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Michael Alexander Somers Sr.

Birth : 12 May 1812 Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Death : 5 Jan 1893 Crisfield, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Burial : Mariners Cemetery, Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate : 37.9897003, -75.8308029
Description : Michael Somers was a sailor, teacher and merchant. He opened the first store in the Crisfield area in 1854 with Severn Riggin (b. c1818) as a partner. He later operated a ship chandler's store on Old Island and conducted a navigation school there.

Somers was one of the founders of Crisfield, patenting marsh land in 1858 that was to become the future downtown of the city.

On November 27, 1856, he married Rachel H. Corbin, daughter of Ralph Seaford Corbin and Mary Milligan. They were the parents of several children, among whom were:

1) Michael Somers who married Annie Ward
2) John Tyler... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Michael Alexander Somers Sr.'s memorial?

    Michael Alexander Somers Sr.'s memorial is located at: Mariners Cemetery, Crisfield, Somerset County, USA.

  • When did Michael Alexander Somers Sr. death?

    Michael Alexander Somers Sr. death on 5 Jan 1893 in Crisfield, Somerset County, Maryland, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Michael Alexander Somers Sr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 37.9897003
    Longitude: -75.8308029

Family Members:

Spouse

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Rachel H. Corbin Somers

(1828 - 1904)

Children

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Dr Jacob Fletcher Somers

(1859 - 1930)

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Charles W. Somers

(1861 - 1941)

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Sallie E. Somers Cox

(1863 - 1916)

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Littleton Bates Somers

(1869 - 1932)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mariners Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9897003, -75.8308029

2. Nelson Family Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9915080, -75.8274930

3. Somerset Memorial Veterans Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9905910, -75.8221237

4. American Legion Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9833200, -75.8448700

5. Crisfield Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9835230, -75.8459740

6. Asbury Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9748240, -75.8347100

7. Isaac Lawson Cemetery
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9745930, -75.8226510

8. Sterling Plot
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9728760, -75.8321510

9. Union Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9729100, -75.8344600

10. Cox Family Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9990000, -75.8120060

11. Noah Ward Cemetery
Daugherty Town, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0073460, -75.8433360

12. Peyton Road Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9685450, -75.8247400

13. Somers Cove Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9774900, -75.8535600

14. Cullin Cemetery
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9692760, -75.8207420

15. Sterling Plot
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9672470, -75.8315350

16. Hopewell Church Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0116330, -75.8164300

17. Hopewell Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0116400, -75.8162500

18. Daugherty Family Plot
Daugherty Town, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0146320, -75.8359790

19. Nelson Plot Jenkins Creek
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9667230, -75.8485960

20. Thomas Evans Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0156630, -75.8441200

21. Saint Peter's Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0169000, -75.8206000

22. James Lawson Cemetery
Byrdtown, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9615640, -75.8425480

23. Sunny Ridge Memorial Park
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0177994, -75.8178024

24. George Tyler Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9597717, -75.8394833