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     Leah was born circa 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Watson circa 1785.¹ Leah was named in her father's will on 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah Watson in the will of John Beech..¹ She married Robert (87L) Mears, son of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford, circa 1800.³ Leah 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.).²

     (-----) was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Leah Beach, daughter of John Beach and Amey (-----), circa 1785.¹

     Dennis was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel Beach, daughter of John Beach and Amey (-----), circa 1790.¹ Dennis died before 28 January 1812.¹

     John was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775. He was shown as John Beach, a soldier in the Army..^1,2 John died before 5 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not named in the will of John Beach, wife Amey..³

     Mary was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary 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.).¹

     Levin was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin 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.).¹

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. James 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.).¹

     Caty was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. Caty 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.).¹

     Peggy was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Peggy was named as an heir on 27 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel Beach, daughter of Samuel Beach III and Sarah (-----), circa 1753.² John was named in his father's will on 16 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Ashby in the will of Ezekiel Ashby, wife Sarah. He and his brother William were Extrs. and his brother William was named as heir at law at probate..¹ He made a will on 16 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Rachel that part of my land I bought of Elisha Mears for life, negroes &c. then personal property to be divided between all my children, John, Sam, Ezekiel, William, David, Elizabeth Ashby & Sally Aimes. To son John all the lands that joins the land of Francis Downing, and the land I lent his mother after her deceased To sons Sam Ashby & Ezekiel Ashby the remaining part of my land to be divided between them. Sally Aimes, William Ashby, David Ashby & Elizabeth Ashby residual legatees. John Ashby Exr. Witt: Elisha Mears, Fenwick Fisher, David Ashby..² John died in January 1792.² John's will was probated on 1 February 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of David & James Ashby, who served in the Rev. War and died without issue, were recorded. They left brothers & sisters as follows: John Ashby, Molly Ashby and Tamar Ashby. John Ashby left 5 children: (1) John Ashby, (2) Sally Ashby, (3) Samuel Ashby, (4) Ezekiel Ashby & (5) Elizabeth Ashby (all of who had listed issue). Among them (3) Samuel Ashby, dec'd, left 4 children: Juliet Robins, wife of Arthur, Elizabeth Mears, widow of William, Levi Ashby and Mary Ashby. Also among them (5) Elizabeth Mears, dec'd, left 3 children: William D. Mears, Sally Mears, & Elizabeth Mears..³

     Ezekiel was born circa 1700. He married Sarah (-----) circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He made a will on 16 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Sarah. To son William Ashby plantation where I live. To son John Ashby my small plantation called Fox Ridge. Son George Ashby. Son James Ashby. Son David Ashby. Son Ezekiel Ashby. Daughter Mary Beech. Daughter Thamar Ashby. Daughter Sarah Ashby. Daughter Susanna Ashby. Sons William & John Exrs. Witt: James Rodgers, Peter Watson, Zerobabel Rodgers, John Beach..¹ Ezekiel died in April 1764.¹ Ezekiel's will was probated on 24 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. William Ashby, heir at law to the testator..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1700. She married Ezekiel Ashby circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her husband's will on 16 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Sarah in the will of Ezekiel Ashby..¹

     George was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his father's will on 16 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 16 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Ashby in the will of Ezekiel Ashby, wife Sarah. He and his brother John were Extrs. and he was named as heir at law at probate..¹

     Ezekiel was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel was named in his father's will on 16 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1

