John H. Bradshaw, son of Thomas and Eliza Ann Tyler BRADSHAW, was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 10 September 1843 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). John was listed in the household of Thomas BRADSHAW on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). John registered to vote in 1865 in Somerset County, MD (Miller, Rebecca F., Voters & Draft p 3.).

He married Elizabeth Ellen Evans about 31 July 1866. 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. and Rachel Evans EVANS. She married second, Robert LAMBDON/Landon circa 1861. It went unrecorded. Elizabeth died in 1883. She was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

John applied for a marriage license to wed Elizabeth Ellen EVANS on 31 July 1866 in Somerset County, MD. John 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). John died on 17 February 1909. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

John H. and Elizabeth Ellen Evans BRADSHAW had the following children:

1 i. James T. Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 19 February 1868 (Ibid.). In the Somerset County MD Census James was listed as blind. James died on 22 October 1942. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Ibid.).

5 v. Robert B. BRADSHAW was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 12 September 1877 (Ibid.). (Marriage) After 1920 Robert and Rona had Pauline Wilson BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. Robert died on 16 November 1929. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Ibid.).

Peter J. Marshall, son of John "Taffy" and Eleanor Evans MARSHALL, was born on Smith's Island MD in 1846 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Peter was listed in the household of John "Taffy" MARSHALL in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census).

He married Christina TYLER circa 1866. This marriage was undocumented. Christina was born on Smith's Island, Maryland Tylerton MD in March 1850. She was the daughter of Thomas and Polly TYLER. Christina was listed in the household of Thomas TYLER on the 1850 Census in Somerset Co, MD ( Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). Christina died on 18 May 1868. She was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton, MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Her stone reads:

He married Margaret Lloyd Bradshaw on 16 January 1873 in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Margaret was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 4 March 1856 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). She was the daughter of William D. and Eliza Eleanor Tyler BRADSHAW. Margaret was listed in the household of Hamilton BRADSHAW of Richard I in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Margaret died on 27 January 1888 (Ibid.). Her stone reads:

He married Virginia BRADSHAW on 30 January 1890 in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Virginia was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 12 August 1871. She was the daughter of William S. and Virginia O. Evans BRADSHAW. Virginia was listed as a daughter in William S. BRADSHAW's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). Virginia died on 12 January 1891. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Her stone reads:

1 i. John Tyler Marshall was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 30 May 1867 (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church, p 27). On 6 August 1867 he was baptized Methodist in Somerset County, MD (Ibid., p 27). John applied for a marriage license to wed Mary "Manie" A. TYLER of Alexander on 3 May 1888 in Somerset County, MD.

He married Mary "Manie" A. TYLER on 3 May 1888 in Somerset County, MD. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 289). Mary was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1870. She was the daughter of Alexander D. and Sarah Evans TYLER. Mary died on 18 April 1935.

Circa 1889 John and Mary had Maggie J. MARSHALL On 7 March 1890 John and Mary had Lillian MARSHALL on Smith's Island MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). In 1897 John and Mary had Marvin MARSHALL (Ibid.). Circa 1902 John and Mary had Charlton J. MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland. On 8 February 1903 John and Mary had John F. MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland (Ibid.). John and Mary's daughter Maggie married William SMITH on 28 July 1906 (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 427). John and Mary's daughter Lillian married Harry W. EVANS circa 1910. John Tyler MARSHALL died on 2 April 1915 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

9 ix. Golden M. MARSHALL was born on Smith's Island MD circa 1919 (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1920 Census, p 212). She was listed as a daughter in Peter J. MARSHALL of John's household in the Peter J. Marshall Census in Somerset County, MD (Ibid., p 290).

Also included in this household was:

Mahalia Jane Marshall, daughter of Robert and Mahala Linton MARSHALL, was born in Saxis, Acc Co, VA circa 1855. (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census). Mahalia died 29 Mar 1946 in Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at 90 years of age. (Miles, Barry W. Saxis/Sykes Accomack County VA, Cemeteries, Hampton VA: Virginia-Tidewater Genealogical Society, June 1988 (hereafter cited as Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) Her body was interred in Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Peninsula Enterprize Obituary (hereafter cited as Peninsula Enterprize).

2. ii. George Thomas LINTON (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). was born in Saxis, Acc Co, VA circa 1876. Accomack County Virginia, 1880 Census, T9 Reel 1531, (American Genealogical Library, Utah.) Hereafter referred to as Accomack Co. 1880, Census.) George died before 1944. (Brother’s Obituary.) His body was interred in Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) He married Lelia A. MARTIN 12 Mar 1893 in Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896). Lelia was born 6 Dec 1874 in Saxis, Acc Co, VA. Accomack County Virginia Birth Records, Accomack County Court House, Accomac, VA. Hereafter referred to as Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896.) Lelia (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896.) was the daughter of William T. and Georgiana Miles MARTIN. Lelia died before 1938. (Sister’s Obituary.) There is some confusion about Lelia's exact name. The Acc Birth Register shows a "Alevia" Martin, daughter of William and Georgianna, born 1874. In 1880 she is shown as "Lelia" b.c. 1875, in 1900 as "Lilia" born May 1870, in 1910 as "Lulia" b.c. 1875. Also in the 1910 Census Lelia A. (Martin) Linton was shown to have had 7 children with 5 living.

