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Family Chart
Sarah Elizabeth Young
F, #126, b. 15 January 1860, d. 22 January 1935
| Last Edited | 7 December 2019 |
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: Samuel T Wessells (b. 6 March 1870, d. 25 December 1935)
| Daughter | Georgeanna Susan Wessells+ (b. 14 November 1892, d. 14 December 1945) |
| Daughter | Bertie Wessells (b. 1896, d. 21 June 1960) |
| Daughter | Maggie Lee Wessells+ (b. 4 March 1898, d. 29 April 1994) |
| Son | William K Wessells+ (b. April 1900, d. 17 April 1971) |
Life Events
| Birth | 15 January 1860 | Sarah Elizabeth Young was born on 15 January 1860 in Accomack County, Virginia.1 |
| Marriage | 2 January 1889 | She and Samuel T Wessells were married on 2 January 1889 at Woodbury Church in Accomack County, Virginia. Wessells Samuel T, age 19, single, Farmer, born in Accomack County, VA, living in Accomack County, VA, son of Samuel & Georgianna to Sarah E Young, 27, single, born in Accomack County, VA, living in Accomack County, VA, daughter of John S and Susan on 2 Jan 1889 at Woodbury Church by WF Hayes.1 |
| Death | 22 January 1935 | She died on 22 January 1935, at age 75, in New Church, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Burial | 23 January 1935 | She was buried on 23 January 1935 in Downings Cemetery+ in Oak Hall, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Name | Sarah Elizabeth Young was also known as Sarah Elizabeth Wessells. | |
| Census 1900 | 15 June 1900 | She 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.2 |
Citations
- [S207] Barry W Miles and Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, VA 1854 - 1895: (Recorded in Licenses & Ministers Returns) (Westminster, Maryland: Heritage Books, 2006), page 350
- [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
Littleton Thomas Cropper
M, #127, b. 12 November 1890, d. 21 November 1980
| Last Edited | 12 July 2020 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | Samuel Cropper Descendants |
Parents
| Father | James Edward Cropper (b. 16 May 1843, d. 10 February 1912) |
| Mother | Martha Ann Jones (b. 12 January 1845, d. 1928) |
Spouse: Nannie Lee Bradford (b. 21 July 1896, d. 21 February 1984)
| Daughter | Nell Marie Cropper+ (b. 16 May 1912, d. 19 February 1999) |
| Daughter | Lola Mae Cropper+ (b. 17 February 1917, d. 22 January 2006) |
| Son | James Littleton Cropper+ (b. 9 September 1918, d. 15 September 2005) |
| Son | Harold Lee Cropper+ (b. 23 September 1920, d. 13 April 1995) |
Life Events
| Birth | 12 November 1890 | Littleton Thomas Cropper was born on 12 November 1890 in near Parker's Ck, Accomack County, Virginia.1,2 |
| Marriage | 25 July 1911 | He and Nannie Lee Bradford were married on 25 July 1911 in Ocean City, Maryland. |
| Death | 21 November 1980 | He died on 21 November 1980, at age 90, in Nassawadox, Northampton Cnty, Virginia, N A MemorialHosp.3,2 |
| Burial | 23 November 1980 | He was buried on 23 November 1980 in Quinby Cemetery in Quinby, Accomack County, Virginia. Find A Grave Link.3,2 |
| Census 1900 | 11 June 1900 | Littleton Thomas Cropper appeared in the 1900 Federal Census in Chincoteague Islands, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 11 June 1900. In the Accomack County, VA census, dwelling 336, family 336, James E Cropper, head, white, male, born May 1843, age 57, married 23 years, he and both parents born in Maryland, oysterman, can read and write, Martha A Cropper, wife, white, female, born Jul 1847, age 52, married 23 years, 8 children born, 8 children alive, she and both parents born in Virginia, can read, cannot write, John W Cropper, son, white, male, born Feb 1885, age 15, single, he and mom born in Virginia, dad born in Maryland, oysterman, cannot read or write, Laura J Cropper, daughter, white, female, born May 1887, age 13, single, her and mom born in Virginia, dad born in Maryland, she can read and write, Littleton T Cropper, son, white, male, born Nov 1890, age 9, single, he and mom born in Virgina, dad born in Maryland, at school, can read and write.4 |
| Census 1910 | 30 April 1910 | He appeared in the 1910 Federal Census in Chincoteague Islands Magistrial District, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 30 April 1910. In the Accomack County, VA Census, dwelling 60, family 61, on Main County road, upper neck, James E Cropper, head, male, white, age 66, married twice this time 33 years, he and both parents born in Maryland, speaks english, oysterman doing general oyster work, can read and write, Martha A Cropper, wife, female, white, age 63, married twice this time 33 years, gave birth to 13 children, 7 children alive, her and both parents born in Virginia, speaks english, John W Cropper, son, male, white, age 25, single, born in Virginia, father in Maryland, mother in Virginia, speaks english, oysterman doing general oyster work, Milton Thomas Cropper, son, male, white, age 19, single, born in Virginia, father in Maryland, mother in Virginia, speaks english, oysterman doing general oyster work.1 |
| Census 1920 | 20 January 1920 | He appeared in the 1920 Federal Census in Accomack County, Virginia, at Second District enumerated on 20 January 1920. In the Accomack County, Virginia, 2nd District 1920 US Census, dwelling 323, family 339, Littleton Cropper was indexed as Lilleton T Crapper, Head, renting a house, male, white, age 29, married, can read and write, he and both parents born in Virginia, can speak english, is a laborer in the oyster business, Nanie L Crapper, wife, female, white, age 23, married, can read and write, her and both parents born in Virginia, can speak english, no job, Nellie M Crapper, daughter, female, white, age 7, single, attending school, her and both parents born in Virginia, no job, Lola M Crapper, daughter, female, white, age 3 years 9 months, single, her and both parents born in Virginia, no job, James L Crapper, son, male, white, age 1 year 3 months, single, he and both parents born in Virginia, no job.5 |
| Census 1930 | 26 April 1930 | He appeared in the 1930 Federal Census in Accomack County, Virginia, at Pungoteague Magisterial District enumerated on 26 April 1930. In the Accomack County, Virginia, Pungoteague Magisterial District 1930 US Census, dwelling 269, family 269, Littleton Cropper was indexed [image 26] as Littleton Croppes, head, home owner, male, white, age 39, married, age at first marriage 20, did not attend school this year, can read and write, he was born in Virginia, both of his parents were born in New York, can speak english, laboror doing oyster planting, not a veteran of the military, Nannie Croppes, wife of head, female, white, age 33, married, age at first marriage 14, did not attend school this year, can read and write, both her and her parents born in Virginia, can speak english, Nellie Croppes, daughter, female, white, age 17, single, did attend school this year, can read and write, both her and her parents born in Virginia, Lola Croppes, daughter, female, white, age 14, single, did attend school this year, both her and her parents born in Virginia, [image 27] James Cropper, son, male, white, age 11, single, attended school this year, he and his parents born in Virgina, can speak english, Harold Cropper, son, male, white, age 9, single, attended school this year, he and his parents born in Virgina, can speak english.6 |
| Census 1940 | 11 May 1940 | He appeared in the 1940 Federal Census in Pungoteague Magisteral District, Accomack County, Virginia, United States, enumerated on 11 May 1940. In the Accomack County, Virginia, 1940 US Census, route 600, dwelling 349, owned, value $1500, not on a farm, Lilliton T Cropper, head, male, white, age 49, married, highest grade completed: 3, born in Virginia, occupation: oysterman, industry: seafood, Minnie L Cropper, wife, female, white, age 43, highest grade completed: 7, born in Virginia.7 |
Citations
- [S173] 1910 United States Census, Chincoteague Island, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Chincoteague Island, enumeration district (ED) SD #1 ED #4, sheet 18B, dwelling 60, family 61, James E Cropper; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MP21-X15 : accessed 8 Oct 2017)
