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     Robert was born on 27 May 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Thomas Hall Sr. and Susan Edward Stant. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Unnamed Hall (male), age 1 month in HH#209 headed by Robert T. Hall, age 27 and farming..² Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Hall, age 10 and at school..³ Robert died on 26 October 1885 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA, at age 25. Robert T. Hall, an industrious and worthy young man, died at his home on Messongo, of Typhoid Fever, on Thursday night, October 26. He died on the day on which he was to have been married (Pen. Ent., 7 Nov 1885). He died of typhoid and pneumonia at the age of 25 years. He was an unmarried oysterman. A friend Wm. Witham gave the information..^4,5

     Thomas was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Robert Thomas Hall Sr. and Susan Edward Stant. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Hall, age 9..³ He married Ella Lavance Tapman on 12 June 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas J. Hall, a 33 year old single oysterman, the son of Robert T. and Susan E. Hall and she was shown as Ella L. Tatman, age 24 and single, the daughter of Jesse & Mary Tatman. They were married by D.G.C. Butts..¹ Thomas was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Thomas died on 12 November 1936 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Thomas J. Hall of Messongo died on 12 Nov 1936, aged 75 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 14 Nov 1936)..⁵ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ella was born on 10 August 1871.² She was the daughter of Jesse Tapman and Mary (-----). She married Thomas Jackson Stonewall Hall on 12 June 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas J. Hall, a 33 year old single oysterman, the son of Robert T. and Susan E. Hall and she was shown as Ella L. Tatman, age 24 and single, the daughter of Jesse & Mary Tatman. They were married by D.G.C. Butts..¹ Ella was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Ella died on 25 August 1948 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA, at age 77. Mrs. Ella Hall died at home at Messongo on 25 Aug 1948, aged 78 years. Burial was at Groton's Cemetery and survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 3 Sep 1948)..⁴ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Miss Lovey C. Hall and Mr. Denard J. Knight were married at Messongo 5 Dec 1897 by Rev. Chas. Clement (Pen. Ent., 18 Dec 1897). Mrs. Lovey Catherine Knight, wife of Dennard J. Knight Sr., Messongo, died on 19 Sep 1944 at home. She was aged 72 years. Services were at the residence Thursday, 21 Sep by Revs. Bryan, Wilmer and Bean with interment in the Knight Cemetery. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 22 Sep 1944). Her common name was Lova. Lovey was born on 9 August 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Robert Thomas Hall Sr. and Susan Edward Stant. She married Denard James Knight Sr. on 5 December 1897 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was a 27 year old oysterman and she was age 25..^4,2 Lovey was living in 1936.⁵ Lovey died on 19 September 1944 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA, at age 72.³ Her body was interred at Knight's Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.³

     His Acc birth record shows him as "Dawson J. Knight" son of Dawson J. and Eliza, born 10 Feb 1869. However, his tombstone shows him as "Denard James Knight, born 10 Mar 1869. Mr. Dennard James Knight Sr. died at his home at Messongo on 30 May 1949, aged 80 years, and was buried at Knight's buring grounds. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 3 Jun 1949). Denard was born on 10 February 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows 10 Mar 1869..¹ He was the son of Dawson J. Knight Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Hall. He married Lovey Catherine 'Lova' Hall on 5 December 1897 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was a 27 year old oysterman and she was age 25..^3,2 Denard died on 30 May 1949 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA, at age 80.⁴ His body was interred at Knight's Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Timothy was born on 3 November 1905 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Denard James Knight Sr. and Lovey Catherine 'Lova' Hall. Timothy was living on 19 September 1944 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.² Timothy died on 15 May 1987 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 81.¹ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.³

