Nancy (205) Roberts1,2
F, b. circa 1765, d. before 1818
| Father | Arthur (81) Roberts III b. c 1730, d. b 24 Feb 1800 | |
| Mother | Patience Simkins b. c 1735, d. b 1817 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Nancy was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 19 July 1784 | She married Covington Mears, son of Southy (of Thos) Mears, on 19 July 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of Coventon Mears and Nancy Roberts..3 |
| Married Name | 19 July 1784 | As of 19 July 1784,her married name was Mears. |
| Administrator* | 30 January 1797 | Nancy was named as administrator of an estate on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
| Marriage* | before 1799 | She married William Groten IV, son of Solomon Groten and Ann Warner, before 1799.5 |
| Married Name | before 1799 | As of before 1799,her married name was Groten. |
| Will - Father's* | 22 November 1799 | Nancy was named in her father's will on 22 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Arthur Roberts gave son William Simkins Roberts 200 acres being the remainder of the lands where I now live, as I have given my son William S. Roberts a deed of gift for the other part, he to pay my grandson Eldred Roberts 900 £. To grandaughter Nancy Roberts. To daughter Peggy Bagwell Powell. To daughter Nancy Groten, wife of William Groten. To the children my daughter Nancy had by Coventon Mears. To grandau Peggy Roberts. To wife Patience Roberts. Residue of estate to wife for life then 1/2 to my daughter Peggy Bagwell Powell & the other 1/2 to my daughter Nancy Groten & my grandaughter Nancy Roberts. To grandaughter Elizabeth Rebecca Savage 6 s. Son William S. Roberts Exr. Witt: John Smith, Isaiah Garretson, Susana Fletcher, Adah Fletcher.6 |
| Marriage | circa 1810 | She married James Gunby circa 1810.5 |
| Married Name | circa 1810 | As of circa 1810,her married name was Gunby. |
| Death* | before 1818 | Nancy died before 1818.2 |
Family 1 |
Covington Mears b. c 1760, d. Jan 1797 | |
| Marriage* | 19 July 1784 | She married Covington Mears, son of Southy (of Thos) Mears, on 19 July 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of Coventon Mears and Nancy Roberts..3 |
| 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 |
Family 2 |
William Groten IV b. c 1754 | |
| Marriage* | before 1799 | She married William Groten IV, son of Solomon Groten and Ann Warner, before 1799.5 |
Citations
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
- [S887] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 107 (Bagwell Family).
- [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).
- [S887] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 108 (Bagwell Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 463 (will of Arthur Roberts, wife Patience).
Mary 'Polly' Massey Massey?1
F, b. circa 1762, d. January 1805
| Father | Stephen Massey b. c 1725, d. 1776 | |
| Mother | Ann 'Nanney' Broadwater b. c 1736, d. 1795 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 15 Oct 2006 |
| Biography* | Her being a daughter of Stephen Massey is based on her will in which she named Caleb Massey Extr. and it was witness by Atkins Massey, who were known brothers. Being a widow with all those underage children she would have needed help from her brothers. | |
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Mary was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married Micajah Mears, son of Jonathan Mears (Guilford), circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1780 | As of circa 1780,her married name was Mears. |
| Administrator* | 25 June 1798 | Mary was named as administrator of an estate on 25 June 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Mears was named to settle the estate of Micajah Mears. William Downing & Hezekiah Waggoman were the securities. (NOTE: She is assumed to have been his wife.) William Downing was a witness to Polly Mears' will in Aug 1800..2 |
| Will* | 5 August 1800 | She made a will on 5 August 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. All my property to be applied towards bringing up my 4 youngest children Peggy, Ashur, Isaac & Rebecca Mears for the term of 7 years, excepting my mare which I give to my daughter Naomi Mears. At the end of 7 years should there be any of my personal estate remaining, it to all my children. At the end of 7 years to daughter Anna Mears the land whereon I now live & if she should sell the land, then the proceeds to all my children Anna, Tabitha, Naomi, Peggy, Ashur, Isaac & Rebecca Mears. Caleb Massey Extr. Witt: William Downing & Atkins Massey..1 |
| Death* | January 1805 | Mary died in January 1805.1 |
| Probate* | 19 January 1805 | Mary's will was probated on 19 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Est settm't* | 25 April 1809 | Mary estate was settled on 25 April 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. 28 Jul 1807 (Audit), 25 Apr 1809 (Rec'd) - John Custis, Sheriff. Named in settlement: Ann Mears..3 |
| Est settm't | 20 January 1810 | Mary estate was settled on 20 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. 20 Jan 1810 (Rec'd) - The sheriff, to whom was committed the estate of Mary Mears, returned the account which was recorded..3 |
Family |
Micajah Mears b. c 1756, d. Jun 1798 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married Micajah Mears, son of Jonathan Mears (Guilford), circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Children | 1. | Anna Mears b. c 1780 |
| 2. | Tabitha Mears b. c 1782 | |
| 3. | Naomi Mears b. c 1784 | |
| 4. | Peggy Mears b. c 1786 | |
| 5. | Arthur (of Polly) Mears b. c 1788 | |
| 6. | Isaac Mears b. c 1790 | |
| 7. | Rebecca Mears b. c 1792 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 372 (will of Polly Mears, Acc Parish).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 440 (adm. of Micajah Mears).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 371 (settlements of Mary Mears).
Polly Mears1
F, b. circa 1768
| 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 | 14 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1768 | Polly was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 17 December 1784 | Polly was named in her father's will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Polly Mears in the will of John Mears..2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | She married (-----) Twiford circa 1790.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1790 | As of circa 1790,her married name was Twiford. |
Family |
(-----) Twiford b. c 1765 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 378 (will of John Mears, son of William).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 353 (will of John Mears).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 197.
Elizabeth 'Phillis' Mears1
F, b. circa 1758, d. before 29 June 1818
| Father | John (of Wm) Mears b. c 1726, d. Jun 1788 | |
| Mother | Mary Fosque b. c 1729 |
| Birth* | circa 1758 | Elizabeth was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Married Name | circa 1784 | As of circa 1784,her married name was Ames. |
| Marriage* | circa 1784 | She married Nathaniel (of Lt Caleb) Ames, son of Lt. Caleb Ames I and Elizabeth Stringer, circa 1784. |
| Will - Father's* | 9 December 1784 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth Mears in the will of John Mears, son of William..1 |
| Will - Husb's | 23 February 1796 | Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 23 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Nathaniel Ames gave wife Elizabeth the use of land where I now live to bring up my 3 children James, John & unborn child until my son James comes of lawful age, then to go to my said son James. To son John the land where Hannah Johnson now lives. Wife Elizabeth & friend John Milby Exrs. Witt: Jesse Ames, Marget Mears, Molly Callahan..2 |
| Est Settm't Husb's | 27 January 1806 | She was named in her husband's estate settlement on 27 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. The estate of Nathaniel Ames - 24 Jun 1805 (Audit), 27 Jan 1806 (Rec'd) - Zorobabel Ames Admr. of John Milby dec'd, who was Extr. of Nathaniel Ames dec'd. To the hires of the Negro woman Beck 2/3. To the hire of Comfort 2/3. To the hire of Moses 2/3. The following received £22.19.10: the widow's part, James Ames' part, John Ames' part. Cash paid Elisha Ames' note. Cash paid Caleb Ames' account. Cash paid Joseph Ames. Auditors: Custis Willis & Francis Savage.3 |
| Will | 14 April 1816 | Elizabeth made a will on 14 April 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Phillis Ames directed that at her death if my Negro man Moses has paid $300 & interest from the date I purchased him, then he shall be free. Remainder to son John Ames. Friend William Garrison Extr. Witt: John W. Garrison, Francis Savage Sr. & Elizabeth Garrison.4 |
| Death* | before 29 June 1818 | Elizabeth died before 29 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was proved..4 |
Family |
Nathaniel (of Lt Caleb) Ames b. c 1764, d. b 29 Feb 1796 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1784 | She married Nathaniel (of Lt Caleb) Ames, son of Lt. Caleb Ames I and Elizabeth Stringer, circa 1784. |
| Children | 1. | John Mears (of Nath 'Thaniel') Ames+ b. c 1784, d. b 30 Mar 1824 |
| 2. | James (of Nathaniel) Ames b. 1788, d. b 12 Oct 1829 | |
| 3. | (unborn_child) Ames b. 1796, d. b 27 Jan 1806 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 378 (will of John Mears, son of William).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 433 (will of Nathaniel Ames, wife Elizabeth).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 7 (settlement of Nathaniel Ames).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 7 (will of Phillis Ames, William Garrison Extr.).
Margarert 'Peggy' Mears1
F, b. circa 1771
| Father | John (of Wm) Mears b. c 1726, d. Jun 1788 | |
| Mother | Mary Fosque b. c 1729 |
| Birth* | circa 1771 | Margarert was born circa 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 9 December 1784 | Margarert was named in her father's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy Mears in the will of John Mears, son of William..1 |
| Heir - named as* | 14 March 1787 | Margarert was named as an heir on 14 March 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of 2 goddaughters "Margaret Mears, Daughter of my Brother John and John Mears, son of William, his Daughter" in the will of Margaret Joynes. She would have been the later of the two. Her father was John, son of William, who was a brother to Elisha, the father of Margaret Mears who had married a Joynes..2 |
| Married Name | circa 1788 | As of circa 1788,her married name was Ames.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1788 | She married Caleb (of Lt Caleb) Ames II, son of Lt. Caleb Ames I and Elizabeth Stringer, circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Family |
Caleb (of Lt Caleb) Ames II b. c 1768, d. b 25 Jun 1805 | |
| Children | 1. | Shepherd Mears (of Caleb II) Ames3 b. c 1788 |
| 2. | John Mears (of Caleb II) Ames3 b. c 1797 | |
| 3. | Stringer (of Caleb II) Ames+3 b. c 1801, d. May 1840 | |
| 4. | Nathaniel (of Caleb II) Ames+ b. c 1802 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 378 (will of John Mears, son of William).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 388 (will of Margaret Joynes, sister of John & Solomon Mears).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 370 (will of Letisha Mears).
Letisha 'Elishe' Mears1
F, b. circa 1763, d. before 29 December 1800
| Father | John (of Wm) Mears b. c 1726, d. Jun 1788 | |
| Mother | Mary Fosque b. c 1729 |
| Last Edited | 10 Jan 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1763 | Letisha was born circa 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 9 December 1784 | Letisha was named in her father's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elishe Mears in the will of John Mears, son of William..1 |
| Will* | 14 October 1799 | She made a will on 14 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Letisha Mears gave to Shepherd Mears Ames Negro girl Ginney with him paying to his brother John Mears Ames £10. To Margaret Ames ... To James Ames ... To John Ames, son of Thaniel(?), what my bed sold for. To Elizabeth Rodgers, green chest. Set my Negro man George free. After debts paid by brother William Mears, by money in his hand, the remainder part to Shepherd Ames, John Ames, James Ames & John Ames, son of Thaniel Ames. The money in Caleb Ames hands for the heirs of Genne, $24 & the money that is in my brother Richard Mears hands to the 4 children before mentioned. Caleb Ames Extr. Witt: William Harmon & Prisey (Last name not given.)2 |
| Death* | before 29 December 1800 | Letisha died before 29 December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was proved..3,2 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 378 (will of John Mears, son of William).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 370 (will of Letisha Mears).
- [S887] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5.
Nathan Mears
M, b. circa 1750, d. May 1785
| Father | (father of Nathan) Mears b. c 1725 |
| Last Edited | 14 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Nathan was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1780.1 |
| Will* | 20 August 1784 | He made a will on 20 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Elizabeth. To daughter Leah "born of my wife Elizabeth before our marriage was solemnized agreeably to the laws of men, but after the same was confirmed before God". Brother William Mears residual legatee. Friend George Corbin Exr. Witt: George Corbin, James Thornton, William Thornton..1 |
| Death* | May 1785 | Nathan died in May 1785.1 |
| Probate* | 1 June 1785 | Nathan's will was probated on 1 June 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Family |
Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1760 | |
| Child | 1. | Leah Mears b. c 1780, d. 18 Jul 1843 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 355 (will of Nathan Mears).
Elizabeth (-----)
F, b. circa 1760
| Last Edited | 13 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Elizabeth was born circa 1760. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married Nathan Mears, son of (father of Nathan) Mears, circa 1780.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1780 | As of circa 1780,her married name was Mears. |
| Will - Husb's* | 20 August 1784 | Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 20 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth in the will of Nathan Mears..1 |
Family |
Nathan Mears b. c 1750, d. May 1785 | |
| Child | 1. | Leah Mears b. c 1780, d. 18 Jul 1843 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 355 (will of Nathan Mears).
(father of Nathan) Mears
M, b. circa 1725
| Last Edited | 30 Jun 2018 |
| Birth* | circa 1725 | (father was born circa 1725. |
Family |
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| Children | 1. | Nathan Mears+ b. c 1750, d. May 1785 |
| 2. | William Mears b. c 1752, d. Apr 1792 |
William Mears1
M, b. circa 1752, d. April 1792
| Father | (father of Nathan) Mears b. c 1725 |
| Last Edited | 14 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1752 | William was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Charity (-----) circa 1775.2 |
| Will - Brother's* | 20 August 1784 | William was named in his brother's will on 20 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother in the will of Nathan Mears..1 |
| Death* | April 1792 | William died in April 1792.2 |
| Admin of estate* | 25 April 1792 | Administration of William's estate was filed on 25 April 1792 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.2 |
Family |
Charity (-----) b. c 1755 |
Charity (-----)
F, b. circa 1755
| Last Edited | 14 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1755 | Charity was born circa 1755. |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married William Mears, son of (father of Nathan) Mears, circa 1775.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Mears. |
| Administrator* | 25 April 1792 | Charity was named as administrator of an estate on 25 April 1792 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..1 |
Family |
William Mears b. c 1752, d. Apr 1792 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 375 (adm. of William Mears).
