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     Susan was born circa 1832 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mears, age 18 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1838 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, age 12 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1840 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears, age 10 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1845 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Mears, age 5 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     Lovey was born circa 1846 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Lovey was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Lovey Mears, age 4 in HH#496 headed by James Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     Ester was born circa 1818 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Ester was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ester Mears, age 32 in HH#526. Also listed was Rosy A.P. Godwin, age 34, who was evidenlty her sister..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1830 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Margarett Mears, age 20, in HH#533 headed by William H. Matthews, a 28 year old farmer..¹

     Ann was born circa 1822 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Mears, age 28 in HH#544 headed by William T. Kellam, age 47. Also listed below her was Wellington Mears, age 3..¹

     Wellington was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Wellington was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Wellington Mears, age 3 in HH#544 headed by William T. Kellam, age 47. Also listed just above him was Ann Mears, age 28, who was evidenlty his mother..¹

     John was born circa 1809 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah (-----) circa 1840.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1815 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married John W. Mears circa 1840.¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Mears, age 35 in HH#582 headed by John W. Mears, a 41 year old laborer..¹

     William was born circa 1848 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Mears, age 2 in HH#582 headed by John W. Mears, a 41 year old laborer..¹

     Reubin was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. On 24 Dec 1821 in N'hamp Co, Reubin Mears witnessed the marriage of James Bull and Mary Mears, daughter of William Mears, who gave consent.¹ He married Sophia Scott, daughter of John Scott and Sally Chance, on 21 February 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. Levin Beach was the security and as to the ages on the M.L.B. of Reubin Mears and Sophia Scott. They were married on 3 Mar 1825 by S.S. Gunter..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1806 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Reubin Mears on 21 February 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. Levin Beach was the security and as to the ages on the M.L.B. of Reubin Mears and Sophia Scott. They were married on 3 Mar 1825 by S.S. Gunter..² Sophia was named as an heir on 17 March 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Sophia Meers wife of Ruben Meers and Rachel Henderson, wife of John Henderson, are the only children & heirs at law of John Scott dec'd, who was the only surviving brother & heir at law of Henry Scott, a sergeant in the Virginia Militia on continental establishment during the Rev. War..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Adah (-----) circa 1795.

     Adah was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Thomas Pearson circa 1795. She married Jonathan Stott on 24 March 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. Patrick Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Stott and Adah Pearson, widow of Thos. Pearson..¹ She married Robert Mears on 25 December 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Wyatt Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Mears and Adah Stott, widow of Jonathan Stott. They were married on the same day by G. Wescoat..¹

     Jonathan was born circa 1780 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Adah (-----) on 24 March 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. Patrick Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Stott and Adah Pearson, widow of Thos. Pearson..¹

     Robert was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Adah (-----) on 25 December 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Wyatt Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Mears and Adah Stott, widow of Jonathan Stott. They were married on the same day by G. Wescoat..¹

     William was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Betsey Watson on 20 April 1816 at Northampton Co, VA. Isachar Lewes was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears and Betsey Watson. They were married on 28 Apr 1816 by C. Bonewell..¹ William was the security on a M.L.B. On 30 October 1843 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. Mears was the security and as to James' age on the M.L.B. of James E. Clegg and Miss Elizabeth W. Mears, daughter of said Wm. Mears. John T. Wilkins witness..¹

     Betsey was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. She married William Mears on 20 April 1816 at Northampton Co, VA. Isachar Lewes was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears and Betsey Watson. They were married on 28 Apr 1816 by C. Bonewell..¹

     John was born circa 1820. He married Adah S. Andrews, daughter of Shepherd Andrews, on 7 January 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. Walter Raleigh was the security and as to John's age on the M.L.B. of John W. Read and Adah S. Mears, widow of George Mears..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. She married James Dalby on 9 December 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. James Dennis was the security on the M.L.B. of James Dalby and Catharine Mears, daughter of John Mears dec'd. Thomas Dalby as to ages. They were married on 10 Dec 1845 by P. Warren Jr..¹

     John was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. John died before 9 December 1845. It was on this date that Catharine Mears' marriage bond to James Dalby showed her as the daughter of John Mears dec'd..¹

