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     Mr. Lloyd N. Broadwater, son of Mary & Amos K. Broadwater, died at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Charles Enders at Joseph Gawler & Sons in Washington. There was also a service at Sanford Methodist Church by Rev. Fulcher and Walls, with interment in the Lewis Cemetery. He was born in Sanford 1 Oct 1855 and lived there until 13 years ago. Survivors included 3 daughters, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 11 Sep 1931). He was an oysterman. Lloyd was born on 1 October 1855 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Marian Frances Stant, daughter of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn, on 14 June 1882. He was a 26 year old oysterman the son of Amos & Polly Broadwater and she was age 19, the daughter of Edward T. & Jeannette Stant. They were married by R.B. Beadles. Mr. Lloyd N. Broadwater and Miss Marian Stant were married 14 Jun 1882 at the Bride's father home by Rev. R.B. Beadles (Pen. Ent., 22 Jun 1882)..^4,5 Lloyd was living after 1918 at Washington, DC.² Lloyd died on 27 August 1931 at Washington, DC, at age 75.² His body was interred at Lewis Cem, Shad Landing Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     According to church records, Mary A. (Cutler) Stant was on the Sanford roll in 1900 and 1908 and was withdrawn in 1916. Mary was born in 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Sewell Edward Stant, son of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn, on 27 December 1898 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell E. Stant, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of Edmund T. Stant and she was shown as Mary A. Cutler, age 20, the daughter of Wm. H. & Mary Cutler..¹ Mary was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Mary was living in 1963 at Silver Springs, MD.⁴ Mary died in 1965 at Silver Springs, MD.² Her body was interred at Broadwater Farm, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.²

     His common name was Neal. Cornelius was born on 17 December 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Stant, son of Major (oysterman) and Cornelia Stant. His father gave the information..¹ Cornelius was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Stant, age 9 months, born in December in HH#AT585 headed by Samuel Stant, a 43 year old oysterman. His parents Major and Cordelia Stant were also in the household..² He married Mollie Virginia Stant, daughter of John H. Stant and Susan Hinman, on 18 May 1890 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Cornelius was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Cornelius Stant was on the Sanford roll in 1898, 1900, 1908 and 1917..⁴ Cornelius was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Cornelius Stant the head of HH#232, born Nov 1870, age 29 and married for 9 years. Listed with him was Mollie Stant, age 28..⁵ Cornelius was named in his brother's obituary in 1938 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Cornelius died on 7 May 1954 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 84. Mr. Cornelius A. Stant died at the home of Mr. & Mrs. William Godwin, Sanford, on 7 May 1954, aged 84 years. Interment was at Downing's Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 12 May 1954)..⁶ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Mollie was born on 18 August 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. Mollie V. Stant was listed as unnamed on her 1871 Acc birth record, which showed her birth as February 1871..^2,3 She married Cornelius Albert 'Neal' Stant, son of Major H. Stant and Cordelia J. Stant, on 18 May 1890 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴ Mollie was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Mollie V. Stant was on the Sanford roll in 1898, 1900, 1908 and 1917 and was withdrawn on 21 Mar 1917..⁵ Mollie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mollie Stant in HH#232 headed by Cornelius Stant, age 29. She was shown as born Aug 1872, age 28, married for 9 years, mother of 0 children with 0 children living..⁶ Mollie was living in 1939.¹ Mollie died on 14 December 1950 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 79. Mrs. Molly Virginia Stant, wife of Cornelius A. Stant, died at home at Sanford on 14 Dec 1950, aged 79 years, and was buried at Downing's Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 22 Dec 1950)..⁷ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Elizabeth was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth died on 2 December 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Miss Eliza J. Stant, daughter of Mr. Major Stant, and his infant child were buried on Friday of last week. Five more children of Mr. Stant are also very sick at this time with typhoid fever (Pen. Ent., 11 Dec 1886)..²

     Mary was born circa 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Constantine 'Tine' Drummond Jr., son of Constantine Drummond Sr. and Susan Chesser, on 17 April 1900 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Constantine Drummond died at his home in Hallwood on 14 Jan 1953, aged 76 years. He had resided in Rescue, VA, for the last 20 years and was buried in Groton's Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 22 Jan 1953). Constantine was born circa 1877 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Stant, daughter of Major H. Stant and Cordelia J. Stant, on 17 April 1900 at Somerset Co, MD.² Constantine was living in 1922.³ Constantine died on 14 January 1953 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Her common name was Kate. Catherine was born on 28 March 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 Catherine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Stant, age 9 in HH#AT589 headed by John Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..⁵ She married William John Bayly, son of Lewis Riley 'Levin' Bayly (I) and Letitia R. Smith, on 11 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was age 21. They were married by W.P. Wright..² Catherine was living in 1939.¹ Catherine died in 1944.³ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     William was born in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Catherine D. 'Kate' Stant, daughter of John H. Stant and Susan Hinman, on 11 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was age 21. They were married by W.P. Wright..² William died in 1935.³ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     Andrew was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Albert was born on 10 April 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² Albert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Stant, age 3 in HH#192 headed by Robert J. Stant, a 29 year old sailor..¹ He married Julia E. (-----) circa 1891.³ Albert was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Albert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert L. Stant the head of HH#210, born Apr 1860, a 40 year old oysterman, married for 9 years, born in VA as were both his parents. Listed with him were the following Stants: Julia E., born May 1874, age 26, married for 9 years, mother of 4 with 4 living, born in VA as were both of her parents..³ Albert died on 2 October 1900 at age 43. Albert Lee Stant and little son, of Sanford, were drowned Tuesday. In throwing an anchor from the boat, the boy was caught in the coil of rope and carried overboard. The father went to his rescue and both were drowned. The father leaves a family of several small children (Pen. Ent., 6 Oct 1900)..⁴

