Grace Lawson1
F, b. 20 May 1814, d. 12 July 1869
Birth* | 20 May 1814 | Grace was born on 20 May 1814 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | 29 May 1833 | She married Travis 'Light Wood Knot' Sterling, son of Ephraim Sterling and Esther (-----), on 29 May 1833 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 29 May 1833 | As of 29 May 1833,her married name was Sterling. |
Death* | 12 July 1869 | Grace died on 12 July 1869 at age 55.1 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 477 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Mahala Somers
F, b. circa 1827
Birth* | circa 1827 | Mahala was born circa 1827 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | 3 November 1840 | She married Isaac Lawson on 3 November 1840 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 3 November 1840 | As of 3 November 1840,her married name was Lawson. |
Census w/husband* | 1850 | Mahala was listed with her husband in the census of 1850 at Brinkleys District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#411 was headed by Isaac Lawson, a 35 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Mahalla Lawson, age 23; Isaac Lawson Jr, age 4; Abraham Lawson, age 3; John Lawson, age 2; Sarah Lawson, age 6/12; and Ann Wyatt, age 15.1 |
Citations
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
Isaac Lawson1
M, b. circa 1815
Birth* | circa 1815 | Isaac was born circa 1815 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 3 November 1840 | He married Mahala Somers, daughter of Abram Somers Sr. and Sally Sterling, on 3 November 1840 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
Census head* | 1850 | Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at Brinkleys District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#411 was headed by Isaac Lawson, a 35 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Mahalla Lawson, age 23; Isaac Lawson Jr, age 4; Abraham Lawson, age 3; John Lawson, age 2; Sarah Lawson, age 6/12; and Ann Wyatt, age 15.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 502 (Sterling Family).
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922.
Cassie 'Kessie' Somers1
F, b. circa 1822
Birth* | circa 1822 | Cassie was born circa 1822 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 26 January 1841 | She married John Nelson on 26 January 1841 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 26 January 1841 | As of 26 January 1841,her married name was Nelson. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 502 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
John Nelson
M, b. circa 1820
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Abraham D. Somers1
M, b. circa 1832
Birth* | circa 1832 | Abraham was born circa 1832 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Census w/father* | 1850 | Abraham was listed with his father in the census of 1850 at Brinkleys District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#485 was headed by Abraham Summers Jr, a 55 year old farmer. Listed with him were Mary Summers, age 32; William T. Summers, age 21; Abraham D. Summers, age 18; Thomas W. Summers, age 24; Sarah Summers, age 13; Dortha C. Sterling, age 17; James Nelson, age 10; and Mary Sears, age 4.2 |
Marriage* | 21 November 1854 | He married Sarah A. Nelson on 21 November 1854 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 502 (Sterling Family).
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Sarah A. Nelson
F, b. circa 1830
Birth* | circa 1830 | Sarah was born circa 1830 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 21 November 1854 | She married Abraham D. Somers, son of Abraham Somers Jr. and Polly Moore, on 21 November 1854 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | 21 November 1854 | As of 21 November 1854,her married name was Somers. |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
William T. Somers1
M, b. circa 1829
Birth* | circa 1829 | William was born circa 1829 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Census w/father* | 1850 | William was listed with his father in the census of 1850 at Brinkleys District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#485 was headed by Abraham Summers Jr, a 55 year old farmer. Listed with him were Mary Summers, age 32; William T. Summers, age 21; Abraham D. Summers, age 18; Thomas W. Summers, age 24; Sarah Summers, age 13; Dortha C. Sterling, age 17; James Nelson, age 10; and Mary Sears, age 4.2 |
Marriage* | 20 August 1867 | He married Angeline Lawson on 20 August 1867 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 502 (Sterling Family).
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Angeline Lawson
F, b. circa 1845
Birth* | circa 1845 | Angeline was born circa 1845 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 20 August 1867 | She married William T. Somers, son of Abraham Somers Jr. and Polly Moore, on 20 August 1867 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | 20 August 1867 | As of 20 August 1867,her married name was Somers. |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Jesse 'Old Man Grunby' Sterling1
M, b. circa 1792
Birth* | circa 1792 | Jesse was born circa 1792 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 462 (Sterling Family).
Lucy Amelia Bradshaw1
F, b. circa 1852
Birth* | circa 1852 | Lucy Amelia Bradshaw was born circa 1852 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Census w/parents* | 2 July 1860 | Lucy was listed with her parents in the census of 2 July 1860 at Roachville P.O., Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Lucy Brashor, age 8, in HH#853 headed by Solomon Brashor, a 50 year old farmer and Mary Bashor, age 40.2 |
Est Settm't Father's* | after 12 April 1864 | She was named in the settlement of her father's estate after 12 April 1864 at Somerset Co, MD. Pursuant to Solomon Bradshaw's Will, to wife Mary for life, then to children. The names grantors in the deed are his children and husbands: Solomon Bradshaw, Elizabeth Daugherty and William Daugherty, Margaret Sterling and Revel Sterling, Aaron T. Bradshaw, Magdeline Howard and William Howard, Lucy M. Sterling and Isaac H. Sterling.3 |
Marriage* | 7 August 1872 | She married Isaac H. Sterling, son of Isaac Sterling and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Moore, on 7 August 1872 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as Isaac H. Sterling, age 27 and she was shown as Lucy A. Bradshaw, age 18..4 |
Married Name | 7 August 1872 | As of 7 August 1872,her married name was Sterling. |
Census w/husband* | 1880 | Lucy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Lawsons Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Lucy N. Sterling, age 26 in a household headed by Isaac Sterling, age 39..5 |
Citations
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles.
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles, citing 1860 Federal Census of Somerset Co, MD.
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles, citing will of Solomon Bradshaw & Deed Liber HFL 1, folio 378.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
Maggie (-----)
F, b. circa 1865
Birth* | circa 1865 | Maggie was born circa 1865 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 25 February 1896 | She married Robert H. Sterling, son of Isaac H. Sterling and Lucy Amelia Bradshaw, on 25 February 1896 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Robert H. Sterling, age 20 and Maggie Walston, age 31 & widowed..1 |
Married Name | 25 February 1896 | As of 25 February 1896,her married name was Sterling. |
Citations
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
Bernetta Sterling
F, b. 1850
Birth* | 1850 | Bernetta was born in 1850 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 13 April 1869 | She married William Batts on 13 April 1869 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | 13 April 1869 | As of 13 April 1869,her married name was Batts. |
Citations
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
William Batts
M, b. circa 1844
Birth* | circa 1844 | William was born circa 1844 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 13 April 1869 | He married Bernetta Sterling on 13 April 1869 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
John Revel Sterling1
M, b. 13 November 1836, d. 9 May 1908
Birth* | 13 November 1836 | John was born on 13 November 1836 at Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1860 | John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Lawsons Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Revill Sterling, a 22 year old sailor in HH#LA906 headed by Elizabeth Sterling, age 50..3 |
Marriage* | 13 December 1864 | He married Margaret Catharine Elizabeth Bradshaw, daughter of Solomon H. (of Richard) Bradshaw (Bratcher) and Mary M.R. Russell, on 13 December 1864 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Revill J. Sterling and Margaret Thomas..2 |
Census head* | 15 June 1880 | John was listed as a head of household in the census of 15 June 1880 at Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as John R. Sterling, a 42 year old head of HH#240. Listed with him were the following Sterlings: Margaret C., age 41; Harriet B., age 14; Willie L., age 12; John T., age 10; Elizabeth C., age 8; Revel J., age 6; Charlotta, age 2; and George A., age 2 months.4 |
Death* | 9 May 1908 | He died on 9 May 1908 at Somerset Co, MD, at age 71.1 |
Citations
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S588] John C. Barnes, 1860 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 474 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles, citing Coventry Parish records showing John R. Sterling and Catherine M. Sterling as parents of Revel James Sterling, born 15 Jan 1875, Somerset Co, MD.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Revel James Sterling in the Maryland, Births and Christenings Index, 1662-1911.
Margaret Catharine Elizabeth Bradshaw1
F, b. 15 August 1839, d. 19 November 1906
Birth* | 15 August 1839 | Margaret Catharine Elizabeth Bradshaw was born on 15 August 1839 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Census w/parents | 24 July 1850 | Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of 24 July 1850 at Brinkleys District, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Catharine Bradshaw, age 9 in HH#235 headed by Solomon Bradshaw, a 40 year old farmer.2 |
Marriage* | 30 September 1857 | She married Solomon Thomas on 30 September 1857 at Coventry Parish, Rehobeth, Somerset Co, MD.3 |
Married Name | 30 September 1857 | As of 30 September 1857,her married name was Thomas. |
Census w/parents* | 2 July 1860 | Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of 2 July 1860 at Roachville P.O., Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Margaret Brashor, age 20, in HH#853 headed by Solomon Brashor, a 50 year old farmer and Mary Bashor, age 40.4 |
Est Settm't Father's* | after 12 April 1864 | She was named in the settlement of her father's estate after 12 April 1864 at Somerset Co, MD. Pursuant to Solomon Bradshaw's Will, to wife Mary for life, then to children. The names grantors in the deed are his children and husbands: Solomon Bradshaw, Elizabeth Daugherty and William Daugherty, Margaret Sterling and Revel Sterling, Aaron T. Bradshaw, Magdeline Howard and William Howard, Lucy M. Sterling and Isaac H. Sterling.5 |
Marriage* | 13 December 1864 | She married John Revel Sterling, son of Isaac Sterling and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Moore, on 13 December 1864 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Revill J. Sterling and Margaret Thomas..6 |
Married Name | 13 December 1864 | As of 13 December 1864,her married name was Sterling. |
Census w/husband* | 15 June 1880 | Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of 15 June 1880 at Lawsons District, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Margaret C. Sterling, a 41 year old wife in HH#240 headed by John R. Sterling, age 42.7 |
Death* | 19 November 1906 | She died on 19 November 1906 at Somerset Co, MD, at age 67. Her death certificate shows 19 Nov 1906 and her tombstone shows 17 Nov 1906.1 |
Family 1
|
|
Solomon Thomas b. c 1835 |
Marriage* | 30 September 1857 | She married Solomon Thomas on 30 September 1857 at Coventry Parish, Rehobeth, Somerset Co, MD.3 |
Family 2
|
|
John Revel Sterling b. 13 Nov 1836, d. 9 May 1908 |
Marriage* | 13 December 1864 | She married John Revel Sterling, son of Isaac Sterling and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Moore, on 13 December 1864 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Revill J. Sterling and Margaret Thomas..6 |
Children | 1. | Harriet Bell Sterling7 b. 1 Nov 1865 |
| 2. | Willie L. Sterling7 b. c 1868, d. 10 Jan 1906 |
| 3. | John T. Sterling7 b. c 1870, d. 8 Nov 1934 |
| 4. | Elizabeth Catherine Sterling+8 b. 28 Oct 1872, d. 24 Jun 1955 |
| 5. | Revel James Sterling9,10 b. 15 Jan 1875, d. 30 Aug 1902 |
| 6. | Charlotta 'Lottie' Sterling7 b. 2 May 1879, d. 2 Feb 1904 |
| 7. | George Amos Sterling7 b. Apr 1880, d. 19 Apr 1961 |
Citations
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles.
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles, citing St. Peter's Church historical records.
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles, citing 1860 Federal Census of Somerset Co, MD.
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles, citing will of Solomon Bradshaw & Deed Liber HFL 1, folio 378.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 474 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles, citing Coventry Parish records showing John R. Sterling and Catherine M. Sterling as parents of Revel James Sterling, born 15 Jan 1875, Somerset Co, MD.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Revel James Sterling in the Maryland, Births and Christenings Index, 1662-1911.
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Moore1
F, b. 1810
Birth* | 1810 | Elizabeth was born in 1810 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 18 June 1833 | She married Isaac Sterling on 18 June 1833 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Isaac Sterling and Betsy Moore.2 |
Married Name | 18 June 1833 | As of 18 June 1833,her married name was Sterling. |
Census w/son* | 1860 | Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Lawsons Dist, Som Co, MD.3 |
Census head* | 1860 | Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Lawsons Dist, Som Co, MD. She was shown as Elizabeth Sterling, head of HH#LA906, age 50. Listed with her were Revill J. Sterling, a 22 year old sailor and Isaac Sterling, age 19..4 |
Citations
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S588] John C. Barnes, 1860 Somerset County, Maryland, Census, She was shown as Elizabeth Sterling, age 78 in a HH headed by Isaac Sterling, age 39.
- [S588] John C. Barnes, 1860 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
Ephraim 'Ball of Thread' Sterling1
M, b. circa 1799
Birth* | circa 1799 | Ephraim was born circa 1799 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 18 May 1830 | He married Charlotte Mason on 18 May 1830 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 463 (Sterling Family).
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 473 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).
Charlotte Mason
F, b. circa 1812
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 473 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).
William 'Shark' Sterling1
M, b. circa 1805
Birth* | circa 1805 | William was born circa 1805 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 29 December 1826 | He married Sally Nelson on 29 December 1826 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 463 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Sally Nelson
F, b. circa 1805
Birth* | circa 1805 | Sally was born circa 1805 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 29 December 1826 | She married William 'Shark' Sterling, son of Ephraim Sterling and Esther (-----), on 29 December 1826 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | 29 December 1826 | As of 29 December 1826,her married name was Sterling. |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Lovey Wilson1
F, b. circa 1820
Birth* | circa 1820 | Lovey was born circa 1820 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 9 May 1842 | She married John Sterling, son of Travers Sterling and Grace Sterling, on 9 May 1842 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 9 May 1842 | As of 9 May 1842,her married name was Sterling. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 463 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Seth Sterling1
M, b. circa 1843
Birth* | circa 1843 | Seth was born circa 1843 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 464 (Sterling Family).
Elijah 'Cator' Sterling1
M, b. circa 1845
Birth* | circa 1845 | Elijah was born circa 1845 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 3 January 1870 | He married Mary C. McDaniel on 3 January 1870 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 464 (Sterling Family).
Mary C. McDaniel
F, b. circa 1850
Birth* | circa 1850 | Mary was born circa 1850 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 3 January 1870 | She married Elijah 'Cator' Sterling, son of John Sterling and Lovey Wilson, on 3 January 1870 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Married Name | 3 January 1870 | As of 3 January 1870,her married name was Sterling. |
Grace Sterling1
F, b. circa 1805
Birth* | circa 1805 | Grace was born circa 1805 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 21 October 1825 | She married John T. Lawson, son of Eijah Lawson, on 21 October 1825 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 21 October 1825 | As of 21 October 1825,her married name was Lawson. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 464 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
John T. Lawson1
M, b. circa 1800
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 464 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Eijah Lawson
M, b. circa 1775
Birth* | circa 1775 | Eijah was born circa 1775 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Sally L. Sterling1
F, b. circa 1840
Birth* | circa 1840 | Sally was born circa 1840 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 4 May 1847 | She married Rev. Alonzo B. Nelson on 4 May 1847 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 4 May 1847 | As of 4 May 1847,her married name was Nelson. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 464 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Rev. Alonzo B. Nelson
M, b. circa 1820
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Jesse Sterling1
M, b. circa 1820
Birth* | circa 1820 | Jesse was born circa 1820 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 15 July 1845 | He married Sally Nelson on 15 July 1845 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Sally Nelson
F, b. circa 1825
Birth* | circa 1825 | Sally was born circa 1825 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 15 July 1845 | She married Jesse Sterling, son of John Sterling and (-----) (-----), on 15 July 1845 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | 15 July 1845 | As of 15 July 1845,her married name was Sterling. |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Isaac Sterling1
M, b. circa 1816
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 464 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Peggy Sterling1
F, b. circa 1825
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 451 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Southey Sterling1
M, b. circa 1820
Birth* | circa 1820 | Southey was born circa 1820 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 24 August 1844 | He married Maria Taws on 24 August 1844 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Marriage | 8 June 1855 | He married Mary Delilah Daugherty on 8 June 1855 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871, p. 465 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Maria Taws
F, b. circa 1825
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Mary Delilah Daugherty
F, b. circa 1835
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Josiah Sterling1
M, b. circa 1812
Birth* | circa 1812 | Josiah was born circa 1812 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.2 |
Census head* | 1850 | Josiah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Brinkleys Dist, Som Co, MD. He was shown as Josiah Sterling, a 38 year old mariner, the head of HH#BR476. Listed with him were the following Sterlings: Elizabeth, age 60; William H., a 22 year old farmer and Elizabeth E., age 14..2 |
Marriage* | 1 April 1856 | He married Catherine 'Kate' Denike on 1 April 1856 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Aaron Sterling1
M, b. 1775
Birth* | 1775 | Aaron was born in 1775 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 16 July 1811 | He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Howard on 16 July 1811 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Catherine 'Kate' Denike
F, b. 1829, d. 17 June 1912
Birth* | 1829 | Catherine was born in 1829 at Philadelphia, PA.1 |
Marriage* | 1 April 1856 | She married Josiah Sterling, son of Aaron Sterling and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Howard, on 1 April 1856 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 1 April 1856 | As of 1 April 1856,her married name was Sterling. |
Death* | 17 June 1912 | Catherine died on 17 June 1912. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 466 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
William H. Sterling1
M, b. 26 December 1826, d. 12 August 1907
Birth* | 26 December 1826 | William was born on 26 December 1826 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Death* | 12 August 1907 | William died on 12 August 1907 at age 80. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).
Harriet S. Sterling1
F, b. circa 1814
Birth* | circa 1814 | Harriet was born circa 1814 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 20 November 1832 | She married James Lankford on 20 November 1832 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Married Name | 20 November 1832 | As of 20 November 1832,her married name was Lankford. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
James Lankford
M, b. circa 1808
Citations
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Howard
F, b. circa 1790
Birth* | circa 1790 | Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | 16 July 1811 | She married Aaron Sterling, son of Aaron 'Hickory' Sterling, on 16 July 1811 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 16 July 1811 | As of 16 July 1811,her married name was Sterling. |
Citations
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Elizabeth E. Sterling1
F, b. circa 1836
Birth* | circa 1836 | Elizabeth was born circa 1836 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).
John Sterling1
M, b. circa 1816
Birth* | circa 1816 | John was born circa 1816 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).
Milcah Sterling1
F, b. circa 1820
Birth* | circa 1820 | Milcah was born circa 1820 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | circa 1845 | She married (-----) Rayfield circa 1845.1 |
Married Name | circa 1845 | As of circa 1845,her married name was Rayfield. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).
(-----) Rayfield
M, b. circa 1820
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).
Severn Sterling1
M, b. circa 1818
Birth* | circa 1818 | Severn was born circa 1818 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 18 January 1848 | He married Mary Jane Blake on 18 January 1848 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Mary Jane Blake
F, b. circa 1830
Birth* | circa 1830 | Mary was born circa 1830 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 18 January 1848 | She married Severn Sterling, son of Aaron Sterling and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Howard, on 18 January 1848 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | 18 January 1848 | As of 18 January 1848,her married name was Sterling. |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Esther Sterling1
F, b. circa 1785
Birth* | circa 1785 | Esther was born circa 1785 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 22 October 1807 | She married Henry Somers on 22 October 1807 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 22 October 1807 | As of 22 October 1807,her married name was Somers. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 457 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Henry Somers
M, b. circa 1780
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Permelia 'Amelia' Sterling1
F, b. circa 1797
Birth* | circa 1797 | Permelia was born circa 1797 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 5 November 1819 | She married John H. Bedsworth on 5 November 1819 at Somerset Co, MD.1,3 |
Married Name | 5 November 1819 | As of 5 November 1819,her married name was Bedsworth. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 457 (Sterling Family).
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
John H. Bedsworth
M, b. circa 1797
Citations
- [S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 457 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Milcah Sterling1
F, b. circa 1800
Birth* | circa 1800 | Milcah was born circa 1800 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | circa 1818 | She married James Sterling circa 1818 at Somerset Co, MD. According to 34 Familes, Milcah married James Sterling, her 2nd cousin..1 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 457 (Sterling Family).
James Sterling
M, b. circa 1800
Birth* | circa 1800 | James was born circa 1800 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | circa 1818 | He married Milcah Sterling, daughter of Aaron 'Hickory' Sterling, circa 1818 at Somerset Co, MD. According to 34 Familes, Milcah married James Sterling, her 2nd cousin..1 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 457 (Sterling Family).
James Sterling1
M, b. 6 November 1818, d. 24 August 1855
Birth* | 6 November 1818 | James was born on 6 November 1818 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | 3 November 1838 | He married Grace Taws on 3 November 1838 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Death* | 24 August 1855 | James died on 24 August 1855 at age 36.1 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 457 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Grace Taws
F, b. 6 May 1820, d. 31 July 1900
Birth* | 6 May 1820 | Grace was born on 6 May 1820 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | 3 November 1838 | She married James Sterling, son of James Sterling and Milcah Sterling, on 3 November 1838 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 3 November 1838 | As of 3 November 1838,her married name was Sterling. |
Death* | 31 July 1900 | Grace died on 31 July 1900 at age 80.3 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 457(Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 457 (Sterling Family).
William H. 'Clodpole' Sterling1
M, b. 24 December 1822, d. 15 July 1892
Birth* | 24 December 1822 | William was born on 24 December 1822 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 18 June 1844 | He married Susannah Sterling, daughter of Aaron 'Crow' Sterling and Susannah 'Twister' Moore, on 18 June 1844 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Death* | 15 July 1892 | William died on 15 July 1892 at Crisfield, Somerset Co, MD, at age 69.3 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 467 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Susannah Sterling1
F, b. 30 January 1823, d. circa 1906
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 467 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Elijah Sterling1
M, b. circa 1810
Birth* | circa 1810 | Elijah was born circa 1810 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Marriage* | circa 1830 | He married Dorinda 'Dollie' Lewis circa 1830 at Matthews Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 471 (Sterling Family).
Dorinda 'Dollie' Lewis
F, b. circa 1810
Birth* | circa 1810 | Dorinda was born circa 1810. |
Marriage* | circa 1830 | She married Elijah Sterling, son of Isaac Sterling and Hettie Riggin, circa 1830 at Matthews Co, VA.1 |
Married Name | circa 1830 | As of circa 1830,her married name was Sterling. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 471 (Sterling Family).
William Carter Sterling1
M, b. 1836, d. 1928
Birth* | 1836 | William was born in 1836 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. |
Death* | 1928 | William died in 1928. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 471 (Sterling Family).
Mahlon D. Sterling1
M, b. 1 January 1836, d. circa 1900
Citations
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 473 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 474 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).
Esther Anne Sterling1
F, b. 13 February 1835
Citations
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 473 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 474 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).
John H. Sterling1
M, b. circa 1822
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 474 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Mary Sterling1
F, b. circa 1834
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 474 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Littleton Sterling1
M, b. circa 1824
Birth* | circa 1824 | Littleton was born circa 1824 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 24 February 1852 | He married Rachel Byrd on 24 February 1852 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Marriage | 7 August 1858 | He married Sally Ann Milligan on 7 August 1858 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 475 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 474 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).
Rachel Byrd
F, b. circa 1830
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Sally Ann Milligan
F, b. circa 1835
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 474 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).
Hannah Elizabeth Sterling1
F, b. circa 1826
Birth* | circa 1826 | Hannah was born circa 1826 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 31 May 1848 | She married Joseph 'Old Holler' Byrd on 31 May 1848 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | 31 May 1848 | As of 31 May 1848,her married name was Byrd. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 476 (Sterling Family).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Joseph 'Old Holler' Byrd
M, b. circa 1825
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Noah C. Sterling1
M, b. circa 1828
Birth* | circa 1828 | Noah was born circa 1828 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 476 (Sterling Family).
Cornelius Sterling1
M, b. circa 1830
Birth* | circa 1830 | Cornelius was born circa 1830 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 476 (Sterling Family).
Jane Sterling1,2
F, b. circa 1832
Birth* | circa 1832 | Jane was born circa 1832 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 476 (Sterling Family).
- [S2558] Rebecca Furniss Miller, The Descendants of John Tyler of Smith's Island, p. 16.
Algernon S. Sterling
M, b. circa 1834
Birth* | circa 1834 | Algernon was born circa 1834 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
Augustus 'Polk' Sterling1
M, b. circa 1836
Birth* | circa 1836 | Augustus was born circa 1836 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 476 (Sterling Family).
Purnell Sterling1
M, b. circa 1838
Birth* | circa 1838 | Purnell was born circa 1838 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 476 (Sterling Family).
Thomas Sterling1
M, b. circa 1840
Birth* | circa 1840 | Thomas was born circa 1840 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 477 (Sterling Family).
Henrietta Sterling1
F, b. 10 August 1836
Birth* | 10 August 1836 | Henrietta was born on 10 August 1836 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 477 (Sterling Family).
Catherine 'Catey' Rackliffe Fassett1
F, b. 20 July 1779, d. 18 October 1844
Birth* | 20 July 1779 | Catherine was born on 20 July 1779 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 25 January 1798 | She married William (of James) Laws, son of James Laws II and Jane Ann 'Janney' (-----), on 25 January 1798 at Sussex Co, DE. Bible record shows 25 Jan 1799..3 |
Married Name | 25 January 1798 | As of 25 January 1798,her married name was Laws. |
Will - Father's* | 11 July 1798 | Catherine was named in her father's will on 11 July 1798 at Fenwick Island, Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Catty Laws in the will of Elijah Fassitt of Fenwick Island.4 |
Will* | before 18 October 1844 | Catherine made a will before 18 October 1844 at Sussex Co, DE. In her will probated in Sussex Co, DE on 6 Nov 1844 she named son James Laws and daughters Janet Helm and Polly Williams.3 |
Death* | 18 October 1844 | Catherine died on 18 October 1844 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 65.2 |
Citations
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Thomas Hearn Fooks V, 9 Oct 2011, p. 6 (footnote #43 The Fassitt Family by Melanie Ayres Merrweather, Privately Printed, 1 Aug 1997, revised Sept 1999).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 377 (Fassitt Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 381 (Fassitt Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 376 (Fassitt Family).
Mary 'Polly' (-----)
F, b. circa 1752
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 377 (Fassitt Family).
William (of James) Laws1
M, b. 11 February 1774, d. 20 September 1825
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 381 (Fassitt Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 381(Fassitt Family).
James Laws II
M, b. circa 1738, d. before 13 January 1825
Birth* | circa 1738 | James was born circa 1738 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Will - Father's* | 18 August 1757 | James was named in his father's will on 18 August 1757 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son James in the will of James Law, wife Phillis. He was given 100 acres of Dogwood Ridge.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1762 | He married Jane Ann 'Janney' (-----) circa 1762.2 |
Land sold* | 31 May 1763 | James Laws II sold land on 31 May 1763 at Dogwood Ridge, Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that James Laws, wife Jane Ann Laws, traded to William Hayward 8 1/2 acres for same of tract Nutters Purchase.2 |
Will - Witnessed* | 30 April 1776 | James witnessed a will on 30 April 1776 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that James Law, Thomas Aydelotte and John Tull witnessed the will of Shadrack Aydelotte, wife Mary.3 |
Will* | 12 March 1824 | James made a will on 12 March 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. James Laws made bequests to 4 grandsons: Greensbury Blades (land on road to John Robin's mills and road "from William Laws little house field"). Golsberry Blades, James Blades and James Laws (Extr), son of William Laws; he mentioned land adjacent Newington Green.4,5 |
Death* | before 13 January 1825 | He died before 13 January 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.4,5 |
Citations
- [S2152] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book 1750-1772, p. 17 (will of James Laws, wife Phillis).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 130 (tract Dogwood Ridge).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 42 (will of Shadrack Aydelotte, wife Mary).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 381 (Fassitt Family).
- [S2207] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH, 1822-1833, p. 9 (will of James Laws Sr.).
Jane Ann 'Janney' (-----)1
F, b. circa 1740
Birth* | circa 1740 | Jane was born circa 1740. |
Marriage* | circa 1762 | She married James Laws II, son of James Laws I and Phillis Williams (Williams?), circa 1762.1 |
Married Name | circa 1762 | As of circa 1762,her married name was Laws. |
Land sold* | 31 May 1763 | Jane Ann 'Janney' (-----) sold land on 31 May 1763 at Dogwood Ridge, Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that James Laws, wife Jane Ann Laws, traded to William Hayward 8 1/2 acres for same of tract Nutters Purchase.1 |
Citations
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 130 (tract Dogwood Ridge).
Polly Fassett Laws1
F, b. 17 November 1799, d. 22 June 1836
Birth* | 17 November 1799 | Polly was born on 17 November 1799 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Marriage* | 2 May 1816 | She married Ezekiel Williams, son of Ezekiel Williams and Elizabeth Woodcraft, on 2 May 1816.2 |
Married Name | 2 May 1816 | As of 2 May 1816,her married name was Williams. |
Death* | 22 June 1836 | Polly died on 22 June 1836 at age 36.1 |
Will - Mother's* | before 18 October 1844 | Polly was named in her mother's will before 18 October 1844 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Polly Williams in the will of Catherine Laws.1 |
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 381 (Fassitt Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 384 (Fassitt Family).
Ezekiel Williams1
M, b. 17 June 1783, d. 21 September 1846
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 (Fassitt Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 384 (Fassitt Family).
Ezekiel Williams
M, b. 13 December 1752, d. before 13 September 1836
Birth* | 13 December 1752 | Ezekiel was born on 13 December 1752 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
Will - Witnessed* | 9 January 1774 | Ezekiel witnessed a will on 9 January 1774 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Andrew Williams, Wm. Jordan Hall and Ezekiel Williams witnessed the will of John Lockwood, wife Mary.3 |
Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Elizabeth Woodcraft, daughter of William Ezekiel Woodcraft and Mary Howard, circa 1775.4 |
Land sold* | 19 June 1780 | Ezekiel Williams sold land on 19 June 1780 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Leah Wildridge (Sussex Co.), Anna Eke (Sussex Co.), Ezekiel Williams (Sussex Co.) & his wife Elisabeth, Arthur Williams (Sussex Co.) & his wife Tabitha, & Thomas Taylor (Sussex Co.) & his wife Mary sold William Jordan Hall the tract “Cellar” 125 acres.5 |
Will - Father's* | 4 October 1794 | Ezekiel was named in his father's will on 4 October 1794 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Ezekiel Williams in the will of Andrew Williams, wife Rizear.1 |
Will* | 1 March 1834 | Ezekiel made a will on 1 March 1834 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as Ezekiel Williams of Sussex Co, Del. To son Lemuel 1/2 island Arthur Williams and I purchased Pine & Cedar. To son Ezekiel lands in Worcester Co, MD purchased of James Powell sheriff as per deed. Deed of Jesse Jones and John T. Taylor, Judgement I hav in Worcester County against Isaac Collins and Isaac Collins as adm. of William W. Taylor late dec'd. To son John Wesley Williams part of tract Rumbly Marsh, tract Watchell. To son John W. tracts Brotherhood, Parkers Denial adjacent Asbury Williams, The Ridge. To grandson Peter Clowes Blades son of daughter Priscilla Blades and Greensberry Blades, tract on Indian River Joined Meadow bought of Aaron Aydelotte 170 acres and if he has no issue to Benjamin Law Blades his brother. If Benjamin has no issue then to Ezekiel M. Clowes. To William Tracy part of tract Summerfiled as per deed of son Lemuel. To son Ezekiel part Addition ot Summerfield and Extr. Witt: Elijah Rogers, Thomas D. Layton and James H. Davis.6 |
Death* | before 13 September 1836 | He died before 13 September 1836 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.6 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 257 (will of Andrew Williams, wife Rizear).
- [S2211] Bessie Gibbes Cheatham Holloway, Holloways of the Eastern Shore and Descendants Near & Far, 1066-1985, p. 532 (Lemuel Laws Pedigree Chart).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 29 (will of John Lockwood, wife Mary).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 384 (Fassitt Family).
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, Worcester County, MD Land Records.
- [S2248] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book LPS, 1834-1851, p. 14 (will of Ezekiel Williams of Sussex Co, DE).
Elizabeth Woodcraft
F, b. circa 1758, d. 23 November 1815
Birth* | circa 1758 | Elizabeth was born circa 1758 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Est Settm't Father's* | 19 September 1766 | She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 19 September 1766 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that distribution of the estate of William Woodcraft was made to his widow and 8 unnamed minor children.2 |
Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married Ezekiel Williams, son of Andrew Williams II and Keziah 'Rizear' (-----), circa 1775.3 |
Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Williams. |
Land sold* | 19 June 1780 | Elizabeth Woodcraft sold land on 19 June 1780 at Cellar, Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Leah Wildridge, Anna Ake, Ezekiel Williams and wife Elizabeth Williams, Arthur Williams with wife Tabitha Williams, Thomas Taylor iwth wife Mary Taylor, all of Sussex Co, DE sold the 175 acre tract Cellar to William Jordan Hall, which was originally patented to Richard Woodcraft on 4 Mar 1708. The wives were evidently the daughters of William Woodcraft, the son of Richard Woodcraft the Patentee.1 |
Death* | 23 November 1815 | She died on 23 November 1815.4,5 |
Citations
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 101 (tract Cellar).
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, Skinner: Abstracts of Administration Accounts of Prerogative Court: 1764-1768: 67.
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 384 (Fassitt Family).
- [S1955] C.R.V. 'Rob' Hall, , Ancestors of Thomas Hearn Fooks V, 9 Oct 2011, p. 5.
- [S2211] Bessie Gibbes Cheatham Holloway, Holloways of the Eastern Shore and Descendants Near & Far, 1066-1985, p. 532 (Lemuel Laws Pedigree Chart).
Ebenezer Fassett 'Ebe' Williams1
M, b. August 1818, d. before 28 September 1875
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 384 (Fassitt Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 & 387 (Fassitt Family).
Thomas Simpson
M, b. circa 1707, d. before 10 February 1742
Birth* | circa 1707 | Thomas was born circa 1707 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Will - Father's* | 1 November 1738 | Thomas was named in his father's will on 1 November 1738 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Thomas, named Extr. and given plantation Tewxbury, Baysond, Upner and Jericho.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1740 | He married Sophia Marshall, daughter of Isaac Marshall and Sarah Peale, circa 1740.2 |
Death* | before 10 February 1742 | Thomas died before 10 February 1742 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that the inventory of the estate of Thomas Simpson dec'd was approved. Sophia Simpson (widow, now wife of Ebineazar Evans) admx and Joseph Gray and John Cambell were listed as next of kin..3 |
Citations
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 48 (will of William Simson).
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 113 (Fassitt Family).
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 131 (Gray Family).
James Fassett Miller1
M, b. circa 1785, d. 17 January 1847
Birth* | circa 1785 | James was born circa 1785 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
Marriage* | 25 August 1825 | He married Catherine F. 'Citty' Derrickson, daughter of William Derrickson and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Evans, on 25 August 1825 at Sussex Co, DE.3,4 |
Marriage* | 27 July 1837 | He married Hetty A. Jefferson, daughter of Richard Jefferson and Nancy (-----), on 27 July 1837 at Sussex Co, DE.3,5 |
Death* | 17 January 1847 | James died on 17 January 1847.2,6 |
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 3 (Fassitt Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 378 (Fassitt Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 (Fassitt Family).
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1A (Family Bible given to Catherine F. Miller by her father).
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1A (Miller Bible).
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 3A (Family Bible given to Catherine F. Miller by her father).
Hetty A. Jefferson1
F, b. 19 May 1819
Birth* | 19 May 1819 | Hetty was born on 19 May 1819 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Marriage* | 27 July 1837 | She married James Fassett Miller, son of James Miller and Sophia (187) Fassett, on 27 July 1837 at Sussex Co, DE.1,2 |
Married Name | 27 July 1837 | As of 27 July 1837,her married name was Miller. |
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 (Fassitt Family).
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1A (Miller Bible).
Richard Jefferson
M, b. circa 1795
Birth* | circa 1795 | Richard was born circa 1795. |
Marriage* | circa 1818 | He married Nancy (-----) circa 1818.1 |
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 (Fassitt Family).
Nancy (-----)
F, b. circa 1800
Birth* | circa 1800 | Nancy was born circa 1800. |
Marriage* | circa 1818 | She married Richard Jefferson circa 1818.1 |
Married Name | circa 1818 | As of circa 1818,her married name was Jefferson. |
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 (Fassitt Family).
Sophia Ann Mary Miller1
F, b. 6 June 1828
Birth* | 6 June 1828 | Sophia was born on 6 June 1828 at Sussex Co, DE.1,2 |
Marriage* | 12 July 1843 | She married Ebenezer Fassett 'Ebe' Williams, son of Ezekiel Williams and Polly Fassett Laws, on 12 July 1843 at Sussex Co, DE.3 |
Married Name | 12 July 1843 | As of 12 July 1843,her married name was Williams. |
Will - Husb's* | 15 April 1875 | Sophia was named in her husband's will on 15 April 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Sophia A.M. Williams in the will of Ebe F. Williams..4 |
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 (Fassitt Family).
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1A (Family Bible given to Catherine F. Miller by her father).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 & 387 (Fassitt Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 387 (Fassitt Family).
Catherine F. 'Citty' Derrickson1
F, b. 8 March 1805, d. 2 January 1837
Birth* | 8 March 1805 | Catherine was born on 8 March 1805 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
Marriage* | 25 August 1825 | She married James Fassett Miller, son of James Miller and Sophia (187) Fassett, on 25 August 1825 at Sussex Co, DE.2,1 |
Married Name | 25 August 1825 | As of 25 August 1825,her married name was Miller. |
Death* | 2 January 1837 | Catherine died on 2 January 1837 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 31.3,4 |
Citations
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1A (Family Bible given to Catherine F. Miller by her father).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 (Fassitt Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 3 (Fassitt Family).
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 3A (Family Bible given to Catherine F. Miller by her father).
William Derrickson
M, b. 14 February 1775, d. 11 October 1830
Birth* | 14 February 1775 | William was born on 14 February 1775 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1800 | He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Evans, daughter of Elisha Evans and Hannah (-----), circa 1800.2 |
Marriage* | 6 November 1811 | William Derrickson married Nancy Miller on 6 November 1811.3,4 |
Death* | 11 October 1830 | William Derrickson died on 11 October 1830 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 55.3 |
Citations
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1A (Family Bible given to Catherine F. Miller by her father).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 (Fassitt Family).
- [S2192] Wife of Clarence T. Eshom Edith H. Eshom, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Applicant's Working Sheet, Attachments, p. 1B.
- [S2180] Thomas Hearne Fooks V, Genealogy Research.
Elizabeth 'Betsey' Evans1
F, b. circa 1780
Birth* | circa 1780 | Elizabeth was born circa 1780. |
Marriage* | circa 1800 | She married William Derrickson, son of Jobe D. Derrickson and Sophia Evans, circa 1800.2 |
Married Name | circa 1800 | As of circa 1800,her married name was Derrickson. |
Land bought* | 11 May 1807 | Elizabeth 'Betsey' Evans bought land on 11 May 1807 at Evans Part, Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Sarah Franklin sold rights to land to Elizabeth Derrickson, 1/3 part, from father Elisha Evans.1,3 |
Citations
- [S481] Pauline Manning Batchelder, Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset Co, MD, 1700-1776, p. 106 (Evans Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 382 (Fassitt Family).
- [S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 212 (Evans Part).
James Fassett Williams1
M, b. 7 March 1856, d. 23 September 1904
Birth* | 7 March 1856 | James was born on 7 March 1856 at Sussex Co, DE.1,2 |
Marriage* | 22 January 1884 | He married Georgia Emma Pepper, daughter of David Marvel Pepper and Rebecca Porter Hearne, on 22 January 1884 at Sussex Co, DE. She resided near Georgetown, DE & he resided at Chincoteague, VA. James was the owner of the Steamer Co that ran between the mainland and Chincoteague Island. He also operated oyster boats on the Eastern Shore..3 |
Death* | 23 September 1904 | James died on 23 September 1904 at Norfolk, VA, at age 48. Tom Fooks' Application for Society of Colonial Wars and Genelaogy of the Pepper Family in American both show 23 Sep 1903..3,2,4 |
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 387 (Fassitt Family).
- [S2168] Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Delaware, Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Delaware, Register of Members 1 - 338, p. 148 (Thomas Hearne Fooks V, No. 274).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 390 (Fassitt Family).
- [S2177] Carlton D. Pepper, Genealogy of the Pepper Family in America, p. 46 (David Marvel Pepper).
- [S2177] Carlton D. Pepper, Genealogy of the Pepper Family in America, p. 47 (David Marvel Pepper).