MilesFiles 22.1

Louisa Phillips¹

F, b. circa 1844

Pedigree

Father

Joshua Phillips Sr.¹ b. c 1799, d. 17 Sep 1857

Mother

Betsey Short¹ b. c 1810

Last Edited

12 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1844

Louisa Phillips was born circa 1844 at Dagsborough Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Citations

[S2267] Biographical and Genealogical History of the State of Delaware, Vol II, 1899, p. 1350 (William Sharp Phillips biographical sketch).

John W. Phillips¹

M, b. circa 1846

Pedigree

Father

Joshua Phillips Sr.¹ b. c 1799, d. 17 Sep 1857

Mother

Betsey Short¹ b. c 1810

Last Edited

12 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1846

John W. Phillips was born circa 1846 at Dagsborough Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Citations

[S2267] Biographical and Genealogical History of the State of Delaware, Vol II, 1899, p. 1350 (William Sharp Phillips biographical sketch).

Priscilla Elizabeth Townsend¹

F, b. 27 April 1833, d. 8 September 1836

Pedigree

Father

James Townsend¹ b. 28 Jun 1807, d. 23 Nov 1859

Mother

Ann Elizabeth Johnson¹ b. 8 Sep 1810

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

17 Jun 2012

Birth*

27 April 1833

Priscilla Elizabeth Townsend was born on 27 April 1833 at Sussex Co, DE.^1,2

Death*

8 September 1836

She died on 8 September 1836 at age 3.¹

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.
[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.

Annie E. Calhoun¹

F, b. 27 May 1839, d. 3 May 1891

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

17 Jun 2012

Birth*

27 May 1839

Annie E. Calhoun was born on 27 May 1839.¹

Marriage*

18 January 1860

She married Isaac Johnson Townsend, son of James Townsend and Ann Elizabeth Johnson, on 18 January 1860 at Baltimore Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Married Name

18 January 1860

As of 18 January 1860,her married name was Townsend.

Death*

3 May 1891

Annie E. Calhoun died on 3 May 1891 at age 51.¹

Family		Isaac Johnson Townsend b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 25 Nov 1904
Children	1.	Wm. C. Townsend¹ b. 22 May 1862, d. 27 May 1863
	2.	James A. Townsend¹ b. 17 Oct 1863, d. 14 Sep 1864
	3.	Mattie A. Townsend¹ b. 25 Sep 1866
	4.	George E. Townsend¹ b. 16 Mar 1869
	5.	Mary E. Townsend¹ b. 5 Feb 1871
	6.	Sallie J. Townsend¹ b. 8 Nov 1873
	7.	Kate T. Townsend¹ b. 23 May 1875
	8.	Isaac Louis Townsend¹ b. 26 Jun 1878, d. 4 Dec 1935

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

Mattie A. Townsend¹

F, b. 25 September 1866

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Johnson Townsend¹ b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 25 Nov 1904

Mother

Annie E. Calhoun¹ b. 27 May 1839, d. 3 May 1891

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

25 September 1866

Mattie A. Townsend was born on 25 September 1866 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

George E. Townsend¹

M, b. 16 March 1869

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Johnson Townsend¹ b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 25 Nov 1904

Mother

Annie E. Calhoun¹ b. 27 May 1839, d. 3 May 1891

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

16 March 1869

George E. Townsend was born on 16 March 1869 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

Mary E. Townsend¹

F, b. 5 February 1871

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Johnson Townsend¹ b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 25 Nov 1904

Mother

Annie E. Calhoun¹ b. 27 May 1839, d. 3 May 1891

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

5 February 1871

Mary E. Townsend was born on 5 February 1871 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

Sallie J. Townsend¹

F, b. 8 November 1873

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Johnson Townsend¹ b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 25 Nov 1904

Mother

Annie E. Calhoun¹ b. 27 May 1839, d. 3 May 1891

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

8 November 1873

Sallie J. Townsend was born on 8 November 1873 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

Kate T. Townsend¹

F, b. 23 May 1875

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Johnson Townsend¹ b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 25 Nov 1904

Mother

Annie E. Calhoun¹ b. 27 May 1839, d. 3 May 1891

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

23 May 1875

Kate T. Townsend was born on 23 May 1875 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

Isaac Louis Townsend¹

M, b. 26 June 1878, d. 4 December 1935

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Johnson Townsend¹ b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 25 Nov 1904

Mother

Annie E. Calhoun¹ b. 27 May 1839, d. 3 May 1891

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

26 June 1878

Isaac Louis Townsend was born on 26 June 1878 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Death*

4 December 1935

He died on 4 December 1935 at age 57.¹

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

Wm. C. Townsend¹

M, b. 22 May 1862, d. 27 May 1863

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Johnson Townsend¹ b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 25 Nov 1904

Mother

Annie E. Calhoun¹ b. 27 May 1839, d. 3 May 1891

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

22 May 1862

Wm. C. Townsend was born on 22 May 1862 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Death*

27 May 1863

He died on 27 May 1863 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 1.¹

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

James A. Townsend¹

M, b. 17 October 1863, d. 14 September 1864

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Johnson Townsend¹ b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 25 Nov 1904

Mother

Annie E. Calhoun¹ b. 27 May 1839, d. 3 May 1891

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

17 October 1863

James A. Townsend was born on 17 October 1863 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Death*

14 September 1864

He died on 14 September 1864 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

Sallie J. (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1840

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1840

Sallie J. (-----) was born circa 1840.¹

Marriage*

circa 1862

She married Joseph G. Cobb circa 1862.¹

Married Name

circa 1862

As of circa 1862,her married name was Cobb.

Marriage*

13 September 1892

Sallie J. (-----) married Isaac Johnson Townsend, son of James Townsend and Ann Elizabeth Johnson, on 13 September 1892.¹

Married Name

13 September 1892

As of 13 September 1892,her married name was Townsend.

Family 1

Joseph G. Cobb b. c 1840

Child

Joseph H. Cobb¹ b. 9 Jan 1864

Family 2

Isaac Johnson Townsend b. 16 Jan 1836, d. 25 Nov 1904

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

Joseph G. Cobb¹

M, b. circa 1840

Pedigree

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1840

Joseph G. Cobb was born circa 1840.¹

Marriage*

circa 1862

He married Sallie J. (-----) circa 1862.¹

Family

Sallie J. (-----) b. c 1840

Child

Joseph H. Cobb¹ b. 9 Jan 1864

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

Joseph H. Cobb¹

M, b. 9 January 1864

Pedigree

Father

Joseph G. Cobb¹ b. c 1840

Mother

Sallie J. (-----)¹ b. c 1840

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

9 January 1864

Joseph H. Cobb was born on 9 January 1864.¹

Citations

[S2270] Isaac Townsend Bible in possession of Roland Cobb, Isaac Townsend Family Bible.

Zadock Townsend¹

M, b. 26 July 1781, d. 21 April 1859

Pedigree

Father

Elias Townsend (s/o Solm)² b. 13 Apr 1742, d. a 1794

Mother

Leah Townsend² b. c 1752

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

3 Aug 2013

Birth*

26 July 1781

Zadock Townsend was born on 26 July 1781 at Worcester Co, MD. The Townsend Family Bible, copyright 1793, in the Dover Archieves (which is faint) shows Zadock Townsend the son of Elias Townsend and Leah his wife was born July the 26 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.^2,3

Marriage*

circa 1800

He married Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend, daughter of James Townsend and Rebecca 'Rebekah' (-----), circa 1800.²

Marriage*

circa 1830

Zadock Townsend married Hannah (-----) circa 1830.⁴

Census head*

1850

Zadock was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at Baltimore Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as Zadock Townsend, a 66 year old farmer, born in MD, with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Hannah Townsend, age 66 & born in DEL; Sarah J. Derrickson, age 44 & born in DEL; & Catharine W. Townsend, age 26 & born in DEL.³

Will*

17 July 1857

Zadock made a will on 17 July 1857 at Sussex Co, DE. He named a wife Hannah, a son James, daughter Kitty and a grandson Zadock Townsend. His will was proved 19 May 1859.⁴

Death*

21 April 1859

He died on 21 April 1859 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 77. His will was probated in Sussex Co, DE on 5/19/1859 and see Scharf's history of Delaware, pages 434-435.^2,5

Family 1

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend b. 8 Mar 1780, d. 11 Feb 1815

Children

Molly Marshall Townsend¹ b. 22 Oct 1803

James Townsend+¹ b. 28 Jun 1807, d. 23 Nov 1859

William Parker Townsend¹ b. 21 Dec 1812

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend¹ b. 2 Feb 1815

Family 2

Hannah (-----) b. c 1800

Child

Catharine W. 'Kitty' Townsend⁴ b. c 1831

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Excerpts from 1793 Townsend Bible in the Dover Archives.
[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Sussex Co, DE.
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, DPA: Sussex Co: Probate Files (will of Zadock Townsend, wife Hannah).
[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips.

