William C. Evans, son of James T. and Rachel Evans EVANS, was born on Jones Island, now known as, Jane's Island or "Old Island, Somerset Co. MD on 6 December 1841 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). William, James T. EVANS’ child, resided with James "Upper House", on Tangier Island, VA in about 1844 (Walczyk, Gail M, Report and Journal of Proceedings of The Joint Commission to Adjust The Boundary of the States of Maryland and Virginia; Deposition of Witnessess (Unknown; Coram, NY: Peter's Row, 1992), p 10 (hereafter cited as Walcyzk, Gail M., Deposition). William was listed in the household of James T. EVANS on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census). William was listed in the household of James T. EVANS in the 1860 Census in Somerset County, MD. William, James T. EVANS's child, resided with James on Tylerton, on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1860 (Barnes, John C., Somerset County Maryland 1860 Census (San Diego, CA: Ruth T. Dryden, 1988.), p 92 (hereafter cited as Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census).

He married Sarah "Emily" Evans circa 1862. Emily was born on Rhodes Point MD, in 1840 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). She was the daughter of William EVANS and Maria Evans EVANS. Emily was listed in the household of William EVANS on the 1850 Census in Somerset Co, MD. In John EVANS will on 9 October 1851 in Somerset Co, MD, Emily was named as an heir. It was probated 5 February 1852 (Dryden, Ruth T., Will Book 1837-1859). Emily was listed in the household of William EVANS in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census). Emily was listed in the household of William C. EVANS in the 1870 Census. Emily died on 25 October 1916. She was buried in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Ibid.).

William was a member of Smith's Island Church, Class 3 Methodist at the church at Orchard Ridge (over Kissy's), on Smith's Island in 1867 (Antioch Methodist, Church Records).

William was listed as one of Stewart H. EVANS's nearest neighbors on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD. William was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). An abstract reads: "William C. Evans 23, Sarah Emily 22, Angie N. 6, Phoebe E. 4, John W. S. 2." William died on 22 December 1879. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Ibid.).

1 i. Angenora Evans was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1864. Angenora was known as "Angie". Angenora was listed in the household of William C. EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Angenora was listed as a niece in Benjamin F. MARSH's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD. Angenora married William H. BRADSHAW on 11 January 1888. In November 1888 Angenora and William H. BRADSHAW had Clarence BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. In September 1894 Angenora and William H. BRADSHAW had Edgar BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. In April 1896 Angenora and William H. BRADSHAW had Arthur BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. In January 1900 Angenora and William H. BRADSHAW had Maranda BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. In 1901 Angenora and William H. BRADSHAW had Elizabeth BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Rhodes Point). Angenora, and William's daughter Maranda married Harry W. EVANS circa 1920. Angenora, and William's daughter Elizabeth married Perry R. SNEAD circa 1920.

2 ii. Phoebe Evans was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1865 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Phoebe was listed in the household of William C. EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census).

She married William Mitchell EVANS on 23 April 1882 in Somerset County, MD. It was recorded in Somerset Co (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 148). William was born in Somerset County, MD Smith's Island MD in 1860 (Dryden, Ruth T., Cemeteries of Somerset County Maryland (Westminster MD: Family Line Publications, 1989), p 54 (hereafter cited as Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Cemeteries). He was the son of Solomon Snead and Ruth E. Marshall EVANS. William died in 1947. He was interred at Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Ibid., p 54).

Circa 1883 Phoebe and William Mitchell EVANS had William EVANS in Somerset County, MD. In 1884 Phoebe and William Mitchell EVANS had Effie EVANS on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). On 9 October 1885 Phoebe and William Mitchell EVANS had John EVANS on Smith's Island, Maryland (Ibid.). Circa April 1890 Phoebe and William Mitchell EVANS had Walter EVANS in Somerset County, MD. Circa September 1892 Phoebe and William Mitchell EVANS had Ella EVANS in Somerset County, MD. Circa 1894 Phoebe and William Mitchell EVANS had Edward S. EVANS on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1920 Census, p 214). Phoebe, and William's daughter Effie married Walter MITTIN circa 1902. Circa 1909 Phoebe and William Mitchell EVANS had Cordie EVANS on Smith's Island, Maryland (Ibid., p 214). Phoebe died in 1931. She was interred at Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

4 iv. John W. S. Evans was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 16 January 1868 (Ibid.). John was listed in the household of William C. EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). John was listed as a grandson in James T. EVANS's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD. John died on 6 January 1900 (Ibid.).

