Person Page - 885

Last Edited

23 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1730

William Harmanson Jr. was born circa 1730.¹

Will - Mentioned in*

1 August 1769

William was mentioned in a will on 1 August 1769. In his will Simon Harmon, wife Sarah, named children Betty Ailor, Rachel Huff, Ezekiel Harman, Henry Harman, John Harman, Peggy Henderson, Rose Jackson and grandson Robert Savage & cousin William Harmanson Jr. Grandson Robert Savage & cousin William Harmanson Jr. were named Extrs.

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 252 (will of Simon Harmon, wife Sarah).

Cornelius Harmon II¹

M, b. circa 1690

Father

Cornelius Harmon I¹ b. c 1660, d. b 2 Mar 1708

Mother

Last Edited

23 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1690

Cornelius Harmon II was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Father's*

22 February 1706/7

Cornelius was named in his father's will on 22 February 1706/7 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Cornelius Harman, wife Elizabeth, named sons William (eldest), Cornelius (under age) & Symon (under age) and daughters Anne, Hannah, Sarah & Mary (youngest).¹

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 37 (will of Cornelius Harman, wife Elizabeth).

Anne Harmon¹

F, b. circa 1688

Father

Cornelius Harmon I¹ b. c 1660, d. b 2 Mar 1708

Mother

Last Edited

23 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1688

Anne Harmon was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Father's*

22 February 1706/7

Anne was named in her father's will on 22 February 1706/7 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Cornelius Harman, wife Elizabeth, named sons William (eldest), Cornelius (under age) & Symon (under age) and daughters Anne, Hannah, Sarah & Mary (youngest).¹

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 37 (will of Cornelius Harman, wife Elizabeth).

Hannah Harmon¹

F, b. circa 1694

Father

Cornelius Harmon I¹ b. c 1660, d. b 2 Mar 1708

Mother

Last Edited

23 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1694

Hannah Harmon was born circa 1694 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Father's*

22 February 1706/7

Hannah was named in her father's will on 22 February 1706/7 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Cornelius Harman, wife Elizabeth, named sons William (eldest), Cornelius (under age) & Symon (under age) and daughters Anne, Hannah, Sarah & Mary (youngest).¹

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 37 (will of Cornelius Harman, wife Elizabeth).

Sarah Harmon¹

F, b. circa 1696

Father

Cornelius Harmon I¹ b. c 1660, d. b 2 Mar 1708

Mother

Last Edited

23 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1696

Sarah Harmon was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Father's*

22 February 1706/7

Sarah was named in her father's will on 22 February 1706/7 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Cornelius Harman, wife Elizabeth, named sons William (eldest), Cornelius (under age) & Symon (under age) and daughters Anne, Hannah, Sarah & Mary (youngest).¹

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 37 (will of Cornelius Harman, wife Elizabeth).

Mary Harmon¹

F, b. circa 1698

Father

Cornelius Harmon I¹ b. c 1660, d. b 2 Mar 1708

Mother

Last Edited

23 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1698

Mary Harmon was born circa 1698 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Father's*

22 February 1706/7

Mary was named in her father's will on 22 February 1706/7 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Cornelius Harman, wife Elizabeth, named sons William (eldest), Cornelius (under age) & Symon (under age) and daughters Anne, Hannah, Sarah & Mary (youngest).¹

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 37 (will of Cornelius Harman, wife Elizabeth).

William Huff¹

M, b. circa 1730

Last Edited

23 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1730

William Huff was born circa 1730.¹

Court - named in ord*

26 February 1755

He was named in a court order on 26 February 1755. Joseph Huff (attorney: Littleton Dennis) sued Hancock Nichles Rowles (attorney: George Douglas), who owed £1:17:06 plus costs. Huff's witnesses: William Groten (4 days) and William Huff (2 days). Rowles' witness Edmund Baily did not appear.

Citations

[S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, p. 73 (26 Feb 1755 Court).

Leah (-----)

F, b. circa 1740

Last Edited

23 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1740

Leah (-----) was born circa 1740.

Marriage*

circa 1760

She married Azariah Johnson circa 1760.¹

Married Name

circa 1760

As of circa 1760,her married name was Johnson.

Will - Husb's*

27 October 1793

Leah was named in her husband's will on 27 October 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Azariah Johnson, wife Leah, named children John Johnson, William Johnson, Caleb Johnson, Sally Ardis, Betsy Copes & Peggy Johnson.¹

Family

Azariah Johnson b. c 1740, d. b 30 Dec 1793

Children

Betsy Johnson+ b. c 1760

Caleb Johnson¹ b. c 1775

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 401 (will of Azariah Johnson, wife Leah).

Levin Copes¹

M, b. circa 1775, d. before 8 October 1832

Last Edited

23 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1775

Levin Copes was born circa 1775.¹

Death*

before 8 October 1832

He died before 8 October 1832 at Northampton Co, VA. Administrator William S. Floyd. Bond $300. Appraisers: Obediah Hunt, James Saunders, John Casey and William S. Smith. Audit and Settlement. William S. Floyd administrator. Begins in 1833. Inv 38 pages 600-601. Recorded on July 8, 1833.¹

Citations

[S1003] Dr. David R. Scott, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1800-1854, p. 290 (settlement of Levin Copes to William S. Floyd).

Thomas (f/o Charles) Copes¹

M, b. circa 1765

Last Edited

23 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1765

Thomas (f/o Charles) Copes was born circa 1765 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

Family

Children

Charles S. (of Thomas) Copes¹ b. c 1790

Nancy (of Thomas) Copes² b. c 1800

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 27 (will of Archibald Barnes, wife Attalanta).

Mathias Outten¹

M, b. circa 1760, d. before 25 October 1824

Father

John (of Thomas) Outten b. c 1715, d. b 24 Feb 1767

Mother

Atlanta (-----) b. c 1720

Last Edited

17 Mar 2015

Birth*

circa 1760

Mathias Outten was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Abraham, Samuel & Mathisa Outten are being shown as the sons of John Outten, whose estate was administered to Jesse Outten in 1767 in Accomack County, only because they are of the right age and he seems to be the only known Outten in Accomack County at time who could have been their father.¹

Marriage

circa 1788

He married Susanna Bundick, daughter of John 'Long' Bundick and Beersheba Wimbrough, circa 1788.

Land bought*

1788

Mathias Outten bought land in 1788 at tract A91, Drummond Town, Accomack Co, VA. Trustees sold Lots No. 16 & 17 to Matthis Outten, but by separate deeds a few months apart. When No. 16 was sold first, No. 17 at the time was owned by Edmund Custis, but there is no record of a sale to, or an assignment by him. In 1824 Outten left "the houses and lot whereon I now live" to his son William D. Outten, but the debts were heavy and two years later it had to be sold to John R. Purnell.²

Will - Witnessed*

21 October 1798

Mathias witnessed a will on 21 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Matthias Outten, William Robinson Custis & William T. Peck witnessed the will of Levin Walker, wife Elizabeth.³

Marriage*

circa 1810

He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will*

17 July 1824

Mathias made a will on 17 July 1824 at Drummond Town, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Mathias Outten, Town of Drummond. To son William D. Outten the houses & lot where I now live containing 1 acre. To daughter Sally T. Coleburn my plantation of 40 acres called Snead & Hargis & at her death to my granddaughter Betsy T. Coleburn & at her death, if she leaves no heirs, to my son William D. Outten & my grandchildren John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes, children of John C. Copes dec'd. To my 2 grandchildren John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes my 2 lots in the Town of Drummond adjoining the lots of Richard D. Bayly & heirs of Elijah Beauchamp dec'd. 16 acres purchased of McKeel Bonewell to be sold to pay debts. Lands purchased of William R. Bunting to be sold to pay debts. To son William D. Outten the land called the Joynes field. Sell the Monger field if needed to pay debts. Slaves to be divided into 3 parcels, 1/3 to my daughter Sally T. Coleburn & at her death to my granddaughter Betsy T. Coleburn, 1/3 to son William D. Outten & 1/3 to my grandchildren John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes. To wife Elizabeth Outten ... Son William D. Outten & friend William P. Custis Extrs. Witt: John S. Dix, Julia Ann Chandler & Nancy Merrill.¹

Death*

before 25 October 1824

He died before 25 October 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved. George P. Bagwell, Thomas M. Bayly, Severn E. Parker, Alexander McCollom & James Poulson securities for William P. Custis, William D. Outten relinquishing. Witt: John J. Wise.¹

Land cause*

March 1825

He was named in a land cause in March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Matthias Outten late of this county in his lifetime, viz: on the 7 Apr. 1821, was indebted to a certain Thomas R. Fisher, dec., of whose last will and testament your orator, William P. Custis, was the executor; that in order to secure the same the said Matthias Outten on the 7 Apr. 1821 conveyed to your orator a tract of land containing 40 acres and also two lots in the town of Drummond, containing by estimation 1 acre; that on the 17 Mar. 1824, the said Matthias Outten became indebted to your oratorm and in order to secure the same conveyed to your orator a tract of land near Drummondtown containing 50 acres, also one other tract of land situate near Drummondtown containing 34 acres, one other tract near Drummondtown containing 22 acres, also one lot of land in Drummondtown containing by estimation 2 acres; that on the 17 July 1824, the said Matthias Outten duly made and published his last will and testament which said will was proved 25 Oct. 1824, in which he devised to his daughter Sally T. Coleburn, wife of James H. Coleburn, for life, with remainder to his grandaughter Betsy F. Coleburn, his plantation called Snead's & Hargis, containing 40 acres, with a contingent limitation to William D. Outten & John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes; the said Mathias Outten devised to his grandchildren John H. and Elizabeth Copes his two lots in the town of Drummond, and also devised to his son William D. Outten his field called the Joynes field, also the houses and lots on which the testator lived containing 1 acre; he also directed that the lands purchased by him from William R. Bunting, and also the 16 acres purchased by him from Mckeel Bonwell should be sold for the payment of his debts, and also gave his executor the right to sell the field called the Monger field if necessary for the same purpose, and appointed your orator and the said William D. Outten executors. The land devised by the said Matthias to his daughter Sally T. Coleburn, is the same land mentioned by the said Matthias in the second deed above mentioned to your orator, and expressed therein as containing 50 acres; the lots devised to his grandchildren John H. and Elizabeth Copes in the said will are the same lands conveyed by the first deed of mortgage to your orator; the land devised to the said William D. Outten is the same lot conveyed by the second deed to your orator; the land devised to the said William D. Outten called the Joynes field is the same conveyed in the second mortgage to your orator; the land directed to be sold and purchased by the testator from William R. Bunting is the same land conveyed in the first deed of mortgage; the land directed to be sold called the Monger field, is the same land conveyed in the second deed of mortgage containing 20 acres; the land directed to be sold purchased from Mckeel Bonwell was conveyed in neither of the aforesaid deeds; after the death of the said Matthias Outten your orator ascertained that the testator was indebted to a certain John B. Walker, his late ward, in a greater sum than the value of the whole real estate, and that there is still a considerable balance due the said Walker &c.⁴

Est settm't*

31 October 1825

His estate was settled on 31 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 26 Oct 1824 (Invy), 9 Nov 1824 (Sale), 25 & 31 Oct 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - The widow made purchases. Negro men Tom, Levin & Daniel; boy Edmund; girls Ebby & child & Ritta; & old woman Rose. Elias Broadwater note on demand on 1 Jan 1823, dead & insolvent. Appraisers: Samuel Walston, William Bagwell & Sebastian Cropper. The widow made purchases. Negro Isaac Fisher made purchase. Boy Edmund which was claimed by William D. Outten & afterwards given right to Extr. & sold on 16 Dec 1824 to Thomas R. Joynes for $275. William P. Custis Extr. Levin Core the jailer was paid $8.30 for boarding the slaves in jail for safekeeping. John B. Walker was paid $275 impart upon guardian account. Free Negroes named: Daniel Burton, Jack Drummond, Betsy Carter, Betsy Custis & Moses Custis. Auditors: Thomas R. Joynes & Levin Rodgers.⁵

Est audit*

29 October 1827

He estate was audited on 29 October 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. 3 & 29 Oct 1827 (2nd Audit & Rec'd) - William P. Custis Extr. Auditors: Thomas R. Joynes & Levin Rodgers.⁶

Family 1

Susanna Bundick b. c 1769

Marriage

circa 1788

He married Susanna Bundick, daughter of John 'Long' Bundick and Beersheba Wimbrough, circa 1788.