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend¹

F, b. 8 March 1780, d. 11 February 1815

Pedigree

Father

James Townsend¹ b. 5 Nov 1751

Mother

Rebecca 'Rebekah' (-----)¹ b. c 1755

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

3 Aug 2013

Birth*

8 March 1780

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend was born on 8 March 1780 at Indian River, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1800

She married Zadock Townsend, son of Elias Townsend (s/o Solm) and Leah Townsend, circa 1800.¹

Death*

11 February 1815

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend died on 11 February 1815 at age 34.¹

Family

Zadock Townsend b. 26 Jul 1781, d. 21 Apr 1859

Children

Molly Marshall Townsend² b. 22 Oct 1803

James Townsend+² b. 28 Jun 1807, d. 23 Nov 1859

William Parker Townsend² b. 21 Dec 1812

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend² b. 2 Feb 1815

Citations

[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Excerpts from 1793 Townsend Bible in the Dover Archives.

Molly Marshall Townsend¹

F, b. 22 October 1803

Pedigree

Father

Zadock Townsend¹ b. 26 Jul 1781, d. 21 Apr 1859

Mother

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend¹ b. 8 Mar 1780, d. 11 Feb 1815

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

17 Jun 2012

Birth*

22 October 1803

Molly Marshall Townsend was born on 22 October 1803.²

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Excerpts from 1793 Townsend Bible in the Dover Archives.
[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.

William Parker Townsend¹

M, b. 21 December 1812

Pedigree

Father

Zadock Townsend¹ b. 26 Jul 1781, d. 21 Apr 1859

Mother

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend¹ b. 8 Mar 1780, d. 11 Feb 1815

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

17 Jun 2012

Birth*

21 December 1812

William Parker Townsend was born on 21 December 1812 at Sussex Co, DE.²

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Excerpts from 1793 Townsend Bible in the Dover Archives.
[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend¹

F, b. 2 February 1815

Pedigree

Father

Zadock Townsend¹ b. 26 Jul 1781, d. 21 Apr 1859

Mother

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend¹ b. 8 Mar 1780, d. 11 Feb 1815

Charts

Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

17 Jun 2012

Birth*

2 February 1815

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend was born on 2 February 1815 at Sussex Co, DE.²

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Excerpts from 1793 Townsend Bible in the Dover Archives.
[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.

Isaac Johnson¹

M, b. circa 1752, d. before 5 February 1799

Pedigree

Father

Peter Johnson² b. c 1730, d. b 11 Mar 1778

Mother

Rachel Eshon² b. c 1734, d. b 18 May 1819

Last Edited

14 Feb 2013

Birth*

circa 1752

Isaac Johnson was born circa 1752 at Sussex Co, DE.²

Marriage*

circa 1775

He married (-----) (-----) circa 1775.³

Will - Father's*

5 March 1778

Isaac was named in his father's will on 5 March 1778 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Isaac Johnson in the will of Peter Johnson, wife Rachel. Sons Isaac & Peter were named Extrs.²

Will - Brother's

12 September 1793

Isaac was named in his brother's will on 12 September 1793 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as brother Isaac Johnson in the will of Peter Johnson, wife Sarah.⁴

Will*

8 November 1795

Isaac made a will on 8 November 1795 at Sussex Co, DE. Heirs: sons Luke, Elias and Isaac Johnson; daughters Leah, Hester and Betsy Johnson. Extr: son Elias Johnson. Witt: Benjamin Holland and Job Johnson. A note in the probate records shows the estate was settled by Luke Johnson, D.B.N., in lieu of Elias Johnson.⁵

Death*

before 5 February 1799

He died before 5 February 1799 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that his will was probated.⁵

Will - Brother's*

26 January 1800

Isaac was named in his brother's will on 26 January 1800 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as brother Isaac Johnson in the will of Job Johnson. His son Luke Johnson was named Extr.³

Family

(-----) (-----) b. c 1755

Marriage*

circa 1775

He married (-----) (-----) circa 1775.³

Children

Luke Johnson+³ b. c 1776

Elias Johnson⁵ b. c 1778, d. b 11 Mar 1800

Isaac Johnson+⁵ b. c 1780, d. b 30 Jul 1838

Leah Johnson⁵ b. c 1782

Hester Johnson⁵ b. c 1784

Betsy Johnson⁵ b. c 1786

Citations

[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
[S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 121 (will of Peter Johnson, wife Rachel).
[S2296] F. Edward Wright, Sussex County, Delware, Wills, 1800-1813, p. 2 (will of Job Johnson).
[S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 249 (will of Peter Johnson, wife Sarah).
[S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 300 (will of Isaac Johnson).

Mary (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1780

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2015

Birth*

circa 1780

Mary (-----) was born circa 1780.¹

Marriage*

circa 1805

She married Isaac Johnson, son of Isaac Johnson and (-----) (-----), circa 1805.¹

Married Name

circa 1805

As of circa 1805,her married name was Johnson.

Family

Isaac Johnson b. c 1780, d. b 30 Jul 1838

Children

Ann Elizabeth Johnson+¹ b. 8 Sep 1810

Sarah Mariah Johnson² b. 12 Apr 1813

Citations

[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, citing Sussex Co:Dagsboro:Prince George's Episcopal Church:Parish Register.

Luke Johnson¹

M, b. circa 1776

Pedigree

Father

Isaac Johnson² b. c 1752, d. b 5 Feb 1799

Mother

(-----) (-----)² b. c 1755

Last Edited

29 Sep 2015

Birth*

circa 1776

Luke Johnson was born circa 1776 at Sussex Co, DE.²

Will - Father's*

8 November 1795

Luke was named in his father's will on 8 November 1795 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Luke Johnson in the will of Isaac Johnson. He was given land bought of Parker Robinson and Cornelius Robinson.^3,4

Est Settm't Father's*

after 5 February 1799

He was named in the settlement of his father's estate after 5 February 1799 at Sussex Co, DE. A note with his father's probate records shows his estate was settled by Luke Johnson instead of Elias Johnson.³

Marriage*

circa 1800

He married Sarah Evans (Evans?) circa 1800.¹

Will - Uncle's*

26 January 1800

Luke was named in his uncle's will on 26 January 1800 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as Luke Johnson, son of Isaac Johnson, and named Extr in the will of Job Johnson, who also named a brother Isaac Johnson.²

Family

Sarah Evans (Evans?) b. c 1780

Children

Mary Johnson⁵ b. 3 Feb 1805

Esther Evans Johnson¹ b. 31 Dec 1806

Isaac Johnson¹ b. 31 Jul 1809

Citations

[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
[S2296] F. Edward Wright, Sussex County, Delware, Wills, 1800-1813, p. 2 (will of Job Johnson).
[S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 300 (will of Isaac Johnson).
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, Keddie: Sussex County Wills Book E: p. 71.
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, citing Sussex Co:Dagsboro:Prince George's Episcopal Church:Parish Register.

Sarah Evans (Evans?)¹

F, b. circa 1780

Pedigree

Last Edited

29 Sep 2015

Birth*

circa 1780

Sarah Evans (Evans?) was born circa 1780.¹

Marriage*

circa 1800

She married Luke Johnson, son of Isaac Johnson and (-----) (-----), circa 1800.¹

Married Name

circa 1800

As of circa 1800,her married name was Johnson.

