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     Indianna was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Indianna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Indianna Lewis, age 8 in HH#628 headed by Sam'l T. Lewis, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $980..¹

     Argyle was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Argyle was named in his grandfather's will on 2 October 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Argol Kellam in the will of Argol Kellam, wife Margaret.¹ On 26 Jan 1801 an audit of the estate of Major Rodgers dated 9 Jul 1785 was recorded. Named in settlement: Mary Rodgers' part returned to court 3 Aug 1768, interest until Aug 1775. Ann Rodgers' part returned to court 30 Aug 1768. Ann Rodgers estate to Argil Kellam's guardian. Auditors: John Smith & William Garrison.² He married Sally (-----) circa 1808. The tombstone of their son Edward W. Kellam (1831-1903) shows him as the son of Arguell & Sallie Kellam.³ Argyle Kellam died before 28 March 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Argyle Kellam was granted to George S. Savage with Nathaniel B. LeCato & Charles N. Taylor securities.⁴ It was on this date that his son Thomas died and was shown as Thos. A. Kellam, the son of Thos. A. & Sallie Kellam.⁵

     Clara was born circa 1900. She married (-----) Sterling circa 1920.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1900. He married Clara (-----) circa 1920.¹

     Dennison was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. Dennison was living in 1939 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.¹

     Elsie was born circa 1907. She married (-----) Bowen circa 1920.² Elsie was living in 1939 at Yakima, WA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1900. He married Elsie Fluhart, daughter of John Wesley Fluhart Sr. and Mattie M. Carmine, circa 1920.¹

     Hilda was born circa 1909. She married (-----) Weber circa 1920.² Hilda was living in 1939 at Yakima, WA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1900. He married Hilda Fluhart, daughter of John Wesley Fluhart Sr. and Mattie M. Carmine, circa 1920.¹

     Stella was born circa 1911. She married (-----) Beasley circa 1930.² Stella was living in 1939 at Mardella Springs, MD.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1900. He married Stella Fluhart, daughter of John Wesley Fluhart Sr. and Mattie M. Carmine, circa 1930.¹

     John was born circa 1913. John was living in 1939 at Quinby, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Weldon was born circa 1915. Weldon was living in 1939 at Hopeton, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John Allen Godwin, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. William Godwin of Bloxom, died on 30 Oct 1939. Services were conducted on 31 Oct by J.R. McCutcheon with interment in the Parksley Cemetery. Survivors included his parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, all of who were named (E.S. News, 3 Nov 1939). John was born circa 1939. John died on 30 October 1939 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Levin was born in 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.² Levin was living in 1939 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹ He died in 1970.² Levin was buried at J.W. Taylor Cemetery, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     L.M. was born circa 1920. L.M. was living in 1939 at Willis Wharf, N'hamp Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1900.

     Hattie was born in 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Clement Smith, son of Julius Lee Smith and Manie Drummond, circa 1925.² As of after 1954,her married name was Tarr. She married Harry Tarr after 1954. Hattie died in 1993.¹ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Clement was born in 1901.¹ He married Hattie Collins, daughter of James William T. Collins and Willie Anna Stant, circa 1925.² Clement died in 1954.¹ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Rose was born on 27 August 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Rose died on 29 January 1940 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Harry was born circa 1900. He married Hattie Collins, daughter of James William T. Collins and Willie Anna Stant, after 1954.

     Clifford was born circa 1912. Clifford was living in 1940.

     The entire community extends its deepest sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Linton whose infant child died Sunday (E.S. News, 1 Mar 1940). (c|o_Harvey) was born circa 1940. (c|o_Harvey) died on 23 February 1940 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Burleigh was born in 1896.¹ He married Volina Robertson circa 1920.¹ Burleigh died in 1969.¹ His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Her body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA. Volina was born circa 1900. She married Burleigh Brae Turner Sr. circa 1920.¹

