Richard E. Vellines
M, b. circa 1890
| Birth* | circa 1890 | Richard was born circa 1890. |
| Marriage* | circa 1910 | He married Sarah Whitten circa 1910.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Sarah Whitten
F, b. circa 1890
| Birth* | circa 1890 | Sarah was born circa 1890. |
| Marriage* | circa 1910 | She married Richard E. Vellines circa 1910.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1910 | As of circa 1910,her married name was Vellines. |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Joseph Elliott Allen
M, b. circa 1910
| Birth* | circa 1910 | Joseph was born circa 1910. |
Bernard Richard Poulson
M, b. circa 1890
| Birth* | circa 1890 | Bernard was born circa 1890. |
| Marriage* | circa 1910 | He married Myrtle Wallace circa 1910.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Myrtle Wallace
F, b. circa 1890
| Birth* | circa 1890 | Myrtle was born circa 1890. |
| Marriage* | circa 1910 | She married Bernard Richard Poulson circa 1910.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1910 | As of circa 1910,her married name was Poulson. |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Harry Birch
M, b. circa 1890
| Birth* | circa 1890 | Harry was born circa 1890. |
| Marriage* | circa 1910 | He married Laura Davis circa 1910.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Laura Davis
F, b. circa 1890
| Birth* | circa 1890 | Laura was born circa 1890. |
| Marriage* | circa 1910 | She married Harry Birch circa 1910.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1910 | As of circa 1910,her married name was Birch. |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Josiah Thomas Russell1
M, b. circa 1832
| Birth* | circa 1832 | Josiah was born circa 1832 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 13 January 1839 | Josiah was named in his father's will on 13 January 1839 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Josiah D. Russell in the will of Thomas Russell, now wife Ellender. He was given tract bounds Little Bolton and the vessell called 4 Sisters of Snow Hill. The codicil dated 9 Mar 1839 showed vessell sold.3 |
| Guardian - named* | 24 June 1845 | Josiah had a guardian named on 24 June 1845 at Somerset Co, MD. Severn Tyler was named guardian of Josiah T. Russell.4 |
| Court - named in ord* | 30 June 1845 | He was named in a court order on 30 June 1845 at Somerset Co, MD. Solomon Bradshaw et al vs Josiah T. Russell is under 14 years of age. Solomon Bradshaw is appointed Commissioner, to sell at public auction to the highest bidder the two lots of land of which Thomas Russell died seized, one called by the name of Half Moon Island, in Co. of Accomac, containing 100 acres, more or less; the other containing 40 acres and adjoining the land of Shalmanezer Davis and others. That Solomon Bradshaw, Commissioner, shall execute a deed of special warranty and Solomon Bradshaw, Severn Tyler and Eleanor his wife, William Holland and Eleanor his wife and Lambert Howarth shall execute a deed of general warranty to the purchaser; that the infants Josiah T. Russell and Margaret Howarth shall join in the last mentioned deed when they became of full age.5 |
| Land sold* | 22 July 1845 | He sold land on 22 July 1845 at Somerset Co, MD. Solomon Bradshaw as Commissioner - Solomon Bradshaw and Mary, his wife in their own right; Severn Tyler and Eleanor, his wife; William Holland and Eleanor, his wife; Lambert Howarth; Josiah T. Russell; Margaret Howarth; all of the County of Somerset, State of Maryland, of the one part-and Richard Hickman of Co. of Accomack, VA of the other part. Recites that lands were offered for sale, and Richard Hickman became the purchaser by bidding $386.00. Lands are conveyed to Richard Hickman. All parties (including Margaret Howarth) except Josiah T. Russell, joined in the deed. (NOTE: Josiah T. Russell was only about 13 years at this time.)6 |
| Guardian - Account* | 21 July 1846 | He was named in a guardian account on 21 July 1846 at Somerset Co, MD. Elijah S. Lawson & Henry S. Handy to view estate of Josiah T. Russell, in care of Severn Tyler, guardian.4 |
| Guardian - Account | 10 August 1847 | He was named in a guardian account on 10 August 1847 at Somerset Co, MD. Levin(sic) Tyler, guardian to Josiah T. Russell, to ditch farm.4 |
| Census w/fath-in-law* | 25 July 1850 | Josiah was listed with his father-in-law in the census of 25 July 1850 at Brinkleys District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#259 was headed by Severn Tayler(sic), a 40 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were Eleanor Taylor(sic), age 40 and Josiah Russell, age 16.7 |
