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     Sarah was born on 27 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Benjamin Franklin Hall, son of Thomas Spencer Hall Sr. and Sally Northam, on 8 January 1882 at Messongo Bapt Ch, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Benjamin F. Hall and Miss. Sarah A. Andrews were married at Messongo Church by Rev. John W. Hundly on 8 Jan 1882 (Pen. Ent., 19 Jan 1882). He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 20..^3,4 Sarah died on 13 August 1942 at age 81.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     David was born circa 1950.

     Walter was born circa 1900. He married Anna Claire Swayne circa 1920.¹

     Anna was born circa 1900. She married Walter George Kahler circa 1920.¹

     Charles was born on 27 May 1888 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Clara Mae Ford on 20 August 1911 at Baltimore, MD.^2,3 He married Etta Lavinia Riggin, daughter of Henry S. Riggin and Clarissa L. 'Clara' Moore, on 21 August 1920.^2,3 Charles died in 1981 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.⁴ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Etta was born in 1897.² Etta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. She married Charles Roger Corbin Sr., son of Robert James Corbin Jr. and Hortense Hall, on 21 August 1920.^1,3 Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Inez was born on 6 July 1891 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Charles S. Hill on 7 March 1909.² Inez died on 12 October 1976 at age 85.³ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Charles was born on 8 February 1889.¹ He married Inez Hortense Corbin, daughter of Robert James Corbin Jr. and Hortense Hall, on 7 March 1909.² Charles died on 4 April 1964 at age 75.¹ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Genivia was born on 31 March 1900 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Roger Baron Hall, son of Santa Anna Hall Jr. and Mary Ella F. Bunting, circa 1918.^2,3 She married Alfred O. Howe circa 1930.³ Genivia died on 4 April 1970 at age 70.¹ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Roger was born circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Genivia Corbin, daughter of Robert James Corbin Jr. and Hortense Hall, circa 1918.^2,3 Roger was living in 1950 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Cape Charles, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Marion was born on 28 February 1885 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA. Marion died on 5 April 1885.

     James was born on 11 April 1886 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA. James died on 15 August 1896 at age 10.

     Clara was born circa 1890 at Baltimore, MD. She married Charles Roger Corbin Sr., son of Robert James Corbin Jr. and Hortense Hall, on 20 August 1911 at Baltimore, MD.^1,2 Clara died in 1915 at Baltimore, MD. Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.

     Charles R. Corbin of Hallwood announced the marriage of his daughter, Hortense Corbin of Baltimore, to Ernest Elton Matthews of Newport News, by the Rev. E. Leon Bunce in St. John's Methodist Chruch in Baltimore (E.S. News, 10 Jul 1931). Hortense was born on 25 May 1912 at Accomack Co, VA. Hortense died on 8 April 1935 at Baltimore, MD, at age 22.

     Robert was born on 12 January 1931 at Accomack Co, VA.² His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³

     Lewis was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lewis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Lewis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis Baley, age 12 in HH#AT610 headed by Lewis Baley, a 39 year old sailor..³ He married Mary Ann Pecor, daughter of Edward Pecor and Emmaline Trader, on 3 December 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was age 16. They were married by A. Woodyard..² Lewis died on 25 August 1915.⁴

     Mary was born on 7 November 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Lewis Riley Bayly (II), son of Lewis Riley 'Levin' Bayly (I) and Letitia R. Smith, on 3 December 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was age 16. They were married by A. Woodyard..³ Mary died on 1 December 1936 at age 67.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Hey was born circa 1900. He married Bessie James Corbin, daughter of Robert James Corbin Jr. and Hortense Hall, circa 1960.¹

     Arthur was born circa 1900. He married Bessie James Corbin, daughter of Robert James Corbin Jr. and Hortense Hall, circa 1970.¹

     Alfred was born circa 1900. He married Bessie James Corbin, daughter of Robert James Corbin Jr. and Hortense Hall, circa 1980.¹

     Robert was born on 11 April 1918 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. Robert died in 1990.