     Thamar was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. Thamar was named in her father's will on 16 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Thamar Ashby in the will of Ezekiel Ashby, wife Sarah..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her father's will on 16 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Ashby in the will of Ezekiel Ashby, wife Sarah..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. Susanna was named in her father's will on 16 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Susanna Ashby in the will of Ezekiel Ashby, wife Sarah..¹ She made a will on 4 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears of Elisha Extr. To Caty Ashby a spinning wheel after lent to Nancy Beach for 2 years & ... To Molly Beach of Ezekiel Beach ... To Catharine Beach, the daughter of Ezekiel Beach dec'd ... To Rachel Ashby & Margaret Ashby, the daughters of Samuel Ashby & Ezekiel ... To William D. Mears ... To John A. Mears, the son of Nilli (William?) Mears of Elisha ... To Thomas Coleburn a book. To Nilli (William?) Mears of Elisha the residue of my property. Witt: Luther Mears & Mary F. Mears. Prob: Robinson Savage & Joseph Heath securities..² Susanna died in June 1809.³ Susanna's will was probated on 26 June 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Ezekiel was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel was named in his father's will on 16 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 16 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     David was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. David was named in his father's will on 16 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sally was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. Sally was named in her father's will on 16 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Aimes in the will of John Ashby..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Ashby, son of Ezekiel Ashby and Sarah (-----), circa 1753.² Rachel was named in her father's will on 4 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Ashby and shown as a residual legatee in the will of Samuel Beech, wfie Sarah.¹ Rachel was named in her husband's will on 16 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Rachel in the will of John Ashby..²

     William was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named as an heir on 4 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William D. Mears in the will of Susannah Ashby, who was evidenty his great aunt, the sister of his grandfather John Ashby..¹

     John was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named as an heir on 4 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John A. Mears, the son of William Mears of Elisha, in the will of Susannah Ashby, who was evidenty his great aunt, the sister of his grandfather John Ashby..¹

     Sally was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Sally was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of David & James Ashby, who served in the Rev. War and died without issue, were recorded. They left brothers & sisters as follows: John Ashby, Molly Ashby and Tamar Ashby. John Ashby left 5 children: (1) John Ashby, (2) Sally Ashby, (3) Samuel Ashby, (4) Ezekiel Ashby & (5) Elizabeth Ashby (all of who had listed issue). Among them (3) Samuel Ashby, dec'd, left 4 children: Juliet Robins, wife of Arthur, Elizabeth Mears, widow of William, Levi Ashby and Mary Ashby. Also among them (5) Elizabeth Mears, dec'd, left 3 children: William D. Mears, Sally Mears, & Elizabeth Mears..²

     Peggy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married (-----) Mears before 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date and again on 25 Mar 1811 that Peggy Meers was shown as the only heir of Francis Downing, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regt upon Continental Establishment during the Rev. War. (NOTE: She was probably not a daughter of Francis Downing but a niece or cousin of some sort.).²

     (-----) was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Peggy Downing, daughter of Francis Downing, before 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date and again on 25 Mar 1811 that Peggy Meers was shown as the only heir of Francis Downing, a soldier in the 9th Virginia Regt upon Continental Establishment during the Rev. War. (NOTE: She was probably not a daughter of Francis Downing but a niece or cousin of some sort.).¹

     Maria was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Berry, son of John Berry (Hickman) and Mary Pettitt, on 9 October 1822 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Berry and Maria Holland. No other information was given..¹

     John was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Maria Holland on 9 October 1822 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Berry and Maria Holland. No other information was given..² John died before 14 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the will of John Berry Sr. called for the the 3 children of my son John Berry to have $100 each. (NOTE: This propably indicates that his son John was deceased.).¹

     Sally was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Sally was named as an heir on 29 July 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth Mears, Sally Copes and James Barnes were named as the only heirs at law of Charles Copes who served in the Rev. War..¹ Sally died circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Sally Copes, who was proven in the Court on 29 Jul 1855 to be an heir at law of Charles Copes, dec'd, soldier in the Rev. War, died circa 1838 intestate, leaving Henry Copes her child and Savage Copes and Elizabeth Copes her grandchildren and only heirs at law..²

     (s|o was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. (s|o died before 29 March 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named as an heir on 29 March 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Sally Copes, who was proven in the Court on 29 Jul 1855 to be an heir at law of Charles Copes, dec'd, soldier in the Rev. War, died circa 1838 intestate, leaving Henry Copes her child and Savage Copes and Elizabeth Copes her grandchildren and only heirs at law..¹

