Elizabeteh Nock1
F, b. circa 1710
| Father | John Nock I b. c 1674, d. b 29 Apr 1740 | |
| Mother | Mary Barnes b. c 1675 |
| Last Edited | 13 Sep 2015 |
| Birth* | circa 1710 | Elizabeteh was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Married Name | circa 1735 | As of circa 1735,her married name was Jarman. |
| Will - Father's* | 24 December 1739 | Elizabeteh was named in her father's will on 24 December 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will John Nock, wife Rose, named sons George & William Nock the younger, brother Benjamin Nock & Nicholas Guy, son John Nock, Patience Bishop, Elizabeth Jarmine, Amy Bishop, daughter Comfort Mannering & children of Mary Justice, my daughter & Ann Bundick. Grandson John Baker, son of Comfort Mannering.2 |
Amy Nock1
F, b. circa 1712
| Father | John Nock I b. c 1674, d. b 29 Apr 1740 | |
| Mother | Mary Barnes b. c 1675 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Munns (1624/5 Muster on E.S.) | |
| Last Edited | 26 Aug 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1712 | Amy was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1735 | She married William Bishop, son of Jacob Bishop II and Dorothy Senior, circa 1735.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1735 | As of circa 1735,her married name was Bishop. |
| Will - Father's* | 24 December 1739 | Amy was named in her father's will on 24 December 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will John Nock, wife Rose, named sons George & William Nock the younger, brother Benjamin Nock & Nicholas Guy, son John Nock, Patience Bishop, Elizabeth Jarmine, Amy Bishop, daughter Comfort Mannering & children of Mary Justice, my daughter & Ann Bundick. Grandson John Baker, son of Comfort Mannering.2 |
Family |
William Bishop b. c 1710 |
William Bishop
M, b. circa 1710
| Father | Jacob Bishop II1 b. c 1665, d. b 20 Apr 1720 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Senior1 b. c 1677 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Munns (1624/5 Muster on E.S.) | |
| Last Edited | 26 Sep 2013 |
| Birth* | circa 1710 | William was born circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 1719/20 | William was named in his father's will in 1719/20 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son William (under 18) in the will of Jacob Bishop, wife Dorothy. He was given all my land in Accomack County bounded by Ralph Justice and Wallop's road.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1735 | He married Amy Nock, daughter of John Nock I and Mary Barnes, circa 1735.2 |
Family |
Amy Nock b. c 1712 |
Jacob Bishop III1
M, b. circa 1704, d. before 28 June 1757
| Father | Jacob Bishop II1 b. c 1665, d. b 20 Apr 1720 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Senior1 b. c 1677 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Munns (1624/5 Muster on E.S.) | |
| Last Edited | 6 May 2020 |
| Birth* | circa 1704 | Jacob was born circa 1704 at Northampton Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 1719/20 | Jacob was named in his father's will in 1719/20 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Jacob (under 18) in the will of Jacob Bishop, wife Dorothy. He was given all my land in Accomack County bounded by Ralph Justice and Wallop's road.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | He married Patience Nock, daughter of John Nock I and Mary Barnes, circa 1725.2 |
| Will* | 7 February 1756 | Jacob made a will on 7 February 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Jacob Bishop gave to son John land where he now dwells during his life, containing 50 acres reversion to my son Muns Bishop & for want of heirs to my daughter Margaret Bishop. To wife Patience plantation where I now live during her widow Daughters Temperance & Margaret to have a home on said plantation until they marry, & at the death of my wife I give the said plantation to my son Jacob Bishop. To daughter Leah Cowley. To daughter Patience Taylor. To grandaughter Sarah Rogers. Daughters Temperance & Margaret Bishop residual legatees. John Kitson, Sr., John Nock & Thomas Webb to divide estate. Wife Patience & sons Muns & Jacob Exrs. Witt: Richard Justice, James Fitzgearld, Thomas Webb.3 |
| Death* | before 28 June 1757 | He died before 28 June 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. John Bishop heir at law to the testator.3 |
Family |
Patience Nock b. c 1702 | |
| Children | 1. | Leah (of Jacob III) Bishop+4 b. c 1725 |
| 2. | Muns Bishop II+3 b. c 1750 |
Citations
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 227 (will of Jacob Bishop, wife Dorothy).
- [S889] Mary Frances Carey, Nocks of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 189 (will of Jacob Bishop, wife Patience).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 152 (will of Reuben Rogers, wife Leah).
Elizabeth (-----)
F, b. circa 1735
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 3 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Elizabeth was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married Benjamin (118) Nock, son of Benjamin Nock and Rose (67) Armey Trader, circa 1755.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Nock. |
| Will - Husb's* | 23 December 1790 | Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 23 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth in the will of Benjamin Nock..1 |
Family |
Benjamin (118) Nock b. c 1732, d. Jul 1791 | |
| Children | 1. | Thomas Nock b. c 1756 |
| 2. | Solomon Nock+ b. c 1758, d. Feb 1819 | |
| 3. | George Nock Sr.+ b. c 1760 | |
| 4. | Sophia Nock b. c 1762 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 390 (will of Benjamin Nock).
Thomas Nock1
M, b. circa 1756
| Father | Benjamin (118) Nock b. c 1732, d. Jul 1791 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1735 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 3 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Thomas was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 23 December 1790 | Thomas was named in his father's will on 23 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas in the will of Benjamin Nock..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 390 (will of Benjamin Nock).
Sophia Nock1
F, b. circa 1762
| Father | Benjamin (118) Nock b. c 1732, d. Jul 1791 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1735 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 3 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Sophia was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 23 December 1790 | Sophia was named in her father's will on 23 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sophia Nock in the will of Benjamin Nock..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 390 (will of Benjamin Nock).
(-----) Acar
M, b. circa 1730
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 29 May 2011 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | (-----) was born circa 1730. |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | He married Patience (119) Nock, daughter of Benjamin Nock and Rose (67) Armey Trader, circa 1765. Also referred to as Ackworth..1 |
Family |
Patience (119) Nock b. c 1734, d. b 27 Feb 1797 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 229 (will of Benjamin Nock).
Sarah Nock1
F, b. circa 1722, d. before 7 July 1765
| Father | Benjamin Nock b. c 1690, d. Dec 1766 | |
| Mother | Rose (67) Armey Trader b. c 1702, d. b 24 Feb 1755 |
| Birth* | circa 1722 | Sarah was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Married Name | circa 1738 | As of circa 1738,her married name was Read. |
| Marriage* | circa 1738 | She married Henry Read III (carpenter), son of Henry Read Jr. (cordwainer) and Ann Garrison, circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Court - posted bond* | 22 February 1742/43 | Sarah Nock posted bond on 22 February 1742/43 at Accomack Co, VA. Bound to appear at this court, James Pettigrew posted a bond (£10:00:00) for his behavior and appearance at the May court (security: John Smith). Richard Read, Southey Read, Henry Rogers(sic) Read and Richard Read (for Sarah Read) posted bonds (£5:00:00 sterling) to appear to testify against James.2 |
| Court - appeared in* | 1 June 1743 | She appeared in court on 1 June 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Read, who was bound to appear at this court to testify against James Pettigrew, appeared and was dismissed, as were Southey Read, Henry Read and Sarah Read.3 |
| Land sold* | 22 August 1759 | She sold land on 22 August 1759 at tract A36, Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. Henry Read & Sarah his wife of Accomack County, Colony of Virginia, sold to Richard Read of the County & Colony aforesaid, for 100 pounds current money of Virginia, 537 acres of land in Accomack County on Pocomoke Branch bounded on the North & East by the land formerly of Henry Custis, on the West on Pocomoke Branch till it comes to Smith Shop Branch till it containes the said 537 acres upon the said branch Easterly. Signed: Henry (X) Read & Sarah (X) Read. Witt: Edmd Scarburgh, Nicholas Potter & Southy (X) Read. It was proved to be the act & deed of said Henry by the oaths of the witnesses thereto & admitted to recorded on 27 May 1760. (NOTE: According to Whitelaw, Henry and Sarah Read sold 537 acres of this tract to Richard Read (son of John?), this amount apparently taking out the patent acreage the land of Henry Read Jr.)4,5 |
| Death* | before 7 July 1765 | Sarah died before 7 July 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was probably dec'd by this date as Benjamin Nock left items to grandchildren which his daughter Sarah bore to Henry Reed..1 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 July 1765 | Sarah was named in her father's will on 7 July 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Benjamin Nock gave to son William 300 A. on the East side of the land where I now live. To son Benjamin 250 A. being the remaining part of the land where I live. To son Levi Nock 200 A. land & marsh on Muddy Creek that formerly be longed to George Johnson dec. To dau. Patience Accor. To grandchildren which my dau. Sarah bore to Henry Reed. Sons William & Benjamin Exrs. Witt: James Rodgers, Elijah Chance, Rachel Beach.1 |
Family |
Henry Read III (carpenter) b. c 1714, d. b 28 Jul 1772 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1738 | She married Henry Read III (carpenter), son of Henry Read Jr. (cordwainer) and Ann Garrison, circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Children | 1. | Southy (of Hy III) Read Sr.+4 b. c 1738, d. 2 Dec 1779 |
| 2. | Zorobabel (of Hy III) Read+4 b. c 1742, d. b 27 Feb 1798 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 229 (will of Benjamin Nock).
- [S978] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1737-1744, Volume 17, p. 312 (22 Feb 1742/43 Court).
- [S978] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1737-1744, Volume 17, p. 322 (1 June 1743 Court).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 717 (tract A36).
- [S631] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 003, 1757-1770, Part 1, p. 118 (Henry Read & wife Sarah to Richard Read).
Henry Read III (carpenter)1
M, b. circa 1714, d. before 28 July 1772
| Father | Henry Read Jr. (cordwainer)2 b. c 1674, d. b 6 Aug 1734 | |
| Mother | Ann Garrison2 b. c 1692 |
| Birth* | circa 1714 | Henry was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 9 March 1724/25 | Henry was named in his father's will on 9 March 1724/25 at tract A36, Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. In his will Henry Read gave to daughter Rose Read. To son Richard 74 acres where I now live after the death or marriage of his mother. To sons Richard & Henry my mill, each of them to give my son John 500 pence when he comes to the age of 18 or at their mother's death or marriage. To cousin Richard Read, son of John Read. To son Henry 74 acres beginning in the Mill Branch. Bal. of estate to wife Ann Read & my son John & Susanna & Tabitha & Smithee & Sarah. Wife Exec. provided she be ruled by my friend Jonathan Rowles & her brother Jonathan Garason in the management of it. Witt: Jonathan Rowles, Henry Perry. Sons to be at age at 18 & the girls at 14.2 |
| Court - namd in suit* | 6 August 1734 | He was named in a lawsuit on 6 August 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. Ordered that Charles Parker recover from Henry Read and his wife Ann the five shillings current money that the jury awarded him at the last court. The other defendants in the case - John Read, Richard Read (the son of Henry Read) and Henry Read Jr. admitted owing Parker 30 shillings current money along with clerk's and sheriffs' fees. Ordered that they pay the debt.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1738 | He married Sarah Nock, daughter of Benjamin Nock and Rose (67) Armey Trader, circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
| Court - posted bond* | 22 February 1742/43 | Henry Read III (carpenter) posted bond on 22 February 1742/43 at Accomack Co, VA. Bound to appear at this court, James Pettigrew posted a bond (£10:00:00) for his behavior and appearance at the May court (security: John Smith). Richard Read, Southey Read, Henry Rogers(sic) Read and Richard Read (for Sarah Read) posted bonds (£5:00:00 sterling) to appear to testify against James.5 |
| Court - appeared in* | 1 June 1743 | He appeared in court on 1 June 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Read, who was bound to appear at this court to testify against James Pettigrew, appeared and was dismissed, as were Southey Read, Henry Read and Sarah Read.6 |
| Land bought* | 28 January 1745/46 | He bought land on 28 January 1745/46 at tract A36, Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. Richard Read Junr of Accomack Co, VA sold to Henry Read of the same place, carpenter, for 35 pounds Virginia currency, land on the head of Pungoteague being by estimation 75 acres. Bounded on the West by said Henry Read, on the North by Smith Shop Branch & from the head of the Smith Shop Branch on the South to the land of Jonathan Rowles, from thence to the first bounder. It was and estate of inheritance in fee simple. Witt: Francis Savage, Samuel Beech & John Shield. Richard Read presented and acknowleded the deed at Court on 25 Feb 1745. (NOTE: The next deed was also presented on 25 Feb 1745.) According to Whitelaw, in 1746 Richard Read sold his interest in tract A36 to his brother Henry Read, who died in intestate in 1772 and was succeeded by a son Southy who also died intestate at some unknown date and was succeeded by a brother or son Zorobabel Read.7,1 |
| Land patented* | 1758 | He patented land in 1758 at tract A36, Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. The patent call for 673 acres, as having been escheated from William Read. Whitelaw states that no patent to the latter was found, nor could it be determined who this Henry Read was or how he came to be in line to claim the land, which supposedly was all the Stevens and Read land, including the 150 acres of Henry Read Jr. (NOTE: The only Henry Read with a wife Sarah at this time was Henry Read III, who had married Sarah Nock.)7 |
| Deed of Indenture na* | 26 September 1758 | He was named in a deed of indenture on 26 September 1758 at Pocomoke Br, Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. This indenture made 26 Sept 1758 between Abraham Taylor and his wife Sarah and Richard Read and Henry Read. On 27 July 1757 Abraham petitioned for a mill, owning land on one side of a Branch of Pungoteague Creek called Pocomoke Branch, desirous to build a Water Grist Mill & needing an acre on the opposite side of the branch. On 13 August 1757 twelve free holders (Edmund Scarburgh & 11 others that had been selected) viewed the land and noted that some adjacent land would also go under water. There would be damage to the land of John Read, who possessed the said acre valued at 35 shillings & 6 pence, and to adjacent land owned by William Groten, valued at 6 pence. Abraham Taylor, who was to pay for the land, agreed with Richard Read and Henry Read that he would convey to each of them 1/3 part of his right & interest in the 1 acre and 1/3 part of the 1 acre next to & adjoining the mill to be built. Abraham Taylor & Sarah his wife sold this 1/3 right & interest to Richard Read & his heirs for 25 shillings & 1/3 part of said 2 acres mentioned above. Abraham Taylor & Sarah his wife also sold this 1/3 right & interest to Henry Read & his heirs for 25 shillings & 1/3 part of said 2 acres mentioned above. Access to enter into & upon the said premises for & towards the erecting & finishing of said mill & for that purpose to go through the land & plantation of Abraham Taylor with horses & carts or other necessaries to & from the said premises. Abraham will proceed to & with them (Richard & Henry) to build & finish the said mill & find & provide 1/3 part of all the necessaries that shall be required in completing & finishing the same. Richard & Henry agreed to the same. This is to continue after the death of any of the parties (by their heirs, Extrs or assignees) to keep the mill in repair & grinding. Signed by Abraham Taylor, Sarah Taylor, Richard Read & Henry Read.8 |
| Land sold* | 22 August 1759 | He sold land on 22 August 1759 at tract A36, Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. Henry Read & Sarah his wife of Accomack County, Colony of Virginia, sold to Richard Read of the County & Colony aforesaid, for 100 pounds current money of Virginia, 537 acres of land in Accomack County on Pocomoke Branch bounded on the North & East by the land formerly of Henry Custis, on the West on Pocomoke Branch till it comes to Smith Shop Branch till it containes the said 537 acres upon the said branch Easterly. Signed: Henry (X) Read & Sarah (X) Read. Witt: Edmd Scarburgh, Nicholas Potter & Southy (X) Read. It was proved to be the act & deed of said Henry by the oaths of the witnesses thereto & admitted to recorded on 27 May 1760. (NOTE: According to Whitelaw, Henry and Sarah Read sold 537 acres of this tract to Richard Read (son of John?), this amount apparently taking out the patent acreage the land of Henry Read Jr.)7,9 |
