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     Tabitha was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Tabitha was named in her father's will on 23 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha Justice in the will of Thomas Justice, wife Molly..⁴ Tabitha was named in a land cause on 27 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Polly, Anna & Tabitha Justice were shown as children of Thomas Justice, now dec'd, who was a brother of the whole blood to the said Ralph Justice..² Tabitha was named in her grandmother's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Tabitha Justice in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..^5,6 She married Nathaniel W. Byrd, son of Major Byrd Sr. and Anne 'Nancy' Watson, on 10 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     In 1860, Nathaniel Byrd, age 53, with a wife Tabitha Byrd, age 60, was the head of Acc Parish HH#679, which appeared to be a poor house due to the large number of persons and their ages. Bennet M. Bird was the security on the 1828 Acc Co M.L.B. of Nathaniel Bird and Tabitha Justice of Tho. His 1869 Acc Co marriage record listed him as aged 60, widowed and a shoemaker. Nathaniel was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Tabitha Justice, daughter of Capt. Thomas Justice and (-----) (-----), on 10 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah 'Sally' Fitchett, daughter of William Fitchett and Rosa 'Rosey' (-----), on 10 January 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Nathaniel W. Byrd, a 60 year old widowed shoemaker, the son of Major & Nancy Byrd and she was shown as Sally Rayfield, a 62 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. & Rosa Fitchett. They were married by D.A. Woodson..³ Nathaniel died on 29 November 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 22 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unborn child in the will of Peter Powell, wife Amey..² Elizabeth was born in 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Samuel A. Justice, son of Richard Justice and Rachel Wimbrough, on 21 March 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Crowson was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel A. Justice and Elizabeth Powell..³ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Justice, wife of Samuel A. Justice, formerly Elizabeth Powell, one of the heirs of James Powell dec'd. (Accomack Co, VA Deed Book 25, 1830-32, p. 68).⁴ Elizabeth died before 20 May 1834. It was on this date that her husband Samuel A. Justice married Rose Ann Bloxom..⁵

     Priscilla was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² Priscilla was named in her father's will on 2 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Priscilla in the will of Eli Hornsbly..¹ She married George West on 26 April 1815 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as George West and she as Priscilla Hornsway. No other information was given..³ She married Samuel R. (of R.) Justice, son of Richard Justice and Tabitha (-----), on 1 September 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Justice of Robert and James Justice were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel Justice of Richard and Priscilla West, widow of George..⁴ Priscilla was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Prisilla Justice, age 48 in HH#493 headed by Samuel Justice, a 46 year old farmer..² Priscilla was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Priscilla Justice, age 62 in HH#2 headed by Sam'l Justice, a 62 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $150..⁵

     George was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Priscilla Hornsby, daughter of Eli Hornsby Sr. and Priscilla Hall, on 26 April 1815 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as George West and she as Priscilla Hornsway. No other information was given..¹

     Hetty was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James (of Caty) Justice, son of Caty Justice, on 20 February 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams and Edmund Baker were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Justice of Caty and Hetty Adams of Obed..¹

     James was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1840 census puts his birth between 1800 & 1810..² He married Hetty Adams, daughter of Obediah 'Obed' Adams and Anna Nock, on 20 February 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams and Edmund Baker were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Justice of Caty and Hetty Adams of Obed..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Justice a head of household aged 20-30 (b.c. 1800-1810). Listed with him was another male age 20-30 (half brother John Prescott), 2 females age 0-5 (Mary & Emeline), 1 female age 20-30 (wife Hetty) & no slaves..⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Justice, a head of house hold, aged 30-40 (b.c. 1800-1810). Listed with him were 1 male aged 0-5; 1 male aged 5-10; 1 female aged 0-5; 3 females aged 10-15; and 1 female aged 30-40 (b.c. 1800-1810). He had no slaves..² He made a will on 2 January 1850 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. To son James Justice the house & lot on Hunting Creek where I now reside, but if dies before age 21, then to my son William Justice, by him paying my 3 daughters Mary Justice, Emeline Justice & Sally Justice $100 each. The residue to my 4 children Mary Justice, Emeline Justice, Sally Justice & William Justice. John R. Drummond Extr. Witt: Edward Gunter, Elizabeth S. Thomas & James Thomas..⁵ James died before 29 April 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Louis D. Drummond & William H. Dix securities..⁵

     George was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Smith, daughter of Elisha Smith and Nancy Wheatley, on 21 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. William J. Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of George Miles of Wm. and Nancy Smith of Elisha..^1,2

     William was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sally Bloxom, daughter of Custis Bloxom and Agnes Bell (Bell?), on 19 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Bunting was the security on the M.L.B. of William Miles of Geo. and Sally Bloxom of Custis..³ William died before 1850. He was not listed in HH#593 with his wife Sally Miles, age 45 and their daughter Drucilla Miles, age 18..⁴

     Sally was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William Miles (VI), son of George Miles (I) and Comfort Taylor, on 19 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Bunting was the security on the M.L.B. of William Miles of Geo. and Sally Bloxom of Custis..¹ Sally was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Miles the head of HH#593, age 45. Listed with her was Drusilla Miles, age 18..² She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Custis was born in 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Agnes Bell (Bell?) in 1790.⁴ Custis was named in his mother's will on 23 March 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Custis Bloxom in the will of Ann Bloxom.² Custis made a will on 29 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. My Negro woman Hannah to be sold to pay debts. To daughter Sally Negro girl Leah. To daughter Polly Negro boy George. To son William Negro boy Edmund. The use of those Negroes given away to my wife during her life or widowhood. All my estate to my wife during her life or widowhood to bring up my children. To son William … To Zadock Poulson … Friend James Poulson Extr. Witt: Edward Kellam & James Belote.⁵ Custis died before 31 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     James was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his father's will on 24 March 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James White, one of 5 sons, in the will of William White, son Arthur..¹ He married Lacy Laws, daughter of William Laws (II), on 5 August 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James White and Lacy Laws..^2,3 He married Matilda S. 'Tinny' Justice, daughter of William (of Ralph) Justice Senr. and Sarah Shepherd, on 30 December 1805 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as James White and Tenney Justice on their marriage license. According to Whitelaw, Tinny, daughter of William Justice, was the wife of James White, and she and her sisters Polly, wife of Henry Fletcher, and Joice Laylor inherited part of tract A125, which is just south of the Bloxom & Guilford..^4,5,6 James was security on the administration of an estate on 27 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Elizabeth Baker was granted to William Justice Sr. with William Young (Guildford) and James White (Metompkin) securities..⁷ James died before 29 October 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of James White was granted to Timothy (Tinny?) White. Jacob Warner, Thomas Mears and John Savage (of Richard) securities..⁸