     Mr. Eugene Hall of Baltimore died on 20 Nov 1956, aged 81 years. He was buried in the family cemetery at Messongo. He was the son of Robert T. and Susan Stant Hall. Only his wife was listed as a survivors (Pen. Ent., 29 Nov 1956). Eugene was born on 6 February 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Thomas Hall Sr. and Susan Edward Stant. Conflicting evidence states that Eugene was born on 10 February 1875.² He married Sarah F. Brown circa 1895.^2,3 Eugene died on 20 November 1956 at Baltimore, MD, at age 81.⁴ His body was interred at Ridgefield Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.²

     Susan/Sarah F. (-----) madien name is unknown. He husband's tombstone (Eugene Hall) was presented by Sarah F. Hall, his wife. Sarah was born circa 1875 at Westmoreland Co, VA.¹ She married Eugene H. Hall circa 1895.^2,3 Sarah was living in 1956 at Baltimore, MD.⁴

     Belinda - Capt. John H. Hall of the schooner Oriental, found a carrier pigeon in his vessel's cabin Monday, 5 Jul 1897. It was turned out of the ship New York at 6:30 am, 3 July by commander Mead. The Texas and Maine were in comp. Bird was No. 6409. Mr. Hall returned it to New York (Pen. Ent., 10 Jul 1897). John was born on 2 July 1869 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA. He was unnamed on both his county birth record and in the 1870 census..² He was the son of Robert Thomas Hall Sr. and Susan Edward Stant. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as "Not named" Hall, age 1 year..³ He was christened on 13 July 1870 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Nina Maude Payne on 1 November 1893 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was a 23 year old oysterman and she was age 18, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co. They were married by R. B. Scott..¹ John was living in 1936.⁴ John died on 18 December 1937 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD, at age 68. Mr. John H. Hall died at his home near Snow Hill, MD, on 18 Dec 1937, aged 67 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 25 Dec 1937)..⁵ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Nina was born on 13 December 1874 at Newark, MD.² She was the daughter of George W. Payne and Margaret M. 'Maggie' Coleburn. She married John H. Hall Sr. on 1 November 1893 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was a 23 year old oysterman and she was age 18, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co. They were married by R. B. Scott..¹ Nina was living in 1950 at Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA.³ Nina died on 17 November 1952 at Gloucester, VA, at age 77. Mrs. Nina M. Payne Hall died at the home of her son, John H. Hall Jr. at Gloucester on 17 Nov 1952, aged 77 years. She was the daughter of George W. Payne of Messongo, born 13 Dec 1874. She was buried at Downing's Cemetery, Oak Hall, VA (Pen. Ent., 20 Nov 1952)..² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Serena was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Thomas Hall Sr. and Susan Edward Stant. Serena was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Serena Hall, age 1 in HH#209 headed by Robert T. Hall, age 27 and farming..¹ Serena was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as "Lurener" Hall, age 11 and doing house work..³ She married Wilber Thomas 'Tom' Parks on 27 December 1885 at Marsh Market, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old farmer and she was also age 25. She was shown as Reina Hall. They were married by D.M. Wallace..²

     Wilber was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed male age 2/12 in HH#527 headed by Chas. Parkes of J., a 34 year old farmer..² Wilber was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Charles (of J.) Parks and Margaret D. Russell. He married Serena Renonia Hall on 27 December 1885 at Marsh Market, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old farmer and she was also age 25. She was shown as Reina Hall. They were married by D.M. Wallace..¹

     Mrs. Amanda W. (Lewis) Hall, widow of the late Henry A. Hall, died at Hallwood on 10 May 1940, aged 76 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 17 May 1940). Services were conducted at Hallwood Methodist Church on 12 May by Rev. Wade H. Fletcher and D.W. Anstine, with interment in the Greenwood (J.W. Taylor) Cemetery. She died on Friday. She was born on Doe Creek the daughter of William T. Lewis and Sarah M. Lewis, and widow of the late Henry A. Hall. Survivors included 1 daughter, 1 son, 2 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 1 brother, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 17 May 1940). Amanda was born on 6 June 1864 at Doe Creek, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows she was born 28 May 1864, but the county birth records show 6 Jun 1864..¹ She was the daughter of William Thomas Lewis and Susan M. Thomas. She married Henry Allen J. Hall on 12 November 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by John Wesley Hilldrup. He was shown as Allen J. Hall, age 24 and and oysterman and Amanda was age 16..