Gov. Edward Bishop Dudley1
M, b. circa 1786
| Birth* | circa 1786 | Edward was born circa 1786 at Onslow Co, NC. |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 557 (Anthony West Family).
Thomas (569A) Snead1
M, b. circa 1768
| Birth* | circa 1768 | Thomas was born circa 1768 at Onslow Co, NC. |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 557 (Anthony West Family).
Mary (569B) Snead1
F, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Mary was born circa 1770 at Onslow Co, NC. |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 557 (Anthony West Family).
William (569C) Snead1
M, b. circa 1772
| Birth* | circa 1772 | William was born circa 1772 at Onslow Co, NC. |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 557 (Anthony West Family).
Charles (569D) Snead1
M, b. circa 1774
| Birth* | circa 1774 | Charles was born circa 1774 at Onslow Co, NC. |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 557 (Anthony West Family).
Robert Whitehurst (569E) Snead1
M, b. circa 1776
| Birth* | circa 1776 | Robert was born circa 1776 at Onslow Co, NC. |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 557 (Anthony West Family).
(-----) Worsley
M, b. circa 1735
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 557 (Anthony West Family).
John (569F) Worsley1
M, b. circa 1762
| Birth* | circa 1762 | John was born circa 1762. |
| Will - GrMoth's* | 2 November 1774 | John was named in his grandmother's will on 2 November 1774 at Craven Co, NC. He was named as a grandson John Worsley in the will of Jane (85) (Jackson) Snead..1 |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 557 (Anthony West Family).
Mary (-----)
F, b. circa 1775
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 559 (Anthony West Family).
James (581) Arbuckle1
M, b. circa 1768
| Birth* | circa 1768 | James was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 559 (Anthony West Family).
George (582) Arbuckle1
M, b. circa 1770, d. before 2 February 1786
| Birth* | circa 1770 | George was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | before 2 February 1786 | George died before 2 February 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on his estate was granted to his mother..1 |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 559 (Anthony West Family).
Katherine (583) Arbuckle1,2
F, b. circa 1764
| Birth* | circa 1764 | Katherine was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - GrMoth's* | 14 April 1765 | Katherine was named in her grandmother's will on 14 April 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 559 (Anthony West Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 229 (will of Mary Burton).
Margaret (584) Arbuckle1
F, b. circa 1769
| Birth* | circa 1769 | Margaret was born circa 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 11 November 1785 | She married John Allen on 11 November 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Arbuckle was the security on the M.L.B. of John Allen and Margaret Arbuckle..1 |
| Married Name | 11 November 1785 | As of 11 November 1785,her married name was Allen. |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 559 (Anthony West Family).
Mary (585) Arbuckle1
F, b. circa 1772
| Birth* | circa 1772 | Mary was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 559 (Anthony West Family).
Col. John Purnell1
M, b. circa 1736, d. circa 1761
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 559 (Anthony West Family).
- [S2903] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of George R. Marshall.
Anne (586) Purnell1,2
F, b. circa 1755, d. 1794
| Birth* | circa 1755 | Anne was born circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
| Will - GrMoth's* | 14 April 1765 | Anne was named in her grandmother's will on 14 April 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as great-granddaughter Anne Purnall, daughter to my granddaughter Euphine Purnell, in the will of Mary Burton..2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married Henry Dennis circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.1,3 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Dennis. |
| Marriage* | after 14 December 1790 | She married Judge William Polk, son of David Polk and Betsy Gillis, after 14 December 1790.1 |
| Married Name | after 14 December 1790 | As of after 14 December 1790,her married name was Polk. |
| Death* | 1794 | Anne (586) Purnell died in 1794.3 |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 559 (Anthony West Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 229 (will of Mary Burton).
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall,.
Henry Dennis
M, b. circa 1750, d. circa 1785
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Henry was born circa 1750 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Anne (586) Purnell, daughter of Col. John Purnell and Euphema (238) Arbuckle, circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.2,1 |
| Anecdote* | 1780 | He was a merchant of Worcester Co, MD, which he represented in the lower house of the Maryland Assembly, 1779-83, first lieutenant of the Snow Hill Battalion, Worcester County militia, 1777 and a vestryman of Coventry Parish.2 |
| Death* | circa 1785 | Henry died circa 1785.2,1 |
Citations
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall,.
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 559 (Anthony West Family).
(-----) Stewart
M, b. circa 1745
| Birth* | circa 1745 | (-----) was born circa 1745. |
Anne Snead (587) Stewart1,2
F, b. circa 1762
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Anne was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - GrMoth's* | 14 April 1765 | Anne was named in her grandmother's will on 14 April 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as great-granddaughter Anne Snead Stewart in the will of Mary Burton..2 |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 559 (Anthony West Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 229 (will of Mary Burton).
Richard Robins Esq.1
M, b. 1595
| Birth* | 1595 | Richard was born in 1595 at Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England. |
| Anecdote* | 1620 | He was a member of the London Company. He gave a power of attorney to his brother Obedience.1 |
Citations
- [S955] Article by Robert P. Robins, A.M., M.D., Philadelphia, 5 Jul 1880, Richmond Standard.
