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     (1c|o died circa 1929 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (1c|o was born circa 1929 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of Marcie William Rhodes and Elizabeth 'Elza' Bowers. His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (2c|o died circa 1930 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (2c|o was born circa 1930 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of Marcie William Rhodes and Elizabeth 'Elza' Bowers. His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Infant Rhodes was born and died at the home of its parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest K. Rhodes, Saxis, Tuesday, 13 Feb 1951. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 16 Feb 1951). (Infant died on 13 February 1951 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 0.¹ (Infant was born on 13 February 1951 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was employed at as a Oysterman. James Clarence Ellis' tombstone shows his birth as 4 Mar 1892, where as Acc Co birth records show 4 Mar 1891. Mr. James Clarence Ellis died at his home as Saxis on 15 Apr 1963, aged 73 years. He was the son of the late James G. and Matilda Jane Dennis Ellis. Burial was in the Ellis Cemetery. He was survived by 3 sisters, who were listed (Pen. Ent., 25 Apr 1963). James was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, Pvt, World War I.² James was born on 4 March 1891 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He was the son of James M. 'Jim' Ellis and Matilda Jane 'Till' Dennis. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ James was living on 21 July 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).⁴ James died on 15 April 1963 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 72.⁵ His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     (-----) was born circa 1920.

     Vivian was born on 30 October 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Elmer Thomas 'Toby' Bonnewell and Mary Elizabeth Corbin. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Colie Lee Chance on 2 August 1916 at MD-VA Line, Pitts Ck Bapt Ch, Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Vivian was living in 1955 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Vivian died on 6 July 1995 at Arcadia Nursing Home, Acc Co, VA, at age 97.²

     Coley Chance and Dorsey Martin were in a truck wreck 1 mile south of New Church on 29 Jul 1935. Coley Chance is in Nassawadox Hospital and Dorsey Martin died (Pen. Ent., 3 Aug 1935). Colie was employed at as a Carpenter. Colie was born on 4 October 1896 at Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George C. Chance and Catherine A. 'Kitty' Mears. He married Vivian Nora Bonnewell on 2 August 1916 at MD-VA Line, Pitts Ck Bapt Ch, Worcester Co, MD.² Colie was living in 1940 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Colie died on 29 October 1969 at County Nursing Home, Acc Co, VA, at age 73.¹ His body was interred at Evans Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³

     He nor his family were listed in the 1870 or 1880 Census on Saxis. Since he was a captain of steamers and since some of his children were reported as being born in Baltimore, MD, perhaps his family moved to Baltimore when he was young and this would explain why he nor them were in local census between 1870 and 1900. Peter was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter William Bonawell's b.c. 1843 is based on him being the "William" listed as age 7 in the 1850 Acc Census household of George P. "Bonnewell" age 27. He was also listed as age 29 on his marriage license of 24 Dec 1872 to Eliza Lewis, which would also put his birth circa 1843. The 1900 census listed Peter as being born in Feb 1844. His obituary referred to him as Capt. Peter W. "Bonniwell" a former captain of steamers between Baltimore and other ports, and an agent for the B.C. & A. RY Co. and put his birth at 1837 (Pen. Ent., 20 Oct 1923)..¹ He was the son of George Parker Bonnewell and Ellen (-----). Peter was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Bonnewell, age 7 in HH#545 headed by George P. Bonnewell, a 27 year old laborer..¹ Peter was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Bonawell, age 17 in HH#193 headed by Margaret A. Bonawell, age 23, who was evidently his step-mother..² He married Drucilla Miles on 16 March 1863 at Worcester Co, MD.³ He married Eliza Ellen 'Liza' Lewis on 24 December 1872 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. Peter was a 29 year old widowed oysterman and Eliza Ellen was age 21..⁴ He married Amanda 'Mendie' Lewis circa 1883. Peter was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Peter died on 11 October 1923 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁷ His body was interred at Glenn Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Eliza was born in April 1850 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Revel James Lewis and Matilda Emily Spence. Eliza was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza E. Lewis, age 1/12 in HH#801 headed by Revel J. Lewis, a 27 year old farmer. This was on Saxis Island..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Peter William Bonnewell on 24 December 1872 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. Peter was a 29 year old widowed oysterman and Eliza Ellen was age 21..⁴ Eliza died.⁵

     (an unknown value). William was born on 15 January 1900 at Maryland.² He was the son of (-----) Clark. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. According to the 1910 Census, William T. Clark was born in Maryland. He was living with his uncle Charlie Clark..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Mary Ellen Ellis on 9 January 1921 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.⁴ William was living in 1921 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ William died on 26 December 1931 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 31. William Clark of Saxis died at the Nassawadox Hospital, Saturday, 26 Dec 1931. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 9 Jan 1932). He died in injuries in a car accident..⁵ His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born in 1904 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Bertie R. Ellis and Rhonia May Evans. She was christened on 12 May 1907 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She married William T. 'Willie' Clark on 9 January 1921 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.⁴ Mary was living in 1934 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Neuman Andrew Linton on 24 December 1934 at Beaver Dam, Worcester Co, MD.⁴ According to conflicting evidence, she married Neuman Andrew Linton on 25 December 1935.⁵ Mary died in 1983.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     He was listed as Berta, daughter of John & Margaret Ellis, born Apr 1884, in the 1900 Census. He was not listed in Saxis in the 1910 Census. Mr. Berty Ellis and Miss Rona Evans were married on 27 Jul 1902 at Pocomoke Parsonage by Rev. Jno. D. Hosier (Pen. Ent., 23 Aug 1902). Mr. & Mrs. Bertie R. Ellis of Saxis, VA, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, 20 Jul 1952, at a grathering of their family and friends. Their children were listed (Pen. Ent., 24 Jul 1952). Their Acc marriage record shows they were married on 27 Jul 1902. Bertie was born on 19 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John A. Ellis Sr. and Margaret A. 'Mag' Crockett. Bertie was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Rhonia May Evans on 27 July 1902 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Bertie was living in 1951 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Bertie died in 1969 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶ His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Rhonia May Ellis' birth is shown as Jan 1887 in the 1900 Census. Rhonia was born in 1886 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Edward Evans and Amelia 'Irellie' Linton. Rhonia was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Bertie R. Ellis on 27 July 1902 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Rhonia was living in 1957 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Rhonia died in 1968.² Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mr. Newman Linton of the US Coast Guard is visiting his wife and other relatives in Saxis while on leave (Pen. Ent., 29 Jan 1943). Neuman was born on 4 November 1904 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Gilbert William 'Gillie' Linton and Susan Alnedda 'Meadie' Rhodes. Neuman was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He married (-----) Andrews circa 1920.^4,5 He married Mary Ellen Ellis on 24 December 1934 at Beaver Dam, Worcester Co, MD.⁶ According to conflicting evidence, he married Mary Ellen Ellis on 25 December 1935.¹ Neuman was a member of the armed forces serving at US Coast Guard, World_War_II.⁷ Neuman was living on 30 January 1944 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁸ Neuman died on 22 September 1995 at Arcadia Nursing Home, Acc Co, VA, at age 90.⁹

     Herman was born in 1898 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Teackle Bayly Jr. and Mary 'Manie' Stant. He married Isabell Ewald on 17 November 1917 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.³ Herman was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).⁴ Herman was named in his mother's obituary on 9 November 1944 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. Herman died on 29 December 1960 at Baltimore, MD. Mr. Herman T. Bailey Sr. of Saxis died in the US Public Health Hospital, Baltimore, MD, on 29 Dec 1960, aged 62 years. He was the son of Manie Stant and Teackle Bailey Sr., born and reared at Saxis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 5 Jan 1961)..¹ His body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Edward was employed at as a Carpenter. Edward was born on 24 January 1922 at Melfa, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Colie Lee Chance and Vivian Nora Bonnewell. Edward was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).³ Edward was a member of the armed forces circa 1942 serving at US_Navy, World War II.² Edward died on 20 March 1975 at age 53.² His body was interred at Evans Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Grady Edward Chance died on 31 Mar 1943, aged 3 months and 13 days, at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Custis Chance, Saxis, VA, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 2 Apr 1943). (The article actually listed his last name as Crockett, which was obviously a mistake.) The entire community extends its deepest sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Edward Chance and family in the death of their infant son, Grady Edward, which occured last Wednesday (E.S. News, 9 Apr 1943). Grady was born on 18 December 1942 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Custis Chance. Grady died on 31 March 1943 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 0.¹ His body was interred at Evans Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     The infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Chance died at Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, on 10 Sep 1955. She was buried in the Ewell(?) (Evans) Cemetery, Saxis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 15 Sep 1955). (Infant was born circa 1955.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Custis Chance. (Infant died on 10 September 1955 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ Her body was interred at Evans Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Miss Elizabeth Bonawell of Saxis was married to Rev. James C. Weaver, son of Mrs. Kate Weaver and the late George N. Weaver of Saxis, at Andrew Chapel Methodist Church, Cashville, VA (Pen. Ent., 16 Oct 1942). She was a teacher. Mary was born on 25 May 1903 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Elmer Thomas 'Toby' Bonnewell and Mary Elizabeth Corbin. She was christened on 12 May 1907 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Mary was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ She married James Carlvin Weaver II on 10 October 1942 at Andrew Chapel Ch, Cashville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mary died on 26 April 1988 at Norfolk General, Norfolk, VA, at age 84.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mr. George N. Weaver of Saxis is a happy man, it's a boy (Acc News, 11 May 1907). According to the 1910 Census this boy must have been James C. Weaver. James was born in Saxis, VA, and was a 1929 graduate of Lynchburg College and was also graduated from Duke University and Emory University where he studied Theology. He was the Principal at Chincoteague High School until 1937 when he started his ministry. His first charge was Andrew Chapel in Cashville, near Onancock, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Others included Phoenix Church, Farmville, St. James Church in Richmond, Oxford Church in Suffolk, Painter Garrisons Church, and Downings United Methodist Church at Oak Hall, also on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. At the time of his death he was the pastor of the Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church in Newport News, VA. He came to the Chesnut Avenue in June 1966 and assisted in the merger of that Church with Central Methodist Church, which became Chesnut Memorial United Methodist Church. James was employed at as a Teacher/Pastor. James was born in April 1907 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of George Nathaniel Weaver and Catherine Lee 'Kate' Lewis. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ James was on the in 1927 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Mary Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Bonnewell on 10 October 1942 at Andrew Chapel Ch, Cashville, Acc Co, VA.¹ James was living in 1944 at Painter, Acc Co, VA.⁵ James died on 13 February 1970 at Newport News, VA, at age 62.⁶ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Orville was born on 29 October 1907 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Elmer Thomas 'Toby' Bonnewell and Mary Elizabeth Corbin. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Orville was living in 1929 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Orville died on 5 February 1996 at age 88.

     Verna was born in 1894 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James M. 'Jim' Ellis and Matilda Jane 'Till' Dennis. She was christened on 18 August 1898 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Bruce Littleton Mears on 27 October 1910 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.⁴ Verna was living in 1953 at Willis Wharf, N'hamp Co, VA.⁵ Verna died in 1966.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. In 1995 her temporay funeral home marker showed her as Verna M. Mears, 1894 - 1955..²

     Bruce was born in 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Henry Clay Mears and Margaret Ellen Tyler. Bruce was living in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Verna Mary 'Marie' Ellis on 27 October 1910 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Bruce died in 1967.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. In 1995 his temporary funeral home marker showed him as Bruce L. Mears, 1886 - 1967..²

     Martha was born circa 1921 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elmer Thomas 'Toby' Bonnewell and Mary Elizabeth Corbin. Martha was on the in 1927 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Martha was confirmed at age at an unknown age , on 5 May 1940 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Martha lived at Baltimore, MD. Martha died on 10 October 1996 at Baltimore, MD.

     According to Barbara Mae (Witham) Marin, David E. Witham was employeed by the First Pennsylvania Bank. David was born on 2 February 1907 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Melville Edwin Witham and Nellie May Ames. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ David was living in 1941 at Jenkintown, PA.² David died on 13 June 1991 at age 84.²

     Edward was living at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Edward was born in November 1894 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Franklin Thomas and Sarah F. 'Sallie' Miles. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Bernice (Thomas) Linton was born Dec 1897 (1900 Census), but her tombstone at Downing's Cem. shows 1900. Bernice was born in December 1897 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Edward Franklin Thomas and Sarah F. 'Sallie' Miles. She was christened on 2 July 1899 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She married Oveless Earl Ewell on 30 January 1913 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.³ She married Delany Linton on 11 May 1919 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.³ Bernice was living in 1964 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Bernice died on 27 April 1969 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 71.⁴ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Oveless was born on 6 June 1896 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel F. Ewell and Arinthia Jane Marshall. 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 Bernice Thomas on 30 January 1913 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.⁴ Oveless was living on 5 June 1918 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).⁵ Oveless died on 6 October 1918 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 22.² His body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Doris was born circa 1918 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Oveless Earl Ewell and Bernice Thomas. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She married Isaiah Hope 'Ike' Badger on 5 December 1930 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Doris was living in 1969 at California.¹ Doris died on 19 May 1977 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ Her body was interred at Quinby Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Isaiah was born circa 1909 at California.¹ He married Doris L. Ewell on 5 December 1930 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ Isaiah was living after 1972 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.² Isaiah died on 16 July 1990.²