*Many years ago, on one of my rare visits to Lower DelMarVa, I was driving around in one of the three counties (Som, Wic or Worc) looking for cemeteries. I came across, if my memory serves me well, two tombstones in the front yard of an "old" home. I believe they were of the surname "Street". Does anybody know what I am talking about, where these tombstones are and what their inscriptions are? Roy C Pollitt *

Is there a Frame researcher on this list who knows the answer either or both of the following: 1. When did the 1st Frame come to the Delmarva area (just a "circa" date is sufficient; *exact* date not needed) ? 2. Where did they live before they came to Delmarva? (Again an area name would be OK, although the more exact, the better. I don't want to be "picky" but a response such as "New England" would be a bit large for my purpose, altho better than nothing. My "purpose" is to investigate "all the neighbors living along the creek" in a situation where I've run out of generations in my own research. On list or off list is fine. Thank you! Joseph Lake

Norah, I saw with interest that you follow LECATES & ELGATES. I have been able to connect the original LECAT/LECATT family to LECATES, LEGATES, LEKITES, LEKATES, LEQUATTE, LECOUNT but not to ELGATES. Have you found a direct connection between ELGATES and any of the others? Any information you have would be greatly appreciated! My mother is a LeCates. Lloyd Matthews The Woodlands, TX Message: 1 Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:39:27 -0500 (EST) From: EMSCRS@aol.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <4f6f7.76d599f8.3de743df@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" In a message dated 11/27/2012 12:43:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lenorah123@comcast.net writes: HI TERRY AND ELIZABETH, ITS ME, NORAH, AND I THOUGHT I'D TRY TO PUT IN A LITTLE INFO AND SEE IF IT HELPS. I HAVE HASTINGS, RUARKS, CALLOWAYS, ELLIOTTS, GORDYS, PHILLIPS, TAYLORS, HITCHES, RECORDS, BYRDS, COOPERS, HOUSTONS, LECATES, ELGATES, ROBERTS, ETC .......... MY GR GRDMOTHER WAS MARY FRANCES TAYLOR BORN IN THE BARREN CREEK AREA. HER FATHER WAS LEVIN JAMES T. 1826-1915 FROM SAME AREA, HIS FATHER WAS WM TAYLOR 17795-1850 AND HIS WIFE MARY ANN BYRD, HIS DAD LEVIN TAYLOR 1760-1838, GEORGE TAYLOR 1737-1803, AND ELEANOR ROBERTS, ABRAHAM 1700-1745, JOHN 1664-1698 NORTHHAMPTON-ACCOMACK VA, AND LAST ABRAHAM TAYLOR AND DEBORAH KERCHINE 1630-1689. ABRAHAM ARRIVED IN AMERICA ABOUT 1646. IF YOU LOOK ON THE GHOTES WEBSITE YOU WILL FIND THE TAYLOR TREE.. I HAVE 6 JOHN TAYLORS WITHOUT MIDDLE NAMES AND A COUPLE WITH MIDDLE NAMES. BRUCE TAYLOR WAS A BIG HELP TO ME WHEN WORKING ON THE TAYLORS AS HE HAS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THEM AND THE CALLOWAYS IN MY HASTINGS TREE. HE'S A WHIZ ON THE TAYLORS AND HE CONNECTS ON MY LINE WAY BACK IN THE JOHN TAYLOR- ELEANOR ROBERTS SECTION IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. ELIZABETH, GLAD YOU ARE NO LONGER SUBMERGED. ARE YOUR COOPERS AND BRADLEYS TIED IN WITH THE BUNCH ON SHARPTOWN ROAD WHERE THE BRADLEY GRAVEYARD IS? MY EX HUSBAND PAUL COOPER AND I HELPED CLEAN UP UNDERGROWTH AND AND SET UP WHAT STONES REMAILED. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE WOOD STONES UP THERE THAT WERE UNDER THE LEAVERS AND ROTTENING BUT THERE ARE SOME STONES UP THERE. THE BRADLEY DAUGHTER MARRIED A COOPER AND THAT WAS PAULS GR-GRANDFATHER OR SO I THINK. I HAVE IT WRITTEN DOWN SOMEWHERE. ITS RAINING IN MY CORNER OF PENNSYLVANIA BUT AT LEAST NO SNOW. KEEP 'EM STRAIGHT DOWN HOME. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP. GOD BLESS, NORAH HASTINGS COOPER COLLINS ***********************************************

1790 reconstructed census shows the following In a message dated 11/27/2012 2:25:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, joslake@sbcglobal.net writes: Terry .... Please excuse my posting here...... I wouldn't want to detract from any effort on Elizabeths' long standing brick wall. When, & if your time permits I am looking (but have never found) the parents of Lydia Goslee, my maternal GG Grandmother. She was b. c1781-2 somewhere in Delmarva, possibly Ssx, DE; she married James Hopkins (who was b. c. 1782 in Ssx, DE) & c1800-1805 and they soon moved to Ohio. About 10 years later they moved to Vermillion Co. IN, where she d. c1846 leaving a large family. I've checked the Goslee's which I could find, mostly in Ssx, DE, and found no clues re her parents. If you should have anything her Goslees I'd be interested in enough info so that I could find them. Thank you. Joseph Lake Elizabeth- Tell me what you know about your relatives in the area. I am no expert, but I have intensively looked at the families I named in that area and, of course, I would be happy to share anything I know/have. In addition, I know others still living in the area who share an interest in family history and whose families extend beyond my sphere of knowledge. Other families in the "triangle" that are tangential to those I claim are Owens, Lowe, Kinney, Kinniken, Bradley, Wright, Twilley, Rider, Ralph, Freeny, Truitt, Wheatley, Goslee, Bounds, Culver, Hastings, Walker, Beach, Messick, Jones, Mills, Robinson and Calloway. Needless to say, there are quite a few others, including folks who I know and, hopefully, can speak with, but most in this have some relevance to my own family history. Curiously, in Sharptown (pop. 600 - 700) there are two groups of Bennetts, who share no apparent link. At least other, more experienced researchers haven't found one so far. Terry *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is the Elizabeth Phillips who, in 1866, married Perry Vincent: _William Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=17903883) 29 _Ebena Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=17903884) 29 _Elizabeth A Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=17903885) 8 _Mary C Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=1790388 6) 6 _Julia E Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=17903887) 4 _Wm Thos Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=1790388 8) 3 _John Jos Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=17903889) 0 _William Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=17903883) 29 _Ebena Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=17903884) 29 _Elizabeth A Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=17903885) 8 _Mary C Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=1790388 6) 6 _Julia E Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=17903887) 4 _Wm Thos Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=1790388 8) 3 _John Jos Phillips_ (http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1850usfedcenancestry&indiv=try&h=17903889) 0 William Phillips, 29 Ebena, 29 (this is how Ancestry read it. Might have been Elzenion Reddish, m. a William Phillips 23 Aug 1841) Elizabeth A., 8 Mary C., 6 Julia E., 4 William Thos., 3 John Jos, 0 1850 census for Barren Creek Elizabeth (NOT Phillips)

Why did everyone get so silent when I dragged Lucinda into the discussion? Elizabeth

Careless of them. E In a message dated 11/28/2012 1:52:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rcp729@gmail.com writes: *From another source I find that the Court House also burned down in 1893. RCP* On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 1:48 PM, Roy Pollitt <rcp729@gmail.com> wrote: > *According to the website of the Clerk of > the Circuit Court, Worcester County MD: > "The first Snow Hill courthouse built in > 1742-1743 was destroyed by fire in 1834." > > Roy C Pollitt > * *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

*From another source I find that the Court House also burned down in 1893. RCP* On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 1:48 PM, Roy Pollitt <rcp729@gmail.com> wrote: > *According to the website of the Clerk of > the Circuit Court, Worcester County MD: > "The first Snow Hill courthouse built in > 1742-1743 was destroyed by fire in 1834." > > Roy C Pollitt > *

*According to the website of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Worcester County MD: "The first Snow Hill courthouse built in 1742-1743 was destroyed by fire in 1834." Roy C Pollitt *

Hi, My two cents re Taylor. I have a Mary Rebecca Taylor who married a Richard Bicking in Wilmington, November 1849. Mary Rebecca was born in Maryland (don't know where). She died a widow in 1867. According to letters from the Civil War, she had a brother John in Felton (referred to several times in the letters). Millington is also referred to in the letters. There is a John T. in the DE census of 1860 a single man in Murderkill Hundred, and 1870 married to an Emeline Holder and living in Felton with the following children: Cora 8, Wilmina 6, John H.4, and Sarah S. 1. The family is also there in Felton in 1880 without Emeline?! Regards Nancy -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 5:39 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown NORAH FINALLY HEARD FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND PERHAPS SOMEDAY THEY WILL GET AROUND TO ME. MY BADLEY CONNECTION IS THROUGH BRITANNA, D/O POLLY WHO MARRIED A COOPER. BRIT MARRIED 1. ROBERT MILLS, AND 2. EPHRAIM VINCENT. ELIZABETH In a message dated 11/27/2012 12:43:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lenorah123@comcast.net writes: HI TERRY AND ELIZABETH, ITS ME, NORAH, AND I THOUGHT I'D TRY TO PUT IN A LITTLE INFO AND SEE IF IT HELPS. I HAVE HASTINGS, RUARKS, CALLOWAYS, ELLIOTTS, GORDYS, PHILLIPS, TAYLORS, HITCHES, RECORDS, BYRDS, COOPERS, HOUSTONS, LECATES, ELGATES, ROBERTS, ETC .......... MY GR GRDMOTHER WAS MARY FRANCES TAYLOR BORN IN THE BARREN CREEK AREA. HER FATHER WAS LEVIN JAMES T. 1826-1915 FROM SAME AREA, HIS FATHER WAS WM TAYLOR 17795-1850 AND HIS WIFE MARY ANN BYRD, HIS DAD LEVIN TAYLOR 1760-1838, GEORGE TAYLOR 1737-1803, AND ELEANOR ROBERTS, ABRAHAM 1700-1745, JOHN 1664-1698 NORTHHAMPTON-ACCOMACK VA, AND LAST ABRAHAM TAYLOR AND DEBORAH KERCHINE 1630-1689. ABRAHAM ARRIVED IN AMERICA ABOUT 1646. IF YOU LOOK ON THE GHOTES WEBSITE YOU WILL FIND THE TAYLOR TREE.. I HAVE 6 JOHN TAYLORS WITHOUT MIDDLE NAMES AND A COUPLE WITH MIDDLE NAMES. BRUCE TAYLOR WAS A BIG HELP TO ME WHEN WORKING ON THE TAYLORS AS HE HAS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THEM AND THE CALLOWAYS IN MY HASTINGS TREE. HE'S A WHIZ ON THE TAYLORS AND HE CONNECTS ON MY LINE WAY BACK IN THE JOHN TAYLOR- ELEANOR ROBERTS SECTION IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. ELIZABETH, GLAD YOU ARE NO LONGER SUBMERGED. ARE YOUR COOPERS AND BRADLEYS TIED IN WITH THE BUNCH ON SHARPTOWN ROAD WHERE THE BRADLEY GRAVEYARD IS? MY EX HUSBAND PAUL COOPER AND I HELPED CLEAN UP UNDERGROWTH AND AND SET UP WHAT STONES REMAILED. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE WOOD STONES UP THERE THAT WERE UNDER THE LEAVERS AND ROTTENING BUT THERE ARE SOME STONES UP THERE. THE BRADLEY DAUGHTER MARRIED A COOPER AND THAT WAS PAULS GR-GRANDFATHER OR SO I THINK. I HAVE IT WRITTEN DOWN SOMEWHERE. ITS RAINING IN MY CORNER OF PENNSYLVANIA BUT AT LEAST NO SNOW. KEEP 'EM STRAIGHT DOWN HOME. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP. GOD BLESS, NORAH HASTINGS COOPER COLLINS -----Original Message----- From: Terry Phillips-Seitz Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:43 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Elizabeth- Tell me what you know about your relatives in the area. I am no expert, but I have intensively looked at the families I named in that area and, of course, I would be happy to share anything I know/have. In addition, I know others still living in the area who share an interest in family history and whose families extend beyond my sphere of knowledge. Other families in the "triangle" that are tangential to those I claim are Owens, Lowe, Kinney, Kinniken, Bradley, Wright, Twilley, Rider, Ralph, Freeny, Truitt, Wheatley, Goslee, Bounds, Culver, Hastings, Walker, Beach, Messick, Jones, Mills, Robinson and Calloway. Needless to say, there are quite a few others, including folks who I know and, hopefully, can speak with, but most in this have some relevance to my own family history. Curiously, in Sharptown (pop. 600 - 700) there are two groups of Bennetts, who share no apparent link. At least other, more experienced researchers haven't found one so far. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 5:14 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I don't recall who Elizabeth's parents were, but she and Perry also lived in Sharptown, and I have Hearns and Coopers also (as well as Bailey and Badley/Bradley) and Mills. I have also a huge brick wall, and keep asking everyone, just in case there is someone out there who might know something that would help me. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/26/2012 10:24:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Sorry- My name is Terry Phillips. I added the Seitz as a favor to my wife when we married. I grew up in Sharptown. My dad was Joseph Edwin Phillips, but I am related, more or less to all the Phillips(es) in town. My family surnames are Phillips, Bennett, Ellis, Bailey, Hearn, Waller & Cooper, the first four being the most direct. All were centered in the Columbia/Providence area, spreading out towards Delmar, Laurel & Mardela. Hearn & Waller are important because they frequently intermarried with the Ellises. I am pretty much related to most of my relatives in more than one way, but we have already discussed that. My great aunt was married to George Mills from Hebron. Their son, Sam, died only recently, if that offers any link.... I am not familiar with any Vincents in, or near, my family tree. Regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:13 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Are you related to the Elizabeth Ann Phillips who was Perry Vincent's second wife? Perry was my 2g gf's brother. That would make us some sort of connection also, wouldn't it? E. In a message dated 11/25/2012 11:31:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: My wife uses that very likelihood to explain a lot of my behavior. T -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 9:39 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I sometimes wonder if there were any degrees of separation. I live in fear that I am my own cousin! Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 9:16:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: The same is true for my ancestors, moving up from Somerset, like so many others, and subsequently living in the triangle b/w Salisbury, Athol and Laurel, without much regard for just where the state line was. In the narrower area including Mardela, Sharptown & Columbia/Providence, it seems like just about everyone is related within only a couple degrees of separation. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:56 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown My crew (mostly Mills and Vincent) seem to have commuted almost daily between LCH and Barren Creek. No idea why they would do this, unless just to drive me insane. They also dipped in and out of Worcester. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 7:49:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: So... I was only speaking to the adjacent area that is contiguous with Barren Creek & Sharptown Hundreds/Districts. Little Creek Hundred is substantially larger than the portions to which I referred. Perhaps there are Taylors in the Districts farther to the East. I do know that the names found in western Little Creek Hundred in the 1868 atlas represent a very stable set of surnames. These families have lived in southwestern Delaware, with few changes, from the 17th century until the 1970s. The two map sets to which I referred were separated in time by only 19 years- close enough, I think, to be considered essentially contemporaneous. So to me the implication is that Jim would do better looking to nearby Wicomico/Somerset County, rather than Sussex for the antecedents of John B. Taylor. That said, there certainly were Taylors living in Sharptown in the twentieth century. Don't know if they were any relation.... Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:47 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Cannot speak about this atlas, but they are certainly in census records. Not glued in any particular spot, but definitely the Little Creek area. Some of them are mine. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 12:35:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Jim- The Lake, Griffing and Stevenson Atlas of 1877- Sharptown Plate shows numerous Taylors living south of Sharptown, including a "Jno B. Taylor" living on road 367, SE of Riverton, a "J. B. Taylor" living a little NW of Jno., on an unnumbered road, another "Jno. B Taylor" with two structures, one of which is on road 249, and finally, there are 3 structures in Riverton proper labeled with "J. B. Taylor". In addition, the notes on the plate include the following: Under "Sharptown Business References." John B. Taylor And Son, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions and general Merchandise, Riverton, Wicomico Co., Md." and "J. B. & J. E. Taylor, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes and general Merchandise, at Walnut Landing, Dorchester Co., Md., P. O., Riverton." Under "Barren Creek Business References." "Thomas B. Taylor, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and all Kinds of Goods usually kept in a Country Store." I hope one of these is the one you are looking for. Contrary to another respondent's comment, I do not see any Taylors in the Districts (49, 49 1/2, 50, 51, & 137) of Little Creek Hundred in Beers 1868 Atlas of Delaware, that lie closest to the MD-DE line. Good Luck, Terry Phillips-Seitz -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 5:57 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown In a message dated 11/23/2012 4:32:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, moorejl@gmail.com writes: Seeking parents of JOHN B TAYLOR (16 Oct 1809-11 Apr 1883). Married Mary Walker and her sister Priscilla Walker. Had children Josephus A, Sophronia Jane, Loretta Ann, John Edwin, and Mary Alice. Any clues would be helpful. Jim Moore Wilmington DE *************************************** request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

There should have been documentation, but it may have been lost over time. Worcester apparently had some stuff lost to a fire at some point, and I do not recall what was lost. Just as a note - many of my Vincent folk who were always listed as being in Delaware for census purposes left a lot of probate/land records in Worcester. I speculate that their properties may have straddled the lines, and it may have been a shorter ride to Worcester than to Georgetown. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/27/2012 9:36:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tarantulac@aol.com writes: Hi list! I'm am rejoicing in those happy accidents that provide clues to family research! Whilst looking through Worcester County Orphans Court records for a client, I happened upon records for an Ursula Chandler who was to produce an Accounting for the estate of her deceased spouse, William Chandler. Later, she was cited for not bonding out her sons, Custis and Solomon. This is exciting! I am about 85% certian that Custis Chandler of Worcester County, Maryland is my Augustus/Custis Chandler of Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware that appears in early 1800's tax lists. The only thing is, I cannot find the initial, second or third requests for the Accounting, nor can I find an actual Accounting. Also, would Ursula have been forced to put her sons into servitude/apprenticeship? And wouldn't that have been documented? Otherwise, this is an exciting find and I can't wait to get busy digging around Worcester County to see if I can find more evidence of these Chandler ancestors! Teresa A. Chandler nee Chandler *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

NORAH FINALLY HEARD FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND PERHAPS SOMEDAY THEY WILL GET AROUND TO ME. MY BADLEY CONNECTION IS THROUGH BRITANNA, D/O POLLY WHO MARRIED A COOPER. BRIT MARRIED 1. ROBERT MILLS, AND 2. EPHRAIM VINCENT. ELIZABETH In a message dated 11/27/2012 12:43:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lenorah123@comcast.net writes: HI TERRY AND ELIZABETH, ITS ME, NORAH, AND I THOUGHT I'D TRY TO PUT IN A LITTLE INFO AND SEE IF IT HELPS. I HAVE HASTINGS, RUARKS, CALLOWAYS, ELLIOTTS, GORDYS, PHILLIPS, TAYLORS, HITCHES, RECORDS, BYRDS, COOPERS, HOUSTONS, LECATES, ELGATES, ROBERTS, ETC .......... MY GR GRDMOTHER WAS MARY FRANCES TAYLOR BORN IN THE BARREN CREEK AREA. HER FATHER WAS LEVIN JAMES T. 1826-1915 FROM SAME AREA, HIS FATHER WAS WM TAYLOR 17795-1850 AND HIS WIFE MARY ANN BYRD, HIS DAD LEVIN TAYLOR 1760-1838, GEORGE TAYLOR 1737-1803, AND ELEANOR ROBERTS, ABRAHAM 1700-1745, JOHN 1664-1698 NORTHHAMPTON-ACCOMACK VA, AND LAST ABRAHAM TAYLOR AND DEBORAH KERCHINE 1630-1689. ABRAHAM ARRIVED IN AMERICA ABOUT 1646. IF YOU LOOK ON THE GHOTES WEBSITE YOU WILL FIND THE TAYLOR TREE.. I HAVE 6 JOHN TAYLORS WITHOUT MIDDLE NAMES AND A COUPLE WITH MIDDLE NAMES. BRUCE TAYLOR WAS A BIG HELP TO ME WHEN WORKING ON THE TAYLORS AS HE HAS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THEM AND THE CALLOWAYS IN MY HASTINGS TREE. HE'S A WHIZ ON THE TAYLORS AND HE CONNECTS ON MY LINE WAY BACK IN THE JOHN TAYLOR- ELEANOR ROBERTS SECTION IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. ELIZABETH, GLAD YOU ARE NO LONGER SUBMERGED. ARE YOUR COOPERS AND BRADLEYS TIED IN WITH THE BUNCH ON SHARPTOWN ROAD WHERE THE BRADLEY GRAVEYARD IS? MY EX HUSBAND PAUL COOPER AND I HELPED CLEAN UP UNDERGROWTH AND AND SET UP WHAT STONES REMAILED. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE WOOD STONES UP THERE THAT WERE UNDER THE LEAVERS AND ROTTENING BUT THERE ARE SOME STONES UP THERE. THE BRADLEY DAUGHTER MARRIED A COOPER AND THAT WAS PAULS GR-GRANDFATHER OR SO I THINK. I HAVE IT WRITTEN DOWN SOMEWHERE. ITS RAINING IN MY CORNER OF PENNSYLVANIA BUT AT LEAST NO SNOW. KEEP 'EM STRAIGHT DOWN HOME. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP. GOD BLESS, NORAH HASTINGS COOPER COLLINS -----Original Message----- From: Terry Phillips-Seitz Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:43 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Elizabeth- Tell me what you know about your relatives in the area. I am no expert, but I have intensively looked at the families I named in that area and, of course, I would be happy to share anything I know/have. In addition, I know others still living in the area who share an interest in family history and whose families extend beyond my sphere of knowledge. Other families in the "triangle" that are tangential to those I claim are Owens, Lowe, Kinney, Kinniken, Bradley, Wright, Twilley, Rider, Ralph, Freeny, Truitt, Wheatley, Goslee, Bounds, Culver, Hastings, Walker, Beach, Messick, Jones, Mills, Robinson and Calloway. Needless to say, there are quite a few others, including folks who I know and, hopefully, can speak with, but most in this have some relevance to my own family history. Curiously, in Sharptown (pop. 600 - 700) there are two groups of Bennetts, who share no apparent link. At least other, more experienced researchers haven't found one so far. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 5:14 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I don't recall who Elizabeth's parents were, but she and Perry also lived in Sharptown, and I have Hearns and Coopers also (as well as Bailey and Badley/Bradley) and Mills. I have also a huge brick wall, and keep asking everyone, just in case there is someone out there who might know something that would help me. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/26/2012 10:24:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Sorry- My name is Terry Phillips. I added the Seitz as a favor to my wife when we married. I grew up in Sharptown. My dad was Joseph Edwin Phillips, but I am related, more or less to all the Phillips(es) in town. My family surnames are Phillips, Bennett, Ellis, Bailey, Hearn, Waller & Cooper, the first four being the most direct. All were centered in the Columbia/Providence area, spreading out towards Delmar, Laurel & Mardela. Hearn & Waller are important because they frequently intermarried with the Ellises. I am pretty much related to most of my relatives in more than one way, but we have already discussed that. My great aunt was married to George Mills from Hebron. Their son, Sam, died only recently, if that offers any link.... I am not familiar with any Vincents in, or near, my family tree. Regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:13 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Are you related to the Elizabeth Ann Phillips who was Perry Vincent's second wife? Perry was my 2g gf's brother. That would make us some sort of connection also, wouldn't it? E. In a message dated 11/25/2012 11:31:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: My wife uses that very likelihood to explain a lot of my behavior. T -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 9:39 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I sometimes wonder if there were any degrees of separation. I live in fear that I am my own cousin! Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 9:16:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: The same is true for my ancestors, moving up from Somerset, like so many others, and subsequently living in the triangle b/w Salisbury, Athol and Laurel, without much regard for just where the state line was. In the narrower area including Mardela, Sharptown & Columbia/Providence, it seems like just about everyone is related within only a couple degrees of separation. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:56 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown My crew (mostly Mills and Vincent) seem to have commuted almost daily between LCH and Barren Creek. No idea why they would do this, unless just to drive me insane. They also dipped in and out of Worcester. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 7:49:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: So... I was only speaking to the adjacent area that is contiguous with Barren Creek & Sharptown Hundreds/Districts. Little Creek Hundred is substantially larger than the portions to which I referred. Perhaps there are Taylors in the Districts farther to the East. I do know that the names found in western Little Creek Hundred in the 1868 atlas represent a very stable set of surnames. These families have lived in southwestern Delaware, with few changes, from the 17th century until the 1970s. The two map sets to which I referred were separated in time by only 19 years- close enough, I think, to be considered essentially contemporaneous. So to me the implication is that Jim would do better looking to nearby Wicomico/Somerset County, rather than Sussex for the antecedents of John B. Taylor. That said, there certainly were Taylors living in Sharptown in the twentieth century. Don't know if they were any relation.... Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:47 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Cannot speak about this atlas, but they are certainly in census records. Not glued in any particular spot, but definitely the Little Creek area. Some of them are mine. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 12:35:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Jim- The Lake, Griffing and Stevenson Atlas of 1877- Sharptown Plate shows numerous Taylors living south of Sharptown, including a "Jno B. Taylor" living on road 367, SE of Riverton, a "J. B. Taylor" living a little NW of Jno., on an unnumbered road, another "Jno. B Taylor" with two structures, one of which is on road 249, and finally, there are 3 structures in Riverton proper labeled with "J. B. Taylor". In addition, the notes on the plate include the following: Under "Sharptown Business References." John B. Taylor And Son, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions and general Merchandise, Riverton, Wicomico Co., Md." and "J. B. & J. E. Taylor, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes and general Merchandise, at Walnut Landing, Dorchester Co., Md., P. O., Riverton." Under "Barren Creek Business References." "Thomas B. Taylor, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and all Kinds of Goods usually kept in a Country Store." I hope one of these is the one you are looking for. Contrary to another respondent's comment, I do not see any Taylors in the Districts (49, 49 1/2, 50, 51, & 137) of Little Creek Hundred in Beers 1868 Atlas of Delaware, that lie closest to the MD-DE line. Good Luck, Terry Phillips-Seitz -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 5:57 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown In a message dated 11/23/2012 4:32:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, moorejl@gmail.com writes: Seeking parents of JOHN B TAYLOR (16 Oct 1809-11 Apr 1883). Married Mary Walker and her sister Priscilla Walker. Had children Josephus A, Sophronia Jane, Loretta Ann, John Edwin, and Mary Alice. Any clues would be helpful. Jim Moore Wilmington DE *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? 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Hi Nora- I'm almost packed and am taking a break to make copies of my passport, etc. Well, you certainly are getting close to home for me. Sherman was Uncle Sherman to all of us, even though he wasn't exactly an uncle to some, such as myself. I'm not sure where you grew up, but in the area we are talking about, we had two kinds of cornbread, wet and dry. Dry was the one that most folks know- sweet, usually yellow, muffin/cake-like. The wet was really a pone. We would have it hot and very moist at dinner (or at church oyster suppers like at Mt. Herman or Sneathen) - it was like a congealed pudding with coarse bits of cornmeal in it. Then, we would have its leftovers fried for breakfast- equally delicious. I mention this, because in my family, eating wet cornbread was generally accompanied by a gentle sideways shaking of the head, as if in disbelief it could be so good, and the softly spoken comment that you really needed Uncle Sherman's cornmeal to make wet cornbread the way it should be made.... Others at the table would then be expected to agree and elaborate about how it was the texture that only Uncle Sherman's cornmeal could provide. His cornmeal sacks are collectors items down there now. There were two Severn Coopers, I think, the younger being the one that was around when I was growing up. It's not like they were strangers- the two sets just didn't seem to be related. I'll definitely show this to Jimmy Cooper when I get back- he knows this stuff in great detail. So, do you live near Sneathen Church now? Is Collins your new married name or maiden name? As to Bradleys, I'm reaching here, but I recall that some of the Bradleys (Badleys early on) had a significant bit of land b/w Sharptown & Riverton in early days, like late 18th century. Not sure where I read this, but I'm thinking they were in the same area as the Taylors on the 1877 atlas and in 1877 they were still in that area, living near Sneathen Church Road, leading from Riverton to Sneathen Church. I think one of my early Ellis ancestors (not direct) married one of these Bradleys. That was quite a distance in early 19th century. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of lenorah123@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:18 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown HI TERRY, SHERMAN COOPER HAD A GRIST MILL ON BARREN CREEK RIGHT OFF RTE 54 AT DOUBLE MILLS. I'VE BOUGHT CORNMEAL THERE YEARS AGO. MY FATHER IN LAW ERNEST COOPER SAID SHERMAN WAS NO RELATION. SEVERN WAS A BROTHER TO ERNEST AND MY EX'S UNCLE. I LOVED HIM A LOT AND KEPT HIM AS AN UNCLE EVEN THOUGH I DIVORCED PAUL. I UNDERSTOOD SEVERN'S FATHER MOVED FROM DELAWARE THERE. OF COURSE DELAWARE IS ONLY A MILE AWAY FROM SNETHEN CHURCH ROAD. BUT I DO KNOW THAT THE COOPERS MARRIED POLLY BRADLE AND ENDED UP WITH THE BRADLEY LAND. MY FAMILY TREE MAKER PROGRAM IS MESSING UP AND I CAN'T GET IT TO OPEN. I CAN BE MORE SPECIFIC WHEN I GET IT OPEN. I KNOW THE HOWARDS ARE IN THERE AS WELL AND A TAYLOR GIRL THAT MIGHT BE BY GG GRANDFATHER'S COUSIN. I'D LOVE TO SHARE WHAT I HAVE WITH THE COOPER FAMILY AND YOU. HAVE A SAFE TRIP AND GOD BLESS YOU, NORAH COLLINS -----Original Message----- From: Terry Phillips-Seitz Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 4:08 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Hi Norah- The Coopers are one of those families that has my wife scratching her head. My Aunt Mildred (Ellis) Cooper, my mother's sister, was married to my Uncle J(ohn) Frank (Franklin) Cooper, who was one those brothers who lived on the Sharptown-Delmar road, right in the heart of Columbia community. Uncle Frank's father, Johnny, was the brother of my Dad's grandmother, Victoria H (Cooper) Phillips (or maybe H Victoria...). My wife kept seeing folks from the "other side of my family" at family gatherings and just didn't know what to make of the explanations she received. Anyway, there were, I think, 4 brothers, Frank, Mark, Sherman & Clyde, plus a sister, Mary (again, I think). All of them stayed right there (actually Mark moved to Mardela). One of Clyde's sons, Jimmy Cooper, still lives there and actively researches Cooper family history. I'll talk to him about this soon. Feel free to contact me at tbphillips@verizon.net if you haven't heard from me (give me 10 days or more- I'm going out of town for a week). A couple of additional points- (1) Aunt Mildred and Uncle Frank lived across the road from what is generally known as the Cooper Family Cemetery see Cindy's Cemetery page, www.shoreweb.com/cindy/cemetery.htm ) (2) The cemetery known as the Cooper-Bradley cemetery is, I think, closer to Sharptown (its location is no mystery- I just haven't asked anyone to confirm where it is). The Coopers buried here (Severn, et. al.), however, have