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     Lester was employed at as a Waterman. Pvt. Leslie Martin Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Martin, of Saxis, is now stationed at Co H., 53rd ABN infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Div, Camp Polk, Breckenridge, KY. He picture was shown with his wife, the former Miss. June Thomas, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dallas Thomas of Saxis (Pen. Ent., 8 May 1952). Lester was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, Cpl, Korean War.¹ Lester was born in 1928 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Lester 'Leslie' Martin Sr.. Lester was living in 1949 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Lester died on 24 January 1992 at Kecoughfton Hosp, Hampton, VA.¹ His body was interred at Evans Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1740.¹ She married Nathan Linton Sr. circa 1760.² Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 9 August 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Linton in the will of Nathan Linton..³

     Frank was born circa 1922.¹ He married Christine Lois Marshall on 13 March 1952 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ Frank was living in 1952 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ Frank died before 1991.²

     Mr. Milton Crockett of Saxis and Miss Beatrice Iren Outten, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Marion Outten of Pocomoke City, were quitely married on 18 Dec 1937 (Pen. Ent., 7 Jan 1938). Mr. Milton Crockett of Saxis died in the Northampton Hospital on 11 May 1964, aged 49 years. He was the son of Severn and Mae Druscilla Marshall Crockett. Burial was in the Ellis Cemetery, Saxis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 14 May 1964). Milton was born in 1914 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Severn Crockett and Mae Drucilla Marshall. Milton was living in 1937 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Milton died on 11 May 1964 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Edith was born in 1923 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Murray 'Mear' Martin and Rachel Lee Marshall. She married Lynwood Asa Collins on 11 August 1940 at Beaver Dam, Worcester Co, MD.³ Edith was living in 1944 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Edith died in 1972.² Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Pvt. Asa Lynwood Collins of Saxis entered the Army on 13 Sep and is stationed at Camp Blanding, FL. He is the husband of Edith Collins and the father of Patsy and Rachel Lee of Saxis and the son of Mrs. W.H. Taylor of Messongo, VA (Pen. Ent., 3 Nov 1944). Lynwood was born in 1916.² He was the son of Robert L. Collins Sr. and Jency L. (-----). Lynwood was living in 1940 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Edith Mae Martin on 11 August 1940 at Beaver Dam, Worcester Co, MD.³ Lynwood was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War II.⁴ Lynwood died in 1973.² His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Melvin Coleston Martin was christian at the Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA, on 20 Oct 1902 (Church Records). Melvin was employed at as a Oysterman. Melvin was born in July 1895 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of William T. Martin and Georgiana Miles. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Minnie G. Stant on 23 April 1916 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.³ Melvin was on the in 1917 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Melvin was living on 21 July 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).⁵ Melvin died in 1968.² His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Minnie was born on 1 March 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Severn R. Stant Sr. and Lovitha E. 'Lovie' Bradshaw. She married Melvin Coleston 'Mellie' Martin on 23 April 1916 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.² Minnie was living in 1916 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³

     Lena was born circa 1919 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Melvin Coleston 'Mellie' Martin and Minnie G. Stant. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Preston Irvin Marshall on 21 September 1935 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² She married Vernis Carroll 'Shirky' Linton on 22 July 1944 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Lena was living in 1961 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Lena died on 17 February 1995 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Her body was interred at Dennis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Preston was born on 5 September 1915 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Edward Marshall and Manie E. Crockett. Preston was living in 1935 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Lena Weston Martin on 21 September 1935 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Preston was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, Pvt, World War II.² Preston died on 30 March 1983 at age 67.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mr. Vernis Linton died while at work on 21 Nov 1961. He was the son of Webster and Maggie White Linton, born at Saxis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 30 Nov 1961). Vernis was born circa 1907 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Webster Carroll Linton and Margaret May 'Maggie' White. 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.² He married Lena Weston Martin on 22 July 1944 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Vernis was living in 1947 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Vernis died on 21 November 1961.⁵ His body was interred at Dennis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Rosa was living at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Mrs. Rosie Linton, wife of Mr. William Henry Linton, died at Saxis on 21 Aug 1938, aged 55 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 26 Aug 1938). Services were conducted by Rev. C.C. Elzey at the Holiness Church on 22 Aug, with interment in the family cemetery (E.S. News, 26 Aug 1938). Rosa was born in September 1881 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William T. Martin and Georgiana Miles. Rosa was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married William Henry Linton on 25 December 1898 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Rosa died on 21 August 1938 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 56.⁶

     She was listed as Mrs. Martha Hall in her sister's, Drucilla, 1958 obituary (Pen. Ent., 6 Mar 1958). Matilda was born in July 1884 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William T. Martin and Georgiana Miles. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Matilda was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She married George T. Hall on 2 July 1905 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Matilda was living in 1958.⁴

     According to church records, Saxis roll, Sally Martin was baptised on 22 Oct 1899 and transferred to Sanford 18 Jan 1909. Her spouse was listed as Godwin. Conflicting evidence states that Sarah was born circa 1876.¹ Sarah was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William T. Martin and Georgiana Miles. Sarah 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 Arvandus Washington 'Captain Bob' Godwin Sr. on 1 July 1903 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sarah died in 1920.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elmer was employed at as a Oysterman. His body was interred at Knight/MartinCem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Elmer was born in April 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William T. Martin and Georgiana Miles. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Beatrice Viola Marshall on 20 February 1910 at Asbury Meth Ch, Crisfield, Som Co, MD.³ He married Laura M. Marshall on 8 May 1911 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.⁴ Elmer was living on 21 July 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).⁵ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     John was employed at as a Waterman. John was born on 26 July 1898 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Sylvester James Linton and Rachel Elizabeth Popham. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at 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 Ronie May Ewell on 12 July 1929 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.⁴ John was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).⁵ John died in 1969.⁶ His body was interred at Linton North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Betty was born in 1930 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Wesley Linton and Ronie May Ewell. She married Adron Richard 'Dick' Williams on 13 May 1949 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.³ Betty was living in 1949 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Betty died on 12 December 1991 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Adron was born in 1909 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Randolph Tucker Williams and Miriam Corbin Godwin. He married Betty Jane Linton on 13 May 1949 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.³ Adron was living in 1949 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Adron died in 1982.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Revel was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Revel James Lewis and Virginia L. Miles. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.^3,4 He married Edith M. Nelson on 3 August 1890 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. They were married by John S. Wallace, a Methodist minister. Revel was age 22 and an oysterman and Edith was age 18..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.^5,6 Revel died after 1910.⁷

     Miss Belinda V. Lewis, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R.J. Lewis of Saxis, married Maynard Lepson of Baltimore at the West Baltimore Methodist Church on 7 Mar 1917. Her brother, Edward Lewis, gave her away. They will live in Baltimore (Acc News, 16 Mar 1917). Belinda was born in November 1897 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Revel J. Lewis and Edith M. Nelson. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was christened in August 1904 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She married Maynard Lepson on 7 March 1917 at Baltimore, MD.³