- [S607] FindAGrave.com, "FindAGrave", littleton t. cropper cemetery information, FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com... : online 12 Jul 2020), Littleton T. Cropper Cemetery Information
- [S172] Littleton Thomas Cropper, death certificate 80-037574 (21 Nov 1980), Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Richmond, Virginia
- [S174] 1900 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, The Islands District Chuncoteague Island, enumeration district (ED) SD #1, ED #14, sheet 15B, dwelling 336 family 336, James E Landing; digital image, FamilySearch.com (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFN-CNT : accessed 8 Oct 2017)
- [S219] 1920 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Second District, enumeration district (ED) E.D. 4, Sheet No. 28, dwelling 323, family 339, Littleton Cropper; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJNM-14S : accessed 20 Mar 2018)
- [S220] 1930 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Pungoteague Magisterial District, enumeration district (ED) E.D. 1-21 S.D. 13, Sheet 12B image 26-27 of 31, dwelling 269, family 269, LIttleton Cropper; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:C8MT-7PZ : accessed 20 Mar 2018)
- [S183] 1940 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Pungateague Magisterial Districy, enumeration district (ED) SD #1 ED #1-26, Sheet 16B, dwelling 349, Lillitin T Cropper; digital images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRY9-LL2 : accessed 25 Oct 2017)
Family Chart
Nannie Lee Bradford
F, #128, b. 21 July 1896, d. 21 February 1984
| Last Edited | 12 July 2020 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | William Bradford Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Francis Morris Bradford (b. July 1857, d. 5 February 1938) |
| Mother | Rachel Annie Miller (b. 29 July 1859, d. 13 October 1918) |
Spouse: Littleton Thomas Cropper (b. 12 November 1890, d. 21 November 1980)
| Daughter | Nell Marie Cropper+ (b. 16 May 1912, d. 19 February 1999) |
| Daughter | Lola Mae Cropper+ (b. 17 February 1917, d. 22 January 2006) |
| Son | James Littleton Cropper+ (b. 9 September 1918, d. 15 September 2005) |
| Son | Harold Lee Cropper+ (b. 23 September 1920, d. 13 April 1995) |
Life Events
| Birth | 21 July 1896 | Nannie Lee Bradford was born on 21 July 1896 in Quinby, Accomack County, Virginia.1 |
| Marriage | 25 July 1911 | She and Littleton Thomas Cropper were married on 25 July 1911 in Ocean City, Maryland. |
| Death | 21 February 1984 | She died on 21 February 1984, at age 87, in Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia, Nursing Home. |
| Burial | 23 February 1984 | She was buried on 23 February 1984 in Quinby Cemetery in Quinby, Accomack County, Virginia. Find A Grave Link.2 |
| Census 1900 | 28 June 1900 | Nannie Lee Bradford appeared in the 1900 Federal Census in Pungoteague District, Accomack County, Virginia, United States, enumerated on 28 June 1900. In the Accomack County, Virginia 1900 US Census, dwelling 441, family 481, Francis M Bradford, head, white, male, born July 1857, age 42, married 17 years, everyone here and parents born in Virginia, farmer, can read, write and speak english, Rachel A Bradford, wife, white, female, born July 1859, age 40, married 17 years, mother of 12 children, 9 living, she can read, write and speak english, George A Bradford, son, white, male, born Sept 1884, age 15, single, at school, can read, write and speak english, Mary E Bradford, daughter, white, female, born Feb 1886, age 14, single, at school, can read, write and speak english, William E Bradford, son, white, male, born June 1889, age 10, single, at school, can read, write and speak english, Frank T Bradford, son, white, male, born Nov 1890, age 9, Emmerson W Bradford, son, white, male, born July 1893, age six, single, Henry C Bradford, son, white, male, born Oct 1894, age 5, single, Nannie L Bradford, daughter, white, female, born July 1896, age 3, single, Harry T Bradford, son, white, male, born Jan 1900, age 4 months, single, William T Riggin, boarder, white, male, born Apr 1866, age 34, single, he and parents born in Maryland, house carpenter, can read, write and speak english, Thomas E Moore, boarder, black, male, born Nov 1883, age 16, single, he and both parents born in Maryland, farm laborer, cannot read or write but speaks english.1 |
| Name | 25 July 1911 | As of 25 July 1911, Nannie Lee Bradford was also known as Nannie Lee Cropper. |
| Census 1920 | 20 January 1920 | She appeared in the 1920 Federal Census in Accomack County, VA, at Second District enumerated on 20 January 1920. In the Accomack County, Virginia, 2nd District 1920 US Census, dwelling 323, family 339, Littleton Cropper was indexed as Lilleton T Crapper, Head, renting a house, male, white, age 29, married, can read and write, he and both parents born in Virginia, can speak english, is a laborer in the oyster business, Nanie L Crapper, wife, female, white, age 23, married, can read and write, her and both parents born in Virginia, can speak english, no job, Nellie M Crapper, daughter, female, white, age 7, single, attending school, her and both parents born in Virginia, no job, Lola M Crapper, daughter, female, white, age 3 years 9 months, single, her and both parents born in Virginia, no job, James L Crapper, son, male, white, age 1 year 3 months, single, he and both parents born in Virginia, no job.3 |
| Census 1930 | 26 April 1930 | She appeared in the 1930 Federal Census in Accomack County, Virginia, at Pungoteague Magisterial District enumerated on 26 April 1930. In the Accomack County, Virginia, Pungoteague Magisterial District 1930 US Census, dwelling 269, family 269, Littleton Cropper was indexed [image 26] as Littleton Croppes, head, home owner, male, white, age 39, married, age at first marriage 20, did not attend school this year, can read and write, he was born in Virginia, both of his parents were born in New York, can speak english, laboror doing oyster planting, not a veteran of the military, Nannie Croppes, wife of head, female, white, age 33, married, age at first marriage 14, did not attend school this year, can read and write, both her and her parents born in Virginia, can speak english, Nellie Croppes, daughter, female, white, age 17, single, did attend school this year, can read and write, both her and her parents born in Virginia, Lola Croppes, daughter, female, white, age 14, single, did attend school this year, both her and her parents born in Virginia, [image 27 both indexed as Cropper] James Cropper, son, male, white, age 11, single, attended school this year, he and his parents born in Virgina, can speak english, Harold Cropper, son, male, white, age 9, single, attended school this year, he and his parents born in Virgina, can speak english.4 |
| Census 1940 | 11 May 1940 | She appeared in the 1940 Federal Census in Pungoteague Magisteral District, Accomack County, Virginia, United States, enumerated on 11 May 1940. In the Accomack County, Virginia, 1940 US Census, route 600, dwelling 349, owned, value $1500, not on a farm, Lilliton T Cropper, head, male, white, age 49, married, highest grade completed: 3, born in Virginia, occupation: oysterman, industry: seafood, Minnie L Cropper, wife, female, white, age 43, highest grade completed: 7, born in Virginia.5 |
Citations
- [S177] 1900 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Pungoteague District, enumeration district (ED) SD #1, ED #12, sheet 25A, dwelling 441, family 481, Frank M Bradford; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFN-TV2 : accessed 8 Oct 2017)
- [S624] FindAGrave.com, "FindAGrave", nannie l. cropper cemetery information, FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com... : online 12 Jul 2020), Nannie L. Cropper Cemetery Information
