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     John was born on 5 June 1957 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ John died on 17 June 1974 at age 17.¹

     Richard was born on 16 August 1969 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ Richard died in November 1969.¹ His body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Robert was living at Grotons, Acc Co, VA.¹ Robert Delaney White, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harvey White, of Grotons, was killed in an auto accident on 28 Jul 1957, aged 15 years. He was born 21 Dec 1941 and was a student at Atlantic High School. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 1 Aug 1957). Robert was born on 21 December 1941.¹ Robert died on 28 July 1957 at car accident at age 15.¹

     Daniel was born circa 1922 at Accomack Co, VA.² Daniel was living in 1929 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Joyce 'Peggy' Onley, daughter of Malcolm Clarke Onley and Virginia Mary 'Virgie' Linton, on 24 December 1948 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.² Daniel Webster Spencer was named in his brother's obituary on 29 June 1995 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a surviving brother Daniel Webster Spencer of Sanford in the obituary of Mr. William L. Spencer Jr. Daniel died in 2000 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.³

     A. was born circa 1875. She married Jerome Marshall, son of Thomas E. Marshall and Sarah R. 'Sally' Hall, circa 1895.¹

     William was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married (1w|o W.H. Marshall) (-----) circa 1840. He married Henrietta M. Trader, daughter of Littleton Archibald Trader and Mary Houston Feddeman, on 25 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Walters was the security on the M.L.B. of William H. Marshall, widower, and Henrietta Trader..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Marshall the head of HH#321, a 32 year old merchant. Listed with him were Henrietta Marshall, age 22; and John W. Corbin, an 18 year old clerk..² William was named as administrator of an estate on 24 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William H. Marshall was named to settle the estate of William J. Coleburn. David Broadwater and William S. Bird were the securities..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Marshall the head of HH#79, a 40 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $12,000. Listed with him were Henrietta Marshall, age 30; Mary East, age 60; Oliver Jones, age 22; and Mary A. Trader, age 22..⁵ William died on 10 June 1894.⁶ His body was interred at Marshall Plot, Horntown, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William H. Marshall who died 10 Jun 1894 at the age of 77 years..⁵

     Bessie was born circa 1890.¹ She married John Thomas, son of John Revell Thomas and Annie Sewell Gaskins, on 11 March 1908 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Bessie was living in 1908 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Cora was born in 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Alfred L. Lewis, son of Alfred J. Lewis and Maria Ann Adams, on 16 July 1885 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred L. Lewis, a 25 year old sailor, the son of Alfred J. & Maria A. Lewis and she was shown as Cora E. Lewis, age 18, the daughter of Wm. T. & Susan Lewis. They were married by C. A. Grice, a Methodist minister..³ Cora died in 1937.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ursula was born on 22 October 1858.² She married John H. Hopkins circa 1878.¹ Ursula died on 30 March 1933 at age 74.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 23 September 1858.¹ He married Ursula T. Lewis, daughter of Alfred J. Lewis and Maria Ann Adams, circa 1878.² John died on 4 October 1939 at age 81.¹ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Isabelle was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Andrew J. Walter, son of Andrew S. Walter and Lafenia (-----), on 24 July 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Solomon A. Hobitzell, a Methodist minister. Andrew was age 37 and a minister and Isabella was age 21..¹ Isabelle died in 1959.²

     Andrew was born circa 1847 at Baltimore, MD.¹ He married Isabelle Lewis, daughter of Alfred J. Lewis and Maria Ann Adams, on 24 July 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Solomon A. Hobitzell, a Methodist minister. Andrew was age 37 and a minister and Isabella was age 21..¹

     James was born in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sarah A. Churn, daughter of John E. Churn and Catherine T. Lilliston, on 21 July 1886 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. They were married by A.J. Walter. James was a 22 year old oysterman and Sarah was also age 22..¹ James died in 1891.²

     Sarah was born on 1 January 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James E. Lewis, son of Alfred J. Lewis and Maria Ann Adams, on 21 July 1886 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. They were married by A.J. Walter. James was a 22 year old oysterman and Sarah was also age 22..²

     Sally was born in 1867.² She married John R. Ewell Sr., son of James E. Ewell and Julia Ann Jester, on 2 October 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by A.J. Walter. John was age 37 and a widowed sailor and Sallie was age 28..¹ Sally was living in 1940.³ Sally died in 1958.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Ewell, a 13 year old oysterman in HH#MT575 headed by James Ewell, a 48 year old oysterman..³ He married Arinthia C.L. Barnes, daughter of John Parker (of P.) Barnes and Sarah 'Sally' Justice, on 25 May 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by John W. Carroll, a Methodist minister. John R. was age 27 and a sailor and Arinthia C.L. was age 23..¹ He married Sally Powell Lewis, daughter of Alfred J. Lewis and Maria Ann Adams, on 2 October 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by A.J. Walter. John was age 37 and a widowed sailor and Sallie was age 28..¹ John died on 26 February 1940 at Justisville, Acc Co, VA. [I had an obituary entered and accidently cut it out.].⁴ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Arinthia was born on 6 May 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John R. Ewell Sr., son of James E. Ewell and Julia Ann Jester, on 25 May 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by John W. Carroll, a Methodist minister. John R. was age 27 and a sailor and Arinthia C.L. was age 23..¹ Arinthia died on 7 January 1892 at age 29.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Harry was born on 2 July 1870 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Amanda S. Martin, daughter of James William Martin and Louisa Davis, on 10 May 1893 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. They were married by A.J. Walter. Harry was a 22 year old sailor, the son of Alfred J. and Margaret (assumed to be Maria Ann) and Amanda was age 21..² Harry was living after 1921 at Painter, Acc Co, VA.¹ Harry died on 31 July 1961 at age 91.¹ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

