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Edward L. conquest  (Email address not shown), Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:52:59 -0500.   
Subject: the advantages of mass communication

I Edward conquest posted a message on your message board ( Gail W.) the response came shortly by a cousin that i did not know even existed. the both of us are on the same family research frequency. it is a joy to know that i have a major aid in taking on such a task. we have been connecting the dots as if it was a game and we love every minute of it.there is a calling on both parts to do what we are doing. as a black man i have long given up the need to house the angured edge of oppession. what was done can not be changed. what is more important to me is the fact that my family made a hugh difference in the developement of this country as i try to do today,the only difference is; " I have a choice, my ancestors did not.let it be known that the descendants of Major conquest are of proud skin and very tuff skin indivisuals. Thru time we have proven and passed
every test imaginable.Whenever anyone of us fell short of completing a task there seem to have been another to forfill that empty slot.Moreover,there is not one single family on this planet that is flawless, so we must work with what we have in order to exist whelther it be in slavery or freedom. I thank god that the one quality that shines above all in our family is the ability to rise for any and all challenges.Having a last name like CONQUEST can be tough because it means to conquer. i find myself reminding myself that it's okay to drop back a couple of steps,because life is too short to take on the burden of a
surname.I hope that all viewers of this message read right, love right and remain right. let us never forget that THE CREATOR'S largest task would have to be forgiveness. love to all race creed or color.

" let's surprise God by making him proud of us "
Becky Tedlock  (Email address not shown), Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:43:16 -0500.   
Subject: Tatlocke/Tadlock/Tedlock

Looking for information on any of these names.
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:54:13 -0500.   
Subject: Re: subject posted on message board

Ann,

I am not responsible for the kind of searches Google does or what information Google elects to show. Google simply sends out its robots to every page it can find unless the site owner chooses to forbid Google to index a page, which I have not done for the Message Board.

This board is simply a bulletin board where people can post queries or share information. What you found at Google was simply a piece of this page, and the information you quoted is still here. To find any available information on this page about Bailey or anyone else, use your browser's search feature.

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Ann Barton  (Email address not shown), Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:59:52 -0500.   
Subject: subject posted on message board

While doing a google search (looking for edward c bailey of portsmouth, va) I came across a site that simply says Message Board. When I clicked on this topic it takes me to easternshorestuff.com/message_board.

This search gives me the following info:

Message Board
She married James H Mahone and I believe she died in Portsmouth Va in the ...... I am looking for information of Charles W Taylor of Guilford, Va. ...... Bible records do say Edward Carr Bailey is his father born in 1852 on the Shore. ...
easternshorestuff.com/message_board/message_board.php - Cached

When I click and go to the message board I do not find anything related to this topic. How can I find this info and get in touch with the person that posted this message?
Wes Mears  (Email address not shown), Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:43:50 -0500.   
Subject: Argyle(Argoll or Argyll) Kellam

Does anyone have anything on parentage, and wife for Argyle Kellam who was the father of Thomas of A Kellam? (Moody Miles has Thomas Married to Mary Lawson in 1852)
Thanks
Wes Mears
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:18:26 -0500.   
Subject: Thomas Simpson Bayly

There is information on Thomas S. Bayly at:

Eastern Shore Heritage

Use the Search feature (third bullet from the bottom) and search for Thomas S. Bayly.

Gail M. Walczyk
Patricia A. Cordner  (Email address not shown), Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:57:30 -0500.   
Subject: Bayly

Thomas Simpsom Bayly was my g-g-g-g-grandfather. Any information you have about his descendants would be helpful.
Thank you!
Pat
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:42:26 -0500.   
Subject: Re: i am a direct descendant of major conquest ( sixth generation )

Thank you for your kind comments, but I do not deserve them. A great deal of the research that is posted on this web site is done by others, principally Gail M. Walczyk. Gail visits this message board frequently, so I am sure that she saw your message. Her site can be reached at Eastern Shore Heritage.
Edward L. conquest  (Email address not shown), Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:48:32 -0500.   
Subject: i am a direct descendant of major conquest ( sixth generation )

your research on my family is the greatest piece of compil- ed imformation that i've ever read of witnessed. i thank you and your research team for this priceless work. if i might be of some assistance to further your
search i would be honored to help. i can provide the infomation to move into the eighth generation ( my grand children ). i am on the family tree branch of major conquest who is listed in the second generation.
please contact me if i might be of some help in anyway.
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:21:06 -0500.   
Subject: RUSSELL (William T., Carroll L, ,Edward W.)

Leila,
You might try the Eastern Shore News archives for relatively recent burials. Some funeral homes might also have info on older burials. As to obits, try one of the newspapers in lower Maryland or even Baltimore. There's always a chance.
Mike Folluo  (Email address not shown), Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:24:51 -0500.   
Subject: John Folio or Samuel Folluo

I'm trying to find the burial site for these two relatives for my mother. It would have been late 1700's to early 1800's. Samuel was connected to a Major R. Doughty who is buried in Keller VA Accomack County. Thank you.
james a. pruitt  (Email address not shown), Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:41:47 -0500.   
Subject: related to litt pruitt

do you know if i might be related to litt pruitt. my dad was andrew jackson pruitt,his dad john robert pruitt, his dad andrew jackson pruitt.

thanks james pruitt
Leila i Walker  (Email address not shown), Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:16:39 -0500.   
Subject: RUSSELL (William T., Carroll L, ,Edward W.)

Can anyone tell me if you can find obituaries for family members that died in Accomack County? If so, how? Online or library? I know Edward is buried at Parksley...not sure on the other tow.
James Malone  (Email address not shown), Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:32:13 -0500.   
Subject: Thanks

Gail: Many thanks for Smith info!
Carolyn Wiley  (Email address not shown), Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:01:22 -0500.   
Subject: Simpson ... Yvonne Widgeon

Marquis Lafitte Simpson [sic] ... Elizabeth Shepard Kirby ... parents of Ben H. Simpson ...who is the brother of my grandmother Frances Carolina Simpson b. 1875. You have the correct family info on uncle Ben and aunt Gerti. I've been looking years for a clue to the family. Haven't been able to get a response from your email. If you are still out there, please reply.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:14:27 -0500.   
Subject: RE: John Smith

This will be added to:

Household 1 John Smith Contributed by Gail M. Walczyk

John Smith was born in Accomack Co., VA, circa 1738. He was the son of Isaac Smith and Sarah West (Dorman, Vol III, p. 524). He married Sarah Parker circa 1775 in Accomack Co., VA. Sarah was born in Accomack Co., VA, circa 1758. John was named as an heir in his father's will (Nottingham, p. 200). An abstract reads:
SMITH, ISAAC - 6 May 1760 - 29 July 1760 - Son John Smith. To son Thorowgood Smith (under age) Daughter Sarah West. Daughter Ann West. Grandson Isaac West. Daughter Briget Smith. Son Isaac Smith. Grandaughter Sarah West, daughter of Ann West. Grandaughter Betty Smith. Wife Sarah. Children not to disturb my son Isaac concern­ing what he has already advanced my deceased daughter Betty of the estate of Charles West deceased - Wife Exec. Witt: John Spendelow, Edmund Custis.
James Malone  (Email address not shown), Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:19:15 -0500.   
Subject: John Smith Sr

I have John Smith Sr b. cir1738 Acc co va m.Sarah Parker b. cir 1758. Need info on his parentage. They had daughter Agnes m. Stephen Warrington.
Any help appreciated. hoot8mon@comcast.net
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:19:23 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Preeson descendants

Thomas Preeson was born in Liverpool, England circa 1661 (Walczyk, Orders &c. p.147). The text reads: Whereas Thomas Preeson of Leverpool, Mariner was arrested to this court at the suit of Sam'l Palmer Factor or Agent for John Drake of London, Merchant. He married Elizabeth Browne circa 1686 (Marshall, 177). Elizabeth died on 1 April 1733 (Preeson family Bible record). Thomas wrote his will on 3 April 1723 in Northampton Co., VA. It was probated 9 July 1723 (Marshall, p. 242). An abstract of his will reads:

PREESON, THOMAS - 3 April 1723 / 9 July 1723 - To my son Browne (under 21) my 1000 acres at Assawoman and 700 in Sommerset Co. on the south side of pockamock call "Littleton Neck" and for want of heirs to my three daughters Sarah Susanna and Hannah Preeson. To my daughter Hannah Preeson a piece of land bounded by George Borrer, the old road, and the bridge and a parcel of land called "Little Neck" bounded by Jacob Waterfield. To Susanna Preeson the other part of my plantation where I now live bounded by Benjamin Dolby and the bridge. To my grandson Thomas Preeson son of Zerobabel, if my daughter Margaret will quit her accounts against me. To my grand daughter Elizabeth Preeson (under 18). Remaining estate to my wife Susannah and Hannah. Wife extrx. Witt: Matthew Harmanson, Elizabeth Lucor, George Lucor, Dent Gascoyne. Thomas died on 5 April 1723 (Preeson family Bible record).

The children of Thomas Preeson and Elizabeth Browne were:

1. Sarah Preeson was born on 20 November 1688. (Preeson family Bible record). She married James Gibson circa 1728 (Walczyk, Causes p. 19).

2. Zerobabel Preeson was born on 25 August 1689. (Preeson family Bible record). He married circa 1713. Her surname is unknown. (Preeson family Bible record).

3. Susanna Preeson was born 27 May 1696. (Preeson family Bible record). 1688-1803. She married Peter Bowdoin on 13 May 1733 in Northampton Co., VA (Mihalyka, p. 27).

4. Joseph Preeson born on 1 July 1704. (Preeson family Bible record). Joseph died on 8 October 1722. (Preeson family Bible record).

5. Hannah Preeson was born on 30 May 1706, (Preeson family Bible record). Hannah died on 2 March 1733. (Preeson family Bible record).

6. Browne Preeson was born on 30 September 1710. (Preeson family Bible record). 1688-1803. Browne died on 28 December 1733. (Preeson family Bible record).

Sources:

_____. Preeson family Bible record, 1688-1803. Archives and Manuscripts Room; Manuscripts; 21030, Misc. reel 775, Library of Virginia.

Mihalyka, Jean M. Northampton County, Marriages Virginia. 1660/1-1854. Bowie MD: Heritage Books Inc., 1990.

Walczyk, Frank V. Northampton County Orders & Wills 1686-1689, Vol II 1686-1689. Coram NY: Petersrow, 2001.

Walczyk, Gail M. NORTHAMPTON CHANCERY CAUSES 1721-1816, VOL I 1721-1760. Coram NY: Petersrow, 2009.
Valerie Preeson - PalumboTribe@comcast.net  (Email address not shown), Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:10:00 -0500.   
Subject: Preeson Decendants.

Any information would be appreciated.
Valerie Preeson  (Email address not shown), Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:08:18 -0500.   
Subject: Searching for Preeson Family

I am trying to locate family from the Preeson bloodline. Related to William Preeson Master of the Vine and also the Borthwick family.

Please write to me with information.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:42:51 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Places to stay

There is a list of Hotels and B& Bs at http://www.esvatourism.org/lodging.asp. They have seemed to miss The Fisherman's Lodge at Quinby.

Keep in mind both the Accomack County Court House and the Eastern Shore Library are in the town of Accomack which is close to Onancock VA.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Deborah Padgett Barr  (Email address not shown), Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:26:19 -0500.   
Subject: Where to stay while doing research

I am related to the Scarburgh (Scarborough), Wise, Hill, and Drummonds of Accomack. Your information has been invaluable to me in my research. Thank you so much! We are planning a trip to the Eastern Shore and I wanted to get your advice on where to stay. Of course I would like to visit some of the areas where my ancestors lived and I woould like to do as much research as possible. What area would be a good location for me? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:53:30 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Advice

The first place to start with what you know; your parents and grandparents and may be your great grandparents; their birthdates, place of birth, death dates, (all vital records). Interviews with older relatives on the family would help on this.

The next step I would take is to review the US Censuses. Starting in 1790 until to modern day a census was taken every ten years. The US Government has released till 1930 to the public. The 1890 census does not exist anymore. It was damaged in a fire.

There are all types of Court Records to look at such as Court Orders, Wills, Inventories, Deeds.

If your doing Eastern Shore genealogy locating where your ancestors lived will help sort the many same named people you might find.

How far you can go back depends on the time you want to put into it. It is a never ending story; traveling back from you to where you want to stop.

This website and are a good source for Eastern Shore Genealogy.

Both sites have a Search This Site feature.

All the books that Petersrow has published can be found at. There you can search for surnames in the books that Petersrow has published

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Foston Chandler  (Email address not shown), Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:55:13 -0500.   
Subject: Advice for Research

Hello to anyone that may read this. I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me or give any advice concerning how I might begin to research my family's ancestry. I'm just curious as to how far I would be able to trace it back. If you could email me with any information that would be much appreciated.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:19:35 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Thomas family

The term "Uncle" did not always mean "the brother of one's Mother or Father like it does today, but was used as a term of respect. Sometimes the person called "Uncle" was "kin." But in other cases he was just a repected man with some age. In Parson of the Islands a man called "Uncle Sol" is mentioned. When I was young, my mother had an "Uncle" Will who lived down the lane. When I got into genealogy I couldn't figure out how he fit into my mother's family tree until I found out that he was her father's elder cousin.

Wallace, Adam. The Parson of The Islands, A Biography of the Rev. Joshua Thomas. 1861; Cambridge MD: Tidewater Publishers, 1978.

Gail M. Walczyk
Diane Miller  (Email address not shown), Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:36:44 -0500.   
Subject: Thomas Family

Ms. Walczyk, Thanks again for your answer. I have no documentation, just the memories of a great grandmother handed down thru the family who said she and her siblings called Joshua Thomas "Uncle Joshua". I would be happy to explain further but would rather it be private. Thanks again for the help. Is there anyplace I could contact to confirm the facts?
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:39:19 -0500.   
Subject: RE: John & Martha Hall Thomas

First:

1. What documentation do you have that Maria J. Thomas was the daughter of Peter Thomas?

2. What documentation do you have that Peter Thomas was the son of John & Martha Hall Thomas?

3. Is the documentation from an original source, (court records etc.), a secondary source, (books etc.) or a website source?

Second:

John Thomas had three brothers who lived in Somerset Co. MD, Levi Thomas, Benjamin Thomas, William Thomas. Levi Thomas' wife was named Nancy. Benjamin Thomas' wife was named Sarah. William Thomas married Charity Mister, the daughter of Marmaduke Mister.

Benjamin Thomas died before 19 March 1798.

Powell, Jody. Somerset County 1810, 1820, 1840 Census. Roanoke, Texas: Jody Powell, 1991.

Levi Thomas 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+.

The abstract reads William Thomas 2 males 0-10, 1 male to 45, 2 females 0-10, 2 females to 16, 1 female to 45.

I haven't done anymore work on Levi, Benjamin or William Thomas then the above and I don't have a Peter Thomas in my data base.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Diane Miller  (Email address not shown), Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:09:20 -0500.   
Subject: John & Martha Hall Thomas

Ms. Walczyk, Thank you for the quick response to my query. I am still a little confused though since I have a Peter Thomas in my family tree and he is supposed to be a son to John & Martha Thomas, and father to Maria/Mariah J. Thomas. Could you steer me in the right direction with this? Thanks again for your help.
Sharon Dingus  (Email address not shown), Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:52:46 -0500.   
Subject: Bowden/Bowdoin

I am trying to locate the father of Parker Bowdoin, Sr., born 1805 and see if there is a connection to John Bowdoin (born in France) who came to Northampton County, VA in the early 1700's. Thanks for any help.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:44:22 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Rev. Joshua Thomas

John Thomas and Martha Hall only had one son, Joshua Thomas, "Parson of the Islands".



Martha Hall and her second husband, George Pruitt, had two sons, George ca 1779 & Elijah Pruitt ca 1783. They were Joshua Thomas' half brothers.



Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Diane Miller  (Email address not shown), Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:23:50 -0500.   
Subject: Rev. Joshua Thomas

I am trying to find out how many brothers Rev. Joshua Thomas, the man who was called the Parson of the Islands had. Some reports say he had two brothers and other reports say he had three. Does anyone know their names and who their spouses were and where they were born, lived and died. I know his mother remarried. At this point I am mainly interested in the brothers born to John and Martha Hall Thomas. Thanks for any help.
Matthew Krogh  (Email address not shown), Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:08:16 -0500.   
Subject: doughty brother, blockade runners

Hi, I am looking for info on the doughty brothers from hog island who were blockade runners in the civil war. also, any info on other blockade runners in general. Thanks for your help!
~Matthew Krogh
Mary Laws  (Email address not shown), Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:03:12 -0500.   
Subject: Information on John Laws Jr. and his wife Ann Adair

Does anyone have any information about John Laws Jr; born 1787, in Accomack County, VA and/or his wife Ann Adair? Their year of marriage might be 1816. John Jr. might have become a deacon in 1841 and an ordained elder in 1848, but left the area to become a traveling minister.

His parents were John Laws Sr. and Adah Core.

If you have any information or suggestions, please let me know.

Thanking you in advance,

Sincerely,

Mary
Ann C. Davis  (Email address not shown), Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:57:46 -0500.   
Subject: Thanks

Dear Ms. Walczyk, I wanted to thank you for your kindness in posting an answer to my query on Dec. 6th concerning the relationship of Christopher Striblinge to the Richard Tatlock Family. I am always very appreciative of any assistance offered. My thanks again and best wishes for a wonderful season. Sincerely, Ann C. Davis
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:13:28 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Tatlock / Striblinge Connection

The only thing I could find on Christopher Stripling/Stribling/Striplin not listed in the post titled Tatlock / Striblinge Connection, (and not much help),is this:

Nottingham, Stratton. Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800. Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990, p. 2.

SIMES, ROBERT - 11 July 1667 - 24 Oct. 1667 - To Robert Hewitt all my goods in Virginia. Witt: Christopher Stribling, Thomas Hall, Joseph Pitman, Roger Barker.
Ann C. Davis  (Email address not shown), Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:48:50 -0500.   
Subject: Tatlock / Striblinge Connection

I am writing in regard to a message posted in Feb. of 2008 by Kene G. Tadlock-Boyd concerning Henery, Richard & Thomas Tatlock. I recently received a copy of a will of an assumed ancestor of mine, Christopher Striblinge. In his will he gives to Richard Tatlock & his wife Mary some of his estate due to their kindnesses to him. Another reference in the will is that of Robert Hayes & son, Christopher Hayes. Christopher Striblinge, name also spelled as Stripling, Stribling, Striplin, etc., was b. circa 1617 / came to Va. circa 1657 as the master of the ship "Edward". He died in 1669 in Northampton Co. where his will is recorded. Some researchers have listed two sons for Christopher: Joell & John. But no wife or family are listed in his will. However in late 1668, there is a Joell Stribling listed in "Records of Indentured Servants and Certificates for Land, Northumberland Co, Va., 1650 -1795" by W. Preston Haynie. Joell is seventeen years of age & is to "serve his said master Col. Peter Ashton." This would be close to the time that Christopher died. Christopher is listed in the book: "Ye Kingdom of Accawmache, or The Eastern Shore of Va. In the 17th Century" by Jennings Cropper Wise. I have found a few other references for Christopher but cannot establish a family. Could anyone help to connect the dots between Christopher Striblinge, Joell Stribling, Richard & Mary Tatlock, Robert Hayes & Col. Ashton??? I would be so appreciative of any assistance. I realize that records from Accomac, Northampton, Northumberland, Lancaster, Westmoreland can all overlap so I'm hoping someone has something that they might share. Best Regards, Ann C.Davis
Beverly Rogers  (Email address not shown), Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:10:18 -0500.   
Subject: James & Louisa Anderton

Looking for info on James & Louisa Anderton. He was born abt 1813. They moved to Gloucester County Va and had two children. James Thomas Anderton- 1833-1907 and Elizabeth Anderton 1836-not sure of death date. She married James H Mahone and I believe she died in Portsmouth Va in the 1890's.
James and Louisa died young and their two young children were sent back to Accomac to be raised by relatives. Any additional info would be greatly appreciated as I have hit a dead end.
Doy Louise Groenenberg  (Email address not shown), Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:44:51 -0500.   
Subject: ENSIGN THOMAS'S WIFE p. s.

Sorry! I told you wrong! Ensign Thomas, of course, died in 1631-2. It was Ann/Hanna who died in 1641.
Doy Louise Groenenberg  (Email address not shown), Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:42:17 -0500.   
Subject: WIFE OF ENSIGN THOMAS SAVAGE

Hi again, Gail. I have info that when Ensign Thomas died,1641, his heirs were his wife Hanna and son John, obtaining patents to 9,000 acres. My source for this is the book Anne Ortland's Bastard -- p. 132. Doy
Doy Louise Groenenberg  (Email address not shown), Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:29:04 -0500.   
Subject: Ann/Hannah TYNG/ELKINGTON

Thanks, Gail. I'll have to look further into this.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:11:40 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Margaret Waters

Margaret Waters was born circa 1748. John Savage was born circa 1741. They were marries circa 1766. Their first child was born circa 1768.

Gail M. Walczyk
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:02:17 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Mother of John Savage = Hannah TYNG, or, ELKINGTON?

You haven't seen any documentation for the surname "Tyng" nor have I. The lastest edition of Purse & Person does not give the surname of Ensign Thomas Savage's wife Hannah nor does the Muster Roll for

Dorman, John Frederick. Adventurers of Purse & Person 1607-1624/5. Vol I, A-I. Baltimore MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. p. 69.

ANICENT THOMAS SAVAGE HIS MUSTER
Thomas Savage in the John and Francis1607
Ann Savage in the Sea Flower 1621.

Hannah Tyng was born after the death of Ensign Thomas Savage.

Dorman, John Frederick. Dorman, John Frederick. Adventurers of Purse & Person, Fourth Edition. Vol III R-Z. Baltimore MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. p. 119.
Fotenote:
7. Conway Whittle Sams, the speaker at the unveiling of the tablet to Ensign Savage at Jamestown, 13 May 1931, stated she [Hannah] was Hannah, daughter of Edward Tyng of Boston. Edward Tyng's daughter Hannah was born 7 March 1640 and married (1), 8 May 1661 Habijah Savage and (2) Daniel Gookin

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Doy Louise Groenenberg  (Email address not shown), Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:47:55 -0500.   
Subject: Mother of John Savage = Hannah TYNG, or, ELKINGTON?

Gail -- most info I've ever seen shows the mother of John Savage born in the 1620s to be Hannah (or aka Ann) TYNG (his father being Ensign Thomas Savage). Of course I don't have the documentation for this info in my computer notes..... Comments? Thanks, Doy
Doy Louise Groenenberg  (Email address not shown), Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:36:24 -0500.   
Subject: Margaret Waters

My data shows Margaret marrying 1) Major John Savage; no date, but their first (I think) child was born 1772-7. They had 7 children that I know of. She married 2) William Smith Custis bef 26 Oct 1801, probably in Accomack Co. Margaret died in 1813, and William died in 1821. I'm sorry that I don't have a DOB for Margaret, nor do I have names for her parents. And I don't yet have names for John Savage's parents, either. Not much help, I'm afraid.
Kenneth Bunting  (Email address not shown), Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:25:12 -0500.   
Subject: Buntings of Accomack

The Bunting/Bunton DNA Project indicates that my ancestry is linked to the Buntings of Accomack Co VA. Can anyone there help me find the connection? Ken
Diane Miller  (Email address not shown), Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:47:39 -0500.   
Subject: Manders Family

I am looking on any information on the Joseph Webster Manders family. In the 1850 census they are listed in Tyaskin, Md. Joseph married 3 times, his 3rd wife was named was Mary Abdel. Joseph was b. abt., 1778 and Mary abt. 1812. They married Jan. 27, 1835 and had 4 children, Henrietta, Mary E.F., James T., and Margaret. Joseph & Mary are my great~great~grandparents and their son James T. and his wife Emily are my great~grandparents. I would like to know anything that is available about them. The only info I have is their names. I have no idea who their parents were, when they died or where they are buried. Any information on any of the family members would be appreciated, thank you.
Diane Miller  (Email address not shown), Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:35:10 -0500.   
Subject: Family Search

I am searching for any information on Maria J. Thomas b. abt. 1834 and from the Somerset Co. Md. area. The only info I have is that she is supposed to be a niece of Rev. Joshua Thomas. Maria married Samuel J. Somers on June 4, 1850 and they had 7 children. Their children were Henrietta, John H., Samuel S. who married Annie M. Moore, Emily J. who married James Thomas Manders and they were my great~grandparents, Sarah E. who married George Twigg, Anna who I think married John W. Williams and Charles W. Somers. The 1860 & 1870 census has the family in the Potato Neck area and in 1880 Maria is listed with Sarah and George Twigg in Salisbury, Md. I would appreciate knowing if we are related to Rev. Thomas as well as knowing who the parents of Maria & Samuel were, their dates of death and where they are buried. I would appreciate any info on their children as well. I have looked everywhere I can think of and have hit a major wall. Any information on this family would be welcome.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:33:04 -0500.   
Subject: Re: James F. Mister

James F. Mister was the son of John Mister and the nephew of Benjamin Mister (_____. Accomack County Virginia Wills, 1824-1825, p. 60.) See: Court Documents Wills - Mister, Benjamin br>

Gail M. Walczyk
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Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:02:21 -0400.   
Subject: RE: John Smith

John Smith was the son of Isaac Smith (Nottingham, Stratton., Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800 (Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990, p. 200). and his wife Sarah West (Nottingham Wills, p. 94, 188).

For more on John Smith see: Procession Districts Accomack County - St. George Parish District 11 - Household 1 - John Smith.




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James Malone  (Email address not shown), Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:01:36 -0400.   
Subject: Info re Smith Family

Am seeking info re Smith family. I have John Smith m. Sarah Parker 1775. Had daughter Agnes m. Stephen Warrington d. before 25 Nov 1814. I am descendant of them. Would like as much as can be had on this Smith line.
Any thing much appreciated.
James Malone


Eve Epstein  (Email address not shown), Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:31:40 -0400.   
Subject: James F. Mister

Anyone with info on a James F. Mister born 1785 in Accomack Co., VA He married Rachel Mason (b. 1780) Oct. 21, 1803. Their son Gilbert H. Mister was born in 1805.

James then married a Catherine "Caty" Salisbury (b. 1795) on Feb. 2, 1812 and they had a son David R. Mister b. 1835.


I have no info on who James F. Mister's parents were.

Also if anyone knows where he is buried. Any information would be helpful. Thank you, Eve
Nick Mason  (Email address not shown), Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:53:43 -0400.   
Subject: Margaret Waters married John Savage d 1792

Does anyone have any information on the family of Margaret Waters when she was born, married? It appears that she married William Custis after the death of John Savage in 1792? Still trying to figure out the father of this John Savage d. 1792. Any help would be great. I am young and was just given this research challenge by my Grandfather.
Nick and Mason  (Email address not shown), Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:33:28 -0400.   
Subject: John Savage d. 1792

Mrs. McClellan would love to contact you to discuss your research. I have so many unanswered questions. Have been going crazy to see what Savage line John was from? Thanks you for this info. It may help. Nick
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:09:06 -0400.   
Subject: Capt John Savage UPDATE message dated 23 Aug 2007

In my research on the Savage Family I have recently round that the above John Savage did not marry Ann Elkington. He married Anne Harmanson (Mackey, Dr. Howard. Northampton County Virginia Record Book, Orders, Deeds, Wills & etc. Vols. 7, 1657-1666. Rockport MA: Picton Press 2002; p. 319.) Note: Brother Harmanson I do request you do me a favour to acknowledge these Writings John Stringer shall deliver to you on my behalf in open Court and what you do I shall Ratify as abovsaid resting your Loving Sister to Poiner Ann Savage Recorded the 11th of September 1665 pr me Will Mellings Cl Cur Co. Northampton
His mother was Hannah Elkington (Mackey, Dr. Howard. Northampton County Virginia Record Book, Orders, Deeds, Wills & etc. Vols. 8, 1657-1666. Rockport MA: Picton Press 2002; p. 340.) Note: A certificate is granted to Capt. John Savage for 1300 acres of land due to p Rights underwritten Of which was Hannah Elkington, John Savage, Ann Savage and Ann Savage are listed among others.
He married Mary Robins, the daughter of Obedience Robins ca 1668. Afther the death of John Savage Mary married her husband's son-in-law William Cowdrey (The husband of his daughter Ann) ca 1680 (Dorman, John Frederick. Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 704,O'Neil-Robins Family.
Elkington was not built for Ann Elkington. Its name did not appear in the records until after the ownership by John Stratton ca 1790 (Whitelaw, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore, A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties, Two volumes, Picton Press: Camden ME. p. 239.)



Henrietta McClellan  (Email address not shown), Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:24:59 -0400.   
Subject: Maj. John Savage V d. 1792 and wife Margaret

Att: Nick: Maj. john Savage V who died in 1792 was married to Margaret Waters - you have the wrong wife. The children you mention are correct. Contact me if you want more information.
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:11:53 -0400.   
Subject: Email addresses in messages!!!

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Yvonne Widgeon  (Email address not shown), Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:10:56 -0400.   
Subject: Mary Ellen Bradford Simpson

I am looking for the family of my great grandmother, Mary Ellen Bradford Simpson. She always said that she was raised by the Bradfords from Quinby, Va. She was born on Oct 14, 1863, She came to Hog Island as a young girl to work in the hotel and there met great grandfather James Waylon Simpson. They were married on April 19, 1885. They had 8 children, John, Vernon (my gradfather), Alfred, Hallie, Mary, Fanny, Isabell, and Eva. She died on Sept 19, 1885. Shle gave the name Bradford when she married, but that may not have been her maiden name, as grandfather Vernon said that she always said she was raised by the Bradfords. If any relative knew of her background, they have all passed on and I have run into a brick wall to this side of the Simpson family. Any help or suggestions of how to search would be appreciated. ywidgeon@yahoo.com
Yvonne Widgeon  (Email address not shown), Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:08:57 -0400.   
Subject: Mary Ellen Bradford Simpson

I am looking for the family of my great grandmother, Mary Ellen Bradford Simpson. She always said that she was raised by the Bradfords from Quinby, Va. She was born on Oct 14, 1863, She came to Hog Island as a young girl to work in the hotel and there met great grandfather James Waylon Simpson. They were married on April 19, 1885. They had 8 children, John, Vernon (my gradfather), Alfred, Hallie, Mary, Fanny, Isabell, and Eva. She died on Sept 19, 1885. Shle gave the name Bradford when she married, but that may not have been her maiden name, as grandfather Vernon said that she always said she was raised by the Bradfords. If any relative knew of her background, they have all passed on and I have run into a brick wall to this side of the Simpson family. Any help or suggestions of how to search would be appreciated.
Earl MacFarland  (Email address not shown), Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:43:15 -0400.   
Subject: Nottingham, Spady, Scott & Custis

"crzypopmac@aol.com"
Earl MacFarland  (Email address not shown), Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:41:38 -0400.   
Subject: SCOTT & SPADY & NOTTINGHAM

Looking for info on Maragret Nottingham & William Spady, chn Sarah, William & John (so fa)
Nick  (Email address not shown), Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:13:13 -0400.   
Subject: Major John Savage d. 1792 and Wife Margaret

Can anyone help me? I can not figure out who was the father of John Savage married to Margaret Parker and father of William,Thomas,George,Severn Eyre,Charles,Joseph,and Annie? Also does anyone know if there is a family plot or any headstones on or off the land that would have been Metompkin Plantation? I am stuck! Any help would be wonderful.
Elaine Matson  (Email address not shown), Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:49:58 -0400.   
Subject: Zerababbel Bundick b 1813 Virginia a genealogy escapee

His family in Virginia is hiding behind the mother of all brick walls. He shows up in Philadelphia on the 1840 census occupation seaman)onward. There are plenty of Zerababbels from the Eastern Shore and plenty of Bundicks, too. But no Zerababbel Bundick. Wife is Mary J. His male childrens' surnames are William and George. Any Help appreciated.
Dale  (Email address not shown), Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:05:40 -0400.   
Subject: Thank you Gail

Gail, Thank you so much for the information on the Crockett's.

You are WONDERFUL.
William Birney  (Email address not shown), Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:14:17 -0400.   
Subject: Accomac County Civil War Info

I am currently working on putting together a living history program for the 150th anniversary of the 1861 Federal occupation of Accomac County. My research is currently focused on the old hospital at Accomac, now a residence. I found a passing reference to United States soldiers buried behind said hospital. Has anyone else heard of this? Likewise, if anyone knows any landowners in Accomac or Somerset Counties who would interested in this project, please let me know. Thanks. Bill Birney
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:43:48 -0400.   
Subject: RE: John A. Crockett - Tangier Island

John A. Crockett is the great, great, great grandson of Sampson Crockett.

The line goes John A. Crockett b.c. 1866, John W. Crockett b.c. 1829, William Crockett b.c. 1794, John Crockett, 11 August 1763, Joseph Crockett, 19 May 1722, Sampson Crockett b.c.1700.

For more Genealogy see: Genealogical Navi-Bauble

John A. Crockett (ca 1866 - )

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Dale  (Email address not shown), Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:17:46 -0400.   
Subject: John A. Crockett - Tangier Island

I am looking for the parents of John A. Crockett. John was born in 1866 or April 1870 and was born on Tangier Island.

I am trying to see if he was a decendent of Sampson Crockett.
Greg Bennett  (Email address not shown), Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:25:59 -0400.   
Subject: Bennett Family Web Site

Hi and building a web site on my side of the Bennett family (James H. Bennett and Margaret Ann Watson). If you are interested here is the site location http://sites.google.com/site/taleof2shores/
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:58:29 -0400.   
Subject: Re: Old Eastern Shore soda? bottle

I don't know about the bottle, but "I. P. Lankford" probably refers to Ira P. Lankford (1874-1948), buried at Franktown Cemetery. He may have kept a small dairy. Check with someone in Franktown or at the Eastern Shore Public Library.
Gary Taylor  (Email address not shown), Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:58:29 -0400.   
Subject: Old Eastern Shore soda? bottle.

I have an old bottle made of thick glass that is light green in color. There are imperfections in the glass, but there is a seam that runs the length of both sides of the bottle. The bottle is closed with a cork, which is missing. On the back of the bottle, at the bottom, are the words: THIS BOTTLE IS NEVER SOLD. There is a raised oval on the front of the bottle. Arched across the top of the oval, in raised letters, are the words: I. P. LANKFORD. Arched around the bottom of the oval, in raised letters, are the words: FRANKTOWN, VA. In the center of the raised oval are the stylized initials: I. P. L. The bottle is probably six or seven inches tall and about two inches across its circumference. Does anyone know anything about this bottle? Obviously, there was a bottling factory in or near Franktown....who was I. P. Lankford?.... what was put inside the bottles?.... etc. Thanks in advance for any help. Gary Taylor
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:49:56 -0400.   
Subject: RE: MORE PARKS FAMILY

For more Genealogy see: Genealogical Navi-Bauble

EVANS, Alexine S. (12 Nov 1859 - )
PARKS, Major Irwin (4 March 1858 - )
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:37:33 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Parks

Brower Melson Parks was the son of Major I. Parks and Alexine S. Evans he was born of 14 January 1898 and Baptized on 12 June 1898 (Mihalyka, Jean M., Parks, Millie, Wilson, Faye D., Tangier Abstracts (Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution Genealogical Records Committee).
Becki  (Email address not shown), Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:33:25 -0400.   
Subject: Parks Family

My father and family was from Tangier Island I am not sure where to start looking for info on my family. My grandparents names were Brower & Flora Parks. If anyone has any ideas please point me in the right direction. Thanks!!
Tom Wessells  (Email address not shown), Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:46:03 -0400.   
Subject: Geraldus Wessells

I would like to contact Gail Walczyk to shar my research on Geraldus/Gerardus Wessells. Email me at tommot22@aol.com
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:35:13 -0400.   
Subject: Re: Chincoteague Bowden Daisey Bloxom

The address for GHOTES is not GHOTES.INC, but rather ghotes.net.

There may be a link at GHOTES for the Miles Files, but the Miles Files are located at the Eastern Shore Public Library site (espl.org).

I urge all to use material at genealogy sites (including my own) with a careful eye to unsupported or poorly documented information. There is a tremendous amount of junk on the web that keeps getting circulated as if it were accurate information.

- Webmaster
Debbie Greene  (Email address not shown), Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:11:59 -0400.   
Subject: Chincoteague Bowden Daisey Bloxom

Janice go to GHOTES.INC look under Miles files. It has some info.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:07:02 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Bowden & Bloxom

Miles, Barry W., and Miles Moody K. III. Accomack Co. Va, Wills & Administrations 1800-1860. Bowie MD: Heritage Books Inc. 2000, p. 61.

Bowden, Ira 50 Widower, Oysterman, born in Accomack, living in Accomack, son of Parker and Anna to Rebecca Jones, 44, Widow, daughter of John and Margaret Birch, on 7 August 1792 at Chincoteague Island, by R. B. Sanford.

Walczyk, Gail M. The Accomack County Death Register 1853-1896. Coram, NY: Peter's Row,1999 p. 19.

Bowden, Parker Sr., W/m, 20 Mar 1878, Acc. P., pneumonia, 73yr b. Acc, preacher, h/o Betsy. Bowden, Parker Jr., son g/info.

Bowdoin, Anna, W/f, in Mar 1873, Chinco., rheumatism, 69yr c/o Russell, John & Ruth, b. Acc, housekeeper, w/o Parker. Husband g/info.

For the 1870 Census taken of Chincoteague Island see:

<http://easternshoreheritage.com> - Miscellaneous - The 1870 Census of Chincoteague and Assateague or use the Search feature there.
Janice Parks hylton  (Email address not shown), Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:26:20 -0400.   
Subject: Chincoteague Bowdens and Bloxoms

My maternal grandparents were John Selby Bowden and Mary Comfort Bloxom. Great-grandparents: Ira Bowden and Mary A Daisey and Richard Bloxom and Patience Jones. I would so appreciate any information on further lines. I would love to copy any available pictures. Thank you.
AUdrey Post  (Email address not shown), Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:45:00 -0400.   
Subject: Ann W Tatham

I noticed on the Mears collection, that Ann Tatham Allen was cited as having died in Virginia. Ann W Tatham and James Allen were my great great grandparents. They died in Philadelphia and are buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery in West Philadelphia Pa. James was a Methodist Minister, his last assignment was at Ebenezer Methodist church, he served there from 1849 -1850. He died in Aug of 1850 of typhoid fever. Ann outlived him by fifty years and was buried next to him.
Barbara Palmer  (Email address not shown), Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:14:31 -0400.   
Subject: Samuel M.Townsend, b. 1806/7 Virginia, possibly Accomack Co., oysterman

I'm searching for the parents of Samuel M. Townsend, b. in VA in 1806/7, possibly in Accomack Co., possibly at Horntown or Chincoteague Island, possibly the son of a Zadock Townsend who purchased land at Chincoteague Island in 1810.

Samuel had a son Robert J. Townsend, born Nov. 1824 in Virginia. They both migrated to Philadelphia by 1840 and Samuel lived out his life on Norfolk Ave. in Southwark Ward 3 of Phila., near the docks. Samuel and Robert were both oystermen. Samuel died at Phila. in 1890 and his wife Sarah ____, b. PA c. 1810, died at Phila. in 1893. Son Robert J. Townsend moved to Baltimore in 1870 and died there in 1906. His wife was Mary Ann ___, b. in PA.

A possible brother of Samuel's may have been Zadock W. Townsend. b. about 1810 at Horntown, Accomack Co, VA. According to the Miles Files, Zadock married Mary "Polly" Roach in 1832 and he died at Horntown in 1852. Zadock's son was Samuel J. Townsend, b. 1836. Samuel J. was 14 on the 1850 census for Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA and he married Emaline _____ around 1870. Samuel J.'s son Lemuel Townsend was b. about 1875 at Accomack.Co. He married Ocea Maud Corbin in 1895 at Greenbackville, Accomack Co, and at the time of his marriage he was a 20-year-old oysterman. Lemuel moved down the Accomack Co coast to Atlantic, then to several other places, and he was buried at Cape Charles, VA.

I'm trying to connect Samuel Townsend to the Snow Hill Townsends down from John of Accomick Co, b. c 1640. My research has been greatly facilitated by a publication by Ruth Dryden on the Snow Hill Townsend line.

The closest I can get into the Snow Hill line is a Zadock Townsend, No. 63 of that line, who was born 23 Jun 1757 in Somerset Co, MD. He died 1822 Worcester Co, MD. This Zadock was a Loyalist during the Revolution. He had children by a second wife Mary Townsend including Nancy, b. 1800, Littleton, b. 1801, James, b. 1802 and Benjamin, b. 1804. These children were all all b. at Worcester Co, MD. Because of their birth location it is problematic that this Zadock Townsend is the father of Samuel, but Zadock was a Loyalist who may have, for some reason, broken away from the Snow Hill Townsends long enough to have purchased land on Chincoteague Island in 1810.

