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     Della was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas B. Cherricks, son of John J. Cherricks and Susan (-----), on 18 February 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Cherricks, a 22 year old oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of John J. & Susan Cherricks and she was shown as Della Bowden, age 15, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Mary Lewis. They were married on Chinocteague Island by R.I. Watkins..¹

     John was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John J. Cherricks, age 15 in HH#57 headed by Purnell Watson, a 40 year old sailor. Also in this household was Mary Watson, age 42, apparently her mother..¹ He married Susan (-----) circa 1856.² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John J. Cherricks the head of HH#TI166, a 33 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $100 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Cherricks: Susan, age 32; Mary E., age 12; William H., age 9; James, age 8; Thomas, age 4; and Airy E., age 2..²

     Susan was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John J. Cherricks, son of William Cherricks and Mary (-----), circa 1856.¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Cherricks, age 32 and keeping house in HH#TI166 headed by John J. Cherricks, a 33 year old oysterman..¹

     Parker was born on 19 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Anna Russell on 11 June 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Parker Bowden and she as Anna Russell..² Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Bowden the head of HH#74, a 44 year old laborer with real estate valued at $75. Listed with him were the following the Bowdens: Mary A., age 44; Crippen, a 24 year old laborer; William, a 22 year old laborer; Parker, a 16 year laborer; Daniel, age 14; Ira, age 10; Margaret A., age 8; John, age 5; and Mary, age 2/12..³ Parker died on 20 March 1878 at age 73. His tombstones shows he died at the age of 73 years, 2 months & 1 day..¹ His body was interred at Ridge Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born on 6 January 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Rev. Parker Bowden on 11 June 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Parker Bowden and she as Anna Russell..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Parker, age 44 in HH#74 headed by Parker Bowden, a 44 year old laborer..³ Mary died on 28 March 1873 at age 66.¹ Her body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Crippen was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Crippen was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Crippen Bowden, a 24 year old laborer in HH#74 headed by Parker Bowden, a 44 year old laborer..¹

     William was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Bowden, a 22 year old laborer in HH#74 headed by Parker Bowden, a 44 year old laborer..¹

     Parker was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Parker was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Bowden, a 16 year old laborer in HH#74 headed by Parker Bowden, a 44 year old laborer..¹

     Daniel was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Daniel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Bowden, age 14 in HH#74 headed by Parker Bowden, a 44 year old laborer..¹ He married Mary Watson, daughter of Zadock Watson and Frances Read, on 1 September 1855 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Daniel Bowden and she as Mary Watson. No other information was given. She was shown as Mary Bowden, widow, on her 1882 marriage to Sebastian Lewis..²

     Margaret was born circa 1842 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Bowden, age 8 in HH#74 headed by Parker Bowden, a 44 year old laborer..¹ She married Isaac Jester, son of Kendall Jester and Eliza Lewis, in 1858.^3,4 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Jester, age 20, in HH#1272 headed by Isaac Jester, a 23 year old oysterman..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Jester, age 28 in HH#TI46 headed by Isaac Jester, a 30 year old oysterman..⁴ Margaret reported a death on 10 November 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that the death of Isaac Jester, who died of pneumonia at the age of 45 years, was reported by his widow Margaret..⁵ She married Edward H. Merritt, son of John Merritt and Sally (-----), on 4 June 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward H. Mallet, a 40 year old widowed oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Wor Co, MD, the son of Jno & Sally Mallet and she was shown as Margaret Jester, age 40 and single, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Parker & Anna Bowden..²

     John was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Bowden, age 5 in HH#74 headed by Parker Bowden, a 44 year old laborer..¹

     Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Bowden, age 2/12 in HH#74 headed by Parker Bowden, a 44 year old laborer..¹ Mary was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Catharine was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Tindal, age 15 and born in VA in HH#75 headed by John W. Tindal, a 36 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     James was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Tindal, age 8 and born in VA in HH#75 headed by John W. Tindal, a 36 year old farmer, born in MD..¹ James was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. H. Tindle, age 14 in HH#56 headed by Samuel J. Tindle, a 37 year old farmer..²

