THE SALISBURYS
First Generation
1. John1 Salisbury was born circa 1680. John died before 1 August 1732 (Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations, p 98).
He married Sarah, circa 1705. Her maiden name is unknown. Sarah, was born circa 1687. In John Salisbury's will on 5 February 1722 in Accomack Co., VA, Sarah, was named as an heir. It was proved 1 August 1732 (Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations, p 98).
On 8 July 1713 in Accomack Co., VA on the motion of James Kempe the court discharged John Salisbury on "Tangaire" from paying taxes. Kempe claimed that he was "soe Impotent & disabled in his limbs that he cannot now wayes Gett his Livinge by his Labour." (McKey, JoAnn Riley, Court Order Abstracts, Vol 11 p. 111).
John made a will on 5 February 1722 in Accomack Co., VA. It was proved 1 August 1732 (Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations, p 98).
An abstract reads: "To wife Sarah whole estate for life and then to be divided between my 2 children William and Mary Salsbery. Wife esec. Witt: John Watts, Daniel Fogg."
John Salisbury and Sarah his wife had the following children:
2 i. Mary2 Salisbury was born circa 1707. In John Salisbury's will on 5 February 1722 in Accomack Co., VA, Mary was named as an heir. It was proved 1 August 1732 (Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations, p 98).
+ 3 ii. William Salisbury was born circa 1710Second Generation
3. William2 Salisbury (John1) was born circa 1710.
He married The name of his wife is unknown. She was born circa 1715. William Salisbury was listed in the household of Thomas Tyler of John Sr. in 1733 in Little Annamessex Hundred (Russo, J. Elliott, Tax Lists 1730-1740, p 44.; Russo, J. Elliott, Tax Lists 1730-1740, p 44). The Tax List reads "Thomas Tyler, William Salisbury."
William Salisbury was listed in the household of Thomas Tyler of John Sr. in 1734 in Little Annamessex Hundred (Russo, J. Elliott, Tax Lists 1730-1740, p 65). The tax list reads "Thomas Tiler, William Salisbury and Joseph Goff (Gough.)0"
William Salisbury was listed in the household of Arthur Parks in 1735 in Little Annamessex Hundred (Russo, J. Elliott, Tax Lists 1730-1740, p 85.; Russo, J. Elliott, Tax Lists 1730-1740, p 85). The Tax List states "Arthur Parks, John Parks, Arthur Parks Job Parks, William Solsberry."
William Salisbury and his wife had the following children:
4 i. Nathan3 Salisbury was born circa 1735. Nathan registered to pay taxes on the 1787 Personal Property Tax List in Accomack Co., VA (Yantis & Love, 1787 Tax List, p 101). The tax list states "Nathan Salisbury 2 horses, mares, colts or mules, 2 cattle."
Nathan was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomac Censuses 1800, 1810, 1820, p 38). The census reads: "Nathan Salisbury 2 males 45+"
+ 5 ii. Keziah Salisbury was born circa 1739 + 6 iii. John Salisbury was born circa 1742 7 iv. Moses Salisbury was born circa 1743. Moses registered to pay taxes on the 1787 Personal Property Tax List in Accomack Co., VA (Yantis & Love, 1787 Tax List, p 101). The tax list states: "Moses Soulsbury, Nathan Soulsbury charged with the tax."On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that Moses Salisbury was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
An abstract of the Court Order reads:
+ 8 v. Joshua Salisbury was born circa 1749"Moses Salisbury, formerly an armorer in the Virginia Navy in The Rev. War died intestate leaving no parents or children nor decendants of children. He left two brothers, John and Joshua, and one sister Keziah. Said John Salisbury died intestate leaving five children: Sally who married Smith Topping of Elizabeth City Co., George, Peggy, now the wife of McKeel Bonwell, Thomas who has since died itestate leaving four children: John, Coleburn, Caty wife of James Mister, and Nancy widow of Levin Savage and Robert who has since died intestate leaving six children: Mary, Eliza, George Cassey, William and Robert. The said Joshua Salisbury died intestate leaving four children: Ezekiel who has since died leaving James, Betsy and Elisha; the said Keziah died intestate leaving two children, Abram Somers, Jr. and Ezekiel Somers who is dead leaving one son Abram Somers Jr."
Third Generation
5. Keziah3 Salisbury (William2, John1) was born circa 1739.
She married Benjamin Somers circa 1756. Benjamin was born circa 1731.
Keziah Salisbury and Benjamin Somers had the following children:
+ 9 i. Ezekiel4 Somers was born circa 1757
+ 10 ii. Abraham Somers was born circa 17706. John3 Salisbury (William2, John1) was born circa 1742. John died circa 1795 (Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations).
He married Jenny circa 1767 in Accomack Co., VA. Her maiden name is unknown. Jenny, was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1749In John Salisbury's will on 26 January 1789 in Accomack Co., VA, Jenny, was named as an heir. It was proved 28 April 1795 (Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations).
In John Salisbury 's will, Jenny, was named by John to handle his estate on 26 January 1789 in Accomack Co., VA. The will was proved 28 April 1795 (Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations).
On 10 March 1767 in Accomack Co., VA, John was assigned pew in St. George Parish (Walczyk, Gail M., Vestry Book, p 20).
John registered to pay taxes on the 1787 Personal Property List in Accomack Co., VA (Yantis & Love, 1787 Tax List, p 101).
The tax list states: "John Soulsbury 1 white man over 16, 2 horses, mares, colts or mules, 12 cattle."
