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     Catharine was born circa 1850. She married John T. Ward circa 1870.

     Arthur was born on 5 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Malissa Laura Hinman, daughter of John R. Hinman and Susan (-----), on 1 January 1885 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur T. Mears, a 23 year old sailor, the son of Edward S. Mears and she was shown as Laura Hinman, age 21, the daughter of John R. & Susan Hinman. They were married by W.C. Vaden..¹ Arthur died on 18 March 1941 at age 79.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as A.T. Mears, husband of Malissa L. Mears, 5 May 1861 - 18 Mar 1941..²

     Roberta was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Benjamin T. Mears, son of Lorenzo T. Mears and Sarah A.E. Belote, on 6 January 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. J. Mears, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Lorenzo & Sally Mears and she was shown as Roberta Kellam, age 18, the daughter of Sallie B. Kellam. They were married by J.H. Amiss..¹

     Sallie was born circa 1840.

     Benjamin was born in 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Patience L. Belote, daughter of Levin B. Belote and Sally Warrington, on 9 December 1883 at Garrisons Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Edw'd & Fanny Mears and she was shown as Patience Beloate, age 21, the daughter of Levin B. & Sally Beloate. They were married near Garrisons Chapel by J.E. Humphreys..¹ Benjamin died in 1927.² His body was interred at Hollies Baptist Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Benjamin F. Mears, 1852 - 1927..³

     Patience was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Benjamin F. Mears, son of Edward (of K.) Mears and Fanny Folio, on 9 December 1883 at Garrisons Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Edw'd & Fanny Mears and she was shown as Patience Beloate, age 21, the daughter of Levin B. & Sally Beloate. They were married near Garrisons Chapel by J.E. Humphreys..¹ Patience died in 1943.² Her body was interred at Hollies Baptist Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Patience L. Mears, 1861 - 1943..²

     Benjamin was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margie Kimmerle, daughter of John T. Kimmerle and Margaret Jane Elliott, on 28 December 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin T. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Bagwell C. & Eliza A. Mears and she was shown as Margie Kimmerle, age 19, the daughter of John & Margaret E. Kimmerle. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     Margie was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Benjamin T. Mears, son of Bagwell G. Mears and Elizabeth A. Rayfield, on 28 December 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin T. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Bagwell C. & Eliza A. Mears and she was shown as Margie Kimmerle, age 19, the daughter of John & Margaret E. Kimmerle. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     Christopher was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret S. Ward, daughter of James Golden Ward and Margaret Ann Ross, on 19 January 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Christopher C. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Fanny Mears, and she was shown as Margaret S. Ward, age 22, the daughter of Golden & Marg't A. Ward. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..^2,1 Christopher died on 8 December 1895 at District 1, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Christopher C. Mears, who died of suicide by poison at the age of 43 years. He was the son of Edw. & Fannie Meas, a farmer and the husband of Marg. S. Mears, who gave the information..³

     Margaret was born circa 1854 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Christopher C. Mears, son of Edward (of K.) Mears and Fanny Folio, on 19 January 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Christopher C. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Edward & Fanny Mears, and she was shown as Margaret S. Ward, age 22, the daughter of Golden & Marg't A. Ward. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..^2,1

     Sally was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward T. Mears, son of Arthur R. Mears and Ann Gardner, on 21 October 1875 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Mears, a 36 year old farmer, the son of Arthur & Ann Mears and she was shown as Sally Sparrow, age 17, the daughter of West & Margaret Sparrow. They were married by P.A. Leatherbury..¹

     Ann was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Walter W. Mears, son of George Mears and Patsy 'Patty' Turlington, on 13 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Walter Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Patty Mears and she was shown as Ann Mears, age 15, the daughter of Abel & Eliz'th Mears. They were married by W.G. Coe..¹

     Walter was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Walter W. Mears the head of HH#912, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300 and personal property vauled at $150. Listed with him were the following Mears: Elizabeth, age 58 and Susan, age 38..² He married Ann Mears, daughter of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo, on 13 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Walter Mears, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Geo. & Patty Mears and she was shown as Ann Mears, age 15, the daughter of Abel & Eliz'th Mears. They were married by W.G. Coe..¹