William 'Will' (of Geo) Mears1
M, b. circa 1750, d. February 1776
| 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 2020 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | February 1776 | William died in February 1776.1 |
| Admin of estate* | 27 February 1776 | Administration of William's estate was filed on 27 February 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Mears was named to settle the estate of Will Meas. Sebastian Cropper Jr. & George Stewart were the securities. (NOTE: The assumption is that George was his father.)1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 265 (adm. of Will Mears).
Samuel W. Ames1
M, b. circa 1800
| Father | Joseph Ames b. c 1740 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Samuel was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 21 October 1824 | He married Sally Mears, daughter of Armstead Mears and Nancy Kellam, on 21 October 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. George K. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel W. Ames of Joseph and Sarah Smith, widow of Charles..1 |
Family |
Sally Mears b. c 1799 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Joseph Ames1
M, b. circa 1740
| Father | Joseph Ames b. c 1712, d. b 27 Nov 1770 | |
| Mother | Dority (of Dormond) Darby b. c 1707 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Joseph was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 3 February 1770 | Joseph was named in his father's will on 3 February 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joseph Ames and given 90 acres adjacent to Thomas Ames in the will of Joseph Ames Sr..1 |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | Samuel W. Ames b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 253 (will of Joseph Ames Sr., wife Dorothy).
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Stewart Andrews1,2
F, b. circa 1792
| Father | Robert (108) Andrews b. 24 Apr 1761, d. 14 Feb 1803 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth 'Betsy' (459) Stratton b. 12 Apr 1767 |
| Birth* | circa 1792 | Elizabeth was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Will - Father's* | 21 October 1800 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 21 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Stewart Andrews in the will of Robert Andrews, St. George Parish..1 |
| Land deed named in* | 15 July 1817 | She was named in a deed on 15 July 1817 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. Betsy Andrews (widow of Robert Andrews) of St. George Parish sold her dower rights for $300 in 105 acres (boundary described), the land left to Elizabeth S. Andrews by the death of her father Robert Andrews, to Elizabeth S. Andrews. The other 2/3 was owned by Elizabeth S. Andrews which fell to her by the death of her father Robert Andrews.4 |
| Marriage* | 30 March 1818 | She married Edward A. Joynes, son of William Joynes and Mary 'Molly' (of Southy) Mears, on 30 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. 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..5 |
| Married Name | 30 March 1818 | As of 30 March 1818,her married name was Joynes. |
| Will - Husb's* | 12 January 1836 | Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 12 January 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. In his will Edward A. Joynes requested that all of my estate except Negroes to be sold immediately after my decease. I lend to my wife Betsy Joynes and my son William R. Joynes the whole of my estate for support of my children Mary E. Joynes, Thomas R. Joynes, Mathilda A. Joynes, Rosy Joynes, Edward A. Joynes and Pinkney B. Joynes for seven years from my decease. I give to my son Willam R. Joynes my Negro man Arthur and Isaac and my interest in Negroes held now by James W. Twiford in right of his wife. I nominate & appoint my friend John R. Fisher executor. Signed, Edward A. Joynes. Witnesses: Thos Ames, T. S. White, James C. Wilkins.2 |
| Census head* | 1850 | Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. HH#685 was headed by Elizabeth Joynes, age 58, born in Acco. Listed with her were Matilda Joynes, age 19, born N'hamp; Rosy Joynes, age 17, born N'hamp; Jackson Joynes, age 14, born N'hamp; Pinkney Joynes, age 13, born N'hamp and Mary Lecator, a 25 year old black, born in N'hamp.3 |
Family |
Edward A. Joynes b. c 1795, d. b 11 Apr 1836 | |
| Marriage* | 30 March 1818 | She married Edward A. Joynes, son of William Joynes and Mary 'Molly' (of Southy) Mears, on 30 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. 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..5 |
| Children | 1. | William R. (of Edwd A) Joynes2 b. c 1825 |
| 2. | Mary E. (of Edwd A) Joynes2 b. c 1827 | |
| 3. | Thomas R. (of Edwd A) Joynes2 b. c 1829 | |
| 4. | Matilda A. (of Edwd A) Joynes3 b. c 1831 | |
| 5. | Rosy (of Edwd A) Joynes3 b. c 1833 | |
| 6. | Edward A. 'Jackson' (of Edwd A) Joynes3 b. c 1835 | |
| 7. | Pinkney B. (of Edwd A) Joynes3 b. c 1836 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 10 (will of Robert Andrews, St. George Parish).
- [S1003] Dr. David R. Scott, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1800-1854, p. 174 (will of Edward A. Joynes, wife Betsy).
- [S1975] Frances Bibbins Latimer, 1850 Northampton Co, VA, Census & Mortality Schedule 1850-1880.
- [S616] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 016, 1817-1818, p. 339 (Betsy Andrews to Elizabeth S. Andrews).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Edward A. Joynes1
M, b. circa 1795, d. before 11 April 1836
| Father | William Joynes b. c 1760, d. b 28 Sep 1813 | |
| Mother | Mary 'Molly' (of Southy) Mears b. c 1770 |
| Birth* | circa 1795 | Edward was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 30 March 1818 | He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Stewart Andrews, daughter of Robert (108) Andrews and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (459) Stratton, on 30 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. 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..1 |
| Heir - named as* | 28 May 1832 | Edward was named as an heir on 28 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Edward A. Joynes and Sally Ames, wife of Samuel W. Ames, are the only heirs at law of Southy Mears who served in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..2 |
| Will* | 12 January 1836 | Edward made a will on 12 January 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. In his will Edward A. Joynes requested that all of my estate except Negroes to be sold immediately after my decease. I lend to my wife Betsy Joynes and my son William R. Joynes the whole of my estate for support of my children Mary E. Joynes, Thomas R. Joynes, Mathilda A. Joynes, Rosy Joynes, Edward A. Joynes and Pinkney B. Joynes for seven years from my decease. I give to my son Willam R. Joynes my Negro man Arthur and Isaac and my interest in Negroes held now by James W. Twiford in right of his wife. I nominate & appoint my friend John R. Fisher executor. Signed, Edward A. Joynes. Witnesses: Thos Ames, T. S. White, James C. Wilkins.3 |
| Death* | before 11 April 1836 | He died before 11 April 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved.3 |
Family |
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Stewart Andrews b. c 1792 | |
| Children | 1. | William R. (of Edwd A) Joynes3 b. c 1825 |
| 2. | Mary E. (of Edwd A) Joynes3 b. c 1827 | |
| 3. | Thomas R. (of Edwd A) Joynes3 b. c 1829 | |
| 4. | Matilda A. (of Edwd A) Joynes4 b. c 1831 | |
| 5. | Rosy (of Edwd A) Joynes4 b. c 1833 | |
| 6. | Edward A. 'Jackson' (of Edwd A) Joynes4 b. c 1835 | |
| 7. | Pinkney B. (of Edwd A) Joynes4 b. c 1836 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 32 (heirs of Southy Mears).
- [S1003] Dr. David R. Scott, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1800-1854, p. 174 (will of Edward A. Joynes, wife Betsy).
- [S1975] Frances Bibbins Latimer, 1850 Northampton Co, VA, Census & Mortality Schedule 1850-1880.
(-----) Darby
M, b. circa 1710
| Last Edited | 14 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1710 | (-----) was born circa 1710. |
| Marriage* | 1755 | He married Mary Stringer in 1755. |
Family |
Mary Stringer b. c 1707 |
Richard Garrison
M, b. circa 1645, d. before 6 August 1717
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Ancestors of Barry Wayne Miles Ancestors of Mary Frances Carey | |
| Last Edited | 13 Jun 2010 |
| Birth* | circa 1645 | Richard was born circa 1645. |
| Marriage* | circa 1674 | He married Rose Kellam, daughter of Richard Kellam I and Sarah Ansley, circa 1674.1,2 |
| Will* | 23 February 1708/9 | He made a will on 23 February 1708/9 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife 1/2 of plantation where I now live for life. To son Jonathan the other 1/2 of my plantation & to have the whole at my wife's deceased, & should my son die without heirs 1/2 to Thomas Mears & the other 1/2 to John Roberts, son of Francis Roberts. To Richard Armitrader. To daughter Rose Roberts. Daughter Tabitha Milby. Daughter Ann Read. Daughter Margaret Mears. Wife (no name) Exec. Witt: Edward Kellam, John Mears, Peter Wilkinson..1,3 |
| Death* | before 6 August 1717 | Richard died before 6 August 1717 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..1,3 |
Family |
Rose Kellam b. c 1650 | |
| Children | 1. | Margaret Garrison+ b. c 1674 |
| 2. | William Garrison4 b. c 1676, d. b 1 Feb 1708/9 | |
| 3. | Rose Garrison+3 b. c 1678, d. b 31 Jul 1770 | |
| 4. | Tabitha Garrison+3 b. c 1680 | |
| 5. | Jonathan Garrison+3 b. c 1690, d. b 24 Jun 1760 | |
| 6. | Ann Garrison+3 b. c 1692 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 195.
- [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 123 (Granger Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 56 (will of Richard Garrison, wife no name).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 41 (will of William Garrison, wife Elizabeth).
Joseph Ames1
M, b. circa 1712, d. before 27 November 1770
| Father | Thomas Ames I b. c 1685, d. b 25 Jun 1754 | |
| Mother | Mary Mears b. c 1693 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1712 | Joseph was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1730 | He married Dority (of Dormond) Darby, daughter of Dormond Darby and Ann (-----), circa 1730.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 16 March 1754 | Joseph was named in his father's will on 16 March 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Joseph Ames in the will of Thomas Ames Sr., wife Mary.3 |
| Will* | 3 February 1770 | He made a will on 3 February 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Joseph Ames gave to son Caleb 90 acres adjcent where I now live. To son Joseph Ames 90 acres adjcent to Thomas Ames. To son Levin 51 acres adjcent Thomas Ames' line where he now lives. Daughter Anne Belote. Bal. of estate to wife Dorothy during her widow then to my son Churchwell Ames. Sons Caleb & Joseph Exrs. Witt: Robert Watson, John Taylor, Sacker Taylor..2,4 |
| Death* | before 27 November 1770 | Joseph died before 27 November 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved. Caleb Ames heir at law to the testator..4 |
Family |
Dority (of Dormond) Darby b. c 1707 | |
| Children | 1. | Lt. Caleb Ames I+ b. c 1730, d. a 8 Feb 1775 |
| 2. | Joseph Ames+ b. c 1740 | |
| 3. | Anne Ames b. c 1742 | |
| 4. | Levin (of Joseph) Ames Sr.+ b. c 1745, d. b 26 Sep 1825 | |
| 5. | Churchel Ames I+ b. c 1749, d. b 26 Sep 1796 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 196.
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 33 (chart of Ames Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 181 (will of Thomas Ames Sr., wife Mary).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 253 (will of Joseph Ames Sr., wife Dorothy).
Thomas Ames II1
M, b. circa 1722, d. before 31 October 1775
| Father | Thomas Ames I b. c 1685, d. b 25 Jun 1754 | |
| Mother | Mary Mears b. c 1693 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 10 Apr 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1722 | Thomas was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1742 | He married Elisha 'Lisha' Hilton, daughter of James Hilton and Ann Shepherd, circa 1742.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 16 March 1754 | Thomas was named in his father's will on 16 March 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Thomas Ames Jr. in the will of Thomas Ames Sr., wife Mary.3 |
| Will* | 8 February 1775 | Thomas made a will on 8 February 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Thomas Aimes Sr. gave to son Levi Aimes 100 acres on the South-west side of the Chestnut Ridge Road, adjcent the land of Joseph Aimes. To wife Lisha Aimes. To son Shadrack Aimes 100 acres purchased of William Aimes, Jr., & adjcent the land of William Aimes, Sr. To son Zerrobabel Aimes all the remaining part of my land. Son Thomas Aimes. Wife Elisha & son Shadrack Aimes & son Levi Aimes residual legatees & Exrs. Witt: Joseph Aimes, Caleb Aimes, John Aimes.4 |
| Death* | before 31 October 1775 | He died before 31 October 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.4 |
Family |
Elisha 'Lisha' Hilton b. c 1712 | |
| Children | 1. | Thomas Ames III+2 b. 1742, d. b 30 Sep 1816 |
| 2. | Levi (of Thos) Ames+4 b. c 1744, d. b 25 Mar 1799 | |
| 3. | Col. Shadrack (of Thos) Ames+4 b. c 1746, d. b 8 Dec 1806 | |
| 4. | Zorobabel (of Thos) Ames I+4 b. c 1750, d. b 28 Jan 1777 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 196.
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 33 (chart of Ames Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 181 (will of Thomas Ames Sr., wife Mary).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 288 (will of Thomas Aimes Sr., wife Elisha).
