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     William was born circa 1665 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Raymond died on 1 March 1909 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Raymond was born on 1 March 1909 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Louise was born circa 1910.¹ She married Samuel Raymond 'Buck' White, son of William Henry White and Almira Catherine Hudson, circa 1961.²

     Myrtle was born on 29 January 1892.¹ She married Edward Shrieves, son of Bowdoin Shrieves and Mary Annie Hickman, circa 1910.¹ Myrtle died on 3 May 1970 at age 78.¹ Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Myrtle Shreaves, buried next to Edward Shreaves, 1893 - 1970..²

     Samuel was born on 9 November 1787 at Prince George's Co, MD.² He married Sarah Ann Bayne, daughter of Rev. Colmore S. Bayne and Elizabeth Smith Hack, on 20 March 1834.² Capt. Samuel Dawson died on 11 December 1845 at Spring Dale, Loudoun Co, VA, at age 58.² Samuel was buried at St. James' Episcopal Church, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA.³

     Sarah was born on 3 April 1804.² As of 20 March 1834,her married name was Dawson.² She married Capt. Samuel Dawson, son of Nicholas Dawson and Elizabeth Bayne, on 20 March 1834.² Sarah Ann Bayne died on 18 October 1867 at age 63.² Sarah was buried at St. James' Episcopal Church, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA.³

     Edmund was born on 22 September 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edmund died on 16 September 1843 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 7. Edmund John Ayres, Harriet Virginia Ayres, Sally Frances Ayres and Tabby all died young within a short period of time during an epidemic of diphtheria..³

     James was born on 18 October 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sally Brown Upshur Hack, daughter of Dr. Peter Thomas Upshur Hack and Sarah T. 'Sally' Selby, on 26 November 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Kellam Ayres, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Richard J. & Leah Ayres and she was shown as Sally Upshur Hack, age 33, the daughter of Dr. Thomas U. (dec'd) & Sally Hack. They were married at the residence of Peter J. Hack by J.M. Cheveis(?). Abel T. Johnson said they were both over age 21..³ James died on 10 April 1917 at age 83.¹ His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Harriet was born on 27 July 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² Harriet died on 22 March 1842 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 4. Edmund John Ayres, Harriet Virginia Ayres, Sally Frances Ayres and Tabby all died young within a short period of time during an epidemic of diphtheria..³

     Sally was born on 3 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sally died on 17 March 1842 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 3. Edmund John Ayres, Harriet Virginia Ayres, Sally Frances Ayres and Tabby all died young within a short period of time during an epidemic of diphtheria..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha died circa 1842. Edmund John Ayres, Harriet Virginia Ayres, Sally Frances Ayres and Tabby all died young within a short period of time during an epidemic of diphtheria..¹

     Laura was born in 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William C. Everett circa 1936. This was her second marriage..¹ Laura was living in 1960.¹ Laura died in 1963.² Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Laura H. Everett Hopkins, buried next to William H. Hopkins, 1885 - 1963. (NOTE: She was his sister, not his wife.).²

     William was born in 1879.¹ He married Carrie Willis circa 1900.¹ He married Laura Upshur Ayres Hopkins, daughter of William Ellyson Hopkins and Sally Virginia Hack 'Virgie' Ayres, circa 1936. This was her second marriage..² William died in 1944.¹ His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William C. Everett, buried next to Carrie Willis Everett, 1879 - 1944..¹

     William was born in 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He married Eleanor Hurst in 1918.¹ William was living in 1960 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a merchant in Pungoteague..¹ William died in 1962.² His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William H. Hopkins, buried next to Laura H. Everett Hopkins, 1887 - 1962. (NOTE: This was his sister Laura Hopkins Everett.).²

     Eleanor was born circa 1890 at Mayo, Ireland.¹ She married William Hall Hopkins, son of William Ellyson Hopkins and Sally Virginia Hack 'Virgie' Ayres, in 1918.¹

     Carrie was born in 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William C. Everett circa 1900.¹ Carrie died in 1935.¹ Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Carrie Willis Everett, wife of Wm C. Everett, 1882 - 1935..¹

     James was born on 27 February 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was a merchant with his brother in Pungoteague. In World War I he served with the A.E.F. in France, former organist at St. George's Episcopal Church in Pungoteague.¹ James died on 5 December 1955 at age 64.² His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James A. Hopkins, 27 Feb 1891 - 5 Dec 1955..²

