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father of Mary, wife of John Hazzard, and great-grandmother of David Hazzard, 2. The Radeliffs, maternal ancestors of Mrs. John A. Hazzard, are descendants of a cer- tain Captain Radcliff, of Northumberland, England, who came to Virginia with Captain John Smith. The great-grandmother of the same Mrs. Hazzard was Miss Lowber; her grandfather was the first of the family who came to Kent county, Del., in 1680. At about the same time, the Drapers, who were Eng- lish Friends, became settlers in Delaware.
DAVID J. ENNIS. Harbeson, Sussex county, Del., son of Samuel and Margaret (Fitchett) Ennis, was born in Broadkiln hun- dred, Sussex county, June 9, 1817.
His great-grandfather was an Irish patriot, who went with a devoted band of his country- men, of the same spirit with himself, from Ireland to Spain, where he died. He left a son, John Ennis, who was born in Spain, mar- ried a Spanish lady, and died in the same country. Samuel Ennis was the son of John Ennis, and was also born in Spain. He came to America with Lafayette, an l fought under that commander for the freedom of America. At the close of the Revolutionary war, Sam- vel Ennis went to the state of Virginia, where for some time he resided in either Northamp- ton or Accomae county; he then removed to Maryland, and finally rented a farm in Broad- kiln hundred, Sussex county, Del., the culti- vation of which occupied the remainder of his active life. He died upon his homestead about the year 1827, at the age of eighty, and was interred upon the old Fitchett farm, near Gravelly Hill. Samuel Ennis married Marga- ret, daughter of Salathiel Fichet, or Fitcheti, a native of France, and like Mr. Ennis, a sol- dier in the Revolution under the Marquis de Lafayette. Mrs. Samuel Ennis attained the venerable age of ninety-three years. Their children are: I. Ann, died young; II. and III. twins, Jesse John, who died about 1893, and Michael Hall; IV. (Mrs. Samuel Ross), died in Milton, Del .; V. Mary ( Mrs. Ross); VI. David J.
The severe discipline of life for David J. Enmis began at an early age. As a chill, he attended subscription schools, and did his best to profit by the slender advantages they af- forded. But his years of boyish study were few, for his father died when David was but
ten years old, leaving his widow with a family just growing up, and an estate encumbered with debt. But "it is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth," and in this case the yoke was assumed with a willing mind. Filled with affectionate desire to share the bur- dens resting upon his mother, David J. Ennis soon after his father's death began working for the neighboring farmers, at first for two and a half dollars per month, afterward for six dollars, the usual wages in those times. Until he was eighteen years old, he gave his wages unbroken to his mother, thus aiding her in wiping off the debt that rested upon their home. Mr. Ennis continued to work by the month until he was twenty-five, was fru- gal and industrious, and gradually accumu- lated a small store upon which to begin farm- ing on his own account. Marrying at the age of twenty-six, he rented a farm at Cool Spring, Sussex county, Del., taking his mother to share his home. After renting for ten years, Mr. Ennis purchased the place upon which he still lives, for $1,050, paying one-half of this suun in cash, and the other half five or six years later. The farm contains 150 acres; Mr. Ennis cultivated it himself until within a few years, but now rents it. Still, although an octogenarian, he has not lost his active disposition, and takes pleasure in performing such tasks as his strength will permit. The dutiful efforts of his early years and the cheer- ful diligence and economy of his riper age have borne their merited fruit in an old age of ease and comfort. As an honorable and loyal citizen, Mr. Ennis has always been high- ly esteemed by his neighbors and acquaint- ances. IIe is a Republican, but has not taken an active part in politics.
David J. Ennis was married October 18, 1842, to Ann, daughter of Tenley and Mar- garet Bibbens. She was born in Broadkiln hundred, July 30, 1822. The venerable couple are childless, but are passing their do- (lining years together, in the cheerful hope of a better life to come. Mr. Ennis was for several years a ruling elder in the Presby- terian congregation worshipping at Cool Spring, where he still holds his membership; he united with the church at the age of twen- ty-five. He has always found great pleas- ure and consolation in the Scriptures, and al- though his failing sight permits him to read but little, enjoys the remembrance of its pre-
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cepts and sacred histories, and watches for the day when he will be called to his eternal home.