5 v. James T. EVANS was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in March 1870.

He married Annie Lawson BRADSHAW on 28 June 1893 in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Annie was born circa 1877. She was the daughter of Thomas W. and Rachel A. Tyler BRADSHAW.

7 vii. Stewart C. EVANS was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 11 February 1879 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Stewart died 27 December 1933 (Ibid.).

Stewart H. Evans, son of Elijah P. EVANS and Matilda EVANS, was born in 1840 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Stewart was listed in the household of Elijah P. EVANS on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). Stewart was listed in the household of Elijah P. EVANS in the 1860 Census in Somerset County, MD.

He married Mary Ann Evans circa 1863. It was undocumented. Mary was born on Jones Island, now known as, Jane's Island or "Old Island, Somerset Co. MD on 26 February 1837 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). She was the daughter of James T. and Rachel Evans EVANS. Mary was listed in the household of James T. EVANS on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census). Mary was listed in the household of James T. EVANS in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Mary was listed in the household of Stewart H. EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Mary was listed as the wif of of Stewart H. EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). Mary died on 5 May 1893. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Ibid.).

1 i. Arinthia Evans was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1865. Arinthia was listed in the household of Stewart H. EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD. Arinthia was listed as a daughter in Stewart H. EVANS household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD. She married John Lewis BRADSHAW on 6 July 1881 in Somerset County, MD. It was recorded in Somerset Co (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 47). John was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 9 April 1860 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). NOTE: In Families of Smith's Island, Leslie Dryden stated that this John L. was the son of Benjamin H. and Eliza Bradshaw and not the son of William H. and Maranda. It is clearly stated in the Baptism Records of Antoch that this John L. In a John Lewis and the son of William H. and Maranda. Dryden notes on page 8 that William H. and Maranda did have a son, John L. but does not have any information on his. The conclusion is that the John L., born 9 April 1860 and died 16 November 1895 is the son of William H. and Maranda Evans Bradshaw, that he married Arinthia Evans and had the children noted. He was the son of William H. BRADSHAW and Maranda EVANS. John died on 16 November 1895. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Ibid.).

2 ii. Rachel M. Evans was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1866. Rachel was listed in the household of Stewart H. EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD. Rachel was listed as a granddaughter in James T. EVANS's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD. Rachel was listed as a daughter in Stewart H. EVANS's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD. In April 1884 Rachel and John Pardy BRADSHAW had Fannie BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith.).

She married John Pardy BRADSHAW on 16 April 1884 in Somerset County, MD. John was born on Smith's Island, Maryland before 28 May 1861 (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church, p 1). He was the son of David A. and Sallie A. Marshall BRADSHAW .

In October 1885 Rachel and John Pardy BRADSHAW had Emma BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. In December 1887 Rachel and John Pardy BRADSHAW had Parmelia BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. In May 1892 Rachel and John Pardy BRADSHAW had Mary BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. In January 1898 Rachel and John Pardy BRADSHAW had John BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland.

3 iii. Lambert A. Evans was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1866 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Lambert was listed in the household of Stewart H. EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD. Lambert was listed as a son in Stewart H. EVANS's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD.

He married Symphony BRADSHAW circa 1898. it was undocumented (Ibid.). Symphony was born in Smith's Island MD in December 1881 (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith.). She was the daughter of Thomas W. and Sinah Hoffman BRADSHAW.