     Lacy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Lacy was named in her father's will on 2 April 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Lacy in the will of William Laws..¹ She married James White, son of William White (V), on 5 August 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James White and Lacy Laws..^2,3 Lacy died before 30 December 1805. It was on this date that James White and Tenney Justice obtained a marriage license in Worcester Co, MD..³

     The one year old child of Geo. W. and Elizabeth Marshall of Sykes' Island died on 14 Aug 1885 of Cholera Infantum (Pen. Ent., 22 Aug 1885). William was born on 1 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William died on 14 August 1885 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 1.²

     Peter was born in 1816 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.² He married Mary Jane Abbott, daughter of Lilly Abbott widow?, on 9 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. John Thomas, William R. Custis & Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of Peter Crockett and Mary Abbott of Lilly..³ Peter was named in his father's will on 12 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Peter Crockett in the will of Zachariah Crockett..¹ Peter was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Crockett the head of HH#274, a 30 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Crocketts: Jane, age 25; Margaret, age 12; Louis, age 9; and Sarah E., age 2/12. Also listed was Lilly Abbott, age 60..⁴ Peter died on 23 February 1882.² His body was interred at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1825 and her 1894 death record puts it at 1814..^1,2 She married Peter Crockett, son of Zachariah Crockett and Mary 'Polly' Evans, on 9 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. John Thomas, William R. Custis & Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of Peter Crockett and Mary Abbott of Lilly..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Crockett, age 25 in HH#274 headed by Peter Crockett, a 30 year old sailor. Also listed was Lilly Abbott, age 60, who was evidently her mother..¹ Mary died on 17 July 1894 at District 2, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Crockett, who died of old age at the age of 80 years. She was the daughter of Lillie Abbott, born in Acc Co and a widow. Her daughter Zipporah King gave the information..²

     The son of William and Ellen Marshall died at Syke's Island, Thursday, 26 Apr 1888, of measles, aged 3 years (Pen. Ent., 9 May 1963 - 75 years ago). (s|o was born circa 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ (s|o died on 26 April 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Stephen was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Kaziah (-----) circa 1752.² Stephen witnessed a will on 1 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Stephen Bloxom and Woodman Bloxom witnessed the will of John Bloxom, wife Tabitha.³ Stephen was named in his father's will on 13 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Stephen died before 1820.

     William was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1820, the 1860 census puts it at 1805, the 1870 census puts it at 1804 and his 1873 death record puts it at 1816..^3,4,5,6 He married Tabitha Ewell, daughter of James Ewell and Tabitha Parks, on 27 August 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Russell of Benj. and Tabitha Ewell of Jms..¹ He married Polly Justice, daughter of William (Back Creek) Justice and Comfort Barnes, on 5 January 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Russell, widower, and she as Polly Russell, widow..¹ He married Susan Simpson, daughter of Revell Simpson and Rebecca Chesser, on 24 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Gilbert Marshall and Richard S. Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Russell, widower, and Susan Drury, widow of Drury..¹ William Russell was living on Saxis with Gilly and Henny Marshall in the 1850, 1860 and 1870 Census. In 1850 his step children by his second wife, Susan (Simpson) Drewer, John and Rebecca Drewer, were also with him, as well as his son, William Jr. In 1870 his grandsons William, Jesse and Edward Martin were with him. They were the children of his daughter Elizabeth, who had married George Martin. Evidently both Elizabeth and George had died by 1870. William was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Russell, a 30 year old laborer in HH#793 headed by Gillet Marshall, a 47 year old farmer. Also listed were Wm. Russell Jr., age 15, evidently his son; Rebecca Drewer, age 13, evidently his step-daughter; and John Drewer, age 9, evidently his step-son. This was at Saxis Island..³ He married Nancy Bayly, daughter of Zadock Bayly Jr., on 20 January 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Russell, a 40 year old widowed farmer & oysterman, born in Acc Co, the son of Benjamin & Rachel Russell. She was shown as Nancy Bayly age 23, born in Acc Co, the daughter of Zadock Bayly. They were married by George H. Ewell. Robert Russell of R. said they both were over age 21..² William was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Russell, age 45 and farming in HH#372 headed by Gillett Marshall, a 58 year old farmer. There were no other Russells in the household. This was at Saxis Island..⁴ William was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Russell, age 66 and retired from laborer in HH#AT386 headed by Gilly Marshall, a 68 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Edward Martin, age 12 and oystering; William Martin, age 18 and oystering; and Jessy Martin, age 8. They were his grandsons, the children of his daughter Elizabeth who married George Martin in 1849..⁵ William died in April 1873 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Russel, who died of dropsy at the age of 57 years. He was born in Atlantic District. A friend Gilly Marshall gave the information..⁶

     Tabitha was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Russell Sr., son of Benjamin Russell and Rachel (-----), on 27 August 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Russell of Benj. and Tabitha Ewell of Jms..² Tabitha died before 1842.