DAVID L. MUSTARD, M. D., Lewes, Del., son of the Rev. C. B. Mustard, a Pres- byterian minister, a native of Cool Spring, Del., and Margaret West, of Lewes, daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth West, was born at Lewes, Sussex county, Del., September 22, 1835. Robert West Mustard, brother of David L. Mustard, has been a merchant in Shanghai, China, for thirty years.
Dr. Mustard's paternal ancestry is Scotch, his maternal ancestry English. He had the advantage of a good education and was grad- uated from Delaware College in 1833; he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. David Hall, of Lewes, and received his medi- cal diploma from the Pennsylvania Medical College in 1858. Securing the position of surgeon on the packet ship Saranac, sailing between Philadelphia and Liverpool, he made one voyage in that capacity. In October, 1858, Dr. Mustard became a resident of Blackwater, Del., where he was engaged in the practice of medicine for ten years. In 1868 he removed to Lewes, Del., and opened an office for the practice of medicine, and in 1871 became interested in the drug business. Dr. Mustard is a Democrat, and was elected in 1876, on the Democratic ticket to the state legislature, and in 1882, to the state senate. He was a member of the State Board of Health for several years, and is at present one of the trustees of Delaware College, and of the State College for colored students.
On January 14, 1861, David L. Mustard, M. D., was married to Martha A., daughter of Captain Nathaniel Tunnell and Maria Wal- ter, daughter of Ebe Walter, Sr. Of their children one survives, Lewis West Mustard, of Lewes, Del., born at Blackwater, Del., and married to Virginia Lee, daughter of Har- beson and Elizabeth (Dickinson) Hickman.
JOSEPHI M. MARTIN, M. D., Lewes, Sussex county, Del., son of James M. and Mary Ellen (Marsh) Martin, was born at Cool Spring, Broadkiln hundred, Sussex county, Del., July 29, 1872.
The ancestry of the Martin family, pater- nal and maternal, is Scotch-Irish. Josiah Martin, a native of Scotland, fled to Ireland to avoid religious persecution; then, finding
himself a victim to civil oppression, he de- cided to emigrate to America. Their party consisted of Josias, a lad, James J. Martin, supposed to be his son, a brother, whose name is unknown, and a cousin, also named Josias Martin. They settled near Cool Spring, Del., where the brothers were soon after joined by their sister, afterwards Mrs. Jona- than Stephenson, who removed to Ohio, where all trace of her was lost. Mr. Martin's cousin, Rev. Josias Martin, was a minister of the Presbyterian church, and was pastor of the old brick Presbyterian church, at Lewes, Del., where he died in 1740. In ac- cordance with the custom then prevailing, he was buried under the pulpit of the church in which he officiated.
James J. Martin, son of Josias Martin, was married to Mary Vent. Their children are: I. John; II. William; III. Robert; IV. Jo- sias; V. James; VI. Margaret; VII. Eliza- beth; VIII. Mary. John Martin, eldest son of James J. and Mary (Vent) Martin, was born November 30, 1765, and was married, July 4, 1790, to Lydia Hopkins, who was born January 6, 1774. Their children are: I. Jonathan, died in early manhood; II. Ruth, married first to James Wilson, and after his death to William Coulter; III. James F. John Martin died May 9, 1802. His widow, Lydia (Hopkins) Martin, married David Mustard. Their children are: I. Cornelius; II. Lydia A .; III. Elizabeth; IN. Mary; V. Hester; VI. Alice. Lydia (Hopkins) Mus- tard died August 22, 1831.
James F. Martin, grandfather of Dr. Mar- tin, and youngest son of John and Lydia (Hopkins) Martin, was born April 26, 1799. Ile was married to Elizabeth Virden, who was born April 5, 1810. Their children are: I. John, born December 17, 1830, died at Dela- ware College, July 7, 1855; II. Naomi, born January 10, 183-, died October 31, 1835; III. James M .; IV. Robert II., born October 28, 1837, was married, December 30, 1873, to Emma Waples, has three children living, i. Cordelia Ann, born November 9, 1879, ii. David C., born March 11, 1881, iii. John Robert, born July 3, 1883; V. Lydia A. N., born December 11, 1839, married, November 19, 1888, to J. V. Tunnell; VI. Josiah, born September 30, 1842, died November 12, 1843; VIT. William C., born October 8, 1844, died November 15, 1863; VIII.
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Ruth Elizabeth, born September 28, 1846, married, September 4, 1878, to Charles R. Hitch, has five children, i. Ruth Amanda, born March 20, 1876; ii. Ilelen Viola, born January 31, 1878, iii. Ralph Haven, born June 14, 1880, iv. Margaret, born September 13, 1882, v. Lena, died in in- fancy; IX. Hannah, born December 27, 1848, married, May 27, 1874, to Lyman W. Whit- tlesey, has two children, i. Elizabeth, born May 1, 1875, ii. James M., born April 17, 1577; X. Margaret M., born December 27, 1852, married, August 15, 1878, to Horace N. Bissell, has three children, i. Horace Hart, born August 7, 1879, deceased, ii. Charles, born September 11, 1881, iii. Margaret.
Mr. Martin's father, second son of James F. and Elizabeth (Virden) Martin, was born at Cool Spring, Sussex county, Del., May 20, 1535. Ile grew up on the homestead and was educated in the public schools of his native hundred. With the exception of a year spent in Ohio, his whole life has been passed in Lewes and Rehoboth hundred. In early man- hood he taught during the winter months, spending the summer months in farming, to which he has devoted a large part of his time. Mr. Martin is a successful merchant in Cool Spring, Del .; he is also the agent of the P., W. & B. R. R., in that town. James M. Martin was married to Mary Ellen Marsh, daughter of Dr. Erasmus D. Marsh. Five of their children died in infancy. Those sur- viving are: 1. Arzella E., born June 4, 1863, married William T. Manning, a merchant of Lewes, Del., has three children, i. Harrison M., ii. Fannie M., iii. Willie Manning; IT. Clara May, born May 29, 1867: III. Wil- liam E., born June 6, 1870; IV. Joseph, M .; V. James Cornelius, born September 20, 1874.
Joseph M. Martin, second son of James M. and Mary Ellen (Marsh ) Martin, attended the public schools of Broadkiln hundred, and read medicine with Dr. Joseph W. Marsh, of Lewes and Rehoboth hundred, Sussex county, Del. In the fall of 1891 Mr. Martin entered the Jefferson Medical College, at Phila- delphia, Pa., and graduated from that institution in May, 1894. One month after his graduation, July 1, 1894. Dr. Martin opened an office in Lewes, Del., where he has a large and increasing practice. He is skilful both as a physician and surgeon,
and commands the respect and confidence of his friends and patrons. Dr. Martin is a mem- ber of the State Medical Society; of Marine Lodge, No. 19, A. O. C. W .; of Heulopen Circle, No. 11, of the Brotherhood of the Union; and of Jefferson Lodge ( Masomie).
JOSEPH BURTON LYONS, M. D., Lewes, Del., son of Lavan L. and Ilannah (Rodney) Lyons, was born in Lewes, Del., No- vember 2, 1835.
Ilis ancestors were residents of Delaware a century ago, and have been prominent in social, business and official life ever since. His grandfather was Ebenezer Lyons, who was born in an eastern state but removed to Delaware in the latter part of the the eigh- teenth century. He was a sea-captain, and his fate was the same as that of many another mariner; his vessel went down in a storm at sea, and he perished with his crew. Captain Lyons married Elizabeth, daughter of Jo- seph Burton, of Long Neck, Sussex county, Del. They had three children: I. Joseph; II. Mary; III. Lavan L.
Lavan L. Lyons was born on Long Neck, Sussex county, Del., December 12, 1805. His early education was meagre; when he was fifteen years old, he followed the examde of his father and went to sea. For twenty years he trod the decks, a part of the time as captain; in 1840 he retired. He had been successful as a skipper, and when he gave up his captaincy was owner of several vessels.
Captain L. L. Lyons purchased a farm at Georgetown, Del., in 1840, and was for ten years engaged in agricultural pursuits. Then his health failed, and he sold his property and removed to Lewes. Here he invested in another farm, and soon after established him- self in the "wrecking" business. While thus employed he found time to build several schooners. Capt. Lyous was also a politician of influence, and active in public affairs. He was provost marshal for a time, and was at- forward appointed deputy collector of customs by President Grant. In this capacity he served eight years. He was faithful to all his trusts, and was one of the foremost citizens of Lowes. In early life he was a Whig, and later a Republican. Lavan L. Lyons married Hannah, daughter of ex-Governor Caleb Rod- nov. Their children are: I. Joseph B .; II. Rodney E .: THI. William: IV. Mary E .; V.
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and VI. twins, died in infancy; VII. Walter. All but the chlest son are dead. Mr. Lyons died March 12, 1885, his wife in February, 1870, aged seventy-two years. Mrs. Lyons was a member of the Presbyterian church, and Mr. Lyons a vestryman in the P. E. church.
Caleb Rodney, father of Mrs. Lyons, was one of the most distinguished men of his time. The people of his district elected him first to the legislature and then to the state senate, of which he was made president. Afterward the people of Delaware chose him as their chief magistrate ..
Dr. Joseph Burton Lyons received his early education in public and private schools in Georgetown and Lewes and when nineteen years old began the study of medicine with Dr. David Hall, of Lewes. From his precep- tor's office he entered the medical depart- ment of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and was graduated in 1857. The same year he began the practice of his profession in Lewes, and contined it success- fully until ten years later, when failing health compelled him to seek relief from his exacting duties. He has devoted himself to agriculture since 1867, owning and cultivat- ing the farm purchased by his father in 1850 at Lewes. Dr. Lyons was commissioned sur- geon of the Fourth Regiment, Delaware Vol- umteer Infantry, in July, 1862, but resigned in January, 1863, on account of ill health. In politics he is a Republican.
Dr. JJoseph Burton Lyons married, Febru- ary 2, 1863, Margaret C., daughter of Cap- tain Henry Virden, of Lewes. They have children: I. Hannah (Mrs. John M. Rich- ardson), of Georgetown, Del .; II. Henry Virden, of Lewes, a Delaware Bay pilot ; III. Elizabeth, deceased; IV. Margaret W. Dr. and Mrs. Lyons are members of the P. E. church.
Henry Virden Lyons was born in Lewes, April 9, 1866. Ile attended the public schools until he was fifteen years old when he began an apprenticeship as a pilot. He was an apt pupil and was commissioned in 1887 as a pilot on the Delaware Bay. He still follows that profession. He is a member of the I. O. HI. In politie- he votes with the Republican party.
On November 25, 1896, Henry Virden Lyons married Elizabeth, daughter of Robert
(. Chambers, of Lewes, who was born July 28, 1875. They have one son, Henry, born October 1, 1897, died at the age of eight months. Mr. and Mrs. Lyons are members of the P. E. church.
Rodney E. Lyons, second son of Laban L. Lyons and Hannah Rodney, his wife, was born in the town of Lewes, March 14, 1837. Ile was educated in the private schools of Lewes, and after attaining his majority, fol- lowed the business of farming. He was a Re- publican in politics, but was conservative in his views. At the age of twenty-five he mar- ried Hettie P., daughter of Joseph and Leah Walker, of Lewes. A son, Elwood L., born September 16, 1864, and a daughter, Leila L., born December 10, 1866, survive him. He died in Lewes, March 17, 1887, aged fifty years and a few days.
ROBERT ARNELL, Lewes, Del., son of John and Ann (Burton) Arnell, was born in Lewes, Del., January 22, 1835.