3. iii. Gilbert William 'Gillie' LINTON Accomack County Virginia, 1910 Census, (American Genealogical Library, Utah.) Hereafter referred to as Accomack Co. 1910, Census.) was born in Saxis, Acc Co, VA circa 1882. (Accomack Co. 1910, Census.) Gilbert died 28 Jan 1944 in Marine Hospital, Norfolk, VA, at 61 years of age. (Gilbert W. Linton Bible, Kenneth "Kenny" Dennis, (hereafter cited as Gilbert W. Linton Bible.) His body was interred in Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) He married Susan Alnedda 'Meadie' RHODES 4 Jul 1899 in Crisfield, Som Co, MD. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) Susan was born circa 1884 in Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Accomack Co. 1910, Census.) Susan (Accomack Co. 1910, Census.) was the daughter of William V. and Missouri C. Russell RHODES. Susan died 5 Jan 1960 in County Nursing Home, Acc Co, VA, at 75 years of age. (Peninsula Enterprize.) Her body was interred in Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) Mrs. Alnedda Susan Linton, widow of Gilbert William Linton, of Saxis, died at the Acc Co nursing home on 5 Jan 1960, aged 76 years (b.c. 1884). She was the daughter of William and Missouri Rhodes, a lifelong resident of Saxis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 7 Jan 1960).

4. iv. Mr. Gilbert LINTON of Saxis died on 30 Jan 1944, aged 62 years, at the Marine Hospital,

Norfolk, VA. He was buried in the Ellis Cemetery, Saxis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 18 Feb 1944). Services were at the Saxis Methodist Church on 2 Feb by Rev Bryan with burial in the Ellis Cemetery, Saxis (E.S. News, 4 Feb 1944). His family bible shows he died on 28 Jan 1944.

5. v. Kate D. LINTON Accomack County Virginia Marriages 1896-1925, Accomack County Court House, Accomac, VA. Hereafter referred to as Accomack Co. Marriages, 1896-1925.) was born in Accomack Co, VA May 1885. Accomack County Virginia, 1900 Census, (American Genealogical Library, Utah.) Hereafter referred to as Accomack Co. 1900, Census.) was born in Saxis, Acc Co, VA circa 1882. (Accomack Co. 1910, Census.) She married John William REED 24 Apr 1901 in Accomack Co, VA. (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1896-1925.) John was born circa 1882 in Accomack Co, VA. (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1896-1925.) John (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1896-1925.) was the son of John S|L. and Elizabeth A. 'Eliza' Lamberson REED.

6. vi. Murcise A. 'Minnie' LINTON (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) was born in Saxis, Acc Co, VA 1888. (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) Murcise died 1977 at 89 years of age. (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) Her body was interred in Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) She married Richard Thomas EVANS on 2 Apr 1907 in John W. Drewer's, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1896-1925.) Richard was born 1884 in Accomack Co, VA. (Carey, Mary Frances et al, Tombstone Inscriptions.) Richard (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1896-1925.) was the son of George Oliver 'Bung' and Elizabeth Anna Crockett EVANS. Richard died 8 Mar 1962 at 77 years of age. (Peninsula Enterprize.) His body was interred in Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Carey, Mary Frances et al, Tombstone Inscriptions.) Mr. Richard T. Evans drowned on 8 Mar 1962, aged 78 years. Interment was in Ellis Cemetery, Saxis. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 15 Mar 1962). Minnie (Linton) Evans and her sister Lucy (Linton) Ellis were twins.

7. vii. Lucy M. LINTON was born in Saxis, Acc Co, VA 1888. (Accomack Co. 1900, Census.).

Lucy died 1968 at 80 years of age. (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) Her body was interred in Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) She married John Webster 'Johnie' ELLIS Jr. 20 Feb 1906 in Somerset County, MD. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) John was born 20 Oct 1886 in Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896.) John (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896.) was the son of John A. Sr. and Margaret A. 'Mag' Crockett ELLIS. John died 1972 at 85 years of age. (Carey, Mary Frances et al, Tombstone Inscriptions.) His body was interred in Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Carey, Mary Frances et al, Tombstone Inscriptions.)

8. viii. Howard William LINTON (Accomack Co. 1900, Census.) was born in Saxis, Acc Co, VA

27 Aug 1891. Howard died 22 Feb 1957 in Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at 65 years of age. (Peninsula Enterprize.) His body was interred in Taylor Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) He married Lillian V. Eliza 'Lill' TAYLOR 29 Oct 1911 in Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) Lillian was born January 1890 in Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896.) Lillian (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896.) was the daughter of John Lindham 'Bud' and Martellin Eliza 'Maude' Drewer TAYLOR. She married John Pierce circa 1910. Lillian died October 1974 in Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at 84 years of age. (Carey, Mary Frances et al, Tombstone Inscriptions.) Her body was interred in Taylor Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Carey, Mary Frances et al, Tombstone Inscriptions.) According to her Acc birth record, Lillian Taylor was born Jan 1890; however, Bible records show her birth as 31 Dec 1889. Mr. Howard William LINTON died at home at Saxis on 22 Feb 1957, aged 66 years. He was born and reared at Saxis, the son of George & Mahalie Marshall Linton. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 21(?) Feb 1957).

9. ix. Robert Lee LINTON Sr. (Accomack Co. 1900, Census.) was born in Accomack Co, VA 15

Sep 1894. (Peninsula Enterprize.) Robert died 25 Dec 1963 in NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at 69 years of age. (Peninsula Enterprize.) His body was interred in Ellis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Saxis/Sykes Cemeteries.) He married Lola Grace TRADER 10 Feb 1916 in Somerset County, MD. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) Lola was born 1898 in Accomack Co, VA. Mihalyka, Jean & Wilson, Faye Downing, Graven Stones Inscriptions Lower Accomack County, including Liberty and Parksley Cemeteries (Bowie MD: Heritage Books Inc., 1966), Hereafter referred to as Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.) Lola (Father’s Obituary.) was the daughter of Teackle R. Sr. and Laura S. Chistopher TRADER. Lola died 1978 at 80 years of age. (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.) Her body was interred in Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.) Mr. Robert Lee LINTON of Saxis died on 25 Dec 1963, aged 69 years, in the Northampton Hospital. He was born at Saxis on 15 Sep 1894, the son of George and Mahalia Linton. He was a member of the Saxis Methodist Church. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 9 Jan 1941).