     Amanda was born in 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Harry Austin Lewis, son of Alfred J. Lewis and Maria Ann Adams, on 10 May 1893 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. They were married by A.J. Walter. Harry was a 22 year old sailor, the son of Alfred J. and Margaret (assumed to be Maria Ann) and Amanda was age 21..¹ Amanda was living in 1942 at Painter, Acc Co, VA.³ Amanda died in 1957.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Oswald died in 1874.¹ Oswald was born in 1874.¹

     William died in 1875.¹ William was born in 1875.¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1880.² He married Euphamia 'Famy' Lewis, daughter of William Thomas 'Tom Handsome' Lewis and Elizabeth West 'Betty' Bell, in 1900. He married Odessa Hainer circa 1920.

     Evelyn was born in 1894.² She married William Coard circa 1914.¹ Evelyn died in 1979.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1894.¹ He married Evelyn Louise Lewis, daughter of Harry Austin Lewis and Amanda S. Martin, circa 1914.¹

     Isabelle was born in 1895.² She married Preston Stewart Russell circa 1915.¹ Isabelle died in 1984.³ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Preston was born in 1892.¹ He married Isabelle W. Lewis, daughter of Harry Austin Lewis and Amanda S. Martin, circa 1915.² Preston died in 1973.¹ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ella died in 1898.² Ella was born in 1898.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     James died in 1901.² James was born in 1901.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Helen died in 1902.² Helen was born in 1902.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Frances was born circa 1911. Frances died before 1974.

     (-----) was born circa 1910. (-----) died before 1974.

     His common name was Clay. William was born on 1 February 1882 at Greenlaw's Wharf, King George Co, VA. The Social Security Death Index shows a Henry Parker, born 1 Jun 1883, died Feb 1966, last residence was Colonial Beach, VA, SS# 231-48-2262. King George Co Birth Records shows a Wm. C. Parker, son of Wm. W. & L.E. Parker, was born 1 Jun 1883..^3,1 He married Mary Elizabeth 'Bessie' Taylor, daughter of John Wesley Taylor and Tabitha Suttle, circa 1906. William was named in his father's will on 19 May 1917 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as a son Clay Parker in the will of William H. Parker..² William was named as an heir on 7 January 1930 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA. He was shown as a brother H.C. Parker, age 45, living in Colonial Beach, Va on the list of heirs of Jessie L. Parker..⁴ William was living in 1948 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.³ William died on 23 February 1966 at Fredericksburg, Spotsylvinna Co, VA, at age 84.³ His body was interred at Taylor Cem, Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.³

     Mary was born on 2 April 1888 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.² She married William Henry Clay Parker Sr., son of William H. Parker and Lucy Ellen White, circa 1906. Mary was living at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.² Mary died on 23 April 1933 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA, at age 45.² Her body was interred at Taylor Cem, Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.¹

     William was born on 14 March 1850 at Essex Co, VA.^3,1 William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. He was shown as William Parker, age 1 in HH#336 headed by William Parker, a 25 year old carpenter, and Frances Parker, age 22..² William was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Miller's Tavern PO, Essex Co, VA. He was shown as William Parker, an 18 year old farm laborer in HH#1353 headed by Peyton Parker, a 50 year old farm laborer. Also listed was Lavenia Parker, age 20 and keeping house, who was evidently his sister..⁴ He married Lucy Ellen White, daughter of John W. White and Harriet (-----), on 19 June 1878 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Parker, a 28 year old merchant, born in Essex Co, VA and living in King George Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Frances Parker and she was shown as Lucy E. White, age 22, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of J.W. & Harriet White. They were married on 19 Jun 1878 by J.O. Kirk. File No. 45..^5,1 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Shiloh Dist, King Geroge Co, VA. He was shown as W.A. Parker the head of HH#234, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him was Lucy E. Parker, a 24 year old wife..⁶ He married Cora L. Rollins, daughter of Austin Rollins and Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----), on 27 May 1888 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Parker, a 38 year old widowed merchant, born in Essex Co, VA and living in King George Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Frances Parker and she was shown as Cora L. Rollins, age 26 and single, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of Austin & Betty Rollins. They were married on 27 May 1888 by J.A. Billingsley. File No. 46..¹ He made a will on 19 May 1917 at Greenlaw's Wharf, King George Co, VA. I, William H. Parker of Greenlaws Wharf, King George County, State of Virginia, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and declare this my last will and testament manner and form following
1st I direct my executor hereinafter named to pay all of my just debts and funeral expenses out of any money I may have at the time of my death.
2nd To my beloved wife Cora L. Parker, I give, devise and bequeath, for and during her life and widowhood all of my real estate consisting of Fifty (50) acres of land with all buildings thereon, situated at Greenlaws Wharf, VA.
3rd I also give and devise to my said wife all of my household and kitchen furniture of every kind and character.
4th To my said wife I also give and bequeath my horse and cow and all other property, not hereinafter mentioned, that I may own at the time of my death.
5th After the death of my beloved wife Cora L. Parker, I devise my son Jesse L. Parker to have fifteen (15) acres of land beginning at a point fifty (50) yards north of my dwelling and running South towards the Rappahannock River as far as said fifteen (15) acres will go, and bordered on the east by the farm known as North Bend and the land of C.W. Norris and on the West by the lands of W.A. Spillman.
6th After the death of my said wife, I devise my son Jesse L. Parker to have the dwelling and all other buildings on the land mentioned in the 5th clause of my will.
7th After the death of my said wife, I devise all the rest and residual of my estate of every kind and character, except that mentioned in the 5th and 6th clauses of my will to be divided equally among my children, James Parker, Lawrence Parker, Lula Sweanly, Clay Parker, Estelle Monday and Irene Whalen.
8th I hereby constitute and appoint by son Jesse L. Parker executor of this my last will and request that he be permitted to qualify without security.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of May 1917.
                              Signed: William H. Parker.
.⁷ William died on 28 November 1917 at age 67.³ His body was interred at Shiloh Bapt Cem, Shiloh, King George, Co, VA.³ William's will was probated on 17 December 1917 at King George Co, VA. In the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of King George the 17th day of December 1917.
A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of William H. Parker, deceased, was this day produced before the clerk of the Circuit Court of King George County Virginia in his said office and proved by the oaths of J.C. Grigsby and A.H. McGinnis the two subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded as the true last will and testament of the said William H. Parker, deceased.
On a motion of Jesse L. Parker, the executor named in the said will who made oath thereto as the law directs and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500) without surety (the said will requesting that none be required) conditioned according to law, which said bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Jesse L. Parker for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.
                         Teste: L.B. Mason, Clerk
.⁷

