Robert L. Thornton1,2
M, b. 14 August 1895
| Father | John Holland (of K.) Thornton b. c 1855 | |
| Mother | Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin b. c 1857 |
| Birth* | 14 August 1895 | Robert was born on 14 August 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the son of John J. of K. (oysterman) & Trany M. Thornton. His mother gave the information.. |
| Census w/parents* | 1900 | Robert was listed with his parents in the census of 1900 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert L. Thornton, a 4 year old son in a household headed by John H. Thornton, age 42 and his wife Franie M. Thornton, age 39.2 |
(son_of_John.T.of_Miles) Thornton1
M, b. 30 September 1896
| Father | John T. 'Fiddling Jack' Thornton b. 1868, d. 1951 | |
| Mother | Patience A. Thornton b. 1869, d. 1940 |
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) | |
| Last Edited | 2 Apr 2004 |
| Birth* | 30 September 1896 | (son_of_John.T.of_Miles) was born on 30 September 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the son of Jno. T. of Miles (oysterman) & Patience Thornton. His father gave the information.. |
Citations
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
O'Farrell Thornton1
M, b. 10 June 1896
| Father | John Henry Thornton b. c 1864 | |
| Mother | Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor b. c 1861 |
| Last Edited | 21 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 10 June 1896 | O'Farrell was born on 10 June 1896 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as O'Farrell Thornton, the son of John H. (section hand) & Ella Thornton. His mother gave the information.. |
Citations
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
Samuel Thomas Thornton1
M, b. 11 May 1894
| Father | Calhoun Jackson Thornton b. 1867, d. 1917 | |
| Mother | Willie F. Bundick b. 1873, d. 1947 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 11 May 1894 | Samuel was born on 11 May 1894 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Thos. Thornton, the son of C.J. (farmer) & Willie F. Thornton. His mother gave the information.. |
Citations
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
Thomas Robert Thornton1
M, b. 19 May 1887
| Father | Miles B. Thornton Sr. b. 18 Nov 1838, d. 1 Feb 1920 | |
| Mother | Maggie E. Bennett b. c 1858 |
| Last Edited | 1 Apr 2004 |
| Birth* | 19 May 1887 | Thomas was born on 19 May 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. R. Thornton, the son of Miles B. (oysterman) and Maggie Thornton, born 19 May 1887. His mother gave the information. Dr. Bill Burton's information shows him as William Robert Thornton, born 1887..2,1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1905 | He married Annie Mae Marvel circa 1905.2 |
Family |
Annie Mae Marvel b. 18 Apr 1890 | |
| Children | 1. | Evelyn Thornton+ b. c 1906 |
| 2. | Miles Burt Thornton Sr.+ b. 1907, d. 11 Jul 1967 | |
| 3. | William Thornton b. c 1909 | |
| 4. | Alice Thornton b. c 1910 | |
| 5. | Walter Thornton b. c 1911 | |
| 6. | Margaret Alameda 'Maggie' Thornton b. 17 Oct 1912, d. 21 Oct 1991 | |
| 7. | Ira Thornton b. c 1914 | |
| 8. | Ray Thornton b. c 1916 | |
| 9. | Robert Thornton b. c 1918 | |
| 10. | Sadie Thornton b. c 1920 |
William Thornton1
M, b. February 1893
| Father | John Thomas Thornton b. 27 Jan 1854, d. 17 May 1920 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Comfort Andrews b. 5 Jul 1857, d. 21 Feb 1894 |
| Last Edited | 21 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | February 1893 | William was born in February 1893 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thornton, the son of J.T. (oysterman) & Comfort Thornton. His father gave the information.. |
Citations
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
John T. Thornton1
M, b. 15 July 1887
| Father | John Henry Thornton b. c 1864 | |
| Mother | Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor b. c 1861 |
| Last Edited | 31 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 15 July 1887 | John was born on 15 July 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, the son of Wm. H. (oysterman) & Ellen Thornton. His mother gave the information. (NOTE: His father was probably Jno. H., instead of Wm. H., as John H. had a wife Ellen, not Wm. H.) |
Citations
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
Nina R. Thornton1
F, b. 1 September 1892
| Father | John Thomas (of Jno.) Thornton b. 1854, d. 1942 | |
| Mother | Margaret S. 'Maggie' Chesser b. 1855, d. 1933 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1 September 1892 | Nina was born on 1 September 1892 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nina R. Thornton, the daughter of Jno. H. (R.R. employee) & Maggie A. Thornton. Her father gave the information.. |
Citations
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
(son_of_John.J.) Thornton1
M, b. 25 March 1875
| Father | John James Thornton b. 22 Sep 1844, d. 28 Jul 1932 | |
| Mother | Mary Ann Bloxom b. 17 Nov 1848, d. 23 Feb 1914 |
| Last Edited | 21 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 25 March 1875 | (son_of_John.J.) was born on 25 March 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the son of John J. (oysterman) & Mary A. Thornton. His mother gave the information.. |
Citations
- [S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
Joseph E. Thornton1
M, b. 14 September 1870
| Father | Capt. John Henry Thornton b. c 1826, d. 12 Sep 1896 | |
| Mother | Margaret 'Peggy' Ann Claville b. c 1835, d. 12 Sep 1885 |
| Last Edited | 21 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 14 September 1870 | Joseph was born on 14 September 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jos. E. Thornton, born on Chincoteague, the son of John H. (farmer) & Marg. Thornton. His father gave the information. (NOTE: The Chincoteague may have been in error, and this could be the same as Josephine, who was age 9 in the 1880 census.) |
Citations
- [S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
Nancy Thornton1
F, b. circa 1825
| Father | William Thornton Jr. (Guilford) b. c 1790, d. c 1839 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Mason b. c 1797, d. 20 Oct 1857 |
| Last Edited | 25 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1825 | Nancy was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Anecdote* | 10 October 1840 | On 10 Oct 1840, a Chanery suit was brought into Accomack County Court: William Thornton's Admr (Plaintiff) vs. William Thornton' heirs (Defendants). The plaintiff was Littleton A. Hinman, administrator of Nancy Thornton deceased, and the defendants were William Thornton Jr. (now age 21 years) and Spencer Drummond, guardian to Nancy Thornton. The case was heard during 5 court sessions between Oct 1840 and Oct 1845. Nancy Thornton deceased was evidently their Aunt, who had died and who's estate was administered to Littleton A. Hinman on 29 Oct 1838.1 |
Citations
- [S807] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Chancery Court Orders, 1831-1845, pp. 100, 160, 171, 181, 191, 192.
