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     Cessie was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John M. Taylor and Permelia A. Hickman. She married John Dennis 'Den' Annis on 15 May 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John D. Annis and Kessie S. Taylor (P.E. 21 May 1887). The Dryden marriage book shows them as John D. Ennis, age 34, and Issie S. Taylor, age 18, married on 15 May 1887..^3,4 Cessie died in 1908. She died at the birth of her last child, Velma..⁵ Her body was interred at Taylor Cem, Guilford Creek, Acc Co, VA. Her grave is marked with only a temporary marker which shows Cessie Annis, wife of John D., died 1904..⁶

     Nora was born circa 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Amanda L. 'Mandy' Thornes. Nora was listed with her mother in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nora L. Thorn, a 1 year old granddaughter in a HH headed by Margaret Thorn, age 55. Listed up above her was Margaret's daughter Amanda Thorn, age 21, who was evidently her mother, based on Nora's later marriage record..² She married Fletcher Mears on 28 December 1898 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fletcher Mears, a 22 year old waterman, the son of George & Betsy Mears and she was show as Nora S. Thorns, age 20, the daughter of Amanda S. Riley..¹

     Fletcher was born circa 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George W. Mears and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis. Fletcher was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fletcher Mears, a 1 year old son in a HH headed by George W. Mears, a 41 year old farmer..² He married Nora S. Thornes on 28 December 1898 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fletcher Mears, a 22 year old waterman, the son of George & Betsy Mears and she was show as Nora S. Thorns, age 20, the daughter of Amanda S. Riley..¹

     Joshua was born in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Carol 'Columbus' Thornes and Malissa Thornes. Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Thornes, an 18 year old son in HH#66 headed by W.C. Thornes, a 65 year old truck farmer..¹ Joshua died in 1967.^3,2 His body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joshua Dennis Thornes, 1900 - 1967..^3,2

     Jewell was born circa 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Carol 'Columbus' Thornes and Malissa Thornes. Jewell was listed with her parents in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jewell Thornes, a 14 year old daughter in HH#66 headed by W.C. Thornes, a 65 year old truck farmer..^2,1 She married Roland B. Taylor circa 1925.³ Her body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. According to Mason Annis, Jewell is buried in an unmarked grave..³

     Annie was born in 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of John E. 'Jack' Wessells and Mary A. Taylor. She married Raymond H. Killmon on 7 June 1903 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Raymond Killman, age 22, and Annie S. Wessels, age 27..⁵ Annie was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Wessells, the head of HH#202, age 49 and doing housework. Listed with her were the following Wessells: Sallie, a 14 year old daughter; Mary, a 10 year old daughter; and Samuel, a 35 year old brother, farm laborer..³ She married Royal J. Taylor circa 1930. Annie died in 1955.⁴ Her body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie S. Taylor, 1875-1955. She is buried next to Samuel T. Wessells, 1886-1959, who was her brother. Mason Annis reports that the unmarked grave with them is their brother Bill Wessells..⁴

     Sallie was born in 1905 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Thomas 'Tom' Thornes and Annie S. Wessells. Sallie was listed with her mother in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie Wessells, a 14 year old daughter in HH#202 headed by Annie Wessells, a 49 year old doing house work..⁴ She married Walter T. Scott on 27 November 1922 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Walter Scott, a 24 year old laborer, born in N'hamp Co, VA & living in Clam, the son of John Scott & his wife Laura and she was shown as Sallie Wessells, age 18, living in Clam, the daughter of _________ & Annie Wessells..^5,3,1,2 Sallie died in 1982.³ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sallie W. Scott, wife of Walter T. Scott..^5,3

     Walter was born in 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of John Scott and Laura (-----). He married Sallie Wessells on 27 November 1922 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Walter Scott, a 24 year old laborer, born in N'hamp Co, VA & living in Clam, the son of John Scott & his wife Laura and she was shown as Sallie Wessells, age 18, living in Clam, the daughter of _________ & Annie Wessells..^2,3,4,1 Walter died in 1970.^2,3 His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Walter T. Scott, husband of Sallie W. Scott..^2,3

     Ida was born in 1902 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Irvin Taylor and Annie S. Wessells. She married Roy E. Ewell circa 1919.^1,2 Ida died in 1971.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ida S. Ewell, wife of Roy E. Ewell..²