     Lucy was born circa 1857 at Caroline Co, VA.² Lucy was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Kirkwood PO, Caroline Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy E. White, age 3 in HH#749 headed by John W. White, a 33 year old farmer..² Lucy was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Edge Hill PO, Shiloh Dist, King George Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy E. White, age 16 and at home in HH#139 headed by John W. White, a 47 year old farmer..³ She married William H. Parker, son of William H. Parker and Frances F. Parker, on 19 June 1878 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Parker, a 28 year old merchant, born in Essex Co, VA and living in King George Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Frances Parker and she was shown as Lucy E. White, age 22, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of J.W. & Harriet White. They were married on 19 Jun 1878 by J.O. Kirk. File No. 45..^1,4 Lucy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Shiloh Dist, King Geroge Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy E. Parker, a 24 year old wife in HH#234 headed by W.A. Parker, a 30 year old farmer..⁵ Lucy died on 8 January 1886 at King George Co, VA. Her daughter Florence reported her death as 2 Apr 1888. However King George Co Death Records show her as Lucy E. Parker, age 30, who died of unknown causes on 8 Jan 1886 in King George Co. She was born in King George Co, the daughter of John W. & Harriet White. Her husband William H. Parker gave the information..⁶ Her body was interred at Lee's Farm, King George Co, VA.⁷

     John was born in 1846 at King George Co, VA. His death certificate shows he was born 4 Nov 1844 in King George Co, VA, the son of William Taylor and and his wife Nellie Ruth Givens, who were also both born in King George Co, VA. His tombstone shows 1846..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as John Taylor, age 3 (marked over, looks like 138 so it could be either 1, 3, 8, 13, 18 or 38) in HH#65 headed by William Taylor, a 46 year old farmer and his wife Ellen Taylor, age 35..³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Edge Hill PO, King George Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Taylor, age 12 in HH#32 headed by William Taylor, a 55 year old farmer..⁴ He married Tabitha Suttle, daughter of Albert B. Suttle Sr. and Mary Ann Jewett, on 7 January 1869 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Taylor, a 22 year old farmer, born & living in King George Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Ellen Taylor and she was shown as Tabitha Suttles, age 20, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of Albert & Mary Suttles. They were married on 7 Jan 1869 by Jos. A. Billingsley. File No. 44..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Washington, Westmoreland Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Taylor, a 33 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Tobica, wife, age 32; James W., son, age 10 & at school; Anna Belle, daughter, age 8; Nellie, daughter, age 4; Adelaide, sister, age 3; unnamed son, age 7 months..⁵ John died on 3 March 1924 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA. His death certificate showed he died of General Dibility at 6:45 am at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 28 days and he had lived in Colonial Beach for 30 years. The information was given by Ogle Taylor of Colonial Beach..¹ His body was interred at Taylor Cem, Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.⁶

     Tabitha was born in 1848 at King George Co, VA.³ Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at King George Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Suttle, age 1 in HH#125 headed by Albert Suttle, age 49 and a waterman. The census was taken on 6 Aug 1850..¹ Tabitha was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Millville PO, King George Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Suttles, age 11 in HH#235 headed by Albert B. Suttles, a 58 year old farmer..⁴ She married John Wesley Taylor, son of William Taylor and Eleanor Ruth 'Ellen' Gibbons, on 7 January 1869 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Taylor, a 22 year old farmer, born & living in King George Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Ellen Taylor and she was shown as Tabitha Suttles, age 20, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of Albert & Mary Suttles. They were married on 7 Jan 1869 by Jos. A. Billingsley. File No. 44..² Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Washington, Westmoreland Co, VA. She was shown as Tobica Taylor, wife, age 32 in a household headed by John W. Taylor, a 33 year old farmer..⁵ Tabitha died in 1926 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.³ Her body was interred at Taylor Cem, Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.³