     Benjamin was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel (-----) circa 1795.¹

     James was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his father's will on 7 October 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James in the will of George H. Ewell. He and his brother George were given that part of my land where I now live & 1/2 my marsh on Shores Island..¹ He married Tabitha Parks circa 1795.²

     William was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1835, his 1867 marriage to Catharine Custis puts it at 1842, the 1870 census puts it at 1835, and his tombstone puts it at 1825..^1,2,3 William was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Russell Jr., a 15 year old laborer in HH#793 headed by Gillet Marshall, a 47 year old farmer. Also listed was Wm. Russell, a 30 year old laborer, who is assumed to be his father..¹ He married Fanny Dix, daughter of Samuel H. Dix and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Simpson, on 31 December 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Russell and she as Fanny Dix. Isaac Russell said both were over age 21..^4,2 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Russel the head of HH#560, a 30 year old day laborer with personal property valued at $20. Listed with him was Fammie Russel, age 26..⁵ He married Catherine A. Custis, daughter of John H. Custis and Sally C. Savage, on 3 January 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Russell, a 25 year old widowed oysterman, the son of William and she was shown as Catharine Custis, age 25 and single, the daughter of Jno. H. & Sally Cusits. They were married by J.E. Bundick..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Russel the head of HH#MT396, a 35 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Catherine Russel, age 26 and keeping house; Frank Russel, age 1; Sally Custis, age 22 and keeping house; and Thomas Custis, a 40 year old farm laborer..³ William died on 6 February 1911.⁶ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Russell, the husband of Catherine A., 1825 - 6 Feb 1911..⁶

     Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah J. Miles, age 2 in HH#807 headed by John Miles, a 35 year old laborer..² Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah J. Miles, age 11 in HH#189 headed by John H. Miles, a 40 year old farmer..³

     John was born on 11 August 1763 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Evans, daughter of Richard 'old Dicky' Evans and Mary 'Molly' Crockett, circa 1798.^3,4 John Crockett was mentioned in the will of John West, written 1 Feb 1799 and probated 29 Oct 1799. John West left his son Anthony West all his right to Tangier Island and Anthony was to give 100 acres to John Crockett, and should he refuse he left the whole of the Island to be sold (Acc Co Wills, 1798-1800, p. 258). In August 1807, John Crockett and Joshua Thomas where out fishing together, when a group of three vessels, each crowded with people, engaged them to pilot them into Pungoteague Creek to attend a camp meeting (Parsons of the Island, p. 75). He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.⁵ John was named in his father's will on 18 July 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Crockett in the will of Joseph Crockett and was given $100..⁶ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.⁵ He made a will on 19 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Betsy all my lands & other property during her lifetime or widowhood. To son William the field called the long Hammock, only the small piece of ground where the water hole is & that is for the benefit of any person who lives on the Manor Place. To son Annanias' heirs, Geley & Anaias, $100 each when they come to age. To my 3 granddaughters of Annanias: Zipporah, Rose & Sally Ann, $50 each when they come to age. To my son George, all my land on Sexes Island by him paying $200 to my son Annanias' heirs when they come of age. To son Thomas the half of Foxes Island. To son Severn my land where the houses stand up to the well. To son Lewis the balance of my land & the run which stands on Severn's land & $200. Remainder to my 3 daughters Triffy, Polly & Ann, but Polly & Ann $70 each at my death. Friend Henry Crockett & John Thomas Extrs. Witt: Henry Crockett, John Thomas & William Crockett..⁷ John died on 17 November 1834 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 71. His tombstone shows him as John Crockett, who died on 17 Nov 1837, aged 71 years, 3 months, 6 days. However, since his will was probated on 24 Nov 1834, he must have died on 17 Nov 1834..² John's will was probated on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. James Poulson, William D. Seymour, Robert W. Williams & Edward S. Snead securities..⁷ His body was interred at Main Ridge, Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary J. Richardson, daughter of (-----) Richardson and Mary (-----), on 5 June 1847 at Worcester Co, MD.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ William was living in 1860 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.^3,4 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William Lewis on 5 June 1847 at Worcester Co, MD.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Mary was living in 1860 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     William was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ William was living in 1860 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³

     George was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ George was living in 1860 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³

     Priscilla was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Priscilla was living in 1860 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.^3,4 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Raymond was born on 30 October 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was christened on 22 June 1858.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³

     Martha was born on 11 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was christened on 20 February 1861.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Laura was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Laura was living in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1790 at Maryland.^1,2 She married (-----) Richardson circa 1820.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Mary was living in 1860 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Mary died after 1870.

     (-----) was born circa 1790. He married Mary (-----) circa 1820.¹

     Julietta was born circa 1871.¹ She married Robert T. Stant, son of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn, on 25 October 1891 at Somerset Co, MD. He was age 21 and she was age 18..²

     William was born on 22 February 1832 at Lancaster Co, VA.² William was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Pruitt, an 18 year old carpenter in HH#205 headed by Lenox Ailworth, a 44 year old carpenter..³ He married Henrietta Mills 'Hennie' Feddeman, daughter of John William Feddeman and Elizabeth Dickerson White, on 5 May 1858 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Henry Pruitt (Prewit on the license), a 26 year old carpenter, born in Gloucester Co, VA and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Henry & Patsey Pruitt and she was shown as Henrietta Mills Feddeman, age 23, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Jno. Wm. & Eliz'th D. Feddeman. They were married by J.F. Chaplain. Wm. S. Byrd said both were over age 21. According to the Pruitt Family Bible he was born in Lancaster Co, VA and moved to Accomack Co in 1847 and settled near Temperanceville. He was converted & united with the M.E. Church South & continued a consistant member of the same till his death on 25 Jun 1909. He was a Stuard at one time and a charter member of the Masonic Order of this place..^4,1,2 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.⁵ William died on 25 June 1909 at age 77.^6,7 His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Wm. H. Pruitt Sr., 22 Feb 1832 - 25 Jun 1909..⁶

     An infant child (assumed to be Netty M. Evans) of George O. and Eliza Evans died on 15 Sep 1896 on Sykes (Pen. Ent., 26 Sep 1896). Netty was born before 5 November 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. She was christened on 5 November 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Netty died on 15 September 1896 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Trenton, NJ. She married Gilbert 'Gillet' Marshall, son of John A. Marshall and Hester 'Hessy' (-----), on 11 May 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Zachariah Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of Gilbert Marshall and Sarah Ann Hoffman of James..^1,2

