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     She was called "Egnatia" in her husband's, William Vessells' will of 1802 and "Nasha" in her will, written 18 July 1806. In her will she named a son William Wessels; a daughter Easther Bird; grandsons: Custis Wessels (s/o William), William Bird (under age, mother living) and Walter Wessels; and grandaughters: Hetty Wessels and Nasha Bird. The executor was Thomas Fletcher and the witness was John White. Egnatia was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Wessells Sr. circa 1765.^1,2 Egnatia died in July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Egnatia's will was probated on 28 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Colmore was born on 18 October 1817 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He married Mary Sheldon, daughter of James Sheldon and Sarah Barnes, on 19 September 1839.^2,3 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Colmore died on 5 September 1890 at Baltimore, MD, at age 72.²

     Mary was born on 12 September 1818 at Baltimore, MD.¹ She married Colmore E. 'Colly' Byrd, son of Custis Walter Byrd and Keziah Taylor, on 19 September 1839.^1,2 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Mary died on 2 July 1867 at Baltimore, MD, at age 48.¹

     James was born circa 1800. He married Sarah Barnes circa 1818.^1,2

     Sarah was born circa 1800 at Baltimore, MD. She married James Sheldon circa 1818.^1,2

     James was employed at as a Clerk. For more on James Edward Byrd, see Colwell Byrd's book, p22. James was born on 1 September 1840 at Baltimore, MD.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ James was a member of the armed forces circa 1864 serving at Confederate Army, Civil War.² He married Catherine A. Fletcher, daughter of William G. Fletcher and Esther A. (-----), on 28 October 1869 at Baltimore, MD.^2,3

     Catherine was born circa 1840 at Baltimore, MD. She married James Edward Byrd, son of Colmore E. 'Colly' Byrd and Mary Sheldon, on 28 October 1869 at Baltimore, MD.^1,2

     William was born circa 1820. He married Esther A. (-----) circa 1840.^2,3

     Esther was born circa 1820. She married William G. Fletcher circa 1840.^1,2

     Fletcher was born on 17 July 1872 at Baltimore, MD.¹

     Walter was born on 11 July 1879 at Baltimore, MD.¹

     Norral was born on 7 November 1882 at Baltimore, MD.¹

     She was a teacher. Sarah was born on 5 March 1842 at Baltimore, MD.^2,3 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Dr. William J. Holland Wallop, son of John D. Wallop and Sally Holland, on 7 November 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a William J.H. Wallop, a 41 year old single physician, born and living in Acc Co, the son of John D. Wallop and she was shown as Sarah R. Byrd, age 20 and born in Baltimore City, MD and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Colmore E. & Mary Byrd. They were married by T. Waters..⁵ Sarah died on 17 July 1885 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA, at age 43.^2,3 Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.³

     His common name was William. William was born on 3 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was named in his uncle's will on 1 January 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as William J.H. Wallop, the son of my brother John D. Wallops, in the will of William H. Wallop..⁴ William was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J.H. Wallop, a 30 year old physician in HH#138 headed by John D. Wallop, a 56 year old farmer..² William was named in his father's will on 11 August 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son William J.H. Wallop in the will of John D. Wallop..⁵ He married Sarah K. Byrd, daughter of Colmore E. 'Colly' Byrd and Mary Sheldon, on 7 November 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a William J.H. Wallop, a 41 year old single physician, born and living in Acc Co, the son of John D. Wallop and she was shown as Sarah R. Byrd, age 20 and born in Baltimore City, MD and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Colmore E. & Mary Byrd. They were married by T. Waters..⁶ William died on 24 September 1877 at age 58.³ His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1863 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA.

     Mary was born on 25 August 1866 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA.² She married Upton L. Mason circa 1890. Mary died on 5 March 1907 at age 40.² Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Byrd Wallop, the daughter of Wm.J.H. & Sarah Byrd Wallop and the wife of Upton Mason..²

     Sallie was born circa 1867 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA.

     Lallie was born circa 1869 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA.

     Mary was born on 4 August 1846 at Baltimore, MD.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.^4,1 She married George D. Evans, son of William P. Evans and Hester Ann Waters, on 6 June 1877 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George D. Evans, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Wm. P. & Hester Evans and she was shown as Mary A. Byrd, age 24 and the daughter Colomore E. Byrd. They were married at Oak Grove Church by C.C. Wertenbaker..²

     George was born circa 1852 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA.² He married Mary Ann Byrd, daughter of Colmore E. 'Colly' Byrd and Mary Sheldon, on 6 June 1877 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George D. Evans, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Wm. P. & Hester Evans and she was shown as Mary A. Byrd, age 24 and the daughter Colomore E. Byrd. They were married at Oak Grove Church by C.C. Wertenbaker..¹

     Essie was born circa 1880 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born on 26 February 1849 at Baltimore, MD.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Hester Ann Byrd's birth date in Colwell Byrd's book, p26, must be in error by 2 years. He showed 1817, but it was probably 1819, since he implied she was younger then her brother who was born in 1817. Hester was born on 2 February 1819 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² She married Elijah Kelly Sr., son of Jessie Kelly and Anna Woods, on 18 October 1836 at Worcester Co, MD.³ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty A. Kelly, age 31 in HH#246 headed by Elijah Kelly, a 43 farmer..⁴ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty A. Kelly, age 42 in HH#279 headed by Elijah Kelly, a 53 year old farmer..⁵ Hester died on 8 June 1885 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 66.²

     Mary was born in 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Custis Walter Byrd, son of Selby Byrd and Esther 'Hessy' Wessells, on 18 April 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.³ Mary died on 14 August 1840.² Her body was interred at Byrd Plot, Cattail, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was living in 1798 at Eastern Shore, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Parramore obtained quitclaim deeds from the heirs of Thomas Dolby Sr., including local heir John F. Fisher..¹ He married Sallie (-----) after 1798.³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown Fairfax Fisher, a head of household, age 16-26. Listed with him were 2 other males, both under age 10 and 3 females, 1 under age 10, 1 age 16-26 and 1 age 26-45. There were no slaves listed..² He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1805.⁴ John died in October 1813. It was on this date that the estate of John F. Fisher was administered to Jesse Duncan. Michael Robins & John Fletcher securities..⁵ Administration of John's estate was filed on 25 October 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ John estate was settled on 28 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John F. Fisher. 25 Oct 1813 (Order to Invy), 12 Nov 1813 (Sale), 25 Oct 1813 (Order to Audit), 24 Jun 1815 (Audit), 28 Nov 1815 (Rec'd) - Jesse Duncan Admr. Appraisers: Edmund Duncan, Southey Northam & Thomas Kelly. Buyers: Nancy Fisher & William L. Lucas. In Audit: Attendence on return of an orphan account. Auditors: Arthur Watson & Southey Northam..⁶

     Sallie was born circa 1780. She married John Fairfax Throughgood Fisher, son of Thomas (137) Fisher and Sarah Smith, after 1798.¹

     Elijah was born on 5 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Hester Ann 'Hetty' Byrd, daughter of Custis Walter Byrd and Keziah Taylor, on 18 October 1836 at Worcester Co, MD.³ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Kelly the head of HH#246, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued $1,500. Listed wit him were the following Kellys: Hetty A., age 31; Parker, age 14; Thomas, age 8; Elijah, age 7; Riley, age 5; and Augustus, age 4/12. Also listed with him was Margaret Wessells, age 14..⁴ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Kelly the head of HH#279, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $1,200. Listed with him were the following Kellys: Hetty, age 42; Ann, age 80; Thomas C., age 20; Elijah A.T., age 18; Riley M., age 15; Augustus C., age 11; Mary E., age 9; and Arzilla F., age 4..⁵ Elijah died on 15 June 1892 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 84.²

     For more information on Thomas C. Kelly, see Colwell Byrd's book, p26 & p27. Thomas was born on 22 August 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Kelly, age 8 in HH#246 headed by Elijah Kelly, a 43 year old farmer..³ Thomas was a member of the armed forces serving at Confederate Army, Civil War.⁴ He married Sallie C. Nock on 22 November 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.^5,6 Thomas was living at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Thomas died on 13 January 1929 at age 88.² His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sallie was born on 16 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas C. Kelly, son of Elijah Kelly Sr. and Hester Ann 'Hetty' Byrd, on 22 November 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Sallie died on 16 January 1919 at age 68.¹ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Elijah was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elijah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Kelly, age 7 in HH#246 headed by Elijah Kelly, a 43 year old farmer..² Elijah was living at the West.

     John was born on 7 May 1826 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He married (w|o J.W.C. Byrd) (-----) circa 1850.^2,3 John died on 1 March 1901 at Baltimore, MD, at age 74.²

     Parker was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Parker was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Kelly, age 14 in HH#246 headed by Elijah Kelly, a 43 year old farmer..²

     Riley was born on 1 November 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Riley was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Riley Kelly, age 5 in HH#246 headed by Elijah Kelly, a 43 year old farmer..² He married Mary Elizabeth Gladding, daughter of Burwell B. Gladding and Mary Ann Hickman, on 22 July 1879 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.^1,3 Riley died on 27 January 1885 at age 40.¹

     Mary was born on 26 December 1862 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Riley L. Kelly, son of Elijah Kelly Sr. and Hester Ann 'Hetty' Byrd, on 22 July 1879 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 She married (-----) Taylor circa 1900. Mary was living in 1937 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.³ Mary died on 5 April 1944 at age 81.¹

     (w|o was born circa 1825 at Baltimore, MD. She married John Washington Custis Byrd, son of Custis Walter Byrd and Mary D. 'Polly' Fisher, circa 1850.^1,2

     John was born circa 1855 at Baltimore, MD.

     Charles was born circa 1860 at Baltimore, MD.

     Sylvester was born in 1828 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² Sylvester died on 7 March 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Priscella was born in 1827 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² She married Abednego Taylor, son of James Benston Taylor and Henrietta Lucas, on 30 August 1858 at Baltimore, MD.³ Priscella died on 16 October 1889.²

     Abednego was born circa 1825. He married Priscella F. 'Drusilla' Byrd, daughter of Custis Walter Byrd and Mary D. 'Polly' Fisher, on 30 August 1858 at Baltimore, MD.²

     Mary was born in 1830 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² She married Elijah James Miles, son of Elijah Miles and Leah Matthews, on 24 November 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. Turman's marriage book shows them as James S. Miles and Mary A. Bird of Custis..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E.C. Miles, age 28 in HH#704 headed by Elijah J. Miles, 32. The enumeration date was 16 Jul 1860. Also listed was Wm. A. Byrd, age 25 and farming with personal property valued at $450, who was evidently her brother..⁴ Mary died on 5 November 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.^5,6

     Odien was born on 12 June 1832 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He married Allameda Parker, daughter of (-----) Parker and Mary Jane (-----), on 3 June 1858.^2,3 Odien died after 1907.²

     Allameda was born circa 1840 at Baltimore, MD.¹ She married Odien J. Byrd, son of Custis Walter Byrd and Mary D. 'Polly' Fisher, on 3 June 1858.^1,2 Allameda died in 1905.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1810.¹ He married Mary Jane (-----) circa 1830.^2,3

     Mary was born circa 1810. She married (-----) Parker circa 1830.^1,2

     William was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Cora was born in 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Harry was born in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sallie was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     James was born in 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Veda was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born in 1836 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² She married (-----) Littlefield circa 1855.^2,3 Sarah died on 24 July 1868.²

     (-----) was born circa 1835 at Baltimore, MD.¹ He married Sarah Custis Stoakly 'Sallie' Byrd, daughter of Custis Walter Byrd and Mary D. 'Polly' Fisher, circa 1855.^1,2

     A.S. was born circa 1857. A.S. was living in 1908 at Colorado Springs, CO.¹

     Mollie was born circa 1859. Mollie was living in 1908 at Baltimore, MD.¹

     Emma was born circa 1861. She married (-----) Watson circa 1890.^1,2 Emma was living in 1908 at Philadelphia, PA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1860. He married Emma Littlefield, daughter of (-----) Littlefield and Sarah Custis Stoakly 'Sallie' Byrd, circa 1890.^1,2

     Blanch was born circa 1863. She married (-----) North circa 1895.^1,2 Blanch was living in 1908 at Philadelphia, PA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1860. He married Blanch Littlefield, daughter of (-----) Littlefield and Sarah Custis Stoakly 'Sallie' Byrd, circa 1895.^1,2

     Colmore was born on 3 April 1796 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He married Hetty Taylor, daughter of Teackle Taylor and Comfort Lucas, on 1 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Colmore died in January 1845 at age 48.²

     Hetty was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Colmore S. 'Colly' Byrd, son of Selby Byrd and Esther 'Hessy' Wessells, on 1 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 1 February 1820,her married name was Byrd.¹ Hetty was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Bird the head of HH#972, age 46 with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with her was Patrick Henry E. Byrd, age 8..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. In 1860, Hetty Byrd, age 60, was living with her son, William S. Byrd, age 38 and a merchant, who was the head of Acc Parish HH#832..³

     Matilda was born on 1 April 1821 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ Matilda died circa 1821 at Infancy.¹

     William was born on 7 June 1822 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He married Mary F. Bloxom, daughter of Samuel Bloxom and Elizabeth Riley Downing, in December 1846.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William S. Bird the head of HH#34, a 27 year old merchant with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him were Mary F. Bird, age 21 and Sewell A. Bird, an 18 year old clerk..³ He married Mary Jane 'Mollie' Broughton, daughter of James Broughton and Elizabeth A. (-----), on 7 April 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was living in 1859 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ William died on 14 August 1888 at Baltimore, MD, at age 66.²

     Mary was born circa 1828 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.² She married William Selby Byrd, son of Colmore S. 'Colly' Byrd and Hetty Taylor, in December 1846.² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary F. Bird, age 21 in HH#34 headed by William S. Bird, a 27 year old merchant with real estate valued at $1,200..³ Mary died circa 1854.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² William was living in 1908 at Norfolk, VA.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1829 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He married Harriet H. Darby on 11 December 1849 at Somerset Co, MD.² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at Brinkley District, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Thomas Morgan the head of HH#718, a 21 year old oysterman. Listed with him was Harriett Morgan, age 20.¹ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Barren Creek District, Somerset Co, MD. Thomas W. Morgan, a 29 year old sailor, was the head of HH#1185 in Barren Creek District of Somerset Co, MD. He had a wife and 5 small children.

     Harriet was born circa 1830 at Maryland.¹ As of 11 December 1849,her married name was Morgan.² She married Thomas W. Morgan on 11 December 1849 at Somerset Co, MD.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Somerset Co, MD.³

     William McCready Jr. must have died circa 1839. He married Cretty Hinman in 1836, his son William Henry McCready was b.c. 1839, and Cretty Hinman was head of family in 1840 Acc Census. Cretty was listed as widow of William on her 1843 marriage to John Only. For more details see the records for his parents. William was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He married Lucretia 'Cretty' Hinman, daughter of Hetty Hinman widow?, on 31 October 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. James R. Duncan was the security on the M.L.B. of William McCready Jr. and Critty Hinman of Hetty..^1,3 William died circa 1839. His wife Cretty McCready, age 50-60, was shown as a head of household..⁴

     Lucretia was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1840 census puts her birth at 1780-1790, the 1850 census puts her birth at 1810; the 1860 census puts it at 1803; and the 1870 census puts it at 1810..^2,3 She married William McCready Jr., son of William McCready Sr. and Sarah Bunting, on 31 October 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. James R. Duncan was the security on the M.L.B. of William McCready Jr. and Critty Hinman of Hetty..^1,4 Lucretia witnessed a will on 22 November 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Lucretia McCready when she, Henry White and William Tunnell witnessed the will of Elizabeth Corbin..⁵ Lucretia was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cretty McCready, age 50-60. Listed with her were 1 male, age 0-5 and 1 female, age 30-40..³ As of 11 May 1843,her married name was Onley.⁶ She married John S(mith) Onley on 11 May 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Onley, widower and she was shown as Critty McCready, widow of William. It is unclear if this is the same Critty that is shown in Turman's marriage book as Critty Wilson, who married John Only on 11 Oct 1843..⁶ She married John Riley on 11 July 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Riley and she as Critty McCready. No other information was given. It is unclear if this was the same Critty that married William McCready in 1836 and John Onley later in 1843..⁴ Lucretia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Critty Only, age 40 in HH#1003 headed by John S. Only, a 49 year old laborer..⁷ Lucretia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucrecia Onley, age 57 in HH#229 headed by John S. Onley, a 60 year old day laborer..⁸ Lucretia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Critty Onley, age 60 and keeping house in HH#AT577 headed by John Onley..⁹ Lucretia was listed with another family in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Pritty Only (probably Critty), age 65 in a HH headed by E.H. Anderton, a 55 year old oysterm. Her relationship to E.H. Anderton was shown as "Other.".¹⁰

     Hetty was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Pamelia Melson, daughter of George Melson and Tabitha Kelly, on 27 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. William Nelson and Revel Gaskins were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Only and Pamelia Melson..² He married Lucretia 'Cretty' Hinman, daughter of Hetty Hinman widow?, on 11 May 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Onley, widower and she was shown as Critty McCready, widow of William. It is unclear if this is the same Critty that is shown in Turman's marriage book as Critty Wilson, who married John Only on 11 Oct 1843..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Only the head of HH#1003, a 49 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Onlys: Cirtty, age 40; James A., age 7; and Smith K., age 7..¹ 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 S. Onley the head of HH#229, a 60 year old day laborer. Listed with him were the following Onleys: Lucrecia, age 57; Jas. A., age 17; Smith K., age 17 and Laswon, age 9..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Onley the head of HH#AT577, a 69 year old farm laborer. Listed with him was Critty Onley, age 60..⁵

     Sarah was born circa 1780. As of 13 July 1804,her married name was McCready.^1,2 She married William McCready Sr., son of Isaac McCready Sr. and Hannah Cearsby, on 13 July 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. John Slocomb was the security on the M.L.B. of William McCready and Sarah Bunting..^1,2

     James was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ James was named in his father's will on 13 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James H. Justice and under age in the will of James Justice of R..⁵ James was named in his grandfather's will on 23 June 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson James Justice, son of daughter Sally, in the will of Joseph Conquest Sr..⁶ He married Elizabeth P. Small, daughter of Solomon J. Small and Sally Byrd, on 26 March 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Justice, the ward of Southy T. Lucas who gave consent and she was shown as Eliz. Small, the daughter of Solomon. Richard P. Byrd said she was over age 21. According to another Acc Co marriage record they were married on 2 Apr 1855. In this record he was shown as James Justis, a 21 year old merchant, the son of James and she was shown as Elizabeth Small, age 23, the daughter of Solomon & Sally Small. They were married by George Hope Ewell at this residence..^7,3 James was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James E. Justice, a 22 year old merchant with personal property valued at $900, in HH#404 headed by Augustus C. Taylor, a 22 year old oysterman..⁴ James was granted a divorce from an unknown person before 21 March 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.⁸ James was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Justice, age 35 and without occupation in HH#MT71 headed by Frank West, a 47 year old physican..⁹ James died in May 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. H. Justice, who died of suicide at the age of 45 years. He was the son of Jas. & Sarah Justice, born in Acc Co, a common crier and unmarried. A friend John Fisher gave the information..¹

     Polly was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Obadiah McCready, son of James McCready and Sallie Ann Marshall, on 28 August 1879 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Obediah McCready, a 25 year old oysterman, the son of Jas & Sally McCready and she was shown as Polly A. Bundick, age 20, the daughter of Severn & Caroline Bundick. They were married by D.A. Woodson..¹

     Sallie was born circa 1865. She married (-----) Smith circa 1885.¹ She married Edward Thomas McCready, son of William Henry McCready and Susan G. Marshall, circa 1920.²

     Laura was born circa 1850. She married George R. West, son of George West Sr. and Susanna 'Suskey' Melson, in 1876. As of 1876,her married name was West.

     Sarah was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Mcready, age 6 in HH#MT351 headed by George Mcready, a 36 year old farmer..³ She married Lewis W. Drummond, son of Constantine Drummond Sr. and Susan Chesser, on 2 February 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis W. Drummond, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Constantine & Susan Drummond and she was shown as Eliz'th McCready, age 18, the daughter of Geo. R. & Eliz'th McCready. They were married by R.B. Beadles..¹ She married Robert Lee McCready, son of William Henry McCready and Susan G. Marshall, on 20 April 1914 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Lee McCready, a 43 year old widowed oysterman, the son of William & Lizzie McCready and she was shown as Sarah Elizabeth Drummond, a 49 year old widow, the daughter of Riley & Elizabeth McCready..² Sarah was living in 1946 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Sarah died on 28 March 1950 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mrs. Sallie McCready, widow of R. Lee McCready, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Levin W. White, Sanford, on 28 Mar 1950, aged 85 years. She was buried at the Drummond Cemetery at Sanford. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 31 Mar 1950)..⁵

     Lewis was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Sarah Elizabeth 'Sally' McCready, daughter of George Riley McCready Sr. and Sarah Ann Elizabeth Bell, on 2 February 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis W. Drummond, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Constantine & Susan Drummond and she was shown as Eliz'th McCready, age 18, the daughter of Geo. R. & Eliz'th McCready. They were married by R.B. Beadles..¹ Lewis died on 20 September 1912.³

     Constantine was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Constantine was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Constantine Drummond, age 12 in HH#810 headed by Wm. H. Drummond, a 64 year old carpenter..¹ He married Susan Chesser, daughter of John Fairfax 'Arfaxey or Faxy' Bayly and Polly Chesser, on 12 July 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Constantine Drummond (no parents shown) and she was shown as Susan Chesser the daughter of Polly Chesser, who gave consent. James Taylor said he was over 21. (Note: According to her age in the 1850 census, she would have been only age 15 at the time of her marriage.).² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Hammock's Road, Acc Co, VA.³ Constantine died on 9 December 1922 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Constantine Drummond of Sanford died at 1 p.m., 9 Dec 1922, aged 88 years and a retired oysterman. His wife, before marriage Miss Susan Bailey, died the same day at 6 p.m., aged 77 years. They both died of pneumonia. Survived by 3 sons, John, Manse, Constantine, Jr., 1 daughter, Mrs. Manie Marshall, 1 brother, Thomas..⁴

     Susan was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susan was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Bayly, age 8, in HH#1000 headed by Fairfax Bayly, age 50. Also in this household was her mother Polly Chesser, age 46. Polly Chesser and Fairfax Bayly were apparently not married, as they had different surnames. Why Susan is listed as a Bayly rather than as a Chesser in this record is not known..² She married Constantine Drummond Sr., son of William H. Drummond and Elizabeth (-----), on 12 July 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Constantine Drummond (no parents shown) and she was shown as Susan Chesser the daughter of Polly Chesser, who gave consent. James Taylor said he was over 21. (Note: According to her age in the 1850 census, she would have been only age 15 at the time of her marriage.).¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at on Hammock's Road, Acc Co, VA. She was age 67 and was listed as the wife of Constantine Drummond, having been married for 52 years, and having given birth to 11 children of which 7 were living..³ Susan died on 9 December 1922 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Constantine Drummond of Sanford died at 1 p.m., 9 Dec 1922, aged 88 years and a retired oysterman. His wife, before marriage Miss Susan Bailey, died the same day at 6 p.m., aged 77 years. They both died of pneumonia..⁴

     Henry was born on 14 July 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Cora 'Miss Coot' McCready, daughter of George Riley McCready Sr. and Sarah Ann Elizabeth Bell, on 11 June 1899 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry A. Bull, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of Robert L. & Jane Bull and she was shown as Cora McCready, age 24, the daughter of George R. & Sarah E. McCready..^3,1 Henry died on 15 May 1913 at age 36.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Cora was born in 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Henry Allen Bull, son of Robert L. Bull and Sarah Jane Smith, on 11 June 1899 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry A. Bull, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of Robert L. & Jane Bull and she was shown as Cora McCready, age 24, the daughter of George R. & Sarah E. McCready..^4,2 She married Elmer Lee Trader, son of William Henry Trader and Virginia E. Marshall, on 3 January 1915 at Accomack Co, VA.² Cora was living in 1950 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Cora died in 1959.³ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     When Millard McCready was initiated into the Rechabites, Atlantic Tent No. 14, on 2 Feb 1895, he listed his age as 20 (b. 1875), occupation as oysterman, residence as Belinda, and he was single. Millard Derant McCready died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. Frank Webb, at Laurel, DE, on 1 Jan 1942. Services were on 4 Jan at Sanford Methodist Church by Rev. Forrest with interment in the Feddeman Cemetery (since moved to Groton's Cemetery). Survivors included his widow, 1 daughter, 3 sisters, 1 brother, and 3 grandchildren, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 9 Jan 1942). Millard was born on 28 February 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Alice C. Onley, daughter of John Revel Gaskins Onley and Sarah Ann 'Sary' Ailworth, on 3 December 1899 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Millard McCready, a 22 year old oysterman, the son of George Riley & Eliz'th McCready and she was shown as Alice Onley, age 16, the daughter of J.R. & Sallie A. Onley..^4,2 Millard was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Millard was living in 1929 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ Millard died on 1 January 1942 at Laurel, DE, at age 65.⁶ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³

     Jodiah was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² Jodiah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Mcready, age 8 in HH#MT351 headed by George Mcready, a 36 year old farmer..² He married Carrie Lee Drummond, daughter of Constantine Drummond Sr. and Susan Chesser, on 21 November 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jodiah McCready, a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Geo. R. & Eliz'th McCready and she was shown as Carrie L. Drummond, age 18, the daughter of Constantine & Susan Drummond. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     Lena was born circa 1900. Lena was living in 1940 at Torrington, CT.¹ She married Asa D. Hall, son of Darius Thomas Hall and Annie M. Lewis, on 2 July 1940 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Lizzie was born circa 1905 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Clifton was born on 17 May 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Conflicting evidence states that Clifton was born in 1904.² Clifton died on 11 January 1941 at age 37. According to his obituary, Clifton T. McCready was stricken with a heart attack at age 39. He was a brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He died Saturday at the home of Mrs. Gizella Kellett, of 946 Broadway, where he was a boarder. He had been employed by the railroad 17 years, worked on Friday and Saturday claimed his pay. He had not previously complained of illness. The body last night was shipped to Sanford, VA, home of the deceased's father, Robert L. McCready. The arrangements were handled by Thomas M. O'Brien & Son at direction of Superintendent of Identification John J. Rigney, who investigated the case. Another obituary provided the following information - "Heart Attack Fatal To Bayonne Man" - The body of Clifton T. McCready, 39 year old Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman, 126 W. 52nd St., Bayonne, is being speeded South for burial in the family plot in Sanford, VA, in accordance with the request of his father, Robert Lee McCready, who had been informed of his son's sudden death at his home early Saturday evening following a heart attack. McCready, who had been in the employ of the railroad 18 years, was a boarder at the home of Mrs. Gizella Kellett at the 52nd St. address. He had worked the 4 pm to midnight shift Friday and after he had his lunch Saturday went to the Gates Ave office in Jersey City to get his pay. According to Mrs. Kellett, he returned about 4 pm and complained of pains about the chest. When his discomfort continued he retired to his bedroom and about a half hour later, when he still was not relieved, Dr. Selig Brauer, of Jersey City, who had been in attendance upon him on several previous occasions, was summoned. The doctor arrived shortly before 5 but McCready had expired. Superintendent John J. Rigney, of the Homicide Bureau, assumed charge of the body and learning McCready was a native of Sanford, VA, he communicated with the police there and asked that his parents be notified. A few hours later came word it was desired the body be shipped to Sanford for burial in the family plot. At 9 last night the body was placed aboard a train at the Pennsylvania station in Newark. The Pen. Ent. also noted survivors (Pen. Ent., 17 Jan 1941)..³ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Irving was born circa 1905.² Irving was living in 1932 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.²

     She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² (d/o_Wm_&_Sarah) was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ This is the daughter of William and Sarah McCready shown in the 1810, 1820 and 1840 Census. See parents for additional details. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Mary was born on 3 June 1909.¹

     James was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He married Rhoda Ann Cathel 'Annie' Byrd, daughter of Obed S. Byrd and Hetty C. 'Kitty' Mears, on 31 May 1882 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³ James was living in 1931 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Joanna T. (F.B.P.?) 'Annie' Morgan, daughter of Thomas W. Morgan and Harriet H. Darby, on 16 December 1931 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ida was born circa 1880 at Maryland.^1,2 She married Benjamin Franklin McCready, son of William Henry McCready and Joanna T. (F.B.P.?) 'Annie' Morgan, on 2 December 1903 at Wicomico Co, MD.¹ Ida was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ida E. McCready, a 30 year old wife in HH#175 headed by Benjamin F. McCready, a 26 year old oysterman..² Ida was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Ida McCready, a 39 year old wife in HH#266 headed by Benjamin F. McCready, a 35 year old captain of his own vessel..³ Ida was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Ida E. McCready the head of HH#524, a 49 year old operator in a shirt factory. She had been married 23 years and born in MD. Listed with her were the following McCreadys: Fredrick, a 20 year old son, born in VA, who was a laborer in a machine shop; Richard, a 15 year old son, born in VA, who was a laborer in a machine shop; Virginia, a 13 year old daughter, born in MD; Linwood, an 11 year old son born in MD; Benjamin, a 10 year old son, born in MD; and Goldy, an 8 year old daughter, born in MD..⁴

     Lucy was born circa 1890. She married Benjamin Franklin McCready, son of William Henry McCready and Joanna T. (F.B.P.?) 'Annie' Morgan, circa 1935.¹

     Stella was born circa 1900. She married Benjamin Franklin McCready, son of William Henry McCready and Joanna T. (F.B.P.?) 'Annie' Morgan, circa 1940.¹ Stella was living in 1961 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.²