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     Richard was born in August 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Eva Marshall circa 1900.² Richard died on 23 September 1921 at age 40.

     Mary was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Ann Taylor, age 5 in HH#529 headed by William Taylor, a 37 year old oysterman..² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Taylor, age 14 in HH#MT574 headed by William Taylor, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Taylor, age 9 in HH#MT574 headed by William Taylor, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Teackle was born in 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.² Teackle was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teakle Taylor, age 3 in HH#MT574 headed by William Taylor, a 45 year old farmer..¹ He married Sallie C. Ewell on 30 March 1892 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Teagle E. Taylor, age 23, and Sallie C. Ewell, age 18..³ Teackle died in 1938.² His body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sallie was born in 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Teackle E. Taylor, son of William (of T.) Taylor and Mary A. Tyler, on 30 March 1892 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Teagle E. Taylor, age 23, and Sallie C. Ewell, age 18..² Sallie died in 1944.¹ Her body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Henry was born circa 1870. He married Amelia A. (-----) circa 1895.

     Amelia was born circa 1870. She married Henry L. Crockett circa 1895.

     Georgianna was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Nancy was born circa 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Luther J. Wessells, son of Richard Wessells and Virginia W. Wessells, circa 1910.² She married Abednego T. Fisher, son of Kendall W. Fisher and Susan W. Berry, on 8 July 1917 at Bloxom Cem, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abednego T. Fisher, a 73 year old divorced farmer, the son of Kendel W. & Susan Fisher and she was shown as Nancy R. Taylor, a 45 year old widow, the daughter of Arcelluy & Mary Taylor..¹

     Susan was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Fisher, age 2 in HH#MT423 headed by Abednego Fisher, age 26..¹

     Frances was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Frances was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Fisher, age 1 in HH#MT423 headed by Abednego Fisher, age 26..¹

     Arthur was born in December 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Bertie C. Russell, daughter of John E. Russell and Sally Trehern, on 27 December 1911 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur J. Wessells, a 41 year old single farmer, the son of Richard & Virginia Wessells and she was shown as Bertie C. Sommers, a 36 year old widow, the daughter of John E. & Sallie Russell..¹ Arthur died in 1941.²

     Bertie was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Henry Somers, son of Samuel Somers and Mary J.W. Justice, on 6 February 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Somers, a 31 year old merchant, the son of Samuel & Mary Somers and she was shown as Bertie C. Russell, age 20, the daughter of John E. & Sallile..¹ She married Arthur J. Wessells, son of Richard Wessells and Virginia W. Wessells, on 27 December 1911 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur J. Wessells, a 41 year old single farmer, the son of Richard & Virginia Wessells and she was shown as Bertie C. Sommers, a 36 year old widow, the daughter of John E. & Sallie Russell..¹

     John was born on 21 December 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Summers, age 9 months, born in Nov 1869, in HH#MT458 headed by Samuel Summers, a 34 year old sailor..⁴ He married Bertie C. Russell, daughter of John E. Russell and Sally Trehern, on 6 February 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Somers, a 31 year old merchant, the son of Samuel & Mary Somers and she was shown as Bertie C. Russell, age 20, the daughter of John E. & Sallile..¹ John died on 1 September 1905 at age 35. He was shown as John H. Somers who died 1 Sep 1905, aged about 35 or 36 - Of Winterville - Survived by wife, mother, father, and several brother and sisters - Buried near Mearsville - AN 9 Sep 1905, PE 9 Sep 1905 & ESH 15 Sep 1905..^3,5 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John H. Somers, son of Sam'l & Mary W. Somers, 21 Dec 1869 - 1 Sep 1905..³

     Samuel was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Summers, an 11 year old farm laborer in HH#MT458 headed by Samuel Summers, a 34 year old sailor..¹

     Emory was born circa 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Doris was born circa 1914 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Daisey was born circa 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Warren Sylvester Annis, son of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes, on 15 January 1902 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester W. Annis, a 19 year old farmer, the son of Franklin P. & Virginia Annis and she was shown as Daisey L. Ewell, age 17, the daughter of William & Viginia Ewell..¹