John made a will on 26 January 1789 in Accomack Co., VA. It was proved 28 April 1795 (Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations).
An abstract of his will reads: "SALISBURY, JOHN - 26 Jan. 1789 - 28 Apr. 1795 - To wife Jenny whole estate during her widow to bring up my children, then to be divided between all my children except my daughter Sally. To daughter Sally Topping. Wife & son Thomas Exrs. Witt: John Wise, Peggy Gillett."
John Salisbury and Jenny his wife had the following child:
11 i. Sally4 Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1768. She married Smith Topping circa 1786 in Accomack Co., VA. Smith was born circa 1758.In John Salisbury's will on 26 January 1789 in Accomack Co., VA, Sally was named as an heir. It was proved 28 April 1795 (Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations).
On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that Sally Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury of William who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
+ 12 ii. Thomas Henry Salisbury was born circa 1770 13 iii. George Salisbury was born circa 1772. George Salisbury gave the surity for the marriage of Clement Bonnewell and Rachel Russell on 17 December 1800 (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records). On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that George Salisbury of John was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26). + 14 iv. Robert Salisbury was born circa 1774 15 v. Margaret Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1780. She married Mckeel Bonnewell on 30 July 1808 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records, p 36). She died before 1820 Mckeel was born circa 1779. He second married Margaret Russell about 16 February 1820 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records, p 36). Mckeel was listed as one of Asa Thomas Crockett nearest neighbors on the 1850 Census. Asa Crockett sailor 27, Susan Crockett 25, George W. Crockett 5, Mary F. Crockett 3, Catherine Crockett 53.On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that Margaret Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury of William who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
8. Joshua3 Salisbury (William2, John1) was born circa 1749. He married circa 1770
Joshua was listed as the head of a family in the 1810 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1810, 1820 & 1840 Census, p 31). The text reads: "Joshua Salisbury 1 male to 26, 1 male 45+, 3 females 0-10, 1 female to 16, 1 female to 45."
Joshua Salisbury of William had the following child:
+ 16 i. Ezekiel4 Salisbury was born circa 1770 Fourth Generation9. Ezekiel4 Somers (Keziah3 Salisbury, William2, John1) was born circa 1757.
He married Nancy Roach circa 1777. Nancy was born in Somerset Co, MD on 2 January 1760 (Wright, F. Edward, Vital Records 1648-1725, p 74). Nancy was the daughter of Jonathan Roach and Ebe Lawson. In Jonathan Roach's will on 7 March 1797 in Somerset Co, MD, Nancy was named as an heir. It was probated 23 November 1802 (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Wills 1788-1799, p 14).
Jonathan Roach mentions Ezekiel Somers in his will 23 November 1802 in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Wills 1788-1799, p 14).
Ezekiel Somers and Nancy Roach had the following child:
17 i. Abraham5 Somers (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26; and Walcyzk, Gail M., Deposition, p 17) was born in 1793 (Walcyzk, Gail M., Deposition, p 2). On on 30 August 1831 It was stated that Abraham Somers was heir to Moses Salisbury of William who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
10. Abraham4 Somers (Keziah3 Salisbury, William2, John1) was born circa 1770 (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850, p 209).
He married Jemima Tyler circa 1794. Jemima was born in Somerset Co, MD on 15 January 1776. Jemima was the daughter of Thomas Tyler and Jemima Cullen In Thomas Tyler's will on 9 May 1812 in Somerset Co, MD, Jemima was named as an heir. It was probated 23 May 1812.
He witnessed the will of Jonathan Roach on on 7 March 1797 in Somerset Co, MD. it was proved 23 November 1802 (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Wills 1788-1799, p 14). On 30 August 1831 it was stated that Abraham Somers of Benjamin was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
Abraham was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Somerset Co, MD. An abstract reads "Abraham Somers 80 farmer, Benjamin 45, Michael 37, Jemima Wilson 22."
Abraham Somers and Jemima Tyler had the following children:
18 i. Elizabeth5 Somers was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1795. + 19 ii. Sally Somers was born circa 1800 20 iii. Benjamin Somers was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1805. Benjamin was listed in the household of Abraham Somers on the 1850 Census in Somerset Co, MD. An abstract reads "Abraham Somers 80 farmer, Benjamin 45, Michael 37, Jemima Wilson 22." 21 iv. Michael Somers was born in Somerset Co, MD on 12 May 1812. Michael died on 5 October 1899. Michael was listed in the household of Abraham Somers of on the 1850 Census in Somerset Co, MD.Michael Somers was the admistrator of the estate of George L. on 2 May 1865 in Somerset Co, MD (Miller, Rebecca F., The Evans Family, p 13 [SCL9:160]). Michael Somers was the admistrator of the estate; distribution was made to widow Nelly, sons David, Major, George, and dec'd. son Severn's heirs, and daughters Sinah Crockett, Mary Crockett, Zipporah Marshall, Rachel Evans, Nelly Prewett, Eliza Bradshaw, and Sally Prewett.
12. Thomas Henry4 Salisbury (John3, William2, John1) was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1770. Thomas died before 31 July 1815. Thomas Salisbury was listed in the 1810 census but not the 1820 census where his wife was named head of household.
He married Sally Topping about 26 November 1791 in Accomack Co., VA. Banns of marriage were obtained (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records, p 245). The reacord reads: "Thomas Salisberry and Sally Toppping 26 November 1791."
Sally was born circa 1773. In Thomas Henry Salisbury's will on 16 March 1815 in Accomack Co., VA, Sally was named as an heir. It was probated 31 July 1815 (Accomack County, Will Book, Wills & C, 1814-1816:248).
