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     John was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Eveline S. Wessells, daughter of Alfred J. Wessells and Georgianna West, on 8 December 1889 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sarah Small, daughter of Stewart Small and Louisa Vernelson, on 11 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Milliner a 23 year old farmer, the son of Caty Milliner and she was shown as Sarah Small, age 21, the daughter of Steward & Louisa Small. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹

     Elihu was born on 13 August 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Cecilia M. Killmon, daughter of Thorogood O. Killmon and Indianah Florence Belle 'Annie' Byrd, on 30 December 1903 at Somerset Co, MD.² Elihu died on 15 January 1935 at age 51.¹ His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     G. was born in 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Arinthia M. Young, daughter of George H. Young and Susan A. Young, circa 1905. G. died in 1942.¹ His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Arinthia was born in 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married G. Lee Wessells, son of Charles F. Wessells and Cora Ann Bloxom, circa 1905. Arinthia died in 1973.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Olivia was born circa 1900. She married Clarence T. Wessells, son of Charles F. Wessells and Cora Ann Bloxom, circa 1920.

     (Infant died on 12 February 1905.¹ (Infant was born on 12 February 1905 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lewis was born on 16 September 1920 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.¹ Lewis died in December 1920 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Earl was born circa 1900.

     Beaure was born in 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Janie Ball circa 1915. Beaure died in 1941.² His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Janie was born in 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Beaure G. Wessells, son of John Edwards Wessells and Martha Annie Trader, circa 1915. Janie was living in 1950 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.² Janie died in 1975.¹ Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Eula was born circa 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Augustus Harris circa 1915.

     Augustus was born circa 1895. He married Eula Wessells, daughter of John Edwards Wessells and Martha Annie Trader, circa 1915.

     Pansy was born circa 1890. She married William C. 'Willie' Wessells, son of Oliver J. Wessells and Missouri G. Mears, circa 1910. Pansy was living in 1983.

     Catherine was born on 27 June 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Catherine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine A. Custis, age 8 in HH#697 headed by John H. Custis, a 46 year old farmer..² Catherine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Custis, age 17 in HH#557 headed by John H. Custis, a 56 year old farmer..⁴ She married William J. Russell Jr., son of William Russell Sr. and Tabitha Ewell, on 3 January 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Russell, a 25 year old widowed oysterman, the son of William and she was shown as Catharine Custis, age 25 and single, the daughter of Jno. H. & Sally Cusits. They were married by J.E. Bundick..¹ As of 3 January 1867,her married name was Russell.¹ Catherine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Russel, age 26 in HH#MT396 headed by William Russel, a 35 year old oysterman..⁵ Catherine died on 7 February 1924 at age 82.³ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Luther was born in 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.² Luther was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther Wessels, age 4 in HH#MT377 headed by Samuel Wessels, a 24 year old farmer..³ He married Mary Annie Young, daughter of John Shepard Young and Susanna W. Riggs, on 27 December 1891 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther J. Wessells, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Samuel & Virginia Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Young, age 26, the daughter of John S. & Susan Young. They were married by J.W. Nicholson..¹ Luther was living in 1935 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. Luther died in 1946.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Luther J. Wessells, son of Samuel Wessells and Georgianna Young, on 27 December 1891 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther J. Wessells, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Samuel & Virginia Wessells and she was shown as Mary A. Young, age 26, the daughter of John S. & Susan Young. They were married by J.W. Nicholson..¹ Mary was living in 1935. Mary died in 1945.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ida A. Wessells, daughter of William Walter Wessells and Caroline Justice, on 25 April 1892 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Augustus was born circa 1820. He married Eliza (-----) circa 1840.

     Eliza was born circa 1820. She married Augustus Roberts circa 1840.

