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     John was born on 19 August 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ John died on 2 April 1935 at age 82.² His body was interred at Hollies Baptist Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Fannie T. Gibbons, daughter of Thomas Gibbons and Nancy Caroline Watson, on 27 January 1875 at Oak Grove Ch, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George H. Cutler, a 20 year old farmer the son of George & Mary Ann Cutler and she was shown as Fannie Gibbons, age 18, the daughter of Thomas & Nancy Gibbons. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..^2,3

     Margaret was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Drummond, age 17 in HH#499 headed by Wm. Drummond, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700..¹ He married Adah Kellam, daughter of Argyle Kellam and Sally (-----), on 11 January 1855 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. E. Drummond, a 21 year old sailor, the son of Wm. & Mary Drummond and she was shown as Adah Kellam, age 18, the daughter of Argyle & Sally Kellam. They were married near Pungoteague by Moncalm Oldham..²

     Ann was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Drummond, age 18 in HH#499 headed by Wm. Drummond, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700..¹

     Caroline was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caroline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Drummond, age 15 in HH#499 headed by Wm. Drummond, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700..¹ She married Robert Guy, son of George Guy and Margaret Webb, on 21 February 1855 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Guy, a 23 year old mechanic, the son of George & Margaret Guy and she was shown as Caroline Drummond, age 20, the daughter of Wm. & Mary Drummond. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..²

     Emma was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Drummond, age 13 in HH#499 headed by Wm. Drummond, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700..¹

     Augustus was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Augustus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Augustus Drummond, age 9 in HH#499 headed by Wm. Drummond, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700..¹

     Louis was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Louis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Drummond, age 7 in HH#499 headed by Wm. Drummond, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,700..¹

     Woolsey was born in 1854 at Sussex Co, DE.^1,2 He married Mary E. Collins, daughter of Charles Collins and Hester (-----), on 31 December 1876 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old seaman, born and living in Sussex Co, DE and she was age 19, born in Sussex Co, DE and living on Chincoteagure Island..¹ He married Nancy Jane 'Jenny' Taylor, daughter of Charles Taylor and Hulda 'Huldey A.' Bull, on 15 May 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 43 year old carpenter and divorced and she was age 38 and single. They were both born in Sussex Co, DE. He was the son of Jehu and Jersie(?) Burton and she was the daughter of Charles and Sarah A. Taylor. (NOTE: Sarah A. Taylor would have been Charles Taylor's second wife and her step-mother.).³ Woolsey died in 1927.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Jehu was born circa 1795 at Baltimore Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹ He married Rhoda Cord on 25 September 1826.² Clarence Donald Burton (1900-1962) told this story about his grandfather Jehu- "Someone was stealing Jehu's corn,so he hollowed out some ears of corn and put his name on a small piece of paper and put in the corn. Later he went to the suspected man's home and found one of his 'labeled' ears of corn in his possession". Jehu did not marry Jencie Steen. His will from Sussex County courthouse in Georgetown,DE Book 14, page 49, obtained by me 11/2/92 with Mrs.Nora Miller Turman, states "I give and bequeth to my six illiginate children ....by Gincey Steen". Gincey (Jencie,Jency) was referred to by great-grandchild (Louise Kopplin - daughter of Emma Burton - daughter of Woolsey Burton) as "that Indian woman". There was a law in Delaware making it illegal to marry an Indian because they were considered "colored"- that law was later rescinded. I have photo of his son Woolsey,and he was certainly not colored. The Kopplin chindren,and their mother did have straight black hair and high cheek bones. Jehu was undoubtedly married before he began to have children by Jencie Steen,in the Census of 1850,Sussex County DE. (a photocopy in my possession) shows Jehu Burton to be a 55 yr.old farmer, with those in house: Elizabeth Burton - 17 yr old, John (Jehu ?) Burton -age 21 a sailor, Robert Burton -age 13, William Burton -age 11, Maria Burton -age 8, Ginsey Steen -24, Peter Steen -age 3, and Nancy Burton- age 1. All of the children are listed as "Burtons" and some were too old to have been Ginsey's children !! Sussex County Census of 1860 (photocopy in my possession ) shows Jehu Burton to be 65 year old farmer,with household of Jensey Steen- age 32,Nancy (no last name)-age 12, Ann (no last name)-age 10, Woolsey (no last name)-age 6, George C.(no last name)-age 4, Sarah C.(no last name)- age 1,Peter Dolby -age 15,and NancyJohnson-age 31. Jehu lived to be 83 yrs.old.Buried at Presybertian Church in Ocean View, DE per Iva Barto.² Jehu died in 1878.¹ Jehu was buried at Presybertian Church Cemetery, Ocean View, DE.²

     Virginia was born circa 1826 at Dagsboro, DE.¹

     Mary was born circa 1857 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ She married Woolsey Burton, son of Jehu Burton and Virginia 'Jencie' Steen, on 31 December 1876 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old seaman, born and living in Sussex Co, DE and she was age 19, born in Sussex Co, DE and living on Chincoteagure Island..¹

     Charles was born on 28 January 1828.¹ He married Hester (-----) circa 1850.² Charles died on 15 June 1906 at age 78.¹ His body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Hester was born on 4 February 1831.¹ She married Charles Collins circa 1850.² Hester died on 26 April 1892 at age 61.¹ Her body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Nancy was born in 1859 at Sussex Co, DE.² Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as Nancy Taylor, age 2 in a household headed by Charles Taylor, age 35. (Bob Gootee). She married Woolsey Burton, son of Jehu Burton and Virginia 'Jencie' Steen, on 15 May 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 43 year old carpenter and divorced and she was age 38 and single. They were both born in Sussex Co, DE. He was the son of Jehu and Jersie(?) Burton and she was the daughter of Charles and Sarah A. Taylor. (NOTE: Sarah A. Taylor would have been Charles Taylor's second wife and her step-mother.).¹ Nancy died in 1928.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Charles was born on 25 May 1827 at Worcester Co, MD.² He married Hulda 'Huldey A.' Bull, daughter of John Bull and Sally (-----), on 17 March 1852 at Sussex Co, DE. (Bob Gootee). Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as Charles Taylor, age 35, a head of household in Baltimore Hundred, Sussex Co, DE (P.O. Tunnells Store). Listed with him were the following Taylors: Susan, age 25; Mary, age 6; James, age 4 and Nancy, age 2. (Bob Gootee) (NOTE: Was Susan really Hulda?). Charles served in the military circa 1863. Charles W. Taylor, White, Union, Co. E, 19 PA Infantry; Chincoteague; alias Wilmer R. William. In US Navy, Gunner, US Steamer "Mendota" or "Minnnesota". (Civil War Soldiers of the E.S. of VA - p. 155) According to From Tears to Memories, The Cemeteries of Chincoteague by James Waine Carpenter, Sr., pages not numbered, Charles Taylor, 25 May 1827 - 24 Dec 1903 Pfc. Co. E, 90th PA Inf. (Lied about his age to enter Union Forces)/Husband of Sally A. (Jones)
. He married Sally Ann Melvin, daughter of Thomas Melvin and Sophia Wilkinson, on 5 October 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Taylor, a 39 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Tully & Elizabeth Taylor, born in Worcester Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA and she was shown as Sally Ann Jones, a 36 year old widow, the daughter of Thomas & Ann Sophia Melson, born & living in Acc Co, VA..¹ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Taylor, head of HH, age 52, with a wife Sarah A. Taylor, age 49, and Mary A. Jones, age 18. (Bob Gootee Email). He was listed with his daughter in the census of 1900 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Charles died on 24 December 1903 at age 76.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Clarence was born on 4 October 1900 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Esther Alena Baker, daughter of Josiah Selby 'Joe' Baker and Priscilla Cherricks, on 1 January 1921 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 20 year old truck driver and she was age 19..¹ Clarence died on 29 December 1962 at Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 62.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     Esther was born on 24 November 1901 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married Clarence Donald Burton, son of Woolsey Burton and Nancy Jane 'Jenny' Taylor, on 1 January 1921 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 20 year old truck driver and she was age 19..¹ Esther died on 15 January 1969 at Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 67.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     Josiah was born on 29 November 1878 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Priscilla Cherricks, daughter of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, on 6 November 1900 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old blacksmith and she was age 20. Both were born in Accomack Co, VA..¹ Josiah died on 28 June 1935 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 56. According to Dr. Bill Burton, "Joe" Baker was a blacksmith and helped doctors with amputations. He laid the water line from the main land to Chincoteague with a self-made diving outfit. He died of cancer of stomach. He was the mayor of Chincoteague..² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

     Priscilla was born on 16 December 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married Josiah Selby 'Joe' Baker, son of Josiah P. Baker and Mary Hester Lewis, on 6 November 1900 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old blacksmith and she was age 20. Both were born in Accomack Co, VA..¹ Priscilla died on 22 July 1952 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 71. According to Dr. Bill Burton, she loved to eat chicken necks and died of gangrene of the leg, in her own living room..² Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

     Josiah was born in 1839 at Worcester Co, MD.^1,2 He married Elizabeth J. Jones, daughter of Burton Jones and Mary Jane Hailes, on 27 August 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 27 year old single house carpenter and she was age 19 and single. They were married by W.P. Thornton..¹ He married Mary Hester Lewis, daughter of Selby Lewis and Elizabeth R. Conner, on 12 December 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 38 year old widowed carpenter, born in Wor Co, MD and she was shown as Mary Hester Hudson, a 30 year old widow, the daughter of Selby and Eliz'th Lewis..¹ He married Cora A. Sturgis, daughter of John Sturgis and Elizabeth (-----), on 4 July 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 49 year old widowed carpenter and she was aged 38 and also widowed, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Sturgis..¹ He married Elizabeth C. Russell, daughter of John Russell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis, on 1 February 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 55 year old widowed carpenter and she was shown as Elizabeth C. Coard, age 46 and also widowed, the daughter of John and Betsy Russell..¹ Josiah died on 14 April 1915.³ His body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born on 14 April 1847 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Lewis, age 6 in HH#117 headed by Selby Lewis, a 40 year old farmer..² She married (-----) Hudson circa 1865.⁴ She married Josiah P. Baker, son of James Baker and Julia Ann Truitt, on 12 December 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 38 year old widowed carpenter, born in Wor Co, MD and she was shown as Mary Hester Hudson, a 30 year old widow, the daughter of Selby and Eliz'th Lewis..¹ Mary died on 17 April 1881 at age 34.³

     James was born on 4 February 1814.¹ He married Julia Ann Truitt circa 1835. James died on 25 June 1853 at age 39.¹

     Julia was born on 8 March 1815.¹ She married James Baker circa 1835. Julia died on 22 February 1848 at age 32.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth J. Jones, age 3 in HH#43 headed by Burton Jones, a 30 year old sailor..² She married Josiah P. Baker, son of James Baker and Julia Ann Truitt, on 27 August 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 27 year old single house carpenter and she was age 19 and single. They were married by W.P. Thornton..¹

     George was born in 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Chericks, age 8 in HH#1097 headed by Jno. Daisey, a 48 year old oysterman..³ He married Gazella Thornton, daughter of Annie Mary Thornton, on 15 January 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Cherricks, a 21 year old sailor, the son of John and Marg't Cherricks and she was shown as Gozelle Thornton, age 19, the daughter of Ann Thorton. They were married by W. P. Thornton..¹ George died on 20 July 1915.⁴ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Gazella was born in 1856 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² Gazella was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Gazella Thornton, age 4 in HH#1252 headed by Ann Tarr, age 37..¹ Gazella was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Gazella Tarr, age 16 in HH#TI156 headed by Ann Tarr, a 48 year old house keeper..³ She married George C. Cherricks Sr., son of John Cherricks and Margaret Sherwood, on 15 January 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Cherricks, a 21 year old sailor, the son of John and Marg't Cherricks and she was shown as Gozelle Thornton, age 19, the daughter of Ann Thorton. They were married by W. P. Thornton..² Gazella died on 9 January 1944. Gazelle lived to be 98 years old and lived in a small home on "Tick Town" Road in Chincoteague which was built by Clarence D. Burton. She developed "senile dementia.".⁴ Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     John was born circa 1820. He married Margaret Sherwood, daughter of Henry Sherwood and Mary (-----), circa 1850. Accorcing to Dr. Bill Burton, she was Margaret Showard..^1,2

     Margaret was born circa 1820 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Hher 1856 marriage puts her birth at 1823 and the 1860 census puts it at 1820..^1,2 She married John Cherricks circa 1850. Accorcing to Dr. Bill Burton, she was Margaret Showard..^3,4 She married Avery Melvin, son of Thomas Melvin and Sophia Wilkinson, on 21 June 1856 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Avery Melvin, a 28 year old single mariner, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of Thos. & Sophia Melvin and she was shown as Margaret Chericks, a 33 year old widow, born on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Henry & Mary Showard. They were married by W.P. Thornton. John Trornton said he was over age 21..⁵ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Melvin, age 40 in HH#1284 headed by Thos. Melvin, a 36 year old oysterman..²

     William was born on 4 November 1930 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ William died on 7 December 2005 at Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 75. Dr. William Stewart Burton, 75, the husband of Mary Ann Bigger Burton, passed away Dec. 7, 2005, at his residence in Nassawadox, VA. Dr. Burton was the son of the late Clarence Donald Burton and the late Esther Baker Burton. He attended Chincoteague Elementary School, Hargrave Military Academy and Valley Forge Military Academy. He graduated from University of Virginia, Medical College of Virginia and University of Wisconsin. Dr. Burton practiced internal medicine at Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital for 27 years until his retirement. He was the District 1 representative to MSVA. He was a member of the Medical College of Virginia Alumni Association, the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of Virginia, Broadwater Lodge No. 71, AF&AM, the Geneological and Historical Organization of the Eastern Shore, ESVA Historical Society, the Ruritan Club, the Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital Board and the Barrier Islands Museum. Dr. Burton was an ordained elder and trustee of Belle Haven Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Clarence Isaac Burton of Danville, Va., Robert Stewart Burton of Bedford Corners, N.Y. and Richard Lee Burton of Springfield, Mo; one daughter, Cara Jane Burton of Syracuse, N.Y; three sisters, Jane Pennewell of Fairfax Station, Va., Sally Black and Mary Boundy of Chincoteague, Va; one cousin, John Joe Baker of Chincoteague; five grandchildren and 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Burton and two brothers, Donald Baker Burton and Leonard Lee "Buddy" Burton.

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     (-----) was born circa 1845. He married Mary Hester Lewis, daughter of Selby Lewis and Elizabeth R. Conner, circa 1865.¹

     Burton was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Jane Hailes on 3 September 1845 at Worcester Co, MD.² Burton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Burton Jones the head of HH#43, a 30 year old sailor. Listed with him were Mary J. Jones, age 22 and born in MD; Elizabeth J. Jones, age 3; John S. Jones, age 1; and Margaret Jones, age 18..¹ He married Sally Ann Melvin, daughter of Thomas Melvin and Sophia Wilkinson, on 19 November 1861 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Burton Jones and Sarah A. Melvin..²

     Mary was born circa 1828 at Maryland.¹ She married Burton Jones on 3 September 1845 at Worcester Co, MD.² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Jones, age 22 and born in MD in HH#43 headed by Burton Jones, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Cora was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Wallace Pruitt on 25 March 1868 at Worcester Co, MD.² She married Josiah P. Baker, son of James Baker and Julia Ann Truitt, on 4 July 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 49 year old widowed carpenter and she was aged 38 and also widowed, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Sturgis..¹

     John was born circa 1820. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1845.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820. She married John Sturgis circa 1845.¹

     Wallace was born circa 1840 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Cora A. Sturgis, daughter of John Sturgis and Elizabeth (-----), on 25 March 1868 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Elizabeth was born on 10 August 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It must have been her who was shown as Ann Russell, age 6, in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor. Her name could have been Elizabeth Ann Russell, since she was shown as Elizabeth Russell in the 1860 census..³ She married William S. Thornton Jr., son of Revell Thornton and Henrietta 'Henny' (-----), on 19 April 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thornton, a 24 year old widowed waterman, born on Chincoteague Island and living in Acc Co, the son of Revel & Henny Thornton and she was shown as Elizabeth Russel, age 18 and widowed, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. and Elizabeth Russell. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 23 year old house keeper in HH#TI119 headed by William S. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..⁴ Elizabeth reported a death on 25 March 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Eliz. Thornton reported the death of her husband Wm. S. Thornton, who died of pneumonia at the age 46 years..⁵ She married Salathiel 'S. R.' Coard, son of William Chance (577) Coard and Anne 'Nancy' Morris, on 27 May 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as S.R. Coard, a 48 year old widowed carpenter, born in Acc Co and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of William & Nancy Coard and she was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 35 and widowed, also born in Acc Co and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Jno. and Eliz'th Russell. They were married by R. Williamson..¹ She married Josiah P. Baker, son of James Baker and Julia Ann Truitt, on 1 February 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 55 year old widowed carpenter and she was shown as Elizabeth C. Coard, age 46 and also widowed, the daughter of John and Betsy Russell..¹ Elizabeth died on 23 October 1922 at age 77.² Her body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She is shown as Elizabeth Baker on her tombstone..²

     John was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis on 31 March 1834 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Russell and she as Elizabeth Sturgis. No other information was given..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Russell the head of HH#125, a 32 year old sailor with real estate valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Russells: Elizabeth, age 30; Elijah, a 16 year old sailor; John, age 12; Ruth, age 8; Ann, age 6; Charles, age 4; Alice, age 2; and Avery, age 1..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Russell on 31 March 1834 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John Russell and she as Elizabeth Sturgis. No other information was given..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Russell, age 30 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹

     Salathiel was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1833 and his marriage records puts it at 1832..^1,2 Salathiel was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Salathiet Coard, a 17 year old laborer in HH#761 headed by Wm. C. Coard, a 66 year old farmer..² He married Elizabeth C. Russell, daughter of John Russell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis, on 27 May 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as S.R. Coard, a 48 year old widowed carpenter, born in Acc Co and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of William & Nancy Coard and she was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 35 and widowed, also born in Acc Co and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Jno. and Eliz'th Russell. They were married by R. Williamson..¹

     William was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Anne 'Nancy' Morris, daughter of Gilbert Morris and (-----) (-----), on 13 April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker Coard and James Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Coard and Anne Morris..^3,4 William was named as an heir on 3 April 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Ibbey Coard, the wife of John Coard, and the daughter of Elizabeth Wallop who died in 1792 & Skinner Wallop who died in 1816 (sic), has died and left 6 children, viz: Arthur Coard, William Coard, Elizabeth Fletcher, wife of Thomas Fletcher, Nancy Evans, wife of John Evans, Parker Coard and Hepsey Brittingham, formerly the wife of John Brittingham, and Parker Coard is now dead leaving one child named Ibby, and Hepsey is now dead leaving 2 children, viz: Maria & William.⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. C. Coard the head of HH#761, a 66 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,400. Listed with him were the following Coards: Margaret, age 25; Caroline, age 21; William S., a 38 year old laborer; Salathiet, a 17 year old laborer. Also listed were Wm. Barger, age 7; John S. Coard, a 25 year old laborer; and James Coard, a 25 year old laborer..²

     Anne was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Chance (577) Coard, son of John Robins (239) Coard and Isabel 'Ibbey' Wallop, on 13 April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker Coard and James Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Coard and Anne Morris..^2,3 Anne was named in her father's will on 10 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my child Ann Coard in the will of Gilbert Morris.¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1825. He married Maria (-----) circa 1849.¹

     Maria was born circa 1825. She married Benjamin Eskridge circa 1849.¹

     His common name was Willie. William was born on 18 September 1875.² He married Sarah E. Pruitt, daughter of Raymond Pruitt and Margaret Ann Killmon, on 8 January 1896 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ William died on 22 March 1909 at age 33.² His body was interred at Upperds, Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born in 1879 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.² She married William T. 'Willie' Eskridge, son of John B. Eskridge and Ann 'Nancy' Lurton, on 8 January 1896 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Severn T. Evans, son of Thomas E. Evans and Rhoda (-----), on 8 August 1914 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was a 50 year old widowed oysterman, son of Thomas and Rhoda, and she was the 36 year old widow Eskridge, daughter of Raymond and Margaret Pruitt..¹ Sarah died in 1950.² Her body was interred at Main Ridge, Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.²

     Severn was born in 1865 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.² He married Leanah Crockett, daughter of Doro Crockett and Maggie (-----), on 27 December 1885 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Sarah E. Pruitt, daughter of Raymond Pruitt and Margaret Ann Killmon, on 8 August 1914 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was a 50 year old widowed oysterman, son of Thomas and Rhoda, and she was the 36 year old widow Eskridge, daughter of Raymond and Margaret Pruitt..¹ Severn died in 1936.² His body was interred at Main Ridge, Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born in 1836 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.² Thomas was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Evans, a 17 year old sailor in HH#267 headed by Rich'd Evans, age 50..¹ He married Rhoda (-----) circa 1860.^3,4 Thomas died on 17 April 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. E. Evans, who died of unknown causes at the age of 60. He was born in Acc Co, a waterman and the husband of Rhoda Evans, who gave the information..^2,4 His body was interred at Main Ridge, Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas W. Evans, who died on 17 Apr 1896 at the age of 60 years..²

     Rhoda was born in 1835 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas E. Evans, son of Richard Evans and Grace 'Gracy' Marshall, circa 1860.^2,3 Rhoda reported a death on 16 April 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Rhoda Evans reported the death of her husband Thos. E. Evans, who died of unknown causes at the age of 60 years..³ Rhoda died in 1910.¹ Her body was interred at Main Ridge, Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Leanah was born circa 1866 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Severn T. Evans, son of Thomas E. Evans and Rhoda (-----), on 27 December 1885 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Doro was born circa 1830. He married Maggie (-----) circa 1860.

     Maggie was born circa 1830. She married Doro Crockett circa 1860.

     William was born on 20 August 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Alice J. (-----) circa 1885. William died on 23 January 1918 at age 57.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Alice was born on 11 October 1862.¹ She married William L. Lurton, son of James Lurton and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Crockett, circa 1885. Alice died on 2 February 1930 at age 67.¹ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.^2,1

     William was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William died on 15 October 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. He died of cholera infantium at the age of 3 years. He was the son of Wm. L. and Alice Lurton. His father gave the information..¹

     Michael was born circa 1960.

     William was born on 8 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Justice, an 18 year old laborer in HH#937 heded by Samuel L. Justice, a 27 year old sailor with real estate valued at $500..¹ He married Triphemia 'Tuphany' Poulson, daughter of Erastus Poulson and Tryphemia Dix, on 3 April 1855 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Justice the head of HH#MT416, a 40 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Justisces: Triphany, a 30 year old house keeper; Ivason, a 15 year old oysteman; Mary, age 10; Catharine, age 8; Nancy, age 4; Richard, 79 year old retired farmer; and Sarah, age 45 and idiotic..² William died on 14 January 1902 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 70.³

     Triphemia was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Triphemia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tryphema Poulson, age 14 in HH#946 headed by Erastus Poulson, a 63 year old teacher with real estate valued at $700..¹ She married William Lewis Justice, son of Richard (of Wm.) Justice and Easter Lewis, on 3 April 1855 at Worcester Co, MD.²

     George was born on 7 May 1878 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA.² He married Ida V. Lewis, daughter of William James Lewis and Mary Ward, on 28 December 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old mechanic born in Acc Co and living in Northampton Co and she was age 23, born and living in Acc Co..¹ George died on 4 August 1915 at Lewes, Sussex Co, DE, at age 37.²

     Ida was born on 19 March 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. K. Morris (ORFARM@aol.com) to M.K. Miles E-Mail dated 18 Mar 1999, shows the birth as 19 May 1879..^2,3 She married George Augustus Justice, son of William Lewis Justice and Triphemia 'Tuphany' Poulson, on 28 December 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old mechanic born in Acc Co and living in Northampton Co and she was age 23, born and living in Acc Co..¹ Ida died on 27 March 1946 at Niles, OH, at age 67.³

     One of the proofs as to the parents of this William Lewis was that John A. Jones, an uncle, reported the birth of Airy Lewis, a daughter of Wm. J. and Mary Lewis, born on 1 Apr 1872 in the Island Township. William James Lewis' sister Airy had marrid John Jones. William was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1870 census puts his birth at 1835..^4,1 William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Lewis, age 16 in HH#102 headed by Vesta Lewis, age 42 and a farmer..¹ He married Mary Ward circa 1865.⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Lewis the head of HH#TI70, a 35 year old oysterman, with real estate valued at $200 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were Mary Lewis, age 24 and keeping house and born in PA and William Lewis, age 1..⁴ On 1 Apr 1872 on his daughter Airy's Acc Co birth record, he was shown as Wm. J. Lewis, oysterman.⁶

     Mary was born circa 1846 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married William James Lewis, son of Isaac Lewis Jr. and Vesta 'Zesty' Lewis, circa 1865.² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Lewis, age 24 and keeping house, born in PA. She was in HH#TI70 headed by William P. Lewis, a 35 year old oysterman..¹

     William was born on 25 July 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Lewis, age 1, in HH#TI70 headed by William P. Lewis, age 35 and an oysterman..²

     Airy was born on 1 April 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Airy Lewis, born 1 Apr 1872 in Island township, the d/o Wm. J. Lewis and Mary. Her Uncle John A. Jones gave the information. Another Acc Co birth record shows her as Airy E. Lewis, born 5 Oct 1871 in Island township, the d/o Wm. T. Lewis and Mary. The father gave the information..¹

     Daniel was born on 15 March 1873 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. His Acc Co birth record shows him as John D. Lewis, born 10 Apr 1875, the son of Wm. J. Lewis and Mary..^1,2

     Mary was born on 17 June 1906 at Wardtown, N'hamp Co, VA.² She married Thomas Leslie Goodwin Sr., son of James Alfred Goodwin and Elizabeth Ann Boyce, circa 1925.² Mary died on 14 April 1966 at Norfolk, VA, at age 59.²

     Mary was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. Tombstone shows she was born 4 Mar 1875, which is inconsistent with her being age 18 when she was married in 1882..¹ She married Benjamin F. Lingo, son of Robert R. Lingo and Mariah Downing, on 8 March 1882 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. He was a 29 year old merchant and she was age 18 years..¹ Mary died on 8 August 1903.² Her body was interred at Lingo Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born on 20 July 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary died on 19 October 1892. Her body was interred at Lingo Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA.

     John was born on 5 July 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born on 5 July 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Leroy Guthrie circa 1920.²

     Robert was born in 1931.² Robert died in 1959. He died from an automobile accident..² His body was interred at Chester Rural Cem, Chester, PA.²