Children

William D. Outten⁷ b. c 1788, d. b 27 Nov 1826

Ann Outten+¹ b. c 1797, d. b 17 Jul 1824

Sarah T. 'Sally' Outten+¹ b. c 1800

Family 2

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

Marriage*

circa 1810

Mathias Outten married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Citations

[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 405 (will of Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth).
[S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1015 (tract A91).
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 408 (will of Levin Walker, wife Elizabeth).
[S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 150 (Custis vs. Outten).
[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 405 (settlement of Mathias Outten).
[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 405 (Audit & Rec'd of Mathias Outten).
[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Elizabeth (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1790

Last Edited

24 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1790

Elizabeth (-----) was born circa 1790.¹

Marriage*

circa 1810

She married Mathias Outten, son of John (of Thomas) Outten and Atlanta (-----), circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Married Name

circa 1810

As of circa 1810,her married name was Outten.

Will - Husb's*

17 July 1824

Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 17 July 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth, named son William D. Outten, daughter Sally T. Coleburn & her daughter Betsy T. Coleburn, grandchildren John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes, children of John C. Copes dec'd.¹

Family

Mathias Outten b. c 1760, d. b 25 Oct 1824

Citations

[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 405 (will of Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth).

Betsy T. Coleburn¹

F, b. circa 1823

Descendants of Richard Bennett (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Edmund Custis (Deep Creek, Gentlemen)
Descendants of John Custis II (Arlington, Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Adam Thorowgood (First Families of Virginia)

Father

James H. Coleburn¹ b. c 1792

Mother

Sarah T. 'Sally' Outten¹ b. c 1800

Charts

Last Edited

24 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1823

Betsy T. Coleburn was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - GrFath's*

17 July 1824

Betsy was named in her grandfather's will on 17 July 1824 at Drummond Town, Accomack Co, VA. In his will Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth, named son William D. Outten, daughter Sally T. Coleburn & her daughter Betsy T. Coleburn, grandchildren John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes, children of John C. Copes dec'd.¹

Citations

[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 405 (will of Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth).

Edward Coleburn¹

M, b. circa 1862

Descendants of Richard Bennett (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Edmund Custis (Deep Creek, Gentlemen)
Descendants of John Custis II (Arlington, Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of William Jones (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Adam Thorowgood (First Families of Virginia)

Father

William C. Coleburn¹ b. c 1832

Mother

Sarah A. 'Sally' Taylor¹ b. c 1839

Charts

Last Edited

24 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1862

Edward Coleburn was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Citations

[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

James W. Coleburn¹

M, b. December 1869

Descendants of Richard Bennett (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Edmund Custis (Deep Creek, Gentlemen)
Descendants of John Custis II (Arlington, Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of William Jones (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Adam Thorowgood (First Families of Virginia)

Father

William C. Coleburn¹ b. c 1832

Mother

Sarah A. 'Sally' Taylor¹ b. c 1839

Charts

Last Edited

24 Jun 2014

Birth*

December 1869

James W. Coleburn was born in December 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Citations

[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

William D. Outten¹

M, b. circa 1788, d. before 27 November 1826

Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek)
Descendants of William Burton (Gentleman, Metompkin)
Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Father

Mathias Outten¹ b. c 1760, d. b 25 Oct 1824

Mother

Susanna Bundick² b. c 1769

Charts

Last Edited

17 Mar 2015

Birth*

circa 1788

William D. Outten was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - GrFath's*

4 October 1796

William was named in his grandfather's will on 4 October 1796. In his will John Bundick, wife Sarah, named a daughter Susan Outten & at her death to her child William Outten.²

Marriage*

19 July 1809

He married Tabitha Burton, daughter of John (of Samuel) Burton Sr. and Annobellow White, on 19 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Alexander McCollom was security on the M.L.B. of William Outten and Tabitha Burton.¹

Will - Father's*

17 July 1824

William was named in his father's will on 17 July 1824 at Drummond Town, Accomack Co, VA. In his will Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth, named son William D. Outten, daughter Sally T. Coleburn & her daughter Betsy T. Coleburn, grandchildren John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes, children of John C. Copes dec'd.³

Land cause*

March 1825

Will*

24 July 1826

William made a will on 24 July 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughters Elizabeth Margaret Burton Outten & Esther Ann Duer Outten Negro slave Jacob & Negro woman Amey. To daughter Esther ... including 6 silver tea spoons marked "I. A. B." To daughter Elizabeth ... including 3 silver spoons marked "I. A. B." & 6 silver spoons marked "M. E. O." & sugar tongs marked "W. S. A." To wife Tabitha Outten ... Extr to pay off deed in trust given to Sebastian Cropper, John G. Joynes & others. Friend William P. Custis Extr. Witt: John R. Purnell, James Walker & George W. Cropper. Codicil: 11 Aug 1826 - If one daughter dies, her share to the other daughter. Witt: Alexander McCollom, Edward Bell, John B. Ailworth.⁵

Death*

before 27 November 1826

He died before 27 November 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved. John Custis & Alexander McCollom securities.⁵

Family

Tabitha Burton b. c 1785, d. b 26 Aug 1828

Marriage*

19 July 1809

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 103 (will of John Bundick, wife Sarah).
[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 405 (will of Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth).
[S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 150 (Custis vs. Outten).
[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 406 (will of William D. Outten, wife Tabitha).

Tabitha Burton¹

F, b. circa 1785, d. before 26 August 1828

Father

John (of Samuel) Burton Sr.² b. c 1745, d. 1 Oct 1817

Mother

Annobellow White b. c 1744

Charts

Last Edited

8 Jul 2016

Birth*

circa 1785

Tabitha Burton was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

19 July 1809

She married William D. Outten, son of Mathias Outten and Susanna Bundick, on 19 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Alexander McCollom was security on the M.L.B. of William Outten and Tabitha Burton.¹

Married Name

19 July 1809

As of 19 July 1809,her married name was Outten.

Land cause*

29 December 1818

Tabitha Burton was named in a land cause on 29 December 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. In a pratition suit of Burton vs Burton it was shown that John Burton of the County of Accomack departed this life on the 1 day of Oct. 1817, intestate leaving the plaintiffs Margaret, Polly, Tabitha and John B. Burton his daughters and son, and also the plaintiff John William Burton his grandson, being the son of George W. Burton, dec., who was the son of the said John Burton dec., and also the defendant William W. Burton the heir at law of the said John Burton, dec; that the said John Burton left a considerable estate, real and personal, the real estate consisting of the plantation whereon he lived near Metompkin, containing 400 acres, and the plantation at the head of Metompkin Bay containing 150 acres, another tract of land near where Gargaphia Church stood containing 82 acres, a tract in Musongoes containing 100 acres and a great water mill at the head of Assawoman Creek and a piece of land containing 25 acres near the said mill &c.³

Will*

before 26 August 1828

Tabitha made a will before 26 August 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. To 2 daughters Easter Ann Due Outten & Elizabeth Margaret Burton Outten my whole estate. If both die under age & without issue, then to my niece Margaret Ann White Burton, daughter of John B. Burton. Friends Capt. William Burton & George W. Cropper Extrs. Witt: Thomas Cropper, John Laws Jr. & James Floyd.⁴

Death*

before 26 August 1828

She died before 26 August 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was proved. Thomas Cropper & Alexander McCollom securities.⁴

Family

William D. Outten b. c 1788, d. b 27 Nov 1826

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1058 (tract A94).
[S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 117 (Burton vs Burton).
[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 406 (will of Tabitha B. Outten).

Abraham Copes¹

M, b. circa 1805

Last Edited

24 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1805

Abraham Copes was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Est Settm't Named In*

23 November 1822

He was named in an estate settlement on 23 November 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abraham Copes who was to remain an apprentice until age 21 in the settlement of Robert Russell's estate.¹

Citations

[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 460 (settlement of Robert Russell, Sarah Russell Extr).

Louisa Wessells circa 1775¹

F, b. circa 1768

Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman)

Father

Elijah Wessells Sr.¹ b. c 1724, d. b 24 Feb 1794

Mother

Sophia Clark¹ b. c 1742, d. b 28 Oct 1799

Charts

Last Edited

25 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1768

Louisa Wessells circa 1775 was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Father's*

25 September 1781

Louisa was named in her father's will on 25 September 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Elijah Vessels, wife Sophia, named a son Elijah and daughers (no names) & an unborn child.²

Marriage*

circa 1786

She married Charles Copes Sr., son of Peter Parker Copes I and Rhoda 'Rhody' Clark (Clark?, circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Married Name

circa 1786

As of circa 1786,her married name was Copes.

Est Settm't Father's*

circa 1795

Louisa Wessells circa 1775 was named in the settlement of her father's estate circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Cash was paid to Thomas Cropper, guardian to Elijah Vessels & to Charles Copes in right of his wife Louisa. (NOTE: 24 Feb 1801 was the date the settlement was recorded, but the payments could have been made shortly after Elijah Vessels Sr's will was proved 24 Feb 1794.)¹

Family

Charles Copes Sr. b. c 1740

Citations

[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 580 (settlement of Elijah Vessels, wife Sophiah Vessels).
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 462 (will of Elijah Vessels, wife Sophia).

