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     Elizabeth "Betsey" Mister was born on 17 September 1770 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married Richard II Bradshaw, son of Richard I Bradshaw and Arrabella Tyler, circa 1790.¹

Elizabeth "Betsey" Mister died on 20 July 1847 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA, at age 76.¹
Elizabeth "Betsey" Mister was buried after 20 July 1847 at Jacob Parks' Plot, Deal Island, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹
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Name     Elizabeth 'Betsey' Mister [1, 2]
Birth     17 Sep 1770      Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
She was shown as Bettey Mister, daughter of Marmaduke and Rachel Mister, born 17 Sep 1770.
Gender     Female
Marr Name     Elizabeth 'Betsey' Bradshaw
Death     20 Jul 1847      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
Burial     Jacob Park's Plot, Deal Island, Somerset County, Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Bradshaw, died July 20, 1847, aged: 76y 10m 3d.

Siblings     4 sisters
Half-siblings     2 half brothers (family of Marmaduke Mister and Sarah Bennett)

Father     Marmaduke Mister, b. Abt 1732, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland d. Bef 21 Apr 1798, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 66 years)
Other Partners:m. Abt 1775
Mother     Rachel (--?--), b. Abt 1740, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 1780 (Age 40 years)
Marriage     Abt 1760      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [4]

Family     Richard Bradshaw, II, b. Jun 1773, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Apr 1854, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
Marriage     Abt 1790 [5]
Children      

     Aaron Bradshaw was born in 1797 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Mary "Polly" Parks, daughter of Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw, on 7 August 1821 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wifes (sisters.)^2,1 Aaron Bradshaw married Arrabella Parks, daughter of Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw, on 1 June 1833 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives (sisters); her 2nd of 3 husbands.^3,1
Aaron Bradshaw died on 5 February 1850 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹
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Name     Aaron (of Richard) Bradshaw [1]
Birth     1797      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
Gender     Male

Will - Mentioned in a will     28 Jun 1849      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will Joshua Thomas gave to wife Charlotte, land on Little Deal's Island, bounded by Aaron Bradshaw. To son Aaron Thomas tract Piney Island. To son William Seymour Thomas, land. To sons Elisha (Extr), Lybrand & John. To daughter Hessy Webster. Witt: Wm. Daniel, Nathaniel Webster, Andrew Bereton and Thomas Bradshaw. His will was proved on 29 Nov 1853.

Will     11 Sep 1849      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
In his will Aaron Bradshaw gave his wife (unnamed) 1/3. To sons Thomas (Extr) and Caleb (under age) plantation called Little Deals Island (13 ac) bounded by Joshua Thomas (dec'd), vessell called Lively Dove, 1/2 of scow owned by me and William Price. To daughter Elizabeth Thomas, son-in-law Elisha Thomas (Extr). To neice Jane Thomas. To Charlotte Thomas, wife of Joshua. To Rachel Thomas, Dulcina Chesser, Nelly Parks and Rhoda Creig. Witt: Jacob Parks, William S. Thomas & William Daniel.

Death     8 Feb 1850      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [2]

Will - will was Recorded     26 Feb 1850      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
It was on this date that his will was proved.

Estate Settlement - Named in fathers settlement     20 Aug 1855      Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
Dorchester Co, MD, Tyler Bradshaw Extr of Richard Bradshaw, late of Dorchester County, dec'd. Date of Letters (of Administration) 13 Apr 1854, Cain Wingah and William H. Allen sureties on the bond of $1,500. Balance of your final account rendered 14 July 1855 of $597.87. Distribution as follows: Deceased's grandson Abihue Evans $100.00 cash; Sindey, wife of Tyler Bradshaw, one cow & calf worth $12.00; Ann Cannon one cow & calf appraised at $11.50; William T. Bradshaw, one yearling appraised at $3.00 for a total of $126.50; Which leaves a residue of $471.37 which was distributed to the following: Deceased's daughter Charlott Thomas (1/11) $42.85; Deceased's daughter Rachel Thomas (1/11) $42.85; Deceased's daughter Ann Cannon (1/11) $42.85; Deceased's daughter Ellen Parks (1/11) $42.85; Deceased's son Solomon Bradshaw (1/11) $42.85; Deceased's daughter Dulcined Chesser (1/11) $42.85; Deceased's son Harry Bradshaw (1/11) $42.85; Deceased's son Tyler Bradshaw (1/11) $42.85; Deceased's daughter Sarah Price (1/11) $42.85; Deceased's daughter Rhoda Graig (1/11) $42.85; Heirs of Aaron Bradshaw dec'd, to wit: Thomas Bradshaw & Elizabeth Thomas (1/11) $42.85 which is $21.42 each. Distribution made 20 Aug 1855.

Burial     Jacob Park's Plot, Deal Island, Somerset County, Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
His tombstone shows him as Aaron Bradshaw, 1797 - 8 Febr 1850.

Siblings     3 brothers and 9 sisters

Father     Richard Bradshaw, II, b. Jun 1773, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Apr 1854, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
Mother     Elizabeth 'Betsey' Mister, b. 17 Sep 1770, Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Jul 1847, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
Marriage     Abt 1790 [6]
Family ID     F21489      Group Sheet | Family Chart

Family 1     Mary 'Polly' Parks, b. 1797, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1 Jun 1833, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 36 years)
Marriage     7 Aug 1821      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [2, 7]
George Blake was security on the M.L.B. of Aaron Bratcher and Mary Parks of Chas.
Children      

Family 2     Arrabella Parks, b. 1796, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1878 (Age 82 years)
Other Partners:
?Marriage     1 Jun 1833      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [8]
They were shown as Aaron Bradshaw and Arabella Cox.¹

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     Mary "Polly" Parks was born in 1797.¹ She married Aaron Bradshaw, son of Richard II Bradshaw and Elizabeth "Betsey" Mister, on 7 August 1821 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wifes (sisters.)^1,4
Mary "Polly" Parks died before 1 June 1833;
Her husband remarried on 1 June 1833.¹
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Name     Mary 'Polly' Parks [1]
Birth     1797      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1, 2]
Gender     Female
Marr Name     Mary 'Polly' Bradshaw

Death     Bef 1 Jun 1833      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
It was on this date that her husband Aaron Bradshaw married Arabella Cox.

