Children of Joshua & Jane

5 Feb 1820: Jane Lynch, the daughter of John Lynch and Rhoda Johnson, was born in Sussex County, DE.[1]

8 Jun 1836: The will of father Joshua Bishop was proved. In it, James was left a tract of land called "Good Success" in Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE.[2]

14 Sep 1842: James Bishop "of Worcester" married Jane Lynch "of Sussex". The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Bissey. The license may have been obtained on 10 Sep 1842.[3]

1843 Tax List, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE: Henry Bishop was taxed $134.00 for "his person". But why was he taxed on only his person if he had inherited "Good Success" in 1836? Had he sold that parcel already?

29 Jul 1850 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE: Farmer James H. Bishop 30, born MD, with property valued at $1,000; Jane W. age 30, born in Sussex Co, DE; John Lynch age 77, occupation "nothing", born DE; Lemuel Bull age 12; Mary A. age 3; and John H. age 1. Jane Bishop could not read or write.[4] Who was Lemuel Bull?

25 Jul 1860 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE: Farmer Henry Bishop 42, born DE, with real and personal property valued at $3,000 and $1,500 respectively; Jane age 42; Mary A. 14; John H. 9; Joshua 7; James 5; William 3; Hester I. or J. age 1; Mary B. age 20, married within the year.[5] Who is this Mary?

The average value of real estate and personal estate for the 15 neighbors in 1860: real estate = $1,763, personal estate = $1,121. One farmer, however, was quite wealthy. When his enormous holdings - more than twice as large as other neighbor - are subtracted, the averages become $1,354 and $755.

15 Mar 1865: Ebe Walter, John H. Evans, and James Carey were ordered to assess the property of James H. Bishop on behalf of Joshua C., James, William, Hetty, Sarah C., and Maria E. Bishop, minor children under 14 who were under the wardship of [uncle] Joshua W. Bishop. Joshua W. Bishop posted a bond of $600 as guardian, with John H. Hudson as security.[6]

30 Jan 1866: The three assessors appointed above reported their findings to the court: ". . . The mansion farm situated in Baltimore Hundred, county aforesaid, containing one hundred and fifty acres of land, and sixty acres of which is arable, the residue set in timber, oak, pine, gum, we therefore report and say that we estimate the yearly rental value of said land and tenement at eighty dollars yearly. The improvements consist of one story dwelling house, sixteen by thirty feet, with two rooms on lower floor, colonnade and kitchen back, and adjoining the dwelling in tolerable good order; also smoke house and log barn, three corn cribs & stable in ordinary. Upon the said premises there is a very small apple orchard . . ."[7]

At least three of the children were enumerated in other households in the 1870 Census: Hetty in the home of William and Martha McCabe, Mariah with Stephen W. and Mariah Murray, and William with Joseph and Jane Lynch. Were these people relatives; and if they were, what was the relationship?

7 Jun 1870 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Selbyville P.O.): Farmer age 32, born in DE, with personal property worth $550; Mary A. age 23; Martha J. age 1; Joshua T. Bishop, farm laborer age 18.[8] Joshua was Mary's brother.

John Henry Bishop (24 Nov 1850 - 9 Nov 1894; m. Mary Martha Evans 5 Jun 1871)

8 Jun 1870 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Roxana P.O.): Book and Shoe Maker, age 20, born in DE, residing alone.[9]

4 Jun 1880 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE: Shoemaker John H. Bishop 30, DE DE DE, unemployed for 4 months in the past year, and currently ill with diarrhea; Mary M. 30, DE DE DE, also afflicted with diarrhea; son Carol C. 6; son Alway C. 4. Alway may have actually been named Clifford Morris Bishop.

7 Jun 1870 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Selbyville P.O.): Farmer Albert Murray 32, born in DE, with personal property worth $550; Mary A. age 23; Martha J. age 1; Joshua T. Bishop, farm laborer age 18.[10] Mary Murray was Joshua's older sister.