Esther Ames1
F, b. circa 1736
| Father | Thomas Ames I b. c 1685, d. b 25 Jun 1754 | |
| Mother | Mary Mears b. c 1693 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Birth* | circa 1736 | Esther was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1754 | She married John Harrison, son of Alexander Harrison III and (-----) (-----), circa 1754.2,3 |
| Married Name | circa 1754 | As of circa 1754,her married name was Harrison. |
| Will - Father's* | 16 March 1754 | Esther was named in her father's will on 16 March 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Esther Harrison in the will of Thomas Ames Sr., wife Mary.2 |
Family |
John Harrison b. c 1731 | |
| Child | 1. | William Harrison Sr.+4 b. c 1759, d. c 15 Nov 1834 |
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. 181 (will of Thomas Ames Sr., wife Mary).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 33 (chart of Ames Family).
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 50 (Wm Harrison only heir of John Harrison).
Ann Downing
F, b. circa 1765
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Ann was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | She married Abel Mears Sr., son of John (122) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach, circa 1790.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1790 | As of circa 1790,her married name was Mears. |
Family |
Abel Mears Sr. b. c 1765, d. b 25 Oct 1841 | |
| Child | 1. | Hester 'Hessy' Mears+ b. 1797, d. 1846 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 197.
Sally Wallace
F, b. circa 1795
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1795 | Sally was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 28 March 1814 | She married James (of Molly) Mears, son of John (122) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach, on 28 March 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. James Mears of James and George Beach were the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears and Sally Wallace..1 |
| Married Name | 28 March 1814 | As of 28 March 1814,her married name was Mears. |
| Anecdote* | 1837 | Her marriage record does not give the names of her parents and Carey was unable to find a Wallace will that named a daughter Sally Wallace or Sally Mears. Neither has a probate record been found for Sally (Wallace) Mears, nor a record of her remarriage after her husband's death in 1837. At the sale of James Mears' personal estate on 1 Nov 1837 there were no items sold to Sally Mears or "the widow" which was unusal if she had been living (Acc Co Inventories, 1837-1839, p. 418).2 |
Family |
James (of Molly) Mears b. c 1780, d. Oct 1837 | |
| Child | 1. | James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears+ b. c 1818, d. 19 Aug 1884 |
(-----) Twiford
M, b. circa 1765
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 14 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | (-----) was born circa 1765. |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | He married Polly Mears, daughter of John (122) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach, circa 1790.1 |
Family |
Polly Mears b. c 1768 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 197.
Diana (of Abraham) Turner1
F, b. circa 1764
| Father | Abraham (of Rich II) Turner b. c 1722, d. b 31 May 1768 | |
| Mother | Mary Anne Mackwilliam b. c 1740, d. Aug 1796 |
| Last Edited | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Birth* | circa 1764 | Diana was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1788 | She married William (Young?) Bull, son of Daniel Bull I and (-----) Young, circa 1788.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1788 | As of circa 1788,her married name was Bull. |
| Land cause | 17 May 1799 | Diana (of Abraham) Turner was named in a land cause on 17 May 1799 at south of Parksley, west of R.R. tract, Hunting Creek, Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Finla McWilliams the elder was in his lifetime seized as of fee of and in a certain tract of land supposed to contain 400 acres, of which the premises in question is part; that being so seized on the 25 Mar. 1687, made his last will & testament and shortly afterwards died without having altered said will; that the said will was probated 16 Nov. 1687; that Finla McWilliams the younger & Overton, the sons of the said Finla McWilliams the elder, entered into the land devised them and were of their several parts respectively seized according to their several estates in the said will specified; that Overton McWilliams, one of the sons of the said Finla the elder, died leaving issue, which issue still survived at the time of the death of the said Finla the younger; that the said Finla the younger lived till 1762 and then died intestate and without issue, being seized at the time of his death of that part of the tract of 400 acres which his father, the said Finla the elder, had devised to him as aforesaid; that immediately after the death of the said Finla the younger, Charles Courtney, being the heir at law and the eldest son lawfully begotten of the body of Sarah, the daughter of the said Finla the elder, entered into the lands whereof the said Finla the younger had died seized as aforesaid, claiming title as heir of the said Sarah, who was then dead, under the will of the said Finla the elder; We also find that Mary, the wife of Abraham Turner, and only daughter and heir of the said Overton McWilliams, entered at the same time with the said Charles Courtney into the said lands whereof the said Finla the younger died seized as aforesaid, claiming title thereto as heir both of the said Finla the younger and the said Finla the elder; we find that the title to the said lands whereof the said Finla the younger died seized being in contest between the parties as aforesaid, the following deeds were respectively executed between them: A certain indenture from the said Charles Courtney to the said Abraham Turner, dated 30 Jan. 1764, & one other indenture from the said Abraham Turner dated the day and year aforesaid; we find that the said parties after the execution of the said deeds, to-wit: on the said 30 Jan. 1764, entered respectively into the lands in the said deeds respectively specified to them and remained possessed thereof; that the said Abraham Turner died on the ____ day of April, 1769 leaving issue two sons, Richard & William & three daughters Ritter, Dina & Peggy, having previously made his last will & testament; that Richard Turner, one of the said children of the said Abraham Turner, on the ____ day of ____ 1774, died an infant & without issue, and that William Turner, the younger of the two sons survived his said brother and arrived at lawful age in the year 1781; that Mary, the widow of the said Abraham Turner, having afterwards married with a certain Major Rayfield, remained on the lands which the said Charles Courtney had conveyed to the said Abraham Turner, and which are the premises in question, until the said William Turner, the younger of the two sons of the said Abraham Turner, had come to lawful age; that the said William Turner after coming to lawful age, to-wit: in the year 1781, entered upon the premises claiming title as heir of his said father whom he pretended held under the deed of the said Charles Courtney, and cleared a few acres of woodsland and built a house thereon and made other improvements; that on the ____ day of Aug. 1796, in the life of her said husband, Major Rayfield, the said Mary Rayfield died leaving issue the said William Turner, Dina, the wife of William Bull and Peggy the wife of Levi Ames, children of the first husband, Abraham Turner, and also Sarah Delastacion, an infant grandchild born of her daughter Ritter, then dec., who was a child of the said Abraham Turner, and leaving issue by the said last husband, Major Rayfield, the following children: William Betty, Major & Mary Rayfield; that Mary Rayfield, one of the children of the said Mary and Major Rayfield, after the death of her said mother, to-wit: on the 1 Sept. 1797, died an infant and without issue; We find that Major Rayfield, the husband of the said Mary the elder, continued in possession of the lands at the death of his said wife, claiming to hold the same as tenant by the curtesy; that the before named William Bull & Dianna his wife, & Levi Annis & Peggy his wife, on the 4 Oct. 1797 conveyed their right & interest in the said premises to the said Major Rayfield the elder; That Major Rayfield the elder by deed dated 21 May 1798 conveyed the said right & interest so purchased to the defendant Thomas Bayly; that on the ____ day of ____ 1799 the said Major Rayfield the elder died, and the said defendant Thomas Bayly entered into the premises claiming to hold part thereof in consideration of the right & interest conveyed to him by the said Major Rayfield aforesaid; that William, Elizabeth & Mary Rayfield, children of the said Major Rayfield the elder, entered into the premises and afterwards, to-wit: 7 Oct. 1799, by their deeds conveyed their interest and rights in the said premises to the said Thomas Bayly, the defendant, by virtue whereof the said Thomas Bayly entered into and became seized & possessed thereof according to the tenor of said last mentioned indenture; that William Turner aforesaid, after the death of his mother, died leaving issue the following children, Mary, Richard & John, Lessors of the plaintiff &c.3 |
| Land cause* | 1 November 1802 | Diana was named in a land cause on 1 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. That whereas one Major Rayfield & Mary his wife, in right of said wife, were seized of and in a tract of land containing 100 acres in the Parish of St. George; that on the ____ day of August, 1796, in the lifetime of her said husband, the said Mary died leaving issue the said William Turner, the father of the aforesaid Mary Turner, and John Turner, Dianna, the wife of William Bull, and Peggy, the wife of Levi Ames, children by her first husband, Abraham Turner, and also Sarah Delastations an infant grandchild born of her daughter Ritta, then deceased, who was also a child of the said Abraham Turner, and leaving by her last husband, the said Major Rayfield, the following children: William, Elizabeth, Major & Mary, whereupon the lands descended to the above said children and grandchild of the said Mary Rayfield, liable to a tenancy by the curtesy of the said Major Rayfield who survived his said wife; that afterwards, to-wit: on the ____ day of Sept. 1797, after the death of the said Mary Rayfield the elder, Mary Rayfield the younger, one of the children of the said Major & Mary Rayfield, died an infant & without issue; that on the 4 day of October, 1797, the above named William Bull & Dianna, his wife, & Levi Ames & Peggy, his wife, conveyed their rights and interests in the premises to the said Major Rayfield the elder; that on the 21 May 1798, the said Major Rayfield the elder conveyed the interests so purchased by him to Thomas Bayly; that on the ____ day of ____ 1799, the said Major Rayfield the elder died, and the said Thomas Bayly thereupon entered into the premises in consequence of the rights by him so purchased; that Elizabeth, William and Major Rayfield, children of the said Major the elder and Mary, his wife, upon the death of the said Major entered into the premises and afterwards, on the 7 Oct. 1799, conveyed all their interest and rights in the premises to the said Thomas Bayly, by virtue whereof the said Thomas Bayly entered and became possessed thereof, and afterwards, on the 22 July, 1802, Sarah Delastations, the daughter of Ritta and grandchiid of Mary Rayfield, the elder, conveyed to the said Thomas Bayly all her right and interest in said land, so that he, the said Thomas Bayly and the said Mary Turner and John Turner, heirs of William Turner, together and undivided hold the said messuage & lands &c. Stephen Drummond appointed guardian to the infant defendants to defend this suit..1 |
Family |
William (Young?) Bull b. c 1767 | |
| Children | 1. | Bridget Bull+ b. c 1790 |
| 2. | Spencer (of Wm) Bull+4 b. c 1790 | |
| 3. | William (of William) Bull4 b. c 1792 | |
| 4. | Major (of Wm) Bull4 b. c 1795 |
Citations
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 49 (partition suit between Thomas Bayly & Mary, Richard & John Turner).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 198.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 65-67 (John Goodright, lessee of Mary Richard &c. vs. Richard Thrustout - Ejectment Proceedings).
- [S758] Mary Frances Carey, Bulls of Accomack County (Tobias I, Tobias II, Tobias III, John, Bagwell, William, Bagwell), p. 37 (Chart II).
Elisha W. Mears1
M, b. 10 November 1801, d. 17 December 1838
| Father | Elisha Mears Jr. b. c 1770, d. Jan 1802 | |
| Mother | Ann Arlington 'Nancy' Mears b. c 1780 |
| Birth* | 10 November 1801 | Elisha was born on 10 November 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 25 January 1833 | He married Ann N. 'Nancy' Powell, daughter of George Powell, on 25 January 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Joshua B. Turner was the security & as to ages on the M.L.B. of Elisha W. Mears and Ann N. Powell, daughter of George Powell dec'd..3 |
| Death* | 17 December 1838 | Elisha died on 17 December 1838 at age 37.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at The Glebe Cem, Davis Wharf, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Elisha W. Mears, son of Elisha & Nancy Mears, who died 17 Dec 1838 at the age of 37 years, 1 month & 17 days..2 | |
| Admin of estate* | 31 December 1838 | Administration of Elisha's estate was filed on 31 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George S. Rodgers & Edward H. Ames were named to settle the estate of Elisha W. Mears. Smith Hyslop, David Mears, William P. Moore Jr. & John Arlington securities.4 |
| Anecdote* | 1840 | The Locust Grove property was bought in 1774 and 1798 by Elisha Mears of Wm of Wm of the first Bartholomew Mears. Elisha and Ann Arlington (Mears) Mears had a son Elisha W. Mears, who died without heirs and the property acquired by his grandfather Elisha Mears passed to his half brothers and sisters, children of Ann Arlington Mears by her third husband.5 |
Family |
Ann N. 'Nancy' Powell b. 9 Oct 1800, d. 6 Dec 1838 | |
| Child | 1. | Elisha A. Mears b. 12 Nov 1838, d. 29 Sep 1840 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 199.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S622] Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 367 (adm. of Elisha W. Mears).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 198-199.