Sally was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomac Censuses 1800, 1810, 1820, p 147). The text reads: "Sally Salisbury 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-18, 2 males 16-26, 1 female 45+."
Sally was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomack 1830, p 82). The text reads: "Sally Salisbury 1 male 5-10, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 2 female 30-40, 1 female 60-70."
Thomas registered to pay taxes on the 1787 Personal Property Tax List in Accomack Co., VA (Yantis & Love, 1787 Tax List, p 101). The tax list states: "Thomas Soulsbury, John Soulsbury charged with the tax. Notes - hospital."
In 1788 Thomas and Sally had Catherine Salisbury of Thomas in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack County Deaths, 1853-1896). In John Salisbury's will, Thomas was named by John to handle his estate on 26 January 1789 in Accomack Co., VA. The will was proved 28 April 1795 (Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations).
Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomac Censuses 1800, 1810, 1820, p 38). The text reads: "Thomas Salisbury 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45."
Thomas was listed as the head of a family in the 1810 census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomac Censuses 1800, 1810, 1820, p 88). The text reads: "Thomas Saulsbury 3 males 0-10, 1 male to 26, 1 male 45+, 2 females to 16, 1 female 45+."
Thomas made a will on 16 March 1815 in Accomack Co., VA. It was probated 31 July 1815 (Accomack County, Will Book, Wills & C, 1814-1816:248). An abstract reads: "lend to wife Sally Salisbury the whole of my property during her life or widowhood. To son Coleburn Salisbury, L5 current money of Virginia. To son Henry L4. After the demise of wife Sally, or marriage the whole of my property be equally divided between my 5 children; Caty Mister, Nancy Salisbury, John Salisbury, Henry Salisbury and Coleburn Salisbury. Witt: George D. Wise, William Mister, Edmund Garrison, Prob: Hillery Stringer, & John Custis securities. "
Thomas Henry Salisbury and Sally Topping had the following children:
+ 22 i. Catherine5 Salisbury was born in 1788 23 ii. Coleburn Salisbury (Accomack County Deaths, 1853-1896) was born in 1795 (Accomack County Deaths, 1853-1896). Coleburn died on 14 November 1875 (Accomack County Deaths, 1853-1896). In Thomas Henry Salisbury's will on 16 March 1815 in Accomack Co., VA, Coleburn was named as an heir. It was proved 31 July 1815 (Accomack County, Will Book, Wills & C, 1814-1816:248).Coleburn Salisbury gave the surity for the marriage of John M. Mister and Lovey Mason on 28 May 1827 (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records, p 204). The bond reads "28 May 1827 John Mister of William to marry Lovea Mason of Middleton, Colbourn Salisbury and Middleton Mason surity."
On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that Coleburn Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
Coleburn was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomack 1840, p 84). the text reads: "Coleburn Salisbury 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 40-50. 1 female 50-60, 1 female 60-70."
Coleburn was listed in the household of Edward Charles Mister on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 72). An abstract reads: "Edward C. Mister sailor 22, Coleburn Salisbury farmer 46, William Mister 3, Betsy Parks 35."
Coleburn was listed in the household of Joshua Thomas Spence on the 1870 Census in Accomack Co., VA. Joshua Spence age 45, sailor, Rachel age 40, Margaret age 18, George age 15, sailor, Joshua age 12, Coleburn age 8, Andrew age 6, Griffith A. age 4, Mitchel age 8/12, Colburn Salisbury age 75 farm laborer.
24 iii. Nancy Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1796. She married an Levin Savage about 24 December 1814 in Accomack Co., VA. a bond was obtained.In Thomas Henry Salisbury's will on 16 March 1815 in Accomack Co., VA, Nancy was named as an heir. It was proved 31 July 1815 (Accomack County, Will Book, Wills & C, 1814-1816:248). William Mister, Edmund Garrison, Prob: Hillery Stringer, & John Custis securities.
On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that Nancy Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
+ 25 v. John Salisbury was born 14 October 179725 iv. Henry Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1798. Henry died before August 1831 (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26). In Thomas Henry Salisbury's will on 16 March 1815 in Accomack Co., VA, Henry was named as an heir. It was probated 31 July 1815 (Accomack County, Will Book, Wills & C, 1814-1816:248).
14. Robert4 Salisbury (John3, William2, John1) was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1774.
He married Keziah circa 1801. Her maiden name is unknown. . Keziah, was born circa 1783. Keziah, was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomack 1830, p 82). the text reads: "Keziah Salisbury 2 males 20-30, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50."
Robert was listed as the head of a family in the 1810 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomac Censuses 1800, 1810, 1820, p 88). The text reads: "Robert Saulsbury 3 males 0-10, 1 male to 26, 1 male to 45, 1 females to 16, 2 females to 26."
Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomac Censuses 1800, 1810, 1820, p 147). The text reads: "Robert Salisbury 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-18, 2 males 18-26, 2 males 26-45, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45."
Robert died before 1830 when is wife Keziah is listed as head of household.
Robert Salisbury and Keziah his had the following children:
27 i. Robert5 Salisbury was born circa 1802. On 30 August 1831 it was stated that Robert Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26). 28 ii. George C. Salisbury was born circa 1804. On 30 August 1831 it was stated that George C. Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26). 29 iii. William Salisbury was born circa 1809. On 30 August 1831 it was stated that William Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26). 30 iv. Mary Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1815 (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census, p 212). On 30 August 1831 it was stated that Mary Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).Mary was listed in the household of McKeel Budd on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 76). An abstract reads: "McKell Budd Jr. sailor, 35, Eliza 29, Robert 5, George 9/12, Mary Salisbury 45."