     Fanny was born on 6 March 1803 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married John Simpson, son of John Simpson and Anne 'Nancy' (528) West, on 18 January 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. Peter Williams was the security on the M.L.B. of John Simpson and Fanny Waterford. They were married on 21 Jan 1830 by P. Williams..² Fanny was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Fannie Simpson the head of HH#154, age 45. Listed with her were the following Simpsons: William, age 14; Frances, age 12; and Margaret, age 16..³ Fanny died on 6 April 1879 at Norfolk, VA, at age 76.¹

     William was born on 12 October 1835 at Northampton Co, VA.² William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Simpson, age 14 in HH#154 headed by Fannie Simpson, age 45..¹ He married Ann Rebecca Yieldhall on 1 January 1862.² William died on 18 February 1922 at Norfolk, VA, at age 86.²

     Frances was born circa 1838 at Northampton Co, VA. Frances was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Simpson, age 12 in HH#154 headed by Fannie Simpson, age 45..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1834 at Northampton Co, VA. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Simpson, age 16 in HH#154 headed by Fannie Simpson, age 45..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. She married John Simpson, son of John Simpson and Anne 'Nancy' (528) West, on 2 February 1823 at Northampton Co, VA. Curtis Trehern was the security on the M.L.B. of John Simpson and Elizabeth Byrd. Litt. Usphur gives Elizabeth's age as over 22 years. They were married on 2 Feb 1823 by S. Wilmer..¹

     Ann was born on 10 September 1840 at Anne Arundel Co, MD.¹ She married William Washington Simpson, son of John Simpson and Fanny P. Waterford, on 1 January 1862.¹ Ann died on 22 November 1908 at Norfolk, VA, at age 68.¹

     John was born on 19 September 1864 at Norfolk Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Lilian Backus on 5 February 1883.¹ John died on 8 September 1953 at Virginia Beach, VA, at age 88.¹

     Mary was born on 19 March 1865 at Norfolk Co, VA.¹ She married John Randolph Simpson, son of William Washington Simpson and Ann Rebecca Yieldhall, on 5 February 1883.¹ Mary died on 3 January 1941 at Virginia Beach, VA, at age 75.¹

     Naomi was born circa 1885 at Norfolk Co, VA.

     Jesse was born on 20 June 1817 at Richland Co, OH.¹ He married Mary Ann Osborn, daughter of Aaron Osburn and Susannah Huch, on 6 November 1843 at De Kalb Co, IN.¹ Jesse died on 22 August 1854 at De Kalb Co, IN, at age 37.¹

     Mary was born on 30 November 1823 at Ohio.² She married Jesse Watson, son of John Watson and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Simpson, on 6 November 1843 at De Kalb Co, IN.² Mary died on 22 April 1854 at De Kalb Co, IN, at age 30.

     Aaron was born on 3 June 1848 at De Kalb Co, IN.¹ He married Tabitha Howey, daughter of William Howey and Mary Reed, on 24 September 1871 at Allen Co, IN.¹ Aaron died on 5 July 1913 at De Kalb Co, IN, at age 65.¹

     Tabitha was born on 11 November 1852 at Ashland Co, OH.² She married Aaron Watson, son of Jesse Watson and Mary Ann Osborn, on 24 September 1871 at Allen Co, IN.² Tabitha died on 6 January 1922 at De Kalb Co, IN, at age 69.²

     Willard was born in October 1878 at De Kalb Co, IN.¹ He married Dora Pearl Ferguson, daughter of John Ferguson and Margaret Gall, on 2 September 1903 at Allen Co, IN.¹ Willard died on 27 October 1919 at De Kalb Co, IN.¹

     Dora was born on 20 June 1882 at Kosciusko Co, IN.² She married Willard Watson, son of Aaron Watson and Tabitha Howey, on 2 September 1903 at Allen Co, IN.² Dora died on 26 July 1918 at De Kalb Co, IN, at age 36.²

     Elroy was born on 4 April 1911 at De Kalb Co, IN.¹ He married Vera Bender, daughter of Virgie Bender and Jennie Christman, on 8 December 1934 at Wells Co, IN.¹ Elroy died on 13 August 1995 at Wells Co, IN, at age 84.²

     Vera was born on 18 January 1911 at Wells Co, IN.² She married Elroy Watson, son of Willard Watson and Dora Pearl Ferguson, on 8 December 1934 at Wells Co, IN.² Vera died on 1 February 2004 at Whitley Co, IN, at age 93.¹

     Patricia was born on 3 November 1935 at Wells Co, IN.¹ She married Robert Lewis Dyson, son of Floyd Dyson and Mildred Eads, on 31 January 1954 at Wabash Co, IN.¹

     Robert was born on 29 August 1933 at Wabash Co, IN.² He married Patricia Watson, daughter of Elroy Watson and Vera Bender, on 31 January 1954 at Wabash Co, IN.²

     William was born in 1767 at Wales.¹ He married Mary Whittington, daughter of John Whittington and Mary Pritchett, circa 1785. William died in 1836 at Ashland Co, OH.¹ His body was interred at Eckely Cem, Ashland Co, OH.¹

     Mary was born circa 1765. She married William Watson circa 1785. Mary died in 1841 at Ashland Co, OH.¹ Her body was interred at Eckely Cem, Ashland Co, OH.¹

     John was born circa 1730. He married Mary Pritchett circa 1760.

     Mary was born circa 1730. She married John Whittington circa 1760.

     James was born circa 1785.

     William was born circa 1790 at Maryland.¹ William died in 1864 at De Kalb Co, IN.¹

     Walter was born circa 1796 at Maryland.¹

     Samuel was born on 26 January 1796 at Maryland.¹ Samuel died on 4 April 1881 at Monana Co, IA, at age 85.^2,1

     Matilda was born in 1802 at Maryland.¹ Matilda died in 1860 at De Kalb Co, IN.¹

     Mary was born circa 1806 at Maryland.¹ Mary died in 1890 at De Kalb Co, IN.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Maryland.

     Eleanor was born circa 1812 at Maryland.¹

     Thirsy was born in 1810 at Richland Co, OH. Thirsy died on 14 November 1852 at Fulton Co, IN.¹

     Catharine was born on 17 March 1811 at Richland Co, OH.¹ Catharine died on 24 June 1891 at age 80.¹

     William was born in 1812 at Richland Co, OH.¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1813 at Richland Co, OH.¹

     Charles was born on 16 April 1815 at Richland Co, OH.¹ Charles died on 4 August 1905 at Jackson Township, DeKalb Co, IN, at age 90.¹

     Benjamin was born in November 1819 at Ashland Co, OH.¹ Benjamin died on 17 June 1877 at age 57.¹

     Mary was born in March 1824 at Ashland Co, OH.¹ Mary died in 1897 at De Kalb Co, IN.¹

     Aaron was born circa 1800. He married Susannah Huch circa 1820.

     Susannah was born circa 1800. She married Aaron Osburn circa 1820.

     William was born circa 1825. He married Mary Reed circa 1850.

     Mary was born circa 1825. She married William Howey circa 1850.

     John was born circa 1850. He married Margaret Gall circa 1875.

     Margaret was born circa 1850. She married John Ferguson circa 1875.

     Virgie was born circa 1875. He married Jennie Christman circa 1900.

     Jennie was born circa 1875. She married Virgie Bender circa 1900.

     Floyd was born circa 1900. He married Mildred Eads circa 1925.

     Mildred was born circa 1900. She married Floyd Dyson circa 1925.

     Elijah was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elijah was listed with his brother in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Mears, age 18 with real estate valued at $300 and personal property valued at $300 in HH#923 headed by Abel Mears of J., a 35 year old farmer. (NOTE: The assumption is that Abel was his older brother.).² He married Elizabeth M. Parks on 29 March 1865 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Elijah B. Mears and Elizabeth M. Parks. No other information was given..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1845. She married Elijah B. Mears, son of John (King) Mears, on 29 March 1865 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Elijah B. Mears and Elizabeth M. Parks. No other information was given..¹