10. x. Daisey B. LINTON (Pocomoke Charge Curch Register 1895-1917, (hereafter cited as

Pocomoke Charge 1898-1927 Baptisms.) was born in Saxis, Acc Co, VA 1897. (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.) Daisey died 1966 at 69 years of age. (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.) Her body was interred in Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.) She married Charlie B. BLOXOM 12 Aug 1915 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. (Worcester Marriages #4 1906-1917.) Charlie was born 1893 in Accomack Co, VA. (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.) Charlie died 1967 at 74 years of age. (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.) His body was interred in Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones.) Miss Daisy Linton of Saxis and Mr. Charles Bloxom of Bloxom were married at Pocomoke City, Tuesday, 11 Aug 1915 (Acc News, 20 Aug 1910)

11. xi. Meadie May LINTON (Pocomoke Charge 1898-1927 Baptisms.) was born in Accomack Co,

VA September 1898. (Accomack Co. 1900, Census.) She married twice. She married Dorsey Jesse MARTIN 30 Mar 1917 in Crisfield, Som Co, MD. (Worcester Marriages #4 1906-1917.) Dorsey was born 22 Sep 1891 in Saxis, Acc Co, VA. (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896.) Dorsey (Accomack Co. Births, 1853-1896.) was the son of Jesse Thomas and Burnetta S. 'Nettie' Linton MARTIN. Dorsey died 29 Jul 1935 in New Church, Acc Co, VA, at 43 years of age. Mr. Dorsey Martin died 29 Jul 1935 in a truck wreck 1 mile south of New Church. Dorsey J. Martin was aged 38. He was survived by: widow Mrs. Meadie Martin; 2 daughters, Pansy and Dorothy Jean Martin; his father, Jesse Martin; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sadie Sterling, Mrs. Hugh White, Miss Mable Martin; 2 brothers, Laurel and Paul Martin (Pen. Ent., 3 Aug 1935). She married Robert L. WATKINSON 8 Oct 1940 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. Robert was born circa 1883.

John W. Marshall, son of John "Taffy" MARSHALL and Eleanor EVANS, was born on 29 November 1839 (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.

He married Julia Ann Tyler circa 1858. Julia was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 2 November 1842 (Ibid.; Ibid.). She was the daughter of David L. TYLER. Julia was listed in the household of David L. TYLER on the 1850 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). Julia was a member of Smith's Island Church 2 Methodist at the church at Orchard Ridge (over Kissy's), on Smith's Island in 1856, 1857, 1858 (Antioch Metodist Church Records.). Julia was listed in the household of John W. MARSHALL in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA ( Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census). Julia was listed in the household of John W. MARSHALL on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Julia was listed as John W. MARSHALL’s wife on the 1880 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Ibid., p 174). Julia died on 25 May 1918. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton.). Her stone reads:

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census). The abstract reads "John W. Marshall, 21, sailor, Julia A. Marshall, 17, Jane Wilson 40, Virginia E. Marshall 1/12." John was listed as one of Teakle EVANS's nearest neighbors on the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census). John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880, p 174). An abstract reads: "SI8 Fly 12; John W. Marshall 44, vessel captain, Julia A. 35, wife, George W., son 18, sailor, John C., son 16, sailor, Mary J., daughter 14, at school, Nellie C., daughter 11, at school, Amelia W. daughter 7, at school, Julia A., daughter 5, at school, Willie son 3, at school, Hester L. daughter 2, Flora 1 daughter, SI8 fly 13; Francis Smith 23, sailor, Virginia 20, wife, Ira S. son 2, John W. 4 months." John was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD HH62 (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). An abstract of the census reads: "John W. Marshall, Julia A. 29, Virginia E. George W., John C., Mary Jane, Nellie C."

1 i. Virginia E. Marshall was born in 1860 (Ibid.). Virginia was listed in the household of John W. MARSHALL in the 1860 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Crowson & Hite, Accomack 1860 Census). Virginia was listed in the household of John W. MARSHALL on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). She married William Francis SMITH about 24 May 1877 in Somerset County, MD. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 427). Frank was born in May 1853.

In April 1878 Virginia and William Francis SMITH had Ira S. SMITH. In February 1880 Virginia and William Francis SMITH had John W. SMITH on Smith's Island MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880, p 174). Virginia was listed as a daughter in John W. MARSHALL's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Ibid., p 174). In August 1881 Virginia and William Francis SMITH had Sydney SMITH (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith). In 1884 Virginia and William Francis SMITH had Lydia V. SMITH on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). In October 1886 Virginia and William Francis SMITH had William SMITH  (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith). In June 1890 Virginia and William Francis SMITH had Peter SMITH (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith). On 11 October 1890 Virginia and William Francis SMITH had George W. SMITH on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). In May 1893 Virginia and William Francis SMITH had Julia SMITH (Dryden Leslie, Families of Smith). In 1898 Virginia and William Francis SMITH had Edwin C. SMITH on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Virginia died in 1901. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Virginia, and Frank's daughter Lydia married William F. MARSHALL on 24 March 1904 (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 425). Virginia and Frank's son Sydney married Laura E. "Lori" BRADSHAW about 27 March 1905 (Ibid., p 427). Virginia and Frank's son William married Maggie J. MARSHALL on 28 July 1906 (Ibid., p 427).