     Edgar was born on 7 September 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edgar was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Stant, age 10/12 in HH#192 headed by Robert J. Stant, a 29 year old sailor..³ Edgar was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Stant, age 11 in HH#AT607 headed by Robert Stant, a 31 year old oysterman..⁴ He married Matilda L. Smith, daughter of Henry Woods and Mary Jane Benston, on 14 June 1882 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was aged 17. They were married by M. Oldham..⁵ Edgar was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Stant the head of HH#216, born Jan 1854, a 41 year old oysterman, married 18 years. Listed with him was Mary L. Stant, age 35..⁶ Edgar was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Stant the head of HH#296 on Sanford Road, a 51 year old oysterman, married for 27 years. Listed with him was his wife Matilda L. Stant, age 45..⁷ Edgar was listed with another family in the census of in 1920 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar Stant, a 59 year old sailor, the head of a family, but living with R.B. Bailey. Listed with him was his wife Matilda Stant, age 55..⁸ Edgar was living in 1941 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He married Roxie Hundley Onley, daughter of John Revel Gaskins Onley and Sarah Ann 'Sary' Ailworth, on 20 June 1942 at Worcester Co, MD.⁹ Edgar died on 6 March 1945 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 85. Mr. Edgar Stant died at Sanford on 6 Mar 1945, aged 85 years, son of the late James and Mary Chase Stant, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 16 Mar 1945). Edgar Stant's will and heirs are in Will Bk 24, p477-9. It may be the other Edgar Stant..¹⁰ His body was interred at Stant Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹¹

     Matilda was born on 11 September 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² Matilda was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Smith, age 8 in HH#AT551 headed by Henry Smith, a 35 year old oysterman..¹ She married Edgar Stant, son of Robert James Stant and Mary Chase, on 14 June 1882 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was aged 17. They were married by M. Oldham..³ Matilda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary L. Stant, born May 1865, age 35, married 18 years, mother of 0 children and 0 children living..⁴ Matilda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as wife Matilda L. Stant in HH#296 on Sanford Road, headed by Edgar Stant, a 51 year old oysterman. She was age 45, married for 27 years and mother of no children..⁵ Matilda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Stant, the 55 year old wife of Edgar Stant, a 59 year old sailor. Both of them were living with R.B. Bailey..⁶ Matilda was named in her sister's obituary in 1940. Matilda died on 24 May 1941 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 76. Mrs. Matilda L. Stant, wife of Mr. Edgar Stant, died at Sanford on 24 May 1941, aged 76 years, survived by her husband to whom she had been married to for 58 years (Pen. Ent., 24 May 1941)..⁷ Her body was interred at Stant Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Mr. James A. Stant and Miss Lulie Lankford were married at Sanford on 25 Sep 1887 by Rev. J.W. Carroll (Pen. Ent., 1 Oct 1887). James was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Stant, age 4 in HH#AT607 headed by Robert Stant, a 31 year old oysterman..¹ He married Lulie Lankford on 25 September 1887 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was a 20 year old oysterman and she was aged 23 and widowed from Somerset Co, MD..² James was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.³

     He was shown as Henry Woods in the 1850 census and in 1855 when he reported the birth of a unnamed daughter. However, by 1860 he was shown as Henry Smith. Henry was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1830 and the 1860 and 1870 census puts it at 1835..^3,1,2 Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Woods, a 20 year old laborer in HH#1012 headed by Nancy Woods, age 61..² He married Mary Jane Benston, daughter of Major Benston and Ann 'Nancy' Payne, on 5 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Smith and she was shown as Mary Jane Benson of Ann..⁴ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Smith the head of HH#225, a 25 year old sailor. Listed with him were Mary Smith, age 23; Rick Smith, age 7; Bernette Smith, age 5; Eliza Holden, age 60 and black; Emma Holden, age 11 and black; and Nancy Woods, age 80..¹ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Smith the head of HH#AT551, a 35 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Smiths: Mary, age 35 and keeping house; Richard, an 18 year old oysterman; Bernetty, age 13; Catharine, age 10; Matilda, age 8 and Medora, age 2..³

     Mary was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1834 and 1836, the 1860 census puts it at 1837 and the 1870 census puts it at 1835...^1,2,3 Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Benston, age 14 in HH#1024 headed by Ann Benston, age 35. She was also shown as Mary Benston, age 16 in HH#1082 headed by Ann Benston, age 40. These must have been duplicate entries..¹ She married Henry Woods, son of Nancy Woods, on 5 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Smith and she was shown as Mary Jane Benson of Ann..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Smith, age 23 in HH#225 headed by Henry Smith, a 25 year old sailor..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Smith, age 35 and keeping house in HH#AT551 headed by Henry Smith, a 35 year old oysterman..³

     Mary was born on 5 November 1853 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Stant, born in Messongo, the daughter of Sam'l J. (sailor, living in Messongo) and Mary Stant. Her 1886 marriage record puts her birth at 1847..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Stant, age 16 and doing house work in HH#AT585 headed by Samuel Stant, a 43 year old oysterman..³ She married John O. Wessells, son of Samuel Wessells and Rachel Dix, on 11 November 1886 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was a 41 year old single farmer and she was age 39 and also single. They were married by J.W. Norris..⁴

     Raymond was born on 15 September 1855 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as unnamed male Stant, born 15 Sep 1855 in Messongo, the son of Sam'l J. Stant, who was living in Messongo and who gave the information..^2,3 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Raymond was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Raymond Stant, age 13 and oystering in HH#AT585 headed by Samuel Stant, a 43 year old oysterman..⁴ Raymond died on 26 January 1897 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 41. Mr. Raymond Stant, age about 35 (42?), died near Sanford, Tuesday morning 26 Jan 1897 of pneumonia (Pen. Ent. 30 Jan 1897)..⁵

