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     Eva was born circa 1900. She married Lloyd Thomas Mears circa 1920.¹

     Charles was born on 17 April 1881.¹ He married Louisa White Lewis circa 1905.^1,2 Charles died on 12 October 1936 at age 55.¹ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Although her tombstone shows she was born 1 Apr 1883, the Accomack Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church baptism records shows Louisa White Lewis' birthdate as 2 Oct 1885. Louisa was born on 1 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Seymour Lewis and Elizabeth A. Shrieves. She was baptized on 16 September 1888 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Charles Thomas Hopkins circa 1905.^2,3 Louisa died on 22 June 1966 at age 83.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     David was employed at as a U.S. Air Force. David was born circa 1935 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Louise Otwell. David was living in 1956 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Louise was born circa 1910.

     Mr. Milton T. Byrd, of Mears, died on 28 Mar 1956. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Chesser Byrd, a daughter, his mother, and 2 brothers, all of who were named (Pen. Ent., 5 Apr 1956). Thomas was living at Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹ Thomas was born in 1906.² He was the son of Thomas Lee Byrd and Finney Chase. He married Evelyn Clark Chesser circa 1930.³ Thomas died on 28 March 1956.¹ His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Evelyn was born in 1905.² She married Thomas Milton Byrd circa 1930.³ Evelyn was living in 1956 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹ Evelyn died in 1988.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Albert was born in 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Custis Hart and Sarah Ann Wilkerson. He married Alice C. (-----) circa 1903.^2,3 Albert was living in 1965 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Rachel Gertrude Spence on 1 October 1965 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹ Albert died in 1986.² His body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born on 18 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1835..^1,2 He was the son of Richard Hart and Nancy 'Nannie' Simpson. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Custis Hart, age 15 in HH#985 headed by Richard Hart, a 40 year old laborer with real estate valued at $150..² William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He married Sarah Ann Wilkerson on 29 January 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William C. Hart, a 22 year old farmer (his parents were not shown) and she was shown as Sarah A. Wilkerson, age 18, the daughter of Shadrack Wilkerson. Samuel T. Taylor said William was over age 21. They were married by T. Waters..³ William died on 16 August 1918 at age 84.⁴ His body was interred at Messongo Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Sarah was born on 28 November 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth as 1843. Gwenda F. Harte reports her birth as 18 May 1842 and the tombstone book shows 1850..^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Shadrack D. Wilkerson and Sarah Willett. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Wilkerson, age 7 in HH#990 headed by Shadrack Wilkerson, a 55 year old farmer..⁴ She married William Custis Hart on 29 January 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William C. Hart, a 22 year old farmer (his parents were not shown) and she was shown as Sarah A. Wilkerson, age 18, the daughter of Shadrack Wilkerson. Samuel T. Taylor said William was over age 21. They were married by T. Waters..⁵ Sarah died on 8 January 1918 at age 75.³ Her body was interred at Messongo Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Alice was born in 1887.¹ She married Albert Beby Hart circa 1903.^1,2 Alice died in 1965.¹ Her body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born on 22 January 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thorogood J. Fisher and Tabitha B. Kelly. She married Thomas Woodson 'Babe' Byrd on 24 June 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 19 year old waterman and she was age 18. The were married by C. Clement..³ Mary died on 31 July 1907 at age 33.² Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Orlan was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, WWII.² Conflicting evidence states that Orlan was born in 1902.³ Orlan was born on 8 March 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He was the son of Thomas Woodson 'Babe' Byrd and Mary C. 'Manie' Fisher. He married Willie Talmage Baxter on 5 April 1923 at Bayview, Northampton Co, VA.¹ Orlan died in 1984.³ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     Willie was born circa 1900 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac W. Baxter and Bettie W. (-----). She married Orlan Merritt Byrd on 5 April 1923 at Bayview, Northampton Co, VA.¹ Willie was living in 1923 at Bayview, Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Isaac was born circa 1880. He married Bettie W. (-----) circa 1900.¹

     Bettie was born circa 1880. She married Isaac W. Baxter circa 1900.¹

     Mellie was born circa 1921 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George T. Hall and Matilda F. 'Mattie' Martin. Mellie was living in 1942 at Oyster, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Donald was employed at as a Farmer. Donald was born circa 1914 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George T. Hall and Matilda F. 'Mattie' Martin. Donald was living in 1942 at Cheriton, Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Vernon was born circa 1926 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George T. Hall and Matilda F. 'Mattie' Martin. Vernon was living in 1949 at Oyster, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Seymaurt was born circa 1890. He married Rillie Jones circa 1910.¹

     Rillie was born circa 1890. She married Seymaurt Bennett circa 1910.¹

     Oscar was born in 1904.¹ He married Nellie R. Marshall circa 1925.² Oscar died in 1975.¹ His body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Nellie was born in 1908.² She married Oscar O. Crumb circa 1925.³ Nellie died in 1968.² Her body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Lillian was born circa 1900. She married Caleb H. Thornton circa 1920.¹

     George was born in 1903.¹ He married Maggie A. Whitman circa 1931.² George died in 1963.¹ His body was interred at Johnson Ch Cem, Johnsontown, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Maggie was born in 1914.¹ She married George W. Spady circa 1931.² Maggie died in 1955.¹ Her body was interred at Johnson Ch Cem, Johnsontown, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Harry was born circa 1880. He married Lula Bennett circa 1900.¹

     Lula was born circa 1880. She married Harry Jones circa 1900.¹

     Harley was born circa 1880. He married Clara Honey circa 1900.¹

     Clara was born circa 1880. She married Harley Lowe circa 1900.¹