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     Maggie died at Infancy.¹ Maggie was born circa 1898 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Hazel was born in 1915 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married (-----) Taylor circa 1935.² She married Gaston William Chase, son of Robert James Chase Sr. and Lula 'Lulie' Byrd, in December 1950 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1900. He married Hazel Killmon, daughter of Leonard Killmon and Chlora Lewis, circa 1935.¹ (-----) died before 1950.

     Clarence was born on 3 April 1897 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.¹ Clarence died on 13 April 1933 at age 36.¹

     Sallie was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Arthur Franklin 'Frank' Parks, son of John Young Parks Jr. and Catherine 'Caty' Cutler, on 6 March 1883 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur F. Parkes, a 35 year old farmer, the son of Jno. Y. & Catharine Parkes and she was shown as Sallie A. Godwin, age 24, the daughter of Jas. & Elizabeth Godwin..¹

     Erwin was born on 18 April 1914 at St. Louis, MO.¹ Erwin died on 10 December 1963 at Clover, Halifax Co, VA, at age 49.¹

     Garland was born on 20 September 1908 at Clover, Halifax Co, VA.¹ Garland died on 13 March 1975 at age 66.¹

     Rosetta was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² Rosetta was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosetta Trader, age 11 in HH#960 headed by Edmund Trader, a 29 year old farmer. She was listed below Edmond's sons and since she was older than his sons, listing her below them would imply she was not a child of Edmond's. She was most likely Edmond's niece, the daughter of his brother Henry Trader of W., a 34 year old laborer in HH#1066 with Valentine Trader, a 47 year old farmer. No local record of her marring circa 1860 has been found, nor does she appear in the 1860 Acc Co census..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. A Rosett Trader, 31, housekeeper, is in the household of James Darby in 1870. Her age matches exactly with that of Rosetta Trader in the 1850 Census..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. The 1880 Census gives a Rose Trader, white female, age 40, farmer, head of household/family 240/244. A Samuel A. Taylor died testate in 1879 leaving land to Rosetta Trader and saying Mary Trader "is to have nothing to do with anything that I leave behind she hant to live on it or have nothing I have in this world" (Acc Wills 1846-82, p. 618)..⁴ Rosetta reported a death on 24 November 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Rosetta Tate(?), daughter of Henry Trader, reported the death of her father, who died of old age at the age of 72..¹ Rosetta died in 1917. Rosetta Trader died testate in 1917 (Acc Wills 1904-20, p. 493) unmarried, leaving "all my personal property to William Franklin Taylor, the son of John William Taylor, rasied by me." She also left him her land..⁵

     George W. Trader, aged 76 years, died at home at Hallwood on 8 Apr 1928. The funeral was at home by Rev. E.C. Wilmer with interment in the Baptist Church Cemetery at Messongo Bridge. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 13 Apr 1928). George was born on 28 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret F. 'Maggie' Taylor on 23 January 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George died on 8 April 1928 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 75.⁴ His body was interred at Messongo Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Conflicting evidence states that he died on 29 April 1928.²

     Minnie was born on 2 April 1890 at Clam, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Russell James Small, son of James Selby 'Tobe' Small and Arinthia Jackson Marshall, on 13 February 1918 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ Minnie died on 5 February 1981 at Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 90.¹ Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born on 6 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1846..⁴ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Jobs Island, Acc Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Taylor, age 4 in HH#1180, headed by John Taylor, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. This was either on or near Jobs Island..² Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Taylor, age 12 in HH#500 headed by Catherine Taylor, age 49 and farming..³ Margaret was living in 1862.⁵ She married Isaiah Webster Justice, son of William (of B.) Justice and Sarah 'Sally' (of Jms.) Taylor, on 20 December 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Isaiah Justice, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Wm. & Sarah Justice and she was shown as Marg't S. Taylor, age 18, the daughter of John & Cath. Taylor..¹ Margaret died on 8 February 1914 at age 65. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret S. Justis, wife of Isaiah W. Justis, 6 Mar 1848 - 8 Feb 1914..⁴ Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Alexander was born in 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Reacie R. Collins circa 1906.³ Alexander died in 1959.² His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Alexander D. Justice, buried next to Reacie R. Justice, 1884 - 1959..²

     Reacie was born in 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Alexander D. Justice, son of Joseph W. Justice and Mary A. Miles, circa 1906.² Reacie died in 1978.¹ Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Reacie R. Justice, buried next to Alexander D. Justice, 1887 - 1978..¹

     James was employed at as a MD State Roads. James was born on 30 October 1920 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Clarise Marjorie Flenner on 27 March 1953 at Baltimore, MD.¹ James died on 21 January 1985 at Harbor City, CA, at age 64.¹

     Frank was born circa 1900. He married Janie (-----) circa 1920.¹

     Janie was born circa 1900. She married Frank Johnson circa 1920.¹

     Clarise was born on 29 July 1932 at Lewistown, PA.¹ She married James Webster Small, son of Russell James Small and Minnie Edna Justice, on 27 March 1953 at Baltimore, MD.¹ Clarise died on 29 June 1979 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 46.¹

     Sidney was born circa 1920. Sidney died before 1983.¹

     Harry was born circa 1880. He married Annie Grace Turner circa 1900.¹

     Annie was born circa 1880. She married Harry Custis Pilchard circa 1900.¹

     Joseph was born circa 1890. He married Eva Olivia Mariner circa 1910.¹

     Eva was born circa 1890. She married Joseph Stanley Jackson circa 1910.¹

     George was born on 3 September 1931 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ George died on 28 May 1933 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 1.¹

     Walter was employed at as a Sailor. Walter was born on 4 January 1855 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Arena Jackson Gladding, daughter of Burwell B. Gladding and Mary Ann Hickman, on 8 December 1875 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA.³ Walter died on 9 March 1918 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 63.² His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Roy was employed at as a Bus Driver. Roy was born on 13 December 1901 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Helen Gertrude Marshall, daughter of Alfred Kendall 'Ken' Marshall and Minnie Lee Byrd, on 1 September 1925 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹ Roy died before 1967 at Brooklyn, NY.¹

     Charlie was born circa 1880. He married Nannie Milliner circa 1900.¹

     Nannie was born circa 1880. She married Charlie Frank Mears circa 1900.¹

     Clifton Marshall was in the U.S. Army stationed in Florida at the time of his mother's death, 26 Sep 1944 (E.S. News, 29 Sep 1944). Clifton was born on 14 May 1915 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ Clifton was living on 26 September 1944 at Florida. Conflicting evidence states that he died on 5 June 1952.² Clifton died on 2 July 1952 at Brooklyn, NY, at age 37.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.³

     Sebastian was born on 17 December 1837 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sebastian was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sebastian Small, age 13 in HH#980 headed by Solomon J. Small, a 48 year old farmer..² He married Sally Ann Chesser, daughter of Sallie Chesser widow?, on 4 January 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sebastian Small, a 21 year old oysterman, born & living in Messongo, the son of Solomon Small and she was shown as Sally Ann Chesser, age 21, born & living in Messongo, the daughter of Sallie. They were married by G.H. Ewell at the residence of James Topping..³ Sebastian died on 18 December 1921 at Mears, Acc Co, VA, at age 84.¹ His body was interred at Old Messongo, Bapt Ch, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Sally was born on 17 May 1846 at Skin Point, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Sebastian 'VAS' Small, son of Solomon J. Small and Sally Byrd, on 4 January 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sebastian Small, a 21 year old oysterman, born & living in Messongo, the son of Solomon Small and she was shown as Sally Ann Chesser, age 21, born & living in Messongo, the daughter of Sallie. They were married by G.H. Ewell at the residence of James Topping..³ Sally died on 19 January 1925 at Mears, Acc Co, VA, at age 78.¹ Her body was interred at Old Messongo, Bapt Ch, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Henry was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Taylor on 28 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Abbott was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Chesser and Margaret Taylor. No other information was given..² Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Chesser the head of HH#251, a 33 year old farmer. Listed with him were Margaret Chesser, age 24; Sally A. Chesser, age 7; James E. Chesser, age 2; William Collins, a 50 year old laborer; Oliver Merrill, age 23; Robert Selby, a 28 year old black laborer; and Peggy Nedad, age 20..³ He married Mary A. Taylor, daughter of John (of E.) Taylor and Milcah Gladding, on 22 September 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Henry Chesser and Mary A. Taylor. No other information was given..⁴ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Chesser the head of HH#797, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Chessers: Mary, age 26; Henrietta, age 9; Henry, age 4; Sally Ann, age 18; and Jas. Edward, age 13..⁵

     Margaret was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Henry Chesser on 28 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Abbott was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Chesser and Margaret Taylor. No other information was given..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Taylor, age 24 in HH#251 headed by Henry Chesser, a 33 year old farmer..³

     Allie was born circa 1870. She married William Henry 'Captain Billy' Small, son of Sebastian 'VAS' Small and Sally Ann Chesser, circa 1945.¹

     William was living at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. William Earl Small was for many years manager for American Stores and was then a roofing and siding salesman. William was born on 2 October 1892 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Jessie Maude Richardson, daughter of George E. Richardson and Mary Frances Blades, on 22 April 1917 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ William died on 23 September 1981 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 88.¹

     Bertie was born in September 1893 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married James Carl Payne Sr., son of James Payne and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1911.¹ Bertie died on 27 November 1915 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA, at age 22.¹