In 1904 Lambert and Symphony had Nettie B. EVANS in Smith's Island MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). In 1907 Lambert and Symphony had Mildred A. EVANS in Smith's Island MD (Ibid.). Circa 1910 Lambert and Symphony had Mary EVANS of Lambert (Ibid.). Circa 1913 Lambert and Symphony had James C. EVANS (Ibid.). Lambert died in 1927. Interment was In Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Ibid.).

4 iv. Mary A. Evans was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in September 1869. Mary was listed in the household of Stewart H. EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD. Mary was listed as a daughter in Stewart H. EVANS's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD.

She married John Cooper MARSHALL on 25 May 1886 in Somerset County, MD. It was recorded in Somerset Co (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 289). John was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1864 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). He was the son of John W. and Julia Ann Tyler MARSHALL. John died in 1954. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Ibid.).

On 2 November 1887 Mary and John Cooper MARSHALL had Flossie MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland (Ibid.). In 1890 Mary and John Cooper MARSHALL had Howard W. MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland (Ibid.). In 1892 Mary and John Cooper MARSHALL had E. Watson MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Ewell). In 1894 Mary and John Cooper MARSHALL had Olivia MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

5 v. Edward H. EVANS was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1872. Edward was listed as a son in Stewart H. EVANS's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD. Edward H. was living in HH302 on Smith’s Island in 1900 (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith.).

6 vi. Lybrand T. EVANS, son of Stewart H. and Mary Ann Evans EVANS was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 11 February 1876. Lybrand was listed as a son in Stewart H. EVANS's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith.).

He married Emma CHANDLER in 1898 in Accomack Co., VA (Mears, James Egbert., Hack’s Neck and It’s People Past and Present Part I and Part II (Chicago Ill: James E. Mears 1937), p 122(hereafter cited as Mears, James E., Hack’s Neck). Emma was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1878. She was the daughter of Thomas R. and Emily S. CHANDLER.

Lybrand was listed as a son in Stewart H. EVANS's household on the 1900 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Leslie., Families of Smith's Island (Unpublished. Copy at Salisbury State Research Center), p 24 (hereafter cited as Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith). Circa 1900 Lybrand and Emma had [-----] EVANS in Accomack Co., VA (Mears, James E., Hack's Neck, p 122). Circa 1903 Lybrand and Emma had Hilda EVANS in Accomack Co., VA (Ibid., p 122). Circa 1905 Lybrand and Emma had Mary EVANS (Ibid., p 122). Circa 1907 Lybrand and Emma had Edith EVANS in Accomack Co., VA (Ibid., p 123). Lybrand died in 1910 (Ibid., p 122). James E. Mears states: "About 1894 Lybrand T. Evans came to Harborton VA to act as a clerk in the store of Frederick W. Sparrow and Charles W. Marsh, under the name of Sparrow and Marsh."

Also included in this Household was Sophonia Forbush:

Sophonia Furbush was born on 7 May 1846.

She married James O. STRINGLE on 24 January 1871 in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages including the Counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico (hereafter cited as Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). James was born on 10 November 1850. James died on 28 January 1933. Sophonia died on 11 March 1920. Circa 1871 James O. and Sophonia had Eliza J. Stringle. (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Eliza J. STRINGLE was called "Jane". Eliza was listed as Gabriel Thomas PARKS's wife on the 1920 Census in Accomack Co., VA. Circa 1873 James O. and Sophonia had Virginia E. STRINGLE. She married Robert WILLIAMS on 30 September 1888 on Tangier Island, VA (Mihalyka, Jean M., Tangier Abstracts, p 51). Robert was born on Tangier Island, VA circa 1867. He was the son of Robert and Eliza A. Dise WILLIAMS. Circa 1878 James O. and Sophonia had John W. Stringle. In May 1880 James O. and Sophonia had M. H. Stringle on Tangier Island VA. On 31 May 1885 James O. and Sophonia had Charles Rowley STRINGLE on Tangier Island, VA (Ibid., p 6).

