Lewis F. (of Severn) Crockett1
M, b. circa 1876
| Birth* | circa 1876 | Lewis was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1880 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Was Living | 1880 | Lewis was living in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p37/f301.
Virginia C. Justice1,2
F, b. 24 December 1855, d. 18 September 1872
| Birth* | 24 December 1855 | Virginia was born on 24 December 1855 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1860 | Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia C. Justice, age 5 in HH#366 headed by John H. Justice, a 32 year old oysterman..2 |
| Census* | 1870 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. Virginia C. Justice was in the 1870 Saxis HH#401 with her parents, John and Mary Justice. She could not be located in the 1880 or later census in Saxis..3 |
| Death* | 18 September 1872 | Virginia died on 18 September 1872 at First District, Acc Co, VA, at age 16. She was shown as Virginia C. Justise, who died of consumption at the age of 18 years. She was the daughter of John H. & Mary..4 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S30] 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
Alto Bowden Justice1
M, b. circa 1868, d. 16 August 1883
| Biography* | | The Alto Justice in the 1870 Saxis HH#401 and the Broden Justice in the 1880 Saxis HH#305 are assumed to have been the same person. |
| Birth* | circa 1868 | Alto was born circa 1868 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1870 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1880 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 16 August 1883 | Alto died on 16 August 1883. Bowden Justis died 16 Aug 1883 - Aged; 15 - Son of John H. Justis - PE 30 Aug 1883..3 |
Citations
- [S30] 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912.
Mary Catherine Wilkerson1
F, b. 29 January 1858
| Biography* | | According to the 1900 and 1910 Census, Mary had a total of 8 children and 6 of them were living, implying that she had 2 children that died before 1900. |
| Birth* | 29 January 1858 | Mary was born on 29 January 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 15 July 1876 | She married John Wesley Justice, son of John Henry Justice and Mary Adeline Spence, on 15 July 1876 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Wesley Justice, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of John H. & Adaline Justice and she was shown as Mary C. Wilkerson, age 18, the daughter of Margaret Wilkerson. They were married at Saxes Island by J.M. Anderson..3,1 |
| Married Name | 15 July 1876 | As of 15 July 1876,her married name was Justice. |
| Census* | 1880 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Census | 1900 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.6 |
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John Wesley Justice b. Jan 1851, d. 28 Feb 1911 |
| Marriage* | 15 July 1876 | She married John Wesley Justice, son of John Henry Justice and Mary Adeline Spence, on 15 July 1876 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Wesley Justice, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of John H. & Adaline Justice and she was shown as Mary C. Wilkerson, age 18, the daughter of Margaret Wilkerson. They were married at Saxes Island by J.M. Anderson..3,1 |
| Children | 1. | Mary A. Justice+ b. 11 Nov 1877, d. 6 Jun 1937 |
| | 2. | Cecelia C. 'Cecie' Justice+ b. Apr 1880, d. 10 May 1961 |
| | 3. | Virginia Catherine 'Jennie' Justice+ b. Mar 1883, d. 25 Mar 1967 |
| | 4. | John Justice b. 15 Jan 1886 |
| | 5. | John Crawley Justice b. 8 May 1887, d. 11 Jul 1953 |
| | 6. | Borden Franklin Justice+ b. 16 May 1893, d. 9 Feb 1958 |
| | 7. | Garner Justice b. Dec 1896 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S374] Shadrack D. Wilkerson Family Bible.
- [S197] Downing's Church Records, 1857-1899, Marriages.
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries, no marker.
Mary A. Justice1
F, b. 11 November 1877, d. 6 June 1937
| Biography* | | According to the 1910 Census, Mary had 6 children, but only 5 were living. |
| Birth* | 11 November 1877 | Mary was born on 11 November 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Was Living | 1880 | Mary was living in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Census* | 1880 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 12 February 1893 | She married Sidney 'Sid' Otto Weldon Furniss, son of Isaac James Furniss and Mary Wesley Powell, on 12 February 1893 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sidney O. Furniss, a 22 year old farmer born in Wor Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of James Furniss and she was shown as Mary A. Justice, age 15, the daughter of John W. & Mary Justice. They were married at Sykes Island by R.B. Scott..1 |
| Married Name | 12 February 1893 | As of 12 February 1893,her married name was Furniss. |
| Deed named in* | 24 March 1913 | Mary was named in a deed in on 24 March 1913 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Death* | 6 June 1937 | Mary died on 6 June 1937 at age 59.2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2 |
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Sidney 'Sid' Otto Weldon Furniss b. 16 Jul 1870, d. 9 Feb 1943 |
| Marriage* | 12 February 1893 | She married Sidney 'Sid' Otto Weldon Furniss, son of Isaac James Furniss and Mary Wesley Powell, on 12 February 1893 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sidney O. Furniss, a 22 year old farmer born in Wor Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of James Furniss and she was shown as Mary A. Justice, age 15, the daughter of John W. & Mary Justice. They were married at Sykes Island by R.B. Scott..1 |
| Children | 1. | Mary Elizabeth Furniss b. 27 Feb 1896, d. a 1969 |
| | 2. | Elton Furniss b. c 1898, d. b 1900 |
| | 3. | Ceasie Evelyn 'Cecil' Furniss b. c 1901, d. a 1969 |
| | 4. | Phyllis Adeline Furniss+ b. c 1904, d. a 1969 |
| | 5. | Weldon Sidney Furniss+ b. c 1907, d. 1992 |
| | 6. | James Russell Furniss+ b. c 1909, d. b 1969 |
| | 7. | Wesley C. Furniss b. 7 Jul 1912, d. 28 May 1913 |
| | 8. | Cleora A. Furniss b. 4 Jun 1915, d. 10 Jul 1916 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 101, p. 415.
Virginia Catherine 'Jennie' Justice1
F, b. March 1883, d. 25 March 1967
| Biography* | | The Acck Co Deed Bk 110, pg 1, dated 12 Sept 1914, listed Ray Linton and Virginia C., his wife. They were transferring land to Mary C. Justice. |
| Birth* | March 1883 | Virginia was born in March 1883 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Church member* | 1898 | Virginia was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Census* | 1900 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 4 May 1902 | She married Alonzo Ray Linton, son of James H. Linton and Georgianna A. Wessells, on 4 May 1902 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 4 May 1902 | As of 4 May 1902,her married name was Linton. |
| Deed named in* | 24 March 1913 | Virginia was named in a deed in on 24 March 1913 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Was Living | 1958 | Virginia was living in 1958 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.5 |
| Death* | 25 March 1967 | Virginia died on 25 March 1967.5 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S78] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Saxis Roll.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 101, p. 415.
- [S1273] James Wesley Linton Sr.
Alonzo Ray Linton1
M, b. 25 March 1880, d. May 1963
| Birth2 | 22 February 1880 | Conflicting evidence states that Alonzo was born on 22 February 1880.2 |
| Birth* | 25 March 1880 | Alonzo was born on 25 March 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1880 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Church member* | 1900 | Alonzo was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Marriage* | 4 May 1902 | He married Virginia Catherine 'Jennie' Justice, daughter of John Wesley Justice and Mary Catherine Wilkerson, on 4 May 1902 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Deed named in* | 24 March 1913 | Alonzo was named in a deed in on 24 March 1913 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.6 |
| Death* | May 1963 | Alonzo died in May 1963 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE, at age 83.2 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S1273] James Wesley Linton Sr.
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S78] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Saxis Roll.
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 101, p. 415.
John Crawley Justice1
M, b. 8 May 1887, d. 11 July 1953
| Birth* | 8 May 1887 | John was born on 8 May 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows 8 May 1888..1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. John Crawley Justice was in the 1900 Saxis HH#494 and the 1910 Saxis HH#125..3 |
| Deed named in* | 24 March 1913 | John was named in a deed in on 24 March 1913 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. The deed of 24 Mar 1913, showing the heirs of John W. Justice, listed Crawley's place of residence as Williamsburg, VA..4 |
| Death* | 11 July 1953 | John died on 11 July 1953 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE, at age 66.5 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 101, p. 415.
- [S1273] James Wesley Linton Sr.
Garner Justice1
M, b. December 1896
| Biography* | | Garner Justice was in the 1900 Saxis HH#494 and in the 1910 Saxis HH#125 with his parents, John W. and Mary Justice. The Acc Co deed of 24 Mar 1913, listing the heirs of John W. Justice, listed Garner as 15 years old. Mr. Garner Justice and Miss Eulalia Taylor of Guilford, VA, were married at the MD/VA line on 15 Apr 1916 (Acc News, 21 Apr 1916). |
| Birth* | December 1896 | Garner was born in December 1896 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Church member* | 1908 | Garner was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Deed named in* | 24 March 1913 | Garner was named in a deed in on 24 March 1913 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 15 April 1916 | He married Eulalia Taylor on 15 April 1916 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.4 |
| Was Living | 1958 | Garner was living in 1958 at Hampton, VA.5 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S78] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Saxis Roll.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 101, p. 415.
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
- [S1273] James Wesley Linton Sr.
Mary Elizabeth Furniss1
F, b. 27 February 1896, d. after 1969
| Birth* | 27 February 1896 | Mary was born on 27 February 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census | 1910 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 14 May 1911 | She married Thomas Hayes Linton, son of James H. Linton and Georgianna A. Wessells, on 14 May 1911 at Bennett Ch Par, Somerset Co, MD.4 |
| Married Name | 14 May 1911 | As of 14 May 1911,her married name was Linton. |
| Divorce* | before 1923 | Mary was granted a divorce from Thomas Hayes Linton before 1923. |
| Marriage* | circa 1940 | She married Frank Schumann circa 1940.5,6 |
| Married Name | circa 1940 | As of circa 1940,her married name was Schumann. |
| Deed named in* | 15 August 1969 | Mary was named in a deed in on 15 August 1969 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Death* | after 1969 | Mary died after 1969.5 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 284, p. 481.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
Ceasie Evelyn 'Cecil' Furniss1
F, b. circa 1901, d. after 1969
| Biography* | | Acck Co Deed Bk 284, pg 481, 15 Aug 1969, lists her as Cecil Evelyn Furniss, daughter of Mary A. & Sidney O. Furniss (she is living at this time). |
| Birth* | circa 1901 | Ceasie was born circa 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1910 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Was Living | 9 February 1943 | Ceasie was living on 9 February 1943 at Salisbury, Wic Co, MD. |
| Deed named in* | 15 August 1969 | Ceasie was named in a deed in on 15 August 1969 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | after 1969 | Ceasie died after 1969.2 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 284, p. 481.
Phyllis Adeline Furniss1
F, b. circa 1904, d. after 1969
| Birth* | circa 1904 | Phyllis was born circa 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1910 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1925 | She married Willet E. Derby Sr. circa 1925.2,3 |
| Married Name | circa 1925 | As of circa 1925,her married name was Derby. |
| Was Living | 9 February 1943 | Phyllis was living on 9 February 1943 at Salisbury, Wic Co, MD. |
| Deed named in* | 15 August 1969 | Phyllis was named in a deed in on 15 August 1969 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Death* | after 1969 | Phyllis died after 1969.4 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S348] Elmira May Webb, Isaac James Furniss Family.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 284, p. 481.
Weldon Sidney Furniss1
M, b. circa 1907, d. 1992
| Birth* | circa 1907 | Weldon was born circa 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1934 | He married Margaret Breen circa 1934. According to family information it was Margaret Brenn who changed the "i" in Furniss to "e"..2,3 |
| Was Living | 9 February 1943 | Weldon was living on 9 February 1943 at New York. |
| Anecdote* | circa 1950 | Weldon was Treasurer of Readers' Digset and sent out 10 cent checks.3 |
| Deed named in* | 15 August 1969 | Weldon was named in a deed in on 15 August 1969 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Biography* | 15 August 1969 | The Acck Co Deed Bk 284, pg 481, 15 Aug 1969, listed him as Wildon Sidney Furniss, son and heir of Mary A. and Sidney O. Furniss. |
| Death* | 1992 | Weldon died in 1992.3 |
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Margaret Breen b. c 1915 |
| Marriage* | circa 1934 | He married Margaret Breen circa 1934. According to family information it was Margaret Brenn who changed the "i" in Furniss to "e"..2,3 |
| Child | 1. | John Furniss b. c 1938, d. 1951 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S348] Elmira May Webb, Isaac James Furniss Family.
- [S2241] Furniss Family Information provided by Hannah Tull Glisson, Mary Mattox & Ed Furniss.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 284, p. 481.