² Amanda was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Amanda died on 10 May 1940 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 75.⁴ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     According to the 1860 Census, Henry A. Hall was born 1855 and his brother Allen was born 1853. According to Acc marriage records, Allen J. Hall, born 1855, son of Asa and Cordelia Hall married Amanda W. Lewis. However, subsequently Amanda's husband is referred to as Henry A. Hall and in his obituary as Henry Allen Hall. It is therefore assumed that the older brother, Allen, b.c. 1853, died young, and his younger brother Henry A. is the one that married Amanda Lewis, and was listed on the marriage record as Allen J. Hall, subsequently known and referred to as Henry Allen Hall. According to Kirk Mariner's book, Revival's Children, Henry A. Hall, one of the founding memebers of Hall's Chapel Church in Messongo, donated the land on which the church was built. It was originally organized in 1886 by members of the Methodist Church in Sanford. The church was known as the Messongo Baptist Church until 1887, when it was renamed Hall's Chapel after Henry A. Hall. The Sanford Church records shows a Herny A. Hall on the roll in 1908 and 1917. Henry was born on 13 March 1854 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Asa Hall and Cordelia Broadwater. Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry A. Hall, age 5 in HH#263 headed by Asa Hall, a 41 year old waterman..³ Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Hall, a 16 year old sailor..⁴ He married Amanda W. Lewis on 12 November 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by John Wesley Hilldrup. He was shown as Allen J. Hall, age 24 and and oysterman and Amanda was age 16..¹ He made a will on 30 May 1916 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry was living after 1918 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. After funeral expenses and debts, everthing to my wife Amanda W. Hall as long as she remains my widow. Should she marry again all my estate to go to my son and daughter, William A. Hall (1/2) and Amanda S. Hall (1/2). Executor: Amanda W. Hall. Witnesses: Melvin E. Witham and William S. Sparrow..⁵ Henry died on 24 August 1922 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 68. Captain Henry Allen Hall, son of the late Asa Hall and Cordelia his wife, departed this life on 24 Aug 1922, aged 68 years, 5 months, 11 days (13 Mar 1854). He was born in Sanford, VA, and has lived in Hallwood for the past four years. He was a member of the Hallwood Methodist Protestant Church, and was a good Christian, always found at his place in the church, until the affliction came which caused his death. His last day's work was for the interest of the church, which was on the 4th of July. His suffering was intense, but he bore it with much patience, and was perfectly resigned to the will of God. The funeral services were conducted in the church on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by his pastor, Rev. M.E. Hungerford and assisted by Rev. E.L. Bunce, of Pocomoke City. Survivors, honorary pall-bearers and active pall-bearers were listed (Acc News, 15 Sep 1922)..⁵ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.² Henry's will was probated on 15 September 1922 at Accomack Co, VA. $26,000 bond by wife Amanda W. Hall..⁶

     Amanda was born on 2 May 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry Allen J. Hall and Amanda W. Lewis. She married D. William Finney Hall on 25 May 1898 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Amanda was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Amanda was living in 1940 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ Amanda died on 1 March 1981 at age 98.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     D. was born on 20 March 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Spencer Hall and Eliza Jane Duncan. He married Amanda S. Hall on 25 May 1898 at Somerset Co, MD.² D. was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ D. was living in 1923 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁴ D. died on 11 December 1950 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA, at age 73.⁵ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     William A. Hall was living in Baltimore, MD, in 1940 when he was named as a surviving son of his mother, Amanda W. Hall (E.S. News, 17 May 1940). William was born on 1 November 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows he was born 1 Mar 1885..^1,2 He was the son of Henry Allen J. Hall and Amanda W. Lewis. William was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Emma L. Mears circa 1902.⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Baltimore, MD. He was shown as William A. Hall the head of HH#60 in Baltimore City, age 34. Listed with him were Emma L. Hall, a 32 year old wife and Louise F. Hall, an 8 year old daughter, who was born in MD..⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Baltimore, MD. He was shown as William Hall, a 45 year old head of household, a Vice President of Pictures Molded. Listed with him were Emma Hall, a 43 year old wife and Louise Hall, an 18 year old daughter..⁶ William died on 4 August 1972 at age 86.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Emma was born on 9 March 1887.² She was the daughter of John A. Mears and Eliza C. Powell. She married William A. Hall circa 1902.³ Emma was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Baltimore, MD. She was shown as Emma L. Hall, a 32 year old wife of William A. Hall, age 34..⁴ Emma was listed with her husband in the census of in 1930 at Baltimore, MD. She was shown as Emma Hall, a 43 year old wife of William Hall, age 45..⁵ Emma died on 5 March 1960 at age 72.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Jacob Sparrow and Mary 'Molly' Hall. Samuel was named in his father's will on 8 July 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. His father Jacob left him the whole of his land and his Negro boy Peter and named him as his Extr..² He married Mary Jane Marshall on 27 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William T. Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Sparrow and Mary Jane Marshall..⁴ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Sparrow the head of HH#1001, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were Mary J. Sparrow, age 23 and Mary E. Sparrow, age 1..³ 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.² She was the daughter of Samuel Washington Marshall and Susanna 'Sukie' Sparrow. She married Samuel L. Sparrow on 27 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William T. Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Sparrow and Mary Jane Marshall..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Sparrow, age 23 in HH#1001 headed by Samuel Sparrow, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     The 1850 Census showed her as Margaret A. Hall, age 6 months. The 1860 Census showed her as Mary A. Hall, age 11 years. The assumption is these are the same person, who was known as Mary A. Hall. Mary was born in 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Asa Hall and Cordelia Broadwater. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Hall, age 6 months in HH#992 headed by Asa Hall, a 26 year old sailor..⁴ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Hall, age 11 in HH#263 headed by Asa Hall, a 41 year old waterman..¹ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Hall, age 20 and doing house work..⁵ She married William H. Cutler on 18 December 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was age 20. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..² Mary died on 15 March 1932 at Washington, DC. Mrs. Mary A. Cutler, aged 82 years and widow of William H. Cutler, died at the home of her daughter, Mary Stant, in Washington, DC, of pneumonia. Burial was in the Taylor Cemetery, Grotons. Survivors included 3 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, and 2 brothers, all of who were listed, and 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren who were not listed (E.S. News, 18 Mar 1932)..⁶ Her body was interred at Stant Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³

     William was born on 5 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Smith Cutler and Hetty Byrd. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Cutler, age 1 in HH#991 headed by Smith Cutler, a 40 year old farmer..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Mary A. Hall on 18 December 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was age 20. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..² William died on 23 April 1915 at Baltimore, MD, at age 66. Mr. William Cutler dropped dead in Baltimore with a boat load of clams. He was one of Sanford's oldest citizens. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.W. Lilliston at Sanford M.E. Church. Interment was in the family burying ground (Acc News, 1 May 1915)..⁵ His body was interred at Stant Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³

     Smith was born on 2 June 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Cutler and Esther 'Hessy' Whealton. He married Hetty Byrd on 15 February 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Selby Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Cutler and Hetty Bird of Johannes..³ Smith was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith Cutler the head of HH#991, a 40 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Cutlers: John, age 14; Ann E., age 12; Alexander, age 10; Washington, age 6; George, age 4 and Wm., age 1..⁴ He married Eliza A. Lewis on 30 April 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Thomas Waters, a Baptist minister. Smith was age 45 and a widowed carpenter and Eliza Thomas was age 40 and also widowed, the daughter of Revel Lewis and Amelia Marshall..