| Anecdote* | The original 700 acres went as follows (in birth order): John - 0 ac - inherited 350 acrs from his brothers William & James, died 1720 without a will, leaving a daughter Sarah and an underage son Richard Jr to inherit 350 ac Henry Jr - 150 ac - died 1734, leaving 74 acres each to sons Richard Jr & Henry III, in 1746 Richard Jr (no wife) sold to Henry III Richard Sr - 200 ac - died 1748 without a will leaving a underage son John William - 150 ac - died without a will and no issue, 150 ac went to the oldest brother John James - 200 ac - died without a will and no issue, 200 ac went to the oldest brother John Richard Jr, son of John, inherited 350 ac from his father. John's brother Henry Jr, inherited 150 acres from his father Henry Sr in 1694 and sold it in 1713 to Thomas Budd, a miller. In 1719 Budd sold it back to Henry Jr along with a mill. In 1734 Henry Jr left his sons Richard & Henry III his mill and 74 acres each. Then in 1746 Richard Jr sold his 74 acres to his brother Henry III, which assumingly included his share of the mill. He didn't have a wife co-sign the deed in 1746. In 1758 a patent was issued to Henry III for 673 ac (originally shown as 700 ac) which was all the land shown above. Whitelaw could not determine how Henry III came to be in line to claim all the land, as John was the oldest son of Henry Sr as shown in 1695 when he petitioned the court that Mary Read (widow of Henry Sr) be summoned to probate his father's will. If Henry III had been the eldest son of the eldest son of Henry Sr it would have been more logical, but he wasn't. In 1759 Henry III & wife Sarah sold 537 ac (taking out of the patent acreage the land of his father Henry Jr, which would have been what Henry III inherited from his father and what he bought from this brother Richard Jr, which would have included the mill) to a Richard Read (no indication of him being a Jr or him being his brother). Whitelaw suggested that this Richard could have been the only son of the oldest son John, making him heir-at-law to Henry Sr, thus inheriting all the original 700 acres less the 150 ac which was given to Henry Jr.10,1,9 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1762 | He married Ann (-----) circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.11 |
| Appraiser* | 30 March 1762 | Henry was named as an appraiser of an estate on 30 March 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizth Rowles and James Rodgers (security: Hancock Nickless Rowles and Zorobabel Rodgers) were granted administration of the estate of Major Rowles. Appraisers: John Reed, Henry Read, Abraham Taylor and John Rodgers (or any three).12 |
| Court - appeared in | 26 May 1762 | He appeared in court on 26 May 1762 at Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. Richard Reid, Abraham Taylor and Henry Reid owned a mill and wanted a road leading from it to the County Road on the north side. James Rodgers, Peter Watson, Luke Luker and Elijah Addison (or any three) were to view the site and report next court.13 |
| Court - given permis* | 1 September 1762 | He was given permission to a request in court on 1 September 1762 at Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. Abraham Taylor, Henry Reid and Richard Reid were given permission to clear a road to their mill as laid out on August 26, by Luke Luker, James Rodgers and Elijah Addison.14 |
| Court - nam in petit* | 28 September 1762 | He was named in a petition that was recorded in court records on 28 September 1762 at Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. William Seymour petitioned that the road from the sea side to Pongoteague Church ran through his land (much to his prejudice); he asked to move the road to another part of his land. Richard Read, Henry Read, William Groten and Ezekiel Ashby (or any three) were to view the site.15 |
| Court - named in ord* | 29 September 1763 | He was named in a court order on 29 September 1763 at Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. “John Seekright,” lessee of William Anderson Parker complained that defendants Jona Rowles (guardian Abel West), Heny Read and Abrahm Taylor intended to commit waste on the disputed 400 acres and two water grist mills in St George Parish. Ordered that the defendants forebear and that the sheriff serve them of a copy of the order.16 |
| Est Settm't Bro's* | 25 October 1763 | He was named in the settlement of his brother's estate on 25 October 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Southy Read was granted to Richard Read with Henry Read securities.17 |
| Will - Father-in-law* | 7 July 1765 | Henry was named in his father-in-law's will on 7 July 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Benjamin Nock gave to son William 300 A. on the East side of the land where I now live. To son Benjamin 250 A. being the remaining part of the land where I live. To son Levi Nock 200 A. land & marsh on Muddy Creek that formerly be longed to George Johnson dec. To dau. Patience Accor. To grandchildren which my dau. Sarah bore to Henry Reed. Sons William & Benjamin Exrs. Witt: James Rodgers, Elijah Chance, Rachel Beach.4 |
| Court - namd in suit | 30 June 1768 | He was named in a lawsuit on 30 June 1768 at Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. In a suit regarding 400 acres that Anderson Parker had owned on the East side of Pungoteague Branch it was noted that after Anderson Parker’s death the land descended to his grandson John Parker (eldest son of William Anderson Parker, also an eldest son, who predeceased his father Anderson Parker). The grandson John Parker died without issue and the land was inherited by the eldest surviving brother William Anderson Parker, who recently sued Hancock Nicholas Rowles, Henry Reid and Abraham Taylor (tenants in possession of the land and two grist mills) and on last 27 August, obtained a writ of possession.18 |
| Death* | before 28 July 1772 | He died before 28 July 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Henry Read was granted to Southy Read with William Banfield Walker & John Ashby securities.19 |
| Est settm't* | 27 October 1772 | His estate was settled on 27 October 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. Ordered that Luke Luker, Elijah Addison and John Read audit and settle the administration accounts of the estate of Henry Reed (decd).20 |
Family 1 |
Sarah Nock b. c 1722, d. b 7 Jul 1765 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1738 | He married Sarah Nock, daughter of Benjamin Nock and Rose (67) Armey Trader, circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
| Children | 1. | Southy (of Hy III) Read Sr.+7 b. c 1738, d. 2 Dec 1779 |
| 2. | Zorobabel (of Hy III) Read+7 b. c 1742, d. b 27 Feb 1798 |
Family 2 |
Ann (-----) b. c 1740, d. b 1 Dec 1784 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1762 | Henry Read III (carpenter) married Ann (-----) circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.11 |
| Children | 1. | John (of Hy III) Read11 b. c 1762 |
| 2. | Henry Read IV11 b. c 1764 | |
| 3. | Tabitha (of Hy III) Read21 b. c 1766 |
Citations
- [S832] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 001, 1737-1746, p. 487 (Richard Read Jr to Henry Read).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 102 (will of Henry Read, wife Ann Read).
- [S973] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1731-1736, Volume 16, p. 189 (6 Mar 1733/34 Court).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 229 (will of Benjamin Nock).
- [S978] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1737-1744, Volume 17, p. 312 (22 Feb 1742/43 Court).
- [S978] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1737-1744, Volume 17, p. 322 (1 June 1743 Court).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 717 (tract A36).
- [S631] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 003, 1757-1770, Part 1, p. 61/62 (Abraham Taylor & wife Sarah and Richard & Henry Read).
- [S631] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 003, 1757-1770, Part 1, p. 118 (Henry Read & wife Sarah to Richard Read).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 716-718 (tract A36).
- [S2017] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Orphan's Accounts, 1771-1780, p. 29 & 30 (orphans Henry, John & Tabitha Read to Ann Read their guardians).
- [S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, p. 376 (30 Mar 1762 Court).
- [S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, p. 383 (26 May 1762 Court).
- [S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, p. 397 (1 Sep 1762 Court).
- [S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, p. 400 (28 Sep 1762 Court).
- [S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, p. 496 (29 Sep 1763 Court).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 175 (adm of Southy Read to Richard Read).
- [S2314] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1765-1769, Volumes 21, 22, 23, p. 223 (30 June 1768 Court).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 235 (adm of Henry Read to Southy Read).
- [S2601] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1769-1773, Volumes 24 & 25, p. 284 (27 Oct 1772 Court).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 352 (will of Ann Read).
Spencer (125) Mears1,2
M, b. circa 1734, d. before 29 September 1794
| Father | John Mears b. c 1698, d. Mar 1762 | |
| Mother | Sabrah (68) Armey Trader b. c 1704, d. Feb 1785 |
| Birth* | circa 1734 | Spencer was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1768 | He married Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford, daughter of John (17) (of Wm & Bridget) Bradford and Sarah (-----), circa 1768.3 |
| Will - Mother's* | 20 April 1784 | Spencer was named in his mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will* | 25 May 1794 | He made a will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Margaret land where I now live for 8 years to bring up my small children & then to my son James. To son Calep Mears. Children James, Rachel, Sally, Rosey, Calep, Robert, Frances, Elizabeth & Nancy Mears resid. legatees. Wife Margaret & Robert Bradford Exrs. Witt: Elisha Mears, Roberson Savage, Levin Mears. .4 |
| Death* | before 29 September 1794 | Spencer died before 29 September 1794. It was on this date that his will was probated..4 |
| Est settm't* | 27 October 1800 | Spencer estate was settled on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. No Date (Audit), 27 Oct 1800 (Rec'd) - Peggy Mears Extr. Part of father estate to: Rachel Mears, Sally Mears, James Mears, Rosanna Mears, Caleb Mears, Francis Mears, Robert Mears, Betsy Mears & Nancy Mears. Auditors: Custis Willis & Elisha Mears..5 |
| Anecdote* | 1801 | After Spencer Mears' estate was settled, his children Robert, Francis, Elizabeth and Nancy had guardians appointed, implying they were under age.6 |
Family |
Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford b. c 1744, d. b 25 Jan 1796 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1768 | He married Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford, daughter of John (17) (of Wm & Bridget) Bradford and Sarah (-----), circa 1768.3 |
| Children | 1. | James (87G) Mears b. c 1768, d. Feb 1800 |
| 2. | Rachel (87H) Mears b. c 1770 | |
| 3. | Sally (87I) Mears b. c 1772 | |
| 4. | Rosannah 'Rosey' (87J) Mears+ b. c 1774 | |
| 5. | Caleb (87K) Mears b. c 1776 | |
| 6. | Robert (87L) Mears b. c 1778 | |
| 7. | Frances (87M) Mears b. c 1780 | |
| 8. | Elizabeth 'Betty' (87N) Mears b. c 1784 | |
| 9. | Nancy (87O) Mears b. c 1786 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 353-354 (will of Sabra Mears).
- [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 130 (Granger Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 373 (settlement of Spencer Mears).
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
John (122) Mears1,2
M, b. circa 1730, d. January 1785
| Father | John Mears b. c 1698, d. Mar 1762 | |
| Mother | Sabrah (68) Armey Trader b. c 1704, d. Feb 1785 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Feb 2010 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | John was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 14 August 1745 | John was named in his grandfather's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
| Land rec'd as gift* | 1761 | John received land as a gift in 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that he was called John Mears, the younger, in the deed in which his parents gave him the Richard Armitrader land. This tract of 150 acres was located north of the present road from Keller to Wachapreague, north of Grangeville and south of Oak Grove Church (Whitelaw, p. 790 and map).. |
| Marriage* | circa 1762 | He married Mary 'Molly' Beach, daughter of Joseph Beach and Mary (-----), circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. John and Molly Mears lived in the Fair Oaks section of the county on land inherited from his grandfather Richard Armitrader. This homestead was in the same neighborhood as Cottrels Ridge, the home of Joseph Beach, father of Molly..3 |
| Will - Mother's* | 20 April 1784 | John was named in his mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.5 |
| Will* | 17 December 1784 | He made a will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Richard 100 acres, 300 gallons of cask and one half his still and worm. To son Abel Mears the remainder of my land containing 50 acres and one half his still and worm and 300 gallons of cask. Wife Molly Mears her choice of furniture and tools and his best dwelling house, as long as she remained his widow. To son John Mears five pounds current money. To son Robert Mears his sorrel mare. To son William Mears one cow and calf. To son-in-law Frederick Beech one shilling. He directed that his slaves be sold. Wife Molly Mears, John Mears, Polly Mears, Robert Mears, Betsy Mears, Patience Mears, Adah Mears, Peggy Mears, James Mears & William Mears residual legatees. Kendal Beech & John Spiers Exrs. Witt: John Elliot, Robert Guy. .6 |
| Death* | January 1785 | John died in January 1785.6 |
| Probate* | 25 January 1785 | John's will was probated on 25 January 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.6 |
Family |
Mary 'Molly' Beach b. c 1744 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1762 | He married Mary 'Molly' Beach, daughter of Joseph Beach and Mary (-----), circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. John and Molly Mears lived in the Fair Oaks section of the county on land inherited from his grandfather Richard Armitrader. This homestead was in the same neighborhood as Cottrels Ridge, the home of Joseph Beach, father of Molly..3 |
| Children | 1. | Richard (of Jno) Mears (Sea Side)+ b. c 1763, d. Dec 1824 |
| 2. | Leah Mears+ b. c 1764 | |
| 3. | Abel Mears Sr.+ b. c 1765, d. b 25 Oct 1841 | |
| 4. | John (Neck) Mears+ b. c 1767, d. Sep 1819 | |
| 5. | Polly Mears b. c 1768 | |
| 6. | Robert Mears+ b. c 1769 | |
| 7. | Elizabeth 'Betsy' Mears+ b. c 1772 | |
| 8. | Patience Mears b. c 1774 | |
| 9. | Adah Mears b. c 1777 | |
| 10. | Margaret 'Peggy' Mears+ b. c 1780, d. Jan 1835 | |
| 11. | James (of Molly) Mears+ b. c 1780, d. Oct 1837 | |
| 12. | William (of Molly) Mears+ b. c 1783, d. May 1837 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 353-354 (will of Sabar Mears) & p. 149 (will of John Meers).
- [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 130 (Granger Family).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 149 (will of John Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 353-354 (will of Sabra Mears).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 353 (will of John Mears).
John Mears1,2
M, b. circa 1671, d. September 1747
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (I) b. c 1641, d. Dec 1682 | |
| Mother | Mary (-----) b. c 1648, d. Mar 1705 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Ancestors of Barry Wayne Miles (#1) Ancestors of Barry Wayne Miles (#2) Ancestors of Mary Frances Carey | |
| Last Edited | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Birth* | circa 1671 | John was born circa 1671 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as under age 18 in his father's will of 1682..3,4 |
| Will - Father's* | 16 December 1682 | John was named in his father's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Anecdote* | 1690 | John Mears lived at the original Mears Plantation on Beaver Dam Branch, southeast of the present town of Keller, VA. His name appeared on Accomack County Tithable list in 1692.5 |
| Marriage* | circa 1692 | He married Margaret Garrison, daughter of Richard Garrison and Rose Kellam, circa 1692.1,4 |
| Will - Mother's* | 28 July 1703 | John was named in his mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.6 |
| Land gave* | 1 April 1729 | John deeded land as a gift on 1 April 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Mears gave to his "beloved" son, George Meras, 50 acres of land on the north side "of the plantation I bought of Major Hitchens (Acc Co Deeds, Wills & Etc., 1715-1729, p. 315). Should son George die without heirs, the land was to revert to his father. On the same day, John Mears gave son John Mears 150 acres "near head of Machipungo Creek upon a place called the beaver dam branch joining up land of John Willis.. |
| Will* | 14 August 1745 | He made a will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Thomas plantation where I now live containing 150 acres, reversion to my grandson John Meers, son of John. To son John Meers plantation where he now lives containing 150 acres that my father Bartholomew Meers gave me. To son Mark Meers plantation purchased of Major Hitchens with 50 acres of land adjacent, also 50 acres adjacent it off the tract where I now live. To son Thomas the choice of his guns and the biggest table, and all the corn, wheat, tobacco and cider produced on his plantation the year he died. To son John my hand mill stones and the choice of beds, callico curtains, best rug and blanket, one pewter dish and one pewter bason and his least gun. To Mark my little gun and one bed and rug. All his wearing clothes were to be equally divided between sons John, Thomas and Mark. Son Bartholomew Meers was given his great gun. To sons John & Thomas 70 acres adjoining land of Joseph Ames to be sold for the payment of my debts. Sons John, Thomas & Mark Meers & daughters Elizabeth Major & Mary Ames residual legatees. Sons John & Thomas Exrs. Witt: Francis Savage, William Garrison. (NOTE: From his will it appears John Mears devised several hundred acres more than he owned. He did not mention son George, who had apparently died since 1729, with his 50 acres reverting back. The land he left son John was apparently the same land he had deeded him in 1729, while the land left son Mark seems to have been only the entire 170 acres purchased of Major Hitchens.)7 |
| Death* | September 1747 | John died in September 1747.7 |
| Probate* | 29 September 1747 | John's will was probated on 29 September 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. Bartholomew Meers was named heir at law to the testator. .7 |
Family |
Margaret Garrison b. c 1674 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1692 | He married Margaret Garrison, daughter of Richard Garrison and Rose Kellam, circa 1692.1,4 |
| Children | 1. | Mary Mears+ b. c 1693 |
| 2. | Bartholomew Mears (III)+ b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| 3. | Thomas Mears+ b. c 1695, d. Mar 1775 | |
| 4. | John Mears+ b. c 1698, d. Mar 1762 | |
| 5. | George Mears b. c 1700, d. 1729 | |
| 6. | Elizabeth Mears+ b. c 1704 | |
| 7. | Mark Mears+ b. c 1705, d. Feb 1773 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Barthelomew Mears Chart).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 11 (will of Bartholomew Meers) & p. 149 (will of John Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 11 (will of Bartholomew Meers).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 52 (Chart I).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 195.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 36 (will of Mary Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 149 (will of John Meers).