William S. Bradshaw son of Thomas and Eliza Ann Tyler BRADSHAW, was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 28 May 1841 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). William was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census).

He married Virginia "Omelia" Evans circa 1862. Virginia was born on Jones Island, now known as, Jane's Island or "Old Island, Somerset Co. MD on 12 August 1842 (Ibid.). She was the daughter of James T. EVANS and Rachel Evans EVANS. Virginia was listed in the household of James T. EVANS in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Virginia was listed in the household of William S. BRADSHAW on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Virginia was listed as William S. BRADSHAW of Thomas's wife on the 1880 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). Virginia was listed as a grandmother in John "Harvey" SPRIGGS' household on the 1920 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1920 Census). Virginia died on 7 January 1930 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Virginia died on 7 January 1930 (Ibid.).

William registered to vote in 1865 in Somerset County, MD (Miller, Rebecca F., Voters & Draft p 2.). On 21 May 1868 in Somerset County, MD William one acre on Town Point beginning at a well known wild cherry tree from James T. EVANS and his wife Rachel (Miller, Rebecca F., The Evans Family of Smith's Island (Unpublished. Princess Anne MD: Miller's Choice 1 September 1993), LW11:122 p 29 (hereafter cited as Miller, Rebecca F., The Evans Family). On 21 May 1868 in Somerset County, MD William part of their land and the building on Drome Point (Drum.) from James T. EVANS and his wife Rachel (Ibid., LW11:123 p 29). William was listed as one of Stewart H. EVANS's nearest neighbors on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD. William was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Ibid.). An abstract reads: "William S. Bradshaw 29, Virginia Cornelia 24, Eliza A. 7." William was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). "William S. Bradshaw 39 carpenter, Virginia O, 35 wife keeps house, Eliza A. 17, Virginia F. 8, Alexander S. 6, Madora H. 5 months, Thomas J. Smith 23, sailor born in New York, father born in Ireland, mother born in England." William died on 28 February 1912. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

1 i. Eliza A. Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1863 (Powell, Jody,

Somerset 1880, p 55). Elizabeth was listed in the household of William S. BRADSHAW on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Eliza was listed as a daughter in William S. BRADSHAW's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880, p 55). She married George W. MARSHALL on 15 June 1881 in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). George was born on The "TANGIER ISLANDS VA", including Shankes, South Point, etc. Accomack VA in 1861 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). He was the son of John W. and Julia Ann Tyler MARSHALL. George died on 22 August 1888. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

On 31 August 1885 Elizabeth and George W. MARSHALL had Agnes V. MARSHALL on Smith's Island MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Ewell). Elizabeth died on 11 November 1886. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

Virginia was listed as a daughter in William S. BRADSHAW's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880, p 55). On 30 January 1891, Virginia and Peter J. Marshall obtained a license to marry in Somerset County MD. She was his third wife. She died in 1897. She married Peter J. MARSHALL on 30 January 1890 in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Peter was born on The "TANGIER ISLANDS VA", including Shankes, South Point, etc. Accomack VA in 1846 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). He was the son of John "Taffy" and Eleanor Evans MARSHALL. Peter died in 1935 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

Virginia died on 12 January 1891. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Ibid.). Her stone reads:

3 iii. Alexander S. BRADSHAW. was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 20 July 1874 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Alexander was listed as a son in William S. BRADSHAW's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880, p 55). Alexander died on 28 November 1918. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Ibid.). He married Alice C. MARSHALL on 1 August 1894 in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1920 Census, p 46). Alice was born circa 1875. She was the daughter of William A. and Margaret A. Tyler MARSHALL. In January 1896 Alice and Alexander S. BRADSHAW had Waldon H. BRADSHAW in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith). On 24 October 1899 Alice and Alexander S. BRADSHAW had Lillian BRADSHAW in Somerset Co, MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Circa 1905 Alice and Alexander S. BRADSHAW had Hilda BRADSHAW in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1920 Census). Alice was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Ibid.). An abstract reads: "Alice E. Bradshaw 39 widow, Hilda V. 15 daughter."