     James Harvey Hoffman, son of Hejay (?) Hoffman, whose parents came from Germany and settled in Trenton, NJ, came to Hacks Neck from Smith Island, MD, and in 1856 purchased from George S. Rogers a tract of 127 acres in Hacks Neck (Hacks Neck & Its People, p. 146). For more on this family see this reference. James was born circa 1810 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 He married Sinah Evans, daughter of Richard 'young Dicky' Evans and Rachel 'Betanna' Evans, circa 1830.⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Shanks, below Smith Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jams. Harvey the head of HH#1287, a 40 year old sailor, born in VA, with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Harveys: Siner, age 35; Jno., a 19 year old sailor; Griffin, a 25 year old sailor; and Polly, age 22. This was probably the southern tip of Smith Island which was in Virginia. (Note: It is not clear why he was listed using his middle name, instead of his surname of Hoffman.].² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Dames Qtr Dist, Somerset Co, MD.⁵ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Hoofman the head of HH#1283, a 52 year old farmer, born in VA with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Hoofmans all born in MD: Lena or Sina, age 47; James W., an 18 year old farm laborer; Julia A.M., age 14; and Noah S., age 12. Also listed was Winfield Scott, a 17 year old farm labor. (Note: James Hoofman, age 82, was living next door, who was evidently his father.).³

     Robert was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Rachel Rew, daughter of Woney Rew (II), on 22 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Woney Rew was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Young and Rachel Rew..^3,4 Robert was named in his father's will on 26 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robert Young in the will of William Young Sr..¹ On 11 February 1809, several of his siblings joined and sold land to their brother, Robert Young, 3¼ acres for $158.25, "late the property of Major William Young, deceased, near Guilford warehouse" (Acc Co Deeds 1810 - 1812, p. 80). On 5 March 1810 his brother Isaac sold Robert Young his rights to the same property for 32 pounds 4 shilling (Acc Co Deeds 1810 - 1812, p. 152). Robert died in 1848.² His body was interred at Back Cem, Guilford Cr, Acc Co, VA. Mason Annis and George M. Moore Jr. report that Robert Young and his wife Rachel Rew Young are buried in unmarked graves in what they refer to as the "back cemetery" which is about 300 ft north of the Taylor Cemetery on Guildford Creek. They are buried in brick vaults on the southwest corner of the cemetery. The cemetery measures approximately 20 ft by 35 ft and has a 16 inch black walnut tree growing in the center of the cemetery..⁵

     Isaac was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Nancy Onions, daughter of Rev. William Selby Onions, circa 1805.³ Isaac Wessells is first listed in the 1810 Census as a head of household, age 16-26 (bc 1785-95), with a wife(?) age 26-45 (bc 1765-85), 2 other females under 10 (bc 1800-10) and one slave. In 1820 he is listed as 26-45 (bc 1775-95), with a wife of the same age, and 4 other females, 2 under 10 (bc 1810-20), and 2 10-16 (bc 1805-10) and 1 slave. In 1830 he is listed as 40-50 (bc 1780-90), with a wife of the same age, 3 other females, 1 10-15 (bc 1815-20), 1 15-20 (bc 1810-15) and 1 20-30 (bc 1800-10) and 4 slaves. In 1840 he is listed as Isaac Junior age 50-60 (bc 1780-90) and a wife of the same age with no children and 3 slaves. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Isaac made a will on 10 June 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. To my wife Nancy Wessells my black girl Harriet, ... To my children Amy Wessells, wife of Arthur F. Wessells; Polly Wessells, the wife of Richard Wessells; Ann Bundick, wife of George Bundick of William; & Sally Young, wife of Samuel Young, my 4 Negroes Harriet, John, Ned & Henry. To my children Amy Wessells, Polly Wessells, Ann Bundick & Sally Young all my lands (except the graveyard which is about 20 yards square for the use of all my children) & the remainder. I am security to sundry persons in Bonds for my son-in-law George Bundick & also a Bond dated 15 Jun 1838 for $80.50 with interest which I paid John D. Parks for George Bundick. I hereby revoke the devise aforesaid to his wife if my estate have that money to pay ... Wife Nancy Wessells to have the same portion as if she had been named in my will. Son-in-law Arthur F. Wessells Extr. Witt: John A. Bundick, Thomas Wessells of James & George Russell of George. Prob: William Taylor (of Major), Richard Wessells & Ephraim Wessells (of A.) securities.⁴ Isaac died before 27 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     James was born on 22 November 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.³ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Mears, age 1 in HH#251 headed by Zadock Mears, age 26..² He married Caroline M. 'Grayline' Lewis, daughter of Samuel Absalom Lewis and Elizabeth M. 'Elise' Lewis, on 1 June 1881 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Zadock & Julia A. Mears and she was shown as Caroline M. Lewis, age 18, the daughter of Absalom & Elizabeth Lewis. They were married by Robert B. Beadles, a Methodist minister, at the Sykes Isld Church..¹ James was living in 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ James died on 30 May 1911 at age 52.³ His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James T. Mears, buried next to Grayline M. Mears, 22 Nov 1858 - 30 May 1911..³

     Zadock was born on 4 March 1833 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.³ Zadock was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Zadock Mears, a 17 year old laborer in HH#540 headed by George Mears, a 60 year old miller..⁴ He married Julia Ann Chesser, daughter of John Fairfax 'Arfaxey or Faxy' Bayly and Polly Chesser, on 12 July 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zadock Mears, a 23 year old sailor, born in Messongo, the son of George (Sen) and she was shown as Julia Ann Chesser, age 17, also born in Messongo, the daughter of Polly Chesser. They were married at the residence of Arfaxes Bayly by George H. Ewell. Jesse Dickerson said he was over age 21..⁵ Zadock was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Zadock Mears the head of HH#251, a 26 year old waterman with real estate valued at $500 & personal estate valued at $150..⁶ Zadock was named in his father's will on 2 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zadoc Mears in the will of Geroge Mears Sr. and was given enough heart pine and gum timber to build another room on his house..² Zadock died on 21 December 1904 at age 71.³ His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Captain Zadock S. Mears, buried next to Julia A. Mears, 4 Mar 1833 - 21 Dec 1904..³

