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     This child is based on there being one female under 5 in the house hold of Gilbert Marshall in the 1840 Census. (-----) was born circa 1838.¹ She was the daughter of Gilbert 'Gillet' Marshall and Sarah Ann Hoffman.

     Cordelia was born on 6 June 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel J. Marshall Sr. and Amanda 'Mendie' Lewis.

     The 1820 Acc Co Census indicates that John Marshall (wife Hessy) had two sons born circa 1810 and/or soon thereafter. Based on the following information, it is assumed that one of these sons was John Marshall who married Eleanor Evans, daughter of Richard. The marriage was performed by Joshua Thomas. This couple have not been found in the 1850 Census. In 1860 they were in St. George Parish, among people with Tangier Island names. There were five children in the household and Rachel Evans, aged 93, who is assumed to be Eleanor's mother. On 31 Oct 1865, "John Marshall and wife and others" brought a chancery suit against "James Hoffman (who was probably the father of Gillet Marshall's wife Sarah Ann) and wife and others" (Acc Orders 1862-65, p661). This recording only explains that Rachel Evans, widow of Richard Evans, "has departed" and that John Marshall is her executor, with Edward B. Waples, special commissioner. On 26 Feb 1866, Edward B. Waples deeded to John Marshall, 30 acres of land that had been sold on Smith Island, at the storehouse of John Marsh, on "Horse Hammock" (Acc Deeds 1865-67, p361). The land was bordered on the East by Shank's Creek, on the North by Josiah Sparrow, on the West by the Chesapeake Bay and on the South by "the nole" (?). While there could have been older children, the five shown in the 1860 are listed below. His common name was Taffy. John was born on 19 May 1811 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John A. Marshall and Hester 'Hessy' (-----). John was living after 1828 at Shanks Island, on Smith Island, Acc Co, VA. In a deposition regarding the MD-VA boundary, Taffy Marshall stated that he moved to Smith Island when he was age 17 with a barge and a flatty..² He married Eleanor 'Ellen' Evans on 2 September 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Tully R. Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of John Marshall and Eleanor Evans of Richard..^3,4 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Marshal the head of HH#1187, a 49 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Marshals: Elenor, age 49; Marg't., age 18; Peter, age 14; Polly, age 11; Rachel, age 9; and Wm., age 5. Also listed was Rachel Evans, age 95 and born in MD, Soloman Evans, age 45, born in VA and idiotic; and John Dies, a 21 year old sailor, born in MD..⁵ He married Ann 'Nancy' Lurton after 1884.⁶ John died on 30 June 1896 at Smith Island, Som Co, MD, at age 85.¹ His body was interred at Rumbley, Tylerton, Smith Island, Som Co, MD.⁷

     Eleanor was born in 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Richard D. Evans Sr. and Rachel Evans. Eleanor was living after 1830 at Shanks Island, on Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.³ She married John 'Taffy' Marshall on 2 September 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Tully R. Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of John Marshall and Eleanor Evans of Richard..^1,4 Eleanor was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elenor Marshal, age 49 in HH#1187 headed by John Marshal, a 49 year old sailor..⁵ Eleanor died in 1884.² Her body was interred at Tylerton, Smith Island, Som Co, MD.²

     Richard was born circa 1765 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel Evans circa 1780.² Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd Evins the head of HH#1283, age 85 with and occupation shown as "none" with real estate valued at $250. Listed with him was Betanna Evins, age 70. Also listed with him were the following Sparrows: Josh, a 50 year old sailor; Sally, age 45; Ann, age 20; Jno., a 17 year old sailor; Henry, age 14; and Susan, age 4. This was probably the southern tip of Smith Island which was in Virginia..¹ Richard died circa 1857.³

     Rachel was born circa 1765 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Evans and Euphemia Evans. She married Richard D. Evans Sr. circa 1780.³ Rachel was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1860 at Acc Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Evans, age 95 in HH#1187 headed by John Marshal, age 49. Also listed was Elenor Marshal, age 49, who was evidently her daughter..^4,5

     Margaret was born circa 1842 at Shanks Island, on Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John 'Taffy' Marshall and Eleanor 'Ellen' Evans. She married John W. Dies on 24 January 1860 at Somerset Co, MD.² Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Marshal, age 18 in HH#1187 headed by John Marshal, a 49 year old sailor. Also listed was John Dies, a 21 year old sailor..¹

     Rose was born on 10 April 1831 at Shanks Island, on Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John 'Taffy' Marshall and Eleanor 'Ellen' Evans. She married George Pruitt circa 1852.² Rose died on 28 June 1911 at age 80.¹ Her body was interred at Canton Ridge, Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1848 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of John Marshall and Kissiah 'Kya' Bradshaw(?). She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Dames Qtr Dist, Somerset Co, MD.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Smith Island, Som Co, MD.²

     Rachel was born on 19 September 1851 at Shanks Island, on Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John 'Taffy' Marshall and Eleanor 'Ellen' Evans. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married William John Stant on 27 June 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Stant, a 21 year old sailor, the son of Samuel and Jane and she was shown as Rachel Marshall, age 16, the daughter of John and Eleanor. They were married on 30 Jun 1868..³ Rachel died on 29 April 1870 at age 18.² Her body was interred at Tylerton, Smith Island, Som Co, MD.²

     William was born on 24 February 1855 at Shanks Island, on Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of John 'Taffy' Marshall and Eleanor 'Ellen' Evans. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Acc Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret A. 'Maggie' Tyler on 29 December 1874 at Somerset Co, MD.³ William died on 19 August 1936 at age 81.² His body was interred at Tylerton, Smith Island, Som Co, MD.²

     It is assumed that Kendall Marshall, who died intestate by 29 Apr 1844, when his estate was administered to Gillett Marshall (Acc Orders 1842-45, p422), was a son of John Marshall and wife Hessy and a brother of Gillett. No marriage record for him has been found. Kendall was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John A. Marshall and Hester 'Hessy' (-----). Kendall's will was probated on 29 April 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Kendall died circa 1844.

     Mary was born circa 1785. She married Robert Hall on 18 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Turner was security on the M.L.B. of Robert Hall and Mary Kellam..^1,2

     Kessy Willett is shown as alias Kessy Trader, daughter of Waitman Willett and Dany Trader and Ward of John Y. Bagwell on her marriage license bond of 1825 to Robert Hall, son of Jesse, widower. John Y. Bagwell was also listed as security on the marriage. Kessy was born circa 1800. She was the daughter of Waitman Willett and Dany Trader. She married Robert Hall on 25 April 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. John Y. Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Hall of Jesse and Kessy Willett of Waitman Willet..¹

     Mr. S.W. Sparrow, a former residence of Sanford, died at his home in Onley on 9 Jan 1926. He was born in 1850 at the Sparrow homestead, the son of Samuel S. Sparrow. He was a charter member of the Temperanceville Masonic Lodge and a member of the Sanford Methodist Church. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 15 Jan 1926). Samuel was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel L. Sparrow and Mary Jane Marshall. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Clara Susan Byrd circa 1875.^2,3 Samuel died on 9 January 1926 at Onley, Acc Co, VA.⁴ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Jacob was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel L. Sparrow and Mary Jane Marshall. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel L. Sparrow and Mary Jane Marshall. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Rachel Ann (Sparrow) Marshall, wife of William J. Marshall, is buried on the Sanford-Saxis road, across from J.P. Cutler's chicken houses. The only other stone found in the plot was a foot stone with S.S., suggesting that it was a Sparrow burial plot. Rachel was born on 29 August 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Jacob Sparrow Jr. and Delilah Evans. She married William James Marshall on 16 September 1848 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Rachel died on 10 October 1871 at age 40.² Her body was interred at Sparrow Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.²

     This is the 26-45 male son of Samuel Marshall Jr. in 1800 Census, who had likely married and was living with his father. No other record has been found. (1st was born circa 1772.¹ He was the son of Samuel (196) Marshall Jr. and Triffinoh (-----).

     (-----) was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Joseph was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (-----) Walker. Joseph was a member of the armed forces serving at VA State Navy, Revolution.^1,2 Joseph died before 1834.^1,2

     Mary was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Walker. She married (-----) Taylor circa 1780.^1,2,3 Mary died before 1834.^1,2

     Susan was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Walker. She married (-----) Smith circa 1780.^1,2,3 Susan died before 1834.^1,2

     (-----) was born circa 1760. He married Mary Walker circa 1780.^1,2,3

     William was born circa 1790. He was the son of (-----) Taylor and Mary Walker.

     (-----) was born circa 1760. He married Susan Walker circa 1780.^1,2,3

     John was born circa 1790. He was the son of (-----) Smith and Susan Walker.

     Gilbert Hall is listed in the 1810 Census in St. George's Parish, Acc Co, age 26-45 (b.1765-85), with 3 males, age 0-10 (b.1800-10) and 1 female, age 26-45 (b.1765-85). He could not be found in any other Acc Co Census. Gilbert is also listed as an heir of Ephriam Hall in the Acc Orders, 1832-36, p17, dated 25 Sep 1832. This is the basis for assuming that he was a son of Ephriam, although the record does not name him as a son of Ephraim, only as an heir. On his marriage licencse bond, another Gilbert Hall and a James White were listed as securities. Gilbert was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Ephraim Hall (the elder). He married Rachel Chandler on 17 July 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Gilbert died after 1832.¹

     Sophia was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ephraim Hall (the elder). She married Peter Parker Copes on 29 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Garrison Burton and James Shields were the securities on the M.L.B. of Peter Parker Copes and Sophia Hall..^2,3 Sophia died after 1832.¹

     Peter was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sophia Hall on 29 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Garrison Burton and James Shields were the securities on the M.L.B. of Peter Parker Copes and Sophia Hall..^1,2