Margaret Garrison1
F, b. circa 1674
| Father | Richard Garrison b. c 1645, d. b 6 Aug 1717 | |
| Mother | Rose Kellam2 b. c 1650 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Ancestors of Barry Wayne Miles (#1) Ancestors of Barry Wayne Miles (#2) Ancestors of Mary Frances Carey | |
| Last Edited | 13 Jun 2010 |
| Birth* | circa 1674 | Margaret was born circa 1674 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1692 | She married John Mears, son of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----), circa 1692.3,4 |
| Married Name | circa 1692 | As of circa 1692,her married name was Mears. |
| Will - Father's* | 23 February 1709 | Margaret was named in her father's will on 23 February 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Mears in the will of Richard Garrison and John Mears witnessed the will..1,5 |
Family |
John Mears b. c 1671, d. Sep 1747 | |
| Children | 1. | Mary Mears+ b. c 1693 |
| 2. | Bartholomew Mears (III)+ b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| 3. | Thomas Mears+ b. c 1695, d. Mar 1775 | |
| 4. | John Mears+ b. c 1698, d. Mar 1762 | |
| 5. | George Mears b. c 1700, d. 1729 | |
| 6. | Elizabeth Mears+ b. c 1704 | |
| 7. | Mark Mears+ b. c 1705, d. Feb 1773 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 195.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 56 (will of Richard Garrison, wife no name).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Barthelomew Mears Chart).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 52 (Chart I).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 56 (will of Richard Garrison).
Bartholomew Mears (I)
M, b. circa 1641, d. December 1682
| Charts | Ancestors of Barry Wayne Miles Ancestors of Mary Frances Carey | |
| Last Edited | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Birth* | circa 1641 | Bartholomew was born circa 1641.1 |
| Anecdote* | 1655 | The progenitor of the Mears family of the Eastern Shore of Virginia was Bartholomew Mears, who came to Northampton (now Accomack) County by 1655. His name was given as a headright by William Taylor when Taylor was granted 300 acres of land near the head of Occohannock Creek on 11 Mar 1655 (Nugetn, Vol. I, p. 331). Taylor was eligible for 300 acres for having paid the transportation costs to bring 6 persons to the Virginia Colony, Bartholomew Mears being one of them. On 26 Mar 1662 William Taylor and Bartholomew Mears were together granted 500 acres for the transport of 10 persons (Nugent, Vol. I, p. 419). The land was bounded on the east by land of John Evans and "part of the Beaver Dams of Matchipungo Creek" and on the west by lands of the head of Occohannock Creek. On 5 Apr 1666 Bartholomew Mears was granted 300 acres in the same area for the transport fo 6 persons (Nugent, Vol. I, p. 551). On 4 Oct 1668 he and William Taylor divided their 500 acre patent, Taylor being deeded 300 acres by Bartholomew Mears and holding the remaining 200 acres (Acc Co Deeds & Wills, 1664-1671, p. 94). Bartholomew Mears received a new patent on 9 October 1672 for his entire 500 acres (Nugent, Vol. II, p. 119). Whitelaw, p. 749-751 locates this patent as approximately half way between present day Painter and Keller, to the east of US Route 13. The land was crossed by Beaver Dam Branch of Machipungo Creek, which later became known as Otter Dam Branch, before being called Mears Branch, and is shown on present day maps as Frog Stool Branch. On 25 Oct 1679, Bartholomew Mears, planter, bought 355 additional acres from John Cropper of Somerset County, MD for 1600 pounds of tobacco, "the plantation whereon John Kellam now dwelleth at head of Occohannock Creel (Acc Co Wills & Deeds, 1676-1690, p. 167). Whitelaw, p 600, places this land to be west of present day US Route 13, south of Pungoteague. With this purchase Bartholomew Mears owned 855 acres.2,3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1664 | He married Mary (-----) circa 1664. He married before 4 Oct 1668 as the deed he gave to William Taylor on that date was cosigned by his wife, Mary Mears..4 |
| Tithable list* | 1668 | Bartholomew was on the list of tithables at Accomack Co, VA, for in 1668. His name was on the Tithable list in 1668 with two tithables and by 1675 had increased to five tithables. After his death in 1682 the name of "widow Mears" was on the list through the year 1691..2 |
| Anecdote | 21 November 1671 | On 21 Nov 1671 Bartholomew Mears, aged 30 years, gave a deposition in Acc Co Court as the line between the lands of Edward Harmon and those of Richard Kellam (Acc Co Orders, Wills & c., 1671-1673, p. 32). This would put his birth at 1641 and he would have been only age 14 when he came to Virginia. He would then have been only 21 when he patented the 500 acres with William Taylor in 1662 and age 25 in 1666 when he patented his own land. |
| Anecdote | 17 April 1677 | On 17 Apr 1677 the Acc Co Court ordered that Nathaniel Mason, "servant to Bartholomew Mears," was to serve his master "one year more" (Acc Co Orders, 1677-1678, p. 36) and on 20 Feb 1678 a servant girl of Mears, Margaret Cowley, was judged to be 14 years old (Acc Co Orders, 1677-1678, p. 116). |
| Anecdote | 17 December 1679 | On 17 Dec 1679 Bartholomew Mears was appointed "surveyor of the highways from John Willis to ye extent of the County Southerly upon ye Sea Side" (Acc Co Wills, Deeds & Orders, 1678-1682, p. 147). |
| Will* | 16 December 1682 | He made a will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. To godson John Rogers. To Samuel, the son of William Williams. To eldest son Bartholomew Mears plantation where I now live on the South side of the branch and all house and appurtenances thereunto belonging ... his said part of my said plantation lying upon three hundred acres upon the eastmost side of Beaver Dam Branch; privilege of timber on plantation on East side of Beaver Dam Branch. To son John all the land from the Small Branch Southerly to Richard Kellam's line. To son Richard land from that Little Branch Northwest. To sons Robert & William plantation at Occahannock, Robert to have 200 acres & William the remainder. Bartholomew Jr. was also given my great gun and Robert and William my other two guns. Wife Mary Exec. Daughter Elizabeth, wife of George Freshwater, an equal part in all cattle, horses, mares and sheep. Personal estate to remain as it is until my children come to age. William Nock & William Burton overseers. Sons to be at age at 18 & daughters at 16. Witt: John Washbourne, Susanna Washbourne, John Willis, Sr..5,2 |
| Death* | December 1682 | Bartholomew died in December 1682.5 |
| Probate* | 28 December 1682 | Bartholomew's will was probated on 28 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA.5 |
Family |
Mary (-----) b. c 1648, d. Mar 1705 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1664 | He married Mary (-----) circa 1664. He married before 4 Oct 1668 as the deed he gave to William Taylor on that date was cosigned by his wife, Mary Mears..4 |
| Children | 1. | Elizabeth Mears+ b. c 1665, d. b 14 Aug 1733 |
| 2. | Bartholomew Mears (II) b. c 1668, d. b 1703 | |
| 3. | John Mears+ b. c 1671, d. Sep 1747 | |
| 4. | Richard (of Bar) Mears b. c 1672 | |
| 5. | Mary Mears b. c 1673 | |
| 6. | Robert Mears b. c 1674 | |
| 7. | Dorothy Mears b. c 1675 | |
| 8. | William (of Barth) Mears+ b. c 1677, d. Jan 1745 |
Citations
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 52 (Chart I).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 193.
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 1.
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Barthelomew Mears Chart).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 11 (will of Bartholomew Meers).
Mary (-----)
F, b. circa 1648, d. March 1705
| Charts | Ancestors of Barry Wayne Miles Ancestors of Mary Frances Carey | |
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1648 | Mary was born circa 1648. |
| Marriage* | circa 1664 | She married Bartholomew Mears (I) circa 1664. He married before 4 Oct 1668 as the deed he gave to William Taylor on that date was cosigned by his wife, Mary Mears..1 |
| Married Name | circa 1664 | As of circa 1664,her married name was Mears. |
| Will - Husb's* | 16 December 1682 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary Mears and made Extr of the estate of Bartholomew Mears. She would have been on 34 years old at this time, but did not remarry..2 |
| Anecdote* | 1688 | On 17 Nov 1688 Mary Mears gave a deposition stating that her age was about 40 years old (Acc Co Orders, 1682-1697, p. 151). |
| Will* | 28 July 1703 | She made a will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William. To son John. To children Richard, Robert, Elizabeth, Mary & Dorothy. Son William Exr. Witt: Joseph Aymes, James Maccome, Robert Scott. .3 |
| Death* | March 1705 | Mary died in March 1705.3 |
| Probate* | 3 April 1705 | Mary's will was probated on 3 April 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Family |
Bartholomew Mears (I) b. c 1641, d. Dec 1682 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1664 | She married Bartholomew Mears (I) circa 1664. He married before 4 Oct 1668 as the deed he gave to William Taylor on that date was cosigned by his wife, Mary Mears..1 |
| Children | 1. | Elizabeth Mears+ b. c 1665, d. b 14 Aug 1733 |
| 2. | Bartholomew Mears (II) b. c 1668, d. b 1703 | |
| 3. | John Mears+ b. c 1671, d. Sep 1747 | |
| 4. | Richard (of Bar) Mears b. c 1672 | |
| 5. | Mary Mears b. c 1673 | |
| 6. | Robert Mears b. c 1674 | |
| 7. | Dorothy Mears b. c 1675 | |
| 8. | William (of Barth) Mears+ b. c 1677, d. Jan 1745 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Barthelomew Mears Chart).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 11 (will of Bartholomew Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 36 (will of Mary Meers).
Bartholomew Mears (II)1
M, b. circa 1668, d. before 1703
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (I) b. c 1641, d. Dec 1682 | |
| Mother | Mary (-----) b. c 1648, d. Mar 1705 |
| Last Edited | 14 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1668 | Bartholomew was born circa 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 16 December 1682 | Bartholomew was named in his father's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Bartholomew Meers, the heir at law to the testator, John Meers, son of Bartholomew..1 |
| Death* | before 1703 | Bartholomew died before 1703. He died a single person without heirs between the will of his father and the will of his mother. His brother John Mears owned the home plantation when he died in 1747 (Whitelaw, p. 751)..2 |
Richard (of Bar) Mears1
M, b. circa 1672
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (I) b. c 1641, d. Dec 1682 | |
| Mother | Mary (-----) b. c 1648, d. Mar 1705 |
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1672 | Richard was born circa 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 16 December 1682 | Richard was named in his father's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1700 | He married Margaret (-----) circa 1700.2 |
| Will - Mother's* | 28 July 1703 | Richard was named in his mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Land sold* | 1 January 1704 | Richard sold land on 1 January 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. On 1 Jan 1704 Richard Mears and his wife Margaret sold the 150 acres that he heired from his father to William Savage and seemed to disappear from Acc Co records after that (Acc Co Wills Etc., 1692-1715, part 2, p. 68).. |
Family |
Margaret (-----) b. c 1675 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 11 (will of Bartholomew Meers).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Barthelomew Mears Chart).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 36 (will of Mary Meers).
Robert Mears1
M, b. circa 1674
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (I) b. c 1641, d. Dec 1682 | |
| Mother | Mary (-----) b. c 1648, d. Mar 1705 |
| Last Edited | 15 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1674 | Robert was born circa 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 16 December 1682 | Robert was named in his father's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 28 July 1703 | Robert was named in his mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Anecdote* | 11 January 1707 | On 11 Jan 1707 Robert Mears and wife Anne, of Northampton County, VA, sold 100 acres to Thomas Window Senr. and 100 acres to Thomas Window Junr (Acc Co Wills Etc., 1692-1715, part 2, pp. 254 & 257). After this date he too seemed to disapear from Acc Co records. |
| Marriage* | before 30 May 1709 | He married Anne (of Rich I) Nottingham, daughter of Richard Nottingham I and Elizabeth Haddon (Haddon?), before 30 May 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the estate of John Davis was administered to Ann Mears, widow of the dec'd. John Marshall & Luke Johnson were securities. Appraisers were Luke Laylor, Jacob Dewey, George Dewey and John White Sr..3,4 |
Family |
Anne (of Rich I) Nottingham b. c 1660, d. b 16 Jul 1717 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 11 (will of Bartholomew Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 36 (will of Mary Meers).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Barthelomew Mears Chart).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 180 (adm. of John Davis).
Elizabeth Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1665, d. before 14 August 1733
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (I) b. c 1641, d. Dec 1682 | |
| Mother | Mary (-----) b. c 1648, d. Mar 1705 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Bibby (First Families of Virginia) | |
| Last Edited | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1665 | Elizabeth was born circa 1665 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1680 | She married George (6) Freshwater, son of George Freshwater Sr. and Elizabeth (3) Bibby, circa 1680.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1680 | As of circa 1680,her married name was Freshwater. |
| Will - Father's* | 16 December 1682 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 16 December 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth, wife of George Freshwater, in the will of Bartholomew Meers..1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 28 July 1703 | Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown only as one of my children Elizabeth in the will of Mary Meers. She didn't show surnames for any of her children. But it does prove that her daughter Elizabeth, who had been mentioned in her husband's will about 20 years earlier, was still alive..3 |
| Will - Husb's* | 26 October 1717 | Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 26 October 1717 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Freshwater in the will of George Freshwater.4 |
| Will* | before 14 August 1733 | Elizabeth made a will before 14 August 1733 at Northampton Co, VA. In her undated will, Elizabeth Freshwater gave to my son George Freshwater. To my son Thomas Freshwater. To my son Mark Freshwater. To my son Matthew Freshwater. To dau. Elizabeth Rascoe 225#t due me from Mr. John Holbrook. To my dau. Rossando Loughly clothing bought of Susanna Bowdoin and pettycoat weaved by Peter Rascoe. To my dau. Sarah Costin bed and bolster during her life and then to her son Matthew Costin, and a suit of clothes bought of Moody. To my granddau. Comfort Dunton silk handkerchief which I had of Burton. Sons Thomas and Mark Freshwater extrs. Five bushels of corn owed to Francis Costin and 6 bushels to John Marshall. Witt: Thomas Moor, Frances (her X) Moor.5 |
| Death* | before 14 August 1733 | She died before 14 August 1733 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated.5 |
Family |
George (6) Freshwater b. c 1655, d. b 17 Mar 1717/18 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1680 | She married George (6) Freshwater, son of George Freshwater Sr. and Elizabeth (3) Bibby, circa 1680.1 |
| Children | 1. | John (17) Freshwater+4 b. c 1682, d. b 28 Jul 1709 |
| 2. | George (18) Freshwater+4 b. c 1684, d. b 9 Oct 1739 | |
| 3. | Thomas (19) Freshwater+4 b. c 1686, d. b 13 Feb 1738/39 | |
| 4. | Mark (20) Freshwater+4 b. c 1688, d. b 9 Feb 1762 | |
| 5. | Matthew (21) Freshwater+4 b. c 1690, d. b 10 Sep 1745 | |
| 6. | Sarah (22) (of Geo) Freshwater+4 b. c 1692 | |
| 7. | Elizabeth (23) Freshwater+4 b. c 1694, d. b 14 May 1734 | |
| 8. | Roseander (24) Freshwater4 b. c 1696 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 11 (will of Bartholomew Meers).
- [S887] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 312 (Bibby Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 36 (will of Mary Meers).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 212 (will of George Freshwater, wife Elizabeth).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 283 (will of Elizabeth Freshwater).