- [S219] 1920 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Second District, enumeration district (ED) E.D. 4, Sheet No. 28, dwelling 323, family 339, Littleton Cropper; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJNM-14S : accessed 20 Mar 2018)
- [S220] 1930 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Pungoteague Magisterial District, enumeration district (ED) E.D. 1-21 S.D. 13, Sheet 12B image 26-27 of 31, dwelling 269, family 269, LIttleton Cropper; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:C8MT-7PZ : accessed 20 Mar 2018)
- [S183] 1940 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Pungateague Magisterial Districy, enumeration district (ED) SD #1 ED #1-26, Sheet 16B, dwelling 349, Lillitin T Cropper; digital images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRY9-LL2 : accessed 25 Oct 2017)
Family Chart
Elijah Thomas Taylor
M, #129, b. about 1892, d. 27 November 1973
| Last Edited | 19 April 2018 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | Oliver L. Taylor Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Oliver James Taylor (b. 1859, d. 27 April 1923) |
| Mother | Mary Elizabeth Gladding (b. 26 December 1862, d. 5 April 1944) |
Spouse: Ethel Pearl Gillespie (b. 3 March 1892, d. after 15 April 1940)
| Son | Esley Richard Taylor+ (b. 25 March 1915, d. 3 March 1975) |
| Son | Woodrow W Taylor (b. 11 August 1917, d. 21 June 1995) |
| Son | Clifton Thomas Taylor (b. 1 November 1920, d. 7 July 1993) |
| Son | Roland Orville Taylor (b. 25 March 1925, d. 8 March 1999) |
Life Events
| Birth | about 1892 | Elijah Thomas Taylor was born about 1892 in Accomack County, Virginia, United States.1,1 |
| Marriage | 11 January 1914 | He and Ethel Pearl Gillespie were married on 11 January 1914 in Bloxom, Virginia, United States.1 |
| Death | 27 November 1973 | He died on 27 November 1973 at Hillcrest Convalescent Home Inc., 200 Cobstance Rd, in Suffolk, Virginia.2 |
| Burial | about 29 November 1973 | He was buried about 29 November 1973 in Taylor Cemetery in Temperanceville, Accomack County, Virginia.2 |
| Census 1940 | 15 April 1940 | Elijah Thomas Taylor appeared in the 1940 Federal Census in Accomac, Accomack County, VA, at Atlantic District enumerated on 15 April 1940. In the Accomack County, Virginia, Atlantic District, 1940 US Census, on April 15, 1940, on road # 679, dwelling 116, renting, lived Elijah T Taylor, head, age 48, born Virginia, farm laborer on farm, Ethel P Taylor, wife, age 48, born Virginia, Woodrow W Taylor, son, age 22, born Virginia, farm laborer on chicken farm, Clifton T Taylor, son, age 19, born Virginia. farm laborer on farm, Rowland O Taylor, son, age 15, born Virginia. Elijah Taylor was living next door to son Esley Taylor and two houses away from Richard Gillespie, his father-in-law.3 |
Citations
- [S30] Matthew M. Wise, The Boston Family of Maryland 2nd Edition Revised with Supplement (Charlotte, North Carolina: The Delmar Company, 1986), page 121 #568
- [S228] Elijah Thomas Taylor, death certificate 73-035169 (27 Nov 1973), Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics - rchmond, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Richmond, Virginia
- [S61] 1940 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Atlantic District, enumeration district (ED) ED # 1-4, Sheet 7A, dwelling 116, Elijah T Taylor; digital images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRY9-958 : accessed 4 Jun 2017)
Family Chart
Ethel Pearl Gillespie
F, #130, b. 3 March 1892, d. after 15 April 1940
| Last Edited | 1 April 2018 |
Parents
| Father | Richard A Gillespie (b. 23 October 1858, d. 19 July 1948) |
| Mother | Alberta Lewis (b. 18 August 1863, d. 14 February 1948) |
Spouse: Elijah Thomas Taylor (b. about 1892, d. 27 November 1973)
| Son | Esley Richard Taylor+ (b. 25 March 1915, d. 3 March 1975) |
| Son | Woodrow W Taylor (b. 11 August 1917, d. 21 June 1995) |
| Son | Clifton Thomas Taylor (b. 1 November 1920, d. 7 July 1993) |
| Son | Roland Orville Taylor (b. 25 March 1925, d. 8 March 1999) |
Life Events
| Birth | 3 March 1892 | Ethel Pearl Gillespie was born on 3 March 1892 in Wattsville, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Marriage | 11 January 1914 | She and Elijah Thomas Taylor were married on 11 January 1914 in Bloxom, Virginia, United States.1 |
| Death | after 15 April 1940 | She died after 15 April 1940 in Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia, Nursing Home. |
| Burial | after 15 April 1940 | She was buried after 15 April 1940 in Taylor Cemetery in Temperanceville, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Name | Ethel Pearl Gillespie was also known as Ethel Pearl Taylor. | |
| Census 1940 | 15 April 1940 | She appeared in the 1940 Federal Census in Accomack County, VA, at Atlantic District enumerated on 15 April 1940. In the Accomack County, Virginia, Atlantic District, 1940 US Census, on April 15, 1940, on road # 679, dwelling 116, renting, lived Elijah T Taylor, head, age 48, born Virginia, farm laborer on farm, Ethel P Taylor, wife, age 48, born Virginia, Woodrow W Taylor, son, age 22, born Virginia, farm laborer on chicken farm, Clifton T Taylor, son, age 19, born Virginia. farm laborer on farm, Rowland O Taylor, son, age 15, born Virginia. Elijah Taylor was living next door to son Esley Taylor and two houses away from Richard Gillespie, his father-in-law.2 |
Citations
- [S30] Matthew M. Wise, The Boston Family of Maryland 2nd Edition Revised with Supplement (Charlotte, North Carolina: The Delmar Company, 1986), page 121 #568
- [S61] 1940 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Atlantic District, enumeration district (ED) ED # 1-4, Sheet 7A, dwelling 116, Elijah T Taylor; digital images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRY9-958 : accessed 4 Jun 2017)
Family Chart
Samuel J Wessells
M, #131, b. July 1843, d. about 1921
| Last Edited | 7 December 2019 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | John Wessells Descendants |
Parents
| Father | John Wessells (b. about 1807) |
| Mother | Susan F Wessells (b. about 1807) |
Spouse: Georgania Young (b. February 1848, d. about 1920)
| Son | Luther J Wessells (b. about 1867, d. 22 March 1946) |
| Son | Samuel T Wessells+ (b. 6 March 1870, d. 25 December 1935) |
| Daughter | Eveline Wessells (b. 15 October 1876) |
| Daughter | Mary J Wessells (b. October 1880) |
| Daughter | Bertha C Wessells (b. June 1887) |
Life Events
| Birth | July 1843 | Samuel J Wessells was born in July 1843 in Accomack County, Virginia.1,2 |
| Marriage | 4 May 1865 | He and Georgania Young were married on 4 May 1865 at Reese Chapel in Accomack County, Virginia. Wessells Samuel, age 22, single, farmer, born in Accomack County, VA, living in Accomack County, VA, son of John & Susan to Georgiana Young, age 19, single, born in Accomack County, VA, living in Accomack County, VA, daughter of Margt Young (Thorns) on 4 May 1865 at Reese Chaple by ES Grant.1 |
| Death | about 1921 | He died about 1921. |
| Burial | about 1921 | He was buried about 1921 in Downings Cemetery+ in Oak Hall, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Census 1850 | 28 September 1850 | Samuel J Wessells appeared in the 1850 Federal Census in Accomack Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 28 September 1850. In the Accomack County, Virginia, Accomack Parish, 1850 US Census, dwelling 930, family 930, [Image 114 of 313], John H Wessells, age 43, male, farmer, real estate $700, everyone born in Virginia, John, Susan and Edward are over 20 and cannot read or write, Susan Wessells, age 43, female, Edward Wessells, age 20, male, laborer, John E Wessells, age 18, male, laborer, Richard Wessells, age 16, male, Arthur Wessells, age 14, male, Thomas Wessells, age 12, male, Luther Wessells, age 10, male, Samuel Wessells, age 8, male, James Wessells, age 5, male.3 |
| Census 1900 | 15 June 1900 | He 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.2 |
Citations
- [S207] Barry W Miles and Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, VA 1854 - 1895: (Recorded in Licenses & Ministers Returns) (Westminster, Maryland: Heritage Books, 2006), page 350