     Albert was born circa 1801 at King George Co, VA. The 1850 King George Co census puts his birth at 1801 and his 1859 King George Co marriage puts it at 1803..^2,1 He married Mary Ann Jewett, daughter of Nancy Jewett widow?, on 4 February 1839 at King George Co, VA. They were shown as Albert B. Sutles and Mary Ann Jewett, who were married on 4 Feb 1839. The clerk recorded the record on either 11 Feb 1837 or 1839, probably 1839 since it was after the 1838 recordings..³ Albert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Albert B. Suttles the head of HH#125, age 49 and a waterman. Listed with him were the following Suttles: Mary, age 31; Elizabeth, age 11; Sarah, age 8; Albert, age 5; Mary, age 3 and Tabitha, age 1. The census was taken on 6 Aug 1850..² He married Catherine Allensworth, daughter of Henry Allensworth and Mildred Rollins, on 15 January 1859 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Al. B. Suttles, a 56 year old widowed farmer, born & living in King George Co, VA, the son of Aust. & S. Suttles and she was shown as Cath. Bryan, a 32 year old widow, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of H. & M. Allensworth. They were married on 15 Jan 1859 by Rs. W. Cole. File No. 44..¹ Albert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Millville PO, King George Co, VA. He was shown as Albert B. Suttles the head of HH#235, a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Suttles: Catharine, age 33; Maria E., age 20; Sarah, age 18; Albert, age 15; Mary, age 13; Tabitha, age 11; and Robert, age 6/12..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1819 at Westmoreland Co, VA.^3,2 She married Albert B. Suttle Sr., son of Austin Suttle and Sarah 'Sally' Bryan, on 4 February 1839 at King George Co, VA. They were shown as Albert B. Sutles and Mary Ann Jewett, who were married on 4 Feb 1839. The clerk recorded the record on either 11 Feb 1837 or 1839, probably 1839 since it was after the 1838 recordings..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at King George Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Suttles, age 31 in HH#125 headed by Albert Suttles, a 49 year old waterman. Her mother Nancy Jewett, age 59 was living next door in HH#126..³ Mary died on 1 February 1857 at King George Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Ann Suttles, age 40, who died on 1 Feb 1857 of unknown causes in King George Co. She was born in Westmoreland Co. Her father was blank and her mother was Nancy Jewitt. The information was given by her husband A.B. Suttles..²

     William was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² It is assumed that his father died about 1839, right after William's birth, since his mother Cretty was listed as the head of family in the 1840 Acc Census and she was shown as the widow of William on her marriage to John S. Onley (also widowed) in 1843. William was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. McCready, age 11 in HH#1021 headed by James Bull, a 29 year old farmer. His mother Cretty and her then husband John S. Onley are listed in the 1850 Acc Census (HH#1003), which was near HH#1021, with two sons: James A. (7) and Smith K. (7). It is unclear as to why her son William was not living with her. He has not been found in the Acc Co 1860 Census..² He married Susan G. Marshall, daughter of Robert Marshall and Mahala Linton, on 2 October 1863 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as William Henry McCready and she as Susan G. Marshall..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William McCready the head of HH#AT580, a 31 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following McCreadys: Susan, age 30 and keeping house; Edward, age 5; and William, age 3..⁴ He married Joanna T. (F.B.P.?) 'Annie' Morgan, daughter of Thomas W. Morgan and Harriet H. Darby, on 20 February 1876 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. McCready, a 36 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Critty and she was shown as Annie F.B.P. Morgan, age 18 and born in Somerset Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter Thos. W. & Harriet H. Morgan. They were married by John E. Bundick..¹ William died on 24 April 1903 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mr. William McCready, age 68, died of pneumonia at his home in Sanford on Friday 24 Apr 1903, after an illness of four days. Too much cannot be said in praise of him. He was not rich in this world's goods, but was a man of such lofty integrity, that his word was always as good as his bond. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.L. Carson at his late home on Sunday, 26 Apr. His wife and 11 children survived him (Pen. Ent., 2 May 1903). He is buried in an unmarked grave in the Drummond Cem at Flagpond Road in Sanford next to his second wife Annie Morgan. Her tombstone reads "Grandmother McCready, 11 May 1938.".⁵ His body was interred at Drummond Cem, Flag Pond Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Joanna was born circa 1857 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.² Joanna was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Barren Creek District, Somerset Co, MD. "Joania" T. Morgan, age 3 years, was living with her parents, Thomas W. and Harriet Morgan, in HH#1185, Barren Creek District, Somerset Co, MD. She married William Henry McCready, son of William McCready Jr. and Lucretia 'Cretty' Hinman, on 20 February 1876 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. McCready, a 36 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Critty and she was shown as Annie F.B.P. Morgan, age 18 and born in Somerset Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter Thos. W. & Harriet H. Morgan. They were married by John E. Bundick..³ Joanna was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Charles C. 'Charlie' Lewis, son of Raymond R. Lewis Sr. and Catherine Marshall, on 20 February 1907 at M. Parsonage, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Lewis, a 44 year old single oysterman, the son of Raymond R. & Catherine Lewis and she was shown as Ann McCready, a 48 year old widow, born in Maryland and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Thomas & Harriet Morgan. They were married at the M.E. Parsonage by Rev. Joseph G. Lennon..⁵ Joanna was living in 1931 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶ She married James T. 'Jim' Smith Jr., son of James T. Smith Sr. and Sarah Frances 'Sally' McCready, on 16 December 1931 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Joanna died on 11 May 1938 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mrs. James Smith of Mearsville, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel B. White, Sanford, Wednesday, 11 May 1938, aged 81 years. Funeral services were held at the Sanford M.E. Church, Friday, 13 May, conducted by the Rev. Roy Jones and burial was in Drummond Cemetery. There was a long list of active and honorary pallbearers. Survivors included her husband, 3 daughters, 4 sons, 3 step-sons, all of who were named, and 32 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren who were not named (obituary, unknown newspaper). Mrs. Joanna Smith, wife of James Smith, Mearsville, died on 11 May 1938 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.B. White, Sanford. Mostly a duplication of the above obituary (E.S. News, 20 May 1938)..⁷ Her body was interred at Drummond Cem, Flag Pond Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her only as Grandmother McCready, who died 11 May 1938. Her given name is not on her tombstone. She is burried next to William H. McCready..⁷