2 ii. George W. Marshall was born on Smith's Island MD in 1861 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). George was listed in the household of John W. MARSHALL on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). George was listed as a son in John W. MARSHALL's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880, p 174). He married Elizabeth A. BRADSHAW on 15 June 1881 in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 289). Elizabeth was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 18 February 1863 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton.). She was the daughter of William S. BRADSHAW and Virginia O. EVANS. Elizabeth died on 11 November 1886. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). On 31 August 1885 George and Elizabeth had Agnes MARSHALL on Smith's Island MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Ewell.). George died on 22 August 1888. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

3 iii. John Cooper Marshall was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1864 (Ibid.). John was listed in the household of John W. MARSHALL of John on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). He married Mary A. EVANS on 25 May 1886 in Somerset County, MD. It was recorded in Somerset Co (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 289). Mary was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in September 1869. She was the daughter of Stewart H. EVANS and Mary Ann EVANS. On 2 November 1887 John and Mary had Flossie MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). In 1890 John and Mary had Howard W. MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland (Ibid.). In 1892 John and Mary had E. Watson MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Ewell, p 37). In 1894 John and Mary had Olivia MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). John and Mary's daughter Flossie married Charles W. MARSH on 27 August 1906 (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 289). John and Mary's daughter Olivia married Norwood Preston TULL circa 1914. John and Mary's son E. Watson married Myrtle EVANS after 1947. John died in 1954. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

4 iv. Mary Jane Marshall was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1866. Mary was listed in the household of John W. MARSHALL on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Mary was listed as a daughter in John W. MARSHALL's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880, p 174). She married Caleb W. EVANS on 21 June 1882 in Somerset County, MD (Dixon, Catherine, Interview and Notes). Caleb was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1851. He was the son Laban and Mary Ann Jones EVANS. He had first married Amanda C. CROCKETT on 28 June 1874 on Tangier Island, VA. (Mihalyka, Jean M., Tangier Abstracts.) Caleb Evans age 23, born on Smith's Island living on Smith's Island, Waterman, son and Mary Ann Evans and Amanda J. Crockett age 22, born in Accomac, daughter of Major and Zipporah Crockett, were married by Rev. R. C. Jones on Tangier Island on 28 June 1874. Caleb died in 1917. Caleb was listed in the household of Alexander D. TYLER on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD.

SEE SMITH’S ISLAND HOUSEHOLD #65 ALEXANDER D. TYLER

5 v. Nellie C. Marshall was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1868. Nellie was listed in the household of John W. MARSHALL of John on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Nellie was listed as a daughter in John W. MARSHALL's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880, p 174). She married Andrew A. BRADSHAW on 4 May 1886 in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 290). Andrew was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 20 May 1864 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). He was the son of Thomas and Polly Messick BRADSHAW. Andrew died on 7 February 1916. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton, MD (Ibid.). In 1889 Nellie and Andrew A. BRADSHAW had Asbury BRADSHAW on Smith's Island MD (Ibid.). Circa 1895 Nellie and Andrew A. BRADSHAW had Willie BRADSHAW on Smith's Island MD. In 1902 Nellie and Andrew A. BRADSHAW had Earl C. BRADSHAW on Smith's Island MD (Ibid.). Nellie died 1944.

11 xi. Olivia MARSHALL was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1881 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). She married John Lewis BRADSHAW on 11 April 1900 in Somerset Co, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 47). In 1901 Olivia and John Lewis BRADSHAW had Clyde BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). In 1906 Olivia and John Lewis BRADSHAW had Newell James BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Cemeteries, p 23). In 1908 Olivia and John Lewis BRADSHAW had George Delmas BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. In 1908 Olivia and John Lewis BRADSHAW had John H. BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. In 1916 Olivia and John Lewis BRADSHAW had Lillian L. BRADSHAW on Smith's Island, Maryland. Olivia died in 1955. Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

Tubman Evans, son of Laban and Betsy Tyler EVANS, was born in Somerset County, MD on 3 December 1817 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). In Jesse EVANS of John's will on 5 December 1832 in Somerset County, MD, Tubman was named as an heir. It was probated 10 March 1835 (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset County Maryland Wills Book JP4 1820-1837 (San Diego CA: Ruth T. Dryden), p 57 (hereafter cited as Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Wills 1820-1837).

Tubman married Elizabeth Ellen Tyler. She was the daughter of John L. and Ann Tyler TYLER. Elizabeth was listed in the household of Tubman EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Elizabeth was listed in the household of Tubman EVANS on the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). Elizabeth was listed as the wife of Tubman EVANS in the 1880 Census. MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880.).

Tubman was listed as one of Alexander D. TYLER's nearest neighbors on the 1860 Census in Somerset County, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Tubman was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Ibid.). An abstract reads: "Tubman Evans 45 sailor, Elizabeth 35, John A., 10, William C. 7, Adeline A. 4, Stewart 1." Tubman registered to vote in 1865 in Somerset County, MD (Miller, Rebecca F., Voters & Draft). Tubman was listed as one of Sarah Evans TYLER's nearest neighbors on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD. Tubman died in 1891. Tubman 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: " Tubman 53, Elizabeth 49, Adeline W. 14, Stewart W. 11." Tubman was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880.). An abstract reads: "Fly 3, Tubman Evans 62, Stewart 18 son oysterman, Fly 4, J. H. Hoffman 23 boarder oysterman, Alice W. 23 wife keeps house, Annie 4 daughter, Mary L. Marshall 18 servant (bilious fever.)"

Tubman and Elizabeth Tyler EVANS had the following children:

1 i. John A. EVANS was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1849. John was listed in the household of Tubman EVANS on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). In John L. TYLER's will 18 August 1854 in Somerset County, MD, John was named as an heir. It was probated 19 October 1854 (Dryden, Ruth T., Will Book 1837-1859).

3 iii. Alice W. Evans was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1858 (Ibid.).

She married John Henry HOFFMAN on 17 January 1877 in Somerset County, MD. It was recorded in Somerset Co (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 210). John was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 19 December 1856 (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church, p 4). He was the son of John W. and Eliza Jane Marshall HOFFMAN.

Circa 1878 Alice and John Henry HOFFMAN had Ann E. HOFFMAN. Alice was listed as John Henry HOFFMAN's wife on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). Circa 1880 Alice and John Henry HOFFMAN had Alonzo HOFFMAN. In May 1883 Alice and John Henry HOFFMAN had John W. HOFFMAN. (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Alice died on 23 January 1914. Interment was in Union UME Churchyard, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

4 iv. Stewart W. Evans was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1858. On 27 June 1860 he was baptized a Methodist on Smith's Island, Maryland (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church, p 3).

He married Eliza E. BRADSHAW on 7 May 1884 in Somerset County, MD. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) Eliza was born circa 1865. She was the daughter of Nathan and Zipporah BRADSHAW.

William D. Bradshaw, son of Hamilton and Eleanor Evans BRADSHAW, was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1830 (Northumberland County VA Death Register, Microfilm Eastern Shore Public Library.). In Hamilton BRADSHAW's will on 18 July 1811? in Somerset County, MD, William 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, William was named as an heir. It was probated 4 February 1841 (Dryden, Ruth T., Will Book 1837-1859). William was listed in the household of Hamilton BRADSHAW on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census).

Circa 1853 William D. married Eliza Ellen TYLER, daughter of Severn and Rachel Crockett TYLER. Eliza was born on Smith's Island MD circa 1838. (Northumberland County VA Death Register, Microfilm Eastern Shore Public Library.). Eliza was listed in the household of Hamilton BRADSHAW in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Eliza was listed in the household of Hamilton BRADSHAW in the 1870 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census).

He witnessed the will of John L. TYLER on 18 August 1854 in Somerset County, MD. It was probated 19 October 1854 (Ibid., p 61). William 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). William registered to vote in 1865 in Somerset County, MD (Miller, Rebecca F., Voters & Draft). William was listed as one of Alexander D. TYLER's nearest neighbors on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD.He moved to Northumberland County VA after 1872 (Walcyzk, Gail M., Deposition). 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 Evans 43, Eliza E. 32, Alice E., 16, Margaret L. 15, Hance 9, Aaron 7, Amanda 5 months." On 15 July 1889 William gave the information on Eliza Eleanor Tyler BRADSHAW’s death (Northumberland County VA Death Register, Microfilm Eastern Shore Public Library.). In August 1893 William gave the information on William Clarke BRADSHAW's death (Northumberland County VA Death Register, Microfilm Eastern Shore Public Library.). William died after August 1893 (Northumberland County VA Death Register, Microfilm Eastern Shore Public Library.).

1 i. Alsey Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1854. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Alsey BRADSHAW was listed in the household of William D. EVANS in the 1870 Census (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). She married Joseph R. STURGIS on 25 October 1871 in Somerset County, MD (Ibid.). Joseph was born circa 1850. (Ibid.).

2 ii. Margaret Lloyd Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 4 March 1856 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). On 6 May 1856 she was baptized a Methodist on Smith's Island, Maryland (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church, p 1). Margaret BRADSHAW was listed in the household of William D. BRADSHAW in the 1870 Census (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census).

She married Peter J. MARSHALL on 16 January 1873 in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Peter was born on Smith's Island MD in 1846 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). He was the son of John "Taffy" and Eleanor Evans MARSHALL. He had first married Christina TYLER circa 1866. This marriage is undocumented. She was the daughter of Thomas and Polly TYLER. He thirdly married Virginia BRADSHAW on 30 January 1890 in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Fourthy he married Irene HALL on 11 May 1904 in Somerset County, MD (Ibid., p 290). Peter died in 1935 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

On 19 January 1885 Margaret and Peter J. MARSHALL had Maggie B. MARSHALL on Smith's Island MD (Ibid.). Margaret died on 27 January 1888 (Ibid.).

3 iii. Hance Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 22 Febuary 1861. On 25 June 1861 he was baptized Methodist on Smith's Island, Maryland (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church, p 1.). Hance BRADSHAW was listed in the household of William D. BRADSHAW in the 1870 Census (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census).

5 v. Aaron Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1863. Aaron BRADSHAW was listed in the household of William D. BRADSHAW in the 1870 Census (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census).

6 vi. Amanda C. Bradshaw was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in February 1870. Amanda C. BRADSHAW was listed in the household of William D. BRADSHAW in the 1870 Census (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census).

7 vii. William Clarke BRADSHAW was born on Smith's Island, Maryland circa 1872 (Northumberland County VA Death Register, Microfilm Eastern Shore Public Library.). William died in August 1893 (Northumberland County VA Death Register, Microfilm Eastern Shore Public Library.).

Alexander D. Tyler, son of John L. and Ann Tyler TYLER, was born on Smith’s Island on 7 July 1831 (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). Alexander was listed in the household of John L. TYLER on the 1850 Census in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). In John L. TYLER's will, Alexander was named by John to handle his estate 18 August 1854 in Somerset County, MD. The will was probated 19 October 1854 (Dryden, Ruth T., Will Book 1837-1859).

He married Sarah Evans on 22 May 1856 (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church.). The ceremony was performed in Mrs Thomas’ house. Sarah was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1831 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). She was the daughter of Laban and Sally Parks EVANS. Sarah was listed in the household of Laban EVANS on the 1850 Census in Somerset Co, MD ( Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset 1850 Census). Sarah was listed in the household of Alexander D. TYLER in the 1860 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Sarah was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Somerset Co, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). An abstract reads: "Fly 05 Sarah E. Tyler 56, Elpener 18, Ida J. 16, Mary A. 8. Fly 06 Edward P. Tyler 23, Maggie A. Tyler 18, Hattie P. Tyler 2 months." Sarah died in 1907 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). Alexander was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Somerset County, MD. Alexander Tylor sailor 30, Sarah Tylor 25, Ann Tylor 60, Edward Tylor 3, Laura Tylor 2, Maria Tylor 1, George Lord 9.

1 i. Edward P. Tyler was born on Smith’s Island on 11 April 1857. On 28 July 1857 he was baptized a Methodist at the church at Orchard Ridge (over Kissy's), on Smith's Island (p 10). Edward Pardu Tyler. Edward was listed in the household of Alexander D. TYLER. in the 1860 Census in Somerset County, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Edward was listed in the household of Alexander D. TYLER on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). In Alexander D. TYLER's will on 2 May 1879 in Somerset County, MD, Edward was named as an heir. It was probated 12 September 1879. He married Margaret A. BRADSHAW about 21 May 1879. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) Margaret was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 14 September 1862. She was the daughter of William H. and Maranda Evans BRADSHAW . Margaret died in 1902. On 28 February 1880 Edward and Margaret had Hattie P. TYLER on Tylerton MD. Edward was listed as a son in Sarah Evans TYLERS's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). On 14 April 1882 Edward and Margaret had Levenia "Venie" TYLER on Smith's Island, Maryland (Dryden, Ruth T., Cemeteries of Somerset County Maryland (Westminster MD: Family Line Publications, 1989), p 132 (hereafter cited as Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Cemeteries). In 1885 Edward and Margaret had Ida V. TYLER on Smith’s Island. In September 1885 Edward and Margaret had Herman TYLER. In 1889 Edward and Margaret had Alma TYLER on Tylerton MD. In 1892 Edward and Margaret had Blanche TYLER on Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD (Mihalyka, Jean, Graven Stones). In July 1894 Edward and Margaret had Newman TYLER. In November 1896 Edward and Margaret had Archie TYLER. In 1897 Edward and Margaret had Thomas C. TYLER. Edward and Margaret's daughter Levenia married Ira S. SMITH on 15 November 1899 (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 424). 1902 Edward and Margaret had Edward TYLER. He married Mary E. LANDON about 1903. Mary was born in 1880. In 1905 Edward and Mary had Stanford TYLER. 1907 Edward and Mary had Sarah E. TYLER. 1907 Edward and Mary had Miles TYLER. Edward and Margaret's daughter Blanche married Benson MARSH circa 1910 (Virginia Evans, Interviews). Edward died in 1921.

2 ii. Laura Tyler was born on Tylerton, Smith’s Island MD on 11 January 1859 (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church.). On 26 July 1859 she was baptized Methodist (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church.). She was listed in the household of Alexander D. TYLER in the 1860 Census in Somerset County, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census). Laura was listed in the household of Alexander D. TYLER on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). She married Aaron B. BRADSHAW about 20 May 1876. A license was obtained. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) Aaron was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1846 (Dryden, Ruth T., Somerset Cemeteries, p 22). He was the son of Haney and Polly Bradshaw BRADSHAW. After Laura’s death he married Martha Ann Avry CROCKETT about 26 May 1886 on Tangier Island, VA 1859 (Accomack Co. Marriages, 1854-1896.). Aaron died in 1923. Aaron B. Bradshaw was the first undertaker known on Smith's Island. He was both a craftsman, making chestnut coffins that were wide at the shoulders and highly polished, and a merchant, owning and operating the general store. Both businesses were conducted in the same building in different rooms and it became known as the Coffin House. Laura applied for a marriage license to wed Aaron B. BRADSHAW on 20 May 1876 in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) Circa 1877 Laura and Aaron B. BRADSHAW had William H. BRADSHAW. In Alexander D. TYLER's will on 2 May 1879 in Somerset County, MD, Laura was named as an heir. It was probated 12 September 1879. Circa 1879 Laura and Aaron B. BRADSHAW had John A. BRADSHAW. In 1881 Laura and Aaron B. BRADSHAW had Clara V. BRADSHAW on Smith’s Island (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Ewell.). Circa 1884 Laura and Aaron B. BRADSHAW had Mary BRADSHAW. Laura died in 1885. She was buried at what is known as Pitchcroft, Ewell MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Ewell.).

3 iii. Maria TYLER was born circa 1859. Maria was listed in the household of Alexander D. TYLER in the 1860 Census in Somerset County, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1860 Census).

4 v. Elpetina Tyler was born on Smith’s Island in May 1863. Elpetina was listed in the household of Alexander D. TYLER. on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). In Alexander D. TYLER's will on 2 May 1879 in Somerset County, MD, Elpetina was named as an heir. It was probated 12 September 1879. Elpetina was listed as a daughter in Sarah Evans TYLER household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880).