Siblings     3 brothers and 6 sisters

Father     Charles Parks, b. 13 Nov 1775, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jan 1853, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
Mother     Britannia Bradshaw, b. 13 Apr 1767, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jul 1860, Deal Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years)
Marriage     Abt 1795      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [4]

Family     Aaron (of Richard) Bradshaw, b. 1797, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Feb 1850, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)
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Marriage     7 Aug 1821      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [1, 5]
George Blake was security on the M.L.B. of Aaron Bratcher and Mary Parks of Chas.
Children      

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Mary "Polly" Parks was listed as a resident in Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw's household in the census report on 4 August 1800 at Islands, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1800 United States Federal Census
p. 36, line 27
     NB: As Charles and Brittannia only married ca 1795, It is not likely that all of the younger people enumerated were in fact their own children. The two young males are unidentified, as is the daughter aged 10 thru 15. Charles had two younger brothers, Abel PARKS b c1790 and Judah PARKS b ca 1797, as well as an approximately 15 year old sister, Jemima b ca 1785, one or the other of whom might have been living with him.* .⁶

     Arrabella Parks was born in 1796 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married (?) Cox circa 1825 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
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Name     Arrabella Parks [1]
Birth     1796      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
Gender     Female

Will - Named in Husbands will     11 Sep 1849      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will Aaron Bradshaw gave his wife (unnamed) 1/3. To sons Thomas (Extr) and Caleb (under age) plantation called Little Deals Island (13 ac) bounded by Joshua Thomas (dec'd), vessell called Lively Dove, 1/2 of scow owned by me and William Price. To daughter Elizabeth Thomas, son-in-law Elisha Thomas (Extr). To neice Jane Thomas. To Charlotte Thomas, wife of Joshua. To Rachel Thomas, Dulcina Chesser, Nelly Parks and Rhoda Creig. Witt: Jacob Parks, William S. Thomas & William Daniel. The will was recorded on 26 Feb 1850.

Will - Named in Fathers will     12 Aug 1852      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
In his will Charles Parks gave son Jacob Parks (Extr) plantation Parks Safeguard (112 1/2 ac). To heirs of sons Thomas and Charles, both dec'd. To daughter Arrabella Bradshaw. To heirs of dec'd daughters Polly Bradshaw, Sally Thomas, Brittannah Mister and Alisey Blake. To heirs of daughter Jemima Evans. Witt: Michael Webster, Hamilton J. Webster and Traves Daniel.

Census with husband     1870      Locust Mount, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
She was shown as Arrabella Evans, age 70, in HH#LM696 headed by Elzey Evans, a 45 year old farmer. Also listed was Solomon Evans, age 70, who was evidently her husband.
Marr Name     Arrabella Bradshaw
Marr Name     Arrabella Cox
Marr Name     Arrabella Evans

Death     1878 [2]

Siblings     3 brothers and 6 sisters

Father     Charles Parks, b. 13 Nov 1775, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jan 1853, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
Mother     Britannia Bradshaw, b. 13 Apr 1767, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jul 1860, Deal Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years)
Marriage     Abt 1795      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [6]


Family 1     (--?--) Cox, b. Abt 1800, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
Marriage     Abt 1825 [7]

Family 2     Aaron (of Richard) Bradshaw, b. 1797, Somerset Co, Maryland d. 8 Feb 1850, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)
Other Partners:Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 36 years) m. 7 Aug 1821
Marriage     1 Jun 1833      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
They were shown as Aaron Bradshaw and Arabella Cox.

Family 3     Solomon Evans, Jr., b. Abt 1796, Somerset Co, Maryland d. Aft 1870, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
Other Partners:
??Priscilla (of Solomon & Juda) Marshall, b. 1 Mar 1819, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Sep 1855, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 36 years) m. 5 Jul 1819
Marriage     3 Oct 1854      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
He was shown as Solomon Evans and shw was shown as Arabella Bratcher.⁴ Arrabella Parks married Aaron Bradshaw, son of Richard II Bradshaw and Elizabeth "Betsey" Mister, on 1 June 1833 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives (sisters); her 2nd of 3 husbands.^1,5 Arrabella Parks married Solomon Evans, son of Elijah Evans and Lovey Evans, on 3 October 1854 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives; her 3rd of 3 husbands.^6,1
Arrabella Parks died in 1878.¹
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Name     Arrabella Parks [1]
Birth     1796      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
Gender     Female

Will - Named in Husbands will     11 Sep 1849      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will Aaron Bradshaw gave his wife (unnamed) 1/3. To sons Thomas (Extr) and Caleb (under age) plantation called Little Deals Island (13 ac) bounded by Joshua Thomas (dec'd), vessell called Lively Dove, 1/2 of scow owned by me and William Price. To daughter Elizabeth Thomas, son-in-law Elisha Thomas (Extr). To neice Jane Thomas. To Charlotte Thomas, wife of Joshua. To Rachel Thomas, Dulcina Chesser, Nelly Parks and Rhoda Creig. Witt: Jacob Parks, William S. Thomas & William Daniel. The will was recorded on 26 Feb 1850.

