John Edgeton Shrieves

1873 - 1969  (96 years)

• Name	John Edgeton Shrieves
  Nickname	Johnny
  Birth	24 Aug 1873	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [1]
  	He was shown as John Shreeves, waterman, born on 24 Aug 1873 in Virginia and died on 29 Sep 1969 in Exmore, Northampton, Virginia due to Senility. His parents were shown as John W Shrieves and Eugenia Justis. His wife was shown as Ester Barns Shrieves.
  Gender	Male
  Census with parents	1880	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [2]
  	HH#103 was headed by John W. Shreaves, a 35-year-old sailor. Listed with him were the following Shreaveses: Eugenia E, a 33-year-old wife; Evaline S., a 14-year-old daughter; Hanson F, an 11-year-old son; and John E., a 6-year-old son.
  Census head of household	1900	Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [3]
  	HH#338 was headed by Johnny Shrieves, a 27-year-old crabber. Listed with him were the following Shrieveses: Etha, a 21-year-old wife; Mable S, a 2-year-old daughter; and James E, a 4-month-old son.
  Census head of household	1910	Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [4]
  	HH#202 was headed by Johnny Shrieves, a 37-year-old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Shrieveses: Esther L, a 30-year-old wife; Mable L, a 12-year-old daughter; James E, a 10-year-old son; and Garland P. a 6-year-old son.
  WWI Draft Register	12 Sep 1918	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [5]
  	He was shown as John Edgeton Shreaves, age 45, waterman and farmer, married, born on 24 Aug 1873.
  Census head of household	1920	Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [6]
  	HH#305 was headed by Johnny Shrieves, a 46-year-old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Shrieveses: Esther L, a 40-year-old wife; James, a 19-year-old son; and Paul, a 16-year-old son. Also listed were Wilson Ewell, a 6-year-old grandson; and James Shreaves, a 75-year-old uncle of husband.
  Census head of household	1930	Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [7]
  	HH#157 was headed by John E Shrieves, a 57-year-old farmer. Listed with him were the following Shrieveses: Esther L, a 50-year-old wife; and Mabel S, a 32-year-old divorced daughter, Also listed was Vernon W Shrieves, a 16-year-old grandson
  Census with grandson	1940	Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [8]
  	HH#126 was headed by Wilson Ewell, a 27-year-old grocery store clerk. Listed with him was the following Ewell: Louise, a 23-year-old wife. Also listed was John E Shrieves, a 67-year-old grandfather.
  Census with grandson	1950	Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [9]
  	HH#126 was headed by Wilson Ewell, a 37-year-old oil truck driver. Listed with him were the following Ewells: Louise, a 32-year-old wife; Connie a 9-year-old daughter. Also listed was John E Shrieves, a 77-year-old grandfather; and Mable Willett, a 52-year-old mother.
  Burial	1969	Liberty Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [10]
  	His gravestone shows John E Shrieves 1873 - 1969
  Death	29 Sep 1969	Exmore, Northampton, Virginia, USA   [11]
  	He was shown as John E Shrieves, age 96, born on 24 Aug 1873 in Virginia and died on 29 Sep 1969 in Exmore, Northampton, Virginia due to Senility. His parents were shown as John W Shrieves and Eugenia Justis. His wife was shown as Ester Barns Shrieves.
  Person ID	I126421	MilesFiles23
  Last Modified	24 May 2023

  
  

  Father	John W. Shrieves,   b. 11 Aug 1842, Accomack Co, Virginia d. 14 Jul 1921, Hopkins, Metompkin District, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Virginia Euphemia Justice,   b. 1845, Accomack Co, Virginia d. 1930, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age 85 years)
  Marriage	31 Dec 1863	Accomack Co, Virginia   [12]
  	He was shown as John Shrieves, a 21 year old sailor, the son of Wm. & Sarah Shrieves and she was shown as Virginia Justice, age 18, the daughter of Wm. & Sally Justice.
  Family ID	F20914	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Esther Lee Barnes,   b. 17 Jul 1879, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. 8 Nov 1934, Exmore, Northampton, Virginia, USA (Age 55 years)
  Marriage	12 May 1897	Accomack County, Virginia, USA   [13, 14]
  	He was shown as John E. Shrieves, born on abt. 1874. His parents were shown as John Shrieves and Eugenia. She was shown as Esther L. Barnes, born abt. 1879. Her parents were shown as James Barnes and Mary Barnes. Shrieves-Barnes May 12th, 1897, near Lee Mont. by Rev Avery Donovan, John E. Shrieves to Miss Esther L. Barnes.
  Last Modified	24 May 2023
  Family ID	F45516	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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