Family

Luke Johnson b. c 1776

Children

Mary Johnson² b. 3 Feb 1805

Esther Evans Johnson¹ b. 31 Dec 1806

Isaac Johnson¹ b. 31 Jul 1809

Citations

[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, citing Sussex Co:Dagsboro:Prince George's Episcopal Church:Parish Register.

Esther Evans Johnson¹

F, b. 31 December 1806

Pedigree

Father

Luke Johnson¹ b. c 1776

Mother

Sarah Evans (Evans?)¹ b. c 1780

Last Edited

29 Sep 2015

Birth*

31 December 1806

Esther Evans Johnson was born on 31 December 1806 at Prince George's Episcopal Church Parish, Sussex Co, DE.^1,2

Citations

[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, citing Sussex Co:Dagsboro:Prince George's Episcopal Church:Parish Register.

Isaac Johnson¹

M, b. 31 July 1809

Pedigree

Father

Luke Johnson¹ b. c 1776

Mother

Sarah Evans (Evans?)¹ b. c 1780

Last Edited

29 Sep 2015

Birth*

31 July 1809

Isaac Johnson was born on 31 July 1809 at Prince George's Episcopal Church Parish, Sussex Co, DE.^1,2

Citations

[S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, citing Sussex Co:Dagsboro:Prince George's Episcopal Church:Parish Register.

Joshua Bennett¹

M, b. circa 1750, d. before 18 January 1802

Pedigree

Last Edited

17 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1750

Joshua Bennett was born circa 1750 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1780

He married Elizabeth Clendaniel circa 1780.²

Death*

before 18 January 1802

Joshua Bennett died before 18 January 1802 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

Family

Elizabeth Clendaniel b. c 1760

Child

John Bennett¹ b. c 1795

Citations

[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 6 (Bennett Family).
[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 7 (Bennett Family).

Elizabeth Clendaniel¹

F, b. circa 1760

Pedigree

Last Edited

17 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1760

Elizabeth Clendaniel was born circa 1760.¹

Marriage*

circa 1780

She married Joshua Bennett circa 1780.¹

Married Name

circa 1780

As of circa 1780,her married name was Bennett.

Family

Joshua Bennett b. c 1750, d. b 18 Jan 1802

Child

John Bennett¹ b. c 1795

Citations

[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 7 (Bennett Family).

Henry Davis¹

M, b. circa 1775

Pedigree

Last Edited

17 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1775

Henry Davis was born circa 1775.¹

Marriage*

circa 1800

He married Edith 'Edy' Townsend, daughter of Elias Townsend (s/o Chas h/o Edy Collins) and Edith 'Edy' Collins, circa 1800.¹

Family

Edith 'Edy' Townsend b. c 1776

Citations

[S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 7 (Bennett Family).

John Collins¹

M, b. circa 1730, d. before 29 December 1776

Pedigree

Last Edited

17 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1730

John Collins was born circa 1730.¹

Marriage*

circa 1750

He married Edith 'Edy' (-----) circa 1750.¹

Will*

25 June 1775

John made a will on 25 June 1775 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Death*

before 29 December 1776

He died before 29 December 1776 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

Family

Edith 'Edy' (-----) b. c 1730

Child

Edith 'Edy' Collins+¹ b. c 1750

Citations

[S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 112 (will of John Collins, wife Edy).

Edith 'Edy' (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1730

Pedigree

Last Edited

17 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1730

Edith 'Edy' (-----) was born circa 1730.¹

Marriage*

circa 1750

She married John Collins circa 1750.¹

Married Name

circa 1750

As of circa 1750,her married name was Collins.

Family

John Collins b. c 1730, d. b 29 Dec 1776

Child

Edith 'Edy' Collins+¹ b. c 1750

Citations

[S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 112 (will of John Collins, wife Edy).

Richard Read¹

M, b. circa 1882

Pedigree

Last Edited

18 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1882

Richard Read was born circa 1882 at Pennsylvania.¹

Marriage*

circa 1907

He married Estelle (-----) circa 1907.¹

Census head*

4 April 1930

Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of 4 April 1930 at 6th Ward, Chester, Delaware Co, PA. He was shown Richard Reed, a 48 year old print worker and head of household, born in PA. Listed with him were Estelle Reed, a 43 year old wife born in PA; Earl Mears, a 22 year old son-in-law, born in Virginia, married at age 20, a ship yard worker in a house house headed by Richard Reed, a 48 year old print worker. Listed with him Estelle Mears, age 18, born in PA and Geraldine Mears, age 1 yr & 5 months, born in PA.¹

Family

Estelle (-----) b. c 1887

Child

Estella Read+¹ b. c 1912

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Delaware Co, PA.

Estelle (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1887

Pedigree

Last Edited

18 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1887

Estelle (-----) was born circa 1887 at Pennsylvania.¹

Marriage*

circa 1907

She married Richard Read circa 1907.¹

Married Name

circa 1907

As of circa 1907,her married name was Read.

Family

Richard Read b. c 1882

Child

Estella Read+¹ b. c 1912

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Delaware Co, PA.

Maggie Mears¹

F, b. circa 1901

Pedigree

Father

John Henry Clay Mears¹ b. c 1861

Mother

Margaret Ellen Tyler¹ b. 23 Aug 1865, d. 26 Jul 1961

Charts

Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)
Descendants of John Parramore (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

18 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1901

Maggie Mears was born circa 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1918

She married (-----) Solum circa 1918.¹

Married Name

circa 1918

As of circa 1918,her married name was Solum.

Family

(-----) Solum b. c 1900

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

(-----) Solum¹

M, b. circa 1900

Pedigree

Charts

Last Edited

18 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1900

(-----) Solum was born circa 1900.¹

Marriage*

circa 1918

He married Maggie Mears, daughter of John Henry Clay Mears and Margaret Ellen Tyler, circa 1918.¹

Family

Maggie Mears b. c 1901

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Benjamin Melson¹

M, b. circa 1700, d. before 20 June 1771

Pedigree

Father

Samuel Melson¹ b. c 1677, d. b 26 Feb 1739

Mother

Margaret (of Jms I) Taylor¹ b. c 1682

Last Edited

19 Aug 2020

Birth*

circa 1700

Benjamin Melson was born circa 1700 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1722

He married Hannah Hammer (Hammer?) circa 1722.²

Will - Father's*

23 June 1730

Benjamin was named in his father's will on 23 June 1730 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Benjamin and given Poplar Ridge in the will of Samuel Melson, wife Isbel. Samuel also named a granddaughter Esabel, daughter of Benjamin.¹

Will - Brother's*

24 November 1753

Benjamin was named in his brother's will on 24 November 1753 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as brother Benjamin Melson and given half of my moveable estate in the will of Samuel Melson.²

Will*

13 February 1771

Benjamin made a will on 13 February 1771 at Worcester Co, MD. To son Joseph part of land Poplar Ridge on road from Broad Creek to Luestown. To son William 75 acres bought of Thomas Wingate, part of tract aforesaid. To son Jessee balance of tract Poplar Ridge. To daughter Hannow Dolby, Eby Johnson. Wife Hannow Extr. Witt: Robert Hopkins & Robert Parsons.³

Death*

before 20 June 1771

He died before 20 June 1771 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

Est inv filed*

21 June 1771

He's inventory was recorded on 21 June 1771 at Worcester Co, MD. His inventory was filed by Joseph Melson. Signed as next of kin: Bartholomew Johnson, William Melson.²

Est settm't*

25 March 1773

His estate was settled on 25 March 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. Mentioned were the widow (unnamed) and 4 children (unnamed).²

Family

Hannah Hammer (Hammer?) b. c 1700

Marriage*

circa 1722

He married Hannah Hammer (Hammer?) circa 1722.²

Children

Joseph Melson (s/o Benj)+⁴ b. c 1722, d. b 8 Mar 1780

Isabell 'Esabel' Melson¹ b. c 1729

William Melson³ b. c 1734, d. c 1805

Joseph Melson (s/o Benj)+⁵ b. c 1735, d. c 1809

Jesse Melson³ b. c 1736

Hannah Melson³ b. b 13 Jul 1746

Eby Melson³ b. c 1748

Citations

[S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 38 (will of Samuel Melson, wife Isbel).
[S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 164 (Melson Family).
[S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 8 (will of Benjamin Melson, wife Hannah).
[S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 165 (Melson Family).
[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Joseph (of Samuel) Melson¹

M, b. circa 1702, d. before 19 July 1749

Pedigree

Father

Samuel Melson¹ b. c 1677, d. b 26 Feb 1739

Mother

Margaret (of Jms I) Taylor¹ b. c 1682

Last Edited

2 Dec 2021

Birth*

circa 1702

Joseph (of Samuel) Melson was born circa 1702 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1725

He married (-----) (-----) circa 1725.