Will - Named in Fathers will     12 Aug 1852      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
In his will Charles Parks gave son Jacob Parks (Extr) plantation Parks Safeguard (112 1/2 ac). To heirs of sons Thomas and Charles, both dec'd. To daughter Arrabella Bradshaw. To heirs of dec'd daughters Polly Bradshaw, Sally Thomas, Brittannah Mister and Alisey Blake. To heirs of daughter Jemima Evans. Witt: Michael Webster, Hamilton J. Webster and Traves Daniel.

Census with husband     1870      Locust Mount, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
She was shown as Arrabella Evans, age 70, in HH#LM696 headed by Elzey Evans, a 45 year old farmer. Also listed was Solomon Evans, age 70, who was evidently her husband.
Marr Name     Arrabella Bradshaw
Marr Name     Arrabella Cox
Marr Name     Arrabella Evans

Death     1878 [2]

Siblings     3 brothers and 6 sisters

Father     Charles Parks, b. 13 Nov 1775, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jan 1853, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
Mother     Britannia Bradshaw, b. 13 Apr 1767, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jul 1860, Deal Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years)
Marriage     Abt 1795      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [6]


Family 1     (--?--) Cox, b. Abt 1800, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
Marriage     Abt 1825 [7]

Family 2     Aaron (of Richard) Bradshaw, b. 1797, Somerset Co, Maryland d. 8 Feb 1850, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)
Other Partners:Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 36 years) m. 7 Aug 1821
Marriage     1 Jun 1833      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
They were shown as Aaron Bradshaw and Arabella Cox.

Family 3     Solomon Evans, Jr., b. Abt 1796, Somerset Co, Maryland d. Aft 1870, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
Other Partners:
??Priscilla (of Solomon & Juda) Marshall, b. 1 Mar 1819, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Sep 1855, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 36 years) m. 5 Jul 1819
Marriage     3 Oct 1854      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
He was shown as Solomon Evans and shw was shown as Arabella Bratcher.¹

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Arrabella Parks was listed as a resident in Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw's household in the census report on 4 August 1800 at Islands, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1800 United States Federal Census
p. 36, line 27
     NB: As Charles and Brittannia only married ca 1795, It is not likely that all of the younger people enumerated were in fact their own children. The two young males are unidentified, as is the daughter aged 10 thru 15. Charles had two younger brothers, Abel PARKS b c1790 and Judah PARKS b ca 1797, as well as an approximately 15 year old sister, Jemima b ca 1785, one or the other of whom might have been living with him.* .⁷

Arrabella Parks was listed as a resident in Elijah Evans and Lovey Evans's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are multiple EVANS households on ppl 424 and 425 of the census, as well as relatedfamilies of BRADSHAW, PARKS, SPENCE, and TYLER.
p. 425, line 15
Their son Revell and his wife are listed next to them (line 19). Elijah and Lovey may have another married son in his household, as I have no record of any daughters for them.

Arrabella Parks and Solomon Evans appeared in the census of 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are multiple EVANS households on ppl 424 and 425 of the census, as well as relatedfamilies of BRADSHAW, PARKS, SPENCE, and TYLER.
p. 425, line 12
In Charles Parks's will dated 12 August 1852 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA, Arrabella Parks was named as an heir;
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Will     12 Aug 1852      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will Charles Parks gave son Jacob Parks (Extr) plantation Parks Safeguard (112 1/2 ac). To heirs of sons Thomas and Charles, both dec'd. To daughter Arrabella Bradshaw. To heirs of dec'd daughters Polly Bradshaw, Sally Thomas, Brittannah Mister and Alisey Blake. To heirs of daughter Jemima Evans. Witt: Michael Webster, Hamilton J. Webster and Traves Daniel.

MilesFiles cites: [S2233] Dryden, Ruth - Som Wills, 1837-1859, (Ruth T. Dryden, 2414 Front St. #25, San Diego, CA 92101), p. 54 (will of Charles Parks), 2233.²

     (?) Cox was born circa 1800 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Arrabella Parks, daughter of Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw, circa 1825 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
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Name     Arrabella Parks [1]
Birth     1796      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
Gender     Female

Will - Named in Husbands will     11 Sep 1849      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will Aaron Bradshaw gave his wife (unnamed) 1/3. To sons Thomas (Extr) and Caleb (under age) plantation called Little Deals Island (13 ac) bounded by Joshua Thomas (dec'd), vessell called Lively Dove, 1/2 of scow owned by me and William Price. To daughter Elizabeth Thomas, son-in-law Elisha Thomas (Extr). To neice Jane Thomas. To Charlotte Thomas, wife of Joshua. To Rachel Thomas, Dulcina Chesser, Nelly Parks and Rhoda Creig. Witt: Jacob Parks, William S. Thomas & William Daniel. The will was recorded on 26 Feb 1850.

Will - Named in Fathers will     12 Aug 1852      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
In his will Charles Parks gave son Jacob Parks (Extr) plantation Parks Safeguard (112 1/2 ac). To heirs of sons Thomas and Charles, both dec'd. To daughter Arrabella Bradshaw. To heirs of dec'd daughters Polly Bradshaw, Sally Thomas, Brittannah Mister and Alisey Blake. To heirs of daughter Jemima Evans. Witt: Michael Webster, Hamilton J. Webster and Traves Daniel.

