Margaret H. Smith ¹

Margaret was named in her father's will on 4 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will John Smith Sr. gave son Thomas H. Smith the money he owes me & as much more as will make $100. To son John J. Smith $100 & Negro woman Reaner & Negro boy Samuel. To grandson Thomas S. Joynes $100, but his mother-in-law is to have the interest until he is age 21. To daughter Agnes Warrington ... To daughter Margaret Joynes ... Balance to daughters Agnes Warrington & Margaret Joynes. Son John J. Smith Extr. Witt: Ann S. Warrington, James Eichelberger & William F. Eichelberger.

Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret H. Joynes the head of HH#108, age 63 with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with her were the following Joynes: Jane, age 30 and Pamela, age 25.

Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Joynes the head of HH#780, an 85 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $1,000. Listed with her were Jane Joynes, age 40; Margaret White, age 35 with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $1,000; Edward Custis, a 42 year old farm manger; Amelia Custis, age 35, who was evidently her daughter; and Thomas J. Custis, age 3/12.

Margaret married Elias Dunton Joynes Sr., son of Lt. Reuben Joynes and Margaret Dunton, on 25 Jul 1814 in Accomack Co., VA. (Elias Dunton Joynes Sr. was born about 1780 in Accomack Co., VA.)