Will - Father's*

23 June 1730

Joseph was named in his father's will on 23 June 1730 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Joseph and given Poplar Ridge in the will of Samuel Melson, wife Isbel.¹

Land sold*

1741

He sold land in 1741 at tract A170, south of New Church, Accomack Co, VA. In 1699 James Taylor Sr. & his wife Elizabeth deeded 75 acres each to two daughters, Margaret Taylor and Elizabeth with her husband Thomas Wilkinson. In 1719 Samuel and Margaret (Taylor) Melson of Nanticoke sold their 75 acres to Thomas Wilkinson. So Thomas Wilkinson thus became the owner of both parts. In 1733 Thomas Wilkinson, son-and-heir of Thomas, and his mother deeded 50 acres to Joseph and Elizabeth Miers, which had been left to them by the will of Thomas Sr. (no record) but in 1741 they deeded it back to Thomas and the deed also was signed by Joseph Melson as heir-at-law of Samuel and Margaret Melson.²

Will - Mentioned in*

15 December 1744

Joseph was mentioned in a will on 15 December 1744 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Joseph Taylor wrote a will and left his brother Mathis a gun in the care of Henre Graham, 5 shillings in Samawell Melson's care, clothing in Joseph Melson's hands, and a saddle and bridle in Samawell Melson's care.³

Death*

before 19 July 1749

He died before 19 July 1749 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that the inventory of his estate was filed by William Brown, admin/exec. Signed as next of kin: Samuel Melson, Henry Graham.⁴

Family

(-----) (-----) b. c 1705

Child

Joseph Melson (h/o Esther)⁵ b. c 1730

Citations

[S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 38 (will of Samuel Melson, wife Isbel).
[S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1314 (tract A170).
[S2160] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, JW-2, 1742-1758, p. 9 (will of Joseph Taylor, brother of Mathais).
[S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 164 (Melson Family).
[S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 163 (Melson Family).

Hannah Hammer (Hammer?)¹

F, b. circa 1700

Pedigree

Last Edited

19 Aug 2020

Birth*

circa 1700

Hannah Hammer (Hammer?) was born circa 1700.²

Married Name

circa 1722

As of circa 1722,her married name was Melson.

Marriage*

circa 1722

She married Benjamin Melson, son of Samuel Melson and Margaret (of Jms I) Taylor, circa 1722.²

Will - Husb's*

13 February 1771

Hannah was named in her husband's will on 13 February 1771 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as wife Hannow in the will of Bejnamin Melson.³

Family		Benjamin Melson b. c 1700, d. b 20 Jun 1771
Children	1.	Joseph Melson (s/o Benj)+⁴ b. c 1722, d. b 8 Mar 1780
	2.	Isabell 'Esabel' Melson⁵ b. c 1729
	3.	William Melson³ b. c 1734, d. c 1805
	4.	Joseph Melson (s/o Benj)+⁶ b. c 1735, d. c 1809
	5.	Jesse Melson³ b. c 1736
	6.	Hannah Melson³ b. b 13 Jul 1746
	7.	Eby Melson³ b. c 1748

Citations

[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, Website without parents.
[S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 164 (Melson Family).
[S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 8 (will of Benjamin Melson, wife Hannah).
[S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 165 (Melson Family).
[S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 38 (will of Samuel Melson, wife Isbel).
[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Isabell 'Esabel' Melson¹

F, b. circa 1729

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Melson¹ b. c 1700, d. b 20 Jun 1771

Mother

Hannah Hammer (Hammer?)¹ b. c 1700

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1729

Isabell 'Esabel' Melson was born circa 1729 at Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - GrFath's*

23 June 1730

Isabell was named in her grandfather's will on 23 June 1730 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as granddaughter Esabel, daughter of Benjamin, in the will of Samuel Melson, wife Isbel.¹

Citations

[S2166] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Worcester County, MD, Wils Book MH3, 1666-1742, p. 38 (will of Samuel Melson, wife Isbel).

Sary (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1705

Pedigree

Last Edited

21 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1705

Sary (-----) was born circa 1705.¹

Marriage*

circa 1730

She married Samuel Melson, son of Samuel Melson and Margaret (of Jms I) Taylor, circa 1730.¹

Married Name

circa 1730

As of circa 1730,her married name was Melson.

Est Settm't Husb's*

14 February 1755

Sary (-----) was named in her husband's estate settlement on 14 February 1755 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as wife unnamed at settlement and as next of kin: Sary Mias when his inventory was filed.¹

Family

Samuel Melson b. c 1704, d. b 19 Feb 1754

Children

Thomas Melson² b. c 1732, d. a 1767

Joseph Melson (h/o Eunice)+³ b. c 1734, d. b 17 Dec 1787

Citations

[S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 164 (Melson Family).
[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.
[S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 163 (Melson Family).

William Melson¹

M, b. circa 1734, d. circa 1805

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Melson¹ b. c 1700, d. b 20 Jun 1771

Mother

Hannah Hammer (Hammer?)¹ b. c 1700

Last Edited

21 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1734

William Melson was born circa 1734 at Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - Witnessed*

1 March 1767

William witnessed a will on 1 March 1767 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Joseph Melson, Benjamin Ellis and William Melson witnessed the will of Thomas Walter, Peter Dolby Extr.²

Will - Father's*

13 February 1771

William was named in his father's will on 13 February 1771 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son William and given 75 acres bought of Thomas Wingate part of the aforesaid tract called Poplar Ridge in the will of Bejnamin Melson, wife Hannah.¹

Death*

circa 1805

He died circa 1805 at Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.³

Citations

[S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 8 (will of Benjamin Melson, wife Hannah).
[S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 50 (will of Thomas Walter, friend of Peter Dolby).
[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Jesse Melson¹

M, b. circa 1736

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Melson¹ b. c 1700, d. b 20 Jun 1771

Mother

Hannah Hammer (Hammer?)¹ b. c 1700

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1736

Jesse Melson was born circa 1736 at Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

13 February 1771

Jesse was named in his father's will on 13 February 1771 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son Jesse and given the balance of the tract Poplar Ridge in the will of Bejnamin Melson, wife Hannah.¹

Citations

[S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 8 (will of Benjamin Melson, wife Hannah).

Hannah Melson¹

F, b. before 13 July 1746

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Melson¹ b. c 1700, d. b 20 Jun 1771

Mother

Hannah Hammer (Hammer?)¹ b. c 1700

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

before 13 July 1746

Hannah Melson was born before 13 July 1746 at Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Hannah Melson was baptised in St. George's Prostestant Episcopal Church, Indian River, Sussex Co, DE.^1,2

Marriage*

circa 1766

She married Peter Dolby Sr. circa 1766 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2

Married Name

circa 1766

As of circa 1766,her married name was Dolby.