She married Willie Alfus EVANS on 8 June 1881 in Somerset County, MD. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) Willie was born on 31 December 1858. On 18 February 1932 Willie Alfus wrote "As far back as I know Richard Evans better known as King Richard was one of the first settlers of the Island. He was my great great grandfather. Then was Solomon Evans¹ my great grandfather. Then come William Evans better known as Billy Evans, my grandfather, next my father Benjamin Evans. He was drowned March 6^th 1866. My mother was left with 3 children, my sister Sallie, 14 years old, myself 8, and my younger sister 6. I was born on the Little Creek VA December 31^st 1857. Moved to Cages in 1863. After my father’s death my mother moved to North End April 1866. Had a house built where the School House now is. My younger sister died about two years after. My mother married again in 1869 or 1870 to John Tyler of St. Peter’s Creek and we went there to live. In 1871 she was taken with TB and died February 22^nd 1872. She had one child by her last marriage but it died about 6 months after my mother. My sister and I came down to the Island again. I went to Uncle Tommy Evans to live for a while. My sister got married that next summer to John A. Bradshaw of Nathun. They went to housekeeping in my mother’s house and I went to live with them but she did the next year and I went to Uncle Tommy E.’s to live again. Stayed there about 3 more years and then went up to live to St. Peter’s to Capt. John Wes Tyler’s Stayed there a few years and came and married Elpetina Tyler. Stayed there little over a year then moved again to Smith’s Island and built a house. Went to housekeeping 1882. I was taken sick November 22^nd 1924. As far back as I now my mother’s side, her father was Mitchel Evans, brother of Denard Evans of Deal’s Island. Her mother was Peggy Evans, sister to Josiah Tyler of Jericho. She, mother had seven brothers and two sisters. Brothers were Leonard, Dow, Abrim, John, Saul, Tommy and Walice. Sisters were Sally Ann and Triffy. My mother’s name was Keturah or Kity. She was called She married the second time, four years after my father’s death to Big John Tyler and went to live up to St. Peter’s Oriole. -- A Few Things I am Proud of -- I dredged the same boat for 44 years. Never went to work without first getting my license. Never was arrested or found for small oysters or anything else. Never was before a commissioner for not paying crew or ill treating in any way. Never had a man drowned off my boat. Always tried to obey the laws. Had the same cook for 25 years. For the last 25 years or more did not sail on Sunday to forward business. Never wronged anyone no way in the Oyster Business that I know of."

"Willie A. Evans

Tylerton"

NOTE: Willie A. Evans great grandfather on his father’s side was "King" Richard Evans. His great grandfather on his mother’s side was "Uncle Sol" Solmon Evans.

Willie died 15 Apr 1937.

On 19 May 1882 Elpetina and Willie Alfus EVANS had Sadie Wesley EVANS (Ibid., p 94). On 14 January 1885 Elpetina and Willie Alfus EVANS had Laura G. EVANS on Smith's Island, Maryland (Ibid., p 93). Elpetina, and Willie's daughter Sadie married George Carroll MARSH on 8 May 1901 (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 148). Elpetina, and Willie's daughter Laura married Archie H. MARSH on 6 May 1903 (Ibid., p 287).

On 15 March Elpetina Tyler EVANS wrote: "I will commence writing a few lines. When I was a child our parents were Alex and Sarah Tyler; 6 children, Edward P. Tyler, Laura Tyler Bradshaw, Labin Tyler, Elpetina Tyler Evans Ida Tyler Bradshaw Manie Tyler Marshall. Our parents were strict and kind to we children wanted us always to do right. We minded our parents when he said to one of we children go do so and so we went immediately. Never said I can’t go, let one of the others go, but said go to the rest one at a time he meant it. We obeyed our parents. They leached us to be honest and to tell the truth. We children were all born up in the Pines. We had a pleasant home. My father was sick 7 years before he was taken sick. When we had dinner we were in called in the Parlor. We knelt by a chair and he prayed to us and we repeated the Lord’s Prayer. I have never forgotten it. My father kept a store when he was taken sick. He went to Crisfield to have his boat rigged up and was taken sick and had to come home. Brother Eddie had to take charge of the store. He wa young, his age was 17 years when he took charge. Uncle Jimmy Evans, mother’s brother would come down and give him advice how to do. Eddie was glad to have him come. My father’s trouble was nerve trouble, couldn’t stand company. He was a nice father. When he was sick he couldn’t do much reading. I would read to him every morning. The chapter would be psalms 34^th Chapter. Learn to read it by heart. When Ida and I went to school we had to get up early and do the washing before we went to school. So we would not miss our lesson we would have 5 minutes to get to school as we lived up the Pines. See how our parents was strict with us. We had no service, only to the old Church. When it got warm we wnet to Sunday School and learned the catechism. They had no organ. Had to go back and forth, take in water and had to bail out water, we all went through a lot to get to Church and now the Church is at the door waiting for us to come in to hear the Gospel preached and fine singing. Very few go. What is the matter with the people? It seems like they have forgotten their dear Savior. I hope they will wake up and go to Church more often. When we were children, Saturday evening we were to take all our play toys and put them away until Monday morning. We did not take out on Sunday like the children are doing today. The parents, the Lord will hold them responsible. I t reads in the Bible ‘shall your children be your judges.’

