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     Aaron Marshall, 25, and his family were living in Metompkin District in 1870, likely in the area of Guilford. His mother, Matilda Marshall, 70, was living with the family. In 1880 Aaron Marshall, 38 was a farmer in Metompkin District. His household included his wife Mary J. at 36, five children, his widowed mother Matilda at 80, and a widowed Aunt, Milcha T. Marshall, at 70 years. Aaron was born on 5 April 1841 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. Family records show he was born 7 Mar 1841..^2,3 Aaron was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Aaron Marshall, age 10 in HH#802 headed by Aaron Marshall, a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. This was on Saxis Island..¹ He married Mary Jane Wessells, daughter of Thomas J. (of J.) Wessells and Ann Catherine 'Caty' Wessells, on 8 January 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Aaron died on 25 May 1919 at age 78.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Susan was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Marshall, age 12 in HH#803 headed by Robert Marshall, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $400. This was on Saxis Island..¹ She married William Henry McCready, son of William McCready Jr. and Lucretia 'Cretty' Hinman, on 2 October 1863 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as William Henry McCready and she as Susan G. Marshall..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan McCready, age 30 and keeping house in HH#AT580 headed by William McCready, a 31 year old oysterman..³ Susan died on 28 March 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan C. McCready, who died of consumption at the age of 32 years. She was the daughter of Robt. & Mahala Marshall, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper and the wife of W. McCready, who gave the information..⁴

     Earl was born on 18 December 1912 at Keller, Acc Co, VA.² Earl was on the in 1927 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Madge Porter Davis, daughter of Richard Penn Davis and Mary Elizabeth Porter, on 21 April 1935 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA.¹ Earl was living in 1959 at Shields, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Earl died on 1 November 1973 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 60.² His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Madge was born on 27 August 1913 at Norfolk, VA.² Madge was admitted to college in Blackstone, VA circa 1930. She played the organ and piano at church. She married Earl Kilmon Drewer Sr., son of John Cornelius 'Neil' Drewer Sr. and Mary Evva Killmon, on 21 April 1935 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA.¹ Madge was on the on 12 June 1936 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Madge died on 12 May 1984 at Davis Wharf, Acc Co, VA, at age 70.⁴ Her body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Christopher was born on 4 October 1977 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ Christopher died on 14 October 1977 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John Davis Drewer Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. John Davis Drewer Sr., died at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL. He lived just 10 hours. Burial was at Belle Haven Cemetery on Monday, 26 Dec 1960. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 5 Jan 1961). John died on 24 December 1960 at Jackson Mem Hosp, Miami, FL.¹ John was born on 24 December 1960 at Jackson Mem Hosp, Miami, FL.¹ His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

      Myrtle Elizabeth Drewer lived at P.O. Box 32, Bivalve, MD. Myrtle was born on 8 September 1920 at Keller, Acc Co, VA.¹ Myrtle was on the in 1927 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She married Gerald Martin Messick, son of Reese D. Messick and Leona M. Martin, on 19 October 1942 at Parsonage, Bethesda Meth Ch, Salisbury, MD. Miss Myrtle Elizabeth Drewer, daughter of Mr. & Mr. J.C. Drewer of Saxis, married Mr. Gerald Messick, son of Mr. & Mrs. Reese Messick of Bivalve, MD, at the Bethesda Methodist Parsonage, Salisbury, on 19 Oct 1942 (E.S. News, 23 Oct 1942). Miss Myrtle Elizabeth Drewer of Saxis, VA, and Mr. Gerald Martin Messick of Bivalve, MD, were married 19 Oct 1942 in Salisbury, MD (Pen. Ent., 25 Oct 1962 - 20 Years Ago)..³ Myrtle died on 17 July 2008 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 87. Mrs. Myrtle Elizabeth (Drewer) Messick, R.N., aged 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, where she had worked as a Registered Nurse since graduating from Nursing School there in 1941. She had been a resident of Bivale, MD for the last 60 years. She was born on Sept 8, 1920 at her maternal grandparent's home in Keller, VA and raised at Saxis Island, VA. She was the daughter of Capt. John Cornelius 'Neil' & Evva (Kilmon) Drewer. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Gerald Martin Messick, their son Neil Warren Messick of Dover, DE, a sister Kathryn Drewer Miles of Saxis, and two brothers J.C. Drewer of Saxis and Earl Drewer of Davis Wharf, VA. She is survived by her beloved grandchildren Karen E. Messick of Louisville, KY, Zachary M.R. Messick of Dewey Beach, DE and Bonnie E.M. Messick of Hartly, DE, nephews M.K. Miles & his wife Linda of Woodbridge, VA, Johnny Drewer & his wife Janie of Melfa, VA, Kate Reeser and her husband Max, of Reynoldsville, PA, Earl Drewer Jr. and his wife Brenda of Davis Wharf, VA, and John Davis Drewer and his wife Peggy of Davis Wharf, VA, a first cousin Becky Dolbey of Nanticoke Road, MD, another first cousin Mary Hannah Burgess of Yorktown, VA and most importantly Delmas Walter and his wife Anne and their son Delmas of Tyaskin, MD. In her earlier years she enjoyed tending to her family, cooking, knitting, fishing off the bank in the front yard with her grandchildren and nursing for any member of the family who was a patient at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. In her later years she just enjoyed sitting in her green chair, reading books and watching the boats on the Nanticoke River. Her determination, independence and strength will be remembered and missed by all whose lives she touched.. Her body was interred at Methodist Ch Cem, Bivalve, Wic Co, MD.