George (6) Freshwater1
M, b. circa 1655, d. before 17 March 1717/18
| Father | George Freshwater Sr. b. 1634, d. b 28 May 1688 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth (3) Bibby b. Apr 1636, d. b 19 Mar 1687 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Bibby (First Families of Virginia) | |
| Last Edited | 21 May 2010 |
| Birth* | circa 1655 | George was born circa 1655 at Northampton Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1680 | He married Elizabeth Mears, daughter of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----), circa 1680.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 19 March 1687 | George was named in his father's will on 19 March 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son George Freshwater in the will of George Freshwater Sr.3 |
| Will* | 26 October 1717 | George made a will on 26 October 1717 at Northampton Co, VA. To my sons George and Thomas Freshwater the land whereon I live and all my land which I have purchased adjoining it, and my island called Holloways Shole, to be eq. div. To my sons Mark and Mathew Freshwater my 200 A. bought of Gorton Hunt to be eq. div. Remaining estate to my wife Elizabeth Freshwater, my son Thomas Freshwater, son Mathew Freshwater, dau. Reseander Freshwater, and my dau. Sarah Freshwater. My dau. Elizabeth Rasco and my granddau. Comfort Freshwater to have one shilling each. Wife extrx. Witt: John Eyre, Daniel Eyre, Samuel Burton, William Eyre.4 |
| Death* | before 17 March 1717/18 | George died before 17 March 1717/18 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..1,4 |
Family |
Elizabeth Mears b. c 1665, d. b 14 Aug 1733 | |
| Children | 1. | John (17) Freshwater+ b. c 1682, d. b 28 Jul 1709 |
| 2. | George (18) Freshwater+ b. c 1684, d. b 9 Oct 1739 | |
| 3. | Thomas (19) Freshwater+ b. c 1686, d. b 13 Feb 1738/39 | |
| 4. | Mark (20) Freshwater+ b. c 1688, d. b 9 Feb 1762 | |
| 5. | Matthew (21) Freshwater+ b. c 1690, d. b 10 Sep 1745 | |
| 6. | Sarah (22) (of Geo) Freshwater+ b. c 1692 | |
| 7. | Elizabeth (23) Freshwater+ b. c 1694, d. b 14 May 1734 | |
| 8. | Roseander (24) Freshwater b. c 1696 |
Citations
- [S887] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 312 (Bibby Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 11 (will of Bartholomew Meers).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 134 (will of George Freshwater Sr.).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 212 (will of George Freshwater, wife Elizabeth).
Margaret (-----)
F, b. circa 1675
| Last Edited | 5 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1675 | Margaret was born circa 1675. |
| Marriage* | circa 1700 | She married Richard (of Bar) Mears, son of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----), circa 1700.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1700 | As of circa 1700,her married name was Mears. |
Family |
Richard (of Bar) Mears b. c 1672 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Barthelomew Mears Chart).
Anne (of Rich I) Nottingham1
F, b. circa 1660, d. before 16 July 1717
| Father | Richard Nottingham I1 b. c 1621, d. b 29 Nov 1692 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Haddon (Haddon?)1 b. c 1632 |
| Last Edited | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1660 | Anne was born circa 1660 at Northampton Co, VA. |
| Married Name | before 5 September 1677 | As of before 5 September 1677,her married name was Parks. |
| Marriage* | before 5 September 1677 | She married Charles Parks I before 5 September 1677.2 |
| Will - Witnessed* | 5 September 1677 | Anne witnessed a will on 5 September 1677 at Northampton Co, VA. In his will George Mortimer gave Thomas Hog 2000#t and clothes. To George Frizell 1500#t. To Elizabeth the daughter of Thomas Duparkes 400#t. To the poor of the parish 2000#t. To his friend Charles Parkes his chest, trunk, books, guns and Extr. Witt: John Robinson, Anne (M) Clarke & Henry Masman.2 |
| Will - Husb's | 11 February 1693/94 | Anne was named in her husband's will on 11 February 1693/94 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Ann in the will of Charles Parkes, blacksmith.3 |
| Marriage* | 29 March 1697 | She married Thomas (of Ben) Cowdrey, son of Benjamin Cowdrey Sr. and (-----) (-----), on 29 March 1697.4,1 |
| Married Name | 29 March 1697 | As of 29 March 1697,her married name was Cowdrey. |
| Will - Husb's* | 25 May 1698 | Anne was named in her husband's will on 25 May 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann in the will of Thomas Cowdry. He also named brothers-in-law Benjamin & Robert Nottingham to oversee.4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1700 | She married John Davis circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA.5 |
| Married Name | circa 1700 | As of circa 1700,her married name was Davis. |
| Marriage* | before 30 May 1709 | She married Robert Mears, son of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----), before 30 May 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the estate of John Davis was administered to Ann Mears, widow of the dec'd. John Marshall & Luke Johnson were securities. Appraisers were Luke Laylor, Jacob Dewey, George Dewey and John White Sr..6,5 |
| Married Name | before 30 May 1709 | As of before 30 May 1709,her married name was Mears. |
| Marriage* | 2 July 1709 | Anne (of Rich I) Nottingham married William Scott I, son of Thomas Scott and Ann (-----), on 2 July 1709. Wm. Scott Jr. & Gawton Hunt were the security on the M.L.B. of William Scott Sr. and Ann Davis, widow. Wm. Kendall Jr. was a witness.7 |
| Married Name | 2 July 1709 | As of 2 July 1709,her married name was Scott. |
| Death* | before 16 July 1717 | Anne (of Rich I) Nottingham died before 16 July 1717 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Ann Scott was granted to William Kendall, Jr. and Gauton Hunt as marrying Joan and Ann Park, daus. of the dec'd. Apprs: Hamman Firkittler, Bartholomew Pettit, John Smaw, Philip Jacobs.8 |
Family 1 |
Charles Parks I b. c 1650, d. b 28 Mar 1694 | |
| Marriage* | before 5 September 1677 | She married Charles Parks I before 5 September 1677.2 |
| Children | 1. | Charles Parks II3 b. c 1680 |
| 2. | Jane 'Joane' Parks+8 b. c 1682 | |
| 3. | Anne Parks8 b. c 1684, d. b 13 Oct 1761 | |
| 4. | Thomas Parks3 b. c 1693 |
Family 2 |
Thomas (of Ben) Cowdrey b. c 1658, d. b 28 Jul 1698 | |
| Marriage* | 29 March 1697 | Anne (of Rich I) Nottingham married Thomas (of Ben) Cowdrey, son of Benjamin Cowdrey Sr. and (-----) (-----), on 29 March 1697.4,1 |
Family 3 |
John Davis b. c 1675, d. b 28 May 1709 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1700 | She married John Davis circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA.5 |
Family 4 |
Robert Mears b. c 1674 | |
| Marriage* | before 30 May 1709 | She married Robert Mears, son of Bartholomew Mears (I) and Mary (-----), before 30 May 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the estate of John Davis was administered to Ann Mears, widow of the dec'd. John Marshall & Luke Johnson were securities. Appraisers were Luke Laylor, Jacob Dewey, George Dewey and John White Sr..6,5 |
Family 5 |
William Scott I b. c 1660, d. b 20 Jan 1712/13 | |
| Marriage* | 2 July 1709 | Anne (of Rich I) Nottingham married William Scott I, son of Thomas Scott and Ann (-----), on 2 July 1709. Wm. Scott Jr. & Gawton Hunt were the security on the M.L.B. of William Scott Sr. and Ann Davis, widow. Wm. Kendall Jr. was a witness.7 |
Citations
- [S1964] Nora Miller Turman, Nottingham Family of Northampton Co, VA.
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 110 (will of George Mortimer).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 148 (will of Charles Parkes, blacksmith, wife Ann).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 161 (will of Thomas Cowdry, wife Ann).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 180 (adm. of John Davis).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Barthelomew Mears Chart).
- [S622] Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 217 (adm of Ann Scott to William Kendall Jr & Gauton Hunt).
Mary Mears1
F, b. circa 1673
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (I) b. c 1641, d. Dec 1682 | |
| Mother | Mary (-----) b. c 1648, d. Mar 1705 |
| Last Edited | 5 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1673 | Mary was born circa 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Mother's* | 28 July 1703 | Mary was named in her mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 36 (will of Mary Meers).
Dorothy Mears1
F, b. circa 1675
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (I) b. c 1641, d. Dec 1682 | |
| Mother | Mary (-----) b. c 1648, d. Mar 1705 |
| Last Edited | 5 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1675 | Dorothy was born circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Mother's* | 28 July 1703 | Dorothy was named in her mother's will on 28 July 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 36 (will of Mary Meers).
Mark Mears1
M, b. circa 1705, d. February 1773
| Father | John Mears b. c 1671, d. Sep 1747 | |
| Mother | Margaret Garrison b. c 1674 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 1 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1705 | Mark was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 14 August 1745 | Mark was named in his father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | February 1773 | Mark died in February 1773.3 |
| Admin of estate* | 24 February 1773 | Administration of Mark's estate was filed on 24 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Meers was named to settle the estate of Mark Meers. Jonathan Meers & Andrew Meers were the securities.3 |
| Anecdote* | 25 February 1773 | According to Whitelaw, when Mark Mears died intestate in 1773 he was succeeded by a George Mears, who in 1795, wife Peggy, left all his land to a son John. In 1798 this son John sold 106 acres by survey to Francis Savage. The bounds mentioned a schoolhouse, which would have been about where the old road turns northwest towards Keller.4 |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | George Mears+ b. c 1725, d. Feb 1795 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 149 (will of John Meers).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 235 (adm. of Mark Meers).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 750 (tract A41).
Thomas Mears1
M, b. circa 1695, d. March 1775
| Father | John Mears b. c 1671, d. Sep 1747 | |
| Mother | Margaret Garrison b. c 1674 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 13 Jun 2010 |
| Birth* | circa 1695 | Thomas was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 23 February 1708/9 | Thomas was named in his grandfather's will on 23 February 1708/9 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Mears in the will of Richard Garrison, wife no name.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | He married Peggy (-----) circa 1725.4 |
| Will - Father's* | 14 August 1745 | Thomas was named in his father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will* | before 28 March 1775 | He made a will before 28 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. His will was not dated. To son Southy Meers plantation where I now live for life, reversion to my grandson Covington Mears. Cousins John Meers & George Meers to rent out my land I bought of Garret Kitchens until my debts are paid, then I give the said land to my grandson Thomas Meers. Cousins John & George Meers Exrs. Witt: Francis Savage, Solomon Groten, Custis Groten..5 |
| Death* | March 1775 | Thomas died in March 1775.5 |
| Probate* | 28 March 1775 | Thomas's will was probated on 28 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Meers was named heir at law. .5 |
Family |
Peggy (-----) b. c 1700 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | He married Peggy (-----) circa 1725.4 |
| Child | 1. | Southy (of Thos) Mears+ b. c 1730, d. Mar 1781 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 149 (will of John Meers).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 56 (will of Richard Garrison, wife no name).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Bartholomew Mears Chart).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 284 (will of Thomas Meers, son Southy).
Tabitha (-----)
F, b. circa 1740
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) | |
| Last Edited | 7 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Tabitha was born circa 1740. |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | She married Thomas Young, son of John Young and Keziah Bundick, circa 1760.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Young. |
Family |
Thomas Young b. c 1740 | |
| Child | 1. | John Young b. c 1760 |
Citations
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1121 (tract A114, Thomas Young part).
George Mears1,2
M, b. circa 1700, d. 1729
| Father | John Mears b. c 1671, d. Sep 1747 | |
| Mother | Margaret Garrison b. c 1674 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1700 | George was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Land rec'd as gift* | 1 April 1729 | George received land as a gift on 1 April 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Mears gave to his "beloved" son, George Meras, 50 acres of land on the north side "of the plantation I bought of Major Hitchens (Acc Co Deeds, Wills & Etc., 1715-1729, p. 315). Should son George die without heirs, the land was to revert to his father.. |
| Death* | 1729 | George died in 1729.3 |
Elizabeth Mears1
F, b. circa 1704
| Father | John Mears b. c 1671, d. Sep 1747 | |
| Mother | Margaret Garrison b. c 1674 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Descendants of John Major (Nandua Creek) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 24 Jan 2017 |
| Birth* | circa 1704 | Elizabeth was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage | circa 1721 | She married Littleton Scarburgh Major, son of William Major II and Mary [36] Scarburgh, circa 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1721 | As of circa 1721,her married name was Major. |
| Will - Father's* | 14 August 1745 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Major in the will of John Meers, son of Bartholomew..1 |
| Court - namd in suit* | 27 June 1749 | She was named in a lawsuit on 27 June 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. Scarburgh Martin, tried for assault and battery on Betty Martin, was found guilty. Scarburgh was taken into custody till paying a fine of 50 shillings plus court costs. Elizabeth Major, (wife of Littleton Scarburgh Major) and Betty Martin each testified one day against Scarburgh, who was also presented for breaking the Sabbath; she admitted her guilt and was fined 5 shillings (or 50 lbs tobacco) for the use of the poor plus court costs. Betty Martin spent a day testifying against Scarburgh in this matter.2 |
Family |
Littleton Scarburgh Major b. c 1700, d. b 26 May 1772 | |
| Children | 1. | William (of Litt S) Major+3 b. c 1721, d. b 29 Dec 1761 |
| 2. | Frederick (of Litt S) Major4 b. c 1735 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 149 (will of John Meers, son of Bartholomew).
- [S2013] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1744-1753, Volume 18, p. 247 (27 June 1749).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 261 (will of Littleton Scarburgh Major).
- [S2314] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1765-1769, Volumes 21, 22, 23, p. 2 (31 Dec 1765 Court).
Mary Mears1
F, b. circa 1693
| Father | John Mears b. c 1671, d. Sep 1747 | |
| Mother | Margaret Garrison b. c 1674 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 10 Jan 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1693 | Mary was born circa 1693 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Married Name | circa 1710 | As of circa 1710,her married name was Ames. |
| Marriage* | circa 1710 | She married Thomas Ames I, son of Joseph Ames and Esther Gray, circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA.2,3 |
| Will - Father's* | 14 August 1745 | Mary was named in her father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Ames in the will of John Meers, son of Bartholomew..1 |
| Will - Husb's* | 16 March 1754 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 16 March 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary in the will of Thomas Ames Sr.4 |
Family |
Thomas Ames I b. c 1685, d. b 25 Jun 1754 | |
| Children | 1. | Joseph Ames+ b. c 1712, d. b 27 Nov 1770 |
| 2. | Thomas Ames II+ b. c 1722, d. b 31 Oct 1775 | |
| 3. | Esther Ames+ b. c 1736 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 149 (will of John Meers, son of Bartholomew).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Bartholomew Mears Chart).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 52 (Chart I).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 181 (will of Thomas Ames Sr., wife Mary).
Thomas Ames I1
M, b. circa 1685, d. before 25 June 1754
| Father | Joseph Ames b. c 1650, d. b 5 Apr 1709 | |
| Mother | Esther Gray b. c 1662 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 10 Jan 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1685 | Thomas was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Security on Admin* | 5 April 1709 | He was security on the administration of an estate on 5 April 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Joseph Ames was granted to his widow Ester Ames with Edward Kellam & Thomas Ames securities.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1710 | He married Mary Mears, daughter of John Mears and Margaret Garrison, circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA.3,4 |
| Will* | 16 March 1754 | Thomas made a will on 16 March 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary Ames whole personal estate during her life, then to be divided between my 3 children Joseph Ames, Esther Harrison & Thomas Ames, Jr. Son Joseph Exr. Witt: Thomas Johnson, Hillery Bellot, Bartholomew Meers.5 |
| Death* | before 25 June 1754 | He died before 25 June 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.5 |
Family |
Mary Mears b. c 1693 | |
| Children | 1. | Joseph Ames+ b. c 1712, d. b 27 Nov 1770 |
| 2. | Thomas Ames II+ b. c 1722, d. b 31 Oct 1775 | |
| 3. | Esther Ames+ b. c 1736 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 196.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 52 (adm of Joseph Ames to Ester Ames).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Bartholomew Mears Chart).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 52 (Chart I).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 181 (will of Thomas Ames Sr., wife Mary).
Bartholomew Mears (III)1
M, b. circa 1693, d. April 1766
| Father | John Mears b. c 1671, d. Sep 1747 | |
| Mother | Margaret Garrison b. c 1674 |
| Birth* | circa 1693 | Bartholomew was born circa 1693 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Land bought* | 1 January 1723 | Bartholomew bought land on 1 January 1723 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bartholomew Mears bought 100 acres of land from Richard Drummond for 5,000 pounds of tobacco (Acc Co Deeds, Wills & Etc., 1715-1729, p. 455).. |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | He married Rachel Kellam, daughter of Edward Kellam and Sarah (of Robert) Watson, circa 1725.2 |
| Land bought | 31 August 1743 | Bartholomew bought land on 31 August 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he bought 60 acres from John Nock for 25 pounds of tobacco (Acc Co Deed & c., 1737-1746, p. 365). His land was located in the area of Gargatha and south of Modest Town. It extended up the highway almost to present day Nelsonia (Whitelaw, p. 1161).. |
| Will - Father's* | 14 August 1745 | Bartholomew was named in his father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named heir-at-law of John Mears, when his father's will was probated, showing he was the oldest son. He was left no land by his father. In 1745 when his father wrote his will, Bartholomew Mears had married and bought land elsewhere..1 |
| Will* | 4 July 1761 | He made a will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Meshack plantation where I now live with the land I bought of John Nock & should he offer to sell same the said land to go to my son Robert Mears. Wife Rachel Mears. Son Shadrick Mears. Wife Rachel & children Jonathan, Robert, Susana, Rachel, Sarah, Elizabeth, Shadrack & Leah residual legatees. Wife to bring up my son Meshack. Robert Abbott, Ralph Justice, Solomon Burd & John Watts to div. est. Wife Exec. Witt: John Watts, Isaac Williams, John Evans. .3 |
| Death* | April 1766 | Bartholomew died in April 1766.3 |
| Probate* | 29 April 1766 | Bartholomew's will was probated on 29 April 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. Jonathan Mears was named heir at law to the testator..3 |
| Admin of estate* | 25 January 1780 | Administration of Bartholomew's estate was filed on 25 January 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan was named to settle the estate of Bartholomew Mears, unadministered by Rachel Mears, dec'd.4 |
Family |
Rachel Kellam b. c 1705, d. Oct 1779 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | He married Rachel Kellam, daughter of Edward Kellam and Sarah (of Robert) Watson, circa 1725.2 |
| Children | 1. | Jonathan Mears (Guilford)+ b. c 1725, d. b 29 Feb 1796 |
| 2. | Shadrack (of Bar) Mears (Guilford)+ b. c 1730 | |
| 3. | Robert Mears b. c 1732, d. Jul 1768 | |
| 4. | Susanna Mears b. c 1734 | |
| 5. | Rachel Mears b. c 1736 | |
| 6. | Elizabeth Mears b. c 1740 | |
| 7. | Sarah Mears+ b. c 1742, d. b 18 Dec 1790 | |
| 8. | Meshack Mears I+ b. c 1745, d. Oct 1794 | |
| 9. | Leah Mears+ b. c 1746 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 149 (will of John Meers, son of Bartholomew).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 52 (Chart I).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 304 (adm. of Bartholomew Mears).
Rachel Kellam1
F, b. circa 1705, d. October 1779
| Father | Edward Kellam b. c 1662, d. b 2 Aug 1737 | |
| Mother | Sarah (of Robert) Watson b. c 1676 |
| Birth* | circa 1705 | Rachel was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | She married Bartholomew Mears (III), son of John Mears and Margaret Garrison, circa 1725.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1725 | As of circa 1725,her married name was Mears. |
| Will - Father's* | 18 October 1736 | Rachel was named in her father's will on 18 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Meers in the will of Edward Kellam..1 |
| Will - Husb's* | 4 July 1761 | Rachel was named in her husband's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Will* | 9 September 1778 | She made a will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Meers. To son Jonothan 1 s. To son Meshack 1 s. Clothing to be divided between my 5 daughters. To Jonathan Chandler. Daughter Rachel, Elizabeth, Leah & son Shadrick residual legatees. Son Shadrach & Isaiah Baker Exrs. Witt: Southy Bell, Elijah Bloxom..4 |
| Death* | October 1779 | Rachel died in October 1779.4 |
| Probate* | 26 October 1779 | Rachel's will was probated on 26 October 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
Family |
Bartholomew Mears (III) b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | She married Bartholomew Mears (III), son of John Mears and Margaret Garrison, circa 1725.2 |
| Children | 1. | Jonathan Mears (Guilford)+ b. c 1725, d. b 29 Feb 1796 |
| 2. | Shadrack (of Bar) Mears (Guilford)+ b. c 1730 | |
| 3. | Robert Mears b. c 1732, d. Jul 1768 | |
| 4. | Susanna Mears b. c 1734 | |
| 5. | Rachel Mears b. c 1736 | |
| 6. | Elizabeth Mears b. c 1740 | |
| 7. | Sarah Mears+ b. c 1742, d. b 18 Dec 1790 | |
| 8. | Meshack Mears I+ b. c 1745, d. Oct 1794 | |
| 9. | Leah Mears+ b. c 1746 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 108 (will of Edward Kellam, wife Sarah).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 52 (Chart I).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
Jonathan Mears (Guilford)1
M, b. circa 1725, d. before 29 February 1796
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (III) b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| Mother | Rachel Kellam b. c 1705, d. Oct 1779 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Ancestors of Barry Wayne Miles | |
| Last Edited | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Birth* | circa 1725 | Jonathan was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | He married Joyce (w/o Jon Mears) (-----) circa 1750. It is not known if she was the mother of any of Jonathan's children..2 |
| Will - Father's* | 4 July 1761 | Jonathan was named in his father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Will - Brother's* | 6 May 1766 | Jonathan was named in his brother's will on 6 May 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a brother and extr. in the will of Robert Meers..4 |
| Court - namd in suit* | 27 February 1770 | He was named in a lawsuit on 27 February 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. William Wheelton vs Jonathan Meers abated at the death of Wheelton.5 |
| Anecdote* | 24 February 1773 | On 24 Feb 1773 George Meers was named to settle the estate of Mark Meers. Jonathan Meers & Andrew Meers were the securities.6 |
| Will - Mother's* | 9 September 1778 | Jonathan was named in his mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.7 |
| Will* | 2 February 1796 | He made a will on 2 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Ziporah Mears land purchased of Joseph Killey. To son Robert Mears land bought of Bird, Fitchett & Bell & adjacent the above. To son Jonathan Mears all my land to the South of the great ditch down to Gilford Branch, also the land bought of Parradice containing 75 acres on Assatigue Island & all the money due me from the Western Shore. To cousin Shadrack Mears. To grandson Robert Wheelton. To grandaughter. Joice Wheelton. To son Bartholomew Mears. To son Mecajah Mears. Children Micajah Mears, Bartholomew Mears & Leah Collins residual legatees. Sons Barthomomew & Jonathan Exrs. Witt: Thomas Evans, George Young, Tabitha Fitchett. .8 |
| Death* | before 29 February 1796 | Jonathan died before 29 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved..8 |
Family 1 |
Joyce (w/o Jon Mears) (-----) b. c 1725 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | He married Joyce (w/o Jon Mears) (-----) circa 1750. It is not known if she was the mother of any of Jonathan's children..2 |
Family 2 |
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| Children | 1. | Micajah Mears+ b. c 1756, d. Jun 1798 |
| 2. | Bartholomew (of Jon.) Mears+ b. 12 Mar 1757, d. 18 Dec 1823 | |
| 3. | Robert Mears+ b. c 1758, d. Jan 1797 | |
| 4. | Rachel Mears b. c 1760 | |
| 5. | Leah Mears b. c 1761 | |
| 6. | Jonathan (of Jon.) Mears (Guilford)+ b. c 1762, d. Jan 1811 | |
| 7. | Rhoda Mears+ b. c 1765, d. b 28 Feb 1820 | |
| 8. | Zeporah Mears+ b. c 1775 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel) & - p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 242 (will of Robert Meers, brother of Jonathan).
- [S2601] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1769-1773, Volumes 24 & 25, 27 Feb 1770 Court.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 235 (adm. of Mark Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 432 (will of Jonathan Mears, Guilford).
Robert Mears1
M, b. circa 1732, d. July 1768
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (III) b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| Mother | Rachel Kellam b. c 1705, d. Oct 1779 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 12 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1732 | Robert was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 July 1761 | Robert was named in his father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will* | 6 May 1766 | He made a will on 6 May 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. To sister Sarah Duncan. To Rachel Meers, daughter of Jonathan Meers. To Leah Meers, daughter of Jonathan. Brother Jonathan Exr. & residual legatee. Witt: Thomas Clark, Baily Baily, Thomas Baily..2 |
| Death* | July 1768 | Robert died in July 1768.2 |
| Probate* | 26 July 1768 | Robert's will was probated on 26 July 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Susanna Mears1
F, b. circa 1734
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (III) b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| Mother | Rachel Kellam b. c 1705, d. Oct 1779 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 7 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1734 | Susanna was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 July 1761 | Susanna was named in her father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel).
Rachel Mears1
F, b. circa 1736
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (III) b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| Mother | Rachel Kellam b. c 1705, d. Oct 1779 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 13 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1736 | Rachel was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 July 1761 | Rachel was named in her father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Mother's* | 9 September 1778 | Rachel was named in her mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel in the will of Rachel Meers..3 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel) & p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
Sarah Mears1
F, b. circa 1742, d. before 18 December 1790
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (III) b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| Mother | Rachel Kellam b. c 1705, d. Oct 1779 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 1 Aug 2011 |
| Birth* | circa 1742 | Sarah was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | She married James Duncan Sr., son of Thomas Duncan and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1760. On 25 Jan 1780 James Duncan was named to settle the estate of Bartholomew Mears, unadministered by Rachel Mears, dec'd..2 |
| Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Duncan. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 July 1761 | Sarah was named in her father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Brother's* | 6 May 1766 | Sarah was named in her brother's will on 6 May 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as sister Sarah Duncan in the will of Robert Meers..3 |
| Death* | before 18 December 1790 | She died before 18 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Southy Bull was the security on the M.L.B. of James Duncan, widower, and Anne Moor, widow.4 |
Family |
James Duncan Sr. b. c 1735, d. b 29 Nov 1813 | |
| Children | 1. | Leah Duncan+ b. c 1760, d. Aug 1834 |
| 2. | Eli Duncan+ b. c 1761, d. b 27 Oct 1789 | |
| 3. | Jesse Duncan Sr.+ b. c 1763 | |
| 4. | (d/o James Sr.) Duncan+5 b. c 1765 | |
| 5. | Meshack Duncan b. c 1768, d. b 25 Jun 1798 | |
| 6. | James Duncan Jr. (of James)+ b. c 1770 | |
| 7. | Rachel Duncan+ b. c 1778 | |
| 8. | Sally Duncan+ b. c 1780 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 242 (will of Robert Meers, brother of Jonathan) & p. 304 (adm. of Bartholomew Mears).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 242 (will of Robert Meers, brother of Jonathan).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 452 (will of Meshack Duncan).
Elizabeth Mears1
F, b. circa 1740
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (III) b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| Mother | Rachel Kellam b. c 1705, d. Oct 1779 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 13 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Elizabeth was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 July 1761 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Mother's* | 9 September 1778 | Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth in the will of Rachel Meers..3 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel) & p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
Shadrack (of Bar) Mears (Guilford)1
M, b. circa 1730
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (III) b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| Mother | Rachel Kellam b. c 1705, d. Oct 1779 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 12 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | Shadrack was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. Since only his brother Meshack was named to be brought up by his mother Rachel, then Shadrack would have been at least 21 years old when his father wrote his will, implying he was born before 1740. Since Jonathan was named heir-at-law, he was the oldest son. So Shadrack would have been born after Jonathan and before 1740..2 |
| Will - Father's* | 4 July 1761 | Shadrack was named in his father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Anecdote | 1773 | Shadrack Mears built the Messongo bridge in 1773.3 |
| Will - Mother's* | 9 September 1778 | Shadrack was named in his mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He and Isaiah Baker were the extrs of his mother Rachel's will..4 |
| Anecdote* | 1780 | This Shadrack Mears (no probate record found) moved to the upper Bayside area of Acc Co as did his brother Jonathan and left descendants in Bloxom, Guilford, Mears, Mearsville, Saxis, Jenkins Bridge and Sanford.5 |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | Shadrack (of Shad) Mears+ b. c 1755, d. 1817 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel) & p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 54 (Shadrack Mears Chart).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 10.
Leah Mears1
F, b. circa 1746
| Father | Bartholomew Mears (III) b. c 1693, d. Apr 1766 | |
| Mother | Rachel Kellam b. c 1705, d. Oct 1779 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Descendants of William Munns (1624/5 Muster on E.S.) Ancestors of Mary Frances Carey | |
| Last Edited | 14 Nov 2009 |
| Birth* | circa 1746 | Leah was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 July 1761 | Leah was named in her father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married Isaiah Baker, son of William Baker (Gargatha) and Elizabeth Mills, circa 1770. After Idaiah Baker's death in 1804, a Leah Baker was a head of household in the 1810 census in Accomack Parish. However, he did not name a wife in his will..3,4,5 |
| Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Baker. |
| Will - Mother's* | 9 September 1778 | Leah was named in her mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah in the will of Rachel Meers..6 |
Family |
Isaiah Baker b. c 1728, d. Oct 1804 | |
| Children | 1. | Richard Baker+ b. c 1770, d. 31 Dec 1817 |
| 2. | Leah Baker b. c 1772 | |
| 3. | Shadrack Baker b. c 1774 | |
| 4. | Elijah Baker b. c 1776 | |
| 5. | William Baker+ b. c 1778 | |
| 6. | Ezekiel Baker+ b. c 1780, d. Mar 1846 | |
| 7. | Sinah Baker b. c 1785, d. b 28 Nov 1836 | |
| 8. | Rachel Baker b. c 1790 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel) & p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 224-225 (will of Bartholomew Mears, wife Rachel).
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 318 (will of Rachel Meers).
Peggy (-----)
F, b. circa 1700
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 14 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1700 | Peggy was born circa 1700. |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | She married Thomas Mears, son of John Mears and Margaret Garrison, circa 1725.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1725 | As of circa 1725,her married name was Mears. |
Family |
Thomas Mears b. c 1695, d. Mar 1775 | |
| Child | 1. | Southy (of Thos) Mears+ b. c 1730, d. Mar 1781 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Bartholomew Mears Chart).
Covington Mears1
M, b. circa 1760, d. January 1797
| Father | Southy (of Thos) Mears b. c 1730, d. Mar 1781 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) (#1) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) (#2) | |
| Last Edited | 1 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Covington was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - GrFath's* | before 28 March 1775 | Covington was named in his grandfather's will before 28 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Covington Meers in the will of Thomas Meers..1 |
| Marriage* | 19 July 1784 | He married Nancy (205) Roberts, daughter of Arthur (81) Roberts III and Patience Simkins, on 19 July 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of Coventon Mears and Nancy Roberts..2 |
| Death* | January 1797 | Covington died in January 1797.3 |
| Admin of estate* | 30 January 1797 | Administration of Covington's estate was filed on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nancy Mears was named to settle the estate of Coventon Mears. John Ashby & George Nock were the securities.3 |
| Anecdote* | 1797 | According to Whitelaw Coventon Mears died intestate in 1797 leaving a widow Nancy and daughters Adah and Jenny. In 1805 a survey for division showed 229 acres, of which Jenny received the home place of 103 acres next to the branch, and Adah the balance of 126 acres.4 |
| Admin of estate | 26 October 1801 | Administration of Covington's estate was filed on 26 October 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William L. Roberts was named to settle the estate of Coventon Mears. Francis Roberts & John Roberts were securities. (NOTE: Evidenlty Coventon's wife Nancy was unable to settle his estate and so her brothers acted for her.)5 |
| Est settm't* | 29 February 1808 | Covington estate was settled on 29 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. No Date (Audit), 29 Feb 1808 (Rec'd) - William S. Roberts Admr. Named in settlement: William Mears & Jinny Mears..6 |
Family |
Nancy (205) Roberts b. c 1765, d. b 1818 | |
| Marriage* | 19 July 1784 | He married Nancy (205) Roberts, daughter of Arthur (81) Roberts III and Patience Simkins, on 19 July 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of Coventon Mears and Nancy Roberts..2 |
| Children | 1. | Adah Mears b. c 1785 |
| 2. | Jenny Mears+ b. c 1787 | |
| 3. | Caty Mears b. c 1790 | |
| 4. | William (of Cov) Mears+ b. c 1792, d. Nov 1847 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 284 (will of Thomas Meers, son Southy).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 437 (adm. of Coventon Mears).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 751 (tract A41).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 366 (adm. of Coventon Mears).