     Roy was born in 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William L. Ewell and Virginia L. 'Jennie' Taylor. He married Ida S. Wessells circa 1919.^1,2 Roy died in 1973.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Roy E. Ewell, husband of Ida S. Ewell..²

     Augustus was born in 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward E. Ewell and Margaret Taylor. Augustus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Beauregard Ewell, an 11 year old farm laborer in HH#MT466 headed by Edward Ewell, a 38 year old farmer..³ He married Lousia (-----) circa 1883. The source for this marriage is the 27 Dec 1911 Acc Co marriage record of Augustus Edward Ewell, who was shown as a 29 year old oysterman, the son of Augustus B. Ewell & his wife Louise(?). Louise was hard to read.. He married Sarah E. 'Sallie' Taylor on 27 March 1895 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Beauregard Ewell, a 28 year old single sailor, the son of Edward & Margaret and she was shown as Sarah E. Taylor, age 25, the daughter of Samuel C. Taylor of C. & his wife Sarah. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..⁴ He married Addie L. Adams on 1 June 1900 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Augustus B. Ewell, a 33 year old widowed farmer, the son of Edward Ewell & his wife Margaret and she was shown as Addie Adams, age 19, the daughter of John Adams and his wife Nancy..¹ Augustus died in 1947.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him only as Augustus B. Ewell, 1866 - 1947..²

     Lousia was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Augustus Beauregard Ewell circa 1883. The source for this marriage is the 27 Dec 1911 Acc Co marriage record of Augustus Edward Ewell, who was shown as a 29 year old oysterman, the son of Augustus B. Ewell & his wife Louise(?). Louise was hard to read..

     Addie was born in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John E. Adams and Nancy E. West. She married Augustus Beauregard Ewell on 1 June 1900 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Augustus B. Ewell, a 33 year old widowed farmer, the son of Edward Ewell & his wife Margaret and she was shown as Addie Adams, age 19, the daughter of John Adams and his wife Nancy..¹ Addie died in 1944.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Addie L. Ewell, 1880 - 1944..²

     Margaret was born circa 1840. She married Edward T. Ardis on 9 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Edward T. Ardis (parents not shown) and Margaret J. Taylor (parents not shown). Wm. H. Dennis said they both were over age 21..¹

     Mary was born circa 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Robert Nock and Caroline Bunting. She married Edward Augustus Ewell on 3 December 1924 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Augustus Ewell, a 65 year old widowed farmer, living in Mappsville, the son of Charles & Susan Ewell and she was shown as Mary Nock, age 39 and single, living in Assawoman, the daughter of George R. & Caroline Nock..¹

     John was born circa 1870. He married Laura (-----) circa 1890.

     Laura was born circa 1870. She married John Scott circa 1890.

     John was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Gillet Thornes and Comfort Taylor. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thorns, age 1 in HH#MT393 headed by Gillet Thorns, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Selby Tyler and Jane Hart. Rebecca was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Tyler, age 10 in HH#MT601 headed by Selby Tyler, a 38 year old oysterman..² She married Robert C. Thornes on 30 April 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert C. Thorns, a 20 year old sailor & laborer, the son of Elizabeth Thorns and she was shown as Rebecca E. Tyler, age 21, the daughter of Selby & Jane Tyler. They were married by L.B. Betty..¹ Rebecca reported a birth in February 1893 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Rebecca T. Thorns, wife of R.C. Thorns, reported the birth of their son Louis Thorns..³

     Robert was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Thornes. He married Rebecca E. Tyler on 30 April 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert C. Thorns, a 20 year old sailor & laborer, the son of Elizabeth Thorns and she was shown as Rebecca E. Tyler, age 21, the daughter of Selby & Jane Tyler. They were married by L.B. Betty..¹ He married Nancy William Tyler on 13 May 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert C. Thorns, a 38 year old widowed waterman, the son of ______ Thorns & Elizabeth his wife and she was shown as Nancy William Tyler, age 34 & single, the daughter of Selby & Jane Tyler..²

     Mason Annis reports that her father was Samuel Annis and she was also called Mazie Jane. She may be the same as Unsular A., age 16, in the 1880 census, but the age doesn't match the 1920 census. Mazie was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel T. Annis and Polly Thornes. Mazie was listed with her brother in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Thornes, a 50 year old sister in HH#79 headed by Tom Thornes, a 59 year old farmer. Her mother Pollie Thornes, age 95 was also listed..¹

     Mason Annis reports that his father was Samuel Annis. Thomas was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Polly Thornes. Thomas was listed with his father-in-law in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Thorn, a 23 year son-in-law in HH#246 headed by Samuel Annis, a 45 year old farmer. Also listed was Polly Annis, who was evidently his mother.. Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Tom Thornes the head of HH#79, a 59 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Thornes: Pollie, a 95 year old mother; Jane, a 50 year old sister; and Marzele, a 45 year old sister..¹

     Lola was born in 1911 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Harrison Annis and Pearlie Lee Thornes. Lola was listed with her parents in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lola Annis, a 10 year old daughter in HH#85 headed by Will Annis, a 32 year old truck farmer..¹ She married Roland B. Taylor circa 1935.³ Lola died in 1938.² Her body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lola A. Taylor, who is buried next to Roland B. Taylor..²

     Delbert was born in 1913 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Harrison Annis and Pearlie Lee Thornes. Delbert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Delia Annis, an 8 year old son in HH#85 headed by Will Annis, a 32 year old truck farmer..¹ Delbert died on 27 November 1926. Delbert Annis died 27 Nov 1926 - Age; 13 - Male White - Cause of Death; Nephritis - Place of Burial; Guilford - Date of Issue; 29 Nov 1926 - Crowson Burial Permits.³

     Grace was born on 20 September 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Grace L. Thorns, daughter of Jno. C. Thorns, oysterman, and his wife Levinia. Her father gave the information..² She was the daughter of John C. Thornes and Lavinia J. 'Venia' Taylor. She married William S. Shrieves on 29 December 1897 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William S. Shrieves, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Thomas & Margaret Shrieves and she was shown as Gracie L. Thorns, age 20, daughter of John & Venia Thorns..¹ Grace died in 1949.³ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     William was born on 30 March 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. His Acc Co Birth record shows him as Wm. R. Thornes, born 3 Mar 1880, the son of John C. Thornes, oysterman, and his wife Levinia J. His mother gave the information..^3,2 He was the son of John C. Thornes and Lavinia J. 'Venia' Taylor. He married Willie E. Russell on 14 December 1902 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Riley Thornes, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of John & Lavenia Thornes and she was shown as Willie E. Russell, age 19, the daughter of William and Jenetta(?). Russell..¹ William died on 19 February 1929 at age 48.³ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as W.R. Thornes..³

     Willie was born on 24 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married William Riley 'W.R.' Thornes on 14 December 1902 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Riley Thornes, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of John & Lavenia Thornes and she was shown as Willie E. Russell, age 19, the daughter of William and Jenetta(?). Russell..¹ Willie died on 16 April 1951 at age 67.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Nancy was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Selby Tyler and Jane Hart. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Tyler, age 5 in HH#MT601 headed by Selby Tyler, a 38 year old oysterman..² She married Robert C. Thornes on 13 May 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert C. Thorns, a 38 year old widowed waterman, the son of ______ Thorns & Elizabeth his wife and she was shown as Nancy William Tyler, age 34 & single, the daughter of Selby & Jane Tyler..¹

     Lucy was born circa 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Amanda L. 'Mandy' Thornes. She married Fletcher Lee Taylor Sr. on 2 January 1902 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Fletcher L. Taylor, age 21 and Lucy B. Thorns, age 19..² She married Wesley T. Onions on 2 September 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley T.(?) Onions, a 42 year old widowed farmer, the son of Wesley & Eliza Onions and she was shown as Lucy D. Thornes, age 19, daughter of Mandy Thornes..¹

     Missouri was born circa 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Colonna and Mary E. Bundick. She married Earnest C. Thornes on 24 September 1905 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Earnest C. Thorns, a 22 year old farmer and his parents were "unknown" and she was shown as Missouri E. Colona, age 22, the daughter of Elijah & Mary Colona. They were married the the Parsonage by Rev. W.W. Sawyer..¹ She married Edward John Mears on 11 December 1920 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Jackson Mears, a 57 year old widowed farmer, living in Bloxom, the son of Edward & Nancy Mears and she was shown as Missouri Elizabeth Thornes, a 40 year old widow, living in Bloxom, the daughter of Elijah & Mary Colona..¹