Family of Marcus Boyd
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William SHARPE married Filipina FITZGERALD.
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Filipina FITZGERALD married William SHARPE.
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They had the following children:
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Conrad PLASTER [Parents] was born about 1775 in Henry Co. or Patrick Co., VA. He died 1848 in Patrick Co., VA. Conrad married Jane GRIFFITH on 6 Oct 1840 in Patrick Co., VA.
Other marriages:
HOWELL, Hannah
Conrad and family are listed in the 1810 Montgomery County, Virginia Census. Another source notes and additional child, William who moved to TN. Conrad and family are also listed in the 1830 Patrick Co., VA Census.
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Jane GRIFFITH was born 1767. She married Conrad PLASTER on 6 Oct 1840 in Patrick Co., VA.
Jane was widowed, living with her step son, Claiborne, in Patrick Co., VA in 1850, according to the Census.
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Benjamin HOWELL married Elizabeth KENDALL.
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Elizabeth KENDALL married Benjamin HOWELL.
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They had the following children:
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Michael PLASTER was born about 1728 in Franklin Co., VA. He died about 1803 in Franklin Co., VA. Michael married Tamar HOUSTON on 22 Nov 1756 in Wilmington, DE.
Other marriages:
WILLIAMS, Charity
The Plaster surname is Anglicized from the German name "Platsher". German
derivations of the name include Pflaster, Pflasterer, Plaesterer, etc. It
is speculated that Plasters orginally founded in Paris (as in Plaster of
Paris) where they started a craftsman commune or syndicate specializing
in plaster art crafts, such as ceilings and walls. This was in about the
9th century in the Kingdon of Normandy in France before France had a
single king. This skill gave them the ability to travel and make a good
living as artisans. Thus, Plasters are found in other areas of Europe,
such as England, Italy and Germany. Most Plasters in the United States
derive from the German Plasters, most believe to have been three of four
brothrs, Michael, Henry, Conrad and or Abraham. Michael to Virginia,
Henry and Conrad to Pennsylvania, and Abraham to North Carolina. The
father of our Plaster line is Michel Platscher, born before 1728, who
came to Chester County, PA, from Germany (perhaps through Amsterdam in
1742). Michel arrived at Port Philadelphia, PA, on September 21, 1742
(age 14+) under the name Michel Platscher (with a.. or umlaut over the
"a" indicating a long "a" as in plate. He arrived aboard the ship
Francis and Elizabeth, George North, Master from Rottrdam, last from
Deal, England. Marriage records of Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church in
Wilmington, DE, shows Michel marrying Thamar Hewston, original records in
Swedish. Michel and Tamar Houston had three children. There has also
been an asserted family connection between Michael Plastcher's first
wife, Tamar Houston and Sam Houston. Chester Co. tax list from 1765 to
1769 lists Michel Plaster as owning various personal property. The 1766
list states that Michel was an "inmate" with no property. The 1769 lists
Michel as owning 100 acres of land, 2 horses, 2 cows, and 3 sheep. Michel
is not listed in the 1771 Chester Co., PA Tax List.
In 1788, Michel was listed in a Henry Co., VA document where he renounced
allegiance to Great Britain and swore allegiance to the Commonwealth of
Virginia. In 1785 Michel signed the Petition of Residens of Bedford and
Henry Counties opposed to the formation of a new counrty, Franklin. The
1787 tax list for Franklin Co. (formerly Henry Co.) indicated that he and
his second wife, Charity, owned three horses and 8 cows. There was also
one white male age 16-21 years in residence.
NOTE: Family lore has it that the Plasters were in Wales prior to entering the United States.
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Tamar HOUSTON married Michael PLASTER on 22 Nov 1756 in Wilmington, DE.
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They had the following children:
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David LITTLE married Sarah SNEAD.
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Sarah SNEAD [Parents] married David LITTLE.
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They had the following children:
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Micajah SNEAD was born about 1740. He died about 1779 in Halifax, VA. Micajah married Sarah BOLLING.
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Sarah BOLLING married Micajah SNEAD.
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They had the following children:
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William G. ELSWICK [Parents] was born 1844 in Tazewell Co., VA. He died before 1920. William married Eliza J. BYRD on 30 Sep 1865 in Tazewell Co., VA.
William was counted in a census 1900 in Maiden Spring Township, Tazewell Co., VA. He was counted in a census 1910 in Maiden Spring Township, Tazewell Co., VA.
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Eliza J. BYRD [Parents] was born 26 Dec 1841 in Wythe Co., VA. She died. Eliza married William G. ELSWICK on 30 Sep 1865 in Tazewell Co., VA.
Census records indicate Eliza was born in Grayson County, VA, however her marriage license states Wythe County as her birthplace.
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They had the following children:
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Loudema ELSWICK was born 4 May 1867 and died Apr 1953. |
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Sylvia ELSWICK was born 15 Nov 1868 in Russell Co., VA. |
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Virginia B. ELSWICK "Virginia" was born 1872 in Virginia. |
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Mary Elizabeth ELSWICK was born 1874. |
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Carrie A. ELSWICK was born 1877. |
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John P. ELSWICK was born 23 May 1882. |
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John MCGRAW was born about 1892 in Virginia.
John was adopted by William and Eliza Elswick. |
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John ELSWICK [Parents] was born 1808. He married Elizabeth JOHNSON.
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Elizabeth JOHNSON "Betsy" was born 1809. She married John ELSWICK.
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They had the following children:
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Elisha BIRD [Parents] was born about 1810 in Grayson Co., VA. He married Rebecca ELSWICK.
Elisha was counted in a census 1850 in Russell Co., VA. He was counted in a census 1860 in Tazewell Co., VA.
Other marriages:
NEWBERRY, Ordally
Elisha and Rebecca moved to Russell County about 1844 with their children.
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Rebecca ELSWICK was born about 1844 in Buckingham Co., VA. She died before 27 Sep 1864. Rebecca married Elisha BIRD.
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They had the following children:
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Eliza J. BYRD was born 26 Dec 1841 and died. |
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Judith BIRD was born about 1843 in Grayson Co., VA. |
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Polly BIRD was born about 1847 in Russell Co., VA. |
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William BIRD was born about 1849 in Russell Co., VA. |
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Angeline BIRD was born about 1855 in Virginia. |
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Elisha BIRD [Parents] was born about 1810 in Grayson Co., VA. He married Ordally NEWBERRY on 27 Sep 1864 in Russell Co., VA.
Elisha was counted in a census 1850 in Russell Co., VA. He was counted in a census 1860 in Tazewell Co., VA.
Other marriages:
ELSWICK, Rebecca
Elisha and Rebecca moved to Russell County about 1844 with their children.
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Ordally NEWBERRY was born 1834 in Franklin Co., VA. She married Elisha BIRD on 27 Sep 1864 in Russell Co., VA.
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