Alonzo L. Winder1
M, b. 1879
| Father | Joseph Winder b. c 1850 |
| Mother | Sarah J. (-----) b. c 1850 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) |
Alonzo was born in 1879 at Franktown, N'hamp Co, VA.1 He married Ruth Annie Somers, daughter of John O. Somers and Emily S. Lankford, circa 1905.2
Family | Ruth Annie Somers b. 31 Jul 1887, d. 13 Sep 1935 |
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Lurennie 'Rennie' Somers1
F, b. 13 May 1896, d. 18 July 1962
| Father | John O. Somers b. 17 Dec 1851, d. 3 Dec 1916 |
| Mother | Emily S. Lankford b. 8 Apr 1854, d. 14 Jun 1942 |
Lurennie was born on 13 May 1896 at Silver Beach, N'hamp Co, VA.1 She married Percy Upshur Lewis, son of William H. Lewis and Annie C. Northam, on 7 April 1922 at Newport News, VA. He was shown as Percy Upshur Lewis, a 23 year old produce dealer, born in N'hamp County and living in Exmore, the son of Wm. H. & Annie C. Lewis and she was shown as Lurennie Somers, age 24, born in Acc Co & living in Parksley, the daughter of John O. & Emily S. Somers..1,2 Lurennie died on 18 July 1962 at age 66.1
Family | Percy Upshur Lewis b. 18 Oct 1898 |
Percy Upshur Lewis1,2
M, b. 18 October 1898
| Father | William H. Lewis b. 1872, d. 1962 |
| Mother | Annie C. Northam b. 1872, d. 1958 |
Percy was born on 18 October 1898 at Northampton Co, VA.1 He married Lurennie 'Rennie' Somers, daughter of John O. Somers and Emily S. Lankford, on 7 April 1922 at Newport News, VA. He was shown as Percy Upshur Lewis, a 23 year old produce dealer, born in N'hamp County and living in Exmore, the son of Wm. H. & Annie C. Lewis and she was shown as Lurennie Somers, age 24, born in Acc Co & living in Parksley, the daughter of John O. & Emily S. Somers..1,2
Family | Lurennie 'Rennie' Somers b. 13 May 1896, d. 18 Jul 1962 |
Sarah Jane Taylor
F, b. 21 August 1904
Sarah was born on 21 August 1904 at Stockton, Worcester Co, MD.1 She married Walter Herbert Byrd, son of Alonza D. Byrd and Martha Florence Godwin, on 6 August 1921 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.1
Family | Walter Herbert Byrd b. 17 May 1901, d. 29 Jul 1968 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Middie F. Fisher1
F, b. circa 1877
| Father | John Decato C. Fisher b. 23 Aug 1834, d. 19 Jun 1898 |
| Mother | Deliliah P. Taylor b. 9 Dec 1833, d. 4 Aug 1913 |
| Charts | Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia) |
Middie was born circa 1877 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA.2 She married John W. Revell, son of Levin H. Revell, on 18 December 1895 at Red Bank Ch, Northampton Co, VA.1
Family | John W. Revell b. 29 Aug 1873, d. 30 Aug 1897 |
John W. Revell1
M, b. 29 August 1873, d. 30 August 1897
| Father | Levin H. Revell b. c 1850 |
| Charts | Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia) |
John was born on 29 August 1873 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA.2 He married Middie F. Fisher, daughter of John Decato C. Fisher and Deliliah P. Taylor, on 18 December 1895 at Red Bank Ch, Northampton Co, VA.1 John died on 30 August 1897 at age 24.2 His body was interred at Atlantic Bapt Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.2
Family | Middie F. Fisher b. c 1877 |
Margaret C. Nock1
F, b. 1859
| Father | Samuel Nock b. 28 Feb 1828, d. 25 Nov 1890 |
| Mother | Pollie S. Phillips b. 19 Nov 1828, d. 4 Dec 1904 |
| Charts | Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of John Parramore (First Families of Virginia) |
Margaret was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She married Sylvester Frank Fisher, son of John Decato C. Fisher and Deliliah P. Taylor, on 20 March 1878 at Conquest, Acc Co, VA.3,1
Family | Sylvester Frank Fisher b. 17 Oct 1857, d. 11 May 1908 |
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Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S198] Colwell Patterson Byrd, History & Genealogy of the Byrd Family.
- [S2025] Linda Hunter Fletcher, M.K. Miles.