Census with husband     1870      Locust Mount, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
She was shown as Arrabella Evans, age 70, in HH#LM696 headed by Elzey Evans, a 45 year old farmer. Also listed was Solomon Evans, age 70, who was evidently her husband.
Marr Name     Arrabella Bradshaw
Marr Name     Arrabella Cox
Marr Name     Arrabella Evans

Death     1878 [2]

Siblings     3 brothers and 6 sisters

Father     Charles Parks, b. 13 Nov 1775, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jan 1853, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
Mother     Britannia Bradshaw, b. 13 Apr 1767, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jul 1860, Deal Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years)
Marriage     Abt 1795      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [6]


Family 1     (--?--) Cox, b. Abt 1800, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
Marriage     Abt 1825 [7]

Family 2     Aaron (of Richard) Bradshaw, b. 1797, Somerset Co, Maryland d. 8 Feb 1850, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)
Other Partners:Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 36 years) m. 7 Aug 1821
Marriage     1 Jun 1833      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
They were shown as Aaron Bradshaw and Arabella Cox.

Family 3     Solomon Evans, Jr., b. Abt 1796, Somerset Co, Maryland d. Aft 1870, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
Other Partners:
??Priscilla (of Solomon & Juda) Marshall, b. 1 Mar 1819, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Sep 1855, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 36 years) m. 5 Jul 1819
Marriage     3 Oct 1854      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
He was shown as Solomon Evans and shw was shown as Arabella Bratcher.¹
(?) Cox died before 1 June 1833;
His wife remarried on that date.¹

     Solomon Evans married Priscilla Marshall at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.³
Solomon Evans was born circa 1796 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.² He married Arrabella Parks, daughter of Charles Parks and Brittania Bradshaw, on 3 October 1854 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives; her 3rd of 3 husbands.^2,4
Solomon Evans died after 1870 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
He was in the 1870 census (Locust Mount, St. Grorge Parish, Accomack Co., VA.)²
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Name Solomon Evans
Suffix     Jr.
Birth     Abt 1796      Somerset Co, Maryland [1, 2]
Gender     Male

Census head of household     1850      Dames Qtr Dist, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
He was shown as Solomon Evans Jr. the head of HH#1603, a 52 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Evanses: Priscilla Jr., age 48; Priscilla Sr., age 75; Elsey, an 18 year old mariner; Susan, age 45 and blind.

Census with son     1870      Locust Mount, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
He was shown as Solomon Evans, age 70, in HH#LM696 headed by Elzey Evans, a 45 year old farmer.

Death     Aft 1870      Accomack County, Virginia, USA [2]

Siblings     2 brothers and 3 sisters

Father     Elijah (of Nathan) Evans, b. 23 Apr 1763, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Jan 1841, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
Mother     Lovey (of Solomon) Evans, b. 30 Sep 1761, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Apr 1842, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
Marriage     Abt 1782      Somerset Co, Maryland [4]

Family 1     Priscilla (of Solomon & Juda) Marshall, b. 1 Mar 1819, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Sep 1855, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 36 years)
Marriage     5 Jul 1819      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
They were shown as Solomon Evans and Priscilla Marshall.
Children      

Family 2     Arrabella Parks, b. 1796, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1878 (Age 82 years)
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Marriage     3 Oct 1854      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
He was shown as Solomon Evans and she was shown as Arabella Bratcher.²

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Solomon Evans and Arrabella Parks appeared in the census of 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are multiple EVANS households on ppl 424 and 425 of the census, as well as relatedfamilies of BRADSHAW, PARKS, SPENCE, and TYLER.
p. 425, line 12

     Priscilla Marshall married Solomon Evans, son of Elijah Evans and Lovey Evans, at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹
Priscilla Marshall was born on 1 March 1819 at Smith Island, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹
Priscilla Marshall died on 17 September 1855 at Smith Island, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA, at age 36.¹
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Name      Priscilla (of Solomon & Juda) Marshall [1]
Birth     1 Mar 1819      Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
Gender     Female

Census with husband     1850      Dames Qtr Dist, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
She was shown as Priscilla Evans Jr., age 48 in HH#1603 headed by Solomon Evans Jr., a 52 year old farmer.

Marr Name     Priscilla Evans

Death     17 Sep 1855      Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [1]

Siblings     1 person of an unknown gender
Half-siblings     2 half brothers and 4 half sisters (family of Solomon Marshall and Margaret 'Peggy' White)

Father     Solomon Marshall, b. Abt 1750, Accomack County, Virginia, USA d. Feb 1801 (Age 51 years)
Other Partners:
Mother     Judah (of King) Evans, b. Abt 1778, Somerset Co, Maryland d. Yes, date unknown
Marriage     20 Jun 1796      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
They were shown only as Solomon Marshall and Judah Evans.

Family     Solomon Evans, Jr., b. Abt 1796, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1870, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
Other Partners:Marriage     5 Jul 1819      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
They were shown as Solomon Evans and Priscilla Marshall.
Children      

     William Pruitt was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹
William Pruitt died on 20 June 1881 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: "He was shown as Wm. Pruitt Sr., who died of gravel at the age of 78 years. He was the son of Geo. & Leah Pruitt, born in Acc Co, an oysterman and the husband of Rachel. A friend Arthur C. Landing gave the information."¹
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William Pruitt appeared in the census of 1850 at Fox Island, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
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Census head of household     1850      Fox Island, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was shown as Wm. Pruitt the head of HH#1182, a 47 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Pruitts: Rachel, age 47; Raymond, a 23 year old sailor; Wm., a 21 year old sailor; George, an 18 year old sailor; Mary A., age 16; Reuben, age 13; Catharine, age 11; John, age 9; Thomas, age 7; Edward, age 5; and Ellen, age 3. This was either on or near Fox Island.¹