| Marriage* | 1 July 1851 | He married Esther Snead Daugherty, daughter of Levi Daugherty and Esther W. Miles, on 1 July 1851 at Somerset Co, MD.8 |
| Census head* | 30 June 1860 | Josiah was listed as a head of household in the census of 30 June 1860 at Lawson's District, Somerset Co, MD. HH#812 was headed by Josiah T. Russell, a 28 year old sailor with real estate valued at $8,000 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were Esther Russell, age 28; Catharine Russell, age 6; Fletcher Russell, age 5 and Margaret Daughtery, age 3.9 |
| Marriage* | 13 May 1877 | He married Susan J. Beasley on 13 May 1877 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Josiah T. Russell, a 43 year old widowed sailor, the son of Thomas & Eleanor Russell and she was shown as Susan Beasley, age 25, parents not shown..2 |
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Susan J. Beasley b. 1852, d. 16 Jul 1937 |
| Marriage* | 13 May 1877 | He married Susan J. Beasley on 13 May 1877 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Josiah T. Russell, a 43 year old widowed sailor, the son of Thomas & Eleanor Russell and she was shown as Susan Beasley, age 25, parents not shown..2 |
| Children | 1. | Samuel R. Russell b. 1875, d. 1962 |
| | 2. | Sallie E. Russell b. 1877, d. 24 Dec 1955 |
| | 3. | Robert H. Russell b. c 1879 |
| | 4. | Ella Susan Russell+ b. 2 Aug 1882, d. 3 Sep 1958 |
| | 5. | Mary Thomas Russell+ b. 1888, d. 1964 |
| | 6. | Minnie F. Russell+ b. 22 Dec 1889, d. 20 Mar 1957 |
Citations
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S2233] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book JP 5, 1837-1859, p. 10 (will of Thomas Russell, now wife Ellender).
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles, citing Somerset Co, MD, Orphans Court.
- [S819] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Genealogy Research Files, Russell Family file citing Somerset Co, MD, Order Book 1842-1845, p. 663 (Solomon Bradshaw et al vs. Josiah T. Russell).
- [S2384] Valerie Christine Lee Sprankle, to M.K. Miles, citing Mark C. Lewis who cited Somerset Co, MD, Deeds 1849-1851, p. 353.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1860 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
- [S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 115274141 (Effie Katherine Russell Lewis).
- [S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 134829080 (Thomas Fletcher Russell).
- [S2259] findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 143252921 (Annie E. Russell Blair).
Susan J. Beasley
F, b. 1852, d. 16 July 1937
| Birth* | 1852 | Susan was born in 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 13 May 1877 | She married Josiah Thomas Russell, son of Thomas (of Robt of Milby) Russell and Eleanor 'Elender' Evans, on 13 May 1877 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Josiah T. Russell, a 43 year old widowed sailor, the son of Thomas & Eleanor Russell and she was shown as Susan Beasley, age 25, parents not shown..2 |
| Married Name | 13 May 1877 | As of 13 May 1877,her married name was Russell. |
| Census w/son-in-law* | 18 April 1910 | Susan was listed with her son-in-law in the census of 18 April 1910 at Leemont Road, Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan A. Bundick, a 67 year old widowed mother-in-law in HH#68 headed by William T. Bundick, a 28 year old oysterman. Also listed was Mary J. Bundick, a 22 year old wife who was evidently her daughter. Susan had given birth to 6 children and 6 were still living.3 |
| Death* | 16 July 1937 | Susan died on 16 July 1937 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Mrs. Susan Russell, age 90 and widow of the late Josiah Russell, died on 16 Jul 1937 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Jackson, Pocomoke. Funeral services were at the Lee Mont Methodist Church on 18 Jul by the Rev. E.C. Graham, with burial in Liberity Cemetery. She is survived by 4 daughters Mrs. Arthur Jackson of Pocomoke, Mrs. Sewell Gladding of Bloxom, Mrs. W.T. Bundick and Mrs. Dorsey Taylor of Leemont, 2 sons Samuel R. Russell and Robert H. Russell of Jacksonville, FL, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. (E.S. News, 23 Jul 1937)..4 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Susan J. Russell, 1852-1938..1 |
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S71] Eastern Shore News, Obituary.
Flora Lee Gladding1
F, b. 5 May 1902, d. 13 July 1977
| Birth* | 5 May 1902 | Flora was born on 5 May 1902 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 22 May 1921 | She married Fentress George Young, son of George Henry Young and Mary Catherine 'Caddie' Campbell, on 22 May 1921 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 22 May 1921 | As of 22 May 1921,her married name was Young. |
| Obituary - Husb's* | 26 May 1934 | Flora Lee Gladding was named in her husband's obituary on 26 May 1934 at Mears, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a surviving widow, Mrs. Flora Gladding Young in the obituary of Mr. Fentress G. Young. |
| Death* | 13 July 1977 | Flora died on 13 July 1977 at Bi-County Clinic, Gargatha, Acc Co, VA, at age 75.1 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Flora L. Young, buried next to Fentress G. Young, 1902 - 1977..2 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Lester James Gladding1
M, b. 24 February 1905, d. 1968
| Employment* | | Lester was employed at Truck driver as a Truck driver. Truck driver. |
| Birth* | 24 February 1905 | Lester was born on 24 February 1905 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 6 June 1925 | He married Vercie Pearl Taylor, daughter of Robert R. Taylor and Laura Taylor, on 6 June 1925 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | 1968 | Lester died in 1968 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Bernice Jane Gladding1
F, b. 7 October 1909, d. 18 August 1910
| Birth* | 7 October 1909 | Bernice was born on 7 October 1909 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 18 August 1910 | Bernice died on 18 August 1910 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Mamie Rew1
F, b. 4 May 1889
| Birth* | 4 May 1889 | Mamie was born on 4 May 1889 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 3 January 1907 | She married Lawson James Gladding, son of Oliver James Gladding and Danvers Jane Marshall, on 3 January 1907 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | 3 January 1907 | As of 3 January 1907,her married name was Gladding. |
| Was Living | 1907 | Mamie was living in 1907 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S42] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1906-1921.
Thomas Henry Rew1
M, b. 15 June 1864, d. 16 October 1931
| Birth* | 15 June 1864 | Thomas was born on 15 June 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 22 December 1886 | He married Priscilla Somers, daughter of Samuel Somers and Mary J.W. Justice, on 22 December 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. H. Rew, a 22 year old carpenter, the son of Edw'd T. & Marg't Rew and she was shown as Priscilla E. Sommers, age 22, the daughter of Sam'l & Mary..1 |
| Death* | 16 October 1931 | Thomas died on 16 October 1931 at age 67.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Priscilla Somers1,2
F, b. 12 August 1864, d. 23 May 1950
| Birth* | 12 August 1864 | Priscilla was born on 12 August 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Census w/parents* | 1870 | Priscilla was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Priscilla Summers, age 6 in HH#MT458 headed by Samuel Summers, a 34 year old sailor..1 |
| Marriage* | 22 December 1886 | She married Thomas Henry Rew, son of Edward T. Rew and Margaret A. Baker, on 22 December 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. H. Rew, a 22 year old carpenter, the son of Edw'd T. & Marg't Rew and she was shown as Priscilla E. Sommers, age 22, the daughter of Sam'l & Mary..2 |
| Married Name | 22 December 1886 | As of 22 December 1886,her married name was Rew. |
| Death* | 23 May 1950 | Priscilla died on 23 May 1950 at age 85.3 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Webster E. Wessells1
M, b. 12 February 1881, d. 25 December 1950
| Birth* | 12 February 1881 | Webster was born on 12 February 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 19 December 1899 | He married Sady Gladding, daughter of Oliver James Gladding and Danvers Jane Marshall, on 19 December 1899 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
| Death* | 25 December 1950 | Webster died on 25 December 1950 at Melfa, Acc Co, VA, at age 69.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
William Walter Wessells1,2
M, b. June 1829, d. circa 1900
| Birth* | June 1829 | William was born in June 1829 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.2,3 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | William was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Wessells, a 20 year old laborer in HH#978 headed by Walter Wessells, a 48 year old farmer..2 |
| Marriage* | 25 December 1854 | He married Caroline Justice, daughter of Samuel R. (of R.) Justice and Priscilla Hornsby, on 25 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William W. Wessells of Walter and Catherine Justice of Samuel. Samuel Justice gave consent for his daughter Catherine..1,4 |
| Census* | 1860 | He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Census head* | 18 June 1880 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of 18 June 1880 at Metompkin District (Sea Side?), Accomack Co, VA. HH#301 was headed by W. Wm. Wessels, a 49 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Wesselses: Caroline, a 43 year old wife; Wm. J., a 22 old son & sailor; Chas. F., a 20 year old son & oysterman; Walter W., an 18 year old son & oysterman; Mary J., a 15 year old daughter; Betsy A., a 14 year old daughter; John, a 9 year old son; Ida A., a 6 year old daughter; Thos. J., a 4 year old son; and Geo. W., a 2 year old son.6 |
| Census head | 21 June 1900 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of 21 June 1900 at Metompkin District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#399 was headed by Wm. W. Wessels, a 70 year old oysterman, living alone, born June 1829. He was next door of Alfred Young, age 42 & his wife Jane, age 30.3 |
| Death* | circa 1900 | William died circa 1900.7 |
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Caroline Justice b. c 1839, d. 14 Oct 1885 |
| Marriage* | 25 December 1854 | He married Caroline Justice, daughter of Samuel R. (of R.) Justice and Priscilla Hornsby, on 25 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William W. Wessells of Walter and Catherine Justice of Samuel. Samuel Justice gave consent for his daughter Catherine..1,4 |
| Children | 1. | William J. Wessells+ b. 25 May 1857, d. 26 Apr 1901 |
| | 2. | Charles F. Wessells+ b. 21 Nov 1860, d. 6 Sep 1916 |
| | 3. | Walter W. Wessells+ b. 1861, d. 1942 |
| | 4. | Mary Josephine Wessells+ b. 3 Aug 1864, d. 1945 |
| | 5. | Betsy Ann Wessells b. c 1866 |
| | 6. | John Edwards Wessells+ b. 1870, d. 31 Oct 1894 |
| | 7. | Sarah A. Wessells b. 14 Mar 1873 |
| | 8. | Ida A. Wessells b. c 1874 |
| | 9. | (unnamed c|o Wm.) Wessells b. 8 Dec 1875 |
| | 10. | Thomas J. Wessells+ b. 1876, d. 1946 |
| | 11. | (unnamed c|o Wm. W.) Wessells b. 12 Feb 1877 |
| | 12. | George W. Wessells b. c 1877 |
| | 13. | Webster E. Wessells+ b. 12 Feb 1881, d. 25 Dec 1950 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Caroline Justice1,2,3,4
F, b. circa 1839, d. 14 October 1885
| Birth* | circa 1839 | Caroline was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She is listed as Catherine Justice in Acc Co marriage records. However she is shown as Caroline in the Boston book, p. 437, and in the 1860 Acc Census, p. 89, and on the birth record of an unnamed child in 1877 and on her Acc Co. death record..5 |
| Census w/parents* | 1850 | Caroline was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Justice, age 12 in HH#493 headed by Samuel Justice, a 46 year old farmer..3 |
| Marriage* | 25 December 1854 | She married William Walter Wessells, son of Walter Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bayly, on 25 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William W. Wessells of Walter and Catherine Justice of Samuel. Samuel Justice gave consent for his daughter Catherine..1,6 |
| Married Name | 25 December 1854 | As of 25 December 1854,her married name was Wessells. |
| Census* | 1860 | She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.5 |
| Will - Aunt's* | 21 May 1874 | Caroline was named in her his aunt's will on 21 May 1874 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my niece Caroline Wessels in the will of Margaret Justis.7 |
| Will - Father's* | 8 May 1879 | Caroline was named in her father's will on 8 May 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Caroline Wessels in the will of Samuel Justice of R., wife Anna, and given 1/3 of the Bishop land on the west side of Wallop's road..4 |
| Census w/husband* | 18 June 1880 | Caroline was listed with her husband in the census of 18 June 1880 at Metompkin District (Sea Side?), Accomack Co, VA. HH#301 was headed by W. Wm. Wessels, a 49 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Wesselses: Caroline, a 43 year old wife; Wm. J., a 22 old son & sailor; Chas. F., a 20 year old son & oysterman; Walter W., an 18 year old son & oysterman; Mary J., a 15 year old daughter; Betsy A., a 14 year old daughter; John, a 9 year old son; Ida A., a 6 year old daughter; Thos. J., a 4 year old son; and Geo. W., a 2 year old son.8 |
| Death* | 14 October 1885 | Caroline died on 14 October 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She died at the age of 47 years of heart disease. She was the child of Sam'l R. & Presilla Justice, born in Acc Co, the wife of Wm. W. Wessells who gave the information..2 |
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William Walter Wessells b. Jun 1829, d. c 1900 |
| Marriage* | 25 December 1854 | She married William Walter Wessells, son of Walter Wessells Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bayly, on 25 December 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William W. Wessells of Walter and Catherine Justice of Samuel. Samuel Justice gave consent for his daughter Catherine..1,6 |
| Children | 1. | William J. Wessells+ b. 25 May 1857, d. 26 Apr 1901 |
| | 2. | Charles F. Wessells+ b. 21 Nov 1860, d. 6 Sep 1916 |
| | 3. | Walter W. Wessells+ b. 1861, d. 1942 |
| | 4. | Mary Josephine Wessells+ b. 3 Aug 1864, d. 1945 |
| | 5. | Betsy Ann Wessells b. c 1866 |
| | 6. | John Edwards Wessells+ b. 1870, d. 31 Oct 1894 |
| | 7. | Sarah A. Wessells b. 14 Mar 1873 |
| | 8. | Ida A. Wessells b. c 1874 |
| | 9. | (unnamed c|o Wm.) Wessells b. 8 Dec 1875 |
| | 10. | Thomas J. Wessells+ b. 1876, d. 1946 |
| | 11. | (unnamed c|o Wm. W.) Wessells b. 12 Feb 1877 |
| | 12. | George W. Wessells b. c 1877 |
| | 13. | Webster E. Wessells+ b. 12 Feb 1881, d. 25 Dec 1950 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S839] Elizabeth Smith, Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1861-1901, p. 38 (will of Samuel Justice of R., wife Anna).
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S839] Elizabeth Smith, Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1861-1901, p. 29 (will of Margaret Justis).
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
Nolan Webster Wessells1
M, b. 3 December 1902, d. 14 November 1946
| Biography* | | Nolan Webster Wessells was killed in an explosion. |
| Birth* | 3 December 1902 | Nolan was born on 3 December 1902 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 14 November 1946 | Nolan died on 14 November 1946 at Columbia, SC, at age 43.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Carrie Wessells1
F, b. 7 July 1908, d. 26 November 1966
| Birth* | 7 July 1908 | Carrie was born on 7 July 1908 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 25 September 1927 | As of 25 September 1927,her married name was Davis. |
| Marriage* | 25 September 1927 | She married Carlton Scott Davis Sr., son of Lawrence Bates Davis and Annie Frances Bunting, on 25 September 1927 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1940 | As of circa 1940,her married name was Turlington. |
| Death* | 26 November 1966 | Carrie died on 26 November 1966 at Exmore, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 58.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S1966] Mary Frances Carey, John Wesley Davis, his Ancestors and Descendants.
Sewell T. Taylor1
M, b. 25 December 1872, d. 21 July 1955
| Birth* | 25 December 1872 | Sewell was born on 25 December 1872 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 31 July 1898 | He married Blanche May Gladding, daughter of Oliver James Gladding and Danvers Jane Marshall, on 31 July 1898 at Cattail, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 21 July 1955 | Sewell died on 21 July 1955 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 82.1 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Bloxom Cem, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Oliver J. Taylor
M, b. circa 1850
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Oliver was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1870 | He married Sallie (-----) circa 1870.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Sallie (-----)
F, b. circa 1850
| Birth* | circa 1850 | Sallie was born circa 1850. |
| Marriage* | circa 1870 | She married Oliver J. Taylor circa 1870.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1870 | As of circa 1870,her married name was Taylor. |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Gordy Taylor1
M, b. 13 July 1900
| Employment* | | Gordy was employed at Produce Merchant as a Produce Merchant. Produce Merchant. |
| Birth* | 13 July 1900 | Gordy was born on 13 July 1900 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Waldon Taylor1
M, b. 22 June 1902, d. February 1970
| Birth* | 22 June 1902 | Waldon was born on 22 June 1902 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Was Living | 1926 | Waldon was living in 1926 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | February 1970 | Waldon died in February 1970 at Bi-County Clinic, Gargatha, Acc Co, VA, at age 67.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S233] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1921-1937.
Lyda Jane Taylor1
F, b. 30 May 1907
| Death* | | Lyda died at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.1 |
| Was Living | | Lyda was living at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Bapt Ch Cem, Pocomoke City, Wor Co, MD.1 |
| Biography* | | Alice Taylor set herself afire with matches. |
| Birth* | 30 May 1907 | Lyda was born on 30 May 1907 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 24 December 1928 | She married William Edward Ross, son of Zadok Ross and Lena Parsons, on 24 December 1928 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 24 December 1928 | As of 24 December 1928,her married name was Ross. |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Alice Taylor1
F, b. 31 August 1915, d. 22 March 1922
| Birth* | 31 August 1915 | Alice was born on 31 August 1915 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 22 March 1922 | Alice died on 22 March 1922 at age 6.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Fentress George Young1
M, b. 17 February 1901, d. 26 May 1934
| Birth* | 17 February 1901 | Fentress was born on 17 February 1901 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 22 May 1921 | He married Flora Lee Gladding, daughter of Sewell James Gladding and Ella Susan Russell, on 22 May 1921 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | 26 May 1934 | Fentress died on 26 May 1934 at Mears, Acc Co, VA, at age 33. Mr. Fentress G. Young, a highly esteemed young man, died at his home at Mears, Saturday, May 26th, aged 33 years. Funeral services were conducted at Bethel Baptist Church, of which he was a member, and burial was in Bloxom Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Flora Gladding Young, two sons Gralyn and Russell Young, 4 sisters Mrs. Henry Custis & Mrs. James Mathews of Cashville, Mrs. Paul Crumpler of Petersburg, VA and Miss Manie Young of Nelsonia and 3 brothers Messrs. Dewey and Preston Young of Nelsonia and Elwood Young of Hallwood..1,3 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Fentress G. Young, buried next to Flora L. Young, 1901 - 1934..4 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S2277] Herman R. Campbell, Family of Russell James Young and Geraldine 'Jerry' (Mears) Young.
- [S1069] Obituary.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
George Henry Young1
M, b. 20 February 1870, d. 19 July 1917
| Birth* | 20 February 1870 | George was born on 20 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Census w/parents* | 1880 | George was listed with his parents in the census of 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Young, a 9 year old son in a HH headed by Lewis Young, a 34 year old sailor..3 |
| Marriage* | 20 December 1896 | He married Mary Catherine 'Caddie' Campbell, daughter of Francis Asbury 'Frank' Campbell and Sarah Woolbert Brown, on 20 December 1896 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as George Young, age 25, and Mary C. Campbell, age 18..4 |
| Death* | 19 July 1917 | George died on 19 July 1917 at age 47.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Bloxom Cem, Finney Mason Ln, Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George H. Young, buried next to Caddie M. Young, 20 Feb 1870 - 29 Jul 1917..2 |
Citations
- [S2277] Herman R. Campbell, Family of Russell James Young and Geraldine 'Jerry' (Mears) Young.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
Mary Catherine 'Caddie' Campbell
F, b. 29 May 1879, d. 24 November 1918
| Birth* | 29 May 1879 | Mary was born on 29 May 1879 at near Gargatha, Acc Co, VA.2,1 |
| Marriage* | 20 December 1896 | She married George Henry Young, son of Lewis R. Young and Mary F. Bloxom, on 20 December 1896 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as George Young, age 25, and Mary C. Campbell, age 18..3 |
| Married Name | 20 December 1896 | As of 20 December 1896,her married name was Young. |
| Death* | 24 November 1918 | Mary died on 24 November 1918 at age 39.2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Bloxom Cem, Finney Mason Ln, Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. The entry in the tombstone book shows her as Caddie M. Young (Catherine Campbell) wife of George H. Young, 29 May 1879 - 24 Nov 1918..2 |
Citations
- [S2277] Herman R. Campbell, Family of Russell James Young and Geraldine 'Jerry' (Mears) Young.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
Gralyn George 'Toby' Young1
M, b. 13 August 1923, d. 14 August 1984
| Birth* | 13 August 1923 | Gralyn was born on 13 August 1923 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Obituary - Father's* | 26 May 1934 | He was named in his father's obituary on 26 May 1934 at Mears, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a surviving son, Gralyn Young in the obituary of Mr. Fentress G. Young. |
| Milit-Beg* | 1942 | Gralyn was a member of the armed forces in 1942 serving at US Army.1 |
| Death* | 14 August 1984 | Gralyn died on 14 August 1984 at VA Hospital, Hampton, VA, at age 61.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Russell James Young1
M, b. 22 March 1928, d. 22 November 2007
| Birth* | 22 March 1928 | Russell was born on 22 March 1928 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Obituary - Father's* | 26 May 1934 | He was named in his father's obituary on 26 May 1934 at Mears, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a surviving son, Russell Young in the obituary of Mr. Fentress G. Young. |
| Marriage* | 24 July 1946 | He married Geraldine Louise Mears, daughter of Earl Preston Mears and Estella Read, on 24 July 1946 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.1 |
| Anecdote* | 11 January 2006 | He was shown as the surviving husband of 60 years, Russell Young, in the obituary of Mrs. Geraldine Louise Mears Young, who died 11 Jan 2006.2 |
| Biography* | 2007 | Russell James Young served in the US Merchant Marines, 1944-46 and 1955-56. He was employeed by the state Highway Dept. and was a stamp dealer. |
| Death* | 22 November 2007 | Russell James Young died on 22 November 2007 at Mears, Acc Co, VA, at age 79. He was born, raised and lived his whole life in Mears, VA. He died about 100 feet from where he was born and raised. |
| Burial* | | Russell was buried at Wessells Cemetery, Mears, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S843] Eastern Shore Post, Eastern Shore Post, Tasley, VA, 18 Jan 2006 issue.
Vercie Pearl Taylor1
F, b. circa 1905, d. 10 July 1958
| Birth* | circa 1905 | Vercie was born circa 1905 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 6 June 1925 | She married Lester James Gladding, son of Sewell James Gladding and Ella Susan Russell, on 6 June 1925 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 6 June 1925 | As of 6 June 1925,her married name was Gladding. |
| Death* | 10 July 1958 | Vercie died on 10 July 1958 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Robert R. Taylor
M, b. circa 1880
| Birth* | circa 1880 | Robert was born circa 1880. |
| Marriage* | circa 1900 | He married Laura Taylor circa 1900.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Laura Taylor
F, b. circa 1880
| Birth* | circa 1880 | Laura was born circa 1880. |
| Marriage* | circa 1900 | She married Robert R. Taylor circa 1900.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Granville James Gladding1
M, b. 1936, d. before 1968
| Birth* | 1936 | Granville was born in 1936 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | before 1968 | Granville died before 1968.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Donnie Sewell Gladding1
M, b. 1 October 1948, d. 24 October 1951
| Birth* | 1 October 1948 | Donnie was born on 1 October 1948 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 24 October 1951 | Donnie died on 24 October 1951 at N.A. Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 3. Funeral for Donnie Sewell Gladding, the little 3 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Gladding, of Bloxom, who passed away on Wednesday, 24 Oct at the N.A. Memorial Hospital, was held at the Parksley Funeral Home on Friday, 26 Oct at 2 p.m. with interment in the Wessells cemetery at Mears. Surviving besides his parents are one sister, Mrs. Fred Tull Mears of Parksley and 2 brothers Granville James and Leslie Carroll Gladding of Bloxom. He was born at Bloxom on 1 Oct 1948..1,2 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S1069] Obituary.
George Calvin Bloxom
M, b. 1883, d. 27 March 1915
| Biography* | | Mr. George C. Bloxom was killed in his auto when it was struck by a south bound express train at Greenbrush on 27 Mar 1915, aged 31 years. Rev. R.S. Monds conducted the service and interment was in Bloxom Cemetery. He was survived by a wife and 3 small children (Acc News, 3 Apr 1915). He and his wife are both now burried at Parksley Cemetery. |
| Birth* | 1883 | George was born in 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1905 | He married Pearlie Fisher circa 1905.1 |
| Death* | 27 March 1915 | George died on 27 March 1915 at Greenbush, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S360] Accomack News, Obituary.
Pearlie Fisher1
F, b. 1885, d. 1971
| Birth* | 1885 | Pearlie was born in 1885.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1905 | She married George Calvin Bloxom circa 1905.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1905 | As of circa 1905,her married name was Bloxom. |
| Death* | 1971 | Pearlie died in 1971.2 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S1454] Great Aunt's Will.
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
Reginald Geoge Wessells1
M, b. 27 September 1923, d. 8 June 1947
| Birth* | 27 September 1923 | Reginald was born on 27 September 1923 at Mears, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 8 June 1947 | Reginald died on 8 June 1947 at Takoma, WA, at age 23.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Elton Webster Wessells1
M, b. 30 September 1927, d. 6 July 1930
| Birth* | 30 September 1927 | Elton was born on 30 September 1927 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 6 July 1930 | Elton died on 6 July 1930 at New Church, Acc Co, VA, at age 2.2 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Carlton Scott Davis Sr.
M, b. 1 December 1907, d. 1966
| Birth* | 1 December 1907 | Carlton was born on 1 December 1907 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.2,1 |
| Marriage* | 25 September 1927 | He married Carrie Wessells, daughter of Webster E. Wessells and Sady Gladding, on 25 September 1927 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.2,1 |
| Biography* | | Carlton farmed with his father at New Church and in 1939, moved to Birds Nest, Northampton County, VA, to farm Dr. Charles E. Critcher's farm there. He later worked for the P.R.R. and on the Cape Charles-Little Creek Ferry. His widow married Bruce Turlington of Northampton County.1 |
| Death* | 1966 | Carlton Scott Davis Sr. died in 1966.1 |
Citations
- [S1966] Mary Frances Carey, John Wesley Davis, his Ancestors and Descendants.
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Carlton Scott Davis Jr.1
M, b. 7 December 1932, d. 14 April 1971
| Birth* | 7 December 1932 | Carlton was born on 7 December 1932 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 14 April 1971 | Carlton died on 14 April 1971 at Exmore, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 38.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
George Durtham
M, b. circa 1880
| Birth* | circa 1880 | George was born circa 1880. |
| Marriage* | circa 1900 | He married Ella Swift circa 1900.1 |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
Ella Swift
F, b. circa 1880
| Birth* | circa 1880 | Ella was born circa 1880. |
| Marriage* | circa 1900 | She married George Durtham circa 1900.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1900 | As of circa 1900,her married name was Durtham. |
Citations
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed.
