Person Page - 1284

     Addie was born on 14 May 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Addie Lee Annis, the daugher of Jno. Dennis Annis, oysterman, and his wife Amanda J. Annis. Her mother gave the information..² She was the daughter of John Dennis 'Den' Annis and Amanda Jane Taylor. Addie died on 7 October 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 3. She was shown as Addie Lee Annis, who died of consumption at the age of 2 years. She was the daughter of John Dennis & Amanda J. Annis. Her mother gave the information..¹

     Franklin was born on 24 December 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed white male, the son of Francis Annis, oysterman, & his wife Virginia. His father gave the information..² He was the son of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes. Franklin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin P. Annis, a 4 year old son in HH#250 headed by Frank Annis, a 25 year old sailor..³ Franklin died on 28 July 1895 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 19. He was shown as Franklin P. Annis, who died of typhoid at the age of 21 years. He was the son of F.P. & Jennie Annis, born in Acc Co & a R.R. conductor.. His father gave the information..¹

     Brunettie was born on 15 April 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Brunettie Annis, the daughter of Frank Annis, oysterman, and his wife Virginia. Her grandmother, Margaret Thornes, gave the information..² She was the daughter of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes. Brunettie died on 25 July 1895 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 15. She was shown as Nettie Ann Annis, who died of typhoid at the age of 16 years. She was born in Acc Co, VA. Her father gave the information..¹

     Unnamed was born in November 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes. Unnamed died in December 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 0. She was shown as an unnamed female who died of unknown causes at the age of 18 days. She was the duaghter of Frnak & Virginia..¹

     Edward was born circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Warren Jackson Mitchell and Evelyn Wessells.

     Samuel was born circa 1902 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Warren Jackson Mitchell and Evelyn Wessells.

     George was born circa 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Warren Jackson Mitchell and Evelyn Wessells.

     Alfred was born circa 1906 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Warren Jackson Mitchell and Evelyn Wessells.

     Joyce was born circa 1915 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Warren Jackson Mitchell and Evelyn Wessells. She married Porter S. Wessells circa 1935.^2,1

     Porter was born circa 1915.¹ He married Joyce Mitchell circa 1935.^1,2

     Mary was born circa 1917 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Warren Jackson Mitchell and Evelyn Wessells.

     His common name was George. George was born on 28 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Stephen Mitchell and Mary Annis. George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mitchel, a 26 year old sailor in HH#757 headed by Mary Mitchel, age 50, who was evidently his mother..³ He married Susan J. Smith on 10 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Mitchell, a 25 year old sailor, the son of Mary Mitchell and she was shown as Susan J. Smith, age 22, the daughter of Edward & Mahala Smith. They were married by J.E. Bundick..¹ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mitchel, the head of HH#MT218, a 35 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Mitchels: Susan, a 25 year old house keeper; Georgeanna, age 6; Vaton, age 2; and Clara, age 6 months, born Dec 1869..⁴ George reported a death on 20 April 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Geo. W. Mitchell reported the death of his son Vadan W. Mitchell, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 12 years..⁵ George died on 16 October 1907 at age 74.² His body was interred at Mitchell Cem, Gargatha, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Capt. George Mitchell, who is buried next to Susan J. Mitchell..²

     Vadan was born in 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Capt. George W. Mitchell and Susan J. Smith. Vadan was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Vaton Mitchel, age 2 in HH#MT218 headed by George Mitchel, a 35 year old sailor..¹ Vadan died on 20 April 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Vadan W. Mitchell, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 12 years. He was the son of Geo. W. & Susan J. Mitchell. His father gave the information..¹

     Georgeanna was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. George W. Mitchell and Susan J. Smith.

     Clara was born in December 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. George W. Mitchell and Susan J. Smith. Clara was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clara Mitchel, age 6 months, born in December, in HH#MT218 headed by George Mitchel, a 35 year old sailor..¹

     Robert was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William (of T.) Taylor and Mary A. Tyler. Robert was named in his father's obituary on 21 January 1905. He was shown as a son Robert S. Talor in the obituary of William Taylor.
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     Herbert was born circa 1928 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Abraham Thomas Barnes and Emma Dennis Thornes. Herbert died on 10 October 1930 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Herbert H. Barnes - Date of Death; 10 Oct 1930 - Age; 2 - Male White - Cause of Death; Whooping Cough - Town of; Guilford - Place of Burial; Guilford - Date of Issue; 11 Oct 1930 - Crowson Burial Permits..

     Abraham was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Anne Courtney circa 1755. In 1764 Charles Courtney sold 100 acres to Abraham Turner, who had married his daughter Mary Anne. Four years later, Turner died and left the land to his wife for life and then it was to be divided among all of her children. The widow then married Major Rayfield, by whom she had other children..^1,2 He made a will on 21 March 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. Daughter Rachel Turner. Wife Mary Anne to have use of remainder of estate during her widow, then to be divided between my said wife & all her children. Wife Exec. Witt: Thomas Riley, Major Rafield..³ Abraham died in May 1768.³ Abraham's will was probated on 31 May 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Charles Courtney. She married Abraham Turner circa 1755. In 1764 Charles Courtney sold 100 acres to Abraham Turner, who had married his daughter Mary Anne. Four years later, Turner died and left the land to his wife for life and then it was to be divided among all of her children. The widow then married Major Rayfield, by whom she had other children..^1,2 Mary witnessed a will on 31 October 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary Turner, along with Jacob Ayres & James Rolley, witnessed the will of Charles Courtney. On 27 Nov 1764 at probate Abraham Turner, who intermarried with Mary, heir at law to the testator, being present & having nothing to object, said will admitted to probate..² Mary was named in her husband's will on 21 March 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Mary Anne Turner in the will of Abraham Turner. She was to have the use of his estate during her widowhood and then it was to be divided between her and all her children. (NOTE: She evidently had children by an earlier marriage.).³ She married Major Rayfield (Hunting Creek) circa 1770.⁴ Mary died in August 1796 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was brought out in a partition suit between Thomas Bayly and Mary, Richard & John Turner, recorded on 1 Nov. 1802 that Major Rayfield & Mary his wife, in right of said wife, were seized of and in a tract of land containing 100 acres in the Parish of St. George; that on the ____ day of August, 1796, in the lifetime of her said husband, the said Mary died leaving issue the said William Turner, the father of the aforesaid Mary Turner, and John Turner, Dianna, the wife of William Bull, and Peggy, the wife of Levi Ames, children by her first husband, Abraham Turner, and also Sarah Delastations an infant grandchild born of her daughter Ritta, then deceased, who was also a child of the said Abraham Turner, and leaving by her last husband, the said Major Rayfield, the following children: William, Elizabeth, Major & Mary, whereupon the lands descended to the above said children and grandchild of the said Mary Rayfield, liable to a tenancy by the curtesy of the said Major Rayfield who survived his said wife; that afterwards, to-wit: on the ____ day of Sept. 1797, after the death of the said Mary Rayfield the elder, Mary Rayfield the younger, one of the children of the said Major & Mary Rayfield, died an infant & without issue; that on the 4 day of October, 1797, the above named William Bull & Dianna, his wife, & Levi Ames & Peggy, his wife, conveyed their rights and interests in the premises to the said Major Rayfield the elder; that on the 21 May 1798, the said Major Rayfield the elder conveyed the interests so purchased by him to Thomas Bayly; that on the ____ day of ____ 1799, the said Major Rayfield the elder died, and the said Thomas Bayly thereupon entered into the premises in consequence of the rights by him so purchased; that Elizabeth, William and Major Rayfield, children of the said Major the elder and Mary, his wife, upon the death of the said Major entered into the premises and afterwards, on the 7 Oct. 1799, conveyed all their interest and rights in the premises to the said Thomas Bayly, by virtue whereof the said Thomas Bayly entered and became possessed thereof, and afterwards, on the 22 July, 1802, Sarah Delastations, the daughter of Ritta and grandchiid of Mary Rayfield, the elder, conveyed to the said Thomas Bayly all her right and interest in said land, so that he, the said Thomas Bayly and the said Mary Turner and John Turner, heirs of William Turner, together and undivided hold the said messuage & lands &c. Stephen Drummond appointed guardian to the infant defendants to defend this suit..⁴

     James was born on 15 August 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Annis, a white male, the son of Wm. Annis, oysterman, and Marg't his wife. His father gave the information.. He was the son of William Annis and Margaret Fisher.

     Margaret was born on 31 July 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Annis, a white female, the daughter of Wm. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Margaret. His mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of William Annis and Margaret Fisher.

     Unnamed was born on 16 December 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed white male, the son of an unknown father and Malinda Annis. A friend C.C.H. Taylor gave the information..¹ He was the son of Malinda Rachel(?) Annis.

     Rebecca was born on 8 September 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Annis, the daughter of Sylvester Annis, oysterman, and his wife Rebecca. Her mother gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of Sylvester J. Annis and Rebecca Taylor.

     Elizabeth was born on 20 May 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. C. Annis, the daughter of Francis J. Annis, gentleman, and his wife Margaret S. Annis. Her father gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of Francis J.C. 'Frank' Annis and Margaret S. 'Maggie' Twiford. She married James M. Taylor on 31 December 1899 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Lizzie E. Annis, age 18 and James M. Taylor, age 21..²

     Larry was born on 3 June 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lary Lee Annis, the son of John D. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Amanda Annis. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of John Dennis 'Den' Annis and Amanda Jane Taylor. Larry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lary Annis the head of HH#84, age 33 years.. Larry died in 1922.² His body was interred at Taylor Cem, Guilford Creek, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him Larry Annis, died 1922. Marked with a homemade marker made by Mason Annis..²

     Unnamed died on 3 June 1882 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0. Unnamed was born on 3 June 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed white male, deadborn, the son of John D. Annis, farmer, and his wife Amanda. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of John Dennis 'Den' Annis and Amanda Jane Taylor.

     Unnamed was born on 10 June 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as as an unnamed white female Annis, the daughter of John D. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Amanda J. Annis. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of John Dennis 'Den' Annis and Amanda Jane Taylor.

     Unnamed was born on 1 July 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed white female Annis, the daughter of Franklin of W. Annis, oysterman, and Mary his wife. Uncle Cornelius Annis gave the information.. She was the daughter of Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis and Mary Jane Thornes.

     Cornelius was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Annis and Elizabeth Young. Cornelius was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Cornelius Annis, a 12 year old oysterman, in HH#MT697 headed by William Annis, a 44 year old oysterman..² Cornelius reported a birth on 1 July 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Uncle Cornelius Annis reported the birth of an unnamed white female Annis, the daughter of Franklin of W. Annis and his wife Mary..¹ Cornelius died on 27 February 1889. Cornelius Annis died 27 Feb 1889 - Aged; 25 - RD 1 Mar 1889.³

     Unnamed was born on 22 October 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed white female Annis, the daughter of Frank of Wm. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Mary J. Annis. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis and Mary Jane Thornes.