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Amanda L. 'Mandy' Thornes1,2

F, b. circa 1858, d. 30 April 1932
Amanda L. 'Mandy' Thornes|b. c 1858\nd. 30 Apr 1932|p1141.htm#i47665|William Thornes|b. c 1823|p877.htm#i39312|Margaret Young|b. c 1831|p877.htm#i39311|Jacob Thornes|b. c 1787|p924.htm#i40760|Sally Justice|b. c 1800|p924.htm#i40759|Gilbert 'Gillett' Young|b. c 1804\nd. 1834|p266.htm#i14070|Catherine 'Cally' Wessells|b. c 1800\nd. 6 Dec 1886|p266.htm#i14065|
     Amanda was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of William Thornes and Margaret Young. Amanda was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Thomas (probably Thornes), age 2 in HH#582 headed by Catherine Young, age 56. Also listed was Margaret Thomas (probably Thornes), a 33 year old common laborer, who was evidently her mother..1 Amanda was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Thorn, age 12 in HH#MT407 headed by Margaret Thorn, a 46 year old house keeper..3 Amanda was listed with her mother in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Thorn, a 21 year old daughter in a HH headed by Margaret Thorn, age 55..4 She married William H. Riley on 12 April 1882 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Riley, a 23 year old oysterman, born in Ireland & living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. Riley and she was shown as Amanda L. Thorns, age 23, the daughter of Wm. & Marg't Thorns. They were married by M.S. Read..2 Amanda was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Thornes, the head of HH#91, a 60 year old widowed laundrier. She was living alone, next to Tom Thornes, a 34 year old oysterman, and his wife Marie, age 28..5 Amanda died on 30 April 1932. Amanda Thornes died 30 Apr 1932 - Age; 73 - Female White - Cause of Death; Pneumonia - Place of Burial; Guilford - Date of Issue; 1 May 1932 - Crowson Burial Permits..6

Children of Amanda L. 'Mandy' Thornes

Citations

  1. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  4. [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
  5. [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Census, Accomack Co, VA.
  6. [S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Easthern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912.

Mary Jane Thornes1,2

F, b. circa 1861, d. 10 June 1929
Mary Jane Thornes|b. c 1861\nd. 10 Jun 1929|p1141.htm#i47666||||Margaret Young|b. c 1831|p877.htm#i39311|||||||Gilbert 'Gillett' Young|b. c 1804\nd. 1834|p266.htm#i14070|Catherine 'Cally' Wessells|b. c 1800\nd. 6 Dec 1886|p266.htm#i14065|
     Mary was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Margaret Young. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Thorn, age 9 in HH#MT407 headed by Margaret Thorn, a 46 year old house keeper..1 Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Thorn, an 18 year old daughter in a HH headed by Margaret Thorn, age 55. Listed just below her was Frank Annis, age 23. No relationship was shown for him. However, in Nov 1880 he married Mary Jane Thornes, daughter of Margaret Thornes. Listed below him were Maggie W. Thorn, a 2 year old granddaughter of Margaret Thorn and Nora L. Thorn, a 1 year old granddaughter of Margaret Thorn. Maggie was evidently the daughter of Mary Jane Thorn and it is assumed he was her father, based on her marriage record. Nora was evidently the daughter of Amanda, based on her marriage record..3 She married Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis on 30 November 1880 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin Annis, a 26 year old waterman, the son of Wm. & Elizabeth Annis and she was shown as Mary James, single (no age given), the daughter of Margaret Throns. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..2 Mary died on 10 June 1929 at Clam, Acc Co, VA. Mary J. Annis died 10 Jun 1929 - Age; 66 - Female White - Cause of Death; Heart Disease - Town of; Clam - Place of Burial; Clam - Date of Issue; 11 Jun 1929 - Crowson Burial Permits..4

Children of Mary Jane Thornes and Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis

Citations

  1. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
  4. [S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Easthern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912.