William Tunnell1,2
M, b. circa 1730
| Father | Nathaniel Tunnell b. c 1690, d. b 31 Jul 1739 | |
| Mother | Sarah Vernelson (Vernelson?) b. c 1710 |
| Last Edited | 21 Sep 2008 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | William was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 5 April 1739 | William was named in his father's will on 5 April 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William, under age, in the will of Nathaniel Tunnell, wife Sarah. He was given 170 acres where I now live..2 |
Louis T. Cherricks1
M, b. 22 February 1876
| Father | George C. Cherricks Sr. b. 1855, d. 20 Jul 1915 | |
| Mother | Gazella Thornton b. 1856, d. 9 Jan 1944 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 22 February 1876 | Louis was born on 22 February 1876 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
George C. Cherricks Jr.1
M, b. 14 July 1878, d. 1963
| Father | George C. Cherricks Sr. b. 1855, d. 20 Jul 1915 | |
| Mother | Gazella Thornton b. 1856, d. 9 Jan 1944 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 14 July 1878 | George was born on 14 July 1878 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1900 | He married Susan 'Susie' Bunting circa 1900.1 |
| Death* | 1963 | George died in 1963.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George C. Cherricks, 1878-1963, who is buried next to Susan B. Cherricks..2 |
Family |
Susan 'Susie' Bunting b. 1882, d. 1968 | |
| Children | 1. | Margaret Cherricks b. c 1902 |
| 2. | Verona Cherricks b. c 1904 | |
| 3. | George Cherricks b. c 1906 |
Ella May Cherricks1
F, b. 2 August 1883, d. 26 January 1893
| Father | George C. Cherricks Sr. b. 1855, d. 20 Jul 1915 | |
| Mother | Gazella Thornton b. 1856, d. 9 Jan 1944 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 2 August 1883 | Ella was born on 2 August 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
| Death* | 26 January 1893 | Ella died on 26 January 1893 at age 9. She died of measles & pneumonia at the age of 7 years and 6 months.. |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ella M. Cherricks, who was buried near George C. & Gazella T. Cherricks.. |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Emory W. Cherricks1
M, b. 22 February 1886, d. 12 April 1976
| Father | George C. Cherricks Sr. b. 1855, d. 20 Jul 1915 | |
| Mother | Gazella Thornton b. 1856, d. 9 Jan 1944 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 22 February 1886 | Emory was born on 22 February 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1920 | He married Mary Elizabeth (-----) circa 1920.1 |
| Death* | 12 April 1976 | Emory died on 12 April 1976 at age 90. According to Dr. Bill Burton, Emory lived in Berlin, MD and had 2 daughters who used to visit Chincoteague in the 1930-40's. He was in the Coast Guard and served on lighthouses in the upper Chesapeake Bay. .1 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Berlin, Wor Co, MD.1 |
Family |
Mary Elizabeth (-----) b. 1897, d. 21 Apr 1975 | |
| Children | 1. | Thelma Lee Cherricks b. c 1921 |
| 2. | Elizabeth Cherricks b. c 1923 |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
John Allen Cherricks1
M, b. 9 April 1894, d. 10 February 1974
| Father | George C. Cherricks Sr. b. 1855, d. 20 Jul 1915 | |
| Mother | Gazella Thornton b. 1856, d. 9 Jan 1944 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 9 April 1894 | John was born on 9 April 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1916 | He married Elizabeth Delores 'Lula' Munger, daughter of Parker Munger Sr., circa 1916.2 |
| Marriage | circa 1934 | He married Sadie Linder circa 1934.2 |
| Death* | 10 February 1974 | John died on 10 February 1974 at age 79.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Hist tombstone shows him as J. Allen Cherricks, US Coast Guard, World War II. His is buried next to Lula D. (1900-1933) & Sadie Linder (1905-1971) Cherricks. According to Dr. Bill Burton, Uncle Allen worked on Chesapeake Lightship for over 30 years and was married to his Aunt Sadie, who helped raise the children of Clarence and Esther Burton..2 |
Family |
Elizabeth Delores 'Lula' Munger b. 1900, d. 1933 | |
| Child | 1. | Robert Valen Cherricks+ b. 12 Oct 1917, d. 24 May 2001 |
Lillian M. Cherricks1
F, b. 11 May 1897, d. 1937
| Father | George C. Cherricks Sr. b. 1855, d. 20 Jul 1915 | |
| Mother | Gazella Thornton b. 1856, d. 9 Jan 1944 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 11 May 1897 | Lillian was born on 11 May 1897 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1920 | She married Ray Peters circa 1920.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1920 | As of circa 1920,her married name was Peters. |
| Death* | 1937 | Lillian died in 1937.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Booth Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. According to Dr. Bill Burton, she died of cancer and her husband Ray Peters was in the Coast Guard..2 |
Family |
Ray Peters b. 1892, d. 1966 |
Emma J. Thornton1
F, b. 1878, d. 1970
| Father | John Thomas Thornton b. 27 Jan 1854, d. 17 May 1920 | |
| Mother | Sarah J. Jones b. c 1861 |
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) | |
| Last Edited | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Birth* | 1878 | Emma was born in 1878 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 20 January 1895 | She married Joseph Kenny Snead, son of John Robert Snead and Charlotte Ann Hall, on 20 January 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 20 January 1895 | As of 20 January 1895,her married name was Snead. |
| Death* | 1970 | Emma died in 1970.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Family |
Joseph Kenny Snead b. 12 Feb 1872, d. 2 Aug 1956 | |
| Child | 1. | Myrtle Virginia Snead+ b. 27 Jan 1896, d. 18 Jun 1977 |
Susan 'Susie' Bunting
F, b. 1882, d. 1968
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1882 | Susan was born in 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1900 | She married George C. Cherricks Jr., son of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, circa 1900.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1900 | As of circa 1900,her married name was Cherricks. |
| Death* | 1968 | Susan died in 1968.1 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Susan B. Cherricks, who is buried next to George C. Cherricks..1 |
Family |
George C. Cherricks Jr. b. 14 Jul 1878, d. 1963 | |
| Children | 1. | Margaret Cherricks b. c 1902 |
| 2. | Verona Cherricks b. c 1904 | |
| 3. | George Cherricks b. c 1906 |
Margaret Cherricks1
F, b. circa 1902
| Father | George C. Cherricks Jr. b. 14 Jul 1878, d. 1963 | |
| Mother | Susan 'Susie' Bunting b. 1882, d. 1968 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1902 | Margaret was born circa 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Verona Cherricks1
F, b. circa 1904
| Father | George C. Cherricks Jr. b. 14 Jul 1878, d. 1963 | |
| Mother | Susan 'Susie' Bunting b. 1882, d. 1968 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1904 | Verona was born circa 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
George Cherricks1
M, b. circa 1906
| Father | George C. Cherricks Jr. b. 14 Jul 1878, d. 1963 | |
| Mother | Susan 'Susie' Bunting b. 1882, d. 1968 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1906 | George was born circa 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Stewart George Baker1
M, b. 22 January 1904
| Father | Josiah Selby 'Joe' Baker b. 29 Nov 1878, d. 28 Jun 1935 | |
| Mother | Priscilla Cherricks b. 16 Dec 1880, d. 22 Jul 1952 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Munns (1624/5 Muster on E.S.) | |
| Last Edited | 31 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 22 January 1904 | Stewart was born on 22 January 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Mary Elizabeth (-----)
F, b. 1897, d. 21 April 1975
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1897 | Mary was born in 1897. |
| Marriage* | circa 1920 | She married Emory W. Cherricks, son of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, circa 1920.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1920 | As of circa 1920,her married name was Cherricks. |
| Death* | 21 April 1975 | Mary died on 21 April 1975.1 |
Family |
Emory W. Cherricks b. 22 Feb 1886, d. 12 Apr 1976 | |
| Children | 1. | Thelma Lee Cherricks b. c 1921 |
| 2. | Elizabeth Cherricks b. c 1923 |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Thelma Lee Cherricks1
F, b. circa 1921
| Father | Emory W. Cherricks b. 22 Feb 1886, d. 12 Apr 1976 | |
| Mother | Mary Elizabeth (-----) b. 1897, d. 21 Apr 1975 |
| Last Edited | 1 Apr 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1921 | Thelma was born circa 1921. |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Elizabeth Cherricks1
F, b. circa 1923
| Father | Emory W. Cherricks b. 22 Feb 1886, d. 12 Apr 1976 | |
| Mother | Mary Elizabeth (-----) b. 1897, d. 21 Apr 1975 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1923 | Elizabeth was born circa 1923. |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Elizabeth Delores 'Lula' Munger1
F, b. 1900, d. 1933
| Father | Parker Munger Sr. b. c 1870 |
| Last Edited | 9 Dec 2006 |
| Birth* | 1900 | Elizabeth was born in 1900. |
| Marriage* | circa 1916 | She married John Allen Cherricks, son of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, circa 1916.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1916 | As of circa 1916,her married name was Cherricks. |
| Death* | 1933 | Elizabeth died in 1933.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lula D. Cherricks, 1900-1933, who is buried next to J. Allen Cherricks..2 |
Family |
John Allen Cherricks b. 9 Apr 1894, d. 10 Feb 1974 | |
| Child | 1. | Robert Valen Cherricks+ b. 12 Oct 1917, d. 24 May 2001 |
Sadie Linder
F, b. 1905, d. 1971
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1905 | Sadie was born in 1905.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1934 | She married John Allen Cherricks, son of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, circa 1934.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1934 | As of circa 1934,her married name was Cherricks. |
| Death* | 1971 | Sadie died in 1971. According to Dr. Bill Burton, Sadie and her brother were orphaned at an early age and taken into different families and were not united until late in life. Sadie was taken in by the Roley family of Horntown and her brother, who survived her, lived in Baltimore, MD. His wife's name was Ann and they both came to the Public Health Hospital in Baltimore to visit Sadie frequently during her final illness. She died of cancer..1 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Family |
John Allen Cherricks b. 9 Apr 1894, d. 10 Feb 1974 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Robert Valen Cherricks1
M, b. 12 October 1917, d. 24 May 2001
| Father | John Allen Cherricks b. 9 Apr 1894, d. 10 Feb 1974 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Delores 'Lula' Munger b. 1900, d. 1933 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek) Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West) | |
| Last Edited | 9 Dec 2006 |
| Birth* | 12 October 1917 | Robert was born on 12 October 1917 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 22 July 1942 | He married Pauline Agnes Holland, daughter of Stacey T. Holland Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on 22 July 1942.2 |
| Death* | 24 May 2001 | Robert died on 24 May 2001 at age 83. |
Family |
Pauline Agnes Holland b. 5 Dec 1919, d. 23 Jan 1978 | |
| Child | 1. | Robert Garry Cherricks b. 9 May 1944 |
Parker Munger Sr.
M, b. circa 1870
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1870 | Parker was born circa 1870. |
Family |
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| Children | 1. | Edward C. Munger b. 1899, d. 1965 |
| 2. | Elizabeth Delores 'Lula' Munger+ b. 1900, d. 1933 | |
| 3. | Mattie Munger b. c 1904 | |
| 4. | Rehobeth 'Hobie' Munger+ b. 13 Apr 1907, d. 11 Apr 2003 |
Edward C. Munger1
M, b. 1899, d. 1965
| Father | Parker Munger Sr. b. c 1870 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1899 | Edward was born in 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 1965 | Edward died in 1965.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Ray Peters
M, b. 1892, d. 1966
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1892 | Ray was born in 1892. |
| Marriage* | circa 1920 | He married Lillian M. Cherricks, daughter of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, circa 1920.1 |
| Death* | 1966 | Ray died in 1966.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Family |
Lillian M. Cherricks b. 11 May 1897, d. 1937 |
Mannie A. Hopkins1
F, b. 27 September 1889, d. 7 April 1974
| Father | George H. Hopkins b. c 1858 | |
| Mother | Jane Birch b. c 1862 |
| Last Edited | 18 Feb 2010 |
| Birth* | 27 September 1889 | Mannie was born on 27 September 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 15 March 1908 | She married George Thomas Thornton, son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews, on 15 March 1908 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Thornton, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of John T. & Comfort Thornton and she was shown as Manie Hopkins, age 18, the daughter of George H. & Jane Hopkins..1 |
| Married Name | 15 March 1908 | As of 15 March 1908,her married name was Thornton. |
| Death* | 7 April 1974 | Mannie died on 7 April 1974 at age 84.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mannie A. Thorton, wife of George T. Thornton..3 |
Family |
George Thomas Thornton b. 14 Feb 1888, d. 7 Nov 1957 | |
| Children | 1. | Thelma Thornton b. c 1912 |
| 2. | Annie Thornton b. c 1914 | |
| 3. | Elmira Thornton b. 1917 | |
| 4. | Emma Thornton+ b. c 1920 | |
| 5. | Georgia Thornton b. c 1922 |
Thelma Thornton1
M, b. circa 1912
| Father | George Thomas Thornton b. 14 Feb 1888, d. 7 Nov 1957 | |
| Mother | Mannie A. Hopkins b. 27 Sep 1889, d. 7 Apr 1974 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1912 | Thelma was born circa 1912 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Annie Thornton1
F, b. circa 1914
| Father | George Thomas Thornton b. 14 Feb 1888, d. 7 Nov 1957 | |
| Mother | Mannie A. Hopkins b. 27 Sep 1889, d. 7 Apr 1974 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1914 | Annie was born circa 1914 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Elmira Thornton1
F, b. 1917
| Father | George Thomas Thornton b. 14 Feb 1888, d. 7 Nov 1957 | |
| Mother | Mannie A. Hopkins b. 27 Sep 1889, d. 7 Apr 1974 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1917 | Elmira was born in 1917 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Emma Thornton1
F, b. circa 1920
| Father | George Thomas Thornton b. 14 Feb 1888, d. 7 Nov 1957 | |
| Mother | Mannie A. Hopkins b. 27 Sep 1889, d. 7 Apr 1974 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1920 | Emma was born circa 1920 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1940 | She married John Taylor circa 1940. |
| Married Name | circa 1940 | As of circa 1940,her married name was Taylor. |
Family |
John Taylor b. c 1920 | |
| Child | 1. | Jackie Taylor b. c 1942 |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Georgia Thornton1
F, b. circa 1922
| Father | George Thomas Thornton b. 14 Feb 1888, d. 7 Nov 1957 | |
| Mother | Mannie A. Hopkins b. 27 Sep 1889, d. 7 Apr 1974 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1922 | Georgia was born circa 1922 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S809] Dr. William S. Burton, to M.K. Miles.
Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hill
F, b. 5 November 1887, d. 13 February 1942
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 5 November 1887 | Elizabeth was born on 5 November 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1905 | She married John Nealy Thornton, son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews, circa 1905.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1905 | As of circa 1905,her married name was Thornton. |
| Death* | 13 February 1942 | Elizabeth died on 13 February 1942 at age 54.1 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lizzie H. Thornton, 5 Nov 1887 - 13 Feb 1942, who is buried next to John N. Thornton..1 |
Family |
John Nealy Thornton b. 1 Apr 1883, d. 8 Dec 1956 | |
| Children | 1. | William C. Thornton b. c 1905 |
| 2. | Snowden N. Thornton+ b. 1908, d. 1986 |
Snowden N. Thornton1
M, b. 1908, d. 1986
| Father | John Nealy Thornton b. 1 Apr 1883, d. 8 Dec 1956 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hill b. 5 Nov 1887, d. 13 Feb 1942 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1908 | Snowden was born in 1908 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1930 | He married Ida Berry circa 1930.1 |
| Death* | 1986 | Snowden died in 1986.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Snowden N. Thornton, 1908-1986..2 |
Family |
Ida Berry b. c 1910 | |
| Children | 1. | Blair Thornton b. c 1932 |
| 2. | Donnie Thornton b. c 1934 | |
| 3. | Esther Thornton b. c 1936 |
William C. Thornton1
M, b. circa 1905
| Father | John Nealy Thornton b. 1 Apr 1883, d. 8 Dec 1956 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hill b. 5 Nov 1887, d. 13 Feb 1942 |
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1905 | William was born circa 1905 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 6 April 1925 | He married Pausy Elane Killmon, daughter of Alonzo M. Killmon and Olivia B. Scott, on 6 April 1925 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William C. Thornton, a 20 year old merchant, living on Chincoteague, the son of John N. & Lizzie Thornton and she was shown as Pausy Elane Killmon, age 19, living in Onancock, the daughter of Alonzo M. & Olivia Killmon..1 |
Family |
Pausy Elane Killmon b. 1906, d. 1978 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
Annie E. Lunn1
F, b. 1876, d. 1953
| Father | John P. Lunn b. c 1848 | |
| Mother | Rachel E. McGee b. c 1852 |
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) | |
| Last Edited | 4 Apr 2004 |
| Birth* | 1876 | Annie was born in 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 24 May 1896 | She married Miles Kendell Thornton Jr. (wife Lewis or Lunn), son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, on 24 May 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Miles Kendal Thornton, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Miles B. & Iby Thornton and she was shown as Annie E. Lunn, age 18, the daughter of John P. & Rachel Lunn..3,1 |
| Married Name | 24 May 1896 | As of 24 May 1896,her married name was Thornton. |
| Death* | 1953 | Annie died in 1953.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie L. Thornton, 1876-1953..2 |
Family |
Miles Kendell Thornton Jr. (wife Lewis or Lunn) b. 4 Sep 1874, d. 26 Aug 1952 | |
| Children | 1. | Viola Thornton b. c 1897 |
| 2. | Christine Thornton+ b. 1899, d. 1984 | |
| 3. | Jesse Thornton b. 16 Nov 1907, d. 19 Oct 1970 |
Rachel E. McGee1
F, b. circa 1852
| Father | Jesse McGee b. c 1825 | |
| Mother | Lydia Savage b. c 1820 |
| Last Edited | 29 Aug 2021 |
| Birth* | circa 1852 | Rachel was born circa 1852 at Sussex Co, DE. |
| Marriage* | 6 May 1875 | She married John P. Lunn, son of James Lunn (Alone) and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Snead, on 6 May 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John P. Jund, a 24 year old oysterman, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jas. & Elizabeth Lund and she was shown as Rachel E. McGee, age 23, born in Sussex Co, De, the daughter of Jesse & Lydia McGee. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..1 |
| Married Name | 6 May 1875 | As of 6 May 1875,her married name was Lunn. |
Family |
John P. Lunn b. c 1848 | |
| Children | 1. | Annie E. Lunn+ b. 1876, d. 1953 |
| 2. | Ebie W. Lunn2 b. c 1888 |
Major Cherricks1
M, b. 14 July 1874, d. 18 May 1905
| Father | John J. Cherricks b. c 1835 | |
| Mother | Susan (-----) b. c 1838 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 14 July 1874 | Major was born on 14 July 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 23 October 1896 | He married Ella Belle Cane Thornton, daughter of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza (of Griffin) Wimbrough, on 23 October 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Cherricks, a 22 year old merchant, the son of J.J. & Susan Cherricks and she was shown as Ella B. Thornton, age 19, the daughter of James & Delila Thornton..1 |
| Death* | 18 May 1905 | Major died on 18 May 1905 at age 30.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Major Cherricks, who is buried near Belle Cherricks Bodley..2 |
Family |
Ella Belle Cane Thornton b. 19 Aug 1877, d. 28 Jun 1971 |
Nelson M. 'Tess' Wimbrough1
M, b. 1878, d. 1962
| Father | William B. (of Griffin) Wimbrough b. 20 Oct 1842, d. 16 Apr 1927 | |
| Mother | Delitha Ellen Gordy b. 1853, d. 26 Apr 1943 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1878 | Nelson was born in 1878 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 26 September 1898 | He married Elizabeth A. 'June Bug' Thornton, daughter of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews, on 26 September 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nelson M. Wimbrough, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of William & Delilla Wimbrough and she was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 16, the daughter of John T. & Comfort Thornton..1 |
| Death* | 1962 | Nelson died in 1962.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nelson M. "Tess" Wimbrow, who was buried next to Elizabeth T. Wimbrow..2 |
Family |
Elizabeth A. 'June Bug' Thornton b. 18 Sep 1882, d. 1963 | |
| Children | 1. | George Wilber Wimbrough b. 1901 |
| 2. | Marian Wimbrough b. 1913 | |
| 3. | Margaret Wimbrough b. 1913 |
Delitha Ellen Gordy1
F, b. 1853, d. 26 April 1943
| Last Edited | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Birth* | 1853 | Delitha was born in 1853 at Delaware.1 |
| Marriage* | 31 January 1870 | She married William B. (of Griffin) Wimbrough, son of Griffin (of Wm W) Wimbrough and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sharpley, on 31 January 1870 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as William Wimbrough (no age shown) and Ellen Gordy (no age shown)..2 |
| Married Name | 31 January 1870 | As of 31 January 1870,her married name was Wimbrough. |
| Death* | 26 April 1943 | Delitha died on 26 April 1943 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. Carpenter shows her as Delitha Ellen Wimbrow, the wife of Wm. B. & daughter of Caleb Cordy of Delaware, known as "Delia" probably the mother of Albert T. Wimbrow (3 Aug 1873-14 Aug 1873).1 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as D. Ellen Wimbrough, 1853-1943, who was buried next to William B. Wimbrough..3 |
Family |
William B. (of Griffin) Wimbrough b. 20 Oct 1842, d. 16 Apr 1927 | |
| Child | 1. | Nelson M. 'Tess' Wimbrough+ b. 1878, d. 1962 |
Citations
- [S996] Mr. James Waine Carpenter Sr., From Tears To Memories, The Cemeteries of Chincoteague.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Sarah Isabelle Thornton1
F, b. 1882, d. 1941
| Father | William H. Thornton b. c 1852 | |
| Mother | Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee b. c 1848 |
| Last Edited | 2 Apr 2004 |
| Birth* | 1882 | Sarah was born in 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 14 December 1898 | She married Edward Thomas Mears, son of Lorenzo Mears, on 14 December 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Mears, a 23 year old carpenter, the son of Lerenzo Mears and she was shown as Sarah I. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Wm. H. & Esther Thornton..1 |
| Married Name | 14 December 1898 | As of 14 December 1898,her married name was Mears. |
| Death* | 1941 | Sarah died in 1941.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Isabelle Mears, wife of E. Thomas Mears..2 |
Family |
Edward Thomas Mears b. 1875, d. 1923 |
Edward Thomas Mears1
M, b. 1875, d. 1923
| Father | Lorenzo Mears b. c 1850 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1875 | Edward was born in 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 14 December 1898 | He married Sarah Isabelle Thornton, daughter of William H. Thornton and Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee, on 14 December 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Mears, a 23 year old carpenter, the son of Lerenzo Mears and she was shown as Sarah I. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Wm. H. & Esther Thornton..1 |
| Death* | 1923 | Edward died in 1923.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him E. Thomas Mears, 1875-1923, who is buried next to Isabelle Mears..2 |
Family |
Sarah Isabelle Thornton b. 1882, d. 1941 |
Lorenzo Mears
M, b. circa 1850
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Lorenzo was born circa 1850. |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | Edward Thomas Mears b. 1875, d. 1923 |
Elishea Frances Bunting1
F, b. circa 1863
| Father | Teackle J. Bunting b. c 1834 | |
| Mother | Eveline Small b. c 1839 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of John Parramore (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1863 | Elishea was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1885 | She married (-----) Taylor circa 1885. Elishea was shown as a Taylor on her 1900 marriage to John William Thornton..1 |
| Married Name | circa 1885 | As of circa 1885,her married name was Taylor. |
| Marriage* | 16 December 1900 | She married John William Thornton, son of Thomas James Thornton and Maria Johnson, on 16 December 1900 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John William Thornton, a 41 year old widowed carpenter, the son of Thomas & Maria Thornton, and she was shown as Elishea Frances Taylor, age 37, the daughter of Teackle Bunting..1 |
| Married Name | 16 December 1900 | As of 16 December 1900,her married name was Thornton. |
Family 1 |
(-----) Taylor b. c 1860 |
Family 2 |
John William Thornton b. 1859, d. 1935 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
(-----) Taylor
M, b. circa 1860
| Charts | Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of John Parramore (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1860 | (-----) was born circa 1860. |
| Marriage* | circa 1885 | He married Elishea Frances Bunting, daughter of Teackle J. Bunting and Eveline Small, circa 1885. Elishea was shown as a Taylor on her 1900 marriage to John William Thornton..1 |
Family |
Elishea Frances Bunting b. c 1863 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
Sarah Pruitt widow?
F, b. circa 1850
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Sarah was born circa 1850. |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Pruitt b. 1878, d. 1960 |
Lydia A. Thornton1
F, b. circa 1883
| Father | William P. Thornton Jr. b. c 1861 | |
| Mother | Mary E. Melvin b. 18 Sep 1865, d. 19 Jan 1918 |
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) | |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1883 | Lydia was born circa 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 4 January 1902 | She married John W. Birch, son of Henry W. Birch and Mariah (-----), on 4 January 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Birch, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of Henry W. & Mariah Birch and she was shown as Lyda A. Thornton, age 19, the daughter of William P. & Mary E. Thornton..1 |
| Married Name | 4 January 1902 | As of 4 January 1902,her married name was Birch. |
Family |
John W. Birch b. c 1884 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
John W. Birch1
M, b. circa 1884
| Father | Henry W. Birch b. c 1860 | |
| Mother | Mariah (-----) b. c 1860 |
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) | |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1884 | John was born circa 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 4 January 1902 | He married Lydia A. Thornton, daughter of William P. Thornton Jr. and Mary E. Melvin, on 4 January 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Birch, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of Henry W. & Mariah Birch and she was shown as Lyda A. Thornton, age 19, the daughter of William P. & Mary E. Thornton..1 |
Family |
Lydia A. Thornton b. c 1883 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
Henry W. Birch
M, b. circa 1860
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1860 | Henry was born circa 1860. |
| Marriage* | circa 1880 | He married Mariah (-----) circa 1880. |
Family |
Mariah (-----) b. c 1860 | |
| Children | 1. | John W. Birch b. c 1884 |
| 2. | Archie D. Birch b. 1894, d. 1967 |
Mariah (-----)
F, b. circa 1860
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1860 | Mariah was born circa 1860. |
| Marriage* | circa 1880 | She married Henry W. Birch circa 1880. |
| Married Name | circa 1880 | As of circa 1880,her married name was Birch. |
Family |
Henry W. Birch b. c 1860 | |
| Children | 1. | John W. Birch b. c 1884 |
| 2. | Archie D. Birch b. 1894, d. 1967 |
George S. Pusey1
M, b. circa 1877
| Father | John Pusey b. c 1850 | |
| Mother | Sallie E. (-----) b. c 1850 |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1877 | George was born circa 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 6 December 1902 | He married Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of John James Thornton and Mary Ann Bloxom, on 6 December 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Pussey, a 25 year old divorced sailor, the son of John & Sallie Pussey and she was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 22, the daughter of John J. & Mary A. Thornton..1 |
Family |
Elizabeth Thornton b. 1 Apr 1881 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
John Pusey
M, b. circa 1850
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | John was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1875 | He married Sallie E. (-----) circa 1875. |
Family |
Sallie E. (-----) b. c 1850 | |
| Child | 1. | George S. Pusey b. c 1877 |
Sallie E. (-----)
F, b. circa 1850
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Sallie was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1875 | She married John Pusey circa 1875. |
| Married Name | circa 1875 | As of circa 1875,her married name was Pusey. |
Family |
John Pusey b. c 1850 | |
| Child | 1. | George S. Pusey b. c 1877 |
Eba Birch1
M, b. circa 1882
| Father | David H. Birch b. c 1850 | |
| Mother | Mary (-----) b. c 1850 |
| Charts | Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) | |
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1882 | Eba was born circa 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 1 September 1903 | He married Laura M. Thornton, daughter of William P. Thornton Jr. and Mary E. Melvin, on 1 September 1903 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eba Birch, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of David H. & Mary Birch and she was shown as Laura M. Thornton, age 17, the daughter of William P. & Mary Thornton..1 |
Family |
Laura M. Thornton b. 26 Oct 1887 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
David H. Birch
M, b. circa 1850
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | David was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1875 | He married Mary (-----) circa 1875. |
Family |
Mary (-----) b. c 1850 | |
| Child | 1. | Eba Birch b. c 1882 |
Mary (-----)
F, b. circa 1850
| Last Edited | 29 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Mary was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1875 | She married David H. Birch circa 1875. |
| Married Name | circa 1875 | As of circa 1875,her married name was Birch. |
Family |
David H. Birch b. c 1850 | |
| Child | 1. | Eba Birch b. c 1882 |
Mamie Bunting1
F, b. 4 May 1884, d. 26 December 1967
| Father | George Robert Bunting b. 1846, d. 1927 | |
| Mother | Ellen Hester Justice b. 1850, d. 1917 |
| Charts | Descendants of John Parramore (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Henry Williams (First Families of Virginia) | |
| Last Edited | 12 Jan 2013 |
| Birth* | 4 May 1884 | Mamie was born on 4 May 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 23 December 1903 | She married Loomis W. Thornton, son of Lemuel Y. Thornton and Harriet Frances Tindall, on 23 December 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Loomis W. Thornton, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Lemuel Y. & Harriet F. Thornton and she was shown as Mamie Bunting, age 20, the daughter of George R. & Edna E. Bunting..1 |
| Married Name | 23 December 1903 | As of 23 December 1903,her married name was Thornton. |
| Obituary - Brother's* | 12 May 1958 | Mamie Bunting was named in her brother's obituary on 12 May 1958 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mrs. Manie Thornton of Atlantic, a surviving sister of G. Henry Bunting, an 87 year old retired farmer of Pocomoke City. |
| Death* | 26 December 1967 | Mamie died on 26 December 1967 at age 83.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Manie B. Thornton, who is buried next to Loomis W. Thornton..2 |
Family |
Loomis W. Thornton b. 30 Jun 1883, d. 27 Feb 1947 |
Bertie Thornton1
F, b. 1886, d. 1980
| Father | John William Thornton b. 1859, d. 1935 | |
| Mother | Sallie A. Matthews b. 1861, d. Jun 1898 |
| Last Edited | 14 Sep 2009 |
| Birth* | 1886 | Bertie was born in 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 27 January 1904 | She married John T. Darby, son of John Darby and Rebecca (-----), on 27 January 1904 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Darby, a 22 year old oyster planter, the son of John & Rebecca Darby and she was shown as Bertie Thornton, age 17, the daughter of J.W. & Sallie Thornton..1 |
| Married Name | 27 January 1904 | As of 27 January 1904,her married name was Darby. |
| Death* | 1980 | Bertie died in 1980.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Bertie Thornton Darby, wife of John T. Darby..2 |
Family |
John T. Darby b. 1879, d. 1946 | |
| Child | 1. | Mabel Darby b. 1910, d. 14 Feb 1995 |
John T. Darby1
M, b. 1879, d. 1946
| Father | John Darby b. c 1850 | |
| Mother | Rebecca (-----) b. c 1850 |
| Last Edited | 14 Sep 2009 |
| Birth* | 1879 | John was born in 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 27 January 1904 | He married Bertie Thornton, daughter of John William Thornton and Sallie A. Matthews, on 27 January 1904 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Darby, a 22 year old oyster planter, the son of John & Rebecca Darby and she was shown as Bertie Thornton, age 17, the daughter of J.W. & Sallie Thornton..1 |
| Death* | 1946 | John died in 1946.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Family |
Bertie Thornton b. 1886, d. 1980 | |
| Child | 1. | Mabel Darby b. 1910, d. 14 Feb 1995 |
John Darby
M, b. circa 1850
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | John was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1875 | He married Rebecca (-----) circa 1875. |
Family |
Rebecca (-----) b. c 1850 | |
| Child | 1. | John T. Darby+ b. 1879, d. 1946 |
Rebecca (-----)
F, b. circa 1850
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Rebecca was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1875 | She married John Darby circa 1875. |
| Married Name | circa 1875 | As of circa 1875,her married name was Darby. |
Family |
John Darby b. c 1850 | |
| Child | 1. | John T. Darby+ b. 1879, d. 1946 |
Mamie J. Watkinson1
F, b. 1886, d. 1964
| Father | Cornelius S. Watkinson b. 30 Oct 1854, d. 7 Dec 1919 | |
| Mother | Julia A. (-----) b. 12 Jul 1856, d. 6 Jul 1933 |
| Last Edited | 31 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 1886 | Mamie was born in 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.1,2 |
| Marriage* | 6 April 1904 | She married Charles H. Thornton, son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Maggie E. Bennett, on 6 April 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles H. Thornton, a 19 year old waterman, the son of Miles B. & Maggie E. Thornton and she was shown as Mamie J. Watkinson, age 18, the daughter of Cornelius S. & Julia A. Watkinson..1 |
| Married Name | 6 April 1904 | As of 6 April 1904,her married name was Thornton. |
| Death* | 1964 | Mamie died in 1964.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Family |
Charles H. Thornton b. 7 Feb 1884, d. 1970 |
Cornelius S. Watkinson
M, b. 30 October 1854, d. 7 December 1919
| Father | George Watkinson1 b. c 1807, d. 30 Oct 1864 | |
| Mother | Margaret A. Powell1 b. c 1824 |
| Last Edited | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Birth* | 30 October 1854 | Cornelius was born on 30 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/brother* | 1870 | Cornelius was listed with his brother in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#1554 was headed by Jas. Watkinson, a 38 year old farmer with personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Watkinsons: Margaret, age 45; George, a 23 year old farm laborer; Jas. W., a 17 year old farm laborer; Cornelius, a 15 year old farm laborer; B.F., a 10 year old farm laborer; Mary A., age 19; Marg't S., age 12; and Jain Lee, age 5.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1875 | He married Julia A. (-----) circa 1875. |
| Death* | 7 December 1919 | Cornelius died on 7 December 1919 at age 65.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Family |
Julia A. (-----) b. 12 Jul 1856, d. 6 Jul 1933 | |
| Child | 1. | Mamie J. Watkinson b. 1886, d. 1964 |
Julia A. (-----)
F, b. 12 July 1856, d. 6 July 1933
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 12 July 1856 | Julia was born on 12 July 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1875 | She married Cornelius S. Watkinson, son of George Watkinson and Margaret A. Powell, circa 1875. |
| Married Name | circa 1875 | As of circa 1875,her married name was Watkinson. |
| Death* | 6 July 1933 | Julia died on 6 July 1933 at age 76.1 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Family |
Cornelius S. Watkinson b. 30 Oct 1854, d. 7 Dec 1919 | |
| Child | 1. | Mamie J. Watkinson b. 1886, d. 1964 |
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Lydia May Daisey1
F, b. 1889, d. 1952
| Father | William P. Daisey b. c 1846 | |
| Mother | Mary A. Steelman b. c 1850 |
| Last Edited | 18 Feb 2010 |
| Birth* | 1889 | Lydia was born in 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 22 July 1904 | She married William H. Thornton, son of Noah P. Thornton Sr. and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' (-----), on 22 July 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Thornton, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of Noah & Lizzie Thornton and she was shown as Lydia Daisey, age 16, the daughter of William P. & Mary A. Daisey..1 |
| Married Name | 22 July 1904 | As of 22 July 1904,her married name was Thornton. |
| Death* | 1952 | Lydia died in 1952.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lida May Thornton..2 |
Family |
William H. Thornton b. 1884 |
Mary A. Steelman
F, b. circa 1850
| Father | David Steelman1 b. c 1828 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Mason1 b. c 1832 |
| Last Edited | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Mary was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 11 November 1867 | She married William P. Daisey, son of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin, on 11 November 1867 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Daisey, a 17 year old sailor, the son of Parker & Eliz'th Daisey and she was shown as Mary A. Steelman, age 17, the daughter of David & Eliz'th Steelman. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..1 |
| Married Name | 11 November 1867 | As of 11 November 1867,her married name was Daisey. |
| Census w/husband* | June 1870 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of June 1870 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#175 was headed by William Daisey Jr., a 22 year old oysterman, with real estate valued at $200 & personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Mary A. Daisey, age 19; Elizabeth Daisey, age 2; Philip P. Daisey, age 4 months, born in February; and Aden Daisey, a 17 year old oysterman.2 |
| Census w/husband | 1880 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1880 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#307 was headed by William Daisey, a 32 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Daiseys: Mary A., a 30 year old wife; Elizabeth A., a 12 year old daughter; Philip C., a 10 year old son; John H., an 8 year old son; and Virginia K., a 6 year old daughter.3 |
Family |
William P. Daisey b. c 1846 | |
| Children | 1. | Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ann Daisey+1 b. c 1868, d. 24 Aug 1951 |
| 2. | Philip Parker Daisey2 b. Feb 1870, d. 6 Aug 1942 | |
| 3. | John Henry Daisey3 b. c 1872 | |
| 4. | Virginia 'Jenny' K. Daisey3 b. c 1874 | |
| 5. | Lydia May Daisey b. 1889, d. 1952 |
Citations
Virginia V. 'Vergie' Jester1
F, b. 1886, d. 1957
| Father | Daniel James Jester b. c 1856, d. 16 Dec 1950 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ann Daisey b. c 1868, d. 24 Aug 1951 |
| Last Edited | 22 Sep 2019 |
| Birth* | 1886 | Virginia was born in 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 4 June 1900 | Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of 4 June 1900 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#90 was headed by Daniel J. Jester, a 43 year old oysterman, born Mar 1857 in VA, whose father was born in DE & mother was born in VA. Listed with him were the following Jesters: Elizabeth A., a 32 year old wife, born Mar 1868 in VA, as were both of her parents; Charles S., a 21 year old son & oysterman, born Jan 1879 in VA; Harvey, a 16 year old son & oysterman, born Feb 1885 in VA; Virgie, a 12 year old daughter, born Sep 1887 in VA; Abbie S., a 10 year old daughter, born Jun 1890 in VA; James F., a 7 year old son, born Aug 1892 in VA; Mattie B., a 4 year old daughter, born Sep 1895 in VA; John H., a 2 year old son, born Oct 1897 in VA; and Nellie, age 2/12, born Mar 1900 in VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 27 October 1904 | She married Elmer C. Thornton, son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews, on 27 October 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elmer Thornton, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of John T. & Comfort Thornton and she was shown Virginia Jester, age 18, the daughter of Daniel J. & Elizabeth Jester..1 |
| Married Name | 27 October 1904 | As of 27 October 1904,her married name was Thornton. |
| Death* | 1957 | Virginia died in 1957.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Vergie V. Thornton, who is buried next to Elmer C. Thornton..2 |
Family |
Elmer C. Thornton b. 9 Sep 1885, d. 1952 | |
| Children | 1. | Emily Thornton b. c 1905 |
| 2. | Goldie Virginia Thornton b. c 1906 | |
| 3. | Madaline Thornton b. c 1910 | |
| 4. | Leonard Thornton b. 31 Jul 1921, d. 24 Dec 1954 |
Daniel James Jester1
M, b. circa 1856, d. 16 December 1950
| Father | Charles S. Jester2 b. c 1822, d. 31 Oct 1879 | |
| Mother | Delilah J. 'Lillie' Sharpley2 b. 1834, d. 18 Sep 1913 |
| Last Edited | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Birth* | circa 1856 | Daniel was born circa 1856 at Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA.3,2 |
| Census w/parents | 1860 | Daniel was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#1048 was headed by Chas. S. Jester, a 40 year old waterman, born in DEL with real estate valued at $250 and personal property valued at $800. Listed with him were the following Jesters: Delilah, age 25; Wm. J., age 11; Joseph V., age 10; Chas. F., age 8; Dan'l J., age 4; and Mary Ann, age 11/12. Also listed was Druicilla Sharpley, age 14.3 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | Daniel was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#87 was headed by Charles S. Jester, a 50 year old oysterman, born in DE with real estate valued at $800 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were the following Jesters: Delila, age 37; William J., a 20 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $200; Joseph V., a 19 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $200; Charles T., a 16 year old oysterman; Daniel J., a 13 year old oysterman; Mary Ann, age 11; George H., age 9; Elizabeth E., age 6; and Virginia E., age 3. Also listed was Drucilla Sharpley, age 22.2 |
| Marriage* | 9 June 1878 | He married Sarah E. Steelman, daughter of David Steelman and Elizabeth Mason, on 9 June 1878 at Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Jester, a 21 year old sailor, born & living on Chinco: Isld, the son of Charles & D.J. Jester and she was shown as Sarah E. Steelman, age 16, born & living on Chinco: Isld, the daughter of David & Elizabeth Steelman.4 |
| Marriage* | 13 December 1882 | He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ann Daisey, daughter of William P. Daisey and Mary A. Steelman, on 13 December 1882 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel J. Jester, a 27 year old widowed sailor, the son of Charles S. & Delilah J. Jester and she was shown as Lizzie Daisey, age 16, the daughter of Wm. P. & Mary A. Daisey..4 |
| Census head* | 4 June 1900 | Daniel was listed as a head of household in the census of 4 June 1900 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#90 was headed by Daniel J. Jester, a 43 year old oysterman, born Mar 1857 in VA, whose father was born in DE & mother was born in VA. Listed with him were the following Jesters: Elizabeth A., a 32 year old wife, born Mar 1868 in VA, as were both of her parents; Charles S., a 21 year old son & oysterman, born Jan 1879 in VA; Harvey, a 16 year old son & oysterman, born Feb 1885 in VA; Virgie, a 12 year old daughter, born Sep 1887 in VA; Abbie S., a 10 year old daughter, born Jun 1890 in VA; James F., a 7 year old son, born Aug 1892 in VA; Mattie B., a 4 year old daughter, born Sep 1895 in VA; John H., a 2 year old son, born Oct 1897 in VA; and Nellie, age 2/12, born Mar 1900 in VA.5 |
| Census head | 12 January 1920 | Daniel was listed as a head of household in the census of 12 January 1920 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#40, Fm#44 was headed by James D. Jester, a 62 year old fisherman. Listed with him were Elizabeth A. Jester, a 51 year old wife; Hillary J. Jester, a 22 year old son; Joseph A. Jester, a 16 year old son. Fm#45 was headed by Charles S. Ashbee, a 41 year old fisherman, born in NC. Listed with him was Nellie Ashbee, a 19 year old wife, born in VA.6 |
| Death* | 16 December 1950 | He died on 16 December 1950 at Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Burial* | Daniel was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA. Both tombstone books show him as Daniel James Jester, CBM USNRF WWI, 17 Mar 1863 - 16 Dec 1950. (NOTE: However the 1860 census shows him as age 4, born 1856 and the 1870 census shows him as age 13, born 1857.)1,7 |
Family 1 |
Sarah E. Steelman b. c 1862 | |
| Marriage* | 9 June 1878 | He married Sarah E. Steelman, daughter of David Steelman and Elizabeth Mason, on 9 June 1878 at Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Jester, a 21 year old sailor, born & living on Chinco: Isld, the son of Charles & D.J. Jester and she was shown as Sarah E. Steelman, age 16, born & living on Chinco: Isld, the daughter of David & Elizabeth Steelman.4 |
| Child | 1. | Charles S. Jester5 b. Jan 1879 |
Family 2 |
Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ann Daisey b. c 1868, d. 24 Aug 1951 | |
| Marriage* | 13 December 1882 | He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ann Daisey, daughter of William P. Daisey and Mary A. Steelman, on 13 December 1882 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel J. Jester, a 27 year old widowed sailor, the son of Charles S. & Delilah J. Jester and she was shown as Lizzie Daisey, age 16, the daughter of Wm. P. & Mary A. Daisey..4 |
| Children | 1. | Harvey Jester5 b. Feb 1885 |
| 2. | Virginia V. 'Vergie' Jester+ b. 1886, d. 1957 | |
| 3. | Abbie S. Jester+5 b. 3 Jun 1889, d. 6 Jan 1975 | |
| 4. | James Forest Jester5 b. Aug 1892 | |
| 5. | Mattie B. Jester5 b. Sep 1895 | |
| 6. | John Hillary Jester5 b. Oct 1897 | |
| 7. | Nellie Elizabeth Jester+8 b. 29 Mar 1900, d. 13 Jul 1978 | |
| 8. | Joseph Allen Jester6 b. c 1904 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [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).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S996] Mr. James Waine Carpenter Sr., From Tears To Memories, The Cemeteries of Chincoteague.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Nellie Jester Ashbee in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ann Daisey1,2
F, b. circa 1868, d. 24 August 1951
| Father | William P. Daisey1 b. c 1846 | |
| Mother | Mary A. Steelman1 b. c 1850 |
| Last Edited | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1868 | Elizabeth was born circa 1868 at Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Census w/parents* | June 1870 | Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of June 1870 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#175 was headed by William Daisey Jr., a 22 year old oysterman, with real estate valued at $200 & personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Mary A. Daisey, age 19; Elizabeth Daisey, age 2; Philip P. Daisey, age 4 months, born in February; and Aden Daisey, a 17 year old oysterman.3 |
| Census w/parents | 1880 | Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#307 was headed by William Daisey, a 32 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Daiseys: Mary A., a 30 year old wife; Elizabeth A., a 12 year old daughter; Philip C., a 10 year old son; John H., an 8 year old son; and Virginia K., a 6 year old daughter.4 |
| Marriage* | 13 December 1882 | She married Daniel James Jester, son of Charles S. Jester and Delilah J. 'Lillie' Sharpley, on 13 December 1882 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel J. Jester, a 27 year old widowed sailor, the son of Charles S. & Delilah J. Jester and she was shown as Lizzie Daisey, age 16, the daughter of Wm. P. & Mary A. Daisey..1 |
| Married Name | 13 December 1882 | As of 13 December 1882,her married name was Jester. |
| Census w/husband* | 4 June 1900 | Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of 4 June 1900 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#90 was headed by Daniel J. Jester, a 43 year old oysterman, born Mar 1857 in VA, whose father was born in DE & mother was born in VA. Listed with him were the following Jesters: Elizabeth A., a 32 year old wife, born Mar 1868 in VA, as were both of her parents; Charles S., a 21 year old son & oysterman, born Jan 1879 in VA; Harvey, a 16 year old son & oysterman, born Feb 1885 in VA; Virgie, a 12 year old daughter, born Sep 1887 in VA; Abbie S., a 10 year old daughter, born Jun 1890 in VA; James F., a 7 year old son, born Aug 1892 in VA; Mattie B., a 4 year old daughter, born Sep 1895 in VA; John H., a 2 year old son, born Oct 1897 in VA; and Nellie, age 2/12, born Mar 1900 in VA.5 |
| Census w/husband | 12 January 1920 | Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of 12 January 1920 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#40, Fm#44 was headed by James D. Jester, a 62 year old fisherman. Listed with him were Elizabeth A. Jester, a 51 year old wife; Hillary J. Jester, a 22 year old son; Joseph A. Jester, a 16 year old son. Fm#45 was headed by Charles S. Ashbee, a 41 year old fisherman, born in NC. Listed with him was Nellie Ashbee, a 19 year old wife, born in VA.6 |
| Death* | 24 August 1951 | She died on 24 August 1951 at Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Burial* | Elizabeth was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA. The tombstone books shows her as Elizabeth Ann Jester, wife of Daniel J. Jester, 17 Mar 1874 - 24 Aug 1951. (NOTE: However, she was age 2 in the 1870 census and age 12 in the 1880 census, putting her birth in 1868.)2,7 |
Family |
Daniel James Jester b. c 1856, d. 16 Dec 1950 | |
| Marriage* | 13 December 1882 | She married Daniel James Jester, son of Charles S. Jester and Delilah J. 'Lillie' Sharpley, on 13 December 1882 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel J. Jester, a 27 year old widowed sailor, the son of Charles S. & Delilah J. Jester and she was shown as Lizzie Daisey, age 16, the daughter of Wm. P. & Mary A. Daisey..1 |
| Children | 1. | Harvey Jester5 b. Feb 1885 |
| 2. | Virginia V. 'Vergie' Jester+ b. 1886, d. 1957 | |
| 3. | Abbie S. Jester+5 b. 3 Jun 1889, d. 6 Jan 1975 | |
| 4. | James Forest Jester5 b. Aug 1892 | |
| 5. | Mattie B. Jester5 b. Sep 1895 | |
| 6. | John Hillary Jester5 b. Oct 1897 | |
| 7. | Nellie Elizabeth Jester+8 b. 29 Mar 1900, d. 13 Jul 1978 | |
| 8. | Joseph Allen Jester6 b. c 1904 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S996] Mr. James Waine Carpenter Sr., From Tears To Memories, The Cemeteries of Chincoteague.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Nellie Jester Ashbee in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
George D. Nock1
M, b. circa 1884
| Father | Jackson L. Nock b. c 1860 | |
| Mother | May (-----) b. c 1860 |
| Birth* | circa 1884 | George was born circa 1884 at Mommouth Co, NJ.1 |
| Marriage* | 29 April 1906 | He married Harriet M. 'Hattie' Thornton, daughter of Sylvester Lee Thornton and Florence E. Chesser, on 29 April 1906 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George D. Nock, a 22 year old mason, the son of Jackson L. & May Nock and she was shown as Hattie M. Thornton, age 17, the daughter of Sylvester L. & Florence Thornton..1 |
Family |
Harriet M. 'Hattie' Thornton b. 7 Jan 1890 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
Jackson L. Nock
M, b. circa 1860
| Father | George W. Nock1 b. 7 May 1832, d. 7 Oct 1891 | |
| Mother | Delilah 'Julila' F. Duncan1 b. c 1833, d. 29 Jul 1908 |
| Birth* | circa 1860 | Jackson was born circa 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | Jackson was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Atlantic District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jackson Nock, age 10 in a household headed by George Nock, age 38.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1880 | He married May (-----) circa 1880. |
Family |
May (-----) b. c 1860 | |
| Child | 1. | George D. Nock b. c 1884 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
May (-----)
F, b. circa 1860
| Birth* | circa 1860 | May was born circa 1860. |
| Marriage* | circa 1880 | She married Jackson L. Nock, son of George W. Nock and Delilah 'Julila' F. Duncan, circa 1880. |
| Married Name | circa 1880 | As of circa 1880,her married name was Nock. |
Family |
Jackson L. Nock b. c 1860 | |
| Child | 1. | George D. Nock b. c 1884 |
Genevieve 'Jennie' L. Thornton1,2
F, b. 16 May 1887, d. February 1977
| Father | John Holland (of K.) Thornton b. c 1855 | |
| Mother | Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin b. c 1857 |
| Birth* | 16 May 1887 | Genevieve was born on 16 May 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of John J. of K. (oysterman) & Frany Thornton, born 20 May 1887. Her father gave the information..3,2,4 |
| Census w/parents* | 1900 | Genevieve was listed with her parents in the census of 1900 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Jennie Thornton, a 13 year old daughter in a household headed by John H. Thornton, age 42 and his wife Franie M. Thornton, age 39.5 |
| Marriage* | 19 May 1906 | She married Archie Jones Merritt, son of Edward H. Merritt and Margaret A. Bowden, on 19 May 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Archie Merritt, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of Edward & Margaret Merritt and she was shown as Jennie L. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of John H. & Traney M. Thornton..1 |
| Married Name | 19 May 1906 | As of 19 May 1906,her married name was Merritt. |
| Death* | February 1977 | Genevieve died in February 1977 at Parksley, Accomack Co, VA, at age 89.3,2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jennie Merritt, 1887-1977..3 |
Family |
Archie Jones Merritt b. 14 Feb 1886 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S842] Sandra 'Leigh' (Young) Bundick Chase, to M.K. Miles.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
- [S779] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume II, 1877-1886.
Archie Jones Merritt1
M, b. 14 February 1886
| Father | Edward H. Merritt b. c 1841 | |
| Mother | Margaret A. Bowden b. c 1842 |
| Birth* | 14 February 1886 | Archie was born on 14 February 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 19 May 1906 | He married Genevieve 'Jennie' L. Thornton, daughter of John Holland (of K.) Thornton and Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin, on 19 May 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Archie Merritt, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of Edward & Margaret Merritt and she was shown as Jennie L. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of John H. & Traney M. Thornton..2 |
Family |
Genevieve 'Jennie' L. Thornton b. 16 May 1887, d. Feb 1977 |
Edward H. Merritt1
M, b. circa 1841
| Father | John Merritt b. c 1810 | |
| Mother | Sally (-----) b. c 1815 |
| Last Edited | 18 Feb 2010 |
| Birth* | circa 1841 | Edward was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 4 June 1881 | He married Margaret A. Bowden, daughter of Rev. Parker Bowden and Mary Anna Russell, on 4 June 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward H. Mallet, a 40 year old widowed oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Wor Co, MD, the son of Jno & Sally Mallet and she was shown as Margaret Jester, age 40 and single, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Parker & Anna Bowden..1 |
| Marriage* | 4 January 1912 | Edward H. Merritt married Ellen Beebe, daughter of John Beebe and Nancy Howard, on 4 January 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Family 1 |
Margaret A. Bowden b. c 1842 | |
| Children | 1. | Eunis Florence 'Nicie' Merritt+ b. 1883, d. 1969 |
| 2. | Archie Jones Merritt b. 14 Feb 1886 |
Family 2 |
Ellen Beebe b. c 1857 |
Elwood Milton Taylor1
M, b. 1880, d. 1965
| Father | George W. Taylor b. 1847, d. 1922 | |
| Mother | Virginia Frances 'Jennie' East b. 1851, d. 1939 |
| Birth* | 1880 | Elwood was born in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 14 November 1906 | He married Ann Rida Thornton, daughter of Lemuel Y. Thornton and Harriet Frances Tindall, on 14 November 1906 at Atlantic Methodist Ch, Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elwood Milton Taylor, a 22 year old railroad agent, the son of George Wesley & Jennie Frances Taylor and she was shown as A. Rida Thornton, age 26, the daughter of Lemuel Y. & Harriet Frances Thornton..1 |
| Death* | 1965 | Elwood died in 1965.2 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Elwood Milton Taylor, husband of Ann R. Taylor..2 |
Family |
Ann Rida Thornton b. 1880, d. 1969 |
Mary J. Thornton1
F, b. circa 1890
| Father | Alfred Thomas Thornton b. 1863, d. 1945 | |
| Mother | Ida E. Daisey b. 1870, d. 1935 |
| Birth* | circa 1890 | Mary was born circa 1890 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 27 December 1906 | She married Earl Read, son of John E. Read and Annie H. (-----), on 27 December 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Earl Reed, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of John E. & Annie Reed and she was shown as Mary J. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Thomas & Ida Thornton..1 |
| Married Name | 27 December 1906 | As of 27 December 1906,her married name was Read. |
Family |
Earl Read b. c 1888 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
Earl Read1
M, b. circa 1888
| Father | John E. Read b. 15 Dec 1859, d. 14 Nov 1937 | |
| Mother | Annie H. (-----) b. 29 Sep 1866, d. 26 Feb 1901 |
| Birth* | circa 1888 | Earl was born circa 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 27 December 1906 | He married Mary J. Thornton, daughter of Alfred Thomas Thornton and Ida E. Daisey, on 27 December 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Earl Reed, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of John E. & Annie Reed and she was shown as Mary J. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Thomas & Ida Thornton..1 |
Family |
Mary J. Thornton b. c 1890 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
John E. Read
M, b. 15 December 1859, d. 14 November 1937
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 15 December 1859 | John was born on 15 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1885 | He married Annie H. (-----) circa 1885. |
| Death* | 14 November 1937 | John died on 14 November 1937 at age 77.1 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John E. Reed, buried next to Annie H. Reed..1 |
Family |
Annie H. (-----) b. 29 Sep 1866, d. 26 Feb 1901 | |
| Child | 1. | Earl Read b. c 1888 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Annie H. (-----)
F, b. 29 September 1866, d. 26 February 1901
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 29 September 1866 | Annie was born on 29 September 1866.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1885 | She married John E. Read circa 1885. |
| Married Name | circa 1885 | As of circa 1885,her married name was Read. |
| Death* | 26 February 1901 | Annie died on 26 February 1901 at age 34.1 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie H. Reed, buried next to John E. Reed..1 |
Family |
John E. Read b. 15 Dec 1859, d. 14 Nov 1937 | |
| Child | 1. | Earl Read b. c 1888 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Laura V. Thornton1
F, b. 14 June 1881, d. 23 January 1915
| Father | James Washington Thornton Sr. b. 22 Dec 1842, d. 19 Feb 1908 | |
| Mother | Delilah Eliza (of Griffin) Wimbrough b. 11 Oct 1844, d. 29 Jan 1912 |
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 14 June 1881 | Laura was born on 14 June 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 3 October 1907 | She married Gorden H. Tyre, son of Thomas T. Tyre and Julia (-----), on 3 October 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gorden H. Tyer, a 28 year old widowed carpenter, born in Worcester Co, MD, the son of Thomas T. & Julia Tyer and she was shown as Laura Thornton, age 23, the daughter of James & Delia Thornton..1 |
| Married Name | 3 October 1907 | As of 3 October 1907,her married name was Tyre. |
| Death* | 23 January 1915 | Laura died on 23 January 1915 at age 33.2 |
| Burial* | Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Laura V. Tyre, wife of Gorden Tyre..2 |
Family |
Gorden H. Tyre b. c 1879 | |
| Child | 1. | Feddeman Tyre b. 8 Feb 1910, d. 6 Aug 1910 |
Gorden H. Tyre1
M, b. circa 1879
| Father | Thomas T. Tyre b. c 1850 | |
| Mother | Julia (-----) b. c 1850 |
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1879 | Gorden was born circa 1879 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | 3 October 1907 | He married Laura V. Thornton, daughter of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza (of Griffin) Wimbrough, on 3 October 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gorden H. Tyer, a 28 year old widowed carpenter, born in Worcester Co, MD, the son of Thomas T. & Julia Tyer and she was shown as Laura Thornton, age 23, the daughter of James & Delia Thornton..1 |
Family |
Laura V. Thornton b. 14 Jun 1881, d. 23 Jan 1915 | |
| Child | 1. | Feddeman Tyre b. 8 Feb 1910, d. 6 Aug 1910 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
Thomas T. Tyre
M, b. circa 1850
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Thomas was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1875 | He married Julia (-----) circa 1875. |
Family |
Julia (-----) b. c 1850 | |
| Child | 1. | Gorden H. Tyre+ b. c 1879 |
Julia (-----)
F, b. circa 1850
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Julia was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1875 | She married Thomas T. Tyre circa 1875. |
| Married Name | circa 1875 | As of circa 1875,her married name was Tyre. |
Family |
Thomas T. Tyre b. c 1850 | |
| Child | 1. | Gorden H. Tyre+ b. c 1879 |
Feddeman Tyre1
M, b. 8 February 1910, d. 6 August 1910
| Father | Gorden H. Tyre b. c 1879 | |
| Mother | Laura V. Thornton b. 14 Jun 1881, d. 23 Jan 1915 |
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | 8 February 1910 | Feddeman was born on 8 February 1910 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 6 August 1910 | Feddeman died on 6 August 1910.1 |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Feddeman Tyre, son of Laura V. & Gorden Tyre, 8 Feb 1910 - 6 Aug 1910..1 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Laura Dennis1
F, b. circa 1869
| Father | John Dennis b. c 1840 | |
| Mother | Annie (-----) b. c 1840 |
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1869 | Laura was born circa 1869 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1890 | She married (-----) Hall circa 1890. P. 138 (marriage of John T. Thornton to Laura Hall, widow).1 |
| Married Name | circa 1890 | As of circa 1890,her married name was Hall. |
| Marriage* | 3 October 1907 | She married John Thomas Thornton, son of Annie Mary Thornton, on 3 October 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 50 year old widowed oysterman, the son of John & Annie Thornton and she was shown as Laura Hall, a 38 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD, the daughter of John & Annie Dennis..1 |
| Married Name | 3 October 1907 | As of 3 October 1907,her married name was Thornton. |
Family 1 |
(-----) Hall b. c 1865 |
Family 2 |
John Thomas Thornton b. 27 Jan 1854, d. 17 May 1920 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
(-----) Hall
M, b. circa 1865
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1865 | (-----) was born circa 1865. |
| Marriage* | circa 1890 | He married Laura Dennis, daughter of John Dennis and Annie (-----), circa 1890. P. 138 (marriage of John T. Thornton to Laura Hall, widow).1 |
Family |
Laura Dennis b. c 1869 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
John Dennis
M, b. circa 1840
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1840 | John was born circa 1840. |
| Marriage* | circa 1865 | He married Annie (-----) circa 1865. |
Family |
Annie (-----) b. c 1840 | |
| Child | 1. | Laura Dennis b. c 1869 |
Annie (-----)
F, b. circa 1840
| Last Edited | 30 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | circa 1840 | Annie was born circa 1840. |
| Marriage* | circa 1865 | She married John Dennis circa 1865. |
| Married Name | circa 1865 | As of circa 1865,her married name was Dennis. |
Family |
John Dennis b. c 1840 | |
| Child | 1. | Laura Dennis b. c 1869 |