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Family Chart
Malinda Riggs
F, #251
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | Joseph Riggs (b. 13 February 1807, d. about 1845) |
| Mother | Elizabeth Wessells (b. about 1810, d. 10 October 1880) |
Family Chart
Joseph R Riggs
M, #252, b. 14 October 1845, d. 12 May 1931
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | Joseph Riggs (b. 13 February 1807, d. about 1845) |
| Mother | Elizabeth Wessells (b. about 1810, d. 10 October 1880) |
Spouse: Melissa C Parkes
| Daughter | Lillian Lee Riggs (b. 1880) |
Life Events
| Birth | 14 October 1845 | Joseph R Riggs was born on 14 October 1845. |
| Marriage | 30 December 1868 | He and Melissa C Parkes were married on 30 December 1868. |
| Death | 12 May 1931 | He died on 12 May 1931, at age 85. |
Family Chart
George D Riggs
M, #253
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | John Riggs (d. about 1788) |
| Mother | Sarah ?????? |
Family Chart
Joseph Riggs
M, #254
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | Abraham Riggs (d. about 1727) |
| Mother | Rosanna ?????? |
Children:
| Son | John Riggs+ (d. about 1788) |
Life Events
| Marriage | Joseph Riggs was married. |
Family Chart
Abraham Riggs
M, #255, d. about 1727
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Spouse: Rosanna ??????
| Son | Joseph Riggs+ |
| Son | Joshua Riggs |
Life Events
| Marriage | Abraham Riggs and Rosanna ?????? were married. | |
| Death | about 1727 | He died about 1727. |
Family Chart
Rosanna ??????
F, #256
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Spouse: Abraham Riggs (d. about 1727)
| Son | Joseph Riggs+ |
| Son | Joshua Riggs |
Life Events
| Marriage | Rosanna ?????? and Abraham Riggs were married. |
| Name | Rosanna ?????? was also known as Rosanna Riggs. |
Family Chart
Joshua Riggs
M, #257
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | Abraham Riggs (d. about 1727) |
| Mother | Rosanna ?????? |
Family Chart
Billie Sherves
F, #258, b. 6 May 1939
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Spouse: John Thomas Ward (b. 29 December 1939)
| Daughter | Elizabeth Ward (b. 28 November 1968) |
| Son | Jonathan William Ward (b. 24 February 1970) |
Life Events
| Birth | 6 May 1939 | Billie Sherves was born on 6 May 1939 in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Marriage | 5 May 1962 | She and John Thomas Ward were married on 5 May 1962 in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Name | 5 May 1962 | As of 5 May 1962, Billie Sherves was also known as Billie Ward. |
Family Chart
Elizabeth Ward
F, #259, b. 28 November 1968
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | Lancylot Ward Descendants Samuel Cropper Descendants William Bradford Descendants |
Parents
| Father | John Thomas Ward (b. 29 December 1939) |
| Mother | Billie Sherves (b. 6 May 1939) |
Life Events
| Birth | 28 November 1968 | Elizabeth Ward was born on 28 November 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland. |
Family Chart
Jonathan William Ward
M, #260, b. 24 February 1970
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | Lancylot Ward Descendants Samuel Cropper Descendants William Bradford Descendants |
Parents
| Father | John Thomas Ward (b. 29 December 1939) |
| Mother | Billie Sherves (b. 6 May 1939) |
Life Events
| Birth | 24 February 1970 | Jonathan William Ward was born on 24 February 1970. |
Family Chart
Virginia Scott
F, #261, b. 6 November 1946
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Spouse: George Howard Jr. Ward (b. 7 October 1944)
| Daughter | Gwendolyn Ann Ward (b. September 1969) |
| Daughter | Tracy Scott Ward (b. November 1972) |
| Daughter | Betty Diane Ward (b. August 1975) |
| Daughter | Julie Lynn Ward (b. 2 March 1978) |
Life Events
| Birth | 6 November 1946 | Virginia Scott was born on 6 November 1946 in Wachapreague, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Marriage | 21 August 1965 | She and George Howard Jr. Ward were married on 21 August 1965 in Wachapreague, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Name | 21 August 1965 | As of 21 August 1965, Virginia Scott was also known as Virginia Ward. |
Family Chart
Gwendolyn Ann Ward
F, #262, b. September 1969
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | Lancylot Ward Descendants Samuel Cropper Descendants William Bradford Descendants |
Parents
| Father | George Howard Jr. Ward (b. 7 October 1944) |
| Mother | Virginia Scott (b. 6 November 1946) |
Life Events
