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     Cardelin was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William C.T. Duncan and Evaline C.J. Kellam. Cardelin was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cardelin Duncan, age 4 and born in Acc Co in HH#1227 headed by Jno. H. Duncan, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     For more on this Holland family, see Mary Frances Carey's Holland booklet. Ira was born circa 1849 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Roberta Ann 'Bertie' Duncan on 23 March 1875 at MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Holland, a 24 year old farmer (parents not shown), born & living in Acc Co and she was shown as Bertie Ann Duncan, age 17, also born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of John R. Duncan. They were married at the Line of VA by T.M. Poulson..¹

     Priscilla was born on 29 June 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William T. Duncan and Mary Lang. Priscilla died on 17 November 1902 at age 42.² Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Bowdoin was born on 26 September 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Vinal Washington Drummond and Janie Ethel Mears. Bowdoin died on 19 May 1942 at age 34. Lost at sea during World War II, body never returned..² His body was interred at Oak Grove Cem, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Bowdoin M. Drummond, Coxswain USNR; lost at sea when the SS Heredia was torpedoed in the Culf of Mexico..²

     Forest was born on 27 December 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Vinal Washington Drummond and Janie Ethel Mears. Forest died on 5 October 1935 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 24.

     Wiliam was born on 31 May 1902. Wiliam died on 23 March 1964 at age 61.

     William was born on 10 April 1929. He was the son of Wiliam Freeman McClure Sr.. William died circa 1950. Missing in action in the Korean Conflict, body never returned..

     Charles was born circa 1930.

     Janice was born on 13 April 1951. She was the daughter of Charles Oliver.

     Alice was born on 4 November 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Parker Drummond and Rosa A.J. Cutler. She married George T. Turner on 23 May 1895 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Turner, a 25 year old farmer, the son of John T. & Virginia Turner and she was shown as Alice P. Drummond, age 19, the daughter of Joseph P. & Rose A. Drummond. They were married by J.R. Sturgis. Bible records shows they were married on 22 May 1895 at Oak Grove Church by Rev. L.R. Sturgis..^2,1 Alice died in 1966.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Alice D. Turner, wife of George T. Turner..³

     May was born on 20 March 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Parker Drummond and Rosa A.J. Cutler. She married William Edward Wise on 30 June 1903 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Edward Wise, a 32 year old salesman, the son of Edward S. & Elizabeth S. Wise and she was shown as May Beatrice Drummond, age 22, the daughter of Joseph A. & Rose A. Drumond..¹

     Daisie was born in 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Parker Drummond and Rosa A.J. Cutler. She married John Moore Parks on 18 November 1908 at Baltimore, MD. Miss Daisey Lee Drummond to John Moore Parks - Date of Marriage; Last Wednesday - Married at the home of William E. Wise, on West Hopkins Ave., Baltimore - Marriage - PE 21 Nov 1908. A very faint Bible record bears this out by showing that Daisy L. Drummond married J___ Moore Parks, Nov 18, 1908? in Baltimore? by Rev. James ____?.^1,2

     George was born in 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John T. Turner and Virginia A. LeCato. He married Alice P. Drummond on 23 May 1895 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Turner, a 25 year old farmer, the son of John T. & Virginia Turner and she was shown as Alice P. Drummond, age 19, the daughter of Joseph P. & Rose A. Drummond. They were married by J.R. Sturgis. Bible records shows they were married on 22 May 1895 at Oak Grove Church by Rev. L.R. Sturgis..^1,3 George died in 1946.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Vinal was born on 31 August 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 He was the son of George T. Turner and Alice P. Drummond. Vinal died on 18 December 1908 at age 11.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Doris was born on 17 December 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of George T. Turner and Alice P. Drummond. She married Levin W. Nock Sr. circa 1920.² Doris died on 21 April 1934 at age 34. She died in child birth..² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstones shows her as Doris T. Nock, wife of Levin W. Nock..²

     Joseph was born in 1903 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George T. Turner and Alice P. Drummond. He married Thelma Phillips circa 1925.¹ Joseph died on 9 April 1998. Joseph Drummond Turner, 95, husband of Thelma Phillips Turner and a resident of Onley, died at Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, on Thursday, April 9, 1998. Born in Locustville, Mr. Turner was the son of the late George T. Turner and Alice Drummond Turner. He was retired from the Coast Guard having served overseas at Guadalcanal during WWII and a member of Onley Baptist Church. Graveside services were held at Parksley Cemetery on Saturday, April 11, at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Charles Parks. Other than his wife, Mr. Turner is survived by two children, J.D. Turner of Chesconnessex and Allen Turner of Melfa; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren..² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Conway was born circa 1905 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George T. Turner and Alice P. Drummond. He married Miriam (-----) circa 1928.^2,1

     Wesley was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Henry 'Jim' Baker and Susan Bloxom. Wesley was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Baker, age 10 in HH#774 headed by Jas. H. Baker, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Wesley was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wiley Baker, a 20 year old farm laborer in HH#MT224 headed by James Baker, a 50 year old farmer..² Wesley was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at District 6, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wiley Baker, son of Jas. H. Baker, the head of HH, a 30 year old sailor..³

     Edward was nicknamed "Make" because he knew how to make money. Edward was born in 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 He was the son of James Henry 'Jim' Baker and Susan Bloxom. Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward A. Baker, age 8 in HH#774 headed by Jas. H. Baker, a 40 year old farmer..¹ Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Baker, a 17 year old farm laborer in HH#MT224 headed by James Baker, a 50 year old farmer..⁴ Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at District 6, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward A. Baker, son of the head of HH, a 28 year old sailor in an E.D. 6 HH headed by Jas. H. Baker, a 60 year old farmer. Listed below him was Litia Baker, step-daughter to the head of HH, age 23, (who was evidently his wife Alicia) and an unnamed female Baker, age 5 months (who was evidently his daughter Minnie)..⁵ He married Alicia Salome 'Letitia' Mears on 27 December 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as E. Americus Baker, a 57 year old single farmer, the son of James H. & Susan Baker and she was shown as Alicia S. Mears, age 51 and single, the daughter of Hettie Baker..² Edward died in 1940.³ His body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as E. Americus Baker, who is burried next to Alicia M. Baker..³

     Alicia was born in 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Hetty (of M.) Mears. Alicia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Letitia S. Mears, age 8 in in HH#733 headed by Molly Justice, a 40 year old seamstress. Also listed was Hetty Mears, a 35 year old seamstress, who was evidently her mother..¹ Alicia was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alicia Mears, a 17 year old house keeper in HH#MT156 headed by Mollie Justice, a 51 year old house keeper. (NOTE: Mollie may have been her Aunt.).⁴ Alicia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at District 6, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Litia Baker, a 23 year old step-daughter of the head of HH, Jas. H. Baker, a 60 year old farmer. Listed just above her was Edward A. Baker, a 28 year old son of the HH and listed below her was an unnamed female Baker, age 5 months, who was evidently her daughter Minnie. Also listed was Hetty Baker, a 53 year old wife of the HH, who was evidently her mother..⁵ She married Edward Americus 'Make' Baker on 27 December 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as E. Americus Baker, a 57 year old single farmer, the son of James H. & Susan Baker and she was shown as Alicia S. Mears, age 51 and single, the daughter of Hettie Baker..² Alicia died in 1929.³ Her body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Alicia M. Baker, who is burried next to E. Americus Baker..³

     Margaret was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Meshack Mears II and Margaret 'Peggy' Baker. She made a will on 3 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. To my mother Margaret Mears ½ of the balance of my estate in monies, bonds, notes & accounts that I may have or that I may hereafter be heir to after my death. The other ½ to my sisters Hetty Mears & Nancy Mears. All my personal estate to my mother Margaret Mears & at her death to my sister Katy Mears. To my sister Nancy Mears ... Brothers John Mears & Meshack Mears Extrs. Witt: James W. Custis, Thomas H. Bloxom & Robert W. Williams..¹ Margaret died in December 1844.¹ Margaret's will was probated on 30 December 1844. Henry B. Northam & William C. Northam securities..¹

     Family records and a photograph from a studio in Louisville, KY indicate that he moved to KY, married a Molly (-----) and died before 1910. Arthur was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Mary 'Molly' Mears. Arthur was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Justice, age 4 in HH#733 headed by Molly Justice, a 40 year old seamstress..¹ Arthur was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Justice, a 14 year old farm laborer in HH#MT156 headed by Molly Justice, 51 year old house keeper..²

     Henry was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Hetty (of M.) Mears. Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry W. Mears, age 2 in HH#733 headed by Molly Justice, a 40 year old seamstress. Also listed was Hetty Mears, a 35 year old seamstress, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Minnie was born in 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Americus 'Make' Baker and Alicia Salome 'Letitia' Mears. She married Ebron Byrd Somers on 12 January 1908 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Ebron B. Sommers, a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Edward T. & Emily Sommers and she was shown as Minnie Baker, age 23, the daughter of E. Americus & Alicia Baker..² Minnie died on 26 September 1964.³ Her body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ebron was born circa 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Thomas Somers and Emily S. 'Emma' Kelly. He married Minnie Americus Baker on 12 January 1908 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Ebron B. Sommers, a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Edward T. & Emily Sommers and she was shown as Minnie Baker, age 23, the daughter of E. Americus & Alicia Baker..¹

     Edward was born on 22 October 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Capt. William Somers Jr. and Serrena C. Byrd. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd F. Somers, age 4 in HH#1325 headed by Wm. Somers, a 28 year old sailor..³ He married Emily S. 'Emma' Kelly on 6 March 1878 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Summers, a 21 year old sailor, the son of Wm. & Arena Summers and she was shown as Emily S. Kelly, age 19, the daughter of Elijah R. & Evaline Kelly. They were married by D.A. Woodson..¹ Edward died on 19 January 1937 at age 81.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Edward T. Somers, the husband of Emmas S. Somers..²

     Vesta was born on 3 January 1910 at Winterville, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ebron Byrd Somers and Minnie Americus Baker. Vesta died on 9 November 1999 at Arlington, VA, at age 89. Her body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.

     William was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Capt. William Somers Jr. and Serrena C. Byrd. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. J. Somers, age 6 in HH#1325 headed by Wm. Somers, a 28 year old sailor..¹

     Letitia was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. William Somers Jr. and Serrena C. Byrd. Letitia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Letitia C. Somers, age 2 in HH#1325 headed by Wm. Somers, a 28 year old sailor..¹

     Unnamed was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. William Somers Jr. and Serrena C. Byrd. Unnamed was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed daughter of Wm. & Serena C. Somers, age 8/12, iin HH#1325 headed by Wm. Somers, a 28 year old sailor..¹