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     Charles was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charles H. Spencer and Wesley A. (-----). He married Emma F. Stant on 29 April 1896 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Miss Emma F. Stant and Mr. Charles W. Spencer were married 29 Apr 1896 at Sanford by Rev. E.F. Garner (Pen. Ent., 23 May 1896). On the Acc Co marriage record, he was shown as a 23 year old waterman, the son of Charles H. & Wesley A. Spencer and she was shown as 18, the daughter of Noah & Mary Stant..¹ Charles was named in his father's obituary in 1936.

     Arena was born on 1 October 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Noah E. Stant and Mary Ellen Miles. Arena was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Rena (Stant) Holley was on the Pocomoke roll in 1898, 1900, 1905, 1908 and 1917 and she removed certificate in Aug 1919. Although her tombstone shows her birth as 1882, Acc birth records show 1 Oct 1881..³ She married John T. Holly on 21 March 1906 at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. Miss Rena Mae Stant of Sanford and Mr. John T. Holly of Marsh Market were married at Pocomoke M.E. Church on 21 Mar 1906 by Rev. J.G. Lennon. Her brother, Leroy Stant, gave her away (Acc News, 31 Mar 1906). On the marriage record he was shown as a 25 year old waterman, the son of Benjamin T. & Charlotte Holly and she age 23 the daughter of Noah & Mary Stant..^4,2 Arena was named in her mother's obituary in 1941 at Long Island, NY. Arena died in 1959.⁵ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     John was born in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 He was the son of Benjamin T. Holly and Charlotte Mears. He married Arena Mae 'Rena' Stant on 21 March 1906 at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. Miss Rena Mae Stant of Sanford and Mr. John T. Holly of Marsh Market were married at Pocomoke M.E. Church on 21 Mar 1906 by Rev. J.G. Lennon. Her brother, Leroy Stant, gave her away (Acc News, 31 Mar 1906). On the marriage record he was shown as a 25 year old waterman, the son of Benjamin T. & Charlotte Holly and she age 23 the daughter of Noah & Mary Stant..^3,1 John was living in 1906 at Marsh Market, Acc Co, VA.⁴ John died in 1968.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     According to church records, Leory Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1908 and 1917 and was baptised in Sep 1911. Mr. Leroy R. Stant, a merchant of Grotons, died at the Memorial Hospital on 12 Jun 1960, aged 76 years. He was a son of Noah E. and Mary E. Stant and a member of the Pocomoke Methodist Church. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 16 Jun 1960). Leroy was born on 2 July 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Noah E. Stant and Mary Ellen Miles. Leroy was on the in 1908 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.² He married Daisy Estelle Trader on 7 March 1909 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.³ Leroy was living in 1928 at Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Leroy died on 12 June 1960 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 75.⁵ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     According to her obituary, Daisy Estelle (Trader) Stant was a native of Bloxom and was a member of the Pocomoke United Methodist Church as Grotons, VA. She was a retired postmistress of Grotons. She was survivied by five (grand?) neices, none of whom were Traders. Melinda Griffith Ennis reports that Daisy had no children. Daisy was born in 1891 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Floyd Thomas Trader Sr. and Narcissa L. 'Sissy' Rew. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Leroy R. Stant on 7 March 1909 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.³ Daisy was living in 1960 at Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Daisy died in 1981 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.⁵ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     According to church records, Roland Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1908 and 1917, was baptised in Sep 1911 and was removed 7 Feb 1921. Roland was born on 27 June 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Noah E. Stant and Mary Ellen Miles. Roland was on the in 1908 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.² Roland was living in 1941 at Philadelphia, PA.³

     Joseph was born on 10 August 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jos. T. Stant, born in the first district, the son of Major H. (oysterman) and Cordelia J. Stant. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of Major H. Stant and Cordelia J. Stant. He married Mary Elizabeth Stant on 15 July 1914 at Williams Point, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as living in Sanford, VA..² Joseph was living in 1954 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Joseph died on 25 February 1962 at age 85. Mr. Joseph T. Stant died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Roy Bull, on 25 Feb 1962, aged 85 years. He was the son of the late Major and Cordelia Stant, born and reared at Sanford. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 1 Mar 1962)..⁴ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     William was born on 1 November 1874 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.^1,3 He was the son of Major H. Stant and Cordelia J. Stant. He married Rosa F. Smith on 25 December 1895 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 21 year old oysterman and she was age 21, born in Somerset Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA. They were married by E.F. Garner..² William was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, W. Harrison Stant was on the Sanford roll in 1898, 1900, 1908 and 1917 and removed certificate on Mar 1919..⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ William was named in his brother's obituary in 1961. William died on 18 January 1964 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 89. Mr. William Harrison Stant, a retired Penn. Railroad employee, died in Northampton Hospital on 18 Jan 1964, aged 86 years. He was the son of Joseph and Cordelia Stant, born at Sanford. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 23 Jan 1964). Contrary to this obituary, his 1874 Acc birth record shows him as the son of Major and Cordelia Stant..⁶ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. Jane Kahler reports his tombstone is in Groton's Cemetery. However, Mary Frances Trader's tombstone records does not show a tombstone for him, although his wife, Rosa F. Stant, is buried at Groton's..⁷

     Rosa was born in 1874 at Tylerton, Smith Island, Som Co, MD. Leslie Dryden shows her birth as 4 Nov 1875..^2,3 She was the daughter of John H. Smith and Pamelia J. 'Amelia' Miles. Rosa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Somerset Co, MD. She married William Harrison Stant on 25 December 1895 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 21 year old oysterman and she was age 21, born in Somerset Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA. They were married by E.F. Garner..⁴ Rosa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 24, born Dec 1875, as the wife of William H. Stant, age 25 and an oysterman, who was the head of HH#508.. Rosa died in 1960.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Marian was born in 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn. Marian was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Stant, age 7 in HH#AT413 headed by Thomas Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..³ Marian was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as daughter M.F. Stant, age 17 in HH#429 headed by E.T. Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..⁴ She married Lloyd N. Broadwater on 14 June 1882. He was a 26 year old oysterman the son of Amos & Polly Broadwater and she was age 19, the daughter of Edward T. & Jeannette Stant. They were married by R.B. Beadles. Mr. Lloyd N. Broadwater and Miss Marian Stant were married 14 Jun 1882 at the Bride's father home by Rev. R.B. Beadles (Pen. Ent., 22 Jun 1882)..^5,6 Her body was interred at Lewis Cem, Shad Landing Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. Jane Kahler shows him as Silvester Stant, but the 1870 census shows him as Thomas Stant..¹ He was the son of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Stant, age 5 in HH#AT413 headed by Thomas Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..¹

     Mr. Robert Stant of Sanford died on 20 Sep 1937, aged 64 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 2 Oct 1937). He died at home of injuries in a fall. Funeral services were at the grave in Liberty Cemetery on 23 Sep by Rev. Roy Jones. He was survived by 2 sisters, who were named (E.S. News, 17 Oct 1937). Robert was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as son Robt. T. Stant, a 12 year old oysterman, in HH#429 headed by E.T. Stant, a 40 year old oysterman. (Note: However, he was not found with these parents in 1870.).² He married Julietta Willey on 25 October 1891 at Somerset Co, MD. He was age 21 and she was age 18..³ Robert was living in 1923 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Robert died on 20 September 1937 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Elizabeth was born on 4 October 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Jane Stant, the daughter of E.T. (sailor) and Janetta Stant. Her mother gave the information. Her tombstone shows 4 Oct 1870..^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Stant, age 1 in HH#AT413 headed by Thomas Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..³ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as daughter E.J. Stant, age 10 in HH#429 headed by E.T. Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..⁴ She married John Thomas Anderton Sr. on 6 June 1888 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was age 19. They were married by W. F. Hayes. Miss Lizzie Stant and Mr. John T. Anderton were married in the M.E. Church, South, Temperanceville, Wednesday, 6 Jun 1888 by Rev. Hayes (Pen. Ent., 9 Jun 1888)..^5,6 Elizabeth died on 1 March 1923 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 53. Mrs. Elizabeth Anderton, wife of Capt. Thomas Anderton, Sr., of the police boat Pocomoke, died at her home at Sanford, VA, Thursday afternoon, 1 Mar 1923, of paralysis, aged 53 years. She only lived a few hours after she was stricken. She was a good Christian woman and liked by most everybody. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning, at 11:00 o'clock, at Sanford M.E. Church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. H.L. Hastings and interment was made in the Mulberry Hill Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 10 Mar 1923)..⁷ Her body was interred at Mulberry Hill Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Ida was born in March 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Ida V. Stant, the daughter of Edw. T. (oysterman) and Angenetta Stant, born in Atlantic Township. Her mother gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn. Ida was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Ida V. Stant, age 8 in HH#429 headed by E.T. Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..³ She married Edward C.W. Lewis on 4 July 1893 at Downings Meth Church, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward C.W. Lewis, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of Absalom & Elizabeth Lewis and she was shown as Ida Stant, age 21, the daughter of Thomas and Nettie Stant. They were married by R.B. Scott, a Methodist minister. Mr. Edward C.W. Lewis and Miss Ida Stant of Messongo were married at Downings Church by Rev. R.B. Scott 4 Jul 1893. Bridesmaids and groomsmen were listed (Pen. Ent., 8 Jul 1893)..² Ida was living in 1923 at Greenbush, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Ida died in 1941.⁵ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Sewell was born in 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn. Sewell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell E. Stant, age 6 in HH#429 headed by E.T. Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..³ He married Mary A. Cutler on 27 December 1898 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell E. Stant, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of Edmund T. Stant and she was shown as Mary A. Cutler, age 20, the daughter of Wm. H. & Mary Cutler..¹ Sewell was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Sewell E. Stant was on the Sanford roll in 1908 and 1917, took vows and was baptised on 5 Dec 1909 and died on 17 Mar 1918..⁴ Sewell died on 17 March 1918. According to the General Index to Wills, 1800-1922, his will (1911) is in Bk 1904-20, p501..⁴ His body was interred at Broadwater Farm, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born on 3 October 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Stokes and Lavinia S. Stant. Sarah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Her mother Lavinia (Stant) Stokes was living with her parents, Edmond and Miclah Stant, in the 1850 Census without her husband. Then in the 1860 Census, Sarah W. Stokes, age 10, was living with Lavinia's brother and sister Edward and Rosa Stant. Her mother Lavinia, who married James S. Taylor in 1858, was with him in the 1860 census with another child Lucy Ann Taylor..³ She married Littleton Parker Trader on 15 February 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Trader, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of Comfort and she was shown as Sarah W. Stokes, age 16, the daughter of Wm. Stokes and Lavinia Taylor. They were married by G.W. Matthews..¹ Sarah died on 18 December 1903 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 53.⁴

     Mr. Lloyd N. Broadwater, son of Mary & Amos K. Broadwater, died at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Charles Enders at Joseph Gawler & Sons in Washington. There was also a service at Sanford Methodist Church by Rev. Fulcher and Walls, with interment in the Lewis Cemetery. He was born in Sanford 1 Oct 1855 and lived there until 13 years ago. Survivors included 3 daughters, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 11 Sep 1931). He was an oysterman. Lloyd was born on 1 October 1855 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Amos Kendall Broadwater Sr. and Mary S. 'Polly' Taylor. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Marian Frances Stant on 14 June 1882. He was a 26 year old oysterman the son of Amos & Polly Broadwater and she was age 19, the daughter of Edward T. & Jeannette Stant. They were married by R.B. Beadles. Mr. Lloyd N. Broadwater and Miss Marian Stant were married 14 Jun 1882 at the Bride's father home by Rev. R.B. Beadles (Pen. Ent., 22 Jun 1882)..^4,5 Lloyd was living after 1918 at Washington, DC.² Lloyd died on 27 August 1931 at Washington, DC, at age 75.² His body was interred at Lewis Cem, Shad Landing Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     According to church records, Mary A. (Cutler) Stant was on the Sanford roll in 1900 and 1908 and was withdrawn in 1916. Mary was born in 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William H. Cutler and Mary A. Hall. She married Sewell Edward Stant on 27 December 1898 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell E. Stant, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of Edmund T. Stant and she was shown as Mary A. Cutler, age 20, the daughter of Wm. H. & Mary Cutler..¹ Mary was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Mary was living in 1963 at Silver Springs, MD.⁴ Mary died in 1965 at Silver Springs, MD.² Her body was interred at Broadwater Farm, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.²

     His common name was Neal. Cornelius was born on 17 December 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Stant, son of Major (oysterman) and Cornelia Stant. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of Major H. Stant and Cordelia J. Stant. Cornelius was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Stant, age 9 months, born in December in HH#AT585 headed by Samuel Stant, a 43 year old oysterman. His parents Major and Cordelia Stant were also in the household..² He married Mollie Virginia Stant on 18 May 1890 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Cornelius was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Cornelius Stant was on the Sanford roll in 1898, 1900, 1908 and 1917..⁴ Cornelius was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Cornelius Stant the head of HH#232, born Nov 1870, age 29 and married for 9 years. Listed with him was Mollie Stant, age 28..⁵ Cornelius was named in his brother's obituary in 1938 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Cornelius died on 7 May 1954 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 84. Mr. Cornelius A. Stant died at the home of Mr. & Mrs. William Godwin, Sanford, on 7 May 1954, aged 84 years. Interment was at Downing's Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 12 May 1954)..⁶ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Mollie was born on 18 August 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. Mollie V. Stant was listed as unnamed on her 1871 Acc birth record, which showed her birth as February 1871..^2,3 She was the daughter of John H. Stant and Susan Hinman. She married Cornelius Albert 'Neal' Stant on 18 May 1890 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴ Mollie was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Mollie V. Stant was on the Sanford roll in 1898, 1900, 1908 and 1917 and was withdrawn on 21 Mar 1917..⁵ Mollie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mollie Stant in HH#232 headed by Cornelius Stant, age 29. She was shown as born Aug 1872, age 28, married for 9 years, mother of 0 children with 0 children living..⁶ Mollie was living in 1939.¹ Mollie died on 14 December 1950 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 79. Mrs. Molly Virginia Stant, wife of Cornelius A. Stant, died at home at Sanford on 14 Dec 1950, aged 79 years, and was buried at Downing's Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 22 Dec 1950)..⁷ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Elizabeth was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Major H. Stant and Cordelia J. Stant. Elizabeth died on 2 December 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Miss Eliza J. Stant, daughter of Mr. Major Stant, and his infant child were buried on Friday of last week. Five more children of Mr. Stant are also very sick at this time with typhoid fever (Pen. Ent., 11 Dec 1886)..²

     Mary was born circa 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Major H. Stant and Cordelia J. Stant. She married Constantine 'Tine' Drummond Jr. on 17 April 1900 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Constantine Drummond died at his home in Hallwood on 14 Jan 1953, aged 76 years. He had resided in Rescue, VA, for the last 20 years and was buried in Groton's Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 22 Jan 1953). Constantine was born circa 1877 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Constantine Drummond Sr. and Susan Chesser. He married Mary Elizabeth Stant on 17 April 1900 at Somerset Co, MD.² Constantine was living in 1922.³ Constantine died on 14 January 1953 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Her common name was Kate. Catherine was born on 28 March 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 She was the daughter of John H. Stant and Susan Hinman. Catherine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Stant, age 9 in HH#AT589 headed by John Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..⁵ She married William John Bayly on 11 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was age 21. They were married by W.P. Wright..² Catherine was living in 1939.¹ Catherine died in 1944.³ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     William was born in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Lewis Riley 'Levin' Bayly (I) and Letitia R. Smith. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Catherine D. 'Kate' Stant on 11 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was age 21. They were married by W.P. Wright..² William died in 1935.³ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     Andrew was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert James Stant and Mary Chase. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Albert was born on 10 April 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Robert James Stant and Mary Chase. Albert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Stant, age 3 in HH#192 headed by Robert J. Stant, a 29 year old sailor..¹ He married Julia E. (-----) circa 1891.³ Albert was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Albert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert L. Stant the head of HH#210, born Apr 1860, a 40 year old oysterman, married for 9 years, born in VA as were both his parents. Listed with him were the following Stants: Julia E., born May 1874, age 26, married for 9 years, mother of 4 with 4 living, born in VA as were both of her parents..³ Albert died on 2 October 1900 at age 43. Albert Lee Stant and little son, of Sanford, were drowned Tuesday. In throwing an anchor from the boat, the boy was caught in the coil of rope and carried overboard. The father went to his rescue and both were drowned. The father leaves a family of several small children (Pen. Ent., 6 Oct 1900)..⁴

     Edgar was born on 7 September 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Robert James Stant and Mary Chase. Edgar was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Stant, age 10/12 in HH#192 headed by Robert J. Stant, a 29 year old sailor..³ Edgar was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Stant, age 11 in HH#AT607 headed by Robert Stant, a 31 year old oysterman..⁴ He married Matilda L. Smith on 14 June 1882 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was aged 17. They were married by M. Oldham..⁵ Edgar was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Stant the head of HH#216, born Jan 1854, a 41 year old oysterman, married 18 years. Listed with him was Mary L. Stant, age 35..⁶ Edgar was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Stant the head of HH#296 on Sanford Road, a 51 year old oysterman, married for 27 years. Listed with him was his wife Matilda L. Stant, age 45..⁷ Edgar was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1920 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Stant, a 59 year old sailor, the head of a family, but living with R.B. Bailey. Listed with him was his wife Matilda Stant, age 55..⁸ Edgar was living in 1941 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He married Roxie Hundley Onley on 20 June 1942 at Worcester Co, MD.⁹ Edgar died on 6 March 1945 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 85. Mr. Edgar Stant died at Sanford on 6 Mar 1945, aged 85 years, son of the late James and Mary Chase Stant, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 16 Mar 1945). Edgar Stant's will and heirs are in Will Bk 24, p477-9. It may be the other Edgar Stant..¹⁰ His body was interred at Stant Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹¹

     Matilda was born on 11 September 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry Woods and Mary Jane Benston. Matilda was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Smith, age 8 in HH#AT551 headed by Henry Smith, a 35 year old oysterman..¹ She married Edgar Stant on 14 June 1882 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was aged 17. They were married by M. Oldham..³ Matilda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary L. Stant, born May 1865, age 35, married 18 years, mother of 0 children and 0 children living..⁴ Matilda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as wife Matilda L. Stant in HH#296 on Sanford Road, headed by Edgar Stant, a 51 year old oysterman. She was age 45, married for 27 years and mother of no children..⁵ Matilda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Stant, the 55 year old wife of Edgar Stant, a 59 year old sailor. Both of them were living with R.B. Bailey..⁶ Matilda was named in her sister's obituary in 1940. Matilda died on 24 May 1941 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 76. Mrs. Matilda L. Stant, wife of Mr. Edgar Stant, died at Sanford on 24 May 1941, aged 76 years, survived by her husband to whom she had been married to for 58 years (Pen. Ent., 24 May 1941)..⁷ Her body was interred at Stant Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Mr. James A. Stant and Miss Lulie Lankford were married at Sanford on 25 Sep 1887 by Rev. J.W. Carroll (Pen. Ent., 1 Oct 1887). James was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert James Stant and Mary Chase. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Stant, age 4 in HH#AT607 headed by Robert Stant, a 31 year old oysterman..¹ He married Lulie Lankford on 25 September 1887 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was a 20 year old oysterman and she was aged 23 and widowed from Somerset Co, MD..² James was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.³