Edward Robins1
M, b. 3 November 1602, d. before 11 January 1640/41
| Birth* | 3 November 1602 | Edward was born on 3 November 1602 at Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England.1 |
| Anecdote* | 1635 | Edward came to Virginia in the bark Thomas, Henry Taverner, Mr. in 1635. He settled in N'hamp County (then Accomack) where he built "Newport House," now called "Eyreville." At his death it was sold to Colonel William Kendall, in whose family it remained for many generations. He was a merchant. He was a member of the Virginia Company in 1620.1 |
| Death* | before 11 January 1640/41 | Edward died before 11 January 1640/41 at Northampton Co, NC. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Edward Robins, merchant, was granted to Obedience Robins. A certificate was granted to the orphans of Mr. Edward Robins for transportation of Edward Robins, Thomas Joyner, Olliver, Lawrence Glanfeild, Nicholas Raynehard, Abraham Boothes, and Anthony James. Richard Robins, Gentleman, of Longuckbbye in the County of Northampton claimed to be the brother of Edward Robins, dec'd, of Virginia and of Obedience Robins, and gave power of attorney to his sister-in-law Jane Puddington (wife of George in Virginia). Elizabeth is the daughter of Edward Robins, dec'd. 1645-51, p. 224, refers to the will (not found) of Capt. John Howe dec'd whose 1,000 acre was sold about 1638 to pay his debts to Nathaniel Littleton and since conveyed to Edward Robins, merchant, which land descended from Edward to his two daughters Rachel Robins, who married Richard Beard, and to Elizabeth Robins, who married William Burgess..2 |
Citations
- [S955] Article by Robert P. Robins, A.M., M.D., Philadelphia, 5 Jul 1880, Richmond Standard.
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 8 (adm. of Edward Robins, merchant).
Rachel Robins1
F, b. circa 1624
| Birth* | circa 1624 | Rachel was born circa 1624 at England. |
| Marriage* | circa 1645 | She married William or Richard Beard circa 1645. He was of Maryland..1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1645 | As of circa 1645,her married name was Beard. |
Citations
- [S955] Article by Robert P. Robins, A.M., M.D., Philadelphia, 5 Jul 1880, Richmond Standard.
- [S2711] Robert Atteberry, William Atterbury - The Family Patriarch and His Legacy (Chapter 9 - The John Mitchell Family of Maryland).
William or Richard Beard1
M, b. circa 1620
| Birth* | circa 1620 | William was born circa 1620. |
| Marriage* | circa 1645 | He married Rachel Robins, daughter of Edward Robins, circa 1645. He was of Maryland..2,1 |
Citations
- [S2711] Robert Atteberry, William Atterbury - The Family Patriarch and His Legacy (Chapter 9 - The John Mitchell Family of Maryland).
- [S955] Article by Robert P. Robins, A.M., M.D., Philadelphia, 5 Jul 1880, Richmond Standard.
Elizabeth Robins1
F, b. circa 1626
| Birth* | circa 1626 | Elizabeth was born circa 1626 at England. |
| Marriage* | circa 1650 | She married Col. William Burgess circa 1650. He was from Maryland..1 |
| Married Name | circa 1650 | As of circa 1650,her married name was Burgess. |
Citations
- [S955] Article by Robert P. Robins, A.M., M.D., Philadelphia, 5 Jul 1880, Richmond Standard.
Col. William Burgess
M, b. circa 1650
| Birth* | circa 1650 | Col. William Burgess was born circa 1650.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1650 | He married Elizabeth Robins, daughter of Edward Robins, circa 1650. He was from Maryland..2 |
| Marriage | circa 1675 | Col. William Burgess married Ursula (-----) circa 1675.1 |
Citations
- [S2228] Robert Barnes, Maryland Marriages, 1634-1777, p. 124.
- [S955] Article by Robert P. Robins, A.M., M.D., Philadelphia, 5 Jul 1880, Richmond Standard.
Arthur 'Cucumber' Robins (IV)1
M, b. circa 1764, d. before 13 December 1802
| Birth* | circa 1764 | Arthur was born circa 1764 at Northampton Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 November 1790 | Arthur was named in his father's will on 25 November 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Arthur in the will of Arthur Robins Sr., wife Zillor..2 |
| Will - Brother's* | 13 February 1800 | Arthur was named in his brother's will on 13 February 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. In his will John Robins, mariner, gave to Zella Robins the loan of £50 and at her death to be paid to John Robins son of Thomas Robins. To Peggy Christian dau. of Joshua Turner £50. To Levin Ames £50. To Carvey Dunton £50. To Thomas Robins £50. To James Bonewell £50. To Nathaniel Turner a white westcoat, a changeable coloured silk westcoat, pair of white silk stockings and a pistol. To Bridget Ames my largest trunk. My n. woman Rachel and her child Adah to go free at my death. To Arthur Robins my newest suit of clothes. To Thomas Robins a suit of clothes and my great coat. To Abel the servant of Zilla Robins a P. jacket. Levin Ames extr. Witt: James Sanford, Kendall Addison.3 |
| Will* | 13 November 1802 | He made a will on 13 November 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. In his will Arthur Robins Senr gave and bequeath to my loving brother Thomas Robins. I give & bequeath to my loving sister Peggy Dunton. I give & bequeath to my loving sister Bridget Ames. I give & bequeath to my loving sister Polly Bonnavil wife of James Bonnavil.
I give my manner plantation where on I now live to Arthur Robins son of Thomas Robins bounders are as follows; Beginning at the mouth of the Irish ditch running then as the creek runs to the line between Zorobabel Henderson and said plantation then up said line of said Henderson and Henry Dolby till it comes to the seaside road thence as the road runs to a sassafras post fixed on the road for the purpose of a boundary thence to a pine marked for said purpose standing on the Irish ditch thence down said ditch to the first boundary to him and his heirs.
I give and bequeath the plantation where on Leavin Ames now lives to Isaac Robins, son of Thomas Robins Boundaries are as follows; beginning at a sassafras post on the seaside road at the corner of the fence dividing said plantation from the plantation whereon Henry Dolby now lives running down the road to the line between the plantation of Henry Dolby & said plantation thence up the said line to the boundary between said lands & the lands of Joshua Turner thence along the line dividing said plantation from the lands of said Turner to a sassafras post fixt as a boundary thence down to the seaside road a straight line to the first boundary.
I give and bequeath to John Robins, son of Thomas Robins the lands where on Henry Dolby and John Sturgis now live bounded as follows; Beginning at the boundary dividing the said lands from the lands given to Isaac Robins running up the seaside road to the boundary dividing said land from the lands of Thomas Robins thence up said line to the line dividing said lands from the lands of Richard Cutler thence running the line dividing said land from the lands of Wm Underhill to the boundary on the seaside road.
I give and bequeath to Bowdoin Robins son of Thomas Robins all the remaining part of my lands lying below the seaside road. I give to the heirs of Polley Bonnavil and the heirs of Bridget Ames one half of all my estate not before given.
I give and bequeath to the heirs of Thomas Robins & to the heirs of Peggy Dunton the remaining half of my estate not before given. My Negroes namely Mason, Will Senr., Soloman, Abraham, Will Jr. & Grace after they have served truly & faithfully under the guidance of my executors to the expiration of eighteen hundred and nine my desire is that they have their freedom agreeable to the laws of this state and all my other Negroes namely Zokeal, Sarah, Mason Jr., James and all others that may be born of Grace until the expiration of eighteen hundred and nine my desire is that they may be under the guidance and tuition of my executors till they shall severally arrive to the age of twenty one then to have their freedom agreeable to the laws of the state.
I nominate Thomas Robins my loving brother and Carva Dunton executors. Signed, Arthur Robins Sen. Witnesses: Caleb Fisher, John Sturgis Senr and Isaac Dunton..4 |
| Death* | before 13 December 1802 | Arthur died before 13 December 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Administrators Carva Dunton and Thomas Robins. Appraisers: William W. Wilson, Kendall Addison, Frederick Floyd and Golding Ward. (N'hamp Co Order Book 34, p. 154) Audit and Settlement. Carvey Dunton and Thomas Robins, executors. Begins on July 7, 1807. WB 32 pages 606-607. Recorded on October 12, 1807. Inventories # 38, page 604. 4th Audit and Settlement. Thomas Robins and Carvey Dunton executor. Begins on November 17, 1814. Recorded on October 14, 1833..4 |
Citations
- [S955] Article by Robert P. Robins, A.M., M.D., Philadelphia, 5 Jul 1880, Richmond Standard, 14 Jul 1944.
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 513 (will of Arthur Robins Sr., wife Zillor).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 548 (will of John Robins, mariner).
- [S1003] Dr. David R. Scott, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1800-1854, N'hamp Will Book 32, p. 35 (will of Arthur Robins Senr.).
Margaret 'Peggy' Robins1
F, b. circa 1772
| Birth* | circa 1772 | Margaret was born circa 1772 at Northampton Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 November 1790 | Margaret was named in her father's will on 25 November 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy Robins in the will of Arthur Robins Sr., wife Zillor..1 |
| Marriage* | 20 November 1792 | She married Carvey Dunton, son of Isaac (of Rickards) Dunton and Alice Meredith, on 20 November 1792 at Northampton Co, VA. Arthur Robins was the security on the M.L.B. of Carvey Dunton and Margaret Robins. Carvey was of Accomack County..2 |
| Married Name | 20 November 1792 | As of 20 November 1792,her married name was Dunton. |
| Will - Brother's* | 13 November 1802 | Margaret was named in her brother's will on 13 November 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Peggy Dunton in the will of Arthur Robins Senr. Carva Dunton was named one of the Extrs..3 |
Citations
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 513 (will of Arthur Robins Sr., wife Zillor).
- [S622] Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
- [S1003] Dr. David R. Scott, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1800-1854, N'hamp Will Book 32, p. 35 (will of Arthur Robins Senr.).
Martha Robins1
F, b. circa 1774
| Birth* | circa 1774 | Martha was born circa 1774 at Northampton Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 November 1790 | Martha was named in her father's will on 25 November 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my poor afflicted daughter Martha Robins in the will of Arthur Robins Sr., wife Zillor..1 |
Citations
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 513 (will of Arthur Robins Sr., wife Zillor).
Claricie E. 'Clara' Bloxom1
F, b. 1882, d. 1941
| Birth* | 1882 | Claricie was born in 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1900 | Claricie was listed with her parents in the census of 1900 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clara Bloxom, a 17 year old daughter, born Feb 1883, in HH#21 headed by Sewell Bloxom, a 37 year old farmer..3 |
| Census w/parents | 1910 | Claricie was listed with her parents in the census of 1910 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clara Bloxom, a 27 year old daughter in HH#683 headed by Sewell Bloxom, a 47 year old farm operator..4 |
| Marriage* | 29 November 1910 | She married William J. West, son of George W. West and Sarah E. 'Sadie' Mears, on 29 November 1910 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. West, a 26 year old farmer, the son of George W. & Sarah E. West and she was shown as Claricie E. Bloxom, age 27, the daughter of Sewell and Sadie Bloxom..1 |
| Married Name | 29 November 1910 | As of 29 November 1910,her married name was West. |
| Census w/parents | 1920 | Claricie was listed with her parents in the census of 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clara E. West, a 37 year old married daughter in HH#682 on the Seaside from Mappsville headed by Sewell Bloxom, a 57 year old farmer. Listed below her were the following Wests: Elizabeth, a 7 year old granddaughter; Josephine, a 6 year old granddaughter; and Edith S., a 2 4/12 year old granddaughter..5 |
| Census w/husband* | 1930 | Claricie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1930 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Clara C. West, a 47 year old wife in HH#144 headed by William J. West, a 45 year old farmer..6 |
| Death* | 1941 | Claricie died in 1941.2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Family
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William J. West b. 1883, d. 18 Aug 1964 |
| Marriage* | 29 November 1910 | She married William J. West, son of George W. West and Sarah E. 'Sadie' Mears, on 29 November 1910 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. West, a 26 year old farmer, the son of George W. & Sarah E. West and she was shown as Claricie E. Bloxom, age 27, the daughter of Sewell and Sadie Bloxom..1 |
| Children | 1. | Elizabeth S. West b. c 1912 |
| | 2. | Josephine G. West+ b. 1915 |
| | 3. | Edith S. West b. 1918, d. 1978 |