     James was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Catharine Mears, daughter of John Mears, on 9 December 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. James Dennis was the security on the M.L.B. of James Dalby and Catharine Mears, daughter of John Mears dec'd. Thomas Dalby as to ages. They were married on 10 Dec 1845 by P. Warren Jr..¹

     James was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth W(atson) Mears, daughter of William Mears and Betsey Watson, on 30 October 1843 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Mears was the security and as to James' age on the M.L.B. of James E. Clegg and Miss Elizabeth W. Mears, daughter of said Wm. Mears. John T. Wilkins witness. They were married on 1 Nov 1843 by P. Warren Jr..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. She married James E. Clegg on 30 October 1843 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Mears was the security and as to James' age on the M.L.B. of James E. Clegg and Miss Elizabeth W. Mears, daughter of said Wm. Mears. John T. Wilkins witness. They were married on 1 Nov 1843 by P. Warren Jr..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Major Doughty on 30 January 1841 at Northampton Co, VA. Jacob Spady was the security and as to Elizabeth's age on the M.L.B. of Major Dowty and Miss Elizabeth Mears, daughter of John Mears. Geo. F. Wilkins witness. They were married on 1 Feb 1841 by G.C. Wescoat..¹

     Major was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Mears, daughter of John Mears, on 30 January 1841 at Northampton Co, VA. Jacob Spady was the security and as to Elizabeth's age on the M.L.B. of Major Dowty and Miss Elizabeth Mears, daughter of John Mears. Geo. F. Wilkins witness. They were married on 1 Feb 1841 by G.C. Wescoat..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. She married John C. Smith on 12 December 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. B. Upshur was the security and as to Elizabeth's age on the M.L.B. of John C. Smith and Miss Elizabeth Mears, daughter of William Mears dec'd. Piner W. Clark witness. They were married on 17 Dec 1845 by P. Warren Jr..¹

     John was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Mears, daughter of William Mears, on 12 December 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. B. Upshur was the security and as to Elizabeth's age on the M.L.B. of John C. Smith and Miss Elizabeth Mears, daughter of William Mears dec'd. Piner W. Clark witness. They were married on 17 Dec 1845 by P. Warren Jr..¹

     William was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. William died before 12 December 1845. It was on this date that Elizabeth Mears, daughter of William Mears dec'd married John C. Smith..¹

     William was born circa 1800. He married Esther Carpenter, daughter of John Carpenter (Hog Island), on 16 May 1835 at Northampton Co, VA. Samuel C. Fletcher was the security and as to Wm's age on the M.L.B. of William H. Fletcher and Esther Mears, widow of James Mears. They were married on 18 Jun 1835 by G. Wescoat..¹

     Lovey was born circa 1810 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married James Isdell on 9 August 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of James Isdel and Lovey Mears, ward of said James. They were married on 9 Aug 1824 by C. Bonwell..^2,3 Lovey was listed with another family in the census of 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy Isdell, age 40 in HH#424 headed by James Dennis, a 26 year old farmer. Listed below her was John Isdell, age 17 and Elizabeth Isdell, age 9.¹ She died on 3 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Lory Isdell, age 48, the daughter of Wm. & Susan Mears.⁴

     James was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Lovey or Lucy Mears on 9 August 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of James Isdel and Lovey Mears, ward of said James. They were married on 9 Aug 1824 by C. Bonwell..^1,2

     Richard was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. Richard was the security on a M.L.B. On 8 November 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. H. Kellum and Mahala F. Mears, daughter of said Richard Mears..¹ Richard died before 13 December 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Thos. P. Wise was the security and as to ages on the M.L.B. of Peter Clowes and Miss Margaret F. Mears, daughter of Richard Mears dec'd..¹

     William was born circa 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 3 August 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son William Henry Kellam in the will of Teackle Kellam, wife Betty.¹ He married Mahala F. Mears, daughter of Richard Mears, 08 Nov 1830 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Richard Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. H. Kellum and Mahala F. Mears, daughter of said Richard Mears..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Kellam the head of HH#436, a 42 year old tavern keeper. Listed with him were the folowing Kellams: Martha A., age 48; Martha W.J., age 9; Henry A., age 7. Also listed were Levi D. Dix, a 38 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000; Thos. W. Blackstone, a 17 year old clerk; Minos Vinsant, a 34 year old stage driver, born in DE; Jno. Turlington, a 31 year old carpenter; Washington Turlington, age 21; Jno. H. Killman, a 19 year old carpenter; Geo. W. Sherer, a 24 year old physican..³

