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June 25, 1998 from AL1981emma@aol.com (Emma Price Ayles)
PRICE -
I have a Benjamin Price b abt. 1795 married Selinda Price, maybe cousin. 1840 census show them in Franklin Co. VA. They mored on to Kanawha Co. WV. had 10 children, and some of the boys were in the Civil War too. ANY thing on these people great. They are my GGGrandparents. Emma Price Ayles, Humble, TX.

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June 21, 1998 from dolorad@darientel.net (Anna Deatherage Dellinger)
DEATHERAGE, GREER, POLLARD -
I am looking for information on Chattin or Chatten Doggett Pollard. He married the daughter of Captain Moses Greer SR. who was Mary (Molly) Greer. Their daughter Lucinda Allen married Byrd Deatherage and they are my great great grandparents. I know Chattin was in Franklin Co but do not know when he left. Lucinda Allen Pollard was born in KY in 1814. Captain Greer was my gggggrandfather (I think). Thank you if you can help. Anna Deatherage Dellinger, Darien, Georgia.

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June 19, 1998 from djterry@tri-lakes.net (Jack Terry)
HOGAN, REINS -
Looking for the parents of John Reins, married to Lucretia Hogan, and reportedly moved from Franklin County to Grayson County c. 1825. Thanks for your help.

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June 18, 1998 from hiphy@usa.net (Phyllis Murphy)
ADKINS -
I am researching the ADKINS family Henry ADKINS in 1850 Census of Franklin Co. Va. Shows the family as Henry ADKINS, wife Elizabeth, children Eliza, John, Nancy, Maria, Sarah, Christopher, Sylas, Sparrel, and Lucy ADKINS.

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June 18, 1998 from michael.smith@telops.gte.com (Michael Smith )
BROOKS, FORBES, HIETH -
I'm looking for information about Emerline HIETH b. 1824 in Union Hall, Franklin County, VA married to Philip L. FORBES, 10-1-1842 in Franklin County. They had three children: Wiley Taswell, Marion, and George Washington. She is also listed in the 1860 census as Emerline FORBES, age 36; with children: William B., age 10; W.T., age 8; and Geo W., age 3. She was the third wife of Cluffee Martin BROOKS, although family lore has it that they never got married, having lost two previous wives he was superstitious. She and Cluffee Martin BROOKS had another son, Charles Franklin BROOKS, born July 27, 1862, who is my great grand father. If you have any information about Emerline, please Email. Thanks in advance,
Michael Smith
315 NE 57th St.
Seattle, WA 98105

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June 14, 1998 from VMBYKM@aol.com (Helen S Martin)
SHILLING, SHOCKLEY -
I am searching for the parents of George Burrell Shilling, born in Franklin Co. about 1826. Also need information on Jacob Shilling who married Rosannah Shockley 2 Dec.1787. Need their children.

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June 14, 1998 from FModderno@aol.com (Francine Modderno)
CLACK, CLANTON, PRESLEY, ROWLAND, THORNTON -
My ancestors settled in the place that subsequently was named Franklin county. Looking for the ancestors of my ancestor Mary Polly THORNTON, wife of William Clanton of Henry Co. Mary Polly's father was Rowland Thornton, son of Presley (Peter Presley) Thornton of Pittsylvania County (1736-1812). I cannot find Presley's parents. Some say it was a Luke Thornton, others say it was a William Thornton. I suspect there is some connection with the line of William Thornton The Immigrant, who came to Virginia from Yorkshire in 1627 -- because that William's wife was a Rowland and William's grandson Anthony married Winifred Presley, daughter of Peter Presley. The naming patterns are just too similar for there not to be a connection. Some think Peter Presley is related to Jane Clack, a descendant of William The Immigrant, but her son Peter Presley was born way after my Presley. Any information would be appreciated.

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June 7, 1998 from ed1022@webtv.net (Ed Layman)
KINZIE, PERRY -
Elizabeth Perry married Daniel Kinzie 9 May 1795 Franklin Co. Am looking for her parents' names. Dad could be George?? She born ca 1774 in Franklin Co. Thanks a lot. Ed

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June 7, 1998 from playground@carol.net (Hazel Kimbrell)
BROOKS, CAREY, CARR, TENCH -
Seeking information on Green R. TENCH b: abt.1790 d: 1859 married to Mary BROOKS and/or Sarah CARR/ CAREY. Green R. TENCH is reported to have had a business in Franklin County in the early to mid 1800s. It was called "G.T. Tobacco". Need the parents and children of Green R. TENCH or any information on this family that may be available. Thank you,

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June 4, 1998 from dovemom@n-jcenter.com (Leslie)
JAMES, THOMPSON, WALL -
Looking for information on Catlett JAMES -b circa 1786, Franklin Co. Does anyone know who his parents might be? He married Elizabeth Thompson -b circa 1805, also probably in Franklin Co. Who were her parents? They had the following 8 children: Bryant-b. ca. 1828 - a Dr possibly but also a superintendent of schools in Franklin Co. Frances-b. ca. 1830 Elizabeth-b ca. 1831 Mary-b. ca. 1834 Waddy T.-b. ca. 1836 - a senator for his district (unkn) from Jan. 1874-75 then again 1877-78. Catherine-b. ca. 1839, Phoebe-b. ca. 1842, Mildred M.-b. 1/22/1845 - m - James Milton Wall in Va. then in 1865 they moved to Mo. Mildred connects to our Wall Family Tree and would like to trace her family, given the rumor that she was a cousin to the famous James Brothers. Would like to prove or disprove! Thanks to any one. Leslie

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June 1, 1998 from hekemp@sprynet.com (Howard Kemp, Jr.)
ENGLISH, HOUSMAN, JENNINGS, KEMP -
My 2nd, 3rd and 4th great-grandfathers were from Franklin County. James R. Kemp b. abt. 1833 in Franklin Co. m. Elizabeth Jennings of Carroll Co. William Kemp b. Nov. 24, 1794 m. I believe Catherine Housman. Thomas Kemp b. Nov. 14, 1761 in Franklin Co. married an Esther. Thomas is listed in "Pioneer Families Of Franklin Co." by Marshall Wingfield. Although Wingfield has William married to Ardra English and his brother Walter married to Catherine. The marriage license for James Kemp lists his mother as Catherine.

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