William Pruitt appeared in the census of 1860 at Fox Island, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1860      Fox Island, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [4, 5]
He was shown as Wm. Pruitt the head of HH#1203, a 55 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Pruitts: Rachel, age 55; Geo., a 26 year old oysterman; John, age 18; Thos., age 16; Edw'd, age 13; and Leah, age 11.¹

William Pruitt appeared in the census of 1870 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1870      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [6]
HH#1683 was headed by Wm. Pruit Sr., a 63 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $750 and personal property valued at $350. Listed with him were Rachel Pruit, age 60; Edw. Pruit, a 23 year old oysterman; Emily Pruit, age 18; Leah Pruit, age 18; and Rob't Schreeves, a 17 year old black servant.¹

     George Pruitt was born circa 1780 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: He was 70 in the 1850 census.¹ He married Leah Evans, daughter of Richard "Old Dickie" Evans and Mary "Molly" Crockett, on 28 January 1801 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
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Per MilesFiles: "They were shown only as George Pruett and Leah Evans. No other information was given."^1,2
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George Pruitt appeared in the census of 1850 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1850      Tangier Island, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was shown as Geo. Pruit the head of HH#264, a 70 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Pruits: Sally, age 30; Raymond, age 6; Ellen, age 5; and Jno., age 3.

1850 United States Federal Census
p. 94-B, lines 1-5, dwelling 264, family 264
1 PRUITT, Geo. 70 [1780] W Sailor VA Cannot Read or Write
2 " , Sallly 30 [18220 F W VA Cannot Read or Write
3 " , Raymond 6 1844 M W VA
4 " , Ellen 5 [1845] F W VA
5 " , Jno 3 [1847] M W VA.²

     Shadey Pruitt was born on 10 May 1815 at Tangier Island, St. Georges Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
MilesFiles cites:
1. [S503] Mary Frances Carey, M.K. Miles & Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia, (Heritage Books, Inc., Bowie, MD, 1995), 503.
2. [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309, 6 CD set, (Broderbund Software, Inc., 1997), 638.¹ She married Major Evans, son of George L. Evans and Eleanor "Nellie" Tyler, on 16 June 1829 at Smith Island, southern end, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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Per MilesFiles: "William Dyes was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Evans and Shady Prewitt."^2,1
Shadey Pruitt died on 30 January 1886 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA, at age 70.¹
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Shadey Pruitt and Major Evans appeared in the census of 1850 at Tangier Island, St. Georges Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1850      Tangier Island, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
HH#260 was headed by Major Evans, a 40 year old sailor with real estate valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Evans: Shady, age 40; David, a 21 year old sailor; Nelly, age 19; Jane, age 14; May, age 10; and Geo., age 8.¹

Shadey Pruitt and Major Evans appeared in the census of 1860 at Shanks, below Smith Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1860      Shanks, Smith Island, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [3, 4]
HH#1193 was headed by Major Evans, a 52 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200 & personal property vauled at $300. Listed with him were the following Evans: Shady, age 50; David, a 29 year old sailor; Geo. E., age 15; Mary, age 14; and Eliza. E., age 9.¹

Shadey Pruitt and Major Evans appeared in the census of 1870 at Tangier Island, St. Georges Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1870      Tangier Island, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
HH#1681 was headed by Major Evans, a 57 year old oysterman, with real estate valued at $800 & personal property valued at $250. Listed with him were Shady Evans, age 55; Shady Turnell, age 18; and M.E. Turnell, age 4.¹

Shadey Pruitt appeared in the census of 22 June 1880 at Onancock including the islands, Lee District, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     22 Jun 1880      Onancock including the islands, Lee District, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
The HH was headed by Shady Evans, a 65 year old widowed house keeper. Listed with her was Marcy Evans, and 18 year old daughter doing house work.¹

     Major Evans was born circa 1810 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Shadey Pruitt, daughter of George Pruitt and Leah Evans, on 16 June 1829 at Smith Island, southern end, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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Per MilesFiles: "William Dyes was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Evans and Shady Prewitt."^1,2
Major Evans died on 16 January 1877 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Major Evans was buried after 16 January 1877 at Long Bridge Road Cemetery, Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: He was shown as Major Evans who died 16 Jan 1877, aged 73 years.¹
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Major Evans and Shadey Pruitt appeared in the census of 1850 at Tangier Island, St. Georges Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1850      Tangier Island, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
HH#260 was headed by Major Evans, a 40 year old sailor with real estate valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Evans: Shady, age 40; David, a 21 year old sailor; Nelly, age 19; Jane, age 14; May, age 10; and Geo., age 8.²

Major Evans and Shadey Pruitt appeared in the census of 1860 at Shanks, below Smith Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1860      Shanks, Smith Island, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [3, 4]
HH#1193 was headed by Major Evans, a 52 year old sailor with real estate valued at $200 & personal property vauled at $300. Listed with him were the following Evans: Shady, age 50; David, a 29 year old sailor; Geo. E., age 15; Mary, age 14; and Eliza. E., age 9.²

Major Evans and Shadey Pruitt appeared in the census of 1870 at Tangier Island, St. Georges Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1870      Tangier Island, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
HH#1681 was headed by Major Evans, a 57 year old oysterman, with real estate valued at $800 & personal property valued at $250. Listed with him were Shady Evans, age 55; Shady Turnell, age 18; and M.E. Turnell, age 4.²

     Sally M. Pruitt was born circa 1820.¹ She married Rowley (?) circa 1855 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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her 1st husband of 2.² Sally M. Pruitt married Thorogood M. Taylor on 7 September 1861 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd wife of 3 wives.³
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Sally M. Pruitt was listed as a resident in George Pruitt's household in the census report in 1850 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1850      Tangier Island, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was shown as Geo. Pruit the head of HH#264, a 70 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Pruits: Sally, age 30; Raymond, age 6; Ellen, age 5; and Jno., age 3.