Alexander died on 28 November 1918. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton.).

4 iv. Dora BRADSHAW was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 7 January 1878 (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Cemeteries, p 94). Dora was listed as a daughter in William S. BRADSHAW's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880, p 55). She married John C. MARSHALL on 13 August 1902 in Somerset County, MD. A license was obtained (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages p 46). On 2 March 1911 Dora and John C. MARSHALL had Edward "Ullie" MARSHALL on Smith's Island MD (Ibid.). Circa 1914 Dora and John C. MARSHALL had Paul MARSHALL on Smith's Island MD. Circa 1916 Dora and John C. MARSHALL had John Stanley MARSHALL Dora died on 15 February 1917. She was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Ibid.; Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Cemeteries, p 94).

Dora died on 15 February 1917. She was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Cemeteries, p 94).

Thomas Bradshaw, son of Hamilton and Eleanor Evans BRADSHAW, was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 8 March 1814 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). In Hamilton BRADSHAW's will on 18 July 1811? in Somerset County, MD, Thomas was named as an heir. It was probated 14 September 1869 (Miller, Rebecca F., Somerset County Maryland Will Book SCL5 Part I 1859-1880, Part II 1880-1890 (Princess Anne MD: Miller's Choice Genealogy.), p 31 (hereafter cited as Miller, Rebecca F., Will Book). In Elijah EVANS's will on 14 January 1841 in Somerset County, MD, Thomas was named as an heir. It was probated 4 February 1841 (Dryden, Ruth T., Will Book 1837-1859).

Circa 1838 Thomas married Eliza Ann TYLER. Eliza was born on Smith's Island MD on 28 October 1821 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). She was the daughter of Thomas and Sally Hopkins TYLER. Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). Thomas Bradshaw mariner 33, Eliza Bradshaw 28, Eliza Taylor 11, Lovey Taylor 4, Sneed Bradshaw 11, John Bradshaw 9. Eliza died on 28 September 1852. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Thomas was listed as one of Mitchell EVANS's nearest neighbors on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). Thomas was listed as one of Tubman EVANS's nearest neighbors on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census).

Circa 1855 Thomas married POLLY MESSICK. She was the daughter of Johnson and Caroline Bradshaw MESSICK. She was born in 1835 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Polly was listed in the household of Johnson MESSICK on the 1850 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). In Johnson MESSICK's will on 2 January 1854 in Somerset Co, MD, Polly was named as an heir. It was probated 10 February 1854 (Dryden, Ruth T., Will Book 1837-1859, p 58). Polly was a member of Smith's Island Church Methodist at the church at Orchard Ridge (over Kissy's), on Smith's Island in 1856, 1857, 1858 (Antioch Methodist, Church Records).Polly was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census).Polly was a member of Smith's Island Church, Class 3 Methodist at the church at Orchard Ridge (over Kissy's), on Smith's Island in 1867 (Antioch Methodist, Church Records). Polly was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW of Hamilton on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Polly was listed as Thomas BRADSHAW's wife on the 1880 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). Polly died on 16 July 1906 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD. Her stone reads:

"Mother
Pollie
Wife of Thomas Bradshaw
Died July 16, 1906
Aged 71 years
s"Rest In Peace"

Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census, p 29). An abstract reads: "Thomas Brachor 45 merchant, Polly 30, William 19, clerk, John 17, Thomas 5, Lewis 3." Thomas registered to vote in 1865 in Somerset County, MD (Miller, Rebecca F., Voters & Draft, p 2.). Thomas was a member of Smith's Island Church, Class 3 Methodist at the church at Orchard Ridge (over Kissy's), on Smith's Island in 1867 (Antioch Methodist, Church Records). Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). An abstract reads: "Thomas Bradshaw 51, Mary 40, Thomas 13, Lewis 12, Andrew A. 5, Leonard 4." Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). An abstract reads: "Thomas Bradshaw 66 farmer, Polly 44 wife keeps house, Andrew A. 16 son at home, Leonard 14 son at school, Henry R. 5 son."

