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     He was from Smithfield, Virginia, and became the first State Trooper on the Eastern Shore. Harry was born on 17 June 1876 at Smithfield, VA.¹ He married Ethel Virginia Wessells circa 1910.² Harry was living on 18 December 1943 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA.² Harry died on 21 August 1945 at age 69.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lula was born in 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Jefferson D. Wessells and Emily Lockwood Bundick. She married William H. Bull circa 1910.³ Lula was living on 18 December 1943 at Rew, VA.⁴ Lula died in 1965.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born in 1882.¹ He married Lula M. Wessells circa 1910.² William died in 1977.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     This sister of Raymond Stant, who was listed in his obituary as Mrs. C.E. Callaham of Lynchburg, VA, a surviving sister, may have been one of his half-sisters. (d|o_Raymond) was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Raymond Riley Stant and Sarah S. 'Sally' White. She married C.E. Callaham circa 1890.² (d|o_Raymond) was living in 1934 at Lynchburg, VA.¹

     C.E. was born circa 1870. He married (d|o_Raymond) Stant circa 1890.¹

     (1d|o_Raymond) was born circa 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Raymond S. Stant and Sarah B. 'Sally' Hickman. She married M. Dasham circa 1910.² (1d|o_Raymond) was living in 1934 at Sinnickson, Acc Co, VA.¹

     M. was born circa 1890. He married (1d|o_Raymond) Stant circa 1910.¹

     (2d|o_Raymond) was born circa 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Raymond S. Stant and Sarah B. 'Sally' Hickman. She married H. Clegg circa 1910.² (2d|o_Raymond) was living in 1934 at Norfolk, VA.¹

     Maud was born circa 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Raymond S. Stant and Sarah B. 'Sally' Hickman. She married Earl Stanton Patterson on 14 September 1915 at Greenbackville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Earl Staton Patterson, a 27 year old 2nd Lieut, C.A.C., born in Jersy City, NJ and living in Fortress Monroe, VA, the son of Samuel P. & Virginia Patterson and she was shown as Maud Stant, age 19, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Raymond S. & Sallie Stant. They were married by James L. Elderdice..² Maud was living in 1934 at New Jersey.¹

     Earl was born circa 1888 at Jersey City, NJ.¹ He was the son of Samuel P. Patterson and Virginia (-----). He married Maud Stant on 14 September 1915 at Greenbackville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Earl Staton Patterson, a 27 year old 2nd Lieut, C.A.C., born in Jersy City, NJ and living in Fortress Monroe, VA, the son of Samuel P. & Virginia Patterson and she was shown as Maud Stant, age 19, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Raymond S. & Sallie Stant. They were married by James L. Elderdice..¹

     H. was born circa 1890. He married (2d|o_Raymond) Stant circa 1910.¹

     Susie was born in 1877.¹ She married Edgar Douglas Fletcher circa 1900.^1,2 Susie was living in 1934 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA.³ Susie died in 1955.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Charles was born circa 1900.

     Mrs. Bettie A. Byrd, aged 70 years and wife of John L. Byrd, died at home at Mearsville on 22 Mar 1934. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Price with burial in the Wessells Cemetery. She was a member of the Bethel Church. Survivors included her husband, 4 daughters, 2 sons, 1 sister and 1 brother, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 30 Mar 1934). Elizabeth was born on 17 May 1865 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Capt. John Horsey Somers and Vianna 'Vianer' Byrd. She married John Lewis Byrd Sr. on 17 December 1884 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.³ Conflicting evidence states that she died on 22 March 1934.⁴ Elizabeth died on 23 March 1934 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA, at age 68.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mr. John Louis Byrd, aged 81, died on 18 Mar 1935 at Mearsville. Survivors inlcuded 4 daughters, 2 sons, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers, all of who were named (Pen. Ent., 23 Mar 1935). John was employed at as a Farmer. John was born on 1 January 1853 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of George W. Byrd and Elizabeth C. Wessells. He married Elizabeth A. 'Bettie' Somers on 17 December 1884 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ John died on 18 March 1935 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA, at age 82.³ His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born on 8 March 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Lewis Byrd Sr. and Elizabeth A. 'Bettie' Somers. Mary was living in 1931 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.² She married Chareles B. Hall on 30 October 1931 at Stockton, Worcester Co, MD.² Mary died in 1978.³ Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.³

     Chareles was born in 1900.² Chareles was living in 1931 at Portsmouth, VA.³ He married Mary Estelle Byrd on 30 October 1931 at Stockton, Worcester Co, MD.³ Chareles died in 1940.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Miss Reva Mae Byrd, daughter of Mr. J.L. Byrd of Mearsville, and Mr. Ernest G. Northam, son of Mr. & Mrs. Mosby Northam of Modestown, were married on 30 Jun 1934 at Pocomoke City by Rev. P.W. Crosby (Pen. Ent., 14 Jul 1934). Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.² Reva was born in 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Lewis Byrd Sr. and Elizabeth A. 'Bettie' Somers. She married Ernest G. Northam on 30 June 1934 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.^3,4 Reva was living in 1934.¹

     Annie was born on 19 February 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Lewis Byrd Sr. and Elizabeth A. 'Bettie' Somers. She married Carl Thomas Davis on 29 May 1902 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.² Annie was living in 1934.³ Annie died on 29 September 1968 at age 81.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Carl was born on 15 May 1883 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Henry Thomas Davis Sr. and Elizabeth Jane Gladding. He married Annie Price Byrd on 29 May 1902 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Carl died in 1966.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Conflicting evidence states that Thomas was born on 1 October 1885.¹ Thomas was born on 21 October 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Lewis Byrd Sr. and Elizabeth A. 'Bettie' Somers. He married Finney Chase circa 1905.^3,4 Thomas died on 28 September 1955 at age 69.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.³

     Finney was born on 10 May 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry Robert Chase and Marzella Gladding. She married Thomas Lee Byrd circa 1905.^3,4 Finney was living in 1940 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Finney died in 1980.³ Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born in 1900.² He was the son of John Lewis Byrd Sr. and Elizabeth A. 'Bettie' Somers. John was living in 1934.¹

     Lloyd was born in 1868 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Capt. John Horsey Somers and Vianna 'Vianer' Byrd. He married Mary W. (-----) circa 1890.^2,3 Lloyd was living in 1934 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ Lloyd died in 1947.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Vianna was born on 19 July 1871 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Capt. John Horsey Somers and Vianna 'Vianer' Byrd. She married Edward Wright on 22 September 1895 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Wright, a 24 yea old farmer, the son of James B. & Margaret Wright and she was shown as Vianna Somers or Summers, age 22, the daughter of John & Vianna Somers. They were married by J.L. King..¹ Vianna was living in 1934 at Newport News, VA.⁴ Vianna died on 5 August 1940 at age 69.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Viana Somers Wright, wife of Edward Wright..³

     Edward was born on 27 September 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of James B. Wright Jr. and Margaret Ann Hope. He married Vianna Somers on 22 September 1895 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Wright, a 24 yea old farmer, the son of James B. & Margaret Wright and she was shown as Vianna Somers or Summers, age 22, the daughter of John & Vianna Somers. They were married by J.L. King..¹ Edward died on 13 April 1945 at age 73.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born in 1869.¹ She married Lloyd J. Somers circa 1890.^1,2 Mary died in 1961.¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mr. Allen T. Taylor, aged 8__(?) years of Atlantic, died at the home of his brother, John L. Taylor, at Saxis on 5 Apr 1934. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cale at Atlantic Church on 6 Apr. Survivors included 2 sisters and 1 brother, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 13 Apr 1934). Allen was living at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA.¹ Allen was born circa 1854 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thorogood S. Taylor and Eveline|Emeline T. Wessells. Allen died on 5 April 1934 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Cornelia was born in 1852 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Thorogood S. Taylor and Eveline|Emeline T. Wessells. Cornelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cornelia Taylor, age 17 in HH#MT162 headed by Thorogood Taylor, a 47 year old merchant..⁴ She married Thomas Frank Mears Sr. on 4 February 1874 at Zion Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas F. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Meshack & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Coraline F. Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Thorogood S. & Caroline S. Taylor. They were married by E.M. Bryan..² Cornelia was living in 1934 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA.¹ Cornelia died in 1941.³ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Cornelia T. Mears, buried next to F. Frank Mears Sr., 1852 - 1941..³

     Thomas was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Meshack Mears III and Elizabeth Hickman. He married Cornelia Taylor on 4 February 1874 at Zion Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas F. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Meshack & Elizabeth Mears and she was shown as Coraline F. Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Thorogood S. & Caroline S. Taylor. They were married by E.M. Bryan..¹ Thomas died in 1912.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as T. Frank Mears Sr., buried next to Cornelia T. Mears, 1850 - 1912..²