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     (-----) was born circa 1890. He married Louise Godwin circa 1920.¹

     Clara was born circa 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Littleton Clark Godwin and Olevia (-----). Clara was living in 1942 at Washington, DC.¹

     Ethel was born circa 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Littleton Clark Godwin and Olevia (-----). She married (-----) Chesser circa 1915.² Ethel was living in 1942 at Baltimore, MD.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1890. He married Ethel Godwin circa 1915.¹

     (d|o was born circa 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Littleton Clark Godwin and Olevia (-----). She married N.C. Turnage circa 1915.² (d|o was living in 1942.¹

     N.C. was born circa 1885. He married (d|o Littleton) Godwin circa 1915.¹

     Johannas was born on 31 August 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Jacob K. Byrd and Susan Fisher. Johannas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Johannes F. Bird, age 10/12 in HH#1052 headed by Jacob K. Bird, age 41 and a farmer..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Mary A. Martin on 4 September 1873 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Johannas was living in 1907 at Goodwill, Worcester Co, MD.⁶ Johannas died on 17 November 1925 at age 76.² His body was interred at Messongo Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born on 8 September 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James William Martin and Louisa Davis. She married Johannas F. Byrd on 4 September 1873 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mary died on 24 March 1911 at age 55.² Her body was interred at Messongo Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Susan was born on 5 January 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry F. Fisher and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. She married Jacob K. Byrd on 15 April 1847.¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Bird, age 28 in HH#1052 headed by Jacob K. Bird, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Susan died on 31 December 1898 at age 79.² Her body was interred at Byrd Cem, Railroad Track, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Selby was born on 23 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Parker Solomon Byrd and Keziah Gillespie. He married Amanda P. Kelly on 26 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond and Nathaniel W. Bird were securities on the M.L.B. of Selby Bird of Parker and Amanda Kelly of Thomas..³ Selby was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Bird the head of HH#566, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Birds: Amanda, age 40; Clarissa A., age 10, Harriet, age 8; Mary T., age 6; and Thomas S., age 4..⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ He made a will on 28 January 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. Selby Byrd named a wife, Amanda Byrd, and 5 children: Clarisa, Harriet, Thomas, Mary and Margaret. Witnesses were William R. Byrd, Albert F. Mears and Sylv. J. Marshall..⁶ Selby died on 3 April 1880 at age 72.² Selby's will was probated on 1 May 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph R. Riggs qualified as executor with Thorogood Mason, George T. Gillespie, William H. Bloxom, John Parkes (of B.), Wm. Parkes (of B.), John Neely and Upshur B. Quinby sureties..⁶

     Amanda was born on 2 January 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Thomas Kelly and Margaret 'Peggy' Byrd. She married Selby Byrd on 26 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond and Nathaniel W. Bird were securities on the M.L.B. of Selby Bird of Parker and Amanda Kelly of Thomas..⁴ Amanda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Bird, age 40 in HH#566 headed by Selby Bird, a 42 year old farmer..⁵ Amanda was named in her mother's will on 17 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Amanda P. Bird in the will Peggy Kelly..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Amanda died on 7 March 1879 at age 70.³

     Clarissa was born on 7 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Selby Byrd and Amanda P. Kelly. Clarissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clarissa A. Bird, age 10 in HH#566 headed by Selby Bird, a 42 year old farmer..¹ She married Major Bloxom on 5 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Major Bloxom and she as Clarissa Byrd, the daughter of Selby who gave consent. Perry Bloxom said he was over age 21..² Clarissa died on 4 August 1878 at age 38.³

     Harriet was born on 30 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Selby Byrd and Amanda P. Kelly. Harriet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harried D. Bird, age 8 in HH#566 headed by Selby Bird, a 42 year old farmer..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married John N. Watson on 17 October 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John N. Watson, a 25 year old carpenter, the son of Elizabeth Watson, and she was shown as Harriet D. Byrd, age 23, the daughter of Selby Byrd. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..⁵

