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Mary Susan Sparrow

Female 1842 - 1931  (89 years)


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  1. 1.  Mary Susan Sparrow was born on 14 Mar 1842 in Accomack County, Virginia (daughter of Josiah Sparrow and Ruth Ann Evans); died on 1 May 1931 in Glass, Gloucester County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Newpaper: 11 April 1926, Pampa, Gloucester County, Virginia; Mrs. Susan West, of Sadlers Neck, spent Easter with her daughter, Mrs. Haynes, near this place.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Some of her census records say she was born in Maryland, but I think it was Accomack. The Sparrows migrated to Somerset after 1842, but were back in Accomack by 1850

    Mary married John "Jack" Henry West in 1864 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA. John (son of Francis E. "Frank" West and Rachel) was born in 1835 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA; died in 1915 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. John R. West was born about 1866 in Virginia, United States.
    2. Ruth Ellen West was born about 1869 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.
    3. Mary Lou West was born in 1871 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.
    4. Mary Susan West was born about 1871 in Virginia, United States.
    5. Charles Mager West was born about 1873 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.
    6. William Watkins "Watt" West was born on 15 Sep 1874 in Virginia, United States; died on 9 March 1935 in West Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA; was buried in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia.
    7. Noah Franklin West was born on 20 September 1877 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA; died on 2 June 1957 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.
    8. George Ryley West was born about 1879 in Virginia, United States.
    9. Etta M. West was born in 1881 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA; died in 1964; was buried in Hayes, Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.
    10. Hattie Glass West was born on 1 Aug 1881 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Jul 1972 in New Point, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA.

    Mary married David "Davy" West on 14 Jul 1854 in Norfolk County, Virginia. David (son of William West and Courtney Brown) was born in 1832 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA; died on 11 October 1864 in Petersburg, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Melissa A. West, (Twin) was born in April 1857 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.
    2. Margaret Sarah West, (Twin) was born in April 1857 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.
    3. Joseph (Josiah) West was born in 1861 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Josiah Sparrow was born in 1800 in Accomack County, Virginia (son of Jacob Sparrow and ?); died in December 1854 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Deed: 4 September 1841, Accomack County, Virginia; T Evans 200a on S Pt for $250 from J Sparrow "Lands bounded to N by Rich. Evans & S by line from head of Clay Cove 200 yds of Josiah Sparrows house, E to Peach Orchard Cove line run by parties to deed as dividing line bet Evans & lands retained by Sparrow

    Notes:

    Died:
    25 December 1854 Josiah's estate was administered to John S. Sparrow, with Elijah Spence as the security. Teakle Evans took inventory.

    Josiah married Ruth Ann Evans on 2 May 1827 in Accomack County, Virginia. Ruth (daughter of Richard Evans and Rachel "Betanna" Evans) was born in 1802 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in 1842 in Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ruth Ann Evans was born in 1802 in Accomack County, Virginia (daughter of Richard Evans and Rachel "Betanna" Evans); died in 1842 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. Ann Sparrow was born in 1830.
    2. John Riley Sparrow was born on 16 Feb 1832; died on 5 May 1917 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    3. Ruth A. Sparrow was born in 1840.
    4. James Walter Sparrow was born in 1841.
    5. 1. Mary Susan Sparrow was born on 14 Mar 1842 in Accomack County, Virginia; died on 1 May 1931 in Glass, Gloucester County, Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob Sparrow was born in 1775 in Virginia, United States.

    Jacob married ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  ?
    Children:
    1. 2. Josiah Sparrow was born in 1800 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in December 1854 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    2. Jacob Sparrow was born in 1804; died in 1882 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.

  3. 6.  Richard Evans was born in 1765 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia (son of Richard "Dicky" Evans and Mary "Molly" Crockett); died in 1857 in Shanks, Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 3 April 1800, Accomack County, Virginia; To sons William Evans & Richard Evans all my land & marsh on condition that each of them pay $20 to my son George Evans.
    • Deed: 14 August 1808, Accomack County, VA; Zachariah Crockett to Richard D. Evans & William Evans 800a for $350 "all that Island called South Point, being one of the Tangier Islands"

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Called "Young Dicky" Evans

    Richard married Rachel "Betanna" Evans in 1794 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. Rachel (daughter of Thomas Evans and Euphemia "Uphame" Evans) was born in 1776 in Smith's Island, Accomack County, Virginia; died in October 1865 in Shanks (below Smith's Island) Accomack County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Rachel "Betanna" Evans was born in 1776 in Smith's Island, Accomack County, Virginia (daughter of Thomas Evans and Euphemia "Uphame" Evans); died in October 1865 in Shanks (below Smith's Island) Accomack County, VA.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 10 June 1793, Somerset County, MD; To children Hannah Evans, Polly Crockett, Rachel Evans, Thomas, John, Uphame, Peter, Tobias, Alse Evans.

