Ella Smith1
F, b. 1879, d. 17 February 1919
| Birth* | 1879 | Ella was born in 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 14 December 1904 | She married George W. Mariner on 14 December 1904.3 |
| Married Name | 14 December 1904 | As of 14 December 1904,her married name was Mariner. |
| Marriage* | 12 April 1916 | She married Clarence Cornelius Taylor, son of Alfred 'Fred' (of Jms B) Taylor and Virginia Williams 'Jennie' Boggs, on 12 April 1916 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.4 |
| Married Name | 12 April 1916 | As of 12 April 1916,her married name was Taylor. |
| Death* | 17 February 1919 | Ella died on 17 February 1919 at Baltimore, MD.5 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S230] Lennie C. Hurley Bible.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S77] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Marriages.
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S400] Virginia Williams (Boggs) Taylor's Daily Prayer Book.
George W. Mariner
M, b. 1877, d. 1913
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S77] Pocomoke Charge, Church Register, 1898-1927, Marriages.
William C. 'Willie' Smith1
M, b. 14 January 1866
| Biography* | | William C. Smith and Miss Florence Mears were married 27 Dec 1893 at Sanford by Rev. J.R. Tillery (Pen. Ent., 6 Jan 1894). |
| Birth* | 14 January 1866 | William was born on 14 January 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 27 December 1893 | He married Florence Rose Mears, daughter of Capt. Zadock S. Mears and Julia Ann Chesser, on 27 December 1893 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise.
App Smith1
M, b. circa 1867
| Birth* | circa 1867 | App was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S230] Lennie C. Hurley Bible.
Florence Rose Mears1
F, b. circa 1865
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise.
Florence Rose 'Velma' Smith1
F, b. 14 August 1903
| Birth* | 14 August 1903 | Florence was born on 14 August 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1920 | She married William Foster Fletcher, son of William Spencer Drummond Fletcher and Sally Warfield Holland, circa 1920.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1920 | As of circa 1920,her married name was Fletcher. |
| Death* | | Florence Rose 'Velma' Smith died.2 |
| Burial* | | Florence was buried at J.W. Taylor Cemetery, Temperanceville, Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
Mildred Smith1
F, b. circa 1889
| Birth* | circa 1889 | Mildred was born circa 1889. |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
(unnamed_c|o_Benj.) Hall1
M, b. 28 December 1886
| Birth* | 28 December 1886 | (unnamed_c|o_Benj.) was born on 28 December 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
(s|o_Frank) Hall1
M, b. 26 December 1888
| Birth* | 26 December 1888 | (s|o_Frank) was born on 26 December 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
(-----) Hall1
M, b. 20 May 1874
| Birth* | 20 May 1874 | (-----) was born on 20 May 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
(-----) Hall1
M, b. 22 January 1882
| Birth* | 22 January 1882 | (-----) was born on 22 January 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was unnamed on his birth record..1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
(d|o_ Wm.) Hall1
M, b. 27 November 1882, d. 28 November 1882
| Birth* | 27 November 1882 | (d|o_ was born on 27 November 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 28 November 1882 | (d|o_ died on 28 November 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She died at the age of 1 day old of unknown causes, the daughter Wm. H. Hall and Missouri. The father gave the infromation..2 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
(-----) Hall1
M, b. 25 December 1883
| Birth* | 25 December 1883 | (-----) was born on 25 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
(d|o_Wm.) Hall1,2
M, b. 18 September 1880, d. 1880
| Death* | 1880 | (d|o_Wm.) died in 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. This was a stillborn infant, the child of Wm. H. and Susan Hall. The grandmother Sally Hall gave the information..2 |
| Birth* | 18 September 1880 | (d|o_Wm.) was born on 18 September 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
Charles Hall1
M, b. 6 November 1869
| Birth* | 6 November 1869 | Charles was born on 6 November 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | Charles was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Hall, age 8 months..2 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
Luther R. Hall1
M, b. November 1889, d. 13 July 1942
| Biography* | | Luther R. Hall, aged 20 and single and an oysterman, was living with his uncle Anthony L. Hall on Saxis in 1910. Luther Hall was one of 38 men sent to Camp Lee (Pen. Ent., 6 Apr 1918). Pvt. Luther Hall has returned home having received an honorable discharge from the Army. He was wounded by shrapnel in the leg and has been in a Washington hospital ever since his arrival from overseas. He bears the mark of battle by a slight limp (Acc News, 18 Apr 1919). Luther R. Hall was living with his Uncle Anthony Hall in the 1920 Census on Saxis. Luther R. Hall, aged 54 years and a waterman from Saxis, died on 13 Jul 1942 at the home of his sister, Mrs. George W. Marshall, at Saxis. Services were 15 Jul by the Rev. Forrest with interment in the Lewis Cemetery. He was a World War I veteran receiving injuries in action. He was survived by his sister (E.S. News, 17 Jul 1942). |
| Birth* | November 1889 | Luther was born in November 1889 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Census* | 1910 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Was Living | 21 July 1917 | Luther was living on 21 July 1917 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Army Registration).3 |
| Milit-Beg* | | Luther was a member of the armed forces serving at US Army, Pvt, World War I.4 |
| Death* | 13 July 1942 | Luther died on 13 July 1942 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 52.5 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Lewis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.5 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S39] 1910 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Army Registration.
- [S360] Accomack News, Military.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News, Obituary.