Caty Savage (Savage?)¹

F, b. circa 1750, d. before 26 June 1792

Mother

Mary 'Molly' Savage (Savage?)¹ b. c 1735, d. a 22 Jan 1779

Last Edited

11 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1750

Caty Savage (Savage?) was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1780

She married Joseph Huff circa 1780.¹

Married Name

circa 1780

As of circa 1780,her married name was Huff.

Will*

2 July 1791

Caty made a will on 2 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Caty Hoff. To Nancy Copes, my sister's daughter To Peggy Copes, my sister's daughter To Sophia Vessels. To sister Peggy Copes. To my sister Nancy Bundick's children. To Levin Copes, son of Peggy. Peggy Copes, Nancy Copes, Levin Copes & Savage Copes, my sister's children, residual legatees. Thomas Copes Exr. To Elizabeth Broadwater. Witt: John Parker, Beverly Copes. (NOTE: The index of the original version of Nottingham's will book shows her as Caty Hoof (Hough, Huff)).¹

Death*

before 26 June 1792

She died before 26 June 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was proved.¹

Family

Joseph Huff b. c 1720, d. b 27 Jul 1784

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 395 (will of Caty Hoff).

Peggy Savage (Savage?)¹

F, b. circa 1752

Mother

Mary 'Molly' Savage (Savage?)¹ b. c 1735, d. a 22 Jan 1779

Last Edited

26 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1752

Peggy Savage (Savage?) was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1775

She married Thomas (h/o Peggy) Copes circa 1775.¹

Married Name

circa 1775

As of circa 1775,her married name was Copes.

Will - Sister's*

2 July 1791

Peggy was named in her sister's will on 2 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Caty Hoff named Sophia Vessels, sister Peggy Copes & her children Levin, Peggy, Nancy & Savage Copes, a sister Nancy Bundick's children. Thomas Copes was Extr & Beverly Copes was a witness.¹

Family

Thomas (h/o Peggy) Copes b. c 1750

Children

Peggy Copes¹ b. c 1776

Nancy Copes¹ b. c 1778

Levin Copes¹ b. c 1780

Savage Copes¹ b. c 1782

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 395 (will of Caty Hoff).

Thomas (h/o Peggy) Copes¹

M, b. circa 1750

Last Edited

25 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1750

Thomas (h/o Peggy) Copes was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1775

He married Peggy Savage (Savage?), daughter of Mary 'Molly' Savage (Savage?), circa 1775.¹

Will - Sister-in-law*

2 July 1791

Thomas was named in his sister-in-law's will on 2 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Caty Hoff named Sophia Vessels, sister Peggy Copes & her children Levin, Peggy, Nancy & Savage Copes, a sister Nancy Bundick's children. Thomas Copes was Extr & Beverly Copes was a witness.¹

Family

Peggy Savage (Savage?) b. c 1752

Children

Peggy Copes¹ b. c 1776

Nancy Copes¹ b. c 1778

Levin Copes¹ b. c 1780

Savage Copes¹ b. c 1782

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 395 (will of Caty Hoff).

Peggy Copes¹

M, b. circa 1776

Father

Thomas (h/o Peggy) Copes¹ b. c 1750

Mother

Peggy Savage (Savage?)¹ b. c 1752

Last Edited

25 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1776

Peggy Copes was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Aunt's*

2 July 1791

Peggy was named in his aunt's will on 2 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Caty Hoff named Sophia Vessels, sister Peggy Copes & her children Levin, Peggy, Nancy & Savage Copes, a sister Nancy Bundick's children. Thomas Copes was Extr & Beverly Copes was a witness.¹

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 395 (will of Caty Hoff).

Nancy Copes¹

M, b. circa 1778

Father

Thomas (h/o Peggy) Copes¹ b. c 1750

Mother

Peggy Savage (Savage?)¹ b. c 1752

Last Edited

25 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1778

Nancy Copes was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Aunt's*

2 July 1791

Nancy was named in his aunt's will on 2 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Caty Hoff named Sophia Vessels, sister Peggy Copes & her children Levin, Peggy, Nancy & Savage Copes, a sister Nancy Bundick's children. Thomas Copes was Extr & Beverly Copes was a witness.¹

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 395 (will of Caty Hoff).

Levin Copes¹

M, b. circa 1780

Father

Thomas (h/o Peggy) Copes¹ b. c 1750

Mother

Peggy Savage (Savage?)¹ b. c 1752

Last Edited

25 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1780

Levin Copes was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Aunt's*

2 July 1791

Levin was named in his aunt's will on 2 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Caty Hoff named Sophia Vessels, sister Peggy Copes & her children Levin, Peggy, Nancy & Savage Copes, a sister Nancy Bundick's children. Thomas Copes was Extr & Beverly Copes was a witness.¹

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 395 (will of Caty Hoff).

Savage Copes¹

M, b. circa 1782

Father

Thomas (h/o Peggy) Copes¹ b. c 1750

Mother

Peggy Savage (Savage?)¹ b. c 1752

Last Edited

25 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1782

Savage Copes was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Will - Aunt's*

2 July 1791

Savage was named in his aunt's will on 2 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Caty Hoff named Sophia Vessels, sister Peggy Copes & her children Levin, Peggy, Nancy & Savage Copes, a sister Nancy Bundick's children. Thomas Copes was Extr & Beverly Copes was a witness.¹

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 395 (will of Caty Hoff).

Thomas Wilkerson II¹

M, b. between 1690 and 1695, d. before 26 August 1746

Father

Thomas Wilkerson I¹ b. bt 1660 - 1665, d. c 1725

Mother

Elizabeth (of Jms I) Taylor¹ b. c 1674, d. b 26 Aug 1746

Last Edited

18 Dec 2018

Birth*

between 1690 and 1695

Thomas Wilkerson II was born between 1690 and 1695 at New Church, Accomack Co, VA. He was probably born on the Taylor land at Miona.^1,2

Marriage*

circa 1717

He married Mary(?) Robins (Robins?) circa 1717 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Death*

before 26 August 1746

Thomas Wilkerson II died before 26 August 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Wilkinson was granted to Jacob Wilkinson with George Douglas securities.¹

Family

Mary(?) Robins (Robins?) b. c 1700, d. b 1733

Children

Thomas Wilkerson III+³ b. c 1717, d. b 31 Oct 1775

Jacob Wilkerson+^2,1 b. c 1720, d. b 30 Dec 1760

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 133 (adm of Thomas Wilkinson to Jacob Wilkinson).
[S373] Mary Frances Carey, Wilkersons of Accomack County, Virginia, Chart I.
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 288 (will of Thomas Wilkerson, wife Elizabeth).

Mary(?) Robins (Robins?)¹

F, b. circa 1700, d. before 1733

Last Edited

18 Dec 2018

Birth*

circa 1700

Mary(?) Robins (Robins?) was born circa 1700.

Marriage*

circa 1717

She married Thomas Wilkerson II, son of Thomas Wilkerson I and Elizabeth (of Jms I) Taylor, circa 1717 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Married Name

circa 1717

As of circa 1717,her married name was Wilkerson.

Death*

before 1733

Mary(?) Robins (Robins?) died before 1733 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Family

Thomas Wilkerson II b. bt 1690 - 1695, d. b 26 Aug 1746

Children

Thomas Wilkerson III+³ b. c 1717, d. b 31 Oct 1775

Jacob Wilkerson+² b. c 1720, d. b 30 Dec 1760

Citations

[S373] Mary Frances Carey, Wilkersons of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 9 (Carey shows she may have been a Robins).
[S373] Mary Frances Carey, Wilkersons of Accomack County, Virginia, Chart I.
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 288 (will of Thomas Wilkerson, wife Elizabeth).

Thomas Wilkerson III¹

M, b. circa 1717, d. before 31 October 1775

Father

Thomas Wilkerson II¹ b. bt 1690 - 1695, d. b 26 Aug 1746

Mother

Mary(?) Robins (Robins?)¹ b. c 1700, d. b 1733

Last Edited

19 Dec 2018

Birth*

circa 1717

Thomas Wilkerson III was born circa 1717 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

circa 1745

He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1745.¹

Will - Named as heir*

16 October 1755

Thomas was named as a heir in a will on 16 October 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wilkerson in herited "one coat and bretches" from Robert Pitt, which is the only time his name appears in the records. He neither bought nor sold land.^3,4

Will*

1 February 1774

Thomas made a will on 1 February 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Thomas Wilkerson gave to wife Elizabeth Wilkerson all my estate during her widowhood. To son William the plantation where I now live. Daughter Elizabeth Wilkerson residual legatee. He left slaves to both his son and daughter. Wife Elizaberth & son William Extrs. Witt: William Selby, Thomas Merrill & Sarah Taylor.^1,4

Death*

before 31 October 1775

He died before 31 October 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved. His inventory was returned on 30 July 1777, but his estate was not completely settled until 27 Sep 1791, apparently after the death of his widow. Daughter Elizabeth Wilkerson's "nett proceeds of said estate" was £167.10.2. William Wilkerson's part was £107.19.7 and "trouble and expenses on the whole estate came to £11.0.10. This return was signed by Wiliam Selby, John Logan and William Wilkerson, Extr.^1,5

Family

Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1725, d. b 27 Sep 1791

Children

William (of Thos III) Wilkerson+⁶ b. c 1750, d. b 25 Feb 1805

Elizabeth (of Thos III) Wilkerson¹ b. c 1753

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 288 (will of Thomas Wilkerson, wife Elizabeth).
[S373] Mary Frances Carey, Wilkersons of Accomack County, Virginia, Chart I.
[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 186 (will of Robert Pitt, wife Ann).
[S373] Mary Frances Carey, Wilkersons of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 33 (citing Acc Wills 1752-1757, p. 353).
[S373] Mary Frances Carey, Wilkersons of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 33 (citing Acc Orders 1777-1780, p. 15).
[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 608 (will of William Wilkerson).

Elizabeth (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1725, d. before 27 September 1791

Last Edited

19 Dec 2018

Birth*

circa 1725

Elizabeth (-----) was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1745

She married Thomas Wilkerson III, son of Thomas Wilkerson II and Mary(?) Robins (Robins?), circa 1745.¹

Married Name

circa 1745

As of circa 1745,her married name was Wilkerson.

Will - Husb's*

1 February 1774

Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 1 February 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Thomas Wilkerson gave to wife Elizabeth Wilkerson all my estate during her widowhood. To son William the plantation where I now live. Daughter Elizabeth Wilkerson residual legatee. Wife Elizaberth & son William Extrs. Witt: William Selby, Thomas Merrill & Sarah Taylor.¹

Death*

before 27 September 1791

She died before 27 September 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Wilkerson's estaste was not completely settled until 27 Sept 1791, apparently after the death of his widow.²

Family

Thomas Wilkerson III b. c 1717, d. b 31 Oct 1775

Children

William (of Thos III) Wilkerson+³ b. c 1750, d. b 25 Feb 1805

Elizabeth (of Thos III) Wilkerson¹ b. c 1753

Citations

[S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 288 (will of Thomas Wilkerson, wife Elizabeth).
[S373] Mary Frances Carey, Wilkersons of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 33 (citing Acc Wills 1788-1794, p. 436).
[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 608 (will of William Wilkerson).