     Malinda was born circa 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Samuel Ward, son of Littleton Ward Jr. and Elizabeth (-----), on 9 March 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. James S. Carpenter was the security and as to the ages on the M.L.B. of Samuel Ward and Malinda Mears, daughter of John Mears. They were married on 9 Mar 1836 by W.B. Mears..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. Samuel was named in his father's will on 6 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a son Samuel Ward in the will of Littleton Ward, wife Elizabeth..¹ He married Malinda Mears, daughter of John Mears, on 9 March 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. James S. Carpenter was the security and as to the ages on the M.L.B. of Samuel Ward and Malinda Mears, daughter of John Mears. They were married on 9 Mar 1836 by W.B. Mears..²

     Margaret was born circa 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Peter J. Clowes on 13 December 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. P. Wise was the security and as to ages on the M.L.B. of Peter Clowes and Miss Margaret F. Mears, daughter of Richard Mears dec'd. They were married on 14 Dec 1830 by G. Wescoat..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1816 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Albert S. Brickhouse on 15 November 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas C. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Albert S. Brickhouse and Margaret S. Mears, daughter of said Thomas C. Mears. Smith L. Brickhouse as to Alfred's age. They were married on 16 Nov 1836 by W.B. Snead..¹

     Albert was born circa 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Margaret S. Mears, daughter of Thomas Cutler Mears and Hester 'Hessy' Hancock, on 15 November 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas C. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Albert S. Brickhouse and Margaret S. Mears, daughter of said Thomas C. Mears. Smith L. Brickhouse as to Alfred's age. They were married on 16 Nov 1836 by W.B. Snead..¹

     Mary was born circa 1803 at Northampton Co, VA. She married James Bull on 24 December 1821 at Northampton Co, VA. Robert Sanford was the security on the M.L.B. of James Bull and Mary Mears, daughter of William Mears who gave consent. William Mears as to James' age. Reubin Mears witness. They were married on 26 Dec 1821 by C. Bonewell..¹

     William was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. On 24 Dec 1821 in N'hamp Co William Mears gave consent for his daughter Mary Mears to marry James Bull. Beubin Mears was a witness.¹

     James was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Mary Mears, daughter of William Mears, on 24 December 1821 at Northampton Co, VA. Robert Sanford was the security on the M.L.B. of James Bull and Mary Mears, daughter of William Mears who gave consent. William Mears as to James' age. Reubin Mears witness. They were married on 26 Dec 1821 by C. Bonewell..¹

     Michael was born circa 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Mary M. Mears, daughter of (f|o_Jas,Mary,Susan) Mears, on 22 December 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Michael L. Savage, son of Wm. L. Savage who gave consent and she was shown as Miss Mary M. Mears. Nath'l J. Bradford & Jos. Pearson witnesses. Francis A. Bunting as to Mary's age..¹

     William was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Sally was born circa 1827 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Abraham J. Robins, son of John S. Robins and Jane Core, on 20 April 1849 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas C. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Abraham J. Robins and Sally B. Mears, daughter of said Thomas C. Mears. They were married on 22 Apr 1849 by Montcalm Oldham..¹ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Robins, age 19 in HH#588 headed by Abraham J. Robins, a 30 year old sailor..²