William M. Bishop (20 Sep 1857 - 29 Oct 1893; m. Arabelle Murray 6 Feb 1877)

4 Jul 1870 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Roxana P.O.): Farm laborer, age 13, in household of Joseph and Jane Lynch.[11] Farmer Joseph Lynch 45, with real and personal property worth $6,000 and $15,000; Jane 44; Elrene 14; Alice 10; Belle 7; John 4. Was Joseph Lynch William's uncle?

7 Jun 1870 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Selbyville P.O.): Age 7, born DE, residing in household of Stephen W. and Mariah Murray.[12]

26 Jul 1850 Census, Sussex County, DE (Baltimore Hundred): Farmer Thomas Atkins 38, born DE, with real property valued at $400; Nancy 27, born DE; Joshua B. 7; Mary A. 5 0r 3, but difficult to read; Rufus M. 2; Margaret K. 1. All the children were born in DE.[14]

25 Jul 1860 Census, Sussex County, DE (Baltimore Hundred): Thomas __ [middle initial illegible] Atkins 47, a farmer; Nancy 37; Sarah __ [middle initial illegible] 18; Joshua B. 17; Mary A. [age illegible]; Rufus M. 11.[15] There was more on the next page, but I was unable to read the microfilm copy.

2 Jun 1870 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Roxana P.O.): Farmer Thomas Atkins 56, born in MD, with real and personal property worth $1,800 and $660; Nancy C. age 48, born MD; "assistant farmer" Joshua B. age 26, with real and personal property valued at $600 and $160; Loviena E. age 17; Thomas 14; Charlotte J. age 13; Lucinda J. age 5; and "mariner" Rufus M. Atkins 23.[16]

29 Jun 1880 Census, Sussex County, DE (Baltimore Hundred): Thomas Atkins 66, MD MD MD, engaged in farming; Nancy C. 55, MD DE DE; Thomas R. 23; Lucinda B. 15. They were enumerated next door to Rufus and Jane Atkins, ages 39 and 20.[17]

Edward Bishop and 1) Mary Elizabeth Collins 2) Hettie Katherine King

20 Jul 1850 Census, Worcester County, MD (3rd Election District): Still living with his mother and younger siblings on the farm, he listed his occupation as farmer.[[19]]

11 Mar 1851: Edward married Mary Elizabeth Collins, daughter of James and Miranda Powell Collins in Worcester.[20]

28 Jul 1860 Census, Worcester County, MD (St. Martin's District): Edward Bishop 29, born MD; Mary 25; Ruthana 6: Celia 4; Charlotte 2; John 6/12.[21]

1870 Census, Worcester County, MD (St. Martin's District): Farmer Edward Bishop 35, born MD, with real and personal property worth $1,000 and $300 respectively; Elizabeth 26; Annie 16; Canby 10; and John 10. [22] Elizabeth was actually 36. She died before the 1880 Census, by which year Edward had married Hettie Katherine King. Where is son David, who should be about three?

14 Jun 1880 Census, Worcester County, MD (5th District): Farmer Edward Bishop 47, born MD; Hester 25; David 13; Elizabeth 8.[23] I'd be hesitant to accept this man as the Edward of the 1870 Census, since none of the children from that census remain; but Edward and Hettie were listed next to son-in-law and daughter, Thomas E. and Charlotte Gray, ages 24 and 20.

6 Jun 1900 Census, Worcester County, MD (5th District/St. Martin's): Joseph Shockley 24, year of birth unknown, MD MD MD, married for 2 years; wife Hettie 48, MD MD MD, born 1861, mother of 3 children, all living; stepson Edward 17, born 1882; stepdaughter Eva 15, born 1885; stepdaughter Lill 12, born 1881.[24] All children were MD MD MD, but no birth months were known.