     Gerald was born on 23 June 1921 at Bivalve, Wic Co, MD.² Gerald was listed with his parents in the census of in 1930 at Nanticoke District, Wic Co, MD. He was shown as Gerald M. Messick, a 9 year old son in HH#231 headed by Reese D. Messick, a 33 year old house painter..¹ He married Myrtle Elizabeth Drewer, daughter of John Cornelius 'Neil' Drewer Sr. and Mary Evva Killmon, on 19 October 1942 at Parsonage, Bethesda Meth Ch, Salisbury, MD. Miss Myrtle Elizabeth Drewer, daughter of Mr. & Mr. J.C. Drewer of Saxis, married Mr. Gerald Messick, son of Mr. & Mrs. Reese Messick of Bivalve, MD, at the Bethesda Methodist Parsonage, Salisbury, on 19 Oct 1942 (E.S. News, 23 Oct 1942). Miss Myrtle Elizabeth Drewer of Saxis, VA, and Mr. Gerald Martin Messick of Bivalve, MD, were married 19 Oct 1942 in Salisbury, MD (Pen. Ent., 25 Oct 1962 - 20 Years Ago)..³ Gerald was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, World War II. Jerry Messick of the US Navy, who is stationed in Norfolk, arrived here (Saxis) Monday to spend a few days with his wife in the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Drewer Sr. (Pen. Ent., 2 Mar 1945)..⁴ Gerald died on 11 March 1988 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 66.²

     Henny was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henny was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henny Marshall, age 9 in HH#803 headed by Robert Marshall, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $400. This was on Saxis Island..²

     Elizabeth was born on 4 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was baptized on 30 August 1858.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ She married William H. Allen Jr., son of William H. Allen Sr., on 19 December 1884 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was age 21. They were married by J.W. Carroll..⁴ Elizabeth died on 9 May 1886 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 33. Mrs. Elizabeth Allen died at Syke's on 9 May 1886 after a long and painful illness of consumption, aged 35 years..⁵

     James was born circa 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ James was living in 1958 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.

     Since James W. Marshall was listed in the 1860 Census with his parents at age 2, but was not in the 1870 Census, it is assumed that he died in the time between the two census. James was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was living in 1860 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ James died circa 1865.

     There is a "Denwood" Marshall, age 19 and born in VA, in Somerset Co, MD, in 1880. This may be "Denard" Marshall the son of Robert and Maria Marshall. Denard was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Denard was living in 1932 at Baltimore, MD.

     Samuel was born on 21 April 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Samuel died on 19 November 1879 at age 9.³ His body was interred at Marshall Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

      Neil Warren Messick lived at 3322A High Street, Dover, DE. After retiring from the military he operated a flight training simulator. Neil was born on 3 April 1945 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.¹ Neil was a member of the armed forces circa 1963 serving at US_Marines, Viet_Nam, US_Air_Force, Dover, DE.¹ Neil died on 9 November 2003 at Dover, Kent Co, DE, at age 58.² His body was interred at Arlington Cem, Arlington, VA.

     Charles was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary J. Spence, daughter of Thomas W. Spence and Mary Elizabeth 'Polly' Marshall, on 20 April 1885 at Somerset Co, MD.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ Charles was living in 1932 at Cape Charles, N'hamp Co, VA.