Sylvester Frank Fisher1
M, b. 5 April 1893, d. 14 January 1945
| Father | Sylvester Frank Fisher b. 17 Oct 1857, d. 11 May 1908 |
| Mother | Margaret C. Nock b. 1859 |
| Charts | Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of John Parramore (First Families of Virginia) |
Sylvester was born on 5 April 1893 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.1 He married Cynthia Irene Thornton, daughter of Sylvester Lee Thornton and Florence E. Chesser, on 10 November 1915 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Fisher, a 22 year old cooper, the son of Sylvester F. and Margaret C. Fisher and she was shown as Cynthia Irene Thornton, age 21, the daughter of Sylvester & Florence Thornton..2 Sylvester died on 14 January 1945 at Assawoman, Acc Co, VA, at age 51.1 His body was interred.3
Family | Cynthia Irene Thornton b. 28 Nov 1893, d. 1988 |
Cynthia Irene Thornton1,2
F, b. 28 November 1893, d. 1988
| Father | Sylvester Lee Thornton b. 28 Jan 1865, d. 16 Feb 1910 |
| Mother | Florence E. Chesser b. 20 Jun 1861, d. 10 Dec 1895 |
| Charts | Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of John Parramore (First Families of Virginia) |
Cynthia was born on 28 November 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Cynthia B. Thornton, the daughter of Sylvester L. (farmer) and Florence E. Thornton. Her father gave the information..3,2 She married Sylvester Frank Fisher, son of Sylvester Frank Fisher and Margaret C. Nock, on 10 November 1915 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Fisher, a 22 year old cooper, the son of Sylvester F. and Margaret C. Fisher and she was shown as Cynthia Irene Thornton, age 21, the daughter of Sylvester & Florence Thornton..1 Cynthia died in 1988.3 Her body was interred.3
Family | Sylvester Frank Fisher b. 5 Apr 1893, d. 14 Jan 1945 |
Charlotte (-----)
F, b. circa 1827
Charlotte was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She married John E. Byrd, son of Parker Solomon Byrd and Keziah Gillespie, circa 1848.1 Charlotte was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Bird, age 23 in HH#970 headed by John E. Bird, a 30 year old sailor..1
Family | John E. Byrd b. c 1820 |
Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
Abel James Byrd Sr.1
M, b. 16 January 1825, d. 16 February 1885
| Father | William E. Byrd b. c 1795 |
| Mother | Hester 'Hessy' Mears b. c 1795 |
Abel was born on 16 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He married Sarah Ann Mears, daughter of Abel (of Abel Sr.) Mears and Margaret B. 'Peggy' Edmunds, on 10 March 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Abel James Bird and Sarah Ann Mears..3 Abel was living in 1853 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.4 Abel died on 16 February 1885 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 60. He was shown as Abel T. Byrd, who died of paralysis at the age of 60 years, the son of Wm. & Hessie Byrd. He was born in Acc Co, a mechanic, the husband of Sarah. His son Wm. E. Byrd gave the information..2,1 His body was interred at Mears-Byrd Cem, Grangerville, Acc Co, VA.2
Family | Sarah Ann Mears b. 10 May 1828, d. 25 May 1912 |
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Citations
- [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia. - [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Sarah Ann Mears1
F, b. 10 May 1828, d. 25 May 1912
| Father | Abel (of Abel Sr.) Mears b. 31 Aug 1804, d. 10 Jul 1878 |
| Mother | Margaret B. 'Peggy' Edmunds b. 8 Nov 1807, d. 13 Nov 1852 |
In her will, signed 24 Feb 1897, Sarah A. Bird left "Walnut Grove" which she heired from her mother to her unmarried or single children, but they were not named. Witnesses were John E. Mapp, Robert T. Harmon and Louis D. Drummond (Acc Co Wills, 1904-20, p. 313). Sarah was born on 10 May 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She married Abel James Byrd Sr., son of William E. Byrd and Hester 'Hessy' Mears, on 10 March 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Abel James Bird and Sarah Ann Mears..3 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.4 Sarah died on 25 May 1912 at age 84.2 Her body was interred at Mears-Byrd Cem, Grangerville, Acc Co, VA.2 Sarah's will was probated on 12 June 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.5
Family | Abel James Byrd Sr. b. 16 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1885 |
| Marriage* | She married Abel James Byrd Sr., son of William E. Byrd and Hester 'Hessy' Mears, on 10 March 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Abel James Bird and Sarah Ann Mears..3 |
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Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia. - [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S16] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1904-1920, p. 313.
Margaret Susan Byrd1
F, b. 19 September 1849, d. 30 June 1922
| Father | Abel James Byrd Sr. b. 16 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1885 |
| Mother | Sarah Ann Mears b. 10 May 1828, d. 25 May 1912 |
Margaret was born on 19 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1 She married Samuel Zacharias Turlington, son of Samuel M. Turlington and Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Nock, on 19 December 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.2,3 Margaret died on 30 June 1922 at age 72.2 Her body was interred at Mears-Byrd Cem, Grangerville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret Susan Turlington, wife of Sam'l Z. Turlington and daughter of A.J. & S.A. Bird, 19 Sep 1849 - 30 Jun 1922..2
Family | Samuel Zacharias Turlington b. 23 Jun 1847, d. 19 Jul 1928 |
John Henry Byrd1
M, b. 21 July 1853, d. 24 December 1885
| Father | Abel James Byrd Sr. b. 16 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1885 |
| Mother | Sarah Ann Mears b. 10 May 1828, d. 25 May 1912 |
John was born on 21 July 1853 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.2 He married Mary S. Phillips, daughter of Wesley S. Phillips and Sarah (-----), on 14 May 1879 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.3 John died on 24 December 1885 at age 32.4 His body was interred at Mears-Byrd Cem, Grangerville, Acc Co, VA.4
Family | Mary S. Phillips b. c 1860 |
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Citations
William E. Byrd1
M, b. 1 March 1858, d. 23 September 1945
| Father | Abel James Byrd Sr. b. 16 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1885 |
| Mother | Sarah Ann Mears b. 10 May 1828, d. 25 May 1912 |
Elnora V. Byrd1
F, b. circa 1856
| Father | Abel James Byrd Sr. b. 16 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1885 |
| Mother | Sarah Ann Mears b. 10 May 1828, d. 25 May 1912 |
Elnora was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Richard S. Byrd
M, b. circa 1801
Richard was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He married Nancy (-----) circa 1840.1 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1
Family | Nancy (-----) b. c 1814 |
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Citations
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Nancy (-----)
F, b. circa 1814
Nancy was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She married Richard S. Byrd circa 1840.1 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1
Family | Richard S. Byrd b. c 1801 |
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Citations
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Catherine Byrd1
F, b. circa 1842
| Father | Richard S. Byrd b. c 1801 |
| Mother | Nancy (-----) b. c 1814 |
Catherine was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Nancy Byrd1
F, b. circa 1844
| Father | Richard S. Byrd b. c 1801 |
| Mother | Nancy (-----) b. c 1814 |
Nancy was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
George E. Byrd1
M, b. circa 1846
| Father | Richard S. Byrd b. c 1801 |
| Mother | Nancy (-----) b. c 1814 |
George was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Margaret S. Byrd1
F, b. circa 1848
| Father | Richard S. Byrd b. c 1801 |
| Mother | Nancy (-----) b. c 1814 |
Margaret was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Elizabeth Byrd1
F, b. circa 1849
| Father | Richard S. Byrd b. c 1801 |
| Mother | Nancy (-----) b. c 1814 |
Elizabeth was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Charlie Byrd1
F, b. circa 1852
| Father | Richard S. Byrd b. c 1801 |
| Mother | Nancy (-----) b. c 1814 |
Charlie was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Emma L. Byrd1
F, b. circa 1855
| Father | Richard S. Byrd b. c 1801 |
| Mother | Nancy (-----) b. c 1814 |
Emma was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Elizabeth (-----)
F, b. circa 1750
Elizabeth was born circa 1750. She married (-----) Melholloms circa 1770.