     John was born in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Louise Battaile, daughter of Henry Battaile and Anna Maria Adelaide 'Addie' Rogers, circa 1885.¹ John died in 1940.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John William Gillett Ayres, husband of Mary Louis Ayres & son of Jas. Kellam & Sally Upshur Hack Ayres, 1865 - 1940..¹

     Mary was born in 1866.¹ She married John William Gillett Ayres, son of James Kellam Ayres and Sally Brown Upshur Hack, circa 1885.¹ Mary died in 1941.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Louis Ayres, wife of John William Gillett Ayres and daughter of Henry & Adelaide (Rogers) Battaile, 1866 - 1941..¹

     Henry was born on 29 July 1830 at Carol Co, NC.^1,2,3 He married Anna Maria Adelaide 'Addie' Rogers, daughter of George S. Rogers and Margaret J.W. Moore, on 19 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Battaile, a 31 year old teacher, born in Carol Co & living in Acc Co, the son of F.W. & Ellen Battaile and she was shown as Addie M. Rogers, age 23, the daughter of Geo. S. & Marg't Rogers. According to Ayres, Dawson and Allied Families he came to Acc Co from North Caroline to teach schoo..² Henry died on 23 February 1910 at age 79.¹ His body was interred at Hollybrook Cem, Bobtown, Acc Co, VA.¹

     F.W. was born circa 1800. He married Ellen (-----) circa 1825.¹

     Ellen was born circa 1800. She married F.W. Battaile circa 1825.¹

     John was born circa 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1875. He married Lydia Jeanette Wood circa 1900.¹

     Lydia was born circa 1880. She married John Howarth Burn circa 1900.¹

     Samuel was born on 10 August 1915 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Louise 'Peggy' Colonna circa 1940.¹ Samuel died on 19 June 1989 at age 73.

     Margaret was born on 21 December 1921 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel Harry Justice, son of Charles Thomas Justice and Margaret Sarah Killmon, circa 1940.¹ Margaret died on 7 August 1970 at age 48.¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Patrick was born on 22 December 1949 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Patrick died on 11 February 1979 at age 29.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Preston was born on 7 September 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Thelma Arnold circa 1930.¹ Preston died in 1994.¹

     Thelma was born circa 1910. She married Preston Thomas Justice, son of Charles Thomas Justice and Margaret Sarah Killmon, circa 1930.¹

     Joan was born circa 1932 at Accomack Co, VA.

     (-----) was born circa 1960.

     Ethel was born on 12 October 1905 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Levin Thomas Crowson (IV), son of Levin Thomas Crowson (III) and Sallie Dennis Rew, on 23 April 1927 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ethel died on 29 July 2000 at age 94.¹

     Levin was born on 1 July 1928 at Justisville, Acc Co, VA.² Levin died on 25 February 1986 at Greenwood, SC, at age 57.¹

     Jennifer was born on 24 February 1962.¹ Jennifer died on 25 August 1999 at age 37.¹

     (d|o died on 23 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. She was still born..¹ (d|o was born on 23 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Reese was born in December 1896 at Wicomico Co, MD.¹ Reese was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Wicomico Co, MD. He was shown as Reese D. Messick, born Dec 1896, a 3 year old son in HH#343 headed by Warren Messick, a 34 year old oysterman and his wife Rosa G. Messick, age 36..¹ Reese was listed with his father in the census of in 1910 at Bivalve, Wic Co, MD. He was shown as Reese B. Messick, an 18 year old son and laborer at odd jobs in HH#457 headed by Warren H. Messick, a 48 year old oysterman, canoe..² He married Leona M. Martin before 1920. She as Leona M. Messick, a 28 year old wife in HH#231 headed by Reese D. Messick, a 33 year old house painter. She was married at age 18 and he at age 23, so they had been married for 10 years, puting their marriage at 1920..³ Reese was listed with his father in the census of in 1920 at Wicomico Co, MD. He was shown as Reese D. Messick, a 23 year old son & oysterman in HH#267 headed by Hilery W. Messick, a 51 year old oysterman. Listed with him was Leona Messick, an 18 year old daughter-in-law, who was evidently his wife..⁴ Reese was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Nanticoke District, Wic Co, MD. He was shown as Reese D. Messick the head of HH#231 a 33 year old house painter. Listed with him were the following Messicks: Leona, a 28 year old wife; Gerald M., a 9 year old son; and William J., a 4 4/12 year old son..³ Reese died in 1982. His body was interred at Methodist Ch Cem, Bivalve, Wic Co, MD.

     Leona was born in 1901 at Wicomico Co, MD. She married Reese D. Messick, son of Warren Hilery Messick and Rosa Gertie Horsman, before 1920. She as Leona M. Messick, a 28 year old wife in HH#231 headed by Reese D. Messick, a 33 year old house painter. She was married at age 18 and he at age 23, so they had been married for 10 years, puting their marriage at 1920..¹ Leona was listed with her husband in the census of in 1930 at Nanticoke District, Wic Co, MD. She was shown as Leona M. Messick, a 28 year old wife in HH#231 headed by Reese D. Messick, a 33 year old house painter..¹ Leona died in 1972. Her body was interred at Methodist Ch Cem, Bivalve, Wic Co, MD.

     Warren was born in November 1865 at Wicomico Co, MD.² Warren was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Tyaskin, Wic Co, MD. He was shown as Warren Messick, age 13 in a household headed by Samuel Messick, a 36 year old oysterman..¹ He married Rosa Gertie Horsman on 16 January 1889 at Wicomico Co, MD. They were shown as Warren H. Mezick, age 22 and Gertie Horseman, age 25..³ He married Sophronia (-----) circa 1897. They had been married for 13 years in the 1910 census..⁴ Warren was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Wicomico Co, MD. He was shown as Warren Messick the head of HH#343, born Nov 1865, a 34 year old oysterman who had been married for 12 years. Listed with him were Rosa G. Messick, born Jun 1863, a 36 year old wife; Myrtle Messick, born Jan 1890, a 10 year old daughter who was at school; and Reese D. Messick, born Dec 1896, a 3 year old son..² Warren was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Bivalve, Wic Co, MD. He was shown as Warren H. Messick the head of HH#457, a 48 year old oysterman (canoe) on Bivale Road. Listed with him were Sophronia Messick, a 37 year old wife who had been married for 13 years; Reese B. Messick, an 18 year old son, a laborer doing odd jobs; and Naomie E. Messick, a 2 year old daughter..⁴ Warren was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Wicomico Co, MD. He was shown as Hilery W. Messick the head of HH#267 a 51 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Messicks: Sophonia, a 47 year old wife; Reese D., a 23 year old son & oysterman; Leona, an 18 year old daughter-in-law; Naomie, a 12 year old daughter; and Claudia, an 8 year old daughter..⁵

     Rosa was born in June 1863 at Wicomico Co, MD.¹ She married Warren Hilery Messick, son of Samuel W. Messick and Martha A. Barkley, on 16 January 1889 at Wicomico Co, MD. They were shown as Warren H. Mezick, age 22 and Gertie Horseman, age 25..² Rosa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Wicomico Co, MD. She was shown as Rosa G. Messick, a 36 year old wife, born June 1863 in HH#343 headed by Warren Messick, a 34 year old oysterman..¹ Rosa died before 1910. She must have died by this date as the census shows Warren H. Messick's wife as Sophronia Messick and they had only been married for 13 years..³

     Sophronia was born circa 1873 at Maryland. She married Warren Hilery Messick, son of Samuel W. Messick and Martha A. Barkley, circa 1897. They had been married for 13 years in the 1910 census..¹ Sophronia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Bivalve, Wic Co, MD. She was shown as Sophronia Messick, a 37 year old wife, married for 13 years, in HH#457 headed by Warren H. Messick, a 48 year old oysterman, canoe..¹ Sophronia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Wicomico Co, MD. She was shown as Sophonia Messick, a 47 year old wife in HH#267 headed by Hilery W. Messick, a 51 year old oysterman..²

     Myrtle was born in January 1890 at Wicomico Co, MD.² Myrtle was listed with her parents in the census of in 1900 at Wicomico Co, MD. She was shown as Myrtle Messick, a 10 year old daughter at school, born Jan 1890 in HH#344 headed by Warren Messick, a 34 year old oysterman..¹

     Naomi was born circa 1908 at Wicomico Co, MD. Naomi was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Bivalve, Wic Co, MD. She was shown as Naomi E. Messick, a 2 year old daughter in HH#457 headed by Warren H. Messick, a 48 year old oysterman, canoe..¹ Naomi was listed with her parents in the census of in 1920 at Wicomico Co, MD. She was shown as Naomie Messick, a 12 year old daughter in HH#267 headed by Hilery W. Messick, a 51 year old oysterman..²

     Claudia was born circa 1912 at Wicomico Co, MD. Claudia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1920 at Wicomico Co, MD. She was shown as Claudia Messick, an 8 year old daughter in HH#267 headed by Hilery W. Messick, a 51 year old oysterman..¹

     William was born on 20 November 1925 at Wicomico Co, MD. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1930 at Nanticoke District, Wic Co, MD. He was shown as William J. Messick, a 4 & 4/12 year old son, in HH#231 headed by Reese D. Messick, a 33 year old house painter..² William died on 27 July 1962 at age 36. His body was interred at Methodist Ch Cem, Bivalve, Wic Co, MD.

     Samuel was born circa 1842 at Somerset Co, MD.² Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel W. Mezick, age 11 in HH-TY#848 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 48 year old sailor..³ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel Mezick, a 22 year old oysterman in HH-TY#973 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 59 year old mariner..¹ He married Martha A. Barkley, daughter of Isme Barkley and Esther W. 'Hester' Anderson, on 12 January 1863 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Samuel W. Mezick and Martha A. Barkley..⁴ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Tyaskin, Wic Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel Messic, a head of household, age 28. Listed with him were the following Messics: Martha, age 26; Warren, age 3; Jennie, age 6; and Samuel, age 1..² Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Tyaskin, Wic Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel Messick head of household, a 40 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Messicks: Martha, age 36; Alberta, age 16; Warren, age 13; Samu'l, age 11; Willie, age 8; Laura F., age 6; Elizabeth, age 5; Isaac W., age 2; and Walter G., age 3 months..⁵

     Martha was born circa 1844 at Somerset Co, MD.² Martha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Martha A. Barkley, age 6 in HH-TY#919 headed by Isma Barkley, a 44 year old farmer..¹ She married Samuel W. Messick, son of Isaac Messick and Leah Selby, on 12 January 1863 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Samuel W. Mezick and Martha A. Barkley..³

     Alberta was born circa 1864 at Wicomico Co, MD.

     Samuel was born circa 1869 at Wicomico Co, MD.

     Willie was born circa 1872 at Wicomico Co, MD.

     Laura was born circa 1874 at Wicomico Co, MD.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1875 at Wicomico Co, MD.

     Isaac was born circa 1878 at Wicomico Co, MD.

     Walter was born circa 1880 at Wicomico Co, MD.

     Isaac was born circa 1802 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He married Leah Selby on 28 November 1832 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Isaac Mezick and Leah Selby..² Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Isaac Mezick the head of HH-TY#848, a 48 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Mezicks: Leah, age 37; John W., a 17 year old sailor; Benjamin, age 15; Louisa, age 13; Samuel W., age 11; Laura J., age 8; Isaac J., age 6; George H., age 2; and Sarah, age 89. (NOTE: Dryden shows a John Mezick married Sarah Dorman on 15 Jul 1800.).¹ Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Isaac Mezick the head of HH-TY#973, a 59 year old mariner, with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Mezicks: Leah, age 48; Benjamin, a 25 year old oysterman; Louisia, age 24 and blind for 7 years; Samuel, a 22 year old oysterman; Jane, age 19; James, age 17; George, age 12; Mary, age 10; Edwin, age 8; and Dazy, age 32..³

     Leah was born in 1813 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ She married Isaac Messick, son of John Messick and Sarah Dorman, on 28 November 1832 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Isaac Mezick and Leah Selby..² Leah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Leah Mezick, age 37 in HH-TY#848 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 48 year old sailor..¹ Leah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Leah Mezick, age 48 in HH-TY#973 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 59 year old mariner..³

     John was born circa 1833 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD.¹ He married Alice Jane Denson on 5 January 1858 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as John W. Mezick and Alice Jane Denson..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as John W. Mezick the head of HH-TY#978, a 27 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Mezicks: Alice, age 30; Annie P., age 1 and Laura J., a 19 year old house girl..³

     Benjamin was born circa 1835 at Somerset Co, MD. Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Benjamin Mezick, a 17 year old sailor, in HH-TY#848 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 48 year old sailor..¹ Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Benjamin Bezick, a 25 year old oysterman in HH-TY#973 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 59 year old mariner..² He married Mary E. Porter on 19 April 1865 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown Benjamin F. Mezick and Mary E. Porter..³

     Louisa was born circa 1837 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Louisa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Louisa Mezick, age 13 in HH-TY#848 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 48 year old sailor..¹ Louisa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Louisa Mezick, age 24 and blind for 7 years in HH-TY#973 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 59 year old mariner..²

     Laura was born circa 1842 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Laura was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Laura J. Mezick, age 8 in HH-TY#848 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 48 year old sailor..¹ Laura was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Laura J. Mezick, a 19 year old house girl in HH-TY#978 headed by John W. Mezick, a 27 year old oysterman, who was evidently her brother..² Laura was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Jane Mezick, age 19 in HH-TY#973 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 59 year old mariner..²

     Isaac was born circa 1844 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Isaac J. Mezick, age 6 in HH-TY#848 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 48 year old sailor..¹ Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as James Mezick, age 17 in HH-TY#973 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 59 year old mariner..²

     George was born circa 1848 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as George H. Mezick, age 2 in HH-TY#848 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 48 year old sailor..¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as George Mezick, age 12 in HH-TY#973 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 59 year old mariner..² He married Virginia C. Bradley on 24 November 1882 at Wicomico Co, MD.³

     Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Mary F. Mezick, age 1/12 in HH-TY#848 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 48 year old sailor..¹ Mary was born circa 1850 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Mary Mezick, age 10 in HH-TY#973 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 59 year old mariner..²

     John was born circa 1775. He married Sarah Dorman on 15 July 1800 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as John Mezick and Sarah Dorman..¹ John died before 1850 at Somerset Co, MD. He was not listed with his wife Sarah, age 89, who was living with their son Isaac Mezick, a 48 year old sailor, in the 1850 census..²

     Sarah was born circa 1775. She married John Messick on 15 July 1800 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as John Mezick and Sarah Dorman..¹ Sarah was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Sarah Mezick, age 89 in HH-TY#848 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 48 year old sailor, who was evidently her son..²

     Edwin was born circa 1852 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Edwin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Edwin Mezick, age 8 in HH-TY#973 headed by Isaac Mezick, a 59 year old mariner..¹ He married Louisa B. Insley on 8 December 1877 at Wicomico Co, MD. They were shown Edwin H. Mezick, age 24 and Louisa B. Insley, age 18..²

     Alice was born circa 1824 at Somerset Co, MD. Alice was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Alice J. Denson, age 26 in HH-TY#800 headed by Sarah Denson, age 30, who was evidently her sister..¹ She married John W. Messick, son of Isaac Messick and Leah Selby, on 5 January 1858 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as John W. Mezick and Alice Jane Denson..² Alice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Alice Mezick, age 30 in HH-TY#978 headed by John W. Mezick, a 27 year old oysterman..³

     Mary was born circa 1840. She married Benjamin F. Messick, son of Isaac Messick and Leah Selby, on 19 April 1865 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown Benjamin F. Mezick and Mary E. Porter..¹

     Annie was born circa 1859 at Somerset Co, MD. Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Annie P. Mezick, age 1 in HH-TY#978 headed by John W. Mezick, a 27 year old oysterman..¹

     Virginia was born circa 1865. She married George Harry Messick, son of Isaac Messick and Leah Selby, on 24 November 1882 at Wicomico Co, MD.¹

     Louisa was born circa 1859. She married Edwin H. Messick, son of Isaac Messick and Leah Selby, on 8 December 1877 at Wicomico Co, MD. They were shown Edwin H. Mezick, age 24 and Louisa B. Insley, age 18..¹

     Isme was born circa 1806 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He married Esther W. 'Hester' Anderson on 25 September 1840 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Esme Barkley and Esther W. Anderson..² Isme was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Isma Barkley the head of HH-TY#919 a 44 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Barkleys: Hester, age 40; Mary H., age 8; Martha A., age 6; Mariah P., age 4; Julia O., age 1; and Ann, age 28..¹

     Esther was born circa 1810 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ As of 25 September 1840,her married name was Barkley.² She married Isme Barkley on 25 September 1840 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Esme Barkley and Esther W. Anderson..² Esther was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Tyaskin Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Hester Barkley, age 40 in HH-TY#919 headed by Isma Barkley, a 44 year old farmer..¹