- [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)
- [S231] 1850 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Accomack District, page 115, dwelling 930 family 930 [image 114 of 313], John H Wessells; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M882-Z5G : accessed 7 Mar 2018)
Family Chart
Georgania Young
F, #132, b. February 1848, d. about 1920
| Last Edited | 7 December 2019 |
Parents
| Mother | Margaret Young (Thorns) |
Spouse: Samuel J Wessells (b. July 1843, d. about 1921)
| Son | Luther J Wessells (b. about 1867, d. 22 March 1946) |
| Son | Samuel T Wessells+ (b. 6 March 1870, d. 25 December 1935) |
| Daughter | Eveline Wessells (b. 15 October 1876) |
| Daughter | Mary J Wessells (b. October 1880) |
| Daughter | Bertha C Wessells (b. June 1887) |
Life Events
| Birth | February 1848 | Georgania Young was born in February 1848 in Accomack County, Virginia.1,2 |
| Marriage | 4 May 1865 | She and Samuel J Wessells were married on 4 May 1865 at Reese Chapel in Accomack County, Virginia. Wessells Samuel, age 22, single, farmer, born in Accomack County, VA, living in Accomack County, VA, son of John & Susan to Georgiana Young, age 19, single, born in Accomack County, VA, living in Accomack County, VA, daughter of Margt Young (Thorns) on 4 May 1865 at Reese Chaple by ES Grant.1 |
| Death | about 1920 | She died about 1920. |
| Burial | about 1920 | She was buried about 1920 in Downings Cemetery+ in Oak Hall, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Name | Georgania Young was also known as Georgania Wessells. | |
| Census 1900 | 15 June 1900 | She 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.2 |
Citations
- [S207] Barry W Miles and Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, VA 1854 - 1895: (Recorded in Licenses & Ministers Returns) (Westminster, Maryland: Heritage Books, 2006), page 350
- [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
John S Young
M, #133, b. 26 January 1838, d. 2 October 1918
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Spouse: Susanna Riggs (b. 21 May 1841, d. 14 January 1892)
| Daughter | Sarah Elizabeth Young+ (b. 15 January 1860, d. 22 January 1935) |
| Son | Robert James Young (b. 15 November 1862) |
| Daughter | Mary Annie Young (b. 15 October 1870, d. 12 March 1945) |
| Daughter | Roberta (Bertie) Susan Young (b. 16 September 1878, d. 7 April 1895) |
Life Events
| Birth | 26 January 1838 | John S Young was born on 26 January 1838. |
| Marriage | 16 January 1859 | He and Susanna Riggs were married on 16 January 1859. |
| Death | 2 October 1918 | He died on 2 October 1918, at age 80. |
Family Chart
Susanna Riggs
F, #134, b. 21 May 1841, d. 14 January 1892
| Last Edited | 28 March 2020 |
Parents
| Father | Joseph Riggs (b. 13 February 1807, d. about 1845) |
| Mother | Elizabeth Wessells (b. about 1810, d. 10 October 1880) |
Spouse: John S Young (b. 26 January 1838, d. 2 October 1918)
| Daughter | Sarah Elizabeth Young+ (b. 15 January 1860, d. 22 January 1935) |
| Son | Robert James Young (b. 15 November 1862) |
| Daughter | Mary Annie Young (b. 15 October 1870, d. 12 March 1945) |
| Daughter | Roberta (Bertie) Susan Young (b. 16 September 1878, d. 7 April 1895) |
Life Events
| Birth | 21 May 1841 | Susanna Riggs was born on 21 May 1841. |
| Marriage | 16 January 1859 | She and John S Young were married on 16 January 1859. |
| Death | 14 January 1892 | She died on 14 January 1892, at age 50. |
| Name | 16 January 1859 | As of 16 January 1859, Susanna Riggs was also known as Susanna Young. |
Family Chart
Oliver James Taylor
M, #135, b. 1859, d. 27 April 1923
| Last Edited | 20 January 2017 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | Oliver L. Taylor Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Oliver L Taylor |
| Mother | Sally or Mary ?Sterling? |
Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Gladding (b. 26 December 1862, d. 5 April 1944)
| Daughter | Sally Taylor+ (b. CIRCA 1893/1896) |
| Daughter | Celia May Taylor |
| Son | Oscar Burwell Taylor+ (b. circa May 1887, d. 24 December 1945) |
| Son | Oliver James Taylor, Jr (b. 14 September 1890) |
| Son | Elijah Thomas Taylor+ (b. about 1892, d. 27 November 1973) |
| Son | David Taylor (b. 1898, d. 29 April 1936) |
| Daughter | Lena Beatrice Taylor (b. 4 July 1901) |
| Daughter | Essie Taylor (b. circa 1903) |
Life Events
| Birth | 1859 | Oliver James Taylor was born in 1859 in Winterville, Virginia, United States.1 |
| Marriage | 8 July 1886 | He and Mary Elizabeth Gladding were married on 8 July 1886 in Accomack County, Virginia, United States.1 |
| Death | 27 April 1923 | He died on 27 April 1923, at age ~64, at Peninsula General Hospital in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland.1 |
Citations
- [S30] Matthew M. Wise, The Boston Family of Maryland 2nd Edition Revised with Supplement (Charlotte, North Carolina: The Delmar Company, 1986), page 81 #227
Family Chart
Mary Elizabeth Gladding
F, #136, b. 26 December 1862, d. 5 April 1944
| Last Edited | 15 January 2017 |
Parents
| Father | Burwell B "Bur" Gladding (b. 1833, d. circa 1899) |
| Mother | Mary Hickman (b. circa 1834, d. circa 1903) |
Spouse: Riley L. Kelly (b. 1 November 1844, d. 27 January 1885)
| Daughter | Annie Kelly (b. 18 December 1880, d. circa 1892) |
| Son | Riley L. Kelly+ (b. 26 January 1882, d. circa 18 April 1938) |
Spouse: Oliver James Taylor (b. 1859, d. 27 April 1923)
| Daughter | Sally Taylor+ (b. CIRCA 1893/1896) |
| Daughter | Celia May Taylor |
| Son | Oscar Burwell Taylor+ (b. circa May 1887, d. 24 December 1945) |
| Son | Oliver James Taylor, Jr (b. 14 September 1890) |
| Son | Elijah Thomas Taylor+ (b. about 1892, d. 27 November 1973) |
| Son | David Taylor (b. 1898, d. 29 April 1936) |
| Daughter | Lena Beatrice Taylor (b. 4 July 1901) |
| Daughter | Essie Taylor (b. circa 1903) |
Life Events
| Birth | 26 December 1862 | Mary Elizabeth Gladding was born on 26 December 1862 in Mearsville, Virginia, United States.1 |
| Marriage | 22 July 1879 | She and Riley L. Kelly were married on 22 July 1879 at Bethel Baptist Church in Bloxom, Virginia, United States.2 |
| Marriage | 8 July 1886 | She and Oliver James Taylor were married on 8 July 1886 in Accomack County, Virginia, United States.1 |
| Death | 5 April 1944 | She died on 5 April 1944, at age 81, in Bloxom, Virginia, United States.1 |
| Burial | She was buried in Bloxum Cemetery in Bloxom, Virginia, United States.1 |
| Name | Mary Elizabeth Gladding was also known as Mary Elizabeth Kelly.1 | |
| Name | 8 July 1886 | As of 8 July 1886, Mary Elizabeth Gladding was also known as Mary Elizabeth Taylor.1 |
Citations
Family Chart
James Edward Cropper
M, #137, b. 16 May 1843, d. 10 February 1912
| Last Edited | 13 July 2020 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | Samuel Cropper Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Samuel Cropper (b. 1816) |
| Mother | Mary A ?????? (b. 1818) |
Spouse: Martha Ann Jones (b. 12 January 1845, d. 1928)
| Daughter | Ella Cropper (b. about 13 April 1880, d. 10 November 1955) |
| Daughter | Mary Cropper (b. 6 February 1882) |
| Son | John William Cropper+ (b. 6 February 1885, d. May 1965) |
| Daughter | Laura Jane Cropper (b. 28 May 1887, d. 14 October 1977) |
| Son | Littleton Thomas Cropper+ (b. 12 November 1890, d. 21 November 1980) |
Life Events
| Birth | 16 May 1843 | James Edward Cropper was born on 16 May 1843 in Worcester County, Maryland.1,2,3,4 |
| Marriage | 18 December 1876 | He and Martha Ann Jones were married on 18 December 1876 in Chinco Island, Virginia. James E Cropper and Martha Birch was married on 18 Dec 1876 in Chinco Island, Virginia. James E Cropper was born in 1843 in Worcester County, MAryland and was 33 years old when he was married. His parents were Samuel Cropper and Mary Cropper. Martha Birch was born in 1846 in Accomack County, Virginia and was 30 years old when she was married. James and Martha were both widowed.2,5 |
| Death | 10 February 1912 | He died on 10 February 1912, at age 68, in Chincoteague, Accomack County, Virginia.4 |
| Burial | after 10 February 1912 | He was buried after 10 February 1912 in Mechanics Cemetery in Accomack County, Virginia. FindAGrave Link.4 |
| Census 1850 | 3 September 1850 | James Edward Cropper appeared in the 1850 Federal Census in Worcester County, Maryland, at 9th Election & 1st Census District enumerated on 3 September 1850. The 1850 Census in dwelling 799 listed Saml Cropper, age 34, male, farmer, Mary A Cropper, age 32, female, James E Cropper, age 7, male, William Cropper, age 3, male, Henrietta Cropper, age 16, female, John Cropper, age 40, male, farmer, Peter Driden, age 30, male, sailor, Mary Collyer, age 30, female, Alice Collyer, age 2, female, all born in Maryland.1 |
| Census 1860 | 29 June 1860 | He appeared in the 1860 Federal Census in Newark District, Worcester County, Maryland, enumerated on 29 June 1860. In the Worcester County, Maryland, 1860 US Census, dwelling 1940, family 1938, Samuel Cropper, age 40, male, white, farmer, personal estate value $300, everyone born in Maryland, Lettie Cropper, age 30, female, white, James Cropper, age 18, male, white, William Cropper, age 13, male, white, Thomas Cropper, age 4, male, white, Mary Cropper, age 2, female, white, Almira Cropper, age 1, female, white, Loda Davis, age 19, male, white, Ann Hodger, age 40, female, black, Susan Hodger, age 4, female, black.6 |
| Census 1870 | 16 July 1870 | He appeared in the 1870 Federal Census in Borough Snow Hill, 2nd Election District, Snow Hill Post Office, Worcester County, Maryland, enumerated on 16 July 1870. In the Worcester County, Maryland, 1870 US Census, dwelling 221, family 244, Mary Powell, age 53, female, white, keeps house, real estate $3,000, personal property $500, everone born in Maryland, Annie Powell, age 22, female, white, Cary Powell, age 20, female, white, at school, Eda Powell, age 14, female, white, at school, Alfred Powell, age 10, male, white, at school, John Smith, age 25, male, white, merchant ???, personal estate $2,000, Mary Smith, age 21, female, white, K. lady, Mollie Powell, age 2 months, female, white, Cordelia Johnson, age 40, female, white, lady, real estate $4,000, personal property $100, Emaline Smith, age 38, female, white, lady, James Cropper, age 25, male, white, clerk in store, Sydney Selly, age 37, male, white, merchant ???, personal property $1,000, Precilla Selly, age 39, female, white, lady, Rachel Brown, age 30, female, black, domestic, cannot read or write, George Brown, age 3, male, black, Ellen Rounds, age 24, female, mulato, domestic, cannot read or write.7 |
| Census 1900 | 11 June 1900 | He appeared in the 1900 Federal Census in Chincoteague Islands, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 11 June 1900. In the Accomack County, VA census, dwelling 336, family 336, James E Cropper, head, white, male, born May 1843, age 57, married 23 years, he and both parents born in Maryland, oysterman, can read and write, Martha A Cropper, wife, white, female, born Jul 1847, age 52, married 23 years, 8 children born, 8 children alive, she and both parents born in Virginia, can read, cannot write, John W Cropper, son, white, male, born Feb 1885, age 15, single, he and mom born in Virginia, dad born in Maryland, oysterman, cannot read or write, Laura J Cropper, daughter, white, female, born May 1887, age 13, single, her and mom born in Virginia, dad born in Maryland, she can read and write, Littleton T Cropper, son, white, male, born Nov 1890, age 9, single, he and mom born in Virgina, dad born in Maryland, at school, can read and write.8 |
| Census 1910 | 30 April 1910 | He appeared in the 1910 Federal Census in Chincoteague Islands Magistrial District, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 30 April 1910. In the Accomack County, VA Census, dwelling 60, family 61, on Main County road, upper neck, James E Cropper, head, male, white, age 66, married twice this time 33 years, he and both parents born in Maryland, speaks english, oysterman doing general oyster work, can read and write, Martha A Cropper, wife, female, white, age 63, married twice this time 33 years, gave birth to 13 children, 7 children alive, her and both parents born in Virginia, speaks english, John W Cropper, son, male, white, age 25, single, born in Virginia, father in Maryland, mother in Virginia, speaks english, oysterman doing general oyster work, Milton Thomas Cropper, son, male, white, age 19, single, born in Virginia, father in Maryland, mother in Virginia, speaks english, oysterman doing general oyster work.3 |
Citations
- [S93] 1850 United States Census, Worcester County, Maryland, population schedule, 9th Election & 1st Census District, Page 585 293, dwelling 799, Saml Cropper; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MD4G-QS6 : accessed 9 Nov 2014)
- [S170] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Reference ID: P48#146
- [S173] 1910 United States Census, Chincoteague Island, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Chincoteague Island, enumeration district (ED) SD #1 ED #4, sheet 18B, dwelling 60, family 61, James E Cropper; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MP21-X15 : accessed 8 Oct 2017)
- [S616] FindAGrave.com, "FindAGrave", james e cropper cemetery information, FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com... : online 12 Jul 2020), James E Cropper Cemetery Information
- [S288] James E Cropper and Martha Birch, (18 Dec 1876), Virginia Marriages 1785-1940: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRS3-66K; FamilySearch.org, Virginia
- [S179] 1860 United States, Worcester County, Maryland, population schedule, Newark District, page 272, dwelling 1940, family 1938, Samuel Cropper; digital images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M69F-G1W : accessed 20 Oct 2017)
- [S180] 1870 United States Census, Borough Snow Hill 2nd Election District, Worcester County, Maryland, population schedule, Borough Snow Hill 2nd Election District, page 34, dwelling 221, family 244, James Cropper; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN35-SL2 : accessed 22 Oct 2017)
- [S174] 1900 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, The Islands District Chuncoteague Island, enumeration district (ED) SD #1, ED #14, sheet 15B, dwelling 336 family 336, James E Landing; digital image, FamilySearch.com (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFN-CNT : accessed 8 Oct 2017)
Family Chart
Martha Ann Jones
F, #138, b. 12 January 1845, d. 1928
| Last Edited | 12 July 2020 |
Parents
| Father | Major James Jones (b. 1824, d. before 13 November 1854) |
| Mother | Susan Lunn (b. 30 July 1822, d. 31 August 1895) |
Spouse: James Birch
| Daughter | Susan E (Susie) Birch (b. 1866, d. 1926) |
| Daughter | Elaine Margaret Birch (b. 1868, d. 1944) |
| Son | Selby Birch (b. 1870, d. 1888) |
| Daughter | Sarah Ann (Sadie) Birch (b. 26 March 1873, d. 29 March 1909) |
Spouse: James Edward Cropper (b. 16 May 1843, d. 10 February 1912)
| Daughter | Ella Cropper (b. about 13 April 1880, d. 10 November 1955) |
| Daughter | Mary Cropper (b. 6 February 1882) |
| Son | John William Cropper+ (b. 6 February 1885, d. May 1965) |
| Daughter | Laura Jane Cropper (b. 28 May 1887, d. 14 October 1977) |
| Son | Littleton Thomas Cropper+ (b. 12 November 1890, d. 21 November 1980) |
Life Events
| Birth | 12 January 1845 | Martha Ann Jones was born on 12 January 1845 in Chincoteague, Accomack County, Virginia.1,2,3,4 |
| Marriage | She and James Birch were married.1 | |
| Marriage | 18 December 1876 | She and James Edward Cropper were married on 18 December 1876 in Chinco Island, Virginia. James E Cropper and Martha Birch was married on 18 Dec 1876 in Chinco Island, Virginia. James E Cropper was born in 1843 in Worcester County, MAryland and was 33 years old when he was married. His parents were Samuel Cropper and Mary Cropper. Martha Birch was born in 1846 in Accomack County, Virginia and was 30 years old when she was married. James and Martha were both widowed.1,5 |
| Death | 1928 | She died in 1928, at age ~83.4 |
