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Eliza (-----)

F, b. circa 1820
     Eliza was born circa 1820. She married Augustus Roberts circa 1840.1

Child of Eliza (-----) and Augustus Roberts

Citations

  1. [S1556] Wife's 2m.

Genettie G. Wessells1

F, b. circa 1875
Genettie G. Wessells|b. c 1875|p281.htm#i14628|Arthur Wessells|b. 2 Apr 1839\nd. 1 Sep 1915|p265.htm#i14017|Mary A. J. Wessells|b. 24 Apr 1853\nd. 1 Apr 1917|p264.htm#i14004|John H. Wessells|b. c 1807\nd. Mar 1851|p266.htm#i14066|Susan (-----)|b. c 1807\nd. 2 Mar 1881|p267.htm#i14107|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Mary A. Davis|b. 30 Oct 1825\nd. 8 Oct 1872|p264.htm#i14003|
     Genettie was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Arthur Wessells and Mary A.|J. Wessells. She married John W. Dix Jr. on 27 December 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Genettie was living on 25 January 1902.2

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  2. [S467] Grandfather's Will.

John W. Dix Jr.1

M, b. circa 1873
John W. Dix Jr.|b. c 1873|p281.htm#i14629|John W. Dix Sr.|b. c 1831|p281.htm#i14630||||Thorogood Dix|b. 20 Jan 1811\nd. 19 May 1861|p268.htm#i14146|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1790\nd. c 1845|p265.htm#i14045|||||||
     John was employed at as a Farmer. John was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of John W. Dix Sr.. He married Genettie G. Wessells on 27 December 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.1

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.

John W. Dix Sr.1

M, b. circa 1831
John W. Dix Sr.|b. c 1831|p281.htm#i14630|Thorogood Dix|b. 20 Jan 1811\nd. 19 May 1861|p268.htm#i14146|Nancy Wessells|b. c 1790\nd. c 1845|p265.htm#i14045|George M. Dix Sr.|b. c 1783|p584.htm#i27587||||James Wessells Sr.|b. c 1728\nd. 1801|p260.htm#i13829|Patience Young|b. c 1738\nd. a 1801|p265.htm#i14033|
     John was born circa 1831 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.1 He was the son of Thorogood Dix and Nancy Wessells. John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Dix, a 19 year old laborer in HH#828 headed by Thorogood Dix, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..1 John was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Dix, age 30 in HH#36 headed by Thorogood Dix, a 49 year old farmer..2

Child of John W. Dix Sr.

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Evelyn C. Wessells1

F, b. 14 May 1876, d. 6 June 1931
Evelyn C. Wessells|b. 14 May 1876\nd. 6 Jun 1931|p281.htm#i14632|Richard Wessells|b. 7 Apr 1835\nd. 10 Dec 1894|p267.htm#i14110|Virginia W. Wessells|b. 13 Jan 1846\nd. 1 Sep 1922|p264.htm#i14002|John H. Wessells|b. c 1807\nd. Mar 1851|p266.htm#i14066|Susan (-----)|b. c 1807\nd. 2 Mar 1881|p267.htm#i14107|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Elizabeth (-----)|b. 1 Nov 1822\nd. Oct 1850|p264.htm#i14001|
     Evelyn was born on 14 May 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Richard Wessells and Virginia W. Wessells. She married John W. Kelly on 3 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Evelyn died on 6 June 1931 at age 55.2 Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.2

Children of Evelyn C. Wessells and John W. Kelly

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.

John W. Kelly1

M, b. 5 December 1872, d. 27 December 1918
John W. Kelly|b. 5 Dec 1872\nd. 27 Dec 1918|p281.htm#i14633|Elijah B. Kelly|b. 20 May 1831\nd. 4 Sep 1900|p281.htm#i14634|Eveline 'Lina' Byrd|b. 13 Jan 1833\nd. 30 Sep 1910|p281.htm#i14635|James Kelly|b. c 1780\nd. 1837|p457.htm#i23167|Agnes Bloxom|b. c 1805|p475.htm#i23774|John W. Byrd Sr.|b. 11 Oct 1806\nd. 1857|p124.htm#i5341|Nancy Bloxom|b. 12 Dec 1806\nd. 7 Feb 1896|p124.htm#i5342|
     John was employed at as a Farmer. John was born on 5 December 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Elijah B. Kelly and Eveline 'Lina' Byrd. He married Evelyn C. Wessells on 3 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.1 John died on 27 December 1918 at age 46.2 His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.2

Children of John W. Kelly and Evelyn C. Wessells

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.