Thanks for any help I can get on this line!!! Barbara Palmer


Debbie Greene  (Email address not shown), Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:17:06 -0400.   
Subject: reeds

Thanks for the info Gail
Marla  (Email address not shown), Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:34:51 -0400.   
Subject: Cadena family

I am trying to locate Michelle Cadena, she grew up in Cape Charles, i think her maiden name was Boheome(pronounced beam) she had a sister who lived on Tangier island please help me locate her or family her husband was in the air force thanks!!
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:21:58 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Parks

Cokesbury Methodist Church, Marriage Records, Copy at Eastern Shore Public Library, Accomac VA.

Edward Parks born in Accomac Co., living in Accomac Co., Oysterman, son of Travis Parks and wife and Eliza Burres born in Northumberland, the daughter of Joseph and Virginia Burres were married by Rev. R. C. Jones on Tangier Island, on 22 May 1875.

Mihalyka, Jean M., Parks, Millie, Wilson, Faye D., (Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution Genealogical Records Committee), p 59.
Harrison T. Parks age 19, s/o E. S. & Eliza J. Parks to Ida Brown age 19, born on the Western Shore, d/o of William and Britanna Brown. 25 August 1895 Harrison T. Parks age 19, s/o E. S. & Eliza J. Parks to Ida Brown age 19, born on the Western Shore, d/o of William and Britanna Brown.
Sherri Parks  (Email address not shown), Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:10:19 -0400.   
Subject: parks

Tangier Island...Harrison Parks (Ida Mae), Edward Parks (Eliza Jane), ? Thomas Edward Parks (Polly). I would appreciate any info. Thank you
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:18:49 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Reeds

I wasn't able to find the parents of Littleton B. Reed but I did find this:

Walczyk, Gail M. The Accomack County Death Register 1853-1896. Coram, NY: Peter's Row,1999, p. 129.

Reed, Mary A., W/f, 7 Feb 1877, Acc. P., measles, 35yr c/o Savage, Thos., b. Acc, housekeeper, w/o Litt. Husband g/info.

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County Birth Register 1853-1896 Vol. I 1853-1876. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2000, p. 122.

Reed, Molly H., W/f, 16 Oct 1873, on Chingo Is., d/o Reed, Litt., Carpenter living on Chingo. Is., & Mary A.
Debbie Greene  (Email address not shown), Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:37:35 -0400.   
Subject: Reed from Snow Hill MD

I am looking for info on Littleton B Reed born in MD c1821 lived in Snow Hill MD. His wife was named Mary ---- had twin sons John Edward and Cyrus Littleton born Dec.15,1859 also William c1855 Littleton later lived on Chincoteague Va I am tring to find out who his parents were and what Mary's maiden name was
Glenn Major  (Email address not shown), Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:47:32 -0400.   
Subject: Inventories

A few years back I requested an inventory from the Nabb Center. They were having some computer problems so instead of sending me a single inventory they sent me ALL of the inventories for early Somerset. Can make them available if webmaster is interested.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:09:12 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Budd / West

Hi Terry,

I have never seen the book you make reference to so I can't say how reliable it is. Assuming that the information in The West Registry is correct, and that Peggy and Mckeel Budd sold land he had inherited from her father John, I searched for a John with a daughter Peggy or Margaret and found nothing to that effect. I did find a John who died intestate in circa 1798. There might be an inventory for him. I there is, probably be in _____. Accomack County Virginia Wills &c 1798-1800. You can find this book _____. Accomack County Virginia Orders 1796-1798and in the Accomack Court House.


Nottingham, Stratton. Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800. Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990, p. 439.

WEST, JOHN - Adm. his estate to Jonathan West - Charles Snead sec. - 30 Jan. 1798 - [_____. Accomack County Virginia Orders 1796-1798] p. 353.

Gail
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Terry Stevens  (Email address not shown), Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:50:20 -0400.   
Subject: Budd / West

Hi Gail,
I was wondering if you have information on this line ?
Mckeel Budd and Peggy. I found a marriage record for a keely Budd and Peggy West in Worcester Md in 1811. I also found a book called The West Registery by Mrs. Stone which states that Peggy and her husband Mr. Budd sold land inherited from her father John west who in turn was descended from Anthony West. I wasn't able to find the deed mentioned in The West Registery. What I am trying to find out, if Peggy was a descendent of Anthony West ? Do you think this book is a reliable source ? I heard you were at the Library last month but I missed you. I hope you are doing well take care

Terry
Lisa Williams  (Email address not shown), Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:06:28 -0400.   
Subject: joseph thomas perdue

father george thomas perdue son joseph thomas perdue married anna laura long and had 2 female children maryellen perdue worsham and imogene perdue johnson, (boundurants/france/virginia/joseph thomas perdue gun shot wound fatal henderson county kentucky 1930)
John W. Felton  (Email address not shown), Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:59:57 -0400.   
Subject: Williams family tree

Gail: Thank you for sending me the information I needed
about my Grandfather Rev. Walter Wyatt Williams family.
I will now go to York Co.Virginia records to gather added information....Jack Felton
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:13:40 -0400.   
Subject: Peter Williams

_____. Accomack County Virginia Marriage Records #4 1896-1925, P. 40.



August 20 1899; Peter G. Williams Waterman, 27 single, born in York Co. VA, son of Payton Williams and Catherine his wife; Rosa L. Chambers 19 single, born in Accomack Co. VA. daughter of John A. Chambers and Leah his wife. Married by C. P. Swain.

The next step would be to look in the York Co. VA census for this Williams family.

Gail M. Walczyk
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John W. Felton  (Email address not shown), Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:11:20 -0400.   
Subject: Seeking family tree for Capt. Pete Williams, wife Rose Chambers. Uncler Pete was brother to my grandfather Rev.Walter Wyatt Williams who married Ella Lohrfink of Baltimore. I have other family history but lack name of the first Williams on Tangier Island and where he cam from . England?

I need to know the names of the first Williams family settlers on Tangier Island --when the arrived and where they were from. England? Wales?
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:14:56 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Hack's Neck and It's People

Hack's Neck and It's People written in the 1930's, has been out of print for years. The Eastern Shore Public Library has a copy in the Family Room.

Eastern Shore Public Library
(Main Library)
23610 Front Street
P.O. Box 360
Accomac, VA. 23301

Gail M. Walczyk
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Kathleen  (Email address not shown), Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:02:44 -0400.   
Subject: regarding book

Did you try some of the local book stores? Some of them has genealogy books?
Larry  (Email address not shown), Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:51:47 -0400.   
Subject: James Mears Book

Can anyone tell me where I can find a copy of James Mears book: Hacks Neck and It's People Past and Present?
Thanks
Baker  (Email address not shown), Mon, 25 May 2009 16:56:59 -0400.   
Subject: crawson burial permits

Does anyone knows where i can find anymore information on the crawson burial permits. I am still having trouble on Charles W Taylor and now I am thinking that crawson might have some more information out there about this and more.
baker  (Email address not shown), Sat, 23 May 2009 23:27:41 -0400.   
Subject: taylor family

Thanks. I think that it will help a lot.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sat, 23 May 2009 22:49:08 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Charles W Taylor


<http://www.espl.org/genealogy/notices/Deathstu.htm>

Taylor, Charles W. - Date of Death; 15 May 1920 - Age; 46 - Male White - Cause of Death; Chronic Nephritic - Town of; Not listed - Place of Burial; Guilford - Date of Issue; 17 May 1920 - Crowson Burial Permits. If this is the Charles Taylor your are looking for he was born circa 1874.

Gail M. Walczyk
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Baker  (Email address not shown), Sat, 23 May 2009 11:30:19 -0400.   
Subject: Charles W Taylor

I have some about information that I did find from the census, which I did find helpful. But I am not sure when he was born because I can't find any records of him on the social security index. My family back then didn't believe in the social security. That's what my mother tells me anyhow. Also, I think I know where he is buried at but there isn't a tombstone. My daddy used to tell me that he was buried next to my grandmother. There is a grave next to her unmarked, so I know that it is her. I will try some more on the espl.org website, though. I am still trying to find some information on his wife, Elizabeth Thornes Taylor Thornes.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 22 May 2009 23:07:15 -0400.   
Subject: Re: Hills Farm Cemetery search - Bayly

The Notation on the bottom of the page on Hills Farm Cemetery in Accomack at <http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/accomack/cemeteries/tombs001.txt> is just additional information where "a" William Bayly can be found" " It does not say that William Bayly of West-Shirley Hundred is buried at Hills Farm. There is no proof that this particular William Bayly ever lived on the Eastern Shore or Virginia.

The land where Hills Farm Cemetery is located was previously patented in 1664 by John Tilney and passed though Parker, Selby, Custis, Pettit, Cropper, and finally to a Thomas M. Bayly who was buried there(Whitelaw, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties, Vol. I. Gloucester MA: Peter Smith , p. 1062-1063), along with the list found at <http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/accomack/cemeteries/tombs001.txt>:

The Baylys that are buried there are the Ancestors of a Richard Bayly bc 1600 W 9 June 1661 WP 29 October 1661 with one son Richard (Marshall, James Handley. Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802. Camden Maine: Picton Press, 1994, p. 65.)

A18 Patent to Richard Bayly for 700 Acres at "Cradicks." This was the part of the tract on the south side of Craddock Creek next to A17, and the land around the head of the creek. Bayly is said to have come to Barbadoes in 1640, (Whitelaw, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties, Vol. I. Gloucester MA: Peter Smith , p. 635).

There is no known connection between William Bayly of West-Shirley Hundred and Richard Bayly of Craddock.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
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WStith  (Email address not shown), Fri, 22 May 2009 11:16:19 -0400.   
Subject: Re: Hills Farm Cemetery search - Bayly

I have not visited this cemetery, but I doubt that there are any extremely old, i.e. 17th century, tombstones there. There is no natural stone on the Eastern Shore of VA. All tombstones had to be imported.
WStith  (Email address not shown), Fri, 22 May 2009 11:11:41 -0400.   
Subject: Re: Charles W Taylor

You might try looking at late 19th century census data for Accomack Co. Another possibility would be to try the Eastern Shore Public Library (http://www.espl.org/). I believe there is a death index available online.
Baker  (Email address not shown), Thu, 21 May 2009 21:52:53 -0400.   
Subject: Charles W Taylor

I did look there for that. The one that I found was his son. they both have the same name, but one is the junior. Is there other places that I can look for it at?
Lloyd L. Kirk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 21 May 2009 21:27:14 -0400.   
Subject: Hills Farm Cemetery - Bayly

Correction for E-Mail address ( above )
Lloyd L. Kirk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 21 May 2009 21:22:24 -0400.   
Subject: Hills Farm Cemetery search - Bayly

According to the return respone by Wayne Stith, Hills Farm Cemetery in Accomac Co.does exist; and he has given explicit location instructions. According to (google) Hillsfarmcemetery - there is a listing of several people buried there - as stated by WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE QUARTERLY HISTORICAL MAGAZINE Vol 7 #2 ( Oct. 1898 ) The very last entry is my IMMIGRANT ANCESTER - WILLIAM & MARY BAYLY (no conection to the college)of WEST & SHIRLEY HUNDRED. The year of William's birth - 1583/wife- Mary / and their one son Thomas - given in this report $ as stated in Hotten's List of early Virginia settlers -EVERY
THING MATCHES PERFECTLY. According to Wayne Stith, NO
LISTING FOR THE BURIAL OF WILLIAM & MARY is given in
Mihalyka's GRAVEN STONES listing.

My question then is: Does anyone know what are some of the
earlist BURIAL DATES that are known in the cemetery. My
William would have to be about the first to be buried there (abt. 1650/60 )? Perhaps no grave markers were even used at that early date?

Would appreciate any response)S) to this inquiry.
WStith  (Email address not shown), Thu, 21 May 2009 00:30:54 -0400.   
Subject: Re: Taylor family

Please see the name index for the cemetery documentation project.
Baker  (Email address not shown), Wed, 20 May 2009 13:52:47 -0400.   
Subject: Taylor family

I am looking for information of Charles W Taylor of Guilford, Va. I think he died in 1920.
Ruth Gehr  (Email address not shown), Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:34:22 -0400.   
Subject: Monnie Crockett of Tangier Island

I was curious if anyone had any info on a lady by the name of Monnie Crockett of Tangier. Miss. Monnie as she was known by the islanders ran a millinery shop on main ridge road next to Dr. Gladstone's old doctor's office. My grandmother would take me to visit Miss Monnie and was a friend of her's. This was back in the mid 1960's. I think that Monnie Crockett passed away in the late 60's or early 70's. I don't think that Miss Monnie was ever married or had any children.

I've heard that she had an Aunt "Sallie" that ran the millinery shop before Miss Monnie did. I'm not sure if Sallie was a Crockett or not. Island folks say that Miss Monnie was one of the most beautiful woman on the island when she was young.

Anyone know anything about Miss Monnie?

Thanks!
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:46:51 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Elmer Frank Russell and relatives

I was able to find this with the little information that was supplied.

Miles, Barry W., and Miles Moody K. III. Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1854-1895. Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 284.

Russell, William J. 25, Single, Farmer, son of William, to Catherine Custis 25, daughter of John H. and Sally, on 3 January 1867, at Accomack by J. E. Bundick.

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County 1870 Census Part I, Accomack Parish. Coram NY: Peter's Row, p. 175.

(Modesttown Post Office)

MT396 421 1 Russel, William 35 M W oystering
MT396 421 2 Russel, Catherine 26 F keeps house
MT396 421 3 Russel, Frank 1 M W
MT396 421 4 Custis, Sally 22 F W house keeper
MT396 421 5 Custis, Thomas 40 M W farm laborer

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County Birth Register Vol. III 1886-1896. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2000, p. 166.
Russell, Mary C., W/f, 20 Nov 1876, in Dist #1, d/o Russell, Wm. of Wm., Farmer, & Cath. A. Father g/info.
Russell, None, W/m, 16 Nov 1870, in Acc., s/o Russell, Wm., Oysterman living in Acc., & Cath. Father g/info.

(167)
Russell, Wm., W/m, 25 Sep 1873, in Met. Tship, s/o Russell, Wm., Farmer living in Acc., & Cath. Father g/info.

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County Birth Register Vol. II, 1877-1886. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2000, p. 130
Russell, Annie C., W/f, 7 Dec 1877, in Acc. Dist., d/o Russell, Wm. of Wm., Farmer living in Acc., & Cath. A. Custis, Robt. T., Uncle g/info.
Russell, Emma G., W/f, 20 Feb 1880, living in Acc., d/o Russell, Wm. Jr. of Wm., Farmer living in Acc., & Catherine A. Father g/info.
(131)
Russell, Samuel G., W/m, 30 Sep 1883, in Acc. Dist., s/o Russell, Wm. of Wm., Farmer living in Acc., & Catharine A. Mother g/info.

Walczyk, Gail M. The Accomack County Death Register 1853-1896. Coram, NY: Peter's Row,1999, p. 133.
Russell, Jas., W/m, 24 Dec 1875, Acc. P., burnt, to death, 3yr c/o Wm. & Cath., b. Acc. Russell, Slyvester W., friend g/info.
(134)
Russell, Sam’l J., W/m, 1 Feb 1876, Dist. No1, burned, 2yr c/o Wm. & Cath., b. Acc. Father g/info.

Leilani Russell Walker  (Email address not shown), Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:08:08 -0400.   
Subject: Elmer Frank Russell and relatives

I looking for information on the grandfather I never knew - Elmer "Frank" Russell, his siblings: Edward Washington Russell, William T. Russell, Carroll Russell (parents were: William J. and Catherine?
Kyle Harris  (Email address not shown), Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:13:20 -0400.   
Subject: Taylor Family History

I am looking for any history regarding my great grandfather, Sewell Augustus Taylor, born in 1874. His father was Henry Teackle Taylor, mother was Sallie Francis Northam Taylor and they lived around Wallops Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Carole Sturgeon  (Email address not shown), Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:21:54 -0400.   
Subject: Want to read obit for Virginia Lee Morrison Edward Elmer Morrison

Jennifer Slusher  (Email address not shown), Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:44:12 -0400.   
Subject: Alexander Savage

Hello - I'm looking for information on Alexander Savage, who married Sarah Eliza Lee. Anything would be helpful! Thank you!
Pat Ferguson  (Email address not shown), Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:06:53 -0400.   
Subject: Norman MASON, Maria AILSWORTH Middlesex County, VA

Looking for information about this couple who were married in 1844; son James Norman MASON, b Sept 1856 in Middlesex. He married Zulia ALLEN in Alabama about 1890. Thanks.
Rohit  (Email address not shown), Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:45:02 -0400.   
Subject: Many Many happy returns of the day

Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:07:54 -0500.   
Subject: Publicizing your email address

Folks,

The email address you give me when posting a message is automatically stripped out before the message is made available. If you wish others to see your email address, you can put it in the body of your message. BUT I STRONGLY recommend that you not do this, as your address will be publicly available not only to legitimate visitors to this site but also to address-harvesting robotic programs. You will find the amount of spam you receive increase substantially.

Please be forewarned. I accept no liability whatsoever for any consequences of your email address being displayed publicly.

WS
bob banks  (Email address not shown), Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:55:07 -0500.   
Subject: taylor family

i'd like to have my email address posted. artistbob1937@aol.com
bob banks  (Email address not shown), Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:51:00 -0500.   
Subject: james taylor

need info on james taylor born 1742 in baltimore co md. i need to know who he married, children and where he ended up. james taylor was my ggggrandfather. we are penna taylors and its getting harder to find our ancestors. i hope ssomeone can help me. thank bob banks
Ann Camper  (Email address not shown), Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:36:56 -0500.   
Subject: Hendrich/Hedrick?/Hedrick?

My grgrandfather Alfred Hendrich born in 1805 supposedly migrated from Virginia to Tennessee. I found him & wife Elizabeth&siblings listed in the Knox Co. Tn. census for 1860. Wife was Elizabeth Lovely born in Virgina. This is all I have to go on. If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated.
Jan Silverthorne Urban  (Email address not shown), Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:57:34 -0500.   
Subject: Silverthornes

Would like to make contact with Silverthornes in the area. I am a descendent of William Silverthorne, b. 1637 in England, that came to Accomack Co., VA. My line left in 1700s to locate in NC, where they remained untile my father left in 1940s. Would like to visit Accomack and see family related areas, so I would like some direction with that and possibly meet distant cousins. Let me know if you have any interest. Thank you.
Jan
Barbara Draper Thuesen  (Email address not shown), Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:34:46 -0500.   
Subject: Draper Book

Descendants of Peter and Hannah Draper. Stories, wills, genealogy, and History. On sale now by Barbara Draper Thuesen
Harold Kidd  (Email address not shown), Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:37:44 -0500.   
Subject: Widgen/Widgeon

I'm looking for family of William Widgen/Widgeon born about 1866 in Northampton Co. He was sailor, possibly son of Southey Widgeon.
Kathy Bittner  (Email address not shown), Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:41:57 -0500.   
Subject: obituary

My old boss William (Bill) Savage passed away February of 2008. I would like to read his obituary, but do not know where to look. I think he lived on the East Coast.
val wilson (brown)  (Email address not shown), Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:14:53 -0500.   
Subject: searching for siblings

my mothers name was florance(pat) mcdonald, she married douglas earl brown from calgary alberta, my father.he remarried (mary) and they had a son william.(billy) we met once in my early teens. if anyone can give me any information on the brown family
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:28:21 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Bennetts of Accomack and Northampton

Check at http://petersrow.com to see if there are any books that might interest you. You can use the search feature to see which books have a Bennett in them.
Cheryl Bennett Vikaros  (Email address not shown), Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:48:18 -0500.   
Subject: Bennetts of Accomack and Northampton

I may have located our early Samuel Bennett as an apprentice to the cobbler Robert Clarke of Northampton as stated in his will. This might be the son of the Samuel Bennett who was claimed as headrights along with a William Willet by a John Stringer on Pimmenoe (Pimeno) Creek near Capeville. I'd like to purchase books that might make reference to any of these families.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:12:11 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Charles Alva Fountain and Fannie Rippon Fountain

Charles A. Fountain was from Prince William Co., VA which borders on Washington DC.

Elmore, Phyllis, Northampton County Marriages 1854-1922. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2007, p. 81.
FOUNTAIN Charles A 22 S Blacksmith b: Prince William Co VA living in Nh s/o Luther E & Virginia to Fannie L Rippon 19 S Nh Nh d/o Thomas E & Sudie E on 28 Nov 1900 at Nh by JW Reams. License issued 27 Nov 1900

Gail M. Walczyk
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:22:08 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Charles Alva Fountain and Fannie Rippon Fountain

Charles A. Fountain was from Prince William Co., VA which borders on Washington DC.

Elmore, Phyllis, Northampton County Marriages 1854-1922. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2007, p. 81.
FOUNTAIN Charles A 22 S Blacksmith b: Prince William Co VA living in Nh s/o Luther E & Virginia to Fannie L Rippon 19 S Nh Nh d/o Thomas E & Sudie E on 28 Nov 1900 at Nh by JW Reams. License issued 27 Nov 1900

Gail M. Walczyk
Richard Mahoney  (Email address not shown), Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:53:32 -0500.   
Subject: Charles Alva Fountain and Fannie Rippon Fountain

Looking for information on this family, my grandfather was Charles Alva Fountain's half brother, his name is Richard Pickett. Anyone with knowledge of the family, please contact me.
Charles Alva Fountain had used both Bayview and Cheriton as his address in the past.
Robert D. Doebbeling  (Email address not shown), Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:51:41 -0500.   
Subject: African American Scarbers- Virginia Shepard

I am looking for a friend by the name of Earl Scarber. He lives in Cleburne, TX. and knows he has African American ancestors. There is a Scarber buried in a African American cemetery in Arkansas. He is just trying to learn more about his ancestors. Thanks for any information.
Virginia Sheppard  (Email address not shown), Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:49:35 -0400.   
Subject: African American Scarbers

Just saw your answer to my query and want to thank you.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:55:32 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Wharton Place Cemetery Puzzle

Carey, Mary Frances Miles, Barry W. and Miles, Moody K. III. Tombstone Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, VA. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books Inc. 1995.

There are other burials in the Wharton Cemetery (near Mappsville besides John and Elizabeth Wharton; John F. Bayne, Nephew of Elizabeth Wharton, 10 January 1818 - 17 April 1819, (43), and Sallie W., wife of Dr. W. H. (not dates) (291).

The infant that you speak of is probably John F. Bayne.

Whitelaw, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties. Gloucester MA: Peter Smith, p. 1183.

Although Wharton was in Philadelphia frequently in connection with his extensive business interests. No relationship to the Wharton family there can be found . . .

Without an actual citation (document? book and page?) for the 1828 marriage of aFrancis West b. 1810 PA m. 1828 to a Maria Emily Reed b. Philadelphia, and since there are different West and Wharton families all over the U. S. there is no way anything can be done with this marriage.

Gail
Cheryl Bennett Vikaros  (Email address not shown), Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:04:43 -0400.   
Subject: Wharton Place Cemetery Puzzle

At Roots I found a posting for a Francis West b. 1810 PA m. 1828 to a Maria Emily Reed b. Philadelphia. Two interesting clues are that Francis had a brother named John Wharton West and that many of his other brothers were seaman. Still trying to figure out who the infant is that is buried in the Wharton family plot.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:50:55 -0400.   
Subject: Tunnel vs Wharton

_____. Accomack County Virginia Deeds 1797-1800, p. 199.

(Abstract)

On 4 August 1797, Joseph Tunnel mortgaged his land to Jno Wharton, payable on demand. In turn John Wharton gave him Fifty Three Pounds Nineteen Shillings & eight pence.
Cheryl Bennett Vikaros  (Email address not shown), Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:08:10 -0400.   
Subject: John Wharton

I recently found that my Roland Bennett was indentured to John Wharton thanks to your posting of the Accomack Indentures 1798-1835. So to learn about Roland's life I've been tracing John Wharton. Another court case related to Joseph Tunnell states the date as 1814. This can be found inLand Causes, Accomack County, Virginia 1727-1826: Accomack County by Stratton Nottingham.
Another puzzle is the infant buried with John Wharton. Is this child a Francis Wharton West or a Francis Wharton ?
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:39:14 -0400.   
Subject: RE: John Wharton

There seems to be some discrepancy on his date of death: 1811? 1813? or 1814?

Miles, Barry W., and Miles Moody K. III. Accomack Co. Va, Wills & Administrations 1800-1860. Bowie MD: Heritage Books Inc. 2000, p. 597.

John Wharton (presently of Philadelphia) wrote his will on 23 February 1814. It was partly proved on 28 March 1814, fully proved on 13 April 1814 and recorded on 26 April 1814.

Whitelaw, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties. Gloucester MA: Peter Smith, p. 1183.

The Inscription on his stone reads:

In Memory of John Wharton Esq.
Who was born in the County of Accomack, State of Virginia, Nov. 25th 1762, Departed this life in the City of Philadelphia, February 25th 1811, was moved to this place March 25th 1811. Married Elizabeth Williams June 10th, by whom this tomb is erected.

Carey, Mary Frances Miles, Barry W. and Miles, Moody K. III. Tombstone Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, VA. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books Inc. 1995, p. 291.

The death date of Febuary 25th 1811 was also recorded as such in the above book. Both John Wharton and his wife Elizabeth are buried at Mappsville, VA, on the Wharton Farm, on Wharton Drive. On my next trip to Accomack I will get a copy of his will. It's in _____. Accomack County Virginia Wills 1812-1814, p. 417.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Cheryl Bennett Vikaros  (Email address not shown), Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:25:06 -0400.   
Subject: John Wharton

In the Taylor Family Papers, 1686-1890 Accession number 28954, A Collection in the Library of Virginia is a copy of the Will of John Wharton of Accomack dated 23 February 1814.( That might be the date of a court action) John died March 1813 in Philadelphia. Dr. Joseph Parrish's note is online at the new LDS pilot site under Philadelphia Deaths. He was buried from Christ Church.
In a Taylor court case it states 1814 as his passing. I have more info

David Scott  (Email address not shown), Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:06:02 -0400.   
Subject: Wills and Administrations of Northampton County 1800-1854

Please note that my new book, Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County Virginia 1800-1854 has been published and is available from Picton Press on their web site and also from the Book Bin in Onley. Hard cover, 380 pages, $47.50.
Cheryl Bennett Vikaros  (Email address not shown), Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:24:09 -0400.   
Subject: Bells of Ulster/Dublin

The LDS site has my Matilda Bell born 1688 Dublin, Ireland married Samuel Bennett b. 1685 of Virginia. They married 1708 in the Accomack /Northampton area. The site stated her father was John Bell. This is in response to "Bells of the Boarder" The Family members of Bennett have been located in Accomack, Smith Island, Hollands Island and Kent County, MD.
Phyllis  (Email address not shown), Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:57:54 -0400.   
Subject:

This is the most awesome genealogy site I have EVER seen. How wonderful it is to see information properly sourced and sited. "Oh happy day" for all genealogists! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Kelley Miller  (Email address not shown), Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:34:02 -0400.   
Subject: Looking for Bowden

I emailed someone a long time about about some Bowdens from Chincoteague. She sent me a listing that went back to Parker Bowden. We spoke of a family reunion. I now have a date. Can you contact me at kelleymiller@tmail.com
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:58:52 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Researching African American Scarber or any variation thereof

At quick glance this is all I was able to find regarding your query:

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack Death Register 1853-1896; Arfican American Deaths. Coram NY: Petersrow Publishing, 2006.

Scarborough, Dan’l, C/m, 10 Mar 1888, in St Geo P, unk, 70yr b. Acc, h/o Mary, Bull, Wesley W., friend g/info.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Virginia Sheppard  (Email address not shown), Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:26:20 -0400.   
Subject: Researching African American Scarber or any variation thereof

Looking for a Shepherd Scarber, born about 1855 in Accomack. I believe his fathers' name may be Dan.Found who I believe may be him in 1880 and 1860 census. Can find no other information on him. Believed to be married and divorced to a Tena Bayton.They had three children. Annie Virginia aka Jenn, Thomas and I believe Kate. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:36:28 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Tubman Dashiell

Here's all that I have on Tubman Deshield and his brother:

James Fairfax Dashiell son of George and Arasy Dashiell, was born on 6 May 1761 in Somerset County, MD and was christened in Stepney Parish. (Wright, F. Edward. Maryland Eastern Shore Vital Records 1751-1775. Westminster MD: Family Line Publications, 1994, p 44).

Tubman Dashiell son of George and Arasy Dashiell , was born on 17 August1763 in Somerset County, MD and was christened in Stepney Parish. (Wright, F. Edward. Maryland Eastern Shore Vital Records 1751-1775. Westminster MD: Family Line Publications, 1994, p 47).

Gail M. Walczyk
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:55:42 -0400.   
Subject: Message Content

Folks,

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Edward DeShields  (Email address not shown), Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:04:21 -0400.   
Subject: My email address

edeshields@austin.rr.com
Edward DeShields  (Email address not shown), Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:03:02 -0400.   
Subject: Tubman Dashiell

We are trying to locate the origins of a Tubman Dashiell that showed up in the Tyrell County, NC Census in 1810 Tubman was listed as 26 to 44 which would have made his birth date approximately in the 1766 – 1788 range.
kay eubanks gillen  (Email address not shown), Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:19:23 -0400.   
Subject: Mariah Allen

Looking for parentage of Mariah Allen,born 1822 or 23,Northamton Co. NC. Thanks,K.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:19:10 -0400.   
Subject: Ancestor John Smith (sigh)

(Whitelaw: 527)
1667 He [Ralph Dow] and his wife [sold the 400 acre southern part of A115] to Henry Smith and six years later he, now of Somerset Co., [MD] sold to John Smith.

(Mckey Accomack Orders 1671- 1673: 111).
8 February 1772/73
Deed: Henry Smith of Somerset County Maryland, sold to John Smith $00 Acres between Occahannock Creek and Nuswattattocks Creek on the Bay Side. It was formerly owned by Nathaniel Bradford, by Henry Eldredge and Ralph Dow. Signed 7 Febuary 1672/73, Hen. Smith Wtiinesses Jno. Fawsett and Geo. Watson.

He becomes known as John Smith (Occahannock) by 1691. (After he purchased the 400 acres from Henry Smith.)

At a court held in Northampton County the 28th day of January anno 1691 . . . Upon the complaint of Judith Lawrence a poor lame impotent woman whom Capt. Isaac Foxcroft brought into this county and disposed by him to John Smith of Occahannock by whom she declared she was very ill used and therefore was in dread and fear of her life if she should return thither again. It is therefore the judgement of the court that the Sheriff summons the said John Smith to the next court and that till then she the said Judith continue with Robert Lewis and the said Smith to make him the said Lewis reasonable satisfaction for the same and such further care to be taken for her till the time is expired she was disposed to him for as shall appear most just and legal.

Athough the deed recorded in Accomack (the land in question was close to the Accomack line), he became a first time owner with the purchase of this land. It's impossible to tell by this deed whether is was an immigrant. If that were the case the deed might read John Smith of (-----) instead of John Smith of Northampton County, Planter. I think that he was living in Northampton County prior to this deed as a tenant and emassed the 6000 lbs of tobacco by farming leased land.

Will of John Smith 1694 is on this site in COURT DOCUMENTS - WILLS.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Silver F. Smith  (Email address not shown), Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:43:29 -0400.   
Subject: Ancestor John Smith (sigh)

Thanks Gail. I have had a copy of John Smith's will for
some time but then found your transcription on line. I
was impressed that you figured out that SCRUL was squirrel.
It was the one word that I couldn't get. I was surprised that they would have such a specialized gun back in those days.

I had not heard that he was referred to as John Smith of
Occohannock. And I was not aware that he had any servants
or slaves. He had 9 sons and at least one daughter. I
assumed that would be enough help to run his plantation.

Your assessment of the situation is very logical. I'll
try to find land lease records on my John Smith. John
Smiths are a bear to research. Thanks again. Silver
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:32:06 -0400.   
Subject: Ancestor John Smith (sigh)

(Whitelaw: 527)
1667 He [Ralph Dow] and his wife [sold the 400 acre southern part of A115] to Henry Smith and six years later he, now of Somerset Co., [MD] sold to John Smith.

(Mckey Accomack Orders 1671- 1673: 111).
8 February 1772/73
Deed: Henry Smith of Somerset County Maryland, sold to John Smith $00 Acres between Occahannock Creek and Nuswattattocks Creek on the Bay Side. It was formerly owned by Nathaniel Bradford, by Henry Eldredge and Ralph Dow. Signed 7 Febuary 1672/73, Hen. Smith Wtiinesses Jno. Fawsett and Geo. Watson.

He becomes known as John Smith (Occahannock) by 1691. (After he purchased the 400 acres from Henry Smith.)

At a court held in Northampton County the 28th day of January anno 1691 . . . Upon the complaint of Judith Lawrence a poor lame impotent woman whom Capt. Isaac Foxcroft brought into this county and disposed by him to John Smith of Occahannock by whom she declared she was very ill used and therefore was in dread and fear of her life if she should return thither again. It is therefore the judgement of the court that the Sheriff summons the said John Smith to the next court and that till then she the said Judith continue with Robert Lewis and the said Smith to make him the said Lewis reasonable satisfaction for the same and such further care to be taken for her till the time is expired she was disposed to him for as shall appear most just and legal.

Athough the deed recorded in Accomack (the land in question was close to the Accomack line), he became a first time owner with the purchase of this land. It's impossible to tell by this deed whether is was an immigrant. If that were the case the deed might read John Smith of (-----) instead of John Smith of Northampton County, Planter. I think that he was living in Northampton County prior to this deed as a tenant and emassed the 6000 lbs of tobacco by farming leased land.

Will of John Smith 1694 is on this site in COURT DOCUMENTS - WILLS.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Silver F. Smith  (Email address not shown), Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:12:06 -0400.   
Subject: Ancestor John Smith (sigh)

So far I've discovered that I had 23 multi-great grandparents and between 500 to 750 cousins, aunts and uncles who lived on the Shore in the 1600s and 1700s. One
in particular has had me stumped for years. Yes, his
name was JOHN SMITH. In 1672/73 he bought 400 acres of land
from Capt. Henry Smith (no relation that I know of). In his deed Capt. Henry Smith referred to my John Smith as "of
Northampton County, Planter." My John Smith paid 6000 lbs. of tobacco and caske in hand." I can find no previous data on the Shore for my John Smith so I'm thinking that he may have been an immigrant. BUT, I don't think that he would have hauled 6000 lbs of tobacco from Europe, would he ?
Tobacco was going in the other direction. So where would he have gotten the tobacco ? Oddly enough, this deed was not
recorded in Northampton Co., but in the Accomac County
court ORDERS. Any thoughts on my John Smith, anybody ? Silver
WES MEARS  (Email address not shown), Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:57:37 -0400.   
Subject: THANKS

THANKS GAIL! YOU ALWAYS SEEM TO HAVE AN ANSWER. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! AS I TOLD YOU EARLIER, SHOULD YOU EVER REDO "THE SPENCE FAMILY OF THE CHESAPEAKE ISLANDS" LET ME KNOW.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:51:15 -0400.   
Subject: RE: JAMES SPENCE

About 20 years ago a fellow genealogist researched the below for me but he didn't include citations. He is now deceased. Over the years I have NOT FOUND THE TIME TO RESEARCH THIS MYSELF but he did tell me that he had found most but not all of it in Leslie Dryden's information that is now at the at Salisbury State Research Center in Princess Anne MD and that the citations could be found there. Before you use it reseach be done. Besides Mr. Dryden's work at Salisbury, some suggestions are:

Wright, F. Edward. Maryland Eastern Shore Vital Records 1648-1725. Westminster MD: Family Line Publications, 1993.
Powell, Jody., Somerset County Maryland Livestock Marks 1665-1722. Roanoke, TX: Jody Powell 1998.
_____. Genealogies of Virginia Families from Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine. Vol. I-IV. Baltimore MD: Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc. 1981

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com

1 David Spence

David was born circa 1640. He married Ann, Mrs. David Spence circa 1665. The cattlemark of David Spence was recorded on 26 November 1666 in Somerset Co, MD: cropt of both ears and slits in the left. David died in 1679.

2 David Spence of David

He moved to Northumberland Co. VA. David was born in Somerset Co, MD on 25 January 1666/67. The cattlemark of David Spence of David was recorded on 4 April 1681 in Somerset Co, MD: "the spade of the right ear and cropt on the left". He married Sarah Downing the daughter of John circa 1695 in Northumberland County, VA. He married Mrs. Ann Edwards in 1711 in Northumberland County, VA. Both David and Alexander inherited "Spence's Choice." In 1755 David's grandchildren sold the Somerset County land. David Spence appears often in Northumberland County VA records on grand jurys and as appraiser of estates.

3 Ann Spence of David

Ann was born in Northumberland County, VA 19 April 1702.

3 John Spence of David

John was born in Northumberland County, VA 21 March 1707.

3 Sarah Spence of David

Sarah was born in Northumberland County, VA 18 December 1718.

2 Alexander Spence of David

Alexander was born in Somerset Co, MD on 13 September 1669. The cattlemark of Alexander Spence was recorded on 4 April 1681 in Somerset Co, MD: "cropt of both ears and slit in the right, one hole in the left". Both David and Alexander inherited "Spence's Choice."

3 James Spence of Alexander

James was born circa 1700.

2 John Spence of David

Thomas Roe assigned his patent of "Hereafter" to John Spence. John was born in Somerset Co, MD on 11 April 1672. He married Katherine, circa 1695. It was undocumented. In 1710 in Somerset Co, MD an unknown person bought "Dispence" from John Spence of David. In 1713 in Somerset Co, MD an unknown person bought "Hereafter" from John Spence of David.

3 John Spence of John

John was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1711. John registered to pay taxes on the 1734 Tax List in Somerset Co, MD. John Spence witnessed the will of Ann Samuel in 1748.

4 James Spence of John

James was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1750. He married Elizabeth Parks of Job Sr circa 1774. It was undocumented. James was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census in Somerset Co, MD. James was listed as the head of a family in the 1810 Census in Somerset Co, MD. James was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Somerset Co, MD.

2 James Spence of David

Thomas Roe assigned his patent of "Hereafter" to James Spence of David. James was born in Somerset Co, MD on 5 January 1674/75. He married Esther Booth of John circa 1698. The cattlemark of James Spence of David was recorded in 1702 :. In 1710 in Somerset Co, MD he bought "Dispence" from James Spence of David. In 1713 in Somerset Co, MD an unknown person bought "Hereafter" from James Spence of David. He moved to North Carolina after 1724.

3 Bridget Spence of James

Bridget was born in Somerset Co, MD circa 1700.

2 Ann Spence of David

Ann was born in Somerset Co, MD on 30 October 1677. The cattlemark of Ann Spence of David was recorded on 4 April 1681 in Somerset Co, MD: "cropt of both ears, two slits on the right, hole in the ear".
WES MEARS  (Email address not shown), Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:07:47 -0400.   
Subject: JAMES SPENCE

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION LINKING JAMES SPENCE, BORN 1755, MARRIED TO ELIZABETH PARKS CIRCA 1775, TO ANY OF THE SPENCE LINES IN SOMERSET CO MD?
Floyd Smith  (Email address not shown), Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:19:30 -0400.   
Subject: Pictures for the virtual cemetery

I wanted to know what I have to do so I can take pictures for the virtual cemetery. Could you give me some insight on the process.
Sheila  (Email address not shown), Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:10:40 -0400.   
Subject: Hi

Hi Gail!I'v not spoke with you in a while and wanted to say hi, and thank you and Wayne for stopping in and seing me about a month ago. I was just so lucky to have been there at the library the same time you were there.If you get time send me a email I want to up date you on the house. I will talk with you soon.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:47:54 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Levi Parker & Susannah Dowden

Around 1808 some of the soldiers (comissioned) in the Revolutionary were given bounty land in Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia and other territories. Maybe both your Parker and Dowden ancestors recieved bounty land after the war and traveled to Kentucky.

Two web sites that migh be useful are:

http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/land
http://sos.ky.gov/land/military

Or do a goggle search for Bounty Land Records or Kentucky Bounty Land Records

There is an on going Parker Family YDNA project that can be found at:

http://web.utk.edu/~corn/parkerdna/park5.htm

This project has been going on for about 5 years and has had 170 partipants and has isolated 76 different and distinct Parker families. Maybe you will find some assistance there.

The info that you have posted here is hard to anything with.

