens, on 21 May 1816 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Teakle Mason and Nancy Tunnell..¹ Nancy was named in her husband's will on 1 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Nancy Mason in the will of Teackle Mason..² Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mason the head of HH#651, age 55. Listed with her was Henry Mason, a 20 year old laborer..³

     Rachel was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her brother's will on 28 April 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Rachel Duncan in the will of Meshack Duncan and given his silver shoe buckles & chest..² She married Bennett Mason, son of Bennett Mason and Ann (-----), on 11 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. Bennett Mayson and Rachel Duncann..³ Rachel was named in her father's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She must have already been deceased as her 2 daughters Harriet Major Mason and Pamelia Andrews Mason were named as granddaughters in the will of James Duncan. He named their father as Bennett Mason..¹

     Lillie was born circa 1925. She married Robert White Tull, son of Grover Tull, on 25 December 1947 at Pittsville Meth Ch, Pocomoke, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Robert Tull, who graduated from Atlantic H.S. in 1940, son of Mrs. Grover Tull and she was shown as Lillie Mae Parks, daughter of Laswon Parks & Etta Miles, of Miona. Lillie as a brother Robert Parks and she graduated from Atlantic H.S. in 1941..¹

     Robert was born circa 1925. He married Lillie Mae Parks, daughter of Lawson Robert Parks and Etta Lee Miles, on 25 December 1947 at Pittsville Meth Ch, Pocomoke, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Robert Tull, who graduated from Atlantic H.S. in 1940, son of Mrs. Grover Tull and she was shown as Lillie Mae Parks, daughter of Laswon Parks & Etta Miles, of Miona. Lillie as a brother Robert Parks and she graduated from Atlantic H.S. in 1941..¹

     Grover was born circa 1900.

     Robert was born circa 1927.

     Walter was born circa 1900.

     Obed was born circa 1800 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Mary Wright on 29 February 1820 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Obed Jones and Mary Wright. No other information was given..¹

     Mary was born circa 1800. She married Obed Jones on 29 February 1820 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Obed Jones and Mary Wright. No other information was given..¹

     He was the son of GEORGE TILGHMAN and LILA MASON. He was born 3 March 1844, and died 15 November 1921. Notes for DAVID R. TILGHMAN: 1880 Census, p. 282, HH #278, Stockton District: David R., 37, farmer; Ocha, 30; Macnite T., 9; Hilery, 8; Bertie, 6; Chesnutt, 4; Clarence, 2; unnamed girl, 8 months. 1900 Census, p. 32, HH#202, Stockton: David R., 50, widower [note big discrepancy between his birthday in Census record and in other source]. 1920 Census, p. 250, Eighth District (Stockton), HH #138: David R., 75,
widower.
David was born circa 1843.¹ He married Oceana Jones, daughter of John H. Jones, on 2 December 1869. They were shown only as David R. Tilghman, age 26 and Olia C. Jones, age 25..¹ David died in November 1921. Obit, Dem Mes, 26 Nov 1921: "DOUBLE FUNERAL AT BETH EDEN, James W. Hancock and David Tilghman Buried The Same Time, It is not very often in a life-time that a double funeral is held in Worcester County, and especially under circumstances of the one held at Beth Eden Baptist Church Thursday afternoon, when Rev. D. B. Prettyman preached the funeral sermon of James W. Hancock and David Tilghman at the same time. Both bodies were brought into the church at practically the same time and the friends and families of both men were mourners as they viewed the two caskets in front of the altar of
Beth Eden Church. These two men had lived in the same neighborhood for more than a half century. They were friends and neighbors and they died within a half an hour of each other. Mr. Hancock was 89 years of age and leaves the following children: Alfred C., James, Darius, Mrs. Obed Jones, and Mrs. Tabitha Beauchamp. Mr. Tilghman is survived by his sons, Hillary, Clarence, Chestnut, and David. He was a brother of Mr. Robert Tilghman, of Beth Eden. The funerals were attended by a large number of people.
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     James was born circa 1810. He married Mary Beavans on 4 April 1832 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James Payne and Mary Bevans. No other information was given..¹

     Mary was born circa 1810. She married James Payne on 4 April 1832 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James Payne and Mary Bevans. No other information was given..¹

     Littleton was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Littleton was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Davis, age 11 in HH#140 headed by John W. Davis, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1864 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Annie was born circa 1866.

     (-----) was born circa 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.

     William was born circa 1861 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Edward was born circa 1863 at Worcester Co, MD.