     Genettie was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John W. Dix Jr., son of John W. Dix Sr., on 27 December 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Genettie was living on 25 January 1902.²

     John was employed at as a Farmer. John was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Genettie G. Wessells, daughter of Arthur Wessells and Mary A.|J. Wessells, on 27 December 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1831 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Dix, a 19 year old laborer in HH#828 headed by Thorogood Dix, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Dix, age 30 in HH#36 headed by Thorogood Dix, a 49 year old farmer..²

     Evelyn was born on 14 May 1876 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.² She married John William Kelly, son of Elijah B. Kelly and Eveline 'Lina' Byrd, on 3 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Kelly, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Elijah B. & Evaline Kelly and she was shown as Eveline C. Wessells, age 17, the daughter of Richard Wessells. They were married by J.R. Tillery..³ Evelyn died on 6 June 1931 at New Church, Acc Co, VA, at age 55.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Evelyn C. Kelley, wife of John W. Kelley, 14 May 1876 - 6 Jun 1931..²

     John was born on 5 December 1872 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.² He married Evelyn Clara Wessells, daughter of Richard Wessells and Virginia W. Wessells, on 3 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Kelly, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Elijah B. & Evaline Kelly and she was shown as Eveline C. Wessells, age 17, the daughter of Richard Wessells. They were married by J.R. Tillery..³ John died on 27 December 1918 at New Church, Acc Co, VA, at age 46.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John W. Kelley, husband of Evelyn C. Kelley, 5 Dec 1872 - 27 Dec 1918..²

     Elijah was born on 20 May 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Eveline 'Lina' Byrd, daughter of John W. Byrd Sr. and Nancy Bloxom, on 5 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elijah died on 4 September 1900 at age 69.² His body was interred at Kelley Plot, Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.²

     Eveline was born on 13 January 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² Eveline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eveline Bird, age 17 in HH#1028 headed by John W. Bird Sr., a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ She married Elijah B. Kelly, son of James Kelly and Agnes Bloxom, on 5 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Eveline died on 30 September 1910 at age 77.² Her body was interred at Kelley Plot, Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.²

     Luther was born on 9 December 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sallie L. Mason, daughter of James Mason and Sarah Ann Byrd, on 7 January 1894 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther J. Wessells, a 27 year old oysterman, son of Richard & Virginia Wessells and she was shown as Sallie L. Mason, age 23, the daughter of James & Sarah Mason. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..³ He married Nancy Taylor, daughter of Arcellus Taylor and Mary Justice, circa 1910.⁴ He married Julia Blanche Young, daughter of Littleton D. Young and Susan Frances Middleton, on 9 July 1927 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Luther died in 1936.²

     Sallie was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sallie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie Mason, age 2 in HH#MT419 headed by James Mason, a 48 year old farmer..² Sallie was listed with her father in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie Mason, an 11 year old daughter in a household headed by Jas. Mason, a 59 year old farmer..³ She married Luther J. Wessells, son of Richard Wessells and Virginia W. Wessells, on 7 January 1894 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther J. Wessells, a 27 year old oysterman, son of Richard & Virginia Wessells and she was shown as Sallie L. Mason, age 23, the daughter of James & Sarah Mason. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

     His was listed as "Littleton" E. Wessells on his Acc marriage record to Sarah T. Bonawell. His tombstone shows him as "Luther" E. Wessells as does his obituary. Mr. Luther Edward Wessells, aged 64 years, died on 28 Sep 1937 at Accomac following a stroke of paralysis. Services were conducted on 30 Sep at Drummondtown Baptist Church by Rev. J.H. Ginsted, with burial at Edgehill Cemetery. He was the son of the late Alfred J. & Gerogianna Wessells. He was survived by a widow, 4 daughters, 2 sons, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 17 Oct 1937). Luther was born on 25 July 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sarah T. 'Sadie S.' Bonnewell, daughter of John William Bonnewell and Emeline Edna 'Dolly' Milliner, on 10 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton E. Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Alfred J. & Georgianna Wessells and she was shown as Sarah T. Bonnewell, age 17, the daughter of John W. & Emaline E. Bonnewell. They were married by J.M. Dunaway..¹ Luther died on 28 September 1937 at age 65.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Her common name was Sadie. Sarah was born on 18 April 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Luther Edward Wessells, son of Alfred J. Wessells and Georgianna West, on 10 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton E. Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Alfred J. & Georgianna Wessells and she was shown as Sarah T. Bonnewell, age 17, the daughter of John W. & Emaline E. Bonnewell. They were married by J.M. Dunaway..¹ Sarah died on 10 May 1959 at age 82.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 7 September 1854 at District 3, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Bonwell, the son of Clement Bonwell, a farmer living in Acc Co and his wife Sally. His father gave the information..³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Boniwell, age 5 in HH#193 headed by Clem. Boniwell, a 39 year old farmer..² He married Emeline Edna 'Dolly' Milliner, daughter of Thomas Coft Milliner and Sarah Ann 'Sallie' Bloxom, on 21 June 1874 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was listed as John William 'Bonowell' a 20 year old farmer and she was 18. They were married by L.K. Lecato..¹ John reported a death on 3 May 1887 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Jonathan Bonnewell reported the death of his wife Emeline W. Bonnewell, who died of childbirth at the age of 24 years..⁴ He married Jane Simpson, daughter of William Simpson Jr. and Margaret A. Simpson, on 8 December 1887 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was a 35 year old widowed carpenter and she was 19..¹

     Emeline was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Emeline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emeline E. Milliner, age 6 in HH#188 headed by Thomas Milliner, a 50 year old sailor..³ She married John William Bonnewell, son of Elijah Clement Bonnewell and Sarah 'Sally' Metcalf, on 21 June 1874 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was listed as John William 'Bonowell' a 20 year old farmer and she was 18. They were married by L.K. Lecato..¹ Emeline died on 3 May 1887 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emeline W. Bonnewell, who died of childbirth at the age of 24 years. She was the daughter of Thos. & Sallie Milliner, born in Acc Co, the wife of Jonathan Bonnewell who gave the information..²

     Lewellan was born on 21 May 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John Revel Riggs, son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks, on 9 December 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Revel Riggs, a 19 year old wheelwright, the son of Joseph R. & Melissa C. Riggs and she was shown as Lula Susan Wessells, age 18, the daughter of Oliver F. & Mary J. Wessells. They were marrried by D.G.C. Butts..¹ Lewellan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Lula Riggs, a 34 year old wife in a HH headed by John Riggs, age 35..³ Lewellan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lula Riggs, a 48 year old wife in a household headed by J.R. Riggs, age 48..³ Lewellan was living in 1933 at Gargatha, Acc Co, VA. Lewellan died on 23 November 1948 at age 71.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 11 December 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. His birth records shows 12 Dec 1874 for Revel Riggs, the son of Jos. R. Riggs, farmer, & Melissa his wife..^3,4 He married Lewellan Susan 'Lula' Wessells, daughter of Oliver F. Wessells and Mary Jane C. Young, on 9 December 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Revel Riggs, a 19 year old wheelwright, the son of Joseph R. & Melissa C. Riggs and she was shown as Lula Susan Wessells, age 18, the daughter of Oliver F. & Mary J. Wessells. They were marrried by D.G.C. Butts..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Riggs, a 35 year old head of household. Listed with him were the following Riggs: wife Lula, age 34; daughter Della, age 12; and daughter Elsie, age 9..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as J.R. Riggs, age 48. Listed with him were a wife Lula Riggs, age 48 and a daughter Elsie, age 17..⁵ John died on 16 January 1940 at age 65.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Joseph was born in 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Joseph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph R. Riggs, age 4 in HH#900 headed by Elizabeth Riggs, age 32 with real estate valued at $900..¹ Joseph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Riggs, age 14 in HH#690 headed by Elizabeth Riggs, age 50 and farming..⁴ He married Melissa C. Parks, daughter of John (of B.) Parks and Nancy R. Middleton, on 30 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² Joseph was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Riggs the head of HH#MT549, a 25 year old clerk in store with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him was Melissa Riggs, a 22 year old house keeper and Joseph Riggs, age 5 months, born Jan 1870..⁵ He married Campsey D. Russell, daughter of John E. Russell and Sally Trehern, on 9 December 1888 at Crowsontown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Riggs, a 43 year old widowed merchant, the son of Joseph & Elizabeth Riggs and she was shown as Campsey D. Russell, age 23, the daughter of John E. & Sally. They were married by H.S. Dulany..² Joseph died in 1931.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joseph R. Riggs, husband of Campsey D. Riggs, 1845 - 1931..³

     Melissa was born on 1 May 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Melissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Melissa A.C. Parks, age 2 in HH#1173 headed by Elizabeth Middleton, a 60 with real estate valued at $600. Also listed was John Parks of B., a 25 year old carpenter, who was evidently her father..³ Melissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Malissa Parkes, age 12 in HH#565 headed by John Parkes of B., a 36 year old carpenter..¹ She married Joseph R. Riggs Jr., son of Joseph R. Riggs Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' Taylor, on 30 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² Melissa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Melissa Riggs, a 22 year old house keeper in HH#MT549 headed by Joseph Riggs, a 25 year old store clerk..⁵ Melissa died on 30 June 1884 at age 36.⁴ Her body was interred at Parks Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Melisia G. Riggs, wife of Joseph, 1 May 1848 - 30 Jun 1884..⁴

     William was born in 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Lillian Lee Riggs, daughter of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks, on 3 March 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was living in 1933 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA.

     Lillian was born circa 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William H. 'Willie' Wessells, son of Oliver F. Wessells and Mary Jane C. Young, on 3 March 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Asa was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elvira Thornton on 19 September 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Asa Wenells and Elvisa Thornton. No other information was given..³ Asa was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Asa Wessells the head of HH#1190, a 23 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Elvira, age 20; Littleton, age 4; and Laura A., age 2/12..²

     Elvira was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Asa Wessells, son of Arthur F. Wessells and Amey Wessells, on 19 September 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Asa Wenells and Elvisa Thornton. No other information was given..² Elvira was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elvira Wessells, age 20 in HH#1190 headed by Asa Wessells, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Littleton was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Littleton was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Wessells, age 4 in HH#1190 headed by Asa Wessells, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..¹

     Laura was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Laura was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura A. Wessells, age 2/12 in HH#1190 headed by Asa Wessells, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $300..¹

     John was born circa 1890. He married Rachael Marshall, daughter of William Lloyd Marshall and Hester Ann Sparrow, circa 1910.

     George was born circa 1890 at Norfolk, VA. He married Edna Earl Marshall, daughter of William Lloyd Marshall and Hester Ann Sparrow, circa 1910.

     Mattie was born circa 1885. She married William Thomas Marshall, son of William Lloyd Marshall and Hester Ann Sparrow, circa 1902. As of circa 1902,her married name was Marshall.

     Florence was born in 1903. Florence died in 1922.

     Walter was born in November 1919. He married Margaret Jones circa 1943. Walter died in November 1979.

     John was born on 12 February 1869 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Martha was born circa 1851.¹ She married Sylvanius T. Maddox, son of Benjamin Maddox, on 30 October 1869 at Wicomico Co, MD.¹ Martha died before 1881.¹

     Charles was born circa 1870. He married Sadie Pruitt circa 1890.¹

     Sadie was born circa 1870. She married Charles Maddox, son of Sylvanius T. Maddox and Martha E. Kelly, circa 1890.¹

     Laura was born circa 1882. She married George Pruitt Sr. circa 1902.¹

     James was born circa 1884. He married Lydia 'Lyde' Watson, daughter of (-----) Watson, circa 1905.¹

     Mary was born circa 1886. She married Grover Watson, son of (-----) Watson, circa 1905.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1860. He married Leah Jane Furniss, daughter of Isaac James Furniss and Mary Wesley Powell, circa 1908.¹

     George was born circa 1882. He married Laura Maddox, daughter of Sylvanius T. Maddox and Leah Jane Furniss, circa 1902.¹

     Lydia was born circa 1885. She married James Grover Maddox, son of Sylvanius T. Maddox and Leah Jane Furniss, circa 1905.¹

     Goldie died at youth. Goldie was born circa 1918.