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Tindal, age 1 and born in VA in HH#75 headed by John W. Tindal, a 36 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     Smith was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Smith was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith L. Warrington, a 40 year old shoemaker and born in VA in HH#75 headed by John W. Tindal, a 36 year old farmer, born in MD..¹

     David was born on 18 October 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary Ann Gray on 24 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as David Tarr and she as Mary Ann Gray. No other information was given..³ David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Tarr the head of HH#77, a 25 year old sailor, born in VA, with real estate valued at $50. Listed with him were Mary A. Tarr, age 25 and born in MD; James E. Tarr, age 3 and born in VA; John K. Tarr, age 1 and born in VA; Polly Tarr, age 55 and born in VA; Hetty M. Tarr, age 18 and born in VA; Charles Conway, a 15 year old laborer, born in VA; and John Tarr, a 37 year old laborer, born in VA..¹ David died on 18 July 1898 at age 74.² His body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born on 6 June 1822 at Maryland.^1,2 She married David Tarr, son of James Tarr and Polly Birch, on 24 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as David Tarr and she as Mary Ann Gray. No other information was given..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Tarr, age 25 and born in MD in HH#77 headed by David Tarr, a 25 year old sailor, born in VA..¹ Mary died on 16 June 1902 at age 80.² Her body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James E. Tarr, age 3 and born in VA in HH#77 headed by David Tarr, a 25 year old sailor, born in VA..¹

     John was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John K. Tarr, age 1 and born in VA in HH#77 headed by David Tarr, a 25 year old sailor, born in VA..¹

     Hetty was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Hetty was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty M. Farr, age 18 and born in VA in HH#77 headed by David Farr, a 25 year old sailor, born in VA..¹

     John was born circa 1813 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 John was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Tarr, a 37 year old laborer and born in VA in HH#77 headed by David Tarr, a 25 year old sailor, born in VA..¹ He married Sarah Watson, daughter of Fanny Watson Widow?, on 3 June 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Tarr and Sarah Watson. No other information was given..³ He married Annie Mary Thornton, daughter of John Thornton Sr. (Chinco Is) and Hester 'Hessy' Bloxom, on 1 June 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Tarr, a 48 year old widowed mariner, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of James & Polly Tarr and she was shown as Ann Thornton, age 37 and single, also born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of John & Hester Thornton. They were married by William P. Thornton..² John was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Tarr, a 46 year old oysterman in HH#1115 headed by Wm. F. Birch, age 44 and sailing..⁴

     Charles was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charles was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Conway, a 15 year old laborer and born in VA in HH#77 headed by David Farr, a 25 year old sailor, born in VA..¹

     John was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary (-----) circa 1848.¹ 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 Reed the head of HH#78, a 28 year old sailor. Listed with him were Mary Reed, age 21 and William Birch age 14..¹

     Mary was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Read circa 1848.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Reed, age 21 in HH#78 headed by John Reed, a 21 year old sailor..¹

     Grover was born circa 1790.

     Daniel was born circa 1770.

     Revell was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan Byrd on 4 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Revel Read and she as Susan Bird. No other information was given..² Revell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revel Reed the head of HH#81, a 34 year old sailor. Listed with him were Susan Reed, age 37; Nancy Reed, age 8; and Leah Birch, age 70..¹

     Susan was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Revell Read on 4 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Revel Read and she as Susan Bird. No other information was given..² Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Reed, age 37 in HH#81 headed by Revel Reed, a 34 year old sailor..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Reed, age 8 in HH#81 headed by Revel Reed, a 34 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann Lewis on 15 July 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. John Jones and Peter Blades were the security on the M.L.B. of John Jones of John and Ann Lewis..^2,3 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 Jones the head of HH#82, a 39 year old farmer. Listed with him were Ann Jones, age 40; Isaac Jones, a 15 year old laborer; John E. Jones, age 6; and Ann M. Jones, age 4..¹

     John was born circa 1780.

     Ann was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Jones, son of John Jones, on 15 July 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. John Jones and Peter Blades were the security on the M.L.B. of John Jones of John and Ann Lewis..^2,3 Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Jones, age 40 in HH#82 headed by John Jones, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Jones, a 15 year old laborer in HH#82 headed by John Jones, a 39 year old farmer..¹ He married Phoebe Sharpley, daughter of Henry Sharpley and Sarah 'Sally' Whealton, on 1 May 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Jones, a 21 year old mariner, born in Acc Co and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John & Anna Jones, and she was shown as Phebe Sharpley, age 20 and born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Henry (dec'd) & Sally & ward of John A.M. Whealton who gave consent. They were married by William P. Thornton..²

     John was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Jones, age 6 in HH#82 headed by John Jones, a 39 year old farmer..¹ He married Elizabeth Carpenter, daughter of Richard Carpenter and Nancy Carpenter widow, on 22 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Jones, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of John & Ann Jones and she was shown as Elizabeth Carpenter, age 21 and the daughter of Richard & Nancy Carpenter. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..²

     Ann was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann M. Jones, age 4 in HH#82 headed by John Jones, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born on 22 August 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Thornton, age 12 in HH#84 headed by William Thornton, a 34 year old farmer..¹ She married John A. Hill, son of John Hill and Mary (-----), on 11 May 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. A. Hill, a 21 year old seaman, born in MD & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jno. & Molly Hill and she was show as Mary Jane Thornton, age 18, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married at the residence of Robt. Watson by P. Bowdin..³ She married Richard Carpenter, son of Revel Carpenter and Elizabeth Bowen, on 22 November 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Carpenter, a 47 year old widowed oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Revel & Eliz'th Carpenter and she was shown as Mary J. Hill, a 47 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..³ Mary died on 13 January 1915 at age 79.²

     Nancy was born on 19 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Thornton, age 8 in HH#84 headed by William Thornton, a 34 year old farmer..¹

     Demariah was born on 27 February 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. Family Bible shows 29 Feb 1845..^2,3 Demariah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Demariah Thornton, age 5 in HH#84 headed by William Thornton, a 34 year old farmer..¹ Demariah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Demariah D. Thornton, age 14 in HH#1079 headed by Wm. P. Thornton, a 49 year old Baptist Minister..⁴ She married Littleton Bowden, son of Herny Bowden and Margaret (-----), on 7 March 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Bowdin, a 22 year old mariner, born in Worcester Co, MD and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Henry & Margaret Bowdin and she was shown as Demeriah D. Thornton, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..⁵ Demariah died on 5 May 1918 at age 73. According to the family Bible, Demaria Hudson died on 5 May 1918..^3,2 Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Demariah Hudson..²

     Edward was born circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susan (-----) circa 1811. Edward died in January 1814.² Administration of Edward's estate was filed on 31 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert Nelson was named to settle the estate of Edward Hickman. John G. Joynes was the security.²

     Susan was born circa 1780. She married Edward Hickman, son of Edward Hickman and Peggy Parker, circa 1811.

     Her common name was Peggy. Margaret was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of George Conner and Margaret Shepherd..¹ She married George Conner on 1 April 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Conner, age 66 in HH#86 headed by George Conner, a 75 year old farmer, born in MD with real estate valued at $700..¹

     James was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary (-----) circa 1842.¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Clavill the head of HH#87, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Clavills: Mary, age 30; William, age 6; Elizabeth, age 4; George, age 3; Mary, age 2 and Sarah, age 2. Also listed with him was Ann Cherricks, age 15..¹

     Mary was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James Claville circa 1842.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Clavill, age 30 in HH#87 headed by James Clavill, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $100..¹

     William was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Clavill, age 6 in HH#87 headed by James Clavill, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $100..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1846 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 Clavill, age 4 in HH#87 headed by James Clavill, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $100..¹

     George was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Clavill, age 3 in HH#87 headed by James Clavill, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $100..¹ He married Ellen J. Thornton, daughter of Annie Mary Thornton, on 9 May 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Claville, a 22 year old sailor, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Jas. & Mary Claville, and she was shown as Ellen Thornton, age 20, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Ann Tarr. They were married by William P. Thornton..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Clayville the head of HH#TI158, a 22 year old oysteman with real estate valued at $200 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Clayvilles: Ellen, a 23 year old house keeper; John H., age 4; and George A., age 1..³

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Se was shown as Mary Clavill, age 2 in HH#87 headed by James Clavill, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $100..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Clavill, age 2 in HH#87 headed by James Clavill, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $100..¹

     Daniel was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Read on 26 May 1821 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Daniel Cherix and she as Betsy Reid..² Daniel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Cherricks the head of HH#95, a 48 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Cherricks: Eizabeth, age 47; Daniel, a 21 year old sailor; Ann, age 14; Michael, age 11; Joshua, age 9; Polly, age 7; and Elizabeth, age 5..¹

     Her common name was Betsy. Elizabeth was born circa 1800. She married Daniel Cherricks on 26 May 1821 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Daniel Cherix and she as Betsy Reid..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Cherricks, age 47 in HH#95 headed by Daniel Cherricks, a 48 year old sailor..²

     Anna was born circa 1836 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 Anna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Cherricks, age 14 in HH#95 headed by Daniel Cherricks, a 48 year old sailor..² She married James Jones, son of James Jones and Sarah 'Sally' Read, on 4 August 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Jones, a single seaman, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jas. & Sarah Jones and she was shown as Anna Cherix, single, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Dan'l & Betsy. They were married at the residence of Sarah James (Jones?) by P. Bowdin..¹

     James was born circa 1828 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Jones, a 22 year old sailor in HH#132 headed by Sally Birch, a 35 year old farmer..² He married Anna Cherricks, daughter of Daniel Cherricks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Read, on 4 August 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Jones, a single seaman, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jas. & Sarah Jones and she was shown as Anna Cherix, single, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Dan'l & Betsy. They were married at the residence of Sarah James (Jones?) by P. Bowdin..¹

     James was born circa 1800. He married Sarah 'Sally' Read, daughter of William P. Read, on 25 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. William Read and James Jester were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Jones of Jms. and Sally Read of Wm. P..¹

     Her common name was Sally. Sarah was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1815, but it should have been 1805, if she is the Sally Read who married James Jones in 1822..² She married James Jones, son of James Jones, on 25 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. William Read and James Jester were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Jones of Jms. and Sally Read of Wm. P..¹ She married John Birch, son of John Birch, on 12 August 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Birch of John and she as only Sally Jones. No other information was given..¹ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Birch the head of HH#132, a 35 (probably 45) year old farmer with real estate valued at $150. Listed with her were James Jones, a 22 year old sailor; Selby Jones, an 18 year old sailor; William Jones, a 16 year old sailor; Daniel Jones, age 13; John Jones, age 11..² She married Selby Lewis, son of William Lewis, on 25 July 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Lewis, widower, and she was shown as Sally Burch, widow of John..^3,1

     James was born circa 1780.

     Anna was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Michael Read on 31 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. William Read was the security on the M.L.B. of Michael Read and Anna Russell..

     Sally was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Michael Read, son of William P. Read, on 16 August 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William Sharpley was the security on the M.L.B. of Michael Read of Wm. and Sally Sharpley of Jos..¹

     Michael was born circa 1760. He married Anna Russell on 31 December 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. William Read was the security on the M.L.B. of Michael Read and Anna Russell.. Michael died in May 1819.¹ Administration of Michael's estate was filed on 1 June 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date the William P. Read was named to settle the estate of Michael Read. David Watts and William R. Drummond were the securities.¹ Michael estate was settled on 26 June 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. 1 & 9 & 10 Jun 1819 (Order & Invy & Sale), 22 & 26 Jun 1819 (Audit & Rec'd) - William P. Read Admr. Buyers: Michael Read & William P. Read. Auditors: James Wishart & Skinner Wallop..¹

     William was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Reed, age 10 in HH#118 headed by William Reed, a 41 year old sailor..¹

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Leah Whealton on 15 June 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Read of Michael and she was shown only as Leah Whealton..¹ William died in September 1829.² Administration of William's estate was filed on 26 September 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Joshua Whealton was named to settle the estate of William Read, with the widow relinquishing. Thomas D. Welburne and David Wallop were the securities.²

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Nancy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Richard Carpenter circa 1845.^2,1 Nancy was named in her husband's will before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Nancy Carpenter in the will of Richard Carpenter and given all my moveable property..² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Carpenter, age 40 in HH#88 headed by Richard Carpenter, a 64 year old farmer. Also listed was Elizabeth Carpenter, age 3, who was evidently her daughter..¹ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Carpenter the head of HH#1112, age 50 with real estate valued at $50 and personal property valued at $25. Listed with her was Elizabeth Carpenter, age 13..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Carpenter in the will of Richard Carpenter and given 10 acres were I reside at present..³ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Carpenter, age 3 in HH#88 headed by Richard Carpenter, a 64 year old farmer..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Carpenter, age 13 in HH#1112 headed by Nancy Carpenter, age 50..⁴ She married John E. Jones, son of John Jones and Ann Lewis, on 22 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Jones, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of John & Ann Jones and she was shown as Elizabeth Carpenter, age 21 and the daughter of Richard & Nancy Carpenter. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..²

     Covington was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy (-----) circa 1830.¹ Covington was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Covington Booth the head of HH#89, a 39 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Booths: Nancy, age 41; William, a 20 year old laborer; Daniel, a 17 year old laborer; John, age 14; Isaac, age 11; Burton, age 9; Mary, age 6; and Thomas, age 1/12..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Covington 'Covey' Booth circa 1830.¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Booth, age 41 in HH#89 headed by Covington Booth, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Booth, a 20 year old laborer in HH#89 headed by Covington Booth, a 39 year old farmer..¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1853.²

     Daniel was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Daniel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Booth, a 17 year old laborer in HH#89 headed by Covington Booth, a 39 year old farmer..¹ He married Nancy Sharpley, daughter of Parker Sharpley and Mary A. Read, on 27 January 1858 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Booth, a 22 year old mariner, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Covington & Nancy Booth and she was shown as Nancy Sharpley, age 17, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Parker & Mary Sharpley.²

     John was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Booth, age 14 in HH#89 headed by Covington Booth, a 39 year old farmer..¹ He married Adeline Mason, daughter of Randal Mason and Mary Ann Sharpley, on 5 November 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Booth, a 22 year old waterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Coventon & Nancy Mason and she was shown as Adaline Mason, age 17, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Randal & Anna Mason. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr. and John A.M. Whealton acknowledged his signature..²

     Isaac was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Booth, age 11 in HH#89 headed by Covington Booth, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Burton was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Burton was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Burton Booth, age 9 in HH#89 headed by Covington Booth, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Booth, age 6 in HH#89 headed by Covington Booth, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Booth, age 1/12 in HH#89 headed by Covington Booth, a 39 year old farmer..¹ Thomas was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Littleton was born circa 1806 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Mahala (-----) circa 1827.² He married Elizabeth Birch circa 1835. Turman shows a marriage between Littleton Williams and Elizabeth Birch, but does not show a date..^1,3 Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton T. Williams the head of HH#90, a 44 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Williams: Elizabeth, age 45; Selby, a 21 year old carpenter; Elizabeth, age 13; William, age 7; and Joshua, age 2..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Littleton T. Williams circa 1835. Turman shows a marriage between Littleton Williams and Elizabeth Birch, but does not show a date..^1,2 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Williams, age 45 in HH#90 headed by Littleton T. Williams, a 44 year old carpenter..¹

     Mahala was born circa 1805. She married Littleton T. Williams circa 1827.¹

     John was born circa 1800. He married Peggy (-----) circa 1820.¹

     Peggy was born circa 1800. As of circa 1820,her married name was Lunn.¹ She married John Lunn circa 1820.¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1837 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Williams, age 13 in HH#90 headed by Littleton T. Williams, a 44 year old carpenter..¹ She married William T. Watson, son of Zadock Watson and Frances Read, in 1855.³ She married John D. Thornton, son of John D. Thornton and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Tarr, on 30 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John Thornton and Elizabeth Watson, widow. John A.M. Whealton said he was over age 21..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, a 32 year old house keeper in HH#TI65 headed by John J. Thornton, a 35 year old oysterman..⁵ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth T. Thornton, a 42 year old wife in the household headed by John Thornton, a 46 year old laborer..⁶ Elizabeth died in 1918.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Thornton (1837-1918), who is buried next to John D. Thornton (1834-1917)..²

     William was born on 4 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Williams, age 7 in HH#90 headed by Littleton T. Williams, a 44 year old carpenter..¹ He married Henrietta Jones on 4 July 1867 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as William Williams, age 22 and Henrietta Jones, age 17..³ William died on 1 September 1921 at age 76.² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William W. Williams, 5 Dec 1844 - 1 Sep 1921. He is buried next to Henrietta Williams..²

     Joshua was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Williams, age 2 in HH#90 headed by Littleton T. Williams, a 44 year old carpenter..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Birch, age 8 in HH#91 headed by Thomas L. Brich, a 27 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Margaret A. Chapman on 15 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only John Birch and she as Margaret Chapman. No other information was given..³ 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 J. Birch the head of HH#92, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $75. Listed with him were Margaret A. Birch, age 25; Lecato Birch, age 10; Rebecca Birch, age 7; Joseph Birch, age 1; and Elizabeth Mason, age 17..² He married Mary Matthews, daughter of Eli Matthews and Elizabeth (-----), on 12 September 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Birch, a 50 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Jos. & Elizabeth Birch and she was shown as Mary Hopkins, age 40 and single (which should have shown widowed), born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Eli & Elizabeth Matthews. They were married by W.P. Thornton..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John J. Birch, son of Joseph Birch and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cherricks, on 15 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only John Birch and she as Margaret Chapman. No other information was given..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Birch, age 25 in HH#92 headed by John J. Birch, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseh Birch, age 1 in HH#92 headed by John J. Birch, a 30 year old sailor..¹ He married Mary Ann Monger, daughter of Parker Monger and Mary (-----), on 4 April 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joesph Birch, a 23 year old sailor, the son of John & Margt Birch and she was shown as Mary Ann Monger, age 17 and the daughter of Parker & Mary Monger. They were married by W. P. Thornton..²

     Mary was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Joseph Birch, son of John J. Birch and Margaret A. Chapman, on 4 April 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joesph Birch, a 23 year old sailor, the son of John & Margt Birch and she was shown as Mary Ann Monger, age 17 and the daughter of Parker & Mary Monger. They were married by W. P. Thornton..¹

     Parker was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Parker was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Monger, a 20 year old sailor in HH#118 headed by William Reed, a 41 year old sailor. Also in this house hold was Kendall Monger, a 25 year old sailor, who was evidently his brother..¹ He married Mary (-----) circa 1855.

     Mary was born circa 1830. She married Parker Monger, son of (-----) Monger, circa 1855.

     Rebecca was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rebecca was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Birch, age 7 in HH#92 headed by John J. Birch, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Lecato was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lecato was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lecato Birch, age 10 in HH#92 headed by John J. Birch, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mason, age 17 in HH#92 headed by John J. Birch, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Teackle was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Euphemia 'Fanny' (-----) circa 1835.¹ Teackle was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teackle Sharply the head of HH#93, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $250. Listed with him were the following Sharplys: Euphemia, age 32; Elizabeth, age 14; Charlotte, age 12; William, age 10; Teachkel, age 4; and Mary A., age 1. Also listed with him was James Birch, age 10..¹

     Euphemia was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Teackle Sharpley circa 1835.¹ Euphemia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Euphemia Sharply, age 32 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1836 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 Sharply, age 14 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Charlotte was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charlotte was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Sharply, age 12 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹ She married Elijah Russell, son of John Russell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis, on 13 April 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Russell, a 21 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jno. & Betsey Russell and she was shown as Charlotte Sharpley, age 17, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Teagle & Fanny Sharpley. They were married at the residence of Rev. P. Bowdin..²

     William was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Sharply, age 10 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Teackle was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Teackle was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teackle Sharply, age 4 in HH#93 headed by Teackle Sharply, a 32 year old farmer..¹