I always made it a practice when on died to go visit them in their home. Often they have bereaved them. One time I went to see a widow lady. She was by herself. Her children were all married. One was so glad to see me, she said I said I am so glad to see you. Have comforted me so much and thanked me so much. When I was well I would go and see the bereaved ones. I thought it was my duty. Try to go to dear ones to see them when you may go. When Ida and I went to see our girl friends we had to ask our parents could we go. They would say to us stay one hour, we had to come at that time. If we didn’t we would be punished for not minding but she never done it that often. But time has come when they come and go like they want. The children has too much money to spend. We children did not have much to spend. Our parents thought it would make us spent thrift. They done it son when we were married we had learned to save and not to spend thrift. I am glad my parents learned me how to save. We had no money to spend, didn’t know what it was to go to the store and buy candy. My father had a store. He would not allow us to go behind the counter. It might learn us to take things. We feel proud of our father’s teaching us home every time. We remember these things. We tried to teach us children to do the right thing as our father taught us. We went to Sunday School every Sunday and everyday school. When we were old enough to wear nice clothes we would have one nice dress and that was wore over and a while it wasn’t put on. When we said to wear it we had to ask mother what we must wear. Mother, she would say wear that dress not the good one this Sunday. We minded her but now these days I think they suit themselves. There may be a few minds their parents. Let the parents see to their children like we children was brought up to be, saving and not going beyond their means. I am glad I was taught that way to serve. When we went to the table we were taught to say thank the Dear Lord for what we have to eat. I am writing this now we were taught. Now I will tell you how we had to wear our coats.

When we got a coat it would last us several years. We did not put it on when we went out anytime. Wore it on Sunday. We wore older coats to save our good ones. There were mo ice cream cones, very little of ice cream. When our parents had company we children would come in and take a seat and set very quiet. We would behave ourselves and act nice. We were taught that way and we had to mind our parents. If we didn’t we would get punished. We were not allowed to destroy people’s property like their doing today. I feel sorry for the children parents not letting them go to school, wandering up and down, getting in mischief and learning bad language and fighting. How sorry I am for the children. When we children got married we had to look out for ourselves. We did not depend on our parents. It is the best way to do. That was the way we brought them up. We were kind to them.

In our day ho crab houses. They fished and tended to their place, raising plenty of potatoes and vegetables and put their fis up for the winter, killed hogs and killed beef. That run us all winter. Didn’t have to go to the store for everything. We were not allowed to be on the rod very often once and a while. People wold talk about it. We had 4 children, Sadie, Laura, Eddie and Gordon. They were nice children to us." (Dixon, Catherine, Interview and Notes).

"Elpetina Evans"

Elpetina died on 27 September 1950. She was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD. (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton)

5 vi. Ida Tyler was born on Smith’s Island in 1864. Ida was listed in the household of Alexander D. TYLER on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD (Barnes, John C., Somerset 1870 Census). In Alexander D. TYLER's will on 2 May 1879 in Somerset County, MD, Ida was named as an heir. It was probated 12 September 1879. Ida was listed as a daughter in Sarah Evans TYLER's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). She married Cornelius "Charles" BRADSHAW on 27 June 1883 on Tangier Island, VA (Mihalyka, Jean M., Tangier Abstracts, p 47). Cornelius was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 11 December 1857 (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church p 1). He was the son of Nathan and Zipporah BRADSHAW. Ida applied for a marriage license to wed Cornelius "Charles" BRADSHAW on 4 July 1883 in Somerset County, MD (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages). Circa 1887 Ida and Cornelius "Charles" BRADSHAW had Mary Alice BRADSHAW in Smith's Island MD.

6 vi. Laban TYLER was born on Smith’s Island circa 1865. Laban died in 1868. He was buried at Union UME Church, Tylerton MD (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

7 vii. Mary "Manie" A. TYLER was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 5 September 1875 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton). In Alexander D. TYLER's will on 2 May 1879 in Somerset County, MD, Mary was named as an heir. It was probated 12 September 1879. Mary was listed as a daughter in Sarah Evans TYLER's household on the 1880 Census in Somerset County, MD (Powell, Jody, Somerset 1880). She married John Tyler MARSHALL about 3 May 1888. (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages.) John was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 30 May 1867 (Miller, Rebecca F., Antioch Church, p 27). He was the son of Peter J. and Christina Tyler MARSHALL. Circa 1889 Mary and John Tyler MARSHALL had Maggie J. MARSHALL. Circa 1893 Mary and John Tyler MARSHALL. had Lillian MARSHALL Circa 1897 Mary and John Tyler MARSHALL had Marvin MARSHALL. Circa 1902 Mary and John Tyler MARSHALL. had Charlton J. MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland. Circa 1903 Mary and John Tyler MARSHALL. had John F. MARSHALL on Smith's Island, Maryland. Mary, and John's daughter Maggie married William SMITH on 28 July 1906 (Dryden, Ruth T., Marriages, p 427). Mary died on 18 April 1935 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

Also in this Household was Caleb W. Evans:

Caleb W. Evans, son of Laban and Mary Ann Jones EVANS, was born on Smith's Island, Maryland in 1851. Caleb was listed in the household of Alexander D. TYLER on the 1870 Census in Somerset County, MD. He married Amanda J. CROCKETT on 28 June 1874 on Tangier Island, VA. It was a religious service Tangier Island ( Smith's Island, Waterman, son of Laban and Mary Ann Evans and Amanda J. Crockett age 22, born in Accomac, daughter of Major and Zipporah Crockett, were married by Rev. R. C. Jones on Tangier Island on 28 June 1874.

13 xiii. John W. EVANS was born on Smith's Island, Maryland on 22 April 1906 (Ibid.).

He married Amanda "Virginia" MARSH circa 1924. Amanda was born on Tylerton, Smith's Island, MD on 27 April 1907 (Virginia Evans, Interview). She is the daughter of Jesse James and Venie Marshall MARSH.

John died on 30 June 1980 (Evans, Walczyk & Walczyk, Tylerton).

Because Smith’s Island is an island the population has always been moving. Between its earliest days and on inhabitants have moved from Smith’s Island. First to the mainland of Somerset County and Dorchester County Maryland, Accomack County, Mathews County, York County and Northumberland County Virginia and then on.

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