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     Andrew was employed at as a Carpenter. Mr. Andrew Linton of the US Coast Guard is spending a few days at his home at Saxis (Pen. Ent., 15 Jan 1943). Andrew was a member of the armed forces serving at US Coast Guard, World_War_II.² Andrew was born on 12 April 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He was the son of John Revell Linton and Alice Murrah Linton. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Andrew was living in 1945 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Andrew died on 11 December 1978 at age 61.⁶ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Inez was born on 19 June 1919 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Revell Linton and Alice Murrah Linton. She married James Elmer Fields on 2 June 1938 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.³ Inez was living in 1943 at Chester, PA.⁴ Inez died on 1 July 1992 at Morton, PA, at age 73.⁴ Her body was interred at Lawn Croft Cem, Linwood, PA.⁴

     Inez was living at Ridley Park, PA.¹ Inez was born on 16 December 1940.¹ She was the daughter of James Elmer Fields and Inez Bell Linton. Inez died on 15 January 1991 at age 50.¹

     Rudolph Linton, A.S. of the US Navy, is stationed at Camp Perry, VA. He went in the service 15 May 1944. He is the son of Mrs. Alice Linton of Saxis (Pen. Ent., 16 Jun 1944). Mr. Rudolph Valentino Linton, son of John R. and Alice Linton, died on 29 Apr 1993, aged 68 years. He was born and raised at Saxis and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He died at the Regional Medical Center at Ocala, FL. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 1 May 1993). Rudolph was born on 7 March 1925 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Revell Linton and Alice Murrah Linton. Rudolph was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, World War II.² He married Violet Rance circa 1945.³ Rudolph died on 29 April 1993 at Ocala, FL, at age 68.⁴ His body was interred at Linton North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Evelyn "Lytton" and William T. Marshall, both residents of Saxis Island, VA, were issued a marriage license in Somerset Co, MD, on 1 Feb 1909, but it was returned unused by William T. Marshall. Mrs. Evelyn Lena Only, wife of Herman Onley, died at her home at Sanford on 1 Nov 1964, aged 71 years. She was the daughter of the late Sewell J. and Virginia Linton, born and reared at Saxis and a resident of Sanford for 50 years. Burial was at Groton's Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 5 Nov 1964). Evelyn was born in 1893 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Sewell James Linton and Virginia E. Lewis. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Herman Onley on 12 April 1911 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Herman Onley, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of John R. & Sarah A. Onley and she was shown as Evelyn Linton, age 16, the daughter of Sewell J. & Virginia Linton. They were married by W.R. Crowder..¹ Evelyn was living in 1953 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Evelyn died on 1 November 1964 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Herman was born in 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Revel Gaskins Onley and Sarah Ann 'Sary' Ailworth. He married Evelyn Lena Linton on 12 April 1911 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Herman Onley, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of John R. & Sarah A. Onley and she was shown as Evelyn Linton, age 16, the daughter of Sewell J. & Virginia Linton. They were married by W.R. Crowder..¹ Herman was on the roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Herman was named in his mother's obituary on 10 May 1940 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Herman Onley of Sanford in the obituary of Sarah Ann Onley..⁴ Herman died in 1986.² His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Herman Onley, who is buried next to Evelyn L. Onley..²

     John Revel Onley's son Herman Onley remembered him as having a brother George Onley and half-brother Smith Onley. After the death of his mother when he was about 4 year olds (probably even younger) he and his brother George were reared by their Aunt Peggy Gaskins. This fits exactly with the will of his Aunt Margaret Taylor who named a nephew John Revell Gaskins Onley and left him all her property. She had been Margaret 'Peggy' Gaskins, before her second marriage to Revel Taylor. Her first marriage was to Revell Gaskins. John was born on 4 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. His 1867 marriage record puts his birth at 1843..² He was the son of John S. Onley and Pamelia Melson. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Revell, age 8 in HH#830 headed by Revel Taylor, a 64 year old farmer. Also listed was Margaret Taylor, age 49, who was evidently his Aunt Peggy Gaskins, as remembered by his son Herman Onley. She had just married Revel Taylor in 1849 and still had her nephew with her. Why he was not shown as John Revell Onley is not clear..³ John was named in his Aunt's will written on 8 June 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as nephew John Revell Gaskins Onley in the will of Margaret Taylor. She left him all her property..¹ John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Onley, an 18 year old farm laborer in HH#34 headed by George L. East, a 46 year old farmer..⁴ John was a member of the armed forces serving at Co E 39 VA Inf, Conf. States Am..⁵ He married Sarah Ann 'Sary' Ailworth on 17 January 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Onley, a 24 year old farmer (parents not shown) and she was shown as Sarah Ann Ailworth, age 20, the daughter of Levin & Eliz'th Ailworth. They were married by G.W. Matthews..⁶ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Only the head of HH#AT64, a 28 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Sary Only, age 24 and keeping house and Julius Only, age 2..⁷ John died on 1 November 1925 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 83. John R. Onley, aged 83 years of Sanford, died on 1 Nov 1925. At the age of 20 he enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861 and served 3 years. Burial was in the Mulberry Hill Cemetery, survivors were listed (E.S. News, 13 Nov 1925)..⁸ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John Revel Onley, Co E., 39th VA Inf, C.S.A. There are no dates and he is burried next to Sarah Onley. (Note: Since his obituray shows he was burried at Mulberry Hill Cemetery, which is in Sanford, VA, he must have been moved to Groton's Cemetery.).⁵

     Sarah was born in 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Lenox Ailworth and Anne (-----). Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Ailworth, age 3 in HH#205 headed by Lenox Ailworth, a 44 year old carpenter..¹ She married John Revel Gaskins Onley on 17 January 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Onley, a 24 year old farmer (parents not shown) and she was shown as Sarah Ann Ailworth, age 20, the daughter of Levin & Eliz'th Ailworth. They were married by G.W. Matthews..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sary Only, age 24 and keeping house in HH#AT64 headed by John Only, a 28 year old oysterman..^4,5 Sarah died on 10 May 1940 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Obituary of Sarah Ann Onley: She died 10 May 1940, the widow of late John Revelle Onley, at Sanford, age 93, services at Sanford Methodist Church, Rev. Gresham, interment Feddeman Cemetery. Survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Jennie Gardner, Pocomoke, Mrs. Roxie Wilkerson and Mrs. Alice McCready, Philadelphia, 3 sons, Julius Onley, Parksley, Jeter Onley, Atlantic, Herman Onley, Sanford, 2 sisters, Mrs. Amanda Marriner, New Church, Mrs. William Ailsworth, Assawoman, 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, member of Holiness Church. (The above came from the Eastern Shore News 17 May 1940) Another obituary shows Sarah Ann Onley died 10 May 1940. Mrs. Sarah Ann Onley, widow of late John Revelle Onley, at Sanford, aged 93 years. Survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Jennie Garder, Mrs. Roxie Wilkerson, Mrs. Alice McCready, 3 sons, Julius, Jeter, Herman Onley of Sanford, 18 grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. Amanda Mariner, 1 brother, William Ailsworth. (The above came from the Peninsula Enterprise 17 May 1940)
.^6,3 Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Onley, who is buried next to John Revel Onley, 1845-1939. She was evidently moved to Groton's cemetery from the Feddeman cemetery in Sanford, where she was initially buried, according to her obituary..³

     He was listed as "William E." Linton in 1900, "Edgerton" Linton in 1910 and "Lee E." Linton in 1920. He was with his parents in all three Census. The first two showed him born in 1899 and the third in 1901. Mr. Edgerton Linton died at the home of Mrs. Vonnie Martin at Saxis on 6 Jul 1953, aged 53 years. He was born at Saxis on 6 Apr 1900 the son of Sewell and Virginia Linton. He was buried at the Dennis Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 9 Jul 1953). William was born on 6 April 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Sewell James Linton and Virginia E. Lewis. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Melissa 'Lissie' Linton on 24 March 1920 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.⁴ He married Winnie Leone Martin on 2 July 1929 at Marion, Som Co, MD.⁵ William was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).⁶ William died on 6 July 1953 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 53.² His body was interred at Dennis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Mrs. Winnie Leone Martin Linton, wife of Edgerton Linton, died at Saxis on 21 Oct 1947, aged 35 years, and was buried in the Dennis Cemetery. She was the daughter of George and Vonnie Martin, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 31 Oct 1947). Winnie weighed 750 lbs and was burried in a piano box. Winnie was born in 1912 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Edward Martin Sr. and Vonie O. Smith. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married William Edgerton Linton on 2 July 1929 at Marion, Som Co, MD.³ Winnie was living at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Winnie died on 21 October 1947 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Her body was interred at Dennis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Pvt. Nathaniel Linton of the US Army is spending the weekend with his wife and parents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Linton at Saxis (Pen. Ent., 4 Aug 1944). There is an error in this article, as Henry Linton was Nacy's grandfather. Nathaniel was born circa 1923 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Edgerton Linton and Melissa 'Lissie' Linton. Nathaniel was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War II.² Nathaniel was living in 1953 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Nathaniel died on 24 February 1984.³ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.³

     Mrs. Margaret Linton Smith died at her home at Saxis on 1 Jun 1964, aged 91 years. She was the daughter of the lated John and Margaret Wessells Linton, born at Saxis. Burial was in the Smith Cemetery, Saxis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 11 Jun 1964). The Smith Cemetery is now know as the Ellis Cemetery. Margaret was born on 12 February 1873 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John W. Linton and Margaret Jane Wessells. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She married Joseph E. Smith on 16 July 1893 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph E. Smith, a 22 year old waterman, the son of William T. & Nicelly Smith and she was shown as Maggie Linton, age 20, the daughter of John & Margaret Linton. They were married at Sykes Island by R.B. Scott..³ Margaret was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Margaret was living on 3 August 1943 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Margaret died on 1 June 1964 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 91.⁶ Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     (-----) was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John W. Linton and Margaret Jane Wessells.

     Joseph was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William T. Smith and Nicelly (-----). He married Margaret F. 'Maggie' Linton on 16 July 1893 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph E. Smith, a 22 year old waterman, the son of William T. & Nicelly Smith and she was shown as Maggie Linton, age 20, the daughter of John & Margaret Linton. They were married at Sykes Island by R.B. Scott..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Joseph was living after 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Joseph died on 14 October 1923 at Newport News, VA. Mr. Joe Smith of Saxis, formerly of Savageville, died suddenly at Newport News, 14 Oct 1923, aged 54 years. Interment was at Saxis. He was survived by his widow, 2 daughters: Mrs. George Martin and Mrs. Robert Marshall, 2 sons: Edward and Willie Smith (Pen. Ent., 20 Oct 1923)..⁵ His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Beulah was born in 1902 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Joseph E. Smith and Margaret F. 'Maggie' Linton. She was christened in August 1904 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Robert Marshall on 4 April 1920 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.⁴ Beulah was living in 1964 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Beulah died in 1982.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Joseph E. Smith and Margaret F. 'Maggie' Linton. He was christened on 6 October 1907 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ William was living in 1964 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.⁴

     William was born circa 1850. He married Nicelly (-----) circa 1870.¹

     Nicelly was born circa 1850. She married William T. Smith circa 1870.¹

     Lisa was born circa 1874 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John W. Linton and Margaret Jane Wessells.

     (an unknown value). Columbus was born on 18 March 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Linton and Margaret Jane Wessells. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He married Maggie Smith on 17 June 1896 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Columbus Linton, age 21 and Maggie Smith, age 22. No other information was given..³ He married Rosie Gertrude Smith circa 1896.⁴ Columbus was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Columbus was confirmed at age 23, on 16 October 1899 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Columbus died in October 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 24. Two of our young men brought home from the James River with typhoid fever, have died of the disease. R. Lee Young died Sunday night, 14 Oct 1900, and Columbus Linton died early in the month (Pen. Ent., 27 Oct 1900)..⁷

     Rosie was born on 2 March 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Columbus Linton circa 1896.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She married Robert Lee McCready on 30 July 1902 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert L. McCready, a 28 year old single oysterman, the son of William H. & Susan McCready and she was shown as Rosa Gertrude Linton, a 25 year old widow. Her parents were not shown..³ Rosie was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Rosie was confirmed at age 34, in December 1911 at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Rosie died on 10 February 1913 at age 35.¹

     Adolphus Linton is mentioned as the son of Columbus and Rosie Linton in the Pensulia Enterprise of 31 Jan 1920 and 9 Oct 1920. Mr. & Mrs. Asa H. Prescott are occupying the house (in Sanford) recently vacated by Mr. Adolphus Linton and family, who have moved to a farm of Mr. J.S. Gordy's near Pocomoke City (Pen. Ent., 31 Jan 1920). Mr. Adolphus Linton and family, who have been living at Pocomoke City, have moved to Sanford (Pen. Ent., 9 Oct 1920). Adolphus was born on 19 March 1897 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Columbus Linton and Rosie Gertrude Smith. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Virgie M. Tapman on 23 June 1915 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.³ Adolphus was living on 5 June 1918 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).⁴ Adolphus died on 15 March 1957 at age 59.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mr. Wesley Linton of near Onancock, died on 3 Aug 1943 at Philadelphia Hospital, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 6 Aug 1943). Services were at the Leatherbury Methodist Church on 5 Aug 1943 by Rev F.P. Bean, with interment in Onancock Cemetery (E.S. News, 6 Aug 1943). Wesley was born in August 1878 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of John W. Linton and Margaret Jane Wessells. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Wesley was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Mamie M. Sterling on 15 June 1903 at Somerset Co, MD.⁵ He married Rosa E. Williams on 25 April 1904 at Somerset Co, MD.⁶ Wesley was living in 1929 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹ Wesley died on 3 August 1943 at Philadelphia, PA.⁷ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Stephen was employed at as a Oysterman. Stephen was born in October 1881 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Linton and Margaret Jane Wessells. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Serena E. 'Rena' Marshall on 27 August 1908 at Maryland Shore, Somerset Co, MD.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Stephen was living on 3 August 1943 at Claymont, DE.⁴ Stephen died in 1969.⁵ His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Drucilla was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Miles and Hannah N. Stevenson. Drucilla was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Drusilla Miles, age 9 in HH#807 headed by John Miles, a 35 year old laborer..² Drucilla was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Drucilla Miles, age 17 in HH#189 headed by John H. Miles, a 40 year old farmer..³ She married Peter William Bonnewell on 16 March 1863 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Drucilla died before 1870. She must have died before 1870 as her 2 sons, William and Cornelius Bonnewell were living with her parents John and Hannna Miles..⁵

     Malcolm was born on 1 October 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Wesley Onley and Lavinia Susan Trader. He married Virginia Mary 'Virgie' Linton on 18 October 1925 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Malcolm was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).⁴ Malcolm lived at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He as was an electrican..² Malcolm died in February 1979 at age 77.²

     Miss Amy Miles, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest J. Miles of Parksley, was married Sunday, 8 Dec 1935, to Lilliston Edward Linton of Saxis, by Rev. P.W. Crosley, in Pocomoke City, MD. Mr. & Mrs. E.T. Daisy were in attendance (Pen. Ent., 14 Dec 1935). Amy was employed at as a Teacher. Amy was born in 1907 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Ernest J. Miles and Lillie May Parks. Amy was living in 1935 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Lilliston Edward Linton on 8 December 1935 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Amy died in 1979.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Miss Mary Elizabeth Onley of Saxis and Mr. Earl Marshall Jr. of Messongo were married at the MD-VA state line, Sunday evening, 28 May 1944 by the Rev. E.C. Wilmer of Messongo (E.S. News, 2 Jun 1944). Mary was born on 13 September 1926 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Malcolm Clarke Onley and Virginia Mary 'Virgie' Linton. Mary was living in 1945 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mary died on 8 October 1985 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 59.¹ Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Her common name was Peggy. Margaret was born circa 1930 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Malcolm Clarke Onley and Virginia Mary 'Virgie' Linton. Margaret was living in 1945 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Daniel Webster Spencer on 24 December 1948 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.² She married Elmer Herman Taylor Sr. circa 1950.³ Margaret died on 1 August 2000.³ Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³

     Theda was born in 1928.² She was the daughter of Malcolm Clarke Onley and Virginia Mary 'Virgie' Linton. Theda was living in 1945 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Theda died in 1990.² Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²