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     John was born in 1872.² He was the son of Asa T. Prescott and Laodicea Taylor. He married H. Queenie Victoria Hall on 30 November 1898 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 26 year old waterman and she was age 25 and widowed..¹ John died in 1962.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Myrtle was born on 23 January 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Fletcher Williams and H. Queenie Victoria Hall. She married Harold T. Wilkerson on 1 May 1913 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD. She was living in Sanford at the time of the license..³ Myrtle died on 12 June 1913 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 18.² Her body was interred at Ridgefield Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.²

     Asa was born in 1899.² He was the son of John Neal Prescott and H. Queenie Victoria Hall. He married Nellie Collins circa 1920.³ Asa died in 1956.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Nellie was born on 3 September 1901.¹ She married Asa H. Prescott circa 1920.² Nellie died on 10 August 1981 at age 79.¹

     Nealie was born on 9 May 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Neal Prescott and H. Queenie Victoria Hall. He married Lois Bundick circa 1923.² Nealie died on 27 April 1988 at age 84.¹ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lois was born circa 1909 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Thomas Bundick and Henrietta Middleton. Lois was listed with her father in the census of in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Nealie Franklin Prescott circa 1923.³ Lois was named in her father's obituary on 3 October 1957. She was listed as Mrs. Nealy Prescott of Leemont..⁴

     Marianda (Williams) Hall was listed in the 1900 Census with 2 children born and only 1 living. Thus the (-----) Hall is shown below with a death before 1900. Maranda Hall, wife of James A. Hall, of C., of Sanford, died at the home of her daughter at Baltimore, on 17 Feb 1924. She was survived by: her husband; her daughter, Mrs. Howard Taylor of Baltimore; son E.M. Hall of Pittsburg, PA; son Preston Hall of Sanford; and grandaughters Phillis and Lois Taylor (Pen. Ent., 15 Mar 1924). Miranda was born circa 1875 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of William Henry Williams and Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant. Miranda was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as M.W. Williams, a 5 year old daughter in HH#276 headed by W.H. Williams, a 42 year old oysterman..¹ She married James Alfred Hall circa 1896.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.² Miranda died on 17 February 1924 at Baltimore, MD.³

     Samuel was born circa 1820. He married Elizabeth F. Jones circa 1838.^1,2

     Preston Hall resided in Sanford when his father died in 1944. Preston was born on 1 February 1908 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Alfred Hall and Miranda W. Williams. Preston was living in 1924 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Helen Krac circa 1926.² His body was interred at Baltimore, MD.¹

     His body was interred at Myrtlewood Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² Edmund M. Hall resided in Baltimore, MD, in 1944 when his father died. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edmund was born circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Alfred Hall and Miranda W. Williams. Edmund was living in 1924 at Pittsburgh, PA.²

     Mr. Charles S. Godwin died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter J. Fisher, Sanford, VA, on 28 Apr 1953, aged 75 years. He was the son of Edmond S. & Bernetta Hall Godwin, born and raised at Sanford. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 7 May 1953). Charles was employed at as a Oysterman. Charles was born on 12 December 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edmund Spencer Godwin and Burnetta Susan Hall. He married Arinthia Dora 'Rentie' Hall on 19 December 1899 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Charles was living on 11 August 1943 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Charles died on 28 April 1953 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 74.⁴ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Naomi was born on 21 September 1900 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Charles Singleton Godwin and Arinthia Dora 'Rentie' Hall. She married Walter Jackson Fisher Sr. on 23 July 1916 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Naomi was living in 1953 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Naomi died on 25 September 1974 at age 74.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mr. Walter Fisher and Miss Namoi Godwin were quietly married at Pocomoke City last Sunday, 23 Jul 1916, and are making their home with the bride's parents (Acc News, 28 Jul 1916). Walter was born on 18 December 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. Acc Co birth records show 17 Dec 1892, which is obviously off by one year and one day..^1,2 He was the son of William Washington 'Bud' Fisher Sr. and Julia Ann Broadwater. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Naomi May Godwin on 23 July 1916 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Walter died on 26 March 1968 at age 76.⁵ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     His common name was Ray. Charles was born on 7 October 1911 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Thomas Leonard Taylor Sr. and Ida Lee Whealton. Charles was named in his father's obituary on 4 March 1938 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Ray Taylor of New Church in the obituary of Mr. Thomas Taylor Sr. of Snow Hill, MD..² He married Mary Lee Hall on 23 December 1939 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. He was living at New Church at the time of his marriage..³ Charles died in 1970.¹

     Mary was born on 9 February 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel L. Sparrow and Mary Jane Marshall. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Sparrow, age 1 in HH#1001, headed by Samuel Sparrow, a 37 year old farmer..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married James Walter Hall on 20 February 1867 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Hall, age 21 and keeping house, in HH#AT417 headed by James Hall, age 29 and oystering..⁵ Mary died on 13 August 1916 at age 67. Mrs. W.J. (Mary E. Sparrow) Hall died at the home of her brother, J.H. Sparrow (presumably near Belinda), Sunday night, 13 Aug 1916, aged 68 years. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 19 Aug 1916)..⁶ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Silverius was born on 24 January 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Walter Hall and Mary Elizabeth Sparrow. Silverius was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Coly Hall, age 2, in HH#AT417 headed by James Hall, age 29 and oystering..³ He married Mary Bagge Walden on 12 June 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old merchant and she was age 18, born in Middlesex Co, VA and living in Acc Co, VA. They were married at the bride's home by W. F. Hayes and W. J. Twilley..¹ Silverius was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Bernice Fontaine on 20 June 1900 at Somerset Co, MD.⁵ Silverius was living in 1939 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Silverius died on 28 July 1950 at age 82.² His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Mary was born on 16 September 1870 at Middlesex Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Franklin Walden and Mary S. (-----). She married Silverius Coly Hall on 12 June 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old merchant and she was age 18, born in Middlesex Co, VA and living in Acc Co, VA. They were married at the bride's home by W. F. Hayes and W. J. Twilley..¹ She made a will on 6 April 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Hall my entire estate both personal and real, consisting of one farm - bounded on the north by public road, on the east by the main county road, on the south by woodland of Joseph E. Moore, and west by the land of Mary S. Walden. My personal property consisting of my entire household furniture, onr horse and carriage; one bond of W.S. Walden and one share in first national Bank of Onancock. In my real estate and personal property I give my husband S.C. Hall a life's interest, the above named bond and Bank Stock I wish reserved for the education of my above named daughter. Should my daughter die without bodily heirs I then loan to my husband the tract of land and dwelling house bounded on the north by the road running through the farm, on the east by main county road, on south by J.E. Moore's woodland and west by the land of M.S. Walden. To Mary S. Walden I loan the tract bounded on north by countyt road, east by her own property, south by dividing field road, on the west by woodland of her own. The whole property going to any existing heirs of my sisters Sallie E. Gourley and E. Addie Parkes, in the event of the death of M.S. Walden and S.C. Hall. Executor: Husband S.C. Hall and my sister E. Addie Parks. Witnesses: E. Addie Parkes and Sarah E. Gourley. Signed Mary B. Hall. Proved by E. Addie Parkes. Probate: Eugenia A. Parkes, the Executrix, giving $2,000 bond with William B. Smith and T. Berkley Smith, sureties. Liberty being reserved to S.C. Hall the executor named in the said will to join in the probate when he shall think fit..³ Mary died on 9 April 1895 at age 24.² Her body was interred at Young Fm, S of Fisher's Cr, W of 13, Acc Co, VA.² Mary's will was probated on 28 May 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Bernice was born on 28 February 1880.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Fontaine and American (-----). She married Silverius Coly Hall on 20 June 1900 at Somerset Co, MD.² Bernice was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Bernice died in 1975.⁴ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Edward was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Thomas Justice and Mary H. Taylor. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Justice, age 1 in HH#584 headed by Thomas Taylor, a 34 year old laborer. Also listed was Thomas Justice, a 34 year old farmer, who was evidently his father..³ Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Justice, age 12 in HH#123 headed by Thomas Justice, a 53 (or 33?) year old farmer..⁴ He married Elizabeth Hall on 31 January 1872 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old carpenter and she was age 28 and single. They were married by J. C. Reed..⁵ He married Cynthia Parks in 1894.⁶ Edward died before 1939.⁷

     Thomas was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Teackle Justice and Rose Taylor. He married Mary H. Taylor on 8 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Thomas was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Justice, a 24 year old farmer in HH#584 headed by Thomas Taylor, a 34 year old laborer. Listed below him were the following Justices: Mary, age 31; Edward T., age 1 and Arena, age 14..² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Justice the head of HH#123, a 53 (or 33?) year old farmer with personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Justices: Mary, age 40; Edward T., age 12; Nehemiah, age 8; Arthur T., age 6; Mary E., age 2; and Joseph, age 6/12..⁴ Thomas died on 19 March 1895 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Thomas Justis, age 70 years, died at his home on Messongo, Tuesday 19 Mar 1895 of dysentary (Pen. Ent., 23 Mar 1895)..⁵

     Mary was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Richard Taylor. She married Thomas Justice on 8 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Justice, age 31 in HH#584 headed by Thomas Taylor, a 34 year old laborer. Also listed was Thomas Justice, a 34 year old farmer, who was evidently her husband..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Justice, age 40 in HH#123 headed by Thomas Justice, a 53 (or 33?) year old farmer..³

     Milcah was born on 20 September 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Robert Thomas Hall Sr. and Susan Edward Stant. Milcah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milkey Ann Hall, age 4 in HH#209 headed by Robert T. Hall, age 27 and farming..⁴ Milcah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milky Hall, age 14 and at school..⁵ She married George Washington 'Wash' Hall on 4 July 1889 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old waterman and she was age 24 years. They were married at Sykes Island by J. S. Wallace..⁶ She married Benjamin G. Johnson on 8 December 1912 at Hall's Chapel, Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was a 45 year old divorced merchant and she was also age 45 and widowed..² Milcah died on 27 January 1928 at age 70.³ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.³

     His common name was Wash. George was born on 6 May 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George E. Hall and Sally Drummond Killmon. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Washington Hall, age 6, in HH#MT604 headed by George Hall, age 40 and an oysterman..³ He married Milcah Ann 'Milky' Hall on 4 July 1889 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old waterman and she was age 24 years. They were married at Sykes Island by J. S. Wallace..⁴ He made a will on 28 October 1893 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. I direct that all my just and honest debts shall be paid. To my wife Milcah A. Hall all of my property both real and personal to her and her heirs forever. Witnesses: J.R. Riggs and W.J. Riggs..⁵ George died on 13 March 1904 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA, at age 40. Capt. George W. Hall of near Belinda put an end to his life last Sunday afternoon. He shot himself thru the head with a pistol (Pen. Ent., 19 Mar 1904). There were more details in the article..² His body was interred at Ridgefield Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.² George's will was probated on 6 April 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Benjamin was born on 26 March 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James T. Johnson and Margaret Sterling. Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Johnson, age 5 in HH#AT86 headed by James Johnson, a 64 year old farmer..³ He married Milcah Ann 'Milky' Hall on 8 December 1912 at Hall's Chapel, Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was a 45 year old divorced merchant and she was also age 45 and widowed..¹ Benjamin died on 5 January 1925 at age 59.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ambert was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Robert Thomas Hall Sr. and Susan Edward Stant. Ambert was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ambert Hall, age 5 in HH#209 headed by Robert T. Hall, age 27 and farming..¹ Ambert was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Albert Hall, age 15 and a male who was at school..³ She married Edward Thomas Churn on 2 November 1870 at Worcester Co, MD. According to Ruth T. Dryden's marriage records, her name was Amerett..²

     Edward was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Churn and Mary 'Polly' Moore. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Churn, age 1 in HH#941 headed by Edward Churn, a 28 year old farmer..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He married Ambert Hall on 2 November 1870 at Worcester Co, MD. According to Ruth T. Dryden's marriage records, her name was Amerett..³ He married Susan E. Hall on 25 July 1886 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Edward died on 8 April 1903. Capt. E.T. Churn, age 54, died 8 Apr 1903 of pneumonia at Belinda. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 18 Apr 1903)..⁵

     Edward was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1822 and the 1860 census puts it at 1818..^1,2 He married Mary 'Polly' Moore on 22 June 1847 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Churn the head of HH#941, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Churns: Polly, age 23; Edward T., age 1; and Sally, age 8. Also listed was Noah Parks, age 12..⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Mary was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1827 and the 1860 census puts it at 1823..^2,3 She married Edward Churn on 22 June 1847 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Churn, age 23 in HH#941 headed by Edward Churn, a 28 year old farmer..⁵ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Miss Susan E. Hall and Mr. Edward T. Churn were married at Pocomoke City on 25 Jul 1886 (Pen. Ent., 7 Aug 1886). Mrs. Susan E. Bell died 8 Oct 1939 at a local hospital. Services were at Hallwood Methodist Church by Rev. Loss and Wilmer. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery (J.W. Taylor Cemetery). She was aged 71 years, the daughter of the late Robert T. and Susan Edward Hall, Messongo. She was married twice, first to Capt. Edward Thomas Churn, who died on 6 Apr 1903. In 1910 she married George W. Bell of Northampton, who did several years ago. Was blind for 25 years. Survivors included 2 sisters and 1 brother. She was a member of the Hallwood Methodist Chruch (E.S. News, 13 Oct 1939). Susan was born on 1 September 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Robert Thomas Hall Sr. and Susan Edward Stant. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Hall, age 3..³ She married Edward Thomas Churn on 25 July 1886 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁴ She married George W. Bell in 1910.⁵ Susan was living in 1936.⁶ Susan died on 8 October 1939 at age 71.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born on 25 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Burwell O. Bell and Sarah A. Bell. He married Susan E. Hall in 1910.²