no clear relation to the Coopers above, at least according to Jimmy Cooper, who has been searching for a link. I personally just can't believe that one does not exist.... (3) Pratt Cooper, also from Columbia, was a cousin to Frank, Clyde, etc., but I think his only descendent lives in Florida now. (4) In "Studies In The Lower Eastern Shore, Potpourri From Our Files: Family Records of the Lower Eastern Shore, Volume Three" published by The Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Pg. 48, there is an essay about the Cooper Family, which purportedly goes back to the first Cooper in the area, Gabriel Cooper. If I recall correctly, there is a gap b/w the end of the tree in the essay and those living in the area now. The proximity of the early patent and their current family homes/farms is too close (~1 - 2 miles) to ignore. Gotta go pack Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of lenorah123@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 12:42 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown HI TERRY AND ELIZABETH, ITS ME, NORAH, AND I THOUGHT I'D TRY TO PUT IN A LITTLE INFO AND SEE IF IT HELPS. I HAVE HASTINGS, RUARKS, CALLOWAYS, ELLIOTTS, GORDYS, PHILLIPS, TAYLORS, HITCHES, RECORDS, BYRDS, COOPERS, HOUSTONS, LECATES, ELGATES, ROBERTS, ETC .......... MY GR GRDMOTHER WAS MARY FRANCES TAYLOR BORN IN THE BARREN CREEK AREA. HER FATHER WAS LEVIN JAMES T. 1826-1915 FROM SAME AREA, HIS FATHER WAS WM TAYLOR 17795-1850 AND HIS WIFE MARY ANN BYRD, HIS DAD LEVIN TAYLOR 1760-1838, GEORGE TAYLOR 1737-1803, AND ELEANOR ROBERTS, ABRAHAM 1700-1745, JOHN 1664-1698 NORTHHAMPTON-ACCOMACK VA, AND LAST ABRAHAM TAYLOR AND DEBORAH KERCHINE 1630-1689. ABRAHAM ARRIVED IN AMERICA ABOUT 1646. IF YOU LOOK ON THE GHOTES WEBSITE YOU WILL FIND THE TAYLOR TREE.. I HAVE 6 JOHN TAYLORS WITHOUT MIDDLE NAMES AND A COUPLE WITH MIDDLE NAMES. BRUCE TAYLOR WAS A BIG HELP TO ME WHEN WORKING ON THE TAYLORS AS HE HAS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THEM AND THE CALLOWAYS IN MY HASTINGS TREE. HE'S A WHIZ ON THE TAYLORS AND HE CONNECTS ON MY LINE WAY BACK IN THE JOHN TAYLOR- ELEANOR ROBERTS SECTION IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. ELIZABETH, GLAD YOU ARE NO LONGER SUBMERGED. ARE YOUR COOPERS AND BRADLEYS TIED IN WITH THE BUNCH ON SHARPTOWN ROAD WHERE THE BRADLEY GRAVEYARD IS? MY EX HUSBAND PAUL COOPER AND I HELPED CLEAN UP UNDERGROWTH AND AND SET UP WHAT STONES REMAILED. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE WOOD STONES UP THERE THAT WERE UNDER THE LEAVERS AND ROTTENING BUT THERE ARE SOME STONES UP THERE. THE BRADLEY DAUGHTER MARRIED A COOPER AND THAT WAS PAULS GR-GRANDFATHER OR SO I THINK. I HAVE IT WRITTEN DOWN SOMEWHERE. ITS RAINING IN MY CORNER OF PENNSYLVANIA BUT AT LEAST NO SNOW. KEEP 'EM STRAIGHT DOWN HOME. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP. GOD BLESS, NORAH HASTINGS COOPER COLLINS -----Original Message----- From: Terry Phillips-Seitz Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:43 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Elizabeth- Tell me what you know about your relatives in the area. I am no expert, but I have intensively looked at the families I named in that area and, of course, I would be happy to share anything I know/have. In addition, I know others still living in the area who share an interest in family history and whose families extend beyond my sphere of knowledge. Other families in the "triangle" that are tangential to those I claim are Owens, Lowe, Kinney, Kinniken, Bradley, Wright, Twilley, Rider, Ralph, Freeny, Truitt, Wheatley, Goslee, Bounds, Culver, Hastings, Walker, Beach, Messick, Jones, Mills, Robinson and Calloway. Needless to say, there are quite a few others, including folks who I know and, hopefully, can speak with, but most in this have some relevance to my own family history. Curiously, in Sharptown (pop. 600 - 700) there are two groups of Bennetts, who share no apparent link. At least other, more experienced researchers haven't found one so far. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 5:14 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I don't recall who Elizabeth's parents were, but she and Perry also lived in Sharptown, and I have Hearns and Coopers also (as well as Bailey and Badley/Bradley) and Mills. I have also a huge brick wall, and keep asking everyone, just in case there is someone out there who might know something that would help me. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/26/2012 10:24:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Sorry- My name is Terry Phillips. I added the Seitz as a favor to my wife when we married. I grew up in Sharptown. My dad was Joseph Edwin Phillips, but I am related, more or less to all the Phillips(es) in town. My family surnames are Phillips, Bennett, Ellis, Bailey, Hearn, Waller & Cooper, the first four being the most direct. All were centered in the Columbia/Providence area, spreading out towards Delmar, Laurel & Mardela. Hearn & Waller are important because they frequently intermarried with the Ellises. I am pretty much related to most of my relatives in more than one way, but we have already discussed that. My great aunt was married to George Mills from Hebron. Their son, Sam, died only recently, if that offers any link.... I am not familiar with any Vincents in, or near, my family tree. Regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:13 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Are you related to the Elizabeth Ann Phillips who was Perry Vincent's second wife? Perry was my 2g gf's brother. That would make us some sort of connection also, wouldn't it? E. In a message dated 11/25/2012 11:31:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: My wife uses that very likelihood to explain a lot of my behavior. T -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 9:39 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I sometimes wonder if there were any degrees of separation. I live in fear that I am my own cousin! Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 9:16:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: The same is true for my ancestors, moving up from Somerset, like so many others, and subsequently living in the triangle b/w Salisbury, Athol and Laurel, without much regard for just where the state line was. In the narrower area including Mardela, Sharptown & Columbia/Providence, it seems like just about everyone is related within only a couple degrees of separation. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:56 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown My crew (mostly Mills and Vincent) seem to have commuted almost daily between LCH and Barren Creek. No idea why they would do this, unless just to drive me insane. They also dipped in and out of Worcester. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 7:49:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: So... I was only speaking to the adjacent area that is contiguous with Barren Creek & Sharptown Hundreds/Districts. Little Creek Hundred is substantially larger than the portions to which I referred. Perhaps there are Taylors in the Districts farther to the East. I do know that the names found in western Little Creek Hundred in the 1868 atlas represent a very stable set of surnames. These families have lived in southwestern Delaware, with few changes, from the 17th century until the 1970s. The two map sets to which I referred were separated in time by only 19 years- close enough, I think, to be considered essentially contemporaneous. So to me the implication is that Jim would do better looking to nearby Wicomico/Somerset County, rather than Sussex for the antecedents of John B. Taylor. That said, there certainly were Taylors living in Sharptown in the twentieth century. Don't know if they were any relation.... Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:47 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Cannot speak about this atlas, but they are certainly in census records. Not glued in any particular spot, but definitely the Little Creek area. Some of them are mine. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 12:35:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Jim- The Lake, Griffing and Stevenson Atlas of 1877- Sharptown Plate shows numerous Taylors living south of Sharptown, including a "Jno B. Taylor" living on road 367, SE of Riverton, a "J. B. Taylor" living a little NW of Jno., on an unnumbered road, another "Jno. B Taylor" with two structures, one of which is on road 249, and finally, there are 3 structures in Riverton proper labeled with "J. B. Taylor". In addition, the notes on the plate include the following: Under "Sharptown Business References." John B. Taylor And Son, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions and general Merchandise, Riverton, Wicomico Co., Md." and "J. B. & J. E. Taylor, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes and general Merchandise, at Walnut Landing, Dorchester Co., Md., P. O., Riverton." Under "Barren Creek Business References." "Thomas B. Taylor, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and all Kinds of Goods usually kept in a Country Store." I hope one of these is the one you are looking for. Contrary to another respondent's comment, I do not see any Taylors in the Districts (49, 49 1/2, 50, 51, & 137) of Little Creek Hundred in Beers 1868 Atlas of Delaware, that lie closest to the MD-DE line. Good Luck, Terry Phillips-Seitz -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 5:57 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown In a message dated 11/23/2012 4:32:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, moorejl@gmail.com writes: Seeking parents of JOHN B TAYLOR (16 Oct 1809-11 Apr 1883). Married Mary Walker and her sister Priscilla Walker. Had children Josephus A, Sophronia Jane, Loretta Ann, John Edwin, and Mary Alice. Any clues would be helpful. Jim Moore Wilmington DE *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? 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Hi list! I'm am rejoicing in those happy accidents that provide clues to family research! Whilst looking through Worcester County Orphans Court records for a client, I happened upon records for an Ursula Chandler who was to produce an Accounting for the estate of her deceased spouse, William Chandler. Later, she was cited for not bonding out her sons, Custis and Solomon. This is exciting! I am about 85% certian that Custis Chandler of Worcester County, Maryland is my Augustus/Custis Chandler of Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware that appears in early 1800's tax lists. The only thing is, I cannot find the initial, second or third requests for the Accounting, nor can I find an actual Accounting. Also, would Ursula have been forced to put her sons into servitude/apprenticeship? And wouldn't that have been documented? Otherwise, this is an exciting find and I can't wait to get busy digging around Worcester County to see if I can find more evidence of these Chandler ancestors! Teresa A. Chandler nee Chandler

I have to say that I find this thread most interesting. I lived around that particular area for most of my life. The names: Taylor, Ellis, Goslee, Cooper, Hastings, etc. are all very familiar to me as they were neighbors, members of local churches, schoolmates. I lived on a farm that was known as the "Gordy Hastings Farm" and our neighbors were Ellises, Kinnikins, Goslees. . . .you get the picture. If anyone needs me to take a look at or for tombstones over around Sharptown, or at Mt. Pleasant Church west of Laurel off of Route 24, let me know. I'm over that way quite a bit. Teresa A. Derrickson nee Chandler

