MilesFiles 22.1

John Somers¹

M, b. circa 1682, d. before 1 November 1760

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Somers b. c 1635, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Deborah Woolridge b. c 1650, d. 29 Oct 1685

Last Edited

3 Jul 2020

Birth*

circa 1682

John was born circa 1682 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Will - Father's*

2 February 1709

John was named in his father's will on 2 February 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son John in the will of Benjamin Sommers, wife Mary. The 3 sons William, Thomas & John were given 250 acres called Emessex and 200 acres Muskato Hamock. The Debt Books for Somerset County from 1734 to 1759 show him paying taxes on "Emmessix" and "Musketo Creek.".²

Marriage*

circa 1710

He married Joannah 'Iona' Riggin circa 1710.^3,4

Administrator*

11 December 1716

John was named as administrator of an estate on 11 December 1716 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Thomas Sumers & John Sumers were administrators on the estate of Mary Sumers, with William Wheatly & Benjamin Sumers securities..²

Tithable list*

1723

John was on the list of tithables at Annamessex, Som Co, MD, for in 1723. He was on the tax lists of Annemessex Hundred as a head of household from 1723 to 1759 with several sons and others such as Arthur Parks & Thomas Montgomery living with him..³

Anecdote*

1746

John Summers, aged 64, deposed on 14 Jun 1746 regarding the bounds of "Chesnut Ridge" and "Bear Point." On 7 May 1757 at age 74 he deposed regarding the bounds of "Prices Vineyard."³

Will*

13 August 1758

He made a will on 13 August 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. To eldest son David Summers, tract "Marsh Pasture." To children Mary Ward, Benjamin & Lazarus, 1 shilling. To grandson Isaac Summers, cattle. To daughter Deborah Sterling, furniture. To granddaughter Grace Sterling, same. To son Richard Summers, stock and remainder of land. To wife Joannah Summers, chattles and at her dec'd to be divided between Richard, Isaac and Betty Summers, sons and daughters. Extrs Richard & Isaac Summers. Witnessed by Cornelius Ward, George Summers, Jonathan Martin; and also another evidence, Jonathan Martine..⁵

Death*

before 1 November 1760

John died before 1 November 1760 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated. On 26 Jan 1761 an inventory of his estate was filed by Richard Summers, Extr. Signed by next of kin: Jonathan Summers, George Summers..⁴

Family

Joannah 'Iona' Riggin b. c 1690

Marriage*

circa 1710

He married Joannah 'Iona' Riggin circa 1710.^3,4

Children

David Somers+ b. 1712, d. b 14 Dec 1792

Mary Somers b. c 1715

Richard (of Jno) Somers b. c 1723

Benjamin Somers+ b. c 1726

Lazarus Somers+ b. c 1728

Betty Somers b. c 1729

Isaac Somers+ b. c 1733, d. b 16 Sep 1824

Deborah Somers+ b. c 1735, d. a 1800

Citations

[S1029] John Elwood Somers, to M.K. Miles.
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 167 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach.
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Benjamin Somers

M, b. circa 1635, d. before 22 December 1715

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

circa 1635

Benjamin was born circa 1635 at England.

Headright*

7 May 1655

Benjamin was named as a headright on 7 May 1655 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Ben: Summer was on a list of 5 persons transported into Virginia by Sephen Horsey, cooper. He is believed to have been from Yorkshire and Herfordshire in England..^1,2,3

Anecdote*

1661

He was shown as Benjamin Summer, who was transported into the Province of Maryland by 1661. He was in Annemessex by 1662 and recorded his cattle mark on 10 Feb 1665.¹

Land patented

10 February 1663

Benjamin patented land on 10 February 1663 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Benjamin Summers patented "Emmessex" containing 300 acres, which is now in the Crisfield Election District. It was re-surveyed in 1676 and found to be only 250 acres..¹

Marriage*

29 January 1667

He married Isabel Wale on 29 January 1667 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.^1,2,3

Marriage

18 April 1676

He married Deborah Woolridge on 18 April 1676 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2,3

Land patented

23 September 1683

Benjamin patented land on 23 September 1683 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Benjamin Summers patented "Musketa Hummock" containing 200 acres, which is now in Crisfield Election District..⁴

Marriage

circa 1690

He married Mary (-----) circa 1690.^1,2

Land patented*

7 March 1702

Benjamin patented land on 7 March 1702 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Benjamin Summers patented "Little Worth" containing 100 acres..⁴

Will*

2 February 1709

He made a will on 2 February 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. To sons William, Thomas & John 250 acres called "Emessex" and 200 acres called "Muskato Hamock." To granddaughter Mary Giddens cattle with mark of Thomas Giddens. To wife Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Giddens. To daughter Ann Scott. To wife Mary..⁴

Death*

before 22 December 1715

Benjamin died before 22 December 1715 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated. An administration bond was filed by Mary Summers and John Summers. The inventory was filed on 25 Feb 1716..⁵

Family 1

Isabel Wale b. c 1645, d. Dec 1675

Marriage*

29 January 1667

He married Isabel Wale on 29 January 1667 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.^1,2,3

Children

Benjamin Somers b. 1668, d. 28 Feb 1688

William Somers+ b. 8 Aug 1671, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Elizabeth Somers+ b. c 1673

Family 2

Deborah Woolridge b. c 1650, d. 29 Oct 1685

Marriage

18 April 1676

He married Deborah Woolridge on 18 April 1676 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2,3

Children

Ann Somers b. c 1678

Thomas Somers Sr.+ b. 23 Sep 1680, d. b 1757

John Somers+ b. c 1682, d. b 1 Nov 1760

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 164 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1031] Compiler Vesta Susan Cadieu, Register Report for Benjamin Summers.
[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach.
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18.

William Somers¹

M, b. 8 August 1671, d. before 22 December 1715

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Somers b. c 1635, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Isabel Wale b. c 1645, d. Dec 1675

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

8 August 1671

William was born on 8 August 1671 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

18 September 1691

He married Margaret Butler on 18 September 1691 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Will - Father's*

2 February 1709

William was named in his father's will on 2 February 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son William in the will of Benjamin Sommers, wife Mary. The 3 sons William, Thomas & John were given 250 acres called Emessex and 200 acres Muskato Hamock..³

Death*

before 22 December 1715

William died before 22 December 1715 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. It was on this date that an administration bond was filed by Margarett Sumers, with Thomas Ward surety. On 27 Dec 1715 the inventory on his estate was filed and an admin account was filed on 2 Jun 1718 by Margarett Summers. On 29 Jun 1725 Joseph Summers, only surviving son of William Summers dec'd, who was one of the sons of Benjamin Summers, planter, dec'd, conveyed to Southy Wittington, gentleman, 1/3 of a tract called "Emessex" containing 250 acres, 85 acres, which said 85 acres was part of the tract granted on 17 Nov 1677 to above named Benjamin Summers, dec'd, who by his will of 2 Feb 1709, did give to his son William Summers dec'd and to his brothers Thomas and John Summers, the aforesaid tract which said William Summers at the time of his death left issue to 3 sons: Benjamin, William and the above named Joseph, party to the presents and died intestate as also the said Benjamin, William, the brothers of said Joseph are both of them dec'd intestate without issue by now in whereof the sole right of the said third party of the said 550 acres is wholly vested in Joseph and also one other tract calle "Little Worth" in Annamessex containing 100 acres acres..⁴

Family

Margaret Butler b. c 1672

Children

Benjamin Somers b. c 1692, d. b 29 Jun 1725

William Somers b. c 1694, d. b 29 Jun 1725

Joseph Somers b. c 1696

Isaac Somers b. c 1698, d. b 29 Jun 1725

Thomas Somers b. c 1700, d. b 29 Jun 1725

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 164 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 166 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County) & p. 166 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Betty Somers¹

F, b. circa 1729

Pedigree

Father

John Somers b. c 1682, d. b 1 Nov 1760

Mother

Joannah 'Iona' Riggin b. c 1690

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1729

Betty was born circa 1729 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Will - Father's*

13 August 1758

Betty was named in her father's will on 13 August 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as a daughter Betty Summers in the will of John Summers, wife Joannah..¹

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Deborah Somers¹

F, b. circa 1735, d. after 1800

Pedigree

Father

John Somers b. c 1682, d. b 1 Nov 1760

Mother

Joannah 'Iona' Riggin b. c 1690

Last Edited

14 Feb 2018

Birth*

circa 1735

Deborah was born circa 1735 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.²

Marriage*

9 January 1755

She married Henry Sterling I, son of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), on 9 January 1755 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,3

Married Name

9 January 1755

As of 9 January 1755,her married name was Sterling.

Will - Father's*

13 August 1758

Deborah was named in her father's will on 13 August 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as a daughter Deborah Sterling and given furniture in the will of John Summers, wife Joannah..¹

Death*

after 1800

She died after 1800 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Family

Henry Sterling I b. c 1714, d. 1784

Children

Grace Sterling+ b. 9 Nov 1757, d. 1856

Betty Sterling b. 29 Aug 1759

Thomas Sterling b. c 1763

Esther Sterling b. 26 Mar 1766

Ephraim (of Henry) Sterling b. c 1768, d. 1830

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
[S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).

Lazarus Somers¹

M, b. circa 1728

Pedigree

Father

John Somers b. c 1682, d. b 1 Nov 1760

Mother

Joannah 'Iona' Riggin b. c 1690

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1728

Lazarus was born circa 1728 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.²

Marriage*

2 February 1755

He married Catheron Pettitt on 2 February 1755 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Will - Father's*

13 August 1758

Lazarus was named in his father's will on 13 August 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son Lazarus and given 1 shilling in the will of John Summers, wife Joannah..¹

Rev War Veteran*

1780

Lazarus served in the Revolutionary War in in 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. Lazarus Summers served as a private, Somerset Militia, Salisbury Battn., Capt. Sampson Wheatly's Company..²

Tithable list*

1783

Lazarus was on the list of tithables at Somerset Co, MD, for in 1783. Lazarus Summers was living in Little Annamessex with no land. There were 4 males & 4 females in his household..²

Family

Catheron Pettitt b. c 1735

Children

Isaac Somers b. 16 Feb 1756

Stephen Somers b. 1 Jun 1758

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 172 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Benjamin Somers¹

M, b. circa 1726

Pedigree

Father

John Somers b. c 1682, d. b 1 Nov 1760

Mother

Joannah 'Iona' Riggin b. c 1690

Last Edited

9 Feb 2018

Birth*

circa 1726

Benjamin was born circa 1726 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Tithable list*

1750

Benjamin was on the list of tithables at Somerset Co, MD, for in 1750. He was shown as Benjamin Summers, a head of household in 1750, 1753, 1754, 1757 & 1759..²

Will - Father's*

13 August 1758

Benjamin was named in his father's will on 13 August 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son Benjamin and given 1 shilling in the will of John Summers, wife Joannah..¹

Family

Child

Abraham Somers+³ b. c 1770, d. b 30 Dec 1858

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 172 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S2558] Rebecca Furniss Miller, The Descendants of John Tyler of Smith's Island, p. 14.

David Somers¹

M, b. 1712, d. before 14 December 1792

Pedigree

Father

John Somers b. c 1682, d. b 1 Nov 1760

Mother

Joannah 'Iona' Riggin b. c 1690

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

1712

David was born in 1712 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.²

Marriage*

14 December 1749

He married Mary Jordan on 14 December 1749 at Somerset Co, MD. She was probably a sister of John Jordan..²

Will - Father's*

13 August 1758

David was named in his father's will on 13 August 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as eldest son David Summers in the will of John Summers, wife Joannah. He was given "Marsh Pasture.".¹

Tithable list*

1759

David was on the list of tithables at Somerset Co, MD, for in 1759. He was probably the David Summers cited in the household of Solomon Bird in 1759..²

Rev War Veteran*

1780

David served in the Revolutionary War in in 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. David Summers served as private in the Somerset Militia, Salisbury Battn., Capt. Sampson Wheatly's Company..²

Will*

15 January 1791

He made a will on 15 January 1791 at Somerset Co, MD. To wife Mary, possession of the dwelling house and 5 acres. To son Stephen Sommers that part of my land beginning at a marked pine thence ... To son David land left to son Stephen should Stephen die without heirs. To son John Sommers equal division of "Muskeeto Hummock." Witnessed by Richard Sommers, Sarah Kimpe, John Kimpe. Extrs wife and son Stpehen..²

Death*

before 14 December 1792

David died before 14 December 1792 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated..²

Family

Mary Jordan b. c 1730

Marriage*

14 December 1749

He married Mary Jordan on 14 December 1749 at Somerset Co, MD. She was probably a sister of John Jordan..²

Children

John Somers³ b. 25 Apr 1750

Betty Somers b. 18 May 1752

Stephen Somers b. 7 Mar 1755

Jemima Somers b. 13 Oct 1757

Martha Somers b. 7 Apr 1760

David Somers b. c 1762

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 174 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Joshua Somers¹

M, b. circa 1847

Pedigree

Father

Robert Somers b. c 1820

Mother

Priscilly (-----) b. c 1820

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1847

Joshua was born circa 1847 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

17 September 1873

He married Lavinia Adkins, daughter of Thomas H. Adkins and Nancy (-----), on 17 September 1873 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Somers, a 26 year old sailor born in Sussex Co, DE & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Robt & Priscilly Somers and she was shown as Lavinia Adkins, age 22, born in Atlantic City, NJ & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Thomas H. & Nancy Adkins..¹

Family

Lavinia Adkins b. c 1851

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Robert Somers

M, b. circa 1820

Pedigree

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1820

Robert was born circa 1820.

Marriage*

circa 1845

He married Priscilly (-----) circa 1845 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Family

Priscilly (-----) b. c 1820

Child

Joshua Somers b. c 1847

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Priscilly (-----)

F, b. circa 1820

Pedigree

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1820

Priscilly was born circa 1820.

Marriage*

circa 1845

She married Robert Somers circa 1845 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Married Name

circa 1845

As of circa 1845,her married name was Somers.

Family

Robert Somers b. c 1820

Child

Joshua Somers b. c 1847

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Lavinia Adkins¹

F, b. circa 1851

Pedigree

Father

Thomas H. Adkins b. c 1825

Mother

Nancy (-----) b. c 1825

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1851

Lavinia was born circa 1851 at Atlantic City, NJ.¹

Marriage*

17 September 1873

She married Joshua Somers, son of Robert Somers and Priscilly (-----), on 17 September 1873 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Somers, a 26 year old sailor born in Sussex Co, DE & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Robt & Priscilly Somers and she was shown as Lavinia Adkins, age 22, born in Atlantic City, NJ & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Thomas H. & Nancy Adkins..¹

Married Name

17 September 1873

As of 17 September 1873,her married name was Somers.

Family

Joshua Somers b. c 1847

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Thomas H. Adkins

M, b. circa 1825

Pedigree

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1825

Thomas was born circa 1825.

Marriage*

circa 1850

He married Nancy (-----) circa 1850.^1,2

Family

Nancy (-----) b. c 1825

Child

Lavinia Adkins b. c 1851

Citations

[S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 204 (John Marshall Family of N'hamp Co, VA).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Nancy (-----)

F, b. circa 1825

Pedigree

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1825

Nancy was born circa 1825.

Marriage*

circa 1850

She married Thomas H. Adkins circa 1850.^1,2

Married Name

circa 1850

As of circa 1850,her married name was Adkins.

Family

Thomas H. Adkins b. c 1825

Child

Lavinia Adkins b. c 1851

Citations

[S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 204 (John Marshall Family of N'hamp Co, VA).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Allen T. Somers¹

M, b. circa 1845, d. 25 February 1904

Pedigree

Father

Elijah Somers b. c 1815

Mother

Euphemia 'Fanny' Evans b. c 1806

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)

Last Edited

6 Dec 2008

Birth*

circa 1845

Allen was born circa 1845 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

26 December 1870

He married Mary Eliza A. (of Wm G) Hoffman, daughter of William Griffin (of Jms H) Hoffman and Mary 'Polly' E. Marsh, on 26 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Allen Summers, a 27 year old sailor, born in Somerset County, MD & living in Accomack County, VA, the son of Elijah & Euphemia Summers and she was shown as Eliza A. Hoffman, age 17, the daughter of Wm. G. & Mary Hoffman..¹

Death*

25 February 1904

Allen died on 25 February 1904 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Allen T. Somers, aged 59, a brother of W.T. Somers, Crisfield..²

Family

Mary Eliza A. (of Wm G) Hoffman b. c 1855, d. 10 Nov 1905

Child

Florence Eliza Somers b. c 1879

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912, (NL 25 Feb 1904).

Elijah Somers

M, b. circa 1815

Pedigree

Last Edited

18 Feb 2022

Birth*

circa 1815

Elijah was born circa 1815.

Marriage*

18 January 1842

He married Euphemia 'Fanny' Evans, daughter of Richard 'young Dicky' Evans and Rachel 'Betanna' Evans, on 18 January 1842 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Elijah Somers and Fanny Crockett..¹

Family

Euphemia 'Fanny' Evans b. c 1806

Children

Allen T. Somers+ b. c 1845, d. 25 Feb 1904

W.T. Somers b. c 1850

Citations

[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.

Mary Eliza A. (of Wm G) Hoffman^1,2,3

F, b. circa 1855, d. 10 November 1905

Pedigree

Father

William Griffin (of Jms H) Hoffman b. 1827, d. 1916

Mother

Mary 'Polly' E. Marsh b. 1829, d. 27 Feb 1871

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)

Last Edited

13 Dec 2020

Birth*

circa 1855

Mary was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.³

Census w/parents*

1870

Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#502 was headed by Wm. G. Hoffman, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Hoffmans: Mary E., age 39; Eliza, age 15; John, age 14; James, age 11; Willie, age 7; George, age 5; Seymore, age 2. Also listed were Kate Gibbons, a 20 year old black domestic servant and James Becket, a 21 year old mulatto farm laborer.³

Marriage*

26 December 1870

She married Allen T. Somers, son of Elijah Somers and Euphemia 'Fanny' Evans, on 26 December 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Allen Summers, a 27 year old sailor, born in Somerset County, MD & living in Accomack County, VA, the son of Elijah & Euphemia Summers and she was shown as Eliza A. Hoffman, age 17, the daughter of Wm. G. & Mary Hoffman..¹

Married Name

26 December 1870

As of 26 December 1870,her married name was Somers.

Death*

10 November 1905

Mary died on 10 November 1905. She was shown as Mary E. Somers, who died 10 Nov 1905, aged 50 - Widow of Allen T. Somers; Daughter of Capt. Griffin Hoffman; Mother of Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Edward Ayres - PE 18 Nov 1905..²

Family

Allen T. Somers b. c 1845, d. 25 Feb 1904

Child

Florence Eliza Somers b. c 1879

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912.
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Mary 'Polly' E. Marsh¹

F, b. 1829, d. 27 February 1871

Pedigree

Father

Walter H. Marsh¹ b. 28 Oct 1802, d. 17 Feb 1854

Mother

Rhoda Evans¹ b. 1807, d. 1852

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)

Last Edited

13 Dec 2020

Birth*

1829

Mary was born in 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Married Name

circa 1849

As of circa 1849,her married name was Hoffman.

Marriage*

circa 1849

She married William Griffin (of Jms H) Hoffman, son of James Harvey Hoffman and Sinah Evans, circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/fath-in-law*

1850

Mary was listed with her father-in-law in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#1287 was headed by Jams. Harvey, a 40 year old sailor, born in VA, with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Harveys: Siner, age 35; Jno., a 19 year old sailor; Griffin, a 25 year old sailor; and Polly, age 22. This was probably the southern tip of Smith Island which was in Virginia. (Note: It is not clear why he was listed using his middle name, instead of his surname of Hoffman.)²

Census w/husband*

1870

Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#502 was headed by Wm. G. Hoffman, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Hoffmans: Mary E., age 39; Eliza, age 15; John, age 14; James, age 11; Willie, age 7; George, age 5; Seymore, age 2. Also listed were Kate Gibbons, a 20 year old black domestic servant and James Becket, a 21 year old mulatto farm laborer.³

Death*

27 February 1871

She died on 27 February 1871 at Pungoteague, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Hofffman, who died of pneumonia at the age of 43 years, the daughter of Walter Marsh. She was the wife of Wm. G. Hoffman, who gave the information.⁴

Family		William Griffin (of Jms H) Hoffman b. 1827, d. 1916
Children	1.	Mary Eliza A. (of Wm G) Hoffman+ b. c 1855, d. 10 Nov 1905
	2.	John G. (of Wm G) Hoffman³ b. c 1856, d. 16 Mar 1871
	3.	James B. (of Wm G) Hoffman³ b. c 1859, d. 25 Feb 1871
	4.	William 'Willie' H. (of Wm G) Hoffman³ b. c 1863, d. 9 Sep 1872
	5.	George (of Wm G) Hoffman³ b. c 1865
	6.	Horatio Seymore (of Wm G) Hoffman³ b. c 1868, d. 6 Aug 1872
	7.	Emma Susan Hoffman⁵ b. c 1871

Citations

[S319] James Egbert Mears, Hacks Neck and Its People, Past and Present, p. 147 (Hoffman Family).
[S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.
[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 75.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Annie Elizabeth Somers^1,2

F, b. 1862, d. 1923

Pedigree

Father

William J. 'Capt. Bill' Somers Jr. b. 30 Sep 1831, d. 21 Feb 1904

Mother

Sourinia 'Serrena' or 'Arena' Clarrissa Byrd b. 21 Mar 1832, d. 13 Apr 1907

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

1862

Annie was born in 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.³

Marriage*

30 September 1883

She married Benjamin Frank Parks, son of James (of Benj.) Parks and Polly (-----), on 30 September 1883 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Parkes, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Jas. B. & Polly Parkes and she was shown as Annie E. Summers, age 22, the daughter of Wm. & Serena Summers..¹

Married Name

30 September 1883

As of 30 September 1883,her married name was Parks.

Obituary - Father's*

27 February 1904

Annie was named in her father's obituary on 27 February 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Frank Parks in the obituary of Capt. William Somers, who died at Winterville..⁴

Death*

1923

Annie died in 1923.³

Burial*

Her body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

Family

Benjamin Frank Parks b. 1857

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S1031] Compiler Vesta Susan Cadieu, Register Report for Benjamin Summers.
[S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
[S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912, PE 27 Feb & 2 Apr 1904.

Benjamin Frank Parks¹

M, b. 1857

Pedigree

Father

James (of Benj.) Parks b. c 1825

Mother

Polly (-----) b. c 1830

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

1857

Benjamin was born in 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

30 September 1883

He married Annie Elizabeth Somers, daughter of William J. 'Capt. Bill' Somers Jr. and Sourinia 'Serrena' or 'Arena' Clarrissa Byrd, on 30 September 1883 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Parkes, a 26 year old farmer, the son of Jas. B. & Polly Parkes and she was shown as Annie E. Summers, age 22, the daughter of Wm. & Serena Summers..¹

Family

Annie Elizabeth Somers b. 1862, d. 1923

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.

James (of Benj.) Parks¹

M, b. circa 1825

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Richard Bennett (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Edmund Custis (Deep Creek, Gentlemen)
Descendants of John Custis II (Arlington, Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Tully Robinson (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Adam Thorowgood (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)
John Custis, Captain Militia, 1777

Last Edited

31 Jan 2015

Birth*

circa 1825

James was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1850

He married Polly (-----) circa 1850.

Marriage*

31 December 1873

James (of Benj.) Parks married Margaret 'Peggy' D. Custis, daughter of John H. Custis and Sally C. Savage, on 31 December 1873 at Modest Town, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Parkes, a 48 year old widowed farmer, the son of Benjamin Parkes and she was shown as Margaret Russell, a 30 year old widow, the daughter of John H. Custis.¹

Marriage*

11 November 1891

James (of Benj.) Parks married Maria Townsend, daughter of Littleton (of Southy) Townsend and Tabitha Patterson, on 11 November 1891 at near Parksley, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Parkes of B., a 67 year old widowed farmer, and she was shown as Maria Middleton, age 43 and single, the daughter of Littleton & Tabitha Townsend.¹

Family 1

Polly (-----) b. c 1830

Child

Benjamin Frank Parks b. 1857

Family 2

Margaret 'Peggy' D. Custis b. c 1845

Family 3

Maria Townsend b. c 1848

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Polly (-----)

F, b. circa 1830

Pedigree

Last Edited

31 Jan 2015

Birth*

circa 1830

Polly was born circa 1830.

Marriage*

circa 1850

She married James (of Benj.) Parks circa 1850.

Married Name

circa 1850

As of circa 1850,her married name was Parks.

Family

James (of Benj.) Parks b. c 1825

Child

Benjamin Frank Parks b. 1857

Mary Elizabeth Somers¹

F, b. 8 February 1860, d. 29 January 1915

Pedigree

Father

Richard R. (of Jno) Somers b. 11 Mar 1822, d. 5 Dec 1871

Mother

Mary E. Young b. 16 Jan 1833, d. 5 Jul 1873

Charts

Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek)
Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)

Last Edited

13 Nov 2016

Birth*

8 February 1860

Mary was born on 8 February 1860 at Muddy Creek, Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

28 November 1877

She married Henry Thomas Lankford, son of Lewis James Lankford and Hester Ann Gladding, on 28 November 1877 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry T. Lankford, a 25 year old waterman, the son of James & Annie Lankford and she was shown as Mary E. Summers, age 18, the daughter of Rich'd & Mary Summers..²

Married Name

28 November 1877

As of 28 November 1877,her married name was Lankford.

Death*

29 January 1915

Mary died on 29 January 1915 at Bloxom, Accomack Co, VA, at age 54.¹

Burial*

Her body was interred at Bloxom Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

Family		Henry Thomas Lankford b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 22 Jun 1934
Children	1.	Orris Arnold Lankford Sr.+¹ b. 23 Aug 1878, d. 9 May 1957
	2.	Thomas Clinton Lankford¹ b. 31 Mar 1881, d. 7 Oct 1881
	3.	Lillie Lawrence Lankford¹ b. 10 Nov 1884
	4.	Clarville Lankford¹ b. 8 Jun 1886, d. 27 Mar 1888
	5.	Richard Clarville Lankford¹ b. 4 Jul 1889
	6.	Mary Annie Lankford¹ b. 4 Nov 1893

Citations

[S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed, p. 79 (item #212 Henry Thomas Lankford).
[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.

Elizabeth Coxton¹

F, b. circa 1844

Pedigree

Father

William H. Coxton II b. c 1810

Mother

Nancy Taylor b. c 1810, d. 15 Dec 1885

Last Edited

21 Oct 2010

Birth*

circa 1844

Elizabeth was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

25 February 1864

She married Robert W. Hickman, son of Robert (of Isaiah) Hickman and Ann C. Sterling, on 25 February 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Hickman, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Robt & Ann Hickman and she was shown as Elizabeth Coxton, age 22, the daughter of Wm. & Nancy Coxton..¹

Married Name

25 February 1864

As of 25 February 1864,her married name was Hickman.

Family

Robert W. Hickman b. c 1840

Children

Robert W. Hickman+ b. 1869, d. 1956

Manie E. Hickman+¹ b. 1871, d. 1950

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S726] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 10, p. 204 (John Marshall Family of N'hamp Co, VA).

Edward Judson 'E.J.' Savage^1,2

M, b. 16 June 1856, d. 14 July 1932

Pedigree

Father

Richard T. Savage b. 12 Mar 1824, d. 21 Apr 1909

Mother

Levina 'Livey' Baker b. 25 Sep 1821, d. 18 Mar 1903

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Hunt (Gentleman, Old Plantation Creek)
Descendants of Nathaniel Littleton (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of William Munns (1624/5 Muster on E.S.)
Descendants of Obedience Robins (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman)
Descendants of John Wilkins (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

29 Dec 2011

Birth*

16 June 1856

Edward was born on 16 June 1856 at Modest Town, Accomack Co, VA.³

Marriage*

3 January 1877

He married Letitia C. 'Tisha' Somers, daughter of William J. 'Capt. Bill' Somers Jr. and Sourinia 'Serrena' or 'Arena' Clarrissa Byrd, on 3 January 1877 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd J. Savage, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Rich'd & Levinia Savage and she was shown as Tishue C. Summers, age 19, the daughter of Wm. & Lerena Summers..¹

Census head*

1900

Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of 1900 at Metompkin District, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as E.J. Savage the head of HH#37, a 43 year old farmer, born June 1856. Listed with him were the following Savages: Lettica, a 42 year old wife, born Sep 1857, they had been married 23 years and she had given birth to 8 children and 7 were living; Wm. R., an 18 year old son, born Dec 1881; Kate S., a 16 year old daughter, born Apr 1884; Edward J., a 12 year old son, born Apr 1888; and Lenard M., a 5 year old son, born July 1894.²

Death*

14 July 1932

Edward died on 14 July 1932 at Modest Town, Accomack Co, VA, at age 76.³

Burial*

His body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

Family

Letitia C. 'Tisha' Somers b. 6 Sep 1858, d. 22 Apr 1932

Children

Manie Savage b. c 1880

William R. Savage+² b. 21 Dec 1881, d. 20 Feb 1944

Kate S. Savage+² b. 6 Apr 1884, d. 16 Jun 1930

Edward J. Savage² b. Apr 1888

Lenard M. Savage² b. Jul 1894

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, The New Jersey Society, Application of Malcolm Brooks Savage, 9 June 1964.
[S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.

Joshua Arnold Somers¹

M, b. 7 July 1878, d. 21 May 1965

Pedigree

Father

Edward Thomas 'Capt. Ed Tom' Somers b. 22 Oct 1855, d. 19 Jan 1937

Mother

Emily Susan 'Emma' Kelly b. 29 Nov 1857, d. 24 Jan 1949

Charts

Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek)
Descendants of Richard Bennett (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)
Descendants of John Parramore (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#1)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#2)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#3)
Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)
Thomas Fisher, Private, with Capt. John Cropper & others in the 9th Regt, 1st & 10th Regt., Continental Line

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

7 July 1878

Joshua was born on 7 July 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage

9 January 1901

He married Manie J. Groten, daughter of John William Groten and Mary A. Northam, on 9 January 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua A. Somers, a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Edward T. & Emma Somers and she was shown as Manie J. Groton, age 19, the daughter of John W. & Mary Groton..¹

Marriage*

28 December 1904

He married Lula E. Wright, daughter of Samuel Edward Wright and Eleshea 'Alice' Chandler, on 28 December 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Arnold J. Somers, a 24 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Edward T. & Emma Somers and she was shown as Lula E. Wright, age 21, the daughter of Samuel & Alice Wright..¹

Death*

21 May 1965

Joshua died on 21 May 1965 at age 86.²

Burial*

His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joshua A. Somers, husband of Lula E. Somers, 7 Jul 1878 - 21 May 1965..²

Family

Lula E. Wright b. 1 Apr 1883, d. 28 Nov 1952

Citations

[S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.

Lula E. Wright¹

F, b. 1 April 1883, d. 28 November 1952

Pedigree

Father

Samuel Edward Wright b. 9 Oct 1846, d. 3 Jul 1905

Mother

Eleshea 'Alice' Chandler b. 30 May 1853, d. Feb 1929

Charts

Descendants of Richard Bennett (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#1)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#2)
Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman)

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

1 April 1883

Lula was born on 1 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

28 December 1904

She married Joshua Arnold Somers, son of Edward Thomas 'Capt. Ed Tom' Somers and Emily Susan 'Emma' Kelly, on 28 December 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Arnold J. Somers, a 24 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Edward T. & Emma Somers and she was shown as Lula E. Wright, age 21, the daughter of Samuel & Alice Wright..¹

Married Name

28 December 1904

As of 28 December 1904,her married name was Somers.

Death*

28 November 1952

Lula died on 28 November 1952 at age 69.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lula E. Somers, wife of Joshua A. Somers, 1 Apr 1883 - 28 Nov 1952..²

Family

Joshua Arnold Somers b. 7 Jul 1878, d. 21 May 1965

Citations

[S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.

Manie J. Groten¹

F, b. 13 December 1880, d. 11 March 1902

Pedigree

Father

John William Groten b. c 1847

Mother

Mary A. Northam b. 31 Oct 1849

Charts

Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek)
Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)
Descendants of John Parramore (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)
Thomas Fisher, Private, with Capt. John Cropper & others in the 9th Regt, 1st & 10th Regt., Continental Line

Last Edited

26 Nov 2011

Birth*

13 December 1880

Manie was born on 13 December 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

9 January 1901

She married Joshua Arnold Somers, son of Edward Thomas 'Capt. Ed Tom' Somers and Emily Susan 'Emma' Kelly, on 9 January 1901 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua A. Somers, a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Edward T. & Emma Somers and she was shown as Manie J. Groton, age 19, the daughter of John W. & Mary Groton..¹

Married Name

9 January 1901

As of 9 January 1901,her married name was Somers.

Death*

11 March 1902

Manie died on 11 March 1902 at age 21. She was shown as Manie J. Somers, who died 11 Mar 1902 - Sister, Margaret Groton, Nelsonia, Va. - In Memoriam - AN 17 Mar 1906. Aged 21y 2m 26d - Wife of Arnold J. Somers; Daughter of John W. and Mary A. Groton - PE 22 Mar 1902.
.^2,3

Burial*

Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

Family

Joshua Arnold Somers b. 7 Jul 1878, d. 21 May 1965

Citations

[S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
[S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
[S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912.

Ray N. Somers¹

M, b. 1888, d. 1948

Pedigree

Father

Capt. George T. Somers Sr. b. 1834, d. 18 Mar 1890

Mother

Eveline Wessells b. 30 Nov 1839, d. 17 Jan 1917

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

1888

Ray was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.

Death*

1948

Ray died in 1948.²

Burial*

His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Ray N. Somers, 1888 - 1948..²

Citations

[S1029] John Elwood Somers, to M.K. Miles.
[S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.

Mabel C. Northam¹

F, b. 1887, d. 1984

Pedigree

Father

William Riley Northam b. 1866, d. 1951

Mother

Olive Ayres b. 1870, d. 1947

Charts

Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter)
Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

1887

Mabel was born in 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.

Marriage*

2 January 1911

She married Samuel W. Somers, son of Edward Thomas 'Capt. Ed Tom' Somers and Emily Susan 'Emma' Kelly, on 2 January 1911 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel W. Somers, a 28 year old sailor, the son of Edward T. & Emma Somers and she was shown as Mabel C. Northam, age 23, the daughter of William R. & Olive Northam..¹

Married Name

2 January 1911

As of 2 January 1911,her married name was Somers.

Death*

1984

Mabel died in 1984.

Burial*

Her body was interred at Modest Town Baptist Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mabel Northam Somers, 1887 - 1984..²

Family

Samuel W. Somers b. Nov 1882

Children

Gladys Somers b. c 1912

Claudia Somers b. c 1914

Citations

[S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
[S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.

Isabel Wale

F, b. circa 1645, d. December 1675

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

circa 1645

Isabel was born circa 1645.

Marriage*

29 January 1667

She married Benjamin Somers on 29 January 1667 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.^1,2,3

Married Name

29 January 1667

As of 29 January 1667,her married name was Somers.

Death*

December 1675

Isabel died in December 1675 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.^1,3

Family

Benjamin Somers b. c 1635, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Children

Benjamin Somers b. 1668, d. 28 Feb 1688

William Somers+ b. 8 Aug 1671, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Elizabeth Somers+ b. c 1673

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 164 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1031] Compiler Vesta Susan Cadieu, Register Report for Benjamin Summers.
[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach.

Deborah Woolridge

F, b. circa 1650, d. 29 October 1685

Pedigree

Last Edited

15 Feb 2018

Birth*

circa 1650

Deborah was born circa 1650.

Marriage*

18 April 1676

She married Benjamin Somers on 18 April 1676 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2,3

Married Name

18 April 1676

As of 18 April 1676,her married name was Somers.

Death*

29 October 1685

Deborah died on 29 October 1685 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Family

Benjamin Somers b. c 1635, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Children

Ann Somers b. c 1678

Thomas Somers Sr.+ b. 23 Sep 1680, d. b 1757

John Somers+ b. c 1682, d. b 1 Nov 1760

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 164 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1031] Compiler Vesta Susan Cadieu, Register Report for Benjamin Summers.
[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach.

Mary (-----)

F, b. circa 1660, d. 1716

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1660

Mary was born circa 1660.

Marriage*

circa 1690

She married Benjamin Somers circa 1690.^1,2

Married Name

circa 1690

As of circa 1690,her married name was Somers.

Will - Husb's*

2 February 1709

Mary was named in her husband's will on 2 February 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as a wife Mary in the will of Benjamin Sommers..³

Death*

1716

Mary died in 1716 at Somerset Co, MD. On 11 Dec 1716 an administration bond was filed on the estate of Mary Sumers by Thomas Sumers & John Sumers her administrators, with sureties William Wheatly & Benjamin Sumers..³

Family

Benjamin Somers b. c 1635, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 164 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1031] Compiler Vesta Susan Cadieu, Register Report for Benjamin Summers.
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Benjamin Somers¹

M, b. 1668, d. 28 February 1688

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Somers b. c 1635, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Isabel Wale b. c 1645, d. Dec 1675

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

1668

Benjamin was born in 1668 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Death*

28 February 1688

Benjamin died on 28 February 1688.

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Thomas Somers Sr.¹

M, b. 23 September 1680, d. before 1757

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Somers b. c 1635, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Deborah Woolridge b. c 1650, d. 29 Oct 1685

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

23 September 1680

Thomas was born on 23 September 1680 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1704

He married Sarah (-----) circa 1704.²

Will - Father's*

2 February 1709

Thomas was named in his father's will on 2 February 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son Thomas in the will of Benjamin Sommers, wife Mary. The 3 sons William, Thomas & John were given 250 acres called Emessex and 200 acres Muskato Hamock..³

Administrator*

11 December 1716

Thomas was named as administrator of an estate on 11 December 1716 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Thomas Sumers & John Sumers were administrators on the estate of Mary Sumers, with William Wheatly & Benjamin Sumers securities..¹

Tithable list*

1723

Thomas was on the list of tithables at Annamessex, Som Co, MD, for in 1723. Thomas Summers was listed as head of household: 1723-1725, 1727, 1730-1740. Living with him was Jonathan Summers, George Summers, Thomas Summers, Samuel Summers. He was listed as Thomas Sumers Sr. in 1744 and 1748, as Thomas Sumers in 1750, as Thomas Summers in 1754 & 1754..⁴

Land gave*

27 August 1732

Thomas deeded land as a gift on 27 August 1732 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. It was on this date that Thomas Summers gave to sons Jonathan Summers and George Summers "Emmessex.".³

Land sold*

15 June 1736

Thomas sold land on 15 June 1736 at Smith Island, Som Co, MD. It was on this date that Thomas Summers and his wife Sarah conveyed land to William Mister. Whereas Henry Smith dec'd, late of the county, had due to him 1,000 acres being part of an island now called Smith's Island as the patent will more fully make appear. At the deceased of said Henry his grandson John Smith of Sussex County, DE became heir and possessed of said land and he conveyed part of it to Arthur Parks & Thomas Summers. Thomas Summers and his wife Sarah sold to William Mister all their part of said 150 acres..²

Land patented*

17 November 1738

Thomas patented land on 17 November 1738 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Thomas Summers patented "Hard Fortune" containing 50 acres and the Debt Books for Somerset County for 1733 show Thomas Summers, et. al, as paying tax on "Pitchcroft.".⁴

Anecdote*

1740

Thomas Somers, age 61, deposed on 7 Apr 1740, regarding the bounds of "Pitch Croft." On 12 Apr 1746, Thomas Sumers, age 66, deposed regarding "Hills Folly." On 14 Jun 1746, aged 66, he deposed on the bounds of "Bear Point" and "Chesnut Ridge." He mentioned that he was the son of Benjamin Somers.⁴

Death*

before 1757

Thomas died before 1757 at Somerset Co, MD. Thomas Somers disappears from the tax lists by 1757..⁴

Family

Sarah (-----) b. c 1685

Marriage*

circa 1704

He married Sarah (-----) circa 1704.²

Children

Johathan Somers+ b. c 1708

George Somers b. c 1711

Thomas Somers Jr.+ b. c 1714

John Somers b. c 1718

Samuel Somers+ b. c 1722

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 164 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 166 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 167 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Elizabeth Somers¹

F, b. circa 1673

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Somers b. c 1635, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Isabel Wale b. c 1645, d. Dec 1675

Last Edited

28 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1673

Elizabeth was born circa 1673 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

circa 1700

She married Thomas Giddens circa 1700.¹

Married Name

circa 1700

As of circa 1700,her married name was Giddens.

Will - Father's*

2 February 1709

Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 2 February 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Elizabeth wife of Thomas Giddens in the will of Benjamin Sommers, wife Mary. He also named a granddaughter Mary Giddens and gave her cattle with the mark of Thomas Giddens..¹

Family

Thomas Giddens b. c 1670

Child

Mary Giddens b. 1702

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Thomas Giddens

M, b. circa 1670

Pedigree

Last Edited

28 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1670

Thomas was born circa 1670.

Marriage*

circa 1700

He married Elizabeth Somers, daughter of Benjamin Somers and Isabel Wale, circa 1700.¹

Family

Elizabeth Somers b. c 1673

Child

Mary Giddens b. 1702

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Mary Giddens¹

F, b. 1702

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Giddens b. c 1670

Mother

Elizabeth Somers b. c 1673

Last Edited

28 Sep 2008

Birth*

1702

Mary was born in 1702 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Will - GrFath's*

2 February 1709

Mary was named in her grandfather's will on 2 February 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as a granddaughter Mary Giddens in the will of Benjamin Sommers, wife Mary. She was given cattle with the mark of Thomas Giddens..¹

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Ann Somers¹

F, b. circa 1678

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Somers b. c 1635, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Deborah Woolridge b. c 1650, d. 29 Oct 1685

Last Edited

28 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1678

Ann was born circa 1678 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

circa 1700

She married (-----) Scott circa 1700.¹

Married Name

circa 1700

As of circa 1700,her married name was Scott.

Will - Father's*

2 February 1709

Ann was named in her father's will on 2 February 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as a daughter Ann Scott in the will of Benjamin Sommers, wife Mary..¹

Family

(-----) Scott b. c 1675

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

(-----) Scott

M, b. circa 1675

Pedigree

Last Edited

28 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1675

(-----) was born circa 1675.

Marriage*

circa 1700

He married Ann Somers, daughter of Benjamin Somers and Deborah Woolridge, circa 1700.¹

Family

Ann Somers b. c 1678

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Joseph Somers¹

M, b. circa 1696

Pedigree

Father

William Somers b. 8 Aug 1671, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Margaret Butler b. c 1672

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1696

Joseph was born circa 1696 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Anecdote*

1716

In 1716 when his step-grandmother's estate was settled, he and William Scott were approvers of the inventory.²

Land sold*

29 June 1725

Joseph sold land on 29 June 1725 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. It was on this date that Joseph Summers, only surviving son of William Summers dec'd, who was one of the sons of Benjamin Summers, planter, dec'd, conveyed to Southy Wittington, gentleman, 1/3 of a tract called "Emessex" containing 250 acres, 85 acres, which said 85 acres was part of the tract granted on 17 Nov 1677 to above named Benjamin Summers, dec'd, who by his will of 2 Feb 1709, did give to his son William Summers dec'd and to his brothers Thomas and John Summers, the aforesaid tract which said William Summers at the time of his death left issue to 3 sons: Benjamin, William and the above named Joseph, party to the presents and died intestate as also the said Benjamin, William, the brothers of said Joseph are both of them dec'd intestate without issue by now in whereof the sole right of the said third party of the said 550 acres is wholly vested in Joseph and also one other tract calle "Little Worth" in Annamessex containing 100 acres acres..¹

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 169 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Benjamin Somers¹

M, b. circa 1692, d. before 29 June 1725

Pedigree

Father

William Somers b. 8 Aug 1671, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Margaret Butler b. c 1672

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1692

Benjamin was born circa 1692 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Security on Admin*

11 December 1716

Benjamin was security on the administration of an estate on 11 December 1716 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Benjamin Sumers & William Wheatly were securities on the administration bond on the estate of Mary Sumers. Thomas Sumers & John Sumers were named as her administrators..¹

Death*

before 29 June 1725

Benjamin died before 29 June 1725 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. On 20 Mar 1722 an administration bond was posted on his father, Benjamin Summers, estate by William Summers with William Colebourne surety. In 1724, at July 1725 Court and at July 1726 Court William Summers was summoned to produce inventory and accounts on said estate. At the July 1726 Court it was exhibited that William Summers, administrator of Benjamin Summers, was dead. On 29 Jun 1725 Joseph Summers, only surviving son of William Summers dec'd, who was one of the sons of Benjamin Summers, planter, dec'd, conveyed to Southy Wittington, gentleman, 1/3 of a tract called "Emessex" containing 250 acres, 85 acres, which said 85 acres was part of the tract granted on 17 Nov 1677 to above named Benjamin Summers, dec'd, who by his will of 2 Feb 1709, did give to his son William Summers dec'd and to his brothers Thomas and John Summers, the aforesaid tract which said William Summers at the time of his death left issue to 3 sons: Benjamin, William and the above named Joseph, party to the presents and died intestate as also the said Benjamin, William, the brothers of said Joseph are both of them dec'd intestate without issue by now in whereof the sole right of the said third party of the said 550 acres is wholly vested in Joseph and also one other tract calle "Little Worth" in Annamessex containing 100 acres acres..²

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 & 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

William Somers¹

M, b. circa 1694, d. before 29 June 1725

Pedigree

Father

William Somers b. 8 Aug 1671, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Margaret Butler b. c 1672

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1694

William was born circa 1694 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

before 3 January 1723

He married Martha Morris (?) before 3 January 1723 at Somerset Co, MD. On 3 Jan 1723 William Summers received payment from the estate of Samuel Morris. (NOTE: Perhaps he had married his daughter.)²

Land sold*

4 May 1723

William sold land on 4 May 1723 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that William Summers, sailor and wife Martha, appointed William Coulburn, attny, to make over to Southy Whittington the tract "Emmessex" acording to our grandfather Benjamin Summers..³

Death*

before 29 June 1725

William died before 29 June 1725 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. It was on this date that Joseph Summers, only surviving son of William Summers dec'd, who was one of the sons of Benjamin Summers, planter, dec'd, conveyed to Southy Wittington, gentleman, 1/3 of a tract called "Emessex" containing 250 acres, 85 acres, which said 85 acres was part of the tract granted on 17 Nov 1677 to above named Benjamin Summers, dec'd, who by his will of 2 Feb 1709, did give to his son William Summers dec'd and to his brothers Thomas and John Summers, the aforesaid tract which said William Summers at the time of his death left issue to 3 sons: Benjamin, William and the above named Joseph, party to the presents and died intestate as also the said Benjamin, William, the brothers of said Joseph are both of them dec'd intestate without issue by now in whereof the sole right of the said third party of the said 550 acres is wholly vested in Joseph and also one other tract calle "Little Worth" in Annamessex containing 100 acres acres..¹

Family

Martha Morris (?) b. c 1700

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 164 & p. 169 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 164 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Martha Morris (?)

F, b. circa 1700

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1700

Martha was born circa 1700.

Marriage*

before 3 January 1723

She married William Somers, son of William Somers and Margaret Butler, before 3 January 1723 at Somerset Co, MD. On 3 Jan 1723 William Summers received payment from the estate of Samuel Morris. (NOTE: Perhaps he had married his daughter.)¹

Married Name

before 3 January 1723

As of before 3 January 1723,her married name was Somers.

Family

William Somers b. c 1694, d. b 29 Jun 1725

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 164 & p. 169 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Johathan Somers¹

M, b. circa 1708

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Somers Sr. b. 23 Sep 1680, d. b 1757

Mother

Sarah (-----) b. c 1685

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1708

Johathan was born circa 1708 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

circa 1730

He married Anne (-----) circa 1730.²

Land rec'd as gift*

27 August 1732

Johathan received land as a gift on 27 August 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Thomas Summers gave to sons Jonathan Summers and George Summers "Emmessex.".¹

Anecdote*

1745

Jonathan Summers, aged 41 deposed on 28 Oct 1745 regarding the bounds of "Horeworth, Horseys Down, Bells Purchase, None Such, Littleworth and Gilford." On 7 May 1757, aged 51, he deposed regarding the bounds of "Prices Vineyard." On 1 May 1758, age 50, he deposed regarding the bounds of "Scotland" and on 30 Dec 1760, aged 50, he deposed regarding the bounds of "Cork." The Debt Books for Somerset County from 1745 to 1774 show Jonathon Summers paying tax on "Emessix, Littleworth, Jonathan's Addition and Summers' Hard Fortune."²

Land sold*

24 January 1782

Johathan sold land on 24 January 1782 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Jonathan Summers and Thomas Summers sold 35 acres to Dukes Riggin and on 16 Feb 1785 Jonathan Summers sold to Thomas Summers, son of Jonathan Summers and Jonathan Summers and Thomas Summers, son of Thomas, his rights..¹

Family

Anne (-----) b. c 1710

Children

Thomas Somers b. c 1743

Obadiah 'Obed' Somers b. 21 Mar 1749

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 170 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

George Somers¹

M, b. circa 1711

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Somers Sr. b. 23 Sep 1680, d. b 1757

Mother

Sarah (-----) b. c 1685

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1711

George was born circa 1711 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Land rec'd as gift*

27 August 1732

George received land as a gift on 27 August 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Thomas Summers gave to sons Jonathan Summers and George Summers "Emmessex.".²

Anecdote*

1734

The Debt Books for Somerset County from 1734 to 1774 show George Summers as paying tax on "Tower Hill, Emmessix, Littleworth & Summers' Hard Fortuen."³

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 & p. 170 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 170 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Thomas Somers Jr.¹

M, b. circa 1714

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Somers Sr. b. 23 Sep 1680, d. b 1757

Mother

Sarah (-----) b. c 1685

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1714

Thomas was born circa 1714 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Tithable list*

1744

Thomas was on the list of tithables at Annamessex, Som Co, MD, for in 1744. He was shown as Thomas Summers Jr. between 1744 & and 1754 and then as Thomas Summers between 1757 & 1759..²

Marriage*

4 February 1762

He married Ann (-----) on 4 February 1762 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Land sold*

24 January 1782

Thomas sold land on 24 January 1782 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Jonathan Summers and Thomas Summers sold 35 acres to Dukes Riggin and on 16 Feb 1785 Jonathan Summers sold to Thomas Summers, son of Jonathan Summers and Jonathan Summers and Thomas Summers, son of Thomas, his rights..¹

Family

Ann (-----) b. c 1730

Children

Thomas Somers (III) b. 11 Dec 1762

Jonathan Somers b. 29 Jun 1767

Ann Somers b. 8 Mar 1770

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Thomas Somers (III)¹

M, b. 11 December 1762

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Somers Jr. b. c 1714

Mother

Ann (-----) b. c 1730

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

11 December 1762

Thomas was born on 11 December 1762 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.²

Rev War Veteran*

1780

Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. Thomas Summers served as private in the Somerset Militia, Salisbury Battn., Capt. Sampson Wheatley's Company..³

Land sold*

24 January 1782

Thomas sold land on 24 January 1782 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. It was on this date that Jonathon Summers and Thomas Summers deeded to Dukes Riggen 35 acres of Emessex..³

Tithable list*

1783

Thomas was on the list of tithables at Annamessex, Som Co, MD, for in 1783. It was in this year that Thomas Summers was living in Little Annamessex Hundred, with 60 1/2 acres of Emmessix. There were 3 males males & 5 females in his household..³

Land bought*

16 February 1785

Thomas bought land on 16 February 1785 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Jonathan Summers sold to Thomas Summers, son of Jonathan Summers and Jonathan Summers and Thomas Summers, son of Thomas, his rights in Emmessex..⁴

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 & p. 171 & p. 173 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 173 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Thomas Somers¹

M, b. circa 1743

Pedigree

Father

Johathan Somers b. c 1708

Mother

Anne (-----) b. c 1710

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1743

Thomas was born circa 1743 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Rev War Veteran*

1780

Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. Thomas Summers served as corporal, Somerset Militia, Princess Anne Battn., Capt. Henry Miles's Little Annemessex Company..²

Land bought*

16 February 1785

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 & p. 170 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 172 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 165 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Margaret Butler

F, b. circa 1672

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1672

Margaret was born circa 1672.

Marriage*

18 September 1691

She married William Somers, son of Benjamin Somers and Isabel Wale, on 18 September 1691 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

18 September 1691

As of 18 September 1691,her married name was Somers.

Administrator*

22 December 1715

Margaret was named as administrator of an estate on 22 December 1715 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that an administration bond was filed by Margarett Sumers on the estate of William Summers, with Thomas Ward surety. She also filed administration accounts on 2 Jun 1718..¹

Tithable list*

1723

Margaret was on the list of tithables at Annamessex, Som Co, MD, for in 1723. It was in these years that Marget Somurs, widow, was head of household, with Isac Somurs and Thomas Sumers living with her..¹

Family

William Somers b. 8 Aug 1671, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Children

Benjamin Somers b. c 1692, d. b 29 Jun 1725

William Somers b. c 1694, d. b 29 Jun 1725

Joseph Somers b. c 1696

Isaac Somers b. c 1698, d. b 29 Jun 1725

Thomas Somers b. c 1700, d. b 29 Jun 1725

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 166 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Isaac Somers¹

M, b. circa 1698, d. before 29 June 1725

Pedigree

Father

William Somers b. 8 Aug 1671, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Margaret Butler b. c 1672

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1698

Isaac was born circa 1698 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Death*

before 29 June 1725

Isaac died before 29 June 1725 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 166 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Thomas Somers¹

M, b. circa 1700, d. before 29 June 1725

Pedigree

Father

William Somers b. 8 Aug 1671, d. b 22 Dec 1715

Mother

Margaret Butler b. c 1672

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1700

Thomas was born circa 1700 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Death*

before 29 June 1725

Thomas died before 29 June 1725 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 166 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Sarah (-----)

F, b. circa 1685

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1685

Sarah was born circa 1685.

Marriage*

circa 1704

She married Thomas Somers Sr., son of Benjamin Somers and Deborah Woolridge, circa 1704.¹

Married Name

circa 1704

As of circa 1704,her married name was Somers.

Tithable list*

1757

Sarah was on the list of tithables at Annamessex, Som Co, MD, for in 1757. She was shown as Sarah Summers, head of household, with Parks Summers living with her. In 1759 Parks Summers is in the household of Solomon Bird..²

Family

Thomas Somers Sr. b. 23 Sep 1680, d. b 1757

Children

Johathan Somers+ b. c 1708

George Somers b. c 1711

Thomas Somers Jr.+ b. c 1714

John Somers b. c 1718

Samuel Somers+ b. c 1722

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 166 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 167 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Samuel Somers¹

M, b. circa 1722

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Somers Sr. b. 23 Sep 1680, d. b 1757

Mother

Sarah (-----) b. c 1685

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1722

Samuel was born circa 1722 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

circa 1745

He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1745.²

Tithable list*

1748

Samuel was on the list of tithables at Somerset Co, MD, for in 1748. Samuel Summers was cited as head of household in 1748, 1750, 1753 & 1754..²

Family

Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1720

Children

George Somers b. 23 Oct 1746

Samuel Somers b. 14 May 1749

Elias Somers b. 29 Apr 1752

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 167 & 170 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 170 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

John Somers¹

M, b. circa 1718

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Somers Sr. b. 23 Sep 1680, d. b 1757

Mother

Sarah (-----) b. c 1685

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1718

John was born circa 1718 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 167 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Joannah 'Iona' Riggin¹

F, b. circa 1690

Pedigree

Last Edited

3 Jul 2020

Birth*

circa 1690

Joannah was born circa 1690.

Marriage*

circa 1710

She married John Somers, son of Benjamin Somers and Deborah Woolridge, circa 1710.^2,3

Married Name

circa 1710

As of circa 1710,her married name was Somers.

Will - Husb's*

13 August 1758

Joannah was named in her husband's will on 13 August 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as a wife Joannah Summers in the will of John Summers..⁴

Family		John Somers b. c 1682, d. b 1 Nov 1760
Children	1.	David Somers+ b. 1712, d. b 14 Dec 1792
	2.	Mary Somers b. c 1715
	3.	Richard (of Jno) Somers b. c 1723
	4.	Benjamin Somers+ b. c 1726
	5.	Lazarus Somers+ b. c 1728
	6.	Betty Somers b. c 1729
	7.	Isaac Somers+ b. c 1733, d. b 16 Sep 1824
	8.	Deborah Somers+ b. c 1735, d. a 1800

Citations

[S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 167 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach.
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Mary Somers¹

F, b. circa 1715

Pedigree

Father

John Somers b. c 1682, d. b 1 Nov 1760

Mother

Joannah 'Iona' Riggin b. c 1690

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1715

Mary was born circa 1715 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

circa 1735

She married (-----) Ward circa 1735.¹

Married Name

circa 1735

As of circa 1735,her married name was Ward.

Will - Father's*

13 August 1758

Mary was named in her father's will on 13 August 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as a daughter Mary Ward and given 1 shilling in the will of John Summers, wife Joannah..¹

Family

(-----) Ward b. c 1710

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

(-----) Ward

M, b. circa 1710

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1710

(-----) was born circa 1710.

Marriage*

circa 1735

He married Mary Somers, daughter of John Somers and Joannah 'Iona' Riggin, circa 1735.¹

Family

Mary Somers b. c 1715

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Grace Sterling¹

F, b. 9 November 1757, d. 1856

Pedigree

Father

Henry Sterling I b. c 1714, d. 1784

Mother

Deborah Somers b. c 1735, d. a 1800

Last Edited

14 Feb 2018

Birth*

9 November 1757

Grace was born on 9 November 1757 at Somerset Co, MD.^2,3

Will - GrFath's*

13 August 1758

Grace was named in her grandfather's will on 13 August 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as a granddaughter Grace Sterling in the will of John Summers, wife Joannah..¹

Marriage*

circa 1778

She married Travers Sterling, son of John Sterling III and Mary Travers, circa 1778.³

Death*

1856

Grace died in 1856 at Somerset Co, MD.³

Family		Travers Sterling b. 4 Mar 1739/40, d. 27 Feb 1826
Children	1.	Mary Hannah Sterling+ b. c 1780
	2.	Travis Sterling b. 13 Nov 1785, d. c 1875
	3.	John Sterling+ b. 3 Dec 1785, d. 1870
	4.	Nacy Sterling+ b. 12 Oct 1787, d. 31 Mar 1881
	5.	Elizabeth 'Betsey' Sterling+ b. 4 Feb 1790, d. a 1 Jun 1880
	6.	Aaron 'Crow' Sterling+ b. 9 Apr 1792, d. 30 Aug 1871
	7.	Grace Hannah Sterling+ b. 17 Dec 1797
	8.	Sally Sterling³ b. c 1800, d. a 1860

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
[S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.

Richard (of Jno) Somers¹

M, b. circa 1723

Pedigree

Father

John Somers b. c 1682, d. b 1 Nov 1760

Mother

Joannah 'Iona' Riggin b. c 1690

Last Edited

16 Jun 2020

Birth*

circa 1723

Richard was born circa 1723 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Will - Father's*

13 August 1758

Richard was named in his father's will on 13 August 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son Richard Summers and given stock and the remainder of land in the will of John Summers, wife Joannah..¹

Tithable list*

1783

Richard was on the list of tithables at Annamessex, Som Co, MD, for in 1783. He was shown as Richard Summers in Little Annamessex Hundred with "Emmessix" & 90 acres with 1 male & 1 female in his household..²

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 172 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Anne (-----)

F, b. circa 1710

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1710

Anne was born circa 1710.

Marriage*

circa 1730

She married Johathan Somers, son of Thomas Somers Sr. and Sarah (-----), circa 1730.¹

Married Name

circa 1730

As of circa 1730,her married name was Somers.

Family

Johathan Somers b. c 1708

Children

Thomas Somers b. c 1743

Obadiah 'Obed' Somers b. 21 Mar 1749

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 170 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Obadiah 'Obed' Somers¹

M, b. 21 March 1749

Pedigree

Father

Johathan Somers b. c 1708

Mother

Anne (-----) b. c 1710

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

21 March 1749

Obadiah was born on 21 March 1749 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Rev War Veteran*

26 June 1776

Obadiah served in the Revolutionary War in on 26 June 1776 at Somerset Co, MD. Obadiah Summers served as private, Somerset County, Capt. John Gunby's 2nd Independent Maryland Company and was present on 26 Jun 1776 and mustered on 21 Aug 1776..²

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 170 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 173 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Elizabeth (-----)

F, b. circa 1720

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1720

Elizabeth was born circa 1720.

Marriage*

circa 1745

She married Samuel Somers, son of Thomas Somers Sr. and Sarah (-----), circa 1745.¹

Married Name

circa 1745

As of circa 1745,her married name was Somers.

Family

Samuel Somers b. c 1722

Children

George Somers b. 23 Oct 1746

Samuel Somers b. 14 May 1749

Elias Somers b. 29 Apr 1752

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 170 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

George Somers¹

M, b. 23 October 1746

Pedigree

Father

Samuel Somers b. c 1722

Mother

Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1720

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

23 October 1746

George was born on 23 October 1746 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.²

Rev War Veteran*

1780

George served in the Revolutionary War in in 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. George Summers served as private in the Somerset Militia, Princess Anne Battn., Walkins Point Company under Capt. Johh Williams..³

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 & 173 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 173 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Samuel Somers¹

M, b. 14 May 1749

Pedigree

Father

Samuel Somers b. c 1722

Mother

Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1720

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

14 May 1749

Samuel was born on 14 May 1749 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Elias Somers¹

M, b. 29 April 1752

Pedigree

Father

Samuel Somers b. c 1722

Mother

Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1720

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

29 April 1752

Elias was born on 29 April 1752 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.²

Rev War Veteran*

1780

Elias served in the Revolutionary War in in 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. Elias Summers served as private in the Somerset Militia, Princess Anne Battn., St. Asaph's Company..³

Tithable list*

1783

Elias was on the list of tithables at Annamessex, Som Co, MD, for in 1783. It was in this year that Elias Summers was living in Great Annamessex Hundred, with no land. There were 4 males & 2 females in his household..³

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 & p. 173 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 173 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Ann (-----)

F, b. circa 1730

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1730

Ann was born circa 1730.

Marriage*

circa 1750

She married Esau Boston III, son of Esau Boston II and Ellis Dennis (Dennis?), circa 1750. Esau Boston died by 10 Apr 1762 when distribution of his estate was made by Ann Summers, admx. Distribution equally to: Jesse Boston, Jacob Boston, Mary, Martha, Ephraim & David..¹

Married Name

circa 1750

As of circa 1750,her married name was Boston.

Marriage*

4 February 1762

She married Thomas Somers Jr., son of Thomas Somers Sr. and Sarah (-----), on 4 February 1762 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

4 February 1762

As of 4 February 1762,her married name was Somers.

Family 1

Esau Boston III b. c 1721, d. b 4 Feb 1762

Family 2

Thomas Somers Jr. b. c 1714

Children

Thomas Somers (III) b. 11 Dec 1762

Jonathan Somers b. 29 Jun 1767

Ann Somers b. 8 Mar 1770

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Esau Boston III

M, b. circa 1721, d. before 4 February 1762

Pedigree

Father

Esau Boston II¹ b. c 1695, d. b 30 Aug 1768

Mother

Ellis Dennis (Dennis?)² b. c 1701

Last Edited

16 Dec 2013

Birth*

circa 1721

Esau was born circa 1721 at Morumsco Section, Somerset Co, MD.³

Marriage*

circa 1750

He married Ann (-----) circa 1750. Esau Boston died by 10 Apr 1762 when distribution of his estate was made by Ann Summers, admx. Distribution equally to: Jesse Boston, Jacob Boston, Mary, Martha, Ephraim & David..⁴

Death*

before 4 February 1762

Esau died before 4 February 1762 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his widow Ann married Thomas Summers..⁴

Family

Ann (-----) b. c 1730

Citations

[S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed, p. 19 (#16 Esau Boston Jr.).
[S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed, p. 20 (#16 Esau Boston Jr.).
[S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed, p. 22 (#20 Mathew Boston).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Jonathan Somers¹

M, b. 29 June 1767

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Somers Jr. b. c 1714

Mother

Ann (-----) b. c 1730

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

29 June 1767

Jonathan was born on 29 June 1767 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Rev War Veteran*

1780

Jonathan served in the Revolutionary War in in 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. Jonathon Summers served as private in the Somerset Militia, Salisbury Battn., Capt. Sampson Wheatly's Company..²

Land sold*

24 January 1782

Jonathan sold land on 24 January 1782 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. It was on this date that Jonathan Summers & Thomas Summers deeded to Dukes Riggen 35 acres of Emessex..²

Tithable list*

1783

Jonathan was on the list of tithables at Somerset Co, MD, for in 1783. It was in this year that Jonathan Summers was living in Little Annamessex Hundred, with 60 1/2 acres of Emmessex. There were 3 males and 2 females in his household..²

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 173 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Ann Somers¹

F, b. 8 March 1770

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Somers Jr. b. c 1714

Mother

Ann (-----) b. c 1730

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

8 March 1770

Ann was born on 8 March 1770 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Mary Jordan

F, b. circa 1730

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

circa 1730

Mary was born circa 1730.

Marriage*

14 December 1749

She married David Somers, son of John Somers and Joannah 'Iona' Riggin, on 14 December 1749 at Somerset Co, MD. She was probably a sister of John Jordan..¹

Married Name

14 December 1749

As of 14 December 1749,her married name was Somers.

Will - Husb's*

15 January 1791

Mary was named in her husband's will on 15 January 1791 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as wife Mary in the will of David Sommers..¹

Family		David Somers b. 1712, d. b 14 Dec 1792
Children	1.	John Somers² b. 25 Apr 1750
	2.	Betty Somers b. 18 May 1752
	3.	Stephen Somers b. 7 Mar 1755
	4.	Jemima Somers b. 13 Oct 1757
	5.	Martha Somers b. 7 Apr 1760
	6.	David Somers b. c 1762

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 174 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

John Somers¹

M, b. 25 April 1750

Pedigree

Father

David Somers² b. 1712, d. b 14 Dec 1792

Mother

Mary Jordan² b. c 1730

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

25 April 1750

John was born on 25 April 1750 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.²

Marriage*

10 September 1775

He married Jemima Cullen on 10 September 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Rev War Veteran*

1780

John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1780 at Somerset Co, MD. John Summers served as sergeant in the Somerset Militia, Princess Anne Battn., Capt. Henry Miles' Little Annemessex Company and in the Select Militia, Somerset County, as of 15 Aug 1781..²

Will - Father's*

15 January 1791

John was named in his father's will on 15 January 1791 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son John Sommers in the will of David Sommers, wife Mary..¹

Family

Jemima Cullen b. c 1750

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 174 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Stephen Somers¹

M, b. 7 March 1755

Pedigree

Father

David Somers b. 1712, d. b 14 Dec 1792

Mother

Mary Jordan b. c 1730

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

7 March 1755

Stephen was born on 7 March 1755 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Will - Father's*

15 January 1791

Stephen was named in his father's will on 15 January 1791 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

David Somers¹

M, b. circa 1762

Pedigree

Father

David Somers b. 1712, d. b 14 Dec 1792

Mother

Mary Jordan b. c 1730

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1762

David was born circa 1762 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Will - Father's*

15 January 1791

David was named in his father's will on 15 January 1791 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son David in the will of David Sommers, wife Mary..¹

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Betty Somers¹

F, b. 18 May 1752

Pedigree

Father

David Somers b. 1712, d. b 14 Dec 1792

Mother

Mary Jordan b. c 1730

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

18 May 1752

Betty was born on 18 May 1752 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Jemima Somers¹

F, b. 13 October 1757

Pedigree

Father

David Somers b. 1712, d. b 14 Dec 1792

Mother

Mary Jordan b. c 1730

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

13 October 1757

Jemima was born on 13 October 1757 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Martha Somers¹

F, b. 7 April 1760

Pedigree

Father

David Somers b. 1712, d. b 14 Dec 1792

Mother

Mary Jordan b. c 1730

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

7 April 1760

Martha was born on 7 April 1760 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 171 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Catheron Pettitt

F, b. circa 1735

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

circa 1735

Catheron was born circa 1735.

Marriage*

2 February 1755

She married Lazarus Somers, son of John Somers and Joannah 'Iona' Riggin, on 2 February 1755 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

2 February 1755

As of 2 February 1755,her married name was Somers.

Family

Lazarus Somers b. c 1728

Children

Isaac Somers b. 16 Feb 1756

Stephen Somers b. 1 Jun 1758

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 172 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Isaac Somers¹

M, b. 16 February 1756

Pedigree

Father

Lazarus Somers b. c 1728

Mother

Catheron Pettitt b. c 1735

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

16 February 1756

Isaac was born on 16 February 1756 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 172 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Stephen Somers¹

M, b. 1 June 1758

Pedigree

Father

Lazarus Somers b. c 1728

Mother

Catheron Pettitt b. c 1735

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

1 June 1758

Stephen was born on 1 June 1758 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 172 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Jemima Cullen

F, b. circa 1750

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

circa 1750

Jemima was born circa 1750.

Marriage*

10 September 1775

She married John Somers, son of David Somers and Mary Jordan, on 10 September 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

10 September 1775

As of 10 September 1775,her married name was Somers.

Family

John Somers b. 25 Apr 1750

Citations

[S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 174 (Summers Family of Somerset County).

Mary Roach

F, b. circa 1740

Pedigree

Father

John Roach III¹ b. c 1696

Mother

Rebecca Horsey¹ b. c 1700

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

circa 1740

Mary was born circa 1740 at Somerset Co, MD.

Marriage*

circa 1760

She married Isaac Somers, son of John Somers and Joannah 'Iona' Riggin, circa 1760.²

Married Name

circa 1760

As of circa 1760,her married name was Somers.

Will - Husb's*

15 September 1821

Mary was named in her husband's will on 15 September 1821 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Isaac Summers gave to wife Mary. To sons Dickey Summers (Extr) & Horsey Summers. To daughters Rebecca Maddox, Molly Sommers, Jane Rae, Betsey Hickman & Fanny Bailey. To grandson Isaac Hickman. Witt: Aaron Sterling, Jacob Cullen & Theophs. B. White..³

Family		Isaac Somers b. c 1733, d. b 16 Sep 1824
Children	1.	Richard 'Dicky' (of Isaac) Somers b. 1760, d. 7 Jul 1851
	2.	Horsey (of Isaac) Somers I+ b. 1762, d. 26 Feb 1852
	3.	Jane 'Jinney' Somers+³ b. c 1772, d. 9 Oct 1854
	4.	Elizabeth 'Betsy' (of Isaac) Somers+ b. c 1780
	5.	Euphamy 'Fanny' Somers+ b. c 1780, d. b 15 Feb 1850
	6.	Molly Somers b. c 1782
	7.	Rebecca Somers b. 1 Sep 1785, d. 5 Nov 1868

Citations

[S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Asa T. Hickman, born circa 1812.
[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach.
[S2161] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book JP 4, 1820-1837, p. 19 (will of Isaac Summers, wife Mary).

Rebecca Somers¹

F, b. 1 September 1785, d. 5 November 1868

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Somers b. c 1733, d. b 16 Sep 1824

Mother

Mary Roach b. c 1740

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

1 September 1785

Rebecca was born on 1 September 1785 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.²

Married Name

6 January 1813

As of 6 January 1813,her married name was Maddox.

Marriage*

6 January 1813

She married George Maddox on 6 January 1813 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as George Maddux and Rebecca Somers..³

Will - Father's*

15 September 1821

Rebecca was named in her father's will on 15 September 1821 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Isaac Summers gave to wife Mary. To sons Dickey Summers (Extr) & Horsey Summers. To daughters Rebecca Maddox, Molly Sommers, Jane Rae, Betsey Hickman & Fanny Bailey. To grandson Isaac Hickman. Witt: Aaron Sterling, Jacob Cullen & Theophs. B. White..⁴

Death*

5 November 1868

She died on 5 November 1868 at Somerset Co, MD, at age 83.²

Family

George Maddox b. c 1782, d. 1822

Citations

[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach.
[S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Asa T. Hickman, born circa 1812.
[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
[S2161] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book JP 4, 1820-1837, p. 19 (will of Isaac Summers, wife Mary).

George Maddox¹

M, b. circa 1782, d. 1822

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

circa 1782

George was born circa 1782 at Quindocqua, Somerset Co, MD.²

Marriage*

6 January 1813

He married Rebecca Somers, daughter of Isaac Somers and Mary Roach, on 6 January 1813 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as George Maddux and Rebecca Somers..¹

Death*

1822

George Maddox died in 1822 at Quindocqua, Somerset Co, MD.²

Family

Rebecca Somers b. 1 Sep 1785, d. 5 Nov 1868

Citations

[S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
[S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Asa T. Hickman, born circa 1812.

Molly Somers¹

F, b. circa 1782

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Somers b. c 1733, d. b 16 Sep 1824

Mother

Mary Roach b. c 1740

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*

circa 1782

Molly was born circa 1782 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

Will - Father's*

15 September 1821

Molly was named in her father's will on 15 September 1821 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Isaac Summers gave to wife Mary. To sons Dickey Summers (Extr) & Horsey Summers. To daughters Rebecca Maddox, Molly Sommers, Jane Rae, Betsey Hickman & Fanny Bailey. To grandson Isaac Hickman. Witt: Aaron Sterling, Jacob Cullen & Theophs. B. White..²

Citations

[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach.
[S2161] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book JP 4, 1820-1837, p. 19 (will of Isaac Summers, wife Mary).

Elizabeth 'Betsy' (of Isaac) Somers¹

F, b. circa 1780

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Somers b. c 1733, d. b 16 Sep 1824

Mother

Mary Roach b. c 1740

Last Edited

8 Jul 2020

Birth*

circa 1780

Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.²

Married Name

circa 1805

As of circa 1805,her married name was Hickman.

Marriage*

circa 1805

She married William Hickman circa 1805 at Somerset Co, MD.³

Will - Father's*

15 September 1821

Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 15 September 1821 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Isaac Summers gave to wife Mary. To sons Dickey Summers (Extr) & Horsey Summers. To daughters Rebecca Maddox, Molly Sommers, Jane Rae, Betsey Hickman & Fanny Bailey. To grandson Isaac Hickman. Witt: Aaron Sterling, Jacob Cullen & Theophs. B. White..^4,5

Land bought*

19 September 1831

She bought land on 19 September 1831 at Appeshole Creek, near Crisfield, Somerset Co, MD. Richard Somers of Accomack County, Virginia sells to Betsy Hickman of Somerset County, Maryland, for $100, part of two tracts of land called "Long Town" and "Lot" or whatever name or names the same may be called, being part of the land given to me by my father Isaac Somers, deceased" in Somerset County and in Little Annamessex, beginning at the mouth of a gut issuing out of Appeshole Creek being a division between said land and Job Moore thence running westerly with said Moore land and Aaron Sterling's land and southerly with John Sterling's land so far as will contain one half of the said land in a long square line easterly down to the aforesaid creek." Witnesses: William Roach, Henry Ward.⁶

Deed named in*

19 September 1831

She was named in a deed in on 19 September 1831 at Somerset Co, MD. Richard Sumers of Accomack County sells to Mary Sumers, daughter of Betsy Hickman, of Somerset County, Maryland, for $100, all the remaining part of the land which was given me by my father, Isaac Somers, dec'd, in his will which is not this day conveyed by deed and to Betsy Hickman. (The land) known by whatever name or names the same may be called. Signed: Richard (his X mark) Hickman. Acknowledged before William Roach, Henry Ward, Justices of the Peace for Somerest Couty. (NOTE: Isaac's will stipulated that Richard his son, who is without heirs at the time of the writing of the will, can will the land left to him to those brothers and sisters he feels are deserving, or to their heirs if the parent is dead.)⁷

Census head*

1840

Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at Lower District, Somerset Co, MD. There are no Hickmans in Somerset County censuses for 1810-1830. In 1840 there are four Hickman households: George L. in Middle District and Isaac, Thomas, & Elizabeth in Lower District. The assumption made was that Elizabeth, Thomas, & Isaac are related and living near each other. Elizabeth shows as age 70 in both the 1850 & 1860 censuses. In 1860 two of Isaac's daughters are living with her.³

Census head

3 August 1850

Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of 3 August 1850 at Brinkley District, 1st Division, Somerset Co, MD. HH#474 was headed by Elizabeth Hickman, a 70 year old farmer (farmer marked thru), with real estate valued at $800, born in MD. Listed with her was John Hickman, a 30 year old farmer, born in MD; and Elizabeth Sterling, age 18, born in MD. She was listed near Josiah Sterling, a 38 year old mariner, the head of HH#476, with real estate valued at $1,000. Also near by was Isaac Hickman, a 45 year old oysterman, the head of HH#471, with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him was Ellen Hickman, age 44, who was Eleanor Tyler, who married Isaac Hickman 21 Dec 1835 in Somerset Co, MD.⁸

Will - Son's*

9 January 1856

Elizabeth was named in her son's will on 9 January 1856 at Somerset Co, MD. John Hickman gave his estate to his mother Elizabeth (Extx) and to his brother Thomas Hickman (Extr). Witt: Joshua R. Handy, George Adams & George S. Handy.^9,10

Family 1

(-----) (father of Mary R Somers) (-----) b. c 1780

Child

Mary R(oach?) Somers (Summers)+¹¹ b. c 1804

Family 2

William Hickman b. c 1775

Marriage*

circa 1805

She married William Hickman circa 1805 at Somerset Co, MD.³

Children

Isaac (of Wm) Hickman+¹² b. c 1805

Thomas J. (of Wm) Hickman+¹³ b. c 1817, d. a 14 Jul 1880

John (of Wm) Hickman¹³ b. c 1820, d. b 9 Jun 1858

Citations

[S2420] Mary Frances Carey, William Hickman and Accomack County, Virginia Descendants, p. 13 & Chart II & Acc Deeds 1804-1807, p. 100.
[S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
[S3055] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of William Hickman & Elizabeth Somers of Somerset Co, MD.
[S2420] Mary Frances Carey, William Hickman and Accomack County, Virginia Descendants, p. 15 (Somerset Wills JP4, p. 88).
[S2161] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book JP 4, 1820-1837, p. 19 (will of Isaac Summers, wife Mary).
[S3048] Jacqueline Downing < and e-mail address, Information on Mary R. Summers of Somerset Co, MD, citing Somerset Co, MD Deed Bk GH6, p. 71-72.
[S3048] Jacqueline Downing < and e-mail address, Information on Mary R. Summers of Somerset Co, MD, citing Somerset Co, MD Deed Bk GH6, p. 70.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
[S2420] Mary Frances Carey, William Hickman and Accomack County, Virginia Descendants, p. 15 (Somerst Wills JP5, p. 308).
[S2233] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book JP 5, 1837-1859, p. 74 (will of John Hickman).
[S3048] Jacqueline Downing < and e-mail address, Information on Mary R. Summers of Somerset Co, MD.
[S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , citing John Tyler Descendants, The Immigrant (2009) by David V. Heise (1949-2011) (NOTE: Dave was a meticulous researcher, and was also the author of the three Somerset Orphans Court books, and the three Worcester Orphans Court books.).
[S2420] Mary Frances Carey, William Hickman and Accomack County, Virginia Descendants, p. 15.

Sarah H. Somers¹

F, b. 7 October 1807

Pedigree

Father

Horsey (of Isaac) Somers I b. 1762, d. 26 Feb 1852

Mother

Nancy Rew b. c 1772, d. 10 Mar 1836

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

7 October 1807

Sarah was born on 7 October 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Citations

[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach, (Horsey Somers Family Bible in the hands of Mrs. Jno. L. Byrd of Mearsville, VA).

Salley Somers¹

F, b. 29 January 1813

Pedigree

Father

Horsey (of Isaac) Somers I b. 1762, d. 26 Feb 1852

Mother

Nancy Rew b. c 1772, d. 10 Mar 1836

Last Edited

29 Sep 2008

Birth*

29 January 1813

Salley was born on 29 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Citations

[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach, (Horsey Somers Family Bible in the hands of Mrs. Jno. L. Byrd of Mearsville, VA).

Richard Rew (of Sam) Somers^1,2

M, b. 1872, d. 1924

Pedigree

Father

Samuel Somers b. 7 Jan 1836, d. 12 Jan 1913

Mother

Mary J.W. Justice b. 14 Apr 1840, d. 14 Jul 1917

Charts

Descendants of Col. Thomas Johnson (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of William Jones (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#1)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#2)
Descendants of Adam Thorowgood (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Thomas Welburne (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)
Descendants of Sir George Yeardley (Ancient Planter)

Last Edited

16 Jun 2020

Birth*

1872

Richard was born in 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.³

Marriage*

3 January 1900

He married Nona T. Shrieves, daughter of William (of Wm.) 'Little Bill' Shrieves (IV) and Caroline Barnes, on 3 January 1900 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard R. Somers, a 27 year old sailor, the son of Samuel & Mary Somers and she was shown as Nona T. Shrieves, age 19, the daughter of Wm. Shireves of W. & his wife Caroline..²

Death*

1924

Richard died in 1924.³

Burial*

His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Richard R. Somers, husband of Nona L. Somers, 1872 - 1924..³

Family

Nona T. Shrieves b. 1880

Child

Magie R. Somers b. c 1902

Citations

[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach.
[S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.

Finney Warren Somers¹

M, b. 10 May 1888, d. May 1977

Pedigree

Father

Albert Beauregard Horsey Somers b. 13 Mar 1862, d. 14 May 1943

Mother

Mary L. 'Manie' Kelly b. 7 Jan 1865, d. 11 Feb 1945

Charts

Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter)
Descendants of William Jones (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Thomas Welburne (Burgess at Jamestown)

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

10 May 1888

Finney was born on 10 May 1888 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.²

Marriage*

28 June 1911

He married Winifred Florence 'Winnie' Parks, daughter of Alexander B. 'Alex' Parks and Virginia Susan Wessells, on 28 June 1911 at Norfolk, VA. He was shown as Finney Warren Somers, a 23 year old traveling salesman, the son of Albert B. & Manie L. Somers and she was shown as Winifred Florence Parkes, age 23, the daughter of Alexander B. & Susan Parkes..³

Death*

May 1977

Finney died in May 1977.²

Family

Winifred Florence 'Winnie' Parks b. 19 Oct 1887, d. 8 Nov 1982

Children

Finney Warren Somers Jr. b. 6 Jun 1915, d. 23 Feb 1917

Sylvia S. Somers b. 10 Jul 1918, d. 25 Mar 1995

Finney Warren Somers Jr. b. 1920, d. 1920

Citations

[S1032] Finney W. Somers, MD to Hiram T. Somers of West Beach.
[S1031] Compiler Vesta Susan Cadieu, Register Report for Benjamin Summers.
[S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.

Winifred Florence 'Winnie' Parks¹

F, b. 19 October 1887, d. 8 November 1982

Pedigree

Father

Alexander B. 'Alex' Parks b. 1853, d. 1942

Mother

Virginia Susan Wessells b. 1861, d. 1933

Charts

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

19 October 1887

Winifred was born on 19 October 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

28 June 1911

She married Finney Warren Somers, son of Albert Beauregard Horsey Somers and Mary L. 'Manie' Kelly, on 28 June 1911 at Norfolk, VA. He was shown as Finney Warren Somers, a 23 year old traveling salesman, the son of Albert B. & Manie L. Somers and she was shown as Winifred Florence Parkes, age 23, the daughter of Alexander B. & Susan Parkes..¹

Married Name

28 June 1911

As of 28 June 1911,her married name was Somers.

Death*

8 November 1982

Winifred died on 8 November 1982 at age 95.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Winifred P. Somers, wife of Finney W. Somers, 19 Oct 1887 - 8 Nov 1982..²

Family

Finney Warren Somers b. 10 May 1888, d. May 1977

Children

Finney Warren Somers Jr. b. 6 Jun 1915, d. 23 Feb 1917

Sylvia S. Somers b. 10 Jul 1918, d. 25 Mar 1995

Finney Warren Somers Jr. b. 1920, d. 1920

Citations

[S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.

(father of Moses) Salisbury

M, b. circa 1725

Pedigree

Last Edited

30 Jun 2018

Birth*

circa 1725

(father was born circa 1725.

Family
Children	1.	John Salisbury+¹ b. c 1747
	2.	Moses Salisbury b. c 1750, d. b 28 Mar 1831
	3.	Joshua Salisbury¹ b. c 1756
	4.	Keziah Salisbury+ b. c 1760

Citations

[S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 26 (heirs of Moses Salisbury, dec'd, an Armorer in the Virginia Navy).

Keziah Salisbury¹

F, b. circa 1760

Pedigree

Father

(father of Moses) Salisbury b. c 1725

Last Edited

29 Jul 2017

Birth*

circa 1760

Keziah was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

Marriage*

circa 1780

She married (-----) Somers circa 1780.¹

Married Name

circa 1780

As of circa 1780,her married name was Somers.

Rev War Vet relative*

30 August 1831

Keziah Salisbury was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 30 August 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Moses Salisbury, formerly an Armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War, died intestate leaving no parents or children nor descendants of children. He left two brothers John and Joshua, and on sister Keziah. Said John Salisbury died intestate leaving five children: Sally who married Smith Topping of Elizabeth City Co, George, Peggy now the wife of McKeel Bonwell, Thomas who has since died intestate leaving four children: John, Coleburn, Caty wife of James Mister, and Nancy widow of Levin Savage and Robert who has since died intestate leaving six children: Mary, Eliza, George, Cassey, William and Robert. The said Joshua Salisbury died intestate leaving four children: Ezekiel who has since died intestate leaving James, Betsey and Elisha; the said Keziah died intestate leaving two children, Abram Somers Jr. and Ezekiel Somers who is dead leaving one son Abram Somers Jr.²

Family

(-----) Somers b. c 1760

Children

Ezekiel Somers+ b. c 1782, d. b 30 Aug 1831

Abram Somers Sr.+ b. c 1790

Citations

[S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 26 (heirs of Moses Salisbury, formerly an armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War).
[S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 26 (heirs of Moses Salisbury, dec'd, an Armorer in the Virginia Navy).

(-----) Somers

M, b. circa 1760

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Jul 2017

Birth*

circa 1760

(-----) was born circa 1760.

Marriage*

circa 1780

He married Keziah Salisbury, daughter of (father of Moses) Salisbury, circa 1780.¹

Family

Keziah Salisbury b. c 1760

Children

Ezekiel Somers+ b. c 1782, d. b 30 Aug 1831

Abram Somers Sr.+ b. c 1790

Citations

[S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 26 (heirs of Moses Salisbury, formerly an armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War).

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John Somers1

Family

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Benjamin Somers

Family 1

Family 2

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William Somers1

Family

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Betty Somers1

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Deborah Somers1

Family

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Lazarus Somers1

Family

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Benjamin Somers1

Family

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David Somers1

Family

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Joshua Somers1

Family

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Robert Somers

Family

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Priscilly (-----)

Family

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Lavinia Adkins1

Family

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Thomas H. Adkins

Family

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Nancy (-----)

Family

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Allen T. Somers1

Family

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Elijah Somers

Family

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Mary Eliza A. (of Wm G) Hoffman1,2,3

Family

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Mary 'Polly' E. Marsh1

Family

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Annie Elizabeth Somers1,2

Family

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Benjamin Frank Parks1

Family

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James (of Benj.) Parks1

Family 1

Family 2

Family 3

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Polly (-----)

Family

Mary Elizabeth Somers1

Family

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Elizabeth Coxton1

Family

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Edward Judson 'E.J.' Savage1,2

Family

Citations

Joshua Arnold Somers1

Family

John Somers¹

William Somers¹

Betty Somers¹

Deborah Somers¹

Lazarus Somers¹

Benjamin Somers¹

David Somers¹

Joshua Somers¹

Lavinia Adkins¹

Allen T. Somers¹

Mary Eliza A. (of Wm G) Hoffman^1,2,3

Mary 'Polly' E. Marsh¹

Annie Elizabeth Somers^1,2

Benjamin Frank Parks¹

James (of Benj.) Parks¹

Mary Elizabeth Somers¹

Elizabeth Coxton¹

Edward Judson 'E.J.' Savage^1,2

Joshua Arnold Somers¹

Lula E. Wright¹

Manie J. Groten¹

Ray N. Somers¹

Mabel C. Northam¹

Benjamin Somers¹

Thomas Somers Sr.¹

Elizabeth Somers¹

Mary Giddens¹

Ann Somers¹

Joseph Somers¹

Benjamin Somers¹

William Somers¹

Johathan Somers¹

George Somers¹

Thomas Somers Jr.¹

Thomas Somers (III)¹

Thomas Somers¹

Isaac Somers¹

Thomas Somers¹