Elijah B. Kelly1

M, b. 20 May 1831, d. 4 September 1900
Elijah B. Kelly|b. 20 May 1831\nd. 4 Sep 1900|p281.htm#i14634|James Kelly|b. c 1780\nd. 1837|p457.htm#i23167|Agnes Bloxom|b. c 1805|p475.htm#i23774|William Kelly|b. c 1726\nd. 1782|p475.htm#i23781|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1745|p475.htm#i23782|George Bloxom|b. c 1780|p475.htm#i23775||||
     Elijah was born on 20 May 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of James Kelly and Agnes Bloxom. He married Eveline 'Lina' Byrd on 5 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Elijah died on 4 September 1900 at age 69.2 His body was interred at Kelley Plot, Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.2

Children of Elijah B. Kelly and Eveline 'Lina' Byrd

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.

Eveline 'Lina' Byrd1,2

F, b. 13 January 1833, d. 30 September 1910
Eveline 'Lina' Byrd|b. 13 Jan 1833\nd. 30 Sep 1910|p281.htm#i14635|John W. Byrd Sr.|b. 11 Oct 1806\nd. 1857|p124.htm#i5341|Nancy Bloxom|b. 12 Dec 1806\nd. 7 Feb 1896|p124.htm#i5342|William Byrd|b. c 1770\nd. Feb 1825|p124.htm#i5339|Keziah Hinman|b. c 1770\nd. a 1830|p124.htm#i5340|Major S. Bloxom|b. c 1775\nd. 1824|p277.htm#i14481|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Hope|b. c 1780|p277.htm#i14482|
     Eveline was born on 13 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.3 She was the daughter of John W. Byrd Sr. and Nancy Bloxom. Eveline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Bird, age 17 in HH#1028 headed by John W. Bird Sr., a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..2 She married Elijah B. Kelly on 5 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.4 Eveline died on 30 September 1910 at age 77.3 Her body was interred at Kelley Plot, Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.3

Children of Eveline 'Lina' Byrd and Elijah B. Kelly

Citations

  1. [S1379] Vernon Corbin Stant.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  4. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Luther J. Wessells1

M, b. circa 1867
Luther J. Wessells|b. c 1867|p281.htm#i14636|Richard Wessells|b. 7 Apr 1835\nd. 10 Dec 1894|p267.htm#i14110|Virginia W. Wessells|b. 13 Jan 1846\nd. 1 Sep 1922|p264.htm#i14002|John H. Wessells|b. c 1807\nd. Mar 1851|p266.htm#i14066|Susan (-----)|b. c 1807\nd. 2 Mar 1881|p267.htm#i14107|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. 8 Sep 1819\nd. 23 Jun 1902|p264.htm#i14000|Elizabeth (-----)|b. 1 Nov 1822\nd. Oct 1850|p264.htm#i14001|
     Luther was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Richard Wessells and Virginia W. Wessells. He married Sallie L. Mason on 7 January 1894 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther J. Wessells, a 27 year old oysterman, son of Richard & Virginia Wessells and she was shown as Sallie L. Mason, age 23, the daughter of James & Sarah Mason. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..2 He married Nancy Taylor circa 1910.3 He married Julia Blanche Young on 9 July 1927 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.4

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S837] Mason Dennis Annis Interview, 15469 Winterville Road, Bloxom, VA 23308, 757-665-5077.
  4. [S52] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #5, 1926-1936.

Sallie L. Mason1

F, b. circa 1868
Sallie L. Mason|b. c 1868|p281.htm#i14637|James Mason|b. 1822\nd. 1895|p457.htm#i23169|Sarah Ann Byrd|b. 14 Nov 1830\nd. 25 Feb 1877|p457.htm#i23170|Major Mason Sr.|b. c 1778\nd. Apr 1854|p644.htm#i31409|Rachel Parks|b. c 1782\nd. 8 Aug 1870|p644.htm#i31410|John W. Byrd Sr.|b. 11 Oct 1806\nd. 1857|p124.htm#i5341|Nancy Bloxom|b. 12 Dec 1806\nd. 7 Feb 1896|p124.htm#i5342|
     Sallie was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of James Mason and Sarah Ann Byrd. Sallie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie Mason, age 2 in HH#MT419 headed by James Mason, a 48 year old farmer..2 Sallie was listed with her father in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie Mason, an 11 year old daughter in a household headed by Jas. Mason, a 59 year old farmer..3 She married Luther J. Wessells on 7 January 1894 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther J. Wessells, a 27 year old oysterman, son of Richard & Virginia Wessells and she was shown as Sallie L. Mason, age 23, the daughter of James & Sarah Mason. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..1

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  3. [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).

Luther Edward Wessells1

M, b. 25 July 1872, d. 28 September 1937
Luther Edward Wessells|b. 25 Jul 1872\nd. 28 Sep 1937|p281.htm#i14640|Alfred J. Wessells|b. 24 Sep 1842\nd. 22 Nov 1906|p264.htm#i13993|Georgianna West|b. 11 Nov 1848\nd. 11 Oct 1934|p269.htm#i14184|Ephraim W. Wessells|b. c 1812\nd. 24 Nov 1876|p264.htm#i13991|Ann 'Nancy' Lankford|b. c 1822\nd. 1877|p264.htm#i13992|||||||
     His was listed as "Littleton" E. Wessells on his Acc marriage record to Sarah T. Bonawell. His tombstone shows him as "Luther" E. Wessells as does his obituary. Mr. Luther Edward Wessells, aged 64 years, died on 28 Sep 1937 at Accomac following a stroke of paralysis. Services were conducted on 30 Sep at Drummondtown Baptist Church by Rev. J.H. Ginsted, with burial at Edgehill Cemetery. He was the son of the late Alfred J. & Gerogianna Wessells. He was survived by a widow, 4 daughters, 2 sons, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 17 Oct 1937). Luther was born on 25 July 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Alfred J. Wessells and Georgianna West. He married Sarah T. 'Sadie S.' Bonnewell on 10 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton E. Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Alfred J. & Georgianna Wessells and she was shown as Sarah T. Bonnewell, age 17, the daughter of John W. & Emaline E. Bonnewell. They were married by J.M. Dunaway..1 Luther died on 28 September 1937 at age 65.2 His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.2

Children of Luther Edward Wessells and Sarah T. 'Sadie S.' Bonnewell

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.

Sarah T. 'Sadie S.' Bonnewell1

F, b. 18 April 1877, d. 10 May 1959
Sarah T. 'Sadie S.' Bonnewell|b. 18 Apr 1877\nd. 10 May 1959|p281.htm#i14641|John William Bonnewell|b. 7 Sep 1854|p281.htm#i14642|Emeline Edna 'Dolly' Milliner|b. c 1856\nd. 3 May 1887|p281.htm#i14643|Elijah C. Bonnewell|b. c 1817\nd. 1 Dec 1872|p664.htm#i32144|Sarah 'Sally' Metcalf|b. c 1822|p664.htm#i32145|Thomas C. Milliner|b. c 1810\nd. 26 Oct 1893|p1056.htm#i44838|Sarah Ann 'Sallie' Bloxom|b. c 1834\nd. 28 Jan 1894|p664.htm#i32143|
     Her common name was Sadie. Sarah was born on 18 April 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of John William Bonnewell and Emeline Edna 'Dolly' Milliner. She married Luther Edward Wessells on 10 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton E. Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Alfred J. & Georgianna Wessells and she was shown as Sarah T. Bonnewell, age 17, the daughter of John W. & Emaline E. Bonnewell. They were married by J.M. Dunaway..1 Sarah died on 10 May 1959 at age 82.2 Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.2

Children of Sarah T. 'Sadie S.' Bonnewell and Luther Edward Wessells

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.

John William Bonnewell1,2,3

M, b. 7 September 1854
John William Bonnewell|b. 7 Sep 1854|p281.htm#i14642|Elijah Clement Bonnewell|b. c 1817\nd. 1 Dec 1872|p664.htm#i32144|Sarah 'Sally' Metcalf|b. c 1822|p664.htm#i32145|Elijah R. Bonnewell|b. c 1788\nd. Jan 1823|p1103.htm#i46462|Leah Wise|b. c 1790\nd. Nov 1823|p1103.htm#i46463|Jesse Metcalf|b. c 1792\nd. 28 Oct 1878|p931.htm#i40970|Sally Elliott|b. a 1784\nd. b 1 Apr 1834|p1302.htm#i53103|
     John was born on 7 September 1854 at District 3, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Bonwell, the son of Clement Bonwell, a farmer living in Acc Co and his wife Sally. His father gave the information..3 He was the son of Elijah Clement Bonnewell and Sarah 'Sally' Metcalf. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Boniwell, age 5 in HH#193 headed by Clem. Boniwell, a 39 year old farmer..2 He married Emeline Edna 'Dolly' Milliner on 21 June 1874 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was listed as John William 'Bonowell' a 20 year old farmer and she was 18. They were married by L.K. Lecato..1 John reported a death on 3 May 1887 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Jonathan Bonnewell reported the death of his wife Emeline W. Bonnewell, who died of childbirth at the age of 24 years..4 He married Jane Simpson on 8 December 1887 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was a 35 year old widowed carpenter and she was 19..1

Children of John William Bonnewell and Emeline Edna 'Dolly' Milliner

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  3. [S728] Compiler Gial M. Walczyk, The Accomack County, Virginia Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
  4. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.

Emeline Edna 'Dolly' Milliner1,2

F, b. circa 1856, d. 3 May 1887
Emeline Edna 'Dolly' Milliner|b. c 1856\nd. 3 May 1887|p281.htm#i14643|Thomas Coft Milliner|b. c 1810\nd. 26 Oct 1893|p1056.htm#i44838|Sarah Ann 'Sallie' Bloxom|b. c 1834\nd. 28 Jan 1894|p664.htm#i32143|Capt. Smith Milliner Sr.|b. c 1770\nd. Oct 1831|p814.htm#i37358|Nancy Grinnalds|b. c 1780|p1060.htm#i44958|||||||
     Emeline was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Coft Milliner and Sarah Ann 'Sallie' Bloxom. Emeline 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 Emeline E. Milliner, age 6 in HH#188 headed by Thomas Milliner, a 50 year old sailor..3 She married John William Bonnewell on 21 June 1874 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was listed as John William 'Bonowell' a 20 year old farmer and she was 18. They were married by L.K. Lecato..1 Emeline died on 3 May 1887 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emeline W. Bonnewell, who died of childbirth at the age of 24 years. She was the daughter of Thos. & Sallie Milliner, born in Acc Co, the wife of Jonathan Bonnewell who gave the information..2

Children of Emeline Edna 'Dolly' Milliner and John William Bonnewell

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.
  3. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Lula Susan Wessells1

F, b. 21 May 1877, d. 23 November 1948
Lula Susan Wessells|b. 21 May 1877\nd. 23 Nov 1948|p281.htm#i14644|Oliver F. Wessells|b. 12 Mar 1851\nd. 5 Apr 1933|p278.htm#i14542|Mary Jane C. Young|b. 3 Mar 1853\nd. 21 Nov 1939|p278.htm#i14543|Thomas J. (of J.) Wessells|b. c 1818\nd. 5 Jun 1880|p46.htm#i2301|Ann Catherine 'Caty' Wessells|b. c 1826|p46.htm#i2302|Samuel Young|b. c 1813\nd. 1894|p40.htm#i2084|Sally Wessells|b. c 1818|p40.htm#i2085|
     Lula was born on 21 May 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Oliver F. Wessells and Mary Jane C. Young. She married John Revel Riggs on 9 December 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Revel Riggs, a 19 year old wheelwright, the son of Joseph R. & Melissa C. Riggs and she was shown as Lula Susan Wessells, age 18, the daughter of Oliver F. & Mary J. Wessells. They were marrried by D.G.C. Butts..1 Lula was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Lula Riggs, a 34 year old wife in a HH headed by John Riggs, age 35..3 Lula was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lula Riggs, a 48 year old wife in a household headed by J.R. Riggs, age 48..3 Lula was living in 1933 at Gargatha, Acc Co, VA.4 Lula died on 23 November 1948 at age 71.2 Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.2

Children of Lula Susan Wessells and John Revel Riggs

Citations

  1. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S841] David Harrison Riggs, Flat B, 1 Inglis Road, Ealing, London W5 3RH, England, The Riggs Family of Acc Co, VA.
  4. [S1379] Vernon Corbin Stant.

John Revel Riggs1,2

M, b. 11 December 1874, d. 16 January 1940
John Revel Riggs|b. 11 Dec 1874\nd. 16 Jan 1940|p281.htm#i14645|Joseph R. Riggs Jr.|b. 1845\nd. 1931|p281.htm#i14646|Melissa C. Parks|b. 1 May 1848\nd. 30 Jun 1884|p281.htm#i14647|Joseph R. Riggs Sr.|b. 1807\nd. Nov 1845|p260.htm#i13852|Elizabeth 'Betty' Taylor|b. 1808\nd. 10 Oct 1880|p260.htm#i13851|John (of B.) Parks|b. c 1825|p879.htm#i39378|Nancy R. Middleton|b. c 1825\nd. 1 Nov 1888|p899.htm#i39978|
     John was born on 11 December 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. His birth records shows 12 Dec 1874 for Revel Riggs, the son of Jos. R. Riggs, farmer, & Melissa his wife..3,4 He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks. He married Lula Susan Wessells on 9 December 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Revel Riggs, a 19 year old wheelwright, the son of Joseph R. & Melissa C. Riggs and she was shown as Lula Susan Wessells, age 18, the daughter of Oliver F. & Mary J. Wessells. They were marrried by D.G.C. Butts..2 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Riggs, a 35 year old head of household. Listed with him were the following Riggs: wife Lula, age 34; daughter Della, age 12; and daughter Elsie, age 9..5 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as J.R. Riggs, age 48. Listed with him were a wife Lula Riggs, age 48 and a daughter Elsie, age 17..5 John died on 16 January 1940 at age 65.3 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.3

Children of John Revel Riggs and Lula Susan Wessells

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  4. [S728] Compiler Gial M. Walczyk, The Accomack County, Virginia Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
  5. [S841] David Harrison Riggs, Flat B, 1 Inglis Road, Ealing, London W5 3RH, England, The Riggs Family of Acc Co, VA.

Joseph R. Riggs Jr.1,2

M, b. 1845, d. 1931
Joseph R. Riggs Jr.|b. 1845\nd. 1931|p281.htm#i14646|Joseph R. Riggs Sr.|b. 1807\nd. Nov 1845|p260.htm#i13852|Elizabeth 'Betty' Taylor|b. 1808\nd. 10 Oct 1880|p260.htm#i13851|Joseph Riggs Sr.|b. c 1780\nd. Oct 1830|p899.htm#i39966|Margaret 'Peggy' Willett|b. c 1780|p899.htm#i39967|William Taylor|b. c 1775\nd. Oct 1809|p318.htm#i16923|Tabitha 'Tabby' Killmon|b. c 1780|p318.htm#i16922|
     Joseph was born in 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.3 He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' Taylor. Joseph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph R. Riggs, age 4 in HH#900 headed by Elizabeth Riggs, age 32 with real estate valued at $900..1 Joseph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Riggs, age 14 in HH#690 headed by Elizabeth Riggs, age 50 and farming..4 He married Melissa C. Parks on 30 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.2 Joseph was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Riggs the head of HH#MT549, a 25 year old clerk in store with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him was Melissa Riggs, a 22 year old house keeper and Joseph Riggs, age 5 months, born Jan 1870..5 He married Campsey D. Russell on 9 December 1888 at Crowson Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Riggs, a 43 year old widowed merchant, the son of Joseph & Elizabeth Riggs and she was shown as Campsey D. Russell, age 23, the daughter of John E. & Sally. They were married by H.S. Dulany..2 Joseph died in 1931.3 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joseph R. Riggs, husband of Campsey D. Riggs, 1845 - 1931..3

Children of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks

Children of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Campsey D. Russell

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  5. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.

Melissa C. Parks1,2,3

F, b. 1 May 1848, d. 30 June 1884
Melissa C. Parks|b. 1 May 1848\nd. 30 Jun 1884|p281.htm#i14647|John (of B.) Parks|b. c 1825|p879.htm#i39378|Nancy R. Middleton|b. c 1825\nd. 1 Nov 1888|p899.htm#i39978|Benjamin Parks III|b. c 1798|p84.htm#i3785|Damaria 'Damy Daisy' Bundick|b. c 1800|p546.htm#i26309|Revell Middleton|b. c 1800|p540.htm#i26117|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor|b. c 1790|p540.htm#i26116|
     Melissa was born on 1 May 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.4 She was the daughter of John (of B.) Parks and Nancy R. Middleton. Melissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Melissa A.C. Parks, age 2 in HH#1173 headed by Elizabeth Middleton, a 60 with real estate valued at $600. Also listed was John Parks of B., a 25 year old carpenter, who was evidently her father..3 Melissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Malissa Parkes, age 12 in HH#565 headed by John Parkes of B., a 36 year old carpenter..1 She married Joseph R. Riggs Jr. on 30 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.2 Melissa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Melissa Riggs, a 22 year old house keeper in HH#MT549 headed by Joseph Riggs, a 25 year old store clerk..5 Melissa died on 30 June 1884 at age 36.4 Her body was interred at Parks Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Melisia G. Riggs, wife of Joseph, 1 May 1848 - 30 Jun 1884..4

Children of Melissa C. Parks and Joseph R. Riggs Jr.

Citations

  1. [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, Accomack County, Virginia, 1860 Census.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  5. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.

William H. Wessells1

M, b. circa 1874
William H. Wessells|b. c 1874|p281.htm#i14648|Oliver F. Wessells|b. 12 Mar 1851\nd. 5 Apr 1933|p278.htm#i14542|Mary Jane C. Young|b. 3 Mar 1853\nd. 21 Nov 1939|p278.htm#i14543|Thomas J. (of J.) Wessells|b. c 1818\nd. 5 Jun 1880|p46.htm#i2301|Ann Catherine 'Caty' Wessells|b. c 1826|p46.htm#i2302|Samuel Young|b. c 1813\nd. 1894|p40.htm#i2084|Sally Wessells|b. c 1818|p40.htm#i2085|
     William was born circa 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Oliver F. Wessells and Mary Jane C. Young. He married Lillian Lee Riggs on 3 March 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.1 William was living in 1933 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA.2

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  2. [S1379] Vernon Corbin Stant.

Lillian Lee Riggs1

F, b. circa 1880
Lillian Lee Riggs|b. c 1880|p281.htm#i14649|Joseph R. Riggs Jr.|b. 1845\nd. 1931|p281.htm#i14646|Melissa C. Parks|b. 1 May 1848\nd. 30 Jun 1884|p281.htm#i14647|Joseph R. Riggs Sr.|b. 1807\nd. Nov 1845|p260.htm#i13852|Elizabeth 'Betty' Taylor|b. 1808\nd. 10 Oct 1880|p260.htm#i13851|John (of B.) Parks|b. c 1825|p879.htm#i39378|Nancy R. Middleton|b. c 1825\nd. 1 Nov 1888|p899.htm#i39978|
     Lillian was born circa 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks. She married William H. Wessells on 3 March 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.1

Citations

  1. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.

Asa Wessells1

M, b. circa 1827
Asa Wessells|b. c 1827|p281.htm#i14650|Arthur F. Wessells|b. c 1802|p82.htm#i3721|Amey Wessells|b. c 1807\nd. Apr 1842|p262.htm#i13896|Arthur Wessells Jr.|b. c 1775\nd. 1813|p86.htm#i3835|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick|b. c 1770\nd. 1839|p261.htm#i13866|Isaac Wessells|b. c 1785\nd. Jul 1840|p107.htm#i4752|Nancy Onions|b. c 1790|p260.htm#i13856|
     Asa was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Arthur F. Wessells and Amey Wessells. He married Elvira Thornton on 19 September 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Asa Wenells and Elvisa Thornton. No other information was given..3 Asa was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Asa Wessells the head of HH#1190, a 23 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Elvira, age 20; Littleton, age 4; and Laura A., age 2/12..4

Children of Asa Wessells and Elvira Thornton

Citations

  1. [S347] Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1840-??, p. 160.
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S594] Comp Jody Powell, Worcester County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
  4. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Elvira Thornton

F, b. circa 1830
     Elvira was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She married Asa Wessells on 19 September 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Asa Wenells and Elvisa Thornton. No other information was given..2 Elvira was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elvira Wessells, age 20 in HH#1190 headed by Asa Wessells, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..3

Children of Elvira Thornton and Asa Wessells

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S594] Comp Jody Powell, Worcester County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Littleton Wessells1

M, b. circa 1846
Littleton Wessells|b. c 1846|p281.htm#i14652|Asa Wessells|b. c 1827|p281.htm#i14650|Elvira Thornton|b. c 1830|p281.htm#i14651|Arthur F. Wessells|b. c 1802|p82.htm#i3721|Amey Wessells|b. c 1807\nd. Apr 1842|p262.htm#i13896|||||||
     Littleton was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Asa Wessells and Elvira Thornton. Littleton was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Wessells, age 4 in HH#1190 headed by Asa Wessells, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..2

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Laura A. Wessells1

M, b. circa 1846
Laura A. Wessells|b. c 1846|p281.htm#i14653|Asa Wessells|b. c 1827|p281.htm#i14650|Elvira Thornton|b. c 1830|p281.htm#i14651|Arthur F. Wessells|b. c 1802|p82.htm#i3721|Amey Wessells|b. c 1807\nd. Apr 1842|p262.htm#i13896|||||||
     Laura was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Asa Wessells and Elvira Thornton. Laura was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura A. Wessells, age 2/12 in HH#1190 headed by Asa Wessells, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..2

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

John Erman

M, b. circa 1890
     John was born circa 1890. He married Rachael Marshall circa 1910.1

Citations

  1. [S1556] Wife's 2m.

George Thacker

M, b. circa 1890
     George was born circa 1890 at Norfolk, VA.1 He married Edna Earl Marshall circa 1910.2

Citations

  1. [S1379] Vernon Corbin Stant.
  2. [S1556] Wife's 2m.

Mattie (-----)

F, b. circa 1885
     Mattie was born circa 1885. She married William Thomas Marshall circa 1902.1

Child of Mattie (-----) and William Thomas Marshall

Citations

  1. [S1556] Wife's 2m.

Florence B. Marshall1

F, b. 1903, d. 1922
Florence B. Marshall|b. 1903\nd. 1922|p281.htm#i14667|William Thomas Marshall|b. 30 Dec 1880\nd. Dec 1936|p215.htm#i9808|Mattie (-----)|b. c 1885|p281.htm#i14666|William L. Marshall|b. 26 Jul 1852|p215.htm#i9764|Hester A. Sparrow|b. 23 Sep 1860\nd. 1932|p215.htm#i9807|||||||
     Florence was born in 1903. She was the daughter of William Thomas Marshall and Mattie (-----). Florence died in 1922.

Citations

  1. [S1379] Vernon Corbin Stant.

Walter Marshall1

M, b. November 1919, d. November 1979
Walter Marshall|b. Nov 1919\nd. Nov 1979|p281.htm#i14669|William Thomas Marshall|b. 30 Dec 1880\nd. Dec 1936|p215.htm#i9808|Ann Ranhorne Thacker|b. Sep 1886\nd. 4 Jan 1960|p216.htm#i9814|William L. Marshall|b. 26 Jul 1852|p215.htm#i9764|Hester A. Sparrow|b. 23 Sep 1860\nd. 1932|p215.htm#i9807|||||||
     Walter was born in November 1919.1 He was the son of William Thomas Marshall and Ann Ranhorne Thacker. He married Margaret Jones circa 1943.2 Walter died in November 1979.1

Citations

  1. [S1379] Vernon Corbin Stant.
  2. [S1556] Wife's 2m.

John Henry Furniss1

M, b. 12 February 1869
John Henry Furniss|b. 12 Feb 1869|p281.htm#i14677|Isaac James Furniss|b. 1 Mar 1836\nd. 5 Nov 1909|p31.htm#i1732|Mary W. Powell|b. 12 Jul 1836\nd. 13 Apr 1909|p31.htm#i1733|William Furniss|b. 24 Jan 1805\nd. b 1859|p273.htm#i14344|Leah H. Harris|b. c 1810|p273.htm#i14345|Samuel G. Powell|b. c 1807\nd. 1862|p273.htm#i14334|Amelia J. Adams|b. c 1817\nd. c 1855|p273.htm#i14335|
     John was born on 12 February 1869 at Somerset Co, MD.1 He was the son of Isaac James Furniss and Mary W. Powell.

Citations

  1. [S348] Elmira May Webb, Isaac James Furniss Family.