May Hall1
F, b. 12 September 1874
| Birth* | 12 September 1874 | May was born on 12 September 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
Nancy Hall1
F, b. 14 July 1873
| Birth* | 14 July 1873 | Nancy was born on 14 July 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
(-----) Hall1
M, b. 16 March 1895, d. before 1936
| Birth* | 16 March 1895 | (-----) was born on 16 March 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | before 1936 | (-----) died before 1936.2 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
Annie J. Hall1
F, b. 16 May 1895
| Birth* | 16 May 1895 | Annie was born on 16 May 1895 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
Charles Hall1
M, b. 13 March 1892
| Birth* | 13 March 1892 | Charles was born on 13 March 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
Una Lee Hall1
F, b. 11 November 1895, d. 19 February 1975
| Birth* | 11 November 1895 | Una was born on 11 November 1895 at Belinda, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 16 December 1922 | She married William Young Faircloth Sr., son of Henry Jackson Faircloth and Susan Elizabeth Stroud, on 16 December 1922 at Albany, Dougherty Co, GA.2 |
| Married Name | 16 December 1922 | As of 16 December 1922,her married name was Faircloth. |
| Death* | 19 February 1975 | Una died on 19 February 1975 at Baxley, GA, at age 79.3 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Albany, Dougherty Co, GA.3 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
Erdan Hall1
M, b. 3 June 1896
| Birth* | 3 June 1896 | Erdan was born on 3 June 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
Napoleon Hall1
M, b. 6 August 1895
| Birth* | 6 August 1895 | Napoleon was born on 6 August 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 8 June 1900 | Napoleon was listed with his parents in the census of 8 June 1900 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#115 was headed by Killian Hall, a 40 year old farmer. Listed with him were Mary W. Hall, a 34 year old wife; Sam'l K. Hall, an 18 year old sailor, born May 1882; Maree Hall, a 10 year old daughter, born Jun 1889; Pollie Hall, an 8 year old daughter, born Jul 1891; Nepolian Hall, a 4 year old son, born Jun 1895; Manie Hall, a 2 year old daughter, born Feb 1898; and Sallie D. Hall, a 70 year old mother, born May 1830.2 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
William Hall1
M, b. 28 October 1891
| Birth* | 28 October 1891 | William was born on 28 October 1891 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Hall the son of Santa A., a farmer living in Acc Co, and Emma. His father gave the information..2 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
Ruth Stant1
F, b. 28 August 1888, d. 1979
| Birth* | 28 August 1888 | Ruth was born on 28 August 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1910 | She married James Alfred Hall, son of Santa Anna Hall Sr. and Emma J. Taylor, circa 1910.2,3 |
| Married Name | circa 1910 | As of circa 1910,her married name was Hall. |
| Was Living | 1934 | Ruth was living in 1934 at Franklin City, Acc Co, VA.4,5 |
| Death* | 1979 | Ruth died in 1979.2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News, Obituary of Raymond S. Stant.
Lola Shockley
F, b. 1 February 1891, d. 27 October 1975
| Birth* | 1 February 1891 | Lola was born on 1 February 1891.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1920 | She married J. Oakley Hall Sr., son of John H. Hall Sr. and Nina Maude Payne, circa 1920.1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1920 | As of circa 1920,her married name was Hall. |
| Death* | 27 October 1975 | Lola died on 27 October 1975 at age 84.1 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
Alfred Wesley Hall1
M, b. circa 1860
| Birth* | circa 1860 | Alfred was born circa 1860. |
| Marriage* | circa 1880 | He married Annie Ross circa 1880.2,3 |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
Annie Ross
F, b. circa 1860
| Birth* | circa 1860 | Annie was born circa 1860. |
| Marriage* | circa 1880 | She married Alfred Wesley Hall circa 1880.1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1880 | As of circa 1880,her married name was Hall. |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
(-----) Taylor1
M, b. 22 February 1917, d. circa 1917
| Birth* | 22 February 1917 | (-----) was born on 22 February 1917 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | circa 1917 | (-----) died circa 1917. |
Citations
- [S1444] Grandson's Birthday.
Arrena 'Rowia' Hall1,2
F, b. 20 March 1859
| Birth* | 20 March 1859 | Arrena was born on 20 March 1859 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Obituary - Brother's* | 16 June 1928 | She was named in her brother's obituary on 16 June 1928 at Accomack Co, VA. Santa A. Hall, aged 97 years (actually 91), died at home at Sinnickson on 16 Jun 1928. He was survived by 3 daughters, Clara Holland, Mrs. F. R. Tull, Miss Annie Hall, 6 sons, Calvin, Santa, R. Lee, E. F, J. A., Frank, Harry, 2 sisters, Rowia Jones, Sarah Stevenson.2 |
Citations
- [S601] Virginia Accomack County, Birth Register(s), 1853-1896.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News, Obituary 22 Jun 1928.
Meshach Duncan1,2
M, b. 12 December 1793, d. 15 January 1871
| Birth* | 12 December 1793 | Meshach was born on 12 December 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1800..3,4 |
| Marriage* | 4 March 1825 | He married Lucretia S. 'Critty' Northam, daughter of Southy (of Wm of Southy) Northam and Naomi 'Neomy' or 'Amy' Byrd, on 4 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Meshack Duncan and Critty Northam of Southy who gave consent..5 |
| Will - Brother's* | 7 July 1840 | Meshach was named in his brother's will on 7 July 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Meshack Duncan in the will of James K. Duncan..6 |
| Census head* | 1850 | Meshach was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Meshack Duncan the head of HH#1110, age 50. Listed with him were the following Duncans: Critty, age 40; Emeline, age 18; Delilah, age 17; John, a 16 year old laborer; Rachel, age 4; and Wm., age 22, idiotic..4 |
| Census head | 1860 | Meshach was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Meshack Duncan the head of HH#92, age 68 with personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were Eliza J. Duncan, age 19; and Racheal M. Duncan, age 15. His wie Lucrecia Duncan, age 55, was living next door with his son John R. Duncan..7 |
| Census w/son* | 9 September 1870 | Meshach was listed with his son in the census of 9 September 1870 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Meshack Duncan, age 77, in HH#694 headed by John Dunkin(sic), a 27 year old farmer.8 |
| Death* | 15 January 1871 | Meshach died on 15 January 1871 at Wagram, Acc Co, VA, at age 77. According to his Acc Co death record, Meshack Duncan died in Jan 1870 in Wagram (not state shown) of old age at the age of 77 years. He was the son of Jesse & Kesiah Duncan, born in Acc Co, and an unmarried farmer. His son (not named) gave the information..3,1 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Nock Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Mesheck Duncan, son of Jessie & Heziah..3 |
Family
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Lucretia S. 'Critty' Northam b. 3 Mar 1805, d. 17 Jan 1892 |
| Marriage* | 4 March 1825 | He married Lucretia S. 'Critty' Northam, daughter of Southy (of Wm of Southy) Northam and Naomi 'Neomy' or 'Amy' Byrd, on 4 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Meshack Duncan and Critty Northam of Southy who gave consent..5 |
| Children | 1. | William T. Duncan+ b. 26 Dec 1825, d. 22 Jun 1912 |
| | 2. | Elizabeth A. Duncan+ b. 2 Nov 1827, d. 10 Mar 1914 |
| | 3. | Emaline J. Duncan+ b. c 1832 |
| | 4. | Delilah 'Julila' F. Duncan+ b. c 1833, d. 29 Jul 1908 |
| | 5. | John R. Duncan Sr.+ b. 5 Apr 1835, d. 26 Jan 1899 |
| | 6. | Eliza Jane Duncan+ b. 5 Nov 1841, d. 28 Aug 1913 |
| | 7. | Rachel M. Duncan+ b. 6 Mar 1845, d. 12 Nov 1897 |
Citations
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S1765] Wilkins & Allied Lines of Northampton County, VA, by William Byrd 'Bill' Wilkins (1934-2014).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 179 (will of James K. Duncan).
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
Lucretia S. 'Critty' Northam1
F, b. 3 March 1805, d. 17 January 1892
| Birth* | 3 March 1805 | Lucretia was born on 3 March 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1810..2,3 |
| Marriage* | 4 March 1825 | She married Meshach Duncan, son of Jesse Duncan Sr. and Kesziah Taylor, on 4 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Meshack Duncan and Critty Northam of Southy who gave consent..4 |
| Married Name | 4 March 1825 | As of 4 March 1825,her married name was Duncan. |
| Census w/husband* | 1850 | Lucretia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Critty Duncan, age 40 in HH#1110 headed by Meshack Duncan, age 50..3 |
| Census w/son* | 1860 | Lucretia was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucrecia Duncan, age 55 in HH#91 headed by John R. Duncan, a 25 year old farmer. Her husband Meshack Duncan, age 68, was living next door..5 |
| Census w/son | 9 September 1870 | Lucretia was listed with her son in the census of 9 September 1870 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Critty Duncan, age 63 in HH#694 headed by John Dunkin(sic), a 27 year old farmer.6 |
| Census w/son | June 1880 | Lucretia was listed with her son in the census of June 1880 at Miona, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Critty Duncan, a 75 year old mother in HH#21 headed by John Duncan, a 45 year old farmer and his wife Athie, age 41.7
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| Will - Sister's* | June 1891 | Lucretia was named in her sister's will in June 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Elitha Ann Byrd gave to John R. Duncan that part of the farm on which I now live which formerly belonged to my late husband Benjamin T. W. Byrd as lies on the east side of the road, and the part of the farm on the west side of the road, with all buildings, to my niece Sarah Fisher, provided that they each pay to James A. Hall ½ of a bond I owe him, in the amount of $700, and that each of them pay to the trustees of the Old School Baptist Church of Messongo the sum of $25. To Sarah Fisher… To my sister Rachel Fisher… To my sister Critty Duncan… To Rachel Burton, wife of Stewart Burton… To nephew Meshack Duncan… To Eveline Davis, wife of Alfred Davis… To Elizabeth Kelly… Exec. William S. Byrd of Jacob. Jun 1891. Wit: Samuel A. Godwin, William T. Byrd. Proved 8 Jul 1892. William T. Byrd relinquished. Admin to Samuel A. Godwin. Sureties Marcellas F. Godwin, William T. Byrd.8 |
| Death* | 17 January 1892 | Lucretia died on 17 January 1892 at age 86.2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Duncan Plot, Wagram, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Family
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Meshach Duncan b. 12 Dec 1793, d. 15 Jan 1871 |
| Marriage* | 4 March 1825 | She married Meshach Duncan, son of Jesse Duncan Sr. and Kesziah Taylor, on 4 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mason was the security on the M.L.B. of Meshack Duncan and Critty Northam of Southy who gave consent..4 |
| Children | 1. | William T. Duncan+ b. 26 Dec 1825, d. 22 Jun 1912 |
| | 2. | Elizabeth A. Duncan+ b. 2 Nov 1827, d. 10 Mar 1914 |
| | 3. | Emaline J. Duncan+ b. c 1832 |
| | 4. | Delilah 'Julila' F. Duncan+ b. c 1833, d. 29 Jul 1908 |
| | 5. | John R. Duncan Sr.+ b. 5 Apr 1835, d. 26 Jan 1899 |
| | 6. | Eliza Jane Duncan+ b. 5 Nov 1841, d. 28 Aug 1913 |
| | 7. | Rachel M. Duncan+ b. 6 Mar 1845, d. 12 Nov 1897 |
Citations
- [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [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.
- [S839] Elizabeth Smith, Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1861-1901, p. 64 (will of Elitha Ann Byrd).
James W. Stevenson
M, b. circa 1800
| Birth* | circa 1800 | James was born circa 1800. |
| Marriage* | 11 March 1825 | He married Elizabeth Patterson on 11 March 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Elizabeth Patterson
F, b. circa 1810
| Birth* | circa 1810 | Elizabeth was born circa 1810. |
| Marriage* | 11 March 1825 | She married James W. Stevenson on 11 March 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 11 March 1825 | As of 11 March 1825,her married name was Stevenson. |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Richard Wessells1
M, b. circa 1805, d. circa 1849
| Birth* | circa 1805 | Richard was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Orphan's Bond* | 26 September 1814 | He was named in an orphan's bond on 26 September 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth Wessells, William Grinalds & Southy Grinalds posted a $10,000 Orphan's Bond for Arthur, Catharine, Richard, John, Samuel, Ephraim & Betsy Wessells orphans of Arthur Wessells Junr.3 |
| Marriage* | 22 February 1830 | He married Mary 'Polly' Wessells, daughter of Isaac Wessells and Nancy Onions, on 22 February 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac & Thomas Wessells were the securities on the M.L.B. of Richard Wessells of Arthur and Polly Wessells of Isaac..1 |
| Biography* | | Richard Wessells' only Census record is as a head of an 1840 household, age 30-40, with a wife the same age, 3 males: 2 under 5 (Ephraim, 1 and who?) and one 5-10 (who?) and no other females and no slaves. He must have died circa 1849 since his wife Polly Wessells was listed as a head of Acc Parish HH#705 with 3 small children in 1850, one of which was born circa 1847. |
| Census* | 1840 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | circa 1849 | Richard died circa 1849. |
Citations
- [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S2115] Accomack Co, VA, Guardian Bonds, 1810-1815, (there are no page numbers).
Mary 'Polly' Wessells1
F, b. circa 1811, d. 12 May 1889
| Birth* | circa 1811 | Mary was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 22 February 1830 | She married Richard Wessells, son of Arthur Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, on 22 February 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac & Thomas Wessells were the securities on the M.L.B. of Richard Wessells of Arthur and Polly Wessells of Isaac..1 |
| Census head* | 1850 | Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Wessells the head of HH#705, age 39. Listed with her were the following Wessells: Ephraim, age 12; Polly, age 5 and William, age 3..2 |
| Census* | 1860 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.3 |
| Will* | 13 April 1887 | She made a will on 13 April 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will of 13 Apr 1887 Polly Wessels named only a Thomas H. Barnes whose relationship was not noted. Witnesses were Alfred W. Short and M.C. White (Acc Wills 1882-1901, p. 303)..4 |
| Death* | 12 May 1889 | Mary died on 12 May 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. Mrs. Polly Wessells died at her home on Muddy Creek last Sunday, aged 80 (Pen. Ent., 18 May 1889). It is assumed that this is the same Polly Wessells whose will was written in 1887 and probated in 1895. Although it is not clear why it took almost 6 years to probate her will..5 |
| Probate* | 25 February 1895 | Mary's will was probated on 25 February 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S158] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1882-1901, p. 303.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise.
Arthur Wessells Sr.1
M, b. before 1755, d. 1810
| Birth* | before 1755 | Arthur was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1770. |
| Will - Father's* | 21 December 1773 | Arthur was named in his father's will on 21 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Arthur Wessells in the will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann. He was given 16 acres adjacent where he lives..1 |
| Biography* | 1800 | Arthur Vessels Sen. is listed in the Acc Co 1800 Census as a head of household over 45 (b. before 1755) with one white female 16-26 (bc 1775-85) and 2 slaves. He was not listed in the 1810 Census. In his will of 10 Aug 1808 Arthur Wessels Senr. named: a wife Margaret Wessels; a daughter Nancy Wessels (under 21); an unborn child; a grandson Arthur West; and executor Charles Bagwell. Witnesses were Charles Bagwell, William Ewell, and Nancy Prewett. The will was probated on 28 May and 25 Jun 1810 (Acc Wills 1809-12, p. 183). Arthur Wessel's estate was administered to Margaret Wessels on 25 Jun 1810 with William Ewell and George Mears securities (Acc Orders 1809-1811, p. 187). |
| Census* | 1800 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 3 June 1803 | He married Margaret 'Peggy' Pruitt, daughter of William Pruitt and (-----) (-----), on 3 June 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. James White was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Wessells and Peggy Pruitt..3 |
| Probate* | 25 June 1810 | Arthur's will was probated on 25 June 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
| Death* | 1810 | Arthur died in 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 274 (will of Ephraim Wessells, wife Ann).
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S61] Nora Miller Turman and Mary Frances Carey, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1798-1806.
- [S209] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1809-12, p. 183.
Edmund Grey Godwin1
M, b. circa 1803, d. before 27 February 1854
| Birth* | circa 1803 | Edmund was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 28 December 1829 | He married Elizabeth Drummond, daughter of Spencer R. Drummond (III) and Susanna Elizabeth Fletcher, on 28 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond and Wes. Ellis were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edmund Godwin Jr. and Elizabeth Drummond of Spencer..3 |
| Will - Father's* | 14 February 1835 | Edmund was named in his father's will on 14 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edmund G. Godwin in the will of Edmund Godwin Sr.4 |
| Administrator* | 30 March 1835 | Edmund was named as administrator of an estate on 30 March 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Samuel Godwin was granted to Edmund G. Godwin with David Broadwater & Spencer Drummond securities.5 |
| Census head* | 1850 | Edmund was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $400. Listed with him were the following Godwins: Elizabeth, age 38; Edmund S., a 16 year old laborer; George S., a 15 year old laborer; Julius, age 13; Susan A., age 11; Elizabeth, age 7; Charles W., age 5; and Samuel F., age 2..2 |
| Death* | before 27 February 1854 | He died before 27 February 1854 at Middle Woods, Acc Co, VA. His death record shows Edm. G. Godwin died on 20 Mar 1854 who died of unknown causes at the age of 48 years. He was the son of Edwin, born in Middle Woods and unmarried. Alfred Trader, neighbor, gave the information. On 27 Feb 1854 administration on the estate of Edmund G. Godwin was granted to Spencer Drummond Jr. with Henry Hall & Louis C.H. Finney securities.6,7 |
Citations
- [S49] Gordon Warren Godwin Chesser, Godwin Ancestry.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 230 (will of Edmund Godwin Sr.).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 231 (adm of Samuel Godwin to Edmund G. Godwin).
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 230 (adm of Edmund G. Godwin to Spencer Drummond Jr.).
Elizabeth Drummond1
F, b. circa 1812
| Birth* | circa 1812 | Elizabeth was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 28 December 1829 | She married Edmund Grey Godwin, son of Edmund (426) Godwin Sr. and Anne Gray 'Nancy' Godwin, on 28 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond and Wes. Ellis were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edmund Godwin Jr. and Elizabeth Drummond of Spencer..1 |
| Married Name | 28 December 1829 | As of 28 December 1829,her married name was Godwin. |
| Census w/husband* | 1850 | Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Godwin, age 38 in HH#573 headed by Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter..2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Spencer Drummond, Farm, Acc Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
Susanna Elizabeth Fletcher1
F, b. 4 September 1784, d. 20 March 1881
| Birth* | 4 September 1784 | Susanna was born on 4 September 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 3 December 1803 | Susanna was named in her father's will on 3 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susanna Fletcher in the will of Henry Fletcher..3 |
| Marriage* | 20 January 1808 | She married Spencer R. Drummond (III), son of Spencer D. Drummond (II) and Comfort Stockly Nock, on 20 January 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Spencer Drummond and Susanna Fletcher..4 |
| Married Name | 20 January 1808 | As of 20 January 1808,her married name was Drummond. |
| Census w/husband* | 1850 | Susanna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Drummond, age 66 in HH#813 headed by Spencer Drummond, a 68 year old farmer..3 |
| Census* | 1860 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Death* | 20 March 1881 | Susanna died on 20 March 1881 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA, at age 96. Mrs. Susan (Fletcher) Drummond, the widow of Spence Drummond, aged 98 years, died near Messongo a few days since (Pen. Ent., 1 Dec 1881)..2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Drummond Cem, Jenkins Bridge, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 210 (will of Henry Fletcher).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
- [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Nicholas P. Godwin1
M, b. circa 1780, d. before 30 September 1839
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Nicholas was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - GrFath's* | 15 September 1791 | Nicholas was named in his grandfather's will on 15 September 1791 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Nicholas Godwin in the will of Devorax Godwin. He was given Negro child Teakle and £ for his schooling.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 12 January 1803 | Nicholas was named in his father's will on 12 January 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son Nicholas P. Godwin in the will of Daniel Godwin, wife Sally.3 |
| Marriage* | 30 March 1805 | He married Sarah 'Sally' Duncan, daughter of James Duncan Jr. (of James) and (1w/o James Duncan) (-----), on 30 March 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. John Staton was the security on the M.L.B. of Nicholas P. Godwin and Sally Duncan..4 |
| Land bought* | 24 December 1810 | Nicholas P. Godwin bought land on 24 December 1810 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that James Duncan Jr., to Nicholas P. Godwin, for $250, 45 acres in neighborhood of Mosongo adj. Mary Cale, John Rue, Colo. John Cropper, Jessey Duncan, heirs of Isaac Warner and William Mason decd; wit. Jacob Wamon, Wm. S. Mathews, Riley Fisher, Levin Bloxom.5 |
| Will - Mother's* | 22 January 1813 | Nicholas was named in his mother's will on 22 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son Nicholas P. Godwin in the will of Sarah Godwin, widow of Daniel dec'd..6 |
| Will* | 18 August 1839 | He made a will on 18 August 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Sally Godwin during her life the plantation whereon I now live including all the land attached to the said farm lying west of Wallops Road, reserving to my 4 daughters while they shall remain single, to wit: Sarah, Margaret, Leah & Ann Godwin the privilege of the large room below & the back room upstairs for a home during the lifetime of their mother ... but should either of my duaghters violate the rules of chastity I exclude them from all such privileges. At the death of my wife I give my son William Kendall Godwin, subject to the conditions above, the land where I now live including the land west of Wallops Road & $20. To wife Sally Godwin during her life the field know as English field being part of the Core land lying south of a branch running through the Core land in lieu of her dower in the whole of said Core place together with the privilege of getting both peaches & apples out of the orchard. To my wife during her life the following slaves: woman Tamer, young Abel & Betty & their increase in lieu of her dower in the whole of my slaves. Also to my wife one bedstead ... To son James D. Godwin a sum of money sufficient to meet the first payment for the purchase of his Teackle land supposed to be about $1,600-$1,700 & one yoke of oxen & all my interest in the salt works at head of creek. To son Thomas C. Godwin all my lands known as the Core land lying west of Wallops Road, including after her death that part of lent to his mother & ... The balance of all my slaves not already disposed of to be hired out by my wife during her life time & the proceeds divided among my daughters Hetty, Sarah, Margaret, Leah & Ann Godwin. All my wearing apparel to divided between my 2 sons Thomas & William Godwin. Wife Sally Godwin & friend David Broadwater Extrs. Witt: John Wm. Feddeman, Richard Conquest & James H. White..7 |
| Death* | before 30 September 1839 | Nicholas died before 30 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. James White, Solomon Marshall & Wm S. Matthews were securities..8 |
Citations
- [S565] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1814-16, p. 103 (mother's will).
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 504 (will of Devorax Godwin).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 230 (will of Daniel Godwin, wife Sally).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S848] VA Accomack Co, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 013, 1810-1812, p. 177.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 231 (will of Sarah Godwin, widow of Daniel dec'd).
- [S174] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1828-46, p. 307.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 230 (will of Nicholas P. Godwin, wife Sally).
Susan A. Godwin1
F, b. circa 1839
| Birth* | circa 1839 | Susan was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | Susan was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan A. Godwin, age 11 in HH#573 headed by Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter..1 |
Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
Elizabeth Godwin1
F, b. circa 1843
| Birth* | circa 1843 | Elizabeth was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Godwin, age 7 in HH#573 headed by Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter..1 |
Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
William Charles Godwin1,2
M, b. 24 February 1845, d. 21 January 1934
| Birth* | 24 February 1845 | William was born on 24 February 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | William was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles W. Godwin, age 5 in HH#573 headed by Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter..1 |
| Marriage* | 6 January 1870 | He married Lucreita 'Critty' Davis, daughter of Henry (of James) Davis and Hetty Trader, on 6 January 1870 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William C. Godwin, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of Edward & Elizth Godwin and she was shown as Critty Davis, age 24, the daughter of Henry & Hetty Davis. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..2 |
| Death* | 21 January 1934 | William died on 21 January 1934 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA, at age 88. Mr. William C. Godwin, aged 89 years, died at his home at Messongo on 21 Jun 1934. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wilmer and Fulcher. He was a member of Halls Chapel for 36 years and a deacon for 31 years. 5 surviving childern were listed (E.S. News, 26 Jan 1934). Although his obituary reads "William C." and his tombstone shows "W.C.", the 1850 Census shows "Charles W.".4 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Drummond Cm, Finny Hall Fm, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News, Obituary.
Samuel F. Godwin1
M, b. circa 1848
| Birth* | circa 1848 | Samuel was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel F. Godwin, age 2 in HH#573 headed by Edmund Godwin, a 47 year old carpenter..1 |
Citations
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
(s|o_Daniel) Hall1
M, b. before 1755, d. before 1784
| Birth* | before 1755 | (s|o_Daniel) was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | before 1784 | (s|o_Daniel) died before 1784.1 |
Citations
- [S136] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1784-87, p. 115.
Sally Hall1
F, b. circa 1784
| Birth* | circa 1784 | Sally was born circa 1784.1 |
Citations
- [S136] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1784-87, p. 115.
Catron Hall1
F, b. circa 1784
| Birth* | circa 1784 | Catron was born circa 1784.1 |
Citations
- [S136] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1784-87, p. 115.
Bennett Hall1
M, b. circa 1784
| Birth* | circa 1784 | Bennett was born circa 1784.1 |
Citations
- [S136] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1784-87, p. 115.
Ralph Corbin Sr.1
M, b. circa 1716, d. before 24 February 1800
| Birth* | circa 1716 | Ralph was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 8 September 1743 | Ralph was named in his father's will on 8 September 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Ralph Corbin and given the plantation where I now live in the will of Robert Corbin, wife Ann.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | He married Rachel (-----) circa 1760.3 |
| Est Settm't Father's | 30 September 1766 | Ralph Corbin Sr. was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 30 September 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Robert Corbin, with will annexed, unadministered by Anne, his late widow & Extr, dec'd, was granted to Ralph Corbin with Covington Corbin & Southy Simpson securities.4 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 31 March 1774 | He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 31 March 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Ralph Corbin administrator of Anne Corbin (who had been administrator of Robt Corbin) declined to further prosecute Henry Fletcher, Robert Jenkinson and Jacob Broadwater, so the matter was dismissed.5 |
| Biography* | 1787 | In 1787 Raplh Corbin Sr. appeared on the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax List "A" as having 2 white males above 16 and under 21 (b.c. 1766-1771) living with him; 4 blacks over 16; 6 blacks under 16; 3 horse, mares, colts, & mules; and 23 cattle. Ralph Corbin Sr.'s will, written 27 Jan 1800, specified: To wife Rachel whole estate during her natural life. To son Robert Corbin plantation where I now live containing 280 acres. To sons George and Coventon plantation at Messongo containing 125 acres. To daughter Susanna Croswell. To John Pitt Corbin, reversion to my grandaughter Sally Williams Broadwater. To 4 daughters Leah, Elizabeth, Levinah and Rosannah. Balance of estate to be divided between all my children and my grandaughter Sally William Broadwater and John Pitt Corbin. Executor: Son Robert. Witt: James Benston, James Jenkins, William Williams Jr. (Acc Wills &c. 1798-1800, p. 371). The 280 acre plantation was the Pigg Point plantation he had inherited from his father. The property remained in tact until 1832 when his son Robert (wife Elizabeth) sold 31 1/2 acres to Edmund Stant (Whitelaw, p. 1279).6 |
| Will* | 27 January 1800 | Ralph made a will on 27 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Ralph Corbin Sr. age to wife Rachel whole estate during her natural life. To son Robert Corbin plantation where I now live containing 280 acres. To sons George & Coventon plantation at Mesongo containing 125 acres. To daughter Susanna Croswell. To John Pitt Corbin, reversion to my grandaughter Sally Williams Broadwater. To 4 daughters Leah, Elizabeth, Levinah & Rosannah. Bal. of estate to be divided between all my children & my grandaughter Sally William Broadwater & John Pitt Corbin. Son Robert Exr. Witt: James Benston, James Jenkins, William Williams, Jr.7 |
| Death* | before 24 February 1800 | Ralph died before 24 February 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved..7 |
Citations
- [S298] Lynn Perry, Some of the Descendants of Dr. George Corbin, 1655-1713.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 130 (will of Robert Corbin, wife Ann).
- [S231] James Bright Corbin, Corbin Family of Northampton & Accomack Co, VA.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 208 (adm of Robert Corbin, unadministered by Anne, his late widow & Extr, dec'd, to Ralph Corbin).
