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     Isreal was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Littleton Trader and Elizabeth Byrd. He married Tabitha Byrd on 29 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² Isreal died in October 1824.³ Isreal's estate was administered on 25 October 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Laws was named to settle the estate of Israel Trader. John Laws Sr. & David Baker were the securities..³ Isreal estate was settled on 27 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. 25 Oct 1824 (Order to Invy), 2 Nov 1824 (Invy & Sale), 6 Aug 1825 (Audit), 28 Nov 1825 (Rec'd) - William Laws Admr. Auditors: William Powell & John Cole Jr..³

     James was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of William Trader and Comphrate Walker. James was named in his father's will on 30 March 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rose Ann 'Rosey' Marshall circa 1842.⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmond Trader the head of HH#960, a 29 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Traders: Rosey, age 31; Wm. H., age 3; James J., age 1; and Rosetta, age 11. Also listed were Elizabeth Knight, age 41, Henry Knight, a 16 year old laboer and Nathalie W. Knight, age 5..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edwin Trader the head of HH#461, a 43 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Traders: Rose Ann, age 44; William, age 13; James, age 10; and George N., age 8..⁵ James died on 25 October 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. His death record shows him as Jas. E. Trader, who died of dropsy at the age of 70, the son of Wm. & Comfort Trader, born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Rose. A friend Sam'l T. Taylor gave the information. This source shows he died on 28 Oct 1887 and the newspaper shows 25 Oct 1887..^6,2

     Elizabeth was born on 7 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Isreal Trader and Tabitha Byrd. She married Richard R. Kelly on 1 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as Richard R. Kelly and she as Elizabeth A.W. Trader. No other information was given..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A.W. Kelly, age 26 in HH#1059 headed by Richard Kelly, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500..⁴ Elizabeth died on 1 March 1910 at age 87.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Richard was born in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1813 and his tombstone puts it at 1812 and family records shows 1814..^2,3,4 He was the son of Major Kelly and Susanna Wimbrough. He married Elizabeth A.W. Trader on 1 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as Richard R. Kelly and she as Elizabeth A.W. Trader. No other information was given..⁵ Richard was named in his grandfather's will on 5 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Richard Kelly in the will of Richard Wimbrough..⁶ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Kelly the head of HH#1059, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Kellys: Elizabeth A.W., age 26; Tabitha S., age 6; and John, age 2..³ Richard died on 1 December 1860.⁴ His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     John was born on 20 December 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Richard R. Kelly and Elizabeth A.W. Trader. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Kelly, age 2 in HH#1059 headed by Richard Kelly, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500..² He married Margaret V. Nock in 1868.⁴ John died on 16 August 1907 at age 59.³ His body was interred at Brittingham's Cm, MD/VA Line.³

     Richard was born on 20 August 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Richard R. Kelly and Elizabeth A.W. Trader. He married Susan M. Ross in 1880.³ Richard died on 14 January 1908 at age 57.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Margaret was born on 26 March 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James T. Nock and Rachel A. Hinman. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret N. Nock, age 3/12 in HH#535 headed by James T. Nock, a 26 year old farmer..² She married John W. Kelly in 1868.³ Margaret died on 18 January 1907 at age 56.¹ Her body was interred at Brittingham's Cm, MD/VA Line.¹

     James was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel A. Hinman on 18 February 1845 at Worcester Co, MD.² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Nock the head of HH#535, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $350. Listed with him were the following Nocks: Rachel A., age 26; Virginia W., age 5; James T., age 2; and Margaret N., age 3/12. Also listed with him were John Duncan, a 17 year old laborer and Ann Watson, age 11 and black..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James T. Nock on 18 February 1845 at Worcester Co, MD.² Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel A. Nock, age 26 in HH#535 headed by James T. Nock, a 26 year old farmer..¹

     Laura was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John W. Kelly and Margaret V. Nock. She married Lee Colonna in 1886.¹ Laura died in 1942.¹

     For more on the descendants of Martin K. Kelly and his wife Clara V. Johnson, see The Boston Family of Maryland, p. 126. Martin was born on 12 January 1873 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Kelly and Margaret V. Nock. He married Clara Virginia Johnson on 25 December 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Martin died on 28 October 1942 at New Church, Acc Co, VA, at age 69.¹ His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mrs. Clara Virginia Kelley, widow of Martin Kelley of New Church, died on 8 Apr 1951, aged 75 years, at Pocomoke. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 13 Apr 1951). Clara was born on 23 September 1875 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William J. Johnson and Sarah W. Jones. She married Martin K. Kelly on 25 December 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.² Clara died on 8 April 1951 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 75.¹ Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.³

     Margaret was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Major Byrd Sr. and Anne 'Nancy' Watson. She married Thomas Kelly on 16 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Margaret was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Kelly, age 62 in HH#953 headed by Martin Kelly, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,600..² She made a will on 17 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Kelly on her will. To my daughter Margaret Ann Melson Negro woman Sarah & ... To my daughter Armenda P. Bird ... To my son Martin & daughter Armenda P. Bird ... To my son Martin Kelly the balance of my property with him paying my daughter Margaret Ann Melson or Mr. John Melson the balance on a note which they hold against me. Son Martin Kelly Extr. Witt: Zadock Nock, S. J. Marshall & John R. Bowdoin..⁴ Margaret died in January 1855.^5,4 Margaret's will was probated on 29 January 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Griffin Kelly and Laveniah Bloxom. He married Margaret 'Peggy' Byrd on 16 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas died in 1824.¹

     Griffin was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Kelly and Margaret 'Peggy' Byrd. Griffin died in 1832.¹

     Samuel was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Kelly and Margaret 'Peggy' Byrd. Samuel died in January 1845.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Kelly and Margaret 'Peggy' Byrd. He married Sophia Bloxom on 16 June 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Abbott was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Kelly and Sophia Bloxom of Stephen..²

     Margaret was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Thomas Kelly and Margaret 'Peggy' Byrd. She married John D. Melson on 21 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. George T. Mears and Joseph Federman were the securities on the M.L.B. of John D. Melson and Margaret Kelly of Thomas..⁴ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Melson, age 32 in HH#1092 headed by John D. Melson, a 35 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,200..³ Margaret was named in her mother's will on 17 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Ann Melson in the will of Peggy Kelly. Also named was Mr. John Melson..²

     John was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Ann Kelly on 21 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. George T. Mears and Joseph Federman were the securities on the M.L.B. of John D. Melson and Margaret Kelly of Thomas..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Melson the head of HH#1092, a 35 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him were the following Melsons: Margaret, age 32; and Elizabeth F., age 1..¹ John was named as an heir on 17 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an heir Mr. John Melson in the will Peggy Kelly..³

     Martin was born on 21 January 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He was the son of Thomas Kelly and Margaret 'Peggy' Byrd. Martin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Martin (Martha in the transcribed version) Kelly the head of HH#953, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him was Margaret Kelly, age 62..² Martin was named in his mother's will on 17 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. In 1860, a Martin H. Kelly, age 35 and farming, was the head of Acc Parish HH#701. Living with him was a Major Byrd, age 66 and a master shoemaker. Major would have been the brother of Martin's mother, Margaret Byrd, who had married Thomas Kelly..⁵ He married Elizabeth Washington 'Lizzie' Gibb in 1864.¹ Martin died on 30 May 1879 at age 55.⁴ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Her common name was Lizzie. Elizabeth was born on 28 November 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Washington Gibb and Elizabeth Washington Cropper. Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth W. Gibb, age 21 in HH#2 headed by John Savage of R., a 59 year old farmer..² She married Martin K. Kelly in 1864.³ Elizabeth died on 12 August 1900 at age 71.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ann was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Major Byrd Sr. and Anne 'Nancy' Watson. She married George Northam on 25 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Geo. Northam of Major and Ann Bird of Major..² Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co, VA.³

     George was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Major Northam and Rebecca Fisher. George was named in his father's will on 4 September 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann 'Nancy' Byrd on 25 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Geo. Northam of Major and Ann Bird of Major..³ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#304, age 51 and a clergyman. Listed with him were Ann Northam, age 54; Virginia B. Northam, age 17; and Columbia Northam, age 13..⁴

     Deborah was born circa 1819. She was the daughter of George Northam and Ann 'Nancy' Byrd.

     He was a preacher. George was born circa 1817. He was the son of George Northam and Ann 'Nancy' Byrd.

     Daniel T. Bird was the security on the 1810 Acc Co M.L.B. of Edmund Duncan and Sarah Bird of Major. Edmund Duncan was the security on the 1813 Acc Co M.L.B. of his wife Sarah's sister, Tabitha, to Israel Trader. Sarah was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Major Byrd Sr. and Anne 'Nancy' Watson. She married Edmund Duncan on 25 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel T. Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Edmund Duncan and Sarah Bird of Major..² Sarah was named as administrator of an estate on 27 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sally Duncan was named to settle the estate of Edmund Duncan. Jesse Duncan, Major Bird & Jacob Kelly were the securities. At settlement, she was referred to as Sally Duncan late Sally Northam, Extr..³ She married Henry Edmund Northam on 4 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. George Northam and John Cole Jr. were the securities on the M.L.B. of Henry Northam of Major and Sally Duncan, widow of Edmund..^4,2

     Henry was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Major Northam and Rebecca Fisher. Henry was named in his father's will on 4 September 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Henry Northam in the will of Major Northam..² He married Sarah 'Sally' Byrd on 4 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. George Northam and John Cole Jr. were the securities on the M.L.B. of Henry Northam of Major and Sally Duncan, widow of Edmund..^1,3 Henry was living on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Henry Northam, along with Tully W. Fisher, Henry W. Fisher, Susan Northam, Delight Christopher, John Northam and Sally Hinmon, was named as a heir of Thomas Fisher, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War..⁴

     Major was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Southy Northam Senr. and (-----) (-----) 1w|o Southy Northam. He married Rebecca Fisher circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 4 September 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife, Rebecca Northam & Jacob Northam, Extrx. & Extr. I leave enough of my estate to pay all my debts & then I leave my land that I live on and also the Savanna and other residue of my estate to my wife, Rebecca Northam, until my son, Rizobabel Northam, come to be lawful age, then I give all my land to my son, Henry Northam, my son, Henry Northam is to pay all his bros., and sisters, £10, apiece cash, which makes $100. To wife, 1 bed & furniture, my mare & saddle & when Rezobabel Northam come of age, all my personal estate to be divided between my wife & son, George & son, Rizobabel, & dau., Lany. Witt: James Tent(?), Lany Wilson..² Major died in 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² Major's will was probated on 27 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Annie was born circa 1816 at Urbanna, Middlesex Co, VA. She was the daughter of Henry Edmund Northam and Sarah 'Sally' Byrd. She married John Anthon circa 1834.¹

     Jane was born circa 1818 at Urbanna, Middlesex Co, VA. She was the daughter of Henry Edmund Northam and Sarah 'Sally' Byrd. She married Lewis Bristow in 1847.¹