Family | (-----) Melholloms b. c 1750 |
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(-----) Melholloms
M, b. circa 1750
(-----) was born circa 1750. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1770.
Family | Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1750 |
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Daisy Euginia Byrd1
F, b. 12 February 1863, d. 16 January 1923
| Father | Abel James Byrd Sr. b. 16 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1885 |
| Mother | Sarah Ann Mears b. 10 May 1828, d. 25 May 1912 |
Daisy was born on 12 February 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Daisy died on 16 January 1923 at age 59.1 Her body was interred at Mears-Byrd Cem, Grangerville, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Annie West Byrd1
F, b. 20 July 1869, d. 18 July 1933
| Father | Abel James Byrd Sr. b. 16 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1885 |
| Mother | Sarah Ann Mears b. 10 May 1828, d. 25 May 1912 |
Annie was born on 20 July 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Annie died on 18 July 1933 at age 63.1 Her body was interred at Mears-Byrd Cem, Grangerville, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Ethel G. (-----)
F, b. 1889, d. 1970
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Thomas Welburne (Burgess at Jamestown) |
Ethel was born in 1889.1 She married James Milton Byrd, son of Johannas Littleton Byrd and Elizabeth Eleanor 'Lizzie' Parks, circa 1910.1 Ethel died in 1970.1 Her body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.1
Family | James Milton Byrd b. 28 Oct 1888, d. 1963 |
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Georgianna H. Byrd1
F, b. 21 April 1847, d. 3 February 1853
| Father | Abel James Byrd Sr. b. 16 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1885 |
| Mother | Sarah Ann Mears b. 10 May 1828, d. 25 May 1912 |
Sallie Campbell Johnston
F, b. circa 1890
Sallie was born circa 1890. She married Dr. Charles Wise Byrd, son of Charles L. Byrd and Mary Virginia Bundick, on 8 June 1910.1
Family | Dr. Charles Wise Byrd b. 9 Sep 1886, d. 14 Sep 1933 |
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Maude A. 'Mattie' Gray
F, b. 1879, d. 1942
| Father | James Edward Gray b. 1839, d. 20 Apr 1887 |
| Mother | Elizabeth 'Betsy' Chandler b. 1846, d. 31 Aug 1894 |
Maude was born in 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She married E. Roy Byrd, son of Thomas S. Byrd Sr. and Annie W. Kelly, circa 1900.1 Maude died in 1942.1 Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.1
Family | E. Roy Byrd b. 16 Mar 1878, d. 1940 |
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Aaron S. Byrd Jr.1
M, b. 1917, d. 1945
| Father | Aaron S. Byrd Sr. b. 6 Jun 1894, d. 1968 |
Aaron was born in 1917.1 Aaron died in 1945.1 His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Anmeriah Byrd1
F, b. 7 August 1870, d. 12 August 1870
| Father | William S. Byrd b. 19 Jan 1848, d. 24 Sep 1917 |
| Mother | Drucilla Sarah E. 'Sallie' Byrd b. 22 Mar 1848, d. 5 Aug 1926 |
Anmeriah was born on 7 August 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Anmeriah died on 12 August 1870.1 Her body was interred at Byrd Cem, Railroad Track, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Carrie L. Byrd1
F, b. 15 August 1880, d. 26 October 1881
| Father | Teackle L. Byrd b. 31 Mar 1853, d. 22 Jun 1925 |
| Mother | Mary E. Fisher b. 1858, d. 15 Nov 1936 |
Carrie was born on 15 August 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Carrie died on 26 October 1881 at age 1.1 Her body was interred at Byrd Cem, Groton Town, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Mary S. Ball
F, b. 1851, d. 18 June 1887
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) |
Mary was born in 1851.1 She married Colwell Patterson Byrd, son of Johannas Byrd and Delana 'Laney' Coke, on 18 November 1885 at Worcester Co, MD.2 Mary died on 18 June 1887.1 Her body was interred at First Bapt Ch Cm, Pocomoke, Worcester Co, MD.1
Family | Colwell Patterson Byrd b. 26 Jan 1829, d. 6 Dec 1914 |
Anne Elizabeth (-----)
F, b. 5 September 1821, d. 27 May 1889
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) |
Anne was born on 5 September 1821.1 She married Colwell Patterson Byrd, son of Johannas Byrd and Delana 'Laney' Coke, on 1 August 1888 at Worcester Co, MD.2 Anne died on 27 May 1889 at age 67.1 Her body was interred at Bethany Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke City, Wor Co, MD.1
Family | Colwell Patterson Byrd b. 26 Jan 1829, d. 6 Dec 1914 |
Riley Fisher1
M, b. circa 1785
| Father | George Fisher Sr. b. c 1752, d. Dec 1807 |
Riley was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He married Ann 'Nancy' Godwin, daughter of Daniel (425) Godwin and Sarah 'Sally' Jacob, on 11 August 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Nicholas P. Godwin was the security on the M.L.B. of Riley Fisher and Nancy Godwin. There is another record of this marriage on 11 Oct 1812. Perhaps they obtained the M.L.B. in 1807, but did not marry until 5 years later, but that seems unlikely..3 Riley was named in his father's will on 3 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Riley Fisher in the will of George Fisher..1 He married Keziah Gillespie, daughter of John Gillespie and (-----) (-----), on 5 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.3 Riley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Riley Fisher the head of HH#554, age 65 and a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were his wife Kesiah, age 70, Hetty Garret, age 50, Teackle Taylor, age 24 and Jane Watson, age 12 and black..2 He married Louisa Brown on 21 August 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Riley Fisher, widower, and she was shown as Louisa Brown. Stephen Hinman said she was over age 21..4 Riley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#742, age 75 and farming with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him was his wife Louisa, age 31, Lavenia Fisher, age 4, and Elizabeth Thornton, age 18..5