HI TERRY, SHERMAN COOPER HAD A GRIST MILL ON BARREN CREEK RIGHT OFF RTE 54 AT DOUBLE MILLS. I'VE BOUGHT CORNMEAL THERE YEARS AGO. MY FATHER IN LAW ERNEST COOPER SAID SHERMAN WAS NO RELATION. SEVERN WAS A BROTHER TO ERNEST AND MY EX'S UNCLE. I LOVED HIM A LOT AND KEPT HIM AS AN UNCLE EVEN THOUGH I DIVORCED PAUL. I UNDERSTOOD SEVERN'S FATHER MOVED FROM DELAWARE THERE. OF COURSE DELAWARE IS ONLY A MILE AWAY FROM SNETHEN CHURCH ROAD. BUT I DO KNOW THAT THE COOPERS MARRIED POLLY BRADLE AND ENDED UP WITH THE BRADLEY LAND. MY FAMILY TREE MAKER PROGRAM IS MESSING UP AND I CAN'T GET IT TO OPEN. I CAN BE MORE SPECIFIC WHEN I GET IT OPEN. I KNOW THE HOWARDS ARE IN THERE AS WELL AND A TAYLOR GIRL THAT MIGHT BE BY GG GRANDFATHER'S COUSIN. I'D LOVE TO SHARE WHAT I HAVE WITH THE COOPER FAMILY AND YOU. HAVE A SAFE TRIP AND GOD BLESS YOU, NORAH COLLINS -----Original Message----- From: Terry Phillips-Seitz Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 4:08 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Hi Norah- The Coopers are one of those families that has my wife scratching her head. My Aunt Mildred (Ellis) Cooper, my mother's sister, was married to my Uncle J(ohn) Frank (Franklin) Cooper, who was one those brothers who lived on the Sharptown-Delmar road, right in the heart of Columbia community. Uncle Frank's father, Johnny, was the brother of my Dad's grandmother, Victoria H (Cooper) Phillips (or maybe H Victoria...). My wife kept seeing folks from the "other side of my family" at family gatherings and just didn't know what to make of the explanations she received. Anyway, there were, I think, 4 brothers, Frank, Mark, Sherman & Clyde, plus a sister, Mary (again, I think). All of them stayed right there (actually Mark moved to Mardela). One of Clyde's sons, Jimmy Cooper, still lives there and actively researches Cooper family history. I'll talk to him about this soon. Feel free to contact me at tbphillips@verizon.net if you haven't heard from me (give me 10 days or more- I'm going out of town for a week). A couple of additional points- (1) Aunt Mildred and Uncle Frank lived across the road from what is generally known as the Cooper Family Cemetery see Cindy's Cemetery page, www.shoreweb.com/cindy/cemetery.htm ) (2) The cemetery known as the Cooper-Bradley cemetery is, I think, closer to Sharptown (its location is no mystery- I just haven't asked anyone to confirm where it is). The Coopers buried here (Severn, et. al.), however, have no clear relation to the Coopers above, at least according to Jimmy Cooper, who has been searching for a link. I personally just can't believe that one does not exist.... (3) Pratt Cooper, also from Columbia, was a cousin to Frank, Clyde, etc., but I think his only descendent lives in Florida now. (4) In "Studies In The Lower Eastern Shore, Potpourri From Our Files: Family Records of the Lower Eastern Shore, Volume Three" published by The Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Pg. 48, there is an essay about the Cooper Family, which purportedly goes back to the first Cooper in the area, Gabriel Cooper. If I recall correctly, there is a gap b/w the end of the tree in the essay and those living in the area now. The proximity of the early patent and their current family homes/farms is too close (~1 - 2 miles) to ignore. Gotta go pack Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of lenorah123@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 12:42 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown HI TERRY AND ELIZABETH, ITS ME, NORAH, AND I THOUGHT I'D TRY TO PUT IN A LITTLE INFO AND SEE IF IT HELPS. I HAVE HASTINGS, RUARKS, CALLOWAYS, ELLIOTTS, GORDYS, PHILLIPS, TAYLORS, HITCHES, RECORDS, BYRDS, COOPERS, HOUSTONS, LECATES, ELGATES, ROBERTS, ETC .......... MY GR GRDMOTHER WAS MARY FRANCES TAYLOR BORN IN THE BARREN CREEK AREA. HER FATHER WAS LEVIN JAMES T. 1826-1915 FROM SAME AREA, HIS FATHER WAS WM TAYLOR 17795-1850 AND HIS WIFE MARY ANN BYRD, HIS DAD LEVIN TAYLOR 1760-1838, GEORGE TAYLOR 1737-1803, AND ELEANOR ROBERTS, ABRAHAM 1700-1745, JOHN 1664-1698 NORTHHAMPTON-ACCOMACK VA, AND LAST ABRAHAM TAYLOR AND DEBORAH KERCHINE 1630-1689. ABRAHAM ARRIVED IN AMERICA ABOUT 1646. IF YOU LOOK ON THE GHOTES WEBSITE YOU WILL FIND THE TAYLOR TREE.. I HAVE 6 JOHN TAYLORS WITHOUT MIDDLE NAMES AND A COUPLE WITH MIDDLE NAMES. BRUCE TAYLOR WAS A BIG HELP TO ME WHEN WORKING ON THE TAYLORS AS HE HAS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THEM AND THE CALLOWAYS IN MY HASTINGS TREE. HE'S A WHIZ ON THE TAYLORS AND HE CONNECTS ON MY LINE WAY BACK IN THE JOHN TAYLOR- ELEANOR ROBERTS SECTION IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. ELIZABETH, GLAD YOU ARE NO LONGER SUBMERGED. ARE YOUR COOPERS AND BRADLEYS TIED IN WITH THE BUNCH ON SHARPTOWN ROAD WHERE THE BRADLEY GRAVEYARD IS? MY EX HUSBAND PAUL COOPER AND I HELPED CLEAN UP UNDERGROWTH AND AND SET UP WHAT STONES REMAILED. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE WOOD STONES UP THERE THAT WERE UNDER THE LEAVERS AND ROTTENING BUT THERE ARE SOME STONES UP THERE. THE BRADLEY DAUGHTER MARRIED A COOPER AND THAT WAS PAULS GR-GRANDFATHER OR SO I THINK. I HAVE IT WRITTEN DOWN SOMEWHERE. ITS RAINING IN MY CORNER OF PENNSYLVANIA BUT AT LEAST NO SNOW. KEEP 'EM STRAIGHT DOWN HOME. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP. GOD BLESS, NORAH HASTINGS COOPER COLLINS -----Original Message----- From: Terry Phillips-Seitz Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:43 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Elizabeth- Tell me what you know about your relatives in the area. I am no expert, but I have intensively looked at the families I named in that area and, of course, I would be happy to share anything I know/have. In addition, I know others still living in the area who share an interest in family history and whose families extend beyond my sphere of knowledge. Other families in the "triangle" that are tangential to those I claim are Owens, Lowe, Kinney, Kinniken, Bradley, Wright, Twilley, Rider, Ralph, Freeny, Truitt, Wheatley, Goslee, Bounds, Culver, Hastings, Walker, Beach, Messick, Jones, Mills, Robinson and Calloway. Needless to say, there are quite a few others, including folks who I know and, hopefully, can speak with, but most in this have some relevance to my own family history. Curiously, in Sharptown (pop. 600 - 700) there are two groups of Bennetts, who share no apparent link. At least other, more experienced researchers haven't found one so far. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 5:14 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I don't recall who Elizabeth's parents were, but she and Perry also lived in Sharptown, and I have Hearns and Coopers also (as well as Bailey and Badley/Bradley) and Mills. I have also a huge brick wall, and keep asking everyone, just in case there is someone out there who might know something that would help me. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/26/2012 10:24:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Sorry- My name is Terry Phillips. I added the Seitz as a favor to my wife when we married. I grew up in Sharptown. My dad was Joseph Edwin Phillips, but I am related, more or less to all the Phillips(es) in town. My family surnames are Phillips, Bennett, Ellis, Bailey, Hearn, Waller & Cooper, the first four being the most direct. All were centered in the Columbia/Providence area, spreading out towards Delmar, Laurel & Mardela. Hearn & Waller are important because they frequently intermarried with the Ellises. I am pretty much related to most of my relatives in more than one way, but we have already discussed that. My great aunt was married to George Mills from Hebron. Their son, Sam, died only recently, if that offers any link.... I am not familiar with any Vincents in, or near, my family tree. Regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:13 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Are you related to the Elizabeth Ann Phillips who was Perry Vincent's second wife? Perry was my 2g gf's brother. That would make us some sort of connection also, wouldn't it? E. In a message dated 11/25/2012 11:31:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: My wife uses that very likelihood to explain a lot of my behavior. T -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 9:39 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I sometimes wonder if there were any degrees of separation. I live in fear that I am my own cousin! Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 9:16:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: The same is true for my ancestors, moving up from Somerset, like so many others, and subsequently living in the triangle b/w Salisbury, Athol and Laurel, without much regard for just where the state line was. In the narrower area including Mardela, Sharptown & Columbia/Providence, it seems like just about everyone is related within only a couple degrees of separation. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:56 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown My crew (mostly Mills and Vincent) seem to have commuted almost daily between LCH and Barren Creek. No idea why they would do this, unless just to drive me insane. They also dipped in and out of Worcester. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 7:49:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: So... I was only speaking to the adjacent area that is contiguous with Barren Creek & Sharptown Hundreds/Districts. Little Creek Hundred is substantially larger than the portions to which I referred. Perhaps there are Taylors in the Districts farther to the East. I do know that the names found in western Little Creek Hundred in the 1868 atlas represent a very stable set of surnames. These families have lived in southwestern Delaware, with few changes, from the 17th century until the 1970s. The two map sets to which I referred were separated in time by only 19 years- close enough, I think, to be considered essentially contemporaneous. So to me the implication is that Jim would do better looking to nearby Wicomico/Somerset County, rather than Sussex for the antecedents of John B. Taylor. That said, there certainly were Taylors living in Sharptown in the twentieth century. Don't know if they were any relation.... Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:47 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Cannot speak about this atlas, but they are certainly in census records. Not glued in any particular spot, but definitely the Little Creek area. Some of them are mine. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 12:35:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Jim- The Lake, Griffing and Stevenson Atlas of 1877- Sharptown Plate shows numerous Taylors living south of Sharptown, including a "Jno B. Taylor" living on road 367, SE of Riverton, a "J. B. Taylor" living a little NW of Jno., on an unnumbered road, another "Jno. B Taylor" with two structures, one of which is on road 249, and finally, there are 3 structures in Riverton proper labeled with "J. B. Taylor". In addition, the notes on the plate include the following: Under "Sharptown Business References." John B. Taylor And Son, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions and general Merchandise, Riverton, Wicomico Co., Md." and "J. B. & J. E. Taylor, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes and general Merchandise, at Walnut Landing, Dorchester Co., Md., P. O., Riverton." Under "Barren Creek Business References." "Thomas B. Taylor, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and all Kinds of Goods usually kept in a Country Store." I hope one of these is the one you are looking for. Contrary to another respondent's comment, I do not see any Taylors in the Districts (49, 49 1/2, 50, 51, & 137) of Little Creek Hundred in Beers 1868 Atlas of Delaware, that lie closest to the MD-DE line. Good Luck, Terry Phillips-Seitz -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 5:57 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown In a message dated 11/23/2012 4:32:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, moorejl@gmail.com writes: Seeking parents of JOHN B TAYLOR (16 Oct 1809-11 Apr 1883). Married Mary Walker and her sister Priscilla Walker. Had children Josephus A, Sophronia Jane, Loretta Ann, John Edwin, and Mary Alice. Any clues would be helpful. Jim Moore Wilmington DE *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? 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Norah- I just noticed your family surname list (overlooked it when I went on the Cooper tangent). Hastings, Calloways, Elliotts, Philllips, Records, Coopers & Lecates are well-known to me in the historical records of the immediate area. Gordy, Taylor, Hitch & Houston are more familiar in a contemporary context, i.e. people still alive or from my childhood. I really don't know of Byrds in the area and I honestly haven't seen the name Elgate before. Ruark, like Phillips, is widespread over Lower Delmarva, and even farther north. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of lenorah123@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 12:42 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown HI TERRY AND ELIZABETH, ITS ME, NORAH, AND I THOUGHT I'D TRY TO PUT IN A LITTLE INFO AND SEE IF IT HELPS. I HAVE HASTINGS, RUARKS, CALLOWAYS, ELLIOTTS, GORDYS, PHILLIPS, TAYLORS, HITCHES, RECORDS, BYRDS, COOPERS, HOUSTONS, LECATES, ELGATES, ROBERTS, ETC .......... MY GR GRDMOTHER WAS MARY FRANCES TAYLOR BORN IN THE BARREN CREEK AREA. HER FATHER WAS LEVIN JAMES T. 1826-1915 FROM SAME AREA, HIS FATHER WAS WM TAYLOR 17795-1850 AND HIS WIFE MARY ANN BYRD, HIS DAD LEVIN TAYLOR 1760-1838, GEORGE TAYLOR 1737-1803, AND ELEANOR ROBERTS, ABRAHAM 1700-1745, JOHN 1664-1698 NORTHHAMPTON-ACCOMACK VA, AND LAST ABRAHAM TAYLOR AND DEBORAH KERCHINE 1630-1689. ABRAHAM ARRIVED IN AMERICA ABOUT 1646. IF YOU LOOK ON THE GHOTES WEBSITE YOU WILL FIND THE TAYLOR TREE.. I HAVE 6 JOHN TAYLORS WITHOUT MIDDLE NAMES AND A COUPLE WITH MIDDLE NAMES. BRUCE TAYLOR WAS A BIG HELP TO ME WHEN WORKING ON THE TAYLORS AS HE HAS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THEM AND THE CALLOWAYS IN MY HASTINGS TREE. HE'S A WHIZ ON THE TAYLORS AND HE CONNECTS ON MY LINE WAY BACK IN THE JOHN TAYLOR- ELEANOR ROBERTS SECTION IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. ELIZABETH, GLAD YOU ARE NO LONGER SUBMERGED. ARE YOUR COOPERS AND BRADLEYS TIED IN WITH THE BUNCH ON SHARPTOWN ROAD WHERE THE BRADLEY GRAVEYARD IS? MY EX HUSBAND PAUL COOPER AND I HELPED CLEAN UP UNDERGROWTH AND AND SET UP WHAT STONES REMAILED. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE WOOD STONES UP THERE THAT WERE UNDER THE LEAVERS AND ROTTENING BUT THERE ARE SOME STONES UP THERE. THE BRADLEY DAUGHTER MARRIED A COOPER AND THAT WAS PAULS GR-GRANDFATHER OR SO I THINK. I HAVE IT WRITTEN DOWN SOMEWHERE. ITS RAINING IN MY CORNER OF PENNSYLVANIA BUT AT LEAST NO SNOW. KEEP 'EM STRAIGHT DOWN HOME. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP. GOD BLESS, NORAH HASTINGS COOPER COLLINS -----Original Message----- From: Terry Phillips-Seitz Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:43 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Elizabeth- Tell me what you know about your relatives in the area. I am no expert, but I have intensively looked at the families I named in that area and, of course, I would be happy to share anything I know/have. In addition, I know others still living in the area who share an interest in family history and whose families extend beyond my sphere of knowledge. Other families in the "triangle" that are tangential to those I claim are Owens, Lowe, Kinney, Kinniken, Bradley, Wright, Twilley, Rider, Ralph, Freeny, Truitt, Wheatley, Goslee, Bounds, Culver, Hastings, Walker, Beach, Messick, Jones, Mills, Robinson and Calloway. Needless to say, there are quite a few others, including folks who I know and, hopefully, can speak with, but most in this have some relevance to my own family history. Curiously, in Sharptown (pop. 600 - 700) there are two groups of Bennetts, who share no apparent link. At least other, more experienced researchers haven't found one so far. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 5:14 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I don't recall who Elizabeth's parents were, but she and Perry also lived in Sharptown, and I have Hearns and Coopers also (as well as Bailey and Badley/Bradley) and Mills. I have also a huge brick wall, and keep asking everyone, just in case there is someone out there who might know something that would help me. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/26/2012 10:24:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Sorry- My name is Terry Phillips. I added the Seitz as a favor to my wife when we married. I grew up in Sharptown. My dad was Joseph Edwin Phillips, but I am related, more or less to all the Phillips(es) in town. My family surnames are Phillips, Bennett, Ellis, Bailey, Hearn, Waller & Cooper, the first four being the most direct. All were centered in the Columbia/Providence area, spreading out towards Delmar, Laurel & Mardela. Hearn & Waller are important because they frequently intermarried with the Ellises. I am pretty much related to most of my relatives in more than one way, but we have already discussed that. My great aunt was married to George Mills from Hebron. Their son, Sam, died only recently, if that offers any link.... I am not familiar with any Vincents in, or near, my family tree. Regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:13 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Are you related to the Elizabeth Ann Phillips who was Perry Vincent's second wife? Perry was my 2g gf's brother. That would make us some sort of connection also, wouldn't it? E. In a message dated 11/25/2012 11:31:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: My wife uses that very likelihood to explain a lot of my behavior. T -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 9:39 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I sometimes wonder if there were any degrees of separation. I live in fear that I am my own cousin! Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 9:16:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: The same is true for my ancestors, moving up from Somerset, like so many others, and subsequently living in the triangle b/w Salisbury, Athol and Laurel, without much regard for just where the state line was. In the narrower area including Mardela, Sharptown & Columbia/Providence, it seems like just about everyone is related within only a couple degrees of separation. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:56 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown My crew (mostly Mills and Vincent) seem to have commuted almost daily between LCH and Barren Creek. No idea why they would do this, unless just to drive me insane. They also dipped in and out of Worcester. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 7:49:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: So... I was only speaking to the adjacent area that is contiguous with Barren Creek & Sharptown Hundreds/Districts. Little Creek Hundred is substantially larger than the portions to which I referred. Perhaps there are Taylors in the Districts farther to the East. I do know that the names found in western Little Creek Hundred in the 1868 atlas represent a very stable set of surnames. These families have lived in southwestern Delaware, with few changes, from the 17th century until the 1970s. The two map sets to which I referred were separated in time by only 19 years- close enough, I think, to be considered essentially contemporaneous. So to me the implication is that Jim would do better looking to nearby Wicomico/Somerset County, rather than Sussex for the antecedents of John B. Taylor. That said, there certainly were Taylors living in Sharptown in the twentieth century. Don't know if they were any relation.... Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:47 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Cannot speak about this atlas, but they are certainly in census records. Not glued in any particular spot, but definitely the Little Creek area. Some of them are mine. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 12:35:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Jim- The Lake, Griffing and Stevenson Atlas of 1877- Sharptown Plate shows numerous Taylors living south of Sharptown, including a "Jno B. Taylor" living on road 367, SE of Riverton, a "J. B. Taylor" living a little NW of Jno., on an unnumbered road, another "Jno. B Taylor" with two structures, one of which is on road 249, and finally, there are 3 structures in Riverton proper labeled with "J. B. Taylor". In addition, the notes on the plate include the following: Under "Sharptown Business References." John B. Taylor And Son, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions and general Merchandise, Riverton, Wicomico Co., Md." and "J. B. & J. E. Taylor, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes and general Merchandise, at Walnut Landing, Dorchester Co., Md., P. O., Riverton." Under "Barren Creek Business References." "Thomas B. Taylor, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and all Kinds of Goods usually kept in a Country Store." I hope one of these is the one you are looking for. Contrary to another respondent's comment, I do not see any Taylors in the Districts (49, 49 1/2, 50, 51, & 137) of Little Creek Hundred in Beers 1868 Atlas of Delaware, that lie closest to the MD-DE line. Good Luck, Terry Phillips-Seitz -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 5:57 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown In a message dated 11/23/2012 4:32:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, moorejl@gmail.com writes: Seeking parents of JOHN B TAYLOR (16 Oct 1809-11 Apr 1883). Married Mary Walker and her sister Priscilla Walker. Had children Josephus A, Sophronia Jane, Loretta Ann, John Edwin, and Mary Alice. Any clues would be helpful. Jim Moore Wilmington DE *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? 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Hi Norah- The Coopers are one of those families that has my wife scratching her head. My Aunt Mildred (Ellis) Cooper, my mother's sister, was married to my Uncle J(ohn) Frank (Franklin) Cooper, who was one those brothers who lived on the Sharptown-Delmar road, right in the heart of Columbia community. Uncle Frank's father, Johnny, was the brother of my Dad's grandmother, Victoria H (Cooper) Phillips (or maybe H Victoria...). My wife kept seeing folks from the "other side of my family" at family gatherings and just didn't know what to make of the explanations she received. Anyway, there were, I think, 4 brothers, Frank, Mark, Sherman & Clyde, plus a sister, Mary (again, I think). All of them stayed right there (actually Mark moved to Mardela). One of Clyde's sons, Jimmy Cooper, still lives there and actively researches Cooper family history. I'll talk to him about this soon. Feel free to contact me at tbphillips@verizon.net if you haven't heard from me (give me 10 days or more- I'm going out of town for a week). A couple of additional points- (1) Aunt Mildred and Uncle Frank lived across the road from what is generally known as the Cooper Family Cemetery see Cindy's Cemetery page, www.shoreweb.com/cindy/cemetery.htm ) (2) The cemetery known as the Cooper-Bradley cemetery is, I think, closer to Sharptown (its location is no mystery- I just haven't asked anyone to confirm where it is). The Coopers buried here (Severn, et. al.), however, have no clear relation to the Coopers above, at least according to Jimmy Cooper, who has been searching for a link. I personally just can't believe that one does not exist.... (3) Pratt Cooper, also from Columbia, was a cousin to Frank, Clyde, etc., but I think his only descendent lives in Florida now. (4) In "Studies In The Lower Eastern Shore, Potpourri From Our Files: Family Records of the Lower Eastern Shore, Volume Three" published by The Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Pg. 48, there is an essay about the Cooper Family, which purportedly goes back to the first Cooper in the area, Gabriel Cooper. If I recall correctly, there is a gap b/w the end of the tree in the essay and those living in the area now. The proximity of the early patent and their current family homes/farms is too close (~1 - 2 miles) to ignore. Gotta go pack Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of lenorah123@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 12:42 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown HI TERRY AND ELIZABETH, ITS ME, NORAH, AND I THOUGHT I'D TRY TO PUT IN A LITTLE INFO AND SEE IF IT HELPS. I HAVE HASTINGS, RUARKS, CALLOWAYS, ELLIOTTS, GORDYS, PHILLIPS, TAYLORS, HITCHES, RECORDS, BYRDS, COOPERS, HOUSTONS, LECATES, ELGATES, ROBERTS, ETC .......... MY GR GRDMOTHER WAS MARY FRANCES TAYLOR BORN IN THE BARREN CREEK AREA. HER FATHER WAS LEVIN JAMES T. 1826-1915 FROM SAME AREA, HIS FATHER WAS WM TAYLOR 17795-1850 AND HIS WIFE MARY ANN BYRD, HIS DAD LEVIN TAYLOR 1760-1838, GEORGE TAYLOR 1737-1803, AND ELEANOR ROBERTS, ABRAHAM 1700-1745, JOHN 1664-1698 NORTHHAMPTON-ACCOMACK VA, AND LAST ABRAHAM TAYLOR AND DEBORAH KERCHINE 1630-1689. ABRAHAM ARRIVED IN AMERICA ABOUT 1646. IF YOU LOOK ON THE GHOTES WEBSITE YOU WILL FIND THE TAYLOR TREE.. I HAVE 6 JOHN TAYLORS WITHOUT MIDDLE NAMES AND A COUPLE WITH MIDDLE NAMES. BRUCE TAYLOR WAS A BIG HELP TO ME WHEN WORKING ON THE TAYLORS AS HE HAS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THEM AND THE CALLOWAYS IN MY HASTINGS TREE. HE'S A WHIZ ON THE TAYLORS AND HE CONNECTS ON MY LINE WAY BACK IN THE JOHN TAYLOR- ELEANOR ROBERTS SECTION IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. ELIZABETH, GLAD YOU ARE NO LONGER SUBMERGED. ARE YOUR COOPERS AND BRADLEYS TIED IN WITH THE BUNCH ON SHARPTOWN ROAD WHERE THE BRADLEY GRAVEYARD IS? MY EX HUSBAND PAUL COOPER AND I HELPED CLEAN UP UNDERGROWTH AND AND SET UP WHAT STONES REMAILED. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE WOOD STONES UP THERE THAT WERE UNDER THE LEAVERS AND ROTTENING BUT THERE ARE SOME STONES UP THERE. THE BRADLEY DAUGHTER MARRIED A COOPER AND THAT WAS PAULS GR-GRANDFATHER OR SO I THINK. I HAVE IT WRITTEN DOWN SOMEWHERE. ITS RAINING IN MY CORNER OF PENNSYLVANIA BUT AT LEAST NO SNOW. KEEP 'EM STRAIGHT DOWN HOME. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP. GOD BLESS, NORAH HASTINGS COOPER COLLINS -----Original Message----- From: Terry Phillips-Seitz Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:43 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Elizabeth- Tell me what you know about your relatives in the area. I am no expert, but I have intensively looked at the families I named in that area and, of course, I would be happy to share anything I know/have. In addition, I know others still living in the area who share an interest in family history and whose families extend beyond my sphere of knowledge. Other families in the "triangle" that are tangential to those I claim are Owens, Lowe, Kinney, Kinniken, Bradley, Wright, Twilley, Rider, Ralph, Freeny, Truitt, Wheatley, Goslee, Bounds, Culver, Hastings, Walker, Beach, Messick, Jones, Mills, Robinson and Calloway. Needless to say, there are quite a few others, including folks who I know and, hopefully, can speak with, but most in this have some relevance to my own family history. Curiously, in Sharptown (pop. 600 - 700) there are two groups of Bennetts, who share no apparent link. At least other, more experienced researchers haven't found one so far. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 5:14 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I don't recall who Elizabeth's parents were, but she and Perry also lived in Sharptown, and I have Hearns and Coopers also (as well as Bailey and Badley/Bradley) and Mills. I have also a huge brick wall, and keep asking everyone, just in case there is someone out there who might know something that would help me. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/26/2012 10:24:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Sorry- My name is Terry Phillips. I added the Seitz as a favor to my wife when we married. I grew up in Sharptown. My dad was Joseph Edwin Phillips, but I am related, more or less to all the Phillips(es) in town. My family surnames are Phillips, Bennett, Ellis, Bailey, Hearn, Waller & Cooper, the first four being the most direct. All were centered in the Columbia/Providence area, spreading out towards Delmar, Laurel & Mardela. Hearn & Waller are important because they frequently intermarried with the Ellises. I am pretty much related to most of my relatives in more than one way, but we have already discussed that. My great aunt was married to George Mills from Hebron. Their son, Sam, died only recently, if that offers any link.... I am not familiar with any Vincents in, or near, my family tree. Regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:13 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Are you related to the Elizabeth Ann Phillips who was Perry Vincent's second wife? Perry was my 2g gf's brother. That would make us some sort of connection also, wouldn't it? E. In a message dated 11/25/2012 11:31:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: My wife uses that very likelihood to explain a lot of my behavior. T -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 9:39 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I sometimes wonder if there were any degrees of separation. I live in fear that I am my own cousin! Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 9:16:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: The same is true for my ancestors, moving up from Somerset, like so many others, and subsequently living in the triangle b/w Salisbury, Athol and Laurel, without much regard for just where the state line was. In the narrower area including Mardela, Sharptown & Columbia/Providence, it seems like just about everyone is related within only a couple degrees of separation. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:56 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown My crew (mostly Mills and Vincent) seem to have commuted almost daily between LCH and Barren Creek. No idea why they would do this, unless just to drive me insane. They also dipped in and out of Worcester. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 7:49:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: So... I was only speaking to the adjacent area that is contiguous with Barren Creek & Sharptown Hundreds/Districts. Little Creek Hundred is substantially larger than the portions to which I referred. Perhaps there are Taylors in the Districts farther to the East. I do know that the names found in western Little Creek Hundred in the 1868 atlas represent a very stable set of surnames. These families have lived in southwestern Delaware, with few changes, from the 17th century until the 1970s. The two map sets to which I referred were separated in time by only 19 years- close enough, I think, to be considered essentially contemporaneous. So to me the implication is that Jim would do better looking to nearby Wicomico/Somerset County, rather than Sussex for the antecedents of John B. Taylor. That said, there certainly were Taylors living in Sharptown in the twentieth century. Don't know if they were any relation.... Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:47 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Cannot speak about this atlas, but they are certainly in census records. Not glued in any particular spot, but definitely the Little Creek area. Some of them are mine. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 12:35:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Jim- The Lake, Griffing and Stevenson Atlas of 1877- Sharptown Plate shows numerous Taylors living south of Sharptown, including a "Jno B. Taylor" living on road 367, SE of Riverton, a "J. B. Taylor" living a little NW of Jno., on an unnumbered road, another "Jno. B Taylor" with two structures, one of which is on road 249, and finally, there are 3 structures in Riverton proper labeled with "J. B. Taylor". In addition, the notes on the plate include the following: Under "Sharptown Business References." John B. Taylor And Son, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions and general Merchandise, Riverton, Wicomico Co., Md." and "J. B. & J. E. Taylor, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes and general Merchandise, at Walnut Landing, Dorchester Co., Md., P. O., Riverton." Under "Barren Creek Business References." "Thomas B. Taylor, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and all Kinds of Goods usually kept in a Country Store." I hope one of these is the one you are looking for. Contrary to another respondent's comment, I do not see any Taylors in the Districts (49, 49 1/2, 50, 51, & 137) of Little Creek Hundred in Beers 1868 Atlas of Delaware, that lie closest to the MD-DE line. Good Luck, Terry Phillips-Seitz -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 5:57 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown In a message dated 11/23/2012 4:32:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, moorejl@gmail.com writes: Seeking parents of JOHN B TAYLOR (16 Oct 1809-11 Apr 1883). Married Mary Walker and her sister Priscilla Walker. Had children Josephus A, Sophronia Jane, Loretta Ann, John Edwin, and Mary Alice. Any clues would be helpful. Jim Moore Wilmington DE *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? 