Will - Father's*

13 February 1771

Hannah was named in her father's will on 13 February 1771 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Hannow Dolby in the will of Bejnamin Melson, wife Hannah.¹

Family

Peter Dolby Sr. b. c 1735

Citations

[S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 8 (will of Benjamin Melson, wife Hannah).
[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Peter Dolby Sr.¹

M, b. circa 1735

Pedigree

Last Edited

10 Apr 2013

Birth*

circa 1735

Peter Dolby Sr. was born circa 1735.¹

Marriage*

circa 1766

He married Hannah Melson, daughter of Benjamin Melson and Hannah Hammer (Hammer?), circa 1766 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2

Will - Extr*

1 March 1767

Peter Dolby Sr. was named as the executor of a will on 1 March 1767 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Peter Dolby, Extr & friend of Thomas Walter. Witt: Jospeh Melson, Benjmain Ellis & William Melson.³

Family

Hannah Melson b. b 13 Jul 1746

Citations

[S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 8 (will of Benjamin Melson, wife Hannah).
[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.
[S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 50 (will of Thomas Walter, friend of Peter Dolby).

Eby Melson¹

F, b. circa 1748

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Melson¹ b. c 1700, d. b 20 Jun 1771

Mother

Hannah Hammer (Hammer?)¹ b. c 1700

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1748

Eby Melson was born circa 1748 at Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset Co, MD.^1,2

Marriage*

circa 1765

She married Bartholomew Johnson circa 1765.¹

Married Name

circa 1765

As of circa 1765,her married name was Johnson.

Will - Father's*

13 February 1771

Eby was named in her father's will on 13 February 1771 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Eby Johnson in the will of Bejnamin Melson, wife Hannah.¹

Family

Bartholomew Johnson b. c 1740

Citations

[S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 8 (will of Benjamin Melson, wife Hannah).
[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Bartholomew Johnson^1,2

M, b. circa 1740

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1740

Bartholomew Johnson was born circa 1740.¹

Marriage*

circa 1765

He married Eby Melson, daughter of Benjamin Melson and Hannah Hammer (Hammer?), circa 1765.¹

Family

Eby Melson b. c 1748

Citations

[S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 8 (will of Benjamin Melson, wife Hannah).
[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Thomas Gibbons¹

M, b. circa 1690, d. before 28 March 1753

Pedigree

Father

Henry Gibbons I² b. c 1655, d. b 5 Oct 1708

Mother

Frances (-----)² b. c 1660, d. a 17 Dec 1707

Last Edited

4 Dec 2013

Birth*

circa 1690

Thomas Gibbons was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Will - Father's

17 December 1707

Thomas was named in his father's will on 17 December 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Thomas Gibbins (under 18) in the will of Henry Gibbins Sr., wife Frances.²

Marriage*

before 13 November 1751

He married Tabitha Ayres, daughter of Edmund Ayres and Ann (-----), before 13 November 1751. It was on this date that Ann Melson, Thomas Givans and wife Tabitha Givans sold to Thomas Robins 240 acres given by Christopher Thompson to Edmund Ayres for life, then to be divided between Tabitha and Ann Mary Thompson(sic). It was called Thompsons Purchase which was patented on 4 May 1689 by Christopher Thompson for 500 acres in Baltimore Hundred. On 9 June 1753 a triparte agreement, Tabitha Givans of Accomack Co, VA, daughter of Edmund Ayres, sold to Amaziah Curren and Thomas Robins. On 31 Aug 1759 John Onions and wife Susanna Onions sold 100 aces to Joseph Melson. On 31 Aug 1759 Joseph Melson and wife Ann Melson sold 143 1/2 aceres to John Onions.¹

Death*

before 28 March 1753

Thomas Gibbons died before 28 March 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Gibbings was granted to Ralph Justice. Tabitha, widow of the said Thomas, refusing to give security, security was provided by George Douglas.³

Family

Tabitha Ayres b. c 1696

Citations

[S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 165 (Melson Family).
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 38 (will of Henry Gibbins Sr., wife Francis).
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 140 (adm of Thomas Gibbings to Ralph Justice).

Eunice (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1750

Pedigree

Last Edited

21 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1750

Eunice (-----) was born circa 1750.¹

Marriage*

circa 1770

She married Joseph Melson (h/o Eunice), son of Samuel Melson and Sary (-----), circa 1770.¹

Married Name

circa 1770

As of circa 1770,her married name was Melson.

Will - Husb's*

29 March 1787

Eunice was named in her husband's will on 29 March 1787 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as wife Eunice in the will of Joseph Melson.¹

Family

Joseph Melson (h/o Eunice) b. c 1734, d. b 17 Dec 1787

Children

Joseph Melson Jr.¹ b. c 1770

Sary Melson¹ b. c 1772

Mary Melson¹ b. c 1774

Citations

[S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 42 (will of Joseph Melson, wife Eunice).

Joseph Melson Jr.¹

M, b. circa 1770

Pedigree

Father

Joseph Melson (h/o Eunice)¹ b. c 1734, d. b 17 Dec 1787

Mother

Eunice (-----)¹ b. c 1750

Last Edited

21 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1770

Joseph Melson Jr. was born circa 1770 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

29 March 1787

Joseph was named in his father's will on 29 March 1787 at tract Friendship, Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Joseph and given tract Friendship in the will of Joseph Melson, wife Eunice. If no issue then to daughters Sary and Mary.¹

Citations

[S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 42 (will of Joseph Melson, wife Eunice).

Sary Melson¹

F, b. circa 1772

Pedigree

Father

Joseph Melson (h/o Eunice)¹ b. c 1734, d. b 17 Dec 1787

Mother

Eunice (-----)¹ b. c 1750

Last Edited

21 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1772

Sary Melson was born circa 1772 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

29 March 1787

Sary was named in her father's will on 29 March 1787 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Sary in the will of Joseph Melson, wife Eunice.¹

Citations

[S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 42 (will of Joseph Melson, wife Eunice).

Mary Melson¹

F, b. circa 1774

Pedigree

Father

Joseph Melson (h/o Eunice)¹ b. c 1734, d. b 17 Dec 1787

Mother

Eunice (-----)¹ b. c 1750

Last Edited

21 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1774

Mary Melson was born circa 1774 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

29 March 1787

Mary was named in her father's will on 29 March 1787 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Mary in the will of Joseph Melson, wife Eunice.¹

Citations

[S1052] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland, Will Book EB 1, 1777-1788, p. 42 (will of Joseph Melson, wife Eunice).

Susanna (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1720

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1720

Susanna (-----) was born circa 1720.¹

Marriage*

circa 1740

She married John Onions, son of Selby Onions and Ann Mary Ayres, circa 1740.¹

Married Name

circa 1740

As of circa 1740,her married name was Onions.

Family

John Onions b. c 1718

Citations

[S2158] Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 1666-1810, p. 630 (Thompsons Purchase).

Joseph (of Wm of Jms I) Taylor¹

M, b. circa 1716, d. before 1 June 1745

Pedigree

Father

William (of Jms I) Taylor Sr. (Pocomoke Wm)² b. c 1676, d. c 1735

Mother

(-----) (-----)² b. c 1675

Last Edited

2 Dec 2021

Birth*

circa 1716

Joseph (of Wm of Jms I) Taylor was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Land bought*

1739

He bought land in 1739 at tract A179, east of New Church, Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas Stayton sold the eastern 300 acres part to John Taylor, the son of "Pocomoke" William Taylor and the balance to Joseph Taylor.²

Will

15 December 1744

Joseph made a will on 15 December 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Taylor of Somerset County - Dated "Worcester County" 15 Dec 1744 - Probated in Maryland 1 June 1745. Probated in Accomack 6 June 1745 - To brother James Taylor 200 acres in Accomack known as West Ridge. To brother Samuel Taylor 100 acres out of the tract called West Ridge, also 100 acres in Somerset County on Barren Creek known as Guacason Ridge. To brother John Taylor. To brother Mathast. To Henry Graham for taking care of me in my sickness & burying of me. To Joseph Melson. Witt: Andrew Sanders, Lance James, Henry Graham.³

Will*

15 December 1744

Joseph made a will on 15 December 1744 at Worcester Co, MD. To brother James 200 acres called West Ridge in Accomack County. To brother John 220 pound cask which is in John Gullum's care. To brother Samuel 100 acres of West Ridge; 100 acres in Somerset County; 100 acres on Baroun's Creek called Quacason Ridge. To brother Mathis a gun which is in the care of Henre Graham, a silver spoon, five shillings which is in Samawell Melson's care, 21 shillings and 3 bushels of corn in John Hufington's hand, 7s 6p in Edward Gillum's hands, cothing in Joseph Melson's hands, 1 bushel of corn in John Browns hands, 1 and one-half bushel of corn in Mary Graone's hands, and one bushel in Wm. Brown's hands. To Henere Graham one horse, bridle and saddle; 2 bushels of corn which is in Edward Gillum's hands. Saddle and bridle in Samawell Melson's care. Horse is in Benjamin Records care. Witt: Andrew Sanders, Lans James & Henry Graham.¹

Death*

before 1 June 1745

He died before 1 June 1745 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Land left*

1745

He left land in 1745 at tract A179, east of New Church, Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Joseph Taylor, now of Somerset, left 100 acres to his brother Samuel and the other 200 acres to his brother James.²

Citations

[S2160] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, JW-2, 1742-1758, p. 9 (will of Joseph Taylor, brother of Mathais).
[S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1349 (tract A179).
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 144 (will of Joseph Taylor of Somerset County).

