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     Isaac was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of John A. Jones and Arra 'Airy' Lewis. Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac D. Jones, age 7 in HH#TI60 headed by John A. Jones, a 40 year old oysterman..² He married Malinda Birch on 20 July 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac D. Jones, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of Jno. A. & Airy Jones and she was shown as Malinda Birch, age 16 the daughter of Thos. L. & Ann Birch. They were married at Chincoteagure Island by S.U. Grimsley..¹

     Malinda was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Lingo Birch and Sophia Ann Hill. She married Isaac Daniel Jones on 20 July 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac D. Jones, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of Jno. A. & Airy Jones and she was shown as Malinda Birch, age 16 the daughter of Thos. L. & Ann Birch. They were married at Chincoteagure Island by S.U. Grimsley..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Joseph Birch and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cherricks. He married Sophia Ann Hill on 6 January 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Thomas Lingo Birch and she as Ann Hill. No other information was given..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas L. Birch the head of HH#91, a 27 year old sailor. Listed with him were Sophia Birch, age 25 and Elizabeth Birch, age 8..² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown twice in the 1860 census. First as Thos. L. Birch the head of HH#1061, a 37 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Birches: Sophia, age 20; Matilda, age 10; Jno. W., age 8; Nancy M., age 6; Atlanta, age 5; Molly E., age 4; and Thos. W., age 2. Second as Thomas Birch the head of HH#1092, a 36 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Birches: Anna, age 23; Matilda A., age 14; William, age 12; Nancy, age 10; Atalanta, age 7; Molly, age 2; and Thomas, age 2/12..⁴ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Birch the head of HH#TI102, a 48 year old oysterman, with real estate valued at $100 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Birches: Sophia A., age 38; John W., an 18 year old oysterman; Nancy M., age 16; Atlanta, age 14; Mary E., age 12; Elizabeth, age 10; Hatula, age 6; and Roxilla L., age 4..⁵ He married Mary Wheeler on 31 May 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas L. Birch, a 66 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Joseph & Elizabeth Birch. She was shown as Mary Hudson, a 46 year old widow, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of James & Eliza Wheeler. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹

     Sophia was born in 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Annie Hill Hill(?). She married Thomas Lingo Birch on 6 January 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Thomas Lingo Birch and she as Ann Hill. No other information was given..³ Sophia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sophia Birch, age 25 in HH#91 headed by Thomas L. Birch, a 27 year old sailor..² Sophia died on 25 June 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Birch who died of consumption at the age of 60 years. She was the daughter of Annie Hill, born in Acc Co, VA, a housekeeper, the wife of Thos. L. Birch, who gave the information..⁴

     Annie was born circa 1790.

     Bertha was born on 31 October 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel E. Quillen and Sarah Elizabeth Thornton. She married Ernest L. Jones on 26 June 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ernest L. Jones, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of Isaac D. & Malinda Jones, and she was shown as Bertha E. Quillen, age 18, the daughter of Samuel E. & Elizabeth Quillen. They were married by E.S. Liddell..¹ Bertha died on 28 July 1932 at age 42.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

     Ernest was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Isaac Daniel Jones and Malinda Birch. He married Bertha Ellen Quillen on 26 June 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ernest L. Jones, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of Isaac D. & Malinda Jones, and she was shown as Bertha E. Quillen, age 18, the daughter of Samuel E. & Elizabeth Quillen. They were married by E.S. Liddell..¹ Ernest died in 1960.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born in 1857 at Worcester Co, MD.² He was the son of Hillary P. Quillen and Jane E. Jones. He married Sarah Elizabeth Thornton on 24 September 1879 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l E. Quillen, a 21 year old sailor, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Hillary P. & Jane E. Quillen. She was shown as Eliz'th Thornton, age 18, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daugher of James W. & Delilah Thornton. They were married by I.T. Adkins..¹

     Sarah was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, age 1 in HH#1103 headed by Jas. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman..³ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, age 11 in HH#TI7, headed by James W. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..⁴ She married Samuel E. Quillen on 24 September 1879 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l E. Quillen, a 21 year old sailor, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Hillary P. & Jane E. Quillen. She was shown as Eliz'th Thornton, age 18, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daugher of James W. & Delilah Thornton. They were married by I.T. Adkins..¹ Sarah was named in her father's obituary on 19 February 1908. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Samuel Quillen in the obituary of James Thornton..⁵ Sarah died in 1936.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Quillen, the wife of Samuel E. Quillen..²

     Hillary was born circa 1830 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Jane E. Jones on 14 June 1856 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Jane was born circa 1830. She married Hillary P. Quillen on 14 June 1856 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Delilah was born on 11 October 1844 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Griffin Wimbrough and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sharpley. Delilah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Deliliah Wimbres, age 10 in HH#119 headed by Griffin Wimbres, a 31 year old sailor..³ She married James Washington Thornton Sr. on 5 October 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, a 21 year old waterman, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John D. & Betsey Thornton and she was shown as Delilah Wimber, age 16, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Griffin & Betsy Wimber. They were married by P. Bowdin at his house. John A.M. Whealton said he was over age 21..¹ Delilah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Delilah Thornton, age 20 in HH#1103 headed by Jas. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman..⁴ Delilah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Thornton, a 26 year old house keeper in HH#TI7, headed by James W. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..⁵ Delilah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Delila Thornton, a 37 year old wife and house keeper in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..⁶ Delilah died on 29 January 1912 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 67. She was shown as Delilah Thornton, who died on Monday at the age of 72 years. She was the relict of the late James W. Thornton. She was survived by 7 children, 5 girls and 2 boys. Chincoteague, Accomack News, 3 Feb 1912, issue..^7,2 Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Delilah A. Thornton, wife of James W. Thornton..²

     Griffin was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sharpley on 4 July 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and Edward P. Pitts were the securities on the M.L.B. of Griffin Wimbro and Elizabeth Sharpley which was dated 29 Jan 1836. Another entry shows they were married on 4 Jul 1839..² Griffin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Griffin Wimbres the head of HH#119, a 31 year old sailor. Listed with him were Elizabeth Wimbres, age 25; Delilah, Wimbres, age 10; William Wimbres, age 7; John Wimbres, age 2; and William Thornton, age 14..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Griffin Wimbrough on 4 July 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and Edward P. Pitts were the securities on the M.L.B. of Griffin Wimbro and Elizabeth Sharpley which was dated 29 Jan 1836. Another entry shows they were married on 4 Jul 1839..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Shew as shown as Elizabeth Wimbres, age 25 in HH#119 headed by Griffin Wimbres, a 31 year old sailor..¹

     Mary was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Wheeler and Elizabeth (-----). She married Thomas Lingo Birch on 31 May 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas L. Birch, a 66 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Joseph & Elizabeth Birch. She was shown as Mary Hudson, a 46 year old widow, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of James & Eliza Wheeler. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cherricks circa 1810. Accorcing to Dr. Bill Burton, she was Elizabeth Cherricks..^2,3 He married Ruth (-----) circa 1838.¹ Joseph was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Birch the head of HH#132, a 60 year old laborer. Listed with him were Ruth Birch, age 30; James Birch, age 10 and David Birch, age 3..¹ Joseph was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Birch the head of HH#1090, age 83 years. Listed with him were the following Birchs: Ruth, age 40; James, age 19; and David, age 14..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790. She married Joseph Birch circa 1810. Accorcing to Dr. Bill Burton, she was Elizabeth Cherricks..^1,2

     John was born in 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Isaac Daniel Jones and Malinda Birch. He married Elsie Mildred Quillen circa 1915.^1,3 John died in 1978.³ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     Elsie was born in 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel E. Quillen and Sarah Elizabeth Thornton. She married John Burton Jones circa 1915.^1,2 Elsie died in 1986.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Alice was born circa 1910 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ernest L. Jones and Bertha Ellen Quillen.

     William was born on 20 October 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Griffin Wimbrough and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sharpley. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Wimbres, age 7 in HH#119 headed by Griffin Wimbres, a 31 year old sailor..¹ William was listed with his sister in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Wimbrough, a 23 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $100 in HH#TI7, headed by James W. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman. Also listed just below him was Ellen Wimbrough, age 19 and keeping house. They had been married in February..³ He married Delitta Ellen (-----) circa 1875.² William died on 16 April 1927 at age 84.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William B. Wimbrough, 20 Oct 1842 - 16 Apr 1927, who was buried near D. Ellen Wimbrough..²

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Griffin Wimbrough and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sharpley. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Wimbres, age 2 in HH#119 headed by Griffin Wimbres, a 31 year old sailor..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Sharpley and Elizabeth (-----). Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Sharply, age 17 in HH#71 headed by William Sharply, a 56 year old farmer..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Sharpley and Elizabeth (-----). Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Sharply, age 13 in HH#71 headed by William Sharply, a 56 year old farmer..¹

     Maria was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Sharpley and Elizabeth (-----). Maria was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Sharply, age 12 in HH#71 headed by William Sharply, a 56 year old farmer..¹ She married Isaac Melvin on 1 May 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Melvin, a 23 year old sailor, the som of Sam'l & Eliz'th Melvin and she was shown as Maria C. Townsend, a 27 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. & Betsy Sharply. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..²

     Daniel was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Sharpley and Elizabeth (-----). Daniel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Sharply, age 10 in HH#71 headed by William Sharply, a 56 year old farmer..¹

     Levin was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Gorah Townsend and Mary (-----). Levin was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Townsend, a 23 year old laborer in HH#71 headed by William Sharply, a 56 year old farmer..² He married Mary Carpenter on 12 April 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Townsend, a 33 year old widowed sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Gorah & Mary Townsend and she was shown as Mary Carpenter, age 23, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Revel & Elizabeth Carpenter. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr. and the license was dated 31 Jan 1860 and Wm. M. Feddeman said both were over age 21..¹

     Marvin was born in 1909 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of James W. Daisey and Malinda Ann Thornton. He married Tressie Howard circa 1930.² Marvin died in 1991.² His body was interred at Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Tressie was born in 1911 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of J. Hilton Howard and Birtha Cherricks. She married Marvin Daisey circa 1930.² Her body was interred at Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1870 census puts his birth at 1862 and his marriage record puts it at 1864, but his tombstone shows 1861..² He was the son of William H. Daisey and Mary E. Melvin. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Daisey, age 8 in HH#TI192 headed by William Daisey, a 28 year old oysterman..³ He married Malinda Ann Thornton on 17 March 1891 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas Daisey, a 27 year old oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. H. & Mary Daisey and she was shown as Matilda Ann Thornton, age 16, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of John J. & Mary Ann Thornton. They were married by G.E. Wood..¹ James died in 1939.² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²