     J. was born circa 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Emma May Pierce McMichael, daughter of Hugh McMichael and Clementine (-----), on 3 March 1917 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer, born and living in Acc Co, and she was age 21, born in Vineland, NJ and living in Worcester Co, MD..¹ He married Lola Shockley circa 1920.^2,3 J. was living in 1937.⁴ J. died circa 1985 at Gloucester, VA.⁴ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Arvill was born on 21 June 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows 12 Jun 1894..^1,2 He married Arinthia Sarah 'Rennie' Burton, daughter of Charles S. Burton and Gertrude L. (-----), on 10 November 1920 at Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Orville Fuller Hall, a 26 year old banker and she was age 17..^3,4 Arvill died on 29 April 1969 at age 74.³ His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Granville was born on 7 February 1901. Granville died on 1 January 1914 at age 12.

     His common name was Johnnie. John was born circa 1902. John was living in 1952 at Gloucester, VA.¹

     Emma was born on 27 October 1896 at Vineland, Cumberland Co, NJ.^2,1 She married J. Oakley Hall Sr., son of John H. Hall Sr. and Nina Maude Payne, on 3 March 1917 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer, born and living in Acc Co, and she was age 21, born in Vineland, NJ and living in Worcester Co, MD..¹ Emma died on 11 June 1918 at age 21.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Emeline Rew on 24 December 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Andrews and she as Emiline Rew. No other information was given..^1,2 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Andrews the head of HH#1017, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $750. Listed with him were the following Andrews: Emiline, age 35; John J., age 6; Sewell, age 4; and Susan, age 2. Also listed was Hetty Bayly, age 19..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Emeline was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William J. Andrews Sr. on 24 December 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as William Andrews and she as Emiline Rew. No other information was given..^1,2 Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emiline Rew, age 35 in HH#1017 headed by Wm. Andrews, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $750..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Santa was born on 11 November 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Santa was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Santa Anna Hall, age 12 in HH#814 headed by Robert L. Hall, a 42 year old farmer..¹ He married Elizabeth J. 'Betsy' Wessells, daughter of Richard Wessells and Mary 'Polly' Wessells, on 31 December 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 24 year old sailor and she was age 20. Her parents Rich'd and Polly Wessells gave consent. They were married by George H. Ewell..⁴ Santa was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was the head of HH#AT612, a 30 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Elizabeth Hall, age 30 and keeping house; Clara Hall, age 5; Calvin Hall, age 3 and Charles Hall, age 8 months..⁵ He married Emma J. Taylor, daughter of Shadrack Taylor and Nancy Chesser, on 3 March 1880 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was a 38 year old widowed farmer and she was age 23. They were married by J. W. Hundley..² He married Emma J. (-----) circa 1900.^6,7 Santa was living in 1923 at Sinnickson, Acc Co, VA.³ Santa died on 16 June 1928 at Sinnickson, Acc Co, VA, at age 90. Santa A. Hall, aged 97 years (actually 91), died at home at Sinnickson on 16 Jun 1928. The funeral was at the graveside at the Drummond Cemetery, Jenkins Bridge. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 22 Jun 1928)..⁸ His body was interred at Drummond Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Thomas was born on 17 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas S. Hall, age 9 in HH#814 headed by Robert L. Hall, a 42 year old farmer..¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Hall, age 20 and farming in HH#880 headed by Robert L. Hall, age 50 and sailing..³ He married Eliza Jane Duncan, daughter of Meshack Duncan and Lucretia S. 'Critty' Northam, on 10 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 19. They were married by W. Merrill..⁴ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Hall, head of HH#AT363, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him were Eliza Hall, age 24 and keeping house; Cecelia Hall, age 8; Anna Hall, age 6; Mary Hall, age 3 and Virginia Taylor, age 25 and cooking for the family..⁵ He made a will on 14 December 1918 at Accomack Co, VA. To my granddaughter Jane Hall Hurley, my liberty bond of $50. To my granddaughter Jane Hall, daugher of S.D. Hall, my insurance from I.O.O.F. of Baltimore, MD. To my grandduaghters, May Bloxom, Annie Bloxom, Lelia Knight, Carrie Hurley, Henrietta Groton, Jarouia Johnson, and Almarie Smith, the sum of $20 each of the insurance that I carry on the life of Cecelia Smith. I give to Almarie Smith, my bed and bed clothing. I give the residue of my estate both real and personal, to all of my children to be equally divided, except Spencer D. Hall, whose part shall be charged with $200 which he has already had. Executor: Son W. Finney Hall. Witnesses: L.J. Byrd, G.C. Hatton. Signed Thomas S. Hall his X mark. Codicil: 21 Oct 1922, If any of my children should die before I do, I want their part to go to their children. Witnesses: S.C. Hall and Nealie Hall..⁶ Thomas died on 6 June 1923 at Grotons, Acc Co, VA, at age 83. Mr. Thomas S. Hall, a highly respected and useful citizen of Upper Accomack, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James H. Smith, Grotons, VA, Wednesday morning, 6 Jun 1923, following a short illness after a stroke of paralysis, aged 84 years. Mr. Hall had been a member of Pocomoke M.E. Church, South, for more than 45 years. Funeral services were held a Pocomoke Church, Thursday afternoon, 7 Jun, conducted by his pastor, Rev. H.L. Hastings, assisted by Revs. E.L. Bunce and L.D. Stables. Interment was in the Hall family burying ground near Jenkins Bridge. He is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. James H. Smith, of Grotons, Mrs. B.V. Corbin, of Pocomoke City, MD, and Mrs. W.T. Bloxom, of Makemie Park, 2 sons, Capt. Spencer D. Hall, of Baltimore, and Mr. W. Finney Hall, of Hallwood, 25 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, one brother, Mr. Santa Hall, of Sinnickson, and 3 sisters, Mrs. Gill Jones, of Harrington, DEL., Mrs. Susan Jones, of New Jersey and Mrs. Sarah Stevenson, of Withams (Pen. Ent., 9 Jun 1923)..⁷ Thomas's will was probated on 8 June 1923 at Accomack Co, VA.⁸ His body was interred at Drummond Cm, Finny Hall Fm, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born on 4 April 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah J. Hall, age 7 in HH#814 headed by Robert L. Hall, a 42 year old farmer..³ Sarah was on the in 1857 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah J. Hall, age 16 in HH#880 headed by Robert L. Hall, age 50 and sailing..⁵ She married William W. Stevenson, son of James W. Stevenson and Elizabeth Patterson, on 19 December 1860 at Downings Meth Church, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old blacksmith, born in Somerset Co, MD and living at Jenkins Bridge, VA. She was age 19, born in Acc Co and living at Jenkins Bridge, VA. They were married by W. Merrill. John W. Corbin said he was over age 21..¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Atlantic District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Stevenson, a 28 year old house keeper in HH#652 headed by William Stevenson, a 35 year old blacksmith.⁶ Sarah was living in 1920 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.⁷ At the time of her brother's, Thomas S. Hall, death in 1923, she was living in Withams, VA. Sarah died in 1936.⁸ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Irene was born on 18 February 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.² Irene was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Irene Hall, age 4 in HH#814 headed by Robert L. Hall, a 42 year old farmer..¹ Irene was on the in 1857 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.³ Irene was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Irene Hall, age 14 in HH#880 headed by Robert L. Hall, age 50 and sailing..⁴ She married A. Ricketts circa 1865.^5,6

     Susan was born on 14 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan F. Hall, age 2 in HH#814 headed by Robert L. Hall, a 42 year old farmer..¹ Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Hall, age 12 in HH#880 headed by Robert L. Hall, age 50 and sailing..³ She married Samuel Jones circa 1865.⁴ Susan was living in 1923 at New Jersey.²

     Zemiah was born on 28 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² Zemiah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Zemiah Hall, age 10 in HH#880 headed by Robert L. Hall, age 50 and sailing..¹ She married Gilbert Jones circa 1870.³ Zemiah was living in 1923 at Harrington, DE.²

     Eliza was born on 5 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Eliza was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Duncan, age 8 in HH#1110 headed by Meshack Duncan, age 50..² She married Thomas Spencer Hall, son of Robert Lamb Hall and Jane Henry Drummond, on 10 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 19. They were married by W. Merrill..¹ Eliza was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Hall, age 24 and keeping house..⁴ Eliza died on 28 August 1913 at age 71.³ Her body was interred at Drummond Cm, Finny Hall Fm, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.³

     James H. and Cecie (Hall) Smith had 4 children that died at birth (James H. Smith Family Bible). Assuming that Helen Marie Smith died at birth, although Bible record shows her death 2 years after her birth to the day, only 3 of the children listed below died at birth. So there was one other child, possibly unnamed, that died at birth. Her name is spelled "Cecila" in her Bible and "Cecelia" on her tombstone. Her common name was Cecie. Cecelia was born on 13 January 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her birth as 1861..^2,3 Cecelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cecelia Hall, age 8..⁴ She married James Henry Smith, son of William Henry Custis Smith and Rosey Anne Bunting, on 31 December 1879 at Downings Meth Church, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 18. They were married by J. W. Hilldrup..¹ Cecelia died on 16 May 1931 at age 69. Cecie Smith, wife of James H. Smith, aged 69 years, died on 16 May 1931. She was a member of the Pocomoke Church, where funeral services were conducted on 17 May by Rev. R.T. Fulcher and Rev. E.C. Wilmer. Interment was in the Drummond Cemetery (she must have been moved, as she and her husband are now at Groton's Cemetery). She was survived by her husband and 8 children, 2 sisters and 2 brothers, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 22 May 1931)..⁵ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³

     Annie was born on 8 August 1864 at Marsh Market, Acc Co, VA.² Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Hall, age 6..³ She married Covington V. 'Covey' Corbin, son of James Herbert Corbin and Ellen 'Ella' Broadwater, on 9 June 1881 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was age 17. They were married by R. B. Beadles..¹ Annie was living in 1923 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Annie died on 15 July 1944 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 79. Mrs. Annie L. (Hall) Corbin, wife of Covington V. Corbin, of Sanford, aged 79 years, died 15 Jul 1944. She was the daughter of Thomas S. and Jane Hall. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 21 Jul 1944). Services were on 18 Jul at the Sanford Methodist Church by Rev. R.F. Bryan, with interment in Downing's Cemetery. They had been married 63 years (E.S. News, 21 Jul 1944)..⁴ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Spencer D. Hall was the captain of several steamers which sailed into the Hammocks and Hall's wharf on Messongo Creek. Mr. Spencer D. Hall and Miss Mary L. Broadwater were married at the bride's residence on 9 Jul 1890 by Rev. W.F. Hayes. A fine supper was served to numerous guests after the ceremony (Pen. Ent., 19 Jul 1890). Widely known as the skipper of bay steamers by residents of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware, Capt. Spencer D. Hall, 76, of 608 Venable Avenue, died Sunday after an illness of several months. Captain Hall was born at Marsh Market, the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Thmoas S. Hall, of well known upper Acc Co families. In Onancock and throughout Acc Co he will be remembered as a splendid, loveable character and he will not soon be forgotten by those who in earlier years made trips to and from Baltimore by boat. As a boy of 12 he went to sea as lookout on a sailboat operated by his father, the late Capt. Thomas S. Hall. At 18 he was master of a three masted bay work boat, and shortly thereafter became associated with the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway, which at the height of its operations, before the advent of hard-surfaced roads, operated a large fleet of freighters and combination freight and passenger vessels on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Captain Hall remained with the B, C & A for nearly 40 years, retiring as a captain in 1927 when the Pennsylvania Railroad purchased the properties - including eleven steamboats, remnants of the fleet that flew the B, C & A ensign. While in the service of the B, C & A, Captain Hall served as master of such well-known vessels as the Piankitank, Avalon and the Three Rivers, the last of which while returning to Baltimore from boat races at Crisfield on July 4, 1924, burned to the water's edge off Cove Point. The fire cost the lives of ten persons, including five members of The Evening Sun Newsboys Band, which had played at the races. A promient Methodist Church layman, Captain Hall was long active in the Eclaw Methodist Church, Mayfield Avenue, near Harford road. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 6 Jun 1947). Spencer was born on 19 December 1870 at Marsh Market, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Lee Broadwater, daughter of Walter Fountain Broadwater and Hester Ann Bull, on 9 June 1890 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to the Peninsula Enterprise of 19 Jul 1890, Marsh Market Section, on 9 Jun 1890, Spencer D. Hall and Miss Mary L. Broadwater were married at the bride's residence by Rev. W.F. Hayes. A fine supper was served to numerous guests after the ceremony. He was a 19 year old sailor and she was age 17..² Spencer was living in 1923 at Baltimore, MD. Spencer died on 1 June 1947 at Baltimore, MD, at age 76.³

     Her common name was Henny. Henrietta was born on 16 December 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henrietta died on 7 October 1888 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 15. She died at the age of 16 years of typhoid fever. Her father Thomas S. Hall gave the information. Her tombstones shows 7 Oct 1889..^2,3,4 Her body was interred at Drummond Cm, Finny Hall Fm, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Mary was born on 16 April 1868 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Hall, age 3..⁴ She married William Thomas Bloxom Sr., son of William T. Bloxom and Anna M. 'Nancy' Dix, on 10 July 1889 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer and she was age 21. They were married by J. S. Wallace..² Mary was living on 15 July 1944 at Makemie Park, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Mary died on 27 December 1951 at Makemie Park, Acc Co, VA, at age 83. Mrs. Mary Ella (Hall) Bloxom, aged 83, wife of William T. Bloxom, of Makemie Park, and daughter of Thomas S. and Jane Hall, born and raised at Messongo died 27 Dec 1951. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 3 Jan 1952)..¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     James was born on 20 August 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows his birth as 1855..^3,4 James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. H. Smith, age 3 in HH#161 headed by Custis Smith, a 27 year old farmer..⁵ He married Cecelia Fletcher 'Cecie' Hall, daughter of Thomas Spencer Hall and Eliza Jane Duncan, on 31 December 1879 at Downings Meth Church, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was a 21 year old farmer and she was age 18. They were married by J. W. Hilldrup..² James died in 1942.⁴ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁴

      (an unknown value). Covington was born on 8 December 1858 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.¹ Conflicting evidence states that Covington was born on 27 November 1859.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.^4,5 He married Annie Lee Hall, daughter of Thomas Spencer Hall and Eliza Jane Duncan, on 9 June 1881 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was age 17. They were married by R. B. Beadles..⁶ Covington died on 18 January 1949 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 90. Mr. Covington V. Corbin died at the home of his son, C.H. Corbin, near Pocomoke City, MD, 18 Jan 1949, he was age 90 years on 27 Nov (evidently an error, as Acc birth records show 8 Dec 1858). Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 21 Jan 1949)..⁷ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.^8,5

     Mary was born on 1 July 1873 at Marsh Market, Acc Co, VA.² She married Spencer Douglas Hall, son of Thomas Spencer Hall and Eliza Jane Duncan, on 9 June 1890 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. According to the Peninsula Enterprise of 19 Jul 1890, Marsh Market Section, on 9 Jun 1890, Spencer D. Hall and Miss Mary L. Broadwater were married at the bride's residence by Rev. W.F. Hayes. A fine supper was served to numerous guests after the ceremony. He was a 19 year old sailor and she was age 17..¹ Mary died on 5 May 1966 at age 92.²

     William was born on 25 October 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Ella Hall, daughter of Thomas Spencer Hall and Eliza Jane Duncan, on 10 July 1889 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer and she was age 21. They were married by J. S. Wallace..² William was living at Makemie Park, Acc Co, VA.³ William died on 22 December 1952 at age 86.³ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Elizabeth J. Wessells must have been the Jane Wessels, age 18, in the household of Thorogood Mason, age 33, a farmer, in 1860. Elizabeth was born in 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Santa Anna Hall Sr., son of Robert Lamb Hall and Jane Henry Drummond, on 31 December 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 24 year old sailor and she was age 20. Her parents Rich'd and Polly Wessells gave consent. They were married by George H. Ewell..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Hall, age 30 and keeping house..⁴ Elizabeth died on 19 January 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He death record shows her death as 6 Jan 1875. She died of childbirth in Acc Parish at the age of 25 years. She was the daughter of Richard and Polly Wessells..^2,5 Her body was interred at Drummond Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.²

     Calvin was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.² Calvin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Calvin Hall, age 3..³ He married Catharine Dixon, daughter of John W. Dixon, on 26 December 1888 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 old wage earner and she was age 21, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA. They were married by W. F. Hayes..² Calvin was living in 1928.¹ Calvin died on 1 January 1938 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Calvin Hall died on 1 Jan 1938 of pneumonia at Temperanceville. Services were conducted at the Greenwood Cemetery (J.W. Taylor) on 2 Jan by Rev. J.N. Mast. He was the son of Santa and Betsy Wessells Hall. Survivors included 2 daughters, 3 sisters and 6 brothers, all of who were listed (E.S. News, 7 Jan 1938)..⁴ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     Catharine was born circa 1867 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married Calvin W. Hall, son of Santa Anna Hall Sr. and Elizabeth J. 'Betsy' Wessells, on 26 December 1888 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 old wage earner and she was age 21, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA. They were married by W. F. Hayes..¹

     William was born in 1835 at Somerset Co, MD.² He married Sarah Jane Hall, daughter of Robert Lamb Hall and Jane Henry Drummond, on 19 December 1860 at Downings Meth Church, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old blacksmith, born in Somerset Co, MD and living at Jenkins Bridge, VA. She was age 19, born in Acc Co and living at Jenkins Bridge, VA. They were married by W. Merrill. John W. Corbin said he was over age 21..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Atlantic District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Stevenson the head of HH#652, a 35 year old blacksmith with real estate valued at $1,300 and personal property valued at $300, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Stevensons, all born in VA: Sarah, a 28 year old house keeper; Dira, age 6; Archie, age 3; and Ernest, age 1.³ William was living in 1920 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA. William died in 1922.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     A. was born circa 1845. He married Irene Hall, daughter of Robert Lamb Hall and Jane Henry Drummond, circa 1865.^1,2

     Samuel was born circa 1845. He married Susan Finney Hall, daughter of Robert Lamb Hall and Jane Henry Drummond, circa 1865.¹

     Gilbert was born circa 1850. He married Zemiah Elizabeth Lamb Hall, daughter of Robert Lamb Hall and Jane Henry Drummond, circa 1870.¹

     James was born on 25 June 1817 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA.² He married Ellen 'Ella' Broadwater, daughter of Walter J. Broadwater Jr. and Mary Lee 'Polly' Burton, on 27 July 1846.^1,3 James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Corbin the head of HH#570, a 33 year old sailor with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were Ellen Corbin, age 22; Medora Corbin, age 3; James W. Corbin, age 1; William R. Downing, a 22 year old sailor; and Afred Smith, age 13..⁴ James was living in 1858 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.⁵ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶ James died on 3 March 1890 at age 72.² His body was interred at Corbin Cem, South End of Sanford, Acc Co, VA.²

     She was shown as "Hellen" Corbin on her son, Covington Corbin's, Acc birth record. Mrs. Ellen Corbin of near Sanford in upper Accomack Co died recently at the age of about 75 years (E.S. Hearld, 3 Mar 1911). Ellen was born on 26 September 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James Herbert Corbin, son of Coventon Corbin and Sarah Ann 'Sally' Drummond, on 27 July 1846.^3,4 Ellen was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Corbin, age 22 in HH#570 headed by James H. Corbin, a 33 year old sailor..⁵ Ellen was living in 1858 at Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Ellen died on 14 February 1911 at age 82.² Her body was interred at Corbin Cem, South End of Sanford, Acc Co, VA.²

     James was born on 25 February 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Conflicting evidence states that James was born on 25 February 1884 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He married Nellie Florence Middleton, daughter of John Emory Middleton and Emma A. 'Emily' Collins, on 18 November 1906 at MD/VA Line.³ He married Marion Marie Picken, daughter of Andrew Picken and Elizabeth Richmond, on 5 January 1921 at Pocomoke City, Wor Co, MD.^4,5 James died on 8 March 1940 at Townsend, Northampton Co, VA, at age 57.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Mrs. Nellie Corbin died at her home near Pocomoke City of pneumonia following Spanish influenza on Tuesday, 6 Jan 1919, and was brought home (Sanford) for burial in the Corbin Cemetery, Friday (Acc News, 10 Jan 1919). Evidently she was moved later, as she is now in Downing's Cemetery. Nellie was born on 24 February 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nellie was living in 1906 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² She married James Covington 'Cubby' Corbin, son of Covington V. 'Covey' Corbin and Annie Lee Hall, on 18 November 1906 at MD/VA Line.² Nellie died on 31 December 1918 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 29.¹ Conflicting evidence states that she died on 1 January 1919.³ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     Walter was born on 7 April 1891 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA.¹ Walter was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He was baptized on 26 July 1903.² He married Thalia (-----) circa 1920 at Greece.³

     Leonard was born on 1 September 1899 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA.² Leonard was a member of the armed forces serving at US Marines, WWI.² He married Mildred Rew Taylor, daughter of Ezekiel J. Taylor and Emma F. Rew, on 19 September 1923 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was a 24 year old electrician and she was age 25. He was living in Baltimore and she was living in Onancock. The family indicates that she was a stenographer..³ Leonard was living in 1972 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.² Leonard died in 1977.⁴ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Her common name was Etta. Henrietta was born on 7 January 1893 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married (-----) Phillips circa 1920.² She married William Edward Burke on 29 May 1926 at Ballston, VA.² Henrietta was living in 1972 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     Emma was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma J. Taylor, age 5 in HH#157 headed by Shadrack D. Taylor, a 34 year old farmer..² She married Santa Anna Hall Sr., son of Robert Lamb Hall and Jane Henry Drummond, on 3 March 1880 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was a 38 year old widowed farmer and she was age 23. They were married by J. W. Hundley..³ Emma died on 3 December 1893 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She died of a brain fever at the age of 38. She was the child of Shadrack and Nancy and the wife of Santa Anna Hall. Her son R.L. Hall gave the information..¹

     Emma was born in 1871.¹ She married Santa Anna Hall Sr., son of Robert Lamb Hall and Jane Henry Drummond, circa 1900.^1,2 Emma died in 1950.¹ Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Clara was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.² Clara was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clara Hall, age 5..³ She married William J. 'Willie' Holland, son of Edward T. Holland and Mary (-----), on 25 February 1880 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 23 year old oysterman and she was age 16. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..² Clara was living in 1938 at Assawoman, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mr. & Mrs. Santa Hall of near Hallwood will celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary on 29 Dec 1948. Santa Hall and Miss Elle F. Bunting, both of near Temperanceville were married at the Baptist Parsonage at Mappsville on 29 Dec 1895 by the Rev. J.L. King (Pen. Ent., 26 Nov 1948). Mr. Santa Anna Hall of Hallwood died on 25 Jan 1958, aged 84 years. He was the son of Santa and Anna Drummond Hall. He was a member of the Makemie Park Baptist Church. Survivors were listed inclulding 9 unnamed grandchildren (Pen. Ent., 30 Jan 1958). Contrary to the obituary, he was the son of Santa Anna (Sr.) and Elizabeth J. Wessells Hall. Santa was born on 2 December 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary Ella F. Bunting, daughter of George William Bunting and Mary Ann West, on 29 December 1895 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 23 year old farmer and she was age 22. They were married by J.L. King..¹ Santa was living in 1950 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³ Santa died on 25 January 1958 at age 83.⁴ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Charles was born on 7 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Annie L. Fisher, daughter of Samuel B. Fisher and Rachel J. Chesser, on 8 July 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.² Charles died on 25 June 1905 at age 35.³ His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.³

     Ben was born on 8 December 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Clara F. Bayly, daughter of Sewell H. Bayly and Clara F. 'Clarsie' Northam, on 4 January 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lee Hall, a 21 year old oysterman, and she was age 18..^3,2 Ben was living in 1957.¹ Ben died on 21 May 1974 at age 92.¹

     Edgar was born on 30 September 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edgar was living in 1959.²

     Mr. James Alfred Hall of New Church died in Memorial Hospital on 11 Oct 1959, aged 76 years. He was the son of Santa and Emma Hall, born 6 Aug 1883. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 15 Oct 1959). Contrary to this obituary, his Acc birth record shows 22 Dec 1883. James was born on 22 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ruth Stant, daughter of Raymond S. Stant and Sarah B. 'Sally' Hickman, circa 1910.^2,3 James was living at New Church, Acc Co, VA.⁴ James died on 11 October 1959 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 75.⁴ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Miss Lillie Mae Hall, niece of Mr. & Mrs. William Stevenson of Jenkins Bridge, and Mr. Fred R. Tull of New Church, were married on 15 Dec 1920 at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Howard King, Grasonville, MD, by Rev. E.W. Simms of Harpers Ferry, WVA. They will reside at New Church, VA (Acc News, 24 Dec 1920). Lillie was born on 20 April 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Fred R. Tull on 15 December 1920 at Grasonville, MD.² Lillie was living in 1938 at Miona, Acc Co, VA.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     This William Henry Hall, reported to be a son of Santa A. Hall by Jane Kahler, was not listed as such in Santa's 1928 obituary. His common name was Willie. William was born on 25 November 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Gertrude Elizabeth Hudson, daughter of Lenard Hudson and Mary Richard, in 1913.² William was living in 1938.¹ William died on 20 January 1946 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 52.¹

     Mary was born on 2 October 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Santa Anna Hall Jr., son of Santa Anna Hall Sr. and Elizabeth J. 'Betsy' Wessells, on 29 December 1895 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 23 year old farmer and she was age 22. They were married by J.L. King..¹ Mary died on 12 July 1950 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 75. Mrs. Ella Bunting Hall, wife of Santa Hall, of Hallwood, died on 12 Jul 1950, aged 75 years. She was the daughter of George and Mary Bunting, born 2 Oct 1874. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 21 Jul 1950)..³ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     His common name was Willie. William was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Clara V. Hall, daughter of Santa Anna Hall Sr. and Elizabeth J. 'Betsy' Wessells, on 25 February 1880 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 23 year old oysterman and she was age 16. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     Annie was born on 21 June 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married Charles D. Hall, son of Santa Anna Hall Sr. and Elizabeth J. 'Betsy' Wessells, on 8 July 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Henry Jackson Davis, son of Alfred T. Davis and Emaline J. Duncan, on 26 December 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Annie died on 22 July 1932 at age 55.² Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Fred was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, PFC, World War I.¹ Fred was born on 27 January 1887.¹ He married Lillie Mae Hall, daughter of Santa Anna Hall Sr. and Emma J. Taylor, on 15 December 1920 at Grasonville, MD.² Fred died on 20 October 1973 at age 86.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Gertrude was born on 11 March 1897.¹ She married William Henry 'Willie' Hall, son of Santa Anna Hall Sr. and Emma J. Taylor, in 1913.² Gertrude died on 2 January 1943 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 45.¹

     Carlton was born on 6 January 1910 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married (1w|o C.R. Hall) (-----) circa 1930.^3,4 He married Amelia Jane 'Mealie' Stant, daughter of William Harrison Stant and Rosa F. Smith, circa 1950.^2,5 Carlton was living in 1950 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ Carlton died on 11 April 1988 at age 78.² His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     (1w|o was born circa 1900. She married Carlton R. Hall, son of Santa Anna Hall Jr. and Mary Ella F. Bunting, circa 1930.^1,2

     Alfred was born circa 1900. He married Genivia Corbin, daughter of Robert James Corbin Jr. and Hortense Hall, circa 1930.¹