⁵ Smith was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith Cutler the head of HH#194, a 50 year old carpenter with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Eliza Cutler, age 50 and Josephus Cutler, age 5..⁶ Smith was living at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁷ Smith died on 16 April 1871 at Baltimore, MD, at age 60. His tombstone shows 16 Apr 1871, but his Acc Co death record shows Smith Cutler died Mar 1870 of hemorrhage at the age of 61 years. He was the son of John & Betsy Cutler, born in Acc Co, a ship carpenter. His son John Cutler gave the information..^2,8 His body was interred at Byrd Cem, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Selby Bird was the security on the 1832 Acc Co M.L.B. of Smith Cutler and Hetty Bird of Johannes. Hetty was born on 1 September 1811 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Johannas Byrd and Margaret 'Peggy' Kelly. She married Smith Cutler on 15 February 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Selby Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Cutler and Hetty Bird of Johannes..³ Hetty died on 6 August 1848 at age 36.² Her body was interred at Byrd Cem, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.²

     His common name was Frank. Francis was born in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Asa Hall and Cordelia Broadwater. Francis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank L. Hall, age 5 in HH#263 headed by Asa Hall, a 41 year old waterman..² Francis was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Hall, a 14 year old oysterman..⁴ He married Oceanna 'Ochia' Smith on 20 December 1876 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank C. Hall, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of Asa and Cordelia Hall and she was shown as Ocanna Woods, age 17 and the daughter of John and Susan Woods. They were married at Messongo by Montcalm Oldham..¹ Francis was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Francis was living in 1932 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Francis died on 6 November 1942 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Frank L. Hall, farmer, died at Messongo on 6 Nov 1942, aged 86 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 13 Nov 1942). Services were at the Pocomoke Methodist Church on 8 Nov 1942 by Rev. Forrest and Bryan with interment in the Groton's Cemetery (E.S. News, 13 Nov 1942)..⁷ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³

     According to Downing Church records, James A. Hall was a member of Pocomoke Meth Ch at Grotons in 1857. According to Jane Kahler, Big Al Hall organized the Hall Telephone Co, 10 Dec 1897. According to Stella (Marshall) Northam's Thos Sharpley Hall Rpt, Al Hall owned a large part of the Town of Hallwood and a large department store at Hall's Dock near Sanford. Many anecdotes have been told of his shrewdness with money. On one occasion he had hired a new clerk for his store and while he was out of the store attending to his other interests the clerk sold a horse collar, but could not remember the customer's name and did not know to whom it should be charged. Mr. Hall said "Oh, don't worry about that. We will just charge all of our customers with one horse collar and that way we are sure to be paid." He died of dropsy, while on a visit to his brother, Mr. X. Hall of Baltimore. His remains were shipped by rail to Hallwood and he was buried at Parksley. His common name was Big Al. James was born on 22 May 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Henry Hall III and Amriet Northam. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Hall, age 9 in HH#808 headed by Henry Hall, Jr., a 38 year old merchant..³ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Hall, age 18 in HH#249 headed by Henry Hall, a 47 year old farmer..⁴ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Hall, age 27 and a retail merchant..⁵ He married Lovey C. 'Lana' Copes on 26 July 1870 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was a 28 year old merchant and she was age 25. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..⁶ He married Nellie Payne on 5 June 1894 at Marsh Market, Acc Co, VA. He was a 50 year old widowed merchant and she was age 25 and single, born in Worcester Co, MD and livnig in Acc Co..¹ He made a will on 12 June 1906 at Accomack Co, VA. I desire that my body may be decently buried at the direction of my executor, hereinafter named, without needless expense, in a manner corresponding to my estate and my situation in life, and I direct that all my just debts be paid, and to that end charge my whole estate, real and personal with the same. [1st] - To Benjamin G. Johnson the Thmoas S. Copes farm near Marsh Market during his natural life with remainder to his lawful children, and if he should die leaving no lawful children, then I give the said farm, to my nephew, Jerome Marshall; also to Benjamin Johnson the following: the John Spence land on Saxis Island; the piece of swamp land, known as the Finney land near Marsh Market and bounded on the north by the land of John Knight and on the east and south by the public road; my 1/2 interest in the Burton Homestead farm near Messongo Bridge, recently purchased from Samuel Davis; the house and lot in Hallwood known as the Luther Trader house and lot which was occupied by the said Luther Trader at the time of his death; the house and lot in Hallwood occupied by Mrs. Frank Marshall. [2nd] - To my nephew, Jerome Marshall, the piece of land in Hallwood, upon which is located the hotel and livery stables; the George Evans lot on Saxis Island and also the swamp land known as part of the Sanford Charity land, which was devised to me by my father, and bordering on the Saxis Island road; the Andrews farm near Hallwood and my little farm, at Wattsville, recently purchased from Grant Handy; and the Mollie Wessells land, which borders on the public road running from Persimmon Gut to Jenkins Bridge; my department house and lot on Madison Avenue in Newport News, VA; the Dixon House and lot near Marsh Market; the house and lot in Hallwood occupied by Luther Kelly. [3rd] - To my nephew Bernard J. Hall, son of H.X. Hall, the store house and lot in Hallwood occupied by Thomas C. Kelly and sons, the house and lot near Sanford P.O. occupied by Henry Anderton; the house and lot also near Sanford P.O. occupied by Richard Ewell; the William S. Knight lot which is bounded on the south by Messongo Creek and the house and lot in Hallwood occupied by Thomas C. Kelly. [4th] - To Henry A. Hall, son of Henry X. Hall, the farm occupied by William F. Hart near Sanford Church; the house and lot occupied by John Lewis near Sanford P.O; the piece of Sanford swamp land adjoining Hammocks road and bounded on the south by the land of Corbin F. Corbin and others; the farm occupied by Otho C. Smith at Messongo Bridge; the piece of land in Hallwood upon which is situated a feed store and public hall; the Richard T. Smith house and lot. [5th] - To Merritt Marshall, son of Thomas E. Marsall, the farm occupiedby Jack Rew near Belinda P.O. [6th] - To Henry W. Marshall, son of Thomas E. Marshall, the farm occupied by E.J. Trader known as the Small land including the lot at the gate which is near Messongo Bridge; my vacant piece of land in Onancock; the house and lot in Hallwood occupied by Thomas Ross, Jr. [7th] - To Florence Cator, granddaughter of Thomas E. Marshall, the house and lot occupied by Manall Drummond near Sanford P.O. [8th] - To brother Henry X. Hall the homestead farm where I reside at Marsh Market and bounded as follows: on the south by Messongo Creek, on the west by the land of Sally R. Marshall, on the north by the land of Woodston Marshall, and on the east by the by the public road, together with all appurtenances with the exception of the parsonage house and lot near Hall's Chapel, being a part of the said farm, which I do not intend to be included in this devise; this gift of the Homestead farm to Henry X. Hall is made upon the condition that Benjamin G. Johnson shall have the option of leasing if he so desires, the store house, wharf property, the boarding house and lot, and all building attached thereto and belonging therewith, said property being situated at Marsh Market P.O. and being a part of the said Homestead Farm, at the rental of $200 per year for a period of five or ten years after my decease, 1/4 of the rental expended each year in repairing the banks and trunks around the farm and also the wharf property. [9th] - To Marshall Wise the house and lot occupied by Raymond W. Trader in Hallwood. [10th] - To James A. Wise the house and lot near Marsh Market occupied by Thomas Smith. [11th] - To Eva Wimbrough the house and lot near Groton P.O. occupied by Ziah Hope; and the house and lot at Copestown occupied by Henry Corbin; and the house and lot near Groton P.O. occupied by Alfred Dennis. [12th] - To my servant Asbury Holden, son of Elizabeth Holden, the house and lot occupied by Bettie Fletcher, the lot to have a frontage of 40 yards on the public road and extending back its entire depth; and 1 acre of the swamp land which adjoins the said lot; and if he should die without lawful heirs of body, then I give the house, lot and swamp land to Jerome Marshall. [13th] - To Mabel Payne the house and lot now occupied by Corbin Drummond, known as the John A. Smith land. [14th] - To John H. Hall the parsonage house and lot near Hall's Chapel, above referred to, in trust, nevertheless, to be held for the use and benefit of the religious congregation of Christians worshipping at said Hall's Chapel, as a place of residence for the pastor regularly in charge of the congregation of said Hall's Chapel, and not otherwise; but upon condition that any and all rent due to me by the said congregation on the rental of the said house and lot shall be paid to my estate within one year after my decease, and upon failure to do so, the said house and lot shall pass with the said Homestead Farm to my brother, Henry X. Hall. [15th] - To my wife, Nellie Hall, the farm known as the Burton land, occupied by Thorogood D. Hart, near Messongo Bridge; and the house and lot in Hallwood occupied by Hezekiah Fitzgerald and this devise is not intended to be in lieu of her dower interest in my estate. [16th] - To my brother Henry X. Hall the brick store and dwelling on Madison Avenue in Newport News, VA, known as the Lipmann Building, but upon condition that he assume and pay off the indebtedness which I owe on the said property, and upon his failure to do so then the said property is to pass accordingly to the residuary clause of my will. [17th] - My real estate in Hallwood shall be laid off into building lots, with all necessary streets and alleys, and that two plots of the same shall be prepared, and to that end and for that purpose, I do hereby appoint James W. Broughton and Thomas C. Kelley, as commissioners, to supervise the same; and I hereby empower, authorize and request the said commissioners to lay off the said real estate into building lots of such sizes and dimensions as they may think best and with all necessary streets and alleys of such widths as they may think proper; and for the purpose of sodoing, they are hereby authorized tdo employ the services of some competent surveyor to survey the said land and to plot the same, making two plots thereof, to be given my executors, and I further direct that the said commissioners shall receive the sum of $2 per day in their services in performing said work and should any questions arise which the said commissioners cannot agree upon then they shall call in some third person to decide the same; and my executors, hereinafter named, are hereby directed, out of my estate, to defray the expense of performing the aforesaid work; and should the said James W. Broughton and Thomas C. Kelley, or either of them, refuse or fail to perform the aforesaid work, in a reasonable time after my decease, then I direct my executors to appoint other commissioners to perform the said work in the manner aforesaid. And after the said real estate is laid off and plotted as above directed, I give and devise to Benjamin G. Johnson the choise vacant business lot in Hallwood, to be selected by him, and the rest and residue of my real estate at Hallwood, after being laid off and plotted as aforesaid, I give and devise in equal shares to my nephews, Bernard J. Hall and Jerome Marshall and to my brother Henry X. Hall. [18th] - To George W. Payne and Maggie Payne his wife, my vacant lot at Belinda which I purchased from Burless B. Payne. [19th] - The residue of my real estate not herein disposed of, of every description, I give in equal shares to Bernard J. Hall, Henry A. Hall, Jerome Marshall, Benjamin G. Johnson and Henry X. Hall. [20th] - To Benjamin G. Johnson, Jerome Marshall and Frank Gaskill the use of 1/2 acre of land on which the canning factory at Marsh Market P.O. stands as long as the said factory is used for canning purposes and afterwards the said land to pass with the aforesaid Homestead Farm and become part thereof. [21st] - To Benjamin T. Ball my 1/2 interest in that certain cause which I jointly own with the said Ball. [22nd] - I direct my hereinafter named executors to place tombstones to the graves of John Spence, buried on Saxis Island, and Thomas S. Copes, buried near Marsh Market, if the same is not done during my life time, and I charge my estate with expense of sodoing, the cost of same not to exceed the sum of $20 each. [23rd] - The carpets on the floors of the house where I reside shall remain and I give the same to my brother, Henry X. Hall. [24th] - To Jerome Marshall one double bedstead with all necessary bedding and bed clothing. [25th] - To my wife Nellie Hall the residue of my household and kitchen furniture, including pictures & c. [26th] - Executors to have 5 pictures of myself painted, similar to the one I have at present, the cost not to execced $125, charged to my estate. Executors to deliver the pictures to my brother Henry X. Hall, my sister Sally R. Marshall, my sister Katherine White, my wife Nellie Hall, and Benjamin G. Johnson. [27th] - If any devise or legatee under this, my last will, except Jerome Marshall and Henry X. Hall, shall bring any claim or demand against my estate, or if any devise or legatee shall institute any suit to overthrow or set aside this, my last will, then they shall forfiet any and all interest they may acquire hereunder and such interest shall pass, equally, to the other named devisees. [28th] - Executors: Benjamin G. Johnson, Jerome Marshall and Henry X. Hall. Signed: James A. Hall. Witnesses: E.C. Kellam, B.M. Godwin and J. Harry Rew..⁷ James died on 27 June 1906 at Roland Park, Baltimore, MD, at age 65. John A. Hall of Marsh Market died on 27 Jun 1906 at the age of about 72 years. He leaves a widow. Mr. Hall was an enterprising citizen and rated as one of the most wealthy men of the Eastern Shore. He is estimated to be worth $150,000 (E.S. Herald, 6 Jul 1906). James A. Hall of Marsh Market died at the home of his brother H.X. Hall in Roland Park, Baltimore, MD, of bright's disease, on 26 Jun 1906, aged about 65 years. The funeral was at Hall's Chapel and he was buried at Parksley, survivors were listed (Acc News, 30 Jun 1906)..⁸ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.² James's will was probated on 2 July 1906 at Accomack Co, VA. Proved by oaths of E.C. Kellam and J. Harry Rew; $20,000 bond by Benjamin G. Johnson, Jerome Marshall and Henry X. Hall with National Surety Company, surety therein..⁹

     Catherine was born circa 1795.¹ She married Col. James Northam on 5 October 1814 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Her common name was Lana. Lovey was born on 2 December 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Savage Copes and Elizabeth White. Lovey was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lovey E. Copes, age 4 in HH#1005 headed by Savage Copes, a 28 year old farmer..³ Lovey was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was age 16..⁴ Lovey was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ She married James Alfred 'Big Al' Hall on 26 July 1870 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was a 28 year old merchant and she was age 25. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹ She made a will on 25 September 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. I loan all my real and personal estate to my husband James A. Hall, during his life. At his death I give all my real estate and the following personal property: three bed quilts, first choice, one set (6) silver teaspoons, 1 set of bed linen, all thread, and including the papers of interest, that may be found, after my death to Benjamin G. Johnson. I give to Frank M. Gaskill one silver watch. Executor: James A. Hall. Witnesses: Thomas D. Topping, Charles A. Green and Eson C. Kellam. Signed Lovey C. Hall. (Acc Co Wills 1882-1901, p262). Lovey died on 12 May 1892 at First District, Acc Co, VA, at age 46. According to the county death register, she died in May 1893 of a tumor at the age of 48 years. She was the daughter of Thos. S. and Ella Copes. She was the wife of Jas. A. Hall. Her father gave the infomation..^2,6 Her body was interred at Copes Burial Gr, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.² Lovey's will was probated on 28 August 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     His common name was Savage. Thomas was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of (s|o Sally) Copes. He married Elizabeth White on 21 February 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Savage Copes and Elizabeth White..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 Savage Copes, the head of HH#1005, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him were Elizabeth Copes, age 35; Lovey E. Copes, age 4; and Thomas L. Copes, age 5/12. He was listed between Wm. H. Stant, a sailor and Washington Marshall, an oysterman..⁴ Thomas was named as an heir on 29 March 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that Sally Copes, who was proven in the Court on 29 Jul 1855 to be an heir at law of Charles Copes, dec'd, soldier in the Rev. War, died circa 1838 intestate, leaving Henry Copes her child and Savage Copes and Elizabeth Copes her grandchildren and only heirs at law..¹ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Savage Copes, the head of HH#239, a 38 year old farmer. Listed with him were Elizabeth Copes, age 45; Lovey Copes, age 16 and Henrietta Copes, age 13..⁵ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Savage Copes, the head of HH#AT648, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were Elizabeth Copes, age 53; Henrietta Copes, age 21; and Lovey Copes, age 24..⁶ Thomas died on 22 February 1899. His tombstones shows he died on 22 Feb 1899, aged 68 (but it must have been 78, based on his age in the 1850 census)..⁷ His body was interred at Copes Burial Gr, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.^8,9

     Elizabeth was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas Savage Copes on 21 February 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Savage Copes and Elizabeth White..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Copes, age 35 in HH#1005 headed by Savage Copes, a 28 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was age 45..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was age 53..⁵ Elizabeth died circa 1899. There are no dates on her tombstones, but it does show her age as 84 years..⁶ Her body was interred at Copes Burial Gr, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁶