Vernettie Selby Lankford1
F, b. 4 March 1851, d. 27 October 1930
| Birth* | 4 March 1851 | Vernettie was born on 4 March 1851 at Guilford, Accomack Co, VA.1,2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1860 | Vernettie was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#544 was headed by Selby Langford, age 46, with real estate valued at $1,300 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Langfords: Margaret, age 46; Margaret Y., age 17; Mary E., age 15; Arthur J., age 13; Robert W., age 11; Vennettie S., age 9; Samuel T., age 7; and Laura E., age 5.2 |
| Marriage* | 12 January 1870 | She married Robert Savage Taylor II, son of Robert Savage (of Robt R) Taylor I (brick layer) and Nancy C. Dix, on 12 January 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert S. Taylor, a 26 year old sailor, the son of Savage & Nancy Taylor and she was shown Vernetta S. Lankford, age 17, the daughter of Selby & Mary Lankford.3 |
| Married Name | 12 January 1870 | As of 12 January 1870,her married name was Taylor. |
| Census w/husband | 1870 | Vernettie was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#380 was headed by Robert Taylor, a 24 year old sailor. Listed with him were Burnette Taylor, age 19 and Alexander Taylor, a 30 year old brick mason.4 |
| Census w/husband* | 1 July 1880 | Vernettie was listed with her husband in the census of 1 July 1880 at Metompkin District (Bay Side), Accomack Co, VA. HH#245 was headed by Robert S. Taylor, a 36 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Bernette S., a 29 year old wife; Maggie H., an 8 year old daughter; Eugene A., a 6 year old son; Robert D., a 4 year old son; and Leonora S., a 2 year old daugter.5 |
| Death* | 27 October 1930 | She died on 27 October 1930 at Deltaville, Middlesex Co, VA, at age 79. She was shown as Vernettie Selby Taylor, age 79/6/24, born 4 Mar 1851 in Guilford, Accomac, Va, the daughter Selby Lankford (born Lankford's Island, Va) & Peggy Young (born Guilford, Va) & the wife of Robert Taylor and died 27 Oct 1930 in Deltaville, Middlesex Co, VA.6,1 |
| Burial* | | Vernettie was buried at Clarksbury United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hardyville, Middlesex Co, VA.6 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Vernettie Selby Taylor in the Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [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.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78849949/…
Samuel Thomas Lankford1,2
M, b. 15 April 1853, d. 8 October 1935
| Birth* | 15 April 1853 | Samuel was born on 15 April 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Census w/parents* | 1860 | Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#544 was headed by Selby Langford, age 46, with real estate valued at $1,300 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Langfords: Margaret, age 46; Margaret Y., age 17; Mary E., age 15; Arthur J., age 13; Robert W., age 11; Vennettie S., age 9; Samuel T., age 7; and Laura E., age 5.1 |
| Census w/brother* | 1870 | Samuel was listed with his brother in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#551 was headed by William Lankford, a 21 year old sailor. Listed with him were Margaret Lankford, age 55 with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $200; Thomas Lankford, a 16 year old farmer; and Emma Lankford, age 14.4 |
| Marriage* | 4 January 1878 | He married Mary E. Barnes, daughter of John Parker (of P.) Barnes and Sarah 'Sally' Justice, on 4 January 1878 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l T. Lankford, a 24 year old waterman, the son of Selby P. & Marg't J. Lankford and she was shown as Mary E. Barnes, a 22 year old daughter of Jno. & Sarah Barnes. They were married by J.B. Merritt..5 |
| Census head* | 1880 | Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Lankford the head of HH#247, a 24 year old sailor. Listed with him were Mary E. Lankford, a 22 year old wife and house keeper and Lual Lankford, a 1 year old daughter..6 |
| Death* | 8 October 1935 | Samuel died on 8 October 1935 at age 82.3 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S2685] Stalla Scott Judefind, The Lankford Family of Lankford's Island.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [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).
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Laura Emma 'Emily' Lankford1,2,3
F, b. circa 1855
| Birth* | circa 1855 | Laura was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
| Census w/parents* | 1860 | Laura was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#544 was headed by Selby Langford, age 46, with real estate valued at $1,300 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Langfords: Margaret, age 46; Margaret Y., age 17; Mary E., age 15; Arthur J., age 13; Robert W., age 11; Vennettie S., age 9; Samuel T., age 7; and Laura E., age 5.1 |
| Census w/brother* | 1870 | Laura was listed with her brother in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#551 was headed by William Lankford, a 21 year old sailor. Listed with him were Margaret Lankford, age 55 with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $200; Thomas Lankford, a 16 year old farmer; and Emma Lankford, age 14.3 |
| Marriage* | 29 December 1874 | She married Samuel (of Samuel) Matthews, son of Samuel Matthews and Eliza Bloxom, on 29 December 1874 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Matthews, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of Samuel & Eliza Matthews and she was shown as Laura E. Lankford, age 18, the daughter of Selby & Marg't Lankford. They were married near Guilford by J.M. Anderson..5 |
| Married Name | 29 December 1874 | As of 29 December 1874,her married name was Matthews. |
| Census w/husband* | 1880 | Laura was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Laura M. Mathews, a 25 year old wife and housekeeper in HH#249 headed by Samuel Mathews, a 26 year old sailor..6 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S2685] Stalla Scott Judefind, The Lankford Family of Lankford's Island.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S31] 1880 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
(-----) Lawson1
M, b. circa 1840
| Birth* | circa 1840 | (-----) was born circa 1840. |
| Marriage* | circa 1860 | He married Hetty (-----) circa 1860.1 |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
Amy (-----)
F, b. circa 1791
| Birth* | circa 1791 | Amy was born circa 1791.1 |
| Census* | 1850 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309, p34/f712.
James Shrieves1
M, b. circa 1816, d. August 1842
| Birth* | circa 1816 | James was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 22 June 1840 | He married Mary B.M. Sterling, daughter of John Young Sterling and Lovey Mason, on 22 June 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Asa Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of James Shreves of Elizabeth Parkes and Mary Starling. Another record from this same source showed the marriage as 25 Jun 1840..1 |
| Census head* | August 1842 | James was listed as a head of household in the census of in August 1842.2 |
| Will* | 17 August 1842 | He made a will on 17 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary B. M. Shreaves the whole of my personal estate. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Thomas Mears & Marthey H. Taylor..2 |
| Death* | August 1842 | James died in August 1842.2 |
| Probate* | 29 August 1842 | James's will was probated on 29 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond & John D. Parks securities..2 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 486 (will of James Shreaves).
Mary B.M. Sterling1
F, b. circa 1825
| Biography* | | Mary's daughter Mary J.W. Shreaves, age 7, was shown in the 1850 HH#1031 headed by Lovey Sterling, age 66. The assumption is that she was living with her grandmother. |
| Birth* | circa 1825 | Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 22 June 1840 | She married James Shrieves, son of John Shrieves and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis, on 22 June 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Asa Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of James Shreves of Elizabeth Parkes and Mary Starling. Another record from this same source showed the marriage as 25 Jun 1840..3 |
| Married Name | 22 June 1840 | As of 22 June 1840,her married name was Shrieves. |
| Will - Husb's* | 17 August 1842 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 17 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary B.M. Shreaves in the will of James Shreaves..4 |
| Marriage | 11 December 1844 | She married Richard Littleton, son of George Littleton and Susannah 'Sukey' Sparrow, on 11 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Richard Littleton and she as Mary Shreives, widow..3 |
| Married Name | 11 December 1844 | As of 11 December 1844,her married name was Littleton. |
| Census w/husband* | 1850 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Littleton, age 25 in HH#702 headed by Richard Littleton, a 21 year old farmer..2 |
Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309, p. 50 (HH-1031 were Mary J.W. Shreaves, age 7, is living with Lovey Sterling, age 66).
- [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).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 486 (will of James Shreaves).
Mary 'Polly' Shrieves1,2
F, b. circa 1812
| Birth* | circa 1812 | Mary was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 30 January 1832 | She married Major Custis Annis, son of Custis Annis and Euphamia Wessells, on 30 January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Russell Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Annis and Miss Polly Shrieves, orphan of John..3 |
| Married Name | 30 January 1832 | As of 30 January 1832,her married name was Annis. |
| Marriage | 28 February 1848 | She married John Budd, son of McKeel Budd Sr. and Peggy West, on 28 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Budd Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Budd and Polly Annis, widow of Custis Major Annis..2 |
| Married Name | 28 February 1848 | As of 28 February 1848,her married name was Budd. |
| Census w/husband* | 1850 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Budd, age 38 in HH#530 headed by John Budd a 24 year old laborer. Also listed was Susan Annis, age 12, probably here daughter by her first marriage..3 |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
Thomas Shrieves Sr.1
M, b. circa 1817
| Biography* | | Thomas Shrieves, age 33, was the head of St. Georges Parish HH#228 in 1850. |
| Birth* | circa 1817 | Thomas was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 26 May 1841 | He married Anne Russell, daughter of Thomas Russell (of Milby) and Sarah 'Sallie' Adams, on 26 May 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Shreves and Ann Russell of Thomas. They were married on 27 May 1844..3 |
| Census head* | 1850 | Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Shreaves the head of HH#228, a 33 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Shreaves: Ann, age 22; Thos. Jr., age 5; and Sarah, age 2..2 |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [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).
Anne Russell1
F, b. circa 1828
| Birth* | circa 1828 | Anne was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 26 May 1841 | She married Thomas Shrieves Sr., son of John Shrieves and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lewis, on 26 May 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Annis was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Shreves and Ann Russell of Thomas. They were married on 27 May 1844..1 |
| Married Name | 26 May 1841 | As of 26 May 1841,her married name was Shrieves. |
| Census w/husband* | 1850 | Anne was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anne Shreaves, age 22 in HH#228 headed by Thos. Shreaves, a 33 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..2 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
Thomas Russell (of Milby)1
M, b. circa 1790, d. 1867
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Thomas was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1790 and the 1860 census puts it at 1799..2,3 |
| Marriage* | 11 January 1825 | He married Sarah 'Sallie' Adams, daughter of Obediah 'Obed' Adams and Anna Nock, on 11 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams and Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Tho. Russell of Milby and Sarah Adams of Obed..2,1 |
| Census head | 1850 | Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. HH#1189 was headed by Thos. Russel Sr., a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Russels: Sally, age 48; Elizath, age 23; Thomas E., age 17; Ellin, age 13; Harriet, age 12; Edw'd, age 9; Sidney R., age 4; and Levin W., age 1..3 |
| Census head* | 1860 | Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. HH#41 was headed by Thomas Russell of M., a 61 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Russells: Sallie, age 54; Harriet A., age 19; Edw'd J., age 16; Sidney P., age 13; and Wm., age 10..2 |
| Death* | 1867 | He died in 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files, Russell Family file, George Russell chart.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, William Samuel Russell in the Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014.
Sarah 'Sallie' Adams1
F, b. circa 1802
| Birth* | circa 1802 | Sarah was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 11 January 1825 | She married Thomas Russell (of Milby), son of Milby Russell II and Tabitha Lewis, on 11 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams and Richard D. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Tho. Russell of Milby and Sarah Adams of Obed..3,1 |
| Married Name | 11 January 1825 | As of 11 January 1825,her married name was Russell. |
| Census w/husband | 1850 | Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Russel, age 48 in HH#1189 headed by Thos. Russel Sr., a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..2 |
| Census w/husband* | 1860 | Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie Russel, age 54 in HH#41 headed by Thos. Russel of M., a 61 year old farmer..3 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, William Samuel Russell in the Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014.
Milby Russell II1
M, b. circa 1762, d. before 27 February 1821
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Milby was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1784 | He married Tabitha Lewis, daughter of Spencer Lewis (I) and Mary Willett, circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census head* | 1810 | Milby was listed as a head of household in the census of 1810 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Milby Russel, a head of household, age 45+ (b. before 1765). Listed with him were 1M0-10, 1M10-16, 2M16-26, 1F10-16, 1F45+ and no slaves.3 |
| Court - named in ord* | 1 April 1818 | He was named in a court order on 1 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Russell, is appointed committee to Milby Rusell, his father, it appearing to the court that he is insane and unable to manage his affairs.4 |
| Death* | before 27 February 1821 | He died before 27 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Milby Russell was granted to Isaiah Johnson with Spencer Lewis & Thomas Lewis securities. (NOTE: Isaiah Johnson had married his daughter Abby and Spencer & Thomas Lewis are brothers of his assumed wife Tabitha.)5 |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S2463] Mark C. Lewis, letters to Miss Elizabeth Perry of 507 West Johnson Street - Staunton VA.
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S2463] Mark C. Lewis, letters to Miss Elizabeth Perry of 507 West Johnson Street - Staunton VA, citing Acc Court Orders 1817-1819, p. 136, 4/1/1818 regarding Spencer Russell, son of Milby Russell.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 460 (adm of Milby Russell to Isaiah Johnson).
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files, Russell Family file, George Russell chart.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Thomas Shrieves Jr.1
M, b. circa 1845
| Biography* | | Thomas Shrieves Jr., age 5, was in St. Georges Parish HH#228 in 1850. |
| Birth* | circa 1845 | Thomas was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Shreaves Jr., age 5 in HH#228 headed by Thos. Shreaves, a 33 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..1 |
Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
Sarah Shrieves1
F, b. circa 1848
| Birth* | circa 1848 | Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Shreaves, age 2 in HH#228 headed by Thos. Shreaves, a 33 year old sailor with real estate valued at $1,000..1 |
Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
William Shrieves (I)
M, b. circa 1740, d. 1789
| Birth* | circa 1740 | William was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | He married Annabella (-----) circa 1760.1 |
| Death* | 1789 | William died in 1789.2 |
| Will* | 15 October 1789 | He made a will on 15 October 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will of 15 Oct 1789 William Shreaves named: a wife Annabella Shreaves (to have the use of 1/2 of my plantation during her widowhood, revision to my son William Shreaves); sons William, Jacob, Teackle, Stafford, Levin, Thomas; daughters Molly Shreaves; executor wife and son Jacob. Above named children resid. legatees. Witnesses Charles Bagwell, George Savage, Parker Paradice (Acc Wills 1788-1794, p. 256).. |
| Probate* | 29 December 1789 | William's will was probated on 29 December 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S83] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1788-94, p. 256.
Annabella (-----)
F, b. circa 1740, d. 1826
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Annabella was born circa 1740. |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | She married William Shrieves (I) circa 1760.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Shrieves. |
| Marriage* | before 11 December 1807 | She married Parker Paradise before 11 December 1807.2 |
| Married Name | before 11 December 1807 | As of before 11 December 1807,her married name was Paradise. |
| Will* | 21 February 1818 | She made a will on 21 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. To granddaughter Ann Wessells ... To son Levin & Thomas Shreaves the residue of my estate. Sons Levin & Thomas Extrs. Witt: David Mears, George Onions & Sarah Baker..3 |
| Death* | 1826 | Annabella died in 1826.3 |
| Probate* | 27 November 1826 | Annabella's will was probated on 27 November 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Young & William Laws were the security..3 |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 416 (will of Parker Parradice).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 416 (will of Annabella Parradice).
Parker Paradise
M, b. circa 1740, d. 1816
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Parker was born circa 1740. |
| Marriage* | before 11 December 1807 | He married Annabella (-----) before 11 December 1807.1 |
| Will* | 11 December 1807 | He made a will on 11 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. To nephew John Parradice ... To wife Annabella Parradice the remainder. Witt: Parker Barnes, John West & Thomas Shreaves..1 |
| Security on MLB* | 10 December 1811 | Parker was the security on a M.L.B. On 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Parker Parradice was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Shrieves and Molly Hart..2 |
| Death* | 1816 | Parker died in 1816.1 |
| Probate* | 25 November 1816 | Parker's will was probated on 25 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Bartholomew Mears & Robert Savage were the securities..1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 416 (will of Parker Parradice).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
William Shrieves (II)1
M, b. circa 1766, d. 1797
| Biography* | | In his will of 13 Dec 1796 William Shrievs named: a wife Anna; a son Billy Shrievs (my land and should he die without issue to my brother Teakle Shrievs); a brother Teackle Shrievs; executor Parker Paradice. Witnesses were Benjamin Parks, Kendall Coloney, and William Thorns (Acc Wills &c. 1796-1798, p. 100). |
| Birth* | circa 1766 | William was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1792 | He married Mary Anna Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Ann (-----), circa 1792.1 |
| Probate* | 30 January 1797 | William's will was probated on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 1797 | William died in 1797.2 |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S86] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1796-98, p. 100.
Jacob Shrieves1
M, b. circa 1768
| Birth* | circa 1768 | Jacob was born circa 1768. |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
Stafford Shrieves1
M, b. circa 1772
| Birth* | circa 1772 | Stafford was born circa 1772. |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
Samuel Absalom or Ayres Lewis1,2
M, b. 26 July 1903, d. 11 July 1904
| Birth* | 26 July 1903 | Samuel was born on 26 July 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 11 July 1904 | Samuel died on 11 July 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Burial* | | Samuel was buried at Edgehill Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack Co, VA. The tombstone book shows him as Sam Ayres Lewis, son of S.A. & B.D. Lewis, 26 July 1903 - 11 July 1904.2 |
Citations
- [S353] Samuel Absolum Lewis Family Bible.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Levin Shrieves1
M, b. circa 1776
| Birth* | circa 1776 | Levin was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 10 December 1811 | He married Molly Hart, daughter of Richard Hart (Guilford) and Susanna (-----), on 10 December 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker Parradice was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Shrieves and Molly Hart..2 |
| Will - Mother's* | 21 February 1818 | Levin was named in his mother's will on 21 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 8 October 1823 | He married Daimey? Bishop, daughter of Southy Bishop, on 8 October 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Alexander Lang Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Shrieves, widower, and Daimey? Bishop of Southy..2 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 416 (will of Annabella Parradice).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Thomas Shrieves1
M, b. circa 1778
| Birth* | circa 1778 | Thomas was born circa 1778. |
| Will - Mother's* | 21 February 1818 | Thomas was named in his mother's will on 21 February 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 416 (will of Annabella Parradice).
Mary Anna Wessells1
F, b. circa 1768
| Birth* | circa 1768 | Mary was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 21 December 1773 | Mary was named in her father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann..1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 19 July 1776 | Mary was named in her mother's will on 19 July 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Vessells in the will of Ann Vessels, daughters Amy & Ann..2 |
| Marriage* | 10 September 1789 | She married Benjamin West on 10 September 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Married Name | 10 September 1789 | As of 10 September 1789,her married name was West. |
| Marriage* | circa 1792 | She married William Shrieves (II), son of William Shrieves (I) and Annabella (-----), circa 1792.4 |
| Married Name | circa 1792 | As of circa 1792,her married name was Shrieves. |
| Marriage* | circa 1800 | She married William (of Rodolphus) Lewis, son of Rodolphus Lewis and Scarborough Ewell, circa 1800.4 |
| Married Name | circa 1800 | As of circa 1800,her married name was Lewis. |
| Est Settm't Husb's* | 26 November 1822 | Mary Anna Wessells was named in her husband's estate settlement on 26 November 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. The settlement of the estate of William Lewis (of Rodolphus) - 16 Nov 1820 (Invy), 24 Jan 1822 (Order to Audit), 26 Nov 1822 (Rec'd) - Anne Lewis Extr. In inventory: 1/3 part of Negro man Levin, note from Isaac Wessells & note from John West & an account with William Shreaves. Appraisers & Auditors: William Riley & Absalom Lewis. Named in settlement: Major Lewis.5 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 274 (will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 298 (will of Ann Vessels, son-in-law (meaning step-son) Ephraim Vessells).
- [S10] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1774-1806.
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 334 (settlement of William Lewis of Rodolphus).
Ephraim Wessells1
M, b. 1714, d. before 25 January 1774
| Birth* | 1714 | Ephraim was born in 1714 at Maryland's Eastern Shore.2 |
| Tax list (personal)* | between 1730 and 1734 | He was on the personal property tax list between 1730 and 1734 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. The tax records for Somerset County in 1730, 1733 and 1734 show Ephriam Vessells is shown as a dependent in the home of James Vessells. (NOTE: The assumption is that he had become age 16 in order to be listed as a dependent.)2 |
| Land bought* | 28 August 1744 | He bought land on 28 August 1744 at Cedar Island, Accomack Co, VA. Henry Hickman, George Hickman and Edward Hickman sold this tract to Ephraim Wessells for 30 pounds, a tract of 50 aces called Cedar Island "lying at the northermost end of Jobs Island running toward Roger Hickman's Parcel. Another deed, recorded in Sept 1744, sold 10 additional acres on Cedar Island to William Young Junr. This 10 acres was called the residue of 60 acres, 50 having been sold to Ephraim Wessells, and appears to have been the entire inherited tract.3 |
| Land bought* | 1749 | Ephraim bought land in 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Ephraim Vessells bought 50 acres of tract A109 (west of Parksley) from Mark and Sarah Ewell. He also bought another 2 acres of A109 from Richard Justice (Whitelaw, p. 1108-9). In 1767 Ephraim Vessells bought 15 acres of A111 (near Guilford) from Benjamin and Susannah Royal (Whitelaw, p. 1114)..4 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 April 1751 | Ephraim was named in his father's will on 7 April 1751 at Fisher's Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Ephraim Vessels in the will of James Vessels Sr., living on Fisher's Island, wife Elizabeth. He was given 1 shilling..1 |
| Anecdote* | 30 July 1753 | On 30 Jul 1753 in Acc Co Ephraim Wessells, James Wessells, Mark Ewell and William Andrews witnessed a deed from James Wessells to Edmund Linton.5 |
| Will - Extr* | 10 October 1760 | Ephraim was named as the executor of a will on 10 October 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mark Ewell named his wife Tabitha & Ephraim Vessells as extrs. of his will..6 |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | He married Ann (-----) circa 1765.7 |
| Will* | 21 December 1773 | He made a will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Ann Wessells. To son Arthur Wessells 16 acres adjcent where he lives. To son Ephraim Wessells my plantation & all the land belonging not before given. To daughter Creshe Parks Wessells. To daughter Rebeccah Wessells. To daughter Rachel Wessells. To son Ephraim Wessells 16 acres that I hold of William Young, Jr., & 20 acres of land & marsh being part of the land & marsh that was William Young Sr's. on France Creek. To son Ephraim Wessells land purchased of Robert Justice & Joseph Webb until my son John comes of age. Daughter Ann Wessells. Balance of estate to wife during her widow Daughters Rebecca, Rachel & Ann residual legatees. Wife & son Ephraim Exrs. Witt: William Young, Sr., David Lewis, Solomon Ewell..8 |
| Death* | before 25 January 1774 | Ephraim died before 25 January 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. James Wessells named heir at law..8 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 181 (will of James Vessels Sr., wife Elizabeth).
- [S2006] Tom Wessells, The Dutch in Dixie, Somerset County, Maryland Land Tax Lists.
- [S2420] Mary Frances Carey, William Hickman and Accomack County, Virginia Descendants, p. 6 (Acc Deeds 1737-1746, p. 424 & 431).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties).
- [S833] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 002, 1746-1757, p. 450.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 202 (will of Mark Ewell, wife Tabitha).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 274 (will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann).
Ann (-----)
F, b. circa 1730, d. before 24 September 1776
| Birth* | circa 1730 | Ann was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | She married Ephraim Wessells, son of James Wessells Sr. and Elizabeth Tolley, circa 1765.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1765 | As of circa 1765,her married name was Wessells. |
| Will - Husb's* | 21 December 1773 | Ann was named in her husband's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Ann Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells..2 |
| Will* | 1776 | She made a will in 1776. To son in law Ephraim Vessells. To daughter Amey Vessells. To daughter Ann Vessells. Ephraim Vessells Exr. Witt: William Young, Sr., Sinah Justice, Rebecca Vessells..3 |
| Death* | before 24 September 1776 | Ann died before 24 September 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated..3 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 274 (will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 298 (will of Ann Vessels, son-in-law (meaning step-son) Ephraim Vessells).
Benjamin West
M, b. circa 1765
Citations
- [S10] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1774-1806.
William (of Wm.) 'Little Bill' Shrieves (IV)1
M, b. 1818, d. 1905
| Birth* | 1818 | William was born in 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage | circa 1840 | He married Sarah (-----) circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 31 December 1849 | He married Caroline Barnes, daughter of John (of A.) Barnes and Sallie Johnson, on 31 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. John Barnes was security on the M.L.B. of William Shreaves, widower, of William and Caroline Barnes of John..3 |
| Census head* | 1850 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Shreaves of W. the head of HH#1155, a 30 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Shreaves: Caroline, age 17; John W., age 10; and James L., age 8. Also listed was Wm. Lewis, a 15 year old laborer..4 |
| Census head | 1860 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Shrives the head of HH#408, a 46 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Shrives: Caroline S., age 22; John W., age 18; James Angels, age 14; Thadeus, age 10; Susan F., age 8; Virginia E., age 6; Tally, age 4 (male); and Sally S., age 3/12..5 |
| Census head | 1870 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Shrieves the head of HH#MT658, a 50 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $200 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Shrieves: Caroline, age 25 and keeping house; James, a 21 year old sailor; Thadeus, an 18 year old oysterman; Susan, age 17; Ellen, age 15; Sally, age 12; Tully, age 13 and attending school; Augustus, age 8; Sydney, age 7; Clara, age 4; and Mary, age 1..6 |
| Death* | 1905 | William died in 1905.1 |
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Caroline Barnes b. c 1833, d. 6 May 1902 |
| Marriage* | 31 December 1849 | He married Caroline Barnes, daughter of John (of A.) Barnes and Sallie Johnson, on 31 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. John Barnes was security on the M.L.B. of William Shreaves, widower, of William and Caroline Barnes of John..3 |
| Children | 1. | Susan Famey Shrieves+ b. 6 Jun 1851, d. 1935 |
| | 2. | Virginia Eleanor 'Jennie' Shrieves+7 b. 10 Aug 1853, d. 22 Feb 1912 |
| | 3. | Tully F. Shrieves7 b. 1856, d. 1925 |
| | 4. | Augustus Darius Shrieves+7 b. 20 Apr 1861, d. 22 Apr 1927 |
| | 5. | Sidney B. Shrieves b. c 1866 |
| | 6. | Clara Shrieves7 b. c 1867 |
| | 7. | Nona T. Shrieves+ b. 1880 |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 299 (marriage of John Shrieves & Virginia Justice shows him as the son of Wm. & Sarah Shrieves).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 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).
William (of Rodolphus) Lewis1
M, b. circa 1770, d. before 16 November 1820
| Birth* | circa 1770 | William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1800 | He married Mary Anna Wessells, daughter of Ephraim Wessells and Ann (-----), circa 1800.2 |
| Milit-Beg* | | William was a member of the armed forces serving at War of 1812.3 |
| Death* | before 16 November 1820 | William died before 16 November 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Est settm't* | 26 November 1822 | His estate was settled on 26 November 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. The settlement of the estate of William Lewis (of Rodolphus) - 16 Nov 1820 (Invy), 24 Jan 1822 (Order to Audit), 26 Nov 1822 (Rec'd) - Anne Lewis Extr. In inventory: 1/3 part of Negro man Levin, note from Isaac Wessells & note from John West & an account with William Shreaves. Appraisers & Auditors: William Riley & Absalom Lewis. Named in settlement: Major Lewis.1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 334 (settlement of William Lewis of Rodolphus).
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S1379] Elmer M. Lewis.
Susanna R. Lewis1
F, b. circa 1811
| Birth* | circa 1811 | Susanna was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 1 December 1827 | She married Samuel Lewis, son of John Lewis Sr. (V) and Mollie Roach, on 1 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. James Berry was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Lewis of John and Susan R. Lewis, orphan of William and ward of James Berry..3,4 |
| Census w/husband* | 1850 | Susanna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Lewis, age 39 in HH#352 headed by Samuel Lewis of J., a 57 year old farmer..2 |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [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).
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files, Lewis File.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Margaret Lewis1
F, b. circa 1811, d. 1 August 1866
| Birth* | circa 1811 | Margaret was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 31 January 1831 | She married Charles C. Berry, son of John Berry (Hickman) and Mary Pettitt, on 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Berry and Margaret Lewis orphan of William..3 |
| Married Name | 31 January 1831 | As of 31 January 1831,her married name was Berry. |
| Census w/husband* | 1850 | Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret L. Berry, age 38 in HH#1243 headed by Charles Berry, a 40 year old carpenter..4 |
| Census w/husband | 1860 | Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Berry, age 49 in HH#611 headed by Charles Berry, a 50 year old carpenter..5 |
| Death* | 1 August 1866 | She died on 1 August 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Marg. Berry, who died of unknown causes at the age of 55 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Ann Lewis. Her husband Chas. Berry gave the information.2 |
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Elizabeth Lewis1
F, b. circa 1811
Citations
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
James Wessells Sr.1
M, b. before 1755
| Birth* | before 1755 | James was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 21 December 1773 | James was named in his father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not named in his father's will, but was named as James Wessells, heir at law (meaning the oldest son) at probate on 25 Jan 1774..1 |
| Census* | 1800 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 274 (will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann).
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Arthur Wessells Jr.1
M, b. circa 1775, d. 1813
| Birth* | circa 1775 | Arthur was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 11 January 1794 | He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, daughter of Richard Bundick Sr. and Rachel Saunders, on 11 January 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Census* | 1800 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Biography* | | In his will of 20 Aug 1806 Arthur Wessels Jnr. named: a wife Elizabeth; sons Arthur (under 21) and Richard; daughters Nancy, Sally E., Betsey, and Catherine Wessels; and executors wife and friend Charles Bagwell. Witnesses were Charles Bagwell, George Bell, and William Young. Securities for probate were Thomas M. and Richard D. Bayly (Acc Wills 1812-1814, p. 333). Evidently Arthur had several other children between the time he wrote his will and his death in 1813 for there are additional children named in his wife's will of 1837. |
| Census | 1810 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 1813 | Arthur died in 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
| Probate* | 30 November 1813 | Arthur's will was probated on 30 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
| Orphan's Bond* | 26 September 1814 | He was named in an orphan's bond on 26 September 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth Wessells, William Grinalds & Southy Grinalds posted a $10,000 Orphan's Bond for Arthur, Catharine, Richard, John, Samuel, Ephraim & Betsy Wessells orphans of Arthur Wessells Junr.5 |
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Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick b. c 1770, d. 1839 |
| Marriage* | 11 January 1794 | He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, daughter of Richard Bundick Sr. and Rachel Saunders, on 11 January 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Children | 1. | Nancy Wessells+ b. c 1794, d. Jan 1866 |
| | 2. | Sally E. Wessells b. c 1797 |
| | 3. | Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wessells+ b. c 1798, d. 13 Dec 1881 |
| | 4. | Catherine 'Cally' Wessells+ b. c 1800, d. 6 Dec 1886 |
| | 5. | Arthur F. Wessells+ b. c 1802 |
| | 6. | Richard Wessells+ b. c 1805, d. c 1849 |
| | 7. | John H. Wessells+ b. c 1807, d. b 31 Mar 1851 |
| | 8. | Samuel Wessells+ b. 26 Jan 1810, d. 6 Apr 1879 |
| | 9. | Ephraim W. Wessells+ b. c 1812, d. 24 Nov 1876 |
Citations
- [S1380] Brother Ephriam's Will of 1807.
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S10] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1774-1806.
- [S152] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1812-14, p. 333.
- [S2115] Accomack Co, VA, Guardian Bonds, 1810-1815, (there are no page numbers).
Ephraim Wessells Sr.1
M, b. before 1755, d. before 30 August 1813
| Birth* | before 1755 | Ephraim was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1773 | He married Amey (-----) circa 1773.3 |
| Will - Father's* | 21 December 1773 | Ephraim was named in his father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Ephraim Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann. He was given all my plantation & all the land belonging not before given and 16 acres that I hold of William Young Jr. & 20 acres of land & marsh being part of the land & marsh that was William Young Sr's on France Creek and land purchased of Robert Justice & Joseph Webb until by son John comes to age..1 |
| Heir - named as* | 19 July 1776 | Ephraim was named as an heir on 19 July 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law (meaning step-son) in the will of Ann Vessels, daughters Amy & Ann..4 |
| Biography* | | Ephraim Vessels Sr. is listed in the 1800 Acc Co Census as over 45 (b. before 1755) with a wife of the same age, 3 males: one 10-16 (bc 1785-90) and two 16-26 (bc 1775-85), 4 females: two under 10 (bc 1790-1800), one 10-16 (bc 1785-90) and one 16-26 (bc 1775-85), and 4 slaves. In 1790 Ephraim Wessells bought 107 acres of A114 (just north of Parksley) from Spencer and Elishe Hickman. The land was between the branch and the Parksley road. In 1814 Ephraim Wessells left it to a son Thomas and nearly 40 years later, after the death of a Thomas H. Wessells, a survey showed 96 acres (Whitelaw, pp. 1121-2). In his will written 20 Sep 1813 he named: a wife Amey; sons Ephraim, Isaac, Thomas (Thomas got the 85 acres purchased from Thomas Cropper, guardian to the heirs of my brother Elijah Wessels); daughters Nancy Wessels and Polly Onions; executors were his 3 sons Ephraim, Issac and Thomas. Witnesses were John Wessels Senr., Robert Taylor and Charles Bagwell. Securities for probate were John Wessells, Isaiah Johnson, and Robert Taylor. |
| Census* | 1800 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census | 1810 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | before 30 August 1813 | Ephraim died before 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.5 |
| Orphan's Bond* | 30 August 1813 | He was named in an orphan's bond on 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Nanny Wessells, William Thornton & William Onions gave $3,000 on an Orphan Bond for Betsy, Ephraim & Caty Wessells, orphans of Ephraim Wessells.5 |
| Probate* | 31 January 1814 | Ephraim's will was probated on 31 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 274 (will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann).
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S152] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1812-14, p. 348.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 298 (will of Ann Vessels, son-in-law (meaning step-son) Ephraim Vessells).
- [S2115] Accomack Co, VA, Guardian Bonds, 1810-1815, (there are no page numbers).
Creshe Parks Wessells1
M, b. circa 1760
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Creshe was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 21 December 1773 | Creshe was named in his father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Creshe Parks Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 274 (will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann).
Rebecca Wessells1
F, b. circa 1762
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Rebecca was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 21 December 1773 | Rebecca was named in her father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rebeccah Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 274 (will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann).
Rachel Wessells1
F, b. circa 1764
| Birth* | circa 1764 | Rachel was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 21 December 1773 | Rachel was named in her father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 274 (will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann).
John Wessells Sr.1
M, b. circa 1765, d. May 1842
| Biography* | | On 23 Jan 1820 John Wessells gave consent for his underage daughter Peggy to marry George Russell. In his will of 5 Apr 1842 John Wessells Sr. named: sons Custis and John; daughters Polly Wessells (land joining William Wessells), Margaret Russell (w/o George Russell), and Patsey Wessells; grandson John Wessells (he and son Custis Wessells got land between Teackle Taylor and James Wessells); and executor Littleton A. Hinman. He also directed the sale of land near Thomas Wessells. Witnesses were Ephraim Wessells (s/o N or A ?) and Selby Lankford Jr. Hinman refused to qualify, so John Wessells did with John Parks and Henry Wessells as securities (Acc Wills 1828-1846, p. 442). |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 18 December 1789 | He married Vice Tull on 18 December 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Wessells and she as Vice Tull. No other information was given..2 |
| Will - Father's* | 22 February 1801 | John was named in his father's will on 22 February 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Vessels in the will of James Vessels, wife Patience..1 |
| Death* | May 1842 | John died in May 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Probate* | 30 May 1842 | John's will was probated on 30 May 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 583 (will of James Wessells Sr., wife Patience).
- [S10] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1774-1806.
- [S174] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1828-46, p. 442.
Amey Wessells1
F, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Amey was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Mother's* | 19 July 1776 | Amey was named in her mother's will on 19 July 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Amey Vessells in the will of Ann Vessels, daughters Amy & Ann..1 |
| Marriage* | 26 February 1789 | She married John West on 26 February 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Married Name | 26 February 1789 | As of 26 February 1789,her married name was West. |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 298 (will of Ann Vessels, son-in-law (meaning step-son) Ephraim Vessells).
- [S10] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1774-1806.
John West1
M, b. circa 1770
Citations
- [S1380] Brother Ephriam's Will of 1807.
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files.
- [S10] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1774-1806.
Capt. William Henry 'W.H.' French1,2
M, b. 22 November 1847, d. 6 May 1917
| Birth* | 22 November 1847 | William was born on 22 November 1847 at Elizabeth City, NC. His tombstone shows 22 Nov 1847 and his death certificate shows 20 Feb 1852. His tombstone agrees closer with his age at marriage and in census records. The death certificate agrees with his age shown in his obituary..4,2 |
| Marriage* | 18 February 1868 | He married Mary 'Anne' Sparrow, daughter of Capt. William Thomas Sparrow and Elizabeth Morgan, on 18 February 1868 at Norfolk, VA. He was shown as Wm. Henry French, age 22, born in Elizabeth City Co, NC, the son of Jas. French & Emoline French and she was shown as Mary Ann Glenn, a 28 year old widow, born on the Eastern Shore, VA, the daughter of Wm. Sparrow and Elizabeth Sparrow..5,6 |
| Census head | 1870 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Ward 1, City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. He was shown as William French the head of HH#474, a 24 year old diver, born in North Carolina. Listed with him were the following: Mary French, a 31 year old house keeper, born in VA; Melissa French, age 1, born in VA; George Glenn, age 16 & at home, born in VA; William Sparrow, a 62 year old Captain of Schooner, born in VA; Elizabeth Sparrow, a 52 year old house keeper, born in VA; William Doherty, age 5, born in VA.7 |
| Census head* | 1880 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1880 at 15 Waverly St., Norfolk, VA. He was shown as W.H. French the head of HH#52, a 33(?) year old wreckert diver, born in N. Caroline & his father was born in MD and his mother in VA. Listed with him were the following: Mary A. French, a 42 year old wife & house keeper who was suffering from pain & was in bed, born in MD & her father was born in MD & her mother in in VA; Melissa E. French, an 11 year old daughter & at school, born in Norfolk; Maggie French, a 7 year old daughter & at school, born in Norfolk; Wm. Doherty, a 14 year old Ad-son & apprentice to father, born in Norfolk & his father was born in Ireland & his mother in VA; G.W. Glenn, a 25 year old merchant who was suffering from dyshepsia, born in Norfolk, his father was born in Portsmouth & his mother in VA; Melisa E. Glenn, a 25 year old wife & house keeper, born in VA as were both her parents; Geo. L. Glenn, a 4 year old son, born in VA.1 |
| Was Living | 1894 | William was living in 1894 at Berkeley, VA.8 |
| Census head | 5 June 1900 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of 5 June 1900 at Washington Township, Berkley Town, Norfolk, VA. HH#102 was headed by William H. French, a 50 year old broker, born Nov 1849 in NC, both of his parents were born in MD. Listed with him was Mary French, age 59, born Jun 1840 in VA, as were both of her parents. They had been married for 30 years.9 |
| Marriage* | after 6 April 1904 | He married Cordie Elizabeth Shay, daughter of Custis Shay and Emily A. 'Emma' Stant, after 6 April 1904.10 |
| Death* | 6 May 1917 | Capt. William Henry 'W.H.' French died on 6 May 1917 at Lafayette Residence Park, Tanners Creek District, Norfolk, VA, at age 69. Captain W.H. French, president of the W.H. French Dredging and Wrecking Company, of Norfolk and one of the best known men in that line of business on the Atlantic coast, died at 6 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, 4 Luxemburg Avenue, Lafayette Residence Park, Norfolk, after an illness of several months from pneumonia, and paralysis, in his 66th year. He was a native of Elizabeth City, N.C., had lived in this section since early life, having made his home in Berkley for twenty-five years. He was one of the best known men in this vicinity, and was highly esteemed by all. He had distinguished himself for numerous heroic rescues, and received wide commendation for his hazardous work along the coast in saving lives and property that were endangered by storm. He was known as one of the most skillful and efficient men in the wrecking business, which he followed his entire life. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. L.M. Lewis, Mrs. George Old, and Miss Evelyn White, all of Norfolk: two sons, W.N. French of Annapolis, MD. and James M. White of Norfolk, and eleven grandchildren. The funeral occurs at 12 pm Wednesday at the residence. Burial in Elmwood. The Virginian Pilot and Norfolk Landmark May 7, 1917.
His death certificate shows him as Capt. Wm. H. French, born 20 Feb 1852, a 65yr 2mo & 15dy old Gen. Contractor in the Wrecking & Dredging business, born in NC, the son of Mr. French (born W.S. or U.S.) and Emeline Lassiterr (born W.S. or U.S.) He died on 6 May 1917 at 4 Luxenburg Ave, Lafayette Res. Park, Tanners Creek District, Norfolk Co, VA. (NOTE: His tombstone shows him as Capt. W.H. French, born November 22, 1847, died 6 May 1917. This birth date is different then shown on this Death Certificate, but agrees with his age at marriage and in the census.)2 |
| Burial* | | William was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA.2 |
Family 1
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Mary 'Anne' Sparrow b. 12 Jun 1838, d. 6 Apr 1904 |
| Marriage* | 18 February 1868 | He married Mary 'Anne' Sparrow, daughter of Capt. William Thomas Sparrow and Elizabeth Morgan, on 18 February 1868 at Norfolk, VA. He was shown as Wm. Henry French, age 22, born in Elizabeth City Co, NC, the son of Jas. French & Emoline French and she was shown as Mary Ann Glenn, a 28 year old widow, born on the Eastern Shore, VA, the daughter of Wm. Sparrow and Elizabeth Sparrow..5,6 |
| Children | 1. | Melissa French1 b. May 1869, d. 18 Mar 1941 |
| | 2. | Maggie May French+1 b. 1873, d. 25 May 1957 |
| | 3. | W. N. French11 b. c 1881 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Census, Norfolk, VA.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102647884/…
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102647884/… (his death certificate).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Wm H French in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 15 Feb 1894.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Wm. Henry French & Mary Ann Glenn in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Norfolk, VA.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S165] The Virginian Pilot Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. Anne French, wife of Capt. W.H. French, of the French Wrecking Company.
Mary 'Anne' Sparrow1
F, b. 12 June 1838, d. 6 April 1904
| Birth* | 12 June 1838 | Mary was born on 12 June 1838 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.1,2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Norfolk, VA. HH#1573 was headed by Wm Sparrow, a 46 year old mariner, born in VA. Listed with him were the following Sparrows: Elizabeth, age 45; Mary A. Sparrow, age 16; Melissa F., age 8; Thos W., age 19; and Cassandra V., age 2.3 |
| Married Name | 19 October 1853 | As of 19 October 1853,her married name was Glenn. |
| Marriage* | 19 October 1853 | She married George Washington Glenn Sr. on 19 October 1853 at Halifax Co, NC. They were shown as George W. Glenn and Mary Ann Sparrow. (NOTE: Halifax Co, NC is located just east of I-95 and south of Emporia, VA and further south of Roanoke Rapids.)4 |
| Census w/husband* | 1860 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1860 at City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#780 was headed by Geo. W. Glenn, a 30 year old policeman. Listed with him were the following: Mary A. Glenn, age 23; Geo. W. Glenn Jr., age 6; Eliz'th Sparrow, age 44; and Wm. Sparrow, a 54 year old boatman; Melissa T. Sparrow, age 16; and Cassandra Sparrow, age 11. Also listed was another entire family.5 |
| Marriage* | 18 February 1868 | She married Capt. William Henry 'W.H.' French, son of James French and Emeline Lassiter, on 18 February 1868 at Norfolk, VA. He was shown as Wm. Henry French, age 22, born in Elizabeth City Co, NC, the son of Jas. French & Emoline French and she was shown as Mary Ann Glenn, a 28 year old widow, born on the Eastern Shore, VA, the daughter of Wm. Sparrow and Elizabeth Sparrow..6,7 |
| Married Name | 18 February 1868 | As of 18 February 1868,her married name was French. |
| Census w/husband* | 1870 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Ward 1, City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. She was shown as Mary French, a 31 year old house keeper in HH#474 headed by William French, a 24 year old diver. She was born in VA & his was born in North Carolina.8 |
| Census w/husband | 1880 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1880 at 15 Waverly St., City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. French, a 42 year old wife & housekeeper in HH#52 headed by W.H. French, a 33 year old wreck diver, born in MD & her father was born in MD & her mother in VA.9 |
| Census w/husband | 5 June 1900 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 5 June 1900 at Washington Township, Berkley Town, Norfolk, VA. HH#102 was headed by William H. French, a 50 year old broker, born Nov 1849 in NC, both of his parents were born in MD. Listed with him was Mary French, age 59, born Jun 1840 in VA, as were both of her parents. They had been married for 30 years.10 |
| Death* | 6 April 1904 | Mary died on 6 April 1904 at Berkley Section, Norfolk, VA, at age 65. Mrs. Anne French, wife of Captain W.H. French, of the French Wrecking Company, of this town, died yesterday morning at 5:40 o'clock at her home on Pearl Street after a brief illness of pneumonia. The deceased was born in Onancock, VA, in 1838 and was in the sixty-sixth year. She moved to Norfolk, where she lived some time before becoming the wife of Captain French, subsequently moving to Berkley. During her residence here (Berkley) she made numerous warm friends, who will be pained to learn of her death. Mrs. French was the daughter of the late Captain William and Mrs. Elizabeth Sparrow, of the Eastern Shore. She leaves four children to mourn their loss, two sons - George W. Glenn and W.N. French - and two daughters - Mrs. George M. Old and Mrs. Leroy M. Lewis. She was an active and consistent member of the Main Street Christian Church and will be greatly missed by that congregation (Virginian Pilot, 7th - Year & Month missing from cutout)..11,2 |
| Burial* | | Mary was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA.2 |
Family 2
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Capt. William Henry 'W.H.' French b. 22 Nov 1847, d. 6 May 1917 |
| Marriage* | 18 February 1868 | She married Capt. William Henry 'W.H.' French, son of James French and Emeline Lassiter, on 18 February 1868 at Norfolk, VA. He was shown as Wm. Henry French, age 22, born in Elizabeth City Co, NC, the son of Jas. French & Emoline French and she was shown as Mary Ann Glenn, a 28 year old widow, born on the Eastern Shore, VA, the daughter of Wm. Sparrow and Elizabeth Sparrow..6,7 |
| Children | 1. | Melissa French b. May 1869, d. 18 Mar 1941 |
| | 2. | Maggie May French+ b. 1873, d. 25 May 1957 |
| | 3. | W. N. French11 b. c 1881 |
Citations
- [S165] The Virginian Pilot Newspaper, Obituary.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43347655/…
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Norfolk, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, George W. Glenn & Mary Ann Sparrow in the North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1860 Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 15 Feb 1894.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Wm. Henry French & Mary Ann Glenn in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Census, Norfolk, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Norfolk, VA.
- [S165] The Virginian Pilot Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. Anne French, wife of Capt. W.H. French, of the French Wrecking Company.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93304117/mary-e-glenn
John Johnson French1
M, b. 1855, d. 10 December 1872
| Birth* | 1855 | John was born in 1855 at Elizabeth City, NC.1 |
| Death* | 10 December 1872 | He died on 10 December 1872 at Norfolk, VA. This death record shows him as John Johnson French, age 17, the son of James French & his wife Evaline, born in Elizabeth City, NC, who died 10 Dec 1872 in Norfolk, VA.
Norfolk Virginian Thursday December 12 1872 Norfolk Virginia: Wednesday morning, John J. French, aged 17 years and 6 months. The funeral will take place the THURSDAY afternoon, at 2 1/2 o'clock, from the residence of his brother, No. 38 Waters Street. The friends and acquaintances of the family invited to attend.1,3 |
| Burial* | | John was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA.1 |
James French1
M, b. circa 1820
| Birth* | circa 1820 | James was born circa 1820. |
| Marriage* | circa 1845 | He married Emeline Lassiter circa 1845.2 |
George Washington Glenn Sr.1
M, b. circa 1830, d. before 18 February 1868
| Birth* | circa 1830 | George was born circa 1830 at North Carolina(?).1 |
| Marriage* | 19 October 1853 | He married Mary 'Anne' Sparrow, daughter of Capt. William Thomas Sparrow and Elizabeth Morgan, on 19 October 1853 at Halifax Co, NC. They were shown as George W. Glenn and Mary Ann Sparrow. (NOTE: Halifax Co, NC is located just east of I-95 and south of Emporia, VA and further south of Roanoke Rapids.)2 |
| Census head* | 13 July 1860 | George was listed as a head of household in the census of 13 July 1860 at City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. HH#780 Family#905 was headed by Geo. W. Glenn, a 30 year old policeman, born in Va, as was everyone else in the HH. Listed with him were the following: Mary A. Glenn, age 23; Geo. W. Glenn Jr., age 6. Below them was Family#906 headed by Eliz'th Sparrow, age 44; Wm. Sparrow, a 54 year old boatman; Melissa T. Sparrow, age 16; and Cassandra Sparrow, age 11 (this was Mary A. Glenn's parents & younger sisters); and Wm. Shus(?), a 27 year old bricklawyer. Below them was Family#907 headed by Wm. B. Cain, a 30 year old boatman and his apparent wife Mary A. Cain, age 27 and their apparent children Senora C., age 8; Ida T., age 7; Martha L., age 6; and Mary G., age 1.1 |
| Death* | before 18 February 1868 | He died before 18 February 1868 at City of Norfolk, Norfolk Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Ann Glenn, a 28 year old widow, born on the Eastern Shore, VA, the daughter of Wm. Sparrow and Elizabeth Sparrow married Wm. Henry French, age 22, born in Elizabeth City Co, NC, the son of Jas. French & Emoline French.3,4 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1860 Census, Norfolk Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, George W. Glenn & Mary Ann Sparrow in the North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 15 Feb 1894.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Wm. Henry French & Mary Ann Glenn in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93304117/mary-e-glenn
Levin William 'L.W.' White Jr.1
M, b. 14 August 1928, d. 29 May 1985
| Birth* | 14 August 1928 | Levin was born on 14 August 1928 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Was Living | 1952 | Levin was living in 1952 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 29 May 1985 | Levin died on 29 May 1985 at age 56.1 |
Citations
- [S205] Levin W. White Sr. Bible.
- [S381] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #7, 1946-1953.
Huldah M. Wilkerson1
F, b. 6 April 1888, d. 1907
| Birth* | 6 April 1888 | Huldah was born on 6 April 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/mother* | 21 June 1900 | Huldah was listed with her mother in the census of 21 June 1900 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#377 was headed by Sallie J. Wilkerson, a 52 year old widow, born May 1838. Listed with her were the following Wilkersons: Sewell, a 17 year old son & oysterman, born Dec 1882; Norris, a 12 year old son & oysterman, born Jul 1887; and Hulda M., a 12 year old daughter, born Jul 1887.3 |
| Marriage* | 26 May 1904 | She married Levin William White Sr., son of Levin Thomas White and Elizabeth 'Betty' Holly, on 26 May 1904 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Married Name | 26 May 1904 | As of 26 May 1904,her married name was White. |
| Death* | 1907 | Huldah died in 1907.5 |
Citations
- [S373] Mary Frances Carey, Wilkersons of Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S1383] Estelle M. White.
Emily Jane White1
F, b. 3 April 1924, d. 27 August 2016
| Charts | | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) (#1)
Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) (#2)
Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) (#3)
Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) (#1)
Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) (#2)
Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) (#3)
Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia) (#1)
Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia) (#2)
Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) (#1)
Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) (#2)
Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) (#3)
Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek) (#1)
Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek) (#2)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) (#1)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) (#2)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) (#3)
Descendants of Richard Smith (First Families of Virginia) (#1)
Descendants of Richard Smith (First Families of Virginia) (#2)
Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) (#1)
Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) (#2)
Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) (#3)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West) (#1)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West) (#2)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West) (#3) |
| Last Edited | | 19 Sep 2016 |
| Birth* | 3 April 1924 | Emily was born on 3 April 1924 at Sanford, Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 25 May 1946 | She married Fonteen Trader, son of Willie Archie Trader Sr. and Isabelle 'Bell' Wilson, on 25 May 1946 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | 25 May 1946 | As of 25 May 1946,her married name was Trader. |
| Marriage* | 9 September 1977 | She married Earle Howard, son of William H. Howard and Eveline R. Taylor, on 9 September 1977.3 |
| Married Name | 9 September 1977 | As of 9 September 1977,her married name was Howard. |
| Obituary - Sister's* | 14 December 1995 | Emily Jane White was named in her sister's obituary on 14 December 1995 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a surviving sister Emily Jane Howard of Sanford in the obituary of Mrs. Ella P. Williams. |
| Marriage* | circa 2002 | She married Carroll Wesley Marshall, son of Carroll Lee Marshall I and Naomi Franklin Spence, circa 2002. |
| Married Name | circa 2002 | As of circa 2002,her married name was Marshall. |
| Death* | 27 August 2016 | Emily Jane White died on 27 August 2016 at Bedford, VA, at age 92. Emily H. Marshall, age 92, of Bedford, VA formerly of Sanford died Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Bedford. Emily was born April 3, 1924 in Sanford, VA. and was the daughter of the late Levin and Flora (Drummond) White. She was a life member of the Sanford United Methodist Church and former member of the Temperanceville Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by one son: Fonteen Trader of Bedford, two grandsons, Chad and Brian Trader and three great grandchildren, Kameryn, Courtney, and Brian Trader, II, and several nieces and nephews. Other than her parents, Emily was preceded in death by her husbands, Fonteen Trader, Earl Howard and Carroll Marshall. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, September 2, at Downing's Cemetery in Oak Hall, VA, Mr. Wayne Hill will officiate. Arrangements are by the Thornton Funeral Home, 24183 Chadbourne Street, Parksley, VA. |
Citations
- [S205] Levin W. White Sr. Bible.
- [S381] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #7, 1946-1953.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
Ella Pearl White1
F, b. 7 March 1920, d. 14 December 1995
| Charts | | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) (#1)
Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) (#2)
Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) (#1)
Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) (#2)
Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia) (#1)
Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia) (#2)
Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia) (#3)
Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) (#1)
Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) (#2)
Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) (#1)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) (#2)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) (#3)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Richard Smith (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) (#1)
Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) (#2)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West) (#1)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West) (#2)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West) (#3)
Robert Corbin, Private, Accomack Co Militia under Capt. Jessie Dickerson |
| Last Edited | | 14 Sep 2009 |
| Birth* | 7 March 1920 | Ella was born on 7 March 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 2 November 1935 | She married Webster Franklin 'Frank' Linton, son of Webster Carroll Linton and Margaret May 'Maggie' White, on 2 November 1935 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | 2 November 1935 | As of 2 November 1935,her married name was Linton. |
| Marriage* | circa 1944 | She married Ralph Thomas Williams Sr., son of Ralph Corbin 'Rafe' Williams and Lane E. 'Lacy' White, circa 1944.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1944 | As of circa 1944,her married name was Williams. |
| Death* | 14 December 1995 | Ella Pearl White died on 14 December 1995 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA, at age 75. Ella Pearl Williams, 75, wife of Ralph T. Williams Sr. and a lifelong resident of Sanford, died at her residence on Thursday, 14 Dec 1995. Born in Sanford, she was the daughter of the late Levin White and Flora Drummond White. Other then her husband, she is survived by four daughters. Geraldine Hegwood of Bear, DE, Jeanette Foreman of Atlantic, Rosemary Godwin of Sanford and Arlene Berry of Chincoteague; 2 sons Ralph Thomas Williams Jr. and David Lee Williams, both of Sanford; 2 sisters Estell Bull and Emily Jane Howard, both of Sanford; 1 brother Robert Lee White of Sanford; 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. |
Citations
- [S205] Levin W. White Sr. Bible.
- [S375] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #5, 1917-1936.
- [S1651] Corbin and Hall Family Research by Lillian Stratton Corbin 'Jane' Bayly Kahler.
Estelle May White1
F, b. 30 April 1904, d. 17 June 1996
| Birth* | 30 April 1904 | Estelle was born on 30 April 1904 at Hammock's Road, Acc Co, VA.2,3 |
| Biography* | | Estelle White, age 18 of Sanford, and Garner Smith, age 21 of Sanford, were issued a Somerset Co marriage license on 23 Apr 1920, but it was not returned. |
| Marriage* | 23 September 1920 | She married Arcemous Thomas Bull Jr., son of Arcemous Thomas 'Sem' Bull Sr. and Anna J. 'Mary Ann' Marshall, on 23 September 1920 at Somerset Co, MD.4 |
| Married Name | 23 September 1920 | As of 23 September 1920,her married name was Bull. |
| Obituary - Sister's* | 14 December 1995 | Estelle May White was named in her sister's obituary on 14 December 1995 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a surviving sister Estell Bull of Sanford in the obituary of Mrs. Ella P. Williams. |
| Death* | 17 June 1996 | She died on 17 June 1996 at age 92.3 |
| Burial* | | Estelle was buried at Downing's Cemetery, Oak Hall, Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S1383] Estelle M. White.
- [S205] Levin W. White Sr. Bible.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Estelle Bull in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
Levin Thomas White1
M, b. circa 1862, d. 3 July 1939
| Birth* | circa 1862 | Levin was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1870 census puts his birth a 1862, the 1880 census puts it at 1862, his 1885 marriage puts it at 1864 and his obituary puts it at 1870..2 |
| Census w/mother* | 1870 | Levin was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas White, age 8 in HH#MT594 headed by William White, a 63 year old shoemaker. Also listed just above him was Mary White, age 24, who was evidently his mother..2 |
| Census w/another* | 1880 | Levin was listed with another family in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas White, an 18 year old grandson and oysterman in HH#290 headed by William White, a 68 year old shoemaker..3 |
| Marriage* | 16 December 1885 | He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Holly, daughter of Benjamin T. Holly and Charlotte Mears, on 16 December 1885 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. White, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of James & Mary White and she was shown as Elizabeth Holly, age 19, the daughter of Benjamin T. & Charlotte Holly. They were married by Montcalm Oldham, a Methodist minister..1 |
| Census head* | 1900 | Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of 1900 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#250 was headed by Thomas White, a 40 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Whites: Bettie, a 35 year old wife; Thomas, a 14 year old son; Lessie, an 11 year old daughter; Royal F., an 8 year old son; Tilory, a 6year old son; Franklin, a 2 year old son; and Dawson, a 1/12 year old son.4 |
| Death* | 3 July 1939 | Levin died on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Levin T. White, a highly respected citizen and lifelong member of the Sanford Methodist Church, passed away at his home at Sanford, Va., Monday, July 3rd, aged 69 years. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday, July 5th, conducted by Rev. C.C. Elzey and Rev. E.C. Wilmer and interment was in Grotons Cemetery. The active pallbears were Messrs Newman White, Wm. White, Orville Williams, Carlton White, Marvin White and Franklin White; Honorary - Misses Novella White, Thedis Grace White, Huldana Bull, Doris Mae Bull, Margaret White, Emma Jane White, Gertrude White, Theola White, Mrs. Martha Miller and Mrs. Virginia White. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth White, a daughter, Mrs. Lacy Williams, of Sanford, seven sons, Messrs. Levin, Royal, Tillery, Hugh, Mitchell, Harvey and Weldon White, a sister, Mrs. Sallie Shaw, of Chester, Pa., tow brothers Messrs. William White, of Florida, and Webster White, of Crisfield, five half-sisters, Mrs. Alberta White, of Poulson, Mrs. Hettie Ann Simpson and Mrs. Floretta Chesser and Mrs. Melissa Stevenson, of Nassawadox, three half-brothers, Messrs. Charles J. Simpson, of Withams, Leonard Simpson, of Exmore, and Ernest Simpson, of Bloxom, Va., 32 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. (Pen. Ent., 7 Jul 1939)..5 |
| Burial* | | Levin was buried at Groton Cemetery, Hallwood, Accomack Co, VA.6 |
Family
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Elizabeth 'Betty' Holly b. c 1866 |
| Marriage* | 16 December 1885 | He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Holly, daughter of Benjamin T. Holly and Charlotte Mears, on 16 December 1885 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. White, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of James & Mary White and she was shown as Elizabeth Holly, age 19, the daughter of Benjamin T. & Charlotte Holly. They were married by Montcalm Oldham, a Methodist minister..1 |
| Children | 1. | Levin William White Sr.+ b. 1886, d. 24 Oct 1967 |
| | 2. | Lane E. 'Lacy' White+ b. 1889, d. 1982 |
| | 3. | Royal Fletcher White+ b. 11 Apr 1892, d. 12 Dec 1971 |
| | 4. | R. Tillery White+ b. 1892, d. 1970 |
| | 5. | Mitchell Franklin White+ b. 2 May 1896, d. 1 May 1967 |
| | 6. | Dawson White b. Apr 1900, d. b 1910 |
| | 7. | George Hugh 'Huey' White Sr.+ b. 1901, d. 2 Jan 1963 |
| | 8. | Weldon A. White b. 1904, d. 1977 |
| | 9. | Harvey T. White+ b. 1904, d. 23 Jul 1959 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Accomack Co, VA census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213985229/…
Elizabeth 'Betty' Holly
F, b. circa 1866
| Birth* | circa 1866 | Elizabeth was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 16 December 1885 | She married Levin Thomas White, son of Revel James 'R.J.' Simpson and Mary A.W. White, on 16 December 1885 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. White, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of James & Mary White and she was shown as Elizabeth Holly, age 19, the daughter of Benjamin T. & Charlotte Holly. They were married by Montcalm Oldham, a Methodist minister..1 |
| Married Name | 16 December 1885 | As of 16 December 1885,her married name was White. |
| Census w/husband* | 1900 | Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of 1900 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#250 was headed by Thomas White, a 40 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Whites: Bettie, a 35 year old wife; Thomas, a 14 year old son; Lessie, an 11 year old daughter; Royal F., an 8 year old son; Tilory, a 6year old son; Franklin, a 2 year old son; and Dawson, a 1/12 year old son.2 |
| Obituary - Husb's* | 3 July 1939 | Elizabeth was named in her husband's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a widow Mrs. Elizabeth White in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..3 |
Family
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Levin Thomas White b. c 1862, d. 3 Jul 1939 |
| Children | 1. | Levin William White Sr.+ b. 1886, d. 24 Oct 1967 |
| | 2. | Lane E. 'Lacy' White+ b. 1889, d. 1982 |
| | 3. | Royal Fletcher White+ b. 11 Apr 1892, d. 12 Dec 1971 |
| | 4. | R. Tillery White+ b. 1892, d. 1970 |
| | 5. | Mitchell Franklin White+ b. 2 May 1896, d. 1 May 1967 |
| | 6. | Dawson White b. Apr 1900, d. b 1910 |
| | 7. | George Hugh 'Huey' White Sr.+ b. 1901, d. 2 Jan 1963 |
| | 8. | Weldon A. White b. 1904, d. 1977 |
| | 9. | Harvey T. White+ b. 1904, d. 23 Jul 1959 |
Citations
- [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, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 7 Jul 1939 issue.
Weldon A. White1
M, b. 1904, d. 1977
| Birth* | 1904 | Weldon was born in 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Was Living | 1926 | Weldon was living in 1926 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 4 December 1926 | He married Nila Deloris 'Mollie' Linton, daughter of William Henry Linton and Rosa C. 'Rosie' Martin, on 4 December 1926 at Bridge, Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Marriage | circa 1935 | He married Lillian R. (-----) circa 1935. |
| Obituary - Father's* | 3 July 1939 | Weldon was named in his father's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mr. Weldon White in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..4 |
| Death* | 1977 | Weldon died in 1977.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He is buried next to Lillian R. White..2 |
Citations
- [S1383] Estelle M. White.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S233] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1921-1937.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 7 Jul 1939 issue.
Mitchell Franklin White1,2
M, b. 2 May 1896, d. 1 May 1967
| Birth* | 2 May 1896 | Mitchell was born on 2 May 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Census w/parents* | 1900 | Mitchell was listed with his parents in the census of 1900 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#250 was headed by Thomas White, a 40 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Whites: Bettie, a 35 year old wife; Thomas, a 14 year old son; Lessie, an 11 year old daughter; Royal F., an 8 year old son; Tilory, a 6year old son; Franklin, a 2 year old son; and Dawson, a 1/12 year old son.2 |
| Milit-Beg* | | Mitchell was a member of the armed forces serving at US Navy, World War I.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1935 | He married Lucille Marshall, daughter of Merritt Marshall and Evelyn Miles, circa 1935.4 |
| Obituary - Father's* | 3 July 1939 | Mitchell was named in his father's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mr. Mitchell White in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..5 |
| Death* | 1 May 1967 | Mitchell died on 1 May 1967 at age 70.3 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S1383] Estelle M. White.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S225] Silverius C. Hall, Silverius Hall's Ledger.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 7 Jul 1939 issue.
Harvey T. White1
M, b. 1904, d. 23 July 1959
| Birth* | 1904 | Harvey was born in 1904 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Was Living | 1925 | Harvey was living in 1925 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 11 November 1925 | He married Lillian H. Shaw, daughter of William H. Shaw Jr. and Susan Willie 'Susie' Smith, on 11 November 1925 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.4 |
| Obituary - Father's* | 3 July 1939 | Harvey was named in his father's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mr. Harvey White in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..5 |
| Census head* | 1940 | Harvey was listed as a head of household in the census of 1940 at Sanford, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#127 was headed by Harvey T. White, a 35 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Whites: Lillian H. White, a 29 year old wife; Gertrude A., a 12 year old daughter; Theola W., a 9 year old daughter; and Eltan H., a 4 year old son.1 |
| Census head* | 15 May 1950 | Harvey was listed as a head of household in the census of 15 May 1950 at Sanford, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#344 was headed by Harvey White, a 46 year old carpenter. Listed with him were the following Whites: Lillian, a 40 year old wife; Elton, a 14 year old son; Robert, an 8 year old son; Burton, a 7 year old son; Peggy, a 5 year old daughter; and Linda, a 3 year old daughter.6 |
| Death* | 23 July 1959 | Harvey died on 23 July 1959 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Harvey White died at his home at Sanford on 23 Jul 1959, aged 55 years. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth White, born and raised at Sanford. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 30 Jul 1959)..7 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1940 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [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.
- [S233] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1921-1937.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 7 Jul 1939 issue.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1950 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
Walter Jones1
M, b. circa 1810, d. November 1844
| Birth* | circa 1810 | Walter was born circa 1810. |
| Marriage* | 8 August 1836 | He married Elizabeth Trader, daughter of Littleton Archibald Trader and Mary Houston Feddeman, on 8 August 1836 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 21 September 1838 | Walter was named in his grandfather's will on 21 September 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Walter Jones in the will of Thomas Walters Sr..1 |
| Death* | November 1844 | Walter died in November 1844.3 |
| Admin of estate* | 20 December 1844 | Administration of Walter's estate was filed on 20 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John W. Feddeman was named to settle the estate of Walter Jones. David Broadwater & Richard Conquest were the securities.3 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 561 & 562 (will of Thomas Walter Sr.).
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 291 (adm. of Walter Jones).
Royal Fletcher White1
M, b. 11 April 1892, d. 12 December 1971
| Birth* | 11 April 1892 | Royal was born on 11 April 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1900 | Royal was listed with his parents in the census of 1900 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#250 was headed by Thomas White, a 40 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Whites: Bettie, a 35 year old wife; Thomas, a 14 year old son; Lessie, an 11 year old daughter; Royal F., an 8 year old son; Tilory, a 6year old son; Franklin, a 2 year old son; and Dawson, a 1/12 year old son.2 |
| Marriage* | 1 December 1911 | He married Lennie R. Knight, daughter of William Henry Knight and Sallie C. Hall, on 1 December 1911 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Was Living | 1919 | Royal was living in 1919 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Marriage* | 27 July 1919 | He married Annie Wise Tapman, daughter of James 'Jim' Columbus Tapman and Emma Frances Shaw, on 27 July 1919 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.4 |
| Obituary - Father's* | 3 July 1939 | Royal was named in his father's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mr. Royal White in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..5 |
| Death* | 12 December 1971 | Royal died on 12 December 1971 at Nassawadox, Northampton Co, VA, at age 79.6,7 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Knight's Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.6 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
- [S375] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #5, 1917-1936.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, 7 Jul 1939 issue.
- [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/80295549/…
Melba Jean White1
F, b. 7 March 1954, d. 2 April 1989
| Birth* | 7 March 1954 | Melba was born on 7 March 1954 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 3 April 1971 | As of 3 April 1971,her married name was Payne. |
| Death* | 2 April 1989 | Melba died on 2 April 1989 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 35.2 |
Citations
- [S1383] Estelle M. White.
- [S205] Levin W. White Sr. Bible.
Alan Richard Thomas1
M, b. 25 January 1929, d. 30 April 1953
| Birth* | 25 January 1929 | Alan was born on 25 January 1929 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Was Living | 1946 | Alan was living in 1946 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 30 April 1953 | Alan died on 30 April 1953 at Capeville, Northampton Co, VA, at age 24. Allen Richard Thomas, aged 25 years, of Saxis was killed in a non-collision accident on US 13, 1 mile south of Capeville this morning, 30 Apr 1953, at 1:30 o'clock. Orville Bailey, aged 21, was unhurt. The truck was owned by Milton Drewer (Pen. Ent., 30 Apr 1953)..3 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S1383] Estelle M. White.
- [S206] Robert L. McCready Family Bible.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Obituary.
- [S38] Barry Wayne Miles, Saxis/Sykes, Acc Co, VA, Cemeteries.
Frances Ray Covington1
M, b. 20 January 1921, d. 23 June 1992
| Birth* | 20 January 1921 | Frances was born on 20 January 1921.1 |
| Death* | 23 June 1992 | Frances died on 23 June 1992 at age 71.1 |
Citations
- [S1383] Estelle M. White.