     Her sister Susan's obituray showed her maiden name as Bayly, not Chesser. Julia was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Julia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as 'Julianna Bayly' age 13 in HH#1000 headed by Fairfax Bayly, age 50. Also in this household was her mother Polly Chesser, age 46. Polly Chesser and Fairfax Bayly were apparently not married, as they had different surnames. Evidently Julianna should have been shown as a Chesser, not Bayly..¹ She married Capt. Zadock S. Mears, son of George (of Shad) Mears (miller) and Nancy Shay, on 12 July 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zadock Mears, a 23 year old sailor, born in Messongo, the son of George (Sen) and she was shown as Julia Ann Chesser, age 17, also born in Messongo, the daughter of Polly Chesser. They were married at the residence of Arfaxes Bayly by George H. Ewell. Jesse Dickerson said he was over age 21..² Julia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia A. Mears, age 21, in HH#251 headed by Zadock Mears, age 26..³ Julia died on 11 April 1912.⁴ Her body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her age at death as 73. If this was correct, she would have been only age 16 at the time of her marriage. According to the 1850 census, she was then age 13 and would have been age 18 when she was married in 1855..⁴

     Thomas Wessells, age 40-50 (bc 1780-90), was listed as a head of an 1830 household with a wife, age 30-40 (Nancy, 37), one female 15-20 (Sally, 15), 2 females 5-10 (Laura, 5 and Caty, 4), and 5 slaves. In his will of 19 Jan 1832 Thomas Wessels named: a wife Nancy Wessels; daughters (2 eldest) Elizabeth Ewell and Sally Wessels, (2 youngest) Caty and Lovey Wessels; and executors wife and son-in-law Parker Ewell. Witnesses were Isaac Wessels, Arthur F. Wessels and Richard Wessels. At probate the named executors refused to qualify and George P. Ewell and Arthur F. Wessels gave bond with Isaac Wessels, Gillett Young, Thomas N. Blackston, Smith Melson and Henry B. White as securities (Acc Wills 1828-1846, p. 105). Thomas Wessells' estate was administered to George P. Ewell, on 27 Feb 1832, with Thomas W. Blackston, David C. Taylor, Smith Melson, and Henry B. White securities (Acc Orders 1829-1832, p. 437). Thomas was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Nancy Wessells, daughter of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, on 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Wessells and Nancy Wessells of Art. The M.L.B. was dated 10 Dec and the marriage may have taken place on 30 Dec..^3,4 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Thomas died in January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Thomas's will was probated on 30 January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     (1h|o was born circa 1880. He married Mary T. Evans, daughter of George Oliver 'Bung' Evans and Elizabeth Anna Crockett, circa 1900.¹

     James was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Belinda Broadwater, daughter of Walter J. Broadwater Jr. and Mary Lee 'Polly' Burton, on 16 April 1846.²

     George was born on 13 August 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Julia Ann Mears, daughter of Capt. Zadock S. Mears and Julia Ann Chesser, on 25 December 1890 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George F. Byrd, a 23 year old sailor, the son of George W. & Eliz'th Byrd and she was shown as Jullia A. Mears, age 16, the daughter of Zadock S. & Julia Mears..³ Mr. Frank Byrd was in business at the Hammocks, near Sanford, VA, in 1892. He moved to Sanford in 1904. His first child born in Sanford was Cornelius Z. Byrd. George was living in 1915 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ George died on 27 September 1943 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 75. Mr. G. Frank Byrd, a Sanford merchant, age 76 years, died on 27 Sep 1943 of a heart attack. He was reared at Winterville and was in the merchantile business between Sanford and Saxis. He moved to Sanford 35 years ago. He was living with his daughter and son-in-law, Donald Corbin. His deceased wife was Julia Mears Byrd. Mr. Byrd had a son in the service in World War I and 3 sons in World War II, Col. Orville Byrd, Lt. Col. Cornelius Byrd now a P.O.W. in a Japan prison, and Chief Petty Officer Frank Byrd on the US Carrier Ranger. Mr. Byrd wanted to live to see the return of P.O.W. son. He was a member of the Sanford Methodist Church. Services were on Wednesday by Revs. Bryan, Forrest, and Ditto, with interment in the family ground at Jenkins Bridge. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 1 Oct 1943)..⁶ His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as G. Frank Byrd, 1868 - 1943..⁷

     Julia was born on 15 October 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. Her Acc Co birth record shows her as Julia A. Mears, born 6 Oct 1875, in Acc Parish, the daughter of Zadock S. Mears, a sailor living in Acc Co and his wife Julia A. Mears, who gave the information..^2,3 She married George Franklin Byrd, son of George W. Byrd and Elizabeth C. Wessells, on 25 December 1890 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George F. Byrd, a 23 year old sailor, the son of George W. & Eliz'th Byrd and she was shown as Jullia A. Mears, age 16, the daughter of Zadock S. & Julia Mears..⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Julia died on 18 April 1926 at age 50. Mrs. Julia (Mears) Byrd, wife of G. Frank Byrd of Sanford, aged 50 years, died on 18 Apr 1926, burial at Jenkins Bridge, survivors were listed (E.S. News, 23 Apr 1926)..⁶ Her body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Julia A. Byrd, 1875 - 1925..⁷

     Frank was born on 27 February 1915 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Frank retired from the US Navy as a chief Quartermaster. Frank died on 14 June 1963 at age 48.² His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.²