1850 United States Federal Census
p. 94-B, lines 1-5, dwelling 264, family 264
1 PRUITT, Geo. 70 [1780] W Sailor VA Cannot Read or Write
2 " , Sallly 30 [18220 F W VA Cannot Read or Write
3 " , Raymond 6 1844 M W VA
4 " , Ellen 5 [1845] F W VA
5 " , Jno 3 [1847] M W VA.⁴

     Rowley (?) was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Sally M. Pruitt, daughter of George Pruitt and Leah Evans, circa 1855 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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her 1st husband of 2.¹
Rowley (?) died before 1861;
His wife remarried 7 Sep 1862.¹

     Thorogood M. Taylor was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mary Taylor on 22 June 1853 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2st wife of 3 wive.² Thorogood M. Taylor married Sally M. Pruitt, daughter of George Pruitt and Leah Evans, on 7 September 1861 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife of 3 wives.¹ Thorogood M. Taylor married Nancy Berry on 30 June 1878 at Ann's Cove, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 3rd wife of 3 wives
Per MilesFiles: He was shown as Thorogood N. Taylor, a 46 year old widowed farmer, the son of Thos & Nancy Taylor and she was shown as Nancy Berry, age 36 & single, the daughter of Charles Berry. They were married at Ann's Cove by J.B. Merritt.³
     Thorogood M. Taylor appeared in the census of 1860 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census with another person     1860      Accomack Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was shown as Thorogood M. Taylor, a 28 year old hired farm hand in HH#598 headed by A.J. Taylor, a 26 year old merchant.¹

Thorogood M. Taylor appeared in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census with another person     1870      Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
He was shown as Thorogood Taylor, a 42 year old farm laborer, in HH#MT568 headed by William Killman, a 45 year old farmer.¹

     Mary Taylor was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thorogood M. Taylor on 22 June 1853 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2st wife of 3 wive.¹
Mary Taylor died before 1860;
Per MilesFiles: She was not in the census with her husband and her daughter Amanda was with her Mary's parents Teakle & Rebecca Taylor.¹

     Nancy Berry was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thorogood M. Taylor on 30 June 1878 at Ann's Cove, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 3rd wife of 3 wives
Per MilesFiles: He was shown as Thorogood N. Taylor, a 46 year old widowed farmer, the son of Thos & Nancy Taylor and she was shown as Nancy Berry, age 36 & single, the daughter of Charles Berry. They were married at Ann's Cove by J.B. Merritt.¹

     George Pruitt was born circa 1824 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Eliza Ann Crockett on 18 June 1844 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.² George Pruitt married Sally Evans, daughter of George L. Evans and Eleanor "Nellie" Tyler, on 5 July 1848 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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HIs 2nd of 2 wives.
Per MilesFiles: "Gabriel Parkes and John M. Fosque were the securities on the M.L.B. of George Prewitt, widower, and Sally Evans of George. They were married on 13 July 1848."^3,1
     George Pruitt appeared in the census of 1850 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1850      Tangier Island, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
He was shown as Geo. Pruit the head of HH#275, a 26 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Pruits: Sally, age 20; Leah, age 8; and Mary, age 1. Also listed was Jno. Taylor, a 20 year old sailor; Chas. Evans, an 18 year old sailor; Gabriel Shores, age 16; and Mary Pruit, age 2.¹

George Pruitt appeared in the census of 1860 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census head of household     1860      Tangier Island, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was shown as Geo. Pruit the head of HH#1337, a 35 year old farmer with personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Pruits: Sally, age 25; Eliza, age 12; Rily, age5; & Marg't., age 2.¹

     Eliza Ann Crockett was born circa 1824.¹ She married George Pruitt, son of George Pruitt and Leah Evans, on 18 June 1844 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.¹
Eliza Ann Crockett died before 5 July 1848;
Per MilesFiles: "It was on this date that Gabriel Parkes and John M. Fosque were the securities on the M.L.B. of George Prewitt, widower, and Sally Evans of George. They were married on 13 July.¹
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     Sally Evans was born circa 1830 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married George Pruitt, son of George Pruitt and Leah Evans, on 5 July 1848 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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HIs 2nd of 2 wives.
Per MilesFiles: "Gabriel Parkes and John M. Fosque were the securities on the M.L.B. of George Prewitt, widower, and Sally Evans of George. They were married on 13 July 1848."^1,2
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     Ruth Evans was born circa 1783.¹ She married Jacob Sparrow circa 1800
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MilesFiles cites: [S963] Gail Marie Walczyk, Walczyk, Research Files, (Peter's Row Publishing, 27 Thomas Street, Coram, NY 11727), 5 Dec 2008 Email from Gail on Tangier families, 963.²
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     Jacob Sparrow was born circa 1775.¹ He married Ruth Evans, daughter of Richard "Old Dickie" Evans and Mary "Molly" Crockett, circa 1800
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MilesFiles cites: [S963] Gail Marie Walczyk, Walczyk, Research Files, (Peter's Row Publishing, 27 Thomas Street, Coram, NY 11727), 5 Dec 2008 Email from Gail on Tangier families, 963.¹

     John Dize was born circa 1780 at Annemessex, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Chloe "Choah" Evans, daughter of Richard "Old Dickie" Evans and Mary "Molly" Crockett, on 2 December 1800 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹

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     Tyler Crockett was born before 30 March 1733;
Per MilesFiles he was named in his grandfather's will of 30 March 1733, along with his brother Joseph.¹
     In John Tyler's will dated 30 March 1733 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA, Tyler Crockett was named as an heir;
Maryland, U.S., Calendar of Wills, 1635-1743

     Polly Phillips was born circa 1790.¹ Marriage banns for Polly Phillips and John Parks (Sr.) were published on 29 October 1832 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA;
Per Walczyk: On 29 October 1832 in Accomack Co., VA John PARKS of Job Sr applied for a marriage license bond to marry Polly PHILLIPS. Reuben PARKS of John was surity (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 221 (hereafter cited as Turman, Nora Miller, Marriage Records).¹ Polly Phillips married John Parks (Sr.), son of Job Parks (Sr.) and Mary G. Bradshaw, on 29 October 1832 at Hog Neck, Maryland/Virginia State Line, USA.¹

     Elijah Spence Sr. was born circa 1790 at Smith Island, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth S. "Betsy" Evans, daughter of Richard "Young Dickey" Evans and Rachel 'Betanna' Evans, on 18 June 1825 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 1st of 2 husbands. Per Milesfiles: "John Lucas was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Spence of Jms. and Betsy Evans of Rich."^1,2
Elijah Spence Sr. died before 3 October 1855; Date when his wife remaried.²
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Elijah Spence Sr. was listed as a resident in James Spence and Ellizabeth Parks's household in the census report on 8 August 1810 at Little Annamessex Hundred, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1810 United States Federal Census
p. 313, line 7
James SPENCE is next to a John PARKS, probably his brother-in-law #104438. There are also may EVANS on this page and the page above it (a family related to the PARKS). James had a PARKS wife, a PARKS brother-in-law) and an EVANS sister-in-law, as well as an EVANS daughter-in-law.

Elijah Spence Sr. and Elizabeth S. "Betsy" Evans appeared in the census of 1840 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     1840      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was age 40-50, with 2 males age 10-15, 2 males age 0-5, 1 female age 30-40, 1 female age 5-10, and 1 female age 0-5.¹

     Daniel John Kelly was born circa 1805 at Ireland.¹ He married Elizabeth S. "Betsy" Evans, daughter of Richard "Young Dickey" Evans and Rachel 'Betanna' Evans, on 3 October 1855 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 1st of 2 husbands. His 2nd? of 2? wives. Per Milesfiles: "They were both widowers."^1,2
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Daniel John Kelly and Elizabeth S. "Betsy" Evans appeared in the census of 1860 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census with husband     1860      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
She was shown as Elizt. Kelley, age 50, in HH#6 with her husband Daniel Kelley, age 56 and a day laborer. Also listed with them were her children John Spence, age 21; Elizt. Spence, age 17; and Thomas Spence, age 14.²

Daniel John Kelly and Elizabeth S. "Betsy" Evans appeared in the census of 1870 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census with husband     1870      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
She was shown as Elizabeth Kelley, age 60. Her and her husband, John P. Kelley, age 65 and a sailor born in Ireland, were both in HH#971 headed by Raymond H. Riley, age 30 and farming. Raymond Riley was her son-in-law.²

     John Spence was born between 1795 and 1800 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Leah Anna Handy Guy on 14 September 1818 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.² John Spence married Elizabeth Ann Turlington on 16 August 1873 at Onancock, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 2nd of 2 Husband, his 2nd of 2 wives.³
John Spence died on 11 November 1888 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles: "He was shown as John Spence, who died of old age at the age of 112, born in Acc Co and was an oysterman, according to his grandson Wm. C. Lewis who gave the information. However, his age in the 1850 census was 51, in 1860 it was 63, in 1870 it was 75, at the time of his second marriage in 1873 he was 73, in 1880 he was 82, placing his birth 1795-1800. Therefore, at his age at death was between 88-93."¹
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John Spence was listed as a resident in James Spence and Ellizabeth Parks's household in the census report on 8 August 1810 at Little Annamessex Hundred, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1810 United States Federal Census
p. 313, line 7
James SPENCE is next to a John PARKS, probably his brother-in-law #104438. There are also may EVANS on this page and the page above it (a family related to the PARKS). James had a PARKS wife, a PARKS brother-in-law) and an EVANS sister-in-law, as well as an EVANS daughter-in-law.

John Spence was listed as a resident in James Spence and Ellizabeth Parks's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Election District 3, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA;
1820 United States Federal Census
There are multiple EVANS households on ppl 424 and 425 of the census, as well as relatedfamilies of BRADSHAW, PARKS, SPENCE, and TYLER.
p. 425, line 5

John Spence and Leah Anna Handy Guy appeared in the census of 1850 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     1850      Saxis Island, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was shown as John Spense the head of HH#799, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Spenses: Anna, age 45; Maria, age 22; Sally E., age 18; Arana, age 15; Matilda, age 13; and Kesiah E., age 10. Also listed were John H. Justice, a 21 year old lablorer; Mary A. Justice, age 20; and Arintha F. Justice, age 1/12.⁴
John Spence and Leah Anna Handy Guy were mentioned in a land transaction on 23 June 1854 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
Memo:
Per Milesfiles: "On 23 Jun 1854, John Spence and his wife Leah Ann, sold to Dennard Marshall (who had married their oldest daughter, Elizabeth J.) 33 acres on Saxes Island. The amount sold for is not clear, but also included one slave and some personal property (Acc Deeds No. 39, 1853-1855, p. 319). On 1 Nov 1855 John Spence purchased 30 acres on Saxis Island from James H. Fletcher, administrator for Thomas Fletcher, adjoining land of Washington Marshall, George Crockett and Revell Lewis for $600 (Acc Deeds No. 40, 1855-1858, p. 5)."⁴

John Spence and Leah Anna Handy Guy appeared in the census of 27 June 1860 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     27 Jun 1860      Saxis Island, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
HH#363 was headed by John Spence, a 63 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were Ann Spence, age 49; Betsey Wessels, age 51; John Northam, a 26 year old carpenter; Kessiah Northam, age 20; Miranda J. Crockett, age 4; and Ralph Corbin, a 15 year old black male.⁴

John Spence and Leah Anna Handy Guy appeared in the census of 1870 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     1870      Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
HH#395 was headed by John Spence, a 75 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Anna Spence, a 60 year old huse keeper; Ida Spence, age 15 & at school; John Northam, a 36 year old oysterman; Emily Northam, a 30 year old house keeper; John Northam, age 10 & at school; and Leianner Northam, age 1.⁴

John Spence and Leah Anna Handy Guy appeared in the census of 1880 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     1870      Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
HH#395 was headed by John Spence, a 75 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Anna Spence, a 60 year old huse keeper; Ida Spence, age 15 & at school; John Northam, a 36 year old oysterman; Emily Northam, a 30 year old house keeper; John Northam, age 10 & at school; and Leianner Northam, age 1.⁴

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Per Milesfiles: 'According to the Baltimore Sun of this date, the news from Onancock, November 18 - "Captain John Spence, supposed to be the oldest man in Virginia, died several days ago at his home on Sykes's Island, in the northern part of Accomac county. According to his own statement he was 112 years old."⁴"

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Per Milesfiles: "20 Nov 1888 [8] - According to the Richmond Dispatch of this date, the news from Onancock, November 17, 1888 - Captain John Spence, the oldest inhabitant of Accomack county, died several days ago at his home on Sykes's Island. His exact age is not known, but from documentary evidence in his posession he could not have been less than one hundred and seven years old. Captain Spence contented that he was one hundred and twelve years old, having been born, as he claimed, in 1776, the year of American independence. He cliamed that, omitting the election of 1808, he had voted in twenty-one presidential elections, his first vote having been cast in 1797 and for Thomas Jefferson in 1800. This beats the record of Colonel Charlton, whose death at his home in Montgomery county at an advanced old age was recently reported in the Dispatich, and who is said to have voted in nineteen presidential elections. Sykes's Island, Captain Spence's home, is the banner Democrate precinct in the Sate, having cast 62 votes at the last election - all solid for Cleveland, Thruman and Kendall."⁴

     Leah Anna Handy Guy was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Spence, son of James Spence and Ellizabeth Parks, on 14 September 1818 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives.¹
Leah Anna Handy Guy died in December 1871 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles: Ann Spence died of consumption at the age of 60. She was born in Acc Co, the child of Wm. & C. Guy. Her daughter K. Northam gave the information.¹
     Leah Anna Handy Guy and John Spence appeared in the census of 1850 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     1850      Saxis Island, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He was shown as John Spense the head of HH#799, a 51 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Spenses: Anna, age 45; Maria, age 22; Sally E., age 18; Arana, age 15; Matilda, age 13; and Kesiah E., age 10. Also listed were John H. Justice, a 21 year old lablorer; Mary A. Justice, age 20; and Arintha F. Justice, age 1/12.²
Leah Anna Handy Guy and John Spence were mentioned in a land transaction on 23 June 1854 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
Memo:
Per Milesfiles: "On 23 Jun 1854, John Spence and his wife Leah Ann, sold to Dennard Marshall (who had married their oldest daughter, Elizabeth J.) 33 acres on Saxes Island. The amount sold for is not clear, but also included one slave and some personal property (Acc Deeds No. 39, 1853-1855, p. 319). On 1 Nov 1855 John Spence purchased 30 acres on Saxis Island from James H. Fletcher, administrator for Thomas Fletcher, adjoining land of Washington Marshall, George Crockett and Revell Lewis for $600 (Acc Deeds No. 40, 1855-1858, p. 5)."²

Leah Anna Handy Guy and John Spence appeared in the census of 27 June 1860 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Milesfiles:
Census head of household     27 Jun 1860      Saxis Island, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
HH#363 was headed by John Spence, a 63 year old farmer, with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were Ann Spence, age 49; Betsey Wessels, age 51; John Northam, a 26 year old carpenter; Kessiah Northam, age 20; Miranda J. Crockett, age 4; and Ralph Corbin, a 15 year old black male.²

Leah Anna Handy Guy and John Spence appeared in the census of 1870 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
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Census head of household     1870      Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
HH#395 was headed by John Spence, a 75 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Anna Spence, a 60 year old huse keeper; Ida Spence, age 15 & at school; John Northam, a 36 year old oysterman; Emily Northam, a 30 year old house keeper; John Northam, age 10 & at school; and Leianner Northam, age 1.²

Leah Anna Handy Guy and John Spence appeared in the census of 1880 at Saxis Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
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Census head of household     1870      Saxis Island, Atlantic District, Accomack Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
HH#395 was headed by John Spence, a 75 year old oysterman. Listed with him were Anna Spence, a 60 year old huse keeper; Ida Spence, age 15 & at school; John Northam, a 36 year old oysterman; Emily Northam, a 30 year old house keeper; John Northam, age 10 & at school; and Leianner Northam, age 1.²

     Elizabeth Ann Turlington was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.² She married George O. Evans, son of Richard Evans and Grace "Gracy" Marshall, circa 1851.^3,2
Elizabeth Ann Turlington married John Spence, son of James Spence and Ellizabeth Parks, on 16 August 1873 at Onancock, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 2nd of 2 Husband, his 2nd of 2 wives.²
Elizabeth Ann Turlington died circa 1890.²