     Cephas and his grandson, Henry Cephas Hall, Jr., both had pneumonia at the same time. Cephas asked the Lord if one had to go, let it be him rather than his grandson. Cephas died and his grandson lived. His common name was Seaford. Cephas was born on 12 August 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Cephas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Seaford Hall, age 13, in HH#999 headed by Henry Hall, age 68 and a farmer..² Cephas was on the in 1857 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Cephas C. Hall was also a member of the Sanford Methodist Church, being on the roll in 1898, 1900 and 1908..⁴ Cephas was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Seaford Hall, age 22 and a sailor with personal property valued at $500, in HH#210 headed by Samuel Stant, age 34 and a farmer. His brother Robert T. Hall was living next door..⁵ He married Mary Elizabeth Northam, daughter of John C. Northam and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam, on 29 August 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Seaford Hall, a 23 year old oysterman and she was age 23. They were married at the residence of Elizabeth Northam's by E.W. Stickney. Henry B. Northam said both were over age 21..¹ Cephas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Cephas Hall, head of HH#AT415, age 39 and oystering, with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Mary Hall, age 31 and keeping house; Mary Hall, age 7; and Nancy Hall, age 2. He was living 2 doors from his bother James Hall..⁶ Cephas died on 7 January 1912 at age 74.⁷ His body was interred at Ridgefield Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Mary was born on 18 August 1837 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 Mary Northam, age 11 in HH#623 headed by John C. Northam, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..³ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Northam, age 21 in HH#322 headed by Elizabeth Northam, age 49..⁴ She married Cephas Corbin 'Seaford' Hall, son of Henry Hall Jr. and Sarah 'Sally' Corbin, on 29 August 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Seaford Hall, a 23 year old oysterman and she was age 23. They were married at the residence of Elizabeth Northam's by E.W. Stickney. Henry B. Northam said both were over age 21..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Hall, age 31 and keeping house, in HH#AT415 headed by Cephas Hall, age 39 and oystering..⁵ Mary was living in 1919 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Mary died on 8 January 1919 at age 81. Mary (Northam) Hall, widow of the late Cephas C. Hall, of Sanford, VA, died Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock of pneumonia, aged 62. Funeral services were held at Sanford M.E. Church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.E. Deshazo, and interment was made in Ridgefield Cemetery near Messongo. She is survived by four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Thomas Hall, of Saxis; Mrs. Eddie McCready, of Pocomoke City; Mrs. Queenie Prescott, Mrs. Arinthia Godwin, of Sanford; and Mr. Henry C. Hall, Sr. of Grotons, and Mr. J.A. Hall, of Sanford. Just seven years and nine hours passed between the death of husband and wife (Pen. Ent., 18 Jan 1919)..⁶ Her body was interred at Ridgefield Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     John was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was named in his father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam, daughter of William Northam of E. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam, on 31 August 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Wm. Northam and Henry B. Northam were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Northam of Custis and Elizabeth Northam of William of E..⁵ John was living on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Northam, along with Tully W. Fisher, Henry W. Fisher, Susan Northam, Delight Christopher, Henry Northam and Sally Hinmon, was named as a heir of Thomas Fisher, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War..⁶ John was living on 29 March 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was by this date that Sally Hinman, a heir of Thomas Fisher, had died intestate, leaving John Northam and Milcah Northam, wife of Henry B. Northam, her only heirs at law..⁷ 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 C. Northam, head of HH#623, aged 37 and a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Northams: Elizabeth, age 38; John W., age 16; Mary, age 11; Jane, age 9; Elizabeth, age 6..³ John died circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.⁸ Administration of John's estate was filed on 26 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his estate was administered to Betsey Northam with William C. Northam, Henry B. Northam and John J. Northam securities.⁸