     Mary was born on 5 April 1845 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Selby Byrd and Amanda P. Kelly. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary T. Bird, age 6 in HH#566 headed by Selby Bird, a 42 year old farmer..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Reuben Sapp on 13 January 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Mary was living in 1908 at Harrington, DE.³

     Thomas was born on 2 March 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Selby Byrd and Amanda P. Kelly. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas S. Bird, age 4 in HH#566 headed by Selby Bird, a 42 year old farmer..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Annie W. Kelly on 12 November 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Thomas died on 6 April 1895 at age 48.³

     Margaret was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Ebron Byrd and Meriah A. 'Maria' Wyatt. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Bird, age 7 in HH#69 headed by Maria Bird, age 35 with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     Abraham was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Ebron Byrd and Meriah A. 'Maria' Wyatt. Abraham was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abraham Bird, age 5 in HH#69 headed by Maria Bird, age 35 with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     Ellenora was born on 21 October 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Ebron Byrd and Meriah A. 'Maria' Wyatt. Ellenora was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellenora Bird, age 2 in HH#69 headed by Maria Bird, age 35 with real estate valued at $1,500..¹ She married John McLane on 19 January 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Ellenora died on 11 December 1873 at age 24.² Her body was interred at McLane Plot, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ellen Bird McLane, the wife of John McLane, who died on 11 Dec 1873 at the age of 24 years, 1 month, and 21 days..²

     Elitha was born on 12 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Southy Northam and Naomi 'Neomy' or 'Amy' Byrd. She married Benjamin T.W. Byrd on 24 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel J. Gladding was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin W.T. Bird and Ann Northam of Southy..¹ Elitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Bird, age 32 in HH#618 headed by Benjamin T.W. Bird, a 23 year old farmer..³ Elitha was living at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She made a will in June 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. She named a late husband Benjamin T.W. Byrd; a niece Sarah Fisher (the use of land jointly with John R. Duncan), sisters, Rachel Fisher and Critty Duncan and her son, John R. Duncan; nephew Meshack Duncan. She also named Rachel Burton w/o Stewart Burton, Eveline Davis w/o Alfred Davis, Elizabeth Kelly w/o George Kelly. She mentioned a bond due to James A. Hall and the Old School Baptist denomination of Messongo Church. The executor was William S. Byrd (of Jacob). Witnesses were Samuel A. Godwin and William L. Byrd.. Elitha died on 5 July 1892 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 73. Her tombstone shows 5 Jul 1892 and her Acc Co death record shows her as Elitha A. Byrd, who died of blood poison at the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of Southey & N. Fisher, born in Metompkin District. Her nephew Wm. Duncan gave the information. (NOTE: Her marriage record shows her as Elitha Northam, daugher of Southy.).^2,5 Her body was interred at Benson Cem, Messongo Bridge, Acc Co, VA.² Elitha's will was probated on 8 July 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. At probate Wm. L. Byrd relinquished his right to qualify. Sureties on the bond to probate were Marcellas F. Godwin and William L. Byrd..⁶

     In his will, signed 7 Dec 1877, Decater F. Byrd named a sister, Susan Byrd, and a brother, Osburn A. Byrd. The executor was James Martin. Witnesses were S.J. Marshall, James M. Martin and Johannas F. Byrd (Acc Co Dist Court Wills&c, 1855-92, p. 162). Decator was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Parker Byrd and Demariah Byrd. Decator was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Decator F. Bird, age 9 in HH#931 headed by George P. Bird, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Decator died in January 1878.¹ Decator's will was probated on 4 February 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Susan was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Parker Byrd and Demariah Byrd. Susan was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan P. Bird, age 6 in HH#931 headed by George P. Bird, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Susan was living at Indian Territory.⁴

     Osborne was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Parker Byrd and Demariah Byrd. Osborne was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Osborn J. Bird, age 3 in HH#931 headed by George P. Bird, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married (w|o Osborne Byrd) (-----) circa 1865 at Indian Territory.⁴ Osborne was living at Indian Territory.⁴

     Nathan was born circa 1770.

     Richard was born on 4 March 1813 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Parker Solomon Byrd and Keziah Gillespie. He married Nancy J. Parks on 1 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard P. Bird the head of HH#954, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800. Listed with him were the following Birds: Nancy, age 25; Beruette, age 6; Edward P., age 4; Winifield S., age 2; and Charles L., age 1. Also listed was Mary Gibbons, age 18 and black..⁴ Richard was living in 1854 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Richard died on 4 July 1881 at age 68.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     In her will, signed 12 Nov 1910, Nancy J. Byrd named 4 sons: Edward P., W. Scott, Charles L., and John T. dec'd (his children: Richard P., Mason Selby and Mary Belva Byrd), and 2 daughters: Evelyn S. Rew w/o Frank T. Rew and Burnetta S. Shetzline w/o Adam Shetzline. The executors were son Edward P. Byrd and grandson J. Harry Rew. Witnesses were Carlton E. Uber and S.W. Parks. At probate J. Harry Rew relinquished his right. Sureties on the bond to probate were Charles L. Byrd and W. Scott Byrd (Acc Co Wills, 1904-20, p. 281). Nancy was born on 27 October 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Edward Parks. She married Richard Parker Byrd on 1 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Bird, age 25 in HH#954 headed by Richard P. Bird, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800..⁴ Nancy was living in 1907 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹ Nancy died on 22 August 1911 at age 86.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.² Nancy's will was probated on 13 November 1911 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Burnetta was born on 14 February 1844 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She was the daughter of Richard Parker Byrd and Nancy J. Parks. Burnetta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Beruette Bird, age 6 in HH#954 headed by Richard P. Bird, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ She married Henry S. Rew on 23 February 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry S. Rew, a 38 year old single farmer, the son of James H. & Mary Rew and she was shown as Birnetta L. Byrd, age 26 and single, the daughter of Rich'd P. & Nancy Byrd. They were married at the residence of Rich'd P. Byrd by D.A. Woodson.
.⁶ She married Adam Shetzline before 1910.⁷

     Edward was born on 12 September 1845 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.³ He was the son of Richard Parker Byrd and Nancy J. Parks. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward P. Bird, age 4 in HH#954 headed by Richard P. Bird, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Margaret E.S. 'Sallie' Bundick on 24 November 1878 at Zion Church, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Edward was living in 1908 at Metompkin, Acc Co, VA.³ Edward died in 1925.⁶ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Winfield was born on 7 October 1847 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. They Byrd book shows 7 Oct and the tombstone book shows 8 Oct..^3,4 He was the son of Richard Parker Byrd and Nancy J. Parks. Winfield was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Winifield S. Bird, age 2 in HH#954 headed by Richard P. Bird, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ He married Margaret Elizabeth 'Bettie' Mason on 24 October 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Winfield S. Byrd, a 25 year old farmer the son of Rich'd P. & Nancy J. Byrd and she was shown as Bettie M. Mason, age 28, the daughter of Charles H. & Mary A. Mason. They were married by E.M. Bryan..⁶ Winfield died on 16 July 1919 at age 71.⁴ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Charles was born on 6 June 1849 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.³ He was the son of Richard Parker Byrd and Nancy J. Parks. Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles L. Bird, age 1 He was shown as Winifield S. Bird, age 2 in HH#954 headed by Richard P. Bird, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Mary Virginia Bundick on 12 October 1875 at Worcester Co, MD.⁵ Charles died on 21 January 1925 at age 75.⁶ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Ebron was born on 6 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John W. Byrd Sr. and Esther Ross. He married Meriah Ann Lewis on 12 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Ebron was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eburn Bird the head of HH#958, a 47 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Birds: Ann M., age 43; Vienna, age 20; Arena C., age 18; Mary E., age 16; Thelia A., age 11; Eburn T., age 6; and Drusilla S., age 2..⁴ Ebron died on 4 April 1864 at age 61. His tombstone shows 4 Apr and death records shows 18 Apr 1864..^2,5 His body was interred at Byrd Cem, Gladding Ld Rd, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.²