1. i. William S. BRADSHAW was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 28 May 1841 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). William was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). William was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW of Hamilton in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census, p 29). He married Virginia "Omelia" EVANS circa 1862. Virginia was born on Jones Island, now known as, Jane's Island or "Old Island, Somerset Co. MD on 12 August 1842 (Ibid.). She was the daughter of James T. EVANS and Rachel Evans EVANS Virginia died on 7 January 1930 (Ibid.).

SEE SMITH’S ISLAND HOUSEHOLD #57 WILLIAM S. BRADSHAW

2 ii. John H. BRADSHAW was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 10 September 1843 (Ibid.). John was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). John was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW of Hamilton in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census, p 29). John registered to vote in 1865 in Somerset County, MD (Miller, Rebecca F., Voters & Draft, p 2).

He married Elizabeth Ellen EVANS about 31 July 1866.(Pollitt, mariages) Elizabeth was born on Jones Island, now known as, Jane's Island or "Old Island, Somerset Co. MD circa 1840 (Barnes, John C., Somerset County Maryland 1860 Census (San Diego, CA: Ruth T. Dryden, 1988.), p 92 (hereafter cited as Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). She was the daughter of James T. EVANS and Rachel Evans EVANS She first married Robert LAMBDEN/Landon circa 1861. This marriage was unrecorded. Elizabeth died in 1883. She was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

SEE SMITH’S ISLAND HOUSEHOLD #60 JOHN H. BRADSHAW

3 iii. Thomas W. Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1857. Thomas was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census, p 29). Thomas was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census) He married Rachel A. TYLER on 21 June 1876 in Somerset County, MD. It was recorded in Somerset Co. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) Rachel was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1859. She was the daughter of John and Alsey Evans TYLER.

Circa 1877 Thomas and Rachel had Annie Lawson BRADSHAW (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Circa 1880 Thomas and Rachel had Lola W. BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Circa 1882 Thomas and Rachel had Hezekiah BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Circa 1891 Thomas and Rachel had Rose BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith). Circa 1896 Thomas and Rachel had John K. BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith). Circa 1896 Thomas and Rachel had Thomas C. BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith). Thomas and Rachel's son Hezekiah married Florence W. TULL on 4 October 1904 (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 47).

4 iv. Lewis B. Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 29 October 1857 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). On 26 July 1858 he was baptized Methodist. Rev. J. Hubbard and on Smith's Island, Maryland William Evans witnessed the service (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church, p 1). Lewis was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census, p 29). Thomas was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Lewis died on 16 November 1872. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

5 v. Andrew A. Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 20 May 1864 (Ibid.). Thomas was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Andrew died on 7 February 1916. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Ibid.). He married Nellie C. MARSHALL on 4 May 1886 in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 290). Nellie was born on Smith's Island MD on 15 July 1868 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). She was the daughter of John W. and Julia Ann Tyler MARSHALL Nellie was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1920 Census, p 213). An abstract reads: "Nellie C. Bradshaw widow 50, Willie B. 32 son sailor, Asbury F. 30 son sailor, Earl C. 25 son sailor." Nellie died on 7 November 1944. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

Circa 1888 Andrew and Nellie had Willie BRADSHAW on Smith's Island MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1920 Census). In 1889 Andrew and Nellie had Asbury BRADSHAW on Smith's Island MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). In 1902 Andrew and Nellie had Earl C. BRADSHAW on Smith's Island MD (Ibid.). Andrew died on 7 February 1916. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Ibid.).

6 vi. Leonard Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1868 (Ibid.). Thomas was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Leonard was listed as a son in Thomas BRADSHAW 's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). Leonard died on July 30 1885. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Ibid.).

7 vii. Henry R. BRADSHAW was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1875 (Powell, Jody,

Somerset 1880). Henry was listed as a son in Thomas BRADSHAW's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). Henry died in 1885 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

Benjamin F. Marsh, son of Walter H. and Rhoda Evans MARSH, was born on Rogue's Point now Rhodes Point, Smith's Island, MD on 11 June 1841 (Evans, Jennings L., Walczyk, Frank V., & Gail M., Graven Inscriptions of Tylerton (Coram, NY: Gail M. Walcyzk, to be published Spring 1999), (hereafter cited as Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Benjamin was listed in the household of Walter H. MARSH on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). Benjamin was listed in the household of John W. MARSH in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census). In 1860 he was a store clerk working for his brother John on Horse Hummock, at the Maryland - Virginia, State Line (Barnes, John C., Somerset County Maryland 1860 Census (San Diego, CA: Ruth T. Dryden, 1988.), p 178 (hereafter cited as Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Benjamin was listed in the household of John W. MARSH in the 1860 Census in Accomack VA, (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census).

He married Shadye Jane Evans on 4 June 1862 in Somerset County, MD. It was a religious ceremony performed in Little Annemessex (Marsh, Benjamin F., Memoirs of Benjamin F. Marsh (Coram NY: Gail M. Walczyk, 1992), p 27 (hereafter cited as Marsh, Benjamin, Memoirs). "I was married on June 4 1862. We went aboard a boat and went to Annamessex, now Crisfield. There was no one to marry us on here then. I was married to Sadie (Shadye) Evans, the daughter of James T. and Rachel Evans. We came over the next day after we were married with colors a flying. They had a grand reception at my wife's fathers's. We lived, that year, at my brothers's and with the bargain I made with him about getting married I had my half of the boat paid for according to the bargain we made and $300.00 cash."

Shadye was born on Jones Island, now known as, Jane's Island or "Old Island, Somerset Co. MD on 12 August 1842 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). She was the daughter of James T. EVANS and Rachel EVANS. Shadye, James T. EVANS’ child, resided with James "Upper House", on Tangier Island, VA in about 1844 (Walcyzk, Gail M., Deposition). Shadye was listed in the household of James T. EVANS on the 1850 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Scherzinger, Patricia, Accomack 1850 Census). Shadye was listed in the household of James T. EVANS in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Shadye was listed in the household of Benjamin F. MARSH on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Shadye was listed as Benjamin F. MARSH's wife on the 1880 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). Shadye died on 2 November 1931 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). She was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD Her stone reads:

"Shadie J. Marsh
August 12, 1842
November 2, 1931
‘I have fought a good fight.
I have finished my course.
I have kept the faith.’"

Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD SI59 (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). An abstract reads: "Benjamin F. Marsh 29, Shadye Jane 28, William Wesley 5, Edward 3, Louis 1." Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD. An abstract reads: "Benjamin 35, vessell operator, Sadie J. 32 wife, William W. 12, son, Jesse J. 6, son, Addie F. 3 daughter, George C. son 1. Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1920 Census). An abstract reads: "Benjamin F. Marsh 78 Church Sexton, Shady J. 75 wife." Benjamin died on 22 November 1922. He was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

1 i. John Sewell MARSH was born at Drum Point, Smith's Island, MD on 7 March 1863 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). John died on 28 May 1864. He was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD. (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

"John S.
Son of Benjamin F.
and Shady Marsh
March 7, 1863
May 28, 1864
‘And is my baby gone, my precious infant fled.
And is that lovely form reposing with the dead.’"

2 ii. William Wesley Marsh was born at Drum Point, Smith's Island, MD in 1865. William was listed in the household of Benjamin F. MARSH on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD. William was listed as a son in Benjamin F. MARSH's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD.

He married Sally A. FITCHETT on 27 July 1886 in Accomack Co., VA. It was a religious ceremony at the Cokesbury Parsonage (Cokesbury Curcuit, Marriages; Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). William W. Marsh age 21 married Sallie S. Fitchett, age 17, on 27 July 1886 at the Parsonage.