     Her common name was Betsy. Elizabeth was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John C. Northam, son of Custis Northam Sr. and Elizabeth Northam, on 31 August 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Wm. Northam and Henry B. Northam were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Northam of Custis and Elizabeth Northam of William of E..¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 23 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Norhtam, age 39 in HH#623 headed by John C. Northam, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..⁴ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as the head of HH#322, aged 49 with real estate valued at $3,000 and personal property valued at $3,500. Listed with her were the following Northams: Polly, age 30 (evidently her sister); Mary E., age 21; and Elizabeth, age 17..⁵ She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Jane was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Northam, age 9 in HH#623 headed by John C. Northam, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1844 at Accomack 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 Northam, age 6 in HH#623 headed by John C. Northam, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..³ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Northam, age 17 in HH#322 headed by Elizabeth Northam, age 49..⁴ She married Custis William Northam, son of Henry B. Northam Sr. and Milcah 'Milky' Northam, on 5 November 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Custis W. Northam, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Hy B. & Milcab Northam and she was shown as Eliz'th Northam, aged 24, the daughter of John C. and Eliz'th Northam. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Northam, a 26 year old house keeper in HH#MT121 headed by William Northam, a 29 year old famer..⁵

     Henry was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.² Henry was named in his father's will on 9 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. He was left the westward side of the plantation and land where his father then lived on Messongo Creek containing 123 acres and Negro boy Dubling..¹ He married Sarah Robinson Drummond, daughter of David Drummond and Sophia Drummond, on 5 February 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. George Eshon was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Hall and Sarah R. Drummond..³ Henry was named in his mother's will on 19 June 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Son Henry Hall was to get a Negro girl Agnes Coliah, but only if grandson Benjamin West and granddaughter Nancy Lemmon both died under lawful age..⁴ Henry was security on the administration of an estate on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that, at the probated of the will of Molly Stearling, that Thomas Hall & Henry Hall were security..⁵ He married Ann Corbin, daughter of George Corbin and Ann 'Nancy' Sterling, on 31 August 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Noah Drummond was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Hall of Henry, dec'd, and Ann Corbin of George..³ "On the petition of Henry Hall and others to open a public road ordered that Michael Robins, Thomas Fletcher, Jacob Northam and James Northam or any 3 of them being first duly sworn to view the ground over which the said road is to be conducted and report to the court the convinces and inconvinces which will result therefrom as well as to the public as to individuals and make report thereof to the court." This petition for a road was continued on page 330 of the same order book. (Acc Orders 1824-27, p. 157, date 1 Jun 1825). He married Sarah 'Sally' Corbin, daughter of George Corbin and Ann 'Nancy' Sterling, on 17 February 1827 at Worcester Co, MD.⁶ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Hall, the head of HH#999, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him were the following Hall's: Sally, age 40; Robert, age 19 and a laborer; Seaford, age 13; George, age 20 and a laborer; James, age 10 and Elizabeth, age 8. He was living between Thomas Hall and Fairfax Bayly..² Henry died before 30 May 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John T. Fletcher was named to settle his estate, with James H. Fletcher, David Broadwater and Henry L. Wessells securities. "On the motion of John T. Fletcher, it appearing to the court that the widow relinquishes in his favor, taking oath and giving bond, according to law in the penalty of $5,000 with James H. Fletcher, David Broadwater and Henry L. Wessells, securities thereto, - Setlers of administration are granted him on the estate of Henry Hall, Jr. dec'd." and it was "Ordered that Stephen Corbin, Samuel Sparrow, Walter Broadwater and James H. Corbin, or any three of them, being first duly sworn, do appraise the personal estate of Henry Hall, Jr. dec'd. and make return thereof to the Clerk of this Court." A full copy of the inventory and sale is in Acc Co Inventories & c, 1853-56, p. 65-70. Inventory dated 16 May 1853 is 2 & 1/2 pages and the sale is dated 17 May 1853 and is 3 & 1/2 pages, totaling $530.24 & 1/3..⁷

     Her common name was Sally. Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Henry Hall Jr., son of Henry Hall Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Shay, on 17 February 1827 at Worcester Co, MD.³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Hall, age 40, in HH#999 headed by Henry Hall, age 68 and a farmer..² Sarah was living on 30 May 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. On this date when John T. Fletcher was named to settle her husband, Henry Hall Jr.'s, estate, "it appearing to the court that the widow relinquishes in his favor," which proved she was still living at that time..⁴ Sarah was listed with her son in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Hall, age 60 and at home, in HH#AT417 with James Hall, age 29 and oystering. (Note: James was her son.).⁵ Sarah died after 1870. She must have died after 1870 because she was in the Accomack Co 1870 census with her son James..