Family 1 | Ann 'Nancy' Godwin b. c 1785 |
| Marriage | He married Ann 'Nancy' Godwin, daughter of Daniel (425) Godwin and Sarah 'Sally' Jacob, on 11 August 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Nicholas P. Godwin was the security on the M.L.B. of Riley Fisher and Nancy Godwin. There is another record of this marriage on 11 Oct 1812. Perhaps they obtained the M.L.B. in 1807, but did not marry until 5 years later, but that seems unlikely..3 |
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Family 2 | Keziah Gillespie b. c 1780 |
| Marriage* | He married Keziah Gillespie, daughter of John Gillespie and (-----) (-----), on 5 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Family 3 | Louisa Brown b. c 1832 |
| Marriage | He married Louisa Brown on 21 August 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Riley Fisher, widower, and she was shown as Louisa Brown. Stephen Hinman said she was over age 21..4 |
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Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 206 (will of George Fisher).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Catherine Byrd1
F, b. circa 1818
| Father | Jacob Byrd b. c 1788, d. c 1840 |
| Mother | Rebecca Northam b. c 1795 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) |
Catherine was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Elijah Lucas on 31 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. James Northam and Southy Lucas were the securities on the M.L.B. of Elijah Lucas and Catherine Bird of Jacob..1 Catherine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Lucas the head of HH#984, age 32. Listed with him were the following Lucas: Parker T., age 8 and Elijah, age 6..2 She married Alfred Andrews on 27 December 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Andrews, widower, and she was shown as Cath. Lucas, the widow of Elijah..1,3
Family 1 | Elijah Lucas b. c 1815, d. Feb 1845 |
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Family 2 | Alfred Andrews b. c 1820 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Elijah Lucas
M, b. circa 1815, d. February 1845
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) |
Elijah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catherine Byrd, daughter of Jacob Byrd and Rebecca Northam, on 31 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. James Northam and Southy Lucas were the securities on the M.L.B. of Elijah Lucas and Catherine Bird of Jacob..1 Elijah died in February 1845.2 Administration of Elijah's estate was filed on 24 February 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James B. Anderson was named to settle the estate of Elijah Lucas. Lewis Nock, James K. Duncan and David D. Abbott were the securities.2
Family | Catherine Byrd b. c 1818 |
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Gillett Northam Sr.1
M, b. circa 1800, d. 1840
| Mother | Sally Northam b. c 1770 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) |
Gillett was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He married Elizabeth P. Byrd, daughter of Bennett M. Byrd and Henrietta 'Henny' Byrd, on 5 February 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Bennett M. Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Gillett Northam and Elizabeth Bird of Bennett Sr..3 Gillett died in 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Gillett was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He is assumed to be the Gillet Northam (not the Jun.), age 30-40, with 1 female age 15-20, 1 female age 60-70, and 3 slaves. (The younger female is assumed to be Elizabeth Bird of Bennett Sr, who he married in Feb 1840, and the older female is assumed to be his mother Sally Northam.).2 Administration of Gillett's estate was filed on 30 November 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Abbott Warington was named to settle his estate, with John B. Ailworth and William Nock securities.1
Family | Elizabeth P. Byrd b. c 1822 |
Edmund Duncan1
M, b. circa 1790, d. January 1817
| Father | Jesse Duncan Sr. b. c 1763 |
| Mother | Kesziah Taylor b. c 1770 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) |
Edmund was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah 'Sally' Byrd, daughter of Major Byrd Sr. and Anne 'Nancy' Watson, on 25 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel T. Bird was the security on the M.L.B. of Edmund Duncan and Sarah Bird of Major..2 Edmund was named in his grandfather's will on 6 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Edmund Duncan, son of Jesse Duncan, in the will of James Duncan..1 Edmund died in January 1817.3 Administration of Edmund's estate was filed on 27 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sally Duncan was named to settle the estate of Edmund Duncan. Jesse Duncan, Major Bird & Jacob Kelly were the securities. The following dates are for the settlement of his estate. 1 Feb 1817 (Invy), Feb 1817 (Sale), 3 Nov 1819 (Audit), 29 Nov 1819 (Rec'd) - Sally Duncan late Sally Northam Extr. Appraisers: Thorowgood Taylor, Southey Northam & Arthur Watson. Buyers: William Duncan & Sally Duncan. Named in settlement: Jesse Duncan Sr., a balance left in the hands of the Admr. for orphans. Auditors: Thorowgood Taylor & Southey Northam.3
Family | Sarah 'Sally' Byrd b. c 1794 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 179 (will of James Duncan).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 179 (adm. of Edmund Duncan).