| Burial | She was buried. FindAGrave Link. | |
| Burial | after 1928 | She was buried after 1928 in Mechanics Cemetery in Accomack County, Virginia. FindAGrave Link.4 |
| Census 1850 | 1850 | Martha Ann Jones appeared in the 1850 Federal Census in Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 1850. In the Accomack County, Virginia, Accomack Parish 1850 US Census, dwelling 97, family 97, Major Jones, age 26, male, sailor, born in Virginia, Susan Jones, age 22, female, born in Virginia, Martha Jones, age 3, female, no birth location listed, James S Jones, age 10 months, male, no birth location listed.3 |
| Census 1860 | 20 August 1860 | She appeared in the 1860 Federal Census in Accomack County, Virginia, at Metompkin Post Office Accomack Parish enumerated on 20 August 1860. In the Accomack County, Virginia, Metompkin Post Office Accomack Parish 1860 US Census, dwelling 1273, family 1269, Selby Williams age 32, male, Oysterman, real estate $00, personal estate, $25, everyone born in Virginia, Selby and Susan are over 21 and cannot read or write, Susan Williams, age 35, female, Martha Jones, age 12, female, attended school within the year, Jas Jones, age 10, male, [image 156 of 168], Littleton Williams, age 2, male, born in Virginia, Elizabeth Williams, age 3, female, no birth location listed. Living next door to L. Williams, age 54 and Elizabeth Williams, age 50 (Selby's father and mother.)6 |
| Name | She was also known as Martha Ann Birch.1 | |
| Name | 18 December 1876 | As of 18 December 1876, Martha Ann Jones was also known as Martha Ann Cropper.1 |
| Census 1900 | 11 June 1900 | She appeared in the 1900 Federal Census in Chincoteague Islands, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 11 June 1900. In the Accomack County, VA census, dwelling 336, family 336, James E Cropper, head, white, male, born May 1843, age 57, married 23 years, he and both parents born in Maryland, oysterman, can read and write, Martha A Cropper, wife, white, female, born Jul 1847, age 52, married 23 years, 8 children born, 8 children alive, she and both parents born in Virginia, can read, cannot write, John W Cropper, son, white, male, born Feb 1885, age 15, single, he and mom born in Virginia, dad born in Maryland, oysterman, cannot read or write, Laura J Cropper, daughter, white, female, born May 1887, age 13, single, her and mom born in Virginia, dad born in Maryland, she can read and write, Littleton T Cropper, son, white, male, born Nov 1890, age 9, single, he and mom born in Virgina, dad born in Maryland, at school, can read and write.7 |
| Census 1910 | 30 April 1910 | She appeared in the 1910 Federal Census in Chincoteague Islands Magistrial District, Accomack County, Virginia, enumerated on 30 April 1910. In the Accomack County, VA Census, dwelling 60, family 61, on Main County road, upper neck, James E Cropper, head, male, white, age 66, married twice this time 33 years, he and both parents born in Maryland, speaks english, oysterman doing general oyster work, can read and write, Martha A Cropper, wife, female, white, age 63, married twice this time 33 years, gave birth to 13 children, 7 children alive, her and both parents born in Virginia, speaks english, John W Cropper, son, male, white, age 25, single, born in Virginia, father in Maryland, mother in Virginia, speaks english, oysterman doing general oyster work, Milton Thomas Cropper, son, male, white, age 19, single, born in Virginia, father in Maryland, mother in Virginia, speaks english, oysterman doing general oyster work.2 |
Citations
- [S170] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Reference ID: P48#146
- [S173] 1910 United States Census, Chincoteague Island, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Chincoteague Island, enumeration district (ED) SD #1 ED #4, sheet 18B, dwelling 60, family 61, James E Cropper; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MP21-X15 : accessed 8 Oct 2017)
- [S222] 1850 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Accomack Parish, image 12 line 42 and 13 lines 1-3, dwelling 97 family 97, Major Jomes; digital images, FamilySearch. org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M882-XWB : accessed 24 Mar 2018)
- [S617] FindAGrave.com, "FindAGrave", martha a cropper cemetery information, FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com... : online 12 Jul 2020), Martha A Cropper Cemetery Information
- [S288] James E Cropper and Martha Birch, (18 Dec 1876), Virginia Marriages 1785-1940: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRS3-66K; FamilySearch.org, Virginia
- [S225] 1860 United States Census, Accomack County, population schedule, Metompkin Post Office Accomack Parish, page 153 image 155 and 156 of 168, dwelling 1273, family 1269, Selby Williams; digital image, FamilySearch.org (www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4BB-4MB : accessed 25 Mar 1860)
- [S174] 1900 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, The Islands District Chuncoteague Island, enumeration district (ED) SD #1, ED #14, sheet 15B, dwelling 336 family 336, James E Landing; digital image, FamilySearch.com (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFN-CNT : accessed 8 Oct 2017)
Family Chart
Harvey James (Pat) Boole
M, #139, b. 3 May 1916, d. 13 January 1993
| Last Edited | 11 July 2020 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | David Boole Descendants |
Parents
| Father | Walter James Boole (b. 5 March 1894, d. 9 June 1976) |
| Mother | Clara M. Bundick (b. 1 April 1898, d. 18 April 1967) |
Spouse: Maxine Estelle Medeiros (b. 1923)
| Son | John "Buddy" Boole+ |
Spouse: Lola Mae Cropper (b. 17 February 1917, d. 22 January 2006)
Life Events
| Birth | 3 May 1916 | Harvey James (Pat) Boole was born on 3 May 1916 in Exmore, Northampton Cnty, Virginia.1,2,3 |
| Marriage | 1 April 1944 | He and Maxine Estelle Medeiros were married on 1 April 1944 in Pasquotank, North Carolina, United States. Harvey James Boole was listed as 27 years old born 1917 (est) and Mavine Estelle Medeiros was listed as 21 years old born 1923 (est).4 |
| Marriage | 2 February 1957 | He and Lola Mae Cropper were married on 2 February 1957. |
| Death | 13 January 1993 | He died on 13 January 1993, at age 76, in Quinby, Northampton Cnty, Virginia.5,3 |
| Burial | after 13 January 1993 | He was buried after 13 January 1993 in Quinby Cemetery in Accomack County, Virginia. FindAGrave Link.3 |
| Census 1930 | 22 April 1930 | Harvey James (Pat) Boole appeared in the 1930 Federal Census in Pungoteague District, Accomack County, Virginia, United States, enumerated on 22 April 1930. In the Accomack County, Virginia, Pungoteague District, 1930 US Census, dwelling 237, family 237, the Walter James Boole family is indexed as Bull, walter Bull, head, renting, home valued at $550, family does not live on a farm, male, white, 35 years old, married, age at first marriage 19, did not attend school during the year, can read and write, everyone and their parents born in Virginia, Clara Bull, wife of head, female, white, 31 years old, married, age at first marriage 15, did not attend school during the year, can read and write, Wayman Bull, son, male, white, 15 years old, single, did not attend school during the year, can read and write, Harvey Bull, son, male, white, 13 years old, single, did attend school during the year, can read and write, Evelyn Bull, daughter, female, white, 9 years old, single, did attend school during the year, Rose Bull, daughter, female, white, 6 years old, single, did not attend school during the year, David Bull, son, male, white, 3 years old, did not attend school, Claribell Bull, daughter, female, white, 1 year old, did not attend school.2 |
| Census 1940 | 2 April 1940 | He appeared in the 1940 Federal Census in Manhattan Borough, New York County, New York, at US Coast Guard Training Station, Ellis Island, New York Harbour, enumerated on 2 April 1940. Harvey J. Boole, male, white, age 23, single, on April 1, 1935 resided in Quimby, Accomac County, Virginia Seaman 2nd class enlisted U.S. Coast Guard.6 |
Citations
- [S53] "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007", Social Security Record, Ancestry.com ( : Accessed 12 Mar 2017), Record for Harvey James Boole
- [S270] 1930 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Pungoteague District, enumeration district (ED) ED # 1-21 SD #13, sheet 12-B, dwelling 238, family 238, Walter James Boole indexed as Bull; digital image, FamilySearch.org (www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CZ1S-NZM : accessed 13 May 2018)
- [S550] FindAGrave.com, FindAGrave, "Harvey James “Pat” Boole Cemetery Information", findagrave.com, www.findagrave.com... (online : 11 July 2020 Harvey James “Pat” Boole Cemetery Information)
- [S65] Harvey James Bool and Maxine Estelle Medeiros, (1 Apr 1944), North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKJ3-RMDW; FamilySearch.org, North Carolina
- [S49] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Record for Harvey James Boole
- [S69] 1940 United States Census, New York City, New York, New York, population schedule, Assembly District, enumeration district (ED) ED 31-107, Sheet 8-B, Line no: 45, Harvey J Boole; digital image, FamilySearch.com (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQT7-JK8 : accessed 14 Mar 2017)
Family Chart
James Birch
M, #140
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Spouse: Martha Ann Jones (b. 12 January 1845, d. 1928)
| Daughter | Susan E (Susie) Birch (b. 1866, d. 1926) |
| Daughter | Elaine Margaret Birch (b. 1868, d. 1944) |
| Son | Selby Birch (b. 1870, d. 1888) |
| Daughter | Sarah Ann (Sadie) Birch (b. 26 March 1873, d. 29 March 1909) |
Life Events
| Marriage | James Birch and Martha Ann Jones were married.1 |
Citations
- [S170] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Reference ID: P48#146
Family Chart
Francis Morris Bradford
M, #141, b. July 1857, d. 5 February 1938
| Last Edited | 12 July 2020 |
| Included in the following Family Descendants Charts: | William Bradford Descendants |
Parents
| Father | William Bradford (b. about 1803) |
| Mother | Maria Bell (b. about 1817) |
Spouse: Rachel Annie Miller (b. 29 July 1859, d. 13 October 1918)
| Son | George (Almer) Bradford (b. 4 September 1884) |
| Daughter | Mary Ella Elizabeth Bradford (b. 28 February 1886, d. 16 July 1971) |
| Daughter | Peinnie Bradford (b. 5 February 1888, d. about 1892) |
| Son | William Edward Bradford (b. 17 June 1889, d. about 1948) |
| Son | Frank (Twilly) Bradford (b. 3 November 1890, d. about 1908) |
| Son | Robert Bradford (b. 6 August 1892, d. before 28 June 1900) |
| Son | Emerson Bradford (b. 26 July 1893) |
| Son | Henry Clinton Bradford (b. 9 October 1894, d. 2 February 1976) |
| Daughter | Nannie Lee Bradford+ (b. 21 July 1896, d. 21 February 1984) |
| Daughter | Clara Bradford (b. 15 August 1898, d. before 28 June 1900) |
| Son | Harry Thomas Bradford (b. 3 January 1900, d. about 1955) |
Life Events
| Birth | July 1857 | Francis Morris Bradford was born in July 1857 in Accomack County, Virginia.1 |
| Marriage | 2 September 1883 | He and Rachel Annie Miller were married on 2 September 1883.2 |
| Death | 5 February 1938 | He died on 5 February 1938, at age 80, in Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia, Nursing Home.3 |
| Burial | after 5 February 1938 | He was buried after 5 February 1938 in Hollies Baptist Church Cemetery in Accomack County, Virginia. FindAGrave Link.3 |
| Census 1900 | 28 June 1900 | Francis Morris Bradford appeared in the 1900 Federal Census in Pungoteague District, Accomack County, Virginia, United States, enumerated on 28 June 1900. In the Accomack County, Virginia 1900 US Census, dwelling 441, family 481, Francis M Bradford, head, white, male, born July 1857, age 42, married 17 years, everyone here and parents born in Virginia, farmer, can read, write and speak english, Rachel A Bradford, wife, white, female, born July 1859, age 40, married 17 years, mother of 12 children, 9 living, she can read, write and speak english, George A Bradford, son, white, male, born Sept 1884, age 15, single, at school, can read, write and speak english, Mary E Bradford, daughter, white, female, born Feb 1886, age 14, single, at school, can read, write and speak english, William E Bradford, son, white, male, born June 1889, age 10, single, at school, can read, write and speak english, Frank T Bradford, son, white, male, born Nov 1890, age 9, Emmerson W Bradford, son, white, male, born July 1893, age six, single, Henry C Bradford, son, white, male, born Oct 1894, age 5, single, Nannie L Bradford, daughter, white, female, born July 1896, age 3, single, Harry T Bradford, son, white, male, born Jan 1900, age 4 months, single, William T Riggin, boarder, white, male, born Apr 1866, age 34, single, he and parents born in Maryland, house carpenter, can read, write and speak english, Thomas E Moore, boarder, black, male, born Nov 1883, age 16, single, he and both parents born in Maryland, farm laborer, cannot read or write but speaks english.1 |
Citations
- [S177] 1900 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Pungoteague District, enumeration district (ED) SD #1, ED #12, sheet 25A, dwelling 441, family 481, Frank M Bradford; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFN-TV2 : accessed 8 Oct 2017)
- [S626] FindAGrave.com, "FindAGrave", rachel ann bradford cemetery information, FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com... : online 12 Jul 2020), Rachel Ann Bradford Cemetery Information
- [S625] FindAGrave.com, "FindAGrave", francis “frank” bradford cemetery information, FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com... : online 12 Jul 2020), Francis “Frank” Bradford Cemetery Information
Family Chart
Rachel Annie Miller
F, #142, b. 29 July 1859, d. 13 October 1918
| Last Edited | 12 July 2020 |
Parents
| Father | William Miller |
| Mother | Mary Scott |
Spouse: James Poulson
| Daughter | Sadie Poulson |
Spouse: Francis Morris Bradford (b. July 1857, d. 5 February 1938)
| Son | George (Almer) Bradford (b. 4 September 1884) |
| Daughter | Mary Ella Elizabeth Bradford (b. 28 February 1886, d. 16 July 1971) |
| Daughter | Peinnie Bradford (b. 5 February 1888, d. about 1892) |
| Son | William Edward Bradford (b. 17 June 1889, d. about 1948) |
| Son | Frank (Twilly) Bradford (b. 3 November 1890, d. about 1908) |
| Son | Robert Bradford (b. 6 August 1892, d. before 28 June 1900) |
| Son | Emerson Bradford (b. 26 July 1893) |
| Son | Henry Clinton Bradford (b. 9 October 1894, d. 2 February 1976) |
| Daughter | Nannie Lee Bradford+ (b. 21 July 1896, d. 21 February 1984) |
| Daughter | Clara Bradford (b. 15 August 1898, d. before 28 June 1900) |
| Son | Harry Thomas Bradford (b. 3 January 1900, d. about 1955) |
Life Events
| Birth | 29 July 1859 | Rachel Annie Miller was born on 29 July 1859 in Accomack County, Virginia.1,2 |
| Marriage | She and James Poulson were married. | |
| Marriage | 2 September 1883 | She and Francis Morris Bradford were married on 2 September 1883.2 |
| Death | 13 October 1918 | She died on 13 October 1918, at age 59, in Chincoteague, Accomack County, Virginia.2 |
| Burial | after 13 October 1918 | She was buried after 13 October 1918 in Quinby Cemetery in Accomack County, Virginia. FindAGrave Link.2 |
| Name | Rachel Annie Miller was also known as Rachel Annie Poulson. | |