     WILLIAM JAMES7 PAYNE (EDWARD S.6, JAMES5, LEVIN4, SAMUEL3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 1867 in Virginia, and died 27 December 1949 in Pocomoke City. He married (1) BESSIE (BETTIE) L. PILCHARD 15 January 1890, daughter of GORDEN PILCHARD and LOUISIANA REDDEN. She was born c 1868 in Virginia. He married (2) CECIE M. TILGHMAN c 1905, daughter of ROBERT TILGHMAN and ALVERTA PRUITT. She was born May 1892, and died 2 May 1973. Notes for WILLIAM JAMES PAYNE: Occupation: Lumber mill owner; owned farms and rental properties William was often identified by people in conversation as "Short Will" Payne so as to avoid confusion with another William Payne, who was, however, quite
tall in comparison. "Tall Will" was in fact William Harvey Payne,
1876-1960. The couple resided in Stockton.1920 Census, p. 266, HH #203, Stockton: William, 52, is a timber merchant. Buried at First Baptist, Bypass, Pocomoke. 1910 Census, Stockton area, HH #15: William, 42, merchant of general store; Leslie, 19; Margie L., 16; Brinkman, 14; Gordon, 12; Newell W., 8. William claims Virginia as the place of birth of his mother, but both he and his father were born in Maryland. The first two children were born in Virginia, as was their mother. In the 1920 Census, Brinkman asserts that both parents were born in Virginia. WD, March 16, 1929: Stockton News: Mr. and Mrs. William J. Payne, and family motored to Salisbury, Sunday, to see the former's son, Brinkman, who was in the hospital having undergone a tonsil operation. William J. Payne, of Pocomoke, wrote his will July 26, 1948. It was probated January 3, 1950, one week after his death. The executor was L. Paul Ewell, and the witnesses were William E. Thomas, Charles W. Pilchard, and Roy P. Stagg. He left the furniture in his home on Market Street Extended to his wife Cecie M. and concluded his will with the following statement: "I have heretofore made provisions for my wife Cecie M. Payne, as will appear by reference to a deed and agreement between us dated Nov. 11, 1943, and recorded in JEB 19, 124, whereby, among other things, she released all her right, title, interest, and estate in and to all of my property, and, since the execution of said deed and agreement, I have also caused my home place to be held by us as tenants by the entireties, whereby at my death she etc, etc. William was born in 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. William died on 27 December 1949 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.

     Henry was born in April 1870 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Isaac was born circa 1820. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1840.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820. She married Isaac Lamberston circa 1840.

     John was born circa 1780. He married Sarah 'Sally' (-----) circa 1810. On her 1819 Acc Co M.L.B. to Alexander Land Sr. she was shown as Sarah Maloney, widow of Jno..¹

     Henry was born circa 1820.

     1900 Census, p. 44, HH #29 DM, Welbourne, 18 Aug 1906, p. 4: "Mr. and Mrs. E. James Reid and children, George and Blanche, were among the many people who made pleasure trips to Ocean City, Tuesday." Elton James Reid's will was written Feb. 3, 1944, and was probated Dec. 7, 1944. He left to his eight grandchildren $200 each. To his daughter Florence he left $500, that is, less than to the others because she had "received larger bequests during her lifetime than my other children." To daughter Blanche Reid Bunn and her husband Pettigrew B. Bunn, he willed his half interest in E. James Reid and Co., which was a general store at Welborne, also known as Big Mill. The executor was Godfrey Child, and the witnesses were Stephen M. Payne and Walter P. Mitchell. The couple was buried at Gunby Presbyterian in Stockton, as were their three children who died young. Children of ELTON REID and MARY TAYLOR are:
i. MARY4 REID, m. (1) WALTER A. LAYMAN; b. c 1905; d. 16 January 1939; m. (2) ? TALLY, Aft. 1939. More About MARY REID:
Residence: Pocomoke City, as of 1947 5. ii. FLORENCE E. REID, b. 9 July 1890; d. January 1982. iii. PEARL V. REID, b. July 1893. More About PEARL V. REID: Individual Note: As of 1947, Pearl is unmarried and living in Cambridge, MD. iv. E. NORMAN REID, b. January 1896; d. 30 September 1918, Nantillies (Meuse), France, northwest of Verdun. v. C. ARTHUR REID, b. 20 March 1898; d. 20 June 1901. More About C. ARTHUR REID: Burial: Gunby Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Stockton 6. vi. GEORGE WILLIAM REID, b. 1901; d. 1981. vii. SARAH REID, b. 18 August 1903; d. 2 February 1904.
More About SARAH REID: Burial: Gunby Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Stockton 7. viii. BLANCHE REID, b. 28 February 1906, the Remson vicinity; d. May 1947, Baltimore (University Hospital).
ix. ELWOOD JAMES REID, b. 11 March 1911; d. 4 August 1911. More About ELWOOD JAMES REID: Burial: Gunby Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Stockton. Elton was born in October 1869. He married Mary V. 'Vallie' Taylor, daughter of William Taylor and Sarah Bassett, on 3 January 1889 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Elton J. Reed, age 19 and Mary V. Taylor, age 16. No other information was given..² Elton died on 1 December 1944 at age 75. His body was interred at Gunby Presb Ch Cem, Stockton, Wor Co, MD.¹

     Mary was born in October 1872.¹ She married Elton James Read, son of John L. Read and Elizabeth H. 'Eliza' Lambertson, on 3 January 1889 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Elton J. Reed, age 19 and Mary V. Taylor, age 16. No other information was given..² Mary died in 1938.¹ Her body was interred at Gunby Presb Ch Cem, Stockton, Wor Co, MD.¹

     William was born circa 1850. He married Sarah Bassett circa 1870.