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     Abram was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally Sterling, daughter of Ephraim Sterling and Esther (-----), circa 1820.² Abram was named as an heir on 30 August 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abram Somers Sr., son of Keziah Somers, a sister to Moses Salisbury, formerly an armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..¹

     Ezekiel was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel died before 30 August 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as Ezekiel Somers dec'd leaving a son Abram Somers Jr. Ezekiel was a son of Keziah Somers, who was a sister to Moses Salisbury, who was formerly an armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..²

     Abram was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Abram was named as an heir on 30 August 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abram Somers Jr., son of Ezekiel Somers dec'd, who was a son of Keziah Somers, who was a sister to Moses Salisbury, who was formerly an armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..² He married Mary 'Polly' Moore circa 1835 at Somerset Co, MD.³ He married Mary Tyler, daughter of Littleton Tyler and Mary Sterling, on 6 July 1842 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Abraham Somers Jr. and Mary Tyler..⁴

     (-----) was born circa 1780. He married Betsy Somers, daughter of Isaac Somers and Mary Roach, circa 1805.¹

     Demariah was born on 17 November 1866 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. Demariah died on 20 November 1879 at age 13. Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Demariah Somers, daughter of William & Serrena C. Somers, 17 Nov 1866 - 20 Nov 1879..¹

     Sallie was born in 1871 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² She married Samuel M. Rew circa 1890.³ Sallie was named in her father's obituary on 27 February 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Samuel M. Rew in the obituary of Capt. William Somers, who died at Winterville..³ Sallie died in 1961.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sallie D. Rew, wife of Samuel M. Rew, 1871 - 1961..²

     Robert was born circa 1870 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. Robert was named in his father's obituary on 27 February 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Capt. Robert Somers in the obituary of Capt. William Somers, who died at Winterville..²

     Reuben was born circa 1864 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. Reuben was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Summers, a 9 year old mulatto in a HH headed by Elizabeth Summers, age 67 and white. Also listed was Bettie Summers, a 30 year old back domestic servant, who was evidently his mother..¹ He married Alberta Martin, daughter of James Martin (Free Negro) and Ann 'Annie' Major (Free Negro), on 31 January 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Summers, colored, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Elizabeth and she was shown as Alberta Martin, colored, age 21, the daughter of James & Annie Martin. They were married by A.J. Satchell..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Bettie Summers, a 30 year old black domestic servant in the HH headed by Elizabeth Summers, age 67 and white. Also listed with her was Reuben Summers, a 9 year old mulatto, who was evidently her son..²

     Alberta was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Reuben Somers, son of William J. 'Capt. Bill' Somers Jr. and Elizabeth 'Bettie' (-----) (slave), on 31 January 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Summers, colored, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Elizabeth and she was shown as Alberta Martin, colored, age 21, the daughter of James & Annie Martin. They were married by A.J. Satchell..¹

     James was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann 'Annie' Major (Free Negro), daughter of Annis Major (Free Negro), on 9 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Marten, Free Negro and she was shown as Ann Major, Free Negro, daughter of Annis Major, Free Negro, who gave consent. Wm. Charnock said he was over age 21..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Martin the head of HH#1251, a 28 year old mullato farm laborer with personal property valued at $30. Listed with him were the following Martins: Anne age 26 and black, Ella C. a 4 year old mullato, Scarburgh S., a 2 year old mulatto and John A. a 6/12 year old mulatto..²

     Ann was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Martin (Free Negro) on 9 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Marten, Free Negro and she was shown as Ann Major, Free Negro, daughter of Annis Major, Free Negro, who gave consent. Wm. Charnock said he was over age 21..¹

     Annis was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Annis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annis Major the head of HH#1233, a 65 year old black with real estate valued at $50 and personal property valued at $20. She was living alone..¹

     Annie was born on 25 January 1893 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. She married Fred W. Mears, son of John W. Mears and Tabitha A. Ward, circa 1915.¹ Annie died in August 1974 at age 81.

     Winfred was born on 29 November 1897 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. She married William T. 'Willie' Jenkins circa 1918. Winfred died in March 1988 at age 90.

     Zelpha was born in December 1899 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. She married Mallory C. Owens circa 1918.¹

     His common name was Royal. Royal was born on 5 April 1881 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Dr. Royal Thomas Somers (dental surgeon) 5 Apr 1881 - 1 May 1964..² Royal died on 1 May 1964 at age 83.²

     Samuel was born in November 1882 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He married Mabel C. Northam, daughter of William Riley Northam and Olive Ayres, on 2 January 1911 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel W. Somers, a 28 year old sailor, the son of Edward T. & Emma Somers and she was shown as Mabel C. Northam, age 23, the daughter of William R. & Olive Northam..² He lived in New Hampshire and Crisfield, MD and made millions of dollars as a shipping tycoon in the Spanish American War shipping between Florida and Cuba.¹

     Wilson was born on 20 November 1888 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. Wilson died on 2 March 1970 at Baltimore, MD, at age 81. He died in Union Memorial Hospital.. His body was interred at Frederick Co, MD.

     Claude was born on 5 November 1890 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. Claude died on 12 April 1915 at age 24. His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Claude W. Somers, the son of Edward T. & Emily S. Somers, 5 Nov 1890 - 12 Apr 1915..

     Phillip was born on 17 March 1887 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. Phillip died on 4 April 1907 at age 20. He died of pneumonisa (PE 13 Apr 1907)..² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Philip N. Somers, son of Ed Tom & Emily S. Somers, 17 Mar 1887 - 4 Apr 1907..¹

     Lena was born in December 1895 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. She married Joseph P. Pennington circa 1940. She married in her early forties and had two step-daughters, Jacqueline and Margaret Pennington..¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.

     Manie was born circa 1880.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1905 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married (-----) Bibbins circa 1925.¹

     Roland was born on 19 January 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1925.³ Roland died on 4 August 1980 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA, at age 85.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Roland L. Somers, 19 Jan 1895 - 4 Aug 1980..²

     Maria was born on 12 February 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married (-----) White circa 1920.³ Maria died on 2 August 1983 at age 84.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Marie Somers White, 12 Feb 1899 - 2 Aug 1983..²

     Lorenzo was born on 19 December 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.

     G. was born on 2 May 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. G. died on 28 July 1912 at age 17. He was shown as Clifton Somers who died Sunday last - Aged 17 - Fatally injured while tiring to board a freight train at Tasley - Taken to Salisbury to Hospital, died shortly after arrival - Body brought to Bloxom and burial in family Cemetery - Local - AN 3 Aug 1912. He was shown as G. Clifton Somers, who died last Sunday evening - Aged; 17y 2m 27d - He was crushed by a train at Tasley Station - Rushed to Salisbury hospital by special train by died on operating table - Burial in family burying grounds - Survived by father and mother, Lloyd J. and Manie Somers, 2 brothers, Harrison and Clarence - G. Clifton Somers - PE 3 Aug 1912..² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as G. Clifton Somers, son of Lloyd J. & Mary W. Somers, 2 May 1895 - 28 Jul 1912..

     William was born in 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Pearl P. (-----) circa 1915. He married Martha Chandler, daughter of John J. Chandler and Alice Lee West, on 8 September 1920 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Clarence Somers, a 29 year old widowed farmer, the son of Lloyd & Mamie Somers and she was shown as Martha Chandler, age 24, the daughter of John J. & Alice Chandler..³ William died in 1975.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as W. Clarence Somers, husband of Martha C. Somers, 1891 - 1975..²

     William was born on 15 July 1906 at Columbia, SC. He married Vesta Salone Somers, daughter of Ebron Byrd Somers and Minnie Americus Baker, circa 1930 at Arlington, VA.¹ William died on 21 August 1967 at Washington, DC, at age 61. His body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Myree was born on 4 November 1914 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Bradley 'Pete' Lewis circa 1935.¹ Myree died in 1988.¹ Her body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Myree Somers Lewis, 1914 - 1988. She is buried next to William B. Lewis..²

     Hallie was born in 1906 at Gloucester Co, VA. She married Ebron Byrd Somers, son of Edward Thomas 'Capt. Ed Tom' Somers and Emily Susan 'Emma' Kelly, circa 1925.¹

     Lena was born circa 1926 at Gloucester, VA. Lena died circa 1981 at Gloucester, VA.

     Emma was born circa 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. Emma died circa 1923.

     William was born on 5 February 1899 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Winfred Marian 'Winnie' Somers, daughter of Edward Thomas 'Capt. Ed Tom' Somers and Emily Susan 'Emma' Kelly, circa 1918. William died in April 1969 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 70.

     Mallory was born circa 1895. He married Zelpha Glee Somers, daughter of Edward Thomas 'Capt. Ed Tom' Somers and Emily Susan 'Emma' Kelly, circa 1918.¹

     Aubrey was born on 3 April 1919 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. Aubrey died on 11 September 2005 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 86.

     Gladys was born circa 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Claudia was born circa 1914 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Joseph was born circa 1890. He married Lena Rose 'Byrd' Somers, daughter of Edward Thomas 'Capt. Ed Tom' Somers and Emily Susan 'Emma' Kelly, circa 1940. She married in her early forties and had two step-daughters, Jacqueline and Margaret Pennington..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1905. He married Elizabeth Somers, daughter of Reuben Somers and Alberta Martin, circa 1925.¹

     Joseph was born circa 1850. He married Sarah J. (-----) circa 1875.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1850. She married Joseph Winder circa 1875.¹

     Louise was born in 1913. Louise died in 1999.

     Thelma was born circa 1905.

     Eloise was born in 1918.

     Ruth was born in 1905 at Accomack Co, VA.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ruth L. Somers, 1905 - ____..²

     Charles was born in 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sylvia was born on 10 July 1918 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sylvia died on 25 March 1995 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA, at age 76. She died at Arcadia Nursing Home. She was educated at Longwood College and was a teacher at George Washington H.S. in Alexandria, VA and at T.C. Williams H.S. She was a member of the Little Theatre of Alexandria, the Historical Society of Virginia, the DAR and the Washington Street Church. She returned to her home in Parksley in 1980. (E.S. New, 29 Mar 1995, obituaries).² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sylvia S. Somers, daughter of Finney W. & Winifred P. Somers, 1918 - ____..¹

     Martha was born in 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William Clarence Somers, son of Lloyd J. Somers and Mary W. 'Manie' (-----), on 8 September 1920 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Clarence Somers, a 29 year old widowed farmer, the son of Lloyd & Mamie Somers and she was shown as Martha Chandler, age 24, the daughter of John J. & Alice Chandler..³ Martha died in 1976.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Martha C. Somers, wife of W. Clarence Somers, 1895 - 1976..²

     William was born circa 1880 at Columbia, SC. He married Fannie Lee Howell circa 1905.¹

     Fannie was born circa 1885. She married William Hampton Cadieu circa 1905.¹

     William was born on 29 July 1910 at Maryland. He married Myree Somers, daughter of Ebron Byrd Somers and Minnie Americus Baker, circa 1935.¹ William died in March 1980 at age 69. His body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²