Peter J. Clowes
M, b. 23 August 1805, d. 21 March 1883
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 13 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | 23 August 1805 | Peter was born on 23 August 1805.1 |
| Marriage* | 13 December 1830 | He married Margaret F. Mears, daughter of Richard Mears, on 13 December 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. P. Wise was the security and as to ages on the M.L.B. of Peter Clowes and Miss Margaret F. Mears, daughter of Richard Mears dec'd. They were married on 14 Dec 1830 by G. Wescoat..2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1853 | He married Sarah Jane Ames, daughter of Benjamin H. (of Levin) Ames and Ann Arlington 'Nancy' Mears, circa 1853.1 |
| Death* | 21 March 1883 | Peter died on 21 March 1883 at age 77.1 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Peter J. Clowes, 2nd husband of Sarah Jane Mears, 23 Aug 1805 - 21 Mar 1883..1 |
Family 1 |
Margaret F. Mears b. c 1805 |
Family 2 |
Sarah Jane Ames b. 25 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898 |
John Henry Mears1,2
M, b. 7 July 1852, d. 30 August 1879
| Father | John B(ull) Mears b. 7 Sep 1808, d. 10 Dec 1851 | |
| Mother | Sarah Jane Ames b. 25 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 14 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | 7 July 1852 | John was born on 7 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 30 August 1879 | John died on 30 August 1879 at age 27. According to Lucy Ames Edwards he did a bachelor..2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John H. Mears, son of John B. & Sarah Jane Mears, 7 Jul 1852 - 30 Aug 1879, aged 27 years, 1 month & 23 days..2 |
Otho Frederick Mears1
M, b. 4 June 1862, d. September 1931
| Father | Benjamin William Mears b. 17 Oct 1833, d. 2 Dec 1896 | |
| Mother | Emma Susan Mapp b. 17 Sep 1839, d. 6 Nov 1914 |
| Birth* | 4 June 1862 | Otho was born on 4 June 1862 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 19 November 1890 | He married Florence Rowena Holland, daughter of Nathaniel Littleton Holland and Juliet Fisher, on 19 November 1890.2 |
| Death* | September 1931 | Otho died in September 1931 at age 69. |
Family |
Florence Rowena Holland b. c 1865 | |
| Child | 1. | Jewel Whitaker Mears3 b. 6 Nov 1898, d. 27 Jul 1984 |
Leonard Cecil Mears1,2
M, b. 11 March 1861, d. 24 March 1935
| Father | Benjamin William Mears b. 17 Oct 1833, d. 2 Dec 1896 | |
| Mother | Emma Susan Mapp b. 17 Sep 1839, d. 6 Nov 1914 |
| Birth* | 11 March 1861 | Leonard was born on 11 March 1861 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 26 January 1888 | He married Jennie M. Custis, daughter of John W. Custis and Rose E. Major, on 26 January 1888 at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leonard C. Mears, a 26 year old merchant, the son of Benjamin W. & Emma S. Mears and she was shown as Jennie M. Custis, age 26, the daughter of John W. & Rose E. Custis. They were married by R.D. Stimson..2 |
| Death* | 24 March 1935 | Leonard died on 24 March 1935 at age 74.3 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Leonard Cecil Mears, 11 Mar 1861 - 24 Mar 1935..3 |
Family |
Jennie M. Custis b. 1862, d. 20 Feb 1942 | |
| Child | 1. | Leonard Cecil Mears Jr. b. 20 Dec 1884, d. 5 Sep 1928 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 202.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Harry Everette Mears1
M, b. 1875, d. 1935
| Father | Benjamin William Mears b. 17 Oct 1833, d. 2 Dec 1896 | |
| Mother | Emma Susan Mapp b. 17 Sep 1839, d. 6 Nov 1914 |
| Birth* | 1875 | Harry was born in 1875 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1890 | He married Eugene Tregor circa 1890.3 |
| Marriage | circa 1900 | He married Lillian Swanner circa 1900.3 |
| Anecdote* | 1910 | Harry Everette Mears died without heirs.3 |
| Death* | 1935 | Harry died in 1935.2 |
Family |
Eugene Tregor b. c 1870 |
Capt. John Bowdoin Mears (surgeon)1,2
M, b. 24 July 1879, d. 16 November 1947
| Father | Benjamin William Mears b. 17 Oct 1833, d. 2 Dec 1896 | |
| Mother | Emma Susan Mapp b. 17 Sep 1839, d. 6 Nov 1914 |
| Birth* | 24 July 1879 | John was born on 24 July 1879 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA.3,4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1913 | He married Eulalie 'Eullie' Khale (nurse) circa 1913.5,6 |
| Death* | 16 November 1947 | Capt. John Bowdoin Mears (surgeon) died on 16 November 1947 at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, VA, at age 68. John Bowdoin Mears was a Captain in the Medical Corps, US Navy, and died without heirs.1,3,5,7 |
| Burial* | John was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co, VA.1,3,4 | |
| Anecdote* | Capt. John Bowdoin Mears' diaries are located in the Collections Office at the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society, located at 69 Market Street, Onancock, VA, 23417.1 |
Family |
Eulalie 'Eullie' Khale (nurse) b. 17 Feb 1880, d. 17 Jul 1961 |
Citations
- [S2718] Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society, Collections Office.
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 202 & 316.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, John Bowdoin Mears in the U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 123648448 (John B. Mears).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 316 (Mapp Family).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, San Diego, CA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, John Bowdoin Mears in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Charles Benjamin Mears1
M, b. 28 August 1880, d. 6 July 1943
| Father | Benjamin William Mears b. 17 Oct 1833, d. 2 Dec 1896 | |
| Mother | Emma Susan Mapp b. 17 Sep 1839, d. 6 Nov 1914 |
| Birth* | 28 August 1880 | Charles was born on 28 August 1880 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 22 June 1909 | He married Henrietta Adelaide Battaile, daughter of Henry Battaile and Anna Maria Adelaide 'Addie' Rogers, on 22 June 1909.3 |
| Death* | 6 July 1943 | Charles died on 6 July 1943 at age 62.2 |
Family |
Henrietta Adelaide Battaile b. 1875, d. 1961 |
Florence Rowena Holland1
F, b. circa 1865
| Father | Nathaniel Littleton Holland b. 16 Sep 1848, d. 15 Apr 1907 | |
| Mother | Juliet Fisher b. 7 May 1846, d. 27 Jan 1904 |
| Birth* | circa 1865 | Florence was born circa 1865 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 19 November 1890 | She married Otho Frederick Mears, son of Benjamin William Mears and Emma Susan Mapp, on 19 November 1890.1 |
| Married Name | 19 November 1890 | As of 19 November 1890,her married name was Mears. |
Family |
Otho Frederick Mears b. 4 Jun 1862, d. Sep 1931 | |
| Child | 1. | Jewel Whitaker Mears2 b. 6 Nov 1898, d. 27 Jul 1984 |
Nathaniel Littleton Holland1
M, b. 16 September 1848, d. 15 April 1907
| Last Edited | 12 Sep 2014 |
| Birth* | 16 September 1848 | Nathaniel was born on 16 September 1848 at Northampton Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1860 | He married Juliet Fisher circa 1860.2 |
| Death* | 15 April 1907 | Nathaniel Littleton Holland died on 15 April 1907 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 58.1 |
| Burial* | Nathaniel was buried at Poplar Hill, Northampton Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Nathaniel Littleton Holland (husband of J.F.), 16 Sep 1848 - 15 Apr 1907.1 |
Family |
Juliet Fisher b. 7 May 1846, d. 27 Jan 1904 | |
| Child | 1. | Florence Rowena Holland+ b. c 1865 |
Juliet Fisher
F, b. 7 May 1846, d. 27 January 1904
| Last Edited | 12 Sep 2014 |
| Birth* | 7 May 1846 | Juliet was born on 7 May 1846 at Northampton Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1860 | She married Nathaniel Littleton Holland circa 1860.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1860 | As of circa 1860,her married name was Holland. |
| Death* | 27 January 1904 | Juliet Fisher died on 27 January 1904 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 57.1 |
| Burial* | Juliet was buried at Poplar Hill, Northampton Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Juliet F. Holland, wife of N.L. Holland, 7 May 1846 - 27 Jan 1904.1 |
Family |
Nathaniel Littleton Holland b. 16 Sep 1848, d. 15 Apr 1907 | |
| Child | 1. | Florence Rowena Holland+ b. c 1865 |
John (of Simon II) Fosque1
M, b. circa 1680, d. before 29 July 1746
| Father | Simon Fosque II1 b. c 1644, d. b 7 Jan 1717/18 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1655 |
| Last Edited | 19 Jul 2015 |
| Birth* | circa 1680 | John was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Witnessed* | 14 December 1708 | John witnessed a will on 14 December 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Foscue, Hewett Smith & Arthur Laylor witnessed the will of Dormand Darby, wife Ann.2 |
| Security on Admin* | 2 February 1708/9 | He was security on the administration of an estate on 2 February 1708/9 at Accomack Co, VA. Jno. Milby and Joseph Milby presented the oral will of their brother, William Milby. It was proved by the oaths of Christopher Stockly and Dorithy Osbourne. John and Joseph Milby were granted administration of the estate with John Foscue and John Rodgers as security.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1714 | He married Ann (-----) circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. Mark Lewis shows their were married ante (before) 1719.4 |
| Will - Father's* | 10 August 1717 | John was named in his father's will on 10 August 1717 at Neville Neck, Accomack Co, VA. In his will Simon Foscue, wife Ann, named eldest son Simon, son John, youngest son Simon Fosques (under 18), son Luke Fosque, daughter Elizabeth Hill.1 |
| Land inherited* | 1718 | He inherited land in 1718 at tract A6, Neville's or Bell's Neck, Accomack Co, VA. Simon Foscue (wife Ann) left part of this tract to two sons, as follows: John was to get the northeastern part "from Indian Landing across t othe horse bridge that leadeth out of the Neck," while Simon was to have the balance south of the above. In the processsioning records for 1732 both John and Simon Fosque are mentioned, but after that only John was reported as having land in this vicinity, so it is believed that Simon died and John inherited the whole. In 1746 John Fosque left his plantation to his wife Mary for life and then it was to be divided among their several children, but his son Nathaniel was the next owner so perhaps he claimed it all as the heir-at-law. In 1777 Nathaniel Fosque mentioned no land in his will but named his wife Ann and five children as residuary legatees. In 1796 the widow Ann, Nathaniel and Margaret Fosque, John and Mary Smith, George and Ann Smith, and Anthony and Elizabeth West joined in a deed to John Fosque for 325 acres, the deed reciting that John was the eldest son and they felt it had been the intent of the father Nathaniel to have then land go to him. In 1817 John Fosque (wife Peggy) left his land to his son Nathaniel. A recent land book showed that the souther 124 acres were owned by William T. Fosque and the upper 150 acres by S. Bayly Turlington.5 |
| Will - Step Mother* | 27 July 1719 | His was named in the will of his step-mother on 27 July 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Ann Fosque gave a daughter in law Elizabeth Hill my best suit of clothes, a gown, petticoat, cap and handkerchief. To daughter Barbary Blear two of my best hogs. To daughter Ann Fosque a good red rug, a smoothing iron and heaters, and my gray mare, but her first colt shall go to my grandson Clark Blear. To daughter Sarah Fosque my horse Buck. To daughter Sarah Fosque certain specifically named personal property. To son Simon Fosque my best feather bed and bolster and a negro salve called Sam, and also all the nails that I have, a drawing knife and a hammer. To son in law Henry Blear 2,000 pounds of Tobacco to put my son Simon Fosque to school for 2 years. To son in law John Fosque a cow calf. To son in law Luke Fosque. My wearing clothes to be equally divided among my 3 daughters Barbary, Anne and Sarah Fosque. Sarah Usphur and Elizabeth Bell to divide my clothes among my 3 daughters and my grandson Clark Blear. Friends William & Nathaniel Bell to divide estate. Son in law Henry Blear Exr. Witt: William Bell, William Harman.6,7 |
| Court - nam in petit* | 6 December 1720 | He was named in a petition that was recorded in court records on 6 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Henry Blair, borther-in-law to Symon Ffoscue, an orphan, petitioned the court, setting forth that one John Ffoscue, a half-brother to the said Symon, hath the estate of the said Symon lying in his hands, and alos that the said John doth refuse to keep the said Symon's estate, ye said Symon being under age to take care of the same or to chose his guardian, and humbly prays this court to choose a guardian for the said Symon, that such care may be taken of the said orphan and his estate by reason some of said estate is parishable. And the court taking said petition into consideration do thereupon order that the Sheriff sumon the said John Ffoscue to appear at the next court to make answer to the said petition and show cause why he doth refuse to take care of the said orphan and his estate. (NOTE: Since the orphan was under age to choose his guardian he was under the age of 14 at this time.)8 |
| Will - Witnessed | 4 October 1724 | John witnessed a will on 4 October 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Hancock Nickless, John Joscue and John West witnessed the will of Robert Bell, wife Mary.9 |
| Will - Mentioned in* | 5 July 1726 | John was mentioned in a will on 5 July 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Peter Milby, wife Mary requested that should my wife die before children come to age, Francis Roberts to take my son Nathaniel & youngest daughter Agnes until they come to 18. John Fosque to take my son Peter & daughter Lukcresha & their estates until they come to 18.10 |
| Court - named in ord* | 6 August 1728 | He was named in a court order on 6 August 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. John Foscew agreed to pay the fine of Tabitha Morris, a mulatto, for having a bastard child. Ordered that Tabitha's child be bound to Foscew.11 |
| Will - Witnessed | 29 December 1728 | John witnessed a will on 29 December 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Foscue, Richard Savage and William Harmon witnessed the will of John Savage, wife no name. John Savage named a daughter Mary Savage.12 |
| Marriage* | circa 1729 | He married Mary (of John of Rowland) Savage, daughter of John (of Rowland) Savage and Mary (-----), circa 1729 at Accomack Co, VA.13 |
| Will - Proved a will* | 1 September 1730 | John proved a will on 1 September 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary Savage (executor of John Savage, deceased) swore to the will which was proved by the oaths of John Foscew, Richard Savage and William Harman.14 |
| Appraiser* | 2 August 1732 | John was named as an appraiser of an estate on 2 August 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. Upon the petition of John Willis, it was ordered that Richard Savage, John Foscew, William Harman and Abel Upsher or any three of them inventory and appraise the estate of John Savage (deceased) and divide it according to the will.15 |
| Will - Witnessed | 26 May 1738 | John witnessed a will on 26 May 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Edward Revell, John Foscue & Nathaniel Foscue witnessed the will of Arthur Upshur, wife Sarah.16 |
| Will - Proved a will | 4 July 1738 | John proved a will on 4 July 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Upsher (exr. of Arthur Upsher, decd.) swore to the will which was proved by the oaths of Edward Revell, John Fosque and Nathaniel Fosque. George Cutler, John Fosque, Robert Coleburn and John Bagwell (or three of them) were to appraise the Upsher estate and report to the next court.17 |
| Will* | 14 April 1746 | John made a will on 14 April 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John. To wife Mary. To son Nathaniel. To son George. To son Luke. To daughter Rachel Fosque. To daughter Barbara Harmon. To daughter Mary Meers. Wife to have use of plantation & balance of estate during her widow then to be divided between all my childrcn aforesaid. Abel Upshur, John Darby & Francis Savage to appraise & divide estate Wife Mary & son Nathaniel Exrs, Witt: Francis Savage, William Hamron, Richard Savage.18 |
| Death* | before 29 July 1746 | He died before 29 July 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved.18 |
| Land left* | 1746 | He left land in 1746 at tract A6, Neville's or Bell's Neck, Accomack Co, VA. John Fosque left his plantation to his wife Mary for life and then it was to be divided among their several children, but his son Nathaniel was the next owner so perhaps he claimed it all as the heir-at-law. In 1777 Nathaniel Fosque mentioned no land in his will but named his wife Ann and five children as residuary legatees. In 1796 the widow Ann, Nathaniel and Margaret Fosque, John and Mary Smith, George and Ann Smith, and Anthony and Elizabeth West joined in a deed to John Fosque for 325 acres, the deed reciting that John was the eldest son and they felt it had been the intent of the father Nathaniel to have then land go to him. In 1817 John Fosque (wife Peggy) left his land to his son Nathaniel. A recent land book showed that the souther 124 acres were owned by William T. Fosque and the upper 150 acres by S. Bayly Turlington.5 |
| Est settm't* | 27 August 1754 | His estate was settled on 27 August 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. William Bagg, Arthur Upshur and Arthur Downing were to audit/settle the estate of John Fosque.19 |
| Est settm't acct of* | 29 January 1755 | An account of his estate was filed on 29 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. A division of the estate of John Fosque (decd) came in.20 |
Family 1 |
Ann (-----) b. c 1695 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1714 | He married Ann (-----) circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. Mark Lewis shows their were married ante (before) 1719.4 |
| Children | 1. | John (of John) Fosque Jr.18 b. c 1715 |
| 2. | Nathaniel Fosque+ b. c 1717, d. Nov 1777 | |
| 3. | George Fosque+18 b. c 1720, d. b 14 May 1754 | |
| 4. | Luke (of John of Simon II) Fosque18 b. c 1722 | |
| 5. | Rachel Fosque18 b. c 1724 | |
| 6. | Barbara Fosque18 b. c 1726 |
Family 2 |
Mary (of John of Rowland) Savage b. c 1710 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1729 | John (of Simon II) Fosque married Mary (of John of Rowland) Savage, daughter of John (of Rowland) Savage and Mary (-----), circa 1729 at Accomack Co, VA.13 |
| Child | 1. | Mary Fosque+ b. c 1729 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 57 (will of Simon Foscue, wife Ann).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 42 (will of Dormand Darby, wife Ann).