| Census 1900 | 28 June 1900 | She appeared in the 1900 Federal Census in Pungoteague District, Accomack County, Virginia, United States, enumerated on 28 June 1900. In the Accomack County, Virginia 1900 US Census, dwelling 441, family 481, Francis M Bradford, head, white, male, born July 1857, age 42, married 17 years, everyone here and parents born in Virginia, farmer, can read, write and speak english, Rachel A Bradford, wife, white, female, born July 1859, age 40, married 17 years, mother of 12 children, 9 living, she can read, write and speak english, George A Bradford, son, white, male, born Sept 1884, age 15, single, at school, can read, write and speak english, Mary E Bradford, daughter, white, female, born Feb 1886, age 14, single, at school, can read, write and speak english, William E Bradford, son, white, male, born June 1889, age 10, single, at school, can read, write and speak english, Frank T Bradford, son, white, male, born Nov 1890, age 9, Emmerson W Bradford, son, white, male, born July 1893, age six, single, Henry C Bradford, son, white, male, born Oct 1894, age 5, single, Nannie L Bradford, daughter, white, female, born July 1896, age 3, single, Harry T Bradford, son, white, male, born Jan 1900, age 4 months, single, William T Riggin, boarder, white, male, born Apr 1866, age 34, single, he and parents born in Maryland, house carpenter, can read, write and speak english, Thomas E Moore, boarder, black, male, born Nov 1883, age 16, single, he and both parents born in Maryland, farm laborer, cannot read or write but speaks english.1 |
Citations
- [S177] 1900 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Pungoteague District, enumeration district (ED) SD #1, ED #12, sheet 25A, dwelling 441, family 481, Frank M Bradford; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFN-TV2 : accessed 8 Oct 2017)
- [S626] FindAGrave.com, "FindAGrave", rachel ann bradford cemetery information, FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com... : online 12 Jul 2020), Rachel Ann Bradford Cemetery Information
Family Chart
Joseph Riggs
M, #143, b. 13 February 1807, d. about 1845
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | Joseph Riggs (d. about 1830) |
| Mother | Peggy ?????? |
Spouse: Elizabeth Wessells (b. about 1810, d. 10 October 1880)
| Daughter | Malinda Riggs |
| Daughter | Susanna Riggs+ (b. 21 May 1841, d. 14 January 1892) |
| Son | Joseph R Riggs+ (b. 14 October 1845, d. 12 May 1931) |
Life Events
| Birth | 13 February 1807 | Joseph Riggs was born on 13 February 1807. |
| Marriage | 27 December 1838 | He and Elizabeth Wessells were married on 27 December 1838.1 |
| Death | about 1845 | He died about 1845. |
Citations
- [S227] M.A., C.G.E. Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854 Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, and Ministers' Returns (Westminster, Maryland: Heritage Books, 2011), page 236
Family Chart
Elizabeth Wessells
F, #144, b. about 1810, d. 10 October 1880
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | James Wessells |
| Mother | Polly Onions |
Spouse: Joseph Riggs (b. 13 February 1807, d. about 1845)
| Daughter | Malinda Riggs |
| Daughter | Susanna Riggs+ (b. 21 May 1841, d. 14 January 1892) |
| Son | Joseph R Riggs+ (b. 14 October 1845, d. 12 May 1931) |
Life Events
| Birth | about 1810 | Elizabeth Wessells was born about 1810. |
| Marriage | 27 December 1838 | She and Joseph Riggs were married on 27 December 1838.1 |
| Death | 10 October 1880 | She died on 10 October 1880. |
| Name | 27 December 1838 | As of 27 December 1838, Elizabeth Wessells was also known as Elizabeth Riggs.1 |
Citations
- [S227] M.A., C.G.E. Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854 Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, and Ministers' Returns (Westminster, Maryland: Heritage Books, 2011), page 236
Family Chart
Joseph Riggs
M, #145, d. about 1830
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | John Riggs (d. about 1788) |
| Mother | Sarah ?????? |
Spouse: Peggy ??????
| Son | Joseph Riggs+ (b. 13 February 1807, d. about 1845) |
Life Events
| Marriage | Joseph Riggs and Peggy ?????? were married. | |
| Death | about 1830 | He died about 1830. |
Family Chart
Peggy ??????
F, #146
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Spouse: Joseph Riggs (d. about 1830)
| Son | Joseph Riggs+ (b. 13 February 1807, d. about 1845) |
Life Events
| Marriage | Peggy ?????? and Joseph Riggs were married. |
| Name | Peggy ?????? was also known as Peggy Riggs. |
Family Chart
John Riggs
M, #147, d. about 1788
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Parents
| Father | Joseph Riggs |
Spouse: Sarah ??????
| Son | Joseph Riggs+ (d. about 1830) |
| Son | George D Riggs |
Life Events
| Marriage | John Riggs and Sarah ?????? were married. | |
| Death | about 1788 | He died about 1788. |
Family Chart
Sarah ??????
F, #148
| Last Edited | 28 September 2014 |
Spouse: John Riggs (d. about 1788)
| Son | Joseph Riggs+ (d. about 1830) |
| Son | George D Riggs |
Life Events
| Marriage | Sarah ?????? and John Riggs were married. |
| Name | Sarah ?????? was also known as Sarah Riggs. |
Family Chart
Richard A Gillespie
M, #149, b. 23 October 1858, d. 19 July 1948
| Last Edited | 1 April 2018 |
Parents
| Father | Peter James Gillespie (b. 29 June 1828, d. 23 March 1863) |
| Mother | Mary Susan Medcalf (b. 27 March 1828, d. 18 March 1926) |
Spouse: Alberta Lewis (b. 18 August 1863, d. 14 February 1948)
| Son | Richard T Gillespie (b. 20 September 1884, d. 8 June 1947) |
| Daughter | Ethel Pearl Gillespie+ (b. 3 March 1892, d. after 15 April 1940) |
| Son | John L Gillespie+ (b. 6 December 1896) |
| Daughter | Lillie Gillespie (b. September 1899) |
Life Events
| Birth | 23 October 1858 | Richard A Gillespie was born on 23 October 1858. |
| Marriage | He and Alberta Lewis were married. | |
| Death | 19 July 1948 | He died on 19 July 1948, at age 89. |
| Burial | about 21 July 1948 | He was buried about 21 July 1948 in Taylor Cemetery in Temperanceville, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Census 1940 | 15 April 1940 | Richard A Gillespie appeared in the 1940 Federal Census in Accomack County, Virginia, at Atlantic District enumerated on 15 April 1940. In the Accomack County, Virginia, Atlantic District, 1940 US Census, on April 15, 1940, on road # 679, dwelling 118, renting, lived Richard A Gillespie, head, age 76, born Virginia, farmer, Alverta Gillepsie, wife, age 76, born Virginia, Richard Gillespie, age 55, widower, born Virginia. Richard Gillespie was living two houses away from Elijah Taylor, his son-in-law.1 |
Citations
- [S61] 1940 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Atlantic District, enumeration district (ED) ED # 1-4, Sheet 7A, dwelling 118, Richard A Gillespie; digital images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRY9-958 : accessed 4 Jun 2017)
Family Chart
Alberta Lewis
F, #150, b. 18 August 1863, d. 14 February 1948
| Last Edited | 7 May 2018 |
Spouse: Richard A Gillespie (b. 23 October 1858, d. 19 July 1948)
| Son | Richard T Gillespie (b. 20 September 1884, d. 8 June 1947) |
| Daughter | Ethel Pearl Gillespie+ (b. 3 March 1892, d. after 15 April 1940) |
| Son | John L Gillespie+ (b. 6 December 1896) |
| Daughter | Lillie Gillespie (b. September 1899) |
Life Events
| Birth | 18 August 1863 | Alberta Lewis was born on 18 August 1863. |
| Marriage | She and Richard A Gillespie were married. | |
| Death | 14 February 1948 | She died on 14 February 1948, at age 84. |
| Burial | about 16 February 1948 | She was buried about 16 February 1948 in Taylor Cemetery in Temperanceville, Accomack County, Virginia. |
| Name | Alberta Lewis was also known as Alverta Gillespie.1 | |
| Census 1940 | 15 April 1940 | She appeared in the 1940 Federal Census in Accomack County, Virginia, at Atlantic District enumerated on 15 April 1940. In the Accomack County, Virginia, Atlantic District, 1940 US Census, on April 15, 1940, on road # 679, dwelling 118, renting, lived Richard A Gillespie, head, age 76, born Virginia, farmer, Alverta Gillepsie, wife, age 76, born Virginia, Richard Gillespie, age 55, widower, born Virginia. Richard Gillespie was living two houses away from Elijah Taylor, his son-in-law.2 |
| Name | 14 February 1948 | As of 14 February 1948, Alberta Lewis was also known as Alberta Gillespie. |
Citations
- [S30] Matthew M. Wise, The Boston Family of Maryland 2nd Edition Revised with Supplement (Charlotte, North Carolina: The Delmar Company, 1986), page 121 #568
- [S61] 1940 United States Census, Accomack County, Virginia, population schedule, Atlantic District, enumeration district (ED) ED # 1-4, Sheet 7A, dwelling 118, Richard A Gillespie; digital images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRY9-958 : accessed 4 Jun 2017)