     Selby Marshall was living with his brother John R. Marshall in the 1880 Census. George was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² He married Ethel V. White, daughter of James H. White and Margaret R. 'Maggie' Bozman, on 13 June 1900 at Somerset Co, MD.³ George was living in 1932 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.

     Mrs. Eliza Hall Marshall, wife of George W. Marshall, died at home at Saxis on 19 Dec 1950 and was buried in the Marshall family buring ground. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 22 Dec 1950). Elizabeth A. Hall was also known as Eliza Hall. Her common name was Eliza. Elizabeth was born circa 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ She married George Washington Marshall, son of William Fletcher 'Bill Zacky' Marshall and Mary Emily Dennis, on 24 August 1902 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was a 26 year old oysterman and she was age 16..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Elizabeth was living in 1942 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. Elizabeth died on 19 December 1950 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Her body was interred at Selby Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Miss Addie Marshall of Saxis and Mr. Clifton L. Ball of Messongo were married in Pocomoke City on 19 Apr 1924 and will make Cape Charles their home for the present (Pen. Ent., 3 May 1924). Addie was born in 1904 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Addie was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Clifton Luther Ball Sr., son of Luther T. Ball and Pamelia S. 'Amelia' Knight, on 19 April 1924 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Addie was living in 1950 at Cape Charles, N'hamp Co, VA. Addie died in 1957.² Her body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Carlton was born on 23 May 1908 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ Carlton was living in 1950 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Carlton died on 12 March 1989 at age 80.⁴ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Clifton was born in 1905 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.² He married Addie Virginia Marshall, daughter of George Washington Marshall and Elizabeth A. Hall, on 19 April 1924 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Clifton was living in 1924 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Clifton died in 1968.² His body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.²

      (an unknown value). Charles was born on 18 November 1883 at Washington, DC.^1,2 He married Nolan Franklin Stant, daughter of Wilbur Z. Stant and Amanda L. Marshall, on 28 June 1905 at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles E. Russell, a 22 year old sailor born in Washington, DC, the son of Joseph & Florence Russell and she was shown as Nolan F. Stant, age 16, the daughter of Wilber & Amanda Stant. They were married by A.L. Chesser..¹ Charles was living in 1905 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.³ Charles died on 19 February 1919 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 35. The people of Messongo were very sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Charlie Russell. He was known by many of the people of our neighborhood and beloved by all who knew him. We deeply sympathize with his wife and 2 little children (Acc News, 7 Mar 1919)..^4,2 His body was interred at Myrtlewood Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Florence was born on 10 June 1906 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² She was christened on 25 December 1906 at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Milford Roswell Smith, son of Roswell T. Smith and Bettie Godwin, on 27 February 1927 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³ Florence was living in 1956.⁴ Florence died on 23 March 1976 at age 69.⁴ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     His common name was Lynnwood. Charles was born on 1 September 1908 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He married Laura J. Byrd, daughter of George Franklin Byrd and Julia Ann Mears, on 14 January 1933 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Charles was living in 1933 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Charles died on 13 February 1971 at age 62.¹ His body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Laura was born on 26 January 1913 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² She married Charles Lynnwood Russell, son of Charles Elliott Russell and Nolan Franklin Stant, on 14 January 1933 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ As of 14 January 1933,her married name was Russell.³ She married George Harmon Mapp, son of William James Mapp and Susie Walker Phillips Harmon, circa 1975.⁴ Laura died on 16 June 1996 at McCready Hospital, Crisfield, Som Co, MD, at age 83.⁵ Her body was interred at Mears Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.

     Avery was born on 29 August 1928 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.² Avery died on 5 February 2005 at age 76.²

     Milford was born on 4 May 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows 1903..² He married Florence Amanda Russell, daughter of Charles Elliott Russell and Nolan Franklin Stant, on 27 February 1927 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ Milford died in 1983.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Juanita was born on 15 November 1922 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 She was christened on 5 April 1926 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ As of 20 November 1943,her married name was Porter.⁴ She married John Porter, son of Harry Thomas Porter and Emily Lee 'Emma' Dennis, on 20 November 1943 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Juanita died on 1 October 1999 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 76.³

