Person Page - 1448

     Lillian was born on 14 January 1874 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lillian M. Custis, daughter of B.F. & Mary A. Custis. Her father gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin F. Custis and Mary Ann White. She married John Edward Evans on 14 March 1894 at Savageville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Evans, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Elzy & Annie M. Evans and she was shown as Lillian M. Custis, age 20, the daughter of Benj. F. & Mary A. Custis..² Lillian died on 15 March 1901 at age 27. Lillie Evans died on 15 Mar 1901 aged 28 - Wife of Edward Evans; Daughter of Benjamin Custis - PE 23 Mar 1901 & NL 24 Mar 1901..^3,4 Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lillian M. Evans, 1874 - 1901..³

     Clara was born on 18 August 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Clara S. Custis, daughter of Benj. F. & Mary Custis. Her father gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin F. Custis and Mary Ann White. Clara 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 Clara Custis, age 1 in HH#LM21 headed by Benjamin F. Custis, a 40 year old farmer..² She married John Edward Evans on 20 January 1902 at Onley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Evans, a 29 year old widowed sailor, the son of Elzy & Annie M. Evans and she was shown as Clara S. Custis, age 31, the daughter of Benjamin & Mary Custis..³ Clara died in 1960.⁴ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Clara L. Evans, wife of John E. Evans, 1868 - 1960..⁴

     William was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Benjamin F. Custis and Mary Ann White. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Billey Custis, age 9 in HH#LM21 headed by Benjamin F. Custis, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     John was born in 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Elsey 'Elzy' Evans and Annie M. (-----). He married Lillian M. Custis on 14 March 1894 at Savageville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Evans, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Elzy & Annie M. Evans and she was shown as Lillian M. Custis, age 20, the daughter of Benj. F. & Mary A. Custis..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Evans, head of HH#26, born Oct 1872, a 27 year old farmer. He was born in VA, his father in VA & his mother in MD. Listed with him were the following Evanses: wife Lillie, born Jan 1873, age 26; son Walter, born Jan 1895, age 5; and daughter Hellen, born Aug 1899, age 1. Also listed were sister-in-law Bettie Custis, born Sep 1856, age 43 and 2 black servants..^3,4 He married Clara S. Custis on 20 January 1902 at Onley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Evans, a 29 year old widowed sailor, the son of Elzy & Annie M. Evans and she was shown as Clara S. Custis, age 31, the daughter of Benjamin & Mary Custis..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Onley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Evans, head of HH#106, a 36 year old sailor on a steam boat. He was born in VA and both his parents were born in MD. Listed with him were the following Evanses: Clara L., wife, age 39; Walter E., son, age 14; Helen M., daughter, age 11. Also listed was Bettie F. Custis, sister-in-law, age 56..⁶ John died in 1927.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John E. Evans, husband of Clara L., 1872 - 1927..²

     Elsey was born on 3 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Solomon Evans Jr. and Priscilla Marshall. Elsey was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Dames Qtr Dist, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Elsey Evans, an 18 year old mariner in HH#1603 headed by Solomon Evans Jr., a 52 year old farmer..¹ He married Annie M. (-----) circa 1858. Elsey was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Elzey Evans, a 25 year old mariner, with personal property valued at $500 in HH#1319 (Tangier District) headed by Solomon Evans, a 50 year old farmer. Listed below him were Ann Evans, age 20 and Mary Evans, age 1..³ Elsey died on 8 October 1909 at age 75.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Elzy Evans, the husband of Annie M. Evans, 3 Feb 1834 - 8 Oct 1909..²

     Annie was born on 10 February 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Elsey 'Elzy' Evans circa 1858. Annie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Ann Evans, age 20 in HH#1319 (Tangier District) headed by Solomon Evans, a 50 year old farmer. She was listed just below Elzey Evans, a 25 year old mariner..² Annie died on 23 October 1909 at Evans Wharf, Acc Co, VA, at age 69. Annie Evans died on 23 Oct 1909 - Aged; 71 - Relict of the late Capt. Elzey Evans - Died at her home at Evans Wharf - Interment in Onancock Cemetery - Survived by 2 sons, Capt. J. E. Evans, of B. C. & A. Ry. Co., Jos. H. Evans, of Baltimore and 2 daughters, Mrs. John T. Nock and Miss Minnie Evans - Onancock - PE 30 Oct 1909..^1,3 Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie M. Evans, wife of Elzy Evans, 10 Feb 1840 - 23 Oct 1910..^4,1

     Walter was born in January 1895 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Edward Evans and Lillian M. Custis.