Elizabeth Wilkerson¹

F, b. circa 1700

Father

Thomas Wilkerson I¹ b. bt 1660 - 1665, d. c 1725

Mother

Elizabeth (of Jms I) Taylor¹ b. c 1674, d. b 26 Aug 1746

Last Edited

27 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1700

Elizabeth Wilkerson was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1720

She married Joseph Myers circa 1720.¹

Married Name

circa 1720

As of circa 1720,her married name was Myers.

Family

Joseph Myers b. c 1695

Citations

[S373] Mary Frances Carey, Wilkersons of Accomack County, Virginia, Chart I.

Joseph Myers¹

M, b. circa 1695

Last Edited

27 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1695

Joseph Myers was born circa 1695.¹

Marriage*

circa 1720

He married Elizabeth Wilkerson, daughter of Thomas Wilkerson I and Elizabeth (of Jms I) Taylor, circa 1720.¹

Family

Elizabeth Wilkerson b. c 1700

Citations

[S373] Mary Frances Carey, Wilkersons of Accomack County, Virginia, Chart I.

Abel Anthony (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1775, d. before 27 December 1847

Father

Abel Anthony (Free Negro)² b. c 1750

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1775

Abel Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Security on MLB*

9 December 1802

He was the security on a M.L.B. On 9 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Anthony was security on the M.L.B. of Stephen Church and Rachel Anthony.³

Marriage*

9 December 1802

He married Nanny Thompson (free Negro) on 9 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Stephen Charnock was security on the M.L.B. of Abel Anthony and Nanny Thompson. (NOTE: The record did not show it, but they are assumed to have been free Negroes.)⁴

Hired out*

30 July 1816

Abel Anthony (Free Negro) was to be hired out on 30 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Due to unpaid taxes, he was to be hired out.⁵

Census head*

1820

Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of 1820 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Anthony (Free Negro), a head of household with a total of 8 free colored persons. He was listed on the same page as Severn Anthony (Free Negro), a head of household with a total of 7 free colored persons.⁶

Hired out

1 March 1825

He was to be hired out on 1 March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Due to unpaid taxes, he was to be hired out. He was living in the Belle Haven - Pungoteague area.⁷

Census head

1830

Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of 1830 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Anthony (Free Negro), a head of household with a total of 3 free colored persons. He was the only Anthony in Accomack County.⁸

Marriage*

27 November 1837

He married Rachel Sample (Free Negro) on 27 November 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua B. Wyatt was security on the M.L.B. of Abel Anthony, FN, and Rachel Sample, FN.⁴

Census head*

1840

Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Anthony (Free Negro), a head of household with a total of 7 free Negro persons. He was the only Anthony in Accomack County.⁹

Tax free*

31 May 1841

He was ordered to be tax free on on 31 May 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Anthony and ordered to be tax free (probably due to his advance age).¹⁰

Tax free

27 May 1844

He was ordered to be tax free on on 27 May 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Anthony and ordered to be tax free (probably due to his advance age).¹¹

Death*

before 27 December 1847

He died before 27 December 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Abel Anthony was granted to Joshua G. Wyatt with John B. Aliworth securities.¹

Family 1

Child

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro) b. 1797

Family 2

Nanny Thompson (free Negro) b. c 1780

Marriage*

9 December 1802

Children

Betsy 'Betty' Anthony (Free Negro)+¹² b. c 1815

Levin Anthony (Free Negro)¹³ b. 1819

Peggy Anthony (Free Negro)+¹² b. c 1820, d. b 30 Jun 1851

Family 3

Rachel Sample (Free Negro) b. c 1810

Marriage*

27 November 1837

Abel Anthony (Free Negro) married Rachel Sample (Free Negro) on 27 November 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua B. Wyatt was security on the M.L.B. of Abel Anthony, FN, and Rachel Sample, FN.⁴

Citations

[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 11 (adm of Abel Anthony to Joshua G. Wyatt).
[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 59 (marriage of Stephen Church & Rachel Anthony).
[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 59 (marriage of Stephen Church and Rachel Anthony).
[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S246] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1815-17, p. 335-336 (provided by Kirk Mariner).
[S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S250] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1824-27, p. 95 (provided by Kirk Mariner).
[S580] Jody Powell, 1830 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S581] Jody Powell, 1840 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S255] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1840-1842, p. 245 (provided by Kirk Mariner).
[S256] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1842-1845, p. 427 (provided by Kirk Mariner).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S250] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1824-27, p. 96 (provided by Kirk Mariner).

Rachel Sample (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1810

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1810

Rachel Sample (Free Negro) was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

27 November 1837

She married Abel Anthony (Free Negro), son of Abel Anthony (Free Negro), on 27 November 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua B. Wyatt was security on the M.L.B. of Abel Anthony, FN, and Rachel Sample, FN.¹

Married Name

27 November 1837

As of 27 November 1837,her married name was Anthony.

Family

Abel Anthony (Free Negro) b. c 1775, d. b 27 Dec 1847

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Nanny Thompson (free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1780

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1780

Nanny Thompson (free Negro) was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

9 December 1802

She married Abel Anthony (Free Negro), son of Abel Anthony (Free Negro), on 9 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Stephen Charnock was security on the M.L.B. of Abel Anthony and Nanny Thompson. (NOTE: The record did not show it, but they are assumed to have been free Negroes.)¹

Married Name

9 December 1802

As of 9 December 1802,her married name was Anthony.

Family

Abel Anthony (Free Negro) b. c 1775, d. b 27 Dec 1847

Children

Betsy 'Betty' Anthony (Free Negro)+² b. c 1815

Levin Anthony (Free Negro)³ b. 1819

Peggy Anthony (Free Negro)+² b. c 1820, d. b 30 Jun 1851

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S250] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1824-27, p. 96 (provided by Kirk Mariner).

Abel Anthony (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1750

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1750

Abel Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Census head*

1800

Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Able Anthoney (C.T.) (Free Negro), a head of household with a total of 3 Free Negroes.¹

Family

Children

Abel Anthony (Free Negro)+² b. c 1775, d. b 27 Dec 1847

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro)³ b. c 1780

Severn Anthony (Free Negro)+ b. c 1782

Citations

[S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 59 (marriage of Stephen Church & Rachel Anthony).
[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1780

Father

Abel Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1750

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1780

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

9 December 1802

She married Stephen Church (Free Negro) on 9 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Anthony was security on the M.L.B. of Stephen Church and Rachel Anthony. (NOTE: The record did not show it, but they are assumed to have been Free Negroes.)¹

Married Name

9 December 1802

As of 9 December 1802,her married name was Church.

Family

Stephen Church (Free Negro) b. c 1775

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Stephen Church (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1775

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1775

Stephen Church (Free Negro) was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Security on MLB*

9 December 1802

He was the security on a M.L.B. On 9 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Stephen Charnock was security on the M.L.B. of Abel Anthony and Nanny Thompson. (NOTE: The record did not show it, but they are assumed to have been free Negroes.)²

Marriage*

9 December 1802

He married Rachel Anthony (Free Negro), daughter of Abel Anthony (Free Negro), on 9 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Anthony was security on the M.L.B. of Stephen Church and Rachel Anthony. (NOTE: The record did not show it, but they are assumed to have been Free Negroes.)¹

Family

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro) b. c 1780

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 9 (marriage of Abel Anthony & Nanny Thompson).

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro)¹

F, b. 1797

Father

Abel Anthony (Free Negro) b. c 1775, d. b 27 Dec 1847

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

1797

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro) was born in 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Anthony who was born free in Accomack County in 1797 (Register #675).

Marriage*

26 January 1829

She married Shepherd Sample (Free Negro) on 26 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Ames, FN, was security on the M.L.B. of Shepherd Sample, black, and Rachel Anthony, black.¹

Married Name

26 January 1829

As of 26 January 1829,her married name was Sample.

Family

Shepherd Sample (Free Negro) b. c 1800

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Shepherd Sample (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1800

Last Edited

29 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1800

Shepherd Sample (Free Negro) was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

26 January 1829

He married Rachel Anthony (Free Negro), daughter of Abel Anthony (Free Negro), on 26 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Ames, FN, was security on the M.L.B. of Shepherd Sample, black, and Rachel Anthony, black.¹

Family

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro) b. 1797

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Isaac Ames (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1800

Last Edited

29 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1800

Isaac Ames (Free Negro) was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 245 (marriage of Shepherd Sample & Rachel Anthony).

Eliza Major (Free Negro)¹

F, b. February 1820

Father

Thomas Major (Free Negro)² b. c 1795, d. b 1840

Mother

Annis (-----) (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1795

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

February 1820

Eliza Major (Free Negro) was born in February 1820 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA.³

Marriage*

circa 1838

She married Severn Anthony (Free Negro), son of Severn Anthony (Free Negro), circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Since Eliza went by Major in the 1850 & 1860 census and then by Anthony in 1870 and later (after the Civil War), she had evidently married an Anthony, which was not recorded. Since she was a Free Negro, it is assumed that her husband was also a Free Negro, and the only one of record during that time was a Severn Anthony, although he was not shown in the 1840 or 1850 census or later, so I don't show him as the father of her last child James Frank Anthony (1854-1928). She also named a son Severn (not Levern) and there were grandchildren named Severn as well.⁴

Married Name

circa 1838

As of circa 1838,her married name was Anthony.