     Abraham was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Robins on 17 June 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Abraham Robins and Elizabeth Robins..² Abraham was named in a land cause on 12 August 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date Abraham Robins was shown to be a son of John Robins and his wife Jane. Jane had died intestate and her land had been held jointly by her heirs John Edward Robins, James T. Robins, Abraham Robins, Susan Robins now wife of George Abdell, and John Robins (N'hamp Co Land Causes, 1834-1856, p. 264-273).. He married Sally B. Mears, daughter of Thomas Cutler Mears and Hester 'Hessy' Hancock, on 20 April 1849 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas C. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Abraham J. Robins and Sally B. Mears, daughter of said Thomas C. Mears. They were married on 22 Apr 1849 by Montcalm Oldham..³ Abraham was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Abraham J. Robins the head of HH#588, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued $550. Listed with him were the following Robins: Sally, age 19; Rebecca, age 7; and Minna, age 3..⁴ He married Tabitha S. Badger, daughter of Eldred Badger and Margaret C. Kellam, on 7 October 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Abraham Robins, age not given, a widowed sailor, born & living in N'hamp Co, the son of John & Jennie Robins, and she was shown as Tabitha S. Badger, age 24, the daughter of Eldred & Margaret S. Badger..¹

     John was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Susan Mears, daughter of (f|o_Litt.Hen.Susan) Mears and Susan (-----), on 30 December 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Smith Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Outten and Susan Mears, daughter of Susan Mears who gave consent. John Roberts witness and as to John's age..¹

     Susan was born circa 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. She married John Outten on 30 December 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Smith Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Outten and Susan Mears, daughter of Susan Mears who gave consent. John Roberts witness and as to John's age..¹

     Armstead was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Armstead was named in his uncle's will on 15 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my nephew Armstead Joynes in the will of Armstead Mears..¹

     Solomon was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon was named as an heir on 30 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as shown as Solomon Mears in the settlement of the estate of Armstead Mears..¹

     Mary was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Mears, age 8 in HH#503 headed by James Mears, a 35 year old fisherman..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. Mears, age 6 in HH#503 headed by James Mears, a 35 year old fisherman..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Mears, age 3 in HH#503 headed by James Mears, a 35 year old fisherman..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. P. Mears, age 3 in HH#499 headed by Lorenzo T. Mears, a 25 year old mail carrier..¹

     Arinthia was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia S. Mears, age 1 in HH#499 headed by Lorenzo T. Mears, a 25 year old mail carrier..¹

     Peggy was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Peggy was named in her father's will on 19 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a young daughter Peggy Garrison in the will of John Garrison..¹ She was named in a land cause on 1 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Garrison late of this county being in his life seized in fee of and in two tracts of land situate in the county aforesaid, containing 370 acres, and being so seized on the ____ day of ____ 1809 made and published his last will and testament & devised to your orator John W. Garrison 130 acres of land, and 240 acres of land being in two tracts to be divided between his four daughters, Peggy, Elizabeth, Charlotte & Maria Garrison; that the said 130 acres have been laid off and assigned to your orator John; That Maria, one of the aforesaid devisees, departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810 intestate and without issue, leaving her next of heirs the following brothers & sisters on the part of her father, viz: your orators John & Samuel Garrison and Caty, then wife of your orator William Garrison, of the half blood, and Peggy, Elizabeth & Charlotte, sisters of the whole blood, to all of whom the said 1/4 of the said Maria in the said 240 acres of land descended; that Caty, the wife of your orator William, departed this life in October 1817, leaving five children, to-wit: William, Sally, Margaret, Smith & Elizabeth Garrison, to whom her said 1/9 of said 240 acres descended equally, subject to the right of your orator William as tenant by curtesy; that your orator John bought of your orator Samuel his 1/9 of 1/4 of said lands, so that the said 240 acres of land remains now to be divided as follows: To Peggy, Elizabeth & Charlotte each by virtue of the will 1/4, and by descent from Maria 2/9 of 1/4; to John W. Garrison 1/9 of 1/4 by purchase from Samuel Garrison, and to William, Sally, Margaret, Smith & Elizabeth, children of Caty, 1/9 of 1/4 subject to the right of your orator William as tenant by curtesy &c.² She died in 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was named in a land cause on 28 November 1821 at Matchapungo Creek, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. That a certain Peggy Garrison late of this county, departed this life under the age of 21 years and without issue in the year 1821; that the said Peggy Garrison at the time of her death was possessed in her own right in fee simple of the undivided 1/3 of two tracts of land situate on the waters of Matshapungo Creek in this county, containing by estimation together 220 acres; that the said lands belonged to the said Peggy Garrison and Elizabeth and Charlotte Garrison as tenants in common, the principal part of the land having been devised to them by their deceased father, John Garrison, and the residue having descended to them from their deceased sister, Maria Garrison; that the said Peggy Garrison at her death left as her next of kin and heirs at law two sisters of the whole blood, viz: the said Elizabeth & Charlotte Garrison, and two brothers of the half blood, John W. and Samuel Garrison, and also left two nephews and their nieces of the half blood, viz: your orators and oratrixes, William, Sally, Margaret Smith & Elizabeth Garrison who are the children of Caty Garrison, dec., who was a sister of the half blood to the said Peggy Garrison &c.³

