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     Nona was born in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Richard Rew Somers, son of Samuel Somers and Mary J.W. Justice, on 3 January 1900 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard R. Somers, a 27 year old sailor, the son of Samuel & Mary Somers and she was shown as Nona T. Shrieves, age 19, the daughter of Wm. Shireves of W. & his wife Caroline..¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nona L. Somers, wife of Richard R. Somers, 1880 - ____..²

     Nora was born circa 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Daniel E. Jester, son of Elias J. Jester and Alabama Moore, on 9 September 1900 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel E. Jester, an 18 year old farmer, the son of Elias H. & Alabama Jester and she was shown as Nora F. Somers, age 16, the daughter of George T. & Mary E. Somers..¹

     Daniel was born circa 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nora F. Somers, daughter of George T. Somers Jr. and Mary E. Mears, on 9 September 1900 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel E. Jester, an 18 year old farmer, the son of Elias H. & Alabama Jester and she was shown as Nora F. Somers, age 16, the daughter of George T. & Mary E. Somers..¹ His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Daniel E. Jester, no dates..²

     Bertie was born in 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Harry C. Somers, son of Capt. George T. Somers Sr. and Eveline Wessells, on 19 November 1905 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harry C. Somers, a 22 year old sailor, the son of George & Eveline Somers and she was shown as Bertie Wessells, age 21, the daughter of Thomas & Susan Wessells..^3,1 Bertie died in 1971.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born on 7 July 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. William died on 6 June 1906 at age 28. His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Julius Somers, 7 Jul 1877 - 6 Jun 1906 (lost at sea enroute to Bahamas - body never recoverd).¹

     Florence was born circa 1879 at Somerset Co, MD. She married Lorenzo Dow Ward, son of Augustine Ward and Mary H. (-----), on 1 May 1906 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo Dow Ward, a 30 year old merchant, born & living in Somerset County, the son of Augustine & Mary H. Ward and she was shown as Florence Eliza Somers, age 27, born in Somerset County & living in Accomack County, the daughter of Allen T. & Mary E. Somers..¹

     Lorenzo was born circa 1876 at Somerset Co, MD. He married Florence Eliza Somers, daughter of Allen T. Somers and Mary Eliza A. Hoffman, on 1 May 1906 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo Dow Ward, a 30 year old merchant, born & living in Somerset County, the son of Augustine & Mary H. Ward and she was shown as Florence Eliza Somers, age 27, born in Somerset County & living in Accomack County, the daughter of Allen T. & Mary E. Somers..¹

     Augustine was born circa 1850. He married Mary H. (-----) circa 1875.¹

     Mary was born circa 1850. She married Augustine Ward circa 1875.¹

     Finney was born on 6 June 1915 at Accomack Co, VA. Finney died on 23 February 1917 at age 1. His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Finney Warren Somers Jr., son of Finney W. & Winifred P. Somers, 6 Jun 1915 - 23 Feb 1917..

     Finney died in 1920. Finney was born in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA. His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Finney Warren Somers Jr., son of Finney W. & Winifred P. Somers, born & died 1920..

     (4 was born in 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. An unknown person body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. There is a tombstone at Parksley Cem showing 4 infants of Isaac & D.F. Somers: b&d 1884, 1893, 1901 & John - 1903..

     J. was born in 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Bertie Lewis, daughter of Burwell R. Lewis and Martha Berry J. (-----), on 3 November 1912 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harrison Somers, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Lloyd J. & Mamie W. Somers and she was shown as Bertie Lewis, age 18, the daughter of Burwell R. & Martha Lewis..¹ J. died in 1970.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as J. Harrison Somers, husband of Bertie L. Somers, 1889 - 1970..²

     Bertie was born in 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married J. Harrison Somers, son of Lloyd J. Somers and Mary W. 'Manie' (-----), on 3 November 1912 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Harrison Somers, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Lloyd J. & Mamie W. Somers and she was shown as Bertie Lewis, age 18, the daughter of Burwell R. & Martha Lewis..¹ Bertie died in 1971.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Bertie Lewis Somers, wife of J. Harrison Somers, 1895 - 1971..²

     John was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Alice Lee West on 20 December 1876 at Zion Bapt Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Chandler, a 25 year old farmer, the son of John & Sally Chandler and she was shown as Alice Lee West, age 19, the daughter of George R. & Jane West..¹

     Alice was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John J. Chandler on 20 December 1876 at Zion Bapt Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Chandler, a 25 year old farmer, the son of John & Sally Chandler and she was shown as Alice Lee West, age 19, the daughter of George R. & Jane West..¹