Chlora Braden
F, b. 1889, d. 1933
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) |
Chlora was born in 1889.1 She married Harold J. Byrd, son of James Jesse Byrd and Margaret D. 'Maggie' Gladding, circa 1910.1 Chlora died in 1933.1 Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.1
Family | Harold J. Byrd b. 1889, d. 1977 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Reta C. (-----)
F, b. 1901, d. 1975
Reta was born in 1901.1 She married Ernest M. Byrd, son of Alonza D. Byrd and Martha Florence Godwin, circa 1925.1 Reta died in 1975.1 Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.1
Family | Ernest M. Byrd b. 10 Jan 1903, d. 1978 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
(Inf s|o Staton) Byrd1
M, b. 8 August 1899, d. 8 August 1899
| Father | Staton Franklin Byrd b. 19 Nov 1857, d. 7 Sep 1941 |
| Mother | Polly D. Poulson b. 1869, d. 1950 |
(Inf died on 8 August 1899.1 (Inf was born on 8 August 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.1 His body was interred at Poulson Fm Plot, Poulson, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Virginia B. (-----)
F, b. 1915, d. 1952
Virginia was born in 1915.1 She married Leonard Hilton Byrd, son of Leonard Franklin Byrd and Mattie Vernette Wessells, circa 1935.1 Virginia died in 1952.1 Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.1
Family | Leonard Hilton Byrd b. 28 Mar 1911, d. 21 Feb 1966 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Lovie J. Byrd1
F, b. 8 October 1882, d. 20 December 1895
| Father | Walter Wessells Byrd b. 4 Jan 1855, d. 9 Mar 1918 |
| Mother | Arena Jackson Gladding b. 22 Jul 1855, d. 2 Apr 1937 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) |
Lovie was born on 8 October 1882 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.1 Lovie died on 20 December 1895 at age 13.1 Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Samuel Bloxom
M, b. circa 1800
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia) |
Samuel was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Riley Downing, daughter of Capt. William Downing and Elizabeth (322) Riley, on 25 August 1827 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel Bloxom and she as Elizabeth Downing..
Family | Elizabeth Riley Downing b. c 1810 |
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Elizabeth Riley Downing1,2
F, b. circa 1810
| Father | Capt. William Downing b. c 1750, d. b 26 Oct 1824 |
| Mother | Elizabeth (322) Riley b. c 1770, d. b 1830 |
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia) |
Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.3 Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 10 August 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Riley Downing in the will of William Downing..1 She married Samuel Bloxom on 25 August 1827 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Samuel Bloxom and she as Elizabeth Downing.. Elizabeth was named as an heir on 26 October 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth Bloxom, formerly Elizabeth Downing, wife of Samuel Bloxom, was named a child of Elizabeth Downing, dec'd, formerly Elizabeth Drummond, formerly Elizabeth Riley, who was a daughter of William Riley dec'd, formerly a Captain in the Virginia State Line in the Rev. War..2 She married John M. Coleburn on 6 May 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Jenkins and Joseph W. Gibb were the securities on the M.L.B. of John N. Coleburn, widower and Elizabeth R. Bloxom, widow of Samuel. Another record from this source shows the were married two days later on 8 May 1836..4 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth R. Colburn, age 40 in HH#754 headed by John M. Colburn, a 48 year old farmer..3
Family 1 | Samuel Bloxom b. c 1800 |
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Family 2 | John M. Coleburn b. c 1802 |
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Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 175 (will of William Downing).
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 16 & 17 (list of heirs of William Riley dec'd formerly a captain in the Virginia State Line in the Rev. War).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
(Inf s|o J.W.) Byrd1
M, b. 10 February 1881, d. 17 February 1881
| Father | John William Byrd b. 23 May 1857, d. 3 Mar 1924 |
| Mother | Elizabeth M. Byrd b. 13 May 1854, d. 7 Dec 1934 |
This infant son of John William and Elizabeth M. Byrd was shown as an unnamed child on his 1881 Acc Co birth record. Conflicting evidence states that (Inf was born on 9 January 1881.2 (Inf was born on 10 February 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.1 (Inf died on 17 February 1881.1 His body was interred at Byrd Cem, Railroad Track, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.1
Tommie Byrd1
M, b. 23 March 1895, d. 8 March 1901
| Father | Walter Wessells Byrd b. 4 Jan 1855, d. 9 Mar 1918 |
| Mother | Arena Jackson Gladding b. 22 Jul 1855, d. 2 Apr 1937 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) |
Tommie was born on 23 March 1895 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.1 Tommie died on 8 March 1901 at age 5.1 His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.1
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Abel James Byrd Jr.1
M, b. 27 February 1860, d. 25 May 1937
| Father | Abel James Byrd Sr. b. 16 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1885 |
| Mother | Sarah Ann Mears b. 10 May 1828, d. 25 May 1912 |
Abel James Byrd Jr. resided at Birdwood, Acc Co, VA. Abel was born on 27 February 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. Acc Co Birth records show 10 Jan 1860..2,1 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.3 He married Emma Cora Mears, daughter of Benjamin William Mears and Emma Susan Mapp, on 29 May 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.4 Abel died on 25 May 1937 at age 77.2 His body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA.2
Family | Emma Cora Mears b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 23 Apr 1926 |
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Emma Cora Mears1
F, b. 6 August 1868, d. 23 April 1926
| Father | Benjamin William Mears b. 17 Oct 1833, d. 2 Dec 1896 |
| Mother | Emma Susan Mapp b. 17 Sep 1839, d. 6 Nov 1914 |
Emma was born on 6 August 1868 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA.2 She married Abel James Byrd Jr., son of Abel James Byrd Sr. and Sarah Ann Mears, on 29 May 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.3 Emma died on 23 April 1926 at age 57.2 Her body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA.2
Family | Abel James Byrd Jr. b. 27 Feb 1860, d. 25 May 1937 |
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Benjamin William Mears1,2
M, b. 17 October 1833, d. 2 December 1896
| Father | John B(ull) Mears b. 7 Sep 1808, d. 10 Dec 1851 |
| Mother | Sarah Jane Ames b. 25 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898 |
Benjamin was born on 17 October 1833 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA.3 Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. W. Mears, a 16 year old student in HH#697 headed by Jno. B. Mears of Wm., a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..1 He was only 18 years old when his father died. He managed his father's farm, which he inherited, and increased his land holdings by more than 700 acres.4 He married Emma Susan Mapp, daughter of George Bowdoin Mapp and Ann James Edmunds, on 28 January 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin W. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of John B. & Jane Mears and she was shown as Emma S. Mapp, age 17, the daughter of Geo. B. & Ann Mapp. They were married at the residence of Geo. Mapp by B.T. Ames. Alfred J. Mears said he was over age 21. According to Lucy Ames Edwards they were married at Marsh Side, the home of her parents..2 Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. W. Mears, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500 and personal property valued $10,500. Listed with him were Emma S. Mears, age 19; and John Allen, age 72 and black..5 He served with the Confederate Troops in the War Between the States according to statements made by Pvt. A.J. Lilliston, Co. F. 46th VA Infantry and G.D. Scarburgh, Co. F. 46th VA Infantry.6 He gave land for the railroad station and yards when the Pennsylvania Railroad built the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Division, known as the NYP&N, through the Eastern Shore peninsula in 1884. In that year he opened a large general merchandise store in the town he laid out on Mears land - a town that developed with the coming of the railroad. The town was called Edgewood at first, but the name was changed to Keller to honor one of the railroad division men.7 Benjamin died on 2 December 1896 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA, at age 63. Tombstone & Acc Co Death records both show 2 Dec 1896. According to the Acc Co Death records he died of unknown causes at the age of 65 years. he was the son of Benj. W. & Sarah J. Mears, born in Acc Co, a merchant and the husband of Emma S. Mears. His son (-----) C. Mears gave the information..3,8 His body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA.3
Family | Emma Susan Mapp b. 17 Sep 1839, d. 6 Nov 1914 |
| Marriage* | He married Emma Susan Mapp, daughter of George Bowdoin Mapp and Ann James Edmunds, on 28 January 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin W. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of John B. & Jane Mears and she was shown as Emma S. Mapp, age 17, the daughter of Geo. B. & Ann Mapp. They were married at the residence of Geo. Mapp by B.T. Ames. Alfred J. Mears said he was over age 21. According to Lucy Ames Edwards they were married at Marsh Side, the home of her parents..2 |
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Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia. - [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 200.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 201.
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 200-201.
- [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
Emma Susan Mapp1,2,3
F, b. 17 September 1839, d. 6 November 1914
| Father | George Bowdoin Mapp b. 19 Dec 1812, d. 17 Oct 1891 |
| Mother | Ann James Edmunds b. 2 Nov 1816, d. 26 Jan 1895 |
Emma was born on 17 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was born at the Nannie Wharton Place, near Locustville, the home of her partenal grandmother, which had been given to her mother. When Emma Susan was a young girl her family moved to Marsh Side, near Wachapreague..4,5 Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma S. Mapp, age 10 in HH#907 headed by George B. Mapp, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..1 She married Benjamin William Mears, son of John B(ull) Mears and Sarah Jane Ames, on 28 January 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin W. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of John B. & Jane Mears and she was shown as Emma S. Mapp, age 17, the daughter of Geo. B. & Ann Mapp. They were married at the residence of Geo. Mapp by B.T. Ames. Alfred J. Mears said he was over age 21. According to Lucy Ames Edwards they were married at Marsh Side, the home of her parents..2 Emma was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma S. Mears, age 19 in HH#878 headed by Benj. W. Mears.6 Emma was named in her father's will on 25 September 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Emma S. Mears in the will of George B. Mapp..3 Emma died on 6 November 1914 at age 75.4 Her body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA.4
Family | Benjamin William Mears b. 17 Oct 1833, d. 2 Dec 1896 |
| Marriage* | She married Benjamin William Mears, son of John B(ull) Mears and Sarah Jane Ames, on 28 January 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin W. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of John B. & Jane Mears and she was shown as Emma S. Mapp, age 17, the daughter of Geo. B. & Ann Mapp. They were married at the residence of Geo. Mapp by B.T. Ames. Alfred J. Mears said he was over age 21. According to Lucy Ames Edwards they were married at Marsh Side, the home of her parents..2 |
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Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S158] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1882-1901, p. 213 (will of George B. Mapp).