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Joseph- Sure, I'd be glad to. I personally have only a little info on Goslees. They simply haven't come up in my family. However, there certainly are Goslees in Sharptown. Two good friends who are Goslees aren't particularly interested in genealogy, but another, whose mother was a Goslee, is very active. I'll check with her when I get back (after the 6th). My email address is tbphillips@verizon.net, so if you haven't heard from me by the 10th, or so, just drop me a note, prodding me. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of joslake@sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 2:23 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown (add Goslee) Terry .... Please excuse my posting here...... I wouldn't want to detract from any effort on Elizabeths' long standing brick wall. When, & if your time permits I am looking (but have never found) the parents of Lydia Goslee, my maternal GG Grandmother. She was b. c1781-2 somewhere in Delmarva, possibly Ssx, DE; she married James Hopkins (who was b. c. 1782 in Ssx, DE) & c1800-1805 and they soon moved to Ohio. About 10 years later they moved to Vermillion Co. IN, where she d. c1846 leaving a large family. I've checked the Goslee's which I could find, mostly in Ssx, DE, and found no clues re her parents. If you should have anything her Goslees I'd be interested in enough info so that I could find them. Thank you. Joseph Lake Elizabeth- Tell me what you know about your relatives in the area. I am no expert, but I have intensively looked at the families I named in that area and, of course, I would be happy to share anything I know/have. In addition, I know others still living in the area who share an interest in family history and whose families extend beyond my sphere of knowledge. Other families in the "triangle" that are tangential to those I claim are Owens, Lowe, Kinney, Kinniken, Bradley, Wright, Twilley, Rider, Ralph, Freeny, Truitt, Wheatley, Goslee, Bounds, Culver, Hastings, Walker, Beach, Messick, Jones, Mills, Robinson and Calloway. Needless to say, there are quite a few others, including folks who I know and, hopefully, can speak with, but most in this have some relevance to my own family history. Curiously, in Sharptown (pop. 600 - 700) there are two groups of Bennetts, who share no apparent link. At least other, more experienced researchers haven't found one so far. Terry *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

HI TERRY AND ELIZABETH, ITS ME, NORAH, AND I THOUGHT I'D TRY TO PUT IN A LITTLE INFO AND SEE IF IT HELPS. I HAVE HASTINGS, RUARKS, CALLOWAYS, ELLIOTTS, GORDYS, PHILLIPS, TAYLORS, HITCHES, RECORDS, BYRDS, COOPERS, HOUSTONS, LECATES, ELGATES, ROBERTS, ETC .......... MY GR GRDMOTHER WAS MARY FRANCES TAYLOR BORN IN THE BARREN CREEK AREA. HER FATHER WAS LEVIN JAMES T. 1826-1915 FROM SAME AREA, HIS FATHER WAS WM TAYLOR 17795-1850 AND HIS WIFE MARY ANN BYRD, HIS DAD LEVIN TAYLOR 1760-1838, GEORGE TAYLOR 1737-1803, AND ELEANOR ROBERTS, ABRAHAM 1700-1745, JOHN 1664-1698 NORTHHAMPTON-ACCOMACK VA, AND LAST ABRAHAM TAYLOR AND DEBORAH KERCHINE 1630-1689. ABRAHAM ARRIVED IN AMERICA ABOUT 1646. IF YOU LOOK ON THE GHOTES WEBSITE YOU WILL FIND THE TAYLOR TREE.. I HAVE 6 JOHN TAYLORS WITHOUT MIDDLE NAMES AND A COUPLE WITH MIDDLE NAMES. BRUCE TAYLOR WAS A BIG HELP TO ME WHEN WORKING ON THE TAYLORS AS HE HAS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THEM AND THE CALLOWAYS IN MY HASTINGS TREE. HE'S A WHIZ ON THE TAYLORS AND HE CONNECTS ON MY LINE WAY BACK IN THE JOHN TAYLOR- ELEANOR ROBERTS SECTION IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. ELIZABETH, GLAD YOU ARE NO LONGER SUBMERGED. ARE YOUR COOPERS AND BRADLEYS TIED IN WITH THE BUNCH ON SHARPTOWN ROAD WHERE THE BRADLEY GRAVEYARD IS? MY EX HUSBAND PAUL COOPER AND I HELPED CLEAN UP UNDERGROWTH AND AND SET UP WHAT STONES REMAILED. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE WOOD STONES UP THERE THAT WERE UNDER THE LEAVERS AND ROTTENING BUT THERE ARE SOME STONES UP THERE. THE BRADLEY DAUGHTER MARRIED A COOPER AND THAT WAS PAULS GR-GRANDFATHER OR SO I THINK. I HAVE IT WRITTEN DOWN SOMEWHERE. ITS RAINING IN MY CORNER OF PENNSYLVANIA BUT AT LEAST NO SNOW. KEEP 'EM STRAIGHT DOWN HOME. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP. GOD BLESS, NORAH HASTINGS COOPER COLLINS -----Original Message----- From: Terry Phillips-Seitz Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:43 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Elizabeth- Tell me what you know about your relatives in the area. I am no expert, but I have intensively looked at the families I named in that area and, of course, I would be happy to share anything I know/have. In addition, I know others still living in the area who share an interest in family history and whose families extend beyond my sphere of knowledge. Other families in the "triangle" that are tangential to those I claim are Owens, Lowe, Kinney, Kinniken, Bradley, Wright, Twilley, Rider, Ralph, Freeny, Truitt, Wheatley, Goslee, Bounds, Culver, Hastings, Walker, Beach, Messick, Jones, Mills, Robinson and Calloway. Needless to say, there are quite a few others, including folks who I know and, hopefully, can speak with, but most in this have some relevance to my own family history. Curiously, in Sharptown (pop. 600 - 700) there are two groups of Bennetts, who share no apparent link. At least other, more experienced researchers haven't found one so far. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 5:14 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I don't recall who Elizabeth's parents were, but she and Perry also lived in Sharptown, and I have Hearns and Coopers also (as well as Bailey and Badley/Bradley) and Mills. I have also a huge brick wall, and keep asking everyone, just in case there is someone out there who might know something that would help me. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/26/2012 10:24:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Sorry- My name is Terry Phillips. I added the Seitz as a favor to my wife when we married. I grew up in Sharptown. My dad was Joseph Edwin Phillips, but I am related, more or less to all the Phillips(es) in town. My family surnames are Phillips, Bennett, Ellis, Bailey, Hearn, Waller & Cooper, the first four being the most direct. All were centered in the Columbia/Providence area, spreading out towards Delmar, Laurel & Mardela. Hearn & Waller are important because they frequently intermarried with the Ellises. I am pretty much related to most of my relatives in more than one way, but we have already discussed that. My great aunt was married to George Mills from Hebron. Their son, Sam, died only recently, if that offers any link.... I am not familiar with any Vincents in, or near, my family tree. Regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 6:13 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Are you related to the Elizabeth Ann Phillips who was Perry Vincent's second wife? Perry was my 2g gf's brother. That would make us some sort of connection also, wouldn't it? E. In a message dated 11/25/2012 11:31:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: My wife uses that very likelihood to explain a lot of my behavior. T -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 9:39 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown I sometimes wonder if there were any degrees of separation. I live in fear that I am my own cousin! Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 9:16:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: The same is true for my ancestors, moving up from Somerset, like so many others, and subsequently living in the triangle b/w Salisbury, Athol and Laurel, without much regard for just where the state line was. In the narrower area including Mardela, Sharptown & Columbia/Providence, it seems like just about everyone is related within only a couple degrees of separation. Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:56 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown My crew (mostly Mills and Vincent) seem to have commuted almost daily between LCH and Barren Creek. No idea why they would do this, unless just to drive me insane. They also dipped in and out of Worcester. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 7:49:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: So... I was only speaking to the adjacent area that is contiguous with Barren Creek & Sharptown Hundreds/Districts. Little Creek Hundred is substantially larger than the portions to which I referred. Perhaps there are Taylors in the Districts farther to the East. I do know that the names found in western Little Creek Hundred in the 1868 atlas represent a very stable set of surnames. These families have lived in southwestern Delaware, with few changes, from the 17th century until the 1970s. The two map sets to which I referred were separated in time by only 19 years- close enough, I think, to be considered essentially contemporaneous. So to me the implication is that Jim would do better looking to nearby Wicomico/Somerset County, rather than Sussex for the antecedents of John B. Taylor. That said, there certainly were Taylors living in Sharptown in the twentieth century. Don't know if they were any relation.... Terry -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:47 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown Cannot speak about this atlas, but they are certainly in census records. Not glued in any particular spot, but definitely the Little Creek area. Some of them are mine. Elizabeth In a message dated 11/25/2012 12:35:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tbphillips@verizon.net writes: Jim- The Lake, Griffing and Stevenson Atlas of 1877- Sharptown Plate shows numerous Taylors living south of Sharptown, including a "Jno B. Taylor" living on road 367, SE of Riverton, a "J. B. Taylor" living a little NW of Jno., on an unnumbered road, another "Jno. B Taylor" with two structures, one of which is on road 249, and finally, there are 3 structures in Riverton proper labeled with "J. B. Taylor". In addition, the notes on the plate include the following: Under "Sharptown Business References." John B. Taylor And Son, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions and general Merchandise, Riverton, Wicomico Co., Md." and "J. B. & J. E. Taylor, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes and general Merchandise, at Walnut Landing, Dorchester Co., Md., P. O., Riverton." Under "Barren Creek Business References." "Thomas B. Taylor, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and all Kinds of Goods usually kept in a Country Store." I hope one of these is the one you are looking for. Contrary to another respondent's comment, I do not see any Taylors in the Districts (49, 49 1/2, 50, 51, & 137) of Little Creek Hundred in Beers 1868 Atlas of Delaware, that lie closest to the MD-DE line. Good Luck, Terry Phillips-Seitz -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EMSCRS@aol.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 5:57 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] TAYLOR of Sharptown In a message dated 11/23/2012 4:32:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, moorejl@gmail.com writes: Seeking parents of JOHN B TAYLOR (16 Oct 1809-11 Apr 1883). Married Mary Walker and her sister Priscilla Walker. Had children Josephus A, Sophronia Jane, Loretta Ann, John Edwin, and Mary Alice. Any clues would be helpful. Jim Moore Wilmington DE *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? 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