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     Aaron Marshall, 25, and his family were living in Metompkin District in 1870, likely in the area of Guilford. His mother, Matilda Marshall, 70, was living with the family. In 1880 Aaron Marshall, 38 was a farmer in Metompkin District. His household included his wife Mary J. at 36, five children, his widowed mother Matilda at 80, and a widowed Aunt, Milcha T. Marshall, at 70 years. Aaron was born on 5 April 1841 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. Family records show he was born 7 Mar 1841..^2,3 He was the son of Aaron Marshall Sr. and Matilda 'Tinny' Fisher. Aaron was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Aaron Marshall, age 10 in HH#802 headed by Aaron Marshall, a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. This was on Saxis Island..⁴ He married Mary Jane Wessells on 8 January 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Aaron died on 25 May 1919 at age 78.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Susan was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Marshall and Mahala Linton. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Marshall, age 12 in HH#803 headed by Robert Marshall, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $400. This was on Saxis Island..² She married William Henry McCready on 2 October 1863 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as William Henry McCready and she as Susan G. Marshall..³ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan McCready, age 30 and keeping house in HH#AT580 headed by William McCready, a 31 year old oysterman..⁴ Susan died on 28 March 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan C. McCready, who died of consumption at the age of 32 years. She was the daughter of Robt. & Mahala Marshall, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper and the wife of W. McCready, who gave the information..⁵

     Earl was a resident of Eastville for the last ten years of his life where he was a caretaker at "Oak Grove." He was a member of Johnson's United Methodist Church and was a Coast Guard Veteran of World War II. Earl was born on 18 December 1912 at Keller, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of John Cornelius 'Neil' Drewer Sr. and Mary Evva Killmon. Earl was on the in 1927 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Madge Porter Davis on 21 April 1935 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA.¹ Earl was living in 1959 at Shields, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Earl died on 1 November 1973 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 60.² His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Madge was admitted to college in Blackstone, VA circa 1930. She played the organ and piano at church. Madge was born on 27 August 1913 at Norfolk, VA.² She was the daughter of Richard Penn Davis and Mary Elizabeth Porter. She married Earl Kilmon Drewer Sr. on 21 April 1935 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA.¹ Madge was on the on 12 June 1936 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Madge died on 12 May 1984 at Davis Wharf, Acc Co, VA, at age 70.⁴ Her body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Christopher was born on 4 October 1977 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ Christopher died on 14 October 1977 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 0.¹ His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John Davis Drewer Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. John Davis Drewer Sr., died at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL. He lived just 10 hours. Burial was at Belle Haven Cemetery on Monday, 26 Dec 1960. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 5 Jan 1961). John died on 24 December 1960 at Jackson Mem Hosp, Miami, FL, at age 0.¹ John was born on 24 December 1960 at Jackson Mem Hosp, Miami, FL.¹ His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Gerald was born on 23 June 1921 at Bivalve, Wic Co, MD.¹ Gerald was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, World War II. Jerry Messick of the US Navy, who is stationed in Norfolk, arrived here (Saxis) Monday to spend a few days with his wife in the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Drewer Sr. (Pen. Ent., 2 Mar 1945)..² Gerald died on 11 March 1988 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 66.¹

     Henny was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Marshall and Mahala Linton. Henny was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henny Marshall, age 9 in HH#803 headed by Robert Marshall, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $400. This was on Saxis Island..²

     Elizabeth was born on 4 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Denard Marshall and Elizabeth J. Spence. She was baptized on 30 August 1858.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She married William H. Allen Jr. on 19 December 1884 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was age 21. They were married by J.W. Carroll..⁴ Elizabeth died on 9 May 1886 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 33. Mrs. Elizabeth Allen died at Syke's on 9 May 1886 after a long and painful illness of consumption, aged 35 years..⁵

     James was born circa 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Harry Thomas Porter and Emily Lee 'Emma' Dennis. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ James was living in 1958 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.²

     Since James W. Marshall was listed in the 1860 Census with his parents at age 2, but was not in the 1870 Census, it is assumed that he died in the time between the two census. James was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Marshall and Maria Spence. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ James was living in 1860 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ James died circa 1865.²

     There is a "Denwood" Marshall, age 19 and born in VA, in Somerset Co, MD, in 1880. This may be "Denard" Marshall the son of Robert and Maria Marshall. Denard was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Marshall and Maria Spence. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Denard was living in 1932 at Baltimore, MD.²

     Samuel was born on 21 April 1870 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel J. Marshall Sr. and Amanda 'Mendie' Lewis. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Samuel died on 19 November 1879 at age 9.³ His body was interred at Marshall Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     After retiring from the military he operated a flight training simulator. Neil Warren Messick lived at 3322A High Street, Dover, DE. Neil was born on 3 April 1945 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Gerald Martin Messick. Neil was a member of the armed forces circa 1963 serving at US_Marines, Viet_Nam, US_Air_Force, Dover, DE.¹ Neil died on 9 November 2003 at Dover, Kent Co, DE, at age 58.²

     Charles was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Marshall and Maria Spence. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary J. Spence on 20 April 1885 at Somerset Co, MD.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Charles was living in 1932 at Cape Charles, N'hamp Co, VA.⁴

     Selby Marshall was living with his brother John R. Marshall in the 1880 Census. George was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Marshall and Maria Spence. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He married Ethel V. White on 13 June 1900 at Somerset Co, MD.³ George was living in 1932 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Elizabeth A. Hall was also known as Eliza Hall. Mrs. Eliza Hall Marshall, wife of George W. Marshall, died at home at Saxis on 19 Dec 1950 and was buried in the Marshall family buring ground. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 22 Dec 1950). Her common name was Eliza. Elizabeth was born circa 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Silas L.|S. Hall and Susan Crockett 'Sudie' Marshall. Elizabeth was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ She married George Washington Marshall on 24 August 1902 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was a 26 year old oysterman and she was age 16..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Elizabeth was living in 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Elizabeth died on 19 December 1950 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Her body was interred at Selby Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Miss Addie Marshall of Saxis and Mr. Clifton L. Ball of Messongo were married in Pocomoke City on 19 Apr 1924 and will make Cape Charles their home for the present (Pen. Ent., 3 May 1924). Addie was born in 1904 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Washington Marshall and Elizabeth A. Hall. Addie was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Clifton Luther Ball Sr. on 19 April 1924 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Addie was living in 1950 at Cape Charles, N'hamp Co, VA.⁵ Addie died in 1957.² Her body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Carlton was born on 23 May 1908 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of George Washington Marshall and Elizabeth A. Hall. 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.³ Carlton was living in 1950 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Carlton died on 11 March 1989 at age 80.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Clifton was born in 1905 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Luther T. Ball and Pamelia S. 'Amelia' Knight. He married Addie Virginia Marshall on 19 April 1924 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Clifton was living in 1924 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Clifton died in 1968.² His body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     (an unknown value). Charles was born on 18 November 1883 at Washington, DC.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph C. Russell and Florence (-----). He married Nolan Franklin Stant on 28 June 1905 at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles E. Russell, a 22 year old sailor born in Washington, DC, the son of Joseph & Florence Russell and she was shown as Nolan F. Stant, age 16, the daughter of Wilber & Amanda Stant. They were married by A.L. Chesser..¹ Charles was living in 1905 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.³ Charles died on 19 February 1919 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 35. The people of Messongo were very sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Charlie Russell. He was known by many of the people of our neighborhood and beloved by all who knew him. We deeply sympathize with his wife and 2 little children (Acc News, 7 Mar 1919)..^4,2 His body was interred at Myrtlewood Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Florence was born on 10 June 1906 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Charles Elliott Russell and Nolan Franklin Stant. She was christened on 25 December 1906 at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Milford Roswell Smith on 27 February 1927 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³ Florence was living in 1956.⁴ Florence died on 23 March 1976 at age 69.⁴ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     His common name was Lynnwood. Charles was born on 1 September 1908 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Charles Elliott Russell and Nolan Franklin Stant. He married Laura J. Byrd on 14 January 1933 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Charles was living in 1933 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Charles died on 13 February 1971 at age 62.¹ His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Miss Laura Byrd, youngest daughter of G.F. Byrd of Sanford, and Lynwood Russell, also of Sanford, were quietly married at Pocomoke City, MD, on 14 Jan 1933, by Rev. Bailey (E.S. News, 20 Jan 1933). Laura J. Byrd lived at 4 Somerset Ave, Pocomoke City, MD. Laura was born on 26 January 1913 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She married Charles Lynnwood Russell on 14 January 1933 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Laura was living in 1933 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ She married George Harmon Mapp circa 1975.⁴ Laura died on 16 June 1996 at McCready Hospital, Crisfield, Som Co, MD, at age 83.⁵ Her body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.

     Avery was born on 29 August 1928 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Wallace K. Bull and Dorothy Agnes Thornton. Avery died on 5 February 2005 at age 76.²

     Milford was born on 4 May 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows 1903..² He was the son of Roswell T. Smith and Bettie Godwin. He married Florence Amanda Russell on 27 February 1927 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ Milford died in 1983.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Miss Mavis Juanita Miles, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Moody Kellam Miles of Saxis, was married to Mr. John Porter of the US Coast Guard, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Porter of Saxis, on 20 Nov 1943 at 7:00 p.m. at Salem Methodist Church, Pocomoke City, MD, by Rev. James C. Weaver (Pen. Ent., 10 Dec 1943). Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Glenn were in attendance (E.S. News, 10 Dec 1943). Juanita was born on 15 November 1922 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Moody Kellam Miles Sr. and Nolan Franklin Stant. She was christened on 5 April 1926 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married John Porter on 20 November 1943 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³

     Wilson Coleman Miles was named after President Woodrow Wilson and silent movie actor, Ronald Colman. He was born at Sanford, but raised on Saxis Island. He was in the first graduating class of Atlantic High School in 1941. He was drafted into the US Army in 1944 along with his brother Jesse. Pvt. Coleman Miles, who is in the Army and is stationed at Fort George Meade, MD, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. M.K. Miles (Pen. Ent., 14 Jul 1944). He fought in Italy beginning in December 1944. He was stationed in a Fiat factory and fired mortars in the infantry. Following World War II, he attained the rank of Tech 4 (Sargent) at Fort Knox where he served in the Armored Division before being honorably discharged in 1946. After his service in the military he returned to Saxis Island and worked on the water with his father. He met Dorothy Ann Wilson in 1950 while she was visiting a friend who lived next door to his parents on Saxis. After their marriage they lived with his brother, Moody and wife Kathryn, at Saxis. He later worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia managing a migrant labor camp in Tasley, VA. He and his family moved to Dyersburg, TN, in 1955, where he operated a service station. He later was a supervisor in a cool cushion manufacturing plant and eventually owned and operated a convience store in Dyersburg until his retirement in 1988. His hobbies included wood working, Civil War history, and telling tall stories of his life on Saxis and many of his other experiences. He died very suddenly and unexpectly on Mother's Day, 1990, of a heart attack, as he was just starting to enjoy his retirement years. His common name was Coleman. Wilson was born on 28 February 1924 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Moody Kellam Miles Sr. and Nolan Franklin Stant. He was christened on 5 April 1926 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Wilson was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War II, Italy.³ Wilson died on 13 May 1990 at Dyersburg, TN, at age 66.⁴ His body was interred at Dyersburg, TN.⁴

     Pvt. Jesse Miles of the US Army, who is stationed at Fort George Meade, MD, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. M.K. Miles (Pen. Ent., 14 Jul 1944). Jesse was born on 16 February 1925 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Moody Kellam Miles Sr. and Nolan Franklin Stant. He was christened on 5 April 1926 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Jesse was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, TEC 4, World War II, Italy.³ Jesse died on 14 August 1975 at Lewes, Sussex Co, DE, at age 50.³ His body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³

     Mr. John Porter of the US Coast Guard is visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Porter at Saxis (Pen. Ent., 19 Mar 1943). John was born on 30 November 1914 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Harry Thomas Porter and Emily Lee 'Emma' Dennis. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Juanita Mavis Miles on 20 November 1943 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ John was a member of the armed forces serving at US Coast Guard, World_War_II.⁴ John was living in 1958.² John died on 19 August 1991 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 76.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²