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     Ella was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Sylvanus C. Parks, son of Charles (of J.) Parks and Margaret D. Russell, on 21 January 1878 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvanius Parkes, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Charles & Marg't Parkes and she was shown as Ella P. Johnson, age 17, the daughter of Sam'l & Caroline Johnson. They were married by J.B. Merritt..²

     Minnie was born circa 1880. She married Samuel E. Hickman circa 1900.¹

     Samuel was born circa 1880. He married Minnie B. Parks, daughter of Sylvanus C. Parks and Ella P. Johnson, circa 1900.¹

     Ray was born circa 1882. He married Ruth A. (-----) circa 1900.¹

     Ruth was born circa 1880. She married Ray A. Parks, son of Sylvanus C. Parks and Ella P. Johnson, circa 1900.¹

     Samuel was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Caroline Russell on 25 January 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Johnson and she as Caroline Russell. No other information was given..² Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Johnson the head of HH#309, a 29 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,400. Listed with him were the following Johnsons: Caroline, age 29; Malitia J., age 5; and Arinthia J., age 1. Also listed was Margaret Young (Yeardly on the transcribed version), age 21 or 29 (there was a mark over)..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel Johnson on 25 January 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Johnson and she as Caroline Russell. No other information was given..² Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Johnson, age 29 in HH#309 headed by Sam'l Johnson, a 29 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,400..¹

     Mary was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Barnes, a 14 year old house keeper in HH#MT645 headed by Thomas Barnes, a 27 year old farmer..² She married George E. Parks, son of Charles (of J.) Parks and Margaret D. Russell, on 8 October 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer and she was age 24. They were married by J.W. Carroll..¹

     Damaria was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Benjamin Parks III, son of Benjamin Parks II and Betsy Savage, on 19 December 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Grinnalds of Wm. was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Parks of Benjamin and Damy Bundick of Richard..¹ Damaria was named in her mother's will on 7 August 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Benjamin was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. Benjamin was named in his father's will on 6 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Betsy Savage on 16 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Benjamin died in 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will he named minor sons Raymond and Benjamin Parks, whose legacies are contingent on their attaining majority. It also mentions son George, without mention of minority. This implies that he had an earlier marriage which yielded the older son George..⁴

     Betsy was born circa 1775. She married Benjamin Parks II, son of Benjamin Parks I and Elizabeth Byrd, on 16 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Ignatius was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Peggy Middleton, daughter of William Middleton, on 15 March 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William Middleton was the security on the M.L.B. of Ignatus Russell of Tabitha and Peggy Middleton of William..¹ He married Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Groten on 27 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. John C. Copes was the security on the M.L.B. of Ignatius Russell, widow, and Betsy R. Groten..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Ignatius 'Potato George' Russell, son of Tabitha Russell widow?, on 27 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. John C. Copes was the security on the M.L.B. of Ignatius Russell, widow, and Betsy R. Groten..² Elizabeth R. 'Betsy' Groten was listed with her daughter in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ann was born circa 1700. She married Edmund Bayly Parks, son of John Parks and Mary (-----), circa 1720.¹ Ann was living on 19 February 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born circa 1770. He married Tabitha Parks, daughter of Mark Parks (I) and Tabitha Evans, in 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 27 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Elizabeth Russell in the will of William Russell of R. She was evidently unmarried at this time..³ Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 12 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth Russell and given my whole estate in the will of Comfort Russell.⁴ She married Littleton Ayres, son of Thomas Ayres and Elizabeth 'Betty' Rogers, circa 1845.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eilzabeth Ayres, age 40 in HH#785 headed by Littleton Ayres, a 59 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Ayres, age 46 in HH#398 headed by Littleton Ayres, a 70 year old farmer..⁵ Elizabeth died on 16 May 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Ayres, who died of rheumatism of heart at the age of 80 years. She was the daughter of Robt. & Comfort Russell, born in Acc Co, the wife of Litt. Ayres. Her sister Sally Lewis gave the information..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1780. She married Arthur Parks on 24 July 1801 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Arthur Parks and she as Nancy Mitchell. No other information was given..¹

     Sacker was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Sacker was named in his father's will on 24 November 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sacker in the will of Mark Parks, wife Tabitha..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1862 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Stant, age 8 and at home in HH#LM1414 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 45 year old oysterman..²

     William was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Stant, age 13 in HH#1188 headed by Samuel Stant, age 39 and a sailor..^2,3 He married Rachel E. Marshall, daughter of John 'Taffy' Marshall and Eleanor 'Ellen' Evans, on 27 June 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Stant, a 21 year old sailor, the son of Samuel and Jane and she was shown as Rachel Marshall, age 16, the daughter of John and Eleanor. They were married on 30 Jun 1868..¹ William John Stant was listed with his father-in-law in the census of 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Sarah Emily Ashmead, daughter of Joseph Ashmead and Nancy J. Evans, on 13 June 1872 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as William J. Stant, a 25 year old widower and she was shown as Sarah E. Ashmead, age 17..⁵

     Caleb was born circa 1864 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Caleb was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kaleb Stant, age 6 and at home in HH#LM1414 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 45 year old oysterman..²

     Ann was born circa 1866 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Stant, age 4 and at home in HH#LM1414 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 45 year old oysterman..²

     Sarah was born circa 1855.² She married William John Stant, son of Samuel T. Stant and Maria Jane Crockett (Crockett?), on 13 June 1872 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as William J. Stant, a 25 year old widower and she was shown as Sarah E. Ashmead, age 17..²

     Joseph was born circa 1825. He married Nancy J. Evans, daughter of Noah Evans, on 14 August 1849 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Nancy was born circa 1830. She married Joseph Ashmead, son of James R. Ashmead, on 14 August 1849 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Mary was born circa 1878 at Somerset Co, MD.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Somerset Co, MD. She married William Frederick 'Fred' Burke on 28 July 1898 at Somerset Co, MD. He was age 22 and she was age 21..³

     Lilly was born in February 1880 at Somerset Co, MD.

     Myra was born circa 1867.¹ She married Alexander W. Stant, son of Samuel T. Stant and Maria Jane Crockett (Crockett?), on 30 December 1885 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Alexander Stant, age 24 and she was shown as Myra C. Powell, age 18..¹

     John was born circa 1837.² He married Maria Jane Crockett (Crockett?) on 8 June 1887 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as John P. Evans, age 50 and widowed and she was shown as Maria Jane Stant, age 45 and widowed..²

     Mitchell was born circa 1810.¹

     Noah was born circa 1800.

     James was born circa 1800.

     Amanda was born circa 1869 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Amanda was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Stant, age 1 with her father, William Stant, age 23. They were both in HH#LM1412 headed by John Marshall, age 59 and a sailor. (Note: Her mother Rachel, who had just died in April, was a daughter ot John Marshall.).²

     Wesley was born circa 1873 at Somerset Co, MD. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Somerset Co, MD.

     Francis was born circa 1916. Francis died in 1967.¹ His body was interred at Ft. Myers, FL.¹

     In his will, written 20 Mar 1775, John Hinman named a daughter Bethany Hinman, who was a residual legatee. He also named Susanna Riggs, but no relationship was mentioned. Executors were Moses Hinman and Nehemiah Stockley. Witnesses were Samuel Warren and Moses Hinman (Acc Co Wills &c., 1772-77, p. 343). John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John's will was probated on 27 June 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John died in 1775.¹

     Bethany was born circa 1770. Bethany was living on 20 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     William was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Catherine Richardson (Richardson?) circa 1760. William died before 24 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     James Hinman and Betty Hinman were mentioned in the will of Sophia Warren, written 25 Apr 1780 and probated 30 Aug 1780. There was no mention of the relationship. Sohpia's executors were Capt. John Burton and Capt. William Nock. Witnesses were Betty Perry and Ann Stockley (Acc Co Wills, 1780-84, p. 49). James was born circa 1750. James was living on 25 April 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Woodman was born circa 1698 at Accomack Co, VA.² Woodman was named in his father's will on 22 July 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Woodman Bloxam in the will of John Bloxam, carpenter. Whitelaw shows son Woodman got the home plantation of 200 acres..^1,3 He married Margaret Simpson, daughter of Thomas Simpson Sr. and (-----) (-----), circa 1720.⁴ Woodman Bloxom Sr. bought land in 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Woodman Bloxom bought 40 acres of the John Morris part of tract A126 from Joseph & Comfort Bell and 10 more acres the following year.³ Woodman was named as an heir on 21 September 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Woodman Bloxom in the will of Joseph Bell, wife Comfort, and given 53 acres. Whitelaw shows this as part of the John Morris part of tract A126 and that Joseph's son Oliver and his wife Elizabeth sold 63 acres more to Woodman Bloxom in 1765.^5,3 Woodman was named as an heir on 21 September 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Woodman Bloxom and given 53 acres of land in the will of Joseph Bell, wife Comfort.⁵ Woodman witnessed a will on 1 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Stephen Bloxom and Woodman Bloxom witnessed the will of John Bloxom, wife Tabitha.⁶ He made a will on 13 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Stephen Bloxom. To son William. To son Margaret Simpson Bloxom. To daughter Patience Hinman. To daughter Elizabeth Bell. To son in law Richard Bloxom. To son Thomas Bloxom. To son Simpson Bloxom. To daughter Rachel Bloxom. 6 children Sarah Johnson, Patience Hinman, Elizabeth Bell, Margaret Simpson Bloxom, William Bloxom & Stephen Bloxom residual legatees. Son William Bloxom & Richard Bloxom Exrs. Witt: Southy Simpson, William Fitchet, Salathiel Fitchett, John Burton. Whitelaw shows that his son-in-law Richard Bloxom had married his daughter Margaret Simpson Bloxom. In 1786 this son-in-law Richard Bloxom, wife Margaret Simpson Bloxom, left to his sons Major Simpson Bloxom and Richard Bloxom..^7,3 Woodman died before 28 August 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     William was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Johnson circa 1760. He owned land at Cattail.² William was named in his father's will on 13 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William made a will on 26 March 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Azariah Bloxom part of land bought of Thomas Bayly containing 60 acres. To son Solomon Bloxom part of same tract containing 55 acres To son Levin Bloxom the remainder of said tract, together with the land purchased of John Evans containing 130 acres. To daughter Rachel Bloxom. To 3 sons Azariah, Levin & Solomon 10 acres purchased of John Fitchett. To daughter Mary Ann Bloxom. To daughter Nanny Bloxom. To daughter Sally Bloxom. Bal. of estate to wife Sarah in lieu of dower during her widow & then to be divided between my children Azariah, Levin, Solomon, Rachel, Mary Ann, Nanny & Sally. Sons Azariah & Levin Bloxom Exrs. Witt: James Duncan, Sr., James Duncan, Jr, Meshack Duncan.³ He died before 30 April 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     Patience was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Hinman before 1778. Patience was named in her father's will on 13 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patience Hinnman in the will of Woodman Bloxom..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1750. He married Patience Bloxom, daughter of Woodman Bloxom Sr. and Margaret Simpson, before 1778.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joshua Bell, son of (-----) Bell and Rachel (-----), before 1778.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 13 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Bell in the will of Woodman Bloxom..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua was named in his mother's will on 17 April 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son Joshua Bell in the will of Rachel Bell, who named 8 children.² He married Elizabeth Bloxom, daughter of Woodman Bloxom Sr. and Margaret Simpson, before 1778.³

     Thomas was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named as administrator of an estate on 26 November 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Sarah Linton was granted to Thomas Bloxom with Robert Abbott security.² He married Patience Parks (Parks?) circa 1748.³ Thomas Bloxom Sr. was security on the administration of an estate on 30 July 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Major Bird was granted to Sarah Bird with William Bell & Thomas Bloxom securities.⁴ He was named as the executor of a will on 24 November 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Bloxom in the will of Sarah Parks. He was given a lagecy and named one of the Extrs. along with Benjamin Parks & Daniel Lewis.⁵ Thomas was named as an heir on 7 August 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Bloxom in the will of Mary Parks. He was an Extr. along with Benjamin Parks & Daniel Lewis.⁶ He received land as a gift in 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Woodman Bloxom deeded 100 acres of the William Bloxom part of tract A126, which he had bought from Isaa Baily (wife Lishee) in 1738, to Thomas Bloxom.⁷ He bought land in 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas Bloxom bought 50 acres of the John Morris part of tract A126 from Joseph and Comfort Bell.⁸ On 27 Nov 1759 in Acc Co, Thomas Bloxom & John Ross proved the will of Joseph Bell, wife Comfort. Deposition of Thomas Bloxom: That the foregoing will was written by him at the direction of the testator, and that the devise to Woodman Bloxom was not by his direction, but was desired so to do by Woodman who had the consent of the said Joseph for that purpose, as he told him, and that after he had wrote it he read it to the said Joseph who made no objection, but before he signed it the said Joseph was taken out of his senses and so remained while this deponent stayed. John Ross also deposed that he heard the said will read to the said testator. It is the opinion of the Court that the same is sufficiently proved, and ordered to be admitted to record.⁹ Thomas was named in his brother's will on 1 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Thomas Bloxom and named Extr in the will of John Bloxom, wife Tabitha.¹⁰ Thomas was named in his niece's will on 18 December 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my uncle Thomas Bloxom in the will of Sarah Bloxom, brother Littleton Bloxom.¹¹ He sold land in 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas Bloxom sold 152 acres of tract A126 to Isaac Smith. This included the 50 acres of the Morris part of the tract he purchased in 1754 from Joseph Bell and the 100 acres of the William Bloxom part of the tract that was deeded to him by Woodman Bloxom in 1753.⁷ Thomas was named in his father's will on 13 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas made a will on 18 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Bloxom personalty &c. "and that is due from the United States on account of his brother Thomas his Services or Depreciation". Plantation where I now live to be sold & he to have 1/2 the profits, & my wife Patience the other 1/2. To daughter Levinah Kelly. Daughter Susanna Reed Evans. Son John Exr., James Duncan & Thomas Fletcher to audit & settle my estate. Witt: Woodman Bloxom, William Bloxom, Richard Bloxom.³ He died before 26 October 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     Simpson was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Jamimie (-----) circa 1750.² Simpson Bloxom Sr. bought land in 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Simpson Bloxom bought 100 acres of Whitelaw's tract A139 from William Abbott & wife Susanna.³ On 27 Mar 1753 in Acc Court Simpson Bloxom sued Thomas Bennet, who failed to appear. Bloxom was to recover £1:19:08 plus costs.⁴ He sold land in 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Simpson Bloxom sold 145 acres he had accumulated to Scarburgh Bloxom, who in 1796 sold as 154 acres to Thomas Fletcher.³ Simpson was named in his father's will on 13 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Rachel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her father's will on 13 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Bloxom in the will of Woodman Bloxom..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Johnson, son of George Johnson (III) and Ann Tatham, before 1750.^1,2 Sarah was named as administrator of an estate on 25 May 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sarah Johnson was named to settle the estate of John Johnson. Woodman Bloxom & Stephen Bloxom were the securities..³ Sarah was named in her father's will on 13 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Johnson in the will of Woodman Bloxom..¹

     John was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Bloxom, daughter of Woodman Bloxom Sr. and Margaret Simpson, before 1750.^2,3 John was named in his father's will on 25 February 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Johnson in the will of George Johnson. He was given 70 acres purchased of Thomas Fisher. At probate he was named heir at law, making him the oldest son..¹ John died before 25 May 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sarah Johnson was named to settle the estate of John Johnson. Woodman Bloxom & Stephen Bloxom were the securities..⁴

     On 22 Feb 1785, John Hinmon's estate was administered to William Bundick, with John Burton security (Acc Co Orders, 1784-86, p. 86). John was born circa 1750. John died in 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Thany was born circa 1750. Thany died in 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ On 1 Mar 1786, "Thany" Hinman's estate was administered to Southy Silverthorn, with William Stockley security (Acc Co Orders, 1784-86, p. 477).

     Thomas was born circa 1777. Thomas was living on 23 January 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     On 1 Apr 1794, John Hinman's estate was administered to Moses Hinman, with John Burton and John Moore securities (Acc Co Orders, 1793-96, p. 163). John was born circa 1750. John died in 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Walter was born on 23 August 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Eugenia Lewis, daughter of William Thomas 'Tom Handsome' Lewis and Elizabeth West 'Betty' Bell, on 20 October 1881 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Walter H. Marsh, a 20 year old farmer, the son of John W. & Margaret Marsh and she was shown as Virginia Lewis, age 21, the daughter of Thomas & Elizabeth Lewis. They were married by L.E. Barrett..¹ Walter died on 10 July 1948 at age 86.² His body was interred at Clifton, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as W.H. Marsh, 23 Aug 1861 - 10 Jul 1948..²

     Lewis was born in 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Annie Scarburgh Joynes, daughter of Thomas S. Joynes and Harriet Esther Drummond, on 26 April 1915 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis H. Marsh, a 30 year old road builder, the son of Walter H. & Eugenia L. Marsh and she was shown as Annie S. Joynes, age 26, the daughter of Thomas & Harriett Joynes..¹ Lewis died in 1958.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Lewis H. Marsh, husband of Annie S. Marsh, 1883 - 1959..²

     Annie was born in 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Lewis Howard Marsh, son of Walter H.H. Marsh and Eugenia Lewis, on 26 April 1915 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis H. Marsh, a 30 year old road builder, the son of Walter H. & Eugenia L. Marsh and she was shown as Annie S. Joynes, age 26, the daughter of Thomas & Harriett Joynes..¹ Annie died in 1967.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie S. Marsh, wife of Lewis H. Marsh, 1887 - 1967..²

     Leopold was born in 1916 at New Jersey.¹ Leopold died in 1973.¹

     Charles was born circa 1780.¹ He married Nancy Dameron circa 1800 at Northumberland Co, VA.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1783.¹ She married Charles Marsh circa 1800 at Northumberland Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1800,her married name was Marsh.¹

     Walter was born on 28 October 1802 at Northumberland Co, VA.^3,2 He married Rhoda Evans, daughter of John Evans and Polly Parks, on 2 May 1826 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴ Walter died on 17 February 1854 at Rhodes Point, Smith Island, Som Co, MD, at age 51.³ His body was interred at Rhodes Point, Smith Island, Som Co, MD.³

     Rhoda was born in 1807.¹ She married Walter H. Marsh, son of Charles Marsh and Nancy Dameron, on 2 May 1826 at Somerset Co, MD.² Rhoda died in 1852.¹

     John was born on 16 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Shanks, Smith Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Marsh, a 22 year old sailor in HH#1279 headed by Peter Evins, a 60 year old sailor with real estate valued at $400. This was the southern tip of Smith Island that was in Virginia..^3,4 He married Margaret A. Evans, daughter of Peter Evans and Thriffena 'Triffey' Crockett, circa 1850. The 1850 census showed them as being married within the year..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Horse Hummock, Smith Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Marsh the head of HH#1199, a 34 year old merchant with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $3,000. Listed with him were Margt. A. Marsh, age 25; Triphena A. Marsh, age 8; John R. Marsh, age 5; Geo. F. Marsh, age 1; Rhonda A. Evans, age 40; Ann Evans, age 22; John Lewis, a 55 year sailor; David A. Marsh, a 16 year old sailor; and Benja. Marsh, a 22 year old sailor.^4,5 John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Marsh the head of HH#LM964, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000 and personal property valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Marshs: Marg't A., a 35 year old house keeper; Triphenia, age 15; John R., age 13; Geo. F., age 11; Walter, H., age 8; & Edw. W., age 2. Also listed was Marg't A. Mister, a 19 year old house keeper; Geo. E. Carmine, a 16 year old farm laborer; Martha Bayly, a 16 year old black domestic servant; and Jno. E. Snead, a 25 year old farm laborer.⁶ John died on 16 September 1904 at age 76.² His body was interred at Clifton, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John W. Marsh, the husband of Margaret A. Marsh, who died at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 0 days..²

     Margaret was born in 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John W. Marsh, son of Walter H. Marsh and Rhoda Evans, circa 1850. The 1850 census showed them as being married within the year..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Marsh, age 21 in HH#1279 headed by Peter Evins, a 60 year old sailor with real estate valued at $400. This was probably the southern tip of Smith Island that was in Virginia. Also listed was Jno. Marsh, a 22 year old sailor, who was evidently her husband..³ Margaret died on 3 November 1899.² Her body was interred at Clifton, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret A. Marsh, the wife of Capt. John W. Marsh, who died on 3 Nov 1899 at the age of 68 years..²

     (-----) was born circa 1680. She married Richard Hickman circa 1700.¹ She married Arthur Parks (I), son of John Parks and Mary (-----), circa 1705.²

     Richard was born circa 1675. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1700.¹

     John was born on 7 October 1756 at Smith Island, Som Co, MD.¹ He married Polly Evans, daughter of Richard 'old Dicky' Evans and Mary 'Molly' Crockett, circa 1785.² John died in 1846.³

     Polly was born circa 1767 at Shanks, below Smith Island, Acc Co, VA. She married John Parks, son of Job Parks Sr. and Mary (-----), circa 1785.² Polly was named in her father's will on 3 April 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Polly Parks in the will of Richard Evans, wife Mary..¹

     Polly was born circa 1785.¹ She married John Evans, son of Francis Evans, circa 1800.² Polly died in 1856.¹

     John was born in 1780.¹ He married Polly Parks, daughter of John Parks and Polly Evans, circa 1800.² John died in 1851.¹

     Bartholomew was born circa 1690. He married Elizabeth Watkinson, daughter of Peter Watkinson (I) and Dorothy Gray, circa 1710.¹ Bartholomew Twiford Sr. married Sarah (-----), daughter of Susanna (-----), circa 1740.² Bartholomew made a will on 4 January 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bartholomew Twifoot. To wife Sarah house & plantation during her widow then to be sold & money divided between my 3 sons, Daniel, John & Bartholomew Twifoot. To Sarah Lingo. To Rachel Lingo. Sons James, Levin & William Twifoot residual legatees. Wife & Thomas Custis Exrs. Witt: Elishe Custis, Southe Savage, Brigit Chance.³ He died before 27 February 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Bartholomew Twifoot, Jr., heir at law to the testator - Sheriff returned said citation "Bartholomew Twifoot not found within my Bailiwick."⁴

     William was born circa 1718 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was named in his uncle's will on 8 January 1719/20 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Twyford, son of my sister Elizabeth Twyford, in the will of William Littlehouse.³ William was named in his father's will on 4 January 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Twifoot in the will of Bartholomew Twifoot, wife Sarah.²

     Abigail was born circa 1690. She married Peter Watkinson (II), son of Peter Watkinson (I) and Dorothy Gray, circa 1705.¹ As of circa 1705,her married name was Watkinson.¹ Abigail was named in her brother-in-law's will on 8 January 1719/20 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Abigal Wadkinson in the will of William Littlehouse.² Abigail was named in her husband's will on 2 June 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Abigail and given my whole estate, real & personal, in the will of Peter Watkinson.³ Abigail died before 28 March 1749 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5

     John was born circa 1660 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1680.¹ John was named in his mother's will on 12 September 1711 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John Evins in the will of Sarah Evins. She also named his eldest son as John Evins and eldest daughter as Sarah Evins..² He made a will on 6 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John 200 acres on Smith's Island where John Park now lives in Maryland. To son Mark 200 acres on Smith's Island. To son Richard the old plantation where Arthur Park now lives on Smith's Island. To daughter Mary Evans all my Island called Point Comfort & 50 acres on Silverthorn's Ridge. To son Mark 50 acres adjcent where I now live. To son John plantation where I now live & 148 acres, also 100 acres marsh after the death of my wife. Wife Elizabeth & son John Exrs. Witt: Darby Linton, Elizabeth Johnson, John Johnson..³ John died before 8 November 1721. It was on this date that his will was probated..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1650. She married John Evans (II), son of John Evans (I) and Sarah (-----), circa 1680.¹ Elizabeth was living on 6 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1682 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Arabella (-----) circa 1705.³ John was named in his grandmother's will on 12 September 1711 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son John Evins' eldest son John Evins in the will of Sarah Evins..⁴ John was named in his father's will on 6 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John in the will of John Evans, wife Elizabeth. He was given 200 acres on Smith's Island where John Park now lives in Maryland and the plantation where I now live & 148 aces, and also 100 acres of marsh after the death of my wife..¹ John died before 6 March 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated. John Evans (II)'s will was dated 20 Nov 1752 (Som Co Wills, EB-4, p. 64)..³

     Mark was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. Mark was named in his father's will on 6 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mark in the will of John Evans, wife Elizabeth. He was given 200 acres on Smith's Island and 50 acre adjacent where I now live..¹

     Richard was born circa 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named in his father's will on 6 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard in the will of John Evans, wife Elizabeth. He was given the old plantation where Arthur Park now lives on Smith's Island..¹

     Mary was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 6 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Evans in the will of John Evans, wife Elizabeth. She was given all my Island called Point Comfort & 50 acres on Silverthorn's Ridge..¹

     Richard was born circa 1700.

     Richard was born in 1717. He married Mary (-----) circa 1750. Richard died in 1758.

     Mary was born circa 1720. She married Richard Evans, son of Richard Evans, circa 1750.

     Francis was born circa 1760.

     King was born circa 1760.

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 12 May 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Riley in the will of Thomas Riley Sr..¹ He married Anne Robinson (391) Smith, daughter of William Robinson (135) Smith and Mary Robinson (161) Wise, circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 2 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John died before 25 January 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was named in his brother's will on 30 August 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was evidently dec'd by this date as his brother Raymond Riley named my brother John Riley's 2 children in his will..⁴

     Tabitha was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha was living on 2 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thomas was born on 10 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was named in his mother's will on 4 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas R. Riley in the will of Anne R. Drummond..¹ He married Elizabeth Wise Cropper Blackstone, daughter of John Blackstone and Elizabeth (454) Wise, on 7 June 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas R. Riley and Elizabeth Blackstone of John.³ Thomas Robinson Riley died on 27 January 1846 at Washington, DC, at age 62. On Tuesday the 27th instant, Mr. Thomas Robinson Riley, a native of the county of Accomac, State of Virginia, but for the last 20 years a resident of this city. His funeral will take place on Thursday next at 2 o'clock. The friends of the family are invited. Personal Sketches--District of Columbia, p. 265 - Thomas Robinson Riley, father of W.R.S. Riley, was a native of Accomac county, Va., having been born July 10, 1783. He was a man of much influence in the county and was a member of the old county court and high sheriff. In 1816 he married Elizabeth Cropper Blackstone, of his own county, and to their marriage were born ten children, viz: Wm. R.S., Ann Robinson Smith, Thomas Wise, of Sinnickson, Accomac county, Va., and Elizabeth Wise, who died in 1879, the wife of Benjamin T. Hodges of Prince George's county, Md; Ellen Robinson, who died May 20, 1872, the wife of Charles Frederick Stansbury of Washington; Laura Custis; John Blackstone, who died in 1851, aged twenty-three, unmarried; Philander Chase, died in 1884; he married Virginia Smith, daughter of Benjamin Price Smith, of Washington; Melinda Hack, wife of Eldridge J. Smith; Catharine Custis, wife of John J. Smolinski of Washington. The father of this family died in January 1846, having been a widower since December 6, 1834. John Riley, father of T.R. Riley and grandfather of W.R.S. Riley was born in Accomac county, Va., where he was engaged in planting until his death in 1790. He was married to Elizabeth Smith, and of his two children--a son and a daughter--Thomas R. lived to maturity, and the daughter died in infancy. William Robinson Smith Riley dropped the Smith from his name when he entered into business. Will of Thomas R. Riley, of City of Washington, D.C. (dtd. Jan. 14, 1846, probated Feb. 3, 1846, Will Book 6) To oldest child, William R. Riley, all property. Wits.: Nathaniel Pope Causin; Harvey Lindsly; Joseph H. Bradley.² Thomas was buried at Congressional Cemtery, Washington, DC.²

     William was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will before 28 August 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William S. Drummond in the undated will of William Drummond, wife Anne Robinson Drummond. He was given my Hunting Creek land..¹ He married Molly Savage on 7 June 1809 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of William S. Drummond to Molly Savage..³ William was named as an heir on 30 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth Lewis, wife of Custis Lewis, William S. Drummond, Ann T. Drummond, Richard H. Drummond and Catherine S. Drummond were named the only children and heirs of William Drummond dec'd, a soldier of the 9th VA Regt. during the Rev. War..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William S. Drummond, age 26-45, a head of household, with his family and 3 slaves. He has not been found in a later Accomack Co census record..⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Washington, DC. He was shown as William S. Drummond a head of household, age 40-50..⁵ William was named as an heir on 24 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William S. Drummond was named as a child of William Drummond, who was a brother of James Drummond who died in the Rev. War..⁶

     Ann was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will before 28 August 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Temperance Drummond in the undated will of William Drummond, wife Anne Robinson Drummond..¹ Ann was named in her mother's will on 4 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann T. Drummond in the will of Anne R. Drummond..² Ann was named as an heir on 30 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth Lewis, wife of Custis Lewis, William S. Drummond, Ann T. Drummond, Richard H. Drummond and Catherine S. Drummond were named the only children and heirs of William Drummond dec'd, a soldier of the 9th VA Regt. during the Rev. War..⁴ She married John C. Drummond, son of Charles Drummond and Comfort Drummond, on 6 June 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Noah Drummond & Thomas R. Riley were the securities on the M.L.B. of John C. Drummond and Ann T. Drummond..⁵ Ann was named as an heir on 24 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nancy Drummond was named as a child of William Drummond, who was a brother of James Drummond who died in the Rev. War..⁶

     Richard was born on 8 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Richard was named in his father's will before 28 August 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Richard Hill Drummond in the undated will of William Drummond, wife Anne Robinson Drummond..¹ Richard was named in his mother's will on 4 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard H. Drummond in the will of Anne R. Drummond..⁵ Richard was named as an heir on 30 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth Lewis, wife of Custis Lewis, William S. Drummond, Ann T. Drummond, Richard H. Drummond and Catherine S. Drummond were named the only children and heirs of William Drummond dec'd, a soldier of the 9th VA Regt. during the Rev. War..⁶ He married Zipporah D. Auld on 18 June 1824 at Anne Arundel Co, MD.⁴ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Washington, DC.⁴ Richard was named as an heir on 24 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Drummond was named as a child of William Drummond, who was a brother of James Drummond who died in the Rev. War..⁷ Richard died on 6 September 1865 at Caldwell Co, MO, at age 71.⁴