     Oliver was born in 1856.¹ He married Amanda W. Ailworth, daughter of Lenox Ailworth and Anne (-----), circa 1880.¹ Oliver died in 1927.¹ His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Richard was born in 1818. He married Martha 'M.M.' Lowry circa 1840. Richard died circa 1845. Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at Elizabeth River Parish, Norfolk, VA. Elizabeth River Parish shows R. L. Drummond head of household 121. He is a 32 year old merchant born in Virginia. Living with him is his wife M. M. age 26 born in Virginia; A. F. age 5 born in Virginia; T. L. age 3 born in Virginia; Eliza age 1 6/12 born in Virginia; listed first was M. W. Custis a 15 year old female born in Virginia.
Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Elizabeth River Parish, Norfolk, VA. Elizabeth River Parish shows R. L. Drummond head of household 1095. He is a 42 year old geisterian born in Virginia, he has personal property valued at $5,000. Living with him is his wife Martha M. M. age 36 born in Virginia; Ann F. age 14 born in Virginia; Thos. L. age 13 born in Virginia; Eliza age 11 born in Virginia.
Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Elizabeth River Parish, Norfolk, VA. Ward 4 shows R. O. Drummond head of household 884. He is 52 years old with no job listed born in Virginia. Living with him is his wife Martha age 46 born in Virginia; Nannie F. age 22 born in Virginia; Thos. L. age 22 born in Virginia, a clerk; Eliza age 20 born in Virginia; 1 boarder.

     Martha was born circa 1820. She married Richard Quarles Drummond, son of Richard Drummond and Nancy Fletcher, circa 1840.

     Thomas was born in 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Clarke circa 1825.¹ Thomas died in 1829.

     William was born in 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann Talbot Foster circa 1830. William died on 1 January 1880.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sarah was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elisha was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Charles was born on 28 July 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1890. Thomas was living in 1940 at Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA.

     William was born circa 1892. William was living in 1940 at Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA.

     James was born circa 1894. James was living in 1940 at Everett, WA.

     (1d|o_Wm) was born circa 1896. She married Robert Minger circa 1915. (1d|o_Wm) was living in 1940 at Wilkes Barre, PA.

     Robert was born circa 1890. He married (1d|o_Wm) Fletcher, daughter of William Thomas Fletcher and Sally Seymour Parramore, circa 1915.

     (2d|o_Wm) was born circa 1898. She married J.J. Hoffman circa 1920. (2d|o_Wm) was living in 1940 at Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA.

     J.J. was born circa 1900. He married (2d|o_Wm) Fletcher, daughter of William Thomas Fletcher and Sally Seymour Parramore, circa 1920.

     Florence was born circa 1900. Florence was living in 1940 at Olympis, WA.

     William was born on 9 December 1885 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 He married Elsbeth Merting, daughter of John Merting (Rev.), on 2 September 1916 at Wilbeaux, MT.² William died on 10 September 1940 at Mandan, ND, at age 54.¹

     Elsbeth was born on 26 February 1896 at Diethriah, IL.¹ She married William James Godwin, son of Littleton Clark Godwin and Olivia A. Davis Martin, on 2 September 1916 at Wilbeaux, MT.¹ As of 2 September 1916,her married name was Godwin.¹ Elsbeth was living in 1940 at Mandan, ND.

     John was born circa 1860.

     Lawrence was born circa 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. Lawrence was living in 1940 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.

     Ella was born on 24 May 1867.¹ She married Levin J.P.W. Byrd, son of Parker Byrd and Mary Ann Trader, circa 1890.¹ Ella died on 19 May 1922 at age 54.¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Levin J.P.W. Byrd, son of Parker Byrd and Mary Ann Trader, after 1922. Elizabeth was living in 1940 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA. Elizabeth died on 13 December 1940 at Mears, Acc Co, VA. Jane Byrd, aged 72 years and widow of the late Levin J. Byrd, died at Mears on 13 Dec 1940. Services were 15 Dec at the residance by Rev. Greene, with interment in Parksley Cemetery. She was survived by one sister, Mrs. Ida S. Byrd, of Mears, 2 nieces, Mrs. John Hughes and Mrs Austin Mason, and 1 great nephew, O. Page Mason, Mears (E.S. News, 20 Dec 1940)..¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1868.¹ John died on 7 December 1940 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. John H. Marshall, aged 72 years, died at Saxis on 7 Dec 1940. Services were at Saxis Methodist Church where he was a member, by R.E. Forrest, with interment in the Justice Cemetery. He was survived by 1 son, J. Cliton Marshall of Saxis (E.S. News, 13 Dec 1940)..¹ His body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹

     J. was born circa 1890. J. was living in 1940 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.

     Daisy was born in 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John E. Hughes circa 1910.¹ Daisy was living in 1940. Daisy died in 1946.¹ Her body was interred at Bloxom Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John was born in 1891.¹ He married Daisy V. Byrd, daughter of Warren Selly Byrd and Ida S. Young, circa 1910.¹ John died in 1960.¹ His body was interred at Bloxom Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Leola was born circa 1900. She married J. Frank Webb circa 1920. Leola was living in 1940 at Laurel, DE.

     J. was born circa 1900. He married Leola Onley McCready, daughter of Millard Derant McCready and Alice C. Onley, circa 1920.

     William Lee Byrd, young son of Mr. & Mrs. Jeffries Byrd, died at home at Hallwood on 28 Mar 1942. Services were conducted at the grave near Hallwood, by Rev. Norvell Green on 30 Mar 1942. Survivors included his parents and grandparents who were listed (E.S. News, 3 Apr 1942). William was born circa 1935. William died on 28 March 1942 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Olivia was born in 1865 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 She married Littleton Clark Godwin, son of Obediah William 'O.W.' Godwin and Elizabeth Bloxom, on 24 August 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² As of 24 August 1884,her married name was Godwin.² Olivia A. Davis Martin died on 29 June 1941 at Washington, DC.¹

     John was born on 27 May 1904 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.² He married Mary Elizabeth Swan on 23 June 1928 at Baltimore, MD.² John died on 20 July 1942 at Baltimore, MD, at age 38.¹

     Mary was born on 10 March 1904.¹ She married John Henry Godwin, son of Littleton Clark Godwin and Olivia A. Davis Martin, on 23 June 1928 at Baltimore, MD.¹ As of 23 June 1928,her married name was Godwin.¹ Mary was living in 1942 at Baltimore, MD.

     Harry was born on 11 March 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Harry was living in 1942 at Richmond, VA. He died on 28 November 1942 at age 45.¹

     Louise was born on 20 May 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Clarence Ira Deshong circa 1920. Louise was living in 1942 at New Jersey.

     Clarence was born on 23 April 1894 at Fulton Co, PA.¹ He married Louise Elizabeth Godwin, daughter of Littleton Clark Godwin and Olivia A. Davis Martin, circa 1920. Clarence Ira Deshong died on 28 November 1962 at Utica, NY, at age 68.¹

     Clara was born on 12 December 1887 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.¹ Clara was living in 1942 at Washington, DC. She died on 27 May 1957 at Miami, FL, at age 69.¹

     Mary was born on 31 July 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 23 March 1912,her married name was Chesser.¹ She married Warren Linwood Chesser, son of Purnell H. Chesser and Theodosia Ayres, on 23 March 1912.¹ Mary was living in 1942 at Baltimore, MD.

     Warren was born on 13 April 1888 at Assawoman, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Ethel Godwin, daughter of Littleton Clark Godwin and Olivia A. Davis Martin, on 23 March 1912.¹ Warren Linwood Chesser died on 3 November 1965 at Vero Beach, FL, at age 77.¹

     Mabel was born on 21 January 1885 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.¹ As of 2 October 1912,her married name was Turnage.¹ She married Needham Coy 'N.C.' Turnage on 2 October 1912 at Baltimore, MD.¹ Mabel was living in 1942.