Census w/mother*

28 August 1850

Eliza was listed with her mother in the census of 28 August 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Major, age 27 & black, in HH#596 headed by Annis Major, age 65 and black.¹

Census head*

1860

Eliza was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Major the head of HH#1239, a 39 year old mulatto. Listed with her were Margaret Major, a 20 year old mulatto; Francis Major, a 5 year old mulatto; and Eliza J. Major, age 3/12 & black. (NOTE: Her mother Annis Major, age 65 was listed nearby in HH#1233.)⁵

Census head

9 July 1870

Eliza was listed as a head of household in the census of 9 July 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Anthony the head of HH#363, a 40 year old black house keeper. Listed with were Rachel Anthony, a 26 year old black female and Lucy Anthony, a 23 year old black female.⁶

Marriage Named in*

9 February 1879

She was named as a parent in a marriage record on 9 February 1879 at New Boston, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Major, mother of James F. Anthony, a 24 year old colored farmer on his marriage to Frances Nettles, a 22 year old colored female, born in Isle of Wright Co, VA.⁷

Census w/daughter*

14 June 1900

Eliza was listed with her daughter in the census of 14 June 1900 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Anthony, an 80 year old black mother, born Feb 1820 in HH#274 headed by Lucy Anthony, a 50 year old black female. She had given birth to 5 children and 2 were living.³

Family 1

Marriage*

circa 1838

Children

Margaret (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)+⁵ b. 1838

Isabell (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)+¹ b. c 1841

Rachel (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)+¹ b. c 1843

Severn (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1845

Family 2

Children

Lucinda 'Lucy' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)+¹ b. Sep 1849

James Francis 'Frank' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)⁸ b. 1854, d. Jan 1928

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 96 (death of Geo. Major, a colored male, son of Thos. & Anna Major).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S261] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1857-1860, p. 474 (provided by Kirk Mariner).
[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 33 (marriage of James F. Anthony & Frances Nettles).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

James Francis 'Frank' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹

M, b. 1854, d. January 1928

Mother

Eliza Major (Free Negro)¹ b. Feb 1820

Last Edited

18 Sep 2019

Birth*

1854

James Francis 'Frank' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) was born in 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Census w/mother*

1860

James was listed with his mother in the census of 1860 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Major, a 5 year old mulatto in HH#1239 headed by Eliza Major, a 39 year old mulatto.³

Census w/another*

9 July 1870

James was listed with another family in the census of 9 July 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. The white Walters family HH#364 included Ellen Wilkins, a 15 year old black domestic servant; Frank Anthony, a 15 year old mulatto domestic servant; Josephine Anthony, a 6 year old black female; Puss Anthony, a 5 year old black female; Eliza J. Anthony, a 7 year old black female; & Severn Anthony, a 4 year old black male. (NOTE: His mother Eliza Anthony was living next door, the head of HH#363, a 40 year old black house keeper.)⁴

Marriage*

9 February 1879

He married Frances Nettles (Free Negro), daughter of Carey Nettles (Free Negro) and Mary (-----) (Free Negro), on 9 February 1879 at New Boston, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James F. Anthony, a 24 year old colored farmer, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Eliza Major and she was shown as Frances Nettles, the 22 year old colored daughter of Cary & Mary Nettles, born in Isle of Wright Co & living in Acc Co. They were married at New Boston by T.W. Nettles.¹

Death*

January 1928

James Francis 'Frank' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) died in January 1928 at York County, VA.
New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
Yorktown
York County
Virginia, USA.²

Burial*

James was buried at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Yorktown, York Co, VA.²

Family

Frances Nettles (Free Negro) b. c 1857, d. 27 Feb 1934

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S2259] findagrave.com.
[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Frances Nettles (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1857, d. 27 February 1934

Father

Carey Nettles (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1817, d. May 1898

Mother

Mary (-----) (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1830

Last Edited

18 Sep 2019

Birth*

circa 1857

Frances Nettles (Free Negro) was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

9 February 1879

She married James Francis 'Frank' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro), son of Eliza Major (Free Negro), on 9 February 1879 at New Boston, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James F. Anthony, a 24 year old colored farmer, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Eliza Major and she was shown as Frances Nettles, the 22 year old colored daughter of Cary & Mary Nettles, born in Isle of Wright Co & living in Acc Co. They were married at New Boston by T.W. Nettles.¹

Married Name

9 February 1879

As of 9 February 1879,her married name was Anthony.

Death*

27 February 1934

Frances Nettles (Free Negro) died on 27 February 1934 at Lincoln Park, Wythe District, Elizabeth City Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Anthony, a 66 year old female colored widow, a domestic servant, born in Elizabeth City Co, VA, the daughter of Carey Nettles (born Elizabeth City Co) and Mary Frances (born Elizabeth City Co). The informant was Jeffersons Anthony, R.F.D. #2, Hampton, Va., burial place Bethel Cemetery, 2 Mar 1934.²

Family

James Francis 'Frank' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) b. 1854, d. Jan 1928

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Frances Anthony in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Carey Nettles (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1817, d. May 1898

Last Edited

18 Sep 2019

Birth*

circa 1817

Carey Nettles (Free Negro) was born circa 1817 at Elizabeth City Co, VA.^2,3

Marriage*

circa 1850

He married Mary (-----) (Free Negro) circa 1850 at Isle of Wright Co, VA.⁴

Death*

May 1898

Carey Nettles (Free Negro) died in May 1898. According to the only clipping that Linda Nettles has found in the Daily Press newspaper he was a "Famous Colored Preacher" that every one had heard of and "He dies without a spot on his name". She has been unable to find any other newspapers so far that mention him.²

Family

Mary (-----) (Free Negro) b. c 1830

Child

Frances Nettles (Free Negro)³ b. c 1857, d. 27 Feb 1934

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Carey Nettles in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2980] Linda Nettles < and e-mail address>, Information on Frances Nettles Anthony.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 33 (marriage of James F. Anthony & Frances Nettles).

Mary (-----) (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1830

Last Edited

29 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1830

Mary (-----) (Free Negro) was born circa 1830 at Isle of Wright Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1850

She married Carey Nettles (Free Negro) circa 1850 at Isle of Wright Co, VA.²

Married Name

circa 1850

As of circa 1850,her married name was Nettles.

Family

Carey Nettles (Free Negro) b. c 1817, d. May 1898

Child

Frances Nettles (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1857, d. 27 Feb 1934

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 33 (marriage of James F. Anthony & Frances Nettles).

Margaret (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)^1,2

F, b. 1838

Father

Severn Anthony (Free Negro)³ b. 1814

Mother

Eliza Major (Free Negro)¹ b. Feb 1820

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

1838

Margaret (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) was born in 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret Anthony was born free in 1838 (Register #1619) and was certified & registered Free Negro on 6/27/59.³

Census w/grdmother*

28 August 1850

Margaret was listed with her grandmother in the census of 28 August 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Major, an 11 year old back female in HH#596 headed by Annis Major, a 65 year old black female. Listed above her was Eliza Major, a 27 year old back female, who may have been her mother.⁴

Free Negro named as*

27 June 1859

She was named as a Free Negro on 27 June 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret Anthony was born free in 1838 (Register #1619) and was certified & registered Free Negro on 6/27/59.³

Census w/mother*

1860

Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of 1860 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Major, a 20 year old mulatto in HH#1239 headed by Eliza Major, a 39 year old mulatto. Listed below her was Eliza J. Major, a 3 month old black female, who was evidently her daughter.¹

Marriage Named in*

2 June 1878

She was named as a parent in a marriage record on 2 June 1878 at Boston Church, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Parker, a 22 year old colored laborer, the son of Jno. & Marg't Parker and she was shown as Eliza Jane Anthony, an 18 year old colored daughter of Margaret Anthony.²

Family
Children	1.	Eliza Jane (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)^1,2 b. c 1860
	2.	Josephine Anthony⁵ b. c 1864
	3.	Puss Anthony⁵ b. c 1865
	4.	Severn (of Marg't) Anthony⁵ b. c 1866

Citations

[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 255 (marriage of Edward Parker & Eliza Jane Anthony).
[S261] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1857-1860, p. 474 (provided by Kirk Mariner).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Eliza Jane (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)^1,2

F, b. circa 1860

Mother

Margaret (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)^1,2 b. 1838

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1860

Eliza Jane (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/mother*

1860

Eliza was listed with her mother in the census of 1860 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza J. Major, a 3 month old back female in HH#1239 headed by Eliza Major, a 39 year old mulatto female who was evidently her grandmother. Listed above her was Margaret Major, a 20 year old mulatto female, who was evidently her mother.¹

Census w/another*

9 July 1870

Eliza was listed with another family in the census of 9 July 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. The white Walters family HH#364 included Ellen Wilkins, a 15 year old black domestic servant; Frank Anthony, a 15 year old mulatto domestic servant; Josephine Anthony, a 6 year old black female; Puss Anthony, a 5 year old black female; Eliza J. Anthony, a 7 year old black female; & Severn Anthony, a 4 year old black male. (NOTE: Frank's mother Eliza Anthony was living next door, the head of HH#363, a 40 year old black house keeper.)³

Marriage*

2 June 1878

She married Edward Parker on 2 June 1878 at Boston Church, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Parker, a 22 year old colored laborer, the son of Jno. & Marg't Parker and she was shown as Eliza Jane Anthony, an 18 year old colored daughter of Margaret Anthony.²

Married Name

2 June 1878

As of 2 June 1878,her married name was Parker.

Family

Edward Parker b. c 1856

Citations

[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 255 (marriage of Edward Parker & Eliza Jane Anthony).
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Isabell (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1841

Father

Mother

Eliza Major (Free Negro)¹ b. Feb 1820

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1841

Isabell (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/grdmother*

28 August 1850

Isabell was listed with her grandmother in the census of 28 August 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Isabell Major, a 9 year old back female in HH#596 headed by Annis Major, a 65 year old black female. Listed above her was Eliza Major, a 27 year old back female, who may have been her mother.¹

Marriage*

circa 1860

She married Severn Anthony Sr. circa 1860.²

Census head*

9 July 1870

Isabell was listed as a head of household in the census of 9 July 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Isabella Anthony the head of HH#362, a 27 year old black house keeper. Listed with her were Rebecca Anthony, a 7 year old black female; Severn Anthony, a 6 year old black male; Mary A. Anthony, a 4 year old black female.³

Family

Severn Anthony Sr. b. c 1840

Children

Rebecca Anthony³ b. c 1863

Severn (of Isabell) Anthony Jr.³ b. c 1864

Mary A. Anthony³ b. c 1866

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 33 (marriage of Severn Anthony Jr. and Susan Sample).
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Rachel (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)^1,2

F, b. circa 1843

Father

Mother

Eliza Major (Free Negro)¹ b. Feb 1820

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1843

Rachel (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/grdmother*

28 August 1850

Rachel was listed with her grandmother in the census of 28 August 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Major, a 7 year old back female in HH#596 headed by Annis Major, a 65 year old black female. Listed above her was Eliza Major, a 27 year old back female, who may have been her mother.¹

Census w/mother*

9 July 1870

Rachel was listed with her mother in the census of 9 July 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Anthony, a 26 year old black female in HH#363 headed by Eliza Anthony, a 40 year old black house keeper.³

Family

Child

Walter Anthony² b. c 1873, d. 21 Nov 1877

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Severn (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1845

Father

Mother

Eliza Major (Free Negro)¹ b. Feb 1820

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1845

Severn (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/grdmother*

28 August 1850

Severn was listed with his grandmother in the census of 28 August 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Major, a 5 year old back male in HH#596 headed by Annis Major, a 65 year old black female. Listed above him was Eliza Major, a 27 year old back female, who may have been his mother.¹

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Lucinda 'Lucy' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)^1,2

F, b. September 1849

Mother

Eliza Major (Free Negro)¹ b. Feb 1820

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

September 1849

Lucinda 'Lucy' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) was born in September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.³

Census w/grdmother*

28 August 1850

Lucinda was listed with her grandmother in the census of 28 August 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Lucinda Major, a 2 year old back female in HH#596 headed by Annis Major, a 65 year old black female. Listed above her was Eliza Major, a 27 year old back female, who may have been her mother.¹

Census w/mother*

9 July 1870

Lucinda was listed with her mother in the census of 9 July 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Luch Anthony, a 23 year old black female in HH#363 headed by Eliza Anthony, a 40 year old black house keeper.⁴

Reported birth*

30 June 1874

She reported a birth on 30 June 1874 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Illinois Anthony, a colored female, the son of Lucey Anthone who gave the information. Her father was not listed.⁵

Reported birth*

17 December 1876

She reported a birth on 17 December 1876 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. F. Anthony, a colored male, born in Acc Co, the son of Lucy Anthony, who gave the information. His father was not listed.⁵

Reported death*

13 March 1877

She reported a death on 13 March 1877 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. Anthony, who died of whooping cough, a 4 month old colored son of Lucy Anthony, who gave the information.²

Reported death

21 November 1877

She reported a death on 21 November 1877 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Walter Anthony, who died of the croup, the 4 year old colored son of Rachel Anthony. His aunt Lucy Anthony gave the information.²

Census head*

14 June 1900

Lucinda was listed as a head of household in the census of 14 June 1900 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy Anthony, a 50 year old black widowed female, the head of HH#274, 8 children born & 4 living, washing & ironing. Listed with her were Walter Anthony, an 18 year old black son, born Dec 1881; Thomas Anthony, a 9 year old black son, born Nov 1890; Rachel Anthony, a 4 year old black daughter, born Oct 1895; and Eliza Anthony, an 80 year old black mother, born Feb 1820.³

Family
Children	1.	Illinois Anthony⁵ b. 30 Jun 1874
	2.	Benjamin Anthony² b. 17 Dec 1876, d. 13 Mar 1877
	3.	Walter Anthony³ b. Dec 1881
	4.	Thomas Anthony³ b. Nov 1890
	5.	Rachel Anthony³ b. Oct 1895

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.
[S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.

Edward Parker¹

M, b. circa 1856

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1856

Edward Parker was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

2 June 1878

He married Eliza Jane (Major) Anthony (Free Negro), daughter of Margaret (Major) Anthony (Free Negro), on 2 June 1878 at Boston Church, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Parker, a 22 year old colored laborer, the son of Jno. & Marg't Parker and she was shown as Eliza Jane Anthony, an 18 year old colored daughter of Margaret Anthony.¹

Family

Eliza Jane (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) b. c 1860

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 255 (marriage of Edward Parker & Eliza Jane Anthony).

Peggy Anthony (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1820, d. before 30 June 1851

Father

Abel Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1775, d. b 27 Dec 1847

Mother

Nanny Thompson (free Negro)¹ b. c 1780

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1820

Peggy Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1848

She married George Roane (Free Negro) circa 1848.¹

Married Name

circa 1848

As of circa 1848,her married name was Roane.

Census w/another

1850

Peggy was listed with another family in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Roane, a 30 year old black female in HH#727 headed by Geo. Roane, a 28 year old black shoemaker. Listed below her were Abel Roane, a 4 year old black male; Betsy Roane, a 36 year old black idiotic female; Rachel Roane, a 5 year old black female; Tabitha Roane, a 1 month old black female & Elizabeth Roane, a 10 year old black female.¹

Census w/another*

1850

Peggy was listed with another family in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Antony, a 30 year old black female in HH#720 headed by Geo. Roane, a 30 year old black laborer. Listed below her were Betsy Antony, a 35 year old black female; another Betsy Antony, an 11 year old black female; Abel Antony, a 9 year old black male; Rachel Antony, a 3 year old black female; & Tabby Antony, a 1 month old black female.¹

Death*

before 30 June 1851

She died before 30 June 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Peggy Anthony was shown as the dec'd mother of Abel, Eliz, Rachel & Tab Anthony.²

Family 1

Children

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. 1 Jul 1839

Abel Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. 10 Dec 1844

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. 20 Feb 1846

Family 2

George Roane (Free Negro) b. c 1820

Child

Tabitha 'Tabby' Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. Jul 1850

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S259] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1851-1854, p. 47 (provided by Kirk Mariner).

Abel Anthony (Free Negro)¹

M, b. 10 December 1844

Mother

Peggy Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1820, d. b 30 Jun 1851

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

10 December 1844

Abel Anthony (Free Negro) was born on 10 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Census w/mother

1850

Abel was listed with his mother in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Roane, a 4 year old black male in HH#727 headed by Geo. Roane, a 28 year old shoemaker. Right below Geo. Roane was Peggy Roane, a 30 year old black female, who was evidently his mother.¹

Census w/mother*

1850

Abel was listed with his mother in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Antony, a 9 year old black male in HH#720 headed by Geo. Roane, a 30 year old laborer. Right below Geo. Roane was Peggy Antony, a 30 year old black female, who was evidently his mother.¹

Living*

30 June 1851

He was living on 30 June 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Peggy Anthony was shown as the dec'd mother of Abel, Eliz, Rachel & Tab Anthony. Abel was apprenticed to learn farming ($100).²

Census w/another*

1860

Abel was listed with another family in the census of 1860 at Belle Haven, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Anthony, a 15 year old mulatto in HH#1110 headed by Benj. Stringer, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000.³

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S259] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1851-1854, p. 47 (provided by Kirk Mariner).
[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Anthony (Free Negro)¹

F, b. 1 July 1839

Mother

Peggy Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1820, d. b 30 Jun 1851

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

1 July 1839

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Anthony (Free Negro) was born on 1 July 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Census w/mother

1850

Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Roane, an 11 year old black female in HH#727 headed by Geo. Roane, a 28 year old shoemaker. Right below Geo. Roane was Peggy Roane, a 30 year old black female, who was evidently her mother.¹

Census w/mother*

1850

Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Antony, an 11 year old black female in HH#720 headed by Geo. Roane, a 30 year old laborer. Right below Geo. Roane was Peggy Antony, a 30 year old black female, who was evidently her mother.¹

Living*

30 June 1851

She was living on 30 June 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Peggy Anthony was shown as the dec'd mother of Abel, Eliz, Rachel & Tab Anthony. Elizabeth, orphan of Peggy was born 1 July 1839 and was apprenticed to learn house servant ($20).²

Free Negro named as*

21 May 1858

She was named as a Free Negro on 21 May 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was certified & registered as a Free Negro.³

Marriage*

3 September 1863

She married William Thomas Upshur (Free Negro), son of Abraham Upshur (Free Negro) and Molly Major (Free Negro), on 3 September 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Upshur, a 28 year old Free Negro & sailor, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, and she was shown as Elizabeth Anthony, born & living in Acc Co. (NOTE: Their parents were not shown.)⁴

Married Name

3 September 1863

As of 3 September 1863,her married name was Upshur.

Family

William Thomas Upshur (Free Negro) b. c 1835

Marriage*

3 September 1863

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Anthony (Free Negro) married William Thomas Upshur (Free Negro), son of Abraham Upshur (Free Negro) and Molly Major (Free Negro), on 3 September 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Upshur, a 28 year old Free Negro & sailor, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, and she was shown as Elizabeth Anthony, born & living in Acc Co. (NOTE: Their parents were not shown.)⁴

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S259] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1851-1854, p. 47 (provided by Kirk Mariner).
[S261] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1857-1860, p. 211 (provided by Kirk Mariner).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro)¹

F, b. 20 February 1846

Mother

Peggy Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1820, d. b 30 Jun 1851

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

20 February 1846

Rachel Anthony (Free Negro) was born on 20 February 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Census w/mother

1850

Rachel was listed with her mother in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Antony, a 3 year old black female in HH#720 headed by Geo. Roane, a 30 year old laborer. Right below Geo. Roane was Peggy Antony, a 30 year old black female, who was evidently her mother.¹

Census w/mother*

1850

Rachel was listed with her mother in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachal Roane, a 5 year old black female in HH#727 headed by Geo. Roane, a 28 year old shoemaker. Right below Geo. Roane was Peggy Roane, a 30 year old black female, who was evidently her mother.¹

Living*

30 June 1851

She was living on 30 June 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Peggy Anthony was shown as the dec'd mother of Abel, Eliz, Rachel & Tab Anthony. Rachel Anthony was born 20 Feb 1846 and on this date was apprenticed to learn house servant ($20).²

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S259] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1851-1854, p. 47 (provided by Kirk Mariner).

Tabitha 'Tabby' Anthony (Free Negro)¹

F, b. July 1850

Father

George Roane (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1820

Mother

Peggy Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1820, d. b 30 Jun 1851

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

July 1850

Tabitha 'Tabby' Anthony (Free Negro) was born in July 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/mother*

1850

Tabitha was listed with her mother in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Roane, a 1 month old black female in HH#727 headed by Geo. Roane, a 28 year old shoemaker. Right below Geo. Roane was Peggy Roane, a 30 year old black female, who was evidently her mother.¹

Census w/mother*

1850

Tabitha was listed with her mother in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Tabby Antony, a 1 month old black female in HH#720 headed by Geo. Roane, a 30 year old laborer. Right below Geo. Roane was Peggy Antony, a 30 year old black female, who was evidently her mother.¹

Living*

30 June 1851

She was living on 30 June 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Peggy Anthony was shown as the dec'd mother of Abel, Eliz, Rachel & Tab Anthony. Tabitha was 9 months old (on tihs date) and was apprenticed to learn house servant ($0).²

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S259] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1851-1854, p. 47 (provided by Kirk Mariner).

George Roane (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1820

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1820

George Roane (Free Negro) was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1848

He married Peggy Anthony (Free Negro), daughter of Abel Anthony (Free Negro) and Nanny Thompson (free Negro), circa 1848.¹

Census head*

1850

George was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Roane the head of HH#720, a 30 year old black laborer. Listed with him were Peggy Antony, a 30 year old black female; Betsy Antony, a 35 year old black female; another Betsy Antony, an 11 year old black female; Abel Antony, a 9 year old black male; Rachel Antony, a 3 year old black female; & Tabby Antony, a 1 month old black female.¹

Census head*

1850

George was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Roane the head of HH#727, a 28 year old black shoemaker. Listed with him were Peggy Roane, a 30 year old black female; Abel Roane, a 4 year old black male; Betsy Roane, a 36 year old black idiotic female; Rachel Roane, a 5 year old black female; Tabitha Roane, a 1 month old black female & Elizabeth Roane, a 10 year old black female.¹

Family

Peggy Anthony (Free Negro) b. c 1820, d. b 30 Jun 1851

Child

Tabitha 'Tabby' Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. Jul 1850

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Severn Anthony Sr.¹

M, b. circa 1840

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1840

Severn Anthony Sr. was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1860

He married Isabell (Major) Anthony (Free Negro), daughter of Severn Anthony (Free Negro) and Eliza Major (Free Negro), circa 1860.¹

Family

Isabell (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) b. c 1841

Children

Rebecca Anthony² b. c 1863

Severn (of Isabell) Anthony Jr.² b. c 1864

Mary A. Anthony² b. c 1866

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 33 (marriage of Severn Anthony Jr. and Susan Sample).
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Rebecca Anthony¹

F, b. circa 1863

Father

Severn Anthony Sr.¹ b. c 1840

Mother

Isabell (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1841

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1863

Rebecca Anthony was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/mother*

9 July 1870

Rebecca was listed with her mother in the census of 9 July 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Anthony, a 7 year old black female in HH#362 headed by Isabella Anthony, a 27 year old house keeper.¹

Citations

[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Severn (of Isabell) Anthony Jr.¹

M, b. circa 1864

Father

Severn Anthony Sr.¹ b. c 1840

Mother

Isabell (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1841

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1864

Severn (of Isabell) Anthony Jr. was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/mother*

9 July 1870

Severn was listed with his mother in the census of 9 July 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Anthony, a 6 year old black male in HH#362 headed by Isabella Anthony, a 27 year old house keeper.¹

Marriage*

26 January 1890

He married Susan Sample on 26 January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Anthony Jr., a 25 year old colored wage earner, the son of Severn Anthony Sr. & his wife Isabella and she was shown as Susan Sample, a 21 year old colored daughter of Pggie Sample.²

Family

Susan Sample b. c 1869

Citations

[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 33 (marriage of Severn Anthony Jr. and Susan Sample).