     Warren was born on 11 May 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester W. Annis, born in District No. 1, the son of Franklin P. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Jane. His father gave the information..¹ Warren was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Warren Annis, an 18 year old son, born May 1882 in HH#103 headed by Franklin P. Annis, age 44..³ He married Daisey Lee Ewell, daughter of William L. Ewell and Virginia L. 'Jennie' Taylor, on 15 January 1902 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester W. Annis, a 19 year old farmer, the son of Franklin P. & Virginia Annis and she was shown as Daisey L. Ewell, age 17, the daughter of William & Viginia Ewell..² He married Bertie Thomas Beasley, daughter of George T. Beasley and Laura Mears, on 14 February 1909 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester W. Annis, a 27 year old widowed farmer, the son of Franklin P. & Jennie Annis and she was shown as Bertie Thomas Beasley, age 18, the daughter of George T. & Luara Beasley..² Warren died in 1965.⁴ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Warren S. Annis, husband of Bertie B. Annis, 1882-1965..⁴

     Crippen was born in 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary F. Taylor, daughter of Custis Taylor and Isadora 'Isa' Taylor, on 4 July 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Crippen D. Taylor, Jr., a 22 year old sailor, the son of Crippen D. & Jane Taylor and she was shown as Mary F. Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Custis & Isa Taylor..¹ He married Bettie T. (-----) circa 1920. Crippen died in 1949.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Crippen D. Taylor, husband of Bettie T. Taylor..²

     Mary was born on 13 May 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Taylor, the daughter of Custis Taylor, farmer, and his wife Isadori. Her father gave the information..² She married Crippen D. Taylor Jr., son of Crippen Dennis Taylor and Anjeronia Jane 'Roney' Taylor, on 4 July 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Crippen D. Taylor, Jr., a 22 year old sailor, the son of Crippen D. & Jane Taylor and she was shown as Mary F. Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Custis & Isa Taylor..¹

     Bettie was born in 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Crippen D. Taylor Jr., son of Crippen Dennis Taylor and Anjeronia Jane 'Roney' Taylor, circa 1920. Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Bettie T. Taylor, wife of Crippen D. Taylor..¹

     John was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Florence A. Taylor, daughter of James H. Taylor and Melissa (-----), on 26 December 1897 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Taylor, a 24 year old waterman, the son of Crippen D. & Annie(?) J. Taylor and she was shown as Florence A. Taylor, age 18, the daughter of James H. & Melissa Taylor..¹

     Florence was born circa 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John W. 'Jack' Taylor, son of Crippen Dennis Taylor and Anjeronia Jane 'Roney' Taylor, on 26 December 1897 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Taylor, a 24 year old waterman, the son of Crippen D. & Annie(?) J. Taylor and she was shown as Florence A. Taylor, age 18, the daughter of James H. & Melissa Taylor..¹

     James was born circa 1850. He married Melissa (-----) circa 1875.

     Melissa was born circa 1850. She married James H. Taylor circa 1875.

     Harry was born on 11 February 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Bertie Susan Taylor circa 1919. Harry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harry Taylor the head of family #86 in HH#81 headed by William Taylor, age 32. Listed with him was Bertie Taylor, a 17 year old wife.. Harry died on 13 February 1958 at age 63.¹ His body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Harry J. Taylor, buried next to Bertie S. Taylor, a Pvt Co A 305 Engr WWI..¹

     Bertie was born on 5 April 1902 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Harry J. Taylor, son of Crippen Dennis Taylor and Anjeronia Jane 'Roney' Taylor, circa 1919. Bertie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bertie Taylor, age 17 in HH#81/family#86 headed by Harry Taylor, age 25.. Bertie died on 26 October 1989 at age 87.¹ Her body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Bertie Susan Taylor, buried next to Harry J. Taylor..¹

     Roy was born in 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Marie Onions circa 1920. Roy died in 1967.² His body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone show him ar Roy T. Taylor, buried next to Marie O. Taylor..²

     Marie was born in 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Roy Thomas Taylor, son of Crippen Dennis Taylor and Anjeronia Jane 'Roney' Taylor, circa 1920. Marie died in 1981.¹ Her body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Marie O. Taylor, buried next to Roy T. Taylor..¹

