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     Mariah (Marshall) Chesser was not found in the 1850 Census. However, "Mileah" Chesser (40) is in Acc Parish in household #1186 with Wm. Silverthorn (60) and Delilah Silverthorn (30) and another "Mileah" Chesser (38) is the head of household #1231 with Richard Chesser (20) a laborer. Mariah was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert Marshall and Levinah Marshall. She married John Chesser on 8 March 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. James Mister was the security on the M.L.B. of John Chesser and Mariah Marshall of Robert..^1,2

     John was born circa 1815. He married Mariah Marshall on 8 March 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. James Mister was the security on the M.L.B. of John Chesser and Mariah Marshall of Robert..^1,2

     The proof that this Ann Marshall was the d/o Henry Marshall is based on the following: There were 2 daughters in Henry's household in 1810 under 10. The other daughter, Elizabeth was identified as a d/o Henry, s/o Sampson, on her marriage bond. Ann Marshall married Francis Boggs in 1833 and they were living only 4 households from her sister Elizabeth (Marshall) Knight in 1850 and her age, 45, matched that of the unidentified daughter in Henry's household in 1810. In 1860 she and her husband were living next door to her brother Stephen Marshall. Final proof is in Acc Deeds 1859, p. 2. Ann was born on 13 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry Marshall and Egnasha 'Nasha' Chase. She married Francis Makemie Boggs on 30 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Teackle Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Francis Boggs and Ann Marshall..³ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann M. Boggs, age 45 in HH#957 headed by Francis Boggs, a 38 year old oysterman..⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Ann died on 12 March 1890 at age 84.²

     Francis was born on 2 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann Marie Jackson Marshall on 30 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Teackle Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Francis Boggs and Ann Marshall..² Francis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Boggs the head of HH#957, a 38 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Boggs: Ann M., age 45; and Virginia W., age 9..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Francis died on 12 May 1884 at age 71.¹

     Rose was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry Marshall and Egnasha 'Nasha' Chase. She married James Edmond Trader circa 1842.³ Rose was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosey Trader, age 31 in HH#960 headed by Edmund Trader, a 29 year old farmer..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Rose died on 8 August 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Hetty was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1822 and the 1860 census puts it at 1814..^1,2 She married Richard F. 'Starr' Simpson circa 1838.² Hetty was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Simpson, age 28, in HH#969 headed by Rebecca Simpson, age 77. It is believed that Rebecca was her mother-in-law. Also in the household were Alfred Simpson, age 11 and James Simpson, age 8, believed to have been Hetty's sons..² Hetty was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hittie Simpson, head of HH#247, age 46. Listed with her were her sons Alfred Simpson, age 22 and sailing, and Revel J. Simpson, age 17..¹

     Leah (Marshall) Chisher is assumed to have been a daughter of Sampson and Mary Marshall because Sampson and his sons were the only Marshalls living in the Cattail/Messongo area with the Chessers in this time period. Also, Leah's husband, William Cheshire, was the security on the marriage of Leah's brother John Marshall in 1802. Leah was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Sampson Marshall Sr. and Mary 'Polly' (-----). She married William Chesser on 7 August 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Chisher and she as Leah Marshall. No other information was given..³

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Leah Marshall on 7 August 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Chisher and she as Leah Marshall. No other information was given..¹

     SEARCH FOR ISSUE OF LUSEY MARSHALL AND EPHRAIM CHESHER/CHESSER. Lusey was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Sampson Marshall Sr. and Mary 'Polly' (-----). She married Ephraim Chesser on 13 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. George Wilson was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephraim Chesher and Lusey Marshall..^2,3

     Ephraim was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Lusey Marshall on 13 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. George Wilson was the security on the M.L.B. of Ephraim Chesher and Lusey Marshall..^1,2

     Richard was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Revell Simpson. Richard was listed with his father in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He could have been the male, age 10-16, in Revel Simpson's, house hold..² He married Hetty (-----) circa 1838.³

     John was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Richard F. 'Starr' Simpson and Hetty (-----). John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Simpson, age 11 in HH#969 heade by Rebecca Simpson, age 77. Also listed was Hetty Simpson, age 28, who was evidently his mother..³ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Malvina 'Toots' Hart on 8 January 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John A. Simpson, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of Richard F. Simpson and she was shown as Malvina Hart, age 25, the daughter of Rich'd Hart. They were married by George H. Ewell..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as age 42 and an oysterman, head of HH#523 with a wife Malvinia, age 37 and children John J., age 17, Viana S., age 14, Malvinia, age 11 and Wm. A., age 4..⁶

     Rebecca was born circa 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Revell Simpson on 29 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. William Cheshire was the security on the M.L.B. of Revil Simpson and Rebecca Cheshire..² Rebecca was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 50-60 with 5 other females: 2 age 20-30 and 3 age 15-20..³ Rebecca was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 60-70 with one other female age 20-30, no males and no slaves..⁴ Rebecca was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Simpson the head of HH#969, age 77. Listed with her were Hetty Simpson, age 28; Alfred Simpson, age 11; and James Simpson, age 8..¹ Rebecca died in 1850. She was not found in the 1860 census..⁵

     Revell was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Revell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as age 16-26 with one female age 45+ and no slaves..² Revell bought land on 6 March 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. The deed showed that 'Revil Simson' bought 10 acres of land from John Martin and Nancy his wife for 17 pounds 10 shillings lawful money of Virginia. The land was bounded Westerly and Northerly by the lands of John Drummond, East by land of Ezekel Ross, Southerly by lands of the name of the Micheals Cattail Lands, together will all the appurtenances. John and Nancy Martin signed with their 'X' mark. Witnesses were Thomas Fletcher, William Cheser and Ephraim Chessor. The deed was recorded on 27 Apr 1802..³ He married Rebecca Chesser on 29 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. William Cheshire was the security on the M.L.B. of Revil Simpson and Rebecca Cheshire..⁴ Revell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as age 26-45 with a wife of the same age, one other male age 10-16, and 4 other females all under 10 and no slaves..⁵ Revell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as age 45+ with a wife of the same age, no sons, 6 other females, 3 age 16-26 and 3 age 10-16, and no slaves..⁶ Revell was living on 6 August 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he and Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of his daughter Margaret to David Tyler of Jabez..⁷ Revell died before 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not listed in the census after 1820, but his wife Rebecca was listed in 1830, 1840 and 1850..

     Nancy was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Thornes. Nancy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy J. Thorn, age 4 in HH#659 headed by Samuel Kilman Sr., a 73 year old farmer. Also listed was Betsey Thorn, age 67, and Elizabeth Thorn, a 31 year old seamstress, who was evidently her mother..² Nancy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Thorns, age 13 in HH#MT427 headed by Elizabeth Thorns, a 45 year old house keeper..³ She married Thorogood Dennis Hart on 4 February 1874 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thorogood D. Heart, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of Richard & Nancy and she was shown as Nancy J. Thorns, age 17, the daughter of Elizabeth Thorns. They were married near Mappsville by J.E. Bundick..¹ Nancy died on 14 September 1896 at Cattail, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Hart, who was accidently burnt and died at age 35 years. She was shown as a daughter of Lizzie Thorns and the wife of Thorogood Hart, who gave the information. This age would place her birth at 1861 and her age when she was married would have been only 13. Her 1874 marriage record showed her as age 17, placing her birth at 1857..⁴

     Richard was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy 'Nannie' Simpson on 11 August 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. John Harmon was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Hart and Nancy Simpson of Revel..² Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Hart the head of HH#985, age 40 and a labor with real estate valued at $150. Listed with him were his wife Nancy, age 30 and children Jane, age 18; Custis, age 15; Sarah, age 12; Elvina, age 10; John, age 8; Nancy, age 5; and James, age 2..¹ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#477, age 57 and a day laborer. Listed with him were his wife Nancy, age 50; and children William C., age 25 and an oysterman; Malvina, age 19; Nancy, age 16; John, age 16 and an oysterman; and Therogood D., age 10..³

     Nancy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1820 and the 1860 census puts it at 1810..^2,3 She was the daughter of Revell Simpson and Rebecca Chesser. She married Richard Hart on 11 August 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. John Harmon was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Hart and Nancy Simpson of Revel..⁴ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Hart, age 30 in HH#985 headed by Richard Hart, a 40 year old laborer with real estate valued at $150..³ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Malvina was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Richard Hart and Nancy 'Nannie' Simpson. Malvina was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elvina Hart, age 10 in HH#985 headed by Richard Hart, a 40 year old laborer with real estate valued at $150..³ Malvina was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She married John Alfred Simpson on 8 January 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John A. Simpson, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of Richard F. Simpson and she was shown as Malvina Hart, age 25, the daughter of Rich'd Hart. They were married by George H. Ewell..⁴ Malvina died circa 1912.⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Richard Hart and Nancy 'Nannie' Simpson. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Hart, age 5 in HH#985 headed by Richard Hart, a 40 year old laborer with real estate valued at $150..² Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Nancy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Hart, a 24 year old house keeper in HH#MT598 headed by John Tyler, a 37 year old carpenter..³ She married James H. Tyler on 5 January 1873 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was a 21 year old oysterman and she was age 26. They were married by John E. Bundick..⁴

     John was born on 7 October 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Richard Hart and Nancy 'Nannie' Simpson. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Hart, age 8 in HH#985 headed by Richard Hart, a 40 year old laborer with real estate valued at $150..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He married Elishea W. 'Alicia' Hall on 31 July 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was listed as 'John R.' age 26 and an oysterman the s/o Rich'd and Nancy Hart and she was listed as 'Elishea' Hall, age 19, the d/o Robt and Eliz'th Hall. They were married by John E. Bundick..⁴ John died on 15 January 1909 at age 64.³ His body was interred at Messongo Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Manie was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Constantine Drummond Sr. and Susan Chesser. She married Julius Lee Smith on 16 December 1891 at Mathews Co, VA. He was shown as Julius Lee Smith, a 29 year old farmer, the son of Thos. & Sally Smith and she was shown as Manie Drummond, age 17, the daughter of Constantine Drummond. They were married by J.W. Nicholson..² She married Charles R. Marshall on 27 May 1912 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Manie was living in 1953.³

     Ruth was born in 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Osburn James J. Trader and Sarah Ann Marshall. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married C. Bradley Killmon circa 1910.^3,4 She married (-----) Kellam circa 1930.^3,4 Ruth died in 1968.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Oscar was born circa 1902 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Parker Bonnewell Jr. and Matilda L. Hall. Oscar was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was an 18 year old oyster packer..¹ He married Violet Adonia Godwin on 22 April 1926 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² Oscar was living in 1926 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Oscar died before 1953.⁴

     Margaret was born circa 1833 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Linton and Triffany 'Triffy' Marshall. Margaret was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Linton, age 17 in HH#795 headed by George Linton, a 24 year old farmer. This was on Saxis Island..¹ She married George Parker Bonnewell on 17 February 1851 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Margaret was living in 1854 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Bonawell the head of HH#193, age 23. Listed with her were the following Bonawells: William, a 17 year old sailor; Thomas G., age 15; Rachel Ann, age 13; Ellen F., age 10; Triphany J., age 7; Elizabeth F., age 5; and George Parker, age 2..⁵ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Bonnewell, age 35 and doing house work, in HH#AT643 with John and Hanna Miles. Also listed with her were George Bonnewell, age 12 (her son); Cornelius Bonnewell, age 6 (grandson of John and Hanna Miles) and William Bonnewell, age 5 (grandson of John and Hanna Miles)..⁶

     Charles was born circa 1830. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1850.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1830. She married Charles Parker circa 1850.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1875. He married Maggie E. Stant circa 1900.¹

     Willis was born circa 1874.¹ He married Maggie E. Stant on 3 June 1896 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Tillie was born on 25 November 1880 at Smith Island, Som Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Severn R. Stant Sr. and Lovitha E. 'Lovie' Bradshaw. She married Caleb Evans circa 1900.²

     Caleb was born circa 1880. He married Tillie Stant circa 1900.¹