Person Page - 1285

     Samuel was born on 29 October 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel J. Annis, the son of Franklin P. Annis, oysterman, and Arena J. Annis. His father gave the information.. He was the son of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Annis, a 15 year old son, born Oct 1884 in HH#103 headed by Franklin P. Annis, age 44..² He married Mary L. Taylor on 9 July 1902 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel J. Annis, age 21 and Mary L. Taylor, age 18..³

     Sylvester was born on 25 July 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester T. Annis, Illegitimate, the son of Rebecca S. Annis. A friend Delilah Taylor gave the in formation..¹ He was the son of Rebecca Susan Annis.

     William was born on 10 December 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Annis, born in Acc Dist, son of Francis J. Annis, oysterman, and Farlina J. Annis, his wife. This father gave the information..¹ He was the son of Francis J.C. 'Frank' Annis and Fairvina 'Farlina J.' Thornes.

     N.H. was born on 2 February 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as N.H. Annis, a white male, the son of John Dennis Annis, oysterman, and his wife Cassie. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of John Dennis 'Den' Annis and Cessie Susan 'Kessy' Taylor.

     Bernard was born on 28 April 1892 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bernard Annis, a white male, the son of F.P. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Virginia. His mother gave the information.. He was the son of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes.

     Bernette was born on 9 April 1896 at Justisville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bernette J. Annis, a white female, daughter of Frank W. Annis, oysterman living in Justisville, and his wife Mary J. Annis. His father gave the information.. She was the daughter of Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis and Mary Jane Thornes.

     Cornelius was born on 10 May 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Cornelius D. Annis, a white male, the son of Frank of Wm. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Mary J. Annis. His mother gave the information..¹ He was the son of Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis and Mary Jane Thornes.

     Delany was born on 30 April 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Delany C. Annis, a white male, the son of Franklin P. Annis, oysterman living in the First District, and his wife Virginia. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes.

     Emma was born on 4 January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Emma D. Annis, a white female, Illegitimate, living in the First District, the daughter of Cora Annis. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of Cora Annis.

     Cora was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. Cora reported a birth on 4 January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Cora Annis, when she reported the birth of her illegitimate daughter Emma D. Annis..¹

     Ethel was born on 10 January 1891 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ethel F. Annis, the daughter of John B. Annis, oysterman, and Hennie his wife. A neighbor Mrs. Matthews gave the information.. She was the daughter of John B. Annis and Hennie (-----).

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

     Hennie was born circa 1870. She married John B. Annis circa 1890.

     Ottie was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Marzilla Thornes. She married Augustus Edward 'Gusy' Ewell on 21 December 1904 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Otie C. Annis, age 20 and Augustus Ewell, age 21..³ She married Samuel Reed Taylor on 31 December 1908 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Reed Taylor, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Charles C.H. & Jennie Taylor and she was shown as Otie Carroll Annis, age 21, the daughter of Polly Annis. (Note: Mason Annis reports that Otie Carroll was actually the daughter of Marzella Thornes and the granddaughter of Polly Thornes.).⁴ Ottie died in 1935.² Her body was interred at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ottie Carol Taylor, buried next to Samuel Reed Taylor, 1888-1935..²

     Mary was born circa 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry Thomas Taylor and Anne Elizabeth Taylor. She married Samuel J. Annis on 9 July 1902 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel J. Annis, age 21 and Mary L. Taylor, age 18..²

     James was born circa 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John M. Taylor and Permelia A. Hickman. He married Elizabeth C. 'Lizzie E.' Annis 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

     Gertie was born on 22 August 1892 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Gertie Annis, a white female, the daughter of Frank Annis, farmer living in Metompkin Dist, and Mary his wife. Her mother gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis and Mary Jane Thornes.

     Harold was born on 28 August 1894 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harrold Annis, a white male, son of John D. Annis, oysterman & farmer, and his wife Jennie. His father gave the information. (NOTE: John D. Annis, did not have a wife Jennie, but Franklin P. Annis had a wife Virginia/Jennie.).² He was the son of John Dennis 'Den' Annis and Cessie Susan 'Kessy' Taylor. He married Elizabeth M. (-----) circa 1919.^3,4 Harold was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harold Annis the head of family #92 in HH#86 headed by Den Annis, age 68 and widowed. Listed with him were Elizabeth Annis, a 21 year old wife and Pane Annis, a (can't read) year old son.. Harold was named in his brother's obituary on 17 April 1968 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Harold Annis of Bloxom in the obituary of Mr. G.D. Annis..⁵ Harold died in 1976.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Harold D. Annis, the husband of Elizabeth M. Annis..³

     Harry was born on 3 April 1894 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harry Annis, a white male, the son of Franklin P., oysterman & farmer, living in Metompkin and his wife Jennie. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes. Harry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harve Annis, a 6 year old son, born Apr 1894 in HH#103 headed by Franklin P. Annis, age 44..²

     Howard was born on 1 May 1896 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Howard Annis, a white male, the son of Jno. D. Annis, oysterman, living at Guilford, & his wife Kessie. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of John Dennis 'Den' Annis and Cessie Susan 'Kessy' Taylor. Howard was listed with his father in the census of in 1920 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Howard Annis, a 23 year old son in HH#86 headed by Den Annis, age 68 and widowed.. Howard was named in his brother's obituary on 17 April 1968 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Howard Annis of Bloxom in the obituary of Mr. G.D. Annis..² Howard died in 1981.³

     Maudie was born on 4 December 1892 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maudie May Annis, a white female, the daughter of Jno. D. Annis, farmer living in Metompkin District, & his wife Kessie. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of John Dennis 'Den' Annis and Cessie Susan 'Kessy' Taylor. Maudie was listed with her father in the census of in 1920 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maude Annis, a 27 year old daughter in HH#86 headed by Den Annis, age 68 and widowed..

     Unnamed was born in February 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed white female Annis, the daughter of Frank Annis, oysterman and his wife Virginia. Her father gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes.

     Roberta was born on 7 June 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Roberta S. Annis, a white female, the daughter of Francis J. Annis, farmer in the First District and Margaret S. his wife. Her father gave the information.. She was the daughter of Francis J.C. 'Frank' Annis and Margaret S. 'Maggie' Twiford.

     Rosie was born on 30 May 1894 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosie Annis, a white female, the daughter of Frank Annis, oysterman & farmer, living in Metompkin District, and Mary J. his wife. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis and Mary Jane Thornes.

     William was born in December 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William E. Annis, a white male, the son of Frank of Wm. Annis, oysterman, living in the first district & Mary his wife. His grandfather Wm. Annis gave the information.. He was the son of Franklin W. 'Frank' (of Wm.) Annis and Mary Jane Thornes.

     Elizabeth was born on 20 June 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Thornes, a white female, the daughter of Jas. Thornes, a farmer, who gave the information.. She was the daughter of James Thornes.

     Mary was born on 8 February 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Thorns, the daughter of Dennis Thorns, oysterman, and his wife Eveline. Her father gave the information.. She was the daughter of John Dennis Thornes Jr. and Sally Eveline Taylor.

     Joshua was born on 25 March 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua C. Thornes, the son of John C. Thornes, farmer, and his wife Levenia. His mother gave the information.. He was the son of John C. Thornes and Lavinia J. 'Venia' Taylor.

     Maggie was born on 8 February 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie May Thorns, the illegitimate daughter of Amanda Thorns, who gave the information.. She was the daughter of Amanda L. 'Mandy' Thornes.

     Nora was born on 23 February 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Nora Lee Thorns, the illegitimate daughter of Virginia Taylor, who gave the information.. She was the daughter of Virginia Taylor.