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Florence Ilsley

F, b. circa 1905
     Florence was born circa 1905 at England.1

Citations

  1. [S1302] Melville Edwin Witham death cert.

Judy Werner

F, b. circa 1905
     Judy was born circa 1905.1

Citations

  1. [S1302] Melville Edwin Witham death cert.

Marilyn (-----)

F, b. circa 1905
     Marilyn was born circa 1905.1

Citations

  1. [S1302] Melville Edwin Witham death cert.

Hattie Louise Witham1

F, b. circa 1899, d. circa 1905
Hattie Louise Witham|b. c 1899\nd. c 1905|p98.htm#i4426|Melville Edwin Witham|b. 7 Mar 1863\nd. 23 Nov 1941|p57.htm#i2773|Nellie May Ames|b. 28 Nov 1874\nd. 23 Jun 1940|p90.htm#i4035|James B. Witham|b. c 1840|p97.htm#i4419|Hattie Brown|b. c 1840|p97.htm#i4420|David Ames|b. c 1850|p98.htm#i4429|Laura Wade|b. c 1850|p98.htm#i4430|
     The 1900 Census listed her as Nettia, the 6 month old daughter of Melville and Nellie M. Witham. Hattie was born circa 1899 at on Hammock's Road, Acc Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Melville Edwin Witham and Nellie May Ames. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.1 Hattie died circa 1905.2

Citations

  1. [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p69B.
  2. [S1302] Melville Edwin Witham death cert.

John H. Miles

M, b. 25 July 1820, d. 15 July 1882
     According to the birth record of John H. Miles' daughter Mary Elizabeth, John's residence was Saxis at the time of his daughter's birth, which was 1856. On 26 Jan 1861 John Miles sold 50 acres to Stephen Corbin for $2,000. It was bounded on the east by John S. Gaskins, south by Pocomoke River and James B. Taylor, west by Stephen Corbin and Pocomoke River, north by the Pocomoke River (Acc Deeds No. 42, 1860-62, p. 422. John was born on 25 July 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He married Hannah N. Stevenson on 3 July 1834 at Somerset Co, MD.2 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Miles, the head of HH#807, a 35 year old laborer with real estate valued at $150. Listed with him were the following Miles: Hannah, age 30; Drusilla, age 9; John, age 6; and Sarah J., age 2..3 John was living in 1856 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.4 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Miles the head of HH#189, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500 and personal property valued at $400. Listed with him were the following Mileses: Hannah, age 43; Drucilla, age 17; John, age 13; Sarah J., age 11; William, age 9; and Mary E., age 3..5 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was the head of HH#AT643, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him was (his wife) Hanna, age 50; William Bonnewell, age 5 (son of his deceased daughter Drucilla); Cornelius Bonnewell, age 6 (son of his deceased daughter Drucilla); Anna Bonnewell, age 35; and George Bonnewell, age 12 (Anna's son)..6 John died on 15 July 1882 at age 61.1 His body was interred at in Norman Bonawell's yard, east of Flagpond Road Norman Bonawell's yard, Sanfor, Acc Co, VA.7

Children of John H. Miles and Hannah N. Stevenson

Citations

  1. [S183] NYA Project, Accomack Family Burying Grounds.
  2. [S564] Comp Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
  5. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  6. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  7. [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries.

Hannah N. Stevenson

F, b. circa 1817, d. 26 February 1898
     Hannah was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Her obituary put here birth at 1811, the 1850 census put it at 1820, and the 1860 census puts it at 1817..1,2 She married John H. Miles on 3 July 1834 at Somerset Co, MD.3 Hannah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Miles, age 30 in HH#807 headed by John Miles, a 35 year old laborer..4 Hannah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Miles, age 43 in HH#189 headed by John H. Miles, a 40 year old farmer..2 Hannah died on 26 February 1898 at Accomack Co, VA. Mrs. Hannah Miles, age 87, was buried today, 5 Mar 1898. Her husband died 15 years earlier. She was a member of the Methodist Church (Pen. Ent., 5 Mar 1898)..5

Children of Hannah N. Stevenson and John H. Miles

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  3. [S564] Comp Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
  4. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  5. [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.

David Ames

M, b. circa 1850
     David was born circa 1850 at Maine. He married Laura Wade circa 1870 at Maine.1

Children of David Ames and Laura Wade

Citations

  1. [S1551] Nellie May Ames death cert.