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia. - [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 202.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Austin James Byrd1
M, b. 7 November 1894, d. 1973
| Father | Abel James Byrd Jr. b. 27 Feb 1860, d. 25 May 1937 |
| Mother | Emma Cora Mears b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 23 Apr 1926 |
Austin was living at Birdwood, Acc Co, VA.2 Austin was born on 7 November 1894 at Birdwood, Acc Co, VA.1 He married Bessie T. Leonard, daughter of Marion Charles Leonard and Ellen Messick, on 24 November 1915.2 Austin died in 1973.3 His body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.3
Family | Bessie T. Leonard b. 1894 |
Bessie T. Leonard1
F, b. 1894
| Father | Marion Charles Leonard b. c 1870 |
| Mother | Ellen Messick b. c 1870 |
Her body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.2 Bessie was born in 1894 at Maryland.2 She married Austin James Byrd, son of Abel James Byrd Jr. and Emma Cora Mears, on 24 November 1915.1
Family | Austin James Byrd b. 7 Nov 1894, d. 1973 |
Eva L. Byrd1
F, b. 23 March 1890, d. 23 June 1890
| Father | Abel James Byrd Jr. b. 27 Feb 1860, d. 25 May 1937 |
| Mother | Emma Cora Mears b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 23 Apr 1926 |
Anna 'Annie' Chase1
F, b. circa 1868
| Father | Alsavador Chase b. 13 Jan 1831, d. 23 Sep 1914 |
| Mother | Sallie Ann Davis b. 24 Mar 1837, d. 25 Mar 1905 |
Anna was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She married Levin J.P.W. Byrd, son of Parker Byrd and Mary Ann Trader, on 3 August 1887 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.1 Anna was living in 1940 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.
Family | Levin J.P.W. Byrd b. 26 Dec 1864, d. 13 Nov 1940 |
Citations
- [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
W. James Byrd
M, b. December 1890
| Father | Arthur W. Byrd b. 23 Dec 1867, d. 14 Apr 1955 |
| Mother | Rebecca J. Hall b. 10 Feb 1865, d. 30 Nov 1949 |
W. was born in December 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.
Sarah 'Sally' Fitchett1
F, b. circa 1807
| Father | William Fitchett b. c 1770 |
| Mother | Rosa 'Rosey' (-----) b. c 1788 |
Sarah was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She married Jacob Saunders on 30 May 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Eli Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Saunders and Sally Fitchett of Wm..2 She married Major Rayfield Jr., son of Major Rayfield Sr. and Nancy Turnall, on 26 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Saunders was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Rayfield, widorer, and Sarah Saunders, widow of Jacob..2 Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Rayfield, age 45 in HH#894 headed by Major Rayfield, a 46 year old farmer..3 She married Nathaniel W. Byrd, son of Major Byrd Sr. and Anne 'Nancy' Watson, on 10 January 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Nathaniel W. Byrd, a 60 year old widowed shoemaker, the son of Major & Nancy Byrd and she was shown as Sally Rayfield, a 62 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. & Rosa Fitchett. They were married by D.A. Woodson..4
Family 1 | Major Rayfield Jr. b. c 1804 |
Family 2 | Nathaniel W. Byrd b. c 1807, d. 29 Nov 1877 |
Citations
- [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Peggy Bunting
F, b. circa 1782, d. circa 1805
| Father | Levin 'Levi' (371) Bunting1 b. c 1744, d. b 27 Jun 1797 |
| Mother | Adah Coward1 b. c 1750, d. b 26 Feb 1805 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Burton (Gentleman, Metompkin) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia) |
Peggy was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Ebron Byrd, son of Jacob Byrd, 03 Jan 1801 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA.2 As of 3 January 1801,her married name was Byrd.2 Peggy Bunting died circa 1805.
Family | Ebron Byrd b. c 1760, d. Jan 1816 |
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Citations
- [S295] Mary Frances Carey, Bunting Family of Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA, p. 26 (chart #1).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
- [S851] VA Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 022, 1825-1827, p. 298 (partition of land formerly held by William Michael in right of his wife Amey, formerly Amey Bunting).
Elizabeth Byrd
F, b. circa 1803
| Father | Ebron Byrd b. c 1766, d. c 1810 |
Elizabeth was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.
Mahala Byrd
F, b. circa 1805
| Father | Ebron Byrd b. c 1766, d. c 1810 |
Mahala was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George Gray, son of Solomon Gray (II) and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis, on 27 June 1825 at Northampton Co, VA.1
Family | George Gray b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
George Gray
M, b. circa 1800
| Father | Solomon Gray (II) b. c 1766, d. 1809 |
| Mother | Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis b. c 1767 |
Peggy Byrd gave consent, William Byrd was the witness and Thomas Byrd was the security on the 1825 N'hamp Co marriage of George Grey and Mahalah Byrd. The marriage was conducted by G.C. Wescoat. George was born circa 1800. He married Mahala Byrd, daughter of Ebron Byrd, on 27 June 1825 at Northampton Co, VA.1
Family | Mahala Byrd b. c 1805 |
Citations
- [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
Mary 'Polly' Tizeker1
F, b. circa 1770
| Father | William Tizeker2 b. c 1736, d. b 27 Dec 1786 |
| Mother | Elizabeth (-----)2 b. c 1740, d. b 29 Feb 1780 |
Mary 'Polly' Tizeker was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.2 Mary was named in her mother's will on 21 January 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Mary Tizeker in the will of Elizabeth Tizeker, wife of William Tizeker.2 Mary was named in her father's will on 17 November 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Mary Tizeker in the will of William Tizker. He left her all his land in tract A62 at Savageville.3 She married Jacob Byrd, son of Jacob Byrd, circa 1800.1 As of circa 1800,her married name was Byrd. Mary 'Polly' Tizeker sold land in 1808 at tract A62, Savageville, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that Jacob and Polly Bird sold 25 acres east of the road to Anthony Mathews. Then in 1814 Polly Bird, widow, sold 67 acres to Levin Joynes, it being southeast of the Mathews piece.1 She was named in her husband's estate settlement on 30 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Bird and paid cash for keeping Sarah & children & Ebern Bird.4 She was named in a division of land in 1829 at tract A62, Savageville, Acc Co, VA. In 1829 207 acres were surveyed for a divion of the Polly Bird estate.1
Family | Jacob Byrd b. c 1768, d. b 15 Dec 1812 |
| Marriage* | She married Jacob Byrd, son of Jacob Byrd, circa 1800.1 |
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Citations
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 835 (tract A62).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 320 (will of Elizabeth Tizeker, wife of William Tizeker).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 364 (will of William Tizeker).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 63 (settlement of Jacob Bird).
Malinda Byrd
F, b. circa 1804
| Father | Jacob Byrd b. c 1768, d. b 15 Dec 1812 |
| Mother | Mary 'Polly' Tizeker b. c 1770 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Custis (Ravenswood, Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown) |
Thomas R. Joynes was the security and John G. Joynes gave consent for the 1820 Acc Co M.L.B. of William Custis of Henry and Melinda Byrd, John G. Joynes her guardian. Malinda was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William H. Custis, son of Henry Custis Sr. and Polly White, on 27 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of William Custis of Henry and Melinda Byrd. John G. Joynes was her guardian and gave consent..1 Malinda was living in 1836.
Family | William H. Custis b. c 1790 |
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Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
William H. Custis1
M, b. circa 1790
| Father | Henry Custis Sr. b. c 1724, d. b 30 Jan 1797 |
| Mother | Polly White b. c 1770, d. b 28 Jul 1801 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Custis (Ravenswood, Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown) |
William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 8 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Custis (under age) in the will of Henry Custis Sr. and given all the land lying above Doll's Road..2 He married Malinda Byrd, daughter of Jacob Byrd and Mary 'Polly' Tizeker, on 27 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of William Custis of Henry and Melinda Byrd. John G. Joynes was her guardian and gave consent..3
Family | Malinda Byrd b. c 1804 |
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Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 443 (will of Henry Custis Sr., wife Polly).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 443 (will of Henry Custis Sr.).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
Mary Byrd
F, b. circa 1806
| Father | Jacob Byrd b. c 1768, d. b 15 Dec 1812 |
| Mother | Mary 'Polly' Tizeker b. c 1770 |
Mary was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.
Dr. George Bentley Byrd1
M, b. circa 1892
| Father | Abel James Byrd Jr. b. 27 Feb 1860, d. 25 May 1937 |
| Mother | Emma Cora Mears b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 23 Apr 1926 |
George was born circa 1892 at Birdwood, Acc Co, VA. He married Katherine Bell, daughter of Thaddeus Copes Bell and Katherine Kerr Carothers, on 6 February 1915 at Richmond, VA.1
Family | Katherine Bell b. c 1890 |
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Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia.
Katherine Bell1
F, b. circa 1890
| Father | Thaddeus Copes Bell b. c 1870 |
| Mother | Katherine Kerr Carothers b. c 1870 |
Katherine was born circa 1890 at Austin, TX.1 She married Dr. George Bentley Byrd, son of Abel James Byrd Jr. and Emma Cora Mears, on 6 February 1915 at Richmond, VA.1
Family | Dr. George Bentley Byrd b. c 1892 |
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Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia.
Thaddeus Copes Bell
M, b. circa 1870
Thaddeus was born circa 1870. He married Katherine Kerr Carothers circa 1890.1
Family | Katherine Kerr Carothers b. c 1870 |
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Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia.
Katherine Kerr Carothers
F, b. circa 1870
Katherine was born circa 1870. She married Thaddeus Copes Bell circa 1890.1
Family | Thaddeus Copes Bell b. c 1870 |
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Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia.
George Bentley Byrd II1
M, b. circa 1917, d. 16 July 1943
| Father | Dr. George Bentley Byrd b. c 1892 |
| Mother | Katherine Bell b. c 1890 |
George was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, WWII.1 George was employed at as a US Navy Ensign. George was born circa 1917.1 George died on 16 July 1943.1
Citations
- [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia.