Person Page - 670

Father

John T. Lawson Sr. b. c 1777, d. b 25 May 1819

Mother

Mary Hannah Sterling b. c 1780

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

Travis 'Light Wood Knot' Sterling b. 11 Apr 1801, d. 7 Jul 1869

Children

Mary Sterling b. c 1834

Henrietta Sterling b. 10 Aug 1836

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

Father

Abram Somers Sr. b. c 1790

Mother

Sally Sterling b. c 1802

Last Edited

10 Feb 2018

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

Family

Isaac Lawson b. c 1815

Children

Isaac Lawson Jr.¹ b. c 1845

Abraham D. Lawson+³ b. 6 Feb 1846, d. 10 Jul 1916

John Lawson¹ b. c 1848

Sarah Lawson¹ b. c 1850

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

Last Edited

10 Feb 2018

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

Family

Mahala Somers b. c 1827

Children

Isaac Lawson Jr.² b. c 1845

Abraham D. Lawson+⁴ b. 6 Feb 1846, d. 10 Jul 1916

John Lawson² b. c 1848

Sarah Lawson² b. c 1850

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

Father

Abram Somers Sr. b. c 1790

Mother

Sally Sterling b. c 1802

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

John Nelson b. c 1820

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

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1820

John was born circa 1820 at Somerset Co, MD.

Marriage*

26 January 1841

He married Cassie 'Kessie' Somers, daughter of Abram Somers Sr. and Sally Sterling, on 26 January 1841 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Family

Cassie 'Kessie' Somers b. c 1822

Citations

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

Abraham D. Somers¹

M, b. circa 1832

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Abraham Somers Jr.² b. c 1793

Mother

Polly Moore² b. c 1797, d. b 6 Jul 1842

Charts

Last Edited

12 Feb 2018

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

Family

Sarah A. Nelson b. c 1830

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

10 Feb 2018

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.

Family

Abraham D. Somers b. c 1832

Citations

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

William T. Somers¹

M, b. circa 1829

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Abraham Somers Jr.² b. c 1793

Mother

Polly Moore² b. c 1797, d. b 6 Jul 1842

Charts

Last Edited

12 Feb 2018

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

Family

Angeline Lawson b. c 1845

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

William T. Somers b. c 1829

Citations

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

Jesse 'Old Man Grunby' Sterling¹

M, b. circa 1792

Father

Ephraim Sterling b. c 1758, d. 1845

Mother

Esther (-----) b. c 1760

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Father

Solomon H. (of Richard) Bradshaw (Bratcher)² b. c 1810, d. b 12 Apr 1864

Mother

Mary M.R. Russell² b. c 1819, d. b 3 Mar 1891

Last Edited

6 Apr 2015

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

Family		Isaac H. Sterling b. Feb 1840, d. 25 Apr 1902
Children	1.	Hattie F. Sterling b. c 1874
	2.	Melissa May Sterling+ b. 1875, d. 19 Aug 1939
	3.	Robert H. Sterling b. c 1877
	4.	(2sis\|o_May) Sterling b. c 1878
	5.	Serie B. Sterling b. 1879
	6.	Gene Sterling b. c 1881
	7.	Amos Sterling b. c 1883

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

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family 1

Child

Lida Pearl Marsh+ b. 1891, d. 25 Jul 1953

Family 2

Robert H. Sterling b. c 1877

Citations

[S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.

Bernetta Sterling

F, b. 1850

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

William Batts b. c 1844

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

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

Bernetta Sterling b. 1850

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

Father

Isaac Sterling² b. c 1810

Mother

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Moore b. 1810

Last Edited

7 Apr 2015

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

Family		Margaret Catharine Elizabeth Bradshaw b. 15 Aug 1839, d. 19 Nov 1906
Children	1.	Harriet Bell Sterling⁴ b. 1 Nov 1865
	2.	Willie L. Sterling⁴ b. c 1868, d. 10 Jan 1906
	3.	John T. Sterling⁴ b. c 1870, d. 8 Nov 1934
	4.	Elizabeth Catherine Sterling+⁵ b. 28 Oct 1872, d. 24 Jun 1955
	5.	Revel James Sterling^6,7 b. 15 Jan 1875, d. 30 Aug 1902
	6.	Charlotta 'Lottie' Sterling⁴ b. 2 May 1879, d. 2 Feb 1904
	7.	George Amos Sterling⁴ b. Apr 1880, d. 19 Apr 1961

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

Father

Solomon H. (of Richard) Bradshaw (Bratcher)² b. c 1810, d. b 12 Apr 1864

Mother

Mary M.R. Russell² b. c 1819, d. b 3 Mar 1891

Last Edited

7 Apr 2015

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

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

Harriet Bell Sterling⁷ b. 1 Nov 1865

Willie L. Sterling⁷ b. c 1868, d. 10 Jan 1906

John T. Sterling⁷ b. c 1870, d. 8 Nov 1934

Elizabeth Catherine Sterling+⁸ b. 28 Oct 1872, d. 24 Jun 1955

Revel James Sterling^9,10 b. 15 Jan 1875, d. 30 Aug 1902

Charlotta 'Lottie' Sterling⁷ b. 2 May 1879, d. 2 Feb 1904

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

Last Edited

6 Apr 2015

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

Family

Isaac Sterling b. c 1810

Children

John Revel Sterling+ b. 13 Nov 1836, d. 9 May 1908

Isaac H. Sterling+ b. Feb 1840, d. 25 Apr 1902

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

Father

Ephraim Sterling b. c 1758, d. 1845

Mother

Esther (-----) b. c 1760

Last Edited

17 Feb 2014

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

Family

Charlotte Mason b. c 1812

Child

Esther Anne Sterling+⁴ b. 13 Feb 1835

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

Last Edited

17 Feb 2014

Birth*

circa 1812

Charlotte was born circa 1812 at Somerset Co, MD.

Marriage*

18 May 1830

She married Ephraim 'Ball of Thread' Sterling, son of Ephraim Sterling and Esther (-----), on 18 May 1830 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

18 May 1830

As of 18 May 1830,her married name was Sterling.

Family

Ephraim 'Ball of Thread' Sterling b. c 1799

Child

Esther Anne Sterling+² b. 13 Feb 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. 473 (#DD38, Mahlon Sterling).

William 'Shark' Sterling¹

M, b. circa 1805

Father

Ephraim Sterling b. c 1758, d. 1845

Mother

Esther (-----) b. c 1760

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

Sally Nelson b. c 1805

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

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

William 'Shark' Sterling b. c 1805

Citations

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

Lovey Wilson¹

F, b. circa 1820

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

John Wilson Sr. b. c 1765

Mother

Susan 'Sukie' Sterling b. c 1771

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

John Sterling b. 3 Dec 1785, d. 1870

Children

Seth Sterling b. c 1843

Elijah 'Cator' Sterling b. c 1845

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

John Sterling b. 3 Dec 1785, d. 1870

Mother

Lovey Wilson b. c 1820

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

John Sterling b. 3 Dec 1785, d. 1870

Mother

Lovey Wilson b. c 1820

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

Mary C. McDaniel b. c 1850

Citations

[S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 464 (Sterling Family).

Mary C. McDaniel

F, b. circa 1850

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

Elijah 'Cator' Sterling b. c 1845

Grace Sterling¹

F, b. circa 1805

Father

John Sterling b. 3 Dec 1785, d. 1870

Mother

(-----) (-----) b. c 1790

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

John T. Lawson b. c 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.

John T. Lawson¹

M, b. circa 1800

Father

Eijah Lawson b. c 1775

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1800

John was born circa 1800 at Somerset Co, MD.

Marriage*

21 October 1825

He married Grace Sterling, daughter of John Sterling and (-----) (-----), on 21 October 1825 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Family

Grace Sterling b. c 1805

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

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1775

Eijah was born circa 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.

Family

Child

John T. Lawson b. c 1800

Sally L. Sterling¹

F, b. circa 1840

Father

John Sterling b. 3 Dec 1785, d. 1870

Mother

(-----) (-----) b. c 1790

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

Rev. Alonzo B. Nelson b. c 1820

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

Last Edited

24 Apr 2014

Birth*

circa 1820

Alonzo was born circa 1820 at Somerset Co, MD.

Marriage*

4 May 1847

He married Sally L. Sterling, daughter of John Sterling and (-----) (-----), on 4 May 1847 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Family

Sally L. Sterling b. c 1840

Citations

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

Jesse Sterling¹

M, b. circa 1820

Father

John Sterling b. 3 Dec 1785, d. 1870

Mother

(-----) (-----) b. c 1790

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

Sally Nelson b. c 1825

Citations

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

Sally Nelson

F, b. circa 1825

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

Jesse Sterling b. c 1820

Citations

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

Isaac Sterling¹

M, b. circa 1816

Father

John Sterling b. 3 Dec 1785, d. 1870

Mother

(-----) (-----) b. c 1790

Last Edited

7 Feb 2018

Biography*

Isaac and Aaron are twins.

Birth*

circa 1816

Isaac was born circa 1816 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

5 June 1848

He married Peggy Sterling, daughter of Nathan 'Old Man Bradshaw' Sterling and Hetty Nelson, on 5 June 1848 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Family

Peggy Sterling b. c 1825

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

Father

Nathan 'Old Man Bradshaw' Sterling b. 28 Jun 1790

Mother

Hetty Nelson b. c 1795

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1825

Peggy was born circa 1825 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

5 June 1848

She married Isaac Sterling, son of John Sterling and (-----) (-----), on 5 June 1848 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Family

Isaac Sterling b. c 1816

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Southy Sterling b. c 1780, d. b 11 Sep 1838

Mother

Elizabeth 'Betsey' Sterling b. 4 Feb 1790, d. a 1 Jun 1880

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

Maria Taws b. c 1825

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1825

Maria was born circa 1825 at Somerset Co, MD.

Marriage*

24 August 1844

She married Southey Sterling, son of Southy Sterling and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Sterling, on 24 August 1844 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

24 August 1844

As of 24 August 1844,her married name was Sterling.

Family

Southey Sterling b. c 1820

Citations

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

Mary Delilah Daugherty

F, b. circa 1835

Last Edited

26 Dec 2016

Birth*

circa 1835

Mary was born circa 1835 at Somerset Co, MD.

Marriage*

8 June 1855

She married Southey Sterling, son of Southy Sterling and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Sterling, on 8 June 1855 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

8 June 1855

As of 8 June 1855,her married name was Sterling.

Family

Southey Sterling b. c 1820

Citations

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

Josiah Sterling¹

M, b. circa 1812

Father

Aaron Sterling b. 1775

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

Catherine 'Kate' Denike b. 1829, d. 17 Jun 1912

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Aaron 'Hickory' Sterling b. 13 May 1738, d. 25 Aug 1835

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family		Elizabeth 'Betsy' Howard b. c 1790
Children	1.	Josiah Sterling b. c 1812
	2.	Harriet S. Sterling b. c 1814
	3.	John Sterling b. c 1816
	4.	Severn Sterling b. c 1818
	5.	Milcah Sterling b. c 1820
	6.	William H. Sterling b. 26 Dec 1826, d. 12 Aug 1907
	7.	Elizabeth E. Sterling b. c 1836

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

Josiah Sterling b. c 1812

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

Father

Aaron Sterling b. 1775

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Father

Aaron Sterling b. 1775

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

James Lankford b. c 1808

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1808

James was born circa 1808 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

20 November 1832

He married Harriet S. Sterling, daughter of Aaron Sterling and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Howard, on 20 November 1832 at Somerset Co, MD.

Family

Harriet S. Sterling b. c 1814

Citations

[S584] Ruth T. Dryden, 1850 Somerset County, Maryland, Census.

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Howard

F, b. circa 1790

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family		Aaron Sterling b. 1775
Children	1.	Josiah Sterling b. c 1812
	2.	Harriet S. Sterling b. c 1814
	3.	John Sterling b. c 1816
	4.	Severn Sterling b. c 1818
	5.	Milcah Sterling b. c 1820
	6.	William H. Sterling b. 26 Dec 1826, d. 12 Aug 1907
	7.	Elizabeth E. Sterling b. c 1836

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

Father

Aaron Sterling b. 1775

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Father

Aaron Sterling b. 1775

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Father

Aaron Sterling b. 1775

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

(-----) Rayfield b. c 1820

Citations

[S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).

(-----) Rayfield

M, b. circa 1820

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1820

(-----) was born circa 1820.

Marriage*

circa 1845

He married Milcah Sterling, daughter of Aaron Sterling and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Howard, circa 1845.¹

Family

Milcah Sterling b. c 1820

Citations

[S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 456 (Sterling Family).

Severn Sterling¹

M, b. circa 1818

Father

Aaron Sterling b. 1775

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

Mary Jane Blake b. c 1830

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

Severn Sterling b. c 1818

Citations

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

Esther Sterling¹

F, b. circa 1785

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Aaron 'Hickory' Sterling b. 13 May 1738, d. 25 Aug 1835

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

Henry Somers b. c 1780

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1780

Henry was born circa 1780 at Somerset Co, MD.

Marriage*

22 October 1807

He married Esther Sterling, daughter of Aaron 'Hickory' Sterling, on 22 October 1807 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Family

Esther Sterling b. c 1785

Citations

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

Permelia 'Amelia' Sterling¹

F, b. circa 1797

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Aaron 'Hickory' Sterling b. 13 May 1738, d. 25 Aug 1835

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

John H. Bedsworth b. c 1797

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1797

John was born circa 1797 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

5 November 1819

He married Permelia 'Amelia' Sterling, daughter of Aaron 'Hickory' Sterling, on 5 November 1819 at Somerset Co, MD.^2,3

Family

Permelia 'Amelia' Sterling b. c 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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Aaron 'Hickory' Sterling b. 13 May 1738, d. 25 Aug 1835

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

James Sterling b. c 1800

Child

James Sterling b. 6 Nov 1818, d. 24 Aug 1855

Citations

[S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 457 (Sterling Family).

James Sterling

M, b. circa 1800

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

Milcah Sterling b. c 1800

Child

James Sterling b. 6 Nov 1818, d. 24 Aug 1855

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

James Sterling b. c 1800

Mother

Milcah Sterling b. c 1800

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

Grace Taws b. 6 May 1820, d. 31 Jul 1900

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

James Sterling b. 6 Nov 1818, d. 24 Aug 1855

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) (#1)
Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia) (#2)
Descendants of Nathaniel Littleton (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Father

Isaac 'Crow' (of Henry II) Sterling I b. 17 Apr 1793, d. 30 May 1870

Mother

Hester 'Hetty' Ward b. 1796, d. 4 Nov 1880

Charts

Last Edited

6 Feb 2018

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

Family

Susannah Sterling b. 30 Jan 1823, d. c 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.

Susannah Sterling¹

F, b. 30 January 1823, d. circa 1906

Father

Aaron 'Crow' Sterling b. 9 Apr 1792, d. 30 Aug 1871

Mother

Susannah 'Twister' Moore b. 9 Nov 1793, d. 11 Jan 1866

Charts

Last Edited

6 Feb 2018

Birth*

30 January 1823

Susannah was born on 30 January 1823 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

18 June 1844

She married William H. 'Clodpole' Sterling, son of Isaac 'Crow' (of Henry II) Sterling I and Hester 'Hetty' Ward, on 18 June 1844 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Death*

circa 1906

Susannah died circa 1906 at Somerset Co, MD.³

Family

William H. 'Clodpole' Sterling b. 24 Dec 1822, d. 15 Jul 1892

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Isaac Sterling b. c 1790, d. 1876

Mother

Hettie Riggin b. c 1797

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Family

Dorinda 'Dollie' Lewis b. c 1810

Child

William Carter Sterling b. 1836, d. 1928

Citations

[S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 471 (Sterling Family).

Dorinda 'Dollie' Lewis

F, b. circa 1810

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

Elijah Sterling b. c 1810

Child

William Carter Sterling b. 1836, d. 1928

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Elijah Sterling b. c 1810

Mother

Dorinda 'Dollie' Lewis b. c 1810

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Joseph Sterling² b. c 1802

Mother

Kesandy 'Cassie' Lawson² b. c 1805

Charts

Last Edited

7 Apr 2015

Birth*

1 January 1836

Mahlon was born on 1 January 1836 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

16 December 1856

He married Esther Anne Sterling, daughter of Ephraim 'Ball of Thread' Sterling and Charlotte Mason, on 16 December 1856 at Somerset Co, MD. Mahlon Sterling's Family Bible shows 14 Nov 1856..^3,1

Death*

circa 1900

Mahlon D. Sterling died circa 1900.¹

Family

Esther Anne Sterling b. 13 Feb 1835

Child

John Edward 'Striker' Sterling+⁴ b. 1 Sep 1866

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)

Father

Ephraim 'Ball of Thread' Sterling² b. c 1799

Mother

Charlotte Mason² b. c 1812

Charts

Last Edited

7 Apr 2015

Birth*

13 February 1835

Esther was born on 13 February 1835 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

16 December 1856

She married Mahlon D. Sterling, son of Joseph Sterling and Kesandy 'Cassie' Lawson, on 16 December 1856 at Somerset Co, MD. Mahlon Sterling's Family Bible shows 14 Nov 1856..^3,1

Family

Mahlon D. Sterling b. 1 Jan 1836, d. c 1900

Child

John Edward 'Striker' Sterling+⁴ b. 1 Sep 1866

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

Father

Aaron 'Polk' Sterling b. 5 Mar 1789

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1822

John was born circa 1822 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

11 June 1851

He married Mary Sterling, daughter of Travis 'Light Wood Knot' Sterling and Grace Lawson, on 11 June 1851 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Family

Mary Sterling b. c 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.

Mary Sterling¹

F, b. circa 1834

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Father

Travis 'Light Wood Knot' Sterling b. 11 Apr 1801, d. 7 Jul 1869

Mother

Grace Lawson b. 20 May 1814, d. 12 Jul 1869

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1834

Mary was born circa 1834 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.

Marriage*

11 June 1851

She married John H. Sterling, son of Aaron 'Polk' Sterling and Elizabeth (of King) Nelson, on 11 June 1851 at Somerset Co, MD.²

Family

John H. Sterling b. c 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.

Littleton Sterling¹

M, b. circa 1824

Father

Aaron 'Polk' Sterling b. 5 Mar 1789

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

17 Feb 2014

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

Family 1

Rachel Byrd b. c 1830

Family 2

Sally Ann Milligan b. c 1835

Child

Littleton W. Sterling³ b. 1866, d. 1951

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1830

Rachel was born circa 1830 at Somerset Co, MD.

Marriage*

24 February 1852

She married Littleton Sterling, son of Aaron 'Polk' Sterling and Elizabeth (of King) Nelson, on 24 February 1852 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

24 February 1852

As of 24 February 1852,her married name was Sterling.

Family

Littleton Sterling b. c 1824

Citations

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

Sally Ann Milligan

F, b. circa 1835

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

17 Feb 2014

Birth*

circa 1835

Sally was born circa 1835.

Marriage*

7 August 1858

She married Littleton Sterling, son of Aaron 'Polk' Sterling and Elizabeth (of King) Nelson, on 7 August 1858 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Married Name

7 August 1858

As of 7 August 1858,her married name was Sterling.

Family

Littleton Sterling b. c 1824

Child

Littleton W. Sterling² b. 1866, d. 1951

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

Father

Aaron 'Polk' Sterling b. 5 Mar 1789

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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.

Family

Joseph 'Old Holler' Byrd b. c 1825

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

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1825

Joseph was born circa 1825 at Somerset Co, MD.

Marriage*

31 May 1848

He married Hannah Elizabeth Sterling, daughter of Aaron 'Polk' Sterling and Elizabeth (of King) Nelson, on 31 May 1848 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Family

Hannah Elizabeth Sterling b. c 1826

Citations

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

Noah C. Sterling¹

M, b. circa 1828

Father

Aaron 'Polk' Sterling b. 5 Mar 1789

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Father

Aaron 'Polk' Sterling b. 5 Mar 1789

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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 Sterling^1,2

F, b. circa 1832

Father

Aaron 'Polk' Sterling b. 5 Mar 1789

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

13 Feb 2018

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

Father

Aaron 'Polk' Sterling b. 5 Mar 1789

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1834

Algernon was born circa 1834 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.

Augustus 'Polk' Sterling¹

M, b. circa 1836

Father

Aaron 'Polk' Sterling b. 5 Mar 1789

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Father

Aaron 'Polk' Sterling b. 5 Mar 1789

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Father

Aaron 'Polk' Sterling b. 5 Mar 1789

Mother

Descendants of Henrie Carsley (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)

Charts

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Father

Travis 'Light Wood Knot' Sterling b. 11 Apr 1801, d. 7 Jul 1869

Mother

Grace Lawson b. 20 May 1814, d. 12 Jul 1869

Last Edited

20 Jan 2009

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

Descendants of Nathaniel Littleton (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Obedience Robins (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)
Ancestors of Thomas Hearne Fooks V

Father

Elijah (79) Fassett b. c 1743, d. b 23 Dec 1800

Mother

Mary 'Polly' (-----) b. c 1752

Charts

Last Edited

17 Oct 2011

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

Family

William (of James) Laws b. 11 Feb 1774, d. 20 Sep 1825

Children

Polly Fassett Laws+ b. 17 Nov 1799, d. 22 Jun 1836

James Laws³ b. 17 Mar 1801, d. 29 Mar 1859

Jenatta Rackliffe Laws³ b. 3 Apr 1806

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

Charts

Last Edited

27 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1752

Mary was born circa 1752.

Marriage*

circa 1770

She married Elijah (79) Fassett, son of John Fassett Sr. and Mary (29) Robins, circa 1770.¹

Married Name

circa 1770

As of circa 1770,her married name was Fassett.

Family

Elijah (79) Fassett b. c 1743, d. b 23 Dec 1800

Child

Catherine 'Catey' Rackliffe Fassett+ b. 20 Jul 1779, d. 18 Oct 1844

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

Father

James Laws II b. c 1738, d. b 13 Jan 1825

Mother

Jane Ann 'Janney' (-----) b. c 1740

Charts

Last Edited

16 Oct 2017

Birth*

11 February 1774

William was born on 11 February 1774 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

25 January 1798

He married Catherine 'Catey' Rackliffe Fassett, daughter of Elijah (79) Fassett and Mary 'Polly' (-----), on 25 January 1798 at Sussex Co, DE. Bible record shows 25 Jan 1799..¹

Death*

20 September 1825

William died on 20 September 1825 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 51.²

Family

Catherine 'Catey' Rackliffe Fassett b. 20 Jul 1779, d. 18 Oct 1844

Children

Polly Fassett Laws+ b. 17 Nov 1799, d. 22 Jun 1836

James Laws¹ b. 17 Mar 1801, d. 29 Mar 1859

Jenatta Rackliffe Laws¹ b. 3 Apr 1806

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

Father

James Laws I¹ b. c 1690, d. b 21 Jun 1758

Mother

Phillis Williams (Williams?)¹ b. c 1715

Charts

Last Edited

16 Oct 2011

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

Family

Jane Ann 'Janney' (-----) b. c 1740

Marriage*

circa 1762

He married Jane Ann 'Janney' (-----) circa 1762.²

Child

William (of James) Laws+ b. 11 Feb 1774, d. 20 Sep 1825

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

Charts

Last Edited

16 Oct 2011

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

Family

James Laws II b. c 1738, d. b 13 Jan 1825

Child

William (of James) Laws+ b. 11 Feb 1774, d. 20 Sep 1825

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

Father

William (of James) Laws b. 11 Feb 1774, d. 20 Sep 1825

Mother

Catherine 'Catey' Rackliffe Fassett b. 20 Jul 1779, d. 18 Oct 1844

Charts

Last Edited

24 Feb 2013

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

Family

Ezekiel Williams b. 17 Jun 1783, d. 21 Sep 1846

Child

Ebenezer Fassett 'Ebe' Williams+ b. Aug 1818, d. b 28 Sep 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. 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

Father

Ezekiel Williams b. 13 Dec 1752, d. b 13 Sep 1836

Mother

Elizabeth Woodcraft b. c 1758, d. 23 Nov 1815

Charts

Last Edited

24 Feb 2013

Birth*

17 June 1783

Ezekiel was born on 17 June 1783 at Sussex Co, DE.²

Marriage*

2 May 1816

He married Polly Fassett Laws, daughter of William (of James) Laws and Catherine 'Catey' Rackliffe Fassett, on 2 May 1816.²

Death*

21 September 1846

Ezekiel died on 21 September 1846 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 63.²

Family

Polly Fassett Laws b. 17 Nov 1799, d. 22 Jun 1836

Child

Ebenezer Fassett 'Ebe' Williams+ b. Aug 1818, d. b 28 Sep 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. 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

Father

Andrew Williams II¹ b. c 1720, d. b 17 Feb 1795

Mother

Keziah 'Rizear' (-----)¹ b. c 1725

Charts

Last Edited

29 Mar 2013

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

Family

Elizabeth Woodcraft b. c 1758, d. 23 Nov 1815

Marriage*

circa 1775

He married Elizabeth Woodcraft, daughter of William Ezekiel Woodcraft and Mary Howard, circa 1775.⁴

Children

Lemuel Williams² b. 2 Dec 1774, d. 13 Jul 1837

Ezekiel Williams+ b. 17 Jun 1783, d. 21 Sep 1846

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

Father

William Ezekiel Woodcraft¹ b. bt 1709 - 1710, d. b 15 May 1764

Mother

Mary Howard¹ b. c 1722, d. b 13 Jan 1785

Charts

Last Edited

29 Mar 2013

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

Family

Ezekiel Williams b. 13 Dec 1752, d. b 13 Sep 1836

Children

Lemuel Williams⁵ b. 2 Dec 1774, d. 13 Jul 1837

Ezekiel Williams+ b. 17 Jun 1783, d. 21 Sep 1846

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

Descendants of William Andrews (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Col. Thomas Johnson (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)
Descendants of Nathaniel Littleton (First Families of Virginia) (#1)
Descendants of Nathaniel Littleton (First Families of Virginia) (#2)
Descendants of Obedience Robins (First Families of Virginia) (#1)
Descendants of Obedience Robins (First Families of Virginia) (#2)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West) (#1)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West) (#2)
Ancestors of Thomas Hearne Fooks V

Father

Ezekiel Williams b. 17 Jun 1783, d. 21 Sep 1846

Mother

Polly Fassett Laws b. 17 Nov 1799, d. 22 Jun 1836

Charts

Last Edited

24 Feb 2013

Birth*

August 1818

Ebenezer was born in August 1818 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

12 July 1843

He married Sophia Ann Mary Miller, daughter of James Fassett Miller and Catherine F. 'Citty' Derrickson, on 12 July 1843 at Sussex Co, DE.²

Death*

before 28 September 1875

Ebenezer died before 28 September 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Family

Sophia Ann Mary Miller b. 6 Jun 1828

Child

James Fassett Williams+ b. 7 Mar 1856, d. 23 Sep 1904

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

Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)
Ancestors of Thomas Hearne Fooks V

Father

William Simpson¹ b. c 1685, d. b 20 Dec 1738

Mother

(-----) (-----)² b. c 1690, d. b 1 Nov 1738

Charts

Last Edited

13 Apr 2013

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

Family

Sophia Marshall b. c 1721, d. 1799

Child

Mary Simpson (d/o Thos)+ b. 1740, d. 15 Jun 1787

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

Father

James Miller b. c 1755, d. 1 Aug 1841

Mother

Sophia (187) Fassett b. 26 Sep 1764, d. 14 Jul 1793

Charts

Last Edited

13 Apr 2013

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

Family 1

Catherine F. 'Citty' Derrickson b. 8 Mar 1805, d. 2 Jan 1837

Child

Sophia Ann Mary Miller+ b. 6 Jun 1828

Family 2

Hetty A. Jefferson b. 19 May 1819

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

Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)
Descendants of Nathaniel Littleton (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Obedience Robins (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Father

Richard Jefferson b. c 1795

Mother

Nancy (-----) b. c 1800

Charts

Last Edited

4 Sep 2011

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.

Family

James Fassett Miller b. c 1785, d. 17 Jan 1847

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

Last Edited

27 Jan 2009

Birth*

circa 1795

Richard was born circa 1795.

Marriage*

circa 1818

He married Nancy (-----) circa 1818.¹

Family

Nancy (-----) b. c 1800

Child

Hetty A. Jefferson b. 19 May 1819

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

Last Edited

27 Jan 2009

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.

Family

Richard Jefferson b. c 1795

Child

Hetty A. Jefferson b. 19 May 1819

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

Father

James Fassett Miller b. c 1785, d. 17 Jan 1847

Mother

Catherine F. 'Citty' Derrickson b. 8 Mar 1805, d. 2 Jan 1837

Charts

Last Edited

24 Feb 2013

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

Family

Ebenezer Fassett 'Ebe' Williams b. Aug 1818, d. b 28 Sep 1875

Child

James Fassett Williams+ b. 7 Mar 1856, d. 23 Sep 1904

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

Father

William Derrickson b. 14 Feb 1775, d. 11 Oct 1830

Mother

Elizabeth 'Betsey' Evans b. c 1780

Charts

Last Edited

13 Apr 2013

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

Family

James Fassett Miller b. c 1785, d. 17 Jan 1847

Child

Sophia Ann Mary Miller+ b. 6 Jun 1828

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

Descendants of William Andrews (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Col. Thomas Johnson (Burgess at Jamestown)
Ancestors of Thomas Hearne Fooks V

Father

Jobe D. Derrickson¹ b. 11 Apr 1744, d. b 27 May 1791

Mother

Sophia Evans¹ b. c 1744, d. b 1 May 1798

Charts

Last Edited

18 Oct 2011

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

Family 1

Elizabeth 'Betsey' Evans b. c 1780

Child

Catherine F. 'Citty' Derrickson+ b. 8 Mar 1805, d. 2 Jan 1837

Family 2

Nancy Miller b. 2 Feb 1779, d. 20 Jun 1840

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

Descendants of William Andrews (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Col. Thomas Johnson (Burgess at Jamestown)
Ancestors of Thomas Hearne Fooks V

Father

Elisha Evans¹ b. c 1730, d. 17 Oct 1797

Mother

Hannah (-----)¹ b. c 1740, d. b 3 Dec 1799

Charts

Last Edited

18 Oct 2011

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

Family

William Derrickson b. 14 Feb 1775, d. 11 Oct 1830

Child

Catherine F. 'Citty' Derrickson+ b. 8 Mar 1805, d. 2 Jan 1837

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