Margaret or Mary Thornes1

F, b. circa 1857
Margaret or Mary Thornes|b. c 1857|p1141.htm#i47667|John Dennis Thornes Jr.|b. c 1829\nd. 1 Jun 1886|p922.htm#i40688|Sally Eveline Taylor|b. c 1830|p1085.htm#i45748|Dennis Thornes Sr.|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26126|Polly Taylor|b. c 1810|p540.htm#i26125|Teackle (of W.) Taylor Sr.|b. c 1802\nd. Jun 1878|p540.htm#i26120|Rebecca Taylor|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26119|
     Margaret was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of John Dennis Thornes Jr. and Sally Eveline Taylor. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Thorn, age 3 in HH#555 headed by John D. Thorn, a 30 year old oysterman..2 Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Thorns, age 13 in HH#MT578 headed by Dennis Thorns, a 40 year old oysterman..1

Citations

  1. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Malissa Thornes1,2,3

F, b. circa 1866
Malissa Thornes|b. c 1866|p1141.htm#i47668|Samuel T. Annis|b. c 1835\nd. 27 Aug 1904|p1280.htm#i52329|Polly Thornes|b. c 1826|p922.htm#i40689|Levi Annis|b. c 1802|p614.htm#i30303|Betsy Mariner|b. c 1805\nd. b Feb 1831|p1280.htm#i52353|Dennis Thornes Sr.|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26126|Polly Taylor|b. c 1810|p540.htm#i26125|
     Malissa was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1870 census puts her birth at 1860, the 1880 census puts it at 1866 and her 1885 marriage record puts it at 1865..1,3,2 She was the daughter of Samuel T. Annis and Polly Thornes. Malissa was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Melissa Thorns, age 10 in HH#MT579 headed by Polly Thorns, age 42 and keeping house..1 Malissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Malissa Annis, a 14 year old daughter in HH#246 headed by Samuel Annis, age 45 and his wife Polly Annis, age 40..3 She married William Carol 'Columbus' Thornes on 11 January 1885 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus C. Thorns, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of Wm. & Marg't Thorns and she was shown as Malissa Thorns, age 20, the daughter of Polly Thorns. They were married by J.W. Carroll. The newspaper showed them as Columbus C. Thornes and Melissa Thornes (P.E. 17 Jan 1885)..2 Malissa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Malissa Thornes, a 54 year old wife in HH#66 headed by W.C. Thornes, a 65 year old truck farmer..4

Children of Malissa Thornes and William Carol 'Columbus' Thornes

Citations

  1. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  4. [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Marzilla Thornes1

F, b. April 1870
Marzilla Thornes|b. Apr 1870|p1141.htm#i47669|Samuel T. Annis|b. c 1835\nd. 27 Aug 1904|p1280.htm#i52329|Polly Thornes|b. c 1826|p922.htm#i40689|Levi Annis|b. c 1802|p614.htm#i30303|Betsy Mariner|b. c 1805\nd. b Feb 1831|p1280.htm#i52353|Dennis Thornes Sr.|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26126|Polly Taylor|b. c 1810|p540.htm#i26125|
     According to Mason Annis, Marzilla Thornes' father was Samuel Annis. Marzilla was born in April 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Samuel T. Annis and Polly Thornes. Marzilla was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marzilla Thorns, age 2 months and born in April, in HH#MT579 headed by Polly Thorns, age 42 and keeping house..1 Marzilla was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Marcela Annis, an 11 year old daughter in HH#246 headed by Samuel Annis, age 45 and his wife Polly Annis, age 40..2 Marzilla was listed with her brother in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marzele Thornes, a 45 year old sister in HH#79 headed by Tom Thornes, a 59 year old farmer. Her mother Pollie Thornes, age 95 was also listed..3

Child of Marzilla Thornes

Citations

  1. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  2. [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  3. [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Census, Accomack Co, VA.

William Carol 'Columbus' Thornes1

M, b. circa 1852, d. 24 December 1937
William Carol 'Columbus' Thornes|b. c 1852\nd. 24 Dec 1937|p1141.htm#i47670|William Thornes|b. c 1823|p877.htm#i39312|Margaret Young|b. c 1831|p877.htm#i39311|Jacob Thornes|b. c 1787|p924.htm#i40760|Sally Justice|b. c 1800|p924.htm#i40759|Gilbert 'Gillett' Young|b. c 1804\nd. 1834|p266.htm#i14070|Catherine 'Cally' Wessells|b. c 1800\nd. 6 Dec 1886|p266.htm#i14065|
     William was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1860 Census puts his birth at 1852, the 1870 census puts it at 1856 and the 1880 census puts it at 1855..2 He was the son of William Thornes and Margaret Young. William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thomas (probably Thornes), age 8 in HH#582 headed by Catherine Young, age 56. Also listed was Margaret Thomas (probably Thornes), a 33 year old common laborer, who was evidently his mother..2 William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thorn, a 14 year old farm laborer in HH#MT407 headed by Margaret Thorn, a 46 year old house keeper..3 William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thorn, a 25 year old son in a HH headed by Margaret Thorn, age 55..4 He married Malissa Thornes on 11 January 1885 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus C. Thorns, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of Wm. & Marg't Thorns and she was shown as Malissa Thorns, age 20, the daughter of Polly Thorns. They were married by J.W. Carroll. The newspaper showed them as Columbus C. Thornes and Melissa Thornes (P.E. 17 Jan 1885)..1 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as W.C. Thornes the head of HH#66, a 65 year old truck farmer. Listed with him were the following Thornes: Malissa, a 54 year old wife; John, a 24 year old son and oysterman; Joshua, an 18 year old son; and Jewell, a 14 year old daughter..5 William died on 24 December 1937.6,7 His body was interred at Taylor Cem, Guilford Creek, Acc Co, VA. There is a homemade marker made by Mason Annis showing William Thorns, died 1937. This cemetery is on Guilford Creek in woods west of Ewell Road, Rt. 675. Families include Annis, Killmon, Taylor and Thorns..6

Children of William Carol 'Columbus' Thornes and Malissa Thornes

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  3. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  4. [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
  5. [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Census, Accomack Co, VA.
  6. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  7. [S838] George M. Moore Jr. to Mason Annis, Mason Annis papers & recollections.

William H. Riley1

M, b. circa 1859
William H. Riley|b. c 1859|p1141.htm#i47671|William Riley|b. c 1830|p1141.htm#i47672||||||||||||||||
     William was born circa 1859 at Ireland.1 He was the son of William Riley. He married Amanda L. 'Mandy' Thornes on 12 April 1882 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Riley, a 23 year old oysterman, born in Ireland & living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. Riley and she was shown as Amanda L. Thorns, age 23, the daughter of Wm. & Marg't Thorns. They were married by M.S. Read..1

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

William Riley

M, b. circa 1830
     William was born circa 1830 at Ireland.

Child of William Riley

Albert S.J. Thornes1

M, b. circa 1861
Albert S.J. Thornes|b. c 1861|p1141.htm#i47673|John Dennis Thornes Jr.|b. c 1829\nd. 1 Jun 1886|p922.htm#i40688|Sally Eveline Taylor|b. c 1830|p1085.htm#i45748|Dennis Thornes Sr.|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26126|Polly Taylor|b. c 1810|p540.htm#i26125|Teackle (of W.) Taylor Sr.|b. c 1802\nd. Jun 1878|p540.htm#i26120|Rebecca Taylor|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26119|
     Albert was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of John Dennis Thornes Jr. and Sally Eveline Taylor. Albert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Thorns, age 9 in HH#MT578 headed by Dennis Thorns, a 40 year old oysterman..1 Albert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Albert S.J. Thorns, a 17 year old son & farm laborer in HH#225 headed by Dennis Thorns, a 49 year old sailor..2

Citations

  1. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  2. [S838] George M. Moore Jr. to Mason Annis, Mason Annis papers & recollections.

William Reed Thornes1

M, b. 1865, d. 25 June 1925
William Reed Thornes|b. 1865\nd. 25 Jun 1925|p1141.htm#i47674|John Dennis Thornes Jr.|b. c 1829\nd. 1 Jun 1886|p922.htm#i40688|Sally Eveline Taylor|b. c 1830|p1085.htm#i45748|Dennis Thornes Sr.|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26126|Polly Taylor|b. c 1810|p540.htm#i26125|Teackle (of W.) Taylor Sr.|b. c 1802\nd. Jun 1878|p540.htm#i26120|Rebecca Taylor|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26119|
     William was born in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of John Dennis Thornes Jr. and Sally Eveline Taylor. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thorns, age 6 in HH#MT578 headed by Dennis Thorns, a 40 year old oysterman..1 William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William R. Thorns, a 14 year old farm laborer in HH#225 headed by Dennis Thorns, a 49 year old sailor.. He married Maggie May Annis on 27 February 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William R. Thorns, a 25 year old waterman, the son of Dennis & Margaret Thorns and she was shown as Maggie May Annis, age 18, the daughter of Wm. F. & Mary Annis. They were married by J. Connor..3 William reported a birth on 16 March 1896 at Justisville, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. R. Thorns, oysterman living in Justisville, reported the birth of his son Franklin D. Thornes..4 William died on 25 June 1925 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Reed Thorns, who died 25 Jun 1925 at the age of 59 years of chronic nephritis..5 His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him only as William R. Thornes, 1865 - 1925..2

Child of William Reed Thornes and Maggie May Annis

Citations

  1. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  4. [S786] Compiler Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County, Virginia Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
  5. [S768] Compilers Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry W. Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers (from 30 Jun 1881 to 31 Dec 1912), Crowson burial permits.

Cora Belle 'Mollie' Thornes1

F, b. January 1868, d. 1911
Cora Belle 'Mollie' Thornes|b. Jan 1868\nd. 1911|p1141.htm#i47676|John Dennis Thornes Jr.|b. c 1829\nd. 1 Jun 1886|p922.htm#i40688|Sally Eveline Taylor|b. c 1830|p1085.htm#i45748|Dennis Thornes Sr.|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26126|Polly Taylor|b. c 1810|p540.htm#i26125|Teackle (of W.) Taylor Sr.|b. c 1802\nd. Jun 1878|p540.htm#i26120|Rebecca Taylor|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26119|
     Cora was born in January 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of John Dennis Thornes Jr. and Sally Eveline Taylor. Cora was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mollie Thorns, age 3 in HH#MT578 headed by Dennis Thorns, a 40 year old oysterman..2 Cora was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Cora B. Thornes, a 13 year old son in HH#225 headed by Dennis Thorns, a 49 year old sailor..3 She married James Franklin Chandler Jr. on 13 October 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James F. Chandler, a 42 year old widowed sailor, the son of James & Nancy Chandler and she was shown as Cora Belle Thornes, age 25, the daughter of Dennis & Eveline Thornes. They were married by M.F. Sanford..1 Cora died in 1911.3

Children of Cora Belle 'Mollie' Thornes and (-----) Ewell

Children of Cora Belle 'Mollie' Thornes and James Franklin Chandler Jr.

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  3. [S838] George M. Moore Jr. to Mason Annis, Mason Annis papers & recollections.

Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes1

F, b. 1852, d. 1945
Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes|b. 1852\nd. 1945|p1141.htm#i47677|William Thornes|b. c 1823|p877.htm#i39312|Margaret Young|b. c 1831|p877.htm#i39311|Jacob Thornes|b. c 1787|p924.htm#i40760|Sally Justice|b. c 1800|p924.htm#i40759|Gilbert 'Gillett' Young|b. c 1804\nd. 1834|p266.htm#i14070|Catherine 'Cally' Wessells|b. c 1800\nd. 6 Dec 1886|p266.htm#i14065|
     She was shown as Arena J. Annis, wife of Franklin P. Annis, when her son Samuel Annis was born in 1884. She was shown Jane Annis, wife of Franklin P. Annis, when her son Sylvester W. Annis was born in 1882. She was shown as Virginia Annis, wife of F.P. Annis, when her son Bernard was born in 1892. She was shown as Jennie Annis when her son Franklin P. Annis died in 1895. Cornelia was born in 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of William Thornes and Margaret Young. She married Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis on 1 September 1875 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin P. Annis, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Sylvester & Rebecca Annis and she was shown as Cornelia J. Thorns, age 22, the daughter of Wm. & Marg't Thorns. They were marreid by D.A. Woodson..1 Cornelia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Annis, a 26 year old wife and housekeeper in HH#250 headed by Frank Annis, a 25 year old sailor..3 Cornelia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Annis, a 46 year old wife, born Jul 1853 in HH#103 headed by Franklin P. Annis, age 44..2 Cornelia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jennie Annis, a 65 year old wife in HH#94 headed by Frank Annis, age 65..4 Cornelia died in 1945.2 Her body was interred at Taylor Cem, Guilford Creek, Acc Co, VA. According to Mason Annis and George M. Moore Jr., her tombstone shows her as Fairlinnia Annis, 1852-1945..2

Children of Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes and Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S838] George M. Moore Jr. to Mason Annis, Mason Annis papers & recollections.
  3. [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  4. [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis1

M, b. 1852, d. 1935
Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis|b. 1852\nd. 1935|p1141.htm#i47678|Sylvester J. Annis|b. c 1832\nd. b 1870|p652.htm#i31727|Rebecca Taylor|b. c 1838\nd. b 1878|p652.htm#i31728|Levi Annis|b. c 1802|p614.htm#i30303|Tabitha Taylor|b. c 1799|p540.htm#i26122|Teackle (of W.) Taylor Sr.|b. c 1802\nd. Jun 1878|p540.htm#i26120|Rebecca Taylor|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26119|
     Franklin was born in 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1870 census puts his birth at 1854, which is the year his parents were married..2 He was the son of Sylvester J. Annis and Rebecca Taylor. Franklin was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Annis, a 16 year old farm laborer in HH#MT582 headed by Thomas Wessells, a 52 year old farmer..3 He married Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes on 1 September 1875 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin P. Annis, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Sylvester & Rebecca Annis and she was shown as Cornelia J. Thorns, age 22, the daughter of Wm. & Marg't Thorns. They were marreid by D.A. Woodson..1 Franklin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Annis, the head of HH#250, a 25 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Annis: Virginia, a 26 year odl wife and keeping house; Franklin P., a 4 year old son; and an unnamed son, age 2..4 Franklin reported a death on 1 October 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Franklin P. Annis reported the death of a cousin, Amanda Annis, wife of John D. Annis, who died at the age of 32 of consumption..5 Franklin reported a death on 25 July 1895 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that F.P. Annis reported the death of Nettie Ann Annis, who died of typhoid. She was the daughter of F.P. & Jennie Annis..5 Franklin reported a death on 28 July 1895 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that F.P. Annis reported the death of his son Franklin P. Annis, who died of typhoid at the age of 21 years..5 Franklin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin P. Annis the head of HH#103, age 44, born Apr 1856. Listed with him were the following Annis: Virginia, a 46 year old wife, born July 1853; Warren, an 18 year old son, born May 1882; Samuel, a 15 year old son, born Oct 1884; Major, a 13 year old son, born Feb 1887; Lane, an 11 year old son, born Mar 1889; Vernon, an 8 year old son, born Apr 1892; Harve, a 6 year old son, born Apr 1894; and Frank, a 3 year old son, born Apr 1897..2 Franklin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Annis the head of HH#93, age 65. Listed with him was Jennie Annis, a 65 year old wife..6 Franklin died in 1935.2 His body was interred at Taylor Cem, Guilford Creek, Acc Co, VA. According to Mason Annis and George M. Moore Jr., his tombstone shows him as Frank P. Annis, 1852-1935..2

Children of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S838] George M. Moore Jr. to Mason Annis, Mason Annis papers & recollections.
  3. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  4. [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  5. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.
  6. [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis1

M, b. circa 1857
Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis|b. c 1857|p1141.htm#i47679|William Annis|b. c 1825|p637.htm#i31173|Elizabeth Young|b. c 1831|p637.htm#i31174|Levi Annis|b. c 1802|p614.htm#i30303|Betsy Mariner|b. c 1805\nd. b Feb 1831|p1280.htm#i52353|Robert Young Jr.|b. c 1800\nd. 1848|p263.htm#i13984|Arrella F. Wessells|b. c 1810|p263.htm#i13983|
     He was shown as Wm. F. on his daughter Maggie's 1895 marriage record. Franklin was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.2,3 He was the son of William Annis and Elizabeth Young. Franklin was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Annis, a 13 year old farm laborer in HH#MT581 headed by Burwell Ewell, a 46 year old farmer..2 Franklin was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Annis, age 23 in a HH headed by Margaret Thorn, age 55. No relationship was shown. However, in Nov 1880 he married Mary Jane Thornes, daughter of Margaret Thornes, who was also listed in this HH. Listed below him were Maggie W. Thorn, a 2 year old granddaughter of Margaret Thorn and Nora L. Thorn, a 1 year old granddaughter of Margaret Thorn. Maggie was evidently the daughter of Mary Jane Thorn and it is assumed he was her father, based on her marriage record. Nora was evidently the daughter of Amanda, based on her marriage record..3 He married Mary Jane Thornes on 30 November 1880 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin Annis, a 26 year old waterman, the son of Wm. & Elizabeth Annis and she was shown as Mary James, single (no age given), the daughter of Margaret Throns. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..1 Franklin reported a birth on 9 April 1896 at Justisville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank W. Annis, oysterman living in Justisville, when he reported the birth of his daughter Bernette J. Annis..4

Children of Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis and Mary Jane Thornes

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  3. [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
  4. [S786] Compiler Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County, Virginia Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.

Maggie May Annis1

F, b. 1875, d. 1938
Maggie May Annis|b. 1875\nd. 1938|p1141.htm#i47680|Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis|b. c 1857|p1141.htm#i47679|Mary Jane Thornes|b. c 1861\nd. 10 Jun 1929|p1141.htm#i47666|William Annis|b. c 1825|p637.htm#i31173|Elizabeth Young|b. c 1831|p637.htm#i31174||||Margaret Young|b. c 1831|p877.htm#i39311|
     Maggie was born in 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis and Mary Jane Thornes. Maggie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie W. Thorn, a 2 year old granddaughter in a HH headed by Margaret Thorn, age 55. Listed just above her were Margaret's daughter Mary Thorn, age 18 and Frank Annis, age 23, who were evidently her parents, but not yet married..3 She married William Reed Thornes on 27 February 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William R. Thorns, a 25 year old waterman, the son of Dennis & Margaret Thorns and she was shown as Maggie May Annis, age 18, the daughter of Wm. F. & Mary Annis. They were married by J. Connor..1 Maggie died in 1938.2 Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. She was shown only as Maggie M. Thornes, 1875 - 1938..2

Child of Maggie May Annis and William Reed Thornes

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).

Margaret Fisher1

F, b. circa 1848
Margaret Fisher|b. c 1848|p1141.htm#i47681|Thomas Fisher|b. c 1820|p1141.htm#i47682|Margaret (-----)|b. c 1820|p1141.htm#i47683|||||||||||||
     Margaret was born circa 1848 at New York City, NY.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Fisher and Margaret (-----). She married William Annis on 22 October 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Annis, a 46 year old oysterman, the son of Levi & Tabitha Annis and she was shown as Margaret Fisher, age 22 and born in New York City and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Thos. & Margaret Fisher. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..1

Children of Margaret Fisher and William Annis

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Thomas Fisher

M, b. circa 1820
     Thomas was born circa 1820. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1840.

Child of Thomas Fisher and Margaret (-----)

Margaret (-----)

F, b. circa 1820
     Margaret was born circa 1820. She married Thomas Fisher circa 1840.

Child of Margaret (-----) and Thomas Fisher

John Thomas Martin Paradise

M, b. 9 August 1863, d. 1937
     John was born on 9 August 1863.1 He married Ella May Johnson on 9 December 1885 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John T. Pardee, age 21 and she was shown as Ella M. Johnson, age 18. No other information was given..2 John died in 1937.3 His body was interred at Union Franklin Cem, Wor Co, MD.3

Children of John Thomas Martin Paradise and Ella May Johnson

Citations

  1. [S764] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.
  2. [S595] Comp Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
  3. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.

Ella May Johnson1

F, b. 1868, d. 1957
Ella May Johnson|b. 1868\nd. 1957|p1141.htm#i47685|John A. Johnson|b. c 1846|p1141.htm#i47686|Hester S. Aydelotte|b. c 1848|p1141.htm#i47687|||||||||||||
     Ella was born in 1868.2 She was the daughter of John A. Johnson and Hester S. Aydelotte. She married John Thomas Martin Paradise on 9 December 1885 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John T. Pardee, age 21 and she was shown as Ella M. Johnson, age 18. No other information was given..3 Ella died in 1957.2 Her body was interred at Union Franklin Cem, Wor Co, MD.2

Children of Ella May Johnson and John Thomas Martin Paradise

Citations

  1. [S764] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S595] Comp Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.

John A. Johnson

M, b. circa 1846
     John was born circa 1846.1 He married Hester S. Aydelotte on 6 June 1866 at Worcester Co, MD.1

Child of John A. Johnson and Hester S. Aydelotte

Citations

  1. [S595] Comp Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.

Hester S. Aydelotte

F, b. circa 1848
     Hester was born circa 1848.1 She married John A. Johnson on 6 June 1866 at Worcester Co, MD.1

Child of Hester S. Aydelotte and John A. Johnson

Citations

  1. [S595] Comp Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.

Infant Paradise1

M, b. 1 July 1887, d. 1 July 1887
Infant Paradise|b. 1 Jul 1887\nd. 1 Jul 1887|p1141.htm#i47688|John Thomas Martin Paradise|b. 9 Aug 1863\nd. 1937|p1141.htm#i47684|Ella May Johnson|b. 1868\nd. 1957|p1141.htm#i47685|||||||John A. Johnson|b. c 1846|p1141.htm#i47686|Hester S. Aydelotte|b. c 1848|p1141.htm#i47687|
     Infant died on 1 July 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 0. He was shown as an unnamed Paradee, who was stillborn, the son of John T. & Ella Paradee. His father gave the information..1 Infant was born on 1 July 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of John Thomas Martin Paradise and Ella May Johnson.

Citations

  1. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.

May Paradise1

F, b. circa 1886
May Paradise|b. c 1886|p1141.htm#i47689|John Thomas Martin Paradise|b. 9 Aug 1863\nd. 1937|p1141.htm#i47684|Ella May Johnson|b. 1868\nd. 1957|p1141.htm#i47685|||||||John A. Johnson|b. c 1846|p1141.htm#i47686|Hester S. Aydelotte|b. c 1848|p1141.htm#i47687|
     May was born circa 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of John Thomas Martin Paradise and Ella May Johnson. She married John Elwood Hill circa 1905.1

Citations

  1. [S764] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.

John Elwood Hill

M, b. circa 1885
     John was born circa 1885. He married May Paradise circa 1905.1

Citations

  1. [S764] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.

Amelia Paradise1

F, b. 15 July 1895, d. 3 February 1943
Amelia Paradise|b. 15 Jul 1895\nd. 3 Feb 1943|p1141.htm#i47691|John Thomas Martin Paradise|b. 9 Aug 1863\nd. 1937|p1141.htm#i47684|Ella May Johnson|b. 1868\nd. 1957|p1141.htm#i47685|||||||John A. Johnson|b. c 1846|p1141.htm#i47686|Hester S. Aydelotte|b. c 1848|p1141.htm#i47687|
     Amelia was born on 15 July 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of John Thomas Martin Paradise and Ella May Johnson. Amelia died on 3 February 1943 at age 47.1

Citations

  1. [S764] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.

Blanche Paradise1

F, b. 1898
Blanche Paradise|b. 1898|p1141.htm#i47692|John Thomas Martin Paradise|b. 9 Aug 1863\nd. 1937|p1141.htm#i47684|Ella May Johnson|b. 1868\nd. 1957|p1141.htm#i47685|||||||John A. Johnson|b. c 1846|p1141.htm#i47686|Hester S. Aydelotte|b. c 1848|p1141.htm#i47687|
     Blanche was born in 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of John Thomas Martin Paradise and Ella May Johnson.

Citations

  1. [S764] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.

Elodie 'Ella' Paradise1

F, b. 10 November 1904, d. 23 February 1983
Elodie 'Ella' Paradise|b. 10 Nov 1904\nd. 23 Feb 1983|p1141.htm#i47693|John Thomas Martin Paradise|b. 9 Aug 1863\nd. 1937|p1141.htm#i47684|Ella May Johnson|b. 1868\nd. 1957|p1141.htm#i47685|||||||John A. Johnson|b. c 1846|p1141.htm#i47686|Hester S. Aydelotte|b. c 1848|p1141.htm#i47687|
     Elodie was born on 10 November 1904 at Greenbackville, Acc Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of John Thomas Martin Paradise and Ella May Johnson. Elodie died on 23 February 1983 at Seaford, DE, at age 78.1

Citations

  1. [S764] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.

George Davis Hickman1

M, b. 1862, d. 1947
George Davis Hickman|b. 1862\nd. 1947|p1141.htm#i47694|Benjamin Upshur Doughty|b. c 1842|p1142.htm#i47698|Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hickman|b. 1841\nd. 1912|p1142.htm#i47699|John O. Doughty|b. 7 Oct 1801\nd. 19 Oct 1857|p1142.htm#i47700|Mary C. 'Molly' Folio|b. 21 Jun 1814\nd. 28 Feb 1892|p1142.htm#i47701|||||||
     George was born in 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Benjamin Upshur Doughty and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hickman. He married Mary Catherine 'Mamie' Miller circa 1882.1 George died in 1947.2 His body was interred at Hollies Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George D. Hickman, who was burried beside Manie C. Hickman..2

Children of George Davis Hickman and Mary Catherine 'Mamie' Miller

Citations

  1. [S784] Dean Hickman Sr., to M.K. Miles.
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.

Mary Catherine 'Mamie' Miller1,2

F, b. 1860, d. 1935
Mary Catherine 'Mamie' Miller|b. 1860\nd. 1935|p1141.htm#i47695|William E. Miller|b. 1828\nd. 1901|p1142.htm#i47696|Mary E. Smith|b. 1826\nd. 1900|p1142.htm#i47697|||||||Ezekiel Smith|b. c 1790\nd. Dec 1826|p326.htm#i17189|Rachel (-----)|b. c 1795|p326.htm#i17188|
     Mary was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.3 She was the daughter of William E. Miller and Mary E. Smith. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Miller, age 8 in HH#LM733 headed by Wm. Millier, a 40 year old sailor..4 She married George Davis Hickman circa 1882.1 Mary died in 1935.3 Her body was interred at Hollies Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Manie C. Hickman, who was burried beside George D. Hickman..3

Children of Mary Catherine 'Mamie' Miller and George Davis Hickman

Citations

  1. [S784] Dean Hickman Sr., to M.K. Miles.
  2. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  3. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  4. [S687] Gail Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part II, St. George's Parish.