Matthews 'Mathast' (of Wm of Jms I) Taylor¹

M, b. circa 1723, d. before 27 August 1751

Pedigree

Father

William (of Jms I) Taylor Sr. (Pocomoke Wm)² b. c 1676, d. c 1735

Mother

(-----) (-----)² b. c 1675

Last Edited

2 Dec 2021

Birth*

circa 1723

Matthews 'Mathast' (of Wm of Jms I) Taylor was born circa 1723 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Brother's*

15 December 1744

Matthews was named in his brother's will on 15 December 1744 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Joseph Taylor of Somerset County (actually Worcester County by this date), named brother James Taylor 200 acres in Accomack known as West Ridge, brother Samuel Taylor 100 acres out of the tract called West Ridge, also 100 acres in Somerset County on Barren Creek known as Guacason Ridge, brother John Taylor, brother Mathast, Henry Graham for taking care of me in my sickness & burying of me and Joseph Melson.³

Will - Brother's

23 April 1751

Matthews was named in his brother's will on 23 April 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will John Taylor, wife Patience, named: son William Taylor; wife Patience & her 3 children John Taylor, Mary Tayler & Stephen Taylor; my 4 children Teackle Taylor, William Taylor, Amy Taylor & Betty Taylor (all under 16); brothers Matthews Taylor & Samuel Taylor Exrs.⁴

Death*

before 27 August 1751

He died before 27 August 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Taylor, surviving Extr of the will of John Tayor, relinquished his right & Patience Taylor, widow of John Taylor, qualified.⁴

Citations

[S2160] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, JW-2, 1742-1758, p. 9 (will of Joseph Taylor, brother of Mathais).
[S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1349 (tract A179).
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 144 (will of Joseph Taylor of Somerst County, by this date actually Worcester County).
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 165 (will of John Taylor, wife Patience).

John (of Wm of Jms I) Taylor¹

M, b. circa 1704, d. before 27 August 1751

Pedigree

Father

William (of Jms I) Taylor Sr. (Pocomoke Wm)² b. c 1676, d. c 1735

Mother

(-----) (-----)² b. c 1675

Last Edited

27 Nov 2021

Birth*

circa 1704

John (of Wm of Jms I) Taylor was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA.³

Marriage*

circa 1732

He married Patience (-----) circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA.

Marriage*

circa 1737

John (of Wm of Jms I) Taylor married Patience (-----) circa 1737 at Accomack Co, VA.³

Will - Brother's*

15 December 1744

John was named in his brother's will on 15 December 1744 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as brother John in the will of Joseph Taylor and given 220 pound cask which is in John Gillum's care.¹

Will*

23 April 1751

John made a will on 23 April 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. Son William Taylor. To wife Patience negro Pleasant, "and if she goes to keep any of the increase of the aforesaid woman from her three children John Taylor, Mary Tayler or Stephen Taylor, then for the woman & her increase to go to my four children Teackle Taylor, William Taylor, Amy Taylor & Betty Taylor. Wife & children residual legatees. Teackle, William, Amy & Betty to receive their estates when they come to the age of 16 years. Bros. Matthews Taylor & Samuel Taylor Exrs. Witt: Robert Ardies, Robert Copes, Nathaniel Bensten.³

Death*

before 27 August 1751

He died before 27 August 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved. Samuel Taylor, surviving Exr relinquished his right, & Patience Taylor, widow of the testator, qualified.³

Family 1

Patience (-----) b. c 1710

Children

Teackle (of Jno & ___) Taylor³ b. c 1732

William (of Jno & ___) Taylor³ b. c 1733

Amy (of Jno & ___) Taylor³ b. c 1734

Betty (of Jno & ___) Taylor³ b. c 1736

Family 2

Patience (-----) b. c 1715

Children

John (of Jno & Patience) Taylor³ b. c 1738

Mary (of Jno & Patience) Taylor³ b. c 1740

Stephen (of Jno & Patience) Taylor³ b. c 1742

James (of Jno & Patience) Taylor⁴ b. c 1744

Citations

[S2160] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, JW-2, 1742-1758, p. 9 (will of Joseph Taylor, brother of Mathais).
[S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1349 (tract A179).
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 165 (will of John Taylor, wife Patience).
[S829] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1719-1724, Volume 14, p. 438 (29 Nov 1752 Court).

Daniel Melson¹

M, b. circa 1791, d. circa 1835

Pedigree

Father

John Melson Sr.¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Mother

Sarah Phillips¹ b. c 1772, d. 1827

Last Edited

2 Aug 2013

Birth*

circa 1791

Daniel Melson was born circa 1791 at Broadcreek, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1813

He married Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt, daughter of James Truitt and Eleanor 'Nelly' P. (-----), circa 1813.¹

Land Division of*

22 July 1817

Daniel Melson was named in a division of land on 22 July 1817 at Sussex Co, DE. The lands of James Truitt dec'd were divided to the following: widow Nelly Truitt, son James Truitt, daughter Nancy (wife of Kirkwood Creighton), daughter Nelly (wife of Daniel Melson), son James and daughter Betsy.²

Death*

circa 1835

He died circa 1835 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Family		Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt b. c 1795
Children	1.	Nancy Melson¹ b. 1814
	2.	John Melson+¹ b. 20 Mar 1820, d. 30 Mar 1896
	3.	James Melson¹ b. 29 Sep 1821, d. 24 Dec 1910
	4.	Rhoda Melson¹ b. c 1825
	5.	Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melson¹ b. c 1827
	6.	Hannah 'Hetty' Melson¹ b. 1827

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, Sussex Co: Orphan's Court: Proceedings: L: 417.

Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt¹

F, b. circa 1795

Pedigree

Father

James Truitt² b. c 1762, d. b 19 Feb 1817

Mother

Eleanor 'Nelly' P. (-----)² b. c 1765

Last Edited

2 Aug 2013

Birth*

circa 1795

Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt was born circa 1795 at Broadcreek, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1813

She married Daniel Melson, son of John Melson Sr. and Sarah Phillips, circa 1813.¹

Married Name

circa 1813

As of circa 1813,her married name was Melson.

Land Division of*

22 July 1817

Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt was named in a division of land on 22 July 1817 at Sussex Co, DE. The lands of James Truitt dec'd were divided to the following: widow Nelly Truitt, son James Truitt, daughter Nancy (wife of Kirkwood Creighton), daughter Nelly (wife of Daniel Melson), son James and daughter Betsy.²

Family		Daniel Melson b. c 1791, d. c 1835
Children	1.	Nancy Melson¹ b. 1814
	2.	John Melson+¹ b. 20 Mar 1820, d. 30 Mar 1896
	3.	James Melson¹ b. 29 Sep 1821, d. 24 Dec 1910
	4.	Rhoda Melson¹ b. c 1825
	5.	Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melson¹ b. c 1827
	6.	Hannah 'Hetty' Melson¹ b. 1827

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, Sussex Co: Orphan's Court: Proceedings: L: 417.