+ 31 v. Eliza Salisbury was born circa 1824 32 vi. Cassey Salisbury was born circa 1825. On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that Cassey Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury of William who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).16. Ezekiel4 Salisbury (Joshua3, William2, John1) was born circa 1770.
He married [-----] Riggin circa 1803. Her first name is unknown. She was born circa 1783.
Ezekiel was listed as the head of a family in the 1810 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1810, 1820 & 1840 Census, p 31). The text reads: "Ezekiel Salisbury 1 male 0-10, 1 male to 45, 1 female to 45."
Ezekiel was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1810, 1820 & 1840 Census, p 70). The text reads: "Ezekiel Salisbury 1 male 16-18, 1 male 18-26, 1 male 45+ 1 female 45+."
Ezekiel Salisbury of Joshua had the following child:
33 i. Elisha5 Salisbury was born circa 1795. He married Amelia Somers about 19 October 1816 in Accomack Co., VA. a bond was obtained (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records, p 245). The bond reads: "Elisha Salisbury and Amanda Somers of Milly 19 October 1816, Reuben Somers surity."Amelia was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1798.
Elisha was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1810, 1820 & 1840 Census, p 72). The text reads: "Elisha Salisbury 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45."
On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that Elisha Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
Elisha was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1810, 1820 & 1840 Census, p 156). The text reads: "Elisha Salisbury 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50."
Ezekiel Salisbury and his wife had the following children:
34 ii. Betsy Salisbury was born circa 1813. On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that Betsy Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
35 iii. James Salisbury was born circa 1815. On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that James Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26). Fifth Generation19. Sally5 Somers (Abraham4, Keziah3 Salisbury, William2, John1) was born circa 1800.
She married John Wilson. John was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1792.
Sally Somers and John Wilson had the following children:
36 i. Elizabeth6 Wilson was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1823.
37 ii. James Wilson was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1825. 38 iii. Jemima Wilson was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1828. Jemima was listed in the household of Abraham Somers on the 1850 Census in Somerset Co, MD. An abstract reads "Abraham Somers 80 farmer, Benjamin 45, Michael 37, Jemima Wilson 22." 39 iv. Jane Wilson was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1832. 40 v. Mary Ann Wilson was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1834.22. Catherine5 Salisbury (Thomas Henry4, John3, William2, John1)(Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26) was born in Accomack Co., VA in 1788 (Accomack County Deaths, 1853-1896). Catherine died on 10 July 1871 (Accomack County Deaths, 1853-1896). The record reads: "Mister, Catherine, died 10 July 1871 in Pungoteague, 83 years, single, Mister, David R., son gave info." She was buried in the Saulsbury Plot at Chesconnessex. Her stone reads: Catherine Mister, wife of James Mister, died July 27, 1871, aged 83."
She married James F. Mister about 5 February 1812 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records, p 204). James was born circa 1780. James was the son of John Mister of William. He had first married Rachel Mason about 21 October 1803 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records, p 204). The bond reads: "James Mister and Rachel Mason 21 October 1803, Robert Saulsbury surity."
Circa 1805 James and Rachel had Gilbert H. Mister in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). James was listed as the head of a family in the 1810 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomac Censuses 1800, 1810, 1820, p 82). James Mister: 4 males 0-10, 1 male to 26, 1 female 0-10, 1 female to 26.
James F. Mister applied for a marraige license bond to marry Catherine Salisbury of Thomas. an Mc Keel Bonwell was surity (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records, p 204). The bond reads: "James F. Mister and Catherine Salisbury on 5 February 1812. McKeel Bonwell surity."
In Benjamin Mister's will on 3 April 1823 in Accomack Co., VA, James was named as an heir. It was probated (Accomack County, Will Book, 1824-1825:60).
Last Will and Testament of Benjamin Mister Accomack County Wills 1824-1825:60 Transcribed by Gail M. Walczyk
In the name of God Amen I Benajmin Mister do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following
To wit Imprimis it is my will and desire that after my decease all my Estate real and personal should be sold and my just paid out of the proceeds there of
Item after the payment of my debts it is my wish and desire that the remainder of the proceeds of my Estate real and personal be equally divided between James F. Mister, George Sharply and Famey Sharod daughter of Thomas Sharod
Lastly I constitute and appoint William S. Martin Exec. to this my last will whereby I revoke all other wills made my me. Witness my hand and seal this third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three
Benjamin Mister
His Mark
Witness
Eliza Wise Jno. C. Wise Jno. L. Wise
At a court held for Accomack County on the 30th day of August 1824 this last will and testament of Benjamin Mister decd was proved by the oaths of John C. Wise and John L. Wise witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of William S. Martin the Executor therein named taking oath and giving bond according to Law in the of $500 with James Walker and William F. Savage securities thereto a certificate is granted to him for a probate thereof in
Richard D. Bayly clk
James was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomack 1830, p 66). James Mister: 1 male 0-5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30.
James was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell, Jody, Accomack 1840, p 70). James Mister: 1 male 0-5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50, 1 female 80-90.
In Thomas Henry Salisbury's will on 16 March 1815 in Accomack Co., VA, Catherine was named as an heir. It was probated 31 July 1815 (Accomack County, Will Book, Wills & C, 1814-1816:248).
On 30 August 1831 it was stated that Catherine Salisbury of Thomas was heir to Moses Salisbury of William who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26). ).
Catherine Salisbury and James F. Mister had the following children:
+ 41 i. Edward Charles6 Mister was born on 4 January 1824 42 ii. David R. Mister was born in Accomack Co., VA on 24 January 1835 (Mihalyka, Jean M., Gravenstone Inscriptions, p 56). David died on 10 February 1915 (Mihalyka, Jean M., Gravenstone Inscriptions, p 56).26. John Salisbury (Thomas Henry4, John3, William2, John1) was born in Accomack Co., VA on 11 October 1797, He died on 11 January 1881. He was buried at the Saulsbury Plot, Chesconnessex VA.
He married Mary Crosley about 15 July 1846 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records, p 245). Mary was born in Accomack Co., VA 12 July 1826. She died on 5 July 1877. See the Saulsbury Plot.
Mary was the daughter of George Crosley and Bridget Mason. Her death was listed in the Death Register (Accomack Deaths, 1853-1896). The record reads: "Mary S. Saulsbury 5 July 1877 of cancer, 49 years old c/o George and Carloine Crosley, husband gave info."
Mary was listed in the household of John J. Salisbury on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 108). An abstract reads: "John Salisburry, sailor 50, Mary 25, Henry 3, Thomas 2, John 1/12."
In George Crosley's will on 13 May 1854 in Accomack Co., VA, Mary was named as an heir. It was proved 28 November 1859 (Accomack County, Will Book, p 302).
An abstract of the will reads: "To my son James $400.00. To my son Samuel 6 cents and no more. Residue of estate shall be divided between my son Thomas Crosley (1/4 part), my daughters Elizabeth Crosley (1/4 part) and Mary Salisbury (1/4 part), wife of John Salisbury and my 2 grandchildren Margaret (1/8 part) and Thomas Crosley (1/8 part), children of my son Henry Crosley. To my daughter Mary Salisbury..... To my grandson John Salisbury (son of John and Mary Salisbury).... My friend Edward B. Walples extr. Witt: William Riley, Edw. L. East, and Edw Waples. Prob. Benjamin T. Gunter and Tully A. T. Joynes."
Mary was listed in the household of John J. Salisbury in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census, p 169). An abstract reads: "John Salisbury 60, Mary 33, Henry 14, Thomas 11, John 9, Salllie 6."
Although Mary's husband reprorted her mother as Caroline Crosley, it can be deduced by her father George's marriage, death and will that she was the daughter of George Crosley and Bridget Mason.
In Thomas Henry Salisbury's will on 16 March 1815 in Accomack Co., VA, John was named as an heir. It was probated 31 July 1815 (Accomack County, Will Book, Wills & C, 1814-1816:248).
On on 30 August 1831 it was stated that John J. Salisbury of Thomas was heir to Moses Salisbury of William who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
John was listed as one of Mitchell Evans's nearest neighbors on the 1850 Census in Somerset Co, MD. The abstract reads "Mitchell Evans mariner 30, Rebecca Evans 30, John Evans 10, Nancy Evans 9, Julia A. Evans 6, Mary Evans 4, Jesse Evans 3, Samuel Evans 2, Severn Evans 6/12, Racheal Dorothy 60."
John was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 108). An abstract reads: "John Salisburry, sailor 50, Mary 25, Henry 3, Thomas 2, John 1/12."
John was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census, p 169). An abstract reads: "John Salisbury 60, Mary 33, Henry 14, Thomas 11, John 9, Salllie 6."
John was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Accomack Co., VA Locust Mt. HH1010 Fly1049 (Accomack Co. 1870, Census). the census reads: "John Salisbury 75 farming, Mary 44 keeping house, Henry 25 sailor, Thomas 23 sailor, Sally 18, Emily 5."
John J. Salisbury and Mary Crosley had the following children:
43 i. Henry6 Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1847 (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 108). Henry was listed in the household of John Salisbury on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 108).Henry was listed in the household of John Salisbury in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census, p 169).
Henry was listed in the household of John Salisbury on the 1870 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. 1870, Census). He married Mary Justice on 16 December 1875. 9Miles, Barry W., & Miles, Moody K. III, Marriage Records of Accomack Virginia 1854-1895, Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc. 1997, p 287).The record reads: Henry Saulbury, 28 Single, farmer, born in Accomack, living in Accomack, son of John and Mary to Mary S. Justice, 29 Single, born in Accomack, living in Accomack, daughter of Emily, on 15 December 1875 at Chesconnessex, by J. H. Amiss, certificate returned 4 April 1877.
44 ii. Thomas Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA on 1 october 1848.1848. Thomas died 12 February 1877 (Accomack Deaths, 1853-1896). The record reads "Thomas Salisbury, drowned, 12 February 1877, 28 years old, c/o John and Mary, father gave info." He was buried at the Saulsbury Plot, Chesconnessex, VA.Thomas was listed in the household of John Salisbury on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 108).
Thomas was listed in the household of John Salisbury in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census, p 169).
45 iii. John J. Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1850 (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 108). John was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 108).John was listed in the household of John Salisbury on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 108).
In George Crosley's will on 13 May 1854 in Accomack Co., VA, John was named as an heir. It was proved 28 November 1859 (Accomack County, Will Book, p 302).
John was listed in the household of John Salisbury in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census, p 169).
John was listed in the household of John Salisbury on the 1870 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. 1870, Census). The census reads:
46 iv. Sallie Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1854. In 1875 she married Thomas D. Scott, the son of Major and Mahala Scott. (Miles, Barry W., & Miles, Moody K. III, Marriage Records of Accomack Virginia 1854-1895, Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc. 1997, p 294). Sallie was listed in the household of John J. Salisbury in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census, p 169).Sallie was listed in the household of John Salisbury on the 1870 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. 1870, Census).