     Robert was born circa 1810. He married Charlotte James 26 Apr 1836 (lic) at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1820. As of 26 April 1836,her married name was Mears.¹ She married Robert Mears 26 Apr 1836 (lic) at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Robert Mears and Charlotte James. No other information was given..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1835. She married John P. Parker on 22 November 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John P. Parker and Margarett Mears. No other information was given..^1,2

     John was born circa 1835. He married Margaret Mears on 22 November 1854 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John P. Parker and Margarett Mears. No other information was given..^1,2

     Isaac was born circa 1825. He married Maria Mears on 2 January 1847 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Isaac H. Parker and Maria Meer. No other information was given..¹

     Maria was born circa 1825. She married Isaac H. Parker on 2 January 1847 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Isaac H. Parker and Maria Meer. No other information was given..¹

     Maggie was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Abel Thomas Mears, son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo, on 4 September 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Thos. Mears, a 33 year old single waterman, the son of Abel & Eliza'th Mears and she was shown as Maggie S. Phillips, age 22, the daughter of Isaac S. & Alsey Phillips. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Maggie died on 18 September 1889 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie S. Mears, who died of typhoid at the age of 28 years. She was the daughter of Isaac & Ailsie Phillips, born in Acc Co, the wife of Abel T. Mears, who gave the information..²

     John was born circa 1806 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Lucy C. Mazlin on 27 March 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. T. Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of John Taylor and Miss Lucy Mazlin. Wm. H. Floyd as to Lucy's age. Jno. G. Parsons witness. They were married on 28 Mar 1844 by P. Warren Jr..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Taylor Jr. the head of HH#468, a 54 year old fisherman. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Luch, age 37; Charles, age 19; Catharine, age 18; John H., age 13; George, age 11; Boswell, age 8; Virginia, age 7; and Juliett, age 2/12..²

     Lucy was born circa 1823. She married John H. Taylor on 27 March 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. T. Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of John Taylor and Miss Lucy Mazlin. Wm. H. Floyd as to Lucy's age. Jno. G. Parsons witness. They were married on 28 Mar 1844 by P. Warren Jr..¹ Lucy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Luch Taylor, age 37 in HH#468 headed by John Taylor Jr., a 54 year old fisherman..² Lucy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucey Taylor the head of HH#LM1637, a 50 year old house keeper with personal property valued at $500. Listed with her were the following Taylors: Ritty, a 25 year old female and at home; George, a 21 year old farm laborer; Boswald, a 19 year old farm laborer; Virginia, age 13 and Juliet, age 11..³

     Juliet was born on 11 March 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Alfred J. Mears, son of Luther J. Mears and Mary Susan Mears, on 28 December 1880 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Luther J. & Mary Mears and she was shown as Julia P. Taylor, age 20, the daughter of Jno. H. & Lucy C. Taylor. They were married near Locust Mount by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Juliet died on 27 July 1925 at age 65.² Her body was interred at Quinby Cem, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia P. Mears, buried next to Alfred J. Mears, 11 Mar 1860 - 27 Jul 1925..²

     Mary was born on 18 September 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Alfred S. Mears, son of Meshack Mears III and Elizabeth A. 'Betsy' West, on 18 September 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred S. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Meshack & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Mary E. Brimer, age 19, the daughter of John H. & Martha Brimer. They were married by J.W. Ward..¹ Mary died on 12 February 1945 at age 75.² Her body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Mears, buried next to Alfred S. Mears, 18 Sep 1869 - 12 Feb 1945..²

     John was born circa 1840. He married Martha (-----) circa 1865.

     Martha was born circa 1840. She married John H. Brimer circa 1865.

     Andrew was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Amanda F. Ward, daughter of John T. Ward and Catharine (-----), on 23 December 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Andrew J. Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Luther J. & Susan Mears and she was shown as Amanda F. Ward, age 18, the daughter of John T. & Catharine Ward. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹

     Amanda was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Andrew J. Mears, son of Luther J. Mears and Mary Susan Mears, on 23 December 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Andrew J. Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Luther J. & Susan Mears and she was shown as Amanda F. Ward, age 18, the daughter of John T. & Catharine Ward. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹

     John was born circa 1850. He married Catharine (-----) circa 1870.