     Maria was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Maria was named in her father's will on 19 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a young daughter Meria Garrison in the will of John Garrison..¹ She died in 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was named in a land cause on 1 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Garrison late of this county being in his life seized in fee of and in two tracts of land situate in the county aforesaid, containing 370 acres, and being so seized on the ____ day of ____ 1809 made and published his last will and testament & devised to your orator John W. Garrison 130 acres of land, and 240 acres of land being in two tracts to be divided between his four daughters, Peggy, Elizabeth, Charlotte & Maria Garrison; that the said 130 acres have been laid off and assigned to your orator John; That Maria, one of the aforesaid devisees, departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810 intestate and without issue, leaving her next of heirs the following brothers & sisters on the part of her father, viz: your orators John & Samuel Garrison and Caty, then wife of your orator William Garrison, of the half blood, and Peggy, Elizabeth & Charlotte, sisters of the whole blood, to all of whom the said 1/4 of the said Maria in the said 240 acres of land descended; that Caty, the wife of your orator William, departed this life in October 1817, leaving five children, to-wit: William, Sally, Margaret, Smith & Elizabeth Garrison, to whom her said 1/9 of said 240 acres descended equally, subject to the right of your orator William as tenant by curtesy; that your orator John bought of your orator Samuel his 1/9 of 1/4 of said lands, so that the said 240 acres of land remains now to be divided as follows: To Peggy, Elizabeth & Charlotte each by virtue of the will 1/4, and by descent from Maria 2/9 of 1/4; to John W. Garrison 1/9 of 1/4 by purchase from Samuel Garrison, and to William, Sally, Margaret, Smith & Elizabeth, children of Caty, 1/9 of 1/4 subject to the right of your orator William as tenant by curtesy &c.²

     Dorothy was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joseph Ames, son of Thomas Ames Sr. and Mary Mears, circa 1745.¹ Dorothy was named in her husband's will on 3 February 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Dorothy in the will of Joseph Ames Sr..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Lt. Caleb Ames, son of Joseph Ames and Dorothy Darby, circa 1763.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 12 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Ames in the will of Thomas Stringer, wife Elizabeth..¹ Elizabeth was named in her sister's will on 29 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Elizabeth Ames in the will of Elisha Stringer..³

     Shepherd was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.² Shepherd was named as an heir on 14 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sheperd Mears Ames, brother of John Mears Ames, in the will of Letisha Mears, who named Caleb Ames as her Extr..³ He married Ann 'Nancy' Vere, daughter of Thomas Vere and Comfort (297) West, on 22 February 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Jesse Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Sheperd Ames of Caleb and Nancy Vere of Thomas..¹ Shepherd was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Shepperd Ames, a head of household, age 40-50 (b.c. 1780-90). Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-5; 1 male, age 30-40; 1 female, age 5-10; 1 female, age 30-40 and 3 free colored persons..²

     Ann was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Shepherd Mears Ames, son of Caleb Ames, on 22 February 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Jesse Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Sheperd Ames of Caleb and Nancy Vere of Thomas..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1765. He married Comfort (297) West, daughter of John (93) West, circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas died in December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named as an heir on 14 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears Ames, brother of Shephard Mears Ames, in the will of Letisha Mears, who named Caleb Ames as her Extr..²

     Mary was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Read circa 1763.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 12 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Read in the will of Thomas Stringer, wife Elizabeth..¹