47 v. Charles Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA in 14 May 1857 (Accomack Deaths, 1853-1896). Charles died on 22 December 1860 His death was reorded in the Death register (Accomack Deaths, 1853-1896). The record reads: "Charles Salsbury, 20 December 1859, 2 years 8 months c/o John and Mary, father gave info." He was buried at the Saulsbury Plot, Chesconnessex, VA. His stone reads: "Charley E., son of John and Mary Saulsbury, born 14 May 1857, died 22 December 1860." 48 vi. Emily Susan Salisbury was born in Accomack Co., VA in 1862 (Walczyk, Gail M., Cokesbury Baptisms, p 8). On 22 November 1865 she was baptized a Methodist in Accomack Co., VA (Walczyk, Gail M., Cokesbury Baptisms, p 8). The record states: "Emily Susan Saulisbury, child of John and Mary Saulisbury, 3 years old, was baptised by Rev. L. Tillow."Emily was listed in the household of John Salisbury on the 1870 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. 1870, Census).
31. Eliza5 Salisbury (Robert4, John3, William2, John1) was born circa 1824 (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census, p 212).
She married McKeel Budd about 12 June 1845 in Accomack Co., VA. Banns were posted (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records, p 43). McKeel was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1818 (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census, p 212). McKeel had marriage banns to Eliza Salisb published on 12 June 1845 (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994). The record reads: "Mc Keel Budd to marry Eliza Salisbury."
McKeel was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 76). An abstract reads: "McKell Budd Jr. sailor, 35, Eliza 29, Robert 5, George 9/12, Mary Salisbury 45."
On 30 August 1831 it was stated that Eliza Salisbury was heir to Moses Salisbury of William who was a armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War (Nottingham Stratton, Soldiers and Sailors, p 26).
Eliza was listed in the household of McKeel Budd on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 76). An abstract reads: "McKell Budd Jr. sailor, 35, Eliza 29, Robert 5, George 9/12, Mary Salisbury 45."
Eliza Salisbury and McKeel Budd had the following children:
49 i. Robert6 Budd was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1845 (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 76). Robert was listed in the household of McKeel Budd on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 76). 50 ii. George Budd was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1849 (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 76). George was listed in the household of McKeel Budd on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 76). + 51 iii. Keziah Budd was born on 16 August 1855Sixth Generation
41. Edward Charles6 Mister of James (Catherine5 Salisbury, Thomas Henry4, John3, William2, John1) was born in Accomack Co., VA on 4 January 1824. Edward died on 23 December 1910. Interment was in Onancock Cemetery, Onancock VA (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones).
He married Sarah James Mears about 11 September 1850 in Accomack Co., VA. License*. Sarah was born on 1 March 1835. Sarah died 15 Apr 1914. Circa 1850 Sarah and Edward Charles Mister of James had Margaret A. Mister of Edward. Sarah applied for a marriage license to wed Edward Charles Mister of James on 11 September 1850 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994). Edward C. Mister to marry Sarah G. Mears.
Circa 1854 Sarah and Edward Charles Mister of James had Emily J. Mister of Edward. In December1856 Sarah and Edward Charles Mister of James had Virginia "Jennie" Mister of Edward in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896). On 21 September 1857 Sarah and Edward Charles Mister of James had Melissa S. Mister of Edward. Circa 1860 Sarah and Edward Charles Mister of James had Rachel Mister of Edward. On 26 September 1865 Sarah and Edward Charles Mister of James had Mary E. C. Mister of Edward in Accomack Co., VA. Circa 1868 Sarah and Edward Charles Mister of James had Edward Mister of Edward. Circa 1869 Sarah and Edward Charles Mister of James had Arthur David Mister of Edward in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Circa 1872 Sarah and Edward Charles Mister of James had C. E. Mister of Edward. Sarah, and Edward's daughter Virginia married John W. Evans of George W. on 15 November 1873 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Circa 1874 Sarah and Edward Charles Mister of James had Severn J. Mister of Edward (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Sarah, and Edward's daughter Emily married William T. Kellam of Revel about 20 September 1874 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Sarah, and Edward's daughter Melissa married Charles William Marsh of William W about 21 April 1880 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Charles W. Marsh, son of William W. and Alice Marsh, born in Somerset Coutny MD, age 19 to marry Malissa Mister, daughter of Edward and Sarah Mister, born in Accomack, age 23.
Sarah and Edward's son Arthur married Maggie J. Evans of John E on 9 November 1893 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Sarah and Edward's son Severn married Lula Stant of John on 6 February 1895 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896).
Circa 1850 Edward and Sarah had Margaret A. Mister of Edward. Edward was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census, p 72). An abstract reads: "Edward C. Mister sailor 22, Coleburn Salisbury farmer 46, William Mister 3, Betsy Parks 35."
Edward applied for a marriage license to wed Sarah James Mears on 11 September 1850 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994). Edward C. Mister to marry Sarah G. Mears.