Sally was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1869. She was the daughter of Samuel FITCHETT. Sally died in 1940 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

In February 1889 William and Sally had Roland H. MARSH on Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith p 30). In October 1896 William and Sally had Myrtle MARSH on Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD (Ibid., p 30). In 1907 William and Sally had Benjamin F. MARSH on Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). William was listed as one of Archie H. MARSH of Benjamin's nearest neighbors on the 1920 Census in Somerset County, MD. William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Somerset County, MD. In 1920 he was a Boat Captain and living on Tylerton on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1920 Census, p 210). William died in 1930 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

3 iii. Edward L. Marsh was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 2 March 1867 (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church, p 26). On 6 August 1867 he was baptized Methodist at the church at Orchard Ridge (over Kissy's), on Smith's Island done at church (Ibid., p 26). Edward was listed in the household of Benjamin F. MARSH on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD. Edward died on 23 December 1872. He was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

"Edward L.
Son of Benjamin F.
And Shady J. Marsh
Born March 2, 1867
Died December 23, 1872
‘Then said Jesus unto them,
‘Except you see signs and wonders they will not believe’"

5 v. Lewis B. Marsh was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 1 March 1869 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Conflicting evidence states that Lewis was born on 2 March 1870 on Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD (Interviews with Catherine Dixon, Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD, by Gerald Kinlaw, 1989-1990 transcript in the possession of Gerald Kinlaw and Gail M. Walczyk 27 Thomas St. Coram NY (1996). (hereafter cited as Dixon, Catherine, Interview and Notes). Lewis was listed in the household of Benjamin F. MARSH on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD. Lewis died on 13 January 1875. He was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). His stone reads:

"Louis B.
Son of Benjamin F.
And Shady J. Marsh
Born March 2, 1870
Died January 13, 1875"

Although the dates on the two stones differ, he and the above John F. were twins.

12 xi. Charles W. MARSH was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1885 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

He married Flossie MARSHALL. on 27 August 1906 in Somerset County, (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 288). Flossie was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 2 November 1887 (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Cemeteries, p 93). She was the daughter of John W. and Julia Ann Tyler MARSHALL. Flossie died on 27 November 1918. She was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Ibid.,).

In 1907 Charles and Flossie had Hollis MARSH on Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). On 10 December 1908 Charles and Flossie had Meta Omelia MARSH on Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD (Virginia Evans, Interview). On 23 December 1914 Charles and Flossie had Mabre MARSH on Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD (Ibid.). On 27 December 1917 Charles and Flossie had Ludine MARSH of Charles on Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Somerset County, MD. Charles age 34, widower, clerk, Holis W. 12, Amelia 11, Mabry 6.

In 1920 he was a clerk and he also took the Census information on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1920 Census, p 210). Charles was listed as one of John DISE’s nearest neighbors on the 1920 Census in Somerset County, MD. Charles was listed as one of John Ross CORBIN's nearest neighbors on the 1920 Census in Somerset County, MD. Charles died in 1958. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

Also included in this Household was his nephew, John F. MARSH the son of David A. and Margaret MARSH:

John F. Marsh was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 2 July 1866 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). John was listed as a grandson in James T. EVANS's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD. John F. MARSH with his uncle Benjamin F. Marsh in Household #59

He married Rachel Emily SMITH on 8 May 1889 in Somerset County, MD. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 288). Rachel was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 3 June 1872 (State of Maryland, Death Certificate). Census Information. She was the daughter of John H. and Pamelia-Amelia Miles SMITH. Rachel died 27 July 1944. pulmonary tuberculous Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Cemeteries p 93.; State of Maryland, Death Certificate).

In 1890 John and Rachel had Lena MARSH on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Circa 1893 John and Rachel had Ervin Colie MARSH on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden, Leslie., Families of Smith's Island (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith). Circa 1895 John and Rachel had Blanche MARSH on Smith's Island, Maryland (Ibid., p 30). John died on 29 March 1898. He was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). John and Rachel's daughter Lena married John L. TYLER circa 1908.

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