Nancy Melson¹

F, b. 1814

Pedigree

Father

Daniel Melson¹ b. c 1791, d. c 1835

Mother

Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt¹ b. c 1795

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

1814

Nancy Melson was born in 1814 at Broadcreek, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1833

She married George Mitchell circa 1833.¹

Married Name

circa 1833

As of circa 1833,her married name was Mitchell.

Family

George Mitchell b. c 1810

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

George Mitchell¹

M, b. circa 1810

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1810

George Mitchell was born circa 1810.¹

Marriage*

circa 1833

He married Nancy Melson, daughter of Daniel Melson and Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt, circa 1833.¹

Family

Nancy Melson b. 1814

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

James Melson¹

M, b. 29 September 1821, d. 24 December 1910

Pedigree

Father

Daniel Melson¹ b. c 1791, d. c 1835

Mother

Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt¹ b. c 1795

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

29 September 1821

James Melson was born on 29 September 1821 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1841

He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1841.¹

Death*

24 December 1910

James Melson died on 24 December 1910 at Baltimore Hundred, Sussex Co, DE, at age 89.¹

Family

Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1825

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Elizabeth (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1825

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1825

Elizabeth (-----) was born circa 1825.¹

Marriage*

circa 1841

She married James Melson, son of Daniel Melson and Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt, circa 1841.¹

Married Name

circa 1841

As of circa 1841,her married name was Melson.

Family

James Melson b. 29 Sep 1821, d. 24 Dec 1910

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Rhoda Melson¹

F, b. circa 1825

Pedigree

Father

Daniel Melson¹ b. c 1791, d. c 1835

Mother

Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt¹ b. c 1795

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1825

Rhoda Melson was born circa 1825 at Baltimore Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1845

She married Steve Evans circa 1845.¹

Married Name

circa 1845

As of circa 1845,her married name was Evans.

Family

Steve Evans b. c 1820

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Steve Evans¹

M, b. circa 1820

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1820

Steve Evans was born circa 1820.¹

Marriage*

circa 1845

He married Rhoda Melson, daughter of Daniel Melson and Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt, circa 1845.¹

Family

Rhoda Melson b. c 1825

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Hannah 'Hetty' Melson¹

F, b. 1827

Pedigree

Father

Daniel Melson¹ b. c 1791, d. c 1835

Mother

Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt¹ b. c 1795

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

1827

Hannah 'Hetty' Melson was born in 1827 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

23 April 1848

She married James Robert Mitchell on 23 April 1848 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Married Name

23 April 1848

As of 23 April 1848,her married name was Mitchell.

Family

James Robert Mitchell b. c 1825

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

James Robert Mitchell¹

M, b. circa 1825

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1825

James Robert Mitchell was born circa 1825.¹

Marriage*

23 April 1848

He married Hannah 'Hetty' Melson, daughter of Daniel Melson and Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt, on 23 April 1848 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Family

Hannah 'Hetty' Melson b. 1827

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melson¹

F, b. circa 1827

Pedigree

Father

Daniel Melson¹ b. c 1791, d. c 1835

Mother

Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt¹ b. c 1795

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1827

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melson was born circa 1827 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1840

She married Burton Mitchell circa 1840 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Married Name

circa 1840

As of circa 1840,her married name was Mitchell.

Family

Burton Mitchell b. c 1820

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Burton Mitchell¹

M, b. circa 1820

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1820

Burton Mitchell was born circa 1820 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1840

He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melson, daughter of Daniel Melson and Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt, circa 1840 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Family

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melson b. c 1827

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Joseph Melson (s/o Benj)^1,2

M, b. circa 1735, d. circa 1809

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Melson¹ b. c 1700, d. b 20 Jun 1771

Mother

Hannah Hammer (Hammer?)¹ b. c 1700

Last Edited

16 Apr 2018

Birth*

circa 1735

Joseph Melson (s/o Benj) was born circa 1735 at Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

circa 1758

He married M. Elizabeth Creighton, daughter of John Creighton, circa 1758 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Will - Witnessed*

1 March 1767

Joseph witnessed a will on 1 March 1767 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Joseph Melson, Benjamin Ellis and William Melson witnessed the will of Thomas Walter, Peter Dolby Extr.³

Will - Father's*

13 February 1771

Joseph was named in his father's will on 13 February 1771 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son Joseph and given part of the land called Poplar Ridge in the will of Bejnamin Melson, wife Hannah.⁴

Death*

circa 1809

He died circa 1809 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Family

M. Elizabeth Creighton b. c 1726

Children

John Melson Sr.+¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Priscilla Melson¹ b. c 1760

Mary 'Polly' Melson+¹ b. c 1762

Hannah Melson¹ b. c 1764

Lovey Melson+¹ b. c 1768, d. c 1825

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.
[S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 163 (Melson Family).
[S2002] Sharon S. Jones, Worcester Co, MD Wills, 1759-1769, p. 50 (will of Thomas Walter, friend of Peter Dolby).
[S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 8 (will of Benjamin Melson, wife Hannah).

M. Elizabeth Creighton¹

F, b. circa 1726

Pedigree

Father

John Creighton¹ b. c 1700

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1726

M. Elizabeth Creighton was born circa 1726 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1758

She married Joseph Melson (s/o Benj), son of Benjamin Melson and Hannah Hammer (Hammer?), circa 1758 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Married Name

circa 1758

As of circa 1758,her married name was Melson.

Family

Joseph Melson (s/o Benj) b. c 1735, d. c 1809

Children

John Melson Sr.+¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Priscilla Melson¹ b. c 1760

Mary 'Polly' Melson+¹ b. c 1762

Hannah Melson¹ b. c 1764

Lovey Melson+¹ b. c 1768, d. c 1825

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Joseph Melson¹

M, b. 13 March 1787, d. 30 July 1826

Pedigree

Father

John Melson Sr.¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Mother

Sarah Phillips¹ b. c 1772, d. 1827

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

13 March 1787

Joseph Melson was born on 13 March 1787 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Death*

30 July 1826

He died on 30 July 1826 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE, at age 39.¹

Marriage*

before 1831

He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Cannon before 1831 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Family

Elizabeth 'Betsey' Cannon b. c 1800

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Elizabeth 'Betsey' Cannon¹

F, b. circa 1800

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1800

Elizabeth 'Betsey' Cannon was born circa 1800.¹

Marriage*

before 1831

She married Joseph Melson, son of John Melson Sr. and Sarah Phillips, before 1831 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Married Name

before 1831

As of before 1831,her married name was Melson.

Family

Joseph Melson b. 13 Mar 1787, d. 30 Jul 1826

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Priscilla Melson¹

F, b. circa 1792, d. after 1822

Pedigree

Father

John Melson Sr.¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Mother

Sarah Phillips¹ b. c 1772, d. 1827

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1792

Priscilla Melson was born circa 1792 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1815

She married (-----) Hall circa 1815.¹

Married Name

circa 1815

As of circa 1815,her married name was Hall.

Death*

after 1822

Priscilla Melson died after 1822 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Family

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

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

(-----) Hall¹

M, b. circa 1790

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1790

(-----) Hall was born circa 1790.¹

Marriage*

circa 1815

He married Priscilla Melson, daughter of John Melson Sr. and Sarah Phillips, circa 1815.¹

Family

Priscilla Melson b. c 1792, d. a 1822

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Hannah Melson¹

F, b. circa 1796, d. after 1822

Pedigree

Father

John Melson Sr.¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Mother

Sarah Phillips¹ b. c 1772, d. 1827

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1796

Hannah Melson was born circa 1796 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1820

She married (-----) Betts circa 1820.¹

Married Name

circa 1820

As of circa 1820,her married name was Betts.

