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     Sarah was born circa 1850. She married William Taylor circa 1870.

     William was born in 1860.¹ He married Laura J. (-----) circa 1888. William died in 1925.¹ His body was interred.¹

     Laura was born in 1867.¹ She married William C. Burroughs circa 1888. Laura died in 1945.¹ Her body was interred.²

     Ruth died in 1924. Ruth was born in 1924. Her body was interred.

     William was born circa 1836 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Mary Ann Selby on 4 January 1859 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William P. Selby and Mary A. Selby. No other information was given..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Snow Hill P.O., Wor Co, MD. He was shown as William Selby, the head of HH#10, a 34 year old huckster. Listed with him were the following Selbys: Mary Ann, a 30 year old house keeper, with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $100; John S., age 7; William, age 1 and Simon, a 25 year old store clerk. Also listed was Hettie Payton, a 50 year old confectionary..¹

     Mary was born circa 1840 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married William P. Selby on 4 January 1859 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William P. Selby and Mary A. Selby. No other information was given..²

     William was born in April 1889 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Sally Frances Pruitt, daughter of Major Pruitt and Mary A. Townsend, on 2 December 1912.^2,1

     Mary was born circa 1897 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Sally was born on 12 June 1893.¹ She married William E.C. Selby, son of John S. Selby and Mary Ellen L. Payne, on 2 December 1912.^2,1

     Major was born circa 1848 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Mary A. Townsend on 10 March 1874 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Major Pruitt, age 26 and Mary A. Townsend, age 22. No other information was given..¹

     Mary was born circa 1852 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married Major Pruitt on 10 March 1874 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Major Pruitt, age 26 and Mary A. Townsend, age 22. No other information was given..¹

     Major was born on 19 January 1915. Major died on 5 May 1996 at age 81.²

     Phillip was born on 2 November 1919. Phillip died on 7 February 1992 at age 72.

     Lawrence was born on 7 June 1921. Lawrence died on 23 August 1989 at age 68.

     Pamela was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Pamela was named in her grandfather's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Pamela Andrews Mason, daughter of Bennet Mason, in the will of James Duncan..² Pamela was named in her father's will on 10 March 1816 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Pamela Andrews Mason in the will of Bennett Mason Sr. of Accomack Parish..¹ As of 26 November 1821,her married name was Duncan.³ She married James K. Duncan (of Jesse), son of Jesse Duncan Sr. and Kesziah Taylor, on 26 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Pamela was named in her husband's will on 7 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Permelia in the will of James K. Duncan..⁴ Pamela died in 1850. She must have died months before the administration of her estate, as she was not listed in the 1850 census..⁵ Administration of Pamela's estate was filed on 30 December 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William S. Horsey was named to settle the estate of Permelia Ducan. James H. Fletcher & Thomas W. Twiford were securities.⁵

     James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Pamela Andrews Mason, daughter of Bennett Mason and Rachel Duncan, on 26 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thorowgood Taylor and Isoial Johnson were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Duncan, orphan of Jesse and Parmelia A. Mason, orphan of Bennet..¹ James K. Duncan (of Jesse) witnessed a deed on 11 June 1823 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that James B. Taylor and wife Henrietta of Accomack Co. VA to William Duncan of same, for $16, 4-1/2 acres in his actual possession in neighbourhood of Mesongers adj. former land of said William Duncan, Henry Miles, former land of said Taylor, James Duncan Jr. and William Duncan; wit. William Mason, James K. Duncan, James Coal? (Coak?).³ James was named as administrator of an estate on 27 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James K. Duncan was named to settle the estate of William Duncan. John Custis & Thomas Slocomb were the securities..⁴ He made a will on 7 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² James died before 26 January 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     James was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his grandfather's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson James Duncan Fisher, son of Sally Fisher, in the will of James Duncan..²

     Eli was born circa 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Polly' Conquest, daughter of Richard Conquest and (w/o Richard Conquest) Stockley (Stockley?), circa 1783.² Eli bought land in 1785 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. In 1785 Eli Duncan purchased a part of Whitelaw's tract A147, which has Hallwood at its center, from William and Mason Ross, which William and purchased from Alexander Stockley in 1771..³ He sold land on 2 February 1789 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Eli Duncan and wife Mary of Accomack Parish & Co. VA to Jesse Duncan of same, for £7.10, 10 acres in Massongo Swamp, part of land said Eli bought of William Ross, adj. heirs of William Mason, Jesse Duncan's line; wit. James Duncan Sr., James Duncan Jr., Meshack Duncan. (no separate examination of wife Mary).² Eli died before 27 October 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Eli was named in his father's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that grandson James Duncan of Eli was named in the will of James Duncan..¹