     Manie was born on 16 May 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S. Taylor, the daughter of Crippin D. Taylor, oysterman & his wife Anjerona J. Taylor. Her father gave the information..² She married William H. Taylor, son of Henry Thomas Taylor and Anne Elizabeth Taylor, on 8 January 1898 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as William H. Taylor, age 22 and Mary S. Taylor, age 18..³ Manie died in 1942.⁴ Her body was interred at Guilford Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Manie S. Taylor, 1882-1942..⁴

     William was born circa 1876.² He married Manie M.S. Taylor, daughter of Crippen Dennis Taylor and Anjeronia Jane 'Roney' Taylor, on 8 January 1898 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as William H. Taylor, age 22 and Mary S. Taylor, age 18..²

     William was born circa 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Maggie (-----) circa 1918.¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Taylor the head of HH#81, a 32 year old farmer. Listed with him were Maggie Taylor, a 21 year old wife; Helen Taylor, a 1 7/12 year old daughter..

     Maggie was born circa 1899 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Taylor, son of Crippen Dennis Taylor and Anjeronia Jane 'Roney' Taylor, circa 1918.¹ Maggie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie Taylor, a 21 year old wife in HH#81 headed by William Taylor, age 32..

     Elsia was born circa 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Henry Thomas Taylor, son of Henry Thomas Taylor and Anne Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1905.¹

     Henry was born circa 1880. He married Elsia Taylor, daughter of Crippen Dennis Taylor and Anjeronia Jane 'Roney' Taylor, circa 1905.¹

     Garland was born in 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Virginia 'Goey' Wilmer, daughter of Rev. Edward Christian Wilmer and Annie 'Byrd' Wilmer, circa 1930.¹ Garland died in 1976.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Garland E. Taylor, husband of Virginia W. Taylor..²

     Shelia was born in 1911 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Archie J. Taylor circa 1930.³ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Archie was born in 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Shelia Taylor, daughter of Teackle E. Taylor and Sallie C. Ewell, circa 1930.² Archie died in 1975.¹ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Campsey was born in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Joseph R. Riggs Jr., son of Joseph R. Riggs Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' Taylor, on 9 December 1888 at Crowsontown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Riggs, a 43 year old widowed merchant, the son of Joseph & Elizabeth Riggs and she was shown as Campsey D. Russell, age 23, the daughter of John E. & Sally. They were married by H.S. Dulany..¹ Campsey died in 1941.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Campsey D. Riggs, wife of Joseph R. Riggs, 1865 - 1941..²

     Isaac was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Tyler, age 8, in HH#MT601 headed by Selby Tyler, a 38 year old oysterman..²

     David was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Tyler, age 6, in HH#MT601 headed by Selby Tyler, a 38 year old oysterman..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Catherine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Tyler, age 4, in HH#MT601 headed by Selby Tyler, a 38 year old oysterman..¹

     John was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Tyler, age 1, in HH#MT601 headed by Selby Tyler, a 38 year old oysterman..¹

     Mainie was born circa 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas 'Tom' Thornes, son of William Carol 'Columbus' Thornes and Malissa Thornes, circa 1910.¹ Mainie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marie Thornes, a 28 year old wife in HH#92 headed by W. Tom Thornes, a 34 year old oysterman..²

     Harvey was born circa 1914 at Accomack Co, VA.² Harvey was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harvey Thornes, a 6 year old son in HH#92 headed by W. Tom Thornes, a 34 year old oysterman..²

     Lennie was born circa 1917 at Accomack Co, VA.² Lennie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lennie Thornes, a 2 year 7 month old son in HH#92 headed by W. Tom Thornes, a 34 year old oysterman..²

     Rolland was born circa 1924 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Addie was born on 14 May 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Addie Lee Annis, the daugher of Jno. Dennis Annis, oysterman, and his wife Amanda J. Annis. Her mother gave the information..² Addie died on 7 October 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 3. She was shown as Addie Lee Annis, who died of consumption at the age of 2 years. She was the daughter of John Dennis & Amanda J. Annis. Her mother gave the information..¹

     Franklin was born on 24 December 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed white male, the son of Francis Annis, oysterman, & his wife Virginia. His father gave the information..² Franklin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin P. Annis, a 4 year old son in HH#250 headed by Frank Annis, a 25 year old sailor..³ Franklin died on 28 July 1895 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 19. He was shown as Franklin P. Annis, who died of typhoid at the age of 21 years. He was the son of F.P. & Jennie Annis, born in Acc Co & a R.R. conductor.. His father gave the information..¹

     Brunettie was born on 15 April 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Brunettie Annis, the daughter of Frank Annis, oysterman, and his wife Virginia. Her grandmother, Margaret Thornes, gave the information..² Brunettie died on 25 July 1895 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 15. She was shown as Nettie Ann Annis, who died of typhoid at the age of 16 years. She was born in Acc Co, VA. Her father gave the information..¹

     Unnamed was born in November 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. Unnamed died in December 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed female who died of unknown causes at the age of 18 days. She was the duaghter of Frnak & Virginia..¹

     Edward was born circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Samuel was born circa 1902 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Alfred was born circa 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Joyce was born circa 1915 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Porter S. Wessells circa 1935.¹

     Porter was born circa 1915. He married Joyce Mitchell, daughter of Warren Jackson Mitchell and Evelyn Wessells, circa 1935.¹

     Mary was born circa 1917 at Accomack Co, VA.

     His common name was George. George was born on 28 February 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mitchel, a 26 year old sailor in HH#757 headed by Mary Mitchel, age 50, who was evidently his mother..³ He married Susan J. Smith, daughter of Edward C. Smith and Mahala 'Neary' Bundick, on 10 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Mitchell, a 25 year old sailor, the son of Mary Mitchell and she was shown as Susan J. Smith, age 22, the daughter of Edward & Mahala Smith. They were married by J.E. Bundick..¹ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mitchel, the head of HH#MT218, a 35 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Mitchels: Susan, a 25 year old house keeper; Georgeanna, age 6; Vaton, age 2; and Clara, age 6 months, born Dec 1869..⁴ George reported a death on 20 April 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Geo. W. Mitchell reported the death of his son Vadan W. Mitchell, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 12 years..⁵ George died on 16 October 1907 at age 74.² His body was interred at Mitchell Cem, Gargatha, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Capt. George Mitchell, who is buried next to Susan J. Mitchell..²

     Vadan was born in 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. Vadan was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Vaton Mitchel, age 2 in HH#MT218 headed by George Mitchel, a 35 year old sailor..¹ Vadan died on 20 April 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Vadan W. Mitchell, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 12 years. He was the son of Geo. W. & Susan J. Mitchell. His father gave the information..¹

     Georgeanna was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Clara was born in December 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Clara was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clara Mitchel, age 6 months, born in December, in HH#MT218 headed by George Mitchel, a 35 year old sailor..¹

     Robert was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert was named in his father's obituary on 21 January 1905. He was shown as a son Robert S. Talor in the obituary of William Taylor.
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     Herbert was born circa 1928 at Accomack Co, VA. Herbert died on 10 October 1930 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Herbert H. Barnes - Date of Death; 10 Oct 1930 - Age; 2 - Male White - Cause of Death; Whooping Cough - Town of; Guilford - Place of Burial; Guilford - Date of Issue; 11 Oct 1930 - Crowson Burial Permits..

     Abraham was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Anne Courtney, daughter of Charles Courtney, circa 1755. In 1764 Charles Courtney sold 100 acres to Abraham Turner, who had married his daughter Mary Anne. Four years later, Turner died and left the land to his wife for life and then it was to be divided among all of her children. The widow then married Major Rayfield, by whom she had other children..^1,2 He made a will on 21 March 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. Daughter Rachel Turner. Wife Mary Anne to have use of remainder of estate during her widow, then to be divided between my said wife & all her children. Wife Exec. Witt: Thomas Riley, Major Rafield..³ Abraham died in May 1768.³ Abraham's will was probated on 31 May 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Abraham Turner circa 1755. In 1764 Charles Courtney sold 100 acres to Abraham Turner, who had married his daughter Mary Anne. Four years later, Turner died and left the land to his wife for life and then it was to be divided among all of her children. The widow then married Major Rayfield, by whom she had other children..^1,2 Mary witnessed a will on 31 October 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary Turner, along with Jacob Ayres & James Rolley, witnessed the will of Charles Courtney. On 27 Nov 1764 at probate Abraham Turner, who intermarried with Mary, heir at law to the testator, being present & having nothing to object, said will admitted to probate..² Mary was named in her husband's will on 21 March 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Mary Anne Turner in the will of Abraham Turner. She was to have the use of his estate during her widowhood and then it was to be divided between her and all her children. (NOTE: She evidently had children by an earlier marriage.).³ She married Major Rayfield (Hunting Creek) circa 1770.⁴ Mary died in August 1796 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was brought out in a partition suit between Thomas Bayly and Mary, Richard & John Turner, recorded on 1 Nov. 1802 that Major Rayfield & Mary his wife, in right of said wife, were seized of and in a tract of land containing 100 acres in the Parish of St. George; that on the ____ day of August, 1796, in the lifetime of her said husband, the said Mary died leaving issue the said William Turner, the father of the aforesaid Mary Turner, and John Turner, Dianna, the wife of William Bull, and Peggy, the wife of Levi Ames, children by her first husband, Abraham Turner, and also Sarah Delastations an infant grandchild born of her daughter Ritta, then deceased, who was also a child of the said Abraham Turner, and leaving by her last husband, the said Major Rayfield, the following children: William, Elizabeth, Major & Mary, whereupon the lands descended to the above said children and grandchild of the said Mary Rayfield, liable to a tenancy by the curtesy of the said Major Rayfield who survived his said wife; that afterwards, to-wit: on the ____ day of Sept. 1797, after the death of the said Mary Rayfield the elder, Mary Rayfield the younger, one of the children of the said Major & Mary Rayfield, died an infant & without issue; that on the 4 day of October, 1797, the above named William Bull & Dianna, his wife, & Levi Ames & Peggy, his wife, conveyed their rights and interests in the premises to the said Major Rayfield the elder; that on the 21 May 1798, the said Major Rayfield the elder conveyed the interests so purchased by him to Thomas Bayly; that on the ____ day of ____ 1799, the said Major Rayfield the elder died, and the said Thomas Bayly thereupon entered into the premises in consequence of the rights by him so purchased; that Elizabeth, William and Major Rayfield, children of the said Major the elder and Mary, his wife, upon the death of the said Major entered into the premises and afterwards, on the 7 Oct. 1799, conveyed all their interest and rights in the premises to the said Thomas Bayly, by virtue whereof the said Thomas Bayly entered and became possessed thereof, and afterwards, on the 22 July, 1802, Sarah Delastations, the daughter of Ritta and grandchiid of Mary Rayfield, the elder, conveyed to the said Thomas Bayly all her right and interest in said land, so that he, the said Thomas Bayly and the said Mary Turner and John Turner, heirs of William Turner, together and undivided hold the said messuage & lands &c. Stephen Drummond appointed guardian to the infant defendants to defend this suit..⁴

     James was born on 15 August 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Annis, a white male, the son of Wm. Annis, oysterman, and Marg't his wife. His father gave the information..

     Margaret was born on 31 July 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Annis, a white female, the daughter of Wm. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Margaret. His mother gave the information..

     Unnamed was born on 16 December 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed white male, the son of an unknown father and Malinda Annis. A friend C.C.H. Taylor gave the information..¹

     Rebecca was born on 8 September 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Annis, the daughter of Sylvester Annis, oysterman, and his wife Rebecca. Her mother gave the information..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 20 May 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. C. Annis, the daughter of Francis J. Annis, gentleman, and his wife Margaret S. Annis. Her father gave the information..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Annis, age 1 in HH#214 headed by Francis Annis, a 30 year old sailor.² She married James M. Taylor, son of John M. Taylor and Permelia A. Hickman, on 31 December 1899 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Lizzie E. Annis, age 18 and James M. Taylor, age 21..³

     Larry was born on 3 June 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lary Lee Annis, the son of John D. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Amanda Annis. His father gave the information..¹ Larry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lary Annis the head of HH#84, age 33 years.. Larry died in 1922.² His body was interred at Taylor Cem, Guilford Creek, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him Larry Annis, died 1922. Marked with a homemade marker made by Mason Annis..²

     Unnamed died on 3 June 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. Unnamed was born on 3 June 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed white male, deadborn, the son of John D. Annis, farmer, and his wife Amanda. His father gave the information..¹

     Unnamed was born on 10 June 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as as an unnamed white female Annis, the daughter of John D. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Amanda J. Annis. Her mother gave the information..

     Unnamed was born on 1 July 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed white female Annis, the daughter of Franklin of W. Annis, oysterman, and Mary his wife. Uncle Cornelius Annis gave the information..

     Cornelius was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² Cornelius was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Cornelius Annis, a 12 year old oysterman, in HH#MT697 headed by William Annis, a 44 year old oysterman..² Cornelius reported a birth on 1 July 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Uncle Cornelius Annis reported the birth of an unnamed white female Annis, the daughter of Franklin of W. Annis and his wife Mary..¹ Cornelius died on 27 February 1889. Cornelius Annis died 27 Feb 1889 - Aged; 25 - RD 1 Mar 1889.³

     Unnamed was born on 22 October 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed white female Annis, the daughter of Frank of Wm. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Mary J. Annis. Her mother gave the information..

     Samuel was born on 29 October 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel J. Annis, the son of Franklin P. Annis, oysterman, and Arena J. Annis. His father gave the information.. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Annis, a 15 year old son, born Oct 1884 in HH#103 headed by Franklin P. Annis, age 44..² He married Mary L. Taylor, daughter of Henry Thomas Taylor and Anne Elizabeth Taylor, on 9 July 1902 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel J. Annis, age 21 and Mary L. Taylor, age 18..³

     Sylvester was born on 25 July 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester T. Annis, Illegitimate, the son of Rebecca S. Annis. A friend Delilah Taylor gave the in formation..¹

     William was born on 10 December 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Annis, born in Acc Dist, son of Francis J. Annis, oysterman, and Farlina J. Annis, his wife. This father gave the information..¹

     N.H. was born on 2 February 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as N.H. Annis, a white male, the son of John Dennis Annis, oysterman, and his wife Cassie. His father gave the information..¹

     Bernard was born on 28 April 1892 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bernard Annis, a white male, the son of F.P. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Virginia. His mother gave the information..

     Bernette was born on 9 April 1896 at Justisville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bernette J. Annis, a white female, daughter of Frank W. Annis, oysterman living in Justisville, and his wife Mary J. Annis. His father gave the information..

     Cornelius was born on 10 May 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Cornelius D. Annis, a white male, the son of Frank of Wm. Annis, oysterman, and his wife Mary J. Annis. His mother gave the information..¹

     Delany was born on 30 April 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Delany C. Annis, a white male, the son of Franklin P. Annis, oysterman living in the First District, and his wife Virginia. His father gave the information..¹

     Emma was born on 4 January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Emma D. Annis, a white female, Illegitimate, living in the First District, the daughter of Cora Annis. Her mother gave the information..

     Cora was born circa 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. Cora reported a birth on 4 January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Cora Annis, when she reported the birth of her illegitimate daughter Emma D. Annis..¹

     Ethel was born on 10 January 1891 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ethel F. Annis, the daughter of John B. Annis, oysterman, and Hennie his wife. A neighbor Mrs. Matthews gave the information..

     John was born circa 1870. He married Hennie (-----) circa 1890.

     Hennie was born circa 1870. She married John B. Annis circa 1890.

     Ottie was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Augustus Edward 'Gusy' Ewell, son of Augustus Beauregard Ewell and Lousia (-----), on 21 December 1904 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Otie C. Annis, age 20 and Augustus Ewell, age 21..³ She married Samuel Reed Taylor on 31 December 1908 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Reed Taylor, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Charles C.H. & Jennie Taylor and she was shown as Otie Carroll Annis, age 21, the daughter of Polly Annis. (Note: Mason Annis reports that Otie Carroll was actually the daughter of Marzella Thornes and the granddaughter of Polly Thornes.).⁴ Ottie died in 1935.² Her body was interred at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ottie Carol Taylor, buried next to Samuel Reed Taylor, 1888-1935..²

     Mary was born circa 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Samuel J. Annis, son of Franklin Pierce (of Syl.) Annis and Cornelia J. 'Jennie or Virginia' Thornes, on 9 July 1902 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel J. Annis, age 21 and Mary L. Taylor, age 18..²

     James was born circa 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth C. 'Lizzie E.' Annis, daughter of Francis J.C. 'Frank' Annis and Margaret S. 'Maggie' Twiford, on 31 December 1899 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Lizzie E. Annis, age 18 and James M. Taylor, age 21..²