     Magie was born circa 1902 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward Rodde Taylor, son of Cornelius T. Taylor and Alice M. (-----), on 25 November 1920 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Rodde Taylor, a 21 year old farmer, living in Pungoteage, the son of Cornelius T. & Alice M. Taylor and she was shown as Magie R. Somers, age 18, living in Bloxom, the daughter of Richard R. & Nona Somers..¹

     Edward was born circa 1899 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Magie R. Somers, daughter of Richard Rew Somers and Nona T. Shrieves, on 25 November 1920 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Rodde Taylor, a 21 year old farmer, living in Pungoteage, the son of Cornelius T. & Alice M. Taylor and she was shown as Magie R. Somers, age 18, living in Bloxom, the daughter of Richard R. & Nona Somers..¹

     Cornelius was born circa 1870. He married Alice M. (-----) circa 1895.¹

     Alice was born circa 1875. She married Cornelius T. Taylor circa 1895.¹

     Harry was born on 7 June 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mildred Chesser circa 1915.¹ Harry died on 13 December 1933 at age 39. His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Harry Christhilf Somers, husband of Mildred Chesser & son of Wm. J. & Margaret A. Somers, 7 Jun 1894 - 13 Dec 1933..

     Mildred was born circa 1895. She married Harry Christhilf Somers, son of William James 'Babe' Somers and Margaret Anna 'Maggie' Mears, circa 1915.¹

     Jeanne was born on 22 June 1922 at Accomack Co, VA. Jeanne died on 28 June 1926 at age 4. Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jeanne Somers, daughter of Harry C. & Mildred C. Somers, 22 Jun 1922 - 28 Jun 1926..

     Mary was born on 14 August 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary died on 8 March 1888 at age 7. Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary F. Somers, daughter of Sam'l & M.W. Somers, 14 Aug 1880 - 8 Mar 1888..

     Pearl was born on 15 April 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Clarence Somers, son of Lloyd J. Somers and Mary W. 'Manie' (-----), circa 1915. Pearl died on 13 October 1918 at age 26. Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Pearl P. Somers, wife of W. Clarence Somers, 15 Apr 1892 - 13 Oct 1918..¹

     Sammy was born circa 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tomstone shows him as Sammy Somers, son of Albert B. & Mary L. Somers, who died at age 4. There were also 2 infants..¹

     W.T. was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. W.T. was named in his brother's obituary on 25 February 1904. He was shown as a brother W.T. Somers in the obituary of Allen T. Somers, Crisfield..¹

     Samuel was born in 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sallie D. Somers, daughter of William J. 'Capt. Bill' Somers Jr. and Sourinia 'Serrena' Clarrissa Byrd, circa 1890.² Samuel died in 1965.³ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Samuel M. Rew, husband of Sallie D. Rew, 1866 - 1965..³

     (-----) was born circa 1900. He married Maria Somers, daughter of Capt. Isaac Somers and Deliah F. Hughes, circa 1920.¹

     His common name was Ike. Ike was born circa 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.

     (-----) was born circa 1900. She married Roland L. Somers, son of Capt. Isaac Somers and Deliah F. Hughes, circa 1925.¹

     Richard was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Louise was born circa 1914 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thelma was born circa 1916 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Cliff was born circa 1916 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Grace was born circa 1921 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Nell was born on 7 February 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Dr. Walter Boone circa 1925.^1,2 Nell died on 13 December 1960 at age 63.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nell S. Boone, wife of Walter Boone, 7 Feb 1897 - 13 Dec 1960..²

     Walter was born on 22 February 1893.¹ He married Nell 'Nellie' Somers, daughter of Capt. Douglas Lee Somers and Florence L. Lewis, circa 1925.^2,1 Walter died on 1 January 1943 at age 49.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Walter Boone, MD, husband of Nell S. Boone, 22 Feb 1893 - 1 Jan 1943..¹

     Jim was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1882.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1870. She married Jim Somers, son of William J. 'Capt. Bill' Somers Jr. and Sourinia 'Serrena' Clarrissa Byrd, circa 1882.¹

     Elmer was born on 12 June 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1905.¹ Elmer died on 5 February 1952 at age 68.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Elmer W. Somers, 12 Jun 1883 - 5 Feb 1952..²

     Grover was born circa 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Gay was born in 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.² Gay died on 21 October 1918.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Gay Patterson Somers, 1898 - 21 Oct 1918 (died while serving as volunteer nurse in influenza epidemic in Lynchburg, VA).²

     His common name was Vernon. Vernon was born in 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. Vernon died on 6 June 1918 at France.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Vernon Lee Somers, 1889 - 1918, USMC (killed in action - Belleau Woods, France on 6 June).²

     Cris was born circa 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Lola was born circa 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.

     M. was born circa 1907 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1930.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1910. She married M. Ralph Somers, son of Charles Lee 'Charlie' Somers Sr. and Mollie M. Ewell, circa 1930.¹

     C. was born circa 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1930.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1910. She married C. Clifton Somers, son of Charles Lee 'Charlie' Somers Sr. and Mollie M. Ewell, circa 1930.¹

     Suzane was born circa 1932 at Accomack Co, VA.

     (-----) was born circa 1885. She married Elmer W. Somers, son of Jim Somers and (-----) (-----), circa 1905.¹

     Maroay was born circa 1910 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Pat was born circa 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Frank was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1900.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1875. She married Frank Somers, son of William J. 'Capt. Bill' Somers Jr. and Sourinia 'Serrena' Clarrissa Byrd, circa 1900.¹

     Norward was born circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1925.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1900. She married Norward Somers, son of Frank Somers and (-----) (-----), circa 1925.¹

     Mary was born circa 1902 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Hoss was born circa 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mazie was born circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Bertie was born on 13 March 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. Bertie died on 22 May 1929 at age 44. Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Bertie Somers Sturgis, 13 May 1885 - 22 May 1929. The only other Sturgis in Parksley Cem is George A. Sturgis (1884-1931), but he is shown as husband of M.A.E.R. Sturgis..¹

     Jonathan was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Blake, daughter of Dennis Blake and Sarah Slocomb, circa 1764.¹ Jonathan was named in his his aunt's will on 23 March 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Molley Laws, daughter of Jonathan Laws, was given a slave in the will of Tabitha Warrington, who was actually her great-aunt.² Jonathan died in 1789.¹

     Mary was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her his aunt's will on 23 March 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Molley Laws, daughter of Jonathan Laws, and given a slave in the will of Tabitha Warrington, who was actually her great-aunt.¹ Mary was named in her grandfather's will in November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Laws and assumed to be a grandchild in the will of John Blake, sister Ann Welborn..² As of circa 1784,her married name was Core.³ She married Levin Core, son of Edmund Core and Sarah Garrett, circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     John was born in 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named as an heir on 16 October 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Blake in the will of Robert Pitt, wife Ann. (NOTE: He was a cousin on his mother's side.).² John was named in his father's will on 13 December 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Blake in the will of Dennis Blake, son Slocomb. Since son Slocomb was to bring up son John & to school him, evidently John was quite young..¹ He made a will in November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Sloop to be sold for payment of debts. Sister Ann Welborn. To John Welborn. To Mary Laws. To John Laws. To Martin Laws. Levinah Nock residual legatee. Robert Moore & Joseph Blake Exrs. Witt: Thomas Hope, Thomas Lowell..³ John died before 29 November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..³

     Martin was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Martin was named in his grandfather's will in November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Martin Laws and assumed to be a grandchild in the will of John Blake, sister Ann Welborn..¹ He married Keziah Bull on 29 August 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Crippen was the security on the M.L.B. of Martin Laws and Zeziah Bull.²

     Ann was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will on 13 December 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Blacke in the will of Dennis Blake, son Slocomb..¹ She married John Welburne, son of Thomas Welburne, circa 1770.² Ann was named in her brother's will in November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Ann Welborn in the will of John Blake..²

     Jabez was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. Jabez was named in his father's will on 13 December 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jabez Blake in the will of Dennis Blake, son Slocomb..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph was named in his father's will on 13 December 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joseph Blake in the will of Dennis Blake, son Slocomb..^2,1 He married Sophia Staton, daughter of Warrington Staton and Catharine Crippen, circa 1770.³

     Sarah was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sarah was named in her father's will on 13 December 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Blake in the will of Dennis Blake, son Slocomb..¹ As of circa 1764,her married name was Laws.³ She married Jonathan Laws, son of John Laws and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1764.³ Sarah died before October 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She had evidently died by this date as her brother John Blake (sister Ann Welborn) named Mary, John & Martin Laws in his will..⁴

     John was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann Blake, daughter of Dennis Blake and Sarah Slocomb, circa 1770.² John Welburne married Coleburn Guy 12 Aug 1785 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Gibb was the security on the M.L.B. of John Welburn and Coleburn Guy.³ John Welburne died in 1822.¹

     John was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his uncle's will in November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Welborn in the will of John Blake. Since John Blake also named a sister Ann Weborn, it is assume John Welborn was her son, but he could have been her husband..² John made a will on 9 January 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. To my nephew George C. Owen the plantation whereon I reside, being all the land I own, but if he dies under age then to my 2 nieces Elizabeth Ward & Margaret Ward, daughters of Isaac Lewis. Also to George C. Owen ... Remainder to George C. Owen, Elizabeth Ward & Margaret Ward. Friend Littleton K. LeCato Extr. Witt: Samuel M. Turlington, Lewis L. Snead & William Gardner.³ He died before 30 January 1843. It was on this date that his will was probated. Thomas S. Richardson & Nathaniel B. LeCato securities.³

     Mary was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her mother's will in November 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Morris in the will of Elizabeth Morris, widow of Dennis Morris..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her grandmother's will in November 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Sarah Read in the will of Elizabeth Morris, widow of Dennis Morris..¹

     Jacob was born circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Judith 'Juda' (-----) circa 1700.² Jacob was named in his mother's will in November 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jacob Morris in the will of Elizabeth Morris, widow of Dennis Morris. He was also named Extr..¹ Jacob was mentioned in a will on 20 May 1710 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Woodman Stockley willed tract Fenwicks Choice to Jacob Morris 200 acres and 300 acres to sons Joseph Stockley, Benjamin Stockley and Oliver Stockley.³ He sold land on 7 August 1725 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Jacob Morris and wife Judith sold 200 acres of tract Fenwicks Choice to Edward Clark.² Jacob made a will on 19 February 1726/27 at Somerset Co, MD. To 2 eldest sons Mark and Jacob land for division. Son Mark dying without issued, his portion to son Jacob, and Jacob's to next son Joseph, etc. Sons Mark and Jacob to give their brothers schooling and should mother die, be free at age 18. To daughters Temperance and Jemima. To wife her thirds. Extrs: Wife and sons Mark and Jacob. Witt: Charles Hill, Joseph Nicholson and John Reddish.^4,5 He died before 23 May 1727 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.⁴ He's inventory was recorded on 30 May 1727 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that the inventory of Jacob Morris' estate was filed by Judeth Morris and Jacob Morris. Signed as next of kin were Temperance Morris and Sarah Sawen. An administrative account was submitted on 1 May 1729 by Judith Morris and Jacob Morris.⁵

     Elizabeth was born in 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 1 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Dix in the will of Levi Dix, wife Treffey..¹

     Patty was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Patty was named in her father's will on 1 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his grandfather's will on 23 March 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson George H. Dix, son of Asa T. Dix, in the will of Levi Dix, wife Lovey Wright..¹ George died before 1847. He had evidently died by 1847 as Asa T. Dix had another son George H.P. Dix, age 3, in the 1850 census..²

     Minnie was born on 25 August 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Minnie was legally an orphan (not 21 years old) after Dr. Dix died in 1882 and she had a guardian until she was 21.² Minnie was listed as a head of household in the census of 1900 at East Brunswick Township, Middlesex Co, NJ. The 1900 Census showed Minnie Dix as a 28 year old teacher living in East Brunswick TWP, Middlesex, NJ, and her brother, J. Morgan Dix, lived in Cape May, Middlesex, NJ.³ As of 14 July 1902,her married name was Logan.¹ She married Arnold Rodolph Logan Sr. on 14 July 1902 at Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.¹ Minnie died on 10 June 1967 at age 94.¹ Minnie was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Fort Worth, TX.³

     Arnold was born on 9 May 1874 at Plains, Sumter Co, GA.¹ He graduated from the University of Georgia Law School in 1899 and opened a law office in Americus, GA, nine miles from Plains.² He married Minnie Scarborough Dix, daughter of Dr. Asa T. Dix and Lydia Jeanette Cave, on 14 July 1902 at Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.¹ Arnold died on 17 July 1943 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co, TX, at age 69.¹ Arnold was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Fort Worth, TX.²

     Arnold was born on 21 August 1909 at Jacksonville, Duval Co, FL. He married Gladys Loraine Barton, daughter of William Oscar Barton and Mary Catherine Riddle, on 13 April 1933 at Kaufman, Kaufman Co, TX. Arnold died on 1 July 1975 at age 65. Arnold was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, TX.²

     Gladys was born on 18 April 1914 at Kaufman, Kaufman Co, TX. She married Arnold Rodolph Logan Jr., son of Arnold Rodolph Logan Sr. and Minnie Scarborough Dix, on 13 April 1933 at Kaufman, Kaufman Co, TX. Gladys died on 9 January 1997 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co, TX, at age 82.¹ Gladys was buried at Laurel Land Cemetery, Fort Worth, TX.²

     Roy was born in 1891 at Iowa. He married Minnie Carter Jeffries circa 1925.¹