Bayly, Sarah Downing “Sally” Upshur, 1784-1828

Sarah Downing “Sally” Upshur Bayly was born in Northampton County, the daughter of John Upshur and Margaret Downing. She married Richard Drummond Bayly, Esq. on December 9, 1801, and they enslaved thirteen people in their household. They lived in Accomack County and had ten children.

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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre - April 1799]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister Ann Upshur Eyre, undated. The date of this letter is either April or May of 1799 due to context. The letter mentions the long awaited return of the ship Delaware, captained by John E. Sword from Canton. It discusses the wedding of Sarah Corbin Cropper, as well as mentioning Mrs. Vear, Henrietta Teackle, John Teackle, Mrs. John Dennis, Col. Cropper, and Col. Savage.