James Russell Furniss1
M, b. circa 1909, d. before 1969
| Birth* | circa 1909 | James was born circa 1909 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1930 | He married Emma Fox circa 1930.2,3 |
| Was Living | 9 February 1943 | James was living on 9 February 1943 at New York. |
| Death* | before 1969 | James died before 1969.2 |
| Biography* | 15 August 1969 | The Acck Co Deed Bk 284, pg 481, 15 Aug 1969, lists James Russell Furniss as an heir of Mary A. and Sidney O. Furniss. He and his wife Emma are listed as deceased. Their heirs are Barbara F. Tilghman, daughter, and Mary A. Master, daughter. |
| Deed named in* | 15 August 1969 | James was named in a deed in on 15 August 1969 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
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Emma Fox b. c 1910, d. b 1969 |
| Marriage* | circa 1930 | He married Emma Fox circa 1930.2,3 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 284, p. 481.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
Frank Schumann
M, b. circa 1895
Citations
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 284, p. 481.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
Willet E. Derby Sr.
M, b. circa 1900
Citations
- [S348] Elmira May Webb, Isaac James Furniss Family.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
Emma Fox
F, b. circa 1910, d. before 1969
| Birth* | circa 1910 | Emma was born circa 1910. |
| Marriage* | circa 1930 | She married James Russell Furniss, son of Sidney 'Sid' Otto Weldon Furniss and Mary A. Justice, circa 1930.1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1930 | As of circa 1930,her married name was Furniss. |
| Death* | before 1969 | Emma died before 1969.1 |
| Deed named in* | 15 August 1969 | Emma was named in a deed in on 15 August 1969 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 284, p. 481.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
Norman Tilghman
M, b. 1932, d. 1974
| Birth* | 1932 | Norman was born in 1932.1 |
| Deed named in* | 15 August 1969 | Norman was named in a deed in on 15 August 1969 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 1974 | He died in 1974.1 |
Citations
- [S2241] Furniss Family Information provided by Hannah Tull Glisson, Mary Mattox & Ed Furniss.
- [S57] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds (General Reference), 284, p. 481.
Manie Emily Linton1
F, b. 17 January 1930, d. 30 October 1995
| Birth* | 17 January 1930 | Manie was born on 17 January 1930 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Was Living | 1942 | Manie was living in 1942 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 15 January 1944 | She married Glenn Curtis 'Barcot' Evans Sr., son of Oscar Gladding and Lennie Moss Evans, on 15 January 1944 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Miss Manie Emily Linton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Mear Martin of Saxis, was married to Pvt. Glenn C. Evans, son of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Evans of Saxis, on 15 Jan 1944 at Pocomoke City, by Rev. John A. Ditto (Pen. Ent., 21 Jan 1944). In attendance were her sister, Mr. & Mrs. George Selby and Pvt. Norman Marshall of Ft. Custis (E.S. News, 28 Jan 1944)..3 |
| Married Name | 15 January 1944 | As of 15 January 1944,her married name was Evans. |
| Death* | 30 October 1995 | Manie died on 30 October 1995 at age 65.1 |
Citations
- [S1276] In the 1910 Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index.
- [S377] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #6, 1936-1946.
Glenn Curtis 'Barcot' Evans Sr.1
M, b. 24 January 1924, d. 26 April 2012
| Birth* | 24 January 1924 | Glenn was born on 24 January 1924 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1930 | Glenn was listed with his parents in the census of 1930 at Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#50 was headed by Oscar Evans, a 44 year old waterman. Listed with him were Lennie Evans, a 42 year old wife; Sherwood Evans, a 21 year old son; Weston Evants, a 19 year old son; Lizza Evans, a 17 year old daughter; Raymon Evans, a 12 year old son; Magorete Evans, a 9 year old daughter; Glen Evans, a 6 year old son and Mary Evans, a 7 month old daughter.2 |
| WWII Draft Register* | | He was shown on a World War II Draft Registeration Card. He was shown as Glenn Curtis Evans, Serial # 284, of Saxis, VA, age 18, born at Saxis, VA on 22 Jun 1924. Point of contact was Mrs. Oscar Evans, Saxis, VA. Employer was Delaney Linton, Saxis, VA. He signed his name Glenn Evans. The card is annotated at the top in red ink as "Dishonorable Discharge 3-9-46."3 |
| Marriage* | 15 January 1944 | He married Manie Emily Linton, daughter of Sewell James Linton and Manie E. Crockett, on 15 January 1944 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Miss Manie Emily Linton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Mear Martin of Saxis, was married to Pvt. Glenn C. Evans, son of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Evans of Saxis, on 15 Jan 1944 at Pocomoke City, by Rev. John A. Ditto (Pen. Ent., 21 Jan 1944). In attendance were her sister, Mr. & Mrs. George Selby and Pvt. Norman Marshall of Ft. Custis (E.S. News, 28 Jan 1944)..4 |
| Milit-Beg* | | Glenn was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War II. Mr. Glenn Evans, who was recently inducted into the US Army, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Evans (Pen. Ent., 29 Jan 1943)..5 |
| Was Living | 1946 | Glenn was living in 1946 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.6 |
| Obituary - Brother's* | 22 June 1995 | He was named in his brother's obituary on 22 June 1995. He was shown as a surviving brother Glenn Evans of Saxis in the obituary of Weston James Evans of Saxis. |
| Marriage* | 11 April 1997 | He married Betty Rose Parks, daughter of Willie Thomas Parks and Eloise Crockett, on 11 April 1997 at Accomack Co, VA.7 |
| Death* | 26 April 2012 | Glenn Curtis 'Barcot' Evans Sr. died on 26 April 2012 at age 88. Mr. Glenn Curtis Evans, 87, husband of Betty Martin Evans and the late Manie Emily Evans and lifelong resident of Saxis, VA, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Born June 24, 1924 in Saxis, he was a son of the late Oscar and Lennie Evans. Mr. Evans served his country in the United States Army, was a member of the Saxis Holiness Church and was a longtime waterman in the Saxis community. In addition to his wife, Betty, survivors include three children, Frances Parks Kelly and husband Sonny of Saxis, Sharon Evans Hewett and husband Larry of Ash, NC and Curtis Glenn Evans and wife Mary Josephine of Sanford, VA; a sister, Marguerite Burgess of Chincoteague, VA; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Other than his wife, Manie, and parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Mister and Eliza Martin and three brothers, Raymond, Sherwood and Weston Evans. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Saxis Holiness Church on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 3:00 pm with the Reverend Robert Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be held hour our prior to the service at the church.8,1 |
| Obituary - Wife's* | 11 August 2020 | He was named in his wife's obituary on 11 August 2020 at Accomack Co, VA. Mrs. Betty Rose Parks Martin Evans, of Saxis, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, with her loving family by her side. Born March 29, 1936 on Tangier Island, VA, she was the eldest of six children of the late Willie Thomas Parks and Eloise Crockett Parks. Betty grew up on Tangier, often sharing stories of her childhood with a smile as she reflected on the countless memories shared with her siblings. As the ‘big sis,’ she was adored by her brothers and sisters and had a special bond with each of them. On January 22, 1953, Betty married the love of her life, Robert “Bobby” Martin. Together, they raised three children, and over the years, excitedly welcomed several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Having been raised in a Christian home, she proudly served the Lord throughout her life and was a longtime member of Atlantic Baptist Church. Affectionately known as Sis, Mom, Mom-Mom and Rosie to many, she loved and cherished all of her family and friends. Betty was a nurturer, a woman of faith, grace, sweetness, and humor, and she will be greatly missed. Survivors include her children, Della Taylor of Locustville, VA, Robert “Bud” Martin and his wife, Marilyn, of Atlantic, and Connie Sumner of Parksley, VA; sisters, Helen Johnson of Mears, VA and Debbie Taylor and her husband, Oscar, of Bloxom, VA; aunt, Elsie Smith; grandchildren, Karen, David, Teresa, Les (Suzanne), Tina (Aaron), Carrie (Jay), Melissa (Ivan), Brent, and Kyle (Amber); several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Betty was predeceased by her husband and father of her children, Robert “Bobby” Martin; husband, Glenn Curtis Evans; sister, Elizabeth Curtis and her husband, James; brothers, Willie Frank Parks and Danny Parks and his wife, Connie; and brother-in-law, Eugene Johnson. A funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., with The Reverend Maury Enright officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Private interment at the Liberty Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted, or contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to Riverside Shore Hospice, P.O. Box 616, Onley, VA 23418 (www.riversidehospice.org), or Atlantic Baptist Church, P.O. Box 397, Atlantic, VA 23303. Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.9 |
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Manie Emily Linton b. 17 Jan 1930, d. 30 Oct 1995 |
| Marriage* | 15 January 1944 | He married Manie Emily Linton, daughter of Sewell James Linton and Manie E. Crockett, on 15 January 1944 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Miss Manie Emily Linton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Mear Martin of Saxis, was married to Pvt. Glenn C. Evans, son of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Evans of Saxis, on 15 Jan 1944 at Pocomoke City, by Rev. John A. Ditto (Pen. Ent., 21 Jan 1944). In attendance were her sister, Mr. & Mrs. George Selby and Pvt. Norman Marshall of Ft. Custis (E.S. News, 28 Jan 1944)..4 |
Citations
- [S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 89267220 (Glenn Curtis Evans).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S2737] Fold3.com (USA military records), WWII Draft Registeration, Glenn Curtis Evans.
- [S377] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #6, 1936-1946.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Military.
- [S1276] In the 1910 Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Glenn Curtis Evans & Betty Rose Martin in the Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Glenn C Evans in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.
- [S2525] Williams' Funeral Home, Parksley, VA, Webpage, Obituary of Mrs. Betty Rose Parks Martin Evans.
Mildred 'Mickey' Marshall1
F, b. circa 1925, d. 7 June 2008
| Birth* | circa 1925 | Mildred was born circa 1925 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 17 August 1941 | She married George Albert Selby, son of Albert Parker Selby III and Mary R. 'Roggie' Taylor, on 17 August 1941.2 |
| Married Name | 17 August 1941 | As of 17 August 1941,her married name was Selby. |
| Residence* | 1992 | She resided at, at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, in 1992. |
| Death* | 7 June 2008 | Mildred died on 7 June 2008. |
Citations
- [S1276] In the 1910 Census.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
Norman Elton 'Norkie' Marshall1
M, b. 18 December 1919, d. 27 October 1987
| Birth* | 18 December 1919 | Norman was born on 18 December 1919 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| WWII Draft Register* | | He was shown on a World War II Draft Registeration Card. He was shown as Norman Elton Marshall, serial # 1373, of Saxis, VA, age 21, born 18 Nov 1918, born at Saxis. The point of contact was Mrs. Mamie Linton, his mother, of Saxis, VA. He was employed by H.A. Drewer & Son of Saxis. He signed with his X mark. The card is annotated at the top in red ink as "Dishonorable Discharge."3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1948 | He married Billie Jo Baker circa 1948.4 |
| Death* | 27 October 1987 | Norman Elton 'Norkie' Marshall died on 27 October 1987 at Nassawadox, Northampton Co, VA, at age 67.5 |
| Burial* | | Norman was buried at Downings Cemetery, Oak Hall, Accomack Co, VA. The tombstone book shows him as Norman Marshall, who is buried in an unmakred grave, the husband of Billie Jo (Baker), who died at Saxis in Oct 1987.6 |
Citations
- [S1276] In the 1910 Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index.
- [S2737] Fold3.com (USA military records), WWII Draft Registeration, Norman Marshall.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Norman E Marshall in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S2282] James Waine Carpenter Sr., From Tears To Memories II, J.W. Taylor & Downing Cemeteries.
Billie Jo Baker
F, b. 2 September 1927, d. 24 September 1988
| Birth* | 2 September 1927 | Billie was born on 2 September 1927 at Arkansas.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1948 | She married Norman Elton 'Norkie' Marshall, son of George Edward Marshall and Manie E. Crockett, circa 1948.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1948 | As of circa 1948,her married name was Marshall. |
| Death* | 24 September 1988 | Billie Jo Baker died on 24 September 1988 at age 61.1 |
| Burial* | | Billie was buried at Downings Cemetery, Oak Hall, Accomack Co, VA. The tombstone book shows her as Billie Jo Marshall, who is buried in an unmakred grave, the wife of Norman Marshall and the daughter of Liddie, who died in Saxis, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S2282] James Waine Carpenter Sr., From Tears To Memories II, J.W. Taylor & Downing Cemeteries.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
George H. Marshall1
M, b. February 1893
| Birth* | February 1893 | George was born in February 1893.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Gloucester Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S357] 1900 Gloucester Co, VA, Census.
Sadie E. Martin1
F, b. 25 March 1883, d. 11 August 1939
| Birth* | 25 March 1883 | Sadie was born on 25 March 1883 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1900 | Sadie was listed with her parents in the census of 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 17, born Mar 1883, in HH#414 headed by her father, Jessie Martin, age 38 and an oysterman.. |
| Marriage* | 5 July 1901 | She married Edward 'Barney' Moore Jr., son of Pvt. Edward Barney Moore Sr. and Ann Holloway, on 5 July 1901 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | 5 July 1901 | As of 5 July 1901,her married name was Moore. |
| Census w/husband* | 1910 | Sadie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 27 in HH#113 headed by her husband Edward B. Moore, age 60. She was shown as having given birth to 4 children, 2 of which were living.. |
| Census w/husband | 1920 | Sadie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as age 36 in HH#418 headed by her husband Edward Moore, age 72.. |
| Marriage* | 8 October 1924 | She married Samuel E. Sterling, son of John S. Sterling and Mary Ann (-----), on 8 October 1924 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Married Name | 8 October 1924 | As of 8 October 1924,her married name was Sterling. |
| Marriage* | 30 June 1937 | She married John Wesley Fluhart Sr., son of William E.W. Fluhart and Margaret Ann Spence, on 30 June 1937 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. Mrs. Sadie (Martin) Sterling married Mr. John Fluehart at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Jesse Martin, at Saxis..4 |
| Married Name | 30 June 1937 | As of 30 June 1937,her married name was Fluhart. |
| Death* | 11 August 1939 | Sadie died on 11 August 1939 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 56. Mrs. Sadie Fluhart, wife of Mr. John Fluhart, died at Saxis on 11 Aug 1939, aged 56 years, survivors were listed..5 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Bapt Ch Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.6 |
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Edward 'Barney' Moore Jr. b. 1848, d. 9 Jan 1924 |
| Marriage* | 5 July 1901 | She married Edward 'Barney' Moore Jr., son of Pvt. Edward Barney Moore Sr. and Ann Holloway, on 5 July 1901 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Children | 1. | Camillia Ann 'Milla' Moore+ b. 1 Sep 1902, d. 28 Jun 1978 |
| | 2. | (1st c|o E.B.) Moore b. c 1905, d. b 1910 |
| | 3. | Harry P. Moore b. c 1908, d. b 1920 |
| | 4. | (2nd c|o E.B.) Moore b. c 1908, d. b 1910 |
| | 5. | Charles Truman Moore+ b. 12 Nov 1912, d. 9 Apr 2002 |
| | 6. | Thomas Jefferson 'Tom' Moore b. 23 Oct 1922, d. 30 Oct 2005 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S50] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #6, 1936-1968.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 18 Aug 1939 issue.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Sennie Martin1
F, b. 24 March 1887, d. 30 January 1919
| Birth* | 24 March 1887 | Sennie was born on 24 March 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census* | 1900 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3,4 |
| Marriage* | 25 December 1904 | She married Ernest Daniel Marshall, son of Daniel Boston Marshall and Mary Tressa Bell, on 25 December 1904 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 25 December 1904 | As of 25 December 1904,her married name was Marshall. |
| Church member* | 1908 | Sennie was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Confirmation* | April 1911 | Sennie was confirmed at age 24, in April 1911 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Death* | 30 January 1919 | Sennie died on 30 January 1919 at age 31. Earnest P. Marshall and his wife Sennie (Martin) Marshall died in the flu epidemic of 1918-19. They left three young children..2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Bapt Ch Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p. 70B;.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p. 4B.
- [S78] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Saxis Roll, 1908.
Dorsey Jesse Martin1
M, b. 22 September 1891, d. 29 July 1935
| Biography* | | Mr. Dorsey Martin died 29 Jul 1935 in a truck wreck 1 mile south of New Church and Mr. Coley Chance, of Saxis, is in Nassawadox Hospital. Dorsey J. Martin was aged 38. He was survived by: widow Mrs. Meadie Martin; 2 daughters, Pansy and Dorothy Jean Martin; his father, Jesse Martin; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sadie Sterling, Mrs. Hugh White, Miss Mable Martin; 2 brothers, Laurel and Paul Martin (Pen. Ent., 3 Aug 1935). |
| Birth* | 22 September 1891 | Dorsey was born on 22 September 1891 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 30 March 1917 | He married Meadie May Linton, daughter of George Washington Linton and Mahalia Jane Marshall, on 30 March 1917 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.4 |
| Was Living | 21 July 1917 | Dorsey was living on 21 July 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).5 |
| Census | 1920 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.6 |
| Death* | 29 July 1935 | Dorsey died on 29 July 1935 at New Church, Acc Co, VA, at age 43.7 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Army Registration.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 3 Aug 1935.
Ethel I. Martin1
F, b. circa 1904, d. 20 June 1995
| Birth* | circa 1904 | Ethel was born circa 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1910 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1920 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 23 January 1926 | She married George Hugh 'Huey' White Sr., son of Levin Thomas White and Elizabeth 'Betty' Holly, on 23 January 1926 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.3 |
| Married Name | 23 January 1926 | As of 23 January 1926,her married name was White. |
| Was Living | 1939 | Ethel was living in 1939 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Death* | 20 June 1995 | She died on 20 June 1995. Mrs. Ethel White, 91, wife of the late Hughy White Sr. and a resident of Sanford for 75 years died in N.A.M. Hospital, Nassawadox on Tuesday 20 Jun 1995. Born and reared on Saxis, she was the daughter of the Jessie Martin and Bernettia Linton Martin. She was a housewife and a member of the Sanford United Methodist Church. She is survived by 3 children, Margarett White, Betty Fetterman and Victor Evans all of Sanford (Note: Victor Evans was her grandson, the son of her daughter Betty), one brother Paul Martin of Saxis, 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. |
| Burial* | | Ethel was buried at Downing's Cemetery, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S233] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1921-1937.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
Henry 'Dolphus' Griffin
M, b. circa 1850
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 151 (son James marriage to Mollie B. Young).
Sarah 'Sally' (-----)
F, b. circa 1850
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Sarah was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1870 | She married Henry 'Dolphus' Griffin circa 1870.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1870 | As of circa 1870,her married name was Griffin. |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 151 (son James marriage to Mollie B. Young).
Susan Rew1
F, b. circa 1860, d. circa 1884
| Birth* | circa 1860 | Susan was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 22 December 1880 | She married Lloyd P. Hill, son of John Purnell Hill and Mary Ann Sterling, on 22 December 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by Robert B. Beadles, a Methodist minister. Lloyd was age 21 and a farmer and Susan was age 20..1 |
| Married Name | 22 December 1880 | As of 22 December 1880,her married name was Hill. |
| Death* | circa 1884 | Susan died circa 1884. |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Edward 'Barney' Moore Jr.1
M, b. 1848, d. 9 January 1924
| Birth* | 1848 | Edward was born in 1848 at York Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 24 September 1870 | He married Mary Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Pvt. William 'Starkey' Moore (C.S.A.) and Martha Ann Freeman, on 24 September 1870 at York Co, VA. He was shown as Edward B. Moore, age 22, born in York Co, VA, the son of Edward B. Moore and Ann Moore and she was shown as Mary Eliz. Moore, age 16, the daughter of William Moore and Martha Armory..1 |
| Census w/moth-in-law* | 5 October 1870 | Edward was listed with his mother-in-law in the census of 5 October 1870 at Poquoson, York Co, VA. HH#261 was headed by Martha A. Amory, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $540 and personal property valued at $325. Listed with her was Mary E. Moore, age 17 and keeping house; Edward B. Moore, a 22 year old oyster cather; Sally E. Moore, age 16; Virginia S. Moore, age 14; Martha E. Moore, age 12; James H. Moore, age 10 and William M. Moore, age 9.3 |
| Census head | 1880 | Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of 1880 at Poquoson, York Co, VA. He was shown as E.B. Moore the head of HH#171, a 32 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Moores: Mary, a 27 year old wife and house keeper; Florence, an 8 year old daughter; Tom E., a 7 year old son; Martha, a 4 year old daughter; Clara, a 3 year old daughter; Sarah, a 2 year old daughter; and Emma, a 3 month old daughter, born in Feb.4 |
| Census w/another* | 1900 | Edward was listed with another family in the census of in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward B. Moore, a boarder in HH#425 headed by Isaac Young, age 50 and a merchant. He was age 51, born Sep 1848, a widower and a ship builder born in Virginia.. |
| Marriage* | 5 July 1901 | He married Sadie E. Martin, daughter of Jesse Thomas Martin and Burnetta S. 'Nettie' Linton, on 5 July 1901 at Somerset Co, MD.5 |
| Census head* | 1910 | Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as head of HH#113, age 60 and a boat builder, born in Virginia. Listed with him were his wife Sadie, age 27 and children Camilla N., age 7 and Harry P., age 2.. |
| Census head | 1920 | Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#418, age 72 and a carpenter. He and both of his parents were shown as born in Virginia. Listed with him were his wife Sadie, age 36; a daughter Milla, age 17; and a son Charles, age 7.. |
| Death* | 9 January 1924 | Edward died on 9 January 1924 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. Mr. Bonny Moore, member of the Saxis Baptist Church, died suddenly Wednesday evening, 9 Jan 1924, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. William Moore, of Crisfield, MD. He was buried at the Saxis Baptist Cemetery. He was survivied by his wife and 10 children (Pen. Ent., 19 Jan 1924). He was probably from York Co, VA, as his daughter Ida's marriage records show she was born in York Co, VA..6 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Baptist Church Yard, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2 |
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Mary Elizabeth Moore b. c 1853, d. b 1900 |
| Marriage* | 24 September 1870 | He married Mary Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Pvt. William 'Starkey' Moore (C.S.A.) and Martha Ann Freeman, on 24 September 1870 at York Co, VA. He was shown as Edward B. Moore, age 22, born in York Co, VA, the son of Edward B. Moore and Ann Moore and she was shown as Mary Eliz. Moore, age 16, the daughter of William Moore and Martha Armory..1 |
| Children | 1. | Octavia Florence Moore+7 b. 22 Sep 1872, d. 17 Feb 1937 |
| | 2. | Tom E. Moore4 b. c 1873 |
| | 3. | Martha 'Mattie' Ann Moore+ b. 1876, d. 22 May 1964 |
| | 4. | Clarissa Lunsford 'Clara' Moore+8 b. 1877, d. 1959 |
| | 5. | Sarah Elizabeth 'Sadie' Moore+ b. 25 Oct 1878, d. 24 Jan 1969 |
| | 6. | Emma Moore4 b. Feb 1880 |
| | 7. | Ida W. or D. Moore+ b. May 1881, d. 1968 |
| | 8. | E. Jeter Moore+ b. 1884, d. 23 Jul 1952 |
| | 9. | Leroy Judson 'Juddy' Moore+ b. 1887, d. 1923 |
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Sadie E. Martin b. 25 Mar 1883, d. 11 Aug 1939 |
| Marriage* | 5 July 1901 | He married Sadie E. Martin, daughter of Jesse Thomas Martin and Burnetta S. 'Nettie' Linton, on 5 July 1901 at Somerset Co, MD.5 |
| Children | 1. | Camillia Ann 'Milla' Moore+ b. 1 Sep 1902, d. 28 Jun 1978 |
| | 2. | (1st c|o E.B.) Moore b. c 1905, d. b 1910 |
| | 3. | Harry P. Moore b. c 1908, d. b 1920 |
| | 4. | (2nd c|o E.B.) Moore b. c 1908, d. b 1910 |
| | 5. | Charles Truman Moore+ b. 12 Nov 1912, d. 9 Apr 2002 |
| | 6. | Thomas Jefferson 'Tom' Moore b. 23 Oct 1922, d. 30 Oct 2005 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Edward B. Moore in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Federal Census, York Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Census, York Co, VA.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 19 Jan 1924 issue.
- [S2644] Eleanor Clarke (great-granddaugter of Barney Moore), Edward 'Barney' Moore Family of York Co, VA and Saxis Island, Accmack Co VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Henry S. Riggins & Claressa L. Moore in the Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
Mary Elizabeth Moore1
F, b. circa 1853, d. before 1900
| Birth* | circa 1853 | Mary was born circa 1853 at York Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 24 September 1870 | She married Edward 'Barney' Moore Jr., son of Pvt. Edward Barney Moore Sr. and Ann Holloway, on 24 September 1870 at York Co, VA. He was shown as Edward B. Moore, age 22, born in York Co, VA, the son of Edward B. Moore and Ann Moore and she was shown as Mary Eliz. Moore, age 16, the daughter of William Moore and Martha Armory..1 |
| Census w/mother* | 5 October 1870 | Mary was listed with her mother in the census of 5 October 1870 at Poquoson, York Co, VA. HH#261 was headed by Martha A. Amory, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $540 and personal property valued at $325. Listed with her was Mary E. Moore, age 17 and keeping house; Edward B. Moore, a 22 year old oyster cather; Sally E. Moore, age 16; Virginia S. Moore, age 14; Martha E. Moore, age 12; James H. Moore, age 10 and William M. Moore, age 9.2 |
| Census w/husband* | 1880 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1880 at Poquoson, York Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Moore, a 27 year old wife and house keeper in HH#171 headed by E.B. Moore, a 32 year old farmer.3 |
| Death* | before 1900 | Mary died before 1900. Her husband was listed as a widower in the 1900 census at Saxis.. |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Edward B. Moore in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Federal Census, York Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Census, York Co, VA.
- [S2644] Eleanor Clarke (great-granddaugter of Barney Moore), Edward 'Barney' Moore Family of York Co, VA and Saxis Island, Accmack Co VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Henry S. Riggins & Claressa L. Moore in the Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
Camillia Ann 'Milla' Moore1
F, b. 1 September 1902, d. 28 June 1978
| Birth* | 1 September 1902 | Camillia was born on 1 September 1902 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1910 | Camillia was listed with her parents in the census of 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Church member* | 1917 | Camillia was on the in 1917 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Census w/parents | 1920 | Camillia was listed with her parents in the census of 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 17 October 1920 | She married Henry Cephas Hall Jr., son of Henry Cephas Hall Sr. and Elmira McCready, on 17 October 1920 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.4 |
| Married Name | 17 October 1920 | As of 17 October 1920,her married name was Hall. |
| Obituary - Mother's* | 11 August 1939 | Camillia was named in her mother's obituary on 11 August 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. |
| Death* | 28 June 1978 | Camillia died on 28 June 1978 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 75.5 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.6 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1161] Ida Jane Miller.
- [S79] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Sanford Roll.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise.
- [S177] Cephas C. Hall Bible.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Harry P. Moore1
M, b. circa 1908, d. before 1920
| Birth* | circa 1908 | Harry was born circa 1908 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Census w/parents* | 1910 | Harry was listed with his parents in the census of 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as age 2 in HH#113 headed by his father Edward B. Moore. He was not shown in the 1920 census with his parents.. |
| Death* | before 1920 | Harry died before 1920. |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Bapt Ch Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries, no marker.
Charles Truman Moore1
M, b. 12 November 1912, d. 9 April 2002
| Birth* | 12 November 1912 | Charles was born on 12 November 1912 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1920 | Charles was listed with his parents in the census of 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 24 December 1940 | He married Dora Elizabeth Linton, daughter of Decator Ross Linton and Ollie Sterling, on 24 December 1940 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Mr. Charles Moore and Miss Dora Linton were married in the Presbyterian Church in Pocomoke by Rev. Robert B. Stewart (Pen. Ent., 3 Jan 1941)..3 |
| Milit-Beg* | | Charles was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War II. Mr. Charles Moore of the US Army is visiting his wife and brother at Saxis (Pen. Ent., 9 Apr 1943). Mrs. Charles Moore of Saxis has been notified by the War Department that PFC Charles Moore has been wounded in action somewhere in France. Charles J. Moore, of Saxis, has been award the Bronze Star Medal, for outstanding service during the war. After leaving training at Fort McClellan, Ala, Pvt. Moore was transferred to the 76th Division and later was sent overseas where he joined the 79th Division 315th Infantry. He was wounded near St. Lo and, after being hospitalized about 6 months was discharged 24 Mar 1945. The citation accompanying the medal reads, "This is to certify by direction of the President of the United States of America, under the provisions of . . . , a Bronze Star Medal is awarded to Private Charles T. Moore, A.S.N. 33521443, 315th Infantry for meritorious achievement in Ground Operations on or about 18 Jun 1944 in the European Theatre of Operation.".4 |
| Death* | 9 April 2002 | He died on 9 April 2002 at age 89.5 |
| Burial* | | Charles was buried at Baptist Church Yard, Saxis, Accomack Co, VA.5 |
Citations
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S377] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #6, 1936-1946.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 4 Aug 1944 & 27 Feb 1948 issues.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 113742367 (Charles Truman Moore).
Thomas Jefferson 'Tom' Moore1
M, b. 23 October 1922, d. 30 October 2005
| Birth* | 23 October 1922 | Thomas was born on 23 October 1922 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. Mr. "Bonnie" Moore of Saxis seems to be proud of his recent visitor, a 15 pound baby (assumed to be Thomas J.).2,1 |
| Obituary - Mother's* | 11 August 1939 | Thomas was named in his mother's obituary on 11 August 1939. |
| Death* | 30 October 2005 | He died on 30 October 2005 at Riverside Momorial Hospital, Nassawadox, Northampton Co, VA, at age 83. He was shown as Thomas Jefferson Moore, born at Saxis, Accomack Co, VA on 23 Oct 1922 and died 30 Oct 2005, the son of Edward B. Moore and Sadie E. Martin. Obit: Thomas Jefferson Moore, 83, a resident of Arcadia Nursing Center, formerly of Saxis, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005 at Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox. A funeral service was held from the graveside of The Baptist Cemetery, Saxis, on Thursday, Nov. 3 at noon. Arrangements were made by Thornton Funeral Home, Parksley. (Source: Obituary, Eastern Shore News, November 9, 2005.)1,3 |
| Burial* | | Thomas was buried at Baptist Church Yard, Saxis, Accomack Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Thomas Jefferson Moore in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 29 Oct 1922 issue.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Thomas Jefferson Moore in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 12295526 (Thomas Jefferson Moore).
(1st c|o E.B.) Moore1
M, b. circa 1905, d. before 1910
| Birth* | circa 1905 | (1st was born circa 1905 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Death* | before 1910 | (1st died before 1910. |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
(2nd c|o E.B.) Moore1
M, b. circa 1908, d. before 1910
| Birth* | circa 1908 | (2nd was born circa 1908 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Death* | before 1910 | (2nd died before 1910. |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Julia Bertha Stant1
F, b. 1878, d. 11 December 1954
| Birth* | 1878 | Julia was born in 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 2 June 1880 | Julia was listed with her parents in the census of 2 June 1880 at Pine Top District, Middlesex Co, VA. HH#29 was headed by Samuel Stant, a 56 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Jane Stant, a 47 year old wife; Annie Stant, a 16 year old daughter; and Julia B. Stant, a 3 year old daughter.3 |
| Marriage* | 17 January 1897 | She married John Wesley Spence, son of Thomas W. Spence and Mary Elizabeth 'Polly' Marshall, on 17 January 1897 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Spence, a 20 year old waterman, the son of Thomas W. & Eliz'th Spence and she was shown as Julia E. Stant, age 21, the daugher of Samuel & Jane Stant..1 |
| Married Name | 17 January 1897 | As of 17 January 1897,her married name was Spence. |
| Census* | 1900 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Divorce* | circa 1904 | Julia was granted a divorce from John Wesley Spence circa 1904. |
| Marriage | 20 May 1905 | She married Alfred Twilley Marshall, son of Lewis Finney Marshall and Tryphenia A. 'Triffy' Crockett, on 20 May 1905 at Somerset Co, MD.5 |
| Married Name | 20 May 1905 | As of 20 May 1905,her married name was Marshall. |
| Church member* | 1908 | Julia was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.6 |
| Was Living | 1948 | Julia was living in 1948 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.7 |
| Death* | 11 December 1954 | Julia died on 11 December 1954 at Patrick Henry Hospital, Hampton, Warwick Co, VA. Her death certificate shows her as Julia Marshall, who died 11 Dec 1954, a 77 year old widow. She was born 4 March 1877 at Cape Charles, Va., the daughter of Stant Williams & Julia(?) according to the Records of Patrick Henry Hospital, Denbieh, Virginia. She had lived at 57 Henry Street, Hampton, Va and had been in Patrick Henry Hospital for 18 months. (NOTE: The names of her parents were obviously in error.) Her obituary showed her as Mrs. Julia Bertha Marshall, widow of Twilley Marshall, of Saxis, died on 11 Dec 1954 at Patrick Henry Hospital, Hampton, VA. She was buried in the Ellis Cemetery. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 6 Jan 1955)..8,9 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2 |
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John Wesley Spence b. 8 Feb 1874, d. 27 May 1941 |
| Marriage* | 17 January 1897 | She married John Wesley Spence, son of Thomas W. Spence and Mary Elizabeth 'Polly' Marshall, on 17 January 1897 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Spence, a 20 year old waterman, the son of Thomas W. & Eliz'th Spence and she was shown as Julia E. Stant, age 21, the daugher of Samuel & Jane Stant..1 |
| Divorce* | circa 1904 | Julia was granted a divorce from John Wesley Spence circa 1904. |
| Children | 1. | Naomi Franklin Spence+ b. 8 Jan 1897, d. 14 Jan 1971 |
| | 2. | Mary Spence b. c 1898 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Middlesex Co, VA.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S78] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Saxis Roll.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014 for Julia Marshall.
Carroll Wesley Marshall
M, b. 2 July 1917, d. 13 May 2005
| Birth* | 2 July 1917 | Carroll was born on 2 July 1917 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Christening | October 1919 | He was christened in October 1919 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1920 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 3 December 1938 | He married Jone Lorraine Ewell, daughter of Louis Finney Ewell Sr. and Maranda Alice Wessells, on 3 December 1938 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.3 |
| Was Living | 1943 | Carroll was living in 1943 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Residence* | 1993 | He resided at, at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, in 1993. |
| Marriage* | circa 2002 | He married Emily Jane White, daughter of Levin William White Sr. and Flora Elsie Drummond, circa 2002. |
| Death* | 13 May 2005 | Carroll Wesley Marshall died on 13 May 2005 at age 87. |
| Burial* | | Carroll was buried at Downing Cemetery, Oak Hall, Accomack Co, VA. The tombstone book shows him as Carroll W. Marshall, US Navy, WWII.5 |
Citations
- [S76] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Infant Baptisms.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S377] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #6, 1936-1946.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
- [S2282] James Waine Carpenter Sr., From Tears To Memories II, J.W. Taylor & Downing Cemeteries.
Christine Lois Marshall1
F, b. 29 August 1915, d. 12 December 1991
| Birth* | 29 August 1915 | Christine was born on 29 August 1915 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Christening | October 1919 | She was christened in October 1919 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1920 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 13 March 1952 | She married Frank Paul Stevens on 13 March 1952 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.4 |
| Married Name | 13 March 1952 | As of 13 March 1952,her married name was Stevens. |
| Death* | 12 December 1991 | Christine died on 12 December 1991 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 76.5 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Oak Hall, VA.6 |
Citations
- [S76] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Infant Baptisms.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S381] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #7, 1946-1953.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News, Obituary.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Alfred F. Wessells1
M, b. circa 1834, d. after 1900
| Birth* | circa 1834 | Alfred was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/another* | 1850 | Alfred was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Wessells, a 16 year old laborer in HH#1093 headed by Wm. Kelly, a 41 year old farmer..2 |
| Marriage* | 8 February 1855 | He married Kissiah Belle 'Kessy' Phillips, daughter of Levin (of Mathias) Phillips and Charlotte Vernelson, on 8 February 1855 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Wessells, a 21 year old farmer, born in Acc Co, the son of Dan'l & Elizabeth Wessells and she was age 22, also born in Acc Co, the daughter of Levin & Charlotte Phillips. They were married by Thomas Waters..3 |
| Census w/another | 1860 | Alfred was listed with another family in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#732 was headed by John Mears, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600 & personal property valued at $275. Listed with him were Nancy Mears, age 44; William T. Mears, age 17 and Alfra Wessells, a 26 year old farm hand.4 |
| Census head* | 1870 | Alfred was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. HH#321 was headed by Alfred Vessels, a 40 year old farm laborer. The following Vessels were listed with him: Belle, age 50; Missouri, age 18; Charlotte, age 7; Georgianna, age 5; and Sally, age 1. Two doors from him in HH#346 was Betsy Vessels, age 66, who was living alone and assumed to be his mother..5 |
| Census head* | 17 June 1880 | Alfred was listed as a head of household in the census of 17 June 1880 at Metompkin District (Sea Side), Accomack Co, VA. HH#272 was headed by Albert F. Wessells, a 46 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Wessells: Kessie, a 46 year old wife & keeping house; Sallie, a 10 year old daughter; & Perry F., a 5 year old son.6 |
| Census head | 23 June 1900 | Alfred was listed as a head of household in the census of 23 June 1900 at Saxis, Accomack Co, VA. HH#419 was headed by Kessia Wessells, a 64 year old oysterman, born Jan 1836. Listed with him were Alice Wessells, a 64 year old wife, born May 1836, who had given birth to 5 children & 4 were living; and May Turlington, an 11 year old granddaughter, born Aug 1888. (NOTE: The first two members of the HH's given names were reversed and should have been Alfred and Kessia instead of Kessia & Alice. The dec'd 5th child was evidently Sally who had married a Turlington and it was her daughter May who was shown as an 11 year old granddaughter.)7 |
| Death* | after 1900 | He died after 1900. |
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Kissiah Belle 'Kessy' Phillips b. c 1834, d. a 1910 |
| Marriage* | 8 February 1855 | He married Kissiah Belle 'Kessy' Phillips, daughter of Levin (of Mathias) Phillips and Charlotte Vernelson, on 8 February 1855 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Wessells, a 21 year old farmer, born in Acc Co, the son of Dan'l & Elizabeth Wessells and she was age 22, also born in Acc Co, the daughter of Levin & Charlotte Phillips. They were married by Thomas Waters..3 |
| Children | 1. | Missouri C. Wessells+ b. 28 Dec 1856, d. 10 Oct 1918 |
| | 2. | Charlotte Temple 'Lottie' Wessells+ b. c 1858, d. 12 Nov 1937 |
| | 3. | Georgianna A. Wessells+ b. 16 Aug 1863, d. 2 Mar 1943 |
| | 4. | Sally Wessells+5 b. c 1869, d. b 23 Jun 1900 |
| | 5. | Perry Franklin 'Frank' Wessells+ b. Feb 1873, d. 13 May 1948 |
Citations
- [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1860 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
James Fisher
M, b. 1902, d. 1979
Citations
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
Persey Lewis1
M, b. December 1886, d. before 1935
| Employment* | | Persey was employed at Oysterman as a Oysterman. Oysterman. |
| Birth* | December 1886 | Persey was born in December 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | before 1935 | Persey died before 1935.2 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p69B/f390.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
Thomas F. Lewis1
M, b. September 1880, d. before 1900
| Was Living | 1880 | Thomas was living in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1880 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Birth* | September 1880 | Thomas was born in September 1880 at Virginia.1 |
| Death* | before 1900 | Thomas died before 1900.3 |
Citations
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p39/f329.
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p39/f329;.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p71A/f418, Charlotte's children: 6 born, 4 living, he was'nt lis.
Norman J. Lewis1
M, b. 27 August 1890, d. 14 November 1948
| Birth* | 27 August 1890 | Norman was born on 27 August 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1910 | He married Minnie D. Hopkins, daughter of Elmond Anthony Hopkins and Octavia Florence Moore, circa 1910. |
| Was Living | 1937 | Norman was living in 1937 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1940 | He married Mabel Pruitt circa 1940. |
| Death* | 14 November 1948 | Norman died on 14 November 1948 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 58. Mr. Norman J. Lewis, owner and operator of Lewis Cleaning and Dry Works, died at Pocomoke on 14 Nov 1948. He was born at Saxis, the son of Charles H. Lewis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 19 Nov 1948)..5 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p71A/f418.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p2B/f35.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
Gordon Z. 'Nuke' Lewis1
M, b. 1895, d. 1973
| Birth* | 1895 | Gordon was born in 1895 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 12 December 1914 | He married Cecile Lewis, daughter of Salathiel Lewis and Dorothy Jane 'Dolly' Miles, on 12 December 1914 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.4 |
| Was Living | 21 July 1917 | Gordon was living on 21 July 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).5 |
| Death* | 1973 | Gordon died in 1973.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Army Registration.
Unnamed Lewis1
?, b. 20 December 1895, d. circa 1896
| Birth* | 20 December 1895 | Unnamed was born on 20 December 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | circa 1896 | Unnamed died circa 1896. |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
John 'Johnny' (of John S) Crockett1,2
M, b. 26 November 1869, d. 4 May 1889
| Birth* | 26 November 1869 | John was born on 26 November 1869 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1,2 |
| Census* | 1870 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 4 May 1889 | He died on 4 May 1889 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA, at age 19. He never married.2 |
Citations
- [S30] 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S3099] John Severn Crockett & Jack Theodore Spence, Family of John & Rachel Crockett of Saxis, VA.
Mary E. Crockett1
F, b. 4 January 1867, d. 26 November 1884
| Birth* | 4 January 1867 | Mary was born on 4 January 1867 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2,3 |
| Census* | 1870 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 10 August 1882 | She married Thomas Fellmore Lewis, son of Revel James Lewis and Matilda Emily Spence, on 10 August 1882 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas F. Lewis, a 30 year old widowed waterman, the son of Revel Lewis and she was shown as Mary E. Crockett, age 18, the daughter of John & Rachel Crockett. They were married by Montcalm Oldham, a Methodist minister..4 |
| Married Name | 10 August 1882 | As of 10 August 1882,her married name was Lewis. |
| Death* | 26 November 1884 | Mary E. Crockett died on 26 November 1884 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA, at age 17.3 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S30] 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S3099] John Severn Crockett & Jack Theodore Spence, Family of John & Rachel Crockett of Saxis, VA.
- [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
Flora Etta Crockett1,2
F, b. 20 November 1876, d. 2 November 1968
| Birth* | 20 November 1876 | Flora was born on 20 November 1876 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3,4 |
| Census* | 1880 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1880 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Marriage* | 2 October 1892 | She married George Thomas Shaw, son of William Henry Shaw Sr. and Tabitha Jane Martin, on 2 October 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 2 October 1892 | As of 2 October 1892,her married name was Shaw. |
| Church member* | 1898 | Flora was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.6 |
| Confirmation* | 20 August 1899 | Flora was confirmed at age 22, on 20 August 1899 at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.6 |
| Census | 1900 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Death* | 2 November 1968 | She died on 2 November 1968 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA, at age 91. Her obituary dated 3 Nov 1968 showed her as Flora E. Shaw, a resident of 3132 Remington Ave, Baltimore, MD. She was the spouse of George T. Shaw and the mother of Ola Baker, Ruth Griffith and James Shaw.4,7 |
Citations
- [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911, James William Shaw.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S3099] John Severn Crockett & Jack Theodore Spence, Family of John & Rachel Crockett of Saxis, VA.
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S78] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Saxis Roll.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Flora E Shaw in the U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
Zanie Frances Crockett1
F, b. 8 November 1886, d. 25 March 1970
| Birth* | 8 November 1886 | Zanie was born on 8 November 1886 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Zanie Francis Crockett, born 11/8/1886, the daughter of John Severn Crockett (waterman) and Rachel Ann Linton..2,3,4,1 |
| Church member* | 1898 | Zanie was on the in 1898 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Biography* | | According to church records, Zanie Crockett took her vows on 22 Oct 1899. |
| Census* | 1900 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.6 |
| Marriage* | 26 July 1903 | She married Lewis 'Louis' Barrett Spence, son of Thomas W. Spence and Mary Elizabeth 'Polly' Marshall, on 26 July 1903 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Lewis Spence, age 21 and Zanie Crockett, age 19..7 |
| Married Name | 26 July 1903 | As of 26 July 1903,her married name was Spence. |
| Was Living | 1934 | Zanie was living in 1934 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.8 |
| Census head* | 1940 | Zanie was listed as a head of household in the census of 1940 at Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#35 was headed by Zanie F. Spence, a 50 year old oyster shucker. Listed with her were Ralph T. Spences, a 42(sic) (12) year old son; Quentin R. Spence, a 20 year old son & laborer; and Jackie T. Spence, a 15 year old son.9 |
| Death* | 25 March 1970 | Zanie died on 25 March 1970 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA, at age 83. She was shown as Zani Crockett Spence, who died 3-25-1970, age 83, at Saxis, Accomack Co, VA, the daugher of John Crockett and Rachiel Crockett and the wife of Lewis Franklin Spence. She was born 11-8-1886 in Virginia. The information was given by Lewis Spence. According to her obituary she was the wife of the late Lewis Franklin Spence and interment was to be in the Ellis Cemetery as Saxis. Mrs. Spence was born at Saxis, the daughter of the late John & Rachel Crockett. Surviving are five children, Mrs. Flassey Spence Byrd of Mearsville, Lewis & Quantin Spence both of Saxis, Ralph Spence of Crisfield and Jack Spence of New Orleans, LA and four grandchilden..2,4 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2,10 |
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Lewis 'Louis' Barrett Spence b. 17 Mar 1880, d. 28 Apr 1934 |
| Marriage* | 26 July 1903 | She married Lewis 'Louis' Barrett Spence, son of Thomas W. Spence and Mary Elizabeth 'Polly' Marshall, on 26 July 1903 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Lewis Spence, age 21 and Zanie Crockett, age 19..7 |
| Children | 1. | Ernnie F. 'Irma' Spence b. c 1906, d. May 1960 |
| | 2. | Louis Daniel 'Lew" Spence+ b. 25 Dec 1906, d. 12 May 1975 |
| | 3. | Flossie Etta Spence+ b. 10 Mar 1909, d. 15 Jul 1995 |
| | 4. | Nannie 'Nan' Lee Spence+ b. 9 Feb 1911, d. 29 Mar 1934 |
| | 5. | Infant (dau of Zaine) Spence11 b. c 1915, d. c 1915 |
| | 6. | Quinton Roosevelt Spence b. 26 Jan 1919, d. 13 Nov 2011 |
| | 7. | Jack 'Jackie' Theodore Spence b. 1 Jan 1924, d. 27 Apr 2006 |
| | 8. | Ralph Thurlow Spence b. 14 May 1927, d. 3 Jan 1996 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Zanie Francis Crockett in the Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911.
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014 for Zani Crockett Spence.
- [S78] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Saxis Roll.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1940 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513914/…
- [S3099] John Severn Crockett & Jack Theodore Spence, Family of John & Rachel Crockett of Saxis, VA.
Lewis 'Louis' Barrett Spence1,2
M, b. 17 March 1880, d. 28 April 1934
| Birth* | 17 March 1880 | Lewis was born on 17 March 1880 at Smith Island, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1880 | Lewis was listed with his parents in the census of 1880. According to the 1920 Census, "Louis" Spence, b.c. 1881, was born in Maryland and both of his parents were born in Maryland. |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 26 July 1903 | He married Zanie Frances Crockett, daughter of John Severn (of George) Crockett and Rachel Ann Linton, on 26 July 1903 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Lewis Spence, age 21 and Zanie Crockett, age 19..4 |
| Census head* | 1920 | Lewis was listed as a head of household in the census of 1920. According to the 1920 Census, "Louis" Spence, b.c. 1881, was born in Maryland and both of his parents were born in Maryland. |
| Was Living | 1928 | Lewis was living in 1928 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Death* | 28 April 1934 | Lewis died on 28 April 1934 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 54. Mr. Louis B. Spence died at Saxis on 30 Apr 1934, aged 51, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 5 May 1934)..2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Anecdote* | 25 March 1970 | When his widow Zani Crockett Spence died on 25 March 1970 she was shown as the widow of Lewis Franklin Spence. The information was given by their son Lewis Spence.6 |
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Zanie Frances Crockett b. 8 Nov 1886, d. 25 Mar 1970 |
| Marriage* | 26 July 1903 | He married Zanie Frances Crockett, daughter of John Severn (of George) Crockett and Rachel Ann Linton, on 26 July 1903 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Lewis Spence, age 21 and Zanie Crockett, age 19..4 |
| Children | 1. | Ernnie F. 'Irma' Spence b. c 1906, d. May 1960 |
| | 2. | Louis Daniel 'Lew" Spence+ b. 25 Dec 1906, d. 12 May 1975 |
| | 3. | Flossie Etta Spence+ b. 10 Mar 1909, d. 15 Jul 1995 |
| | 4. | Nannie 'Nan' Lee Spence+ b. 9 Feb 1911, d. 29 Mar 1934 |
| | 5. | Infant (dau of Zaine) Spence1 b. c 1915, d. c 1915 |
| | 6. | Quinton Roosevelt Spence b. 26 Jan 1919, d. 13 Nov 2011 |
| | 7. | Jack 'Jackie' Theodore Spence b. 1 Jan 1924, d. 27 Apr 2006 |
| | 8. | Ralph Thurlow Spence b. 14 May 1927, d. 3 Jan 1996 |
Citations
- [S3099] John Severn Crockett & Jack Theodore Spence, Family of John & Rachel Crockett of Saxis, VA.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014 for Zani Crockett Spence.
Ernnie F. 'Irma' Spence1
F, b. circa 1906, d. May 1960
| Biography* | | We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Zanie Spence and family (of Saxis) in the loss of her daughter, Mrs. Tarvis Sterling of Crisfield, MD (Pen. Ent., 19 May 1960). |
| Birth* | circa 1906 | Ernnie was born circa 1906 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1910 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1920 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1925 | As of circa 1925,her married name was Sterling. |
| Was Living | 1934 | Ernnie was living in 1934.3 |
| Death* | May 1960 | Ernnie died in May 1960 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.4 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
Louis Daniel 'Lew" Spence1,2,3
M, b. 25 December 1906, d. 12 May 1975
| Birth* | 25 December 1906 | Louis was born on 25 December 1906 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Census* | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1920 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Was Living | 1934 | Louis was living in 1934 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.6 |
| Marriage* | 25 December 1935 | He married Missouri 'Mayme' Olevia Martin, daughter of George Edward Martin Sr. and Vonie O. Smith, on 25 December 1935 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.7 |
| Death* | 12 May 1975 | Louis died on 12 May 1975 at age 68.4 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone book shows him as Louis D. Spence..4 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S3099] John Severn Crockett & Jack Theodore Spence, Family of John & Rachel Crockett of Saxis, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Mayme Olevia Taylor in the U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
- [S375] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #5, 1917-1936.
Flossie Etta Spence1,2
F, b. 10 March 1909, d. 15 July 1995
| Birth* | 10 March 1909 | Flossie was born on 10 March 1909 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1,2 |
| Census* | 1910 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1920 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Was Living | 1934 | Flossie was living in 1934 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Marriage* | 29 June 1935 | She married Jeffries Davis Byrd, son of Royal Parker Byrd and Narcissa Ethel 'Sissie' Bloxom, on 29 June 1935 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.5 |
| Married Name | 29 June 1935 | As of 29 June 1935,her married name was Byrd. |
| Death* | 15 July 1995 | Flossie Etta Spence died on 15 July 1995 at Tasley, Accomack Co, VA, at age 86.2 |
| Burial* | | Flossie was buried at Groton Cemetery, Hallwood, Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185272980/…
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
- [S375] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #5, 1917-1936.
- [S843] Eastern Shore Post, Eastern Shore Post, Tasley, VA, 13 Aug 2021 issue, Sylvia Spence.
James Hathaway 'Hattaway' Spence1
M, b. 8 September 1881, d. October 1967
| Birth* | 8 September 1881 | James was born on 8 September 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 4 June 1899 | He married Arinthia Ann Linton, daughter of James H. Linton and Georgianna A. Wessells, on 4 June 1899 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Was Living | 1934 | James was living in 1934 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Death* | October 1967 | James died in October 1967 at age 86.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.6 |
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Arinthia Ann Linton b. 28 Sep 1882, d. 19 Oct 1972 |
| Marriage* | 4 June 1899 | He married Arinthia Ann Linton, daughter of James H. Linton and Georgianna A. Wessells, on 4 June 1899 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Children | 1. | Hattie Vera Spence+ b. 1900, d. 1919 |
| | 2. | Mary Dola Spence+ b. 18 Sep 1901, d. 2 Feb 1998 |
| | 3. | Edward James 'Eddie' Spence b. 1904, d. 15 Jan 1928 |
| | 4. | Melvin F. Spence+ b. 9 Feb 1907, d. 6 Jun 1965 |
| | 5. | Amy May Spence+ b. c 1909, d. 4 Jan 1998 |
| | 6. | Richard Lee 'Dick' Spence+ b. c 1911, d. Dec 1995 |
| | 7. | Elliott Paige Spence+ b. 26 Aug 1916, d. 3 Jan 1979 |
| | 8. | Hattie Gay Spence+ b. 4 Mar 1921, d. 4 Nov 2012 |
| | 9. | Averal Pearl Spence+ b. c 1922, d. 30 Oct 2011 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1277] Beatrice Furniss.
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries.
Arinthia Ann Linton1
F, b. 28 September 1882, d. 19 October 1972
| Birth* | 28 September 1882 | Arinthia was born on 28 September 1882 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 4 June 1899 | She married James Hathaway 'Hattaway' Spence, son of Thomas W. Spence and Mary Elizabeth 'Polly' Marshall, on 4 June 1899 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | 4 June 1899 | As of 4 June 1899,her married name was Spence. |
| Census w/another* | 1900 | Arinthia was listed with another family in the census of 1900 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA. The HH was headed by Geo Evans, a 42 year old oysterman, born Jan 1858. Listed with him were Richard Evans, an 18 year old son, born May 1882; Mary Evans, a 14 year old daughter, born Apr 1886; Lennie Evans, a 9 year old daughter, born Sep 1888; Minnie Evans, a 9 year old daughter, born Sep 1890; and Arintha Spence, an 18 year old boarder, born May 1882.3 |
| Church member* | 1908 | Arinthia was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Was Living | 2 March 1943 | Arinthia was living on 2 March 1943 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Death* | 19 October 1972 | Arinthia died on 19 October 1972 at N.A.M. Hospital, Nassawadox, Northampton Co, VA, at age 90.1 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.5 |
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James Hathaway 'Hattaway' Spence b. 8 Sep 1881, d. Oct 1967 |
| Marriage* | 4 June 1899 | She married James Hathaway 'Hattaway' Spence, son of Thomas W. Spence and Mary Elizabeth 'Polly' Marshall, on 4 June 1899 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Children | 1. | Hattie Vera Spence+ b. 1900, d. 1919 |
| | 2. | Mary Dola Spence+ b. 18 Sep 1901, d. 2 Feb 1998 |
| | 3. | Edward James 'Eddie' Spence b. 1904, d. 15 Jan 1928 |
| | 4. | Melvin F. Spence+ b. 9 Feb 1907, d. 6 Jun 1965 |
| | 5. | Amy May Spence+ b. c 1909, d. 4 Jan 1998 |
| | 6. | Richard Lee 'Dick' Spence+ b. c 1911, d. Dec 1995 |
| | 7. | Elliott Paige Spence+ b. 26 Aug 1916, d. 3 Jan 1979 |
| | 8. | Hattie Gay Spence+ b. 4 Mar 1921, d. 4 Nov 2012 |
| | 9. | Averal Pearl Spence+ b. c 1922, d. 30 Oct 2011 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Virginia Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S78] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Saxis Roll.
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries.
Hattie Vera Spence1
F, b. 1900, d. 1919
| Birth* | 1900 | Hattie was born in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census* | 1910 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 5 May 1917 | She married Frederick Carroll Martin, son of John Augustus 'Gus' Martin and Fannie E. Griffin, on 5 May 1917 at Asbury Meth Ch, Crisfield, Som Co, MD.3 |
| Married Name | 5 May 1917 | As of 5 May 1917,her married name was Martin. |
| Was Living | 1917 | Hattie was living in 1917 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Death* | 1919 | Hattie died in 1919 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
Mary Dola Spence1
F, b. 18 September 1901, d. 2 February 1998
| Birth* | 18 September 1901 | Mary was born on 18 September 1901 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census* | 1910 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1920 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | May 1922 | She married Swain Crockett, son of Lewis (of Lewis Sr) Crockett Jr. and Rhoda 'Rodell' L. Evans, in May 1922 at Marion Station, Som Co, MD. |
| Married Name | May 1922 | As of May 1922,her married name was Crockett. |
| Biography* | | Dola lived with Swain for 19 years before they divorced (interview with Dola on 12 Nov 1994). |
| Marriage* | 2 February 1957 | She married Jesse Lewis, son of Zadock W. Lewis and Seriena F. 'Rennie' Miles, on 2 February 1957 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Mrs. Dola M. Crockett, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Haddaway Spence, of Saxis, married Mr. Jesse Lewis, son of Mrs. Zeddie Lewis and the late Mr. Lewis, of Saxis, on 2 Feb 1957 at the First Baptist Church, Pocomoke City, MD (Pen. Ent., 7 Feb 1957)..4 |
| Married Name | 2 February 1957 | As of 2 February 1957,her married name was Lewis. |
| Residence* | 1994 | She resided at, at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, in 1994. |
| Death* | 2 February 1998 | Mary Dola Spence died on 2 February 1998 at age 96.2 |
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Jesse Lewis b. 24 Mar 1905, d. 14 Feb 1987 |
| Marriage* | 2 February 1957 | She married Jesse Lewis, son of Zadock W. Lewis and Seriena F. 'Rennie' Miles, on 2 February 1957 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Mrs. Dola M. Crockett, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Haddaway Spence, of Saxis, married Mr. Jesse Lewis, son of Mrs. Zeddie Lewis and the late Mr. Lewis, of Saxis, on 2 Feb 1957 at the First Baptist Church, Pocomoke City, MD (Pen. Ent., 7 Feb 1957)..4 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Marriage.
Melvin F. Spence1
M, b. 9 February 1907, d. 6 June 1965
| Birth* | 9 February 1907 | Melvin was born on 9 February 1907 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census* | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1920 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Was Living | 1932 | Melvin was living in 1932 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Marriage* | 19 November 1932 | He married Florence Hall, daughter of Henry Cephas Hall Sr. and Elmira McCready, on 19 November 1932 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.4 |
| Death* | 6 June 1965 | Melvin died on 6 June 1965 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 58.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.5 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1278] Florence Hall.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S375] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #5, 1917-1936.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Amy May Spence1,2
F, b. circa 1909, d. 4 January 1998
| Birth* | circa 1909 | Amy was born circa 1909 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Census* | 1910 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Census | 1920 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Marriage* | 10 August 1925 | She married Paige S. Mears, son of Fred G. Mears and Kate S. Savage, on 10 August 1925 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.5,1 |
| Married Name | 10 August 1925 | As of 10 August 1925,her married name was Mears. |
| Marriage* | 29 May 1948 | She married Clifford Dee Kerrick on 29 May 1948 at Big Horn, Montana.6 |
| Married Name | 29 May 1948 | As of 29 May 1948,her married name was Kerrick. |
| Was Living | 1979 | Amy was living in 1979 at Harding, MT.7 |
| Death* | 4 January 1998 | She died on 4 January 1998 at Yellowstone Co, Montana.2 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Amy May Kerrick in the Montana, Death Index, 1868-2011.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Amy Mae Mears in the Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950.
- [S1278] Florence Hall.
Elliott Paige Spence1
M, b. 26 August 1916, d. 3 January 1979
| Birth* | 26 August 1916 | Elliott was born on 26 August 1916 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census* | 1920 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1940 | He married Nan Earl Holden circa 1940.3 |
| Biography* | | Cpl. Paige Spence of the US Army is visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Hathaway Spence at Saxis (Pen. Ent., 12 Mar 1943). |
| Milit-Beg* | | Elliott was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, Sgt, World War II.4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1965 | He married Audrey Mae Jones, daughter of Duran E. 'Tobe' Jones and Carrie R. Taylor, circa 1965.5 |
| Death* | 3 January 1979 | Elliott died on 3 January 1979 at Veteran's Hosp, Wilmington, DE, at age 62.6 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
- [S1278] Florence Hall.
Nan Earl Holden
F, b. 18 March 1921, d. 29 September 2002
| Birth* | 18 March 1921 | Nan was born on 18 March 1921 at Moultrie, GA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1940 | She married Elliott Paige Spence, son of James Hathaway 'Hattaway' Spence and Arinthia Ann Linton, circa 1940.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1940 | As of circa 1940,her married name was Spence. |
| Death* | 29 September 2002 | Nan died on 29 September 2002 at age 81.1 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Arlington Cem, Arlington, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S931] Dianne Spence Coleman, to M.K. Miles.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
Edward Brent Spence1
M, b. 26 May 1952, d. 29 May 1952
| Birth* | 26 May 1952 | Edward was born on 26 May 1952.2 |
| Death* | 29 May 1952 | Edward died on 29 May 1952. The infant son of Elliott Paige and Arinthia Spence of Saxis died at Memorial Hospital Nassawadox, Wednesday, 28 May 1952. A graveside service was held in Ellis Cemetery, Saxis, Friday, 30 May at 9:30 am by the Rev. Herbert Hall (Pen. Ent., 5 Jun 1952). Naming Arinthia Spence as the mother was an obvious error as Arinthia was Paige's mother. His wife was Nan Earl Holden..3 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries.
- [S931] Dianne Spence Coleman, to M.K. Miles.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Nannie 'Nan' Lee Spence1,2
F, b. 9 February 1911, d. 29 March 1934
| Birth* | 9 February 1911 | Nannie was born on 9 February 1911 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3,4 |
| Census* | 1920 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Married Name | 1 April 1933 | As of 1 April 1933,her married name was Collins. |
| Was Living | 1933 | Nannie was living in 1933 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.6 |
| Death* | 29 March 1934 | Nannie died on 29 March 1934 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 23. Mrs. Nannie Lee Collins, wife of Robert L. Collins, died at Saxis on 29 Mar 1934, aged 22 years. Her parents were Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Spence of Saxis. Other survivors were her husband, 1 son, 2 sisters and 4 brothers, all of who were named (Pen. Ent., 7 Apr 1934). The funeral was conducted by Rev. Fulcher with burial in the Ellis Cemetery on 1 Apr (E.S. News, 6 Apr 1934)..3,4 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.3,4 |
Citations
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries.
- [S3099] John Severn Crockett & Jack Theodore Spence, Family of John & Rachel Crockett of Saxis, VA.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513979/…
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S375] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #5, 1917-1936.
Robert Lee Collins1
M, b. 25 March 1934, d. 26 April 1934
| Birth* | 25 March 1934 | Robert was born on 25 March 1934 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA.2,3 |
| Death* | 26 April 1934 | Robert died on 26 April 1934 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. Robert Lee Collins, infant son of Mrs. Robert Lee Collins, died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Louis Spence, 26 Apr 1934, aged 1 month. He was survived by his father and his grandmothers, Mrs. Jency Collins of Messongo and Mrs. Louis Spence of Saxis (Pen. Ent., 5 May 1934)..1,3 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2,3 |
Quinton Roosevelt Spence1
M, b. 26 January 1919, d. 13 November 2011
| Birth* | 26 January 1919 | Quinton was born on 26 January 1919 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/mother* | 1940 | Quinton was listed with his mother in the census of 1940 at Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#35 was headed by Zanie F. Spence, a 50 year old oyster shucker. Listed with her were Ralph T. Spences, a 42(sic) (12) year old son; Quentin R. Spence, a 20 year old son & laborer; and Jackie T. Spence, a 15 year old son.2 |
| Biography* | circa 1950 | Quentin never left Saxis.3 |
| Death* | 13 November 2011 | He died on 13 November 2011 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 92. He was shown as Quentin Spence, died 13 Nov 2011, Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Burial* | | Quinton was buried at J.W. Taylor Cemetery, Temperanceville, Accomack Co, VA. Findagrave shows him as Quentin Spence.4 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Quinton Roosevelt Spence in the Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1940 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S3099] John Severn Crockett & Jack Theodore Spence, Family of John & Rachel Crockett of Saxis, VA.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199666823/…
Jack 'Jackie' Theodore Spence1
M, b. 1 January 1924, d. 27 April 2006
| Birth* | 1 January 1924 | Jack was born on 1 January 1924 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/mother* | 1940 | Jack was listed with his mother in the census of 1940 at Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#35 was headed by Zanie F. Spence, a 50 year old oyster shucker. Listed with her were Ralph T. Spences, a 42(sic) (12) year old son; Quentin R. Spence, a 20 year old son & laborer; and Jackie T. Spence, a 15 year old son.2 |
| Milit-Beg* | | Jack was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War II.3 |
| Biography* | 3 December 1943 | Mr. Jack Spence of the US Army returned Sunday after spending a furlough with his mother Mrs. Zanie Spence (Pen. Ent., 3 Dec 1943). |
| Biography | circa 1950 | Jack became a merchant marine.4 |
| Death* | 27 April 2006 | He died on 27 April 2006 at age 82.5 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Jack Theodore Spence in the Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1940 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Military.
- [S3099] John Severn Crockett & Jack Theodore Spence, Family of John & Rachel Crockett of Saxis, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Jackie T. Spence in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.
Thomas L. Mariner
M, b. 1866, d. 1918
Citations
- [S1465] Cousin's Will.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
Lelia Smith1
F, b. 28 November 1882, d. 2 June 1947
| Biography* | | Mrs. Lelia Smith Knight, wife of Saten T. Knight of Messongo, died on 2 Jun 1947, aged 64 years, buried at Downing's Cemetery, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 6 Jun 1947). |
| Birth* | 28 November 1882 | Lelia was born on 28 November 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 13 January 1901 | She married Stratton Thomas 'Staten' Knight, son of Dawson J. Knight Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Hall, on 13 January 1901 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | 13 January 1901 | As of 13 January 1901,her married name was Knight. |
| Was Living | 1931 | Lelia was living in 1931 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Death* | 2 June 1947 | Lelia died on 2 June 1947 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA, at age 64.4 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.5 |
Citations
- [S229] James H. Smith Bible.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S1278] Florence Hall.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Thomas S. Spence1
M, b. January 1888, d. before 1934
| Employment* | | Thomas was employed at Oysterman as a Oysterman. Oysterman. |
| Birth* | January 1888 | Thomas was born in January 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2,3 |
| Was Living | 1900 | Thomas was living in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2,3 |
| Death* | before 1934 | Thomas died before 1934.4 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p72B/f451.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p72B/f451;.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p6A/f106.
- [S1278] Florence Hall.
Mary Spence1
F, b. circa 1898
| Birth* | circa 1898 | Mary was born circa 1898 at Virginia.1,2 |
| Census* | 1900 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p72B/f455.
- [S381] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #7, 1946-1953.
Maria Spence1
F, b. circa 1828, d. circa 1875
| Birth* | circa 1828 | Maria was born circa 1828 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Biography* | circa 1829 | Maria Spence's birth circa 1828 is based on the 1850 Census. However, a marriage record showed her birth as 1834. Her marriage to a Crockett about 1855 is based on her daughter Miranda "Amanda" being listed as a Crockett in the 1860 household of Maria's father John Spence. Maria was in the 1860 household of Robert Marshall, who she married in 1858, with a son James W. Marshall, age 2, and George W. Marshall, age 5 months. The 1931 obituary of this son George W., later referred to as William R. Marshall, listed Amanda Miles as a surviving sister. Amanda Spence, daughter of Maria Spence, married Severn J. Miles in 1874. Maria must have died before 1880 as her husband, Robert Marshall, was listed as a widower. |
| Marriage | 3 April 1849 | She married George Linton, son of William Linton and Triffany 'Triffy' Marshall, on 3 April 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Married Name | 3 April 1849 | As of 3 April 1849,her married name was Linton. |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | Maria was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Spense, age 22 and born in VA in HH#799 headed by John Spense, a 51 year old farmer born in MD. This was on Saxis Island..3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1855 | She married (-----) Crockett circa 1855.4,5 |
| Married Name | circa 1855 | As of circa 1855,her married name was Crockett. |
| Marriage* | 28 September 1858 | She married Robert Marshall, son of John A. Marshall and Hester 'Hessy' Parks, on 28 September 1858 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. They were married at John Spence's home..1 |
| Married Name | 28 September 1858 | As of 28 September 1858,her married name was Marshall. |
| Census* | 1860 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.6 |
| Census w/husband* | 20 August 1870 | Maria was listed with her husband in the census of 20 August 1870 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#382 was headed by Robert Marshall, a 69 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Marshalls: Maria, age 39; William, age 9; William, age 9; Denard, age 8; Samuel, age 7; Charles, age 6; Selby, age 5; David, age 4. Also listed were Sarah Linton, age 11 and Robert Allen, a 19 year old oysterman.7 |
| Death* | circa 1875 | Maria died circa 1875.8 |
Citations
- [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
- [S184] Nora Miller Turman and Mary Frances Carey, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1847-1850.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1627] Jesse Merrill Byrd.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p. 48.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census, p. 40.
Kissiah Emily 'Kizzie' Spence1
F, b. circa 1840, d. January 1885
| Birth* | circa 1840 | Kissiah was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | Kissiah was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kesiah E. Spense, age 10 and born in VA in HH#799 headed by John Spense, a 51 year old farmer born in MD. This was on Saxis Island..2 |
| Marriage* | 11 February 1860 | She married John W. Northam Sr., son of John C. Northam and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam, on 11 February 1860 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was a 28 year old house carpenter and she was age 20. They were married by E.W. Stickney. John H. Justice said he was over 21..1 |
| Married Name | 11 February 1860 | As of 11 February 1860,her married name was Northam. |
| Census w/parents* | 27 June 1860 | Kissiah was listed with her parents in the census of 27 June 1860 at Saxis Island, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#363 was headed by John Spence, a 63 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were Ann Spence, age 49; Betsey Wessels, age 51; John Northam, a 26 year old carpenter; Kessiah Northam, age 20; Miranda J. Crockett, age 4; and Ralph Corbin, a 15 year old black male.3 |
| Census w/parents | 1870 | Kissiah was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#395 was headed by John Spence, a 75 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Anna Spence, a 60 year old huse keeper; Ida Spence, age 15 & at school; John Northam, a 36 year old oysterman; Emily Northam, a 30 year old house keeper; John Northam, age 10 & at school; and Leianner Northam, age 1.4 |
| Death* | January 1885 | Kissiah died in January 1885. Mrs. Kiziah Northam, wife of John Northam, and the daughter of Capt. John Spencer of Sykes' Island, died recently with a cancer of her breast (Pen. Ent., 7 Feb 1885)..5 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1860 Federal Census, Henrico Co, VA.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
John W. Northam Sr.1
M, b. circa 1834, d. after 1900
| Birth* | circa 1834 | John was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Northam, a 16 year old laborer in HH#623 headed by John C. Northam, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..3 |
| Marriage* | 11 February 1860 | He married Kissiah Emily 'Kizzie' Spence, daughter of John Spence and Leah Anna Handy Guy, on 11 February 1860 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was a 28 year old house carpenter and she was age 20. They were married by E.W. Stickney. John H. Justice said he was over 21..1 |
| Census w/fath-in-law* | 27 June 1860 | John was listed with his father-in-law in the census of 27 June 1860 at Saxis Island, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#363 was headed by John Spence, a 63 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were Ann Spence, age 49; Betsey Wessels, age 51; John Northam, a 26 year old carpenter; Kessiah Northam, age 20; Miranda J. Crockett, age 4; and Ralph Corbin, a 15 year old black male.4 |
| Census w/fath-in-law | 1870 | John was listed with his father-in-law in the census of 1870 at Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#395 was headed by John Spence, a 75 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Anna Spence, a 60 year old huse keeper; Ida Spence, age 15 & at school; John Northam, a 36 year old oysterman; Emily Northam, a 30 year old house keeper; John Northam, age 10 & at school; and Leianner Northam, age 1.5 |
| Marriage | 1 April 1888 | He married Belle Boyd Williams, daughter of William Henry Williams and Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant, on 1 April 1888 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. He was a 51 year old widowed carpenter and she was age 23 and single. John W. Northam and Miss Belle B. Williams were married at Sykes Island 1 Apr 1888 by Rev. Thomas G. Pullen (Pen. Ent., 7 Apr 1888)..1 |
| Death* | after 1900 | John died after 1900.6 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309, p39/f623.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1860 Federal Census, Henrico Co, VA.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S1279] In 1900 Census.
John W. Northam Jr.1
M, b. circa 1860
| Birth* | circa 1860 | John was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/grdfather* | 1870 | John was listed with his grandfather in the census of 1870 at Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#395 was headed by John Spence, a 75 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Anna Spence, a 60 year old huse keeper; Ida Spence, age 15 & at school; John Northam, a 36 year old oysterman; Emily Northam, a 30 year old house keeper; John Northam, age 10 & at school; and Leianner Northam, age 1.2 |
| Marriage* | 19 March 1890 | He married Mary Willis Spence, daughter of Lemos J. Spence and Elizabeth 'Betsey' or 'Lizzie' B. (of Jno) Palmer, on 19 March 1890 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Northam, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of John W. Northam and she was shown as Mary Spence, age 17, the daughter of Lemos J. & Lizzie B. Spence..3 |
Citations
- [S30] 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 252 (marriage of John W. Northam & Mary Spence, daughter of Lemos J. & Lizzie B. Spence).
Archania Spence1
F, b. circa 1835
| Birth* | circa 1835 | Archania was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | Archania was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arana Spense, age 15 and born in VA in HH#799 headed by John Spense, a 51 year old farmer born in MD. This was on Saxis Island..2 |
| Marriage* | 20 December 1852 | She married Capt. George (of Parker III) Miles, son of Parker Miles (III) and Rosanna Marshall, on 20 December 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George Miles and Archania Spence of John..3 |
| Married Name | 20 December 1852 | As of 20 December 1852,her married name was Miles. |
| Census w/husband* | 1860 | Archania was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Archanra Miles, age 26 in HH#195 headed by George Miles, age 29 and farming..4 |
| Land sold* | 21 September 1863 | She sold land on 21 September 1863 at Sanford, Accomack Co, VA. Capt. George Miles of Parker and Archana his wife sold to Lewis Bayly for $650.00 paid by the said Lewis Bayly, for a parcel of land lying in the Parish and County of Accomack, 11 acres more or less, bounded on the North by William R. Drummond, on the East by Edward Stant, on the South by Henry Lewis, on the West by Alfred Smith to a certain piece of woodland, bounded on the North by Thomas A. Northam, on the East by Edward R. Thomas, on the South by Asa Hall, on the West by the Free School Land. (NOTE: Several time he was referred to Capt. Lewis Bayly, implying he was a seaman.) Signed: George (his X mark) Miles of P. & Archana (her X mark) Miles. James H. Justice, a Notary Public, certified that Capt. George Miles and Archana Miles, the wife of Capt. George Miles of Parker, personally appeared before him and acknowledged that she willingly signed the aforesaid writing. On 8 Oct 1863 in the County Clerk's Office, this deed was presented and ordered to be recorded.5 |
Citations
- [S175] Nora Miller Turman and Mary Frances Carey, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Licenses, 1850-1854.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S516] , p. 177.
Melissa 'Lissie' Linton1
F, b. circa 1905, d. before 1929
| Birth* | circa 1905 | Melissa was born circa 1905 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1910 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 24 March 1920 | She married William Edgerton Linton, son of Sewell James Linton and Virginia E. Lewis, on 24 March 1920 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Census | 1920 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Was Living | 1920 | Melissa was living in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | before 1929 | Melissa died before 1929.4 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Dennis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.5 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1279] In 1900 Census.
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries, no marker.
Benjamin Lee 'Bennie' Linton1
M, b. December 1884, d. 14 December 1951
| Birth* | December 1884 | Benjamin was born in December 1884 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 5 November 1904 | He married Rachel Gertrude Spence, daughter of Thomas W. Spence and Mary Elizabeth 'Polly' Marshall, on 5 November 1904 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Census head* | 1910 | Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of 1910 at Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. The HH was headed by Benjamin L. Linton, age 24. Listed with him were Rachael G. Linton, age 25; Benson R. Linton, age 4 and Ema G. Linton, age 8 months.3 |
| Census head | 1920 | Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of 1920 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#370 was headed by Ben Linton, a 38 year old laborer on a Public Boat. Listed with him were the following Lintons: Rachel, a 36 year old wife; Benson, a 13 year old son; Enna, a 10 year old daughter; Spencer, an 8 year old son; Wessley, a 4 year old son; and Harvey, a 2 year old son.4 |
| Census head | 28 April 1930 | Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of 28 April 1930 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#59 was headed by Ben Linton, a 43 year old waterman. Listed with him were the following Lintons: Rachel, a 42 year old wife; Spencer, an 18 year old son and a waterman whose age at first marriage was 17; Wesley, a 14 year old son; Harvey, a 12 year old son; Lola, a 9 year old daughter; Daniel, a 7 year old son; Mildred, a 5 year old daughter.5 |
| Census head* | 1940 | Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of 1940 at Rt. 695, Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#43 was headed by Benjamin L. Linton, a 54 year old waterman. Listed with him were the following Lintons: Rachel G., a 52 year old wife; William D., a 17 year old son; Anna M., a 21 year old daughter-in-law. Also listed was Ronald L. Taylor, 1 year old grandchild.6 |
| Was Living | 1943 | Benjamin was living in 1943.7 |
| Death* | 14 December 1951 | Benjamin died on 14 December 1951 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Benjamin L. Linton died at home at Saxis on 14 Dec 1951 and was buried in the family buring ground at Saxis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 20 Dec 1951)..8 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Evans Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.8 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1940 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S1279] In 1900 Census.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
Rachel Gertrude Spence1
F, b. 14 December 1884, d. 14 January 1978
| Birth* | 14 December 1884 | Rachel was born on 14 December 1884 at Saxis, Accomack Co, VA.2,3 |
| Census* | 1900 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 5 November 1904 | She married Benjamin Lee 'Bennie' Linton, son of William T. Linton and Sarah Jane 'Sally' Darby, on 5 November 1904 at Somerset Co, MD.4 |
| Married Name | 5 November 1904 | As of 5 November 1904,her married name was Linton. |
| Church member* | 1908 | Rachel was on the in 1908 roll of the at Meth Ch, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Census w/husband* | 1910 | Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of 1910 at Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. The HH was headed by Benjamin L. Linton, age 24. Listed with him were Rachael G. Linton, age 25; Benson R. Linton, age 4 and Ema G. Linton, age 8 months.6 |
| Census w/husband | 1920 | Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of 1920 at Atlantic Distict, Accomack Co, VA. HH#370 was headed by Ben Linton, a 38 year old laborer on a Public Boat. Listed with him were the following Lintons: Rachel, a 36 year old wife; Benson, a 13 year old son; Enna, a 10 year old daughter; Spencer, an 8 year old son; Wessley, a 4 year old son; and Harvey, a 2 year old son.7 |
| Census w/husband | 28 April 1930 | Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of 28 April 1930 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#59 was headed by Ben Linton, a 43 year old waterman. Listed with him were the following Lintons: Rachel, a 42 year old wife; Spencer, an 18 year old son and a waterman whose age at first marriage was 17; Wesley, a 14 year old son; Harvey, a 12 year old son; Lola, a 9 year old daughter; Daniel, a 7 year old son; Mildred, a 5 year old daughter.8 |
| Census w/husband | 1940 | Rachel was listed with her husband in the census of 1940 at Rt. 695, Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#43 was headed by Benjamin L. Linton, a 54 year old waterman. Listed with him were the following Lintons: Rachel G., a 52 year old wife; William D., a 17 year old son; Anna M., a 21 year old daughter-in-law. Also listed was Ronald L. Taylor, 1 year old grandchild.9 |
| Marriage* | 13 November 1953 | She married C.E. Giles on 13 November 1953 at Baltimore, MD. Mrs. Rachel Linton of Saxis was married to Mr. C.E. Giles of Linthicum, MD, at the Evangelical Church of God, Hollies and Stricker St., Baltimore, MD, on 13 Nov 1953 by the Rev. F.B. Marine. They are residing at Linthicum, MD (Pen. Ent., 3 Dec 1953). Rachel's 1965 Acc Co marriage record to Albert Hart shows that she had been married 4 times previously..10 |
| Married Name | 13 November 1953 | As of 13 November 1953,her married name was Giles. |
| Was Living | 1965 | Rachel was living in 1965 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 1 October 1965 | She married Albert Beby Hart, son of William Custis Hart and Sarah Ann Wilkerson, on 1 October 1965 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 1 October 1965 | As of 1 October 1965,her married name was Hart. |
| Death* | 14 January 1978 | Rachel Gertrude Spence died on 14 January 1978 at Parksley, Accomack Co, VA, at age 93.3 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Evans Cemetery, Saxis Island, Accomack Co, VA.11,3 |
Family 2
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C.E. Giles b. c 1890 |
| Marriage* | 13 November 1953 | She married C.E. Giles on 13 November 1953 at Baltimore, MD. Mrs. Rachel Linton of Saxis was married to Mr. C.E. Giles of Linthicum, MD, at the Evangelical Church of God, Hollies and Stricker St., Baltimore, MD, on 13 Nov 1953 by the Rev. F.B. Marine. They are residing at Linthicum, MD (Pen. Ent., 3 Dec 1953). Rachel's 1965 Acc Co marriage record to Albert Hart shows that she had been married 4 times previously..10 |
Citations
- [S50] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #6, 1936-1968.
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206904992/…
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S78] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Saxis Roll.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1940 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Marriage.
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries, no marker.
Emma G. Linton1
F, b. circa 1909
| Birth* | circa 1909 | Emma was born circa 1909 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1910 | Emma was listed with her parents in the census of 1910 at Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. The HH was headed by Benjamin L. Linton, age 24. Listed with him were Rachael G. Linton, age 25; Benson R. Linton, age 4 and Ema G. Linton, age 8 months.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1920 | Emma was listed with her parents in the census of 1920 at Atlantic Distict, Accomack Co, VA. HH#370 was headed by Ben Linton, a 38 year old laborer on a Public Boat. Listed with him were the following Lintons: Rachel, a 36 year old wife; Benson, a 13 year old son; Enna, a 10 year old daughter; Spencer, an 8 year old son; Wessley, a 4 year old son; and Harvey, a 2 year old son.3 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
Thomas Floyd Linton1
M, b. July 1888
| Biography* | | He was listed as Thomas Linton in 1900 and Floyd Linton in 1910. |
| Birth* | July 1888 | Thomas was born in July 1888 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Was Living | 1900 | Thomas was living in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1279] In 1900 Census.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Wallace Linton1
M, b. May 1892
| Birth* | May 1892 | Wallace was born in May 1892 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Was Living | 1926 | Wallace was living in 1926 at Norfolk, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1279] In 1900 Census.
George W. Linton1
M, b. December 1893
| Birth* | December 1893 | George was born in December 1893 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census | 1920 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Was Living | 1926 | George was living in 1926 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S1279] In 1900 Census.
Otis H. Linton1
M, b. November 1895
| Biography* | | Otis Linton was one of the mem who left for Camp Lee on 6 Sep 1918 from Saxis (Acc News, 13 Sep 1918). Otis, a surviving son of Sallie Linton, was living in Crisfield in 1926 (E.S. News, 7 Jan 1927). Otis Linton was listed as a surviving brother of Mr. Frank Fletcher Linton in 1943 (Pen. Ent., 12 Feb 1943). |
| Birth* | November 1895 | Otis was born in November 1895 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1900 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 7 December 1913 | He married Arinthia Jane Marshall, daughter of Charles H. Marshall and Mary J. Spence, on 7 December 1913 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.3 |
| Milit-Beg* | | Otis was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, World War I.4 |
| Was Living | 5 June 1918 | Otis was living on 5 June 1918 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).5 |
| Divorce* | before 1923 | Otis was granted a divorce from Arinthia Jane Marshall before 1923. |
| Marriage* | 22 December 1923 | He married Norma Walker on 22 December 1923 at Somerset Co, MD.6 |
Citations
- [S32] 1900 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S291] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #4, 1906-1917.
- [S360] Accomack News, Military.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Army Registration.
- [S233] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1921-1937.
Frank Fletcher Linton Sr.1
M, b. 1900, d. 7 February 1943
| Biography* | | Mr. Frank Fletcher Linton, formerly of Sanford, now of Newport News, died on 7 Feb 1943, aged 42 years, buried at Feddeman Cemetery, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 12 Feb 1943). A native of Saxis and a barber. Services were at the Sanford Methodist Church by Rev. Bryan (E.S. News, 12 Feb 1943). Evidently he was moved from the Feddeman Cemetery as his is now buried at Downing's Cemetery. |
| Birth* | 1900 | Frank was born in 1900 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census* | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census | 1920 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1920 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 8 July 1923 | He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' M. Bull, daughter of Henry Allen Bull and Cora 'Miss Coot' McCready, on 8 July 1923 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.4 |
| Was Living | 1926 | Frank was living in 1926 at Cape Charles, N'hamp Co, VA.5 |
| Death* | 7 February 1943 | Frank died on 7 February 1943 at Newport News, VA.6 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S286] 1920 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S233] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1921-1937.
- [S1279] In 1900 Census.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
John H. Fisher1
M, b. circa 1851, d. 12 September 1894
| Birth* | circa 1851 | John was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. HH#6 was headed by Kendal Fisher, a 59 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were Susan Fisher, age 50 and John Fisher, a 19 year old farm laborer.2 |
| Marriage* | 18 March 1874 | He married Laura C. Wessells, daughter of Thomas J. (of J.) Wessells and Ann Catherine 'Caty' Wessells, on 18 March 1874 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Fisher, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Kendall & Susan Fisher and she was shown as Laura C. Wessells, age 18, the daughter of Thomas J. & Catharine Wessells..1 |
| Marriage* | between June 1880 and July 1881 | John H. Fisher married Julia Anna Brittingham, daughter of William P. Brittingham and Charlotte Bunting, between June 1880 and July 1881.3 |
| Biography* | 12 September 1885 | On 12 September 1885 the Peninsula Enterprise reported the "thought to be fatal" stabbing of John W. Savage by John H. Fisher at Mappsville. The articale reports this was the result of an argument developing between the two men over which was the best Democrat. Fisher was "lodged in jail." Savage was spoken of here as a carpenter who did gallant service as a Confederate soldier. The issue of the following week, on 19 September 1885, reported that John W. Savage, "who was severly cut by John H. Fisher at Mappsville last week, in now in a fair way to recover." This is the last record found of John W. Savage and his family in Accomack Co, VA. Family members recall hearing that the family moved to Germantown, PA by 1887.4 |
| Death* | 12 September 1894 | John died on 12 September 1894 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He died in Atlantic District of a gun shot at the age of 44, the son of Kendall and Susie. His widow (unnamed) gave the information. According to the Peninsula Enterprise of 1 Dec 1894, Arthur W. & William L. Wright, ages 16 & 15 years, murdered John H. Fisher near Ewell & Abbott's store, Persimmon Point, 1 miles east of Mappsville..5,6 |
Citations
- [S17] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #3, 1853-1896.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall,.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 12 Sep 1885 issue, stabbing of John W. Savage by John H. Fisher.
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 1 Dec 1894.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