     Helen was born on 16 December 1910 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Warner Franklin Young Sr., son of Frank Pierce Young and Vicie Jester, on 25 December 1927 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Donald Maxwell Corbin, son of James Covington 'Cubby' Corbin and Nellie Florence Middleton, on 15 March 1940 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Helen was living on 27 September 1943 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Helen died on 20 December 1994 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 84.⁵ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Orville was born on 26 March 1892 at Hammocks, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married William 'Big Billie' Margaret Cosby in November 1915.² Orville enlisted in the US Navy in 1910 and retired at the conclusion of World War II as a commander. Orville died on 29 April 1971 at age 79.³

     William was born circa 1892. She married Orville F. Byrd, son of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears, in November 1915.¹ As of November 1915,her married name was Byrd.¹

     George was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Based on ages in the 1800-1820 census, he would have had to have been b.c. 1775. The existance of the unnamed children listed below are based on these census data..² He married Ann 'Nancy' Sterling, daughter of Littleton Sterling and Mary 'Molly' (-----), on 17 September 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George Corbin & Nancy Sterling..^3,4 George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. George Corbin appeared as a head of household in the 1800 Census age 16-26 (b.c. 1774-1784) with a wife of the same age, 2 sons under 10, 2 daughters under 10, 1 free negro and 1 slave..⁵ George sold land on 28 October 1800 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that George Corbin & wife Ann sold all their rights, title & interest in the lands of Sackes Island formerly the property of Littleton Starling dec’d to Josiah Starling for £22.4s. (NOTE: Spelled Coleburn in the beginning of the deed, Colebvin in the middle and signed as Corbin and shown as Corbin when recorded..⁶ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. In 1810 he was age 26-45 (b.c. 1765-1785) with a wife of the same age, 1 son under 10, 2 sons 10-16, 1 daughter under 10, 1 daughter 10-16, and 1 slave..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. In 1820 he was over 45 (b. before 1775) with no wife, 1 son 10-16, 1 daughter under 10, 1 daughter 10-16, 1 daughter 16-26, and no free negros or slaves..² George died before 29 September 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Fletcher was appointed to administer George Corbin's estate, with Spencer Drummond and Oliver Logan securities (Acc Orders 1822-1824, p. 255).⁷

     Henry Hall, Sr. is shown in the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax 1787, List A, p82. His tithables included: 2 blacks above age 16; 7 blacks under age 16; 4 horses, mares, colts & mules; and 21 cattle. In the 1800 Census, he is shown as a head of family in Acc Parish, with the following free white males: 2 age 0-10 (b. 1790-1800), 1 age 10-16 (b. 1785-1790), and 1 age 45 and over (b. before 1755) being himself. Free white females included: 3 age 0-10 (b. 1790-1800), 3 age 16-26 (b. 1775-1785), 1 age 26-45 (b. 1755-1775) and 1 age 45 and over (b. before 1755) being his wife Molly. He had 12 slaves. If all of these were his children, he would have had 3 sons and 7 daughters living with him. According to Nottingham's Wills and Administrations, Henry Hall witnessed the will of William Drummond which was probated in 1797 and the administration of Parker West's estate was to Henry Hall in 1799. Henry Hall is mentioned in Whitelaw, p1274, in describing the ownership of tract A151, which was on the north side of Messongo Creek, near Sanford. According to Whitelaw, in 1810, Henry Hall (wife Molly) left the eastern 120 acres to his son Thomas and the western home part of 126 acres to his son Henry. Henry was born before 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary 'Molly' Shay, daughter of John Shay and Tabithia (-----), circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He made a will on 9 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Hall 1 shilling. The whole of my estate to wife Molly Hall during her widowhood & my plantation land by name of Shags, with her paying bond due Elizabeth Parker & Negro Agnes. To son Henry Hall the westward side of plantation & land where I now live on Messongo Creek containing 123 acres & Negro boy Dubling & ... To son Thomas Hall the remainder of my land where I now live joining Spencer Drummond & Negro boy David & ... To daughter Molly Hall Negro girl Grace, boy George & ... To daughter Betsy Hall Negro boy Acom, girl Leah the younger & ... To daughter Peggy Hall Negro woman Elizabeth & ... To daughter Sally Eason Negro old George. The remainder to my two sons Henry & Thomas Hall, Peggy, Molly & Betsy Hall & Sally Eason & 4 grandchildren Henry & Benjamin West & Peggy H. Filcher [Pilcher(?)] & Nancy L. Lemond [or Lamond]. Witt: Thomas Fletcher, George Corbin & Covington Corbin..⁴ Henry died in April 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Henry's will was probated on 1 May 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary Hall became the Admr. with George Corbin, Henry Hall & Thomas Hall securities..⁴ Henry estate was settled on 30 September 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. The order to inventory his estate was dated Apr 1810 and was recorded on 30 Jul 1810. Negroes named were George, Elizabeth, David, Nathan, Agnes & George. Appraisers: Thomas Fletcher, Charles Drummond & John Silverthorn. The order to audit his estate was dated Mar 1811 and it was recorded on 30 Sep 1811. Mary Hall was the Extr. Appraisers: Thomas Fletcher, John Silverthorn & Charles Drummond. Named in settlement: Peggy Hall. Auditors: Thomas Fletcher & Charles Drummond..⁵

     Custis was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Ann 'Nancy' Boggs, daughter of Arthur Boggs and Susannah Crowson, on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Northam and Nancy Boggs of Arthur..³ Custis was named in his father's will on 24 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Custis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Custis Northam the head of HH#167, a 66 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Northams: Nancy, age 54; Betsy, age 26; and Jane, age 20..⁵ Custis died in 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Administration of Custis's estate was filed on 28 November 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his estate was administered to Robert J. Poulson. Charles B. Duffield and Tully A.T. Joynes were the securities.⁶

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4,5 He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam, daughter of John Northam and Rachel Fisher, on 10 August 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John Northam was the security on the M.L.B. of William Northam and Betsy Northam. John was probably Betsy's older half-brother..⁶ William inherited land on 6 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he inherited 16 acres, 3 rods of his father Elijah's land at the head of Messongo Creek..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Northam Jun, age 26-45, with 2 males under age 10, 2 females under age 10, one female age 16-26, and 4 slaves..⁷ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Northam of E., age 26-45, with 2 males age 10-16, 3 females under age 10, one female 16-26, one female age 26-45, and 2 slaves..⁸ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wlm Northam of E.J., age 40-50, with 2 males under age 5, 1 male age 5-10, one male age 20-30, 1 female under age 5, 1 female age 5-10, 2 females age 10-15, and 1 female age 40-50..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Northam of E, age 50-60, with 1 male age 5-10, 1 male age 10-15, 1 male age 15-20, 1 female age 10-15, 1 female age 15-20, 1 female age 20-30, 1 female age 50-60, and 4 slaves..⁵ He made a will on 23 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Northam of E. in his will. To daughter Rebeker Shey my home and lot and at her death to her oldest son. To son Elijah Northam my land lying East of the county road formerly called the Hoffman land. To son Henry B. Northam my land known as Glaloping Ridge lying East of the public road. To son William C. Northam my land lying South West of the county road and one young mear by the name of Pocohuntns, bridle and saddle. To son Thomas Northam my land lying South West of the county road known as Galloping Ridge. To son John T. Northam one young negro man named George and one negro boy named Dennis to be divided equally between him and son Thomas. If either Thomas or John shall die before the arrieve to lawfull age or lawful heirs begotten or born of the body, the land and negro boy Dennis shall go to the youngest brother that is then living. To my wife (not named) the first choice of my Bas do bed stid mat & cord one sute of bed covering on Bnno an Spinning whell on chist unallison pot teako spider and one thing of all my estate so long as she do live my widow." To daughter Nancy Mearse one bed mat & cord and bed stid an the bed covering that she has now got in her possession. To daughter Rachel Northam one Bed stid mat & all the covering she has in her possession. To daughter Sally Northam the second choice of my Bed stid mat and cord, one set of bed covering. To daughter Polly Northam the third choice of my bed stid mat and cord and one suite of covering. After paying all my just debts the balance of my person estate to be equally divided between daughters Betsy Northam, Nancy Mearse, Rachell Northam, Sally Northam and Polly Northam. If there shall not be a wife pay all my just debts not to take any legecies, to sell my negro womman Rody and his child Edmond to be sold by my executor. Henry B. Northam sole Executor and guardian to my two sons Thomas and John T. Northam. Witnesses Jas Northam, William Northam of Wm, Tabitha Meares..⁹ William died in 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.⁹ William's will was probated on 27 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. William E. Northam, John C. Northam and William Nock (of T.) were securities for Henry B. Northam the executor..⁹

     Elijah was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah was living on 26 June 1759 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elijah bought land in 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Elijah Northam bought 63 acres of Whitelaw's tract A149 from John Potter. John Potter also sold 202 acres of the same land to Southy Northam. Both of the parcels stayed in the family for 125 years..³ Elijah was living on 21 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elijah Northam, James Jester and Henry Fletcher witnessed the will of Southy Warrington..⁴ Elijah was living on 29 September 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elijah Northam, Elijah Pilsheard and Thomas Wheelton witnessed the will of Bayly Smith..⁵ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Northam, over 45 years old. Listed with him were 2 other males, 1 age 10-16 and 1 age 16-26 and 4 females, 1 age 0-10, 2 age 16-26, and 1 over 45 and no slaves..⁶ Elijah died in 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ Administration of Elijah's estate was filed on 30 October 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Northam Jr. was named to settle his estate, with William Hinman of Moses and Samuel Johnson securities. A survey showed 52 acres (a part of Whitelaw's tract A149), which were divide into five parcels. The house and 1/2 acre went to John Northam in right of his wife Easter, and 17 acres went to a William Northam, believed to have been the one to whom Southy Northam had sold 80 acres in 1795.⁷ Elijah's land was surveyed on 6 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a survey was made of Elijah Northam's land for a division among his 5 children. It was located "at the head of Messongo Creek" and contained 52 acres. Lot #1 - 11 acres, went to William Levin Lucas and Nancy his wife, in right of Nancy, a daughter of Elijah Northam. Lot #2 - 9 acres, went to Sally Northam, another daughter. Lot #3 - 16 acres 3 rods, went to William Northam, a son. Lot #4 - 14 acres 4 rods, went to Custis Northam and Elizabeth his wife, in right Elizabeth, a daughter of Elijah Northam. Lot #5 - 1/2 acre and the dwelling, went to John Northam and Esther his wife, in right of Esther, a daughter of Elijah Northam.
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     Ann was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Ann was named in her father's will on 27 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Ann Boggs in the will of Arthur Boggs, wife Susannah.⁴ She married Custis Northam, son of William Northam Senr. and Nancy (-----), on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Northam and Nancy Boggs of Arthur..⁵ Ann 'Nancy' Boggs was named in a land cause on 1 October 1822 at Slutkill Neck, Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Boggs late of this county departed this life intestate on the ____ day of July 1822, seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate in Slutkiln Neck containing 140 acres, slaves &c., and also left the following children and grandchildren to whom the said land descended subject to the dower of Peggy Boggs, the widow of the said John Boggs, viz: your orators Elijah & James Boggs & your oratrixes Rachel, now the wife of William Rodgers & Catharine Moore, who are the only surviving children of the said John Boggs, and your oratrix Elizabeth Custis, wife of William Custis, who is the only child of William Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs, and your oratrixes Nancy Northam, wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker, wife of John Parker & William, Mary, Jane, Elizabeth, Lucy & Henry Boggs, all of whom are children of Arthur Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs &c.⁶ She was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 28 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Catherine Moore, Elizabeth Custis wife of William H. Custis, Rachel Rodgers wife of William W. Rodgers, Elijah Boggs and James Boggs, William C. Boggs, Nancy Northam wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker wife of John Parker, Peggy Mason wife of William Mason, Jane and Lucy Boggs and Henry Boggs are shown as the only heirs at law of Abel Boggs dec'd formerly in service in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment in the Rev. War.⁷ Ann was named in her uncle's will on 27 June 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Kendall Ames named Arthur Bogg's children Nancy Northam, Margaret Parker, William Boggs, Henry Boggs, Betsey Mason, Jane Moore & Lucy Moore and gave the each $5.⁸ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Northam, age 54 in HH#167 headed by Custis Northam, a 66 year old wheelright with real estate valued at $100..⁹ Ann died on 1 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. She died of pleurisy at the age of 60 years. She was born in Accomack Co and did housework. She was the wife (widow?) of Custis Northam. Revel Custis, head of the family, gave the information. (He was actually her son-in-law.).¹⁰

     Arthur was born on 16 May 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susannah Crowson, daughter of William Crowson and (-----) (-----), circa 1795.^4,5 He made a will on 27 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Susannah Boggs during her widowhood all my lands with all my estate & after her death or marriage to my 2 sons William Crowson Boggs & Henry James Boggs all my lands, but William C. Boggs to have 1st choice. If either dies, then their part to my daughters Ann, Margaret, Molly, Jane, Elizabeth & Lucy Boggs. At wife's death or marriage all my personal estate to daughters (named above). Negroes to be hired out as needed. Wife Susannah Boggs & Francis Boggs Extrs. Witt: Stephen Moore, Kendall Ames & Elijah Boggs..⁶ Arthur died before 25 September 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. James Poulson & George Scarburgh were securities..⁶ He was named in a land cause on 1 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Boggs late of this county departed this life intestate on the ____ day of July 1822, seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate in Slutkiln Neck containing 140 acres, slaves &c., and also left the following children and grandchildren to whom the said land descended subject to the dower of Peggy Boggs, the widow of the said John Boggs, viz: your orators Elijah & James Boggs & your oratrixes Rachel, now the wife of William Rodgers & Catharine Moore, who are the only surviving children of the said John Boggs, and your oratrix Elizabeth Custis, wife of William Custis, who is the only child of William Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs, and your oratrixes Nancy Northam, wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker, wife of John Parker & William, Mary, Jane, Elizabeth, Lucy & Henry Boggs, all of whom are children of Arthur Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs &c.⁷ Arthur was named in his half-brother's will on 27 June 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Kendall Ames named Arthur Bogg's children Nancy Northam, Margaret Parker, William Boggs, Henry Boggs, Betsey Mason, Jane Moore & Lucy Moore and gave the each $5.⁸

     William was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was age 26-45 in 1800, over age 45 in 1810, and over age 45 in 1820..¹ He married Nancy Northam, daughter of Elijah Northam, circa 1785.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William L. Lucas, age 26-45. Listed with him were 2 males under age 10, 1 male age 10-16, 1 female age 10-16, and 1 female age 26-45..³

     Hilda was born on 11 January 1896 at Hammocks, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Spencer Douglas 'Penn' Corbin, son of Covington V. 'Covey' Corbin and Annie Lee Hall, on 27 November 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.² Hilda F. Byrd and her husband Spencer Douglas "Penn" Corbin raised C. Ames Byrd the son of William R. Byrd and Laura May Witham. Hilda was living on 27 September 1943 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Hilda died on 26 December 1988 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 92.¹ Her body was interred at Salem Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke, Wor Co, MD.³

     Spencer Douglas "Penn" Corbin and his wife Hilda F. Byrd raised C. Ames Byrd the son of William R. Byrd and Laura May Witham. His common name was Penn. Spencer was born on 16 December 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Hilda F. Byrd, daughter of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears, on 27 November 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.² Spencer was living on 15 July 1944 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Spencer died on 5 November 1978 at age 88.³ His body was interred at Salem Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke, Wor Co, MD.⁴

     (unnamed was born on 22 July 1897 at Hammocks, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ (unnamed died on 16 September 1897.¹ His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.¹

     George was born on 22 January 1899 at Hammocks, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Susan Garberson circa 1920.^2,3 George died on 28 January 1971 at age 72.¹

     Susan was born circa 1899. She married George W. Byrd, son of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears, circa 1920.^1,2

     Alma was born on 22 July 1901 at Hammocks, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Alma died on 29 July 1903 at age 2.² Her body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Cornelius was born on 4 December 1904 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.² Cornelius was a member of the armed forces serving at World War II, Lt. Col. US Navy, Bataan, Pacific.¹ Cornelius died on 7 February 1945 at Prisoner War Camp, Japan, at age 40.¹

     His common name was Zane. Cornelius was born circa 1925 at Accomack Co, VA. His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. He died of cancer and was cremated and his ashes are buried at the Mears Cemetary..²

     Alma was born on 30 October 1906 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Harry Foster Smith, son of Ernest W. Smith and Martha Florence Hill, circa 1926.^3,4 Alma was living on 27 September 1943 at Reading, Berks Co, PA. Alma died on 24 May 2002 at age 95.⁵

     Harry was born in 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Alma A. Byrd, daughter of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears, circa 1926.^3,4 Harry died in 1994.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Warner was born on 10 July 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.² Warner was living in 1927 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Helen Elizabeth Byrd, daughter of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears, on 25 December 1927 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Warner died on 13 December 1938 at age 34.² His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.²

     Donald was born on 12 October 1916 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Helen Elizabeth Byrd, daughter of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears, on 15 March 1940 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA.² He resided at, at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, in 1992. He resided at, at Quail Runn, Metompkin, Acc Co, VA, on 9 September 2000.³ Donald died on 30 June 2006 at age 89. Donald Maxwell Corbin (12 October 1916-30 June 2006), the last son of James Covington Corbin and Nellie Florence Middleton passed away at 7:28AM Friday June 30th in Accomack Co., VA. Email from Jim B. Corbin..