| | 4. | Jacquelyn Virginia 'Jackie' West+ b. 1927 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
William J. West1
M, b. 1883, d. 18 August 1964
| Birth* | 1883 | William was born in 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. The Accomack Birth Register shows him as Wm. J. West, born 4 Oct 1884, son of George West and wife Sarah E. and his father gave the information. His tombstone shows 1883..2,3 |
| Census w/parents* | 1900 | William was listed with his parents in the census of 1900 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. J. West, a 15 year old son, born Oct 1884, in HH#139 headed by Geo. W. West, a 45 year old farmer..4 |
| Census head | 1910 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. West the head of HH#433, a 25 year old farm operator. Listed with him was his 52 year old widowed mother Sadie E. West and Addie S. West, a 19 year old sister..5 |
| Marriage* | 29 November 1910 | He married Claricie E. 'Clara' Bloxom, daughter of Sewell Bloxom and Sarah 'Sadie' Ewell, on 29 November 1910 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. West, a 26 year old farmer, the son of George W. & Sarah E. West and she was shown as Claricie E. Bloxom, age 27, the daughter of Sewell and Sadie Bloxom..1 |
| Census head | 1920 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. West the head of HH#708, a 35 year old farmer, married and living alone..6 |
| Census head* | 1930 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. West the head of HH#144, a 45 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Wests: Clara C., a 47 year old wife; Elizabeth S., an 18 year old daughter; Josephine G., a 15 year old daughter; Edith S., a 12 year old daughter; and Jackline A., a 2 6/12 year old daughter..7 |
| Death* | 18 August 1964 | William died on 18 August 1964 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Mr. William J. West, 80, of Parksley, died Tuesday, August 18th. Born in Modest Town on October 5, 1884, he was the son of the late George and Sarah West. He is survived by four children, Mrs. John Roache, Mrs. William White and Mrs. Harvey J. Dix, all of Parksley; Mrs. F.O. Thomas of Chula Vista, California; a sister, Mrs. Lester B. Groton of Modest Town; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were conducted on Thursday, August 20th, at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Robert Wyatt and the Rev. Samuel Gouldthorpe. Interment was in Parksley Cemetery and pallbearers were Selby Bloxom, William Northam, Moose Hickman, Clyde Parks, Lynwood Lewis and Dr. Edward White..8 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William J. West, husband of Clara B. West, 1883 - 1964..2 |
Family
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Claricie E. 'Clara' Bloxom b. 1882, d. 1941 |
| Marriage* | 29 November 1910 | He married Claricie E. 'Clara' Bloxom, daughter of Sewell Bloxom and Sarah 'Sadie' Ewell, on 29 November 1910 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William J. West, a 26 year old farmer, the son of George W. & Sarah E. West and she was shown as Claricie E. Bloxom, age 27, the daughter of Sewell and Sadie Bloxom..1 |
| Children | 1. | Elizabeth S. West b. c 1912 |
| | 2. | Josephine G. West+ b. 1915 |
| | 3. | Edith S. West b. 1918, d. 1978 |
| | 4. | Jacquelyn Virginia 'Jackie' West+ b. 1927 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S779] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume II, 1877-1886, p. 166.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News, 27 Aug 1964 issue.
Jacquelyn Virginia 'Jackie' West1
F, b. 1927
| Biography* | | According to an interview with her by M.K. Miles & Mason Annis, Jackie, as she likes to be called, went to college in Wilmington and worked for Marjorie Speakman in her dress shop near the Dupont Hotel. Marjorie was of the DuPont family and quite well off. Marjorie paid the hospital bills of $40,000 when Jackie's first child was born premature. She weighed only 3 lbs and stayed in the hospital 5 months. |
| Address* | | Jacquelyn Virginia 'Jackie' West lived at Parksley, VA. |
| Birth* | 1927 | Jacquelyn was born in 1927 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1930 | Jacquelyn was listed with her parents in the census of 1930 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jackline A. West, a 2 & 6/12 year old daughter in HH#144 headed by William J. West, a 45 year old farmer and his 47 year old wife, Clara C. West..1 |
| Anecdote* | 1940 | She went to Bloxom school and graduated from Parksley High School.2 |
| Marriage* | 21 December 1946 | She married John Ernest Weeks, son of Clarence Weeks and Mary Carolyn 'Carrie' Duggan, on 21 December 1946 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE. |
| Married Name | 21 December 1946 | As of 21 December 1946,her married name was Weeks. |
| Marriage | 29 October 1956 | She married Frederick Orlan Thomas, son of John Wesley Thomas and Ophelia Webster, on 29 October 1956 at South Norfolk, VA. He was shown as Frederick Orlan Thomas, age 33, divorced and married one time prior, in the US Navy and born in Humboldt, SD, the son of John William Thomas and Anna Ophelia Webster, residing at Route 1, Box 271-A, Fentress, VA. She was shown as Jacqueline Virginia Weeks whose maiden name was given as West. She was show as age 29, divorced and married one time prior, a housewife born in Bloxom, VA, the daughter of William J. West and Clara Bloxom, residing at 2028 Oxford Road, South Norfolk, VA. They were probably married at the Chapel on the Norfolk Naval Base and the minister's return was forwarded to South Norfolk County, where the license was issued 3 days prior, which is now in the City of Chesapeake, VA..2 |
| Married Name | 29 October 1956 | As of 29 October 1956,her married name was Thomas. |
| Obituary - Father's* | 27 August 1964 | Jacquelyn was named in her father's obituary on 27 August 1964 at Chula Vista, CA. She was shown as Mrs. F.O. Thomas, a surviving daughter of Chula Vista, CA, in the obituary of Mr. William J. West..3 |
| Obituary - Husb's* | 16 April 1994 | Jacquelyn was named in her husband's obituary on 16 April 1994 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a surviving wife Jacqueline V. Thomas, in the obituary of Mr. Frederick O. Thomas, who died at his home in Parksley, VA, aged 70..4 |
| Lives* | 8 November 2007 | Jacquelyn lives on 8 November 2007 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Jackie, as she likes to be called, lives directly across the road from the Parksley Baptist Church at 18440 Browne Ave, Parksley, VA..2 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S964] Mrs. Jackie Thomas Interview, P.O. Box 43, Parksley, VA 23421.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News, 27 Aug 1964 issue.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News, 16 Apr 1994 Issue.
Joan Whittington (widow)
F, b. circa 1605, d. 1661
| Birth* | circa 1605 | Joan was born circa 1605.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1620 | She married Henry Custis, son of Edmund Custis (I) and Bridgett Smithier, circa 1620. Henry Custis and Joan Wittington had 13 children. He lived in Amsterdam, Holland and was a clothier, merchant and innkeeper..1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1620 | As of circa 1620,her married name was Custis. |
| Death* | 1661 | Joan died in 1661.1 |
Family
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Henry Custis b. 1596, d. 1661 |
| Children | 1. | Bridget Custis b. c 1620, d. b 1661 |
| | 2. | Judith Custis b. c 1621, d. b 1661 |
| | 3. | Edmund Custis (III) b. c 1623, d. 1680 |
| | 4. | Joseph Custis+ b. c 1625, d. 1653 |
| | 5. | Robert Custis b. c 1627, d. 1684 |
| | 6. | Thomas Custis (of Baltimore)+ b. 1628 |
| | 7. | Gen. John Custis II (Built Arlington) (Councillor)+ b. 1629, d. 29 Jan 1696 |
| | 8. | Ann Custis+ b. c 1633, d. b 1686 |
| | 9. | Capt. William Custis (Burgess)+ b. c 1633, d. 1698 |
| | 10. | Jacobmijnje 'Jane' Custis+ b. c 1635 |
| | 11. | Samuel Custis b. c 1640 |
| | 12. | Charles Custis b. c 1644 |
| | 13. | Sarah Custis (Custis?)+ b. c 1645, d. b 5 Apr 1720 |
Citations
- [S958] James R. Revell Sr., Descendants of Randall Revell of the Eastern Shore, Custis Family Lineage Appendix & additional information provided by Emails from James R. Revell Sr.
- [S1036] Inc. Arlington Foundation, Custis Genealogy Chart.
Elizabeth (-----)
F, b. circa 1640
Citations
- [S958] James R. Revell Sr., Descendants of Randall Revell of the Eastern Shore, Custis Family Lineage Appendix & additional information provided by Emails from James R. Revell Sr.
Edmund Custis (I)
M, b. 1568, d. 1620
| Birth* | 1568 | Edmund was born in 1568 at Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England.1,2 |
| Marriage* | 1590 | He married Bridgett Smithier, daughter of John Smithier, in 1590. He was a clothier in Birbury, Gloucestershire near Arlington, England. Edmund Clift alias Custis and Bridget Smitheir had 8 children..1,2,3 |
| Marriage | 1616 | He married Alice Groves in 1616. Lynch states that 4 years after Bridget's death Edmund took Alice Groves as his wife, of whom nothing further is known..1,3 |
| Death* | 1620 | Edmund died in 1620.1 |
Citations
- [S958] James R. Revell Sr., Descendants of Randall Revell of the Eastern Shore, Custis Family Lineage Appendix & additional information provided by Emails from James R. Revell Sr.
- [S1036] Inc. Arlington Foundation, Custis Genealogy Chart.
- [S2490] James B. Lynch Jr., The Custis Chronicles, The Years of Migration, p. 25 (Edmund Custis I).
Bridgett Smithier1,2
F, b. before 13 February 1569, d. 23 February 1611/12
| Birth* | before 13 February 1569 | Bridgett was born before 13 February 1569 at Gloucestershire, England. James Revell reports she was born in 1572 in Cloucesterhire. However, if she was baptized 13 Feb 1569 she was born before that date..1,3 |
| Baptism | 13 February 1569 | She was baptized on 13 February 1569 at Bibury Chruch, Gloucestershire, England. She was shown as Bridgett Smither, daughter of Johannes Smither.3 |
| Marriage* | 1590 | She married Edmund Custis (I) in 1590. He was a clothier in Birbury, Gloucestershire near Arlington, England. Edmund Clift alias Custis and Bridget Smitheir had 8 children..1,2,4 |
| Married Name | 1590 | As of 1590,her married name was Custis. |
| Death* | 23 February 1611/12 | Bridgett died on 23 February 1611/12.1,4 |
| Burial* | | Bridgett was buried at Bibury Church, Arlington, Gloucestershire, England. Lynch states that Bridget no doubt lies buried somewhere in the graveyard of Bibury Church, her epitaph like most of the others eroded beyond recognition. The font from which all her offspring were christened, however, is still in place within this ancient building.5 |
Citations
- [S958] James R. Revell Sr., Descendants of Randall Revell of the Eastern Shore, Custis Family Lineage Appendix & additional information provided by Emails from James R. Revell Sr.
- [S1036] Inc. Arlington Foundation, Custis Genealogy Chart.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1813 (provided by Virginia 'Ginny' Custis Winslett).
- [S2490] James B. Lynch Jr., The Custis Chronicles, The Years of Migration, p. 25 (Edmund Custis I).
- [S2490] James B. Lynch Jr., The Custis Chronicles, The Years of Migration, p. 26 (Edmund Custis I).
John Smithier
M, b. circa 1550, d. before 7 August 1621
| Birth* | circa 1550 | John was born circa 1550 at Arlington, Gloucestershire, England.1 |
| Will* | 16 February 1618 | John made a will on 16 February 1618 at England.2 |
| Codicil* | 12 November 1619 | John wrote a codicil on 12 November 1619 at England.2 |
| Death* | before 7 August 1621 | He died before 7 August 1621 at Gloucestershire, England.3 |
| Burial* | 7 August 1621 | John was buried on 7 August 1621 at Bibury Chruch, Gloucestershire, England. He was shown as John Smyther.3 |
| Will - Recorded* | 31 October 1626 | John's will was recorded on 31 October 1626 at England. It was on this date that his will was proved.2 |
Citations
- [S2490] James B. Lynch Jr., The Custis Chronicles, The Years of Migration, p. 25 (Edmund Custis I).
- [S2490] James B. Lynch Jr., The Custis Chronicles, The Years of Migration, p. 26 (Edmund Custis I).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1813 (provided by Virginia 'Ginny' Custis Winslett).
John Custis I1
M, b. 1592, d. 1644
| Birth* | 1592 | John was born in 1592 at Gloucestershire, England.3 |
| Biography* | | He was of Rotterdam, Holland. |
| Marriage* | circa 1625 | He married Joane Smithier circa 1625. John married his first cousin and relict of (-----) Powell..3 |
| Death* | 1644 | John died in 1644.3 |
Citations
- [S1036] Inc. Arlington Foundation, Custis Genealogy Chart.
- [S2490] James B. Lynch Jr., The Custis Chronicles, The Years of Migration, p. 25 (Edmund Custis I).
- [S958] James R. Revell Sr., Descendants of Randall Revell of the Eastern Shore, Custis Family Lineage Appendix & additional information provided by Emails from James R. Revell Sr.
Joane Smithier
F, b. circa 1595, d. 1638
| Birth* | circa 1595 | Joane was born circa 1595. |
| Marriage* | circa 1615 | She married (-----) Powell circa 1615.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1615 | As of circa 1615,her married name was Powell. |
| Marriage* | circa 1625 | She married John Custis I, son of Edmund Custis (I) and Bridgett Smithier, circa 1625. John married his first cousin and relict of (-----) Powell..1 |
| Married Name | circa 1625 | As of circa 1625,her married name was Custis. |
| Death* | 1638 | Joane died in 1638.1 |
Citations
- [S958] James R. Revell Sr., Descendants of Randall Revell of the Eastern Shore, Custis Family Lineage Appendix & additional information provided by Emails from James R. Revell Sr.
(-----) Powell
M, b. circa 1590
| Birth* | circa 1590 | (-----) was born circa 1590. |
| Marriage* | circa 1615 | He married Joane Smithier circa 1615.1 |
Citations
- [S958] James R. Revell Sr., Descendants of Randall Revell of the Eastern Shore, Custis Family Lineage Appendix & additional information provided by Emails from James R. Revell Sr.
Joane Custis1
F, b. 1594
| Birth* | 1594 | Joane was born in 1594 at Gloucestershire, England.2 |
| Biography* | 1615 | She married in 1615. |
Citations
- [S958] James R. Revell Sr., Descendants of Randall Revell of the Eastern Shore, Custis Family Lineage Appendix & additional information provided by Emails from James R. Revell Sr.
- [S2490] James B. Lynch Jr., The Custis Chronicles, The Years of Migration, p. 25 (Edmund Custis I).
Cora Lee Russell1
F, b. 7 September 1875, d. 29 November 1962
| Birth* | 7 September 1875 | Cora was born on 7 September 1875 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | 27 October 1897 | She married Rogers Bagwell Mears, son of John Wesley Mears and Margaret S. Rogers, on 27 October 1897 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rogers B. Mears, a 20 year old farmer, the son of John W. & Maggie Mears and she was shown as Cora L. Russell, age 22, the daughter of Edward J. & Elizabeth Mears..1 |
| Married Name | 27 October 1897 | As of 27 October 1897,her married name was Mears. |
| Death* | 29 November 1962 | Cora died on 29 November 1962 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 87.3 |
| Burial* | | Cora was buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, Onancock, Accomack Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Joy (-----)
F, b. circa 1930
Citations
- [S1937] Billy Rhodes.
Thomas 'Jackson' Collins1
M, b. circa 1863
| Birth* | circa 1863 | Thomas was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 14 June 1891 | He married Laura E. Pusey, daughter of William H. Pusey and Henrietta (-----), on 14 June 1891 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. J. Collins, a 28 year old oysterman, the son of Littleton T. & Eliz'th J. Collins and she was shown as Laura E. Pusey, age 22 & born in Somerset Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Wm. H. & Henrietta Pusey..1 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Laura E. Pusey1
F, b. circa 1869
| Birth* | circa 1869 | Laura was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 14 June 1891 | She married Thomas 'Jackson' Collins, son of Littleton T.C. Collins and Elizabeth J. Davis, on 14 June 1891 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. J. Collins, a 28 year old oysterman, the son of Littleton T. & Eliz'th J. Collins and she was shown as Laura E. Pusey, age 22 & born in Somerset Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Wm. H. & Henrietta Pusey..1 |
| Married Name | 14 June 1891 | As of 14 June 1891,her married name was Collins. |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Doris Thorne
F, b. circa 1925
Citations
- [S1937] Billy Rhodes.
Marian Elizabeth Mears1
F, b. 21 November 1898, d. 26 March 1991
| Birth* | 21 November 1898 | Marian was born on 21 November 1898 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 25 June 1918 | She married Floyd Vernon Matthews Sr, son of Alfred Thomas Matthews Sr. and Elizabeth Parker Young, on 25 June 1918.1 |
| Married Name | 25 June 1918 | As of 25 June 1918,her married name was Matthews. |
| Death* | 26 March 1991 | Marian died on 26 March 1991 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA, at age 92. |
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
Joseph Rogers Mears1
M, b. 21 December 1900, d. 18 December 1989
| Birth* | 21 December 1900 | Joseph was born on 21 December 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 21 November 1923 | He married Minnie Matthews Lewis, daughter of Philbert W. Lewis and Eva S. Matthews, on 21 November 1923 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph R. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Rogers B. & Cora L. Mears and she was shown as Minnie M. Lewis, age 22, the daughter of Philbert W. & Eva Lewis..2 |
| Death* | 18 December 1989 | Joseph died on 18 December 1989 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA, at age 88. |
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
Edward Russell Mears (alias Jackson)1
M, b. 18 September 1904, d. 18 April 1981
| Birth* | 18 September 1904 | Edward was born on 18 September 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 7 November 1925 | He married Essie Elizabeth Barnes, daughter of George L. Barnes and Evelyn 'Eva' Florence Young, on 7 November 1925 at Parksley, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Russell Mears, age 21, the son of Rogers B. & Cora L. Mears and she was shown as Essie Elizabeth Barnes, age 21, the daughter of George L. & Eva Barnes..3 |
| Census head* | 1930 | Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of 1930 at Trenton, Mercer Co, NJ. He was shown as Edward Mears, a 25 year old inspector in a rubber mill, born in VA as were both his parents, married at age 21. Listed with him was Essie Mears, a 25 year old wife, also born in VA as were both of her parents.4 |
| Name Variation | before 1940 | As of before 1940, Edward Russell Mears (alias Jackson) was also known as Edward Charles Jackson (alias Mears) Evidently he had changed his name before the 1940 census when he was shown as Edward C. Jackson.5 |
| Census head* | 1940 | Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of 1940 at Miami, Dade County, FL. He was shown as Edward C. Jackson, a 35 year old carpenter, born in Virginia. He had completed the 4th year of high school. Listed with him was Eunice Jackson, a 25 year old wife.5 |
| Death* | 18 April 1981 | Edward died on 18 April 1981 at Driftwood Convalescent Hospital, Freemont, Alamea Co, California, at age 76. The U.S. Social Security Death Index shows him as Edward Jackson: SSN: 264-16-3717; last residence: 94560 Newark, Alameda, California; born 18 Sep 1904; died Apr 1981; SSN issued in Florida before 1951. His California Death Certificate shows him as Edward C. Jackson, born 19 Sep 1904, died 18 Apr 1981, age 77, who was the son of Roger Jackson, born in VA and Cora Williams, born in VA, SSN: 264-16-7137. His surviving spouse was Eunice. He was had been a painter in the maintenance department of Singer Housing for 25 years. His usual residence residence was 6361 Thornton Ave., Newark, Alameda Co, California. The place of death was Driftwood Convalescent Hospital, 39022 Presidio Blvd., Freemond, Alameda Co, CA. He was cremated at the Evergreen Crematory, Oakland, CA..2 |
Citations
- [S2484] Teri Woods, to M.K. Miles.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Edward Jackson in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Edward Russell Mears in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Mercer Co, NJ.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1940 Federal Census, Dade County, FL.
Margaret Louise Mears1
F, b. 26 July 1910
| Birth* | 26 July 1910 | Margaret was born on 26 July 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1930 | She married Ben Johnson circa 1930.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1930 | As of circa 1930,her married name was Johnson. |
| Married Name | circa 1940 | As of circa 1940,her married name was Maywood.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1950 | As of circa 1950,her married name was Varn.2 |
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
- [S2961] Maude Savage Austin in 1969, Some Genealogical Facts of the Mason Family.
Ben Johnson
M, b. circa 1905
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
Dorothy Virginia Mears1
F, b. 11 January 1915, d. 15 March 2006
| Birth* | 11 January 1915 | Dorothy was born on 11 January 1915 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1935 | She married J.B. Depunte circa 1935.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1935 | As of circa 1935,her married name was Depunte. |
| Death* | 15 March 2006 | Dorothy died on 15 March 2006 at East Falmouth, Barnstable Co, MA, at age 91. |
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
J.B. Depunte
M, b. 31 January 1903, d. 23 October 1994
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
Annie Lee Mears1
F, b. 24 March 1918
| Birth* | 24 March 1918 | Annie was born on 24 March 1918 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1935 | She married Gerald 'Jerry' Basso circa 1935.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1935 | As of circa 1935,her married name was Basso. |
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
Gerald 'Jerry' Basso1
M, b. circa 1915
Citations
- [S2961] Maude Savage Austin in 1969, Some Genealogical Facts of the Mason Family.
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
Floyd Vernon Matthews Sr
M, b. 23 December 1896, d. 23 November 1962
| Birth* | 23 December 1896 | Floyd was born on 23 December 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 25 June 1918 | He married Marian Elizabeth Mears, daughter of Rogers Bagwell Mears and Cora Lee Russell, on 25 June 1918.2 |
| Death* | 23 November 1962 | Floyd died on 23 November 1962 at Parksley, Accomack Co, VA, at age 65. He was shown as Floyd Vernon Matthews, born 23 Dec 1896, died 23 Nov 1962, the son of Alfred T. Matthews & Elizabeth Mason and the husband of Marion Matthews..1 |
| Burial* | | Floyd was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Floyd Vernon Matthews in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Minnie Matthews Lewis1
F, b. 20 May 1901, d. 18 May 1970
| Birth* | 20 May 1901 | Minnie was born on 20 May 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 21 November 1923 | She married Joseph Rogers Mears, son of Rogers Bagwell Mears and Cora Lee Russell, on 21 November 1923 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph R. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Rogers B. & Cora L. Mears and she was shown as Minnie M. Lewis, age 22, the daughter of Philbert W. & Eva Lewis..1 |
| Married Name | 21 November 1923 | As of 21 November 1923,her married name was Mears. |
| Death* | 18 May 1970 | Minnie died on 18 May 1970 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA, at age 68. |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
Philbert Rogers Mears1
M, b. 29 September 1927, d. 20 September 2000
| Birth* | 29 September 1927 | Philbert was born on 29 September 1927 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 15 September 1949 | He married Alice Romona Spence, daughter of John Wesley Spence and Alice Jane Spence, on 15 September 1949 at Quinby, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 20 September 2000 | Philbert died on 20 September 2000 at age 72. |
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
Richard Stephen Mears1
M, b. 12 October 1929, d. 18 February 1972
| Birth* | 12 October 1929 | Richard was born on 12 October 1929 at Tasley, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 18 February 1972 | Richard died on 18 February 1972 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA, at age 42. |
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 190 (will of Teackle Elliott).
Jacquelin Mears1
F, b. 1 April 1934, d. 11 July 1993
| Birth* | 1 April 1934 | Jacquelin was born on 1 April 1934 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Married Name | 21 August 1960 | As of 21 August 1960,her married name was Pfeifer. |
| Death* | 11 July 1993 | Jacquelin died on 11 July 1993 at Middletown, NJ, at age 59.3,1 |
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 190 (will of Teackle Elliott).
Essie Elizabeth Barnes
F, b. 27 September 1904, d. 2 February 1981
| Birth* | 27 September 1904 | Essie was born on 27 September 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 7 November 1925 | She married Edward Russell Mears (alias Jackson), son of Rogers Bagwell Mears and Cora Lee Russell, on 7 November 1925 at Parksley, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Russell Mears, age 21, the son of Rogers B. & Cora L. Mears and she was shown as Essie Elizabeth Barnes, age 21, the daughter of George L. & Eva Barnes..2 |
| Married Name | 7 November 1925 | As of 7 November 1925,her married name was Mears. |
| Census w/husband* | 1930 | Essie was listed with her husband in the census of 1930 at Trenton, Mercer Co, NJ. She was shown as Essie Mears, a 25 year old wife in a household headed by Edward Mears, a 25 year old inspector in a rubber mill.3 |
| Census head* | 1940 | Essie was listed as a head of household in the census of 1940 at Hamilton, Mercer Co, NJ. She was shown as Essie Mears, a 35 year old head of household. Listed with her were Robert Mears, an 11 year old son, born in NJ; Kenneth Mears, an 8 year old son, born in NJ; Evelyn Mears, a 5 year old daughter, born in NJ.4 |
| Death* | 2 February 1981 | Essie died on 2 February 1981 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 76. |
| Burial* | | Essie was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack Co, VA.5 |
Family
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Edward Russell Mears (alias Jackson) b. 18 Sep 1904, d. 18 Apr 1981 |
| Marriage* | 7 November 1925 | She married Edward Russell Mears (alias Jackson), son of Rogers Bagwell Mears and Cora Lee Russell, on 7 November 1925 at Parksley, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Russell Mears, age 21, the son of Rogers B. & Cora L. Mears and she was shown as Essie Elizabeth Barnes, age 21, the daughter of George L. & Eva Barnes..2 |
| Child | 1. | Kenneth Russell Mears+ b. 27 Nov 1931, d. 23 Jun 2004 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Edward Russell Mears in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Mercer Co, NJ.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1940 Federal Census, Mercer Co, NJ.
- [S2259] findagrave.com.
Kenneth Russell Mears1
M, b. 27 November 1931, d. 23 June 2004
| Birth* | 27 November 1931 | Kenneth was born on 27 November 1931 at Mercer Co, NJ.2 |
| Death* | 23 June 2004 | Kenneth died on 23 June 2004 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA, at age 72. Kenneth Russell Mears of Parksley, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at his residenc e. Born on November 27, 1931 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Russell Mears and Essie Barnes Mears. He was a graduate of Parksley High School; retired parts manager for Central Implement Company in Snow Hill, MD; a member of Grace United Methodist Church; and served his country in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. Kenny liked to collect historical documents and was an avid history buff. sley, and Raymond Taylor and wife Sally of Marion, NC; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Taylor of Parksley; a sister, Evelyn M. Hickman of Hallwood, VA ; a brother, Robert Mears and wife Roberta of Melbourne Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Kevin East and wife Lucy, Raymond E. Taylor, Jr. and wife Dreama, Kimberly Ann Lister and husban d David, Joseph T. Taylor, and Christina T. Parker and husband Jeff; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Milton Frederick "Freddy" Taylor, and a grandson, Michael Eugene East. Services were conducted on June 26, 2004 at 2:00 PM with the Rev. G. Wayne Parsley officiating. Interment in the Groton's Cemetery in Hallwood.. |
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1940 Federal Census, Mercer Co, NJ.
Hilda Broughton Dalby
F, b. 18 August 1930
| Birth* | 18 August 1930 | Hilda was born on 18 August 1930 at Rehobeth, Som Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 19 August 1948 | As of 19 August 1948,her married name was Mears. |
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
(-----) Retzko
M, b. circa 1950
| Birth* | circa 1950 | (-----) was born circa 1950. |
Thomas Wayne Mears1
M, b. 2 September 1955
| Birth* | 2 September 1955 | Thomas was born on 2 September 1955 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S959] Mark Allen Mears Sr., to M.K. Miles.