Laura Wade

F, b. circa 1850
     Laura was born circa 1850 at Maine. She married David Ames circa 1870 at Maine.1

Children of Laura Wade and David Ames

Citations

  1. [S1551] Nellie May Ames death cert.

Sally Ann Miles1

F, b. circa 1807, d. 1 August 1879
Sally Ann Miles|b. c 1807\nd. 1 Aug 1879|p98.htm#i4431||||Molly Miles|b. c 1775|p15.htm#i850|||||||Parker Miles (I)|b. c 1734\nd. 1796|p2.htm#i64|Tabitha (-----)|b. c 1740\nd. 1796|p2.htm#i65|
     According to her daughter Emily Stant's death certificate, Emily's mother's maiden name was Sallie Riggin, born in Maryland. However, since Sally's death record shows her as the daughter of Molly Miles, the information on Emily's death certificate must have been in error. Sally Ann Miles was born illegitimate. Sally was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Molly Miles. She married Gilbert Stant on 16 April 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker Miles and John Lewis were the securities on the M.L.B. of Gilbert Stant of Jms. and Sally Miles of Molly..1 Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Stant, age 49, in HH#625 headed by Gilbert Stant, age 48 and a farmer..3 Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Ann Stant, age 56, in HH#221 headed by Gillett Stant, age 57 and farming..4 Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie Stant, age 64 and keeping house in HH#AT588 headed by Gilbert Stant, age 67..5 Sally died on 1 August 1879 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She died of erysipelas at the age of 72. She was the daughter of Molly Miles, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper, the wife of Gilbert Stant, who gave the information..2

Children of Sally Ann Miles and Gilbert Stant

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 147.
  3. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  5. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.

William Stant1

M, b. circa 1800, d. circa 1865
William Stant|b. c 1800\nd. c 1865|p98.htm#i4432|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|||||||||||||
     According to Acc Co Deed Book, 1835-1837, p563, on 9 Feb 1837, William Stant of Acc Co sold to Coventon Corbin of Acc Co (who was his father-in-law) for $100 one canoe and sail, 5 hogs, etc. and house hold items. William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of James Stant and Euphamy Wilson. He married Sarah Ann 'Sally' Corbin on 23 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Kendall Silverthorne was the security on the M.L.B. of William Stant and Sarah Corbin..3 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Stant, age 15-20 (bc 1810-1815). Listed with him were 1 male under age 5, 1 famale age 5-10, 1 female age 20-30, and 1 famale age 30-40. Also listed with him were 1 slave and 5 free colored persons..4 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Stant, age 30-40 (bc 1800-1810). Listed with him were 1 male age 10-15, 1 female under 5, and 1 female age 20-30 (bc 1810-20)..5 William was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 24 April 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Stant and George H. Ewell were securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Anderton and Elizabeth White of Henry White..3 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Stant the head of HH#1002, a 50 year old farmer. Listed with him were Sarah A. Stant, age 39 and Charles Stant, age 7..2 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Stant the head of HH#199, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $400 and personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were Charles Stant, age 18 and a sailor and Sarah Ann Stant, age 45..6 William died circa 1865. He was not found in the Acc Co 1870 census..

Children of William Stant and Sarah Ann 'Sally' Corbin

Citations

  1. [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  4. [S580] Comp Jody Powell, Accomack County, Virginia, 1830 Census.
  5. [S581] Comp Jody Powell, Accomack County, Virginia, 1840 Census.
  6. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Sarah Ann 'Sally' Corbin1

F, b. circa 1811, d. 25 February 1895
Sarah Ann 'Sally' Corbin|b. c 1811\nd. 25 Feb 1895|p98.htm#i4433|Coventon Corbin|b. c 1770\nd. c 1845|p99.htm#i4464|Sarah Ann 'Sally' Drummond|b. c 1785|p99.htm#i4465|Ralph Corbin Sr.|b. c 1716\nd. Feb 1800|p148.htm#i6356|Rachel (-----)|b. c 1740\nd. 1818|p148.htm#i6357|Charles Drummond|b. b 1755\nd. Jul 1822|p152.htm#i6519|Comfort Drummond|b. c 1757\nd. 1823|p120.htm#i5201|
     Sarah was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1811, the 1860 at 1815 and the 1870 at 1820..2,3,4 She was the daughter of Coventon Corbin and Sarah Ann 'Sally' Drummond. She married William Stant on 23 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Kendall Silverthorne was the security on the M.L.B. of William Stant and Sarah Corbin..5 Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Stant, age 39 in HH#1002 headed by Wm. Stant, a 50 year old farmer..6 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.3 Sarah was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Stant, age 50 and a domestic servant in HH#AT552 headed by John Smith, a 31 year old oysterman and his wife Susan, age 29. (Note: Susan was her daughter.).7 Sarah died on 25 February 1895 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA. Mrs. Sarah A. Stant, aged about 86 years, died at the residence of her son, Capt. William H. Stant, on Monday 25 Feb 1895 (Pen. Ent., 2 Mar 1895)..8