     James was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his great-grandfather's will on 6 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Duncan in the will of William Conquest Sr. He also named Mary Duncan.² He married (1w/o Jms of Eli) (-----) circa 1810.³ James was named in his grandfather's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson James Duncan, son of Eli Duncan, in the will of James Duncan..⁴ He was named in deed of mortgage on 1 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Dustin Rowand borrowed and received of James Duncan son of Eli of Accomack Co. VA, 1 bed & bedstead, etc. (furniture & horse); receipt acknowledged in court 29 March 1824.⁵ He married Ann D. Groten, daughter of Zorobabel Groten and Ann 'Nancy' Smith (Smith?), on 29 September 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Harvey & William Whittington were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Duncan of Eli, widower, and Ann Burton, widow of William..³ James W. Duncan (of Eli) married Sally S. Garrison on 12 April 1826 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as James Duncan and Sally Garretson.⁶ James W. Duncan (of Eli) sold land on 6 September 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan of Eli to James White & Co., both Accomack Co. VA, mortgage his right by marriage with Sally S. Duncan formerly Sally S. Garrison to land adj. Benj. Floyd, James Nock, George Mapps, 305 acres; also horses, cart, etc; wit. John W. Fiddeman, William S. Godwin, James (X) Thornton Jr.⁷ He sold land on 25 February 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan of Eli of Accomack Co. VA to John Finney, High Sheriff of same; that James Duncan (of Eli) is now in custody of Sheriff under a Copias and Satisfaciasondam issued from County Court in favor of Elizabeth Wharton under act for insolvent debtors, sell to sheriff his interest in land adj. Benjamin Floyd, James Nock and George Mapps, being the undivided part of land obtained by my marriage with Sally Garrison, 305 acres in the whole tract.⁸ James was named in his sister-in-law's will on 18 April 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. His daughter was shown as Attalanta Ann Groton Duncan (daughter of James) and given $60 in the will of Comfort Staton.⁹

     Ann was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William W. Burton on 6 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Burton and Ann D. Groton..² Ann D. Groten sold land in 1812 at tract A35, Pungoteague Creek, Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William D. Groten and his sister Ann D., wife of W.W. Burton, sold a lot, 50 x 30 yards in size, to Shadrach Ames, Richard Bailey, Joseph Ames, Mathew Doughty, Zorobabel Kellam and William Colonna, Trustees.¹ As of 29 September 1823,her married name was Duncan.² She married James W. Duncan (of Eli), son of Eli Duncan and Mary 'Polly' Conquest, on 29 September 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Harvey & William Whittington were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Duncan of Eli, widower, and Ann Burton, widow of William..² Ann D. Groten died before 12 April 1826. It was on this date that James Dunton married Sally Garretson.³

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann D. Groten, daughter of Zorobabel Groten and Ann 'Nancy' Smith (Smith?), on 6 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Burton and Ann D. Groton..¹ William W. Burton died before 28 January 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William W. Burton was granted to Theodore W. Adair with William A. Parker & Caleb R. Conner securities.² He estate was settled on 23 February 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. 5 Feb 1822 (Invy & Sale), 21 & 23 Feb 1824 (Audit & Rec'd) - T. W. Adair Admr. Buyers: Nancy Burton & widow. Appraisers: William Ewell S. S., James B. Jacobs, John W. Watson & Purnell O. Twiford. [Note: W. W. Burton was Admr. to many estates & there were many references to these estates.] Auditors: Isaac Smith & William P. Moore.³

     Jesse was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret 'Peggy' (-----) on 26 February 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William Ailworth was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Duncan of Jesse and Peggy Bloxom, widow of Azariah Bloxom..¹

     Attalanta was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Attalanta was named in her father's will on 11 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Atta in the will of Severan Delastatius, wife Anna. He gave her land lying on southward & westward of Pocomoke Road, about 150 acres. To daughter Atta my Negro woman Sarah & the child with which she is now pregnant. To daughter Atta my Negroes George & Euphamy.¹ As of 20 January 1812,her married name was Duncan.² She married James Duncan Jr. (of James), son of James Duncan Sr. and Sarah Mears, on 20 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² Attalanta 'Atta" Delastatius released her rights in land on 19 June 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. James Duncan Sr. and Attalanta his wife of Accomack Co. VA to Thomas Teackle Taylor of same, for $1000, 150 acres by estimation adj. lands of Ephraim Watson, John Watson, William P?. Weathers? (Sen?), Ephraim Watson purchased of Levin Mathews, Elias Matthews formerly William Shiphams, George Mindes? formerly Leven Delastations, and Ephraim Watson formerly John Watson decd; wit. David Watts, P. Gillet, Wm. S. Matthews (Sr.); comrs. sent to examine Attalanta, done 19 June 1819.³

     Hetty was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.² Hetty was named in her brother's will on 7 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Hetty Duncan in the will of James K. Duncan..¹ Hetty was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Duncan, age 51 in HH#4 headed by William C. White, a 60 year old farmer..² Hetty was listed with her sister in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kittie or Hettie Duncan, age 60 in HH#112 headed by Robt. Chesser, a 54 year old farmer. Also listed was Elizabeth Chesser, age 53, who was her sister..³

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He bought land on 11 June 1823 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that James B. Taylor and wife Henrietta of Accomack Co. VA to William Duncan of same, for $16, 4-1/2 acres in his actual possession in neighbourhood of Mesongers adj. former land of said William Duncan, Henry Miles, former land of said Taylor, James Duncan Jr. and William Duncan; wit. William Mason, James K. Duncan, James Coal? (Coak?).² William died in January 1840.³ Administration of William's estate was filed on 27 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James K. Duncan was named to settle the estate of William Duncan. John Custis & Thomas Slocomb were the securities.³ William was named in his brother's will on 7 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. James K. Duncan left items to the heirs of his brothers and sisters, including William Duncan. William could well have been deceased by this time, as James K. Duncan was named to settle his estate a few months earlier. This also proves that this William Duncan had children..⁴

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Duncan on 2 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of William Ailworth and Nancy Duncan..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Ailworth on 2 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of William Ailworth and Nancy Duncan..¹

     Anne (-----) was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1758,her married name was Moore.¹ She married Joseph Moore circa 1758.¹ Anne was named in her husband's will on 31 May 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann Moore in the will of Joseph Moore.¹ She married James Duncan Sr., son of Thomas Duncan and Elizabeth (-----), on 18 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Bull was the security on the M.L.B. James Duncan, widower, and Anne Moore, widow..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 4 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Attalanta was born in 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Attalanta was named in her great-aunt's will on 18 April 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Attalanta Ann Groton Duncan (daughter of James) and given $60 in the will of Comfort Staton.¹ As of circa 1845,her married name was Dycus.² She married Dr. Elijah C. Dycus circa 1845 at New Providence, Montgomery Co, TN. ELIJAH C. DYCUS, MD, now among the pioneers of Marshall Co., is a son of John and Nancy (Isaacs) Dycus; both parents natives of KY, both born in 1797. They removed to Edmonson Co. to the Purchase in 1830, and that year settled near the village of Briensburg, Marshall Co. John Dycus was a farmer and civil officer, and died when about 47 years old. His widow survived him many years, and died in 1877. Dr. E.C. Dycus is the 3rd child of a family of 11 born to these parents. He was born in 1820 in Hart Co. KY, and was age 10 when the father came to Marshall Co., then Calloway. ... Dr. Dycus began his practice in 1846 ... Dr. Dycus was married in New Providence (Montgomery Co.), TN, in 1849, to Miss Atlanta G. Duncan, dau. of James W. and Ann Duncan, of (MAD: Accomack Co.) VA. They have a family of seven children: Francesca J., John W., Ella C., Ann Eliza, Emmett C., Emma G. and Mary A. Dycus. ...²

     The proof that Edmund C. Duncan and the brothers and sisters named in his will and at probate are children of a William Duncan is based on the fact that William Duncan had small children in his 1820 household and all the other heads of household in 1820 have been traced and proven. Edmund was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He made a will on 26 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. While residing at the house of James P. Selby, Edmund C. Duncan made the following nuncupative will. After paying his brother William Duncan $24 which he had in his hands belonging to William Duncan, he desired that the balance of his estate be divided between his brothers William & John Duncan & his friend James P. Selby to be his Extr. The above will was made about 10 O'clock in our presence on Saturday, 26 Aug 1848 & he died the following Sunday at 2 O'clock A. M. Given under our hands this 31 Aug 1848, Outten Tull & Thomas E. Marshall..¹ Edmund died on 27 August 1848. Based on his nuncupative will, he died at 2 o'clock A.M. on Sunday morning..¹ Edmund's will was probated on 25 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. It was ordered that a summons be issued against the children of Edward Matthews to appear at the November Court to contest the will if they please & it appearing to the Court that Noah Duncan, Charlotte Duncan & James Duncan a part of the next of kin of Edmund C. Duncan are not citizens of this Commonwealth & that they appear at the November Court to contest the will if they choose to do so. A copy of this order to be published in one of the papers published in the City of Norfolk for 4 weeks successively. On 25 Dec 1848 the will provided by Outten Tull & Thomas E. Marshall was ordered to be recorded. William C. Slocomb & John Henderson were securities..¹

     Noah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Louisa H. (-----) on 4 November 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. James K. Duncan & James H. Fletcher were the securities on the M.L.B. of Noah G. Duncan and Louisa H. Milligan, widow of John..² Noah was named in his brother's will on 26 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Noah Duncan, Charlotte Duncan & James Duncan were named as next of kin of Edmund C. Duncan at probate and where not citizens of this Commonwealth and a copy of the notice was to be published in the City of Norfolk for 4 weeks..¹

     Louisa was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Milligan Sr. circa 1832. She married Noah G. Duncan, son of William Duncan, on 4 November 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. James K. Duncan & James H. Fletcher were the securities on the M.L.B. of Noah G. Duncan and Louisa H. Milligan, widow of John..¹

     Meshack was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. He witnessed a deed on 2 February 1789 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan Sr., James Duncan Jr. & Meshack Duncan witnessed a deed from Eli Duncan & wife Mary to Jesse Duncan for 10 acres in Massongo Swamp.² He made a will on 28 April 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. To father James Duncan my part of the schooner &c. To brother John Sandford. To brother James Duncan my part of the lot in Port Royal if he will pay the money that was borrowed of Staton Trader, and also my Quodrant Spy glass, waggoner & chart if he will pay the note I gave to Solomon Lucas. To brother Nathaniel Bird. To sister Rachel Duncan silver shoe buckles & chast. John Sandford Extr. Witt: Teackle Shay & Arthur Watson. (NOTE: Brothers John Sandford and Nathaniel Bird, must have been brothers-in-law.).¹ Meshack died before 25 June 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     James was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He witnessed a deed on 2 February 1789 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan Sr., James Duncan Jr. & Meshack Duncan witnessed a deed from Eli Duncan & wife Mary to Jesse Duncan for 10 acres in Massongo Swamp.² He married (1w/o James Duncan) (-----) circa 1790. James witnessed a will on 4 March 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Bush, Solomon Boston & James Duncan Jr. witnessed the will of Jacob Bird.³ James was named in his brother's will on 28 April 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother James Duncan in the will of Meshack Duncan and was given my part of the lot in Port Royal if he will pay the money that was borrowed of Staton Trader..¹ He sold land on 24 December 1810 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan Jr., to Nicholas P. Godwin, for $250, 45 acres in neighborhood of Mosongo adj. Mary Cale, John Rue, Colo. John Cropper, Jessey Duncan, heirs of Isaac Warner and William Mason decd; wit. Jacob Wamon, Wm. S. Mathews, Riley Fisher, Levin Bloxom.⁴ He married Attalanta 'Atta" Delastatius, daughter of Severn Delastatius and Atterlanter Evans, on 20 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of James Duncan Jr. and Attalanta Delastatious..⁵ James Duncan Jr. (of James) was the security on a M.L.B. On 4 October 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. James Duncan Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of George Window and Polly Thornton.⁵ He sold land on 12 June 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan Sr. and Attalanta his wife of Accomack Co. VA to Thomas Teackle Taylor of same, for $1000, 150 acres by estimation adj. lands of Ephraim Watson, John Watson, William P?. Weathers? (Sen?), Ephraim Watson purchased of Levin Mathews, Elias Matthews formerly William Shiphams, George Mindes? formerly Leven Delastations, and Ephraim Watson formerly John Watson decd; wit. David Watts, P. Gillet, Wm. S. Matthews (Sr.); comrs. sent to examine Attalanta, done 19 June 1819.⁶ He was named in a deed as owning adjoining land on 11 June 1823 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that James B. Taylor and wife Henrietta of Accomack Co. VA to William Duncan of same, for $16, 4-1/2 acres in his actual possession in neighbourhood of Mesongers adj. former land of said William Duncan, Henry Miles, former land of said Taylor, James Duncan Jr. and William Duncan; wit. William Mason, James K. Duncan, James Coal? (Coak?).⁷