| Birth | September 1969 | Gwendolyn Ann Ward was born in September 1969 in Nassawadox, Northampton Cnty, Virginia. |
Family Chart
Tracy Scott Ward
F, #263, b. November 1972
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | Lancylot Ward Descendants Samuel Cropper Descendants William Bradford Descendants |
Parents
| Father | George Howard Jr. Ward (b. 7 October 1944) |
| Mother | Virginia Scott (b. 6 November 1946) |
Life Events
| Birth | November 1972 | Tracy Scott Ward was born in November 1972 in Nassawadox, Northampton Cnty, Virginia. |
Family Chart
Betty Diane Ward
F, #264, b. August 1975
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | Lancylot Ward Descendants Samuel Cropper Descendants William Bradford Descendants |
Parents
| Father | George Howard Jr. Ward (b. 7 October 1944) |
| Mother | Virginia Scott (b. 6 November 1946) |
Life Events
| Birth | August 1975 | Betty Diane Ward was born in August 1975 in Nassawadox, Northampton Cnty, Virginia. |
Family Chart
Julie Lynn Ward
F, #265, b. 2 March 1978
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | Lancylot Ward Descendants Samuel Cropper Descendants William Bradford Descendants |
Parents
| Father | George Howard Jr. Ward (b. 7 October 1944) |
| Mother | Virginia Scott (b. 6 November 1946) |
Life Events
| Birth | 2 March 1978 | Julie Lynn Ward was born on 2 March 1978 in Nassawadox, Northampton Cnty, Virginia. |
Family Chart
Luther J Wessells
M, #266, b. about 1867, d. 22 March 1946
| Last Edited | 6 March 2018 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | John Wessells Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Samuel J Wessells (b. July 1843, d. about 1921) |
| Mother | Georgania Young (b. February 1848, d. about 1920) |
Spouse: Mary Annie Young (b. 15 October 1870, d. 12 March 1945)
Life Events
| Birth | about 1867 | Luther J Wessells was born about 1867. |
| Marriage | 27 December 1891 | He and Mary Annie Young were married on 27 December 1891. |
| Death | 22 March 1946 | He died on 22 March 1946. |
| Burial | about 24 March 1946 | He was buried about 24 March 1946 in Downings Cemetery+ in Oak Hall, Accomack County, Virginia. |
Family Chart
Bertha C Wessells
F, #267, b. June 1887
| Last Edited | 7 December 2019 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | John Wessells Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Samuel J Wessells (b. July 1843, d. about 1921) |
| Mother | Georgania Young (b. February 1848, d. about 1920) |
Spouse: ?????? Coulbourne
Life Events
| Birth | June 1887 | Bertha C Wessells was born in June 1887 in Virginia.1 |
| Marriage | She and ?????? Coulbourne were married. |
| Census 1900 | 15 June 1900 | Bertha C Wessells appeared in the 1900 Federal Census in Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 15 June 1900. In Accomack County, Virginia, 1900 US Census, dwelling 292, family 294, Samuel Wessels, head, white, male, born July 1843, age 56, male, married 35 years, he and his parents born in Virginia, farmer, rents his farm, cannot read or write, can speak english, George A Wessels, wife, white, female, born Feb 1848, age 42, married 35 years, 8 children were born, 5 are still alive, her and her parents were born in Virginia, can read, write and speak english, Mary J Wessels, daughter, born Oct 1880, age 19, single, her and her parents were born in Virginia, can read, write and speak english, Bertha C Wessels, daughter, white, female, born June 1887, age 12, single, her and her parents were born in Virginia, attended school 8 1/2 months, can read, write and speak english.1 |
| Name | She was also known as Bertha C Coulbourne. |
Citations
- [S297] 1900 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Metompkin District, enumeration district (ED) Ed 5, Sheet 15 A, dwelling 292, family 294, Sameul Wessels; digital image, FamilySearch.org (www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFF-TMH : accessed 7 Dec 2019)
Family Chart
Eveline Wessells
F, #268, b. 15 October 1876
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | John Wessells Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Samuel J Wessells (b. July 1843, d. about 1921) |
| Mother | Georgania Young (b. February 1848, d. about 1920) |
Spouse: ?????? Mitchell
Life Events
| Birth | 15 October 1876 | Eveline Wessells was born on 15 October 1876. |
| Marriage | She and ?????? Mitchell were married. |
| Name | Eveline Wessells was also known as Eveline Mitchell. |
Family Chart
Mary Annie Young
F, #269, b. 15 October 1870, d. 12 March 1945
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | John S Young (b. 26 January 1838, d. 2 October 1918) |
| Mother | Susanna Riggs (b. 21 May 1841, d. 14 January 1892) |
Spouse: Luther J Wessells (b. about 1867, d. 22 March 1946)
Life Events
| Birth | 15 October 1870 | Mary Annie Young was born on 15 October 1870. |
| Marriage | 27 December 1891 | She and Luther J Wessells were married on 27 December 1891. |
| Death | 12 March 1945 | She died on 12 March 1945, at age 74. |
| Name | 27 December 1891 | As of 27 December 1891, Mary Annie Young was also known as Mary Annie Wessells. |
Family Chart
Robert James Young
M, #270, b. 15 November 1862
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | John S Young (b. 26 January 1838, d. 2 October 1918) |
| Mother | Susanna Riggs (b. 21 May 1841, d. 14 January 1892) |
Life Events
| Birth | 15 November 1862 | Robert James Young was born on 15 November 1862. |
Family Chart
Roberta (Bertie) Susan Young
F, #271, b. 16 September 1878, d. 7 April 1895
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | John S Young (b. 26 January 1838, d. 2 October 1918) |
| Mother | Susanna Riggs (b. 21 May 1841, d. 14 January 1892) |
Life Events
| Birth | 16 September 1878 | Roberta (Bertie) Susan Young was born on 16 September 1878. |
| Death | 7 April 1895 | She died on 7 April 1895, at age 16. |
Family Chart
Georgeanna Susan Wessells
F, #272, b. 14 November 1892, d. 14 December 1945
| Last Edited | 7 December 2019 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | John Wessells Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Samuel T Wessells (b. 6 March 1870, d. 25 December 1935) |
| Mother | Sarah Elizabeth Young (b. 15 January 1860, d. 22 January 1935) |
Spouse: Earl Arthur Hastings (b. 20 March 1900, d. January 1977)
| Son | Martin E Wessells (b. 7 April 1930, d. December 1991) |
Life Events
| Birth | 14 November 1892 | Georgeanna Susan Wessells was born on 14 November 1892. |
| Marriage | She and Earl Arthur Hastings were married. | |
| Death | 14 December 1945 | She died on 14 December 1945, at age 53. |
| Census 1900 | 15 June 1900 | Georgeanna Susan Wessells appeared in the 1900 Federal Census in Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 15 June 1900. In Accomack County, Virginia, 1900 US Census, dwelling 292, family 294, Samuel Wessels, head, white, male, born March 1870, age 30, married for 12 years, he and his parents born in Virginia, farmer, cannot read or write, speaks english, rents his farm, Sarah E Wessels, wife, white, female, born Jan 1861, age 39, married for 12 years, gave birth to 5 children, 4 alive at this time, her and her parents born in Virginia, she can read and write and speak english, George A Wessels, daughter, white, female, born Nov 1892, age 7, single, her and her parents born in Virginia, attended 8 1/2 months of school, Roberta S Wessels, daughter, white, female, born April 1896, 4 years old, single, her and her parents born in Virginia, Maggie L Landing, daughter, white, female, born March 1898, age 2, single, her and her parents born in Virginia, William K Wessels, son, white, male, borm April 1900, one month old, he and his parents born in Virginia.1 |
| Name | She was also known as Georgeanna Susan Hastings. |
Citations
- [S296] 1900 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Metompkin District, enumeration district (ED) ED 4, Sheet No. 15 A, dwelling 292, family 294, Samuel Wessels; digital image, FamilySearch.org (www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFF-TMN : accessed 7 Dec 2019)
Family Chart
Bertie Wessells
F, #273, b. 1896, d. 21 June 1960
| Last Edited | 7 December 2019 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | John Wessells Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Samuel T Wessells (b. 6 March 1870, d. 25 December 1935) |
| Mother | Sarah Elizabeth Young (b. 15 January 1860, d. 22 January 1935) |
Spouse: Leland Hancock
Life Events
| Birth | 1896 | Bertie Wessells was born in 1896. |
| Marriage | She and Leland Hancock were married. | |
| Death | 21 June 1960 | She died on 21 June 1960, at age ~64. |
| Census 1900 | 15 June 1900 | Bertie Wessells appeared in the 1900 Federal Census in Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 15 June 1900. In Accomack County, Virginia, 1900 US Census, dwelling 292, family 294, Samuel Wessels, head, white, male, born March 1870, age 30, married for 12 years, he and his parents born in Virginia, farmer, cannot read or write, speaks english, rents his farm, Sarah E Wessels, wife, white, female, born Jan 1861, age 39, married for 12 years, gave birth to 5 children, 4 alive at this time, her and her parents born in Virginia, she can read and write and speak english, George A Wessels, daughter, white, female, born Nov 1892, age 7, single, her and her parents born in Virginia, attended 8 1/2 months of school, Roberta S Wessels, daughter, white, female, born April 1896, 4 years old, single, her and her parents born in Virginia, Maggie L Landing, daughter, white, female, born March 1898, age 2, single, her and her parents born in Virginia, William K Wessels, son, white, male, borm April 1900, one month old, he and his parents born in Virginia.1 |
| Name | 15 June 1900 | As of 15 June 1900, Bertie Wessells was also known as Roberta S Wessels.1 |
| Name | She was also known as Bertie Hancock. |
Citations
- [S296] 1900 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Metompkin District, enumeration district (ED) ED 4, Sheet No. 15 A, dwelling 292, family 294, Samuel Wessels; digital image, FamilySearch.org (www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFF-TMN : accessed 7 Dec 2019)
Family Chart
William K Wessells
M, #274, b. April 1900, d. 17 April 1971
| Last Edited | 7 December 2019 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | John Wessells Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Samuel T Wessells (b. 6 March 1870, d. 25 December 1935) |
| Mother | Sarah Elizabeth Young (b. 15 January 1860, d. 22 January 1935) |
Spouse: Bessie A. (b. 1900)
| Son | Edwin T. Wessells (b. 1927) |
| Son | Bobbie S. Wessells (b. 1934) |
Life Events
| Birth | April 1900 | William K Wessells was born in April 1900 in Virginia.1 |
| Marriage | He and Bessie A. were married.2 | |
| Death | 17 April 1971 | He died on 17 April 1971, at age ~71. |
| Census 1900 | 15 June 1900 | William K Wessells appeared in the 1900 Federal Census in Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 15 June 1900. In Accomack County, Virginia, 1900 US Census, dwelling 292, family 294, Samuel Wessels, head, white, male, born March 1870, age 30, married for 12 years, he and his parents born in Virginia, farmer, cannot read or write, speaks english, rents his farm, Sarah E Wessels, wife, white, female, born Jan 1861, age 39, married for 12 years, gave birth to 5 children, 4 alive at this time, her and her parents born in Virginia, she can read and write and speak english, George A Wessels, daughter, white, female, born Nov 1892, age 7, single, her and her parents born in Virginia, attended 8 1/2 months of school, Roberta S Wessels, daughter, white, female, born April 1896, 4 years old, single, her and her parents born in Virginia, Maggie L Landing, daughter, white, female, born March 1898, age 2, single, her and her parents born in Virginia, William K Wessels, son, white, male, born April 1900, one month old, he and his parents born in Virginia.1 |
| Census 1940 | 9 April 1940 | He appeared in the 1940 Federal Census in Oak Hall, Accomack County, Virginia, at Atlantic District enumerated on 9 April 1940. In the census, on US Route #13 Oak Hall, family 48, Willie K Wessells, head, male, white, age 39, married, born in Virginia, lives paints private homes, lives in Accomack County, Virginia, Bessie A Wessells, wife, female, white, age 40, married, born in Virginia, lives in Accomack County, Virginia, crochet at home for a infant suit factory, Edwin T Wessells, son, male, white, age 13, born in Virginia, lives in Accomack County, Virginia, Bobbie S Wessells, son, male, white, age 6, lives in Accomack County, Virginia, born in Virginia.2 |
Citations
- [S296] 1900 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Metompkin District, enumeration district (ED) ED 4, Sheet No. 15 A, dwelling 292, family 294, Samuel Wessels; digital image, FamilySearch.org (www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFF-TMN : accessed 7 Dec 2019)
- [S66] 1940 United States Census, Oak, Hall, Atlantic District, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Atlantic District, enumeration district (ED) ED 1-4, Sheet 3A, family 47, Willie K Wessells; digital image, familysearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRYM-PVH : accessed 29 May 2017)
Family Chart
Ralph Ervin Sr. Whitmore
M, #275
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Spouse: Nancy Carol Ward (b. 24 August 1935)
| Son | Ralph Ervin Jr. Whitmore (b. 15 January 1963) |
| Son | John Winston Whitmore (b. 11 May 1965) |
Life Events
| Marriage | 16 May 1959 | Ralph Ervin Sr. Whitmore and Nancy Carol Ward were married on 16 May 1959 in Quinby, Accomack County, Virginia. |