Ruthanna ("Annie") Bishop (c. 1854 - ; m. 1st John W. Bowden 19 Apr 1871, m. 2nd Ananias B. Murray 8 Jan 1876)

Celia Catherine Bishop (c. 1857 - 3 Oct 1936; m. Abisha Benjamin Cooper 25 Feb 1879)

Charlotte Hester Bishop (11 Feb 1858 - 2 Nov 1919; m. Thomas Edward Gray 22 Sep 1877)

David Pasher Bishop (3 Apr 1866 - 13 Oct 1939; m. Hester M. Lecates 27 Nov 1886)

24 Jun 1900 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE: Fisherman David P. Bishop 32, born Apr 1868, DE DE DE, married for 13 years; Maria H. 32, born Dec 1869, DE DE DE, mother of 6 children, 4 living; Annie E. 10, born Dec 1889; Mary E. 5, born Nov 1894; John E. 3, born Jan 1897; David P. age 1, born Feb 1899.[25]

Lillie May Bishop (11 Apr 1889 - 1987; m. 1st John Murray, m. 2nd Emory E. Truitt 24 Dec 1908)

17 Sep 1827: Joshua W. Bishop was born in Worcester County, MD.[26] Bobby Collins claims a birth date of 26 May 1827, from Edward Drummond Bishop.

27 Aug 1827: Charlotte E. F. Murray was born in Maryland, the daughter of Isaac Murray.[27]

23 Jul 1850 Census, Worcester County, MD: Farmer age 23, born in MD; Charlotte E. age 21; 1 year old Elizabeth.[28]

4 Aug 1860 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Hall's Store P.O.): Farmer age 35, born in DE, with real and personal property valued at $2,500 and $500 respectively; Charlotte 33; Elizabeth 12, William H. age 10; Isaac 8; Gennett 6; Gideon 4; Charles E. age 2.[29]

15 Mar 1865: Ebe Walter, John H. Evans, and James Carey were ordered to assess the estate of James H. Bishop on behalf of Joshua C., James, William, Hetty, Sarah C., and Maria E. Bishop, minor children under 14 now under the wardship of Joshua W. Bishop. Joshua W. Bishop posted a bond of $600 as guardian, with John H. Hudson as security.[31]

29 Oct 1867: Charlotte Murray Bishop died.[32] She was buried in the Joseph Long Cemetery in or near Selbyville, DE.[33]

1 Apr 1868: Joshua married Mary Ann Long, the daughter of Isaiah Curtis Long and and Hannah Taylor. Mary Ann had been born on 26 Jan 1838 in DE.[34]

16 Nov 1868: Along with James D. West and James B. Hudson, Joshua witnessed the will of Clement Evans.[35]

13 Jun 1870 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Roxana P.O.): Farmer age 45, born in MD, with real and personal property worth $4,000 and $1,500; Mary A. 32, born DE; Elizabeth J. 21; Isaac H. 17; farm laborer James M. 15; Gideon W. 13; Charles E. 11; Martha A. 7; Wilson H. 3; Charlotte E. born Apr; Mary I. Murray 9; domestic servant Rebecca Thomas.[36] Who is Mary Murray?

21 Jun 1880 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE: "Disabled" farmer age 52, MD MD MD; Mary A. age 41, DE DE MD; son Frank 8, DE MD DE; son George C. 5, also "disabled", DE DE DE; son Robert 16, DE MD DE; son Hollis 14, DE MD DE.[37]

19 Jun 1900 Census, Sussex County, DE: Farmer Joshua Bishop 76, born Aug 1824, DE DE DE, married for 32 years; Mary Ann 63, DE DE DE, born Mar 1837, mother of 4 children 3 living; George C. 24, a schoolteacher, born Oct 1873; daughter Vestie 19, born Nov 1880.[38]

7 Jul 1902: Joshua died and was buried in the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery in Sussex County.[39]

25 Apr 1910 Census, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA: Lit Kitchens 32, MD MD MD, a conductor for the "street rail road", married for 7 years; wife Vestie P. 29, DE MD MD; daughter Vestie P. 1/12, PA MD DE; mother-in-law Mary A. Bishop 72, MD MD MD, a widow, the mother of 5 children, 3 living.[40] The family was residing at 2508 Spangler Street.