     John was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 1 February 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John in the will of John Dix, wife Sabra. At probate, Charles Stockly was appointed guardian to John Dix, heir at law.¹ He married Nanny Drummond, daughter of James Drummond and Elizabeth Tankard, circa 1765. John Dix was named in an orphan's account on 27 August 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. Among the items shown on the account of George Parker, orphan, with John Dix, guaridan, was making his coffin & finding plank.² He made a will on 4 December 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife whole estate during her widowhood, she to school my son James. To son James Milby Dix all my lands. Son James & daughter Mary Poulson residual legatees. Wife (no name) Extr. & John Poulson & John Teackle, Merchants, Extrs. Witt: Parker Barnes & Betsy Copes..³ John died in December 1795.³ John's will was probated on 29 December 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Anne Dix qualifed to settle the estate..³

     James was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his father's will on 4 December 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James Milby Dix and given all my lands in the will of John Dix..¹ James died in 1800. In a land cause ejectment proceeding, John M. Poulson vs. West, it was brought out that James Dix, late of this county, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death, seized in his demesne as of fee in a certain plantation and tract of land near the head of Metmopkin Creek, and being so seized departed this life on the ___ day of ___ 1800, under the age of 21 years, intestate & without issue, leaving your orator and a certain Erastus Poulson his nephews & heirs at law, they being the sons of Polly Poulson, formerly Polly Dix, who was a sister to the said James Dix; since the death of the said James Dix, on the ___ day of ___ 1806 the said Erastus Poulson conveyed to the said John West, late of this county, the whole of the said tract of land containing by estimation 150 acres, although he was only entitled to 1/2 of said tract, the other 1/2 of which belonged to your orator; on the 20 Sep 1910, the said John West, having formerly entered upon and become possessed of the premises, departed this life intestate, leaving John & Harret West, infants, who are prayed to be made defendants to this suit, his children and heirs at law (Patience West appointed their guardian to defend this suit); at the death of the said James Dix, Anne Duncan, formerly Ann Dix, who was the widow of John Dix, was entitled to 1/3 of the said plantation as her dower during her life, and on the ___ day of Jun 1812, the said Anne Duncan departed this life &c. (dated 1 Dec 1813)..²

     Mary was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 1 December 1785,her married name was Poulson.² She married John Poulson 01 Dec 1785 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Gibb was the security on the M.L.B. of John Poulson and Polly Dix..² Mary was named in her father's will on 4 December 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Poulson in the will of John Dix..¹ She died before 9 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her husband John Poulson did not name her, but instead asked that his children be kept together until Erastus arrives to lawful age & that with their grandmother Nancy Dix, if she choose to take them.³

     John was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Polly' Dix, daughter of John Dix and Nanny Drummond, 01 Dec 1785 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Gibb was the security on the M.L.B. of John Poulson and Polly Dix..¹ John made a will on 9 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. My Exrs. hereafter named to bring up & raise all my children from the profits arising from my whole estate until my son Erastus Poulson arrives to lawful Age & then to son Erastus all the land & plantation where I now live, together with 50 acres in Hack Swamp. To son John Poulson my water grist mill & saw mill. To son Thomas all that tract of land where Joseph (free negro) now lives. To daughter Polly Poulson $1000. Should my son Erastus die before arriving to lawful age or marriage, the land & other things given him to descend to my next eldest son, & that part of my estate given to my son who may survive the said Erastus to descend to the survivor or survivors of my said other children. To daughter Polly all her mother's wearing apparel. To Zadock Poulson 1/9 of all the crop that is made on my planta, this year, provided he continues on said plantation & does his duty as a Crops man. All the remainder of my est when my son Erastus arrives to lawful age to be equally divided between the survivors or survivor of my children, except the one who may own the plantation where I now live. Children to be kept together until Erastus arrives to lawful age, & that with their grandmother Nancy Dix if she choose to take them & remains single. Friends George Bagwell, James Poulson & Parker Barnes Exrs. - Witt: John Burton, John Teackle, Sr., Thomas Evans.² He died before 18 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.²

     John was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Winder, a 16 year old laborer in HH#262 headed by John Colona, a 26 year old farmer..² He married Elizabeth Jane Chesser, daughter of Robert Chesser and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Duncan, on 20 January 1874 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John A. Window, a 42 year old widowed farmer, the son of George & Anna Window and she was shown as Elizabeth Chesser, age 25, the daughter of Robert & Betsy Chesser. They were married by T.M. Poulson..¹

     George was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Anna Small 28 May 1822 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John Merrill was the security on the M.L.B. of George Window of Robt. and Ann Addison, widow of Jno..¹

     Anna was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 15 November 1820,her married name was Addison.¹ She married John Addison, son of Arthur Addison and Esther Turner, 15 Nov 1820 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Addison & John S. Johnson were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Addison of Arthur and Ann Small of Levi Addison..¹ As of 28 May 1822,her married name was Winder.¹ She married George Winder, son of Robert Winder, 28 May 1822 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John Merrill was the security on the M.L.B. of George Window of Robt. and Ann Addison, widow of Jno..¹

     Robert was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Charlotte was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Charlotte was named in her brother's will on 26 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Noah Duncan, Charlotte Duncan & James Duncan were named as next of kin of Edmund C. Duncan at probate and where not citizens of this Commonwealth and a copy of the notice was to be published in the City of Norfolk for 4 weeks..¹

     James was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his brother's will on 26 August 1848 at Norfolk, VA. Noah Duncan, Charlotte Duncan & James Duncan were named as next of kin of Edmund C. Duncan at probate and where not citizens of this Commonwealth and a copy of the notice was to be published in the City of Norfolk for 4 weeks..¹

     John was born on 26 February 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Duncan, age 5 and born in Northampton in HH#1227 headed by Jno. H. Duncan, a 46 year old farmer..² He sold land on 1 January 1878 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. John H. Duncan, James T. Duncan, John W. Duncan, Charles A. Duncan & Kittie P. his wife sell to William S. Martin all of Acc Co except Charles A. Duncan & Kittie P. his wife whom are of Massac County, Illinois, for $940 the tract of land which John S. Bundick dec'd gave to the heirs of his daughter Elizabeth Duncan in St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, adjoining the lands of John S. Martin on the Northeast, Benjamin Halley on the east, William S Martin on the South, John W. Guy on the West containing 60 acres.³ He married Elizabeth 'Bettie' Kellam, daughter of George A. Kellam and Annie A. Hyslop, on 23 February 1880 at Craddockville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Duncan, a 24 year old merchant, the son of John H. & Elizabeth Duncan and she was shown as Elizabeth Kellam, age 21, the daughter of Geo. & Ann Kellam. They were married by E. Hebard..⁴ John was named in his father's will on 20 June 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John W. Duncan and named Extr in the will of John H. Duncan.⁵ He married Mary 'Mamie' D. Topping, daughter of David T. Topping and Mary T. White, circa 1890.⁶ John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1900 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Duncan a head of household, a 45 year old jeweler. Listed with him were the following Duncans: Mary T., a 35 year old wife & married for 9 years; Nannie, an 11 year old daughter & at school; and Marye, age 6 and at school.⁷ John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1910 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Duncan the head of HH#133, a 55 year old merchant in a jeweler store. Listed with him were Mamie Duncan, a 44 year old wife; Marye Duncan, a 16 year old daughter; and Thomas Taffer, a 49 year old brother-in-law and a salesman in jeweler store.⁸ John made a will on 30 March 1911 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. I, Jno. W. Duncan, of the Town of Onancock. First - I give my wife Mary all my household furniture, not disposed of otherwise in these writings. Second - I give my wife Mary my dwelling house & land upon which it stands, including all the land within the fences that is bounded by King Street, the street the front of automobile house and smoke house, and the fence between the yard and livery stable lot for life and then to my 4 children and land used as the fowl yard, with buildings thereon, including the automobile house, so long as she will occupy and use the same. Third - All the fowl to my wife Mary. Fourth - To my wife Mary and my daughter Marye Carlisle Duncan the Model T. Ford automobile or the one we own at my death. All of the foregoing are in lieu of dower. Fifth - If wife Mary declines and prefers to take her dower, then sell the property and distribute the proceeds among my heirs according to law. My heirs being my wife Mary, my daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Sarah Bell, my son Jno. W. Duncan Jr., my daughter Mrs. Annie Kellam Taylor, and my daughter Marye C. Duncan. Sixth - To my son Jno. W. Jr. a bureau (veneered) and a silver cream pitcher, the bureau was my mothers, and the silver pitcher was once the property of my great grand mother (paternal) Atlanta Stations and bearing her initials A.S. Seventh - I give to my daughter Marye Carlile the piano, together with music sheets or books and all other books, unless they be account books. Eighth - The "Stable Lot" and building thereon and the brick store house occupied by myself and my son, Jno. W. Duncan & Son and lease of land shall be disposed of by my Extr and the proceeds divided between my 4 children equally. Ninth - My part of the Town Hall shall also be disposed of and proceeds divided between 3 of my children, Elizabeth S, Jno W, and Annie K equally, my son being owner of ¼ now. Tenth - The stock of goods and fixtures in store now conducted by Jno W Duncan & Son shall be disposed of and proceeds divided equally between my 4 children, except that one fourth now belongs to my son, leaving ¾ to divide between my 4 children. Eleventh - Any other property, money or accounts which I possess to be divided according to law in such case, except my life insurance all of which is disposed of to my beneficiaries except that of the State life insurance Co of Indiana, which is payable to my estate. From this fund, I direct that all my debts shall be paid and balance divided among my wife and 4 children equally, but should this fail to satisfy my debts, then enough shall be taken from the sale or rent of other property to pay the same. I appoint my son Jno. W. Duncan Jr. sole Extr. Witt: Jno. W. Robertson, Onancock & C.H. Boggs, Onancock. Proved 10 July 1911. Bond was set at $20,000.⁹ John died on 4 July 1911 at age 56.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John William Duncan..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 10 December 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John William Duncan Sr., son of John H. Duncan and Elizabeth Bundick, on 23 February 1880 at Craddockville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Duncan, a 24 year old merchant, the son of John H. & Elizabeth Duncan and she was shown as Elizabeth Kellam, age 21, the daughter of Geo. & Ann Kellam. They were married by E. Hebard..² Elizabeth died on 23 March 1889 at age 30.¹ Her body was interred at Mt. Pleasant Cem, Occahonnock Ck, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Bettie Duncan, the wife of John W. Duncan and the daughter of Geo. A. & Ann Kellam..¹

     Mary was born on 15 October 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. She married L. Douglas Milliner circa 1900.¹ Mary died on 13 May 1913 at age 34.¹ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Elizabeth Milliner, the wife of L. Douglas Milliner and the daughter of Thos. A. & Laurah F. Duncan..¹

     L. was born in 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Duncan, daughter of Thomas Alfred Duncan and Laura F. Lilliston, circa 1900.¹ L. died in 1940.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Roberta was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Roberta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Roberta A. Duncan, age 2 in HH#91 headed by John R. Duncan, a 25 year old farmer..¹ She married Ira Francis 'Frank' Holland on 23 March 1875 at MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Holland, a 24 year old farmer (parents not shown), born & living in Acc Co and she was shown as Bertie Ann Duncan, age 17, also born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of John R. Duncan. They were married at the Line of VA by T.M. Poulson..²

     Charles was born on 23 March 1848 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 Charles was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Duncan, age 2, born in N'hamp Co, in HH#281 headed by John H. Duncan, a 37 year old farmer, also born in Acc Co.³ Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles A. Duncan, age 12 in HH#1227 headed by Jno. H. Duncan, a 46 year old farmer..⁴ Charles was listed with another family in the census of 1870 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Duncan, a 22 year old clerk in store in HH#18 headed by Wm. Leatherbury, a 23 year old retail merchant.⁵ He married Pernecia Catherine 'Kitty' English, daughter of John English and Mary Perkins, on 25 February 1874 at Paducah, KY. They were married at the Cob Hotel.¹ Charles Asbury Duncan sold land on 1 January 1878 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. John H. Duncan, James T. Duncan, John W. Duncan, Charles A. Duncan & Kittie P. his wife sell to William S. Martin all of Acc Co except Charles A. Duncan & Kittie P. his wife whom are of Massac County, Illinois, for $940 the tract of land which John S. Bundick dec'd gave to the heirs of his daughter Elizabeth Duncan in St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, adjoining the lands of John S. Martin on the Northeast, Benjamin Halley on the east, William S Martin on the South, John W. Guy on the West containing 60 acres.⁶ He died on 14 October 1926 at Massac Co, IL, at age 78. He was shown as Charles A. Duncan, a farmer and the husband of Catherine Duncan, who died of arterial sclerosis phlebitis at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 21 days. His date of birth was shown as 23 Mar 1848. His place of birth was shown as W. Virginia, his father was shown as John Duncan and his mother was shown as Elizabeth Bundick and both of their places of birth were unknown. The information was given by J. Thomas Duncan of Metropolis, Massac Co, Ill.² Charles was buried at Masonic Cemetery, Metropolis, Massac Co, IL.²

     James was born circa 1854 at Northampton Co, VA.² James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Duncan, age 6 and born in Northampton in HH#1227 headed by Jno. H. Duncan, a 46 year old farmer..² James was listed with another family in the census of 1870 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Duncan, a 16 year old clerk in store in a household headed by D.H. Harvard, a 23 year old retail merchant.³ He sold land on 1 January 1878 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. John H. Duncan, James T. Duncan, John W. Duncan, Charles A. Duncan & Kittie P. his wife sell to William S. Martin all of Acc Co except Charles A. Duncan & Kittie P. his wife whom are of Massac County, Illinois, for $940 the tract of land which John S. Bundick dec'd gave to the heirs of his daughter Elizabeth Duncan in St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, adjoining the lands of John S. Martin on the Northeast, Benjamin Halley on the east, William S Martin on the South, John W. Guy on the West containing 60 acres.⁴ He married Ruth English, daughter of John English and Mary Perkins, circa 1878.¹ James T. 'Jimmie' Duncan married Caroline 'Carrie' Draffen circa 1879.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of 1880 at Station District #3, Marshall Co, KY. He was shown as James T. Duncan a head of household, a 26 year old farmer. Listed with him were Caroline Duncan, a 20 year old house keeper; Allie Draffen, a 17 year old sister-in-law and Alvin Tibbs, age 21 and works on farm.⁵ He died in 1898. He died of spinal mengitis.¹

     William was born on 29 March 1827 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 He married Eveline C.J. 'Emeline' Kellam, daughter of John Ward Kellam and Margaret W. (518) Kellam, on 13 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William T. Duncan and Evaline C.J. Kellam of Margaret W. Kellam. Another record from this same source shows they were married 24 Mar 1853..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Duncan the head of HH#1097, a 27 year old dentist, born in N'hamp with personal property valued at $13,000. Listed with him were the following Duncans: Evaline C.J., age 26, born in Acc Co; Imagene, age 6, born in N'hamp; and Cardelin, age 4, born in Acc Co..¹ William died on 3 May 1879 at age 52.² His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Imagene was born circa 1854 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Imagene was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Imagene Duncan, age 6 and born in N'hamp in HH#1227 headed by Jno. H. Duncan, a 46 year old farmer..¹ She married John H. Powell, son of Littleton Thomas Powell and Belle Elizabeth Kellam, on 29 December 1880 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Powell, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Littleton Thomas & Eliza'th Powell and she was shown as Emma L. Duncan, age 22, the daughter of William J. & Emaline Duncan. They were married by S.C. Boston..²

     Cardelin was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Cardelin was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cardelin Duncan, age 4 and born in Acc Co in HH#1227 headed by Jno. H. Duncan, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     For more on this Holland family, see Mary Frances Carey's Holland booklet. Ira was born circa 1849 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Roberta Ann 'Bertie' Duncan, daughter of John R. Duncan Sr. and Othelia Ann 'Thealy' Byrd, on 23 March 1875 at MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Holland, a 24 year old farmer (parents not shown), born & living in Acc Co and she was shown as Bertie Ann Duncan, age 17, also born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of John R. Duncan. They were married at the Line of VA by T.M. Poulson..¹

     Priscilla was born on 29 June 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² Priscilla died on 17 November 1902 at age 42.² Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Bowdoin was born on 26 September 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.² Bowdoin died on 19 May 1942 at age 34. Lost at sea during World War II, body never returned..² His has a memorial stone at Oak Grove Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His memorial stone shows him as Bowdoin M. Drummond, Coxswain USNR; lost at sea when the SS Heredia was torpedoed in the Gulf of Mexico..²

     William was born on 31 May 1902. William died on 23 March 1964 at age 61.

     William was born on 10 April 1929.² William died circa 1950. Missing in action in the Korean Conflict, body never returned..

     Charles was born circa 1930.

     Janice was born on 13 April 1951.

     Alice was born on 4 November 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George T. Turner, son of John T. Turner and Virginia A. LeCato, on 23 May 1895 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Turner, a 25 year old farmer, the son of John T. & Virginia Turner and she was shown as Alice P. Drummond, age 19, the daughter of Joseph P. & Rose A. Drummond. They were married by J.R. Sturgis. Bible records shows they were married on 22 May 1895 at Oak Grove Church by Rev. L.R. Sturgis..^2,1 Alice died in 1966.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Alice D. Turner, wife of George T. Turner..³

     May was born on 20 March 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Edward Wise, son of Edward Solomon Wise and Elizabeth Sarah Thomas Jacob, on 30 June 1903 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Edward Wise, a 32 year old salesman, the son of Edward S. & Elizabeth S. Wise and she was shown as May Beatrice Drummond, age 22, the daughter of Joseph A. & Rose A. Drummond..¹

     Daisie was born in 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Moore Parks on 18 November 1908 at Baltimore, MD. Miss Daisey Lee Drummond to John Moore Parks - Date of Marriage; Last Wednesday - Married at the home of William E. Wise, on West Hopkins Ave., Baltimore - Marriage - PE 21 Nov 1908. A very faint Bible record bears this out by showing that Daisy L. Drummond married J___ Moore Parks, Nov 18, 1908? in Baltimore? by Rev. James ____?.^1,2

     George was born in 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Alice P. Drummond, daughter of Joseph Parker Drummond and Rosa A.J. Cutler, on 23 May 1895 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Turner, a 25 year old farmer, the son of John T. & Virginia Turner and she was shown as Alice P. Drummond, age 19, the daughter of Joseph P. & Rose A. Drummond. They were married by J.R. Sturgis. Bible records shows they were married on 22 May 1895 at Oak Grove Church by Rev. L.R. Sturgis..^1,3 George died in 1946.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Vinal was born on 31 August 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 Vinal died on 18 December 1908 at age 11.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Doris was born on 17 December 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She married Levin W. Nock Sr. circa 1920.² Doris died on 21 April 1934 at age 34. She died in child birth..² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstones shows her as Doris T. Nock, wife of Levin W. Nock..²

     Joseph was born in 1903 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Thelma Phillips circa 1925.^2,1 Joseph died on 9 April 1998. Joseph Drummond Turner, 95, husband of Thelma Phillips Turner and a resident of Onley, died at Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, on Thursday, April 9, 1998. Born in Locustville, Mr. Turner was the son of the late George T. Turner and Alice Drummond Turner. He was retired from the Coast Guard having served overseas at Guadalcanal during WWII and a member of Onley Baptist Church. Graveside services were held at Parksley Cemetery on Saturday, April 11, at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Charles Parks. Other than his wife, Mr. Turner is survived by two children, J.D. Turner of Chesconnessex and Allen Turner of Melfa; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren..³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Conway was born circa 1905 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Miriam (-----) circa 1928.¹

     Wesley was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Wesley was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Baker, age 10 in HH#774 headed by Jas. H. Baker, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Wesley was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wiley Baker, a 20 year old farm laborer in HH#MT224 headed by James Baker, a 50 year old farmer..² Wesley was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at District 6, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wiley Baker, son of Jas. H. Baker, the head of HH, a 30 year old sailor..³

     Edward was nicknamed "Make" because he knew how to make money. Edward was born in 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward A. Baker, age 8 in HH#774 headed by Jas. H. Baker, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Baker, a 17 year old farm laborer in HH#MT224 headed by James Baker, a 50 year old farmer..⁴ Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at District 6, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward A. Baker, son of the head of HH, a 28 year old sailor in an E.D. 6 HH headed by Jas. H. Baker, a 60 year old farmer. Listed below him was Litia Baker, step-daughter to the head of HH, age 23, (who was evidently his wife Alicia) and an unnamed female Baker, age 5 months (who was evidently his daughter Minnie)..⁵ He married Alicia Salome 'Letitia' Mears, daughter of Hetty (of M.) Mears, on 27 December 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as E. Americus Baker, a 57 year old single farmer, the son of James H. & Susan Baker and she was shown as Alicia S. Mears, age 51 and single, the daughter of Hettie Baker..² Edward died in 1940.³ His body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as E. Americus Baker, who is burried next to Alicia M. Baker..³

     Alicia was born in 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Alicia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Letitia S. Mears, age 8 in in HH#733 headed by Molly Justice, a 40 year old seamstress. Also listed was Hetty Mears, a 35 year old seamstress, who was evidently her mother..¹ Alicia was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alicia Mears, a 17 year old house keeper in HH#MT156 headed by Mollie Justice, a 51 year old house keeper. (NOTE: Mollie may have been her Aunt.).⁴ Alicia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at District 6, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Litia Baker, a 23 year old step-daughter of the head of HH, Jas. H. Baker, a 60 year old farmer. Listed just above her was Edward A. Baker, a 28 year old son of the HH and listed below her was an unnamed female Baker, age 5 months, who was evidently her daughter Minnie. Also listed was Hetty Baker, a 53 year old wife of the HH, who was evidently her mother..⁵ She married Edward Americus 'Make' Baker, son of James Henry 'Jim' Baker and Susan Bloxom, on 27 December 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as E. Americus Baker, a 57 year old single farmer, the son of James H. & Susan Baker and she was shown as Alicia S. Mears, age 51 and single, the daughter of Hettie Baker..² Alicia died in 1929.³ Her body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Alicia M. Baker, who is burried next to E. Americus Baker..³

     Margaret was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She made a will on 3 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. To my mother Margaret Mears ½ of the balance of my estate in monies, bonds, notes & accounts that I may have or that I may hereafter be heir to after my death. The other ½ to my sisters Hetty Mears & Nancy Mears. All my personal estate to my mother Margaret Mears & at her death to my sister Katy Mears. To my sister Nancy Mears ... Brothers John Mears & Meshack Mears Extrs. Witt: James W. Custis, Thomas H. Bloxom & Robert W. Williams..¹ Margaret died in December 1844.¹ Margaret's will was probated on 30 December 1844. Henry B. Northam & William C. Northam securities..¹

     Family records and a photograph from a studio in Louisville, KY indicate that he moved to KY, married a Molly (-----) and died before 1910. Arthur was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Arthur was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Justice, age 4 in HH#733 headed by Molly Justice, a 40 year old seamstress..¹ Arthur was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Justice, a 14 year old farm laborer in HH#MT156 headed by Molly Justice, 51 year old house keeper..²

     Henry was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry W. Mears, age 2 in HH#733 headed by Molly Justice, a 40 year old seamstress. Also listed was Hetty Mears, a 35 year old seamstress, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Minnie was born in 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Ebron Byrd Somers, son of Edward Thomas 'Capt. Ed Tom' Somers and Emily Susan 'Emma' Kelly, on 12 January 1908 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Ebron B. Sommers, a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Edward T. & Emily Sommers and she was shown as Minnie Baker, age 23, the daughter of E. Americus & Alicia Baker. They later divorced and Minnie retained her married surname of Somers..^2,3 Minnie died on 26 September 1964 at Williamsburg, VA.³ Her body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ebron was born on 1 February 1885 at Winterville, Acc Co, VA.² He married Minnie Americus Baker, daughter of Edward Americus 'Make' Baker and Alicia Salome 'Letitia' Mears, on 12 January 1908 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Ebron B. Sommers, a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Edward T. & Emily Sommers and she was shown as Minnie Baker, age 23, the daughter of E. Americus & Alicia Baker. They later divorced and Minnie retained her married surname of Somers..^1,2 He married Hallie Shapley circa 1925.² Ebron died in September 1970 at Newport News, VA, at age 85.²

     Edward was born on 22 October 1855 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd F. Somers, age 4 in HH#1325 headed by Wm. Somers, a 28 year old sailor..⁴ He married Emily Susan 'Emma' Kelly, daughter of Elijah B. Kelly and Eveline 'Lina' Byrd, on 6 March 1878 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Summers, a 21 year old sailor, the son of Wm. & Arena Summers and she was shown as Emily S. Kelly, age 19, the daughter of Elijah R. & Evaline Kelly. They were married by D.A. Woodson..¹ Edward was named in his father's obituary on 27 February 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Capt. Edward T. Somers in the obituary of Capt. William Somers, who died at Winterville..⁵ Edward died on 19 January 1937 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA, at age 81.^2,3 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Edward T. Somers, the husband of Emmas S. Somers..²

     Vesta was born on 3 January 1910 at Winterville, Acc Co, VA. She married William Hampton Cadieu (II), son of William Hampton Cadieu and Fannie Lee Howell, circa 1930 at Arlington, VA.¹ Vesta died on 9 November 1999 at Arlington, VA, at age 89. Her body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.