     Helen was born in August 1899 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Edward Evans and Lillian M. Custis.

     Solomon was born circa 1798 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He married Priscilla Marshall on 5 July 1819 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Solomon Evans and Priscilla Marshall.
.² Solomon was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Dames Qtr Dist, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Solomon Evans Jr. the head of HH#1603, a 52 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Evanses: Priscilla Jr., age 48; Priscilla Sr., age 75; Elsey, an 18 year old mariner; Susan, age 45 and blind..¹

     Priscilla was born circa 1802 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ She married Solomon Evans Jr. on 5 July 1819 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Solomon Evans and Priscilla Marshall.
.² Priscilla was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Dames Qtr Dist, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Priscilla Evans Jr., age 48 in HH#1603 headed by Solomon Evans Jr., a 52 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1859 at Somerset Co, MD. She was the daughter of Elsey 'Elzy' Evans and Annie M. (-----). Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Mary Evans, age 1 in HH#1319 (Tangier District) headed by Solomon Evans, a 50 year old farmer. She was listed just below Elzey Evans, a 25 year old mariner, and Ann Evans, age 20..¹

     Hubburt was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Napoleon O. White and Margaret S. Kelly. Hubburt was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hubburt S. White, age 7 in HH#978 headed by Napolean White, a 52 year old farmer..¹

     Charles was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Jonathan (200) West and Ann (205) Smith. He married Tabitha (-----) circa 1772.¹ He made a will on 2 April 1797 at Northampton Co, VA. To Peggy Sampson £50. My son Charles West residual legatee and Extr. Witt: William Harmanson, John Satchell & John Scott. Elmer D. West says he left a widow Tabitha and called Peggy Sampson, Peggy Lamson, and also left her a "suit of mourning..^1,3,4 Charles died in June 1797.¹ Charles's will was probated on 10 July 1797 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1750. She married Charles Smith (523) West circa 1772.¹

     Charles was born circa 1772 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Charles Smith (523) West and Tabitha (-----). Charles was named in his father's will on 2 April 1797 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as shown as a son and Extr. Charles West in the will of Charles West..¹ He married Joanna Dunton on 16 February 1798 at Northampton Co, VA. Littleton Major was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles West and Joanna Dunton, daughter of Jacob Dunton..²

     Joanna was born circa 1778 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jacob Dunton. She married Charles West on 16 February 1798 at Northampton Co, VA. Littleton Major was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles West and Joanna Dunton, daughter of Jacob Dunton..¹

     Jacob was born circa 1750.

     Raymond was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Metcalf circa 1800. Raymond was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 17 September 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Raymond Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of William Copes and Sarah Metcalf..¹ He made a will on 24 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Nancy Taylor & son Samuel M. Taylor Extrs. To wife Nancy Taylor my Negro girl Scarburgh, but not her increase. To wife the land where I now live & after her death or widowhood, then to son Samuel M. Taylor the land where I now live containing 100 acres that was John Taylor's adjoining heirs of Alexander West, the lands of Charles Rew & the Poor House. Also to son Samuel my Negro woman Roos. To daughter Sarah Ann Taylor $100 when she arrives at age 18 or marries, Negro girl Esther & ... To daughter Nancy J. Taylor $100 when she arrives to 18 years & also Negro girl Marthew & ... To son Henry B. Taylor 46 ½ acres I bought of Esther Evans & 7 acres adjoining Thomas Hickman, blacksmith & 1 acre I bought of Betsy Dix that was my father's & also Negro boy Spencer. To my daughters Sarah & Nancy my Negro boy Thomas to be hired out until they come of age. Wife Nancy Taylor to have the use of all my property to school my 3 female children. Witt: Ayres Hickman, James Taylor, Nancy Hickman & Margaret Hickman..² Raymond died in June 1819.² Raymond's will was probated on 28 June 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Watson, Henry S. Copes & William Copes securities on the $10,000 bond..² Raymond estate was settled on 1 April 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. 20 Oct 1819 (Invy), 24 Oct 1822 (Sale), 29 Mar 1823 (Audit), 1 Apr 1823 (Rec'd) - Isaac Dix Extr. in right of his wife. Slaves Thomas, Spencer, Rose, Sabrough, Easter & Matthew. Appraisers: Jacob Warner, William Copes & John S. Bundick. Buyers: Samuel M. Taylor & John Watson Taylor. Named in settlement: Bagwell Taylor. Auditors: Jacob Warner & Littleton A. Hinman..³

     Nancy was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Metcalf. She married Raymond Taylor circa 1800. Nancy was named in her husband's will on 24 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Nancy in the will of Raymond Taylor. She and son Samuel M. Taylor were named Extrs..¹ She married Isaac Dix on 17 September 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. William Parramore was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Dix, widower, and Nancy Taylor, widow of Raymond..² Nancy died on 31 March 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Isaac Dix was named to settle the estate of Nancy Dix. William D. Outten & Levi Dix were securities..³

     Isaac was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly Metcalf on 6 August 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. William Copes was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Dix and Polly Metcalf..¹ He married Nancy Metcalf on 17 September 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. William Parramore was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Dix, widower, and Nancy Taylor, widow of Raymond..¹ Isaac was named as administrator of an estate on 31 March 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Isaac Dix was named to settle the estate of Nancy Dix. William D. Outten & Levi Dix were securities..²

     Polly was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Metcalf. Polly was named in her father's will on 21 May 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Polly Metcalf in the will of Thomas Metcalf..¹ She married Isaac Dix on 6 August 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. William Copes was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Dix and Polly Metcalf..² Polly died before 1822.

     Sarah was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Raymond Taylor and Nancy Metcalf. Sarah was named in her father's will on 24 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Ann Taylor, under age 18, in the will of Raymond Taylor, wife Nancy..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Raymond Taylor and Nancy Metcalf. Nancy was named in her father's will on 24 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy J. Taylor, under age 18, in the will of Raymond Taylor, wife Nancy..¹

     Henry was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Raymond Taylor and Nancy Metcalf. Henry was named in his father's will on 24 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Henry B. Taylor in the will of Raymond Taylor, wife Nancy..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Solomon West and Margaret Dix. Tabitha was named in her grandmother's will on 18 January 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Tabitha Susan West in the will of Nancy Dix..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1770. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Metcalf circa 1797.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Metcalf. She married William Copes on 17 September 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of William Copes and Sarah Metcalf..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Isaac Metcalf and Ann (7) Williams. John was named in his father's will on 19 March 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son John in the will of Isaac Metcalfe, wife Ann..¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1730. He made a will on 19 July 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth my plantation during her widow & then to my son Thomas Metcalf the plantation he now lives on containing the 1/6 part of the tract of land where I now live. To son Samuel the plantation I now live on, being 1/6 of my tract of land. To son Mark Metcalf 1/6 of my land adjcent my son Thomas. To son William Metcalf 1/6 of my land on the South-west corner. To son Isaac Metcalf 1/6 of my land between my sons William & Mark Metcalf. To son William 1/6 of my land where Rachel Ashby now lives. Daughters Sarah & Tabitha Metcalf. Wife Elizabeth residual legatee & Exec. Witt: Thomas Parramore, John Bagwell, Rachel Ashby..² John died in May 1750.³ John's will was probated on 28 May 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. George Holden appointed guardian to John Metcalf, Infant heir at law to the testator..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Metcalf circa 1730. Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 19 July 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Elizabeth and given my plantation during her widowhood in the will of John Metcalf..¹ She made a will on 24 April 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Tabitha Metcalf. Son Mark Metcalf & daughter Tabitha Metcalf residual legatees & Exrs. Witt: John Wharton, Elizabeth Wharton, Briget Bird.
.² Elizabeth died in May 1774.² Elizabeth's will was probated on 31 May 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.²