     Wilson was born on 28 February 1924 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was christened on 5 April 1926 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Wilson Coleman Miles was named after President Woodrow Wilson and silent movie actor, Ronald Colman. He was born at Sanford, but raised on Saxis Island. He was in the first graduating class of Atlantic High School in 1941. He was drafted into the US Army in 1944 along with his brother Jesse. Pvt. Coleman Miles, who is in the Army and is stationed at Fort George Meade, MD, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. M.K. Miles (Pen. Ent., 14 Jul 1944). He fought in Italy beginning in December 1944. He was stationed in a Fiat factory and fired mortars in the infantry. Following World War II, he attained the rank of Tech 4 (Sargent) at Fort Knox where he served in the Armored Division before being honorably discharged in 1946. After his service in the military he returned to Saxis Island and worked on the water with his father. He met Dorothy Ann Wilson in 1950 while she was visiting a friend who lived next door to his parents on Saxis. After their marriage they lived with his brother, Moody and wife Kathryn, at Saxis. He later worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia managing a migrant labor camp in Tasley, VA. He and his family moved to Dyersburg, TN, in 1955, where he operated a service station. He later was a supervisor in a cool cushion manufacturing plant and eventually owned and operated a convience store in Dyersburg until his retirement in 1988. His hobbies included wood working, Civil War history, and telling tall stories of his life on Saxis and many of his other experiences. He died very suddenly and unexpectly on Mother's Day, 1990, of a heart attack, as he was just starting to enjoy his retirement years. Wilson was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War II, Italy.³ Wilson died on 13 May 1990 at Dyersburg, TN, at age 66.⁴ His body was interred at Dyersburg, TN.⁴

     Jesse was born on 16 February 1925 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was christened on 5 April 1926 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Pvt. Jesse Miles of the US Army, who is stationed at Fort George Meade, MD, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. M.K. Miles (Pen. Ent., 14 Jul 1944). Jesse was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, TEC 4, World War II, Italy.³ Jesse died on 14 August 1975 at Lewes, Sussex Co, DE, at age 50.³ His body was interred at Miles North Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born on 30 November 1914 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mr. John Porter of the US Coast Guard is visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Porter at Saxis (Pen. Ent., 19 Mar 1943). He married Juanita Mavis Miles, daughter of Moody Kellam Miles Sr. and Nolan Franklin Stant, on 20 November 1943 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ John died on 18 August 1991 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 76.^2,4 His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John Porter, S1 US Coast Guard, World War II, 30 Nov 1914 - 18 Aug 1991..²

     Susan was born on 25 December 1944 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² She married Marion Douglas Coffey on 30 June 1961 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ Susan died on 11 May 2006 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA, at age 61.

     Marion was born on 24 March 1943 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Susan Emma Porter, daughter of John Porter and Juanita Mavis Miles, on 30 June 1961 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² Marion died in January 1993 at age 49.¹

     Jonathan was born on 23 December 1964 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.¹ He died on 13 April 2011 at Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 46. Mr. Jonathan Dean Coffey, 46, husband of Amy Colonna Coffey and a resident of Parsonsburg, MD, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Born on December 23, 1964 in Salisbury, MD, he was a son of the late Marion Douglas Coffey and Susan Porter Taylor. He was a press operator for Standard Register, having worked there for twenty-seven years. Jon was President of East Wicomico Little League, an avid Redskins fan, and was a former coach for the Delaware Storm Baseball Team. Other than his wife, survivors include two sons, Ethan and Drew Coffey of Parsonsburg; a sister, Jami A. Taylor of Miami, FL; a brother, Jeffrey D. Coffey of Parksley, VA; a cousin, Amy Porter Drummond of Cape Charles, VA; an uncle, Johnny Porter of Bloxom, VA; and his step-father, Jimmy Taylor of Temperanceville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM with the Reverend G. Wayne Parsley officiating. Interment will follow at the John W. Taylor Memorial Cemetery in Temperanceville. There will be a visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the East Wicomico Little League, P.O. Box 3701, Salisbury, MD 21802. Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.

     Miss Hattie B. Marshall of Saxis and Mr. Winfred J. Bull of Sanford were married by the Rev. E.W. Simms of New Church last Sunday, 21 Jan 1917, in Maryland. They will reside in Sanford (Acc News, 26 Jan 1917). Hattie was born on 24 March 1901 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Winfred James Bull, son of Robert Floyd Bull Sr. and Alice A. Wilkerson, on 21 January 1917 at Brittingham Corner, Som Co, MD.² Hattie was living in 1940 at Makemie Park, Acc Co, VA.³ Hattie died on 24 May 1974 at age 73.⁴ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Max was born in 1943 at Williamsport, PA. He died on 7 November 2011 at Punxsutawney, PA. Max D. Reeser, 68, Reynoldsville, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born in Williamsport, a son of the late Russell D. and Ruth E. (Knouse) Reeser. He married Kate E. (Drewer) Reeser, who survives, of Reynoldsville. He was Protestant in faith. For 31 years, Mr. Reeser was a member of the Sykesville American Legion Post No. 345. Mr. Reeser graduated from Westchester Joint Jr.-Sr. High School in 1961. After 30 years of service, he retired from A. Duie Pile Trucking Co., where he worked as a truck driver. He was a Vietnam veteran who served in the Navy and attained the rank of E-4. In addition to his wife, surviving relatives include a son, Russell; a daughter, Mandy; two step-daughters, Sue and Beth; five grandchildren; three brothers, Carl L. Reeser and wife Marion of Downingtown, Larry R. Reeser of Big Run and Neal A. Reeser and wife Krysia of Port Townsed, Wash; and a sister, Carol A. Peterson and husband James of Coatesville. Friends will be received after 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at the family home, 600 Kramer Road, Reynoldsville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bernard P. Snyder Funeral Home, Reynoldsville. Donations in Mr. Reeser's memory may be made to the funeral home, P.O. Box 206, Reynoldsville, Pa. 15851-0206.

     John was born on 16 March 1923 at Keller, Acc Co, VA.² He was christened on 28 May 1928 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Juanita Mae Ewell, daughter of Louis Finney Ewell Sr. and Maranda Alice Wessells, on 15 November 1942 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Miss Juanita Mae Ewell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L. Finney Ewell of Saxis, was married to Mr. John Cornelius Drewer, Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Drewer of Saxis, on 15 Nov 1942, at the Markert Street Methodist Parsonage, Pocomoke City, MD (Pen. Ent., 20 Nov 1942)..⁴ Mr. J.C. Drewer Jr. of the US Coast Guard spent the weekend with his wife and parents at Saxis (Pen. Ent., 12 Mar 1943). John died on 14 March 1985 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 61.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁵

      Juanita Mae Ewell lived at P.O. Box 74, Saxis, VA. Juanita was born on 23 October 1923 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Juanita was on the in 1927 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Juanita was confirmed at age 10, on 16 August 1934 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She married John Cornelius 'J.C.' Drewer Jr., son of John Cornelius 'Neil' Drewer Sr. and Mary Evva Killmon, on 15 November 1942 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Miss Juanita Mae Ewell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L. Finney Ewell of Saxis, was married to Mr. John Cornelius Drewer, Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Drewer of Saxis, on 15 Nov 1942, at the Markert Street Methodist Parsonage, Pocomoke City, MD (Pen. Ent., 20 Nov 1942)..⁴ Juanita died on 10 August 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 84. Mrs. Juanita Mae Ewell Drewer, 84, of Saxis passed away Sunday, 10 Aug 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox. Born at Saxis, she was the daughter of the late Finnie and Amanda Ewell. Mrs. Drewer was a retired teaching assistant with the Accomack County School System with 28 years of service. She also served on the Accomack County Election Board and was a member of the Saxis U.M. Church. She was predeceased by her husband, J.C. Drewer Jr., 4 sisters; Marguerite Somers Rowley, Miriam Ellis, Lorraine Marshall, and Elza Merritt; and a brother Louis F. Ewell. Survivors include her daughter Kate Reeser of Reynoldsville, PA; son Johnny Drewer of Melfa; sister Yvonne Hickman of Saxis; brother Jimmy Lee Ewell of Parksley; grandchildren Neil Drewer, Suzette Donnelly, Beth Pierson, Jarod Rameses, Lucas and Jordan Crockett, Dawn Forrer, and C.R. LeCato; great-grandchildren Jamie and Erin Donnelly, Kyle Webb, Grace Gallo, Jacob Connor Drewer, Anna, Ryan and Elizabeth Forrer, and Brooke LeCato; great-great-grandson Thomas J. Webb; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. from Saxis U.M. Church & interment will follow in Downing's Cemetery in Oak Hall. Arrangements were made by the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley.. Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.