Mary A. Anthony¹

F, b. circa 1866

Father

Severn Anthony Sr.¹ b. c 1840

Mother

Isabell (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1841

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1866

Mary A. Anthony was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/mother*

9 July 1870

Mary was listed with her mother in the census of 9 July 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Anthony, a 4 year old black female in HH#362 headed by Isabella Anthony, a 27 year old house keeper.¹

Citations

[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Susan Sample¹

F, b. circa 1869

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1869

Susan Sample was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

26 January 1890

She married Severn (of Isabell) Anthony Jr., son of Severn Anthony Sr. and Isabell (Major) Anthony (Free Negro), on 26 January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Anthony Jr., a 25 year old colored wage earner, the son of Severn Anthony Sr. & his wife Isabella and she was shown as Susan Sample, a 21 year old colored daughter of Pggie Sample.¹

Married Name

26 January 1890

As of 26 January 1890,her married name was Anthony.

Family

Severn (of Isabell) Anthony Jr. b. c 1864

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 33 (marriage of Severn Anthony Jr. and Susan Sample).

William Thomas Upshur (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1835

Father

Abraham Upshur (Free Negro)² b. c 1780

Mother

Molly Major (Free Negro)² b. c 1800

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1835

William Thomas Upshur (Free Negro) was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/another*

1850

William was listed with another family in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thomas Upshur, a 15 year old black male in HH#758 headed by Geo. Nedad, a 20 year old black laborer. Also listed was Armistead Upshur, a 17 year old black laborer and Ailsy Jane Upshur, a 19 year old black female.²

Census w/another

1860

William was listed with another family in the census of 1860 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Upshur, a 25 year old mulatto in HH#1052 headed by Moses Gardner, a 50 year old mulatto hewing timber. Listed right below him was Molly Upshur, a 50 year old mulatto female, who was evidently his mother.³

Marriage*

3 September 1863

He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Anthony (Free Negro), daughter of Peggy Anthony (Free Negro), on 3 September 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Upshur, a 28 year old Free Negro & sailor, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, and she was shown as Elizabeth Anthony, born & living in Acc Co. (NOTE: Their parents were not shown.)¹

Family

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Anthony (Free Negro) b. 1 Jul 1839

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Abraham Upshur (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1780

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1780

Abraham Upshur (Free Negro) was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

11 September 1816

He married Molly Major (Free Negro) on 11 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. David B. Nottingham was security on the M.L.B. of Abram Upshur, FN, and Molly Major, FN.²

Census head*

1850

Abraham was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abraham Upshur the head of HH#724, a 70 year old black laborer. Listed with him were Molly Upshur, a 40 year old black female; and Susan Gaskins, a 30 year old black female.¹

Family

Molly Major (Free Negro) b. c 1800

Child

William Thomas Upshur (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1835

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Molly Major (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1800

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1800

Molly Major (Free Negro) was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1810, but she was married in 1816, so she must have been born circa 1800.^1,2

Marriage*

11 September 1816

She married Abraham Upshur (Free Negro) on 11 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. David B. Nottingham was security on the M.L.B. of Abram Upshur, FN, and Molly Major, FN.²

Married Name

11 September 1816

As of 11 September 1816,her married name was Upshur.

Census w/husband*

1850

Molly was listed with her husband in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Upshur, a 40 year old black female in HH#724 headed by Abraham Upshur, a 70 year old laborer.¹

Census w/another*

1860

Molly was listed with another family in the census of 1860 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Upsher, a 50 year old mulatto female in HH#1052 headed by Moses Gardner, a 50 year old mulatto hewing timber. Listed just above her was Wm. Upsher, a 25 year old mulatto.³

Family

Abraham Upshur (Free Negro) b. c 1780

Child

William Thomas Upshur (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1835

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 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.

Benjamin Anthony¹

M, b. 17 December 1876, d. 13 March 1877

Mother

Lucinda 'Lucy' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. Sep 1849

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

17 December 1876

Benjamin Anthony was born on 17 December 1876 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. F. Anthony, a colored male, born in Acc Co, the son of Lucy Anthony, who gave the information. His father was not listed.²

Death*

13 March 1877

He died on 13 March 1877 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. Anthony, who died of whooping cough, a 4 month old colored son of Lucy Anthony, who gave the information.¹

Citations

[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
[S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.

Walter Anthony¹

M, b. circa 1873, d. 21 November 1877

Mother

Rachel (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1843

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1873

Walter Anthony was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Death*

21 November 1877

He died on 21 November 1877 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Walter Anthony, who died of the croup, the 4 year old colored son of Rachel Anthony. His aunt Lucy Anthony gave the information.¹

Citations

[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.

Thomas Major (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1817

Mother

Comfort Major¹ b. c 1800

Last Edited

30 Jun 2014

Birth*

circa 1817

Thomas Major (Free Negro) was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage

13 February 1873

He married Lydia Church (Free Negro), daughter of (-----) Bayly and Nicey Church (Free Negro), on 13 February 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Major, a 56 year old single colored farmer, the son of Comfort Major and she was shown as Lydia Bayly, a 47 year old single colored woman, the daughter of Nicey Ch(urch).¹

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

George Major (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1832, d. 8 June 1879

Father

Thomas Major (Free Negro)² b. c 1795, d. b 1840

Mother

Annis (-----) (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1795

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1832

George Major (Free Negro) was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/mother*

1850

George was listed with his mother in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Major, an 18 year old black sailor in HH#596 headed by Annis Major, age 65.³

Marriage*

circa 1850

He married Mary (-----) circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Census head*

1860

George was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Major the head of HH#1152, a black 34 year old sailor with personal property valued at $20. Listed with him were Mary Major, a 32 year black female and Thos. Major, a 10 year old black male.⁴

Census head

1870

George was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount P.O., St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Major the head of HH#355, a 38 year old black farm laborer with real estate valued at $250. Listed with him were Mary Major, a 37 year old black house keeper and Thomas Major, a 19 year old black farm laborer.⁵

Death*

8 June 1879

He died on 8 June 1879 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Major, a colored male, who died of dropsy at the age of 47 years. He was the son of Thos. & Anna Major, born in Acc Co, an oysterman and the husband of Mary Major, who gave the information.¹

Family

Mary (-----) b. c 1835

Child

Thomas Major (Free Negro)⁴ b. c 1850

Citations

[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 96 (death of Geo. Major, a colored male, son of Thos. & Anna Major).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Thomas Major (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1795, d. before 1840

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1795

Thomas Major (Free Negro) was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1820

He married Annis (-----) (Free Negro) circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census head*

1820

Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of 1820 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Major (Free Negro), a head of household with a total of 5 Free Colored Persons.²

Census head*

1830

Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of 1830 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Major (Free Negro), a head of household with a total of 6 Free Colored Persons.³

Death*

before 1840

He died before 1840 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was not listed as a head of house hold in the 1840 census and instead his wife Annis Major (Free Negro) was shown as a head of house hold with a total of 5 Free Negroes.⁴

Family

Annis (-----) (Free Negro) b. c 1795

Children

Eliza Major (Free Negro)+¹ b. Feb 1820

Thomas Major (Free Negro)+¹ b. c 1826

George Major (Free Negro)+¹ b. c 1832, d. 8 Jun 1879

Ann 'Annie' Major (Free Negro)+¹ b. c 1833

Citations

[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 96 (death of Geo. Major, a colored male, son of Thos. & Anna Major).
[S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S580] Jody Powell, 1830 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S581] Jody Powell, 1840 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Mary (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1835

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1835

Mary (-----) was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

circa 1850

She married George Major (Free Negro), son of Thomas Major (Free Negro) and Annis (-----) (Free Negro), circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Married Name

circa 1850

As of circa 1850,her married name was Major.

Census w/husband*

1860

Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1860 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Major, a 32 year old black female, in HH#1152 headed by Geo. Major, a black 34 year old sailor.²

Reported death*

8 June 1879

She reported a death on 8 June 1879 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Major, a colored male, who died of dropsy at the age of 47 years. He was the son of Thos. & Anna Major, born in Acc Co, an oysterman and the husband of Mary Major, who gave the information.¹

Family

George Major (Free Negro) b. c 1832, d. 8 Jun 1879

Child

Thomas Major (Free Negro)² b. c 1850

Citations

[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 96 (death of Geo. Major, a colored male, son of Thos. & Anna Major).
[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Thomas Major (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1850

Father

George Major (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1832, d. 8 Jun 1879

Mother

Mary (-----)¹ b. c 1835

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1850

Thomas Major (Free Negro) was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1860

Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Major, a 10 year old black male, in HH#1152 headed by Geo. Major, a black 34 year old sailor.¹

Citations

[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Nannie Eichelberger¹

F, b. circa 1863

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1863

Nannie Eichelberger was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

12 January 1890

She married Alexander Major, son of Thomas Major (Free Negro) and Louisa Phillips (Free Negro), on 12 January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander Major, a 26 year old colored wage-earner, the son of Thomas & Louisa Major and she was shown as Nannie Eichelberger, a 27 year old colored daughter of Isaac Eichelberger.¹

Married Name

12 January 1890

As of 12 January 1890,her married name was Major.

Family

Alexander Major b. c 1862

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Sarah Sample¹

F, b. circa 1868

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1868

Sarah Sample was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

2 January 1889

She married William Thomas Major (Free Negro), son of Thomas Major (Free Negro) and Louisa Phillips (Free Negro), on 2 January 1889 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Thomas Major, a 26 year old colored wage-earner, the son of Thomas & Louisa Major and she was shown as Sarah Sample, a 21 year old colored daughter of Charles & Betsey Sample.¹

Married Name

2 January 1889

As of 2 January 1889,her married name was Major.

Family

William Thomas Major (Free Negro) b. c 1859

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Illinois Anthony¹

F, b. 30 June 1874

Mother

Lucinda 'Lucy' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. Sep 1849

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

30 June 1874

Illinois Anthony was born on 30 June 1874 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Illinois Anthony, a colored female, the daughter of Lucey Anthone who gave the information. His father was not listed.¹

Citations

[S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.

Levin Major¹

M, b. circa 1874, d. 15 October 1884

Father

Thomas Major (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1826

Mother

Louisa Phillips (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1835

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1874

Levin Major was born circa 1874 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA.¹

Death*

15 October 1884

He died on 15 October 1884 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Major a colored male who died of dropsy at the age of 10. The was the son of Thos. & Louisa. His brother Alex Major gave the information.¹

Citations

[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.

George (of John) Major¹

M, b. circa 1862, d. 4 January 1884

Father

John Major (Free Negro)² b. c 1835

Mother

Louisa Thompson (Free Negro)² b. c 1845

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1862

George (of John) Major was born circa 1862 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA.¹

Death*

4 January 1884

He died on 4 January 1884 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Major of John, a colored male who died of consumption at the age of 22. He was the son of John & Louisa Major, an unmarried laborer. His friend Robt Phillips gave the information.¹

Citations

[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

John Major (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1835

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1835

John Major (Free Negro) was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

13 August 1858

He married Louisa Thompson (Free Negro) on 13 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as John Major, Free Negro, and Louisa Thompson, Free Negro. Thomas M. Folio says both are over age 21.¹

Reported death*

July 1884

John Major (Free Negro) reported a death in July 1884 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Mount Arie Major, a colored male, who died of consumption at the age of 18. He was the son of John & Louisa Major. His father gave the information.²

Family

Louisa Thompson (Free Negro) b. c 1845

Children

George (of John) Major¹ b. c 1862, d. 4 Jan 1884

Mount Arie Major² b. c 1866, d. Jul 1884

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.

Louisa Thompson (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1845

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1845

Louisa Thompson (Free Negro) was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

13 August 1858

She married John Major (Free Negro) on 13 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as John Major, Free Negro, and Louisa Thompson, Free Negro. Thomas M. Folio says both are over age 21.¹

Married Name

13 August 1858

As of 13 August 1858,her married name was Major.

Family

John Major (Free Negro) b. c 1835

Children

George (of John) Major¹ b. c 1862, d. 4 Jan 1884

Mount Arie Major² b. c 1866, d. Jul 1884

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.

Mount Arie Major¹

M, b. circa 1866, d. July 1884

Father

John Major (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1835

Mother

Louisa Thompson (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1845

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1866

Mount Arie Major was born circa 1866 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA.¹

Death*

July 1884

He died in July 1884 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Mount Arie Major, a colored male, who died of consumption at the age of 18. He was the son of John & Louisa Major. His father gave the information.¹

Citations

[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.

Josephine Anthony¹

F, b. circa 1864

Mother

Margaret (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. 1838

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1864

Josephine Anthony was born circa 1864 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/another*

9 July 1870

Josephine was listed with another family in the census of 9 July 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. The white Walters family HH#364 included Ellen Wilkins, a 15 year old black domestic servant; Frank Anthony, a 15 year old mulatto domestic servant; Josephine Anthony, a 6 year old black female; Puss Anthony, a 5 year old black female; Eliza J. Anthony, a 7 year old black female; & Severn Anthony, a 4 year old black male. (NOTE: Frank's mother Eliza Anthony was living next door, the head of HH#363, a 40 year old black house keeper.)¹

Citations

[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Puss Anthony¹

F, b. circa 1865

Mother

Margaret (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. 1838

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1865

Puss Anthony was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/another*

9 July 1870

Puss was listed with another family in the census of 9 July 1870 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA.¹

Citations

[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Severn (of Marg't) Anthony¹

M, b. circa 1866

Mother

Margaret (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. 1838

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1866

Severn (of Marg't) Anthony was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/another*

9 July 1870

Severn was listed with another family in the census of 9 July 1870 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. The white Walters family HH#364 included Ellen Wilkins, a 15 year old black domestic servant; Frank Anthony, a 15 year old mulatto domestic servant; Josephine Anthony, a 6 year old black female; Puss Anthony, a 5 year old black female; Eliza J. Anthony, a 7 year old black female; & Severn Anthony, a 4 year old black male. (NOTE: Frank's mother Eliza Anthony was living next door, the head of HH#363, a 40 year old black house keeper.)¹

Citations

[S687] Gail Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 2, St. George's Parish.

Severn Anthony (Free Negro)¹

M, b. 1814

Father

Severn Anthony (Free Negro)² b. c 1782

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

1814

Severn Anthony (Free Negro) was born in 1814 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. Severn Anthony was born free 1814 (Register #999).³

Marriage*

circa 1838

He married Eliza Major (Free Negro), daughter of Thomas Major (Free Negro) and Annis (-----) (Free Negro), circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Since Eliza went by Major in the 1850 & 1860 census and then by Anthony in 1870 and later (after the Civil War), she had evidently married an Anthony, which was not recorded. Since she was a Free Negro, it is assumed that her husband was also a Free Negro, and the only one of record during that time was a Severn Anthony, although he was not shown in the 1840 or 1850 census or later, so I don't show him as the father of her last child James Frank Anthony (1854-1928). She also named a son Severn (not Levern) and there were grandchildren named Severn as well.³

Free Negro named as*

31 January 1842

Severn Anthony (Free Negro) was named as a Free Negro on 31 January 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Severn Anthony was certified & registered as a Free Negro.¹

Family

Eliza Major (Free Negro) b. Feb 1820

Children

Margaret (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)+³ b. 1838

Isabell (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)+ b. c 1841

Rachel (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)+ b. c 1843

Severn (Major) Anthony (Free Negro) b. c 1845

Citations

[S255] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1840-1842, p. 377 (provided by Kirk Mariner).
[S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S261] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1857-1860, p. 474 (provided by Kirk Mariner).

Walter Anthony¹

M, b. December 1881

Mother

Lucinda 'Lucy' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. Sep 1849

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

December 1881

Walter Anthony was born in December 1881 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/mother*

14 June 1900

Walter was listed with his mother in the census of 14 June 1900 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Walter Anthony, an 18 year old black son, born Dec 1881, in HH#274 headed by Luch Anthony, a 50 year old widow.¹

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Thomas Anthony¹

M, b. November 1890

Mother

Lucinda 'Lucy' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. Sep 1849

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

November 1890

Thomas Anthony was born in November 1890 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/mother*

14 June 1900

Thomas was listed with his mother in the census of 14 June 1900 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Anthony, a 9 year old black son, born Nov 1890, in HH#274 headed by Luch Anthony, a 50 year old widow.¹

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Rachel Anthony¹

F, b. October 1895

Mother

Lucinda 'Lucy' (Major) Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. Sep 1849

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

October 1895

Rachel Anthony was born in October 1895 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/mother*

14 June 1900

Rachel was listed with her mother in the census of 14 June 1900 at Pungoteague, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Anthony, a 4 year old black daughter, born Oct 1895, in HH#274 headed by Luch Anthony, a 50 year old widow.¹

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Severn Anthony (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1782

Father

Abel Anthony (Free Negro) b. c 1750

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1782

Severn Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census head*

1820

Severn was listed as a head of household in the census of 1820 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Anthony (Free Negro), a head of household with a total of 7 free colored persons. He was listed on the same page as Abel Anthony (Free Negro), a head of household with a total of 8 free colored persons.¹

Free Negro named as*

28 October 1839

He was named as a Free Negro on 28 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as Severn Anthony when he was certified & registered as a Free Negro.²

Family

Child

Severn Anthony (Free Negro)+¹ b. 1814

Citations

[S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[S254] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1836-1840, p. 608 (provided by Kirk Mariner).

Betsy 'Betty' Anthony (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1815

Father

Abel Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1775, d. b 27 Dec 1847

Mother

Nanny Thompson (free Negro)¹ b. c 1780

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1815

Betsy 'Betty' Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/sister*

1850

She was listed with her sister in the census of 1850 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Antony, a 35 year old black female in HH#720 headed by Geo. Roane, a 30 year old black laborer. Listed just above her was Peggy Antony, a 30 year old black female, who was evidently her sister.¹

Bound out her child*

27 January 1851

She bound out her child on 27 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. Betty Anthony, the mother of Nancy, age 16, was to receive payment for her daughter Nancy's indenture, who was to be apprenticed to learn spin/weaving.²

Family

Child

Nancy Anthony (Free Negro)² b. c 1835

Citations

[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S258] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1848-1851, p. 450 (provided by Kirk Mariner).

Nancy Anthony (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1835

Mother

Betsy 'Betty' Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1815

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1835

Nancy Anthony (Free Negro) was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Hired out*

27 January 1851

She was to be hired out on 27 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. Betty Anthony, the mother of Nancy, age 16, was to receive payment for her daughter Nancy's indenture, who was to be apprenticed to learn spin/weaving.¹

Citations

[S258] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1848-1851, p. 450 (provided by Kirk Mariner).

Levin Anthony (Free Negro)¹

M, b. 1819

Father

Abel Anthony (Free Negro)¹ b. c 1775, d. b 27 Dec 1847

Mother

Nanny Thompson (free Negro)¹ b. c 1780

Last Edited

1 Jul 2014

Birth*

1819

Levin Anthony (Free Negro) was born in 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Anthony, who was born free in 1819 (Register #1016).¹

Citations

[S250] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1824-27, p. 96 (provided by Kirk Mariner).

Thomas Stephens (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1775

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1775

Thomas Stephens (Free Negro) was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

23 July 1804

He married Betty Francis (Free Negro) on 23 July 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Babel Major, FN, was security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Stephen, FN, and Betty Francis, FN.¹

Family

Betty Francis (Free Negro) b. c 1780

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Betty Francis (Free Negro)¹

F, b. circa 1780

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1780

Betty Francis (Free Negro) was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

23 July 1804

She married Thomas Stephens (Free Negro) on 23 July 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Babel Major, FN, was security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Stephen, FN, and Betty Francis, FN.¹

Married Name

23 July 1804

As of 23 July 1804,her married name was Stephens.

Family

Thomas Stephens (Free Negro) b. c 1775

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Zorobable 'Babel' Major (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1775

Last Edited

2 Jul 2014

Birth*

circa 1775

Zorobable 'Babel' Major (Free Negro) was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Security on MLB*

23 July 1804

He was the security on a M.L.B. On 23 July 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Babel Major, FN, was security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Stephen, FN, and Betty Francis, FN.¹

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 271 (marriage of Thomas Stephens & Betty Francis).

Thomas Crippen (Free Negro)¹

M, b. circa 1775