     Mr. Oscar L. Lewis of Saxis, died on 14 May 1939, aged 68 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 19 May 1939). Oscar was employed at as a Oysterman. Oscar was born on 6 September 1870 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Revel James Lewis and Virginia L. Miles. Conflicting evidence states that Oscar was born on 6 September 1871.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He married Cecelia C. 'Cecie' Justice on 1 February 1899 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Oscar was named in a deed in on 24 March 1913 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Oscar died on 14 May 1939 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 68.⁵ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Mrs. Cecie Lewis of Saxis died in the US Public Health Hospital on 10 May 1961, aged 81 years. She was the daughter of John and Mary Wilkerson Justice. Her husband, Oscar L. Lewis, died 14 May 1939. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 1 Jun 1961). Cecelia was born in April 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Wesley Justice and Mary Catherine Wilkerson. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She married Oscar L. Lewis on 1 February 1899 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Cecelia was named in a deed in on 24 March 1913 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Cecelia was living in 1958 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Cecelia died on 10 May 1961 at age 81.⁵ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Elton was employed at as a House Painter. Elton was born on 29 November 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Oscar L. Lewis and Cecelia C. 'Cecie' Justice. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He was christened on 12 May 1907 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Beatrice Alonzo Selby on 11 July 1920 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Elton was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).⁵ Elton died in 1975.⁶ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Beatrice was born on 3 November 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Albert Parker Selby and Mary R. 'Roggie' Taylor. Beatrice was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She was christened on 15 August 1909 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Elton Lynwood Lewis on 11 July 1920 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Beatrice died in 1977.⁶ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Roland was born on 7 April 1910 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charlie G. McCready and Marion E. Hall. Roland was living in 1930 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He married Violet Adonia Godwin on 31 December 1930 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² He married Thelma Irene Parker on 22 June 1946 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Roland died on 19 November 1984 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 74.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Miss Thelma Parker of Colonial Beach, VA, became the bride of Mr. Roland McCready of Sanford, VA, on 22 Jun 1946. They were married at Pocomoke City by Rev. George Pigueron. Mr. & Mrs. Luther Tyler of Hallwood were in attendance. The will reside in Sanford (Pen. Ent., 5 Jul 1946). Thelma Parker McCready, aged 71 years, wife of the late Roland Thomas McCready and a resident of Sanford for 50 years, died at Atlantic on Wednesday, 10 Aug 1994. Born and reared at Colonial Beach, VA, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. Parker Sr. and Becky Elizabeth Taylor Parker. She was a housewife and a member of the Sanford United Methodist Church. She was a member of O.E.S. #88 in Temperanceville. Funeral services will be held at Sanford United Methodist Church, today, 13 Aug 1994, conducted by the Rev. Robert Cooper and Rev. James Hassmer. Interment will be in Downings Cemetery, Oak Hall. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 13 Aug 1994). Thelma was born on 27 November 1922 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Henry Clay Parker Sr. and Mary Elizabeth 'Bessie' Taylor. She married Roland Thomas McCready on 22 June 1946 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Thelma was living after 1946 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Thelma died on 10 August 1994 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA, at age 71.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Bernard was born on 19 August 1899 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James H. Thomas 'Buck' Hall and Nancy Davis Killmon. He married Nellie May Hall on 10 April 1921 at MD-VA Line, Beaver Dam, Worcester Co, MD.² Bernard was living in 1949 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Bernard died on 26 February 1980 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 80.¹ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.³

     Nellie was born on 16 October 1903 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Cephas Hall Sr. and Elmira McCready. She married Bernard Kater Hall Sr. on 10 April 1921 at MD-VA Line, Beaver Dam, Worcester Co, MD.² Nellie was living in 1955 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Nellie died on 6 May 1994 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 90.⁴ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Mr. & Mrs. Nolton Ellis announce the birth of a baby girl (Acc News, 1 Nov 1918). Miss Ruth Ellis, daughter of Mr. Nolton Ellis of Saxis, and Mr. Woodrow Bloxom of Grotons were married at Snow Hill, MD, on Saturday, 28 Sep 1935, by Rev. Bolderson (Pen. Ent., 5 Oct 1935). Ruth was born in October 1918 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Nolton Lee Ellis and Bessie Lee Anderton. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Woodrow Bloxom on 28 September 1935 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.³ Ruth was living in 1948 at Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Ruth died in 1991.⁵ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Woodrow was born in 1915 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Clairville W. Bloxom and Mamie Laura Cutler. He married Ruth Ellis on 28 September 1935 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.³ Woodrow died in 1986.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²