     Robert was born in 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Hall, a 19 year old laborer in HH#999 headed by Henry Hall, age 68 and a farmer..¹ Robert was a member of the armed forces in 1852 serving at in the 99 Regiment of the Acc Co Militia. 1st Lt. Robert T. Hall was listed as a member of an Acc Co Militia, 99th Regiment in 1852..³ He married Susan Edward Stant, daughter of Edmond Stant and Milcah 'Milky' Corbin, circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert T. Hall the head of HH#209, a 27 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $800 and personal property valued at $600. Listed with him were the following Halls: Susan E., age 25; Ambros, age 5; Milkey Ann, age 4; Serena, age 1 and an unnamed male, age 1 month. He was living between James S. Taylor and Samuel Stant..⁴ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Hall, a 35 year old oysterman, the head of HH#AT554, with real estate valued at $2,000. The following Halls were listed with him: Susan, age 35 and keeping house; Albert, age 15 and at school; Milky, age 14 and at school; Lurener, age 11 and doing house work; Robert, age 10 and at school; Thomas, age 9; Hortense, age 7; Susan, age 3 and an unnamed male, age 1..⁵ Robert died on 7 May 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. Mr. Robert T. Hall, a very worthy citizen, brother of Mr. J. Walter Hall, died at his home on Messongo, last Monday, of paralysis, aged 63 (Pen. Ent., 12 May 1894)..⁶ His body was interred at Ridgefield Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born circa 1830 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 Hall, age 20 and a laborer, in HH#999 headed by Henry Hall, age 68 and a farmer..¹ He married Sally Drummond Killmon, daughter of James H. Killmon Sr. and Mary 'Polly' Chase, on 27 June 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George E. Hall and she was shown as Sally Drummond Killman of James..² George was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George E. Hall, age 21 and sailing, in HH#475 head by Sally Hall. (Note: He was her husband and the father of the listed children, but evidently since he was sailing and not at home at the time, his wife was listed as the head of the house hold.).³ George was a member of the armed forces serving at Civil War, Co. A, 1st VA Infantry.⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Hall the head of HH#MT604, age 40 and an oysterman. Listed with him were the following Halls: Sally, age 39 and keeping house; Susan, age 17; James, age 16 and an oysterman; (-----) age 12 (female); Napolean, age 8; Washington, age 6 and Edward, age 2. Neighbors included Alfred Simpson, Selby Tyler, Richard Hart and Raymond and Edward Trader..⁵ George died on 9 January 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He drowned at the age of 57 years. He was born in Acc Co and was an oysterman, the husband of Sally. His son Napoleon Hall gave the information..⁶ His body was interred at Holdens Creek, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     James was born on 4 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Hall, age 10, in HH#999 headed by Henry Hall, age 68 and a farmer..¹ James was on the in 1857 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Walter J. Hall was also a member of the Sanford Methodist Church, being on the roll in 1898, 1900, 1908 and 1917. In 1917 he was listed as James W. Hall..³ James was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Hall, age 19, in HH#880 headed by Robert L. Hall, age 50 and sailing..⁴ He married Mary Elizabeth Sparrow, daughter of Samuel L. Sparrow and Mary Jane Marshall, on 20 February 1867 at Somerset Co, MD.⁵ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Hall the head of HH#AT417, age 29 and oystering, with real estate valued at $350 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Elizabeth Hall, age 21 and keeping house; Coly Hall, age 2 (a male); Sally Hall, age 60 and at home; Elizabeth Hall, age 27 and doing housework. He was living 2 doors from his bother Cephas Hall. (Note: Coly must have been his son Silverius, Sally must have been his mother, and Elizabeth, age 27 must have been his sister.).⁶ James died on 5 October 1915 at age 74.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1842 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 Elizabath Hall, age 8, in HH#999 headed by Henry Hall, age 68 and a farmer..¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Hall, age 15 in HH#334 headed by William J. Martin, age 31. (NOTE: There is no apparent relationship to anyone in this household.).³ Elizabeth was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Hall, age 15, in HH#249 headed by Henry Hall, age 47 and farming. (Note: Henry was her half-brother.).³ Elizabeth was listed with her brother in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Hall, age 27 and doing house work, in HH#AT417 headed by James Hall, age 29 and oystering. (Note: James was her full-brother.).⁴ She married Edward Thomas Justice, son of Thomas Justice and Mary H. Taylor, on 31 January 1872 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Justis, a 24 year old carpenter, the son of Thos. & Mary Justis and she was shown as Elizabeth Hall, age 28, the daughter of Hy & Sally Hall..^5,6 Elizabeth died on 9 August 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. Lizzie Justice died 9 Aug 1893 - Wife of Edward Justice - PE 19 Aug 1893. On 2 Dec 1894 her husband Edward T. Justis, widow, married Cynthia Parks..^2,7

     Susan was born in 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Stant, age 16 in HH#543 headed by Edward Stant, a 45 year old farmer..¹ She married Robert Thomas Hall Sr., son of Henry Hall Jr. and Sarah 'Sally' Corbin, circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan E. Hall, age 25, in HH#209 headed by Robert T. Hall, age 27 and farming..³ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was age 35 and keeping house..⁴ Susan was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Susan died in 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.² Her body was interred at Ridgefield Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.²

     Edmond Stant is mentioned by Whitelaw in describing the ownership of the western part of tract A157, known as Pigg Point Plantation. The original Patent in 1669 was to Daniel Foxcroft for 600 acres. Part of this tract was purchased by Dr. George Corbin of Nothampton. Dr. Corbin left it to his sons Ralph and Robert. It then passed to Robert's son Ralph, then to Ralph's son Covington, then to Covington's brother Geroge, and then to George's son Ralph. Part of this land left the Corbin family when Ralph and his wife Rachel sold 20 acres of marsh to Jonathan Mears, who in 1778 with his wife Joyce resold to John Silverthorne. In 1800 Ralph Corbin and his wife Rachel left his 280-acres plantation to his son Robert and the property remained intact until 1832 when Robert and his wife Elizabeth sold 31.5 acres to Edmond Stant (Whitelaw, p. 1279). Edmond had married their daughter Milcah. In a deed dated 6 Oct 1832, Robert Corbin and his wife Elizabeth, sold Edmund Stant for $94.50, 31.5 acres of land and marsh, bounded on the SW by Sanford Charity, on the NW by Robert Corbin, on the NE by Robert Corbin and on the SE by Jacob Northam (Acc Deeds 1832-1834, p. 64). In a deed dated 23 Feb 1856, Edward Stant and Milky his wife, sold 30 acres, bounded on the west by James Northam, north by Pocomoke River, East by Geroge P. Bonniwell, south-east by land formerly belonging to C.D. Fletcher, Lot 1, also a 2nd lot. Lots sold to Henry Parker (Acc Deeds No. 40, 1855-1858, p. 265). In a deed dated 6 Jan 1858, Edmond Stant purchased from George P. Bonnewell and Ann his wife for $1,000, 15 acres bounded on the east by Stephen Corbin, on the north by Pocomoke Mud, on the south by Edward R. Thomas, and on the west by George P. Bonnewell (Acc Deeds No. 42, 1858-1860, p. 146). Edmond was listed in the 1850 and 1860 census as Edward. His occupation was shown as farmer and the value of his real estate was listed as $800 in both census. Edmond was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Milcah 'Milky' Corbin, daughter of Robert Corbin and Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Tunnell, on 14 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund C. Godwin and Edward C. Northam were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Stant of Jms. and Milkah Corbin of Robt. (However later deeds and census records show Milkah's husband as Edmond Stant, not William.).^3,4 Edmond was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmond Stant, age 20-30 (bc 1800-1810). Listed with him were 1 female under age 5, and 1 female age 15-20 (bc 1810-1815). There was no slaves nor free colored persons..⁵ Edmond was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as age 30-40 (bc 1800-1810). Listed with him were 1 male under age 5, 1 male age 5-10, 1 male age 20-30, 1 male age 70-80, 2 females under age 5, 2 females age 5-10, and 1 female age 30-40..⁶ Edmond was living at Pig Point, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁷ Edmond was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Stant the head of HH#543, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were Milcah Stant, age 41; Robert J. Stant, a 19 year old sailor; Lavinia Stokes, age 17; Susan Stant, age 16; Edward T. Stant, age 11; Rosey Stant, age 8; Major Stant, age 5; Sewell H. Stant, age 2 and Elizabeth Stant, age 1/12..² Edmond was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Stant the head of HH#1135, a 53 year old farmer with land valued at $800. Listed with him the following Stants: Milkah, age 51; Milkah, age 12; Sewell, age 10; Eliza, age 8; Francis, age 6 and Noah, age 5..⁸ Edmond was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmund Stant the head of HH#AT594, a 50 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Milky Stant, age 55 and keeping house and Noah Stant, age 17 and oystering..⁹ Edmond was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmond Stant the head of HH#274, a 72 year old farmer. Listed with him were wife Milky Stant, age 71 and keeping house; son Noah Stant, age 25; Mary Stant, age 24 wife of Noah; and Emma Stant, age1 and daughter of Noah and Mary..¹⁰ Edmond died in February 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. His Acc Co death record, which is inconsistent with the newspaper and probate, show Edm. Stant, died on 10 Nov 1885 in Accomack Parish of old age at the age of 85. This showed him as the son of Wm., born in Acc Co, and an unmarried oysterman. His son Sewell Stant gave the information. According to his marriage record, which must have inaccurately showed him as William, he was the son of James Stant. The household property of Edmund Stant, deceased, was disposed of recently at a public auction (Pen. Ent., 17 Apr 1886)..¹¹ Edmond's will was probated on 20 March 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Milcah was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Edmond Stant, son of James Stant and Euphamy Wilson, on 14 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund C. Godwin and Edward C. Northam were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Stant of Jms. and Milkah Corbin of Robt. (However later deeds and census records show Milkah's husband as Edmond Stant, not William.).^3,4 Milcah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milcah Stant, age 41 in HH#543 headed by Edward Stant, a 45 year old farmer..² Milcah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milkah Stant, age 51 in HH#1135 headed by Edward Stant, a 53 year old farmer..⁵ Milcah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milky Stant, age 55 and keeping house in HH#AT594 headed by Edmund Stant, a 50 year old oysterman..⁶ Milcah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as wife Milky Stant, age 71 in HH#274 headed by Edmond Stant, a 72 year old farmer..⁷

     Hortense was born on 9 May 1863 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA.² Hortense was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hortense Hall, age 7..³ She married Robert James Corbin Jr., son of Robert James Corbin Sr. and Mary Ann Matthews, on 12 March 1884 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Miss Hortense Hall of Acc Co was married to Robert J. Corbin of Somerset Co on 12 Mar 1884 at the residence of Mr. A.D. Hall of Messongo by the Rev. M. Oldham (Pen. Ent., 22 Mar 1884). He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 20. They were married at Hall's Store by Montcalm Oldham..^4,1 Hortense was living in 1937.² Hortense died on 6 July 1942 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 79.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Robert was born on 15 January 1863 at Somerset Co, MD.² He married Hortense Hall, daughter of Robert Thomas Hall Sr. and Susan Edward Stant, on 12 March 1884 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Miss Hortense Hall of Acc Co was married to Robert J. Corbin of Somerset Co on 12 Mar 1884 at the residence of Mr. A.D. Hall of Messongo by the Rev. M. Oldham (Pen. Ent., 22 Mar 1884). He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 20. They were married at Hall's Store by Montcalm Oldham..^3,1 Robert was living in 1884 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴ Robert died on 12 February 1943 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 80.² His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁵