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     Mary was born circa 1830 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married Henry Pruitt circa 1845.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Pruitt, age 20 and born in MD in HH#111 headed by Henry Pruitt, a 30 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     Selby was born circa 1846 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Henry Pruitt and Mary (-----). Selby was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Pruitt, age 4 born in MD in HH#111 headed by Henry Pruitt, a 30 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     Purnell was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Henry Pruitt and Mary (-----). Purnell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Purnell Pruitt, age 6/12 and born in MD in HH#111 headed by Henry Pruitt, a 30 year old sailor born in MD..¹

     James was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. His death record puts his birth at 1801, the 1850 census puts it at 1808, the 1860 census at 1806, the 1870 census at 1805..^2,3 He was the son of William Daisey and Mary 'Polly' (-----). He married Leah (-----) circa 1825.^4,5 He married Ellenor 'Nellie' Curtis on 12 July 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as James Daisey and she as Nellie Curtis. No other information was given..⁶ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Daisy the head of HH#112, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him (all born in VA except as noted) were Ellenor Daisy, age 30 and born in MD; John Sharply, a 22 year old sailor; Elizabeth Sharply, age 17; Mary Daisy, age 14; Matilda Daisy, age 12; James Daisy, age 19 (probably 9); Sarah Daisy, age 7; and Josua Daisy, age 5..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Daisey the head of HH#1308, a 54 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Eleanor Daisey, age 46; James Daisey, a 22 year old oysterman; Joshua Daisey, a 19 year old oysterman and Jno. E. Lewis, age 10..⁷ He married Mary Wheeler on 24 February 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Dasey, a 56 year old farmer, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. & Mary Dasey and she was shown as Mary Hudson, age 22 and single, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. & Betsy Wheeler. They were married by William P. Thornton..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Daisey the head of HH#TI163, a 65 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were Mary Daisey, age 30 and keeping house; and Margaret Hudson, age 5..⁸ James died on 4 July 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Daisey, who died of unknown causes in Acc Parish, the son of Wm. & Polly, born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Mary. His son Wm. Daisey gave the information..³

     Ellenor was born circa 1820 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married James Daisey on 12 July 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as James Daisey and she as Nellie Curtis. No other information was given..² Ellenor was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellenor Daisy, age 30 and born in MD in HH#112 headed by James Daisy, a 42 year old farmer..¹ Ellenor was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eleanor Daisey, age 46 in HH#1308 headed by Jas. Daisey, a 54 year old oysterman..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Daisey. She married John W. Sharpley on 2 April 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. John Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of John W. Sharpley and Elizabeth Daisey of Jms..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Sharply, age 17 in HH#112 headed by James Daisy, a 42 year old farmer. Also in this household was her husband John Sharply, a 22 year old sailor..²

     John was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Daisey on 2 April 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. John Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of John W. Sharpley and Elizabeth Daisey of Jms..² John was listed with his father-in-law in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Sharply, a 22 year old sailor in HH#112 headed by James Daisey, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200. (Note: John's wife Elizabeth was also in the household and she was the daughter of James Daisey.).¹

     Mary was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Daisey. Mary was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Daisy, age 14 in HH#112 headed by James Daisy, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     Matilda was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Daisey. Matilda was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Daisy, age 12 in HH#112 headed by James Daisy, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Daisey and Ellenor 'Nellie' Curtis. James was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Daisy, age 19 (probably 9) in HH#112 headed by James Daisy, a 42 year old farmer..¹ James was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Daisey, a 22 year old oysterman in HH#1308 headed by Jas. Daisey, a 54 year old oysterman..³ He married Mary Andrews on 12 March 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Daizy, age 22, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of James & Nelly Daizy and she was shown as Mary Andrews, age 22, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Mordeica Andrews..²

     Sarah was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Daisey and Ellenor 'Nellie' Curtis. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Daisy, age 7 in HH#112 headed by James Daisy, a 42 year old farmer..¹ She married Isaac Andrews on 19 February 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Andress, a 22 year old fisherman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Mordicas & Nancy Andress and she was shown as Sarah Daisey, age 16, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Jas. & Elenor Daisey. They were married by P. Bowdin..²

     Joshua was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Daisey and Ellenor 'Nellie' Curtis. Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Josua Daisy, age 5 in HH#112 headed by James Daisy, a 42 year old farmer..¹ Joshua was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Daisey, a 19 year old oysterman in HH#1308 headed by Jas. Daisey, a 54 year old oysterman..²

     Parker was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin on 6 December 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Parker T. Daisey and she was shown as Elizabeth Melvin. No other information was given..² Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Daisy the head of HH#113, a 41 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Daisys: Elizabeth, age 30; Hiram, age 12; Mary, age 10; Nancy, age 8; Elizabeth, age 6; and William, age 4..¹ Parker died in January 1859.³ Parker's estate was administered on 31 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Andrews, with the widow relinquishing, was named to settle the estate of Parker T. Daisey. B. David Steelman & Benjamin Gunter were the securities..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Worcester Co, MD.^3,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Melvin and Sophia Wilkinson. She married Parker T. Daisey on 6 December 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Parker T. Daisey and she was shown as Elizabeth Melvin. No other information was given..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Daisy, age 30 in HH#113 headed by Parker Daisy, a 41 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Daisey the head of HH#1106, age 40. Listed with her were William Daisey, age 14; Arden Daisey, age 10; and Sarah Daisey, age 7..⁵ She married David T. Daisey on 2 February 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Daizy, a 44 year old widowed waterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. & Polly Diszy and she was shown as Elizabeth Daizy, a 45 year old widow, born in Worcestor Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Thos. & Sophia Melvin. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Daisey, age 45 and keeping house in HH#TI164, headed by David Daisey, a 45 year old waterman..⁶ Elizabeth died on 19 October 1877 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Daisey, who died in Acc Parish of consumption at the age of 60 years. She was the daughter of Thomas & Sophia Melvin, born in Acc Co, a married housekeeper. A friend Jos. G. Savage gave the information..²

     Hiram was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin. Hiram was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hiram Daisy, age 12 in HH#113 headed by Parker Daisy, a 41 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Daisy, age 10 in HH#113 headed by Parker Daisy, a 41 year old farmer..¹ She married Daniel Whealton on 28 March 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Whealton, a 19 year old mariner, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Eba & Elizabeth Whealton and she was shown as Mary Ann Daysey, age 17, the daughter of Parker J. & Elizabeth Daysey. They were married by W.P. Thornton..² She married William Mason on 4 October 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Mason, a 17 year old oysterman, born in Acc Co & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Wm. & Amy Mason and she was shown as Mary A. Whealton, a 35 year old widow, the daughter of Parker & Elizabeth Daisey. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr. at his house..² She married William Whealton in April 1885.³

     Nancy was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Daisy, age 8 in HH#113 headed by Parker Daisy, a 41 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Daisy, age 6 in HH#113 headed by Parker Daisy, a 41 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Daisy, age 4 in HH#113 headed by Parker Daisy, a 41 year old farmer..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary (-----) circa 1842.¹ Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Daisy the head of HH#114, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $50. Listed with him were Mary Daisy, age 29; David Daisy, age 6 and Parker Daisy, age 3..¹

     Mary was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Isaac Daisey circa 1842.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Daisy, age 29 in HH#114 headed by Isaac Daisy, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     David was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaac Daisey and Mary (-----). David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Daisy, age 6 in HH#114 headed by Isaac Daisy, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     Parker was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaac Daisey and Mary (-----). Parker was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Daisy, age 3 in HH#114 headed by Isaac Daisy, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     David was born circa 1819 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His death record puts his birth at 1814, his second and third marriage records both put it at 1819, and the 1850, 1860 and 1870 census records put it between 1825 and 1830..^2,3 He was the son of William Daisey and Mary 'Polly' (-----). He married Ann (-----) circa 1842.² David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Daisy the head of HH#115, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $50. Listed with him were Ann Daisy, age 25; William Daisy, age 8; James Daisy, age 4; and John Daisy, age 2..² David was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Daisey, age 30 and oystering in HH#1113 headed by Paul Melvin, age 46 and oystering. Listed under David were Wm. Daisey, age 13; Jas. Daisey, age 11 and Jno. Daisey, age 7..⁴ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin on 2 February 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Daizy, a 44 year old widowed waterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. & Polly Diszy and she was shown as Elizabeth Daizy, a 45 year old widow, born in Worcestor Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Thos. & Sophia Melvin. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..¹ David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Daisey the head of HH#TI164, a 45 year old oysterman, with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $800. Listed with him were Elizabeth Daisey, age 45 and Sarah J. Daisey, age 15..⁵ He married Mary Matthews on 22 July 1879 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David T. Daisey, a 60 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. & Mary Daisey and she was shown as Mary Burch, a 50 year old widow, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Eli & Elizth Matthews. They were married by W.P. Thornton..¹ David died on 4 October 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Daisey, who died in the Island District of old age at the age of 80 years. He was the son of Wm. & Polly Daisey, born in the Island District. James Daisey his son gave the information..³

     Ann was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married David T. Daisey circa 1842.¹ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Daisy, age 25 in HH#115 headed by David Daisy, a 25 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of David T. Daisey and Ann (-----). William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Daisy, age 8 in HH#115 headed by David Daisy, a 25 year old farmer..¹ William was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Daisey, age 13 in HH#1113 headed by Paul Melvin, age 46 and oystering. Also in this household was David Daisey, age 30 and oystering..³ He married Mary E. Melvin on 2 May 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Daysey, a 22 year old waterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of David & Ann Daysey and she was shown as Mary Melvin, age 20, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Sam'l & Elizabeth Melvin. They were married by P. Bowdin..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Daisey the head of HH#TI192, a 28 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Mary Daisey, age 23; James Daisey, age 8; David Daisey, age 4; Elizabeth Daisey, age 3; Ida E. Daisey, age 2 months & born in April; Zachariah George, a 25 year old black oysterman and Sina George, a 21 year old black house keeper..⁴

     James was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of David T. Daisey and Ann (-----). James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Daisy, age 4 in HH#115 headed by David Daisy, a 25 year old farmer..¹ James was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Daisey, age 11 in HH#1113 headed by Paul Melvin, age 46 and oystering. Also in this household was David Daisey, age 30 and oystering..³ He married Catharine Mason on 14 September 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Daysey Jr., a 22 year old oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of David & Ann Daysey and she was shown as Catharine Mason, age 22, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Randall & Ann Mason. They were married by William P. Thornton..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Daisey the head of HH#TI168, a 32 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Catherine Daisey, age 23 and keeping house and Ella Lee Daisey, age 1..⁴ He married Polly Hopkins on 8 November 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Daisey, a 37 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of David & Polly Daisey and she was shown as Polly Hopkins, age 16, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Henry & Mary Hopkins, now Daisey. They were married by S.U. Grimsley. (Note: The fact that the certificate was not returned for recording until 12 Jan 1889, over 3 year later, seems odd and makes the marriage date somewhat questionable.).²

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of David T. Daisey and Ann (-----). John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Daisy, age 2 in HH#115 headed by David Daisy, a 25 year old farmer..¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Daisey, age 7 in HH#1113 headed by Paul Melvin, age 46 and oystering. Also in this household was David Daisey, age 30 and oystering..² He married Nancy Maria Thornton on 30 January 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Dasey, a 22 year old sailor, the son of David and Ann Daisey and she was shown as Maria Thronton, age 21, the daughter of Parker & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..³

     Parker was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Thornton (Chinco Is). He married Elizabeth Ann Birch on 17 December 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Thornton of Wm. and she as Elizabeth Ann Burch. No other information was given..¹ Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Thornton the head of HH#120, a 24 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Elisa, age 25; John J., age 5; Maria, age 2; Ann age 25; and Ellen, age 6..² Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Thornton the head of HH#1117, age 30 and oystering. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Eliza, age 34; Jno. J., age 14; Wm., age 8; Maria, age 12; Ester Ann, age 6; and Jane, age 1. This was probably Chincoteague Island..³ Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Thornton the head of HH#TI154, a 44 year old oysterman, with real estate valued at $100, born in PA. (Note: The 1850 & 1860 census showed him born in VA.) Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Elizabeth W., age 50 and keeping house; Hester A., age 14; Sarah S., age 12; Benjamin, age 10; and Alfred T., age 7..⁴ Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Thornton, a 53 year old head of household and oysterman. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Eliza, a 59 year old wife and house keeper; Benjamin P., a 17 year old son; and Alfred T., a 15 year old son..⁵ Parker died on 4 March 1909 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Thornton, who died last Thursday at the age of 85. He was the oldest white person on the Island. He was survived by 4 children. Chincoteague news section..⁶

     William was born circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Thornton Sr. (Island). He married Nancy Carpenter on 12 January 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Hopkins was the security on the M.L.B. of William Thornton and Nancy Carpenter..² He married Sarah Hancock on 27 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts was the security on the M.L.B. of William Thornton of Chincoteague Island and Sarah Hancock..²