     Needham was born on 12 May 1888 at Clayton, NC.¹ He married Mabel Cleveland Godwin, daughter of Littleton Clark Godwin and Olivia A. Davis Martin, on 2 October 1912 at Baltimore, MD.¹ Needham Coy 'N.C.' Turnage died on 18 June 1949 at Oteen, NC, at age 61.¹

     Johannas was born on 31 August 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² Johannas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Johannes F. Bird, age 10/12 in HH#1052 headed by Jacob K. Bird, age 41 and a farmer..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Mary A. Martin, daughter of James William Martin and Louisa Davis, on 4 September 1873 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Johannas was living in 1907 at Goodwill, Worcester Co, MD.⁵ Johannas died on 17 November 1925 at age 76.² His body was interred at Messongo Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born on 8 September 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Johannas F. Byrd, son of Jacob K. Byrd and Susan Fisher, on 4 September 1873 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mary died on 24 March 1911 at age 55.² Her body was interred at Messongo Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Susan was born on 5 January 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Jacob K. Byrd, son of Johannas Byrd and Margaret 'Peggy' Kelly, on 15 April 1847.¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Bird, age 28 in HH#1052 headed by Jacob K. Bird, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Susan died on 31 December 1898 at age 79.² Her body was interred at Byrd Cem, Railroad Track, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Selby was born on 23 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Amanda P. Kelly, daughter of Thomas Kelly and Margaret 'Peggy' Byrd, on 26 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond and Nathaniel W. Bird were securities on the M.L.B. of Selby Bird of Parker and Amanda Kelly of Thomas..² Selby was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Bird the head of HH#566, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Birds: Amanda, age 40; Clarissa A., age 10, Harriet, age 8; Mary T., age 6; and Thomas S., age 4..³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He made a will on 28 January 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. Selby Byrd named a wife, Amanda Byrd, and 5 children: Clarisa, Harriet, Thomas, Mary and Margaret. Witnesses were William R. Byrd, Albert F. Mears and Sylv. J. Marshall..⁵ Selby died on 3 April 1880 at age 72.¹ Selby's will was probated on 1 May 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph R. Riggs qualified as executor with Thorogood Mason, George T. Gillespie, William H. Bloxom, John Parkes (of B.), Wm. Parkes (of B.), John Neely and Upshur B. Quinby sureties..⁵

     Amanda was born on 2 January 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Selby Byrd, son of Parker Solomon Byrd and Keziah Gillespie, on 26 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond and Nathaniel W. Bird were securities on the M.L.B. of Selby Bird of Parker and Amanda Kelly of Thomas..⁴ Amanda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Bird, age 40 in HH#566 headed by Selby Bird, a 42 year old farmer..⁵ Amanda was named in her mother's will on 17 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Amanda P. Bird in the will Peggy Kelly..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Amanda died on 7 March 1879 at age 70.³

     Clarissa was born on 7 January 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Clarissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clarissa A. Bird, age 10 in HH#566 headed by Selby Bird, a 42 year old farmer..¹ As of 5 December 1859,her married name was Bloxom.² She married Major Bloxom, son of George Bloxom and Narcissa Bloxom, on 5 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Major Bloxom and she as Clarissa Byrd, the daughter of Selby who gave consent. Perry Bloxom said he was over age 21..² Clarissa was listed with her husband in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Clarisa Bloxom, age 19 in HH#655 headed by Geo. Bloxom of G., age 59. Listed just above her was Major Bloxom, age 22, who was evidently her husband.⁴ Clarissa was listed with her husband in the census of 27 June 1870 at Modest Town, Metompkin Distrit, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Clarisa Bloxom, age 28 in HH#97 headed by Major Bloxom, age 30.⁵ Clarissa died on 15 June 1878 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA, at age 38.^3,6

     Harriet was born on 30 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Harriet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harried D. Bird, age 8 in HH#566 headed by Selby Bird, a 42 year old farmer..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married John N. Watson, son of (-----) Watson and Elizabeth (-----), on 17 October 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John N. Watson, a 25 year old carpenter, the son of Elizabeth Watson, and she was shown as Harriet D. Byrd, age 23, the daughter of Selby Byrd. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..⁴

     Mary was born on 5 April 1845 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary T. Bird, age 6 in HH#566 headed by Selby Bird, a 42 year old farmer..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Reuben Sapp, son of Andrew Sapp and Lavenia (-----), on 13 January 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Mary was living in 1908 at Harrington, DE.²