     James was born on 21 May 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.³ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Grinalds, age 13 in HH#52 headed by Jno. Grinalds, a 34 year old farmer..² James was listed with another family in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. H. Grinalds, a 22 year old overseer in HH3394 headed by Jane Stran, age 78 and farming, with real estate valued at $7,000 and personal property valued at $14,000.⁴ He married Tabitha Jane Parks, daughter of John (of J.) Parks and Tabitha Young, on 8 January 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Grinnalds, a 24 year old farmer, the son of John C. & Mary Grinnalds and she was shown as Tabitha J. Parkes, age 22, the daughter of John Sr. They were married by E.S. Grant. According to The Regimental Flag of 23 Jan 1862 she was referred to as Miss Jane I. Parks. Then in the 30 Jan 1862 issue she was shown as Tabitha J. Parkes..^1,5 James was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Grinnels the head of HH#MT497, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 & personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Grinnels: Tabitha, a 33 year old house keeper; James, age 8; Elizabeth, age 6 and John, age 1. Also listed was Ibby Heath, a 30 year old black domestic servant.⁶ James was named in his father's will on 28 November 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son James H. Grinnalds in the will of John C. Grinnalds, wife Mary Ann.⁷ James died on 18 February 1896 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA, at age 57. Mr. James Grinnalds, age 58, died 18 Feb 1896 of Apoplexy at his home near Temperanceville and was buried in the cemetery near Temperanceville (Pen. Ent., 20 Feb 1896)..⁸ His body was interred at Conquest Chapel Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³

     Tabitha was born on 12 March 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Parks, age 15 in HH#922 headed by John Parks of J., a 62 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married James H. Grinnalds, son of John Custis Grinnalds and Mary Ann Coleburn, on 8 January 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5 As of 8 January 1862,her married name was Grinnalds.⁴ Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Grinnels, a 33 year old house keeper in HH#MT497 headed by James Grinnels, a 32 year old farmer.⁶ Tabitha died on 20 November 1905 at Jersey City, NJ, at age 69.⁷ Her body was interred at Conquest Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁸

      (an unknown value). Beulah was born on 7 March 1890 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Beulah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Beula D. Stant, age 10 and at school in HH#235 headed by Wilbur Z. Stant, a 35 year old oysterman..³ Beulah was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Beulah (Stant) Drewer was on the Sanford roll in 1900 and on the Saxis roll in 1908, 1917 and 1927. She first took vows on 25 Aug 1901 and again in Sep 1911. She was withdrawn from Sanford on 11 Jan 1909..⁴ She married Marvin Thomas Drewer, son of John Wesley Drewer and Eliza Jane Miles, on 22 December 1909 at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was a 20 year old oysterman and she was age 19. They were married by H.L. Weston..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Beulah was living in 1951 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Beulah died in 1971.⁷ Her body was interred at Drewer Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Since Marvin was the youngest of eight children, he was actually younger than some of his nieces and nephews. He was always full of fun and on the go. He would fall asleep while driving his car. He had a big boat and loaded potatoes and tomatoes up the Pocomoke River and took them to markets in Baltimore and Washington. His two daughters, Thelma and Daphine, and Faye Lewis, a neighbor, were pals with Evelyn (Lewis) Powell. Once Evelyn was invited to go to Washington with him when he carried a boat load of potatoes. It rained most of the time, but he called a taxi and took them to the Smithsonian Museums. They were dressed in their Sunday best. The day they left was a beautiful day and he asked a man he knew to take them for a ride. They rode around the Capital and the White House. He made three girls very happy. One time when he was away, Daphine got their mother's attention and Thelma got the car keys. Since the garage was on the Drewer new road, they pushed the car out and went for a ride. One time Marvin came home and found his car was missing. He reported it stolen and the police were there when his daughters arrived in his car. He didn't stay mad long. Each year before Easter he would buy his sister Mary's daughters their Easter outfits, selected them himself. After his days of operating the freight boat were over, he had trucks to haul the produce. He had friends from the Eastern Shore to points north where he sold produce. Marvin was born on 13 February 1889 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Marvin was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Beulah D. Stant, daughter of Wilbur Z. Stant and Amanda L. Marshall, on 22 December 1909 at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was a 20 year old oysterman and she was age 19. They were married by H.L. Weston..² Marvin was living on 21 July 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).⁵ Marvin died on 31 May 1967 at age 78.⁶ His body was interred at Drewer Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁷