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     He was shown as Henry Woods in the 1850 census and in 1855 when he reported the birth of a unnamed daughter. However, by 1860 he was shown as Henry Smith. Henry was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1830 and the 1860 and 1870 census puts it at 1835..^3,1,2 He was the son of Nancy Woods. Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Woods, a 20 year old laborer in HH#1012 headed by Nancy Woods, age 61..² He married Mary Jane Benston on 5 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Smith and she was shown as Mary Jane Benson of Ann..⁴ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Smith the head of HH#225, a 25 year old sailor. Listed with him were Mary Smith, age 23; Rick Smith, age 7; Bernette Smith, age 5; Eliza Holden, age 60 and black; Emma Holden, age 11 and black; and Nancy Woods, age 80..¹ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Smith the head of HH#AT551, a 35 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Smiths: Mary, age 35 and keeping house; Richard, an 18 year old oysterman; Bernetty, age 13; Catharine, age 10; Matilda, age 8 and Medora, age 2..³

     Mary was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1834 and 1836, the 1860 census puts it at 1837 and the 1870 census puts it at 1835...^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Major Benston and Ann 'Nancy' Payne. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Benston, age 14 in HH#1024 headed by Ann Benston, age 35. She was also shown as Mary Benston, age 16 in HH#1082 headed by Ann Benston, age 40. These must have been duplicate entries..¹ She married Henry Woods on 5 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Smith and she was shown as Mary Jane Benson of Ann..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Smith, age 23 in HH#225 headed by Henry Smith, a 25 year old sailor..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Smith, age 35 and keeping house in HH#AT551 headed by Henry Smith, a 35 year old oysterman..³

     Mary was born on 5 November 1853 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Stant, born in Messongo, the daughter of Sam'l J. (sailor, living in Messongo) and Mary Stant. Her 1886 marriage record puts her birth at 1847..¹ She was the daughter of Samuel J. Stant and Mary Ellen 'Mazy' Hay. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Stant, age 16 and doing house work in HH#AT585 headed by Samuel Stant, a 43 year old oysterman..³ She married John O. Wessells on 11 November 1886 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was a 41 year old single farmer and she was age 39 and also single. They were married by J.W. Norris..⁴

     Raymond was born on 15 September 1855 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as unnamed male Stant, born 15 Sep 1855 in Messongo, the son of Sam'l J. Stant, who was living in Messongo and who gave the information..^2,3 He was the son of Samuel J. Stant and Mary Ellen 'Mazy' Hay. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Raymond was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Raymond Stant, age 13 and oystering in HH#AT585 headed by Samuel Stant, a 43 year old oysterman..⁴ Raymond died on 26 January 1897 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 41. Mr. Raymond Stant, age about 35 (42?), died near Sanford, Tuesday morning 26 Jan 1897 of pneumonia (Pen. Ent. 30 Jan 1897)..⁵

     William H. Stant's parents are proven by his mother's obituary (Sarah Ann (Corbin) Stant) which named him as a son. He was listed next to them in the 1850 Census. In a deed of 12 Jul 1856, William H. Stant bought from William S. Fletcher, for $250 land called Tims Island, bounded on the north by Messongo Creek, east and south by Corbin D. Fletcher, containing 14 acres (Acc Deeds No. 40, 1855-1858, p. 254). According to church records, he was on the Pocomoke roll in 1898 and 1900 and died in Feb 1905. In both the 1850 and 1860 Census he was listed as a sailor and in 1860 his real estate was valued at $650 and his personal property valued at $1,000. William was born on 8 September 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Stant and Sarah Ann 'Sally' Corbin. He married Sarah A. Henderson Hay on 1 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Talyor of C. was the security on the M.L.B. of William Stant and Sarah A. Hay..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Stant the head of HH#1004, a 22 year old sailor. Listed with him were Sarah Stant, age 21 and Virginia Hay, age 17. Virginia was evidently Sarah's sister..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Stant the head of HH#AT575, a 46 year old sailor with real estate valued at $400 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Stants: Sarah, age 43; Corbin, age 10; Thomas, age 7; and Susan, age 4 months, born in January. Also listed with him were Euphemia Dennis, age 45, Hester Dennis, age 36 and John Dennis, age 4, all black..⁵ William was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁶ William died on 29 January 1905 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA, at age 77. Wm. H. Stant died Sunday, 29 Jan 1905, at his home near Belinda, aged about 75. He was a member of the Pocomoke M.E. Church for 35 years. He was buried on the 31th. He was survived by 2 sons, Corbin F. and Joel T. Stant. His wife and daughter died in Oct and Nov of last year (Pen. Ent., 11 Feb 1905). Capt William H. Stant of upper Accomack Co died at his home in that county last week in the 75th year of his age (E.S. Herald, 17 Feb 1905). Capt. Wm. H. Stant, a very popular and well known citizen of Marsh Market, died at his home Sunday, 29 Jan 1905, with paralysis, aged about 79 years. The funeral was held at Pocomoke M.E. Church, Rev. A.L. Carson & Rev. L.M. Copeland presiding. He was buried in the family burying grounds (Acc News, 4 Feb 1905)..² His body was interred at Broadwater Farm, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.²

     It is unclear if her maiden name was Henderson or Hay. Her 1848 marriage record shows her as Sarah A. Hay. Sarah was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1860 census puts her birth at 1825..² She was the daughter of George Hay and Jane (-----). She married William H. Stant on 1 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Talyor of C. was the security on the M.L.B. of William Stant and Sarah A. Hay..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Stant, age 21 in HH#1004 headed by Wm. H. Stant, a 22 year old sailor. Also listed was Virginia Hay, age 17, who was evidently her sister..⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Stant, age 43 and keeping house in HH#AT575 headed by William Stant, a 46 year old sailor..⁶ Sarah died on 14 October 1904.⁷ Her body was interred at Broadwater Farm, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Elizabeth was born on 28 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Tombstone shows 28 Sep 1860, but she was married in 1866 and was age 9 in the 1860 census, so the tombstone reading must have been in error..² She was the daughter of William H. Stant and Sarah A. Henderson Hay. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Smith K. Onley on 27 February 1866 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Smith Only, age 22 and she was Elizabeth Staunt, age 16. They were married on 28 Feb 1866. (Dryden's Marriage Book).^4,5 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Stant, a 22 year old house keeper in HH#AT414, headed by Smith Only, age 25 and oystering..⁶ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Only, a 29 year old house keeper in a HH headed by her husband Smith Only, a 34 year old oysterman..⁷ Elizabeth died on 21 November 1904 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA, at age 54. Mrs. Elizabeth Onley, wife of Capt. Smith Onley and daughter of Capt. Wm. H. Stant, died Monday, of apoplexy, aged 53 years. She was the sister of Capts. Corbin F. and Joel T. Stant and the mother of John W. and Joel C. Onley and Mrs. Will Bunting. (PE 26 Nov 1904) Mrs. Elizabeth S. Only died on 21 Nov 1904, aged 54 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was survived by a husband and 4 children. In Memoriam. (AN 4 Feb 1905).^1,8 Her body was interred at Stant Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.²

     (an unknown value). William was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William H. Stant and Sarah A. Henderson Hay. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ William died on 15 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. According to William R. Stant's death record he died at age 11 of Billions Dysentary..²

     Sarah was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Stant and Sarah A. Henderson Hay. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sarah died on 20 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Sarah E. Stant's death record she died of Billions Dysentary at the age of 8..²

     Corbin was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William H. Stant and Sarah A. Henderson Hay. Corbin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Corbin F. Stant, age 10/12 in HH#270 headed by William H. Stant, a 37 year old sailor..¹ Corbin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Corbin Stant, age 10 in HH#AT575 headed by William Stant, a 46 year old sailor..³ He married Willianna F. 'Willie' Byrd on 28 April 1886 at Baltimore, MD. Mr. Corbin F. Stant of Acc Co and Miss Willie F. Byrd of Baltimore were married in that city on Wednesday, 28 Apr 1886. They will visit friends in Acc Co this week, but Baltimore is to be their future home (Pen. Ent., 22 May 1886)..⁴ Corbin was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Corbin F. Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1898, 1900, 1905, 1908 and 1917..⁵ Corbin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Corbin Stant the head of HH#227, born Sep 1859, a 40 year old sailor, married for 14 years, born in VA. Listed with him were the following Stants: wife Willie A., age 36; daughter Daisey R., age 12; son William C., age 10; daughter Sarah B., age 9; and son Russell C., age 1..⁶ Corbin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Corbin F. Stant the head of HH#395 on Cross Town Road, a 50 year old oysterman, married for 23 years. Listed with him were the following Stants: Willie A., age 46; Russell, age 11; Carson, age 9 and Lewella, age 6/12..⁷ Corbin died on 1 April 1947 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Capt. Corbin F. Stant died at Messongo on 1 Apr 1947, aged 87 years, and was buried at Croton's Cemetery, Hallwood. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 4 Apr 1947)..⁸ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     According to the "History of Virginia" Joel T. Stant was an oyster planter and truck farmer and was still conducting his business in 1924. He was a democrat, a member of the Masonic fraternity and a staunch supporter of the Methodist Church. Joel was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William H. Stant and Sarah A. Henderson Hay. Joel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Stant, age 7 in HH#AT575 headed by William Stant, a 46 year old sailor..³ He married Marietta 'Annie' Anderton on 12 May 1886 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Joel T. Stant and Miss Marietta Anderton were married at Oak Hall on 12 May 1886 by Rev. D.M. Wallace, both were from Acc Co (Pen. Ent., 12 May 1886). He was a 24 year old oysterman and she was aged 17..¹ Joel was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Thomas Joel Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1898, 1900, 1905 and 1908. Joel Thos. Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1917..⁴ He married Amanda Fletcher Hall on 4 April 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joel T. Stant, a 37 year old widowed oysterman, the son of William H. & Sarah Stant and she was shown as Amanda F. Hall, age 21 and the daughter of Frank L. & Ocea A. Hall..⁵ Joel was living in 1924 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Joel died on 8 September 1924 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Capt. J. Thomas Stant died at his home near Messongo, Monday, 8 Sep 1924, aged 63 years. He was survived by his wife, Hon. Donald T. Stant of Bristol, VA, and Milton Stant of Messongo and a brother, C.F. Stant (Pen. Ent., 20 Sep 1924)..⁷ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Marietta was born on 16 September 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Edward H. Anderton and Elizabeth J. 'Betty' White. She married Joel Thomas Stant on 12 May 1886 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Joel T. Stant and Miss Marietta Anderton were married at Oak Hall on 12 May 1886 by Rev. D.M. Wallace, both were from Acc Co (Pen. Ent., 12 May 1886). He was a 24 year old oysterman and she was aged 17..¹ Marietta died on 19 July 1894 at age 27. She was shown as Mary Ella Stant, who died on 16 Jul 1894 in the 1st District at the age of 24 of typhoid fever, the daughter of Edw. & Eliz. Arlington (probably Anderton), born in Virginia. Mrs. W.H. Stant, her mother-in-law, gave the information..^2,3 Her body was interred at Mulberry Hill Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. She is burried behind Richard Bailey's house near flagpond road..²

     Edward was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James A. Anderton. He married Elizabeth J. 'Betty' White on 24 April 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William Stant and George H. Ewell were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Anderton and Elizabeth White of Henry White..^3,4 Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Anderton the head of HH#544, a 25 year laborer, born in VA. Listed with him were Elizabeth Anderton, age 16; John L. Anderton, age 4/12; Henry White, a 48 year old laborer; Sally White, age 35; Sally S. White, age 9; and Sally J. Stant, age 1..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Edward died on 14 September 1892 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. Captain Edward H. Anderton, aged 67 years, a highly respected citizen died 14 Sep 1892 of bilious dysentery, in Pocomoke Neck. 2 sons and 4 duaghters survive him (Pen. Ent., 1 Oct 1892)..⁶

     According to the church records, Elizabeth (White) Anderton was on the Sanford roll in 1898, 1900, 1908 and 1917. Elizabeth was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry White and Sally Stant. She married Edward H. Anderton on 24 April 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William Stant and George H. Ewell were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Anderton and Elizabeth White of Henry White..^1,3 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Anderton, age 16 in HH#544 headed by Edward Anderton, a 25 year old laborer..⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Elizabeth was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Henna was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel T. Stant and Maria Jane Crockett Crockett?. Henna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henna Stant, age 4 in HH#1284 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 26 year old sailor. This was probably the southern tip of Smith Island that was in Virginia..^2,1

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel T. Stant and Maria Jane Crockett Crockett?. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Stant, age 2 in HH#1284 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 26 year old sailor. This was probably the southern tip of Smith Island that was in Virginia..^3,2 John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Stant, age 12 in HH#1188 headed by Samuel Stant, a 39 year old sailor..^4,5 John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Stant, an 18 year old oysterman in HH#LM1414 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 45 year old oysterman..⁶ He married Susan T. Riley on 5 February 1874 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old oysterman, the son of Samuel and Jane Stant, and she was aged 21. They were married by W.F. Talbott..¹

     Alexander was born on 26 August 1857 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel T. Stant and Maria Jane Crockett Crockett?. He was baptized on 29 June 1858 at Meth Ch, Smith Island, Somerset Co, MD.² Alexander was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander Stant, age 5 in HH#1188 headed by Samuel Stant, a 39 year old sailor..¹ Alexander was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elick Stant, age 12 and an oysterman in HH#LM1414 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 45 year old oysterman..³ He married Myra C. Powell on 30 December 1885 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Alexander Stant, age 24 and she was shown as Myra C. Powell, age 18..⁴

     Peter Asbury Stant, son of Samuel and Maria Jane Stant was baptized on 26 May 1860 at the Methodist Church on Smith Island (Antiock Church Records(tr) by Becky Miller). Peter was born on 5 December 1856 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA. The 1860 census shows him as 8 months old in Aug 1860 and the 1870 census shows him as 10 years old..² He was the son of Samuel T. Stant and Maria Jane Crockett Crockett?. Peter was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter S. Stant, age 8 months in HH#1188 headed by Samuel Stant, a 39 year old sailor..¹ Peter was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Stant, age 10 and at home in HH#LM1414 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 45 year old oysterman..³

     Donald was born on 12 August 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. His Acc birth record lists him as Daniel T. Stant..¹ He was the son of Joel Thomas Stant and Marietta 'Annie' Anderton. Donald was on the in 1900 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Donald T. Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1900 and 1905, took vows on 5 Aug 1900 and removed certificate in May 1905..² Donald was living after 1905 at Bristol, VA. Donald T. Stant acquired his early training in the public schools of Accomack County, including the Jenkins Bridge Academy and Onancock High School. When he was about eighteen years of age went to work for the Seaboard Airline Railway in the main offices at Norfolk, remaining there six months, and in 1905 came to Bristol and was employed in the legal department of the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad while that line was under construction. Subsequently he became a stenographer to Judge Archer A Phlegar and at the same time read law. In 1909 he entered Washington and Lee University and did two years of law work in one. He was admitted to the bar July 10, 1910, and then became associated in practice with his former preceptor, and that relationship continued until the death of Judge Phlegar in December, 1912. Following that he was associated with the law firm Powell, Price and Shelton at Bristol until the spring of 1914, when he and A. Gray Gilmer formed a partnership for practice. George M. Warren subsequently joined them, and the firm of Gilmer, Warren and Stant continued until 1917. Since then Mr. Stant has been alone and has handled a large share of general, civil, criminal and corporation practice. His offices are on Lee Street. He possesses the qualifications of the able lawyer for public service, and has filled a number of offices with credit. He acted as city attorney of Bristol form 1914 to 1919. In Novemeber, 1915, he was elected on the democratic ticket to the House of Delegates to represent Washington County and the City of Bristol, served through the session of 1916, and was reelected in November, 1917, serving in the session of 1918 and the extra session of 1919. He did not stand for renomination in 1919. While in the House of Delegates he was a member of the committee on privileges and elections, courts of justice and rules, and was also appointed a member of the joint legislative committee to consider the advisability of adopting a state administered insurance fund under the Workmen's Compensation Law. From 1914 to 1918 he was a member of the commission of fishers of Virginia. Since January 1, 1922, Mr. Stant has been commonwealth attorney of the City of Bristol. He is a member and steward of the State Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He is affilated with Shelby Lodge No. 162, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, E.H. Gill Chapter No. 50, Royal Arch Masons, and has filled all the chairs except that of exalted ruler in Bristol Lodge No. 232, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is also a past chancellor of Bristol Lodge No. 37, Knights of Pythias, is president of the Kiwans Club of Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee, is secretary and treasurer of the Masonic Temple Association of Bristol, Virginia, and belongs to the Bristol and Virginia State Bar Associations. During the World War he was a member of the Legal Advisory Board of Washington County and the City of Bristol. His home is a comfortable residence located on Fairmount Avenue in Bristol (History of Virginia, Vol. VI, p. 249, 1924)..³ He married Mary Dornin on 30 June 1915 at Williamsburg, VA.³

     Herman died circa 1889 at Infancy. Herman was born circa 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joel Thomas Stant and Marietta 'Annie' Anderton.

     Mary graduated from at Farmville, VA, State Normal, School for Women.¹ Mary was employed at as a Teacher. Mary was living at Bristol, VA.¹ Mary was born circa 1887 at Virginia. She was the daughter of Thomas B. Dornin. She married Donald T. Stant Sr. on 30 June 1915 at Williamsburg, VA.¹

     Thomas was employed at as a Merchant. Thomas was living at Lynchburg, VA.¹ Thomas was born circa 1860.

     Thomas Fletcher and Elijah Miles were securities on the 1832 Acc Co M.L.B. of James Gaskins and Sally Stant, widow of Samuel. James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sally Fisher on 29 October 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Fletcher and Elijah Miles were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Gaskins and Sally Stant, widow of Samuel..²

     On 13 July 1833, James Gaskins of Acc Co. in consideration of material love and affection that I have and bear for my daughter-in-law (step-daughter) Jane Stant of the same place, all and singular my goods and chattles, which consist of the following (many items were listed) (Acc Co Deed Bk, 1832-34, p. 297).
Eliza was born on 31 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel Stant and Sally Fisher. She married John M. Houston on 24 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Broadwater was the security on the M.L.B. of John M. Houston and Eliza J. Stant..³

     Caroline was born in December 1859 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant. Caroline was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline J. Stant, age 6/12 in HH#257 headed by Edwd T. Stant, a 21 year old merchant. Also in the household was her mother Rosa A. Stant, age 17 and unmarried..¹ Caroline was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Andrews, age 9 in HH#AT593 headed by Robert Andrews, a 44 year old oysterman. Also listed was Elisha Andrews, a 36 year old house keeper, who was her mother's sister. It is not clear why she was listed as Andrews, instead of Stant, unless they had adopted her. Her mother Roseann (Stant) Williams, age 26 was only 2 doors away in HH#AT597 headed by William Williams, a 32 year old oysterman. Her mother had 7 additional children by this time, which might explain why she was with her Aunt Elisha..² She married Leander Anderton on 5 February 1879 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Caroline J. Stant on her Worcester County marriage record to Leander Anderton..³ Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Mearington, a 20 year old wife and house keeper in HH#273 headed by Leander Mearington, a 24 year old oysterman. Robert & Alicia Andrews, who she was with in 1870 were next door in HH#272 and her mother Rosa (Stant) Williams is in HH#276 with her husband Wm. H. Williams..^4,5

     Lucy was born on 8 June 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn. Lucy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Lucy Stant, age 4 in HH#429 headed by E.T. Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..² Lucy was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Jerome Marshall on 15 December 1899 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴

     Jerome was born in 1876 at Marsh Market, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas E. Marshall and Sarah R. 'Sally' Hall. Jerome was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jerome Marshall, a 6 year old son of Thos. E. Marshall the head of HH#407, a 52 year old sailor..³ He married A. May Johnson circa 1895.⁴ He married Lucy A. Stant on 15 December 1899 at Somerset Co, MD.⁵ Jerome was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jerome Marshall, a 23 year old son and oysterman, born Apr 1877, in HH#286 headed by Thomas Marshall, a 73 year old oysterman..⁶ Jerome was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Messongo Rd, Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jerome Marshall, a 32 year old son of Thomas E. Marshall, age 82 and his wife Sallie R. Marshall, age 71..⁷ Jerome was living in 1946 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁸ Jerome died in 1952. Jerome Marshall, of Hallwood, was an Acc Co Supervisor for Atlantic District for about 20 years. He was a director and later President of the Hallwood National Bank and a member of the Acc Co Board of Welfare. He was born at Marsh Market. He had no children. One of his survivors was a sister, Mrs. Raymond Hall of Norfolk. He also had two surviving nieces, Mrs. Mitchell White of Sanford and Mrs. Marie McDonald of Girdletree, MD; and a nephew, James Alfred Wise of Norfolk..^2,1 His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Harriet was born circa 1856.¹ She married Samuel J. Stant on 14 February 1885 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Anna was born in August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William H. Stant and Sarah A. Henderson Hay. Anna died on 28 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0. She died of bilious dysentery at the age of 1 month..²

     Madora was born on 17 December 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Gilbert Stant and Catherine S. 'Kate' Smith. Madora died before 1939.²