     Thomas was born on 2 March 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas S. Bird, age 4 in HH#566 headed by Selby Bird, a 42 year old farmer..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Annie W. Kelly, daughter of Elijah B. Kelly and Eveline 'Lina' Byrd, on 12 November 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Thomas died on 6 April 1895 at age 48.²

     Margaret was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Bird, age 7 in HH#69 headed by Maria Bird, age 35 with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     Abraham was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Abraham was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abraham Bird, age 5 in HH#69 headed by Maria Bird, age 35 with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     Ellenora was born on 21 October 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ellenora was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellenora Bird, age 2 in HH#69 headed by Maria Bird, age 35 with real estate valued at $1,500..¹ As of 19 January 1870,her married name was McLane.³ She married John McLane, son of Robert McLane and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Waterfield, on 19 January 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Ellenora died on 11 December 1873 at age 24.² Her body was interred at McLane Plot, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ellen Bird McLane, the wife of John McLane, who died on 11 Dec 1873 at the age of 24 years, 1 month, and 21 days..²

     Elitha was born on 12 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Benjamin T.W. Byrd, son of Bennett M. Byrd and Henrietta 'Henny' Byrd, on 24 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel J. Gladding was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin W.T. Bird and Ann Northam of Southy..¹ Elitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Bird, age 32 in HH#618 headed by Benjamin T.W. Bird, a 23 year old farmer..³ Elitha was living at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She made a will in June 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. She named a late husband Benjamin T.W. Byrd; a niece Sarah Fisher (the use of land jointly with John R. Duncan), sisters, Rachel Fisher and Critty Duncan and her son, John R. Duncan; nephew Meshack Duncan. She also named Rachel Burton w/o Stewart Burton, Eveline Davis w/o Alfred Davis, Elizabeth Kelly w/o George Kelly. She mentioned a bond due to James A. Hall and the Old School Baptist denomination of Messongo Church. The executor was William S. Byrd (of Jacob). Witnesses were Samuel A. Godwin and William L. Byrd.. Elitha died on 5 July 1892 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 73. Her tombstone shows 5 Jul 1892 and her Acc Co death record shows her as Elitha A. Byrd, who died of blood poison at the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of Southey & N. Fisher, born in Metompkin District. Her nephew Wm. Duncan gave the information. (NOTE: Her marriage record shows her as Elitha Northam, daugher of Southy.).^2,5 Her body was interred at Benson Cem, Messongo Bridge, Acc Co, VA.² Elitha's will was probated on 8 July 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. At probate Wm. L. Byrd relinquished his right to qualify. Sureties on the bond to probate were Marcellas F. Godwin and William L. Byrd..⁶

     In his will, signed 7 Dec 1877, Decater F. Byrd named a sister, Susan Byrd, and a brother, Osburn A. Byrd. The executor was James Martin. Witnesses were S.J. Marshall, James M. Martin and Johannas F. Byrd (Acc Co Dist Court Wills&c, 1855-92, p. 162). Decator was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² Decator was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Decator F. Bird, age 9 in HH#931 headed by George P. Bird, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Decator died in January 1878.¹ Decator's will was probated on 4 February 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Susan was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susan was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan P. Bird, age 6 in HH#931 headed by George P. Bird, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Susan was living at Indian Territory.⁴

     Osborne was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Osborne was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Osborn J. Bird, age 3 in HH#931 headed by George P. Bird, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He married (w|o Osborne Byrd) (-----) circa 1865 at Indian Territory.³ Osborne was living at Indian Territory.³

     Nathan was born circa 1755 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Nathan was named in his father's will on 2 November 1773 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son Nathan in the will of John Riggen, wife Jemiah.¹

     Richard was born on 4 March 1813 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy J. Parks, daughter of Edward Parks, on 1 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard P. Bird the head of HH#954, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800. Listed with him were the following Birds: Nancy, age 25; Beruette, age 6; Edward P., age 4; Winifield S., age 2; and Charles L., age 1. Also listed was Mary Gibbons, age 18 and black..³ Richard was living in 1854 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Richard died on 4 July 1881 at age 68.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