- [S826] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1703-1710, Volume 10, p. 186 (2 Feb 1708/09 Court).
- [S2527] Mark C. Lewis, , Fortesque-Foscue Chart (hand drawn by Mark Lewis).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 580 (tract A6).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 64 (will of Ann Fosque).
- [S2527] Mark C. Lewis, , citing Acc Co Wills &c, 1715-1729, Part 1, page 290 (will of Anne Fosque).
- [S2527] Mark C. Lewis, , citing Acc Co Orders, 1719-1724, p. 26 & 64.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 75 (will of Robert Bell, wife Mary).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 79 (will of Peter Milby, wife Mary).
- [S972] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1724-1731, Volume 15, p. 223 (6 Aug 1728 Court).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 95 (will of John Savage, wife no name).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 280 (Fosque Family Chart) & p. 342 (Rowland Savage Family).
- [S972] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1724-1731, Volume 15, p. 339 (1 Sep 1730 Court).
- [S973] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1731-1736, Volume 16, p. 65 (2 Aug 1732 Court).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 117 (will of Arthur Upshur, wife Sarah).
- [S978] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1737-1744, Volume 17, p. 53-54 (4 July 1738 Court).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 147 (will of John Fosque, wife Mary).
- [S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, p. 52 (27 Aug 1754 Court).
- [S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, p. 68 (29 Jan 1755 Court).
Tabitha (-----)
F, b. circa 1725
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1725 | Tabitha was born circa 1725. |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | She married John Arlington II, son of John Arlington I and Charity Chandler, circa 1750. |
| Married Name | circa 1750 | As of circa 1750,her married name was Arlington. |
Family |
John Arlington II b. c 1725, d. Sep 1793 | |
| Children | 1. | Sarah Arlington+ b. c 1750 |
| 2. | John Arlington III+ b. c 1761, d. Sep 1818 |
Levin (of Joseph) Ames Sr.1
M, b. circa 1745, d. before 26 September 1825
| Father | Joseph Ames b. c 1712, d. b 27 Nov 1770 | |
| Mother | Dority (of Dormond) Darby b. c 1707 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1745 | Levin was born circa 1745 at Ames Ridge, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. Lucy Ames Edwards shows Levin was born before 1755 on Ames Ridge, where he lived and died in 1825..2 |
| Will - Father's* | 3 February 1770 | Levin was named in his father's will on 3 February 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Joseph Ames gave to son Caleb 90 acres adjacent where I now live. To son Joseph Ames 90 acres adjacent to Thomas Ames. To son Levin 51 acres adjacent Thomas Ames' line where he now lives. Daughter Anne Belote. Bal. of estate to wife Dorothy during her widow then to my son Churchwell Ames. Sons Caleb & Joseph Exrs. Witt: Robert Watson, John Taylor, Sacker Taylor..1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1772 | He married Mary Hutchinson, daughter of Capt. John (of John of Robt) Hutchinson and Director (of Benj & Joice) Watson, circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. In a test of the will of John Hutchinson, 2 Sep 1787 - 25 Dec 1787, his daughter Mary is spoken of as the wife of Levin Ames..3 |
| Rev War Veteran* | October 1777 | Levin (of Joseph) Ames Sr. served in the Revolutionary War in October 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Ames served in the Virginia State Navy as a Seaman on the Galley "Diligence," commanded by Lieut. Richard Parker, with Laban Bayly as sailing master and Levin Byrd, pilot.2 |
| Tax list (personal)* | 1 May 1788 | He was on the personal property tax list on 1 May 1788 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Aimes, Constable, with 1 white male above 16, 2 blacks above 16 and 3 horses, mares, colts & mules. (NOTE: He was the only Levin/Levi Ames on the list.)4 |
| Chancery suit* | 5 October 1789 | He was named in a chancery suit on 5 October 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. John Hutchinson, Levin Ames and Mary his wife, Benjamin Colonna, Elizabeth Colonna, William Hutchinson, Susanna Hutchinson, Margaret Hutchinson and Nany Hutchinson and their spouses, were plaintiffs in chancery suit against Sarah Hutchinson, the second wife of John Hutchinson, and their children, defendants, on an issue to test the validity of the will of John Hutchinson dec'd.5 |
| Tax list (personal) | 25 March 1799 | He was on the personal property tax list on 25 March 1799 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Leven Ames, Const, with 2 white tithes, 3 black tithes, 1 black over 12 & under 16, and 4 horses for at total of 224 lbs tobacco.6 |
| Census head* | 1800 | Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Ames Sen., a head of household, age 45+ (born before 1755). Listed with him were 2M16-26 (Benjamin? & John?), 2F26-45, 1F45+ and 9 slaves.7 |
| Est audited | before 29 June 1801 | He audited an estate before 29 June 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Ames & Levin Ames Sr. audited the estate of George Hancock, Admrx Rachel Hancock.8 |
| Est audited* | 28 August 1802 | He audited an estate on 28 August 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Zorobabel Ames, Levin Ames Sr. & Thomas Ames Sr were named as auditors of the estate of Margaret Bull, Elijah Hancock Extr.9 |
| Emancipated slaves* | 30 December 1805 | He emancipated slaves on 30 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Ames freed fourteen slaves. Accomack County court records on that date state: "I, Levin Ames . . . do emancipate and set absolutely free the following Negro slaves . . . and I do hereby warrant to defend the freedom of said Negroes against myself, my heirs, executors and administrators as well as against all persons whosoever . . . in case of any attempt to deprive them of their liberity."10 |
| Marriage* | 30 December 1805 | He married Comfort Scott on 30 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Bloxom was security on the M.L.B. of Levin Ames and Comfort Scott. They were married on 9 Jan 1806.11,3 |
| Census head | 1810 | Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of 1810 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Ames, a head of household, age 45+ (born before 1765). Listed with him were 1M0-10 (Zadock?), 1F10-16, 1F26-45 and 4 slaves.7 |
| Land deeded from* | 14 February 1812 | He deeded land on 14 February 1812 at Ames Ridge, Accomack Co, VA. Levin Ames deeded to his son Joseph Ames land in the Ames Ridge Section, the deed stating "To Joseph Ames and his heirs forever 51 acres, with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging, in the county of Accomack and Parish of St. George, bounded NW by James Ames, NE by Thomas Ames and S by Zerobable Ames."3 |
| Census head | 1820 | Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of 1820 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Ames, a head of household, age 45+ (born before 1775). Listed with him were 1M10-16 (Zadock?), 1F0-10, 1F16-26, 1F45+ and 5 slaves.7 |
| Will* | 4 January 1825 | Levin made a will on 4 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Levin Ames gave to Zadock Ames Negro boys Bill & Park. To wife Comfort Ames the whole of my estate. William A. Parker & Thomas A. Coleburn Extrs. Witt: Salathiel West & Jesse W. Ames. Prob: Thomas A. Coleburn became Admr. with Samuel Coleburn, Edward A. Revell & William Nock of George securities.12 |
| Death* | before 26 September 1825 | He died before 26 September 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was partly proved.12 |
Family 1 |
Mary Hutchinson b. c 1752 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1772 | He married Mary Hutchinson, daughter of Capt. John (of John of Robt) Hutchinson and Director (of Benj & Joice) Watson, circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. In a test of the will of John Hutchinson, 2 Sep 1787 - 25 Dec 1787, his daughter Mary is spoken of as the wife of Levin Ames..3 |
| Children | 1. | Joseph (of Levin) Ames+13 b. c 1772 |
| 2. | Joice (of Levin) Ames+14 b. c 1775, d. 22 Dec 1854 | |
| 3. | Benjamin H. (of Levin) Ames+ b. c 1777 | |
| 4. | John G. Ames15 b. c 1780 |
Family 2 |
Comfort Scott b. c 1775 | |
| Marriage* | 30 December 1805 | Levin (of Joseph) Ames Sr. married Comfort Scott on 30 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Bloxom was security on the M.L.B. of Levin Ames and Comfort Scott. They were married on 9 Jan 1806.11,3 |
| Child | 1. | Zadock (of Levin) Ames+13 b. c 1806 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 253 (will of Joseph Ames Sr., wife Dorothy).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 6 (Ames Family).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 8 (Ames Family).
- [S2078] Virginia Tax List Census, Accomack Co, VA, 1788 Personal Tax List A (St. George Parish), p. 1 of 30 (Levin Aimes, Constable).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 111 (Hutchinson Family) (citing Acc Co Orders, 1787-1790, p. 411).
- [S2231] Virginia Tax List Census, Accomack, 1799 Personal Tax List A, St. George Parish, p. 1 of 24, Leven Ames (Const).
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 248 (estate of George Hancock, Rachel Hancock Admrx).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 100 (estate of Margaret Bull, Elijah Hancock Extr).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 7 (Ames Family), citing Acc Co Orders, 1804-05, p. 435.
- [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. 6 (will of Levin Ames, wife Comfort).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 33 (chart of Ames Family).
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 7 & 8 (Ames Family).
Mary Hutchinson
F, b. circa 1752
| Father | Capt. John (of John of Robt) Hutchinson1 b. c 1720, d. b 25 Dec 1787 | |
| Mother | Director (of Benj & Joice) Watson1 b. c 1730 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1752 | Mary was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Married Name | circa 1772 | As of circa 1772,her married name was Ames. |
| Marriage* | circa 1772 | She married Levin (of Joseph) Ames Sr., son of Joseph Ames and Dority (of Dormond) Darby, circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. In a test of the will of John Hutchinson, 2 Sep 1787 - 25 Dec 1787, his daughter Mary is spoken of as the wife of Levin Ames..2 |
| Chancery suit* | 5 October 1789 | Mary Hutchinson was named in a chancery suit on 5 October 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. John Hutchinson, Levin Ames and Mary his wife, Bejamin Colonna, Elizabeth Colonna, William Hutchinson, Susanna Hutchinson, Margaret Hutchinson and Nany Hutchinson and their spouses, were plaintiffs in chancery suit against Sarah Hutchinson, the second wife of John Hutchinson, and their children, defendants, on an issue to test the validity of the will of John Hutchinson dec'd.3 |
Family |
Levin (of Joseph) Ames Sr. b. c 1745, d. b 26 Sep 1825 | |
| Children | 1. | Joseph (of Levin) Ames+4 b. c 1772 |
| 2. | Joice (of Levin) Ames+5 b. c 1775, d. 22 Dec 1854 | |
| 3. | Benjamin H. (of Levin) Ames+ b. c 1777 | |
| 4. | John G. Ames6 b. c 1780 |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 111 (Hutchinson Family).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 8 (Ames Family).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 111 (Hutchinson Family) (citing Acc Co Orders, 1787-1790, p. 411).
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 33 (chart of Ames Family).
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 7 & 8 (Ames Family).
Hester 'Hessy' Hancock
F, b. circa 1795
| Father | Elijah Hancock b. c 1742 |
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Thomas Welburne (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1795 | Hester was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 3 January 1815 | She married Capt. Thomas Cutler Mears, son of Richard (of Jno) Mears and Margaret Cutler, on 3 January 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Levi Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas C. Mears and Hesey Hancock of Elijah..1 |
| Married Name | 3 January 1815 | As of 3 January 1815,her married name was Mears. |
Family |
Capt. Thomas Cutler Mears b. 10 Jan 1795, d. 10 Oct 1864 | |
| Children | 1. | Margaret S. Mears+ b. c 1816 |
| 2. | Sally B. Mears b. c 1827 | |
| 3. | Richard (of Thos) Mears b. c 1829 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Ann P. Smith1
F, b. circa 1800, d. September 1825
| Father | Charles Smith b. c 1760 |
| Last Edited | 10 Dec 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Ann was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 28 May 1823 | She married Thomas William Mears, son of John (of Elisha) Mears (constable), 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..1 |
| Married Name | 28 May 1823 | As of 28 May 1823,her married name was Mears. |
| Death* | September 1825 | Ann died in September 1825. |
| Admin of estate* | 10 October 1825 | Administration of Ann's estate was filed 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 |
Thomas William Mears b. c 1780 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Catherine 'Caty' (of Geo) Smith1,2
F, b. circa 1785
| Father | George Smith (Craddock)1 b. c 1754, d. b 30 Dec 1816 | |
| Mother | Ann (308) Fosque2 b. c 1760 |
| Birth* | circa 1785 | Catherine was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 19 September 1808 | She married Thomas William Mears, son of John (of Elisha) Mears (constable), 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..1 |
| Married Name | 19 September 1808 | As of 19 September 1808,her married name was Mears. |
| Will - Father's* | 20 March 1812 | Catherine was named in her father'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.2 |
Family |
Thomas William Mears b. c 1780 |
Sally A. Mears1,2
F, b. circa 1794
| Father | Richard (of Jno) Mears b. c 1760 | |
| Mother | Margaret Cutler b. c 1776 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Thomas Welburne (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1794 | Sally was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 4 December 1815 | She married Levin 'Levi' (of Churchel) Ames, son of Churchel Ames I and Peggy (-----), on 4 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Agrippa Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Leir Ames and Sally A. Mears of Richard of John..1 |
| Married Name | 4 December 1815 | As of 4 December 1815,her married name was Ames. |
Family |
Levin 'Levi' (of Churchel) Ames b. c 1778, d. b 11 Jan 1836 | |
| Child | 1. | Margaret C. (of Levin of Churchel) Ames+ b. c 1819 |
James Shepherd
M, b. circa 1775
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1775 | James was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 15 May 1815 | He married Sarah 'Sally' Mears, daughter of Littleton Mears and Naomi Walker Walker?, 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..1 |
Family |
Sarah 'Sally' Mears b. c 1771 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Arthur R. Savage
M, b. circa 1780
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Arthur was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 23 April 1810 | He married Sarah Mears on 23 April 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Obedience White was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur R. Savage and Sarah Mears..1 |
Family |
Sarah Mears b. c 1785 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Sarah Mears
F, b. circa 1785
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1785 | Sarah was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 23 April 1810 | She married Arthur R. Savage on 23 April 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Obedience White was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur R. Savage and Sarah Mears..1 |
| Married Name | 23 April 1810 | As of 23 April 1810,her married name was Savage. |
Family |
Arthur R. Savage b. c 1780 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Molly Mears1
F, b. circa 1800
| Father | Richard (of Jno) Mears b. c 1760 | |
| Mother | Margaret Cutler b. c 1776 |
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Thomas Welburne (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 15 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Molly was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Bartholomew Mears Chart).
Richard (of Thos) Mears1
M, b. circa 1829
| Father | Capt. Thomas Cutler Mears b. 10 Jan 1795, d. 10 Oct 1864 | |
| Mother | Hester 'Hessy' Hancock b. c 1795 |
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Thomas Welburne (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 12 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1829 | Richard was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/father* | 1850 | Richard was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Mears, a 21 year old sailor in HH#541 headed by Thomas C. Mears, a 55 year old farmer..2 |
Edward Kellam
M, b. circa 1662, d. before 2 August 1737
| Father | Richard Kellam I1 b. b 30 Aug 1618, d. b 6 Oct 1703 | |
| Mother | Sarah Ansley1 b. c 1634 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Ancestors of Barry Wayne Miles Ancestors of Mary Frances Carey | |
| Last Edited | 12 Jul 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1662 | Edward was born circa 1662 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Heir - named as* | 9 January 1686 | Edward was named as an heir on 9 January 1686 at Occahannock Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Kellam Senr of Accomack gave to his son Richard Kellam Jr. of same place, 500 acres upon Occahannock Creek for his use, and entailed to such of his male issue as he Richard Jr. shall deem fitting to receive it, failing such issue then to sons Edward, William, daughter Katherine Taylor, daughter Ann Kellam (later Wallis), daughter Rachel Lingo, successively. Richard Senr & wife Sarah to have use for life.2 |
| Land rec'd as gift* | 29 January 1686/87 | He received land as a gift on 29 January 1686/87 at Matchepungo Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Kellam Sr. executed a Deed of Gift to his son Edward Kellam for 300 acres on Matchepungo Creek, being part of 400 acres fromerly taken up by John Evans, together with the plantation where the said Edward Kellam now lives, to begin at a branch commonly called the Beaver Dam Branch, and for want of heirs to my two sons, Richard and William Kellam to be equally divided between them, and for want of heirs to dau. Rose Garrison, and for want of heirs to dau. Bridget Kellam, alias Savage, reserving to himself and wife Sarah the use of the said lands for life.3 |
| Heir - named as | 29 January 1686/87 | Edward was named as an heir on 29 January 1686/87 at Matchepungo Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Kellam Sr. made a deed of gift (D.G.) of 300 acres on Matchepungo Creek to his son William Kellam. It began at the mouth of Beaver Dam Branch over against that point of land where Francis Roberts now lives, together with the plantation where the said William Kellam now lives, and for want of heirs to sons Richard and Edward to be equally divided between them and for want of heirs to grandson Henry Turner, reserving to himself and wife Sarah Kellam the use of the lands for life.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1692 | He married Sarah (of Robert) Watson, daughter of Robert (of Occohannock) Watson Sr. and Susanna (-----), circa 1692.4,5 |
| Land patented* | 7 June 1698 | Edward Kellam patented land on 7 June 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Kellam on a certificate granted for 150 aces for transporting 3 persons into the colony.6 |
| Will - Father's* | 1 June 1703 | Edward was named in his father's will on 1 June 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son Edward Kellam and given 5 shillings in the will of Richard Kellam, wife Sarah.1 |
| Land patented | 1705 | He patented land in 1705 at Wachapreague, Acc Co, Va. It was in this year that a patent was issued to Edward Kellam for tract A45. He had found 130 acres between A43 and A46 that had never been taken up. He later seated his son John on the land in his will of 1737 Edward (wife Sarah) left it to John. In 1771 John Kellam, wife Ursulla) left his home place to his son Zorobabel and 20 years later, he (wife Mary) left it "to my son Thomas in case he ever returns home, but if he does not return then to my son John Kellam for life and then to my grandson Thomas H. Kellam." In 1812 Thomas H. Kellam sold the original 130 aces to Thomas Ashby. While it was not traced further, the major part of the land later became owned by John S. Mears, and the western part by Dr. George LeCato.7 |
| Land deeded from* | 1720 | He deeded land in 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year Edward Kellam gave 90 acres of tract A42 (between Quinby and Wachapreague) to his daughter Mary and her husband William Groton. This was northwest of the seaside road and between it and A41.8 |
| Will* | 18 October 1736 | He made a will on 18 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Kellam 130 acres where he now lives as it is patented in my own name, also the plantation where I now live with all the land between a branch called Bussells Branch & the line of Arthur Roberts land, containing 150 acres. To son Arthur Kellam all my land on the other side of Bussells Branch, containing 150 acres To son Richard Kellam 1 s. To daughter Mary Groton 1 s. To Grandson Benjamin Stewart 1 s. To son Edward Kellam. To wife Sarah balance of estate during her widow then to my 4 children John Kellam, Arthur Kellam, Scarbrough Addison & Rachel Meers. Wife Sarah & son John Exrs. Witt: Littleton Wyatt. William Wyatt, Robert Coleburn..4 |
| Death* | before 2 August 1737 | Edward died before 2 August 1737. It was on this date that his will was probated..4 |
Family |
Sarah (of Robert) Watson b. c 1676 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1692 | He married Sarah (of Robert) Watson, daughter of Robert (of Occohannock) Watson Sr. and Susanna (-----), circa 1692.4,5 |
| Children | 1. | Arthur Kellam+4 b. c 1694, d. b 31 Jan 1770 |
| 2. | Richard Kellam4 b. c 1696 | |
| 3. | John Kellam+9 b. 1696, d. 17 May 1771 | |
| 4. | Mary Kellam+4 b. c 1700, d. b 27 Feb 1776 | |
| 5. | (dau of Edward) Kellam+4 b. c 1702, d. b 18 Oct 1736 | |
| 6. | Rachel Kellam+ b. c 1705, d. Oct 1779 | |
| 7. | Edward Kellam4 b. c 1707 | |
| 8. | Scarbrough Kellam4 b. c 1710 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 34 (will of Richard Kellam, wife Sarah).
- [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. 255 (Kellam Family).
- [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. 256 (Kellam Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 108 (will of Edward Kellam, wife Sarah).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 33 (will of Robert Watson Sr.).
- [S579] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Certificates and Rights, 1663-1709 and Tithables, 1663-1695, p. 66.
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 781 (tract A45).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 763 & 764 (tract A42).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 50 (will of William Kellam, wife Ann).
(-----) Richardson
M, b. circa 1740
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 4 Jul 2007 |
| Birth* | circa 1740 | (-----) was born circa 1740. |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Margaret (127) Mears, daughter of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader, circa 1775.1 |
Family |
Margaret (127) Mears b. c 1752 |
Citations
- [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 130 (Granger Family).
George (of Jas) Mears1
M, b. circa 1808
| Father | James (of Molly) Mears b. c 1780, d. Oct 1837 | |
| Mother | Hester N. 'Hessy' Harmon b. c 1790 |
| Birth* | circa 1808 | George was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Anecdote* | 1836 | George Mears of James was listed as tax delinquient and insolvent in 1836 (Acc Co Levy Papers, 1836-1838). No other record of this son has been found. He was not listed in the 1840 census. |
Citations
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 25.
(other child of Jas) Mears1
?, b. circa 1810
| Father | James (of Molly) Mears b. c 1780, d. Oct 1837 | |
| Mother | Hester N. 'Hessy' Harmon b. c 1790 |
| Biography* | According to Carey, pre-1850 census records indicate an additional son and two daughters, but Carey was not able to identify them. | |
| Birth* | circa 1810 | (other was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 25.
John Mears1
M, b. circa 1856
| Father | James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears b. c 1818, d. 19 Aug 1884 | |
| Mother | Mary 'Molly' Mears b. c 1814, d. 6 Jul 1888 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1856 | John was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1860 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, age 4 in HH#880 headed by James Mears, a 45 year old wheelwright..1 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Mary C. Mears1
F, b. 16 February 1858, d. 14 May 1926
| Father | James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears b. c 1818, d. 19 Aug 1884 | |
| Mother | Mary 'Molly' Mears b. c 1814, d. 6 Jul 1888 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | 16 February 1858 | Mary was born on 16 February 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1860 | Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, age 2 in HH#880 headed by James Mears, a 45 year old wheelwright..1 |
| Census w/parents | 1870 | Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, age 12 in HH#LM164 headed by James Mears, a 52 year old farmer..3 |
| Marriage* | 4 March 1880 | She married James T. Johnson, son of Edward Johnson and Margaret (-----), on 4 March 1880 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Johnson, a 21 year old farmer, son of Edward & Margaret Johnson and she was shown as Mary C. Mears, age 21, the daughter of James & Mary Mears. They were married by L.K. LeCato..4 |
| Married Name | 4 March 1880 | As of 4 March 1880,her married name was Johnson. |
| Death* | 14 May 1926 | Mary died on 14 May 1926 at age 68.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cemetery, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary C. Johnson, wife of J.T. Johnson, 16 Feb 1858 - 14 May 1926..2 |
Family |
James T. Johnson b. 12 Sep 1858, d. 6 Sep 1935 | |
| Marriage* | 4 March 1880 | She married James T. Johnson, son of Edward Johnson and Margaret (-----), on 4 March 1880 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Johnson, a 21 year old farmer, son of Edward & Margaret Johnson and she was shown as Mary C. Mears, age 21, the daughter of James & Mary Mears. They were married by L.K. LeCato..4 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Molly (-----)
F, b. circa 1790
| Last Edited | 23 Jul 2012 |
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Molly was born circa 1790. |
| Marriage* | circa 1815 | She married James Warrington Belote (s/o Hancock), son of Hancock Belote II and (d/o Jas) Warrington, circa 1815.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1815 | As of circa 1815,her married name was Belote. |
| Will - Husb's* | 14 November 1820 | Molly was named in her husband's will on 14 November 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Molly Belote in the will of James Belote of Hancock.2 |
Family |
James Warrington Belote (s/o Hancock) b. c 1764, d. b 25 Dec 1820 | |
| Child | 1. | Mary 'Molly' Belote+ b. c 1819, d. 12 Jul 1859 |
Citations
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 107 (death of Molly Mears in 1859 shows her as the daughter of Jas. & Molly Beloate).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 55 (will of James Belote of Hancock, wife Molly).
Mary J. Stevens1
F, b. circa 1869
| Father | James H. Stevens b. 15 Mar 1840, d. 27 Apr 1896 | |
| Mother | Sarah Ann Mears b. 1844, d. 1936 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1869 | Mary was born circa 1869 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Steaphens, age 1 in HH#LM1059 headed by James Steaphens, age 30 and farming..1 |
Citations
- [S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.
Margaret Susan Stevens1
F, b. circa 1840
| Father | John Thomas Stevens b. c 1810 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth C. 'Bettie' James b. c 1810 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Birth* | circa 1840 | Margaret was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1860 census and her Acc Co marriage record both put her birth at 1840..1,2 |
| Marriage* | 15 June 1859 | She married Michael 'Mikell' Mears, son of Kendall (of Litt.) Mears and Catharine 'Katy' (-----), on 15 June 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Michael Mears, a 60 year old widowed farmer, the son of Kendal & Catharine Mears and she was shown as Margaret Susan Stephens, age 19, the daughter of Thomas & Elizabeth Stephens. They were married by J.H. Addison. Mitchell W. West witnessed her signature..1 |
| Married Name | 15 June 1859 | As of 15 June 1859,her married name was Mears. |
| Census w/husband* | 1870 | Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. Georges Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#397 was headed by Michel Mears, a 72 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,400 and personal property valued at $250. Listed with him were the following Mearses: Susan, age 24; Michel, age 21; Major T., age 15; Perry F., age 11; Jeff Davis, age 9; Nancy L, age 11; and Sacker, age 2.3 |
Family |
Michael 'Mikell' Mears b. c 1798, d. 30 Aug 1879 | |
| Children | 1. | Jeff Davis Mears3 b. c 1861 |
| 2. | Sacker Mears3 b. c 1868 | |
| 3. | Indie Mears+ b. a 1870 |
Catharine 'Katy' (-----)
F, b. circa 1775
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1775 | Catharine was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1795 | She married Kendall (of Litt.) Mears, son of Littleton Mears and Comfort Richardson, circa 1795.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1795 | As of circa 1795,her married name was Mears. |
Family |
Kendall (of Litt.) Mears b. c 1764 | |
| 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
- [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).
Mary Phillips (widow)
F, b. circa 1812
| Last Edited | 25 Jan 2015 |
| Birth* | circa 1812 | Mary was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 1 March 1871 | She married Michael 'Mikell' Mears, son of Kendall (of Litt.) Mears and Catharine 'Katy' (-----), on 1 March 1871 at Bobtown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Michael Mears, a 72 year old widowed farmer, son of Kendal & Katy and she was shown as Mary Phillips, a 60 year old widow. They were married near Bobtown by E. Hebard..1 |
| Married Name | 1 March 1871 | As of 1 March 1871,her married name was Mears. |
Family |
Michael 'Mikell' Mears b. c 1798, d. 30 Aug 1879 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Annie Badger1
F, b. circa 1867
| Father | Levin Thomas Badger b. c 1835, d. 6 Oct 1895 | |
| Mother | Lizzie Ann 'Betsy' Sherwood b. c 1834 |
| Birth* | circa 1867 | Annie was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 11 December 1889 | She married George Washington Mears, son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo, on 11 December 1889 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Washington Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Abel Mears and she was shown as Annie Badger, age 22, the daughter of Levin T. & Elizabeth Badger. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..1 |
| Married Name | 11 December 1889 | As of 11 December 1889,her married name was Mears. |
Family |
George Washington Mears b. c 1865 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
George W. Mears1
M, b. 9 February 1870, d. 28 August 1941
| Father | Meshack Mears III b. 28 Jan 1822, d. 28 Apr 1896 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth A. 'Betsy' West b. c 1845 |
| Birth* | 9 February 1870 | George was born on 9 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 21 July 1889 | He married Sarah J. Small, daughter of John S. Small and Susan A. Lewis, on 21 July 1889 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Mears, a 19 year old farmer, the son of Meshack & Betsey Mears and she was shown as Sarah J. Small, age 17, the daughter of John S. & Susan Small. They were married by W.A. Street..1 |
| Death* | 28 August 1941 | George died on 28 August 1941 at age 71.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George W. Mears, husband of Sarah S. Mears, 9 Feb 1870 - 28 Aug 1941..2 |
Family |
Sarah J. Small b. 13 Mar 1874, d. 4 Oct 1929 | |
| Child | 1. | Otho Stewart Mears+ b. 27 Oct 1893, d. 13 Nov 1973 |
Sarah J. Small1
F, b. 13 March 1874, d. 4 October 1929
| Father | John S. Small b. c 1834, d. 28 Sep 1886 | |
| Mother | Susan A. Lewis b. 1839 |
| Birth* | 13 March 1874 | Sarah was born on 13 March 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 21 July 1889 | She married George W. Mears, son of Meshack Mears III and Elizabeth A. 'Betsy' West, on 21 July 1889 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Mears, a 19 year old farmer, the son of Meshack & Betsey Mears and she was shown as Sarah J. Small, age 17, the daughter of John S. & Susan Small. They were married by W.A. Street..1 |
| Married Name | 21 July 1889 | As of 21 July 1889,her married name was Mears. |
| Death* | 4 October 1929 | Sarah died on 4 October 1929 at age 55.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah S. Mears, wife of George W. Mears, 13 Mar 1874 - 4 Oct 1929..2 |
Family |
George W. Mears b. 9 Feb 1870, d. 28 Aug 1941 | |
| Child | 1. | Otho Stewart Mears+ b. 27 Oct 1893, d. 13 Nov 1973 |
Arthur T. Mears1
M, b. 7 February 1876
| Father | George W. Mears b. May 1850, d. 8 Jul 1888 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Sarah Mears b. c 1848 |
| Birth* | 7 February 1876 | Arthur was born on 7 February 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur T. Mears, son of Geo. W. Mears & wife Sarah. His father gave the information..1 |
Citations
- [S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
Cora Mears1
F, b. circa 1874
| Father | George W. Mears b. May 1850, d. 8 Jul 1888 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Sarah Mears b. c 1848 |
| Birth* | circa 1874 | Cora was born circa 1874 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 28.
George W. Mears1
M, b. circa 1878
| Father | George W. Mears b. May 1850, d. 8 Jul 1888 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Sarah Mears b. c 1848 |
| Birth* | circa 1878 | George was born circa 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. George W. and James H. Mears were twins.. |
Citations
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 28.
James H. Mears1
M, b. circa 1878
| Father | George W. Mears b. May 1850, d. 8 Jul 1888 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Sarah Mears b. c 1848 |
| Birth* | circa 1878 | James was born circa 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. George W. and James H. Mears were twins.. |
Citations
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 28.
Margaret (-----)
F, b. circa 1838
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1838 | Margaret was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1858 | She married Edward Johnson, son of Catherine (-----), circa 1858.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1858 | As of circa 1858,her married name was Johnson. |
Family |
Edward Johnson b. c 1836 | |
| Child | 1. | James T. Johnson b. 12 Sep 1858, d. 6 Sep 1935 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 182 (marriage of James T. Johnson shows him as the son of Edward & Margaret Johnson).
James T. Johnson1,2
M, b. 12 September 1858, d. 6 September 1935
| Father | Edward Johnson b. c 1836 | |
| Mother | Margaret (-----) b. c 1838 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | 12 September 1858 | James was born on 12 September 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 4 March 1880 | He married Mary C. Mears, daughter of James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Mears, on 4 March 1880 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Johnson, a 21 year old farmer, son of Edward & Margaret Johnson and she was shown as Mary C. Mears, age 21, the daughter of James & Mary Mears. They were married by L.K. LeCato..2 |
| Death* | 6 September 1935 | James died on 6 September 1935 at age 76.3 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cemetery, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as J.T. Johnson, husband of Mary C. Johnson, 12 Sep 1858 - 6 Sep 1935..3 |
Family |
Mary C. Mears b. 16 Feb 1858, d. 14 May 1926 |
Juliet E. Mears1,2
F, b. 23 May 1875, d. 20 April 1952
| Father | Columbus C. Mears b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Emma G. 'Kate' Bell b. 17 Feb 1854, d. 11 Jun 1896 |
| Birth* | 23 May 1875 | Juliet was born on 23 May 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | 20 April 1952 | Juliet died on 20 April 1952 at age 76. |
Indie Mears1
F, b. after 1870
| Father | Michael 'Mikell' Mears b. c 1798, d. 30 Aug 1879 | |
| Mother | Margaret Susan Stevens b. c 1840 |
| Birth* | after 1870 | Indie was born after 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 15 May 1889 | She married Richard Walter Mears, son of Abel Mears and Elizabeth S. Lingo, on 15 May 1889 at Hollies Baptist Ch, Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard W. Mears, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Abel & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Indie Mears, age 21, the daughter of Michael Mears. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..1 |
Family |
Richard Walter Mears b. c 1867 | |
| Child | 1. | Alice Sue Mears+2 b. 1896, d. 1932 |
Celia M. Mears1,2
F, b. 22 December 1898, d. 22 August 1985
| Father | Columbus C. Mears b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Ida Lee Elliott b. 19 Apr 1880, d. 1 Sep 1958 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | 22 December 1898 | Celia was born on 22 December 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.1,3 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 January 1920 | Celia was named in her father's will on 7 January 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Cela M. Tindall in the will of Columbus C. Mears..2 |
| Death* | 22 August 1985 | Celia died on 22 August 1985 at age 86.3 |
Alvin Denard 'Alvah' Mears1
M, b. 27 June 1917, d. 1974
| Father | Columbus C. Mears b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Ida Lee Elliott b. 19 Apr 1880, d. 1 Sep 1958 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | 27 June 1917 | Alvin was born on 27 June 1917 at Accomack Co, VA.2,3 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 January 1920 | Alvin was named in his father's will on 7 January 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as the youngest son Alvin D. Mears in the will of Columbus C. Mears..1 |
| Death* | 1974 | Alvin died in 1974.4 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Alvah D. Mears, 1918 - 1974..4 |
Citations
- [S16] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1904-1920, p. 575 (will of Columbus C. Mears, wife Ida).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 250 (will of Jacob Lurton Sr.).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 35 (reference to a Mears Family Bible).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Emma Kate Mears1
F, b. 1901, d. 1975
| Father | Columbus C. Mears b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Ida Lee Elliott b. 19 Apr 1880, d. 1 Sep 1958 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | 1901 | Emma was born in 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 January 1920 | Emma was named in her father's will on 7 January 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Emma K. Mears in the will of Columbus C. Mears..1 |
| Death* | 1975 | Emma died in 1975. |
Joshua James Mears1
M, b. 1903, d. 1962
| Father | Columbus C. Mears b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Ida Lee Elliott b. 19 Apr 1880, d. 1 Sep 1958 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 10 Jul 2008 |
| Birth* | 1903 | Joshua was born in 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 January 1920 | Joshua was named in his father's will on 7 January 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joshua J. Mears in the will of Columbus C. Mears..1 |
| Death* | 1962 | Joshua died in 1962.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joshua James Mears, 1903 - 1962..2 |
Leonard G. Mears1
M, b. 1906, d. 1972
| Father | Columbus C. Mears b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Ida Lee Elliott b. 19 Apr 1880, d. 1 Sep 1958 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | 1906 | Leonard was born in 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 January 1920 | Leonard was named in his father's will on 7 January 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Leonard G. Mears in the will of Columbus C. Mears..1 |
| Death* | 1972 | Leonard died in 1972.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Leonard A. Mears, husband of Corvilla D. Mears, 1906 - 1972..2 |
Harvey C. Mears1
M, b. 1909, d. 8 September 1984
| Father | Columbus C. Mears b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Ida Lee Elliott b. 19 Apr 1880, d. 1 Sep 1958 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | 1909 | Harvey was born in 1909 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 January 1920 | Harvey was named in his father's will on 7 January 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Harvey C. Mears in the will of Columbus C. Mears..1 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Harvey C. Mears, husband of Lillie M. Mears, 1909 - 1984..2 | |
| Death* | 8 September 1984 | Harvey died on 8 September 1984.2 |
Myrtle M. Mears1
F, b. 1912, d. 1939
| Father | Columbus C. Mears b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Ida Lee Elliott b. 19 Apr 1880, d. 1 Sep 1958 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | 1912 | Myrtle was born in 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 January 1920 | Myrtle was named in her father's will on 7 January 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Myrtle M. Mears in the will of Columbus C. Mears..1 |
| Death* | 1939 | Myrtle died in 1939.2 |
(-----) Mears1
F, b. 16 August 1872
| Father | Columbus C. Mears b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Emma G. 'Kate' Bell b. 17 Feb 1854, d. 11 Jun 1896 |
| Birth* | 16 August 1872 | (-----) was born on 16 August 1872 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as None Mears, daughter of Columbus & Emma Mears..2 |
David D. Mears1
M, b. 11 August 1881
| Father | Columbus C. Mears b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 27 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Emma G. 'Kate' Bell b. 17 Feb 1854, d. 11 Jun 1896 |
| Birth* | 11 August 1881 | David was born on 11 August 1881 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Obituary - Father's* | 1920 | David was named in his father's obituary in 1920 at Hartsville, SC.1 |
Citations
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 33 (reference to a Mears Family Bible).
Charles Elliott 'Charlie T.' Mears1
M, b. 1894, d. 1972
| Mother | Ida Lee Elliott b. 19 Apr 1880, d. 1 Sep 1958 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Biography* | According the the Carey report, Columbus C. Mears and his second wife raised Charles Elliott, who was likely her nephew or younger brother. Apparently he went by the name of Charles Mears. (NOTE: He is shown here as Ida's son until further research can determine his actual parents.) | |
| Birth* | 1894 | Charles was born in 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 1972 | Charles died in 1972.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Wattsville Meth Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Charlie T. Mears, buried next to Mae Ann Mears, 1894 - 1972..2 |
William (of Jno S) Mears1
M, b. circa 1851
| Father | John S. Mears b. c 1822, d. b 2 Apr 1869 | |
| Mother | Virginia A.C. Mears b. 23 May 1828, d. 3 Aug 1900 |
| Birth* | circa 1851 | William was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1860 | William was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears, age 9 in HH#458 headed by John Mears, a 32 year old mill wright..1 |
| Census w/mother* | 1870 | William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears, an 18 year old farm laborer in HH#MT616 headed by Virginia Mears, a 38 year old house keeper..2 |
Mary E. Mears1,2
F, b. 1858, d. 1917
| Father | John S. Mears b. c 1822, d. b 2 Apr 1869 | |
| Mother | Virginia A.C. Mears b. 23 May 1828, d. 3 Aug 1900 |
| Birth* | 1858 | Mary was born in 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Census w/parents* | 1860 | Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, age 2 in HH#458 headed by John Mears, a 32 year old mill wright..1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 2 April 1869 | Mary was named in her grandfather's will on 2 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Mary Mears, daughter of son John Mears and given $25 in the will of George Mears Sr..4 |
| Census w/mother* | 1870 | Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, age 11 and attending school in HH#MT616 headed by Virginia Mears, a 38 year old house keeper..5 |
| Marriage* | 16 December 1883 | She married George T. Somers Jr., son of Capt. George T. Somers Sr. and Eveline Wessells, on 16 December 1883 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Sommers, a 25 year old mercant, the son of Geo. & Evaline Sommers and she was shown as Mary E. Mears, age 25, the daughter of Jno. & Virginia Mears..2 |
| Married Name | 16 December 1883 | As of 16 December 1883,her married name was Somers. |
| Death* | 1917 | Mary died in 1917.3 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.3 |
Family |
George T. Somers Jr. b. 1858, d. 1924 | |
| Marriage* | 16 December 1883 | She married George T. Somers Jr., son of Capt. George T. Somers Sr. and Eveline Wessells, on 16 December 1883 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Sommers, a 25 year old mercant, the son of Geo. & Evaline Sommers and she was shown as Mary E. Mears, age 25, the daughter of Jno. & Virginia Mears..2 |
| Child | 1. | Nora F. Somers b. c 1884 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S891] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1846-1882, p. 438 (will of George Mears Sr. in Guilford Neck).
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
John Henry Clay Mears1
M, b. circa 1861
| Father | John S. Mears b. c 1822, d. b 2 Apr 1869 | |
| Mother | Virginia A.C. Mears b. 23 May 1828, d. 3 Aug 1900 |
| Birth* | circa 1861 | John was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 2 April 1869 | John was named in his grandfather's will on 2 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John Mears, son of son John Mears and given $25 in the will of George Mears Sr..2 |
| Census w/mother* | 1870 | John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Mears, age 9 in HH#MT616 headed by Virginia Mears, a 38 year old house keeper..1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1885 | He married Margaret Ellen Tyler, daughter of John R. Tyler and Mary Hall, circa 1885.3 |
| Census head* | 1920 | John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H.C. Mears, a 53 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Mearses: Margaret E., age 53 year old wife; Percy T., a 23 year old son; Melvin C., a 21 year old son; Maggie M. Solum, a 19 year old daughter; Milton C. Solum, a 2 year & 4 month old granson; and Earl P., a 14 year old son & farm laborer.4 |
Family |
Margaret Ellen Tyler b. 23 Aug 1865, d. 26 Jul 1961 | |
| Children | 1. | Bruce Littleton Mears+ b. 1886, d. 1967 |
| 2. | Eulah Blanche Mears b. c 1888 | |
| 3. | John Hundley Mears+ b. 9 May 1891, d. 27 Mar 1954 | |
| 4. | Lottie Mears+ b. 1893, d. 1982 | |
| 5. | Percy Talmage Mears b. c 1895 | |
| 6. | Melvin Cecil Mears b. c 1899 | |
| 7. | Maggie Mears+4 b. c 1901 | |
| 8. | Earl Preston Mears+ b. c 1908 |
Citations
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S891] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1846-1882, p. 438 (will of George Mears Sr. in Guilford Neck).
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 45.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
Margaret Ellen Tyler1
F, b. 23 August 1865, d. 26 July 1961
| Father | John R. Tyler b. c 1831 | |
| Mother | Mary Hall b. c 1831 |
| Birth* | 23 August 1865 | Margaret was born on 23 August 1865 at Poulson, Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Tyler, age 4 in HH#MT598 headed by John Tyler, a 37 year old carpenter..1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1885 | She married John Henry Clay Mears, son of John S. Mears and Virginia A.C. Mears, circa 1885.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1885 | As of circa 1885,her married name was Mears. |
| Married Name | circa 1932 | As of circa 1932,her married name was Spence.4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1932 | Margaret Ellen Tyler married John Coleburn Spence, son of Joshua Thomas Spence Sr. and Rachel Evans, circa 1932 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
| Death* | 26 July 1961 | Margaret Ellen Tyler died on 26 July 1961 at Accomack County Nursing Home, Parksley, Accomack Co, VA, at age 95. She was shown as Margaret Mears Spence, age 95, a widowed housewife, who died 26 July 1961, a resident of Mears, VA, the daughter of John Tyler & Mary Hall, born at Poulson, VA, 23 Aug 1865. She was buried at Grotons Cemetery in Hallwood, VA.2 |
| Burial* | Margaret was buried at Grotons Cemetery, Hallwood, Accomack Co, VA.5 |
Family 1 |
John Henry Clay Mears b. c 1861 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1885 | She married John Henry Clay Mears, son of John S. Mears and Virginia A.C. Mears, circa 1885.3 |
| Children | 1. | Bruce Littleton Mears+ b. 1886, d. 1967 |
| 2. | Eulah Blanche Mears b. c 1888 | |
| 3. | John Hundley Mears+ b. 9 May 1891, d. 27 Mar 1954 | |
| 4. | Lottie Mears+ b. 1893, d. 1982 | |
| 5. | Percy Talmage Mears b. c 1895 | |
| 6. | Melvin Cecil Mears b. c 1899 | |
| 7. | Maggie Mears+6 b. c 1901 | |
| 8. | Earl Preston Mears+ b. c 1908 |
Family 2 |
John Coleburn Spence b. c 1862, d. 21 Aug 1936 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1932 | Margaret Ellen Tyler married John Coleburn Spence, son of Joshua Thomas Spence Sr. and Rachel Evans, circa 1932 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Margaret Mears Spence in the Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 45.
- [S706] Mr. Phil R. 'Wes' Mears, Emails to M.K. Miles.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
Ida White1
F, b. circa 1867
| Mother | Elizabeth H. 'Betsey' White b. 26 Jan 1842, d. 30 Apr 1923 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek) Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West) | |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1867 | Ida was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/mother* | 1870 | Ida was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ida White, age 3 in HH#MT591 headed by John White, a 52 year old oysterman. (NOTE: John was probably age 32 and the son of Sophia, age 55, who was also listed.) Listed just above her was Elizabeth White, age 23, who was evidently her mother..1 |
| Marriage* | 8 June 1882 | She married John William Tyler, son of John R. Tyler and Mary Hall, on 8 June 1882 at Cattail Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Tyler, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of John & Mary Tyler and she was shown as Ida White, age 17, the daughter of Elizabeth White. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..2 |
| Married Name | 8 June 1882 | As of 8 June 1882,her married name was Tyler. |
Family |
John William Tyler b. c 1857 |
Elizabeth Mears1
F, b. circa 1835
| Father | George (of Shad) Mears (miller) b. 1790, d. 6 Apr 1869 | |
| Mother | Nancy Shay b. c 1799, d. 1883 |
| Birth* | circa 1835 | Elizabeth was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1855 | She married (-----) Bayly circa 1855.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1855 | As of circa 1855,her married name was Bayly. |
| Will - Father's* | 2 April 1869 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 2 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Baley in the will of George Mears Sr..1 |
Family |
(-----) Bayly b. c 1835 |
Citations
- [S891] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1846-1882, p. 438 (will of George Mears Sr. in Guilford Neck).
(-----) Bayly
M, b. circa 1835
| Birth* | circa 1835 | (-----) was born circa 1835. |
| Marriage* | circa 1855 | He married Elizabeth Mears, daughter of George (of Shad) Mears (miller) and Nancy Shay, circa 1855.1 |
Family |
Elizabeth Mears b. c 1835 |
Citations
- [S891] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1846-1882, p. 438 (will of George Mears Sr. in Guilford Neck).
Shadrack (of Shad) Mears1
M, b. circa 1755, d. 1817
| Father | Shadrack (of Bar) Mears (Guilford) b. c 1730 |
| Birth* | circa 1755 | Shadrack was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was over age 45 in the 1800 census..2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married Esther (d|o_Thos?) Fisher, daughter of Thomas (89) Fisher and Susanna (104) Trader, circa 1780. Since he was the administrator of Thomas Fisher's estate, perhaps he had married one of his daughters. Shadrack had a wife Esther in 1817..3 |
| Administrator* | 31 January 1786 | Shadrack was named as administrator of an estate on 31 January 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Fisher's estate was administered to Shadrack Mears with William Andrews as security. George Savage, John Young, Henry Fletcher and Robert Small, or any 3 of them, were appointed appraiser. (NOTE: Perhaps he married one of Thomas Fisher's daughter.)3 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 2 February 1796 | Shadrack was named in his uncle's will on 2 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a cousin (meaning nephew) Shadrack Mears in the will of Jonathan Mears. Since Jonathan also had a known brother Shadrack, he would not have referred to his brother Shadrack as a cousin..1 |
| Anecdote | 1812 | In 1812 in Acc Co Shadrack Mears & wife Esther exchanged Valentine Smith lands in Messongo with John Mears (son of Shadrack) & wife Scarburgh Mears (daughter of Valentine Smith).4 |
| Death* | 1817 | Shadrack died in 1817. He was not listed in the 1820 census..2 |
| Anecdote* | 1817 | He had a wife Esther in 1817 and it was the last record found for him.5 |
Family |
Esther (d|o_Thos?) Fisher b. c 1764 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married Esther (d|o_Thos?) Fisher, daughter of Thomas (89) Fisher and Susanna (104) Trader, circa 1780. Since he was the administrator of Thomas Fisher's estate, perhaps he had married one of his daughters. Shadrack had a wife Esther in 1817..3 |
| Children | 1. | John Mears+ b. c 1786, d. Apr 1854 |
| 2. | George (of Shad) Mears (miller)+ b. 1790, d. 6 Apr 1869 | |
| 3. | Robert Mears+ b. c 1798 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 432 (will of Jonathan Mears, Guilford).
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 345 (adm. of Thomas Fisher).
- [S913] Mary Francis Carey to M.K. Miles, Mears Charts: I - VIII & associated files.
- [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 54 (Shadrack Mears Chart).
Esther (d|o_Thos?) Fisher
F, b. circa 1764
| Father | Thomas (89) Fisher b. c 1720, d. b 31 Jan 1786 | |
| Mother | Susanna (104) Trader b. c 1730 |
| Birth* | circa 1764 | Esther was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married Shadrack (of Shad) Mears, son of Shadrack (of Bar) Mears (Guilford), circa 1780. Since he was the administrator of Thomas Fisher's estate, perhaps he had married one of his daughters. Shadrack had a wife Esther in 1817..1 |
| Married Name | circa 1780 | As of circa 1780,her married name was Mears. |
| Anecdote* | 1817 | Shadrack was last found in the records with a wife Esther in 1817. |
Family |
Shadrack (of Shad) Mears b. c 1755, d. 1817 | |
| Children | 1. | John Mears+ b. c 1786, d. Apr 1854 |
| 2. | George (of Shad) Mears (miller)+ b. 1790, d. 6 Apr 1869 | |
| 3. | Robert Mears+ b. c 1798 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 345 (adm. of Thomas Fisher).
Tully Mears1
M, b. circa 1799, d. before 1 December 1810
| Father | Jonathan (of Jon.) Mears (Guilford) b. c 1762, d. Jan 1811 | |
| Mother | Ada (-----) b. c 1770 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 4 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1799 | Tully was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | before 1 December 1810 | Tully died before 1 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a deceased son Tully in the will of Jonathan Mears, brother of Bartholomew, of Guilford..1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 369 (will of Jonathan Mears, brother Bartholomew).
Rebecca Mears1
M, b. circa 1792
| Father | Micajah Mears b. c 1756, d. Jun 1798 | |
| Mother | Mary 'Polly' Massey Massey? b. c 1762, d. Jan 1805 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 15 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | circa 1792 | Rebecca was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 5 August 1800 | Rebecca was named in his mother's will on 5 August 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of 4 youngest children, Rebecca Mears, in the will of Polly Mears, Accomack Parish..1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 372 (will of Polly Mears, Acc Parish).