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     Robert died in October 1950 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ Robert was born in October 1950 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Horace was born on 22 April 1917 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.² Horace was living in 1938 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ Horace died on 12 September 1985 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 68.²

     Cause of death was tuberculosis. The following was taken from Geneva's obituary. -
Mrs. Geneva Drewer, wife of Mr. Howard Drewer, of Crisfield, MD, died at Pine Bluff Sanatorium, Friday, October 27. She was 43 years of age. Mrs. Drewer was highly esteemed and had a host of friends at Saxis where she was born and lived until after her marriage; also in Crisfield were she has made her home for several years. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Howard Drewer; one son, Carlton Drewer; her mother, Mrs. Amanda Miles, all of Crisfield, and a sister, Mrs. James T. Weaver, of Saxis. Geneva was born on 15 June 1896 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Geneva was confirmed at age at an unknown age , in 1911 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Howard Scott Drewer, son of John Riley Drewer and Kate Elizabeth Griffin, on 20 November 1913 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.⁴ Geneva was on the in 1917 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Geneva died on 27 October 1939 at Pine Bluff, Sanatorium, at age 43.² Her body was interred at Drewer Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mrs. Rachel B. (Marshall) Martin, wife of Mear Martin, died 3 Jun 1942, aged 49 years, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 12 Jun 1942). She died at AMHA Hospital. Services were conducted on 5 Jun at Saxis Methodist Church by Rev. Forrest with interment in the Ellis Cemetery. Survivors included her husband, 3 children, 1 brother and her father and mother, all of who were named (E.S. News, 12 Jun 1942). Although her father and mother were listed as survivors, they predeceased her. Rachel was born on 12 March 1894 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Rachel was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She married James Murray 'Mear' Martin, son of William T. Martin and Georgiana Miles, on 29 August 1909 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Rachel was confirmed at age at an unknown age , in 1911 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Rachel died on 3 June 1942 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 48.⁵ Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     St was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy Res, World War II.² We all welcome Elmore Marshall back to Saxis after receiving a medical discharge from the Navy at Camp Perry, VA (Pen. Ent., 24 Nov 1944). Mr. Saint Elmo Marshall of Saxis died in the Richmond Memorial Hospital on 19 Jul 1964, aged 49 years. He was the son of George Washington and Elizabeth Hall Marshall, a lifelong resident of Saxis. Survirors were listed (Pen. Ent., 23 Jul 1964). St was born on 29 October 1914 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Anna Mae Linton, daughter of George Dewey Linton, on 8 June 1937 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.³ St was living in 1950 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁴ St died on 18 July 1964 at Richmond, VA, at age 49.² His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Joseph was born on 15 December 1945 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.¹ Joseph died on 7 November 1984 at College Park, Pr Georges Co, MD, at age 38.¹

     Annie was born on 21 May 1904 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Annie was living in 1926 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Harvey Vernon Drewer Sr., son of Harvey Anderson Drewer and Florence Temple Phillips, on 24 August 1926 at Girdletree, Wor Co, MD.³ Annie was on the in 1970 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Annie died on 8 November 1970 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 66.⁴ Her body was interred at Drewer Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Lavinia was born on 4 January 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Lavinia was living in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² She married Jesse J. Marsh on 2 August 1893 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Lavinia died on 15 February 1969 at age 94.⁴

     Virginia was born on 1 June 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² She married (-----) Etheridge circa 1898.³

     William was born in April 1886 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Harold was born in January 1890 at Virginia.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Harold was living in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Salathiel was born on 17 February 1902 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was christened on 24 August 1902 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.^1,4 He married Margaret L. 'Maggie' Martin, daughter of James Thomas Martin and Mary W. Stant, on 6 July 1924 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.^5,6 Salathiel was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).⁷ Salathiel died in February 1970.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Margaret was born on 23 February 1907 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Salathiel Mayo Lewis, son of Salathiel Lewis and Anna L. 'Annie' Thomas, on 6 July 1924 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.^4,5 Margaret died on 29 July 1991 at Heritage Hall, Nursing Home, at age 84.⁶ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     James Thomas Martin, aged 78, died 9 Jan 1950 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sherman Wessells, at Exmore, VA, and was buried at Ellis Cem, Saxis. Survivors were listed, including a brother Augustus Martin and 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren (Pen. Ent., 13 Jan 1950). James was born on 18 April 1871 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary W. Stant, daughter of Severn R. Stant Sr. and Lovitha E. 'Lovie' Bradshaw, on 4 October 1891 at Somerset Co, MD.³ James was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.^4,5 James was confirmed at age 63, on 13 May 1934 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ James died on 9 January 1950 at Exmore, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 78.⁶ His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     Mary was living at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mary (Stant) Martin was a member of the Saxis Meth Ch in 1898, 1900, 1908, 1917 and 1927 (Pocomoke Ch Rec, 1898-1927). The 1910 Census shows her as Mary W. Martin. Mrs. Mary Stant Martin, wife of James T. Martin, died at Saxis 11 Jan 1948, aged 72 years. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 16 Jan 1948). Mary was born on 15 April 1876 at Smith Island, Som Co, MD.¹ She married James Thomas Martin, son of George Martin and Elizabeth Russell, on 4 October 1891 at Somerset Co, MD.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Mary died on 11 January 1948 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 71.⁵ Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     There were two contempory Elizabeth Martins on Saxis in the 1900 Census. One was listed on p. 69B, family #393, between James Ellis and Columbus Linton, as "Elizabeth" Martin, female head of household, age 65, born Jan 1835, widowed, and having had 3 children of which 3 were living. She was living alone. The second was listed on p. 72B, family #458, between William Flueharty and William Linton, as "Lessie" Martin, female head of household, age 65, born Dec 1834, widowed, and having had 5 children of which 4 were living. She had a daughter Mary Martin living with her who was age 25, born May 1875, single, and a dress maker. The second one is believed to be Elizabeth Amanda Phillips who married William H. Martin in 1861, as the other Elizabeth Martin had a known daughter Sarah named in the 1870 census. Elizabeth was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William H. Martin, son of Thomas Martin and Sally (-----), on 18 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Martin, a 25 year old famer, the son of Thos. & Sally Martin and she was shown as Eliz'th Amanda Phillips, age 24, the daughter of Jacob & Mary Phillips. They were married by B.T. Ames..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Elizabeth was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was confirmed at age at an unknown age , on 23 August 1901 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³

     William was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Amanda Phillips, daughter of Jacob Phillips and Mary (-----), on 18 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Martin, a 25 year old famer, the son of Thos. & Sally Martin and she was shown as Eliz'th Amanda Phillips, age 24, the daughter of Jacob & Mary Phillips. They were married by B.T. Ames..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ella Florence Thomas, daughter of Alonzo Thomas and Martha Jane Marshall, on 19 February 1888 at Somerset Co, MD.² Samuel was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ Samuel was confirmed at age at an unknown age , on 22 July 1906 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ His body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Ella was born in April 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.^3,4 She married Samuel Martin Sr., son of George Martin and Elizabeth Russell, on 19 February 1888 at Somerset Co, MD.⁵ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Ella was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Ella was confirmed at age 30, on 27 August 1900 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Ella died in 1906.⁶

     Mrs. Cassie Martin White of Saxis died at Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, on 21 Mar 1956, aged 65 years. She was born and raised at Saxis, the daughter of Samuel Martin. She was a member of the Saxis Methodist Church. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 29 Mar 1956). Cassie was born in 1891 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ Cassie was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Cassie was confirmed at age at an unknown age , on 20 July 1903 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁵ She married James Monroe 'Monte' White, son of James H. White and Margaret R. 'Maggie' Bozman, on 13 October 1913 at Mekemie Park, Acc Co, VA.¹ Cassie died on 21 March 1956 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     His body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Samuel was employed at as a Oysterman. Sam Martin was one of 38 men sent to Camp Lee (Pen. Ent., 6 Apr 1918). Samuel was born in December 1894 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ Samuel was living on 21 July 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).⁴ Samuel was a member of the armed forces on 6 April 1918 serving at Camp Lee, Petersburg, VA.⁵

     George was born in March 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ George was living in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ George died circa 1905.²

     Melissa was born circa 1905 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was christened on 8 April 1906 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Melissa died circa 1908.²

     Esther was born in April 1894 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Esther was confirmed at age 11, on 20 August 1905 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Sherman Major Wessells Sr., son of Charles F. Wessells and Cora Ann Bloxom, circa 1912. Esther died in 1966.⁴ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Baby died in 1927 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Baby was born in 1927 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² His body was interred at Drewer Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Gregory was born on 2 April 1937. He married Jeanne Carol Linton, daughter of Auvergne Taylor Linton and Lucile Blanche Wessells, on 16 May 1975.¹ He resided at, at Fairbanks, AK, in 1987. Gregory died on 10 May 1996 at La Plata, MD, at age 59.¹

     Harvey was born on 23 June 1928 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Vernon Drewer Jr. was given a birthday party on 23 Jun 1936 at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Drewer Sr. on Saxis in honor of his 8th birthday (Pen. Ent., 4 Jul 1936). He married Lillian Lorraine Martin, daughter of Herman John Martin and Sadie Ruth Marshall, on 16 June 1950 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Harvey Vernon Drewer Jr. died on 24 October 2009 at Baltimore City, MD, at age 81.

     Stewart James Drewer, aged 14 months, died at the home of his parents, H. Vernon and Annie P. Drewer at Saxis on 26 Apr 1931. Services and interment were in the Drewer Cemetery. He was survived by his parents, both sets of grandparents and a brother, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 1 May 1931). Stewart was born in February 1930 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Stewart died on 26 April 1931 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 1.¹ His body was interred at Drewer Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Miss Lillian Lorraine Martin, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Herman Martin of Saxis, married Mr. Harvey Vernon Drewer Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. H.V. Drewer Sr. at Saxis M.E. Church on 16 Jun 1950 (Pen. Ent., 23 Jun 1950). Lillian was born in 1931 at Tylerton, Smith Island, Som Co, MD.¹ She married Harvey Vernon Drewer Jr., son of Harvey Vernon Drewer Sr. and Annie Pernal Furniss, on 16 June 1950 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Lillian was living in 1950 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Lillian died in 1976 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     Albert T.L. "Lettie" Martin was chrisianed on 19 Aug 1898 at the Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA (Church Records). Mr. Lettie Martin of Saxis and Miss Bessie Wilkerson of Sanford were married last Sunday in Maryland. They will reside at Saxis (Acc News, 16 Dec 1917). Mr. Lettie A. Martin, a World War I veteran of Exomore, died on 30 Nov 1958, aged 63 years. He was the son of James T. and Mary Stant Martin, born and reared at Saxis. Burial was in Onancock Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 4 Dec 1958). Albert was born on 16 September 1895 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ Albert was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War I.⁴ Albert was living on 21 July 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).⁵ He married Bessie Grace Wilkerson, daughter of Noah Thomas Wilkerson and Isadora R. 'Dora' Wilkerson, on 23 December 1917 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.⁶ Albert died on 30 November 1958 at Exmore, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 63.⁴ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Cause of death was cancer. Georgie was born on 16 August 1897 at Elberon, Surry Co, VA.¹ She married Milton Lee Drewer Sr., son of John Riley Drewer and Kate Elizabeth Griffin, on 26 May 1921.² According to conflicting evidence, she married Milton Lee Drewer Sr. on 25 June 1921 at Bride's Home, Surry Co, VA. Georgie was living after 1921 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ Georgie died on 14 July 1976 at Arlington, VA, at age 78.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Milton was born on 10 March 1923 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Milton was on the in 1927 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Milton was confirmed at age 13, on 31 July 1936 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² Mrssrs. Milton Drewer Jr. and Moody Miles Jr. left Tuesday, 9 March 1943 for Camp Lee and then to be transferred to Salem Army Air Base, Salem, Oregon (Pen. Ent., 12 Mar 1943). Milton was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War II.³ He died on 17 October 2012 at Arlington Co, VA, at age 89.

     William was born on 12 January 1962 at Williamsburg, VA.¹ He resided at, at Lafayette Hill, PA, in July 1991. He died on 23 January 2010 at age 48. WILLIAM D. DREWER - Bill Drewer of Arlington, VA, age 48, died on January 23, 2010. The beloved husband of Sharon Darlington Drewer. Devoted father of Ava Darlington Drewer. Son of Milton L. Drewer, Jr. and Elizabeth C. Drewer (deceased). He is survived by his two brothers Milt and Alan, and one sister, Carol. Family will receive friends at Murphy''s Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA on Tuesday January 26, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Walker Chapel Methodist Church, Arlington, VA on January 27, 2010 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Ava Darlington Drewer Trust Fund. Checks should be payable to College America FBO Ava D. Drewer, and mailed to Hopwood Financial Services, 10135 Colvin Run Road, Suite 210, Great Falls, VA 22066. Published in The Washington Post on January 25, 2010.

     Elizabeth was born on 21 December 1928 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Garland Bowdoin 'G.B.' Mapp Jr., son of Garland Bowdoin Mapp Sr. and Harriet Marguerite Long, on 23 August 1958 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth died on 21 June 1991 at Fair Oaks Hosp, Fairfax, Fairfax Co, VA, at age 62.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