Good Luck,

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Julia Parker  (Email address not shown), Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:55:17 -0400.   
Subject: Levi Parker & Susannah Dowden

Need help finding a Levi Parker And his parent's Birth around 1780 1790 Death 1830 He married Susannah Dowden Sept 16 or 17 1818 Madison Co. Ky. Susannah Dowden Father is James Dowden born 1758. Lived around the St. Mary's Co. Maryland. Some say he is from Virginia. He Moved to Bourbon Ky. 1791 and the to Madison Co. Ky.1792. I thought maybe they traveled together. Would love to hear from some one with info
Phyllis  (Email address not shown), Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:14:46 -0400.   
Subject: Original Wills & Deeds

Thank you so very much for these scans. They are so very helpful and clear and sure do beat abstracts. This is a wonderful genealogy gift!
Lori  (Email address not shown), Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:12:00 -0400.   
Subject: Smith, Bell, Tilney Families

I'm looking for information on William Smith, s/o Thomas Smith, bn abt 1700 & married to Susanna Tilney. Also, any info about William Bell, s/o Thomas Bell, married to Sarah Tilney. Susanna & Sarah were sisters, daughters of John Tilney & Sarah Nottingham. Thanks for the assistance! Lori
Jordano Parkes  (Email address not shown), Mon, 19 May 2008 14:21:49 -0400.   
Subject: Buscando ancestros

Soy de santiago de chile y busco descendientes de Thomas Parkes Cooke o Coffe no recuerdo el ultmio apellido de mi bisabuelo el debio llegar a chile en 1840

Jordano Parkes  (Email address not shown), Mon, 19 May 2008 14:21:41 -0400.   
Subject: Buscando ancestros

Soy de santiago de chile y busco descendientes de Thomas Parkes Cooke o Coffe no recuerdo el ultmio apellido de mi bisabuelo el debio llegar a chile en 1840

Jordano Parkes  (Email address not shown), Mon, 19 May 2008 14:21:03 -0400.   
Subject: Buscando ancestros

Soy de santiago de chile y busco descendientes de Thomas Parkes Cooke o Coffe no recuerdo el ultmio apellido de mi bisabuelo el debio llegar a chile en 1840

Baba  (Email address not shown), Sun, 11 May 2008 19:38:36 -0400.   
Subject: Tracing relatives

Hello
Hope you can help. I'm tracing details about the family of James H Hope and Loubelia from lee estate Accomac (1893 approximately). Any information would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Baba
Baba  (Email address not shown), Sun, 11 May 2008 19:36:21 -0400.   
Subject: Tracing relatives

Hello
Hope you can help. I'm tracing details about the family of James H Hope and Loubelia from lee estate Accomac. Any infomration would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Baba
Iris [name withheld]  (Email address not shown), Sat, 10 May 2008 16:39:57 -0400.   
Subject: Sheila [name withheld]

Gail, It was so much fun hearing my niece tell about being with you about the ghosts in her house. You are so neat. I had mentioned that she should talk to you and she said "let me tell you what happened" and it was all about you. thanks for being what you are....Iris
Brenda Shields  (Email address not shown), Sun, 04 May 2008 14:42:08 -0400.   
Subject: Cemetary on Tilghman Island

My mother just passed away on December 26, 2007 and we buried her on Tilghman Island along with the rest of my family and ancestors (my grandmother, her parents, and all the ancestors of my grandmother's parents). My maternal grandmother's family members are all from Tilghman Island and there are some who still live there, including one of my grandmother's uncles. I have become more and more interested in my heritage on that side of my family and when I discovered this site I was thinking that perhaps I could be related in some way to many of you. I might also be able to provide information for some of you. There is a book that was written by one of my grandmother's cousins called "Twig and Turf" all about my family, relatives, and ancestors. I'm going to keep checking this site.
S Bell  (Email address not shown), Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:53:58 -0400.   
Subject: Bell of the Border, Scotland

Hi! I am trying to locate Bells from the Borders of Scotland, who emigrated to Accomark and NorthHampton Counties between 1707 and 1729. They would have probably come by way of the Ulster to North America.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:25:09 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Emory Dickerson

In 1999 I transcribed and published: Walczyk, Gail M. The Accomack County Death Register 1853-1896. Coram, NY: Peter's Row,1999. Emory Dickerson does not appear there. I did I search for "May 1863 and found only one death recorded in 1863, that of a James White, age 70, son of Joahim & Mary. It seems that there were only a few deaths recorded in Accomack for the Civil War years. Did he die in Accomack?

I found an earlier Emory marrying in Somerset County.

Pollitt, Roy C. Somerset County Marriage Records 1796-1871. Prince George, VA: Old Somerset House, 1986, p. 38.

Emory Dickerson / Polly White, 30 November 1803.

I do not find an Emory Dickerson of the age of the Emory Dickerson (32) that appears in the Accomack 1850 Census in any of the below books:

Powell, Jody. Accomack County Virginia 1840 Census. Roanoke TX: Jody Powell.

Turman, Nora Miller. Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854, Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
newman thomas  (Email address not shown), Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:52:19 -0400.   
Subject: margaret thomas

hi gail, i'm sure i have a photo copy. i photo copy all the documents that i transcribe from the library. i'll send it to you gladly. you may have a point that peggy could be margaret. margaret was listed in the household of her father, john in 1850. so was her brother, joshua m. thomas, yet listed next door in another household was his wife, julia ann (julian) and children margaret, william, george, nelly and aaron. when johns wife, ann died in 1870, his will called for the estate to be settled. john and ann's son, joshua m. died of pnuemonia in march of 1870. the will called for joshua and his sister rachel to pay sister margaret i think 150.00 each. the chancery order was "trevis parks & wife:who sue,etc: Pltffs. against joshua thomas, adm. and others, defts.} in chancery. named in the suit were joshua's children william, margaret, george, nelly and arron. i think i have a few more abstracts concerning this. i think they concern the auction of the land left to joshua (the oyster creek land), his son william seymour thomas bought it. if i find them, i'll send those also.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:16:24 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Margaret Thomas

Newman,

Do you have a photo copy of the original order (order bk. 1870-73, p.164,165)? If you do would you send it to me.

There aren't any recorded deaths in Accomack Co., VA, for a or Peggy Margaret Parks/Parkes in 1874. Nor are there any marriage records in Accomack Co., VA. or Somerset Co. for a Travis Parks.

The reference to the twins born to Travis and Margaret Parks on http://easternshoreheritage.com - Since Peggy is a nickname for Margret, this Margaret must have been the Peggy listed with Travis in the 1850 census, since the informant was John Thomas, FRIEND, not BROTHER.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
newman thomas  (Email address not shown), Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:19:31 -0400.   
Subject: margaret thomas

hi gail, on tangier island, in the cemetery on long bridge road, there is a tombstone for margaret parks. the grave is in the thomas family section, located next to ann thomas, john thomas, john p. thomas, lybrand thomas, etc. margaret's stone reads....in memory of margareth parks, born oct.1, 1827 died march 29, 1874, affliction, sore for years i bore, physicians were in vain, at length God pleased to give me ease, and freed me from my pain. margaret thomas parks was married to travis parks(marriage was unrecorded). she was his second wife(evidence in order bk. 1870-73, p.164,165). his first wife, "peggy" by 1850 census must have died shortly after the census. margaret is listed in your research of multiple births, informant "john thomas, friend" gave information. was margaret listed on the accomack death register?
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:47:08 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Emory Dickerson

In 1999 I transcribed and published: Walczyk, Gail M. The Accomack County Death Register 1853-1896. Coram, NY: Peter's Row,1999. Emory Dickerson does not appear there. I did I search for "May 1863 and found only one death recorded in 1863, that of a James White, age 70, son of Joahim & Mary. It seems that there were only a few deaths recorded in Accomack for the Civil War years. Did he die in Accomack?

I found an earlier Emory marrying in Somerset County.

Pollitt, Roy C. Somerset County Marriage Records 1796-1871. Prince George, VA: Old Somerset House, 1986, p. 38.

Emory Dickerson / Polly White, 30 November 1803.

I do not find an Emory Dickerson of the age of the Emory Dickerson (32) that appears in the Accomack 1850 Census in any of the below books:

Powell, Jody. Accomack County Virginia 1840 Census. Roanoke TX: Jody Powell.

Turman, Nora Miller. Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854, Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Linda Dickerson  (Email address not shown), Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:25:04 -0400.   
Subject: Re: Emory Dickerson

Regarding Emory Dickerson's death I was told by a distant cousin also researching Emory that he was on some type of death register as being "killed" in May, 1863.
I have every other piece of information that I need EXCEPT who his parents were. Thank you all for such a quick response.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:39:03 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Thomas Documents

Thanks,

Gail M. Walczyk
newman thomas  (Email address not shown), Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:56:35 -0400.   
Subject: joshua thomas documents

hi gail, i am sending you some documents relating to the parson by e-mail. one is a grant to the governor of virginia and the other is his last will and testament. i hope you find them of some interest.
newman thomas  (Email address not shown), Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:35:23 -0400.   
Subject: re: maryland marriages

hi gail, thanks for checking. i've had the same problem locating the marriage record for lybrand h. thomas, the grandfather of lizzie. he married in 1909 for the second time. perhaps, it being the age of steamboat travel, they may have traveled to baltimore or norfolk to marry. i "visit" your site all the time and have learned quite a bit about my family from tangier island. thanks again, newman.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:11:08 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Somerset Co. Marriages

Hi Newman,

I've looked in _____. Accomack County Virginia Marriage Records #4 1896-1925.
Dryden, Ruth T. Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages including the Counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico. San Diego CA: Ruth T. Dryden, 1991( 1865-1906).
and
Mihalyka, Jean, Parks, Millie & Wilson Faye D. Tangier Abstracts - Tangier Island, Virginia. Genealogical Records Committee, Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Eldred Yochim, State Regent, Mrs. William H. Austin Jr. State Chairman, 1978, Copy at the Eastern Shore Public Library. (Contains the marriage the couples married in the Methodist Church there whether no matter which in which state they applied for the license in and goes to 1910).

No record in any of the above. If there was a license recorded for Elizabeth Dean Thomas after 1910 it would be of record at the Court House in Princess Anne MD.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
newman thomas  (Email address not shown), Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:32:42 -0400.   
Subject: somerset co. marriages

dear gail, i'm looking for marriage information on tangier island resident elizabeth dean "lizzie" thomas. she married early d. lane circa oct. 1909. she was the daughter of isaiah and nelly thomas of tangier. she was mentioned in her grandfather, lybrand h. thomas' will as "lizzie lane." she was listed in maryland 1910 census in household headed by father in law "louis lane" who was living in district of lawsons, somerset co. my question is would you know someone who might i contact for maryland marriage information. thanks for any help you could give. newman thomas
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:04:25 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Emory Dickerson

Scherzinger, Patricia. Accomack County Virginia 1850 Census. Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1988, p. 35.

Accomack Parish HH732
Dickerson, Emory , lbr, 32, m, VA
Dickerson, Bernetta, 27, f, VA
Wilson Miceah, 50 f, VA
Stovkley, Milly B, 55, f, VA
Stockley, Lotty B, 22 f, VA


Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
newman thomas  (Email address not shown), Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:44:36 -0400.   
Subject: re emory dickerson

linda, emory dickerson can be found in 1860 census, accomack parish, p.o. metompkin in household 846/845. the last name is blurred somewhat and listed as follows..
emory dickerson, age 48,w,m,occupation "day laborer,"b. va.
bernette dickerson, age 37,w,f,b.va.
wesley f. dickerson, age 10,w,m,b.va.
susan j. dickerson, age 7,w,f,b.va.
sewell? dickerson, age 3,w,m,b.va.
how do you know date of death?
Linda Dickerson  (Email address not shown), Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:48:00 -0400.   
Subject: Emory Dickerson

I am searching for any information on Emory Dickerson, born approx 1818 and died May of 1863 in Accomack County.
Married Burnette in ...???
Thank you.
newman thomas  (Email address not shown), Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:58:23 -0400.   
Subject: death certificates

searching for death certificate of isaiah thomas in crisfield, somerset co.maryland. he was age 64 in 1930 crisfield census in hh#110/116 headed by his son "ashby s. thomas. parents were lybrand h. & polly thomas of tangier island. i have va. death certificates 1912-1938 for tangier if someone needs a look up. thanks
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:03:15 -0400.   
Subject: RE; Hornsby Family of Accomack

Turman, Nora Miller. Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854, Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994, p. 136.

Hornsby, James / Elizabeth Bradford 30 December 1851.

Walczyk, Gail M. The Accomack County Death Register 1853-1896. Coram, NY: Peter's Row,1999.

Hornsby, Jas. H., W/m, 29 Jun 1893, 2nd Dist., cancer, 72yr c/o Jas., b. in VA, farmer, h/o Eliz. Hornsby, Jas. T., son g/info. (born circa 1821).

Although the marriage of Abel and Mattie does not appear in the records of Accomack County, they might be the Abel Lee Hornsby and Martha J. Hornsby who are buried in St. George Churchyard.

Crowson, E. Thomas and Hite, Susan Crowson. Accomack County, Virginia 1860. Bowie MD: Heritage Books Inc. 1987, p. 337, 338.
(337)
Household 1297 Family 1426
James Hornsby 39 (born circa 1821)
Elizt Hornsby 28, (born circa 1832)
James Hornsby 8 (born circa 1752)
(338)
Wm. Hornsby 7 (born circa 1753)
Geo. 4 (born circa 1756)
Mary 2 (born circa 1758)
John R. 2/12 (2 months, born circa 1660)
Joe Kelly  (Email address not shown), Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:51:20 -0400.   
Subject: Hornsby Family of Accomack

James H. HORNSBY m. Lizzie BRADFORD ca 1851. Seeking information on their parents, gparents etc. Their son, Abel, m. Mattie BRADFORD ca 1890. Who were Mattie's parents?
Thanks much Joe K
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:08:03 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Andrew Hamilton DNA

To find out more about Hamilton DNA projects do a Google search for Hamilton DNA.

Gail M. Walczyk
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:59:50 -0400.   
Subject:

I don't know of any male decendants of Andrew Hamilton, m. Ann Brown Preeson, that have submitted their DNA to any genealogy project. Here's the URL of the Hamilton DNA Porject http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/g/a/gah4/HamDNA/H1.html

Gail M. Walczyk
Diana Fields  (Email address not shown), Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:58:03 -0400.   
Subject: Andrew Hamilton DNA?

I am wondering if there are any mail decendants of Andrew Hamilton, m. Ann Brown Preeson, that have submitted their DNA to any genealogy project. Also, looking for 18th century connections with any Fields families. I have an orphaned Hamilton raised by Fields in KY, that I am trying to place.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:24:34 -0500.   
Subject: RE:Bradford

You wrote: I interpreted the birth date for Lillia from the 1882-1892 AccCoBR :491 as 1888Feb25 vs Feb02. Any way to double check the date?,

I took a look at the database that was created before that the book was written from. The database has: 491 48 Bradford, Lillia S., w/f , a, 2/25/1988, born in Acc., Bradford, Frank M., Farmer, living in St. Geo. # 2, Bradford, Rachael, Bradford, F. M., Father. The 5 in 25 must have been lost is editing.

Bradford, None, w/m, 13 Aug 1892, born in Acc., s/o Bradford, Frank M., Farmer, living in St. Geo. #2, & Rachael. Mother g/info.
Bradford, None, W/m, 21 Apr 1892, St. Geo. P., unk., 8da c/o Frank M. & Rachel, b. Acc. Mother g/info. (died)

Both databases contain the same information as written below. It seem to me it was the same child.
Joseph Kelly  (Email address not shown), Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:28:16 -0500.   
Subject: Bradford Family

Gail:
Thank you very much for the information on the Bradford's. You show an unnamed w/m b. 1892Aug13 & an unnamed w/m (8days) d.1892Apr21. Did you mean to indicate d. 1892Aug21?
For your information/file, the unnamed female b. 1896Jan12 was named Nannie Lee. She married Littleton Cropper, 1911Jul25. I interpreted the birth date for Lillia from the 1882-1892 AccCoBR :491 as 1888Feb25 vs Feb02. Any way to double check the date?
Gratefully;
JoeK
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:17:41 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Bradford

Here is some infromation on Francis M. and Rachel Bradford.

Miles, Barry W., and Miles Moody K. III. Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1854-1895. Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc., p. 63

Bradford, Francis M. 25 Single, Farming, born in Accomack, living in Accomack, son of William and Maria, to Rachel A. Poulson 24 Widow, born in Accomack, living in Accomack, daugther of William & Mary Miller on 2 September 1883 at Locust Mount by JWA Elliott.

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County Birth Register Vol. III 1886-1896. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2000, p. 23.

Bradford, Lillia S., w/f, 2 Feb 1888, born in Acc., d/o Bradford, Frank M., Farmer, living in St. Geo. #2, & Rachael. Father g/info.
Bradford, William E., w/m, 17 Jun 1889, born in Acc., s/o Bradford, Frank M., Farmer, living in St. Geo. #2, & Rachael. Mother g/info.
Bradford, None, w/m, 13 Aug 1892, born in Acc., s/o Bradford, Frank M., Farmer, living in St. Geo. #2, & Rachael. Mother g/info.
Bradford, Frank W., w/m, 2 Nov 1890, born in Acc., s/o Bradford, Frank M., Farmer, living in St. Geo. #2, & Rachael A. Father g/info.
Bradford, Emerson, w/m, 17 Jul 1893, born in Acc. Co., s/o Bradford, Frank M., Farmer, living in Dist. #2, & Rachael. Father g/info.
Bradford, Henry C., w/m, 19 Oct 1894, born in Acc. Co., s/o Bradford, Frank M., Farmer, living in Dist. #2, Rachel. Mother g/info.
Bradford, None, w/f, 12 Jan 1896, born in Acc. Co, d/o Bradford, Frank M., Farmer, living in Dist. #2, & Rachael. Father g/info.

Walczyk, Gail M. The Accomack County Death Register 1853-1896. Coram, NY: Peter's Row,1999. p. 20.

Bradford, Emma Lee, W/f, 15 Aug 1891, St. Geo. P., pneumonia, 4yr c/o Frank M. & Rachael, b. Acc. Father g/info.
Bradford, None, W/m, 21 Apr 1892, St. Geo. P., unk., 8da c/o Frank M. & Rachel, b. Acc. Mother g/info.

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Kayellen Stakes  (Email address not shown), Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:43:07 -0500.   
Subject: Stakes/Parker

What a wonderful site this is I am so glad I found it!
I have been on the hunt for my paternal ancestors. The earliest recors I have of them is a marriage record of Johannes/Johannas Stakes to Anne Parker in Accomack in 1799. From digging I have also come across information that Anne was the daughter of 1stLt.Richard Parker of the Diligence Galley during the Revolution. Also information in the Miles Files and Mears collection pointing to some Parker history pertaining to the Stakes/Parker union.

My problem is that I cannot locate any information (within my reach) of any "Stakes" in or from the areas of Accomack or surrounding counties.

Is there anyone out here that can either enlighten me on the "Stakes" or point me in a direction where I might locate such information? I have no access to genalogy libriaries here and cannot afford to travel beyond a few towns over.

Any help, clue or suggestion would be greatly appreciated!

Kayellen Stakes
Joe Kelly  (Email address not shown), Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:14:27 -0500.   
Subject: Bradford-Hornsby Families

Tracing the subject families for my wife's step-brother. His grandparents were William Edward BRADFORD (1889-1948) & Nannie Elizabeth HORNSBY. William was the s/o Frank M. & Rachel Ann (nee unknown)Bradford. Nannie was the d/o John W. & Clara A. Wallace Hornsby. Seeking information on the gggranparents & gggggrandparents on both sides of the family. I believe the lines go as follows but have no proof. John, Herman, William E.[Nannie], Frank M.[Rachel},William [Maria]; John, Herman, Nannie [Wm. E.], John W. [Clara], James H. [Lizzie]. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks JoeK
Kene G. Tadlock-Boyd  (Email address not shown), Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:57:50 -0500.   
Subject: Henery and/or Richard Tatlock (abt. 1654-1663)

I am trying to determine if the following people are related to me. I've only been able to trace my family tree back to an Edward Tatlock who is found in North Carolina in 1702. I think he is connected to the following people somehow but need more information. I am looking for information on a Henery, Richard & Thomas Tatlock. Old family records indicate that Henery and Richard both came to the Colony of Virginia at the same time, but no specific dates are given. We did find that Richard died in Accomack County Virginia on July 1, 1684 and left a widow by the name of Mary (last name unknown). At this time I haven't been able to find any info. for Henery. Other information shows that a Thomas Tatlock was involved in an attempted theft in 1663, arrested in Accamack Co. and subsequently released. I am very interested in obtaining any additional information on these folks if someone has it to share or can point me in the right direction.
There is also information that on 17 Sep 1672 a certificate was granted to Capt. Dan'l Jenifer for 800 a. of land for transporting (among many others) Richard Tatlock. I would also like to know more Capt. Daniel Jenifer if possible.
Best regards and thanks for your help, Kene G. Tadlock-Boyd
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:57:13 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Savage Information

Here's a few more clues I found:

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County Processioners Returns 1797-1816. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2004.

On Febr 23 1895/96 Severn Savage was noted in St. George Parish District 5. The text reads in part: Lines between John Downing & Severn Savage. Lines between Robinson Savage & Severn Savage.

In the 1803/04 Procsssion Sever Savage was noted In St. Geroge Parish District 5. the Text in part reads: Lines between John Downing & Severn Savage. Lines between Robinson Savage & Severn Savage (64).

In the 1808, Severn Savage was noted in St. George District 5. The text in part reads: Lines between Jno Downing & Severn Savage. Lines between Severn Savage & Robinson Savage, John Downing, John Harmon & Kendall Richardson present (Walczyk Processions p. 117).

Severn Savage died before the 1812 Procession as did his brother Charles. (Walczyk Processions p. 153).

In the 1812 Procession Severn Savage was again noted in District 5. the text in part reads: March 23rd Lines between Joseph Savage & The heirs of Severn Savage, Wm S. Custis present. Lines between The heirs of Severn Savage & William S. Custis. Lines between William S. Custis & The heirs of Charles Savage. Lines between William S. Custis & The heirs of Severn Savage (153).

Miles, Barry W., and Miles Moody K. III. Accomack Co. Va, Wills & Administrations 1800-1860. Bowie MD: Heritage Books Inc. 2000; pp. 464.

SAVAGE, CHARLES, 31 Januar 1825 (Order, Audit , & Recorded) - Lovey Savage Admr. of Charles Savage dec'd. Balance due from the estate of Major John Wise dec'd late admr. & per audit & settlement by William Gillett his extr. Cash received of William S. Custis for payments on the Northampton land. Cash received of William P. Custis for sale of Negro Mary. Cash received of William P. Custis for rent of Severn E. Savage's land for 1816 & 1817. Cash recieved from Major S. Pitts, Thoomas R. Joynes & William Gillett for balance due from the estate of Severn E. Savage. Auditors: William P. Moore & William Gillett.

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Sally Savage Rudolph  (Email address not shown), Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:45:56 -0500.   
Subject: re:Savage info

Gail,
Thank you for response and info. I'm going to follow this trail and see if it is answer to my "brick wall"
Sally
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:04:18 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Savage family line

The Severn Eyre Savage mentioned in the will of John Savage below might be Severn E. Savage.

Gail M. Walczyk
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:00:46 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Savage family line

Nottingham, Stratton. Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800. Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990; p. 396.

SAVAGE, JOHN - 30 Mar. 1792 - 31 July 1792 - To wife Margaret my Metompkin plantation & 10 negroes in lieu of dower in the rest of my land & slaves during her wid, she to bring up & educate my children. To son William Savage. To son Thomas Waters Savage. To son George Savage. To son Severn Eyre Savage. To son Charles Savage. To son Joseph Savage. To daughter Anne Savage. Bal. of estate, real & personal, to be sold except the plantation I bought of James Henry, which I leave to bring up my children until the youngest arrives to the age of 18 years, & then to be equally divided between all my children. Wife Marga­ret Exec. Friends John Stringer of Northampton & George Waters of Somerset County, Maryland, Exrs. Witt: William Gibb, William Bowman, George Corbin, Tully Snead, William Parker. In order of probate: 26 Oct. 1801 - On the motion of Margaret A. Custis, Adm. with the will annexed, granted her on the estate of John Savage, deceased William Custis, Thomas Custis & John Custis, (S.S.) sec.

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Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:59:04 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Savage family line

Sally Savage Rudolph  (Email address not shown), Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:23:43 -0500.   
Subject: Savage family line

Looking for info on Samuel Henry Savage, born near Baltimore, MD @ 1810. Living near Norfolk, VA, per family lore, when emigrated to Dearborn County, IN, to become steamboat pilot. Found a reference to "Savage, Sally Accomack County 1817/12/04 Widow of Severn E. Savage of Baltimore who died intestate, asking for permission to sell lots left by her husband's father John Savage. Includes release of claim by Lovey Savage. 1 1 57 "
This is closest reference to time frames of my gggrandfather, that I have found.

Any info on this line greatly appreciated.

Sally Savage Rudolph

Norma Ford  (Email address not shown), Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:20:52 -0500.   
Subject: James Hewitt family that used to live in Somerset county, Maryland

Looking for any of the James Hewitt family that used to live in Somerset County, Maryland
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:44:49 -0500.   
Subject: William and Nancy Polk

I went through the below books of the marriages recorded in Accomack and the surrounding counties and did not find a marriage record for William Polk and his second wife Nancy. This doesn't mean he didn't marry her, just, as with many marriages, there is no record of the recording of this marriage.

Turman, Nora Miller. Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854, Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994, Powell, Jody. Worcester County Maryland
Mihalyka, Jean M. Marriages. Northampton County, Virginia 1660/1-1854. Bowie MD: Heritage Books Inc., 1990.
Marriage Records 1795-1865. Roanoke TX: Jody Powell, 1990.
Pollitt, Roy C. Somerset County Marriage Records 1796-1871. Prince George, VA: Old Somerset House, 1986.

Gail M. Walczyk
Becki (Polk) Blair  (Email address not shown), Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:30:39 -0500.   
Subject: Wonderful website!

What a treasure I found when I stumbled onto your website this evening while seaching the internet for information about Accomack Co., Virginia, where my ancestors, Capt. William and Sabra (Bradford) Polk lived. After Sabra (Bradford) Polk died, supposedly William Polk remarried but I've never been able to find any proof to that effect until now. On your website I found a deed where in 1800 our William Polk and his 'wife, Nancy' sold some land to William (and Sabra's) son, James Polk. Now at last I have proof that there WAS a second wife and that her name was Nancy. Is there anyone that has access to old marriage records for Accomack County between 1786 (when Sabra Bradford Polk died, daughter of William and Sarah Bradford)and 1800 where I might be able to find a record of this second marriage? I'm from Ohio and not physically able to travel. Would appreciate any help or guidance!
Becki (Polk) Blair
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:27:03 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Richard Hanby

Sorry, but tombstones for 17th century Virginians are extremely rare. He is not listed in any of the ESVA cemetery books.
ronnie bishop  (Email address not shown), Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:12:15 -0500.   
Subject: richard hanby

hi,
i was trying to locate a photo of richard hanby's headstone, if he has one.
richard hanby was born abt. 1626 and died abt. 1683.
thank you.
ronnie
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:03:18 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Pruitts

Hi Mary,

Pictures of both the tombstones of Raymond P. Pruitt and his wife Ida A. can be found in the Virtual Cemetery Project on this site.

Gail M. Walczyk
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:59:27 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Pruitts

Hi Mary,


Mihalyka, Jean M., Parks, Millie, Wilson, Faye D. Tangier Abstracts. Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution Genealogical Records Committee,Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Eldred Yochim, State Regent, Mrs. William H. Austin Jr. State Chairman, 1978.

The above book contains the Birth and Baptismal Records of some of the people of Tangier Island. It also contains some Marriage records until 1910.

The below book contains some of the Tombstone data until 1966.

Mihalyka, Jean, Parks, Millie & Wilson Faye D. Tombstone Inscriptions - Tangier Island, Virginia. Genealogical Records Committee, Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Eldred Yochim, State Regent, Mrs. William H. Austin Jr. State Chairman, 1978.

Both books can be found at the in the Family Room at the Eastern Shore Public Library, Accomac VA. I don't think there are many copies out there.

About 10 years ago I published both the Birth Register and the Death Register for Accomack Co., VA. Neither Raymond Perry nor Ida A.'s births were recorded though the births of some of their siblings were.

Gail M. Walczyk
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Mary  (Email address not shown), Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:51:02 -0500.   
Subject: Pruitts

Gail, wow, thanks for such a quick and informative reply about the Pruitts! Do you know where I might find birth/death dates for them? Also, I'm trying to find out the 'real' name of Virginia Pruitt (we found it listed two different ways on two different forms). We got a typed 'copy' of her birth record, but the first/middle names do not match at all from what she called herself or how the family knew her. Any suggestions?
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:27:03 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Raymond Perry Pruitt families

Raymond Perry Pruitt was the son of Edward Stephen Pruitt and Margaret Emily Crockett. He was born on 1 October 1883 and baptised on 2 September 1884.

Ida A. Eskridge was the daughter of Mahlon Eslridge and Esther "Jane" Dise. She was born on 3 September 1882 and baptised on 8 November 1883.

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Mary G. O\'Brien  (Email address not shown), Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:41:37 -0500.   
Subject: Raymond Perry Pruitt families

I'm looking for info on my husband's mother's family...Capt. Raymond P. Pruitt and wife Ida A. Eskridge.
Their daughter, Virginia Pruitt is my deceased mother-in-law. The family is interested in her full name (Anna, Anne?) Virginia Pruitt or Virginia Lee Pruitt, etc. Any other info on Raymond's parents and Ida's family also much appreciated. Thanks so much
Floyd Smith Jr  (Email address not shown), Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:07:20 -0500.   
Subject: updating the Hacks Neck book by James E. Mears

I just want to state that I have enjoyed using the virtual cemetery for my research. I am trying to update the genealogical part of the book to the present time.
Joyce Sharpley  (Email address not shown), Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:00:05 -0500.   
Subject: SHARPLEY surname and CD

Hi Gail,

How lucky I was to meet you at the library in Accomack. You said you would put me in touch with someone who could help me with the Gordy Surname (Margaret Gordy b. 1852 in DE). Also, Please e-mail me so I can send you that pictures Chris took. I can cut a copy CD for you and snail mail it to you. There are many of the original documents we copied in the court house. We plan another trip there next May.

Joyce
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Cheryl Bennett Vikaros  (Email address not shown), Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:34:11 -0400.   
Subject: Holland's Island and Deal Island

I'm researching the family of George B. Walter of Holland's Island and his daughter who married William H. Jones AKA Henry Jones. This line also connects to the Bennetts of Accomack. I have found your research very helpful. Thank you for making so much available online.
Robert Parker  (Email address not shown), Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:07:18 -0400.   
Subject: a word of encouragement

dear Gail
when i first heard of your work, i thought that you were just a hobbyist, with a casual interest in family history.
but now that i had a chance to browse around on the various web sites, i am totally impressed with the level of dedication and professionalisim you bring to the picture. you are a trully remakable woman. thank you for
the wonderfull contributions. you go girl.....
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:28:52 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Jepetha Bell

Mihalyka, Jean M. Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660/1-1854. Bowie MD: Heritage Books Inc., 1990: 7.

A quick look found this:

BELL, Jeptha, to (Miss) Louisa Bell 11 Jan. 1830 d/o of Jesse Bell security & as to Jeptha's age; Married 12 Jan. 1830 by G. Wescoat.

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Johanna Hamilton  (Email address not shown), Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:18:45 -0400.   
Subject: Bell family of Northampton County, VA

Hi! I am looking for information on a Jepetha (sp?) Bell b. 1805 found on 1850 census for Smith Island, Northampton County, VA. He was married to a Louisa and had 6 children: George, Mathilda, John E., Henrietta, Lucy, and Virginia Catherine. VA Catherine married William John Hamilton. I can't find Jepetha on any other census and I don't know who is ancestors are. If anyone has information on this family I would greatly appreciate help with this brick wall.
Thanks!
Diane Rehm  (Email address not shown), Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:55:27 -0400.   
Subject: Thomas S. & Sarah Parks

Gail, Thank you for all your help. Maybe someday I'll find when & where they married. I did forget to add Levin Parks to the list of their children, and also there was a Revel A.Parks b.11 Mar 1867, d.14 Nov 1869 that I forgot to add.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:19:38 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Marriage Date - Thomas S. Parks

The marriage of Thomas S. Parks and a Sarah (Lewis?) was not recorded in Accomack County. (Some of his siblings marriages were.) It might have been recorded in Worcester County Maryland (Some Eastern Shore Virginians were married there. The age requirements were different in Maryland.) There might be a Bible record somewhere but I have not come acroos it as of yet.

It would be great if all the Births, deaths, marriages and censuses were properly recorded.But they weren't.

Below is what I have found available.

Lewis, Mary E. - Aged; 39 - Wife of Capt. S. A. Lewis; Daughter of Capt. Thomas S. Parks - (Peninsula Enterprise, 2 Apr 1898.) [1898-39=1859]

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County Death Register 1853-1896. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 1996: 123. (With a few exceptions from 1896 to 1915 Accomack does not have records of deaths.)

Parks, Thos. S., W/m, 27 Feb 1880, St. Geo. P., cancer, 59yr c/o Arthur, b. Acc, farmer, h/o Sarah R. Parks, John H., son g/info.

Parks, Thos. S. Jr., W/m, 20 May 1881, St. Geo. P., cnspt., 28yr c/o Thos. & Sarah, b. Acc, farmer, h/o Susan. Small, John S., father-in-law g/info.

(Not all of thier children's births were recorded, only three between 1853 and 1796, the years the Book covers. You show 7. The below census shows 8.

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County Birth Register, Vol I 1753-1876. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2000 :117

Parks, None, W/m, 14 Sep 1854, s/o Parks, Thos. S., Sailor living in Acc. Co., & Sarah A. R. Father g/info. (Thomas Jr. Notice the Sarah's initials.)

Parks, Mary S., W/f, 8 Oct 1858, d/o Parks, Thos. S., Farmer, & Sarah. Father g/info.

Parks, Wm. L., W/m, 1 Oct 1860, in Acc., s/o Parks, Thos. S., Farmer living in Acc., & Sarah A. Father g/info.

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County Birth Register Vol II 1877-1886. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2001: 118.

Parks, Sarah A., W/f, 25 Oct 1878, in St. Geo. No 2, d/o Parks, Thomas S. Jr., Farmer living in Acc., & Susan. Father g/info.


Wlacyzk, Gail M. 1870 Accomack County Census, St. George Parish. Coram NY; Peter's Row, 2002: 217.
Household1534 Family 1574
1 Parks, Thos. S., 45 M/W, farming $3,500.00, $500.00
2 Parks, Sarah 44 F/W, keeps house
3 Parks, Sarah J. 21 F/W, at home
4 Parks, Milky A. 18 F/W, at home
5 Parks, Thos. S. 15 M/W, farm laborer
6 Parks, John H. 13 M/W, farm laborer
7 Parks, Mary E. 11 F/W at home
8 Parks, Wm. L. 10 M/W at home
9 Parks, Virginia 7 F/W at home
10 Parks, Levin R. 1M/W at home

An attempt to find the Parks Cemetery behind Perdue which not avail. It is on the list of things to do at a future date when someone can down on the Shore.

Gail M. Walczyk
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Diane Rehm  (Email address not shown), Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:38:40 -0400.   
Subject: marriage date for Thomas S. Parkes/Parks and Sarah/Sara (nee Lewis?)

I am still trying to find the marriage date for Thomas S. Parkes/Parks b.Mar 1,1819, d.Jan 18,1880 and Sarah/Sara (nee Lewis?)b.Dec 17,1825, d.May 2,1897. They lived in Accomac Co,VA.They were probably married before 1848 as their first child Sarah J.Parks was born about 1848. Some of their other children are Thomas S.Jr, Milcah Ann, John Henry, Mary E., William Zedward, and Virginia Parks. William Zedward Parks,b.Sept 30,1860 is my grandfather. Thomas S. and Sarah are buried in (Parks Burial Ground)on Mr.Berry's property behind Purdue Plant off Rt#13 in Accomac. If anyone could get me a picture of their tombstone, I would gladly pay for developing and postage. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Diane
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:00:56 -0400.   
Subject: RE: RE: Captain John Savage

In the previous message I stated that John Savage (son of John Savage) was born circa 1663. It should read 1673.

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Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:57:05 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Captain John Savage

The location of the marriage of John Savage to Ann Elkington is unknown. John Savage was born in Northampton County circa 1624 ( Houston, William R. M. & Mihalyka, Jean M. Colonial Residents of Virginia's Eastern Shore. Baltimore MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 1985: 91).

He does not appear on the Muster of 1624 with His father Ensign Thomas (Dorman, John Fredrick C. G. F. A. S. G.. Adventurers of Purse & Person Virgina 1607, Vol One, Fourth Edition. Baltimore MD: Geneaological Publishing Co, Inc., 2002: 69.)

On 16 December 1667 950 acres were deeded to Mary Robins in prenumpial agreement Dorman, John Fredrick C. G. F. A. S. G.. Adventurers of Purse & Person Virgina 1607, Vol Three, Fourth Edition. Baltimore MD: Geneaological Publishing Co, Inc., 2007: 120).

Only the approximate ages of three of the children of John Savage and Mary Robins can be found.

1. As to the age of Mary Savage (daughter of John Savage):

circa 1672

Walczyk, Frank V.. Northampton Orders &c 1689-1698, Vol II 1686-1689. Coram NY: Peter's Row:107.

At a court held in Northampton County the 28th day of May anno 1688.

On the petition of Mary Savage daughter of Capt. John Savage deceased (it appearing to the court by the oath of Wm. Cowdrey that to the best of his knowledge she is sixteen years of age). It is therefore ordered by the Fcourt that she be paid and delivered her such estate as she is due to her according to the will of her said deceased father she paying cost.

2. As to the age of John Savage (son of John Savage) and the marriage of Mary (Robins) Savage, widow of John:

circa 1663

Walczyk, Frank V.. Northampton Orders &c 1689-1698, Vol II 1686-1689. Coram NY: Peter's Row:136.

At a court held in Northampton County the second day of January anno 1688. [1689]

Upon the petition of John Savage son of Capt John Savage deceased being sixteen years of age or there abouts as declared by him and his brother in law George Corbin for his father in law Wm. Cowdrey to be his guardian. The court concedes thereto the said Cowdrey signifying his acceptance thereof at the next court and tendering security accordingly to [Page 400] render an account of his proceedings and to be responsible for what he shall act therein.

3. Elkington Savage.

circa 1675

Walczyk, Frank V.. Northampton Orders &c 1689-1698, Vol II 1686-1689. Coram NY: Peter's Row: 139.

At a court held in Northampton County the 28th day of February 1688. [1689]

This day Elkinton Savage son of Capt. John Savage deceased appearing to the court by the attestation of Mr. George Corbin and Mrs. Susanna Warren that he was fourteen years of age the 13th or 14th day of this instant February and therefore desired to choose his guardian and accordingly made choice of Mr. Henry Warren to be his guardian which the court concedes to the said Warren entering into bond with security to be responsible for what he shall receive of the said Elkintons estate and he continue with him untill eighteen years of age (unless the court find cause to the contrary in the meantime) and that the said Elkinton hath such liberal education as his estate will bear by being put to school to learn to read and write and at convenient times to be instructed to labor according to his capacity and ability.

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Judy Elkington  (Email address not shown), Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:36:09 -0400.   
Subject: Captain John Savage

I am looking for confirmation of details I have on Captain John Savage. Could you coinfirm the place of marriage to Ann Elkington born in England. He had threee daughter by her. Do you know the date of his second marriage to Mary Robbins and their 5 children. I have a picture of Elkington House at Savage Neck built for Ann. Is it correct that William Cowdrey his son-in-law married John Savage's second wife.

Many thanks, Judy
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:41:43 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Subject: KELLAM/TYLER?

Miles, Barry W., and Miles Moody K. III. Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1854-1895. Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc. 1997:308

SPENCE, JOHN C 20 S Farm Laboror Acc Acc s/o Joshua & Rachel to Elexiue Kellam 22 S Acc Acc d/o of Thomas & Mary on 26 Jul 1882 at Locust Mount by J. W. A. Elliott

Gail M. Walczyk
WES MEARS  (Email address not shown), Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:19:23 -0400.   
Subject: KELLAM/TYLER?

TRYING TO FIND INFO ON PARENTS OF ALEXINE KELLAM WHO MARRIED JOHN COLBURN SPENCE. MILES FILES SHOWS THOMAS KELLAM B 1826 AS FATHER. ONE OTHER SOURCE LISTS MARY TYLER B1834 AS MOTHER, BUT I DONT KNOW WHERE TO GO FROM THERE.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sun, 12 Aug 2007 06:40:51 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Subject: Rasco/Roscoe Family

There were Rascos / Rascoes in Northampton County VA. The earliest one being an Arthur W 26 March 1719/20 WP 20 April 1720 leaving a wife Elziabeth and 9 children; John, Sarah, Lues, Elizabeth, Arthur, James, William, Peter and Daniel.

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Mark  (Email address not shown), Sat, 11 Aug 2007 23:29:02 -0400.   
Subject: Rasco/Roscoe Family

Has anyone come across a Rasco/Roscoe family in this area?
PAM BYRD  (Email address not shown), Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:24:06 -0400.   
Subject: LOOKING FOR A BURIAL SITE.

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE NATHANIEL LITTLETON IS BURIED? ARE THERE ANY REMAINS OF HIS HOME?
THANKS FOR ANY INFO.
PAM BYRD
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:30:54 -0400.   
Subject: Re: Teacher?

I'm not sure. The only Stiths on the Shore that I know of are my cousin and his wife, and I don't think she was a teacher.
WS
India Birch  (Email address not shown), Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:16:55 -0400.   
Subject: Teacher?

I rmember a teacher my children had named Mrs.Stith at Cheriton.Any kin?
Joyce Sharpley  (Email address not shown), Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:32:07 -0400.   
Subject: Sharpley family connections

I am trying to prove the parents of William W. Sharpley b. 1823 in VA, died 1881 in Accomack Parish, VA. He married Harriet Blades b. 1826 in Worcester Co. MD d. 1876 in Accomack Co. VA. I think Wm. is the son of William Sharpley b. 1794 and Betsy Lewis. A son Wm. is mentioned in Wm Sr's will. My Sharpley family were oystermen. Would also like to know if anyone has information on Wm. Sr's Father, Joseph and his heritage. I've searched all cemeteries that are on this site and more and found no Sharpleys. Wm. Jr. had 2 children, Cordelia b. 1846 who married Wm. Tatham (Tatem). My line of Sharpleys descends from Wm. Jr's son, Albert b. 1851 in Accomack. Albert married Margaret E. Gordy and they moved to Philadelphia. The line from there goes Howard Ethelbert b. 1883 in Phla., Thelbert Everman Sharpley b. 1907 moved to NJ, Ronald Walter b. 1833 in NJ and his sons, Ronald, Christopher, Timothy, and Terry. Would like to share Sharpley information. joycesharpley@comcast.net
Johanna Hamilton  (Email address not shown), Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:07:15 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Hamiltons of Northampton County, VA

Thanks! That earliest marriage looks like the Andrew Hamilton listed in "The Provincial Councilors of PA 1733-1776. page 557. His wife, Anne passed away abouty 1736. They had moved to PA in 1713. He passed away Aug 4, 1741. It doesn't look like any of his children came back here so unless he had a brother here I don't know if I can link him to my family. He was born 1676 in Scotland and evidently came here fleeing from his country.It says once he went by the name Trent, James Logan. He settled in Accomack County, VA. At Accomac he obtained employment as steward of a plantation, and for a time kept a classical school. At what date he assumed, or, if it was his real name, resumed the name of Hamilton , we do not know. In 1706 , Rev. Francis Makemie , the Father of Presbyterianism in those parts (a native of Co. Donegal, Ireland , who came to America in 1684 , and was in Accomac engaged in trade in 1690 , and married Naomi Anderson of that County, removing to Barbadoes , and returning to Accomac about 1699 with a license to preach), bequeathed his law books to "Andrew Hamilton Esq." His marriage while steward with the widow of the owner of the estate, so the story goes, brought him influential connections, and he began the practice of law. He removed to Chestertown, Kent Co., Md. , in the neighbourhood of which, it is to be remarked, were a large family of Hambletons.
Andrew Hamilton 's wife, who died before him, about 1736 , was Anne , widow of Joseph Preeson , and dau. of Thomas Brown of Accomac by his wife Susannah Denwood of Munny , sister of Arthur Denwood . Bp. Meade , in his Old Churches &ct. of Virginia , Vol. I, p. 255, quotes a record that "Thomas Brown and his wife, though Quakers, were yet of such known integrity that their affirmation was received instead of an oath," and says that the old family seat called Brownsville on the sea shore of Northampton still in possession of an Upshur was the ancient residence of the Browns , who were there visited by some of the more eminent Friends from Philadelphia ; which fact, if Hamilton first landed in New Jersey or Pennsylvania , would explain how he went to Virginia . A MS. in the handwriting of John Gibson , Mayor of Phila. in 1772 , says: "Grandfather Brown married Susannah Denwood of Munny , the sister of old Arthur Denwood , Elizabeth , Sarah [,Ann,] Mary-Elizabeth married Thomas Preeson of Liverpool and had [ ], Sarah , Susanna , Zorobabel , Joseph , Ann , Hannah-Sarah was] my mother, Zorobabel was Thomas Preeson 's Father, Susannah [was] the Mother of Preeson Bowdoin , the others died without issue.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:16:37 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Hamiltons of Northampton County, VA

Here's some more tidbits I found:

HAMILTON William John 31 S Laborer Nh Nh s/o William & Peggy to Catherine Bell 21 S Nh Nh d/o Jeptha & Louisa on 16 Mar 1870 at Acc by L Moore (Elmore, Phyllis. Northanpton County Marriages 1844-1922. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2007: 96.)

Hampleton, William to Margaret Williams 15 Decmeber 1832; daughter of John Williams decd; Legustus Roberts security & as to ages; m 20 December 1832 by P Williams. (Mihalyka, Jean M. Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660/1-1854. Bowie MD: Heritage Books Inc., 1990: 49)

The earliest Hamiton marriage noted in the records of Northampton:

Hamilton, Andrew to Ann Preeson 6 March 1706; Widow; Wm Waters & John Luke securities; Rob't Denham & Henry Custis witnesses. . (Mihayka: 49.)

One of the earliest records of a Hamilton in Northampton:

The deposition of Robert Hamilton aged 38 years old or there abouts saith, That in September being at the house of Ann Parkes heard Capt. Kendall say to Ann Parkes as soon as they could they and his neighbor Pettitts would set the Ten Pound Branch and further saith not. Robert Hamilton

The above written is the whole truth to the best of my knowledge.
John Stockley

February the 10th 1695, both the said depondents sworn in open court.
Teste Daniel Neech Clk. Cur.
Recorded Daniel Neech Clk. Cur. Co. Northampton
(Walczyk, Frank V.. Northampton Orders &c 1689-1698, Vol I. Coram NY: Peter's Row. 2000: 66, 67.)

Gail M. Walczyk
Johanna  (Email address not shown), Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:46:33 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Hamiltons of Northampton County, VA

Thanks! That adds some new information to my tree. It looks like Howard Lee married Sally F first and they had a daughter Sallie A. Sally F died in childbirth and the baby died almost a year later and then he married VA Catherine. I found that information from the headstones. Do you have any advice on where I should look to go back for the Hamiltons? For some reason I can't find a lot of information for them.
Thanks!
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:31:12 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Hamiltons of Northampton County, VA

There two marriages recorded in Northampton for Howard L. Hamilton I have citations for:

HAMILTON Howard L 28 S Carpenter Nh Nh s/o William J & Virginia to Mae Lea Hamilton 17 S Nh Nh d/o L J & Mary E on 27 Dec 1899 at Nh by Rev Blankenship. License issued 26 Dec 1899 (Elmore, Phyllis. Northanpton County Marriages 1844-1922. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2007: 95.)

Notice the name of the bride, it's Mae Lea Hamilton not "McLee (MaconLee)".

2. HAMILTON Howard Lee 25 S Farmer Nh Nh s/o W J & Catharine C to Sally F Nottingham 35 S Nh Nh d/o George & Margaret Scott on 26 Apr 1897 at Nh by WR Crowder. (Elmore: 95.)

Gail M. Walczyk
Johanna Hamilton  (Email address not shown), Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:20:48 -0400.   
Subject: Hamiltons of Northampton County, VA

Hi, I am looking for information on the Hamiltons of Capeville, Northampton, VA. It's my husband's family and he was always told they were Scottish so I am trying to trace the family back there, or anywhere. The farthest I have gotten is an Andrew Hamilton b.1780/1790 married Margaret Wheeler. But I don't have verified info about birth in Northampton, VA or anything else. Andrew and Margaret had William Andrew 1809, he had a son William John Hamilton 1843 who married Virginia Catherine Bell 1849 and had a son Howard Lee 1872 who married McLee (MaconLee) and had a son William Leonard Hamilton. Anyone with information or who could point me in the right direction I would be grateful. You can email me at jodustoby@verizon.net
Gail M. Walcyzk  (Email address not shown), Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:44:35 -0400.   
Subject: Re: Orphans Info

There are more Orphans Accounts at - http://easternshoreheritage.com

Gail M. Walczyk
Gail M. Walcyk  (Email address not shown), Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:41:08 -0400.   
Subject: George William Bailey Mar 20, 1875

George William Bailey Mar 20, 1875

The error in the birth date can be found at http://espl-genealogy.org - Miles Files - George William Bayly1 (M) b. 20 March 1876, d. 13 May 1951 not here at http://easternshorestuff.com

Gail M. Walczyk
David A. French  (Email address not shown), Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:51:35 -0400.   
Subject: Orphans Info

Hi,
Thanks for posting the information about orphans. I had not thought of it in that way.
David
Gale Bailey Harvell  (Email address not shown), Sun, 3 Jun 2007 17:32:02 -0400.   
Subject: Looking for grandfathers parent

Gave you the wrong birth for George William Bailey Mar 20, 1875
Gale Bailey Harvell  (Email address not shown), Sun, 3 Jun 2007 17:27:10 -0400.   
Subject: Looking for grandpa 's real parent

As we knew our grandfather,George William Bailey his father was Edward Carr(Kerr) Bailey and Sarah Ann Elliott the daughter of George Elliott was not his mother. Born Mar 10, 1875 (we were told) in Saint George Parish, Hacks Neck was to be his stomping ground. We know he had a half brother William Sidney Finley born in Norfolk. Mar 11, 1886 by the same women. Sidney went by the name Bailey until he married in 1905 using the name of his father Thomas Henry Finley. The family has searched over 100 years to put this puzzle together. Bible records do say Edward Carr Bailey is his father born in 1852 on the Shore. His father was Edward born in 1829 0r 1830. His wife was Lovey Gardner Bailey. We have placed George in Portsmouth, Virginia when he was 13 and are able to follow him through his life and death. WE were told to study the Wessells and Edwards family. We do know the Edwards are close kin and do see Jacob Edwards on the shore. WE still are unabe to find his mother. We believe he went by a different name. Can someone help? Thanks
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Sat, 2 Jun 2007 21:34:37 -0400.   
Subject: Re Bell Haven Cemetery

I don't have the answers to your questions. Your best bet would be to contact the Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore.
Ray Floyd  (Email address not shown), Sat, 2 Jun 2007 15:10:13 -0400.   
Subject: Origin of Belle Haven Cemetery

I am trying to find out inofrmation about the origin of Belle Haven Cemetery. What year did it become a cemetery? Who owned the property & how was it obtained? I believe it may have been connected to my family. Please email me at address above. Thanks
Robert A.Mason,Jr  (Email address not shown), Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:32:11 -0500.   
Subject: Holt Family Research

Attempting to find Parentage of James S.HoltB:11/20/1803 D:3/19/1842. Wife #1 Ann T. Mapp. Wife #2 Mary L'Ashby . They had one son, George Ashby Holt,my maternal Gr.Grandfather.All of Accomack Co
Brenda Salinas  (Email address not shown), Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:13:19 -0500.   
Subject: McKeel Wise, James Douglas Wise

I am seeking parentage for McKeel Wise, born about 1773 VA. and also parentage for James Douglas Wise, born late 1700's. Accomack Co. VA. any help would be appreciated.
Richard F America  (Email address not shown), Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:35:52 -0500.   
Subject: re surnames America and Bowman

I am looking for information on John America. He was a headright of Captain William Bowman, around 1680.
Alan Sturm  (Email address not shown), Thu, 8 Mar 2007 13:49:47 -0500.   
Subject: Doughty

I am seeking information on the ancestry of John R. Doughty (b. March 6, 1806. d. before 1880). He married Mary R. Colonna. Their children were Margaret, Augustus, John B., Elizabeth, Henrietta, and Abel T. Thanks
the Stevens  (Email address not shown), Tue, 6 Mar 2007 17:55:48 -0500.   
Subject: historical artifact

I found a token from Capeville flower company in my house, it says good for 1.00$ in cash, how old is this and where did it originate at?
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:38:57 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Parks Family

Diane,
The best place to start would be at easternshoreheritage.com.
Wayne
Diane Rehm  (Email address not shown), Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:32:08 -0500.   
Subject: Parks family

I just saw read a response from Gail M. Walcyk regarding Arthur Parks who had a grandson Arthur Parks from Hollands Island. My gr-gr-grandfather Arthur Parks b.abt 1775 d.bef 1840 married July 24,1801 to Nancy Mitchell b.abt 1787 d.bef 1840. They had several children, one being my great grandfather Capt.Thomas S.Parks 1819-1880 who was married to Sarah A. Lewis 1825-1897. My question is, could Arthur Parks of Holland Island be my gr-gr-grandfather, and if so would you have any info on Arthur or tell me where I could find info on him. Thank you, Diane Rehm
Deryl Bennett  (Email address not shown), Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:35:03 -0500.   
Subject: John and Rose Bennett arriving in Perquimans Pct. NC 1700 with 4 Children

I am trying to find the parents of John Bennett born 1660-1670. They purchased land in Perquimans, Chowan and Bertie Co. Their son Thomas purchased land 1730 ss of morotuck river Tyrrell Co which finally became Martin Co. near Williamston,NC Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:08:37 -0500.   
Subject:

This is another test
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Subject: TEST

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Gail M. Walcyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:28:22 -0500.   
Subject: RE; Parks of the Eastern Shore

The Parks family began in with John Parks born ca 1652 died ca 1707 in Accomack County. Through 3 of his sons Arthur, John, and thier 1/2 brother, Edmund Bailey (different mothers), the Parks Family quickly grew. The before mentioned Arthur had a grandson named Arthur who moved to Holland's Island. I only hasve one child, Arthur for him. This Arthur, (Holland's Island), was born circa 1764. It's very possible that he (Arthur Holand's Island) had other siblings.

Gail M. Walczyk
Gail M. Walcyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:11:30 -0500.   
Subject: RE; Parks of the Eastern Shore

The Parks family began in with John Parks born ca 1652 died ca 1707 in Accomack County. Through 3 of his sons Arthur, John, and thier 1/2 brother, Edmund Bailey (different mothers), the Parks Family quickly grew. The before mentioned Arthur had a grandson named Arthur who moved to Holland's Island. I only hasve one child, Arthur for him. This Arthur, (Holland's Island), was born circa 1764. It's very possible that he (Arthur Holand's Island) had other siblings.

Gail M. Walczyk
John Kennedy  (Email address not shown), Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:37:18 -0500.   
Subject: Parks of Eastern Shore

My Parks ancestors originated on the eastern shore of MD and VA. My branch eventually migrated to Baltimore (just when is unknown), where the earliester identified member, Archibald (born 1765)clearly resided by the late 1700s. The question of his parents names is an open one. There can be found both an Archibald Parks and an Archabel Parcks in the 1790 MD census around Baltimore, making my ancestor a possible namesake of his Father. However, another candidate is Edward Parks (who married Elizabeth Sinclair the daughter of Nathan between 1760 and 1765). I wonder if records exist that might help identify my Parks family's line to the Eastern Shore?
John Kennedy  (Email address not shown), Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:36:18 -0500.   
Subject: Parks of Eastern Shore

My Parks ancestors originated on the eastern shore of MD and VA. My branch eventually migrated to Baltimore (just when is unknown), where the earliester identified member, Archibald (born 1765)clearly resided by the late 1700s. The question of his parents names is an open one. There can be found both an Archibald Parks and an Archabel Parcks in the 1790 MD census around Baltimore, making my ancestor a possible namesake of his Father. However, another candidate is Edward Parks (who married Elizabeth Sinclair the daughter of Nathan between 1760 and 1765). I wonder if records exist that might help identify my Parks family's line to the Eastern Shore?
Gail m. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:33:39 -0500.   
Subject:

I can't answer your questions or questions with the information you supplied.
Information needed:

1. What is your second Parker line?
2. How far can you trace this second line?
3. Who was the father of Scarburgh Parker 1721-1761?
4. Can you document Scarburgh Parker's year of birth or year of death?
5. Who was his wife? ( Scarburgh's)

There is a lot of Parker information on http://easternshoreheritage.com. When you get there use the Search feature. It's the fourth item from the bottom on the front door. Search for Parker.

Gail M. Walczyk
Gail m. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:32:49 -0500.   
Subject:

I can't answer your questions or questions with the information you supplied.
Information needed:

1. What is your second Parker line?
2. How far can you trace this second line?
3. Who was the father of Scarburgh Parker 1721-1761?
4. Can you document Scarburgh Parker's year of birth or year of death?
5. Who was his wife? ( Scarburgh's)

There is a lot of Parker information on http://easternshoreehritage.com. When you get there use the Search feature. It's the fourth item from the bottom on the front door. Search for Parker.

Gail M. Walczyk
gwen hignutt-wint  (Email address not shown), Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:52:51 -0500.   
Subject: Parker - Scarbourgh

I have two "seperate" Parker lines, but only one documented. My grandmother was Mary Parker and her line came from George Parker 1617/1674 born in England and died in Accomack Co, VA. George's great grandson is Scarbourgh Parker 1721 - 1761. I am guessing that the Scarbourgh is from a surname somewhere in the family tree. Can anyone give me any information here, please send me a message if you have any information or if you are looking for any on the Parker line. grwint@comcast.net
Thank you so much
gwen hignutt-wint  (Email address not shown), Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:52:06 -0500.   
Subject: Parker - Scarbourgh

I have two "seperate" Parker lines, but only one documented. My grandmother was Mary Parker and her line came from George Parker 1617/1674 born in England and died in Accomack Co, VA. George's great grandson is Scarbourgh Parker 1721 - 1761. I am guessing that the Scarbourgh is from a surname somewhere in the family tree. Can anyone give me any information here?
Thank you so much
gwen hignutt-wint  (Email address not shown), Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:51:33 -0500.   
Subject: Parker - Scarbourgh

I have two "seperate" Parker lines, but only one documented. My grandmother was Mary Parker and her line came from George Parker 1617/1674 born in England and died in Accomack Co, VA. George's great grandson is Scarbourgh Parker 1721 - 1761. I am guessing that the Scarbourgh is from a surname somewhere in the family tree. Can anyone give me any information here?
Thank you so much
Brenda  (Email address not shown), Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:45:05 -0500.   
Subject: Wise family

I am seeking information on three Wise men from Accomack Co. VA. One is McKeel Wise, born about 1773. Need parents. Also James Douglas Wise, born probably late 1700's early 1800's. And third is James Wise who married Nancy Bonewell. Any information would be appreciated.
Gail M. Walcyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:33:26 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Chance Family

Along with some incorporated cemeteries, the fields on the Eastern Shore of Virginia are dotted with small family burial plots. Most of the incorporated cemteries date back to the last half of the 1880s and include some earlier graves from private family plots that have beem moved with the permission of the family.

If you are inquiring about the burial site for Henry Chance who lived on the Eastern Shore in the late 1600s, there is no stone marker denoting such.

Gail M. Walczyk
Norman F Chance II  (Email address not shown), Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:54:15 -0500.   
Subject: Chance Family

I have been able to track back my ancestors to Henry Chance, who came over as a head right for Ann Tofts property around 1669. I found a Chancetown in Accomack, but wondered if anyone knew if the cemetary was still there? I am considering a trip out there next year, and want to see where my ancestors came from.
Gene Scarboro  (Email address not shown), Sun, 10 Dec 2006 11:52:16 -0500.   
Subject: migration circumstances to North Carolina

I am a direct descendant of the "infamous" Edmund Scarborough of Accomack County. I am new to geneaology research though others have provided a great deal of information (an unbroken line). I have little information about one ancestor William Scarborough who migrated to North Carolina receiving a land patent in what is now Montgomery County (Mt Gilead). My query is re: any known circumstances of early migration. Anyone having information please respond.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:18:32 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Shores

Your best bet would be a local Eastern Shore Paper. The Eastern Shore Public Library has some copies of the old ones. I don't know if they have 1922 but it's worth a try.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:44:23 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Shores

Your best bet would be a local Eastern Shore Paper. The Eastern Shore Public Library has some copies of the old ones. I don't know if they have 1922 but it's worth a try.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://easternshoreheritage.com
http://petersrow.com
Tiffany Spencer  (Email address not shown), Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:14:34 -0500.   
Subject: Shores

I am trying to locate an obituary for James Edward Shores who is buried on Tangier Island at Swain. His birth year was 1922 and death year 1965. i do not have exact months. Does the church there keep records of that type of thing? Any help woudl be greatly appreciated.
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Thu, 23 Nov 2006 15:08:11 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Identity of unknown gravestone

Floyd,
Thank you very much for supplying the information on the Tilghman page. I have uploaded the corrections.
Best -
Wayne
Floyd Smith  (Email address not shown), Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:19:01 -0500.   
Subject: Identity of unknown gravestone

I notice that you entered unknown gravestone under the Tilghman section which is located in Belle Haven. That gravestone is William Bishop Henderson Tilghman, husband of Addie Victoria Tilghman who is buried beside him. He was my great-great grandfather.
Barnacle Bill Crockett  (Email address not shown), Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:04:24 -0500.   
Subject: Visiting in February

Thank you for the web page information. I have ordered two books that will help me with my quest for a link to the Crocketts of Tangier Island. Now I have to figure out how to get there in January or February while I am in classes at Piney Point, MD. I may have to charter a boat to take me across? "More will be revealed" Aloha.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:16:42 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Crockett Heritage- pending visit in January/February

Bill,

At http://easternshoreheritage.com there is a whole lot of Crockett info including a section devoted to "Islands of the Bay," of which Tangier is one. There is also an article in the "In Focus" section. Use the Search feature there.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://www.easternshoreheritage.com
http://www.petersrow.com
William James Crockett  (Email address not shown), Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:15:11 -0500.   
Subject: Crockett Heritage- pending visit in January/February

I am a descendent of the Joseph Crockett branch of the family from West Virginia and Pennsylvania (primarily coal miners originally), but I live in Hawaii, as my father joined the Navy. We had a family reunion in July, and I am still learning about ancestry, and was told we have a connection to the Tangiers Island Crocketts. Hope to visit there next year to pursue that "connection" further. Can you advise? I will buy the book, "A Primer On The Crocketts of the Eastern Shore" if it is available? Aloha, Barnacle Bill
Ronda Bradley  (Email address not shown), Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:48:14 -0500.   
Subject: Thank you!

Wow! What a plethora of information!! Thanks so much...this is an EXCELLENT start for me! I really appreciate your help!
Gail M. Walcyk  (Email address not shown), Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:27:14 -0500.   
Subject: RE: Info on Wises, Richardsons, Vadens, and Whiteheads

Elmore, Phillis, Northampton County Marriages (to be published by Petersrow sometime after December 1st, untitled and unpaged as of yet.)

RICHARDSON Thomas 19 S Farmer Nh Nh s/o Thomas & Mary to Kate Whitehead 20 S Nh Nh d/o Thomas H & Missouri on 18 Apr 1905 at Nh by CR James. License issued 18 Apr 1905.

RICHARDSON Thomas 24 W Fisherman Nh Nh s/o John & Sarah to Mary Abbott 22 S b: Deal Island MD living in Nh d/o Major & Beck on 4 Apr 1880 at Nh by JL Spencer.

Milalyk,Jean M. Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854. Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc. 1991: 88.

Richardson, John to Sarah Ann Evans 14 August 1743; Sarah orphan of William Evans deceased; John Elliott security & as to Sarah's age. Married 31 August 1843 by P. Williams.

NOTE: 14 August 1743 is the date the marriage license bond was taken out. 31 August 1843 was the date they were married.

NOTE: The name there are nor was there a Vaden family from the Eastern Shore. In the later part of the 1800s there was a Methodist minister by the name of Carroll Vaden and a lot of children were named after him.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://www.easternshoreheritage.com
http://www.petersrow.com
Ronda Bradley  (Email address not shown), Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:15:46 -0500.   
Subject: Info on Wises, Richardsons, Vadens, and Whiteheads

Am beginning a search and am not really sure where to begin. I know very little of my biological father's (Randolph Wise Richardson, died 2001) family. Originally from the Capeville area, his father's name was Thomas Richardson, he has a brother named Thomas Vaden Richardson, so naturally am assuming that the Wises and Vadens are "in there" somehow...I believe a grandmother was Kate Richardson (whose maiden name may have been Whitehead.) Any help with these families is most appreciated...I've looked at the virtual cemetery and see where some Vadens were related to/married to some Wises...any idea of which Wises or Vadens, what sort of background, etc. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Thu, 5 Oct 2006 22:24:03 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Shores, Marshall and Murphy families

The Murphy Family arrived on Tangier Island from Dorcester County MD about 1850. The Marshall Family also arrived late (1880s) from Saxis Island VA via Smiths Island MD. The Shores family arrived earlier (1820s,) proprobably from Smiths' Island.

Information on these families can be found at http://easternshoreheritage.com

Information on the Shores, Murphy and Marshall Families can also be found in the following publications:
by Peter's Row at http://www.petersrow.com

ACCOMACK COUNTY BIRTH REGISTER Vol II
ACCOMACK COUNTY BIRTH REGISTER Vol III
ACCOMACK COUNTY DEATH REGISTER 1853-1896
A Record Of Baptisms On The Accomack Circuit
Smith Island 1870
The Parks of the Chesapeake

NOTE: A Record Of Baptisms On The Accomack Circuit and Smith Island 1870 have been placed on line at http://easternshoreheritage.com

It might be possible to obtain a copy of the licenses you request (for a fee) at:

Accomack County - Courts, General District Court
Accomac, VA 23301

Or inter-library loan the below book.

Barry W., & Miles, Moody K. III, Marriage Records of Accomack Virginia 1854-1895, Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc. 1997.

Gail M. Walczyk
gail@petersrow.com
tiffany spencer  (Email address not shown), Thu, 5 Oct 2006 20:33:18 -0400.   
Subject: Shores, Marshall and Murphy families

I am trying to locate info on Shores family members who maybe buried on tangier island. i woudl also liek to know where to obtain marriage licenses for Tangier. The Shores family lived on the island from what I can tell from census 1860 to 1940 and beyound. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I live in Nelson County Virgina about 40 miles south of Charlottesville (UVa).
Tiffany Spencer  (Email address not shown), Thu, 5 Oct 2006 20:30:28 -0400.   
Subject: Shores, Murphy and Marshall Familes living on Tangier Island

I am trying to locate members of the Shores fmily who maybe burried on tangier Island. I also woudl to know where to obtain marriage certificates for marraiges performed on Tangier Island in mid to late 1800's. Any help woudl be greatly appreciated as I live in Nelson County Virginia.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:09:02 -0400.   
Subject: RE: Dr. William Savage

Nottingham, Stratton. Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800. Bowie MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990:296.

SAVAGE, JOHN - 30 Mar. 1792 - 31 July 1792 - To wife Margaret my Metompkin plantation & 10 negroes in lieu of dower in the rest of my land & slaves during her wid, she to bring up & educate my children. To son William Savage. To son Thomas Waters Savage. To son George Savage. To son Severn Eyre Savage. To son Charles Savage. To son Joseph Savage. To daughter Anne Savage. Bal. of estate, real & personal, to be sold except the plantation I bought of James Henry, which I leave to bring up my children until the youngest arrives to the age of 18 years, & then to be equally divided between all my children. Wife Marga­ret Exec. Friends John Stringer of Northampton & George Waters of Somerset County, Maryland, Exrs. Witt: William Gibb, William Bowman, George Corbin, Tully Snead, William Parker. In order of probate: 26 Oct. 1801 - On the motion of Margaret A. Custis, Adm. with the will annexed, granted her on the estate of John Savage, deceased William Custis, Thomas Custis & John Custis, (S.S.) sec.

Whitelaw, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties. Gloucester MA: Peter Smith:883.

A68 1788 The Henrys [James and Sarah] now of Northumbeland County to Major John Savage of Northampton. 1792 Savage left his Matompkin plantation to his wife Margaret for 18 years, to allow her to bring up their several children ... Margaret married a neighbor William S. Custic whose first wife had been Bridget Penncock. The property was divided in 1808 and the Widow [Margaret] received the house and the adjacent land.

Walczyk, Gail M. Accomack County Processioners Returns 1796 -1816 For Accomack and St. George's Parishes. Coram NY: Peter's Row, 2004:153

On March 23rd Lines between Joseph Savage & The heirs of Severn Savage, Wm S. Custis present. Lines between The heirs of Severn Savage & William S. Custis. Lines between William S. Custis & The heirs of Charles Savage. Lines between William S. Custis & The heirs of Severn Savage.

Note: Joseph Savage, Severn [Eyre] Savage, and Charles Savage were William's brothers. William S. custis was his stepfather.

I can't help you with the Waters. But i sense Maryland maybe be a good place to look for her.

Gail M. Walczyk
http://www.easternshoreheritage.com
http://www.petersrow.com
Henrietta D. McClellan  (Email address not shown), Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:43:54 -0400.   
Subject: Dr. William Savage

Can any one help me find information on Dr. William Savage, b. abt. 1772 in Accomack, VA, son of John Savage V and Margaret Waters. He married 1st. Hester Anna Dennis in Dorchester Co., MD on 8 Sept 1794 and 2nd Mary Hubbell Polk on 16 Apr 1813 in Somerset, MD.
He moved to Augusta, Georgia with his second wife, Mary Hubbell Polk in about 1818.

They had two children born there:

1. Mary Hubbell Savage b. Jan 1826 in Augusta, Richmond, GA d. 21 Jun 1854
in Jefferson Co. Georgia.
m. 26 Apr 1843 to Ambrose Ransom Wright

Issue from this union: 1. William Ambrose, 2. Sarah Hammond, 3. Ellen
Gobert, 4. Henry Gregory.

2. John P. King Savage b. abt 1829 Augusta, Richmond, GA d. 10 Dec 1858
in Tallahassee, Leon, FL.

I need D. O. D. , a copy of his will, place of burial and any other available information.
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Tue, 8 Aug 2006 18:37:46 -0400.   
Subject: Harrison + Trott

Pam,

I would love to help. Can you tell me where in Maryland and where in Virginia?

Gail M. Walczyk
Pam  (Email address not shown), Tue, 8 Aug 2006 16:06:00 -0400.   
Subject: Harrison + Trott

Can anyone help me make a connection My ggggrandfather was Louis(Lewis) William Harrison and wife name was Ellen Trott.Born: 10/22/1836 Maryland moved to Virginia,bounced between the states for a # of years he was a waterman, clerk, bar tender. Unable to locate Louis family ***Father, brothers, sisters. anyone. I am starting to think this man was dropped off in a space ship. HELP PLEASE Thank you Pam
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sun, 16 Jul 2006 23:34:27 -0400.   
Subject: Looking for Fenwick/Wise connection

You've stated that your anscestor was a Henry Wise born circa 1763. Have you exhausted the Henry Wises' born about that time

Gail
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Sun, 16 Jul 2006 23:31:19 -0400.   
Subject: Ancestors of McKeel Wise, born c. 1770-1780

Hi Bob,
Both Wises and Bonewells were living in St. George Parish, district 13 in 1795.yet As of yet I only have three families up on easternshoreheritage.com - proseiisons - Accomack - St George District 13, but the district, when completed will contain all 22 "households", including those of the Wises and Bonewells living there at the time. as I gather more information I will let you know.

Gail
Shirley Silverman  (Email address not shown), Sun, 16 Jul 2006 21:39:19 -0400.   
Subject: Looking for Fenwick/Wise connection

I have read of a will being probated in PA for a "Fenwick Wise." My Wise ancestry is supposedly from VA. My ancestor was Henry Wise who was born in 1763, listed as a silversmith in the 1790 US Census in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA. I believe this Fenwick Wise could possibly have been my Henry Wise's father. I have found no local land records in PA for this Fenwick Wise. I am wondering if it was just noted there and probated elsewhere. I've found one person in Accomack County, a Dr. Fenwick Fisher who died in 1816, his will and inventory listed in the Miles & Miles book page 205. Any clues on a possible Wise/Fenwick relationship would be appreciated.
Robert Steele  (Email address not shown), Sun, 16 Jul 2006 19:54:30 -0400.   
Subject: Ancestors of McKeel Wise, born c. 1770-1780

Information I have on McKeel Wise is as follows:

Married Betty Bonwell (b. 1779), daughter of Joachim McKeel Bonwell and brother of Thomas Bonwell, Master in VA Navy. McKeel Wise died June, 1809. Children were Sukey, John J., Tully R., William C., Tabitha L. and Elizabeth.

Tully R. Wise and Tully R. Wise Jr. were prominently mentioned in the sale of his estate. Based on the fact that he also named a son Tully R., I assume he is a descendant of Tully Robinson. With the given name 'McKeel' I assume also that he falls in the line of the Michael family as well.

Despite this, I don't have information on his parents. It is believed that he had a sister named Leah, who married his brother in law Elijah Bonwell (he was a bondsman on her marriage bond). Any help on this would be appreciated.
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Fri, 16 Jun 2006 20:19:59 -0400.   
Subject: Matthews-Wyatt Cemetery

Sarah,
Based on your description you were in the right place. Near the fence was a bunch of asphalt covering the graves of ancestors of my cousin. The rest of the stones are in that general area, but at this time of year will be difficult to see. Some of the stones were lying down. I agree with you about the ticks and poison ivy. Not the time to visit secluded graveyards.
Sarah Johnson  (Email address not shown), Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:43:42 -0400.   
Subject: Matthews-Wyatt Cemetery

My Smith descendant and I travelled to the Shore this week looking for his gg-grandfather James P Smith in the Matthews-Wyatt Plot. We followed directions found online and climbed over roadbed debris, but there were LOTS of piles of roadbed debris. Looking closely at the online photos, we were sure we were in the right place (near a propane gas enterprise enclosed by a chain-link fence) but we found no graves. We won't try again till winter, when the ticks and the poison ivy are gone, but I hope someone can help with more specific instructions.
Lillie M. Parker  (Email address not shown), Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:45:45 -0400.   
Subject: Bowdens and Merritts

I am searching Bowdens and Merritts...... Parker Bowden was my ggggrandfather. My gg grandfather was Ira Bowden and my ggrandmother was Sara Jane Bowden who was married to Issac L. Merritt Wo. Co. Md... she later married Emory Bowden.... Any info would greatly be appreciated.... Thank You Lillie M. Parker
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Fri, 10 Feb 2006 22:53:07 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Not forgotten ...

Tom,

Thanks!

Wayne
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Fri, 10 Feb 2006 22:50:36 -0500.   
Subject: Re: Photos

Pat,

Thanks for your kind offer, but I must decline. I won't be duplicating the material already posted at the GHOTES site. If that site disappears, things might change.

Wayne
Pat Scherzinger  (Email address not shown), Tue, 7 Feb 2006 21:39:48 -0500.   
Subject: Photos

You have permission to post any photos or information that was previously on Ghotes to your new web site. We all are hoping to get things up and going and I will be glad to help in any way I can.

thanks for being on board for all of us.
Gail, certainly enjoyed your web site and the new reports you are doing. Keep up the good work.

Pat
Donna Smith Baker  (Email address not shown), Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:20:43 -0500.   
Subject: TO GAIL re: Scott Farm

Thanks so much for your response concerning the location of the Scott farm. You mentioned that "Smith" was also a name on the stones there and my excitement rose. I am looking for my grandmother's Scotts, but she married a Smith (my maiden name). I intend to drive there and find it using the info you posted when I visit my mother in Parksley soon. Thanks again!
Tom  (Email address not shown), Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:39:36 -0500.   
Subject: Not forgotten ...

Hi Gail & Wayne,

Just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten you. It seems like I've been on the go since last June -- all genealogy and family history stuff :-) Including a Dunaway, Ellington, Trent Family Reunion (my other side of the family) after Thanksgiving which we had over 100 people at.

I haven't been able to get to the Shore since Sep, but daughter Lisa took some friends from England on a little tour of it in late Dec. As expected, they had a great time.

The website is looking great! Nice and clean :-) Keep up the great work ...
Tom
Royalty to Rogues
http://www.l-dunaway.net/
Gail  (Email address not shown), Sat, 7 Jan 2006 02:01:12 -0500.   
Subject: Re:

Normally a person had to be of "lawful age," 21 for males, 18 for females, but I have come across witnesses being as young as 18.

Gail
James Revell  (Email address not shown), Fri, 6 Jan 2006 21:41:11 -0500.   
Subject: Age

Does anyone know how old a person had to be to witness a will?
Gail M. Walczyk  (Email address not shown), Tue, 3 Jan 2006 23:02:04 -0500.   
Subject: Scott Farm

There are Scotts listed as being buried on what Jean milhalyka named "The Harison Plot. The discription of this plot reads: (SW of Cashville) .4 W of the junctionwith Rte 638 turn north off 717. In a dirt lane to an old house. Plot to the right at end of yard. (Chandler; Custis; Harrison; Scott; Smith.)
Mihalyka, Jean & Wilson, Faye Downing. Graven Stones Inscriptions Lower Accomack County, including Liberty and Parksley Cemeteries. Bowie MD: Heritage Books Inc., 1966 p XXXiii.
This Plot is in the Cashville area.

Gail M. Walczyk
Donna Smith Baker  (Email address not shown), Tue, 3 Jan 2006 22:24:43 -0500.   
Subject: Scott Farm

Does anyone know where the Scott Farm in the Cashville area is(was) located? I am looking for the burial plots of several Scott relatives that I think might be located on the land that was the Scott Farm.
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Sun, 11 Dec 2005 21:46:59 -0500.   
Subject: Dr. Bill

George, you are quite right. We have lost an important friend. He will certainly be missed. Dr. Bill was always willing to share his material, "warts and all", as he would say. I'm sure you remember the ready smile, especially when chatting with him at his "tea parties."

Dr. Bill's funeral is on Monday at 11:00 at Belle Haven Presbyterian, with interment in Belle Haven Cemetery.

I hope to put up a page here or somewhere where people can type in their favorite recollections of Dr. Bill and read what others have to say as well.

Best -
Wayne
George Yeardley Scarborough  (Email address not shown), Sun, 11 Dec 2005 12:50:12 -0500.   
Subject: Dr. Bill

The Ghotes have lost an important friend.

My family extends our sympathy to the family
of Dr. Bill.

I will miss him.
Agnes Killough  (Email address not shown), Mon, 5 Dec 2005 20:14:50 -0500.   
Subject: GREAT Great Great Greatt(?) grandfather Isma Doughty/dowdy

I seem to be looking in all the wrong places for Isma and his wife Ann (?) Doughty/dowdy. I have information on the others but these two hide. Isma is supposed to be burried in Belle Haven. Where is Ann? Any one Know?
Also I am looking for info on Walter Frentress Parents he married Ida Lecato in West Va. She is burried with her parents in quimby. Her father was a Dr. Lecato
Agnes Killough  (Email address not shown), Mon, 5 Dec 2005 20:02:26 -0500.   
Subject: GREAT Great Great Greatt(?) grandfather Isma Doughty/dowdy

I seem to be looking in all the wrong places for Isma and his wife Ann (?) Doughty/dowdy. I have information on the others but these two hide. Isma is supposed to be burried in Belle Haven. Where is Ann? Any one Know?
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Thu, 1 Dec 2005 16:37:16 -0500.   
Subject: rd: two halves a whole do not make

Bill,

Good to hear from you. The current split could not really be avoided, and it's a shame, as the original concept behind GHOTES was excellent. But I felt I had no choice.

Best -
Wayne
Bill Wilkins  (Email address not shown), Thu, 1 Dec 2005 12:21:11 -0500.   
Subject: two halves a whole do not make

Wayne as an old GHOTE I am so sorry to see the Eastern Shore split for second time, 1663 & 2005 I think all of us are the loosers.

Bill
sue morin  (Email address not shown), Wed, 23 Nov 2005 13:02:57 -0500.   
Subject: Eliza W. (Bundick)

If anyone can help, I'm trying to find the maiden name of Eliza W. who married William Bundick. Eliza was born May 23, 1811. She died June 28, 1893. They lived in Accomack
Co., and were buried at the Bundick Plot, Quail Circle, Modest Town, on the farm. This is across from the Old Ebenezer Church Cemetary in the northern part of Modest Town. I have more family info. if it would help. Thank you.
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Fri, 18 Nov 2005 01:42:02 -0500.   
Subject: Hi

Hi, Pat, glad to see you stopped in. I've got most of the cemetery material posted, but am still contacting contributors for permission to post their photos, so it won't be "complete" for a while. The rest of my material previously posted at GHOTES will get here, too. Anyway, it's being put up for the public, and I hope people will continue to contribute photos, etc.

Enjoy,
Wayne
Pat Scherzinger  (Email address not shown), Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:41:47 -0500.   
Subject: Hope to hear more for you

Hi, Glad that someone is on board for the rest of us out here. Looking forward to seeing more on your site. Hope you continue in your good work for the Eastern Shore and our many ancestors. Good Luck.
Pat
diane rehm  (Email address not shown), Mon, 7 Nov 2005 08:30:37 -0500.   
Subject: marriage date

I am still looking for the marriage date of my great grandparents Capt.Thos S.Parks and wife Sarah. They were probably married by 1848 as their first child Sarah J.Parks was born about 1848. Thos S.Parks,Jr, Milcah Ann, John Henry, Mary E, William Z, and Virginia Parks are some of their other chldren. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Diane
Wayne Stith  (Email address not shown), Sun, 6 Nov 2005 14:12:20 -0500.   
Subject: Greetings

Please use this facility to post comments.

Thanks,
Wayne

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