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     Harold was born in 1892.¹ He married Clara Wessells circa 1920.^1,2 Harold died in 1966.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (1d|o was born circa 1899 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Luther Edward Wessells and Sarah T. 'Sadie S.' Bonnewell. She married Stewart F. Small circa 1920.² (1d|o was living in 1937 at Greenbush, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Stewart was born on 26 March 1895.¹ He married (1d|o Luther) Wessells circa 1920.² Stewart died on 22 May 1971 at age 76.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (2d|o was born circa 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Luther Edward Wessells and Sarah T. 'Sadie S.' Bonnewell. She married James Melson circa 1920.² (2d|o was living in 1937 at Tasley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     James was born circa 1900. He married (2d|o Luther) Wessells circa 1920.¹

     (3d|o was born circa 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Luther Edward Wessells and Sarah T. 'Sadie S.' Bonnewell. She married O.V. Bloxom circa 1920.² (3d|o was living in 1937 at Washington, DC.¹

     O.V. was born circa 1900. He married (3d|o Luther) Wessells circa 1920.¹

     Ella was born in 1915.² She was the daughter of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell. She married Dalton Raymond Trader circa 1935.^2,3 Ella died in 1983.² Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Charlotte Lee Trader, the 4 month old daugter of Dalton and Ella Trader, Jenkins Bridge, died on 18 Oct 1937 at their home. Services were conducted at home by Rev. O.W. Sawyer. She was survived by her parents and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Trader and Mr. & Mrs. James W. Thornton (E.S. News, 22 Oct 1937). Charlotte was born in June 1937.¹ She was the daughter of Dalton Raymond Trader and Ella P. Thornton. Charlotte died on 18 October 1937 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA, at age 0.¹ Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born on 7 April 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1870 census shows him born Mar 1870, but his tombstone shows 7 Apr 1871..² He was the son of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Thornton, age 3 months, born in March, in HH#TI7, headed by James W. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..² James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, a 10 year old son in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..³ He married Julia M. Russell on 22 November 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Thornton Jr., a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Jas. W. Thornton Sr. & his wife Delilah and she was shown as Julia Russell, age 15, the daughter of Elijah & Charlotte Russell. They were married by J.F. Wooden..¹ James was named in his father's obituary on 19 February 1908. He was shown as a son John (yes John) Thornton in the obituary of James Thornton..⁴ James died on 28 July 1941 at age 70.⁵ His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him James W. Thornton, buried next to Julia M. Thornton..⁵

     Zadoc was born on 4 August 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Charles E. Lewis and Catherine Simpson. He married May L. (-----) circa 1900.^2,4 Zadoc died on 29 October 1937 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 59. Mr. Z. Douglas Lewis, aged 59 years of Mappsville, died on 29 Oct 1937 at Northampton-Accomac Memorial Hospital of injuries received when he was struck by a car. He was survived by a widow, 2 sons and 1 brother, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 5 Nov 1937)..¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     May was born in 1878.¹ She married Zadoc Douglas Lewis circa 1900.^1,2 May was living in 1937 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.³ May died in 1945.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Linwood was born circa 1902. He was the son of Zadoc Douglas Lewis and May L. (-----). Linwood was living in 1937 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Kemper was born circa 1904. He was the son of Zadoc Douglas Lewis and May L. (-----). Kemper was living in 1938 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     W.L. was born circa 1880. He was the son of Charles E. Lewis and Catherine Simpson. W.L. was living in 1937 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born in 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of John B. Wright and Catharine Somers. He married Mattie Hazel Hall on 12 December 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 23 year old merchant and she was also age 23. He was living in Mappsville and she was living in Temperanceville..¹ Samuel died in 1959.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1900. Thomas was living in 1938 at Bridgetown, Northampton Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1830.

     Ocie Taylor of Oak Hall, age 84 years, died on 3 Mar 1938. Graveside services were conducted at Downing's Cemetery on 5 Mar by Rev. E.C. Wilmer. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 3 Mar 1938). Ocie was born circa 1854. She was the daughter of (-----) Taylor. Ocie died on 3 March 1938 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Her body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.² Cordelia was born on 28 October 1861.² She was the daughter of (-----) Taylor. She married Meshack W. Gaskins circa 1880.^2,3 Cordelia was living in 1938 at Exmore, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Her body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.² Ida was born on 18 April 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of (-----) Taylor. She married John Selby Gaskins Jr. on 26 December 1888.³ Ida was living in 1938 at Norfolk, VA.¹

     Meshack was born on 25 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Selby Gaskins Sr. and Letitia Romalina Broadwater. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Cordelia F. 'Dehlia' Taylor circa 1880.^2,3 Meshack died on 16 January 1916 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 56.² His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 17 April 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Selby Gaskins Sr. and Letitia Romalina Broadwater. He married Ida Florence Taylor on 26 December 1888.³ John died on 4 December 1914 at age 50.² His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     He was called John of "I" on his son's, John Columbus Barnes, marriage to Sarah J. Lewis in 1893. John was born on 25 September 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Parker Barnes Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor. He married Sarah 'Sally' Justice circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Barnes of P. the head of HH#1166 (#1165 on the transcribed version), a 28 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Barnes: Sarah, age 28; Wm. J., age 2; and John E., age 4/12. Also listed with him was Thorogood Taylor, age 10..⁵ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ John died on 17 December 1878 at age 58. His death record shows him as John Barnes of P., who died 17 Feb 1878 in Acc Parish of consumption at the age of 57 years, 2 months & 23 days. He was the son of Parker & Betsy Barnes, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Sally, who gave the information..^2,1 His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Barnes, husband of Sallie, born 25 Sep 1820 & died 17 Dec 1878..²

     Sarah was born on 28 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Isaiah Justice Jr. and Sarah 'Sally' Lewis. She married John Parker (of P.) Barnes circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 Sarah was named in her father's will on 8 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Barnes in the will of Isaiah Justice Sr., 8 Sep 1849, wife Sally..¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Barnes, age 28 in HH#1166 headed by John Barnes of P., a 28 year old sailor..⁵ Sarah reported a death on 17 February 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Sally Barnes reported the death of her husband, John Barnes of P., who died of consumption at the age of 57 years..⁶ Sarah died on 17 December 1904 at age 81.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Parker (of P.) Barnes and Sarah 'Sally' Justice. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. J. Barnes, age 2 in HH#1166 headed by John Barnes of P., a 28 year old sailor..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Barnes, age 4/12 in HH#1166 headed by John Barnes of P., a 28 year old sailor..² John was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Parker (of P.) Barnes and Sarah 'Sally' Justice. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah J. Lewis on 29 January 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Edward was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Parker (of P.) Barnes and Sarah 'Sally' Justice. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Susan Anna Barnes on 20 December 1876 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmond P. Barnes, a 25 year old waterman, the son of John & Sally Barnes and she was shown as Susan A. Barnes, age 19, the daughter of James & Emaline Barnes. They were married by F.H. Mullineaux..²

     Mary was born on 24 December 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Parker (of P.) Barnes and Sarah 'Sally' Justice. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel T. Lankford on 4 January 1878 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l T. Lankford, a 24 year old waterman, the son of Selby P. & Marg't J. Lankford and she was shown as Mary E. Barnes, a 22 year old daughter of Jno. & Sarah Barnes. They were married by J.B. Merritt..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Lankford, a 22 year old wife and housekeeper in HH#247 headed by Samuel T. Lankford, a 24 year old sailor..⁴ Mary died on 11 July 1929 at age 75.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Isiah was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Parker (of P.) Barnes and Sarah 'Sally' Justice. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