     Elishe was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. Elishe was named in her father's will on 12 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elishe Stringer in the will of Thomas Stringer, wife Elizabeth..¹ She made a will on 29 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. Brother John Stringer. Cousin Peggy Stringer, daughter of John. To cousin Peggy Ames. To cousin Rachel Aimes. To cousin Robert Read, & for want of heirs to cousin Nathaniel Ames. Sister Elizabeth Ames. Brother John Stringer & Caleb Aimes Exrs. Witt: Joseph Ames, Jr., Robert Hutchinson, Joseph Ames, Sr..² Elishe died in June 1767.² Elishe's will was probated on 30 June 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     (-----) was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Stringer, daughter of Thomas Stringer and Elizabeth Mears, circa 1763.¹

     John was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 12 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Stringer in the will of Thomas Stringer, wife Elizabeth. He was also named heir at law at probate..¹ John was named in his sister's will on 29 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother John Stringer in the will of Elisha Stringer..²

     Betsy was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Betsy was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Mears, age 48 in HH#491 headed by Wm. E. Jacobs, a 25 year old farmer. Also listed was Charlotte Jacobs, age 22, who was evidently her daughter..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Wyatt, son of Arthur Wyatt and (-----) (-----), on 26 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Wyatt of Art. and Elizabeth Churn of Wm..¹ She married John Mears Sr., son of John Mears and Zeller Hyslop, on 18 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Ashby was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears Sr., widower, and Elizabeth Wyatt, widow of Thomas..¹ She made a will on 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Mears, widow of John. My land to my daughter Elizabeth Susan Mears for 7 years to be applied for her support. At the end of 7 years for the support of all my children until the youngest becomes 21 old. If either of them dies ... I give my land to all of my children Elizabeth Susan Mears, Robert F. Mears Jr. & George W. Mears. If all my children die, then to my three own sisters. Witt: Susan Ashby & John Richardson. (NOTE: Her 3 own sisters were Adah & Catharine Churn and Molly Richardson, wife of John Richardson who witnessed the will.).² Elizabeth died in April 1839.² Elizabeth's will was probated on 29 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown to be related to a Rev War vetran on 25 March 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Susanna Wyatt, Molly Wyatt, Thomas Wyatt, Patty Wyatt and Molly Churn are the only heirs of Thomas Wyatt, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Establishment during the American Rev. War.² He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Churn, daughter of William Churn, on 26 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Wyatt of Art. and Elizabeth Churn of Wm..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur was named in his father's will on 26 November 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Arthur in the will of William Wyatt Sr., wife Susannah.¹ Arthur witnessed a will on 12 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Major Savage & Arthur Wyatt witnessed the will of Kendall Wyatt, wife Mary.² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur was named in his brother's will before 28 June 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as brother Arthur Wyatt in the undated will of Thomas Wyatt.³ He died before 25 March 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was evidently dec'd by this date as his chidren Susanna Wyatt, Molly Wyatt, Thomas Wyatt, Patty Wyatt and his sister Molly Churn were named as the only heirs of his brother Thomas Wyatt, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Establishment during the American Rev. War.⁴

     Casey was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Robert Mears, son of William (of Molly) Mears and Bridget Bull, on 15 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert & Patrick Mears were the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Mears and Casey Gillett. They were married on 17 Jan 1838..¹

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Gibson on 23 March 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Nelson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears of Ritter and Margaret Gibson..¹

     Ritter was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Margaret was born circa 1795. She married William (of Ritter) Mears, son of Ritter Mears widow?, on 23 March 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Nelson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears of Ritter and Margaret Gibson..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Mears Sr., son of John Mears and Zeller Hyslop, on 10 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. George Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears and Nancy Phillips..¹

     Katherine was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John (of Jno) Mears, son of John Mears and Abby (-----), on 15 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of John and Katherine Tignal..¹

     (NOTE: Placing this John Mears of John with the correct father is difficult, as there were so many John Mearses. However, many of them already had a known son John, so this is a likely choice.). John was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Katherine Tignal on 15 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John Mears of John and Katherine Tignal..¹ John was named in his father's will on 14 February 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Mears in the will of John Mears, wife Abi (N'hamp WB 35, p. 145).. John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears of Jno., a head of household, age 26-45 (b.c. 1775-1795). Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-10; 3 females, age 0-10; 1 female, age 16-26; 1 female, age 26-45 and no slaves..² John was named in his brother's will on 22 April 1821 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Meyers in the will of Lidleton Mayers, mother Abby Meyers (N'hamp WB 35, p. 625)..

     John was born circa 1675. He married Anne Nottingham, daughter of Richard Nottingham I and Elizabeth Haddon, circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John Davis died before 28 May 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. Admtrx: Ann Davis widow of the dec'd. Secs: William Kendall, Jr., Gounton Hunt. Apprs: William Kendall, Jr., (Capt.) Benjamin Nottingham, William Kendall, Sr., Gaunton Hunt.²

     Littleton was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton was on the list of tithables at Northampton Co, VA, for in 1722. Littleton Mears is on the tithable list in N'hamp Co from 1722 to 1727..² Littleton died in May 1728.¹ Administration of Littleton's estate was filed on 11 June 1728 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that William Smith was named to settle the estate of Littleton Meers. Appraisers were Dingley Grey, John Robets, Holloway Bunting & Luke Johnson. Marshall notes that a detailed sailing commission for the vessel "Sarah" descirbing considerable geography and personal relationships, especially of William Mears is found in N'hamp Orders 1654-1655, p. 44.¹

     William was born circa 1625. Marshall notes that a detailed sailing commission for the vessel "Sarah" descirbing considerable geography and personal relationships, especially of William Mears is found in N'hamp Orders 1654-1655, p. 44.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in his mother's will on 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an underage daughter Elizabeth Susan Mears in the will of Betsey Mears, widow of John..¹ Elizabeth was named in his his aunt's will on 24 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Susan Mears in the will of Adah Churn.²

     Robert was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert was named in his mother's will on 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son Robert F. Mears Jr. in the will of Betsey Mears, widow of John..¹ Robert was named in his his aunt's will on 24 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Robert Mears in the will of Adah Churn.²

     George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was named in his mother's will on 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son George W. Mears in the will of Betsey Mears, widow of John..¹ George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Mears, age 15 in HH#1228 headed by Wm. J. Beloat, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..² George was named in his his aunt's will on 24 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew George Mears in the will of Adah Churn.³

     Rosey was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James (of Elisha) Mears, son of Elisha Mears (wife Comfort) and Comfort (303) West, on 25 February 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears and Rosey Turlington..¹

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly (-----) circa 1800. John died before 11 May 1814. It was on this date that John Kelly married Polly Mears, widow of John..¹

     Polly was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Mears h|o Polly circa 1800. She married John Kelly on 11 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Kelly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Kelly and Polly Mears, widow of John..¹

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly (-----) on 11 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Kelly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Kelly and Polly Mears, widow of John..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha Mears, daughter of Micajah Mears and Mary 'Polly' Massey Massey?, on 31 January 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Martin and Tabby Mears..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Sally Chance, daughter of William Chance and Kesiah (-----), on 17 June 1806 at Northampton Co, VA. John Tower was the security on the M.L.B. of John Scott and Sally Chance.¹ John Scott died before 10 December 1832. It was on this date that Sally Scott was shown as the widow of John, and a daughter of William Chance dec'd, who was a brother of Jacob Chance dec'd, a soldier in the Rev. War.²

     Abel was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of Abel Bradford, soldier in the Rev. War, were recorded. It was brought out that Abel died without issue leaving one brother named Zephania Bradford, who died leaving 5 children: Mary, Jane, Abel, Betsey & Esther. Abel Bradford is living..¹

     Amey was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Beach circa 1750. Amey was named in her husband's will on 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Amey Beech in the will of John Beech..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her father's will on 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Beech in the will of John Beech..¹ She married Dennis Tignal circa 1790.² Rachel was named as an heir on 27 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Leah Mears, wife of Robert; Rachel Tignal, widow of Dennis; Mary Beach, Levin Beach, James Beach and Caty and Peggy Beach, children of Frederick Beach, are the only heirs of John Beach, dec'd, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regiment on Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. (NOTE: Since they were not specifically named as children of John Beach, they were probably his siblings and since the children of Frederick Beach were listed, he was probably dec'd by this time.).³

     Isaiah was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaiah was named in his father's will on 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Isaiah Beech in the will of John Beech..¹