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     Mr. Colmore Byrd and Miss Mollie Gillespie, both of Temperanceville, were married on 25 Jun 1896 at Temperanceville (Pen. Ent., 18 Jul 1896). Colmore was born on 22 January 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstones shows 22 Jan 1868 and his Acc Co birth record shows 1 Jan 1867..^1,2 He was the son of Albert Franklin Byrd and Charlotte Emory Matthews. He married Mary Virginia 'Mollie' Gillespie on 25 June 1896 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.³ Colmore died on 9 March 1952 at age 84.¹ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mrs. Mary V. Byrd, aged 85 years, wife of Mr. Colemore E. Byrd, of Pocomoke City, died on 29 May 1943. She was survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Godfrey Child, Pocomoke City (Pen. Ent., 4 Jun 1943). Mary was born on 2 November 1865.¹ She was the daughter of Albert J. Gillespie and Catherine A. 'Kate' Dix. She married Colmore Ernest Byrd on 25 June 1896 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.² Mary died on 29 May 1943 at age 77.¹ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Albert was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Gillespie and Fanny Elizabeth Miles. Albert was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Gillespie, age 16 in HH#505 headed by John Gillespie, a 49 year old farmer..² Albert was named in his grandmother's will on 23 June 1852 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as grandson Albert Gillespie in the will of Nancy Miles..¹ He married Catherine A. 'Kate' Dix on 23 December 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Gillespie and she as Catherine A. Dix, ward of Wm. Pettitt who gave consent. Wm. H. Singleton said he was over age 21..³

     Catherine was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William C. Dix and Sally Willett. Catherine was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine A. Dix, age 12 in HH#558 headed by William C. Dix, a 47 year old farmer..² She married Albert J. Gillespie on 23 December 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Gillespie and she as Catherine A. Dix, ward of Wm. Pettitt who gave consent. Wm. H. Singleton said he was over age 21..¹

     Elmore was born circa 1870. He married Mary (-----) circa 1890.²

     Mary was born circa 1870. She married Elmore F. Corbin circa 1890.¹

     Sykes - Infant child of Elmore F. and Mary Corbin died on 15 Sep 1896 (Pen. Ent., 26 Sep 1896). (Inf was born circa 1896.¹ He was the son of Elmore F. Corbin and Mary (-----). (Inf died on 15 September 1896 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Orris was born circa 1870. He married Susan C. Grinnalds on 25 November 1896 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Miss Susan C. Grinalds and Mr. Orris W. Crowson were married on 25 Nov 1896 at Parksley by Rev. F.M. Sanford (Pen. Ent., 12 Dec 1896). Susan was born circa 1870. She married Orris W. Crowson on 25 November 1896 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Daniel was born in 1863.¹ He married Susan C. Taylor on 8 April 1888 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Daniel A. Fluharty and Miss Susan C. Taylor were married on 8 Apr 1888 at Temperanceville by Rev. M. Oldham Sr. (Pen. Ent., 14 Apr 1888)..² Daniel died in 1923.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Susan was born in 1861.¹ She married Daniel A. Fluhart on 8 April 1888 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Daniel A. Fluharty and Miss Susan C. Taylor were married on 8 Apr 1888 at Temperanceville by Rev. M. Oldham Sr. (Pen. Ent., 14 Apr 1888)..² Susan died in March 1926.³ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Effie was born on 23 August 1863.² She was the daughter of James D. Godwin and Elizabeth Ann Conquest. She married Levin T. Ross on 4 April 1888 at Downings Meth Church, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Miss Effie Ellen Godwin and Mr. Levin T. Ross were married on 4 Apr 1888 by Rev. Thomas G. Pullen at Downing's Church (Pen. Ent., 14 Apr 1888)..¹ Effie died on 2 July 1948 at age 84.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Levin was born on 1 December 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Gilbert P. Ross and Polly C. Northam. He married Effie Ellen Godwin on 4 April 1888 at Downings Meth Church, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Miss Effie Ellen Godwin and Mr. Levin T. Ross were married on 4 Apr 1888 by Rev. Thomas G. Pullen at Downing's Church (Pen. Ent., 14 Apr 1888)..¹ Levin died on 12 May 1909 at age 44.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Willie was born in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Stant and Nancy (Mary?) (-----). She married James William T. Collins on 24 December 1889 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Collins, a 22 year old waterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Sarah. She was shown as Willieanna Stant, age 23, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of John. They were married by J.E. Bundick. (Acc Co Marriage Records). Miss Williana Stant and Mr. Wm. T. Collins were married on 24 Dec 1888 near Mearsville by Rev. John E. Bundick. (Pen. Ent., 4 Jan 1889)..^3,1 Willie was named in her sister's obituary on 9 November 1944. She was named as a sister Mrs. James Collins of Sanford in the obituary of Mary Bailey..⁴ Willie died in 1948.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone show her as Willie A. Collins, wife of James T. Collins..²