     Margaret was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 7 November 1876,her married name was Mears.² She married Oswald C. Mears, son of John W. Mears and Margaret S. Kellam, on 7 November 1876 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald C. Mears, a 28 year old farmer, the son of John Mears and she was shown as Margaret S. Savage, age 17, the daughter of Edward & Elizabeth Savage. They were married near Locustville by L.K. LeCato..² Margaret Susan Savage died on 16 November 1929 at Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Mitchell Mears, son of Michael 'Mikell' Mears and Nancy Caruthers, on 7 July 1880 at Bobtown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mitchell Mears, a 24 year old widowed farmer, the son of Michael & Nancy Mears, and she was shown as Elizabeth Parker, age 25, the daughter of Frederick & Sally Parker. They were married near Bobtown by E. Hebard..¹

     Frederick was born circa 1830.

     Manie was born on 17 March 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Lloyd W. Mears, son of Arthur R. Mears and Margaret Lee Williams, on 27 November 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lloyd W. Mears, a 25 year old sailor, the son of Arthur & Marg't Mears and she was shown as Manie E. James, age 22, the daughter of Levin James. They were married at Mr. James' by S.C. Boston..¹ Manie died on 21 July 1932 at age 79.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Mears, wife of Lloyd W. Mears, 17 Mar 1853 - 21 Jul 1932..²

     Georgie was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Eugene Mears, son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo, on 23 December 1894 at Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eugene Mears, a 39 year old single mechanic, the son of Abel & Eliz'th Mears and she was shown as Georgie A. Showard, age 23, the daughter of Kessie K. Showard. They were married by J.R. Sturgis..¹

     Mary was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Beloate, age 8 in HH#856 headed by Levin Beloate, a 46 year old farmer..¹ She married George T. Mears, son of Luther J. Mears and Mary Susan Mears, on 9 December 1883 at Garrisons Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Mears, a 28 year old sailor, the son of Juther & Mary K. Mears and she was shown as Mary A. Beloate, age 28, the daughter of Levin B. & Sally Beloate. They were married near Garrisons Chapel by J.E. Humphreys..²

     George was born in 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Hattie Rhodes on 21 July 1889 at Powelton, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Mears, a 32 year old fisherman, the son of James & Mollie Mears and she was shown as Hattie Rhodes, age 23, born in VA & living in Acc Co, (parents not shown). They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ George died in 1946.² His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George T. Mears, husband of Hattie R. Mears, 1857 - 1946..²

     Hattie was born in 1866 at Virginia.¹ She married George T. Mears, son of James (of Art) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Belote, on 21 July 1889 at Powelton, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Mears, a 32 year old fisherman, the son of James & Mollie Mears and she was shown as Hattie Rhodes, age 23, born in VA & living in Acc Co, (parents not shown). They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..² Hattie died in 1941.¹ Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Hattie R. Mears, wife of George T. Mears, 1866 - 1941..¹

     George was born in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Laura F. Watson, daughter of John E. Watson and Elizabeth S. (-----), on 16 January 1889 at Nocks Br, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George R. Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Gilbert J. & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Laura F. Watson, age 17, the daughter of John E. & Elizabeth S. Watson. They were married by W.J. Twilley..¹

     Laura was born circa 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George R. Mears, son of Gilbert J. Mears and Elizabeth P. Harris, on 16 January 1889 at Nocks Br, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George R. Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Gilbert J. & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Laura F. Watson, age 17, the daughter of John E. & Elizabeth S. Watson. They were married by W.J. Twilley..¹

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

     Elizabeth was born circa 1840. She married John E. Watson circa 1865.

     Gilbert was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susan Ann Watkinson, daughter of Levin Watkinson and Sally Hargis, on 26 October 1887 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Thomas Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Gilbert J. & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Susan Ann Watkinson, age 21, the daughter of Levin & Sally Watkinson. They were married near Drummondtown by W.J. Twilley..¹

     Susan was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Gilbert Thomas Mears, son of Gilbert J. Mears and Elizabeth P. Harris, on 26 October 1887 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Thomas Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Gilbert J. & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Susan Ann Watkinson, age 21, the daughter of Levin & Sally Watkinson. They were married near Drummondtown by W.J. Twilley..¹

     Howard was born on 20 January 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Howard 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 Harwood Mears, age 5 in HH#487 headed by James H. Mears, a 40 year old farmer..² He married Mary B. Stockley, daughter of Sylvester R. Stockley and Margaret 'Peggy' Downing, on 3 January 1877 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Howard S. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of James H. & Patience Mears and she was shown as Mary B. Stockley, age 22, the daughter of Sylvester & Marg't Stockley. They were married near Oak Grove Ch by L.K. LeCato..¹ Howard died on 13 November 1885 at age 30.³ His body was interred at Stockley-Mears Cem, Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Howard S. Mears, son of Jas. H. & Patience Mears, 20 Jan 1855 - 13 Nov 1885..³

     Mary was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Howard S. Mears, son of James Henry Mears and Patience G. Fisher, on 3 January 1877 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Howard S. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of James H. & Patience Mears and she was shown as Mary B. Stockley, age 22, the daughter of Sylvester & Marg't Stockley. They were married near Oak Grove Ch by L.K. LeCato..¹

     James was born in 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary Elizabeth Crosley, daughter of Thomas Crosley and Mary 'Polly' Killmon, on 22 March 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Mears, a 20 year old farmer and son of Gilbert J. & Eliz'th P. Mears and she was shown as Mary E. Crosley, age 20 and the daughter of Thos. & Sally Crosley. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ James died in 1930.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James A. Mears, husband of Mary E. Mears, 1862 - 1930..²

     Mary was born in 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James A. Mears, son of Gilbert J. Mears and Elizabeth P. Harris, on 22 March 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Mears, a 20 year old farmer and son of Gilbert J. & Eliz'th P. Mears and she was shown as Mary E. Crosley, age 20 and the daughter of Thos. & Sally Crosley. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Mary died in 1931.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Elizabeth Mears, wife of James A. Mears, 1863 - 1931..²

     Sewell was born on 25 February 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Manie H. Fitchett, daughter of Samuel Fitchett and Mary (-----), on 27 September 1882 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell W. Mears, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Thomas A. & Francis Mears and she was shown as Marie Fitchett, age 22, the daughter of Samuel & Mary Fitchett. They were married by J.C. Watson..¹ Sewell died on 24 July 1935 at age 72.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Sewell W. Mears, husband of Manie H. Mears, 25 Feb 1863 - 24 Jul 1935..²

     Manie was born on 10 July 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Sewell W. Mears, son of Thomas A. Mears and Frances Ann Riley, on 27 September 1882 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell W. Mears, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Thomas A. & Francis Mears and she was shown as Marie Fitchett, age 22, the daughter of Samuel & Mary Fitchett. They were married by J.C. Watson..¹ Manie died on 30 December 1928 at age 67.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Manie H. Mears, wife of Sewell W. Mears, 10 Jul 1861 - 30 Dec 1928..²

     Samuel was born circa 1830. He married Mary (-----) circa 1855.

     Mary was born circa 1830. She married Samuel Fitchett circa 1855.

     Thomas was born on 11 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Emma C. Hurst, daughter of William Hurst and Mary E. 'Polly' Johnson, on 11 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas R. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Thos. A. & Frances A. Mears and she was shown as Emma C. Hurst, age 19, the daughter of Wm. & Polly E. Hurst. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Thomas died on 11 March 1936 at age 74.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas R. Mears, husband of Emma C. Mears, 11 May 1861 - 11 Mar 1936..²

     Emma was born on 9 February 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas R. Mears, son of Thomas A. Mears and Frances Ann Riley, on 11 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas R. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Thos. A. & Frances A. Mears and she was shown as Emma C. Hurst, age 19, the daughter of Wm. & Polly E. Hurst. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Emma died on 25 August 1938 at age 74.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Emma C. Mears, wife of Thomas R. Mears, 9 Feb 1864 - 25 Aug 1938..²

     William was born circa 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mollie L. Chandler, daughter of Thomas M. Chandler, on 10 April 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of James Oswald & Mary Mears and she was shown as Mollie L. Chandler, age 18, the daughter of Thomas M. & Mary S. Chandler. They were married by J.R. Griffith..¹

     Mollie was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William H. Mears, son of James Oswald Mears and Mary E. Wright, on 10 April 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of James Oswald & Mary Mears and she was shown as Mollie L. Chandler, age 18, the daughter of Thomas M. & Mary S. Chandler. They were married by J.R. Griffith..¹

     George was born on 19 August 1814 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ George died on 9 May 1824 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 9.¹

     Harriet was born on 5 July 1830 at Philadelphia, PA.¹

     Richard was born circa 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named in his father's will on 23 September 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son Richard in the will of John Rogers..¹ He married Mary Marshall, daughter of Thomas Marshall and Cecill Moore, circa 1695.² He made a will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Richard Rogers 265 acres where he now lives. To son Nathaniel 15O A. where he now lives. To wife Mary 200 acres adjcent the land hereafter bequested my son Daniel during her life then to my son Daniel. To my grandchildren by my daughters Mary Johnson & Comfort West. To son Daniel 240 acres where he now lives. To son John 200 acres where I now live. To grandaughter Sophia Rogers, daughter of my son Nathaniel Rogers. Wife & 6 children residual legatees. Maj. Hancock Nickless, Capt. John Shepherd, Mr. Robert Andrews & Adam Muir to divide estate. Wife Mary, John Rogers & Daniel Rogers Exrs. Witt: Adam Muir, John Kincaid, Philip Parker..³ Richard died in March 1740.³ Richard's will was probated on 25 March 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1680 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Richard Rogers Sr., son of John Rogers and Mary Hews, circa 1695.² Mary was named in her husband's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Mary in the will of Richard Rogers Sr..³

     Richard was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named in his father's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Rogers in the will of Richard Rogers Sr., wife Mary..¹ He made a will on 17 September 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife that Part of my land I now live on. To son Richard Rogers land he now lives on. To son Laban Rogers land he now lives on adjcent that given his brother Richard, as also the land I lent my wife. Son John Rogers, Ann Speers, Mary Wise & Robert Rogers residual legatees. Wife & Son John Rogers Exrs. Witt: James Rodgers, Luke Luker, Zerobabel Rogers..² Richard died in July 1761. Richard Rogers heir at law to the testator.
.² Richard's will was probated on 28 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (56) Andrews, daughter of Nathaniel (27) Andrews and Elizabeth Morris, circa 1728.² John was named in his father's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 31 October 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth whole estate for life or widow To son Abel Rodgers Plantation where I now live. To son Robert Rodgers. To son Richard Rodgers. Daughter Anne Rodgers. To Margaret Cloud. To grandson Robert Rodgers, son of Abel Rodgers & grandson Robert Rodgers, son of Robert Rodgers. Children Robert, Richard & Anne Rodgers residual legatees. Wife Elizabeth & sons Abel & Robert Rodgers Exrs. Witt: John Rodgers, Peter Rodgers, John Smith..³ John died in January 1757.³ John's will was probated on 25 January 1757 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Johnson in the will of Richard Rogers Sr., wife Mary..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. Sophia was named in her grandfather's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Sophia Rogers, daughter of my son Nathaniel Rogers, in the will of Richard Rogers Sr., wife Mary..¹ She married John Brickhouse Sr., son of Major Brickhouse and Mary (-----), before 1754 at Northampton Co, VA.² Sophia was named in her father's will on 11 March 1754 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sophia Brickhouse in the will of Nathaniel Rogers. He also named a son-in-law John Brickhouse..² Sophia was named in her husband's will on 24 September 1807 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife, no name, in the will of John Brickhouse Sen.⁴

     Samuel was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel was named in his father's will on 27 March 1717 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Wise in the will of John Wise, wife Matilda..³ Samuel was named in his mother's will on 6 September 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Wise in the will of Matilda Wise, widow. He was to live with his brother Thomas..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 27 March 1717 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth in the will of John Wise, wife Matilda..³ Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 6 September 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth in the will of Matilda Wise, widow..⁴

     John was born circa 1630. He married Mary Hews circa 1660.¹ He made a will on 23 September 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. Real & personal estate to be divided between sons Nicholas, Peter, Richard & William Rogers. Witt: Tobias Selvey, William Chase. William Chase & Tobias Selvey Ex'rs. & guardians of children..² John died before 19 March 1674/75 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will of probated..²

     Mary was born circa 1630. She married John Rogers circa 1660.¹ Mary died before 23 September 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. She was probably dead by this time as she was not named in her husband will of this date..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1811 at Delaware.¹ She married John Bloxom Jr., son of John Bloxom Sr. and Rebecca Byrd, on 1 December 1831 at Philadelphia, PA.^2,3 She married Woodman Bloxom, son of John Bloxom Sr. and Rebecca Byrd, on 19 June 1834.³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Southwark, Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bloxom, age 39 and born in DE in HH#911 headed by Woodman Bloxom, age 52 and born in VA..¹ Elizabeth died on 5 June 1854 at Philadelphia, PA.³

     Elizabeth was born on 3 January 1841 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Southwark, Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA. She was shown as Naomia Bloxom, age 9 in HH#911 headed by Woodman Bloxom, age 52 and born in VA..²

     Emma was born on 13 May 1843 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Southwark, Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA. She was shown as Emma V. Bloxom, age 6 in HH#911 headed by Woodman Bloxom, age 52 and born in VA..²

     Mary was born on 13 October 1845 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Southwark, Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA. She was shown as Mary Bloxom, age 5 and born in PA in HH#911 headed by Woodman Bloxom, age 52 and born in VA..²

     Robert was born on 9 November 1837 at Philadelphia, PA.² Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Southwark, Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA. He was shown as Robt. Bloxom, age 12 and born in PA in HH#911 headed by Woodman Bloxom, age 52 and born in VA..¹

     William was born on 8 June 1835 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ William died on 6 December 1836 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 1.¹

     Julia was born in 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Littleton W. Mears, son of Thomas Henry Mears and Tryphena A.S. 'Trifany' Taylor, on 25 December 1895 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton W. Mears, a 28 year old farmer the son of Thos. H. Mears Sr. & his wife Triphemia A. and she was shown as Julia E. Nock, age 19, the daughter of George T. & Urbanna Nock. They were married by J.L. King..¹ Julia died in 1964.² Her body was interred at Greenbackville Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born in 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Urbanna (-----) circa 1875. George died in 1922.¹ His body was interred at Greenbackville Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Urbanna was born in 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George T. Nock circa 1875. Urbanna died in 1935.² Her body was interred at Greenbackville Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Joseph was born on 13 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ellen J. Budd, daughter of William S. Bull and Sarah Ann (-----), on 26 November 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph T. Mears, a 25 year old carpenter (no parents shown) and she was shown as Ellen T. Budd, age 22, daughter of Wm. S. & Sarah Ann Bull. They were married by J.H. Addison..² Joseph died on 3 October 1919 at age 76.¹ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him J. Thomas Mears, husband of Ellen J. Mears, 13 Dec 1842 - 3 Oct 1919..¹

     Ellen was born on 13 February 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Joseph Thomas Mears on 26 November 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph T. Mears, a 25 year old carpenter (no parents shown) and she was shown as Ellen T. Budd, age 22, daughter of Wm. S. & Sarah Ann Bull. They were married by J.H. Addison..¹ Ellen died on 9 December 1913 at age 68.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ellen J. Mears, wife of J.T. Mears, 13 Feb 1845 - 9 Dec 1913..²

     William was born circa 1820. He married Sarah Ann (-----) circa 1840.

     Sarah was born circa 1820. She married William S. Bull circa 1840.

     John was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy C. Guy, daughter of George B. Guy and Arinthia J. Garrison, on 24 December 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Mears, a 20 year old farmer, the son of James O. & Mary Mears and she was shown as Nancy C. Guy, age 18, the daughter of George B. & Arinthia Guy. They were married by J.M. Anderson..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John R. Mears, son of James Oswald Mears and Mary E. Wright, on 24 December 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Mears, a 20 year old farmer, the son of James O. & Mary Mears and she was shown as Nancy C. Guy, age 18, the daughter of George B. & Arinthia Guy. They were married by J.M. Anderson..¹

     Edward was born on 26 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Edward 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 Edw'd T. Mears, age 9/12 in HH#516 headed by John E. Mears, a 24 year old sailor..² He married Gabillia E. Belote, daughter of Levin B. Belote and Sally Warrington, on 30 March 1882 at Hollies Baptist Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Mears, a 23 year old sailor, the son of Jno. E. & Eliz'th J. Mears and she was shown as Gabillia E. Beloate, age 22, the daughter of Levin & Sally. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Edward died on 23 November 1947 at age 89.³ His body was interred at Hollies Baptist Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas Edward Mears, 26 Aug 1858 - 23 Nov 1947..³

     Gabillia was born on 11 March 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Edward Thomas Mears, son of Capt. John E. Mears and Elizabeth J. Hutchinson, on 30 March 1882 at Hollies Baptist Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Mears, a 23 year old sailor, the son of Jno. E. & Eliz'th J. Mears and she was shown as Gabillia E. Beloate, age 22, the daughter of Levin & Sally. They were married by S.C. Boston..¹ Gabillia died on 5 March 1936 at age 77.² Her body was interred at Hollies Baptist Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Gabrille Beloate Mears, wife of Edward Thomas Mears, 11 Mar 1858 - 5 Mar 1936..²

     Edward was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Manie Kelly, daughter of James Kelly and Mary Frances Dix, on 10 March 1895 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Mears, a 21 year old cooper, the son of George & Eliz'th Mears and she was shown as Manie Kelly, age 32, the daughter of James Kelly & Mary Dix. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

     Manie was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward Mears, son of George W. Mears and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis, on 10 March 1895 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Mears, a 21 year old cooper, the son of George & Eliz'th Mears and she was shown as Manie Kelly, age 32, the daughter of James Kelly & Mary Dix. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

     James was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Frances Dix, daughter of Asa Dix and Mary Ann (-----), on 5 March 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Kelly, a 28 year old widowed laborer, the son of Geo. Kelly and she was shown as Mary Frances Dix, age 21, born in Middlesex Co, VA, the daughter of Asa & Mary Ann Dix. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Middlesex Co, VA. Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary L. Dix, age 14 in HH#578 headed by Asa Dix, a 43 year old showmaker..² She married James Kelly, son of George Kelly, on 5 March 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Kelly, a 28 year old widowed laborer, the son of Geo. Kelly and she was shown as Mary Frances Dix, age 21, born in Middlesex Co, VA, the daughter of Asa & Mary Ann Dix. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     George was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1820. She married Asa Dix circa 1845.

     Margaret was born on 28 August 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Mears, age 3 in HH#699 headed by Julius C. Mears, a 29 year old farmer..¹ She married William James 'Babe' Somers, son of William J. 'Capt. Bill' Somers Jr. and Sourinia 'Serrena' Clarrissa Byrd, on 1 December 1875 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. J. Somers, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Wm. & Lorona Somers and she was shown as Maggie A. Mears, age 19, the daughter of Susan J. Mears..² Margaret died on 26 March 1931 at age 74.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tomstone shows her as Margaret Anna Somers, wife of William James Somers, 28 Aug 1856 - 26 Mar 1931..³

     Her common name was Sadie. Sarah was born on 19 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Mears, age 1 in HH#699 headed by Julius C. Mears, a 29 year old farmer..¹ She married George W. West, son of Edward J. West and Margaret 'Peggy' Bundick, on 8 November 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George W. West, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Edward J. & Marg't West and she was shown as Sarah E. Mears, age 23, the daughter of Julius C. & Susan J. Mears. They were married by S.C. Boston..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. West, a 41 year old wife, born Aug 1858 in HH#139 headed by Geo. W. West, a 45 year old farmer. She was shown as having given birth to 3 children, with 2 living..⁴ Sarah was listed with her son in the census of in 1910 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sadie E. West, a 52 year old widowed mother in HH#433 headed by William J. West, a 25 year old farm operator..⁵ She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Sarah died on 17 May 1927 at age 68.³ Her body was interred at West Plot, Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah E. West, wife of George W. West, 19 Aug 1858 - 17 May 1927..³

     William was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Mears, age 8 in HH#314 headed by Levin Mears, a 54 year old master mason..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rebecca 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 Rebecca N. Mears, age 8 in HH#416 headed by John W. Mears, a 49 year old shop joiner..¹

     Athelia was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Athelia was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Athelia E. Mears, age 3 in HH#516 headed by John E. Mears, a 24 year old sailor..¹

     Indianna was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Indianna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Indianna Mears, age 1 in HH#576 headed by Bagwell Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears, a 26 year old farm laborer in HH#574 headed by Edward L. East, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Henry was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Mears, age 8 in HH#848 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     Rose was born on 22 June 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² Rose was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rose Mears, age 3 in HH#848 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 42 year old farmer..¹ Rose died on 30 August 1863 at age 6.² Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Rose E. Mears, daughter of J.A. & Hester Mears, 22 Jun 1857 - 30 Aug 1863..²

     Kate was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. Kate was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Kittie was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Kittie was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kittie Mears, age 6 in HH#865 headed by Michel Mears, a 62 year old farmer..¹

     Susan was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Susan was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mears, age 38 (probably 28) in HH#912 headed by Walter W. Mears, a 21 year old farmer..² She married James W. Bradford, son of William Bradford and Nancy Mears, on 11 October 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. W. Bradford, a 32 year old single sailor, the son of Wm. & Nancy Bradford and she was shown as Susan Mears, age 33 and single, the daughter of Geo. & Patsy Mears. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹

     James was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susan Mears, daughter of George Mears and Patsy 'Patty' Turlington, on 11 October 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. W. Bradford, a 32 year old single sailor, the son of Wm. & Nancy Bradford and she was shown as Susan Mears, age 33 and single, the daughter of Geo. & Patsy Mears. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Mears, age 20 in HH#939 headed by John S. Mears, a 63 year old farmer..¹

     Virginia was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Bell, age 1 in HH#957 headed by Walter P. Bell, a 30 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, age 13 in HH#980 headed by Littleton Savage, a 46 year old farmer. Evidently it was his mother Eliz't Mears, a 42 year old tayloress, who was living nearby as the head of HH#977, with a daughter Victoria Mears, age 11 and blind..² He married Susan A. Pitts, daughter of William C. Pitts and Ann Lewis, on 23 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jno. R. & Betsy Mears and she was shown as Susan A. Pitts, age 26, the daughter of Wm. C. & Ann Pitts. They were married by D.A. Woodson..¹ John reported a death on 17 May 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Willington Mears reported the death of his wife Susan A. Mears, who died of consumption at the age of 29 years..³ He married Emma Sicker, daughter of Edward J. Sicker and Anna (-----), on 17 March 1875 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, a 27 year old widowed farmer, the son of John & Betsy Mears, and she was shown as Emma Sicker, age 23, born in Baltimore, MD & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Edward J. & Anna Sticker. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..¹

     Emma was born circa 1852 at Baltimore, MD.¹ She married John Willington Mears, son of Robert (Jno. R.) Mears and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wyatt, on 17 March 1875 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears, a 27 year old widowed farmer, the son of John & Betsy Mears, and she was shown as Emma Sicker, age 23, born in Baltimore, MD & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Edward J. & Anna Sticker. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..¹

     Edward was born circa 1820. He married Anna (-----) circa 1845.

     Anna was born circa 1820. She married Edward J. Sicker circa 1845.

     Philip was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Johnson, daughter of John Johnson and Margaret (-----), on 26 January 1822 at Old Swedes Ch, Philadelphia, PA. He was shown as Philip B. Bloxom, age 27, a navigator on the Delaware River, the son of John & Rebecca Bloxom and she was shown as Elizabeth Johnson, age 18, of Accomack Co, VA, the daughter of John & Margaret Johnson. Woodman Bloxom, a brother of the groom, was a witness..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 26 January 1822,her married name was Bloxom.¹ She married Philip B(yrd) Bloxom, son of John Bloxom Sr. and Rebecca Byrd, on 26 January 1822 at Old Swedes Ch, Philadelphia, PA. He was shown as Philip B. Bloxom, age 27, a navigator on the Delaware River, the son of John & Rebecca Bloxom and she was shown as Elizabeth Johnson, age 18, of Accomack Co, VA, the daughter of John & Margaret Johnson. Woodman Bloxom, a brother of the groom, was a witness..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1800.