     William H. Stant's parents are proven by his mother's obituary (Sarah Ann (Corbin) Stant) which named him as a son. He was listed next to them in the 1850 Census. In a deed of 12 Jul 1856, William H. Stant bought from William S. Fletcher, for $250 land called Tims Island, bounded on the north by Messongo Creek, east and south by Corbin D. Fletcher, containing 14 acres (Acc Deeds No. 40, 1855-1858, p. 254). According to church records, he was on the Pocomoke roll in 1898 and 1900 and died in Feb 1905. In both the 1850 and 1860 Census he was listed as a sailor and in 1860 his real estate was valued at $650 and his personal property valued at $1,000. William was born on 8 September 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sarah A. Henderson Hay, daughter of George Hay and Jane (-----), on 1 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Talyor of C. was the security on the M.L.B. of William Stant and Sarah A. Hay..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 Wm. H. Stant the head of HH#1004, a 22 year old sailor. Listed with him were Sarah Stant, age 21 and Virginia Hay, age 17. Virginia was evidently Sarah's sister..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Stant the head of HH#AT575, a 46 year old sailor with real estate valued at $400 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Stants: Sarah, age 43; Corbin, age 10; Thomas, age 7; and Susan, age 4 months, born in January. Also listed with him were Euphemia Dennis, age 45, Hester Dennis, age 36 and John Dennis, age 4, all black..⁵ William was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁶ William died on 29 January 1905 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA, at age 77. Wm. H. Stant died Sunday, 29 Jan 1905, at his home near Belinda, aged about 75. He was a member of the Pocomoke M.E. Church for 35 years. He was buried on the 31th. He was survived by 2 sons, Corbin F. and Joel T. Stant. His wife and daughter died in Oct and Nov of last year (Pen. Ent., 11 Feb 1905). Capt William H. Stant of upper Accomack Co died at his home in that county last week in the 75th year of his age (E.S. Herald, 17 Feb 1905). Capt. Wm. H. Stant, a very popular and well known citizen of Marsh Market, died at his home Sunday, 29 Jan 1905, with paralysis, aged about 79 years. The funeral was held at Pocomoke M.E. Church, Rev. A.L. Carson & Rev. L.M. Copeland presiding. He was buried in the family burying grounds (Acc News, 4 Feb 1905)..² His body was interred at Broadwater Farm, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.²

     It is unclear if her maiden name was Henderson or Hay. Her 1848 marriage record shows her as Sarah A. Hay. Sarah was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1860 census puts her birth at 1825..² She married William H. Stant, son of William Stant and Sarah Ann 'Sally' Corbin, on 1 August 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Talyor of C. was the security on the M.L.B. of William Stant and Sarah A. Hay..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Stant, age 21 in HH#1004 headed by Wm. H. Stant, a 22 year old sailor. Also listed was Virginia Hay, age 17, who was evidently her sister..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Stant, age 43 and keeping house in HH#AT575 headed by William Stant, a 46 year old sailor..⁵ Sarah died on 14 October 1904.⁶ Her body was interred at Broadwater Farm, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Elizabeth was born on 28 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Tombstone shows 28 Sep 1860, but she was married in 1866 and was age 9 in the 1860 census, so the tombstone reading must have been in error..² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Smith K(elly?) Onley, son of John S(mith) Onley and Lucretia 'Cretty' Hinman, on 27 February 1866 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Smith Only, age 22 and she was Elizabeth Staunt, age 16. They were married on 28 Feb 1866. (Dryden's Marriage Book).^4,5 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Stant, a 22 year old house keeper in HH#AT414, headed by Smith Only, age 25 and oystering..⁶ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Only, a 29 year old house keeper in a HH headed by her husband Smith Only, a 34 year old oysterman..⁷ Elizabeth died on 21 November 1904 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA, at age 54. Mrs. Elizabeth Onley, wife of Capt. Smith Onley and daughter of Capt. Wm. H. Stant, died Monday, of apoplexy, aged 53 years. She was the sister of Capts. Corbin F. and Joel T. Stant and the mother of John W. and Joel C. Onley and Mrs. Will Bunting. (PE 26 Nov 1904) Mrs. Elizabeth S. Only died on 21 Nov 1904, aged 54 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was survived by a husband and 4 children. In Memoriam. (AN 4 Feb 1905).^1,8 Her body was interred at Stant Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.²

      (an unknown value). William was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ William died on 15 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. According to William R. Stant's death record he died at age 11 of Billions Dysentary..²

     Sarah was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sarah died on 20 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Sarah E. Stant's death record she died of Billions Dysentary at the age of 8..²

     Corbin was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² Corbin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Corbin F. Stant, age 10/12 in HH#270 headed by William H. Stant, a 37 year old sailor..³ Corbin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Corbin Stant, age 10 in HH#AT575 headed by William Stant, a 46 year old sailor..⁴ He married Willianna F. 'Willie' Byrd, daughter of William A. Byrd and Malvina Gladding, on 28 April 1886 at Baltimore, MD. Mr. Corbin F. Stant of Acc Co and Miss Willie F. Byrd of Baltimore were married in that city on Wednesday, 28 Apr 1886. They will visit friends in Acc Co this week, but Baltimore is to be their future home (Pen. Ent., 22 May 1886)..⁵ Corbin was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Corbin F. Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1898, 1900, 1905, 1908 and 1917..⁶ Corbin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Corbin Stant the head of HH#227, born Sep 1859, a 40 year old sailor, married for 14 years, born in VA. Listed with him were the following Stants: wife Willie A., age 36; daughter Daisey R., age 12; son William C., age 10; daughter Sarah B., age 9; and son Russell C., age 1..⁷ Corbin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Corbin F. Stant the head of HH#395 on Cross Town Road, a 50 year old oysterman, married for 23 years. Listed with him were the following Stants: Willie A., age 46; Russell, age 11; Carson, age 9 and Lewella, age 6/12..⁸ Corbin died on 1 April 1947 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Capt. Corbin F. Stant died at Messongo on 1 Apr 1947, aged 87 years, and was buried at Croton's Cemetery, Hallwood. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 4 Apr 1947)..⁹ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     According to the "History of Virginia" Joel T. Stant was an oyster planter and truck farmer and was still conducting his business in 1924. He was a democrat, a member of the Masonic fraternity and a staunch supporter of the Methodist Church. Joel was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² Joel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Stant, age 7 in HH#AT575 headed by William Stant, a 46 year old sailor..³ He married Marietta 'Annie' Anderton, daughter of Edward H. Anderton and Elizabeth J. 'Betty' White, on 12 May 1886 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Joel T. Stant and Miss Marietta Anderton were married at Oak Hall on 12 May 1886 by Rev. D.M. Wallace, both were from Acc Co (Pen. Ent., 12 May 1886). He was a 24 year old oysterman and she was aged 17..¹ Joel was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Thomas Joel Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1898, 1900, 1905 and 1908. Joel Thos. Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1917..⁴ He married Amanda Fletcher Hall, daughter of Francis L. 'Frank' Hall and Oceanna 'Ochia' Smith, on 4 April 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joel T. Stant, a 37 year old widowed oysterman, the son of William H. & Sarah Stant and she was shown as Amanda F. Hall, age 21 and the daughter of Frank L. & Ocea A. Hall..⁵ Joel was living in 1924 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Joel died on 8 September 1924 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Capt. J. Thomas Stant died at his home near Messongo, Monday, 8 Sep 1924, aged 63 years. He was survived by his wife, Hon. Donald T. Stant of Bristol, VA, and Milton Stant of Messongo and a brother, C.F. Stant (Pen. Ent., 20 Sep 1924)..⁷ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Marietta was born on 16 September 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Joel Thomas Stant, son of William H. Stant and Sarah A. Henderson Hay, on 12 May 1886 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Joel T. Stant and Miss Marietta Anderton were married at Oak Hall on 12 May 1886 by Rev. D.M. Wallace, both were from Acc Co (Pen. Ent., 12 May 1886). He was a 24 year old oysterman and she was aged 17..¹ Marietta died on 19 July 1894 at age 27. She was shown as Mary Ella Stant, who died on 16 Jul 1894 in the 1st District at the age of 24 of typhoid fever, the daughter of Edw. & Eliz. Arlington (probably Anderton), born in Virginia. Mrs. W.H. Stant, her mother-in-law, gave the information..^2,3 Her body was interred at Mulberry Hill Cem, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. She is burried behind Richard Bailey's house near flagpond road..²

     Edward was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth J. 'Betty' White, daughter of Henry White and Sally Stant, on 24 April 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William Stant and George H. Ewell were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Anderton and Elizabeth White of Henry White..^3,4 Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Anderton the head of HH#544, a 25 year laborer, born in VA. Listed with him were Elizabeth Anderton, age 16; John L. Anderton, age 4/12; Henry White, a 48 year old laborer; Sally White, age 35; Sally S. White, age 9; and Sally J. Stant, age 1..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Edward died on 14 September 1892 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. Captain Edward H. Anderton, aged 67 years, a highly respected citizen died 14 Sep 1892 of bilious dysentery, in Pocomoke Neck. 2 sons and 4 duaghters survive him (Pen. Ent., 1 Oct 1892)..⁶

     According to the church records, Elizabeth (White) Anderton was on the Sanford roll in 1898, 1900, 1908 and 1917. Elizabeth was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Edward H. Anderton, son of James A. Anderton, on 24 April 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William Stant and George H. Ewell were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Anderton and Elizabeth White of Henry White..^1,3 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Anderton, age 16 in HH#544 headed by Edward Anderton, a 25 year old laborer..⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Elizabeth was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Henna was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henna Stant, age 4 in HH#1284 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 26 year old sailor. This was probably the southern tip of Smith Island that was in Virginia..¹

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Stant, age 2 in HH#1284 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 26 year old sailor. This was probably the southern tip of Smith Island that was in Virginia..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Stant, age 12 in HH#1188 headed by Samuel Stant, a 39 year old sailor..^3,4 John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Stant, an 18 year old oysterman in HH#LM1414 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 45 year old oysterman..⁵ He married Susan T. Riley, daughter of George H. Riley and Catharine R. (-----), on 5 February 1874 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Stant, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of Samuel and Jane Stant, and she was shown as Susan T. Riley, aged 21, the daughter of George H. & Catharine R. Riley. They were married by W.F. Talbott..¹

     Alexander was born on 26 August 1857 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was baptized on 29 June 1858 at Meth Ch, Smith Island, Somerset Co, MD.² Alexander was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander Stant, age 5 in HH#1188 headed by Samuel Stant, a 39 year old sailor..¹ Alexander was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elick Stant, age 12 and an oysterman in HH#LM1414 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 45 year old oysterman..³ He married Myra C. Powell on 30 December 1885 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Alexander Stant, age 24 and she was shown as Myra C. Powell, age 18..⁴

     Peter Asbury Stant, son of Samuel and Maria Jane Stant was baptized on 26 May 1860 at the Methodist Church on Smith Island (Antiock Church Records(tr) by Becky Miller). Peter was born on 5 December 1856 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA. The 1860 census shows him as 8 months old in Aug 1860 and the 1870 census shows him as 10 years old..² Peter was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter S. Stant, age 8 months in HH#1188 headed by Samuel Stant, a 39 year old sailor..¹ Peter was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Stant, age 10 and at home in HH#LM1414 headed by Sam'l Stant, a 45 year old oysterman..³

     Donald was born on 12 August 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. His Acc birth record lists him as Daniel T. Stant..¹ Donald was on the in 1900 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Donald T. Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1900 and 1905, took vows on 5 Aug 1900 and removed certificate in May 1905..² Donald was living after 1905 at Bristol, VA. Donald T. Stant acquired his early training in the public schools of Accomack County, including the Jenkins Bridge Academy and Onancock High School. When he was about eighteen years of age went to work for the Seaboard Airline Railway in the main offices at Norfolk, remaining there six months, and in 1905 came to Bristol and was employed in the legal department of the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad while that line was under construction. Subsequently he became a stenographer to Judge Archer A Phlegar and at the same time read law. In 1909 he entered Washington and Lee University and did two years of law work in one. He was admitted to the bar July 10, 1910, and then became associated in practice with his former preceptor, and that relationship continued until the death of Judge Phlegar in December, 1912. Following that he was associated with the law firm Powell, Price and Shelton at Bristol until the spring of 1914, when he and A. Gray Gilmer formed a partnership for practice. George M. Warren subsequently joined them, and the firm of Gilmer, Warren and Stant continued until 1917. Since then Mr. Stant has been alone and has handled a large share of general, civil, criminal and corporation practice. His offices are on Lee Street. He possesses the qualifications of the able lawyer for public service, and has filled a number of offices with credit. He acted as city attorney of Bristol form 1914 to 1919. In Novemeber, 1915, he was elected on the democratic ticket to the House of Delegates to represent Washington County and the City of Bristol, served through the session of 1916, and was reelected in November, 1917, serving in the session of 1918 and the extra session of 1919. He did not stand for renomination in 1919. While in the House of Delegates he was a member of the committee on privileges and elections, courts of justice and rules, and was also appointed a member of the joint legislative committee to consider the advisability of adopting a state administered insurance fund under the Workmen's Compensation Law. From 1914 to 1918 he was a member of the commission of fishers of Virginia. Since January 1, 1922, Mr. Stant has been commonwealth attorney of the City of Bristol. He is a member and steward of the State Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He is affilated with Shelby Lodge No. 162, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, E.H. Gill Chapter No. 50, Royal Arch Masons, and has filled all the chairs except that of exalted ruler in Bristol Lodge No. 232, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is also a past chancellor of Bristol Lodge No. 37, Knights of Pythias, is president of the Kiwans Club of Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee, is secretary and treasurer of the Masonic Temple Association of Bristol, Virginia, and belongs to the Bristol and Virginia State Bar Associations. During the World War he was a member of the Legal Advisory Board of Washington County and the City of Bristol. His home is a comfortable residence located on Fairmount Avenue in Bristol (History of Virginia, Vol. VI, p. 249, 1924)..³ He married Mary Dornin, daughter of Thomas B. Dornin, on 30 June 1915 at Williamsburg, VA.³

     Herman died circa 1889 at Infancy. Herman was born circa 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary graduated from at Farmville, VA, State Normal, School for Women.¹ Mary was employed at as a Teacher. Mary was living at Bristol, VA.¹ Mary was born circa 1887 at Virginia. She married Donald T. Stant Sr., son of Joel Thomas Stant and Marietta 'Annie' Anderton, on 30 June 1915 at Williamsburg, VA.¹

     Thomas was employed at as a Merchant. Thomas was living at Lynchburg, VA.¹ Thomas was born circa 1860.

     Thomas Fletcher and Elijah Miles were securities on the 1832 Acc Co M.L.B. of James Gaskins and Sally Stant, widow of Samuel. James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sally Fisher, daughter of Teackle Fisher and Nancy Johnson, on 29 October 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Fletcher and Elijah Miles were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Gaskins and Sally Stant, widow of Samuel..²

     On 13 July 1833, James Gaskins of Acc Co. in consideration of material love and affection that I have and bear for my daughter-in-law (step-daughter) Jane Stant of the same place, all and singular my goods and chattles, which consist of the following (many items were listed) (Acc Co Deed Bk, 1832-34, p. 297).
Eliza was born on 31 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John M. Houston, son of Levin Bootin Houston, on 24 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Broadwater was the security on the M.L.B. of John M. Houston and Eliza J. Stant..³

     Caroline was born in December 1859 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Caroline was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline J. Stant, age 6/12 in HH#257 headed by Edwd T. Stant, a 21 year old merchant. Also in the household was her mother Rosa A. Stant, age 17 and unmarried..¹ Caroline was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Andrews, age 9 in HH#AT593 headed by Robert Andrews, a 44 year old oysterman. Also listed was Elisha Andrews, a 36 year old house keeper, who was her mother's sister. It is not clear why she was listed as Andrews, instead of Stant, unless they had adopted her. Her mother Roseann (Stant) Williams, age 26 was only 2 doors away in HH#AT597 headed by William Williams, a 32 year old oysterman. Her mother had 7 additional children by this time, which might explain why she was with her Aunt Elisha..² She married Leander Anderton, son of Edward H. Anderton and Elizabeth J. 'Betty' White, on 5 February 1879 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Caroline J. Stant on her Worcester County marriage record to Leander Anderton..³ Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Mearington, a 20 year old wife and house keeper in HH#273 headed by Leander Mearington, a 24 year old oysterman. Robert & Alicia Andrews, who she was with in 1870 were next door in HH#272 and her mother Rosa (Stant) Williams is in HH#276 with her husband Wm. H. Williams..^4,5

     Lucy was born on 8 June 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lucy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Lucy Stant, age 4 in HH#429 headed by E.T. Stant, a 40 year old oysterman..² Lucy was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Jerome Marshall, son of Thomas E. Marshall and Sarah R. 'Sally' Hall, on 15 December 1899 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴

     Jerome was born in 1876 at Marsh Market, Acc Co, VA.² Jerome was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jerome Marshall, a 6 year old son of Thos. E. Marshall the head of HH#407, a 52 year old sailor..³ He married A. May Johnson circa 1895.⁴ He married Lucy A. Stant, daughter of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn, on 15 December 1899 at Somerset Co, MD.⁵ Jerome was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jerome Marshall, a 23 year old son and oysterman, born Apr 1877, in HH#286 headed by Thomas Marshall, a 73 year old oysterman..⁶ Jerome was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Messongo Rd, Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jerome Marshall, a 32 year old son of Thomas E. Marshall, age 82 and his wife Sallie R. Marshall, age 71..⁷ Jerome was living in 1946 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁸ Jerome died in 1952. Jerome Marshall, of Hallwood, was an Acc Co Supervisor for Atlantic District for about 20 years. He was a director and later President of the Hallwood National Bank and a member of the Acc Co Board of Welfare. He was born at Marsh Market. He had no children. One of his survivors was a sister, Mrs. Raymond Hall of Norfolk. He also had two surviving nieces, Mrs. Mitchell White of Sanford and Mrs. Marie McDonald of Girdletree, MD; and a nephew, James Alfred Wise of Norfolk..^2,1 His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Harriet was born circa 1856.¹ She married Samuel J. Stant, son of Gilbert Stant and Sally Ann Miles, on 14 February 1885 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Anna was born in August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² Anna died on 28 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She died of bilious dysentery at the age of 1 month..²

     Madora was born on 17 December 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Madora died before 1939.²

     Major was born on 10 March 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Major died on 2 December 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 1. He died at the age of 2 years of typhoid fever, the son of Major H. and Cordelia Stant, born in Acc Co. Her mother gave the information..²

     Moscoe was born on 15 October 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Moscoe was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Osca Stant, age 8 in HH#AT607 headed by Robert Stant, a 31 year old oysterman..² He married Victoria (-----) circa 1882.^3,4 Moscoe was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. Moscoe Garnett Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1898, 1900, 1905, 1908 and 1917 (Pocomoke Charge Church records)..⁵ Moscoe was a member of the armed forces on 13 October 1917 serving at Camp Lee, Petersburg, VA. Among those whoe left for Camp Lee, Petersburg, VA, Wednesday, were Moscow Garnett Stant, Sanford, and Milton Drewer, Saxis (Pen. Ent., 13 Oct 1917)..⁶ Moscoe died on 6 October 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 76. Mr. Moscow G. Stant died at Sanford on 6 Oct 1939, aged 76 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 13 Oct 1939).⁷

     According to church records, Victoria Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1898, 1900, 1905, 1908 and 1917. Mrs. Victoria Stant died at Sanford on 16 May 1943, aged 77 years, burial at Taylor Cemetery, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 21 May 1943). Services were at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Bonniwell, 18 May 1943 by Revs. Bryan and Bean (E.S. News, 21 May 1943). Victoria was born circa 1866.¹ She married Moscoe Garnett Stant, son of Robert James Stant and Mary Chase, circa 1882.^2,3 Victoria was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Victoria was living in 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Victoria died on 16 May 1943 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mabel was born on 27 October 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George Thomas Bonnewell, son of George Parker Bonnewell Jr. and Matilda L. Hall, on 9 April 1904 at Somerset Co, MD.² Mabel was living in 1939 at Grotons, Acc Co, VA.³ Mabel died in 1982.⁴ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     George was born on 31 March 1882 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. T. Bonnewell, the son of George P. Bonnewell, an oysterman living in Acc Co and his wife Matilda. His father gave the information..² He married Mabel May Stant, daughter of Moscoe Garnett Stant and Victoria (-----), on 9 April 1904 at Somerset Co, MD.³ George died on 1 September 1953 at Grotons, Acc Co, VA, at age 71. Mr. George Thomas Bonnewell died at his home at Grotons on 1 Sep 1953, aged 71 years. He was the son of George T. & Matilda Hall Bonnewell. Interment at Downings Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 3 Sep 1953)..¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Noah was born on 13 October 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Noah died on 17 November 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 2. He was shown as Noah F. Stant, who died of fits at the age of 1 year, 5 months and 14 days, the son of Noah F. & Mary E. Stant, born in Acc Co. His father gave the information..²

     Roxie Stant's heirs (1948) are at Will Bk 25, p259. It may not be this Roxanna. There is another one at Will Bk 28, p177 (1960). Roxanna was born on 2 February 1872 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Roxanna B. Stant, born 2 Feb 1872 in Atlantic District, the daughter of Sam'l J. (oysterman) & Mary Stant. Gillet Stant, a friend, gave the information. (Note: Gilbert Stant would have been the grandfather.).^1,2

     Sarah was born on 15 December 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Elmer Lee Anderton, son of Leander Anderton and Caroline J. Stant, on 9 March 1902 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Sarah died in 1912. She and her 4 year old son Harley drowned at Pocomoke..^4,5

     Willianna was born in 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Corbin Fletcher Stant, son of William H. Stant and Sarah A. Henderson Hay, on 28 April 1886 at Baltimore, MD. Mr. Corbin F. Stant of Acc Co and Miss Willie F. Byrd of Baltimore were married in that city on Wednesday, 28 Apr 1886. They will visit friends in Acc Co this week, but Baltimore is to be their future home (Pen. Ent., 22 May 1886)..³ Willianna was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. Willianna Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1898, 1900, 1905, 1908 and 1917 (Pocomoke Charge records)..⁴ Willianna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Willie A. Stant in HH#227 headed by Corbin Stant, a 40 year old sailor. She was shown as born in May 1864, age 36, married for 14 years, mother of 4 children with 4 living..⁵ Willianna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as wife Willie A. Stant in HH#395 headed by Corbin F. Stant on Cross Town Road, a 50 year old oysterman. She was shown as age 45, married for 23 years, mother of 6 with 6 living..⁶ Willianna died on 23 July 1934 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Mrs. Willie F. Stant, wife of Corbin F. Stant, died near Messongo on 23 July 1934, aged 70 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 28 Jul 1934)..⁷ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born in July 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William C. Stant in HH#277 headed by Corbin Stant, a 40 year old sailor. He was shown as born Jun 1889, a 10 year old oysterman..² He married Maude Grace Kelly, daughter of Jesse M. Kelly Sr. and Elizabeth 'Lizzie or Sis' Trader, on 10 June 1909 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ William was a member of the armed forces serving at World War I.⁴ William was on the in 1917 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, William C. Stant was on the Sanford roll in 1917, was baptised on 13 May 1917 and transferred to Washington, DC..⁵ He married Josephine Carr on 29 November 1917 at Atlanta, GA. Mr. W. Cecil Stant and Miss Josephine Carr were married in Atlanta, GA, on 29 Nov 1917, Thanksgiving evening, at the Methodist Parsonage. He is the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. Corbin F. Stant. Miss Josephine Carr is from Baltimore, MD (Acc News, 7 Dec 1917)..⁶ William was living in 1923 at Chester, PA. Mr. W. Cecil Stant, who was with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Stant of Messongo, the first of the week, left on Friday to join his brother in Chester, PA (Pen. Ent., 22 Dec 1923)..⁷ He married Myrtle (-----) circa 1930. William died on 20 February 1940 at Phoebus, VA, at age 50. Mr. William Cecil Stant of Phoebus, son of Captain Corbin F. Stant and the late Willie A. Stant of Messongo and a vetran of World War I, died on 20 Feb 1940, aged 50 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 1 Mar 1940)..⁴

     (c|o_M.G.) was born in January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Julia was born in May 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Albert Lee Stant, son of Robert James Stant and Mary Chase, circa 1891.¹ Julia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia E. Stant, born May 1874, age 26, married for 9 years, mother of 4 with 4 living, born in VA as were both of her parents..¹ Julia was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Cattail, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia Stant the head of HH#304 on Cattail Road, a 36 year old widow, mother of 4 with 3 living, born in VA as were both of her parents..²

     Edgar was born on 27 September 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1900 census shows Sep 1891..^1,2 Edgar was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edgar F. Stant in HH#210 headed by Albert L. Stant, a 40 year old oysterman. He was born in Sep 1891, age 8 and at school..² Edgar died in 1945.³

     Helen was born on 8 September 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Lemuel was born on 19 June 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. Tombstone shows 22 Jan 1896..^1,2 Lemuel died on 8 August 1925 at age 29.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mary was born on 11 June 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Stant in HH#210 headed by Albert L. Stant, a 40 year old oysterman. She was born in Jun 1896, age 3..² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Cattail, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Stant, age 13 in HH#304 on Cattail Road headed by Julia Stant, a 36 year old widow..³ She married Joseph Teldon Stant, son of Major H. Stant and Cordelia J. Stant, on 15 July 1914 at Williams Point, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as living in Sanford, VA..⁴

     Moscoe was born on 9 March 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Moscoe was a member of the armed forces in 1918 serving at US Army, World War I, France.² Moscoe was living in 1939 at Chester, PA.

     Norman was born on 15 January 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Johnnie Florence Stant, daughter of John Gilbert Stant and Catherine S. 'Kate' Smith, on 4 July 1914 at Makemie Park, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Norman L. Stant, a 23 year old waterman, the son of Garnet & Victoria Stant and she was shown as Florence J. Stant, age 21, the daughter of John S. & Kate Stant. They were married by L.B. Kirby..² Norman died on 4 October 1918 at Chester, PA, at age 26. Mr. Norman Lee Stant, son of Mr. & Mrs. M.G. Stant of Sanford, died in Chester, PA, of pneumonia on 4 Oct 1918, aged 26 years. Among the survivors listed was a brother, Moscow G. Stant Jr., who was with the American Expeditionary Forces in France (Acc News, 11 Oct 1918)..³

     Sylvester was born on 5 June 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sylvester was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester Stant in HH#210 headed by Albert L. Stant, a 40 year old oysterman. He was born in Jun 1894, age 5 and at school..² Sylvester was listed with his mother in the census of in 1910 at Cattail, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester T. Stant in HH#304 headed by Julia Stant, a 36 year old widow. He was a 15 year old oysterman..³

     Perrymore was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Hessy 'Hetty' Warrington, daughter of George Warrington and Susanna Taylor, on 28 December 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Abbott Warrington was the security on the M.L.B. of Perry Hinman and Hetty Warrington of Geo..^2,3 Perrymore was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Perrymore Hinman the head of HH#1138 (#1137 in the transcribed version), a 50 year old farmer. Listed with him were Hetty Hinman, age 54; Susan Hinman, age 20; and Elizabeth Hinman, age 15. He was living next door to Edward C. Northam..⁴

     Hessy was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Perrymore Hinman on 28 December 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Abbott Warrington was the security on the M.L.B. of Perry Hinman and Hetty Warrington of Geo..^1,4 Hessy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Hinman, age 54 in HH#1138 headed by Perrymore Hinman, a 50 year old farmer..⁵

     George was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his father's will on 21 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son and Extr. George Warrington in the will of Southy Warrington, wife Comfort..¹ He married Susanna Taylor, daughter of Jacob Taylor and Sarah (-----), circa 1790.² George died in February 1805.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1835 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 Hinman, age 15 in HH#1138 headed by Perrymore Hinman, a 50 year old farmer..³ She married Alfred E. Matthews on 26 February 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred E. Matthews and she as Elizabeth Hinman of Perry dec'd. Wm. J. Bayly said both were over age 21..^1,4

     Alfred was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Alfred was named in his father's will on 4 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Alfred F. Matthews in the will of Jacob Matthews..¹ Alfred was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred S. Mathews, age 8 in HH#1169 headed by Seymour Mathews, age 40..³ He married Lindsey Ann Justice, daughter of John (of I.) Justice and Catherine Barnes, on 9 January 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Matthews, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jacob & Seymour Matthews and she was shown as Liney A. Justice, age 20, the daughter of John & Caty Justice. They were married on 12 Jan 1865..²

     This John Stant's parents are unproven. There are 3 Acc Co marriage records of a John Stant, that could be this John Stant. He was not shown in the 1850 cenus in Accomack, Northampton, Somerset or Worcester Counties. He is listed in the 1860 Acc Census, age 44 and oystering, near Gilbert Stant, age 57. Pending other proof, he is being shown as the son of James Stant (bc 1795) who was married in 1816 and had a 10-15 year old male in his household in 1830. The age is a close match and all the other possible Stants parents in the 1830, 1840 and 1850 census have been eliminated as possibilities. John was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Ann 'Sally' McCready, daughter of George McCready and Nancy Bunting, on 2 July 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Ralph Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stant and Sarah Ann McCready..² He married Margaret Ann Bull, daughter of James Bull and Polly Grinnalds, on 5 November 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Cutler was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stant and Margaret Ann Bull, widow of Richard..² He married Polly Woods, daughter of Nancy Woods, on 24 July 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Stant, widower and she was Polly Woods, daughter of Nancy..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Stant the head of HH#241, a 44 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $40. Listed with him were Polly Woods, age 50 and Alfred Smith, age 23. He was listed between Savage Copes and Nancy Miles..^4,1 John died on 1 December 1900 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. A Capt. John Stant died near Sanford 1 Dec 1900, aged about 85 years (Pen. Ent., 15 Dec 1900)..⁵

     Polly was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Woods the head of HH#994, age 34. Listed with her was John James, a 17 year old oysterman and Alfred James, age 13..² She married John Stant, son of James Stant and Nancy Christopher, on 24 July 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Stant, widower and she was Polly Woods, daughter of Nancy..¹ Polly was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Woods, age 50 in HH#241 headed by John Stant, age 44 and oystering. (Note: It is unclear why she was shown as Polly Woods when she and John Stant were married in 1854.).^3,4 Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Stant the head of HH#AT627, age 58 and keeping house. She was living alone in the vicinity of William Smith, age 39 and a farmer and Daniel Bull, age 50 and oystering..⁵

     Margaret was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Richard Bull circa 1835. She married John Stant, son of James Stant and Nancy Christopher, on 5 November 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Cutler was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stant and Margaret Ann Bull, widow of Richard..² As of 5 November 1839,her married name was Stant.² Since her daughter Emily A. Stant, age 11 was listed with in the 1850 Acc Parish HH#1022, headed by James Bull, a 29 year old farmer, she was probably a sister to James W. Bull. Other information indicates that she may have been a sister of Smith Cutler.

     Richard was born circa 1816. He married Margaret Ann Bull, daughter of James Bull and Polly Grinnalds, circa 1835.

     John was born on 21 March 1808 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Eliza Jane Stant, daughter of Samuel Stant and Sally Fisher, on 24 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Broadwater was the security on the M.L.B. of John M. Houston and Eliza J. Stant..²

     Albert was born on 10 April 1870 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert L. Stant, born in Messongo, the son of Robt. J. (oysterman) and Mary Stant. His mother gave the information..^1,2

     (c|o_Edward_T.) was born in February 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as unnamd Stant, born in Atlantic Township, the daughter of Edwd (oysterman living in Atlantic Township) and A. Stant. Her mother gave the information..¹

     Cornelia died in 1906.¹ Cornelia was born in 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Her body was interred at Broadwater Farm, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.¹

     According to church records, Amanda F. (Hall) Stant was a member at Sanford in 1898, was removed on 16 Apr 1899 and was on the Pocomoke roll in 1900, 1905, 1908 and 1917. Amanda H. Stant's heirs (1948) are in Acc Will Bk 25, p. 253. Mrs. Amanda Hall Stant of Messongo, widow of Capt. J. Thomas Stant, died on 3 Jan 1948, aged 69 years, at Northampton Hospital. She was the daughter of Frank L. & Ochia Smith Hall. Burial was at Groton's Cemetery, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 9 Jan 1948). Amanda was born on 10 February 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Amanda was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Joel Thomas Stant, son of William H. Stant and Sarah A. Henderson Hay, on 4 April 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joel T. Stant, a 37 year old widowed oysterman, the son of William H. & Sarah Stant and she was shown as Amanda F. Hall, age 21 and the daughter of Frank L. & Ocea A. Hall..² Amanda was living in 1942 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Amanda died on 3 January 1948 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 68.⁵ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Amelia was born on 12 October 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was christened on 15 August 1909 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Carlton R. Hall, son of Santa Anna Hall Jr. and Mary Ella F. Bunting, circa 1950.^2,3 Amelia was living in 1964 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Amelia died on 25 December 1991 at age 88.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.² Lola was born on 8 September 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was christened on 15 August 1909 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Frederick W. Smith Sr. circa 1925. She married Andrew Lawson Parks after 1948. Lola was living in 1964 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³

     Carson was born on 27 May 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was christened on 3 October 1902.² According to church records, Carson Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1908 and 1917, his vows and baptism was 9 Jul 1916, and he was removed on 7 Feb 1921. Carson was on the in 1908 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.³ Carson was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as son Carson Stant, age 9 in HH#395 headed by Corbin F. Stant on Cross Town Road, a 50 year old oysterman..⁴ He married Florence Myrtle Swain on 23 October 1920.¹ Carson was named in his father's obituary in 1947 at Hampton, VA. He died on 28 October 1983 at Robertsdale, Baldwin Co, AL, at age 82.¹ Carson was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, Hampton, VA.¹

     Russell was born in 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was christened on 27 December 1899.¹ Russell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Russell C. Stant in HH#277 headed by Corbin Stant, a 40 year old sailor. He was shown as born Apr 1899, age 1..³ Russell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as son Russell Stant, age 11, in HH#395 headed by Corbin F. Stant on Cross Town Road, a 50 year old oysterman..⁴ He married Gladys M. (-----) circa 1920.⁵ Russell was living in 1923 at Newport News, VA. Russell C. Stant and his wife were living in Newport News, VA, in 1923. He had his left eye seriously injured while working for the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Co. He was in Riverside Hospital for an operation. The doctors hoped to save at least part of the sight.. Russell was named in his father's obituary in 1947 at Newport News, VA. Russell died on 23 November 1963 at Hampton, VA. Mr. Russell Corbin Stant died at his home at Hampton on 23 Nov 1963, aged 65 years. He was the son of Capt. Corbin F. and Willie A. Stant of Messongo. He was employed by the Newport News School Board. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 5 Dec 1963)..²

     May was born circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. She was christened on 30 October 1900.¹

     According to church records, Milton H. Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1908 and 1917 and took his vows on 9 July 1916. He was christened on 30 March 1906.¹ Milton was born circa 1908 at Accomack Co, VA.² Milton was on the in 1917 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.³ Milton was living in 1948 at Norfolk, VA.⁴

     Leander was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Leander was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leander Anderton, age 4 in HH#214 headed by Edward Anderton, a 35 year old sailor..² Leander was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lee Anderton, age 14 and oystering in HH#AT583 headed by Edward Anderton, a 45 year old retail merchant..³ He married Caroline J. Stant, daughter of Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant, on 5 February 1879 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Caroline J. Stant on her Worcester County marriage record to Leander Anderton..⁴ Leander was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leander Mearington (sic) the head of HH#273, a 24 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Mearingtons (sic): Caroline, a 20 year old wife and house keeper; and E. Lee, a 5 months, born in January. (Note: It is unclear why Anderton was spelled Mearington, but it is clearly spelled that way on the original image.).^5,6 Leander died on 12 April 1918 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Leander Anderton died on 12 Apr 1918, aged 62 years, with brigh's and heart disease. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J.D. Jackson and interment was in the Feddeman Cemetery. He was survived by a widow, 4 children, 2 sisters and 1 brother (Acc News, 8 Mar 1918). The names of the survivors were not listed..⁷ His body was interred at Feddeman Cem, Shad Ld Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁷