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     Mary was born in October 1872.¹ She was the daughter of William Taylor and Sarah Bassett. She married Elton James Read on 3 January 1889 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Elton J. Reed, age 19 and Mary V. Taylor, age 16. No other information was given..² Mary died in 1938.¹ Her body was interred at Gunby Presb Ch Cem, Stockton, Wor Co, MD.¹

     William was born circa 1850. He married Sarah Bassett circa 1870.

     Sarah was born circa 1850. She married William Taylor circa 1870.

     William was born in 1860.¹ He married Laura J. (-----) circa 1888. William died in 1925.¹ His body was interred.¹

     Laura was born in 1867.¹ She married William C. Burroughs circa 1888. Laura died in 1945.¹ Her body was interred.²

     Ruth died in 1924. Ruth was born in 1924. She was the daughter of Fred Haven Burroughs and Florence E. Read. Her body was interred.

     William was born circa 1836 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Mary Ann Selby on 4 January 1859 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William P. Selby and Mary A. Selby. No other information was given..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Snow Hill P.O., Wor Co, MD. He was shown as William Selby, the head of HH#10, a 34 year old huckster. Listed with him were the following Selbys: Mary Ann, a 30 year old house keeper, with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $100; John S., age 7; William, age 1 and Simon, a 25 year old store clerk. Also listed was Hettie Payton, a 50 year old confectionary..¹

     Mary was born circa 1840 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married William P. Selby on 4 January 1859 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William P. Selby and Mary A. Selby. No other information was given..²

     William was born in April 1889 at Worcester Co, MD. He was the son of John S. Selby and Mary Ellen L. Payne. He married Sally Frances Pruitt on 2 December 1912.¹

     Mary was born circa 1897 at Worcester Co, MD. She was the daughter of John S. Selby and Mary Ellen L. Payne.

     Sally was born on 12 June 1893.¹ She was the daughter of Major Pruitt and Mary A. Townsend. She married William E.C. Selby on 2 December 1912.¹

     Major was born circa 1848 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Mary A. Townsend on 10 March 1874 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Major Pruitt, age 26 and Mary A. Townsend, age 22. No other information was given..¹

     Mary was born circa 1852 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married Major Pruitt on 10 March 1874 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Major Pruitt, age 26 and Mary A. Townsend, age 22. No other information was given..¹

     Major was born on 19 January 1915. He was the son of William E.C. Selby and Sally Frances Pruitt. Major died on 5 May 1996 at age 81.

     Phillip was born on 2 November 1919. He was the son of William E.C. Selby and Sally Frances Pruitt. Phillip died on 7 February 1992 at age 72.

     Lawrence was born on 7 June 1921. He was the son of William E.C. Selby and Sally Frances Pruitt. Lawrence died on 23 August 1989 at age 68.

     Pamela was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Bennett Mason and Rachel Duncan. Pamela was named in her grandfather's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Pamela Andrews Mason, daughter of Bennet Mason, in the will of James Duncan..² Pamela was named in her father's will on 10 March 1816 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Pamela Andrews Mason in the will of Bennett Mason Sr. of Accomack Parish..¹ She married James K. Duncan on 26 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thorowgood Taylor and Isoial Johnson were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Duncan, orphan of Jesse and Parmelia A. Mason, orphan of Bennet..³ Pamela was named in her husband's will on 7 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Permelia in the will of James K. Duncan..⁴ Pamela died in 1850. She must have died months before the administration of her estate, as she was not listed in the 1850 census..⁵ Pamela's estate was administered on 30 December 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William S. Horsey was named to settle the estate of Permelia Ducan. James H. Fletcher & Thomas W. Twiford were securities..⁵

     James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Jesse Duncan and Kesziah Taylor. He married Pamela Andrews Mason on 26 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thorowgood Taylor and Isoial Johnson were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Duncan, orphan of Jesse and Parmelia A. Mason, orphan of Bennet..¹ James was named as administrator of an estate on 27 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James K. Duncan was named to settle the estate of William Duncan. John Custis & Thomas Slocomb were the securities..² He made a will on 7 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. To my sister Hetty Duncan $100. To wife Permelia my Negro woman Lovey & her increase & at my wife's death to be free. To brother Meshack Duncan the balance of the property in bill of sale to me ... & ½ of my estate to my wife Permelia & the other ½ to her during her life & at her death to the heirs of my brothers William & Meshack Duncan & the heirs of my sister Elizabeth Chesser. James H. Fletcher Extr. Witt: Thomas Fletcher, William H. Drummond & James S. Corbin..³ James died in January 1846.³ James's will was probated on 26 January 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. James H. White & James Northam securities..³

     James was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Fisher and Sally Duncan. James was named in his grandfather's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson James Duncan Fisher, son of Sally Fisher, in the will of James Duncan..²

     Eli was born circa 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Duncan. He married Polly (-----) circa 1783. Eli bought land in 1785 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. In 1785 Eli Duncan purchased a part of Whitelaw's tract A147, which has Hallwood at its center, from William and Mason Ross, which William and purchased from Alexander Stockley in 1771..² Eli died in October 1789.³ Eli's estate was administered on 27 October 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jessee Duncan was named to settle the estate of Eli Duncan. Southy Northam & Jacob Kelly were the securities..³ Eli was named in his father's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that grandson James Duncan of Eli was named in the will of James Duncan..¹

     James was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Eli Duncan and Polly (-----). He married Attalanta Delastatius on 20 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of James Duncan Jr. and Attalanta Delastatious..² James was named in his grandfather's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson James Duncan, son of Eli Duncan, in the will of James Duncan..³ He married Ann D. Groton on 29 September 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Harvey & William Whittington were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Duncan of Eli, widower, and Ann Burton, widow of William..²

     Ann was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William W. Burton on 6 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Burton and Ann D. Groton..¹ She married James Duncan on 29 September 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Harvey & William Whittington were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Duncan of Eli, widower, and Ann Burton, widow of William..¹

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann D. Groton on 6 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Burton and Ann D. Groton..¹

     Jesse was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Jesse Duncan and Kesziah Taylor. He married Margaret 'Peggy' (-----) on 26 February 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William Ailworth was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Duncan of Jesse and Peggy Bloxom, widow of Azariah Bloxom..¹

     Attalanta was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Duncan on 20 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of James Duncan Jr. and Attalanta Delastatious..¹

     Hetty was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Jesse Duncan and Kesziah Taylor. Hetty was named in her brother's will on 7 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Hetty Duncan in the will of James K. Duncan..¹ Hetty was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Duncan, age 51 in HH#4 headed by William C. White, a 60 year old farmer..² Hetty was listed with her sister in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kittie or Hettie Duncan, age 60 in HH#112 headed by Robt. Chesser, a 54 year old farmer. Also listed was Elizabeth Chesser, age 53, who was her sister..³

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Jesse Duncan and Kesziah Taylor. William died in January 1840.² William's estate was administered on 27 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James K. Duncan was named to settle the estate of William Duncan. John Custis & Thomas Slocomb were the securities..² William was named in his brother's will on 7 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. James K. Duncan left items to the heirs of his brothers and sisters, including William Duncan. William could well have been deceased by this time, as James K. Duncan was named to settle his estate a few months earlier. This also proves that this William Duncan had children..³

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Duncan on 2 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of William Ailworth and Nancy Duncan..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Ailworth on 2 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of William Ailworth and Nancy Duncan..¹

     Ann was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Dix circa 1765. Ann was named in her husband's will on 4 December 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as Extr. of John Dix's estate in his will, but her name was not given..¹ She married James Duncan on 12 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. John A. Bundick was the security on the M.L.B. of James Duncan and Nancy Dix..² Ann died in June 1812.³