- [S622] Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources), p. 366 (settlement of Coventon Mears).
Thomas William Mears1
M, b. circa 1780
| Father | John (of Elisha) Mears (constable) b. c 1735, d. Dec 1807 |
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Thomas was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage | circa 1800 | He married Nancy Wainhouse Powell, daughter of James (531) Powell and Sarah Wainhouse, circa 1800.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 18 July 1807 | Thomas was named in his father's will on 18 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas William Mears in the will of John Mears of Elisha. He was named as one of the Extrs. and given 205 acres where I now live & Negro woman Kitt..1 |
| Marriage | 19 September 1808 | He married Catherine 'Caty' (of Geo) Smith, daughter of George Smith (Craddock) and Ann (308) Fosque, on 19 September 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. John Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Walton Mears and Catherine Smith of Geo..3 |
| Will - Father-in-law* | 20 March 1812 | Thomas was named in his father-in-law's will on 20 March 1812 at Craddock, Accomack Co, VA. In his will George Smith gave the whole of my land to my 3 sons Charles, John & George W. Smith. Balance to my 4 daughters Betsy, Caty, Molly & Sally M. Smith. The part given before to Betsy & Caty to be accounted with the whole as still being part of my estate. Son Charles Smith & son-in-law Thomas W. Mears Extrs. Witt: William Major, Anthony West & Stepherd Wilkins. Prob: Anthony West, John F. Mears & Hutchinson Kellam securities on the $15,000 bond.4 |
| Security on MLB* | 1 April 1815 | Thomas was the security on a M.L.B. On 1 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas W. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Smith and Sally Mears of Armtend?.5 |
| Security on MLB | 30 March 1818 | Thomas was the security on a M.L.B. On 30 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas W. Mears and Thomas Parker were the security on the M.L.B. of Edward A. Joynes of Wm. dec'd and Elizabeth S. Andrews of Robert dec'd..6 |
| Will - Extr | 9 December 1819 | He was named as the executor of a will on 9 December 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will William Turner named Thomas W. Mears Extr.7 |
| Marriage* | 28 May 1823 | He married Ann P. Smith, daughter of Charles Smith, on 28 May 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas W. Mears and Anna P. Smith of Charles..3 |
| Administrator* | 10 October 1825 | Thomas was named as administrator of an estate on 10 October 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas W. Mears was shown as administrator. Bond $500. No order to appraise the estate. No administration records. (N'hamp OB 37 Page 267). |
Family |
Ann P. Smith b. c 1800, d. Sep 1825 | |
| Marriage* | 28 May 1823 | He married Ann P. Smith, daughter of Charles Smith, on 28 May 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas W. Mears and Anna P. Smith of Charles..3 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 368 (will of John Mears of Elisha).
- [S1008] Henrietta Dawson (Ayres) Sheppard, Ayres - Dawson and Allied Families, Volume 1, Recording the ancestry of Richard Johnson Ayres Jr. of Accomack County, Virginia and of his wife Elizabeth Hack Dawson of Loudoun County, Virginia, p. 231 (Johnson Family).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 491 (will of George Smith, Craddock).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 260 (marriage of Charles Smith and Sally Mears of Armtend?).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 146 (marriage of Edward A. Joynes of Wm. dec'd and Elizabeth S. Andrews of Robert dec'd).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 551 (will of William Turner).
George Mears1,2,3
M, b. circa 1725, d. February 1795
| Father | Mark Mears b. c 1705, d. Feb 1773 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 14 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1725 | George was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | He married Peggy Taylor circa 1750.4 |
| Administrator* | 24 February 1773 | George was named as administrator of an estate on 24 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Meers was named to settle the estate of Mark Meers. Jonathan Meers & Andrew Meers were the securities..3 |
| Administrator | 27 February 1776 | George was named as administrator of an estate on 27 February 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Charity Mears was named to settle the estate of William Mears. John McLean was the security..5 |
| Will* | 22 December 1794 | He made a will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Mears all my land. Moveable est. to be div. bet. wife Peggy Mears, Charles Mears, Moley Tignal, Milley Mears & Nancy Mears. Friend Thomas Ames & son John Mears Exrs. Witt: Elisha Mears, Rickets Tatham, Jesse Ames. .4 |
| Death* | February 1795 | George died in February 1795.4 |
| Probate* | 23 February 1795 | George's will was probated on 23 February 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
Family |
Peggy Taylor b. c 1730 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | He married Peggy Taylor circa 1750.4 |
| Children | 1. | William 'Will' (of Geo) Mears b. c 1750, d. Feb 1776 |
| 2. | John Mears+ b. c 1752 | |
| 3. | Charles Mears b. c 1754 | |
| 4. | Molly Mears b. c 1756 | |
| 5. | Milley Mears+ b. c 1760 | |
| 6. | Nancy Mears b. c 1763 |
Citations
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent.
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Bartholomew Mears Chart).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 235 (adm. of Mark Meers).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 422 (will of George Mears, wife Peggy).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 265 (adm. of Will Mears).
Peggy Taylor
F, b. circa 1730
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | Peggy was born circa 1730. |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | She married George Mears, son of Mark Mears, circa 1750.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1750 | As of circa 1750,her married name was Mears. |
| Will - Husb's* | 22 December 1794 | Peggy was named in her husband's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Family |
George Mears b. c 1725, d. Feb 1795 | |
| Children | 1. | William 'Will' (of Geo) Mears b. c 1750, d. Feb 1776 |
| 2. | John Mears+ b. c 1752 | |
| 3. | Charles Mears b. c 1754 | |
| 4. | Molly Mears b. c 1756 | |
| 5. | Milley Mears+ b. c 1760 | |
| 6. | Nancy Mears b. c 1763 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 422 (will of George Mears, wife Peggy).
John Mears1
M, b. circa 1752
| Father | George Mears b. c 1725, d. Feb 1795 | |
| Mother | Peggy Taylor b. c 1730 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Oct 2016 |
| Birth* | circa 1752 | John was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1774 | He married Zeller Hyslop, daughter of William Hyslop, circa 1774.2 |
| Heir - named as* | 4 December 1777 | John was named as an heir on 4 December 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law John Meers in the will of William Hayslop, who also named a daugther Ziller Meers and a granddaughter Comfort Meers..3 |
| Will - Sister-in-law* | 22 April 1784 | John was named in his sister-in-law's will on 22 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Hannah Hyslop gave to Comfort Mears, daughter of John Mears the land where I now dwell. To William Mears, son of John. To Zilla Mears. Aby Mears residual legatee, she to take Peggy Bloxom & bring her up. Brother in law John Mears Exr. Witt: Elisha Mears, Babel Savage, Nathaniel Johnson.4 |
| Will - Father's* | 22 December 1794 | John was named in his father's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Land sold* | 1798 | John sold land in 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw, when Mark Mears died intestate in 1773 he was succeeded by a George Mears, who in 1795, wife Peggy, left all his land to a son John. In 1798 this son John sold 106 acres by survey to Francis Savage. The bounds mentioned a schoolhouse, which would have been about where the old road turns northwest towards Keller..5 |
Family |
Zeller Hyslop b. c 1755 | |
| Children | 1. | John Mears Sr.+ b. b 1775, d. b 25 Apr 1838 |
| 2. | Comfort Mears+ b. c 1776 | |
| 3. | William (of John) Mears b. c 1778 | |
| 4. | Aby Mears4 b. c 1780 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 422 (will of George Mears, wife Peggy).
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 314 (will of William Hyslop).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 348 (will of Hannah Hyslop).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 750 (tract A41).
Charles Mears1
M, b. circa 1754
| Father | George Mears b. c 1725, d. Feb 1795 | |
| Mother | Peggy Taylor b. c 1730 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 12 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1754 | Charles was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 22 December 1794 | Charles was named in his father's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 422 (will of George Mears, wife Peggy).
Molly Mears1
F, b. circa 1756
| Father | George Mears b. c 1725, d. Feb 1795 | |
| Mother | Peggy Taylor b. c 1730 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 18 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Molly was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married (-----) Tignal circa 1775.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Tignal. |
| Will - Father's* | 22 December 1794 | Molly was named in her father's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Moley Tignal in the will of George Mears, wife Peggy..1 |
| Heir - named as* | 1 April 1834 | Molly was named as an heir on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Milly Mears and Molly Tignor are the only heirs at law of Benjamin Taylor and Bartholomew Taylor, soldiers in the Virginia Continental Line in the Rev. War..2 |
Family |
(-----) Tignal b. c 1750 |
(-----) Tignal
M, b. circa 1750
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | (-----) was born circa 1750. |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Molly Mears, daughter of George Mears and Peggy Taylor, circa 1775.1 |
Family |
Molly Mears b. c 1756 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 422 (will of George Mears, wife Peggy).
Milley Mears1
F, b. circa 1760
| Father | George Mears b. c 1725, d. Feb 1795 | |
| Mother | Peggy Taylor b. c 1730 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Milley was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 22 December 1794 | Milley was named in her father's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Milley Mears in the will of George Mears, wife Peggy..1 |
| Heir - named as* | 1 April 1834 | Milley was named as an heir on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Milly Mears and Molly Tignor are the only heirs at law of Benjamin Taylor and Bartholomew Taylor, soldiers in the Virginia Continental Line in the Rev. War..2 |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | George (of Milly) Mears b. c 1792 |
Nancy Mears1
F, b. circa 1763
| Father | George Mears b. c 1725, d. Feb 1795 | |
| Mother | Peggy Taylor b. c 1730 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1763 | Nancy was born circa 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 22 December 1794 | Nancy was named in her father's will on 22 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Mears in the will of George Mears, wife Peggy..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 422 (will of George Mears, wife Peggy).
William (121) Mears1,2
M, b. circa 1725
| Father | John Mears b. c 1698, d. Mar 1762 | |
| Mother | Sabrah (68) Armey Trader b. c 1704, d. Feb 1785 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 23 Dec 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1725 | William was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | He married Esther (-----) circa 1750.3 |
| Land sold* | 29 December 1768 | William sold land on 29 December 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Mears, eldest son and heir-at-law, who had inherited his father's land, sold his inheritance to Jonathan Mears, son of Bartholomew Mears (Acc Co Deeds 1757-1770, p. 607) and seemed to disapear from Accomack County records. His brother Spencer Mears bought the northern 80 acres of this land in 1779 (Whitelaw, p. 752) and John Bradford bought the southern 80 acres in the same year..4 |
| Will - Mother's* | 20 April 1784 | William was named in his mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Family |
Esther (-----) b. c 1730 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 353-354 (will of Sabra Mears).
- [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 130 (Granger Family).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Bartholomew Mears Chart).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent.
Esther (-----)
F, b. circa 1730
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | Esther was born circa 1730. |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | She married William (121) Mears, son of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader, circa 1750.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1750 | As of circa 1750,her married name was Mears. |
Family |
William (121) Mears b. c 1725 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Bartholomew Mears Chart).
Littleton Mears1
M, b. circa 1732, d. December 1776
| Father | John Mears b. c 1698, d. Mar 1762 | |
| Mother | Sabrah (68) Armey Trader b. c 1704, d. Feb 1785 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jul 2007 |
| Biography* | Littleton's sister Elizabeth Bell named many of her neices and nephews in her will including Sally Mears, daughter of Littleton Mears. | |
| Birth* | circa 1732 | Littleton was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | He married Comfort Richardson, daughter of William (of John) Richardson and (-----) (-----), circa 1755.2 |
| Will - Extr* | 29 December 1769 | Littleton was named as the executor of a will on 29 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Meers and named Extr. in the will of William Richardson, who also named a daughter Comfort Meers and a grandson Severn Mears..2 |
| Marriage | circa 1770 | He married Naomi Walker Walker? circa 1770.3 |
| Will* | 7 November 1776 | He made a will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. Land to be rented out, except my wife's dower, for 8 years following my death, the profits to maintain my 2 youngest children Sarah & Shadrack Mears. To son John Mears plantation where I now live, including all my lands. To wife Naomi what she brought with her when I married her. 8 children, Levin, Littleton, Severn, Kendall Mears, Sophia Martin, Betty & Sally Mears & son Shadrack Mears residual legatees. Wife & William Banfield Walker Exrs. Witt: Philip Tignal, Kendall Savage..3 |
| Death* | December 1776 | Littleton died in December 1776.3 |
| Probate* | 31 December 1776 | Littleton's will was probated on 31 December 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Family 1 |
Comfort Richardson b. c 1735 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | He married Comfort Richardson, daughter of William (of John) Richardson and (-----) (-----), circa 1755.2 |
| Children | 1. | Sophia Mears b. c 1756 |
| 2. | John (of Litt) Mears+ b. c 1758, d. b 13 Apr 1818 | |
| 3. | Levin Mears b. c 1760 | |
| 4. | Littleton Mears b. c 1762 | |
| 5. | Kendall (of Litt.) Mears+ b. c 1764 | |
| 6. | Severn Mears+ b. c 1765 | |
| 7. | Betty Mears b. c 1767 |
Family 2 |
Naomi Walker Walker? b. c 1745 | |
| Marriage | circa 1770 | He married Naomi Walker Walker? circa 1770.3 |
| Children | 1. | Shadrack (of Litt) Mears+ b. c 1770, d. Oct 1815 |
| 2. | Sarah 'Sally' Mears b. c 1771 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of Elizabeth Bell).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 280 (will of William Richardson, wife Elizabeth).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
Comfort Richardson1
F, b. circa 1735
| Father | William (of John) Richardson b. c 1692, d. b 25 Oct 1774 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1715 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 17 Sep 2015 |
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Comfort was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married Littleton Mears, son of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader, circa 1755.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Mears. |
| Will - Father's* | 29 December 1769 | Comfort was named in her father's will on 29 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Comfort Meers in the will of William Richardson who also named a grandson Severn Mears. His wife Elizabeth and Littleton Meers were the Extrs..1 |
Family |
Littleton Mears b. c 1732, d. Dec 1776 | |
| Children | 1. | Sophia Mears b. c 1756 |
| 2. | John (of Litt) Mears+ b. c 1758, d. b 13 Apr 1818 | |
| 3. | Levin Mears b. c 1760 | |
| 4. | Littleton Mears b. c 1762 | |
| 5. | Kendall (of Litt.) Mears+ b. c 1764 | |
| 6. | Severn Mears+ b. c 1765 | |
| 7. | Betty Mears b. c 1767 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 280 (will of William Richardson, wife Elizabeth).
William (of John) Richardson1
M, b. circa 1692, d. before 25 October 1774
| Father | John Richardson1 b. c 1650, d. b 2 Nov 1708 | |
| Mother | Mary Piwell1 b. c 1670 |
| Last Edited | 17 Sep 2015 |
| Birth* | circa 1692 | William was born circa 1692 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 7 October 1708 | William was named in his uncle's will on 7 October 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Charles Piwell gave the plantation where I now live to my mother & sister for life, reversion to Piwell Richardson. To Peter Turlington, Jr. To Sarah Richardson. To William, Charles, John, Jr., Thomas & George Richardson. Mother (no name) Exec. Witt: John Lurton, Henry Lurton, Peter Turlington.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1735 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1735.2 |
| Land bought* | 1738 | William (of John) Richardson bought land in 1738 at tract A39, between Melfa and Keller, Accomack Co, VA. In 1738 Richard Niblet sold as 150 acres to William Ritchenson (Richardson) and said it was "Known as the dwelling place of his father Burnal Niblet." In 1792 William Richardson (wife Tabitha) left to his son John, and for some time the property, in bounds for adjacent lands, was called "Richardson's." (NOTE: Whitelaw evidently skipped a generation, otherwise William Richardson would have just about 100 years old and the 1792 will mentioned 3 small children.)3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1745 | He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1745. |
| Will* | 29 December 1769 | He made a will on 29 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will William Richardson gave wife Elizabeth Richardson whole estate during her widowhood & should she marry to have 1/3 of my estate. To son William Richardson my land & plantation where I now live cont. 75 acres. after his mother's death or marriage. Daughter Sarah. Daughter Comfort Meers. Grandson Severn Mears. 3 children William, Comfort & Sarah resid. legatees. Wife & Littleton Meers Exrs. Witt: Major Meers, John Ashby..2 |
| Death* | before 25 October 1774 | William (of John) Richardson died before 25 October 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved.2 |
Family 1 |
(-----) (-----) b. c 1715 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1735 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1735.2 |
| Child | 1. | Comfort Richardson+ b. c 1735 |
Family 2 |
Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1725 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1745 | He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1745. |
| Children | 1. | William (of Wm) Richardson+2 b. c 1748, d. b 1 Feb 1792 |
| 2. | Sarah Richardson2 b. c 1750 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 39 (will of Charles Piwell).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 280 (will of William Richardson, wife Elizabeth).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 740 (tract A39).
Elizabeth (-----)
F, b. circa 1725
| Last Edited | 17 Sep 2015 |
| Birth* | circa 1725 | Elizabeth was born circa 1725. |
| Marriage* | circa 1745 | She married William (of John) Richardson, son of John Richardson and Mary Piwell, circa 1745. |
| Married Name | circa 1745 | As of circa 1745,her married name was Richardson. |
| Will - Husb's* | 29 December 1769 | Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 29 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will William Richardson gave wife Elizabeth Richardson whole estate during her widowhood & should she marry to have 1/3 of my estate. To son William Richardson my land & plantation where I now live cont. 75 acres. after his mother's death or marriage. Daughter Sarah. Daughter Comfort Meers. Grandson Severn Mears. 3 children William, Comfort & Sarah resid. legatees. Wife & Littleton Meers Exrs. Witt: Major Meers, John Ashby.1 |
Family |
William (of John) Richardson b. c 1692, d. b 25 Oct 1774 | |
| Children | 1. | William (of Wm) Richardson+2 b. c 1748, d. b 1 Feb 1792 |
| 2. | Sarah Richardson1 b. c 1750 |
Severn Mears1
M, b. circa 1765
| Father | Littleton Mears b. c 1732, d. Dec 1776 | |
| Mother | Comfort Richardson b. c 1735 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Severn was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - GrFath's* | 29 December 1769 | Severn was named in his grandfather's will on 29 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson Severn Mears in the will of William Richardson, who also named a daughter Comfort Meers..1 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 November 1776 | Severn was named in his father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 1 September 1798 | He married Nancy Waterfield on 1 September 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Melson was the security on the M.L.B. of Severn Mears and Nancy Waterfield..3 |
Family |
Nancy Waterfield b. c 1775 | |
| Child | 1. | James (of Severn) Mears b. c 1799 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 280 (will of William Richardson, wife Elizabeth).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Naomi Walker Walker?
F, b. circa 1745
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1745 | Naomi was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married Littleton Mears, son of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader, circa 1770.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Mears. |
| Will - Husb's* | 7 November 1776 | Naomi was named in her husband's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Naomi in the will of Littleton Mears. His wife and William Banfield Walker were named Extrs., so she could have been a Walker..1 |
Family |
Littleton Mears b. c 1732, d. Dec 1776 | |
| Children | 1. | Shadrack (of Litt) Mears+ b. c 1770, d. Oct 1815 |
| 2. | Sarah 'Sally' Mears b. c 1771 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
Sarah 'Sally' Mears1
F, b. circa 1771
| Father | Littleton Mears b. c 1732, d. Dec 1776 | |
| Mother | Naomi Walker Walker? b. c 1745 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1771 | Sarah was born circa 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 7 November 1776 | Sarah was named in her father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah Mears, one of two youngest children, in the will of Littleton Mears. She was also shown as daughter Sally Mears in the list of residual legatees..1 |
| Will - Aunt's* | 31 January 1800 | Sarah was named in her his aunt's will on 31 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Mears, daughter of Littleton Mears, in the will of Elizabeth Bell, who was evidently an Aunt.2 |
| Marriage* | 15 May 1815 | She married James Shepherd on 15 May 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of James Sheppard and Sally Mears of Littleton..3 |
| Married Name | 15 May 1815 | As of 15 May 1815,her married name was Shepherd. |
Family |
James Shepherd b. c 1775 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of Elizabeth Bell).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
John (of Litt) Mears1
M, b. circa 1758, d. before 13 April 1818
| Father | Littleton Mears b. c 1732, d. Dec 1776 | |
| Mother | Comfort Richardson b. c 1735 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Birth* | circa 1758 | John was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 7 November 1776 | John was named in his father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married Abby (-----) circa 1780.2 |
| Anecdote* | 1800 | He had 3 sons & 2 daughters in 1800 census and was over age 45 in 1800 and again in 1810. He traded 70 acres in 1817 in N'hamp Co.2 |
| Will* | 14 February 1818 | He made a will on 14 February 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. In his will John Mears gave to son Littleton Mears. I lend to my wife Abi Mears all the land on which I now live during her life at her death to be divided equally between my three sons Littleton Mears, John Mears & William Mears. I also lend to my wife Abi all my other property not named during her life, at her death to be equally divided between my four children, Littleton, John, William and Tabitha. Signed with his mark, John Mears. Witnesses: Matthew Floyd and Levi (his mark) Richardson..3 |
| Death* | before 13 April 1818 | John died before 13 April 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved..3 |
Family |
Abby (-----) b. c 1760 | |
| Children | 1. | William (of Jno & Abby) Mears+ b. c 1780, d. b 25 Nov 1822 |
| 2. | John (of Jno & Abby) Mears b. c 1785 | |
| 3. | Elizabeth (of Jno & Abby) Mears b. c 1787, d. b 14 Feb 1818 | |
| 4. | Littleton (of Jno & Abby) Mears b. c 1790, d. b 10 Sep 1821 | |
| 5. | Tabitha (of Jno & Abby) Mears b. c 1795 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
- [S1003] Dr. David R. Scott, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1800-1854, p. 103 (will of John Mears, wife Abi).
Levin Mears1
M, b. circa 1760
| Father | Littleton Mears b. c 1732, d. Dec 1776 | |
| Mother | Comfort Richardson b. c 1735 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 19 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Levin was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 7 November 1776 | Levin was named in his father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
Littleton Mears1
M, b. circa 1762
| Father | Littleton Mears b. c 1732, d. Dec 1776 | |
| Mother | Comfort Richardson b. c 1735 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Littleton was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 7 November 1776 | Littleton was named in his father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
Kendall (of Litt.) Mears1
M, b. circa 1764
| Father | Littleton Mears b. c 1732, d. Dec 1776 | |
| Mother | Comfort Richardson b. c 1735 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1764 | Kendall was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 7 November 1776 | Kendall was named in his father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1795 | He married Catharine 'Katy' (-----) circa 1795.2 |
Family |
Catharine 'Katy' (-----) b. c 1775 | |
| Children | 1. | Michael 'Mikell' Mears+ b. c 1798, d. 30 Aug 1879 |
| 2. | James (of Ken) Mears+ b. c 1800, d. Nov 1834 | |
| 3. | Edward (of K.) Mears+ b. c 1805 | |
| 4. | Mary 'Molly' Mears+ b. c 1814, d. 6 Jul 1888 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 237 (marriages of their son Michael Mears in 1859 and in 1871 show him as a son of Kendal & Catharine & Katy).
Sophia Mears1
F, b. circa 1756
| Father | Littleton Mears b. c 1732, d. Dec 1776 | |
| Mother | Comfort Richardson b. c 1735 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Sophia was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1774 | She married (-----) Martin circa 1774.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1774 | As of circa 1774,her married name was Martin. |
| Will - Father's* | 7 November 1776 | Sophia was named in her father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sophia Martin in the will of Littleton Mears..1 |
Family |
(-----) Martin b. c 1750 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
(-----) Martin
M, b. circa 1750
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | (-----) was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1774 | He married Sophia Mears, daughter of Littleton Mears and Comfort Richardson, circa 1774.1 |
Family |
Sophia Mears b. c 1756 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
Betty Mears1
F, b. circa 1767
| Father | Littleton Mears b. c 1732, d. Dec 1776 | |
| Mother | Comfort Richardson b. c 1735 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1767 | Betty was born circa 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 7 November 1776 | Betty was named in her father's will on 7 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betty Mears in the will of Littleton Mears..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 299 (will of Littleton Mears, wife Naomi).
Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford1,2
F, b. circa 1744, d. before 25 January 1796
| Father | John (17) (of Wm & Bridget) Bradford b. c 1706, d. b 30 Jun 1784 | |
| Mother | Sarah (-----) b. c 1710 |
| Birth* | circa 1744 | Margaret was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1768 | She married Spencer (125) Mears, son of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader, circa 1768.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1768 | As of circa 1768,her married name was Mears. |
| Will - Husb's* | 25 May 1794 | Margaret was named in her husband's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of Spencer Mears. She and Robert Bradford were named Extrs..3 |
| Anecdote* | 26 November 1794 | Her son Robert Mears was named in the 26 Nov 1794 will of Robert Bradford and given all my lands except 5 acres where James Lurton now lives.1 |
| Death* | before 25 January 1796 | Margaret died before 25 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Mears was named to settle the estate of Peggy Mears. Robinson Savage and Custis Bradford were the securities..4 |
| Est settm't* | 27 October 1800 | Margaret estate was settled on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. 26 Aug 1798 (Audit), 27 Oct 1800 (Rec'd) - James Mears Extr. Named in settlement the following received part of mother's estate: Rachel Belote, James Mears, Rosannah Melson, Sally Mears, Caleb Mears, Robert Mears, Francis Mears, Betty Mears, Nancy Mears. Auditors: Custis Willis & Francis Savage..5 |
Family |
Spencer (125) Mears b. c 1734, d. b 29 Sep 1794 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1768 | She married Spencer (125) Mears, son of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader, circa 1768.3 |
| Children | 1. | James (87G) Mears b. c 1768, d. Feb 1800 |
| 2. | Rachel (87H) Mears b. c 1770 | |
| 3. | Sally (87I) Mears b. c 1772 | |
| 4. | Rosannah 'Rosey' (87J) Mears+ b. c 1774 | |
| 5. | Caleb (87K) Mears b. c 1776 | |
| 6. | Robert (87L) Mears b. c 1778 | |
| 7. | Frances (87M) Mears b. c 1780 | |
| 8. | Elizabeth 'Betty' (87N) Mears b. c 1784 | |
| 9. | Nancy (87O) Mears b. c 1786 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 427 (will of Robert Bradford).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 203 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 414 (adm. of Peggy Mears).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlement of Peggy Mears).
James (87G) Mears1,2
M, b. circa 1768, d. February 1800
| Father | Spencer (125) Mears b. c 1734, d. b 29 Sep 1794 | |
| Mother | Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford b. c 1744, d. b 25 Jan 1796 |
| Birth* | circa 1768 | James was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 May 1794 | James was named in his father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Administrator* | 25 January 1796 | James was named as administrator of an estate on 25 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Mears was named to settle the estate of Peggy Mears. Robinson Savage and Custis Bradford were the securities..3 |
| Heir - named as | 6 September 1798 | James was named as an heir on 6 September 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears in the will of Custis Bradford who also named Francis Mears, son of Spencer Mears. A Nanny Mears was one of the witnesses..4 |
| Will* | 21 December 1799 | He made a will on 21 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. To brother Caleb Mears 200 acres at the North end of my land adjacent to Kendal Richardson, for life & then to be sold & the money divided between my 2 youngest sisters Frances Mears & Betty Mears. To sister Sally Mears 20 acres of land. Balance of land to be sold & proceeds divided between my sisters Frances & Betty Mears. 3 sisters Sally, Frances & Betty resid. legatees. Francis Roberts Exr. Witt: Custis Willis, John Kelley. .5 |
| Death* | February 1800 | James died in February 1800.5 |
| Probate* | 24 February 1800 | James's will was probated on 24 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.5 |
| Heir - named as* | 27 October 1800 | James was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears, Extr. to the estate of Peggy Mears and shown as one of her children..6 |
| Est settm't* | 26 July 1802 | James estate was settled on 26 July 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. 27 Oct 1800 (Order to Audit), 26 Jul 1802 (Rec'd) - Francis Roberts Extr. Named in settlement: Hillary Mears & Sally Mears. Cash paid the heirs of Spencer Mears dec'd, each child. Auditors: Custis Willis & Francis Savage..7 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 209 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 414 (adm. of Peggy Mears).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 456 (will of Custis Bradford).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of James Mears, brother Caleb).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlement of Peggy Mears).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 368 (settlement of James Mears, Francis Roberts Extr.).
Caleb (87K) Mears1,2
M, b. circa 1776
| Father | Spencer (125) Mears b. c 1734, d. b 29 Sep 1794 | |
| Mother | Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford b. c 1744, d. b 25 Jan 1796 |
| Birth* | circa 1776 | Caleb was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 May 1794 | Caleb was named in his father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Brother's* | 21 December 1799 | Caleb was named in his brother's will on 21 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Caleb Mears in the will of James Mears..3 |
| Heir - named as* | 27 October 1800 | Caleb was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Caleb Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..4 |
| Marriage* | 20 February 1805 | He married Patience Pratt on 20 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Twiford was the security on the M.L.B. of Caleb Mears and Patience Pratt..5 |
Family |
Patience Pratt b. c 1780 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 210 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of James Mears, brother Caleb).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlement of Peggy Mears).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Rachel (87H) Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1770
| Father | Spencer (125) Mears b. c 1734, d. b 29 Sep 1794 | |
| Mother | Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford b. c 1744, d. b 25 Jan 1796 |
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Rachel was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 May 1794 | Rachel was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 11 May 1800 | She married John Belote on 11 May 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. John Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of John Belote and Rachel Mears..3,4 |
| Married Name | 11 May 1800 | As of 11 May 1800,her married name was Belote. |
| Heir - named as* | 27 October 1800 | Rachel was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Belote one of the children of Peggy Mears..3 |
Family |
John Belote b. c 1760 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 209 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlement of Peggy Mears).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Sally (87I) Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1772
| Father | Spencer (125) Mears b. c 1734, d. b 29 Sep 1794 | |
| Mother | Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford b. c 1744, d. b 25 Jan 1796 |
| Birth* | circa 1772 | Sally was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 May 1794 | Sally was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Brother's* | 21 December 1799 | Sally was named in her brother's will on 21 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Sally Mears in the will of James Mears..3 |
| Heir - named as* | 27 October 1800 | Sally was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..4 |
| Marriage* | 15 December 1801 | She married John Belote Jr. on 15 December 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. William Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of John Belote Jr. and Sally Mears..5,6 |
| Married Name | 15 December 1801 | As of 15 December 1801,her married name was Belote. |
Family |
John Belote Jr. b. c 1770 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 209 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of James Mears, brother Caleb).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlement of Peggy Mears).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 752 (tract A41, Spencer Mears part).
Rosannah 'Rosey' (87J) Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1774
| Father | Spencer (125) Mears b. c 1734, d. b 29 Sep 1794 | |
| Mother | Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford b. c 1744, d. b 25 Jan 1796 |
| Birth* | circa 1774 | Rosannah was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 May 1794 | Rosannah was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rosey in the will of Spencer Mears..1 |
| Marriage* | 25 March 1797 | She married Middleton Melson, son of (-----) Melson and Lavinia 'Lancy' Milliner, on 25 March 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Fitzgerald was the security on the M.L.B. of Middleton Melson and Rodey Mears. They moved to York County..3,2 |
| Married Name | 25 March 1797 | As of 25 March 1797,her married name was Melson. |
| Heir - named as* | 27 October 1800 | Rosannah was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rosannah Melson one of the children of Peggy Mears..4 |
Family |
Middleton Melson b. c 1774 | |
| Child | 1. | John Melson5 b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 210 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlement of Peggy Mears).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 486 (will of Rachel Shreaves).
Robert (87L) Mears1,2
M, b. circa 1778
| Father | Spencer (125) Mears b. c 1734, d. b 29 Sep 1794 | |
| Mother | Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford b. c 1744, d. b 25 Jan 1796 |
| Birth* | circa 1778 | Robert was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 May 1794 | Robert was named in his father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 26 November 1794 | Robert was named in his uncle's will on 26 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Mears, son of Spencer, and given all my lands except 5 acres where James Lurton now lives in the will of Robert Bradford.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1800 | He married Leah Beach, daughter of John Beach and Amey (-----), circa 1800.4 |
| Heir - named as* | 27 October 1800 | Robert was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..5 |
| Anecdote* | 1801 | After Spencer Mears' estate was settled, his children Robert, Francis, Elizabeth and Nancy had guardians appointed, implying they were under age.6 |
| Heir - named as | 27 January 1812 | Robert 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.)7 |
| Est Settm't Uncle's* | 24 February 1823 | He was named in the settlement of his uncle's estate on 24 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. The settlement of the estate of Robert Bradord showed No Date (Audit), 24 Feb 1823 (Rec'd) - Arthur Bradford Extr. Named in settlement: John Bradford, widow's part, Robert Mears' part, James Chandler's part. Auditors: Custis Willis & Elisha Mears Sr. (NOTE: This was evidently the brother of Arthur Bradford who had died in 1795 and this was a final settlement.)8 |
Family |
Leah Beach b. c 1761 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1800 | He married Leah Beach, daughter of John Beach and Amey (-----), circa 1800.4 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 210 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 427 (will of Robert Bradford).
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 10 (heirs of John Beech).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlement of Peggy Mears).
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 10 (heirs of John Beach, dec'd).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 89 (settlement of Robert Bradford).
Frances (87M) Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1780
| Father | Spencer (125) Mears b. c 1734, d. b 29 Sep 1794 | |
| Mother | Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford b. c 1744, d. b 25 Jan 1796 |
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Frances was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 May 1794 | Frances was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Frances in the will of Spencer Mears..1 |
| Heir - named as | 6 September 1798 | Frances was named as an heir on 6 September 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis Bradford named a Francis Mears, son of Spencer Mears, in his will. A Nanny Mears was one of the witnesses. (NOTE: Other sources show her as a female.)3 |
| Will - Brother's* | 21 December 1799 | Frances was named in her brother's will on 21 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Frances Mears in the will of James Mears..4 |
| Heir - named as* | 27 October 1800 | Frances was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..5 |
| Anecdote* | 1801 | After Spencer Mears' estate was settled, his children Robert, Francis, Elizabeth and Nancy had guardians appointed, implying they were under age.6 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 210 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 456 (will of Custis Bradford).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of James Mears, brother Caleb).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlement of Peggy Mears).
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
Elizabeth 'Betty' (87N) Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1784
| Father | Spencer (125) Mears b. c 1734, d. b 29 Sep 1794 | |
| Mother | Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford b. c 1744, d. b 25 Jan 1796 |
| Birth* | circa 1784 | Elizabeth was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was under age in 1800.. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 May 1794 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Brother's* | 21 December 1799 | Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 21 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Betty Mears in the will of James Mears..3 |
| Will - Aunt's* | 31 January 1800 | Elizabeth was named in her his aunt's will on 31 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, daughter of Spencer, (under age) in the will of Elizabeth Bell, who was evidently an Aunt.4 |
| Heir - named as* | 27 October 1800 | Elizabeth was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Betty Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..5 |
| Anecdote* | 1801 | After Spencer Mears' estate was settled, his children Robert, Francis, Elizabeth and Nancy had guardians appointed, implying they were under age.6 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 210 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of James Mears, brother Caleb).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of Elizabeth Bell).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlement of Peggy Mears).
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
Nancy (87O) Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1786
| Father | Spencer (125) Mears b. c 1734, d. b 29 Sep 1794 | |
| Mother | Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford b. c 1744, d. b 25 Jan 1796 |
| Birth* | circa 1786 | Nancy was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 May 1794 | Nancy was named in her father's will on 25 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Heir - named as* | 27 October 1800 | Nancy was named as an heir on 27 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears one of the children of Peggy Mears..3 |
| Anecdote* | 1801 | After Spencer Mears' estate was settled, his children Robert, Francis, Elizabeth and Nancy had guardians appointed, implying they were under age.4 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 416 (will of Spencer Mears, wife Margaret).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 210 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlement of Peggy Mears).
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
John Belote
M, b. circa 1760
| Birth* | circa 1760 | John was born circa 1760. |
| Marriage* | 11 May 1800 | He married Rachel (87H) Mears, daughter of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford, on 11 May 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. John Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of John Belote and Rachel Mears..1,2 |
Family |
Rachel (87H) Mears b. c 1770 |
Middleton Melson
M, b. circa 1774
| Father | (-----) Melson1 b. c 1740 | |
| Mother | Lavinia 'Lancy' Milliner1 b. c 1754, d. b 22 Jul 1795 |
| Birth* | circa 1774 | Middleton was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Chancery suit* | after 22 July 1795 | He was named in a chancery suit after 22 July 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. To the worshipful justices of Accomack County in the chancery the bill of complaint of Smith Milliner, Major Guy and Rachel his wife & Middleton Melson, John Melson & Rosey Melson children of Lancy Melson decd humbly show that Southy Milliner sometime ago to wit on the ____day of June in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and Ninety Five left the County of Accomack with intention to go to Norfolk and there ship in some vessel and go a voyage to sea, that your Orators have been informed that the said Southy Milliner did ship himself on board the Schooner Thomas Jefferson at the Port of Norfolk some time in June or July and from there sailed in the said vessel destined for Jamaica on or about the 22nd day of July in the year afsd that since the sailing of the vessel afsd she has not been heard of nor niether [sic] has the said Southy Millinor and you orators have good reason to be believe and do suppose that the said vessel is lost and the said Southy Milliner and the rest of the crew have perished….2 |
| Marriage* | 25 March 1797 | He married Rosannah 'Rosey' (87J) Mears, daughter of Spencer (125) Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' (50F) Bradford, on 25 March 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Fitzgerald was the security on the M.L.B. of Middleton Melson and Rodey Mears. They moved to York County..3,4 |
| Land sold* | 10 October 1798 | Middleton Melson sold land on 10 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Smith Milliner and Nancy his wife, Major Guy and Rachel his wife, Ann Melson (widow of Levin) and Rosey Melson, Middleton Melson and Rosey his wife, and John Melson and Betty his wife, children and heirs of Lancy Melson dec'd sold land to John Welburn, all of the County of Accomack, VA, for 116 pounds & one Shilling. It was 4 undivided 5th parts of a tract of land with the appurtenances which descended to the said grantors by the death of a certain Southy Milliner their relation, lying and being in the Parish and County of Accomack and bounded as follows by the lands of Selby Simpsons heirs on the North, and by the lands of John Moore on the East, by the lands of John A. Bundick on the South and by the County road on the West containing in the whole 28 acres. (NOTE: Smith Milliner, Rachel Guy and Ann Melson were siblings of Lancy Melson dec'd & Southy Milliner dec'd. Rosey Melson, Middleton Melson & John Melson were the children of Lancy Melson dec'd.)5 |
| Will - Cousin's* | 13 January 1813 | Middleton was named in his cousin's will on 13 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Middleton Melson in the will of Rachel Shreaves. She left a legacy to John Melson of Middleton.6 |
Family |
Rosannah 'Rosey' (87J) Mears b. c 1774 | |
| Child | 1. | John Melson6 b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S2061] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, District Court Wills & Deeds, 1789-1799, p. 299-301 (Deed from Smith Milliner & Nancy his wife & others to John Welburn).
- [S2955] Stacia Childres - E.S.P.L. Eastern Shore Room Staff, Corrections & Additions to the MilesFiles, Chancery Case - https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 210 (Richard Smith Family).
- [S2061] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, District Court Wills & Deeds, 1789-1799, p. 299-301 (Deed from Smith Milliner & Nancy his wife & others, heirs of Lancy Melson dec'd, to John Welburn).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 486 (will of Rachel Shreaves).
Margaret (127) Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1752
| Father | John Mears b. c 1698, d. Mar 1762 | |
| Mother | Sabrah (68) Armey Trader b. c 1704, d. Feb 1785 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 4 Jul 2007 |
| Birth* | circa 1752 | Margaret was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married (-----) Richardson circa 1775.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Richardson. |
| Will - Mother's* | 20 April 1784 | Margaret was named in her mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Richardson in the will of Sabra Mears..1 |
Family |
(-----) Richardson b. c 1740 |
Rose (128) Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1742
| Father | John Mears b. c 1698, d. Mar 1762 | |
| Mother | Sabrah (68) Armey Trader b. c 1704, d. Feb 1785 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1742 | Rose was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | She married (-----) Harmon circa 1765.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1765 | As of circa 1765,her married name was Harmon. |
| Will - Mother's* | 20 April 1784 | Rose was named in her mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rose Harmon in the will of Sabra Mears..1 |
Family |
(-----) Harmon b. c 1740 |
(-----) Harmon
M, b. circa 1740
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1740 | (-----) was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | He married Rose (128) Mears, daughter of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader, circa 1765.1 |
Family |
Rose (128) Mears b. c 1742 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 353-354 (will of Sabra Mears).
Sinah 'Siner' (129) Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1738
| Father | John Mears b. c 1698, d. Mar 1762 | |
| Mother | Sabrah (68) Armey Trader b. c 1704, d. Feb 1785 |
| Birth* | circa 1738 | Sinah was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | She married Nathaniel (43) Bradford, son of Nathaniel (13) (of Wm & Bridget) Bradford and Elizabeth Parker, circa 1760.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Bradford. |
| Will - Mother's* | 20 April 1784 | Sinah was named in her mother's will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Siner Bradford in the will of Sabra Mears..1 |
Family |
Nathaniel (43) Bradford b. c 1720 | |
| Child | 1. | Lucreshe 'Creshe' Bradford+ b. c 1760 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 353-354 (will of Sabra Mears).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 130 (Granger Family).
- [S3047] Rodwicke Ybarra < and e-mail address>, Corrections and Additions to the MilesFiles.
Hillary (of John) Turner1
M, b. circa 1740
| Father | John (of Rich II) Turner1 b. c 1702, d. b 10 Nov 1741 | |
| Mother | Mary (-----)1 b. c 1700 |
| Last Edited | 13 Oct 2018 |
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Hillary was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.1,2 |
| Witness paid to be* | 30 November 1762 | Hillary was paid for being a witness on 30 November 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. The court found that Thomas Nelson had misused his apprentice William Twiford, an orphan, who was ordered removed with Nelson paying costs. Witnesses: Joshua Foster (two days), Richd Sturgis, Hillary Turner and Sarah Rodgers (each one day).2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Witness paid to be | 26 February 1765 | Hillary was paid for being a witness on 26 February 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Moses Turner, Hillary Turner and Solomon Richardson swore they attended one day as witnesses for Keziah Clark against Robert Watson; she was to pay them 25 lbs tobacco each.3 |
| Court - namd in suit* | 30 April 1765 | He was named in a lawsuit on 30 April 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Teackle brought action of attachment against Abel Roberts, who failed to appear. Hillary Turner declared that when Abel left his rented plantation, he left a little tobacco, some corn in a stack, two stacks of fodder and a plow frame. The goods were attached toward paying Levin £2:14:00.4 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 17 February 1767 | Hillary was named in his uncle's will on 17 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Richard Turner gave to godson John Parkerson, son of John Parkerson & Mary his wife "that I now am informed liveth in Carolina" Land & plantation where I now live, being 100 acres provided he pay 20 s. yearly to the Churchwardens of this parish to be distributed to such persons as shall be in want of charity, & if no heir of the said John Parkerson or himself should come to take possession of the land, then my cousin Hillary Turner to have the same upon the same condition & for want of heirs to William Turner, the son of Abraham Turner & Mary his wife. To cousin Andrew Turner, son of Andrew & Sarah his wife land where he now lives which I bought of his brother Abraham, containing 50 acres, he to pay 10 s. yearly to the Churchwardans, & for want of issue to George Turner, son of Abel Turner & Tabitha his wife. Clothing to Henry Clark & William Page. Wife (no name) bros. & sisters residual legatees. Wife & cousin Andrew Turner Exrs. Witt: James Rodgers, Peter Watson, Rachel Turner. In order of probate: George Turner heir at law to the testator. Elizabeth Turner & Andrew Turner qualified. (NOTE: Since Hillary's parents were not shown, it is assumed that he was the son of Richard's dec'd brother John & his wife Mary.)1 |
| Court - namd in suit | 28 May 1767 | He was named in a lawsuit on 28 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Custis, who sued James and Stephen Armitrader, proceeded against Stephen (bail: Hillary Turner), who was granted a hearing. The sheriff could not find James, who was ordered arrested.5 |
| Court - namd in suit | 26 April 1768 | He was named in a lawsuit on 26 April 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. Moses Turner and Hillary Turner admitted owing Lazarus Rodgers £4:09:10.6 |
| Court - namd in suit | 27 October 1779 | He was named in a lawsuit on 27 October 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. Selby Vannelson, who petitioned against Hillary Turner, failed to appear to prosecute. Turner was to recover five shillings and his costs.7 |
| Tax list (personal)* | 21 April 1787 | He was on the personal property tax list on 21 April 1787 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Turner with 0 white males 16-21; 0 blacks above 16; 0 blacks under 16; 2 horses, mares, colts & mules; 2 head of cattle. John Turner was listed under him and charged to Hillary.8 |
| Census head* | 1800 | Hillary was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Hilery Turner (P. BK.), age 45+. Listed with him were 1F0-10 & 1F10-16.9 |
Family |
(-----) (-----) b. c 1745 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Child | 1. | John (of Hillary) Turner+8 b. c 1765 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 244 (will of Richard Turner, wife Elizabeth).
- [S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, p. 405 (30 Nov 1762 Court).
- [S2313] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1764-1765, Volume 20, p. 100 (26 Feb 1765 Court).
- [S2313] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1764-1765, Volume 20, p. 120 (30 Apr 1765 Court).
- [S2314] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1765-1769, Volumes 21, 22, 23, p. 128 (28 May 1767 Court).
- [S2314] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1765-1769, Volumes 21, 22, 23, p. 202 (26 Apr 1768 Court).
- [S2766] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1777-1780, Volume 28, p. 214 (27 Oct 1779 Court).
- [S142] Netti Schreiner-Yantis and Florence Love, Accomack Co, VA, Personal Property Tax Lists For The Year 1787, p. 103.
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Mears1
F, b. circa 1772
| Father | John (122) Mears b. c 1730, d. Jan 1785 | |
| Mother | Mary 'Molly' Beach b. c 1744 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 25 May 2016 |
| Birth* | circa 1772 | Elizabeth was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was under age in 1800.. |
| Will - Father's* | 17 December 1784 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 28 August 1792 | She married Robinson (of Rowland) Savage, son of Capt. Rowland (of John of Rich) Savage and Comfort (-----), on 28 August 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Robinson Savage and Betsy Mears..3 |
| Married Name | 28 August 1792 | As of 28 August 1792,her married name was Savage. |
| Will - Aunt's* | 31 January 1800 | Elizabeth was named in her his aunt's will on 31 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mears, daughter of John, (under age) in the will of Elizabeth Bell, who was evidently an Aunt.4 |
Family |
Robinson (of Rowland) Savage b. c 1760, d. b 1 Dec 1815 | |
| Children | 1. | Major Savage+ b. 8 May 1793, d. 1 Oct 1855 |
| 2. | Hutchinson Savage5 b. c 1795 | |
| 3. | Hessy Savage5 b. c 1797 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 353 (will of John Mears, wife Molly) & p. 464 (will of Elizabeth Bell).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 353 (will of John Mears, wife Molly).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of Elizabeth Bell).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 471 (will of Robinson Savage).
William Mears (85) Bradford1,2
M, b. circa 1783
| Father | James (50) Bradford b. c 1732, d. b 29 Jun 1795 | |
| Mother | Lucreshe 'Creshe' Bradford b. c 1760 |
| Birth* | circa 1783 | William was born circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 17 November 1794 | William was named in his father's will on 17 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Mears Bradford in the will of James Bradford..3,1 |
John (84) Bradford1,2
M, b. circa 1781
| Father | James (50) Bradford b. c 1732, d. b 29 Jun 1795 | |
| Mother | Lucreshe 'Creshe' Bradford b. c 1760 |
| Birth* | circa 1781 | John was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 17 November 1794 | John was named in his father's will on 17 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |