John Somers1
M, b. circa 1682, d. before 1 November 1760
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
Birth* | circa 1820 | Robert was born circa 1820. |
Marriage* | circa 1845 | He married Priscilly (-----) circa 1845 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
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
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. |
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
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. |
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
Birth* | circa 1825 | Thomas was born circa 1825. |
Marriage* | circa 1850 | He married Nancy (-----) circa 1850.1,2 |
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
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. |
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
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 |
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
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Mary Eliza A. (of Wm G) Hoffman1,2,3
F, b. circa 1855, d. 10 November 1905
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 |
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
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 |
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 Somers1,2
F, b. 1862, d. 1923
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 |
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
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
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 |
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
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. |
Mary Elizabeth Somers1
F, b. 8 February 1860, d. 29 January 1915
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 |
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
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. |
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.' Savage1,2
M, b. 16 June 1856, d. 14 July 1932
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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
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
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 |
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
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
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
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
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 |
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
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. |
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
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 |
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
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
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 |
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
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
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 | 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 to Emmessix..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. 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
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 |
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
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
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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
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 |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. |
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
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 |
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
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
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. |
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
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
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
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. |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
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
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 |
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
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
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) Somers1,2
M, b. 1872, d. 1924
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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
Birth* | circa 1725 | (father was born circa 1725. |
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
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 |
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
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).