    Notes:

    Died:
    ....It appears to the Court that Rachel Evans, widow of Richard Evans has departed this life, it is ordered that her death be ingested upon the records & it appears to that the Court that John Marshall has qualified as administrator of said Rachel Evans...

    Children:
    1. Thomas Evans was born in 1794.
    2. Teakle Evans was born in 1795; died in 1872.
    3. Rachel Evans was born in 1798; died in 1887.
    4. Peter Evans was born in 1799; died in 1882.
    5. 3. Ruth Ann Evans was born in 1802 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in 1842 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    6. Euphemia Evans was born in 1803.
    7. Francis Evans was born in 1804.
    8. Elizabeth "Betsy" Evans was born in 1805.
    9. Delilah Evans was born in 1807; died in March 1882 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA.
    10. Eleanor Evans was born in 1810.
    11. Sinah Evans was born in 1814.
    12. Solomon Evans was born in 1815.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Richard "Dicky" Evans was born in 1738 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia (son of John Evans III and Arabella Turnall); died in March 1824 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 20 November 1752, Somerset County, MD; In his will John Evans gave to wife Arrabella (Extr) lands during widowhood, names sons (abstracted Richard got land)
    • Will: 3 April 1800, Accomack County, Virginia; Names 9 children: William Evans, Rhody Parks, Polly Parks, Richard Evans, Betsy Crockett, George Evans, Rachel Thomas, Leah Evans and Chloe Evans (see notes)

    Notes:

    Died:
    Will partly proved by John Parks 29 March 1824. Fully proved by Josiah Evans 28 Jun 1824

    Richard married Mary "Molly" Crockett in 1760 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Joseph Samuel Crockett and Sally Tyler) was born in 1744 in Tangier Islands, Accomack County, Virginia; died after 1806 in Tangier Islands, Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Mary "Molly" Crockett was born in 1744 in Tangier Islands, Accomack County, Virginia (daughter of Joseph Samuel Crockett and Sally Tyler); died after 1806 in Tangier Islands, Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 3 April 1800, Accomack County, VA; To wife Mary Evans all my land & moveable estate during her life or widowhood.
    • Will: 18 July 1805, Accomack County, Virginia; To daughters Sally Linton, Leah Hopkins, Rachel Parker & Molly Evans $20 each.

    Children:
    1. Mary "Polly" Evans was born in 1761; died in 1831.
    2. 6. Richard Evans was born in 1765 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died in 1857 in Shanks, Accomack County, Virginia.
    3. Rhoda Evans was born in 1767.
    4. William Evans was born in 1768.
    5. Betsy Evans was born in 1775.
    6. Chloe Evans was born in 1780.
    7. George Evans was born in 1782.
    8. Rachel Evans was born in 1782; died in 1812.
    9. Leah Evans was born in 1784.

  3. 14.  Thomas Evans was born in 1745 in Somerset County, MD (son of Thomas Evans and ? ?); died in May 1794 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 10 June 1793, Somerset County, MD; To wife Uphame, Extr (pregnant) lands, then to son Josiah, Extr. To children Hannah Evans, Polly Crockett, Rachel Evans, Thomas, John, Uphame, Peter, Tobias, Alse Evans. Witt: William Evans & Marmaduke Mister.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Will was probated 30 May 1794

    Thomas married Euphemia "Uphame" Evans in 1771 in Somerset County, MD. Euphemia (daughter of John Evans and Hannah Mister) was born in 1755 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died on 16 April 1838 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Euphemia "Uphame" Evans was born in 1755 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia (daughter of John Evans and Hannah Mister); died on 16 April 1838 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Corinth UME Churchyard, Ewell MD. Yuphemy Evans Consort of Richard Who Departed This Life April 16, 1838 Aged 83 Years 6 Mos And 17 Days

    Children:
    1. Josiah Evans was born in 1770; died in 1859.
    2. Mary "Polly" Evans was born in 1773.
    3. 7. Rachel "Betanna" Evans was born in 1776 in Smith's Island, Accomack County, Virginia; died in October 1865 in Shanks (below Smith's Island) Accomack County, VA.
    4. Hannah Evans was born in 1777.
    5. Thomas Evans was born in 1780.
    6. John Evans was born in 1782.
    7. Euphemia Evans was born in 1784.
    8. Peter Evans was born in 1785.
    9. Tobias Evans was born in 1786.
    10. Alsey Evans was born in 1790.



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