Death*

after 1822

Hannah Melson died after 1822 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Family

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

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

(-----) Betts¹

M, b. circa 1790

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1790

(-----) Betts was born circa 1790.¹

Marriage*

circa 1820

He married Hannah Melson, daughter of John Melson Sr. and Sarah Phillips, circa 1820.¹

Family

Hannah Melson b. c 1796, d. a 1822

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

John Melson Jr.¹

M, b. circa 1798, d. 23 March 1830

Pedigree

Father

John Melson Sr.¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Mother

Sarah Phillips¹ b. c 1772, d. 1827

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1798

John Melson Jr. was born circa 1798 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1820

He married Levenia Johnson circa 1820.¹

Death*

23 March 1830

John Melson Jr. died on 23 March 1830 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. His estate was probated 10 Oct 1837.¹

Family

Levenia Johnson b. c 1800

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Levenia Johnson¹

F, b. circa 1800

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1800

Levenia Johnson was born circa 1800.¹

Marriage*

circa 1820

She married John Melson Jr., son of John Melson Sr. and Sarah Phillips, circa 1820.¹

Married Name

circa 1820

As of circa 1820,her married name was Melson.

Family

John Melson Jr. b. c 1798, d. 23 Mar 1830

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Stephen Melson¹

M, b. circa 1800, d. after 1822

Pedigree

Father

John Melson Sr.¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Mother

Sarah Phillips¹ b. c 1772, d. 1827

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1800

Stephen Melson was born circa 1800 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Death*

after 1822

He died after 1822.¹

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Holland Melson¹

F, b. circa 1802

Pedigree

Father

John Melson Sr.¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Mother

Sarah Phillips¹ b. c 1772, d. 1827

Last Edited

2 Aug 2013

Birth*

circa 1802

Holland Melson was born circa 1802 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

circa 1820

She married John Truitt circa 1820.¹

Married Name

circa 1820

As of circa 1820,her married name was Truitt.

Marriage*

2 March 1838

Holland Melson married Phillip E. West on 2 March 1838.¹

Married Name

2 March 1838

As of 2 March 1838,her married name was West.

Family 1

John Truitt b. c 1795

Child

John Truitt² b. c 1820

Family 2

Phillip E. West b. c 1800

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, DPA: Sussex Co: Probate Files (will of John Melson).

John Truitt¹

M, b. circa 1795

Pedigree

Last Edited

2 Aug 2013

Birth*

circa 1795

John Truitt was born circa 1795.¹

Marriage*

circa 1820

He married Holland Melson, daughter of John Melson Sr. and Sarah Phillips, circa 1820.¹

Family

Holland Melson b. c 1802

Child

John Truitt² b. c 1820

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.
[S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, DPA: Sussex Co: Probate Files (will of John Melson).

Phillip E. West¹

M, b. circa 1800

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1800

Phillip E. West was born circa 1800.¹

Marriage*

2 March 1838

He married Holland Melson, daughter of John Melson Sr. and Sarah Phillips, on 2 March 1838.¹

Family

Holland Melson b. c 1802

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

William Melson¹

M, b. 1806, d. 1 June 1831

Pedigree

Father

John Melson Sr.¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Mother

Sarah Phillips¹ b. c 1772, d. 1827

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

1806

William Melson was born in 1806 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

14 September 1825

He married Nancy Lecates on 14 September 1825.¹

Death*

1 June 1831

William Melson died on 1 June 1831 at Poor House, Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Family

Nancy Lecates b. c 1805

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Nancy Lecates¹

F, b. circa 1805

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1805

Nancy Lecates was born circa 1805.¹

Marriage*

14 September 1825

She married William Melson, son of John Melson Sr. and Sarah Phillips, on 14 September 1825.¹

Married Name

14 September 1825

As of 14 September 1825,her married name was Melson.

Family

William Melson b. 1806, d. 1 Jun 1831

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Benjamin P. Melson¹

M, b. 19 January 1807, d. 25 December 1857

Pedigree

Father

John Melson Sr.¹ b. 1758, d. 3 Jan 1822

Mother

Sarah Phillips¹ b. c 1772, d. 1827

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

19 January 1807

Benjamin P. Melson was born on 19 January 1807 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

25 October 1826

He married Maria Creigh on 25 October 1826.¹

Marriage*

29 November 1832

Benjamin P. Melson married Mary Ann Pepper on 29 November 1832.¹

Death*

25 December 1857

Benjamin P. Melson died on 25 December 1857 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE, at age 50.¹

Family 1

Maria Creigh b. c 1805

Family 2

Mary Ann Pepper b. c 1810

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Maria Creigh¹

F, b. circa 1805

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1805

Maria Creigh was born circa 1805.¹

Marriage*

25 October 1826

She married Benjamin P. Melson, son of John Melson Sr. and Sarah Phillips, on 25 October 1826.¹

Married Name

25 October 1826

As of 25 October 1826,her married name was Melson.

Family

Benjamin P. Melson b. 19 Jan 1807, d. 25 Dec 1857

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

Mary Ann Pepper¹

F, b. circa 1810

Pedigree

Last Edited

20 Jun 2012

Birth*

circa 1810

Mary Ann Pepper was born circa 1810.¹

Marriage*

29 November 1832

She married Benjamin P. Melson, son of John Melson Sr. and Sarah Phillips, on 29 November 1832.¹

Married Name

29 November 1832

As of 29 November 1832,her married name was Melson.

Family

Benjamin P. Melson b. 19 Jan 1807, d. 25 Dec 1857

Citations

[S2258] Blaine T. Phillips, Genealogical Files of Blaine T. Phillips, Melson Line & 4/10/1990 letter from Alfred V. Melson Sr. to Thomas Fooks.

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Louisa Phillips1

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John W. Phillips1

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Priscilla Elizabeth Townsend1

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Annie E. Calhoun1

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Mattie A. Townsend1

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George E. Townsend1

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Mary E. Townsend1

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Sallie J. Townsend1

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Kate T. Townsend1

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Isaac Louis Townsend1

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Wm. C. Townsend1

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James A. Townsend1

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Sallie J. (-----)1

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Joseph G. Cobb1

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Joseph H. Cobb1

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Zadock Townsend1

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Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend1

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Molly Marshall Townsend1

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William Parker Townsend1

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Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend1

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Isaac Johnson1

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Mary (-----)1

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Luke Johnson1

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Sarah Evans (Evans?)1

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Esther Evans Johnson1

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Isaac Johnson1

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Joshua Bennett1

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Elizabeth Clendaniel1

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Henry Davis1

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John Collins1

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Edith 'Edy' (-----)1

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Louisa Phillips¹

John W. Phillips¹

Priscilla Elizabeth Townsend¹

Annie E. Calhoun¹

Mattie A. Townsend¹

George E. Townsend¹

Mary E. Townsend¹

Sallie J. Townsend¹

Kate T. Townsend¹

Isaac Louis Townsend¹

Wm. C. Townsend¹

James A. Townsend¹

Sallie J. (-----)¹

Joseph G. Cobb¹

Joseph H. Cobb¹

Zadock Townsend¹

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend¹

Molly Marshall Townsend¹

William Parker Townsend¹

Priscilla 'Presse' Townsend¹

Isaac Johnson¹

Mary (-----)¹

Luke Johnson¹

Sarah Evans (Evans?)¹

Esther Evans Johnson¹

Isaac Johnson¹

Joshua Bennett¹

Elizabeth Clendaniel¹

Henry Davis¹

John Collins¹

Edith 'Edy' (-----)¹

Richard Read¹

Estelle (-----)¹

Maggie Mears¹

(-----) Solum¹

Benjamin Melson¹

Joseph (of Samuel) Melson¹

Hannah Hammer (Hammer?)¹

Isabell 'Esabel' Melson¹

Sary (-----)¹

William Melson¹

Jesse Melson¹

Hannah Melson¹

Peter Dolby Sr.¹

Eby Melson¹

Bartholomew Johnson^1,2

Thomas Gibbons¹

Eunice (-----)¹

Joseph Melson Jr.¹

Sary Melson¹

Mary Melson¹

Susanna (-----)¹

Joseph (of Wm of Jms I) Taylor¹

Matthews 'Mathast' (of Wm of Jms I) Taylor¹

John (of Wm of Jms I) Taylor¹

Daniel Melson¹

Eleanor 'Nellie' Truitt¹