Ilis ancestors were carly residents of Lewes, but the first of whom there is a record were his great-grandparents, William Arnell and his wife Isabel. They had children: I. John, born about 1758, died in Philadelphia in 1804; II. William, 2; III. Sarah (Mrs. David Landreth), born April 4, 1761, died Novem- her 1, 1830; Mr. Landreth was the pioneer wholesale seedsman of Philadelphia. William Arnell, 2, was born in Lewes in 1760. He was a carpenter, and when very young en- listed in the Continental army, and saw ser- vice in the Revolution. On March 19, 1786, he married Naomi Gill, who was born near Lowes, January 1, 1755. They had children: I. William Gill, born in Lewes, May 12, 1785, removed to Philadelphia, married Maria Adams October 4, 1814; II. John, 2, born April 17, 1790; III. Sophia ( Mrs. Rich- ard Beche), born March 12, 1792, died in Lewes, December 6, 1875; IV. Naomi, born September 12, 1795, died in Lowes August 25, 1860. William Arnell, 2, died in Lewes in September, 1844. Mrs. Arnell had died some years before.
John Arnell, 2, attended school in Lowes, and resided with his father until 1826, when he purchased what is known as the Mitchel- more farm, near Lewes, and began its cultiva- tion. Three years later he disposed of this property and bought the tract of land now
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owned by his son, Robert Arnell, which he farmed until his death. John Arnell was a soldier in the War of 1812. In politics he was first a Whig and later a Republican. On May 16, 1827, John Arnell married Am, daughter of William and Cornelia Burton, of Rehoboth, Del .; their children are: I. Jo- seph II., born March 23, 1829, died Septem- ber 6, 1830; Il. William, 3, born December 11, 1530, died in September, 1844; 111. John, 3, born February 5, 1833, died in October, 1844; IV. Robert, born January 22, 1835; V. David L., born April 6, 1837, died De- cember 9, 1863. John Arnell, 2, was a mem- ber of the M. E. church. He died September 3, 1865; his wife died April 28, 1857.
Robert Arnell was born in the house in Lewes which he now owns and occupies. ITis education was received in the public and se- lect schools of his native town. He gave his attention to farming until 1869, when he en- gaged in the retail lumber business and has continued in it ever since. His success is due to his habit of concentrating his energy upon whatever work was in hand. He is owner of his grandfather's farm, of the Burton homestead, and of the farm of his father. Mr. Arnell has been a member of the town council for two terms, and is a stanch Repub- lican. In 1898, upon the organization of the Sussex Trust, Title and Safe Deposit Com- pany, he was made one of its directors, and treasurer of the company.
DAGWORTHY DERRICKSON JO- SEPH, P. O. Lewes, Del., son of Henry D. and Elizabeth B. (Carroll) Joseph, was born near Georgetown, Del., March 19, 1839.
The Joseph family have resided in Dela- ware for many years. Before the Revolution- ary War gave birth to a new nation, Joseph Joseph settled in Sussex county, Del. He was a native of Scotland. One of his children was Jeremiah Joseph, who was the father of ten children: I. Elisha; II. Esther; III. Hezekiah; IV. Joseph; V. Jonathan; VI. La- vinia; VII. William; VIII. Zechariah; IX. Nathan; X. Elizabeth. His seventh son, Nathan Joseph, was born near Georgetown, Del. He was a farmer, and married Miss Hardy. They reared a number of children, among them William Joseph, who was born near Georgetown, April 6, 1786. He was a carpenter, but gave most of his attention to
farming. He took up arms in behalf of his country in the War of 1812. William Jo- seph married Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Salmons, of Sussex county. They had chil- dren: 1. Henry Dickinson; 11. Nathan II .; 1H. William B .; IV. Thomas T .; V. David; VI. James M .; VII. Edward D .; VIII. Syl- vester P .; IX. Gideon; X. Sarah; XI. George W. All are deceased except George W. Jo- seph, who resides in Wilmington, Del.
Henry Dickinson Joseph was born near Hollyville, Sussex county, January 30, 1813. Hle received the education usually given to farmers' sons, and when this was completed, devoted himself to the cultivation of the soil. Politically he was a Whig, and afterward a Republican. Henry D. Joseph was married five times. His first wife was Elizabeth B., daughter of Peter Carroll, of Sussex county, Del. They had children: I. Dagworthy Derrickson; II. An E. (Mrs. Thomas B. Rust), deceased; III. James II., a soldier in the Civil War and now a retired machinist; IV. William, died November 14, 1862, while serving the Union in the Civil War; V. John W. D., who died in infancy. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Joseph died March 2, 1851. Mr. Joseph's second wife was Cornelia, daughter of Jehu Hill. They had one child, Cornelia E. (Mrs. Thomas II. Lawson), of Wilmington, Del. The third wife of Mr. Joseph was Mrs. Sarah Simpler. By this marriage they had one child, George A., deceased. His fourth mariage was to Kate, daughter of John and Lydia Green, and his fifth to Comfort, daughter of Robert and Lydia Craig. Mrs. Comfort Joseph is a resident of Georgetown. Henry Dickinson Joseph died September 18, 1891. He was a member of the M. E. church.
Dagworthy Derrickson Joseph received a good common school education, and long be- fore he attained his majority became a teacher in the district schools. He was thus engaged for five or six years, until the break- ing out of the Civil War. On October 7, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company L, Second Regiment Delaware Volunteer In- fantry, afterwards Company B, Third Regi- ment. This company was enlisted for three years or during the war. Mr. Joseph was ap- pointed sergeant. In April, 1862, he was promoted to first sergeant of Company K, and in November of the same year to second lieu- tenant. In January, 1863, while his regi-
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ment was at Frederick, Md., he was made first lieutenant, and then took command of Company I, Fifth Regiment Maryland Vol- unteer Infantry, which connand he held until April, 1864. He rejoined his regiment in May, 1864, and was assigned to the Third Brigade, Second Division Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac. On September 24, Lieut. Joseph was promoted to captain of Company C, Third Regiment, Delaware Volunteer In- fantry, and on April 1, 1865, was breveted major for gallant and meritorious conduct at Five Forks. He was in command of his regi- ment in the grand review at Washington, and was finally mustered out of service at Arling- ton Heights, June 3, 1865. Mr. Joseph par- ticipated in the following engagements: Har per's Ferry, Sulphur Springs, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Antietam, Tolopotomy, Bethesda Church, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Mine Explosion, Six Mile House, Peeble's Farm, Hatcher's Run, Dab- ney's Mills, Quaker Road, White Oak Road, Five Forks and Appomattox. Ilis war record is an enviable one. Colonel William Louis Schley, on May 22, 1864, in a letter now in the possession of Mr. Joseph testifies to the value set upon his services by his superior officers. Mr. Joseph has also in his posses- sion a letter from Colonel William Sargent to Governor Cannon, recommending his pro- motion. This letter is endorsed by Brigadier General James Gwyn, who bases his recom- mendation on the conduct of Mr. Joseph at Hatcher's Run.
The war ended, Mr. Joseph returned to Delaware. Ile spent the sunnner at George- town, and in the fall went to the west, and during the winter of 1865-6 acted as agent at Ackley, Iowa, for lumber merchants, and speculated in grains. In the spring of 1866 he returned to Delaware, and settled on a farm near Georgetown. Mr. Joseph eulti- vated his land and taught school until June 3, 1867, when he was appointed keeper of the C'ape Henlopen light-house, a position he still holds, discharging its duties to the satis- faction of mariners and of the government. Mr. Joseph is a Republican and a member of Lafayette Lodge, No. 14, F. and A. M.
On June 7, 1867, Dagworthy Derrickson Joseph was married to Mary Hester, daugh- ter of Thomas D. and Sarah (Warrington) Sherman, of Cool Spring, Sussex county, Del.
Mrs. Joseph was born March 6, 1843. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph are: I. Etlie (Mrs. Eugene K. Wilson), of Georgetown hundred; II. Leander F. R., farmer, near Georgetown; III. Sallie E .; IV. Henry C., died aged seventeen; V. Laura Sherman, died at the age of six; VI. Mary Shilling; VII. Jennie Hall; VIII. Maud Wise. Mr. Jo- sephi's family reside in Georgetown; they are members of the M. E. church.
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