Children of Sarah Ann 'Sally' Corbin and William Stant

Citations

  1. [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  4. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  5. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  6. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  7. [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, Accomack County, Virginia, 1860 Census.
  8. [S27] Peninsula Enterprise.

Henry Stant1

M, b. circa 1806
Henry Stant|b. c 1806|p98.htm#i4434|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|||||||||||||
     Henry was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Stant and Euphamy Wilson. He married Sarah 'Sally' Small on 5 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. David Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Stant and Sarah Small of James, deceased..1

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Edward Thomas Bundick1

M, b. circa 1857, d. 16 February 1935
Edward Thomas Bundick|b. c 1857\nd. 16 Feb 1935|p98.htm#i4435|John H. Bundick|b. c 1822\nd. 1868|p586.htm#i27647|Mary A. Nelson|b. c 1825|p586.htm#i27648|Joseph Bundick|b. c 1787\nd. c 1848|p585.htm#i27615|Rachel Baker|b. c 1790|p585.htm#i27617|John Nelson|b. c 1800|p618.htm#i30416||||
     Edward was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of John H. Bundick and Mary A. Nelson. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Conflicting evidence states that Edward was born on 7 April 1861.3 He married Nana A. Bundick on 5 June 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.4 Edward lived in 1900 at Cokesbury, Som Co, MD. He married Christine May 'Crissie' Bundick circa 1920.5 Edward died on 16 February 1935.3 His body was interred at Bundick Cem, Modest Town, Acc Co, VA.3

Children of Edward Thomas Bundick and Nana A. Bundick

Citations

  1. [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, Accomack County, Virginia, 1860 Census.
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  3. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  4. [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
  5. [S1555] Husband's Mother's Obituary.

Sally Stant1

F, b. circa 1815
Sally Stant|b. c 1815|p98.htm#i4436|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|||||||||||||
     Sally was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1860 census puts her birth at 1811..2 She was the daughter of James Stant and Euphamy Wilson. She married Henry White on 29 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. George Cutler and Gilbert Stant were the securities on the M.L.B. of Henry White of Jno. and Sally Stant of Jms..3 Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally White, age 35 in HH#544 headed by Edward Anderton, a 25 year old laborer. Her husband Henry White, a 48 year old laborer was also in the household..4 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.5 Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally White, age 48 and keeping house in HH#AT592 headed by Henry White, a 60 year old oysterman..6

Children of Sally Stant and Henry White

Citations

  1. [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850, p34/f544.
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  4. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  5. [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, Accomack County, Virginia, 1860 Census, p31/f230.
  6. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.

Henry White1

M, b. circa 1802
Henry White|b. c 1802|p98.htm#i4437|John White Sr.|b. c 1777|p99.htm#i4470|Tabitha Whealton|b. c 1775|p99.htm#i4471|William White I|b. c 1740\nd. 1797|p734.htm#i34785||||||||||
     Henry was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of John White Sr. and Tabitha Whealton. He married Sally Stant on 29 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. George Cutler and Gilbert Stant were the securities on the M.L.B. of Henry White of Jno. and Sally Stant of Jms..3 Henry was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry White, a 48 year old laborer in HH#544 headed by Edward Anderton, a 25 year old laborer. Also in this household was Elizabeth Anderton, the wife of Edward, who was Henry's daughter..4 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.5 Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry White the head of HH#AT592, a 60 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $100..6

Children of Henry White and Sally Stant

Citations

  1. [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
  2. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850, p34/f544.
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  4. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  5. [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, Accomack County, Virginia, 1860 Census, p31/f230.
  6. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.

Ann 'Nancy' Stant1

F, b. circa 1800
Ann 'Nancy' Stant|b. c 1800|p98.htm#i4438|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|||||||||||||
     Ann was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of James Stant and Euphamy Wilson. She married Robert Mears on 28 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Stant and Samuel Walston were the securities on the M.L.B. of Robert Mears of Shad. and Ann Stant of James..1 Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears, age 50 in HH#854 headed by Robert Mears, a 52 year old miller..2 Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Mears, age 60 in HH#227 headed by Robert Mears, age 60..3

Children of Ann 'Nancy' Stant and Robert Mears

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Robert Mears1

M, b. circa 1798
Robert Mears|b. c 1798|p98.htm#i4439|Shadrack (of Shad) Mears|b. c 1755\nd. 1817|p1341.htm#i54397|Esther (d o_Thos?) Fisher|b. c 1764|p1341.htm#i54398|Shadrack (of Bar) Mears (Guilford)|b. c 1730|p1333.htm#i54146||||Thomas (89) Fisher|b. c 1720\nd. Jan 1786|p530.htm#i25756|Susanna (104) Trader|b. c 1730|p688.htm#i33089|
     Robert was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Shadrack (of Shad) Mears and Esther (d|o_Thos?) Fisher. He married Ann 'Nancy' Stant on 28 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Stant and Samuel Walston were the securities on the M.L.B. of Robert Mears of Shad. and Ann Stant of James..1 Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Mears, the head of HH#854, a 52 year old miller. Listed with him were the following Mears: Nancy, age 50; Drusilla, age 15 and Mary J., age 12..2 Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Mears the head of HH#227, a 60 with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were Nancy Mears, age 60; Lorenzo Bell, a 23 year old sailor; and Drucilla Bell, age 24, who was evidently his daughtger..3

Children of Robert Mears and Ann 'Nancy' Stant

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

James Stant1

M, b. circa 1795
James Stant|b. c 1795|p98.htm#i4440|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|||||||||||||
     James was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Stant and Euphamy Wilson. He married Nancy Christopher on 31 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. John Christopher was the security on the M.L.B. of James Stant of Jms. and Nancy Christopher of John..1 James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Stant, age 30-40 (bc 1790-1800). Listed with him were 1 male age 10-15, 1 female age 10-15 and 1 female age 40-50. There were no slaves nor free colored persons..2

Child of James Stant and Nancy Christopher

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S580] Comp Jody Powell, Accomack County, Virginia, 1830 Census.

Nancy Christopher1

F, b. circa 1795
Nancy Christopher|b. c 1795|p98.htm#i4441|John Christopher|b. c 1770|p98.htm#i4444||||||||||||||||
     Nancy was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Christopher. She married James Stant on 31 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. John Christopher was the security on the M.L.B. of James Stant of Jms. and Nancy Christopher of John..1

Child of Nancy Christopher and James Stant

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Samuel Stant1

M, b. circa 1796, d. before 1832
Samuel Stant|b. c 1796\nd. b 1832|p98.htm#i4442|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|||||||||||||
     Samuel was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Stant and Euphamy Wilson. He married Sally Fisher on 2 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Riley and John Bull were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel Stant of Jms. and Sally Fisher of Teackle..1 Samuel died before 1832.2

Children of Samuel Stant and Sally Fisher

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S1302] Melville Edwin Witham death cert.

Sally Fisher1

F, b. circa 1800
Sally Fisher|b. c 1800|p98.htm#i4443|Teackle Fisher|b. 1755\nd. b 29 Apr 1817|p99.htm#i4474|Nancy Johnson|b. c 1770|p99.htm#i4475|Thomas (137) Fisher|b. c 1734\nd. 1789|p527.htm#i25683|Sarah Smith|b. c 1735|p532.htm#i25848|||||||
     Sally was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Teackle Fisher and Nancy Johnson. She married Samuel Stant on 2 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Raymond Riley and John Bull were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel Stant of Jms. and Sally Fisher of Teackle..2 She married James Gaskins on 29 October 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Fletcher and Elijah Miles were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Gaskins and Sally Stant, widow of Samuel..2

Children of Sally Fisher and Samuel Stant

Citations

  1. [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

John Christopher

M, b. circa 1770
     John was born circa 1770.

Child of John Christopher

Robert James Stant1

M, b. circa 1831, d. 4 January 1897
Robert James Stant|b. c 1831\nd. 4 Jan 1897|p98.htm#i4446|Edmond Stant|b. c 1805\nd. Feb 1886|p89.htm#i3997|Milcah 'Milky' Corbin|b. c 1809|p89.htm#i3998|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|Robert Corbin|b. 3 Feb 1764\nd. 15 Nov 1843|p1192.htm#i49331|Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Tunnell|b. c 1790\nd. 27 Mar 1837|p68.htm#i3150|
     Robert was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Edmond Stant and Milcah 'Milky' Corbin. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert J. Stant, a 19 year old sailor in HH#543 headed by Edward Stant, a 45 year old farmer..1 He married Mary Chase on 1 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.2 Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert J. Stant the head of HH#192, a 29 year old sailor with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were Mary Stant, age 33; Andrew Stant, age 15 (probably age 5); Albert Stant, age 3; and Edgar Stant, age 10/12. Also listed with him were Virginia Hay, age 26 and a hired woman and Alverta Hay, age 1..3 Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Stant the head of HH#AT607, a 31 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Stants: Mary, age 43 and keeping house; Edgar, age 11; Osca, age 8; and James, age 4..4 Robert died on 4 January 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.5

Children of Robert James Stant and Mary Chase

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  3. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  4. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  5. [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 13 Mar 1897.

Mary Chase1,2

F, b. circa 1828, d. 25 July 1915
Mary Chase|b. c 1828\nd. 25 Jul 1915|p98.htm#i4447|Robert J. Chase Jr.|b. c 1802\nd. c 1857|p68.htm#i3166|Nancy Lewis|b. c 1808\nd. 10 Jul 1883|p68.htm#i3167|Robert Chase Sr.|b. c 1765\nd. 19 Nov 1853|p68.htm#i3164|Sarah 'Sally' (-----)|b. c 1768\nd. 11 Sep 1855|p68.htm#i3165|Raymond Lewis|b. c 1780|p63.htm#i2976|Comfort (-----)|b. c 1780|p63.htm#i2977|
     Mary was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Robert J. Chase Jr. and Nancy Lewis. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Chase, age 22 in HH#967 headed by Robert Chase Jr., a 48 year old oysterman..2 She married Robert James Stant on 1 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.3 Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Stant, age 43 and keeping house in HH#AT607 headed by Robert Stant, a 31 year old oysterman..4 Mary died on 25 July 1915.5

Children of Mary Chase and Robert James Stant

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  4. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  5. [S1302] Melville Edwin Witham death cert.

Edward Thomas Stant1,2

M, b. 7 March 1839, d. 11 January 1930
Edward Thomas Stant|b. 7 Mar 1839\nd. 11 Jan 1930|p98.htm#i4448|Edmond Stant|b. c 1805\nd. Feb 1886|p89.htm#i3997|Milcah 'Milky' Corbin|b. c 1809|p89.htm#i3998|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|Robert Corbin|b. 3 Feb 1764\nd. 15 Nov 1843|p1192.htm#i49331|Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Tunnell|b. c 1790\nd. 27 Mar 1837|p68.htm#i3150|
     Edward was born on 7 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.3 He was the son of Edmond Stant and Milcah 'Milky' Corbin. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Stant, age 11 in HH#543 headed by Edward Stant, a 45 year old farmer..1 Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was age 21 and a merchant, the head of HH#257, with real estate valued at $700 and personal property valued at $500. Living with him was Rosa A. Stant, assumed to be his sister, as she did not marry William Williams until Dec 1860 (the census was 21 Jun 1860); and Sarah W. Stokes, age 10, assumed to be the child of his sister Lavinia (Stant) Stokes (who was with James S. Taylor who she had married in 1858), and Caroline J. Stant, age 6 months, who is assumed to be the daughter of his sister Rosa..4 He married Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn on 27 January 1863 at Worcester Co, MD.5 Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Stant the head of HH#AT413, a 40 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $800 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him was Bernetta Stant, age 35 and keeping house; Frances Stant, age 7; Thomas Stant, age 5; Elizabeth Stant, age 1; Sally Linton, age 15 and a domestic servant; Scott Silverthorn, a 20 year old oysterman; and George Holden, a 20 year old black oysterman..6 Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as E.T. Stant the head of HH#429, a 40 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Stants: wife A.G., age 35; daughter M.F., age 17; son Robt. T., age 12; daughter E.J., age 10; daughter Ida V., age 8; son Sewell E., age 6; daughter Lucy, age 4; and daughter L.F., age 2..7 He married Ida E. Broadwater on 24 February 1901 at Hall's Chapel, Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Stant, a 60 year old widowed farmer, the son of Edmund Stant and she was shown as Ida E. Broadwater, age 35 and single, the daughter of Amos & Mary Broadwater. Mr. Edward T. Stant and Miss Ida E. Broadwater were married on 24 Feb 1901 at Halls Chapel by Rev. Charles Clement (Pen. Ent., 2 Mar 1901)..8,2 Edward died on 11 January 1930 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 90. Edward Thomas Stant, died in his bed at his home in Sanford, VA Saturday, 11 Jan., aged 91 in March. Survived by 2 daughers Mrs. Lly Anderton of Saxis and Mrs. E.C. Lewis of Greenbush and a son, Robert T. Stant of Sanford..9 Edward's will was probated in 1930 at Accomack Co, VA. His heirs are in Will Bk 22, p. 135..10

Children of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
  3. [S1302] Melville Edwin Witham death cert.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  5. [S594] Comp Jody Powell, Worcester County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
  6. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  7. [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  8. [S27] Peninsula Enterprise.
  9. [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
  10. [S219] Accomack Co, VA, Will Book 22, 1928-34, p. 135.

Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant1,2

F, b. 24 January 1841, d. 22 January 1916
Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant|b. 24 Jan 1841\nd. 22 Jan 1916|p98.htm#i4449|Edmond Stant|b. c 1805\nd. Feb 1886|p89.htm#i3997|Milcah 'Milky' Corbin|b. c 1809|p89.htm#i3998|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|Robert Corbin|b. 3 Feb 1764\nd. 15 Nov 1843|p1192.htm#i49331|Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Tunnell|b. c 1790\nd. 27 Mar 1837|p68.htm#i3150|
     Her common name was Rosey. Rose was born on 24 January 1841 at Pig Point, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.3 She was the daughter of Edmond Stant and Milcah 'Milky' Corbin. Rose was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosey Stant, age 8 in HH#543 headed by Edward Stant, a 45 year old farmer..1 Rose was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosa A. Stant, age 17, in HH#257 headed by Edward Stant, age 21 and a merchant. Also in the household was Sarah W. Stokes, age 10, and Caroline J. Stant, age 6 months. Rosa and Edward Stant were brother and sister. Sarah W. Stokes was the daughter of their sister Lavinia and Caroline J. Stant was evidently the daughter of Rosa..4 She married William Henry Williams on 17 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Williams, a 22 year old shoemaker, born and living at Pig Point (no parents were listed) and she was shown as Rosey A. Stant, age 21 also born and living at Pig Point. They were married at Asa Hall's by George H. Ewell. James W. Hall said he was over age 21..2 Rose was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Roseann Williams, a 26 year old house keeper in HH#AT597 headed by William Williams, a 32 year old oysterman..5 Rose was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosa A. Williams, a 37 year old wife and house keeper in HH#276 headed by W.H. Williams, a 42 year old oysterman..6 Rose died on 22 January 1916 at age 74.3 Her body was interred at Williams Fm Cm, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.3

Child of Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant

Children of Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant and William Henry Williams

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  5. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  6. [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).

William Henry Williams1

M, b. 28 July 1838
William Henry Williams|b. 28 Jul 1838|p98.htm#i4450||||Polly Williams widow?|b. c 1809|p891.htm#i39722|||||||||||||
     William was born on 28 July 1838 at Pig Point, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.2,3 He was the son of Polly Williams widow?. William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Williams, age 12 in HH#816 headed by Polly Williams, age 41..1 William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Williams, age 12 in HH#992 headed by Asa Hall, a 26 year old sailor..1 William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Williams, age 21 in HH#224 headed by Louis Bayley, a 26 year old sailor..1 He married Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant on 17 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Williams, a 22 year old shoemaker, born and living at Pig Point (no parents were listed) and she was shown as Rosey A. Stant, age 21 also born and living at Pig Point. They were married at Asa Hall's by George H. Ewell. James W. Hall said he was over age 21..3 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Williams the head of HH#AT597, a 32 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Williams: Roseann, a 26 year old house keeper; Jeff, age 9; Rose, age 8; Bell, age 8; Polly, age 5; William, age 4; Elizabeth, age 3; and Virginia, age 10 months, born in November. Also listed was Sally Turner, age 35 and doing house work and John Turner, age 3..4 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as W. H. Williams the head of HH#276, a 42 year old oysterman, born in MD. His father was born in MD and his mother was born in VA. Listed with him were the following Williams: Rosa A., a 37 year old wife and house keeper, age 37; Jef. D., an 18 year old son and oysterman; Robt. Lee, a 17 year old daughter; B. Boyd, a 15 year old daughter; Polly J., a 14 year old daughter; Wm. H., a 13 year old son; Lizzie A., a 12 year old daughter; Jno. F., an 8 year old son; M.W., a 5 year old daughter; Jennie S., a 2 year old daughter; and Ralph, a 1 year old son..5 His body was interred at Williams Fm Cm, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Wm. H. Williams, husband of Rosa A. Williams, born 28 Jul 1838. There is no death date..2

Children of William Henry Williams and Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  4. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  5. [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).

Major H. Stant1

M, b. circa 1845, d. 14 February 1915
Major H. Stant|b. c 1845\nd. 14 Feb 1915|p98.htm#i4451|Edmond Stant|b. c 1805\nd. Feb 1886|p89.htm#i3997|Milcah 'Milky' Corbin|b. c 1809|p89.htm#i3998|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|Robert Corbin|b. 3 Feb 1764\nd. 15 Nov 1843|p1192.htm#i49331|Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Tunnell|b. c 1790\nd. 27 Mar 1837|p68.htm#i3150|
     Major H. Stant was the first cousin one time removed of his wife, Cordelia Stant. Major was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Edmond Stant and Milcah 'Milky' Corbin. Major was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Stant, age 5 in HH#543 headed by Edward Stant, a 45 year old farmer..1 He married Cordelia J. Stant on 6 April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was aged 18. They were married by M. Oldham..2 Major was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Stant, age 22 and an oysterman in HH#AT585 headed by Samuel Stant, a 43 year old oysterman. His wife Cordelia, the daughter of Samuel Stant was also in the household..3 Major was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, he was on the Sanford roll in 1898, 1900, 1908 and 1917. He was removed from the roll on 24 Jun 1917..4 Major died on 14 February 1915 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.5 His body was interred at Miles Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.5

Children of Major H. Stant and Cordelia J. Stant

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  4. [S79] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Sanford Roll.
  5. [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.

Sewell H. Stant1

M, b. circa 1848
Sewell H. Stant|b. c 1848|p98.htm#i4452|Edmond Stant|b. c 1805\nd. Feb 1886|p89.htm#i3997|Milcah 'Milky' Corbin|b. c 1809|p89.htm#i3998|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|Robert Corbin|b. 3 Feb 1764\nd. 15 Nov 1843|p1192.htm#i49331|Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Tunnell|b. c 1790\nd. 27 Mar 1837|p68.htm#i3150|
     Sewell was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Edmond Stant and Milcah 'Milky' Corbin. Sewell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell H. Stant, age 2 in HH#543 headed by Edward Stant, a 45 year old farmer..1 Sewell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell Stant, age 10 in HH#1135 headed by Edward Stant, a 53 year old farmer..2 He married Mary A. (-----) circa 1870.3 Sewell was living on 10 November 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sewell Stant gave the information for his father's death record..4

Citations

  1. [S6] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  3. [S1551] Nellie May Ames death cert.
  4. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 147 (father's death record).

Francis Stant1

M, b. circa 1851, d. November 1862
Francis Stant|b. c 1851\nd. Nov 1862|p98.htm#i4453|Edmond Stant|b. c 1805\nd. Feb 1886|p89.htm#i3997|Milcah 'Milky' Corbin|b. c 1809|p89.htm#i3998|James Stant|b. c 1770\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i84|Euphamy Wilson|b. c 1775\nd. c 1840|p3.htm#i85|Robert Corbin|b. 3 Feb 1764\nd. 15 Nov 1843|p1192.htm#i49331|Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Tunnell|b. c 1790\nd. 27 Mar 1837|p68.htm#i3150|
     Francis was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Edmond Stant and Milcah 'Milky' Corbin. Francis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Stant, age 6 in HH#1135 headed by Edward Stant, a 53 year old farmer..2 Francis died in November 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. According to his death record, Francis Stant, age 11, died of scarlet fever..1

Citations

  1. [S602] Virginia Accomack County, Death Register(s), 1853-1896.
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.