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     William Tildon Miles was mentally retarded. William was born in May 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Cornelius Tildon 'Neely' Miles and Mary Alice Marshall. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ William was on the in 1927 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² William was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).³ William died in 1969 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ His body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     There is no death date on Eunice G. "Emma" (Miles) Furniss' tombstone. Her common name was Emma. Eunice was born in 1902 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Cornelius Tildon 'Neely' Miles and Mary Alice Marshall. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Eunice was living in 1921 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Harvey E. Mason on 26 November 1921 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴ She married William Paul 'Will' Furniss on 1 June 1947 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁵ Eunice died in 1982.² Her body was interred at Bapt Ch Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was employed at as a Postmaster. William was born in 1902 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward Lee Furniss and Cora E. Bonnewell. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ William was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).⁴ He married Eunice Gladys 'Emma' Miles on 1 June 1947 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁵ William died on 2 July 1975 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Bapt Ch Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     The 1900 Census showed Edward Lee Furniss as being born Apr 1873, however his obituary shows his birth as 5 Apr 1874. Mr. Edward L. Furniss and Miss Cora E. Bonnewell, both of Sykes, were married at the State Line, near New Church, 1 Mar 1894 by Rev. D.J. Traynham (Pen. Ent., 10 Mar 1894). Mr. Edward Lee Furniss, merchant and postmaster of Saxis, born in Pocomoke City, died 20 Mar 1947. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 28 Mar 1947). Edward was employed at as a Postmaster. Edward was born on 5 April 1874 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² He was the son of Isaac James Furniss and Mary W. Powell. He married Cora E. Bonnewell on 1 March 1894 at Somerset Co, MD.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Edward died on 20 March 1947 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 72.⁵ His body was interred at Bapt Ch Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Edward was living in 1947 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Mrs. Cora Bonnawell Furniss, age 78, widow of Edward L. Furniss, died at home at Saxis 21 May 1953. She was the daughter of Peter W. Bonnawell, born in Baltimore, MD, and move to Saxis 60 years ago. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 28 May 1953). Conflicting evidence states that Cora was born in February 1874 at Virginia.² Cora was born in 1875 at Baltimore, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Peter William Bonnewell and Eliza Ellen 'Liza' Lewis. She married Edward Lee Furniss on 1 March 1894 at Somerset Co, MD.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Cora died on 21 May 1953 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Her body was interred at Bapt Ch Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     John was born on 29 April 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Francis J.C. 'Frank' Annis and Margaret S. 'Maggie' Twiford. He married Mary Alice Marshall on 11 February 1909 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ John died on 2 December 1952 at age 75.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John T. Ennis..²

     According to Acc birth records, Eveline Lewis was born 16 Sep 1880. The Chesnut Lewis Family Bible shows 5 Sep 1879. This date is suspect as she was not listed in the 1880 Census. The 1900 Census shows May 1880. Eveline was born on 5 September 1879 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. She is shown as born 16 Sep 1880 in county birth records..¹ She was the daughter of William Chesnut Lewis and Mary Ellen Marshall. She married Moody Kellam Miles Sr. on 14 July 1897 at Somerset Co, MD.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Eveline was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Eveline died on 1 August 1913 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 33.¹ Her body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     William was born on 23 December 1857 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of John T. Lewis Sr. and Sarah E. 'Sally' Spence. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Mary Ellen Marshall on 16 May 1878 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. They were married by A. Wiles at Flag Pond. Wm. Chesnut was age 20 and Mary was age 16..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ William died on 15 January 1932 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 74. Mr. William C. Lewis, aged 74 years, died at home at Saxis on 15 Jan 1932. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fulcher and Wilmer Walls with burial in the Lewis Cemetery. He was the Captain of the Police Boat, oyster inspector and game warden, a member of Junior Order, American Mercanics. Survivors included a wife, 5 children and several brothers and sisters, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 22 Jan 1932)..⁵ His body was interred at Lewis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Mary was born on 15 June 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Riley Marshall and Anna Eliza Crockett. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She married William Chesnut Lewis on 16 May 1878 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. They were married by A. Wiles at Flag Pond. Wm. Chesnut was age 20 and Mary was age 16..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Mary was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Mary was confirmed at age 56, on 3 September 1916 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Mary died on 28 February 1936 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 75. Mrs. Mary E. (Marshall) Lewis, widow of the late William C. Lewis, died at Saxis on 28 Feb 1936, aged 76 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 7 Mar 1936)..⁶

     His common name was Everett. Moody was born on 7 February 1898 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Moody Kellam Miles Sr. and Eveline 'Eva Lena' Lewis. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Virginia Emma Bayly on 20 February 1916 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD. She was living at Horntown at the time of her marriage..⁴ Moody was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).⁵ Moody died on 6 February 1981 at age 82.² His body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Virginia was born on 2 July 1898 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Julius Lee Bayly and Drucilla Trader. She married Moody Everett Miles on 20 February 1916 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD. She was living at Horntown at the time of her marriage..³ Virginia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Virginia was named in her brother's obituary on 19 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Mrs. Everett Miles of Saxis in the obituary of William R. Bailey..⁵ Virginia died on 26 March 1972 at age 73.² Her body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Mr. Vernon Chestnut Miles of Pocomoke City died at his home on 3 Dec 1960, aged 60 years. He was known as "Chess," son of Mr. & Mrs. Moody K. Miles Sr. and a veteran of World War II. He was buried at Bethany Methodist Cemetery, Pocomoke City. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 8 Dec 1960). Vernon was born on 27 February 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Moody Kellam Miles Sr. and Eveline 'Eva Lena' Lewis. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Edna Elizabeth Anderton circa 1930.⁴ Vernon was living in 1953.² Vernon died on 3 December 1960 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 60.⁵ His body was interred at Bethany Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke City, Wor Co, MD.⁵

     Edna was born on 29 December 1893 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Leander Anderton and Caroline J. Stant. She married William Ashton Bonnewell circa 1913. She married Sewell Frank Williams circa 1916.² She married Vernon Chesnut 'Chess' Miles circa 1930.³ Edna was living in 1960 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Edna died on 5 January 1967 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 73.² Her body was interred at Bethany Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke City, Wor Co, MD. The dates where shown as 1895-1967..⁴

     James was born on 8 April 1911 at Norfolk, VA.² He was the son of John J. Butler and Annie Wright. James died on 23 June 1946 at age 35.² His body was interred at Portsmouth, VA.³

     Vernon was born in 1919 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Moody Everett Miles and Virginia Emma Bayly. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Vernon died in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² His body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Eleanor was living at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Eleanor was born on 18 March 1922 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Moody Everett Miles and Virginia Emma Bayly. She married Knower Malcolm 'Buster' Rhodes on 31 March 1945 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.² Eleanor died on 12 July 1990 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 68.¹

     Mr. Winfred Ellis of the US Navy spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Roland Ellis of Saxis (Pen. Ent., 12 Mar 1943). Winfred was born on 9 October 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Roland Hill Ellis and Susie F. Ayres. Winfred was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).³ Winfred was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, Coxswain, World War II.² Winfred died on 13 May 1973 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD, at age 52.² His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Gearld L. Miles, A/S, who is completing boot training at the U S N T C at Bainbridge, MD, will be home on 26 Feb 1945 for a 10 day furlough. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Everett Miles of Saxis (Pen. Ent., 23 Feb 1945). Mr. Gerald Lee Miles, aged 67 and husband of Mary Contino Miles, a resident of Saxis, died in Sanford on 30 Mar 1994. Born and reared on Saxis, he was the son of Everett and Virginia Bailey Miles and a semi retired waterman and U.S. Navy veteran. Services were at Fox Funeral Home, Temperanceville, VA, conducted by Elder Steve Swinske with interment in the Miles Cemetery, Saxis. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 13 Apr 1994). Gerald was born on 16 September 1926 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Moody Everett Miles and Virginia Emma Bayly. Gerald was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, World War II.¹ Gerald died on 30 March 1994 at on Hammock's Road, Acc Co, VA, at age 67.³ His body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³

     Johnnie F. Evans retired in 1984 after 27 years at Colonial and Red Clay Schools districts in the Wilmington, DE, area. He was a member of Armstrong Masonic Lodge 26, Newport, Scottish Rite and New Castle Moose Lodge 1578 and a Navy veteran of World War II. John was born circa 1922 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Roger Evans and Mary Ann Taylor. John was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, World War II.² John was living at New Castle Co, DE.² John died on 7 September 1992 at New Castle Co, DE.² His body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     His common name was Bradford. William was born on 10 June 1913 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was unnamed at birth and later named William Bradford Hall. His sister Florence related that the name Bradford was after a traveling salesman..¹ He was the son of Henry Cephas Hall Sr. and Elmira McCready. William was living in 1955 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² William died on 21 November 1987 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 74.³ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     G. was born in 1908 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George H. Bundick and Lula L. Dix. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ G. died in 1978.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mr. Rowland Ellis and Miss Susie Ayres were married at the MD/VA line Sunday last, 8 Mar 1908 (Acc News, 14 Mar 1908). Roland was born on 18 January 1888 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John A. Ellis Sr. and Margaret A. 'Mag' Crockett. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He married Susie F. Ayres on 8 March 1908 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.³ Roland was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Roland was living on 21 July 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).⁵ Roland died in 1976.⁶ His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Susie was born in 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susie was living in 1908 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA.² She married Roland Hill Ellis on 8 March 1908 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Susie died in 1970.¹ Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Sallie was born circa 1870. She married George Wilson circa 1890.¹

     Orland was born on 4 October 1906 at Marion Station, Som Co, MD.¹ He married Nina Phebe Marshall circa 1930.^2,1 Orland was living in 1954 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Orland died in June 1981 at age 74.¹

     Travis was employed at as a Oil Business. Travis was born circa 1905 at Vicksburg, MS. He married Bess Reeves circa 1925.¹ Travis was living in 1951 at Dyersburg, TN.² Travis died on 27 July 1988.²

     Ashton J. Miles' Acc birth record shows him as "Asher" Miles. Ashton was born in July 1882 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Jesse Thomas Miles I and Susan E. Wessells. Conflicting evidence states that Ashton was born on 20 March 1883.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Zora Winnie Phillips on 23 July 1902 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Ashton died on 16 March 1926 at age 43.² His body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Zora Winnie (Phillips) Miles is shown as "Julia" Miles in the 1920 Census with husband Ashton Miles and 3 children. Mrs. Zora Winnie Miles, widow of Ashton Miles, of Wilmington, DE, died on 10 Jul 1963. She was the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Groton Phillips, born and reared at Saxis. Burial was in the Miles Cemetery at Saxis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 11 Jul 1963). Zora was born on 12 September 1883 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Levin Thomas Phillips and Margaret J.D. 'Maggie' Groton. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Ashton J. Miles on 23 July 1902 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Zora was living in 1934 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.⁵ Zora died on 10 July 1963 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE, at age 79.⁶ Her body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Levin was born in November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Levin Phillips and Charlotte Vernelson. Levin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. Phillips, age 2 in HH#496 headed by Levin Phillips, a 55 year old farmer..³ Levin was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Phillips, age 12 in HH#538 headed by John J. Taylor, a 36 year old oysterman..⁴ He married Margaret J.D. 'Maggie' Groton on 4 January 1871 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. Phillips, a 22 year old carpenter, the son of Levin & Charlotte Phillips and she was shown as Margaret J. Groton, age 19, the daughter of Wm. & Margaret Groton. They were married by A.C. Bledsoe..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Levin was living after 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Margaret was born in January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Groton and Margaret Nock. Margaret was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret J.D. Groton, age 9 in HH#183 headed by William Groton, a 38 year old farmer..¹ She married Levin Thomas Phillips on 4 January 1871 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. Phillips, a 22 year old carpenter, the son of Levin & Charlotte Phillips and she was shown as Margaret J. Groton, age 19, the daughter of Wm. & Margaret Groton. They were married by A.C. Bledsoe..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Margaret was living after 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