Circa 1854 Edward and Sarah had Emily J. Mister of Edward. In December1856 Edward and Sarah had Virginia "Jennie" Mister of Edward in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896). On 21 September 1857 Edward and Sarah had Melissa S. Mister of Edward. Circa 1860 Edward and Sarah had Rachel Mister of Edward. Edward was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA. On 26 September 1865 Edward and Sarah had Mary E. C. Mister of Edward in Accomack Co., VA. Circa 1868 Edward and Sarah had Edward Mister of Edward. Circa 1869 Edward and Sarah had Arthur David Mister of Edward in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Edward was listed as one of Joshua Thomas Spence of Elijah's nearest neighbors on the 1870 Census in Accomack Co., VA. Joshua Spence age 45, sailor, Rachel age 40, Margaret age 18, George age 15, sailor, Joshua age 12, Coleburn age 8, Andrew age 6, Griffith A. age 4, Mitchel age 8/12, Colburn Salisbury age 75 farm laborer.
Edward was listed as one of Mitchell Evans of Peter's nearest neighbors on the 1870 Census (Accomack Co. 1870, Census). HH958 Fly994 Thomas Grey age 45, farming, Sally Grey age 40, Annie Grey age 8, Polly Grey age 6, Sally Grey age 4, Gertrude Grey age 2, Levin Mason age 24 sailor, Molly Mason age 18. Fly 995 Michel Evans age 45 farming, Adeline Evans age 40, Samuel Ames age 55 black sailor, Susan Ames age 30 domestic servant.
Edward was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Accomack Co., VA HH657. Circa 1872 Edward and Sarah had C. E. Mister of Edward. Edward and Sarah's daughter Virginia married John W. Evans of George W. on 15 November 1873 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Circa 1874 Edward and Sarah had Severn J. Mister of Edward (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Edward and Sarah's daughter Emily married William T. Kellam of Revel about 20 September 1874 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Edward and Sarah's daughter Melissa married Charles William Marsh of William W about 21 April 1880 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Charles W. Marsh, son of William W. and Alice Marsh, born in Somerset Coutny MD, age 19 to marry Malissa Mister, daughter of Edward and Sarah Mister, born in Accomack, age 23.
Edward and Sarah's son Arthur married Maggie J. Evans of John E on 9 November 1893 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Edward and Sarah's son Severn married Lula Stant of John on 6 February 1895 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896).
Edward Charles Mister of James and Sarah James Mears had the following children:
52 i. Margaret A.7 Mister of Edward was born circa 1850. Margaret was listed in the household of John W. Marsh of Walter on the 1870 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. 1870, Census). Marsh, John W. age 42, Farmer, Real Estate $10,000.00, Personal Property $5,000.00, Margaret A. age 35, Trifina 15, John R. 13, George F. 11, Walter H. 8, Edward W. 2, Mister, Margaret A. age 19, housekeeping, Carmine, George E., 16, farm laborer, Bayly, Martha 16, Black, domestic servant, Sneed John E. 25, farm laborer.
Circa 1874 Margaret and Elijah P. Evans of Elijah younger had Emma Evans of Elijah P.
53 ii. Emily J. Mister of Edward was born circa 1854. She married William T. Kellam of Revel about 20 September 1874 in Accomack Co., VA. License* (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). William was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1861 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). William applied for a marriage license to wed Emily J. Mister of Edward on 20 September 1874 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). John W. /Evans age 18, born on Smith's Island son of George and Nellie Evans to marry Jane Mister age 19, daughter of Edward and Margaret [?] Mister.Emily applied for a marriage license to wed William T. Kellam of Revel on 20 September 1874 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). John W. /Evans age 18, born on Smith's Island son of George and Nellie Evans to marry Jane Mister age 19, daughter of Edward and Margaret [?] Mister.
54 iii. Virginia "Jennie" Mister of Edward was born in Accomack Co., VA in December1856 (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896). She married John W. Evans of George W. on 15 November 1873 in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). John was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1854 (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census). John was the son of George W. Evans of Peter and Nelly Evans of Elijah. 55 iv. Melissa S. Mister of Edward was born on 21 September 1857. Melissa died 2 JUN 1937. She married Charles William Marsh of William W about 21 April 1880. They had obtained a license in Accomack (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Charles W. Marsh, son of William W. and Alice Marsh, born in Somerset Coutny MD, age 19 to marry Malissa Mister, daughter of Edward and Sarah Mister, born in Accomack, age 23.Charles was born at King Richard's Garden (now the Wildlife Refuge), Smith's Island, MD on 27 February 1861 (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.; Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones, p 162). Charles was the son of William Walter Marsh of Walter and Alsey Ann Evans of Elijah younger. Charles died on 8 September 1899. He was buried at St. George Cemetery Pungoteague VA (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.; Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Wills 1820-1837, p 167.; Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Cemeteries, p 162). Charles was listed in the household of William Walter Marsh of Walter in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). SI1997 Walter Marsh 25, sailor, Alica 19, Matilda 4, William 4.
Charles, William Walter Marsh of Walter's child, resided with William at "King Richard's Garden", on Smith's Island MD when the 1860 Census was taken (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census.; Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census, p 179). Charles was listed in the household of William Walter Marsh of Walter on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Marsh, William W. 33 sailor, Ailseann 28, Matilda C. 13, Chalres W. 12, Elijah W. 7, Mary E. 5, George P. 3, Harriet E. 7mo
Charles applied for a marriage license to wed Melissa S. Mister of Edward on 21 April 1880 in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896.; Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). On 30 January 1881 Charles and Melissa had Pearl R. Marsh of Charles Wm at Harborton, VA. Circa 1884 Charles and Melissa had Charles E. Marsh of Charles Wm at Harborton, VA (Mears, James E., Hack's Neck, p 167). On 4 December 1891 Charles and Melissa had Marvin E. Marsh of Charles Wm in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896). In 1895 Charles and Melissa had John Earl Marsh of Charles Wm at Harborton, VA (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones, p 162). For a number of years he was engaged in the oyster business, operating several pungies and the schooner "J. Calhoon Johnson," which he commanded, dredging, buying and selling oysters in the winter and during the summer "running potatoes" to Baltimore from eastern shore creeks and or operating menhaden fishing fleets. He was for several years during the 1890's engaged in the merchantile business at Harborton. He was one of the original trustees of the Harborton Methodist Church. He was drowned in the Chesapeake Bay; his body is buried in St. George's Cemetery Pungoteague.
Melissa applied for a marriage license to wed Charles William Marsh of William W on 21 April 1880 in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896.; Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). On 30 January 1881 Melissa and Charles William Marsh of William W had Pearl R. Marsh of Charles Wm at Harborton, VA. Circa 1884 Melissa and Charles William Marsh of William W had Charles E. Marsh of Charles Wm at Harborton, VA (Mears, James E., Hack's Neck, p 167). On 4 December 1891 Melissa and Charles William Marsh of William W had Marvin E. Marsh of Charles Wm in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896). In 1895 Melissa and Charles William Marsh of William W had John Earl Marsh of Charles Wm at Harborton, VA (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones, p 162).
56 v. Rachel Mister of Edward was born circa 1860. 57 vi. Mary E. C. Mister of Edward was born in Accomack Co., VA on 26 September 1865. Mary died 8 Aug 1887. 58 vii. Edward Mister of Edward was born circa 1868. 59 viii. Arthur David Mister of Edward was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1869 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). He married Maggie J. Evans of John E on 9 November 1893 in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Maggie was born in Accomack Co., VA on 6 June 1879 (Walczyk, Gail M., Cokesbury Baptisms.; Walczyk, Gail M., Cokesbury Baptisms, p 17). Maggie was the daughter of John E. Evans of Francis E and Triphenia A. Marsh of John. On 2 September 1879 she was baptized Methodist in Accomack Co., VA in Accomack (Walczyk, Gail M., Cokesbury Baptisms.; Walczyk, Gail M., Cokesbury Baptisms, p 17). 60 ix. C. E. Mister of Edward was born circa 1872. 61 x. Severn J. Mister of Edward was born circa 1874 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). He married Lula Stant of John on 6 February 1895 in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Lula was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1876 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896).51. Keziah6 Budd of Mc Keel (Eliza5 Salisbury, Robert4, John3, William2, John1) was born on 16 August 1855 (Mihalyka, Jean M., Graven Images of Lower Accomack County, Virginia, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc.,). Keziah died on 13 August 1921 (Mihalyka, Jean M., Graven Images of Lower Accomack County, Virginia, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc.,).
She married John W. Evans of Denard about 1 May 1878. License. John was born circa 1850. John Evans age 10. John was the son of Denard Evans of Teakle and Sally Parrimore of John.
John died 1941. Conflicting evidence states that John was born in 1848 (Mihalyka, Jean M., Graven Images of Lower Accomack County, Virginia, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc.,). John was listed in the household of Denard Evans of Teakle in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA. The abstract reads "Denard Evans 26, sailor, Sally Evans 34, John Evans, 10, Margaret Evans, 6, Denard Evans, 3, Sophy Evans 2/12."
John was listed in the household of Denard Evans of Teakle on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD. Denard Evans, 46, sailor, Sally Evans, 44, John W. Evans, 19, sailor, Lee T. Evans, 17, sailor, Margaret Evans 16, Denard W. Evans, 13, Lewis A. Evans, 7, Sophie M. Evans, 4, Martha E. Evans, 1.
John applied for a marriage license to wed Keziah Budd of Mc Keel on 1 May 1878 (Accomack County Virginia Births 1853-1896, Accomack County Virginia Court House, Accomac, VA). John W. Evans age 25, son of Denard and Sarah Evans to marry Kessy Budd age 23 daughter of Mc Kelly and Eliza Budd.
Circa 1884 John and Keziah had Edward Evans of Teakle.
Keziah applied for a marriage license to wed John W. Evans of Denard on 1 May 1878 (Accomack County Virginia Births 1853-1896, Accomack County Virginia Court House, Accomac, VA). John W. Evans age 25, son of Denard and Sarah Evans to marry Kessy Budd age 23 daughter of Mc Kelly and Eliza Budd.
Circa 1884 Keziah and John W. Evans of Denard had Edward Evans of Teakle.
Keziah Budd of Mc Keel and John W. Evans of Denard had the following child:
62 i. Edward7 Evans of Teakle was born circa 1884. He married Katie Shores of Pettie on 22 June 1905 in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 416). Katie was born on Tangier Island, VA on 30 June 1885 (Mihalyka, Jean M., Tangier Abstracts). Katie was the daughter of Pettie H. Shores of Gabriel and Mary A. Crockett of David. On 7 October 1885 she was baptized on Tangier Island, VA (Mihalyka, Jean M., Tangier Abstracts). Katie was listed as a daughter in Pettie H. Shores of Gabriel's household on the 1910 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Accomack County, 1910 Census-Tangier). HH175 Fly190, Petty H. Shores head, 50, waterman, married once for 30 years, Mary A. wife, 50, married once for 30 years, 11 children born, 8 living, Katie Evans, daughter, 25, widow, Colburn son, 15, Ronie 13.Circa 1910 Katie and Edward Evans of Teakle had Nettie Evans of Edward.
Circa 1910 Edward and Katie had Nettie Evans of Edward.