Tinney Berry

Notes:

Tinney married first to widower Jacob Bishop as his second wife. She was named as Tenny B. Hickman of John. Jacob's first wife was Polly. She married secondly to widower William L. Mears, orphaned son of Sarah "Sally" Mears.

Tinney Mears is identified as wife in her husband's will of 12 Jul 1834, and is named as daughter in her father's will of of 14 June 1843. Her father's Revolutionary War Pension File also names her as daughter and an heir.

(source for above information: M.K. & Barry Miles in Miles Files Version 7, Eastern Shore Public Library website)

In the 1850 and 1860 Federal Censuses, Tinny/Tinney Mears is residing at Maccomack, Accomack Co., VA. Her age is given as 62 and 74, respectively. In 1860 she is near relatives and extended family, including brother Charles Berry.

Tinney is an Irish surname.

Tinney married Jacob Bishop 1 Aug 1821, Accomack Co., VA. Jacob was born Abt 1775; died May 1828. [Group Sheet]

Tinney married William L. Mears 10 Jun 1829, Accomack Co., VA. William was born Abt 1790; died 1838, Accomack Co., VA. [Group Sheet]