- [S2701] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1773-1777, Volumes 26 & 27, p. 110 (31 Mar 1774 Court).
- [S142] Netti Schreiner-Yantis and Florence Love, Accomack Co, VA, Personal Property Tax Lists For The Year 1787.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of Ralph Corbin Sr., wife Rachel).
Rachel (-----)1
F, b. circa 1740, d. 1818
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Rachel was born circa 1740. |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | She married Ralph Corbin Sr., son of Robert Corbin and Anne (-----), circa 1760.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Corbin. |
| Biography* | 1800 | Rachel (-----) Corbin (R.P.P.) was listed as a head of household in the 1800 Census age over 45 (b. before 1755) with 1 son 10-16, 1 son 16-26, 1 daughter 16-26, 1 daughter 26-45, 1 free negro and 8 slaves. On 30 Mar 1818 Samuel Johnson was appointed to administer Rachel Corbin's estate. Coreaton (Coventon) Corbin and Daniel T. Bird were securities (Acc Orders 1817-1819, p. 117). It is assumed that Samuel Johnson was Rachel's son-in-law, husband of Rosannah, and that Coventon Corbin was her son. |
| Will - Husb's* | 27 January 1800 | Rachel was named in her husband's will on 27 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Ralph Corbin Sr. age to wife Rachel whole estate during her natural life. To son Robert Corbin plantation where I now live containing 280 acres. To sons George & Coventon plantation at Mesongo containing 125 acres. To daughter Susanna Croswell. To John Pitt Corbin, reversion to my grandaughter Sally Williams Broadwater. To 4 daughters Leah, Elizabeth, Levinah & Rosannah. Bal. of estate to be divided between all my children & my grandaughter Sally William Broadwater & John Pitt Corbin. Son Robert Exr. Witt: James Benston, James Jenkins, William Williams, Jr.3 |
| Death* | 1818 | Rachel died in 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
- [S231] James Bright Corbin, Corbin Family of Northampton & Accomack Co, VA.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 464 (will of Ralph Corbin Sr., wife Rachel).
- [S576] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Administration of Accomack County Virginia (1800-1860).
Alice Mariner1
F, b. circa 1905
| Birth* | circa 1905 | Alice was born circa 1905. |
| Marriage* | circa 1920 | She married (-----) Massey circa 1920.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1920 | As of circa 1920,her married name was Massey. |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
(-----) Massey
M, b. circa 1900
Citations
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
(1c|o App) Smith1
F, b. circa 1892
| Birth* | circa 1892 | (1c|o was born circa 1892. |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
(2c|o App) Smith1
F, b. circa 1894
| Birth* | circa 1894 | (2c|o was born circa 1894. |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
(3c|o App) Smith1
F, b. circa 1896
| Birth* | circa 1896 | (3c|o was born circa 1896. |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
John Smith1
M, b. circa 1869
| Birth* | circa 1869 | John was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1890 | He married Ann Elizabeth (-----) circa 1890.2 |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
Ann Elizabeth (-----)
F, b. circa 1870
Citations
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
Elizabeth Rose Smith1
F, b. circa 1892
| Birth* | circa 1892 | Elizabeth was born circa 1892. |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
John Smith Jr.1
M, b. circa 1894
| Birth* | circa 1894 | John was born circa 1894. |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
Agnes Smith1
F, b. circa 1896
| Birth* | circa 1896 | Agnes was born circa 1896. |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
Charlie Smith1
M, b. circa 1898
| Biography* | | Charlie Smith committed suicide by gasing himself in his car at Makamie Monument. |
| Birth* | circa 1898 | Charlie was born circa 1898. |
| Marriage* | circa 1920 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1920.2 |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
(-----) (-----)
F, b. circa 1895
Citations
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
William Foster Fletcher1
M, b. 24 July 1900
Citations
- [S309] Mary Frances Carey, Fletchers of Wallops Neck, Acc Co, VA.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
Gladys Smith1
F, b. circa 1891
| Birth* | circa 1891 | Gladys was born circa 1891. |
| Marriage* | circa 1910 | She married (-----) Shield circa 1910.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1910 | As of circa 1910,her married name was Shield. |
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
(-----) Shield
M, b. circa 1890
Citations
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
(1w|o Usphur Smith) (-----)
F, b. circa 1910
| Birth* | circa 1910 | (1w|o was born circa 1910. |
| Married Name | circa 1930 | As of circa 1930,her married name was Smith. |
(-----) Headley
M, b. circa 1870
Citations
- [S1435] Granville Drummond Ross.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
Isaac H. Sterling
M, b. February 1840, d. 25 April 1902
| Birth* | February 1840 | Isaac was born in February 1840 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Census w/mother* | 1860 | Isaac was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Lawsons Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Isaac Sterling, age 19 in HH#LA906 headed by Elizabeth Sterling, age 50..2 |
| Marriage* | 7 August 1872 | He married Lucy Amelia Bradshaw, daughter of Solomon H. (of Richard) Bradshaw (Bratcher) and Mary M.R. Russell, on 7 August 1872 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Isaac H. Sterling, age 27 and she was shown as Lucy A. Bradshaw, age 18..3 |
| Census head* | 1880 | Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Lawsons Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Isaac Sterling, a head of household, age 39. Listed with him were the following Sterlings: Lucy N. age 26, Hattie F. age 6, Melissa M. age 5, Robert H. age 3, Serie B. age 8 months & Elizabeth age 78..4 |
| Death* | 25 April 1902 | He died on 25 April 1902 at Parsonville, Somerset Co, MD, at age 62. His death certificate shows he was age 62.5 |
Citations
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles.
- [S588] John C. Barnes, 1860 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles, Death Certificate.
Amos Sterling1
M, b. circa 1883
| Birth* | circa 1883 | Amos was born circa 1883 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S1436] Audrey Mae Jones.
Robert H. Sterling1
M, b. circa 1877
| Birth* | circa 1877 | Robert was born circa 1877 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
| Census w/parents* | 1880 | Robert was listed with his parents in the census of 1880 at Lawsons Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Robert H. Sterling, age 3 in a household headed by Isaac Sterling, age 39..1 |
| Marriage* | 25 February 1896 | He married Maggie (-----) on 25 February 1896 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Robert H. Sterling, age 20 and Maggie Walston, age 31 & widowed..2 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
Lida Pearl Marsh1
F, b. 1891, d. 25 July 1953
| Birth* | 1891 | Lida was born in 1891 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1914 | She married Christon Lauritis Nielsen circa 1914.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1914 | As of circa 1914,her married name was Nielsen. |
| Death* | 25 July 1953 | Lida died on 25 July 1953 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Crisfield Cem, Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S1436] Audrey Mae Jones.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News, Obituary.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
Christon Lauritis Nielsen
M, b. circa 1890
| Birth* | circa 1890 | Christon was born circa 1890 at Denmark. |
| Marriage* | circa 1914 | He married Lida Pearl Marsh, daughter of Maggie (-----), circa 1914.1 |
| Was Living | 16 January 1942 | Christon was living on 16 January 1942 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, (Selective Service).2 |
Citations
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Selective Service.
William Eugene 'Bill' Nielsen1
M, b. 1914, d. 1982
| Birth* | 1914 | William was born in 1914 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | 24 December 1937 | He married Audrey Mae Jones, daughter of Duran E. 'Tobe' Jones and Carrie R. Taylor, on 24 December 1937 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. He was living at Saxis at the time of his marriage..3 |
| Death* | 1982 | William died in 1982.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S1436] Audrey Mae Jones.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S377] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #6, 1936-1946.
Audrey Mae Jones1
F, b. 8 April 1920, d. 11 January 2000
| Birth* | 8 April 1920 | Audrey was born on 8 April 1920 at Stockton, Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Was Living | 1937 | Audrey was living in 1937 at Greenbackville, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 24 December 1937 | She married William Eugene 'Bill' Nielsen, son of Christon Lauritis Nielsen and Lida Pearl Marsh, on 24 December 1937 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. He was living at Saxis at the time of his marriage..2 |
| Married Name | 24 December 1937 | As of 24 December 1937,her married name was Nielsen. |
| Marriage | circa 1965 | She married Elliott Paige Spence, son of James Hathaway 'Hattaway' Spence and Arinthia Ann Linton, circa 1965.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1965 | As of circa 1965,her married name was Spence. |
| Residence* | 1993 | She resided at, at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, in 1993. |
| Death* | 11 January 2000 | Audrey died on 11 January 2000 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 79.4 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S1436] Audrey Mae Jones.
- [S377] Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records #6, 1936-1946.
- [S1652] Mary Lee McCready's Bible.
- [S764] Robert F. Jones,.
Martina Raye Nielsen1
F, b. 3 February 1942, d. 9 April 1973
| Birth* | 3 February 1942 | Martina was born on 3 February 1942.2 |
| Biography* | 9 October 1942 | Martina Raye Nielsen is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Nielsen of Saxis. She was 6 months old when the picture in the paper was taken and weighted 20 pounds. Her mother, before her marriage, was Miss Audry Jones of Greenbackville (Pen. Ent., 9 Oct 1942). |
| Death* | 9 April 1973 | Martina died on 9 April 1973 at age 31.2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Birthday.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News.
Levoy Ellen 'Lola' Dennis1
F, b. 15 September 1889, d. 9 May 1949
| Birth* | 15 September 1889 | Levoy was born on 15 September 1889 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 30 December 1908 | She married Herman Tyler on 30 December 1908 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | 30 December 1908 | As of 30 December 1908,her married name was Tyler. |
| Was Living | 1942 | Levoy was living in 1942 at Baltimore, MD.1 |
| Death* | 9 May 1949 | Levoy died on 9 May 1949 at Tylerton, Smith Island, Som Co, MD, at age 59. |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Tylerton Cem, Smith Island, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S1436] Audrey Mae Jones.
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
Herman Tyler
M, b. circa 1886
Citations
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
Fairy Dennis1
F, b. 1920, d. 1968
| Birth* | 1920 | Fairy was born in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1938 | She married Tilton Thomas Mister, son of Harley Tilton Mister and Reva Marshall, circa 1938.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1938 | As of circa 1938,her married name was Mister. |
| Death* | 1968 | Fairy died in 1968.2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S1298] Kenneth Earl 'Kenny' Dennis.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S1628] Lovie C. Bonawell &.
William Franklin Dennis Sr.
M, b. 1930, d. 1988
| Birth* | 1930 | William was born in 1930 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1955 | He married Betty Blackwell, daughter of James Blackwell Sr. and Pearl E. Swift, circa 1955.2 |
| Was Living | 1956 | William was living in 1956 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. |
| Death* | 1988 | William died in 1988.1 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S1666] Husband's Daughter's Marriage.
Infant Dennis
M, b. circa 1925
| Death* | | Infant died at Infancy. |
| Birth* | circa 1925 | Infant was born circa 1925 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Reva Mister1
M, b. 1939
| Birth* | 1939 | Reva was born in 1939. |
| Biography* | 22 March 1946 | Reva Mister, aged 7 years, is pictured in the newspaper with her brother Tildon. She has light hair and blue eyes and is the daughter of Cpl Tilton Mister and wife of near Hallwood (Pen. Ent., 22 Mar 1946). |
| Was Living | 1946 | Reva was living in 1946 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S27] Peninsula Enterprise, Birth.
(1st s|o Thomas) Marshall1
M, b. circa 1796
| Birth* | circa 1796 | (1st was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