10 Jan 1912: Mary Ann Long Bishop died. She was buried in the Roxana Cemetery, Roxana, DE.[41]

Children of Joshua and Charlotte Murray Bishop: The children of Joshua Bishop are very confusing. Robert appeared on the 1880 Census at age 16, but hadn't been listed with the family in 1870. James M. Bishop (m. Hester Derrickson c. 1875) was enumerated with the family in 1870 at age 15, but not in 1860. Some researchers have claimed that Joshua also had children named Ida C. (m. John M. Stephens 12 Dec 1878), Joshua, and George Everett Bishop (16 Feb 1883 - 8 Sep 1921; but none of these purported children appeared on any census. And would Joshua have named a second son George when his elder son George Curtis Bishop was still alive? In addition, one child of Mary Ann was said to have been born on 19 Oct 1875 and to have died in 1876.

In 1865, Joshua was also the guardian of his nephews and nieces, Joshua C., James, William, Hetty, Sarah C. and Mariah E. However, none of these children were enumerated with the family in 1870.

Elizabeth Jane Bishop (10 Sep 1849 - 13 Oct 1916; m. David James Arthur Long 21 Dec 1871)

9 Jul 1880 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex Co, DE: Farmer Gideon W. Bishop 23, DE MD MD; Belinda L. 20, DE DE DE; Roxey D. age 2.[42]

Isaac Bishop, son of Joshua and Charlotte, died of "acute cardiac deletion" at age 62. On his death certificate, his birth date was given as 11 Dec 1858.

Vestie Pauline Bishop (17 Nov 1880 - ; m. Lit Kitchens c. 1903) Could his name have been Littleton?

25 Apr 1910 Census, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA: Lit Kitchens 32, MD MD MD, a conductor for the "street rail road", married for 7 years; wife Vestie P. 29, DE MD MD; daughter Vestie P. 1/12, PA MD DE; mother-in-law Mary A. Bishop 72, MD MD MD, a widow, the mother of 5 children, 3 living.[43] The family was residing at 2508 Spangler Street.

4 Jun 1819: Alfred Lynch was born in Delaware, the son of Gilbert Lynch.[44]

29 Jul 1850 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE: Farmer Alfred Lynch 26, born DE; Jane W. 20, born MD; William H. 1, born DE.[47]

25 Jul 1860 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Millsboro P.O.): Farmer age 37, born in DE, with real and personal property valued at $3,000 and $2,000; Sarah age 22; William H. 12; Joshua 10; Elijah 5; and Mannen F. age 1.[48] They were listed close to [Jane's brother] Henry Bishop.

4 Jun 1870 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Roxana P.O.): Farmer age 49, born in DE, with real and personal property worth $8,500 and $2,200; Sarah J. age 40, born MD; farmer William H. 21; farm laborer Gilbert 19; Elijah C. age 15; Mansen F. age 11; Jane A. age 9; Alice 6.[49]

In a pamphlet entitled "Heritage of the Sound Church, Founded 1779": "It has been stated [that] the quarter acre site was donated on Jan 16, 1871 by Charles Collins to James Brasure, Jacob H. Brasure, Edward W. McCabe, [and] John R. Macolum, trustees. The deed mentions that the meeting house had been erected and that it was called 'Union Sound M.E. church'. It also describes the site as being on the road to Finicar's Island, which was probably Fenwick Island misspelled. Pioneers in rebuilding the church were James Brasure, Jacob Brasure, Ruben Bishop, Alfred Lynch, Exekil Williams, Lemuel Williams, Thomas Adkins, John Williams, and Edward Williams". The Sound Methodist Church is located approx 1 mile east of Williamsville on Route 54 about 11 miles from the ocean.[50] Charles Collins was Sarah's brother-in-law, James Brasure was the son of Mitchell Brasure, Reuben Bishop was Sarah's brother, Thomas Atkins was probably her brother-in-law, but Jacob Brasure is a mystery. Could the name actually have been Joshua H. Brasure?

2 Jul 1880 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE: Farmer Alfred Lynch 58; Sarah J. 53; Alice E. 15. They were listed next to [son and daughter-in-law] Manane F. and Emma Lynch.[51]

6 Jun 1900 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE: Alfred Lynch 80, born Jun 1819, DE DE DE; Sarah 74, born Jan 1825, MD MD MD. They were listed next door to the family of [son] Manane Lynch.[52]

28 Feb 1906: Sarah and Alfred Lynch died and were buried in Lynch Cemetery, Selbyville, DE.[53] Did they die in an accident?

28 Jan 1828: Charles C. Collins was born in Delaware, the son of James Collins and Miranda Powell.[54] His descendant Bobby Collins claims his birthplace was DE, but the 1880 Census lists MD. Charles was reportedly the brother of the Charlotte Collins who married Joseph B. Lynch. Was he also the brother of the Nancy W. Collins who married Reuben Bishop.

28 Jan 1851: "Hester (Hetty) Bishop" married Charles Collins in Worcester County.[56]

Charles served in the Civil War from 3 Aug to 23 Aug, a total of only 23 days.[57] What year? Why such a short term of service?

6 Aug 1870 Census, Accomack County, VA (Township of the Islands, Bell Haven P.O.): Charles Collins 42, born DE, an oysterman with personal property valued at $300; Hester 36, born MD; Martha 19; Sarah J. 16; Mary E. 14; John 9; Charles __ 7; William J. 5. All the children were born in DE.[58]

In a pamphlet entitled "Heritage of the Sound Church, Founded 1779": "It has been stated [that] the quarter acre site was donated on Jan 16, 1871 by Charles Collins to James Brasure, Jacob H. Brasure, Edward W. McCabe, [and] John R. Macolum, trustees. The deed mentions that the meeting house had been erected and that it was called 'Union Sound M.E. church'. It also describes the site as being on the road to Finicar's Island, which was probably Fenwick Island misspelled. Pioneers in rebuilding the church were James Brasure, Jacob Brasure, Ruben Bishop, Alfred Lynch, Exekiel Williams, Lemuel Williams, Thomas Adkins, John Williams, and Edward Williams". The Sound Methodist Church is located approx 1 mile east of Williamsville on Route 54 about 11 miles from the ocean.[59] James Brasure was the son of Mitchell Brasure, Reuben Bishop was Hester's brother, Alfred Lynch was Hester's brother-in-law, and Thomas Atkins was probably her brother-in-law. Jacob Brasure is a mystery. Could the name actually have been Joshua H. Brasure?

4 Jun 1880 Census, Accomack County, VA (Chincoteague Magisterial District): Merchant Charles Collins 51, MD MD MD; Hester age 48, DE DE DE; John 8; Willie 4; Clara 7, VA MD DE; Lillie 5, VA MD DE.[60] The family was listed between Joshua Brazure and Wollsey and Elizabeth Burton. Joshua was the father of Hester's sister-in-law Lucinda Bishop; Elizabeth Burton was Charles and Hester's daughter.

26 Apr 1892: Hetty Bishop Collins died in Philadelphia, PA, where she was visiting. She is buried in Red Men Cemetery, Chincoteague.

8 Jun 1900 Census, Chincoteague, Accomack County, VA: Oysterman William J. Collins 35, born Mar 1865, DE DE DE, married for 14 years; Maria __ 31, born Feb 1869, DE DE DE, mother of 5 children, 4 living; Annie E. 12, born Dec 1887, VA DE DE; Charles W. 9, born Jul 1890; Linia M. 6, born Aug 1893; Harry J. age 1, born July 1898; father Charles C. 72, born Jan 1828, DE DE DE, a widower employed as a house carpenter.[61]

15 Jun 1906: Charles Collins died on Chincoteague Island. He's also buried in RedMen Cemetery on the island.

Sarah J. Collins (c. 1855 - ; m. 1st Eba Lewis 15 Jan 1874, m. 2nd Johnny Bishop, m. 3rd Luke Lewis

4 Jun 1880 Census, Chincoteague, Accomack County, VA: Sailor Woolsey Burton 24, DE DE DE; Elizabeth 20, DE MD DE. They were residing next to Elizabeth's parents.

John E. Collins (9 Apr 1860 - 23 Oct 1926; m. Sarah Elizabeth Tarr 8 May 1887)

William James Collins (6 Mar 1865 - 31 Oct 1939; m. Mariah C. Brasure 7 Feb 1886)

Lillian Catherine Collins (20 Mar 1875 - 23 Jul 1959; m. John F. Disharoon 24 Jan 1895)

28 Jun 1830: John Henry Hudson, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Hudson, was born in Sussex County, DE.

27 Jul 1860 Census, Sussex County, DE: J. H. Hudson 30, born DE, with real and personal property valued at $2,000 and $400; Kitturah 25, born DE; Luisa 8; Ella M. 6; Jane 4; Charlotte 2.[62]

2 Jun 1870 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE (Roxana P.O.): Farmer age 39, born in DE, with real and personal property worth $4,800 and $1,483; Keturah age 38, born in MD; Ella M. age 14; Jane C. age 12; Charlotte E. age 10; Joshua R. age 8. All the children were born in DE.[63]

30 Jun 1880 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, DE: Farmer John H. Hudson 49, born DE; Kittury E. 47, born DE; Joshua R. 15, born DE; and black servant George Walter 13.[64]

13 Jun 1900 Census, Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County, VA: John H. Hudson 69, born Jun 1830, DE DE DE, married for 49 years; Kitturah E. 67, born Jul 1832, DE DE DE, mother of 5 children, 3 living.[65]

20 Jan 1907: John died in Sussex County. He is buried in Gray Cemetery, Fenwick Island, Sussex County.[66]

Elmira M. "Ella" Hudson (23 Jul 1854 - ; m. Joseph R. McCabe 29 Dec 1873)

1834: Nancy W. Collins was born in Maryland. Was she the daughter of James Collins and the sister of Charles C. Collins? Bobby Collins claims her parents were William and Miranda Powell Collins. Mary Elizabeth and Charles Collins, however, were supposedly the children of James and Miranda Powell Collins. Did Miranda Powell marry two brothers in turn; or was Nancy's father actually James Powell.

26 Feb 1859: Reuben, age "26 . . . born in Sussex County, Delaware" married Nancy Collins.[67]

1860 Census, Worcester County, MD (St. Martin's District): Farmer Reuben Bishop 26, born MD, with real and personal property worth $650 and $150 respectively; Nancy 22, born MD; Joshua 3/12, born MD.[68]

2 Aug 1870 Census, Accomack County, VA (Township of the Islands, Bell Haven P.O.): Sailor Reuben W. Bishop 36, born DE; Nancy W. 34, born DE; Joshua M. 9; Charles H. 8; Alfred W. 7; Edward 5; John B. 3; David B. 1. They were listed next door to Joseph B. and Charlotte Collins Lynch.[69]

In a pamphlet entitled "Heritage of the Sound Church, Founded 1779": "It has been stated [that] the quarter acre site was donated on Jan 16, 1871 by Charles Collins to James Brasure, Jacob H. Brasure, Edward W. McCabe, [and] John R. McColum, trustees. The deed mentions that the meeting house had been erected and that it was called 'Union Sound M.E. church'. It also describes the site as being on the road to Finicar's Island, which was probably Fenwick Island misspelled. Pioneers in rebuilding the church were James Brasure, Jacob Brasure, Ruben Bishop, Alfred Lynch, Exekil Williams, Lemuel Williams, Thomas Adkins, John Williams, and Edward Williams". The Sound Methodist Church is located approx 1 mile east of Williamsville on Route 54 about 11 miles from the ocean.[70] James Brasure was the son of Mitchell Brasure, Charles Collins and Alfred Lynch were Reuben's brothers-in-law, and Thomas Atkins may have been Reuben's brother-in-law. Jacob Brasure is a mystery. Could the name actually have been Joshua H. Brasure?

13 May 1877: Oysterman Reuben Bishop married "Margt E. Whealton", age 18, in Chincoteague.[71] . The ceremony was performed by P. Bowden Sr.[72] Margaret, daughter of Joshua and Nancy Wealton, had been born on 21 Mar 1857 on Chincoteague Island.

4 Jun 1880 Census, Accomack County, VA (Chincoteague Magisterial District): Oyster planter age 45, born MD DE DE; wife Margaret age 23, born VA; son Charles, a laborer, age 19; Alfred W. 17; Reuben E. 15; John R. 13; Daniel W. 9; Mary E. 6; and Lewellyn, one year old female. Lewellyn was the only child to have been born in Virginia. The family was listed between James Bishop and Joshua Brasure.[73]

15 Sep 1984: Reuben was listed as one of the witnesses for the Commonwealth of Virginia in its warrant against key members of "the Band". For more information on information, see "What was this "organized band?" in Generation 4 and/or The New York Times, "Lynch's Sanctified Band".

Jun 1900 Census, Accomack County, VA (Chincoteague Island): Reuben W. Bishop 65, born Jun 1834, MD DE DE,; Margaret E. 42, born Mar 1858, VA VA VA, mother of 8 children, 6 living; Elizabeth G. 17, born Jan 1882, VA DE VA; Minnie L. 14, born Jun 1885; William W. 12, born Sep 1887; Mattie W. 9, born Feb 1891; Leonar J. 6, born Dec 1893.[74]

1910 Census, Accomack County, VA (Chincoteague Magisterial District): Truck farmer Reuben W. Bishop 75, MD MD DE, married for 32 years; Margaret E. 51, VA VA VA, mother of 8 children, 6 living; William W. 21, VA MD VA, employed as a boatman on a fishing vessel; Leonora J. 17.[75]

Charles Henry Bishop (29 Apr 1861 - 19 Aug 1838; m. 1st Angeline M. Conner 13 Apr 1884, m. 2nd Mime Smith)

26 Apr 1910 Census, Parragoula City, Jackson Co, MS: House carpenter Charlie H. Bishop 46, married for 25 years, MD MD MD; Annie 40, VA VA VA, mother of 9 children, 7 living; son Charlie 23, VA VA VA, a widower; daughter Anna B. 14, VA VA VA; son Issac 11, SC, MD VA; boarder John Grove 36, Germany Germany Germany, employed as a laborer; boarder Thimas J. Birch 55, MD MD MD, a house carpenter; boarder Alfred N. Imerson 25, OK OK OK . They were listed on River Front next to Elias Stokes.[76]

7 Jan 1920 Census, Pascagoula, Jackson Co, MS: Charlie Bishop 58, VA VA VA, a retail fruit merchant; Demiah 52, NC NC NC. They were next to Joseph R. and Angie Lynch, and several doors away from [uncle] James A. Bishop.[77]

Reuben Edward Bishop (29 Apr 1865 - 25 Mar 1848; m. Henrietta Thornton 15 May 1887)

Daniel W. Bishop (3 Jan 1871 - ; m. 1st Mary E. Bloxom 5 Apr 1893, m. 2nd Florence Smith)

Mary E. Bishop (22 Oct 1874 - 28 Aug 1964; m. 1st M. James Hudson 23 Apr 1891, m. 2nd Andrew Jackson Smith)

Elizabeth Gertrude Bishop (25 Jan 1884 - 7 Oct 1962; m. David Franklin Lewis 4 Oct 1902)

Mattie Mae Bishop (20 Feb 1891; m. 1st John Walter Kelly, m. 2nd Ollie Hickman)

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Any information is only as reliable as its source. Evaluate the following sources accordingly.

[1] IGI

[2] Dryden, Worcester County, Maryland Wills, Vol. 1, p. 9

[3] Richards, Marriages from the Delaware Gazette 1729-1853, p. 18, from Delaware Gazette, 18 Nov 1842

[4] Sussex County 1850 Census, p. 131

[5] Sussex County 1860 Census, p. 575

[6] Copies of Orphans Court Guardian Records provided by Rachel Burns

[7] Copies of Orphans Court Guardian Records provided by Rachel Burns

[8] Sussex County 1870 Census, p. 17

[9] Sussex County 1870 Census, p. 85

[9a] Sussex County 1880 Census, p. 7

[10] Sussex County 1870 Census, p. 17

[11] Sussex County 1870 Census, p. 76

[12] Sussex County 1870 Census, p. 17

[13] Worcester Marriages

[14] Sussex County 1850 Census, p. 127

[15] Sussex County 1860 Census, p. 571

[16] Sussex County 1870 Census, p. 4

[17] Sussex County 1880 Census, p. 54

[18] Edith Pierre

[19] Worcester County 1850 Census, p. 244

[20] Worcester Marriages

[21] Worcester County 1860 Census, p. 210

[22] Worcester County 1870 Census, p. 9

[23] Worcester County 1880 Census, p. 24-25

[24] Worcester County 1900 Census, ED 104, Sheet 4A

[25] Sussex County 1900 Census, ED 82, Sheet 24A

[26] Edith Pierre

[27] Edith Pierre

[28] Worcester County 1850 Census, p. 246

[29] Sussex County 1860 Census, p. 115

[30] Bobby Collins

[31] Copies of Orphans Court Guardian Records provided by Rachel Burns

[32] Edith Pierre

[33] Bobby Collins

[34] Bobby Collins

[35] Moore, Sussex County, Delaware Will Book M, 8 March 1860 - 13 April 1869, p. 26, from Book M, p. 485

[36] Sussex County 1870 Census, p. 19

[37] Sussex County 1880 Census, p. 38

[38] Sussex County 1900 Census, ED 83, Sheet 15A

[39] Edith Pierre; Bobby Collins

[40] Philadelphia County 1910 Census, ED 655, Sheet 5B

[41] Bobby Collins

[42] Sussex County 1880 Census, p. 74

[43] Philadelphia County 1910 Census, ED 655, Sheet 5B

[44] Edith Pierre

[45] Edith Pierre

[46] Worcester Marriages

[47] Sussex County 1850 Census, p. 131

[48] Sussex County 1860 Census, p. 95/575

[49] Sussex County 1870 Census, p. 8

[50] Bobby Collins

[51] Sussex County 1880 Census, p. 60

[52] Sussex County 1900 Census, ED 83, Sheet 5A

[53] Edith Pierre; Bobby Collins

[54] Bobby Collins

[55] Bobby Collins

[56] Worcester Marriages

[57] Bobby Collins

[58] Accomack County 1870 Census

[59] Bobby Collins

[60] Accomack County 1880 Census, ED 3, Sheet 6

[61] Accomack County 1900 Census, ED 14, Sheet 13B

[62] Sussex County 1860 Census, p. 100

[63] Sussex County 1870 Census, p. 3

[64] Sussex County 1880 Census, p. 56

[65] Sussex County 1900 Census, ED 82, Sheet 12A

[66] Ida May Melson Olroyd

[67] Booby Collins

[68] Worcester County 1860 Census, p. 221

[69] Accomack County 1870 Census, p. 8

[70] Bobby Collins

[71] Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia 1854 - 1895, p. 55, copy provided by Dent Gitchel

[72] Miles, p. 55, copy provided by Dent Gitchel

[73] Accomack County 1880 Census, p. 5

[74] Accomack County 1900 Census, ED 14, Sheet 15B

[75] Accomack County 1910 Census, ED 4, Sheet 16B

[76] Jackson County 1910 Census, ED 58, Sheet 19A

[77] Jackson County 1920 Census, ED 65, Sheet 8A