     James was born in 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Sarah E. Collins. James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Collins, age 5 in HH#MT366 headed by Sarah Collins, age 39 and keeping house..⁴ He married Willie Anna Stant on 24 December 1889 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Collins, a 22 year old waterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Sarah. She was shown as Willieanna Stant, age 23, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of John. They were married by J.E. Bundick. (Acc Co Marriage Records). Miss Williana Stant and Mr. Wm. T. Collins were married on 24 Dec 1888 near Mearsville by Rev. John E. Bundick. (Pen. Ent., 4 Jan 1889)..^5,2 James died in 1941.³ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James T. Collins, the husband of Willie A. Collins..³

     Mr. Richard J. Ewell and Miss Mary L. Breen were married on 29 Dec 1888 at Sanford by Rev. W.F. Hayes (Pen. Ent., 4 Jan 1889). Richard was born circa 1865. He married Mary L. Breen on 29 December 1888 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1865. She married Richard J. Ewell on 29 December 1888 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mr. Columbus Taylor is critically ill with typhoid fever, at his home near Belinda. Later advices are that he died Tuesday night. A wife and 3 small children survive him (Pen. Ent., 3 May 1890). Columbus was born on 27 July 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Selby Taylor and Lavinia S. Stant. Columbus died on 29 April 1890 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA, at age 28.¹ His body was interred at Gaskins Cem, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.¹

     James was born circa 1860. He married Lizzie M. (-----) circa 1880.¹

     Lizzie was born circa 1860. She married James E. Grinnalds circa 1880.¹

     Missouri Jane, infant of Mr. Jas. E. & Mrs. Lizzie M. Grinnalds, died on 17 Oct 1890 near Temperanceville (Pen. Ent., 25 Oct 1890). Missouri was born circa 1890.¹ She was the daughter of James E. Grinnalds and Lizzie M. (-----). Missouri died on 17 October 1890 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     In a deed of 23 Jan 1858, Henry Miles purchased land for $160.12 from James T. Johnson & Margaret his wife (Acc Deeds No. 41, 1858-1860, p. 15). Henry was born on 4 May 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Henry Miles. He married Anna Harmon on 25 June 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Thorowgood Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Miles of Henry and Anna Harmon of Savage..^1,2 Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Miles the head of HH#621, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,950. Listed with him were Ann Miles, age 49; William H. Miles, age 7; George S. Miles, a 17 year old sailor; and Albert Chesser, age 10..⁴ He married Elizabeth S. (-----) on 17 November 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.^5,2 Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Miles the head of HH#175, a 63 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000 and personal property valued at $400. Listed with him were the following Mileses: Elizabeth, age 57 and Wm. H., age 18 and a farmer..⁶ Henry died on 20 September 1870 at age 73.³ His body was interred at Miles Cem, Atlantic, Acc Co, VA.³

     Priscilla was born circa 1755. She married Thomas 'Tommy' Crockett circa 1775.^1,2 Priscilla was named in her husband's will on 10 July 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Priscilla Crockett in the will of Thomas Crockett..³

     Elizabeth was born in 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Crockett Sr. circa 1795.^2,3 Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 19 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Betsy in the will of John Crockett..⁴ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Crockett the head of HH#276, age 60 (probably age 80). Listed with her was Molly Parks, age 50..⁵ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. Elizabeth Crockett, age 95, and Molly Parks, age 55, were both living with John "Crocket of S." in the Tangier HH#1161 in the 1860 St. George Parish Census..⁶ Elizabeth died on 9 March 1863 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Her body was interred at Main Ridge, Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Thriffena was born in 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Crockett Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----). She married Peter Evans on 15 December 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Armanias Crocket and William Lee were the securities on the M.L.B. of Pete Evans of Richard and Triffena Crocket of Jno..³ Thriffena was named in her father's will on 19 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Triffy in the will of John Crockett..¹ Thriffena died in 1876.²

     Peter was born in 1799 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Richard D. Evans Sr. and Rachel Evans. He married Thriffena 'Triffey' Crockett on 15 December 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Armanias Crocket and William Lee were the securities on the M.L.B. of Pete Evans of Richard and Triffena Crocket of Jno..³ Peter died in 1883.²

     John was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Zachariah Crockett. He married Sarah 'Surry' Paul on 9 March 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Tylyer Crockett was the security on the M.L.B. of John Crockett Jr. and Sarah Paul of Zorobabel..³ John was named in his father's will on 12 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Crockett in the will of Zachariah Crockett..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Crockett the head of HH#269, a 45 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Crocketts: Surry, age 45; Ailsy, age 20; Alexander, a 16 year old sailor, Polly, age 12; and Jno., age 9..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Sarah was born in 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Zorobabel Paul. She married John Crockett Jr. on 9 March 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Tylyer Crockett was the security on the M.L.B. of John Crockett Jr. and Sarah Paul of Zorobabel..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Surry Crockett, age 45 in HH#269 headed by Jno. Crockett, a 45 year old sailor..⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Sarah died on 4 December 1870.² Her body was interred at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.²

     Zorobabel was born circa 1780.

     William was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Crockett Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----). He married Rosanna 'Rhoda' Parks on 2 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Annanias Crockett & John Thomas were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Crockett of Jno. and Rhoda Parks of Job..³ William was named in his father's will on 19 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Crockett in the will of John Crockett..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Crocket the head of HH#1277, a 48 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Crockets: Rhoda, age 40; Permilia, age 18; Ellin, age 16; and Jams D., age 12..²