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January 13, 1997 from Jim Stegall
Seeking information on the father of my grandfather W.H. Stegall (William Henry). Our information only goes back to to the grandfather who was a farmer borned in Pittsylvania County March 11, 1858. He was married to Nacy Elizabeth (Bettie) Robertson or Robison on 12/23/1891. W.H. Stegall was a widower when he married the 2nd time and it is belived that he had one son by the prior marriage. Anyone who can crack the door of information on my great grandfather, it would be greatly appreciated. Footnote: I've seen different spellings of the Stegall name, some Stigall and others as Steagall, I don't which correct and this may be what has brought to this dead end.
January 13, 1997 from George Adams
I am looking for the parentage of Elisha Barbour/Barber (Born 1787, Franklin Co., VA) and also the parentage of his Second wife, Susan Farmer (born 29 May1787, Franklin Co,. VA). If you know anything about Elisha's first wife (with which he had one son; Henry, born 1808) please let me know.
(I have been looking in Franklin Co with no luck. Someone told me there were many Barbours and Farmers in Pittsylvania Co.)
After their marriage they moved to Wayne Co., VA/WV
Their children were: John Farmer Barbour, Samuel (My line), Rebecca, Martha, James H., Lucy, Joel, and Robert B. (Bob).
January 13, 1997 from Pat Cummings
BRAWNER, DURRETT, TURPIN-I am seeking information regarding Dozier BRAWNER who later relocated to Smith/ Macon Co., TN.....Dozier in Pittsylvania Co. ca 1770/1800.
Also seeking name of wife of William DURRETT living in Pittsylvania Co. as of 1767 and dying in Pittsylvania Co. in 1792 - any other info would be appreciated....
Also seeking any information on TURPIN family who may have been living in county ca 1770/80s.
January 13, 1997 from Dtrav10253@aol.com
I am looking for info on John Travis of Va (1768-1853), and his wife Sarah (1769-?) Was Issac (1809-1890) and Ellis Travis (1811-1879), their offspring? Both lived in Pittsylvania Co, VA, and Caswell Co, N.C. Thank You.
January 13, 1997 from Dick Madding
Looking for information on parents of Champion S. MADDING, b. Pittsylvania County 5 September 1801. Father possibly Felix C. Madding.
January 13, 1997 from Nancy McCowanObannon
Would like to exchange information on the family of Col. Charles Lewis and his daughter, Frances, b. abt. 1758, who married John Thomas of Pittsylvania Co.
January 13, 1997 from Fred Naef
I'm researching a Nancy Payne, born about 1755, who married Gabriel Richards of Pittsylvania County, Virginia in 1774. The marriage took place in Milton, Caswell, North Carolina, just over the border of Pittsylavania County.
There is a will of John Payne in the Pittsylavania County, Virginia, Abstracts of Wills 1768-1800, dated 24 November 1786 and probated 15 May 1781, that has William Durret as one of the executors and Gabriel Richards as a witness and provider of security. Nancy Payne is not cited, although William, Samuel, Josha, Rhoda, Charles, Rueban, and John, along his with wife, Elizabeth, are cited. Elizabeth was his second wife. The name Rhoda reappears later in the Gabriel Richards genealogy.
The 1787 census of Pittsylvania County cites Gabriel Richards, William Durrett and John Payne. The Pittsylvania County Deed Book mentions: 25 August 1768 John Payne of Goochland County; 18 June 1770 John Payne the elder of Goochland; and, on 23 June 1773 John Payne Sr. of Pittsfield County.
Any information about this Nancy Payne would be appreciated.
January 13, 1997 from Molly Shumate
I am trying to find out more information about JOHN QUINN. There is a citation in Pittsylvania Co., VA that says "The Court doth certify that it satisfactorily appears to them that JOHN QUINN late a revolutionary pensioner of the United States departed this life on the 6 September last. It was dated 11/1/1833.
In another record (I don't have date): A Councel for heirs of REDMOND QUINN decd. George May gdn. died and John S. May was appointed Adm. of GEORGE MAY & REDMOND QUINN, a legatt of JOHN QUINN.
There is a Will dated 7/2/1845 of JOHN QUINN. Only one mentioned was son REDMOND.
Question: Was JOHN Quinn the Rev. War pensioner father of John QUINN who left will in 1845?
January 13, 1997 from Mary Nelson
John Thompson m Mary Edwards, in Pittsylvania County in Sept 1812. This fits right in with my Great Grandparents. Their 1st child being born in 1814.As I have no idea where in VA they were from, I am asking anyone that has Thompson/Edwards info. to share. Have bible entry of all their children, they moved to Ky, then TN, and MS, where they lived for 40 yrs.
January 13, 1997 from Marilyn Otey
I am looking for information on Alcy/Else JUSTICE (1745-1815). She married Thomas WATSON. When were they married? Who were her parents and where was she born? Also looking for same information on Margaret MURPHY (ca 1770-1833) who married George WATSON.
January 7, 1997 from William Gary Wray
Seeking marriage, tax and death records for William Wray after 1811 and before 1820. He married a widow Mary Palmer (Cardwell) in Halifax Co in Dec of 1811. Wife with her two sons moved to Carroll Co in Tn with her older daughter from a previous marriage. No further record of William Wray.
January 7, 1997 from GunnRoad@aol.com
Gunn My research has uncovered a direct line to my family dating back to their arrival in Virginia in 1689. This line of Gunn's received a land grant in Caswell Co and the records are accurate. This info was found in a book, "The Gunn's" written by Robert R. Gunn in 1925. It has an extensive section on the "Virginia Gunn's". Would like to share information with other Gunn researchers.
January 6, 1997 from Tpayne1048@aol.com
Am looking for parents of Sarah Nance who married WilliamPayne in Middlesex/Essex County, later moved to Pittsylania Co, where William d. 1818. 7 G-gparent of William Payne b. 1925 Pittsylvania Co.
January 5, 1997 from Chathampit@aol.com
Looking for ancestry of Joel STOE/STOWE who married HANNAH MORRICE in Pittsylvania Co Dec 17 1799. Surety was WILLIAM MORRICE. Just discovered that they are my ancestors--and not another line I'd been researching, so I have no information at all. Any help greatly appreciated.
January 3, 1997 from Carol Adams
Am searching for the parents of both Elizabeth Vaughn and William Haynes who married in Halifax County 1798. William died prior to 1808 when Elizabeth married for the second time to James Bailey, Pittsylvania Co. William may have been part of the Haynes from Amelia Co, but don't know. If you have any information on the parentage of Elizabeth VAUGHN or William HAYNES, please e-mail me. Would appreciate any help.
December 31, 1996 from Audrey Lanham-Smothers
Searching for parents of William INMAN & Susannah ? & parents of Clara FOSTER:
William INMAN b. ca. 1762 d. 1802 Pittsylvania Co. VA (m. Susannah ???) Children of William & Susannah: Jesse b. ca. 1782, Henry b. ca. 1783, Nancy b. ca. 1784, Edmund b. ca. 1785, Shadrack b. ca. 1786, William, Jr. b. ca. 1787, Polly b. ca. 1788 m. ? MOORIS, Sarah b. ca. 1789 m. ? MORGIN, Lydia b. ca. 1788 m. ? BOAZ. (Jessie INMAN b. ca. 1782 (m. Mar 26, 1804 in Pittsylvania Co. VA to Clara FOSTER d. 1829) d. 1828 Washington Co. KY. Jesse is on Washington Co. KY Tax List 1811. (Have more info. on Jessie) (Jessie & Clara died within a year of one another leaving orphan children.)
December 29, 1996 from Motleygirl
I am searching for a link in my research. Any info on Motley's in Danville or Pittsylvannia would be appreciated. My father was David Motley. My grandfather was Robert Thomas Motley Sr., he married Mary Elizabeth Moore. My ggrandfather was George Washington Motley, and here's where I get fuzzy I have Betty Elizabeth Quinn from word of mouth as my ggrandmother. If my research is correct then my gggrandfather is Samuel Motley who married Susan Moxley. My ggggrandfather should be David James Motley who married Elizabeth Pendleton. If you know of any of these Motley's or Moore, Quinn, Moxley, and Pendleton I would appreciate and share any information.
December 29, 1996 from Teresa Howard
I am looking for information on Littlebury Shields born 1764. He married Susannah Rogers in Pittsylvania Co. VA. I would love to know his parents names. Susannah was the daughter of William Rogers and Mary Cannifax. Any help appreciated.
December 28, 1996 from D. Wilkes
Searching Wilkes Family of Pittsylvania County. Booker Wilkes , farmer, 1880-1955, Sandy Level Area. Thanks,
December 28, 1996 from Pat Adkins
I would like information about JANE TURLEY RUSSELL she was a daughter of John and Martha Turley of Pittsylvania Co. Va. John died @ 1813 and he names his daughter Janey Russell. Who was her husband? I find Jane Russell on 1810 1820 Census of Kanawha Co. VA (WV) as head of the household. Can anyone tell me something about this lady and her husband and children? Thank you very much.
December 27, 1996 from Greg Young
I have been told that my BALLENGER family was from Pittsylvania County; Ned Ballenger married Jane McHAFFEY in 1803 in Montgomery Co., VA. This family moved into TN and later to AL. I would greatly appreciate any leads.
December 26, 1996 from Robert Whittington
Henry and Allen WESTBROOK, brothers, who lived in Pittsylvania Co., VA, fought in the Revolutionary War, on the Continental Line. A son, Henry, migrated to the Barnwell District of South Carolina, originally Orangeburg County prior to 1798, and subsequently married Mildred Anne SMITH. I am looking for proof that Henry's father was indeed Henry WESTBROOK.
December 26, 1996 from Lynda Monnig
I am looking for information on the surname GOVER. They would have been in Pittsylvannia, VA in the mid to late 1700's. Some of the given names are: John, Samuel, Mary, Margaret, Nancy, Elizabeth, and William. Thank you.
December 25, 1996 from Robert A. Amos
Looking for information regarding my great gf, Jesse Ellis Amos, born in Va.in 1825, married in Louisa Co. to Mariah Howard in 1850, moved to Pittsylvania Co. in 1850 and operated a wagon shop on 99 acres of land along the Danville-Lynchburg road. Had three children born in Chatham- Robert Francis, Jesse Thomas and Isabella. All moved to Reidsville in 1855.
December 22, 1996 from Ralph C. Howes
Searching for marriages of Samuel FITZGERALD, born abt 1735. Married three times, all supposedly in Pittsylvania County, VA. Last marriage was reportedly to Jane HOLLOWAY. Need names of brides of first two marriages and dates for all three.
December 21, from Sandra Long
I am searching for information on George Long's parents. George Long was born in VA in 1771. George married Elizabeth Long on June 9, 1791 in Pittsylvania County, VA. In 1800 he moved his family and parents to Sevier County, TN where he became pastor of the Providence Baptist Church. I am searching for information on his parents and brothers and sisters.
December 21, 1996 from John Agan
I am seeking anyone having information about my grandfather, James Allison Murphy - 11/25/1863(??) - 9/30/1926. He was born in Southwest Virginia - probably Pittsylvania County. His parents died when he was a child leaving him and his sister, two years his senior, named Nanny or Nancy. An Aunt and Uncle took James and the sister. He ran away from home as a teenager - lived in various areas of the country and eventually married my grandmother in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1920. My mother was born in 1923 and James died of a heart attack when she was three. My grandmother asked few questions about his past and a fire the week of his death destroyed all his personal possesions and records. However, he had kept in contact with the sister. I would appreciate anyone in the Pittsylvania County area who might have information about a missing ancestor. Thanks for any possible help. We have been searching for years
December 20, 1996 from Dorothy J. French
Pryor, John, died about 1796, Pittsylvania, m. Elizabeth Perkins, 2 sons Peter and Green. Elizabeth's second husband Henley Stone, they moved to Williamson, TN about 1804. Looking for slave records, plantation records, bible records listing slaves.
December 19, 1996 from Sandra Durham Burgess
I am interested if finding out any information of the family of Isaac DURHAM who settled in the Pelham area just below the state line from present day Danville. He, Joseph and Thomas DURHAM settled on Wolf Island Creek prior to 1777. Isaac and his wife Elizabeth were the parents of three sons, Gregory, John and Martin and of six or seven daughters. Gregory was married to Peggy ARNETT, daughter of James ARNETT who owned property in Danville. James' will was written 12 June 1800, probated in April of 1805, witnessed by John Price, Sr.; Major and James Brockman. The Durham family had some connection to the Lick Fork Church community. I am looking for any other documents, marriage bonds, wills, church records, etc., that may shed some more light on this family of Isaac. They lived within walking distance of the Rockingham County line and of Pittsylvania County and I feel they have ties to all three. Isaac was born abt. 1737 and died in 1823 in Caswell, his son Gregory, who owned a tavern on the road from Danville, died in 1805. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Burgess,
December 15, 1996 from Carol Adams
Need the spouse and parents of Abraham Campbell who died in Pitts. Co 1805/06 leaving many daughters and two sons. Need the parents of Thomas Eddy and Nancy Mason Eddy who married in Botetourt Co Va in 1826 and their children moved to Pitts. Co, but no info on where they moved. Need the parents of John Gardner who married Betsy Finch 1796, Campbell Co. John's son,William Finch Gardner, lived and died in Pitts Co 1857? but no info on where John Gardner went after his marriage.
December 15, 1996 from Linda Lewis
Looking for any information on Susanna Dupes/Dupea and Matthew Russell, married in Pittsylvania Co, 10 July 1789. I believe Matthew and Susanna could be the parents of Thomas L. Russell of Lunnenburg Co.
December 11, 1996 from Karen Wood
I am looking for information on Thomas SIMPSON b. 1750 in Fairfax Co. (died 1815 in Pittsylvania Co Va.) married Mary MARTIN, d/o John MARTIN also of Fairfax co, (and also moved to Pittsylvania Co, VA in 1790's). They lived on head of Pohick Creek in Fairfax Co. and sold it June 9, 1797 and moved with married children to Pittsylvania Co, VA.
Two of Thomas and Mary Simpson's sons married two sisters....Violet and Elizabeth BARKER, daughters of William Barker of Fairfax Co.
I am looking for the father of Thomas SIMPSON or any siblings. IF anyone as any information on this family, I have the descendents, but need the parents. Would also like to talk to Martins and Barkers of Fairfax Co. William Barker appears to have been fairly well of, according to estate in 1819.
December 6, 1996 from Nancy McCowan O'Bannon
Benjamin Blakeley m. Rachel Thomasin Pittsylvania Co. in 1809. The marriage bond was signed by John Thomas. Benjamin was the son of James Blakeley b. 1730 and Rebecca. Would like to know something about the Thomas family.
December 8, 1996 from Ruth Snead
Seeking info on William G. Davis b 1806, wife Elizabeth (Pitts Census 1850). Children wre Creed O. Davis 1835- married Sarah Abbott, Humphrey Davis 1836, Jacob Thomas Davis 1838 d 1903-married Martha Richardson, Mary Davis 1843, Elizabeth Davis 1845, and Monica Davis 1848.
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December 5, 1996 from Betty Haney
Looking for info on Letty Scates born 1771 in Halifax, married Richard Morris, Jr. Letty died before 1817 in Pittsylvania Co. I have no marriage date nor do I have any children. Looking for more info on this family and the above names.
December 4, 1996 from Mary Nell HollisFranks
Christopher Choate was in Pitt. Co, Va. with a Thomas and Francis Bird family @1767. We are interested in sharing and helping anyone on this line. We think this is the line who came to Robertson Co., Tn with the Choate family. Who is their father?
December 4, 1996 from E. Kelsey
Surname Hurt, specifically looking for black fmailies with surname in and around Chatham, am told Hurts intermarried with Craft, Gees, Hodnets, White, also looking for white and American Indian connection.
November 30, 1996 from Frank Rice
My wife and I have been looking for several years for the Paul Family of Pittsylvania, Henry, Patrick,and Floyd counties in Virginia.There is not enough proof to satisfy us that Thomas Paul, b. 1804 was the son of Edward Paul. Also, there must be other Pauls somewhere since the records show Edward had a household of at least 10 children. Can you give me any guidance on where more data may be found in Pittsylvania county. I would also like to contact any other person who is working on the Paul genealogy.
November 30, 1996 from Martha Booth Bernhardt
My grandfather was born in Danville, Va. His father was killed in the Civil War. I can't find anything about parents. I have a birth certificate but I don't think it is correct but notsure. His name was William PriceInman. His mother was Mary Price.
November 23,1996 from Creleste
Searching for REED’s in Henry Co. Martinsville, VA; Pittsylvania Co., Danville VA; Culpeper, VA. Information known is John REED married Jane 1864-1932. They had two children Lillian and another daughter. The second daugther died of TB at the age of 19. Lillian married Charles BOOKER and had 9 children and moved to Philadelphia, PA.
November 23, 1996 from Glenda McWhirter Todd
Bird - Choat Need information on Thomas and Francis Bird who were in Pittsylvania around 1767-1779. Also interested i the Choate family as they were closely conncted to the Bird family.
November 17, 1996 from David A. Ellinor
I am researaching the King family of Pittsylvania Co and the West family. James King d. 1776 in county, wife Susannah, last will naming wife and minor children: Mary West, Nancy and unborn child. Mary West later married John West 16 Feb 1789 and Nancy married Martin Templeton 19 Mar 1782, uhnborn child was named James. Need parents of James who died 1776 and West connection to family.
November 16, 1996 from Gary Bastin
Looking for any info on Thomas Bastin (b. 1745, d. Jan 1817) m Hannah Brockman. Thomas was probably born in Brunswick Co Va or, if after the sploit-off date, in Halifax Co. Va, which eventually became Pittsylvania Co. Va. He moved from Va to just across the state line into what is now the far NW corner of Caswell Co, N.C. near modern day Pelham NC (i.e., effectively Anson Co, NC till 1763, officially Orange Co NC 1752-1777, & Caswell Co after 1777. In NC he was associated with both the Lick Fork &, Country Line Primitive Baptist Churches, both of which were closely tied with the Primitive Baptist Churches a few miles away in Pittsylvania Co. Thanks
November 15, 1996 from Marie Mayfield
My grandmother Pauline March Rice was born in Pitt Co December 19, 1888. I am looking for the parents or her parents (J.T. Rice a farmer) and Emily (Emma?) Motley (her father was a Methodist Circuit Rider Preacher) Known siblings of Pauline were: a brother, Berkley P., and two sisters, Aubrey and Lillian. Pauline married a Frederick William Seid October 15, 1913 in Rocky Mount. I can trace the Seid line from there. Thanks.
November 13, 1996 from Robert Yeatts, Sr.
Any information on William Washington Yeatts or Nannie McCall Yeatts or their oldest child Mathilda Yeatts would be appreciated. My ggrandfather, William Washington Yeatts came to Texas during the 1870's with his wife, my ggrandmother, Nannie McCall Yeatts and their oldest child, Matilda Yeatts. William was born in 1847 in Virginia. I do not know the month, day or location of his birth., He died in Texas in 1923. Nannie was born in Washington Co, Va 6/5/1854 and died in Texas 11/2/1901. Her maiden mane was McCall and her given name was Nannie. My research has indicated that a loit of surnames of Yeatts came from Pittsylvania Co. I am trying to locate the names of my ggrandfather's parents. Any record of a marriage between William or Nannie or birth of William would be appreciated.
November 13, 1996 from Bill Hednail Arvonia
A Thomas Fearn was one of the first trustees of Danville. Is there a possibility that local history publication would contain some references to this person? His sister, Elizabeth Lee Fearn married a William H.Perkins. I need to verify that both Fearns were the children of John Fearn.
November 13, 1996 from Phillip Roberts
Looking for information on a William Roberts/Robards in present Pittsylvania Co in year 1750. I believe he was a son-in-law of Elisha Walling who owned property adjacent to Williams's property near the present Henry Co. line. Any info on Roberts would be appreciated.
November 12, 1996 from Elizabeth
I am looking for information on a Michael Georgel born in the late 1800's. He is my father's grandfather but my father believes his biologivcal father was a man by the name of Edwards who left the family . Then his grandmother married Michael Georgel. I don't have much information. My father's father and grandparents are dead but I am interested in finding out if My ggrandfather was a Georgel or an Edwards for genealogical reasons. I do know the family lived in the Danville area and later moved to Petersburg Va. Any ideas as to where I could start looking?
November 4, 1996 from Bob Harris
Samuel Harris maried Nancy Overton in Charlotte Co in 1791, moved to Pittsylvania Co in 1808. Had clildren Samuel, James, Nancy, William, Micajah. Would like to correspond with any members of this family.
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November 6, 1996 from Jeanne Walsh
I am looking for parents of Charles Henry Boaz b in Viriginia in 1799. I have not found him in the Thomas Boaz family of Pittsylvania County, but suspect he is part of that family. Does anyone have information on the Boaz family.
November 11, 1996 from Jane Wheeler
Looking for information on Amristead Stratton b? d. 1840 in Pittsylvania Co. Need name's of wife and children. Looking for confirmation of a childs birth (William, b. 1801) Any information will be appreciated.
November 11, 1996 from Joseph Thomas
My grandfather was Joseph P. Thomas who married Levina Catherine Hastings. I donot have dates but will guess prior to 1900, since my father was born 8/1900. I am just beginning this search and am looking for their parents. . . Thomas and Hastings. Their children were: Nannie Kate m Walter Lee Giles, Lockie who m Samuel Guyer, George, Andrew Carnegie m Annie Elizabeth Amos and Frances m to Gustavus Motley. I have every reason to believe all these people were born in Pitt Co. Any help will be appreciated
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November 11, 1996 from Joseph Thomas
I am looking for my maternal great grandparents. My mother was Annie Elizabeth Amos m to Andrew Carnegie Thomasin 1921 in Pitt Co. Her mother was Sallie Elizabeth Taylor b 12 Dec 1875, and m Benjamin Franklin Amos, date unknown. Who was Sallie's mother? Who were the parents of B. F. Amos? I will appreciate any help. thanks.
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November 10, 1996 from Joy Miller
Susan Owen md. James W. Fletcher 7-3-1835; James parents, Thomas Fletcher and Keziah Farris. Searching for Susan Owen/Owens parents. James and Susan had three children Alexander, Adeline, and Eliza. Eliza md Zachariah Brooks 12-26-1865 in Chatham, Virginiia. Thank you for your helpl.
November 3, 1996 from Clifton Hall
Would someone be kind enough to tell me if there is marriage records in Pitt Co for the year 1814. Looking for info on Obediah Ham and Martha Mills married June 3, 1814. Any birth or death records for Ham family would be greatly appreciated. The only child I know of was Anthony Mills Ham sometimes spelled Hamm. Obediah born abt 1765, died abt 1825. If anyone knows where Obediah and Martha buried I would appreciate hearing from you..
Novemmber 2, 1996 from Bob White
I am seeking information about my paternal grandparents, Rose Telitha Ingram b. 7/7/89 in Halifax Co and Marcellus John White?. They were living on the Halifax/Pittsylvania Co line at the time of their deaths in the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic. I have family history of Rose, but no information on Mr. White.
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November 2, 1996 from Daryl Polley
Looking for information on David Polley (Ca 1778-1847) who appears in Kentucky about 1800. I have information that convinces me he was born in Pittsylvania County, but can not determine who his parents were. I would be interested in exchanging information with anyone researching Polly, Polley or any other spellings for this name. Also looking for information on John Polly, James Polly, Edward Polly, David Polly (Sr) and Willkiam Polly who all appear to have moved from Pittsylvania County into Kentucky prior to 1820. Also can anyone prove where the family moved when thy came to the Pittsylvania area?
November 1, 1996 from Karen Wood
Charles Anderson Williams (d 1883 Hills Grove, Pittsylvania Co, Va) m Minerva Jane Craddock about 1860. Need any information on where they married and who parents are. Have information on children and descendants.
October 26, 1996 from David Mohr
I have thre civil war image of William D. Shelton. I would like to know what his rank was and the unit (company and regiment) that he served in. I am going to send for his pension records so I can find out his involvement in the conflict. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
October 26, 1996 from Harry S. Montgomery
Would appreciate any leads on the name Montgomery in Pitt Co beyond John Thomas Montgomery, born August 1852, married Anna Bell Hiler, b March 6, 1861, both living in Pitt Co their entire lives.
October 24, 1996 from Cindy Casey
In middle 1700's, Edmund Lynn of Pitt Co sold a slave named Sambo for 64 pounds to the Wachovia Association of Salem, N.C (What was and still is a Moravian Community located in Winston-Salem, N.C.) Any information on Edmund Lynn and/or documents regarding these transactions would be greatly appreciated by the Forsyth County Genealogical Sociey, Winston-Salem, N.C.
October 24, 1996 from Cindy Casey
In middle 1700's, Peter Copeland of Pitt Co sold four slaves to the Wachovia Association of Salem, N.C. (What was and still is a Moravian Community located in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., N.C.). these slaves were; Sue,,, daughter Sukey, Ceasar and Idy. Any information on Peter Copeland and/or documents regarding these transactions would be reatly appreciated by the Forsyth County Genealogical Society, Winston-Salem, N. C.
October 18, 1996 from Ralph Hayes
Seek information on the Doss family of Pittsylvania County. James Doss Sr. was born c1715, m(2) Ann Thurman c1783 in Pittsylvania Co., and died there in 1796. Children of James Doss Sr and his two wives include James, Jr. Thomas, John m Mary Shields, Deliliah m. Jesse Patey, Mary m George West, Ambrose m Sarah Thurman, Rachel m. Charles Wright, Ann m Robert Wright, Agnes m. George Wright, Samuel, Frances m Abraham Mays, Edith m William Acre and Sarah.
October 18, 1996 from Ralph Hayes
Seek info on the Thacker or Lu Allen families of Pittsylvania Co. Reuben Thacker was born on 15 Oct 1764 in what is now the Lynchburg area of Va. He married Nancy LU Allen on Mar 8, 1797 in Pitt Co. From what I can gather he was in the county from 1797 to 1800. Who were the parents of the couple?
October 17, 1996 from Barry Everson
Searching for information on parents, siblings, etc of Charles Cornelius Holland. Born Nov 9, 1876 probably in Danville. Married Martha Morse. Entered US Navy about 1901. Retired Lt 1928. Lived in Norfolk until his death circa 1950.
October 16, 1996 from Jeanne Spain
Looking for a marriagedate of Sarah Jarnigan and Richard Fancher, supposedly m in Pitt Co in the late 1700's (1775-1795)Her family was suppose to be from Pitt co. They were in Stokes Co. N.C. after the marriage. Would like information on the Jarnigan family.
October 15, 1996 from James Hamrick
John Hamrick, son of Benjamin Hamrick, married Rebecca Thurman, daughter of John Thurman, 1808, in Pittsylvania Co. John Hamrick and Benjamin Hamrick are found in early 1800 Court records for Pitt Co. Any information would be appreciated.
October 19, 1996 from Linda F. Dawson
Researching Dalmatia Wilman born in Danville 1851, need parents. She moved sometime to Indian and married in Vermillion Co 1848-9 .
October 13, 1996 from Frankie Hudgins
JOHN RUEBAN HUDGINS, my great grandfather was born 02-18-1845 and died 07-26-1914. He married Mary Fannie Reaves. I need any information on him and his ancestors. He died in Turbeville, Va but may have been born in Pearson Co NC. I know some of the family lived in Halifax Co and some in Pittsylvania Co. Would like to know if John was related to Holder or Houlder Hudgins from Mathews Co (1700's). Will appreciate any and all information.
October 13, 1996 from Anne Stiller
WATSON-BOISSEAU George Alanson Watson (1859-1918) Danville, son of John Thomas Watson and Anne (Nannie) Green Reed. Need info on this line. Wife of George Alanson Watson was Sallie Ross Keene (1865-1940); her parents were John Thomas Keene and Mary Virginia Doe.Patrick Henry Boisseau (1850-1932) Danville and wife Susan Deane Wicke, b 1862 in Louisville, Ky, d 1936 in Danville. John Thomas Watson (1885-1954) m Mary Wicks Boisseau (They were my g.parents) he was Attny Gen of Fl) Will share with anyone researching these lines.
October 12, 1996 from Melvin Vernon
Looking for information on Thomas Harper b abt 1760 m abt 1780 to Ann ? died abt 1807 in Pittsylvania Co. Children: Nicholas, Sally, Jacob and George W. I have info on George W. Harper who married Martha J. Price on 2/17/1818.
October 11, 1996 from Ruby Coleman
Seeking information on Champion Mays, b abt 1777 in Va, died 1861-70 in Washingoton Co, Va. He is shown on 1810 Tax List in Northern District-Pittsylvania Co. How does he connect to other Mays/Mayes in the county and area? Who was his father? He married Nancy Bateman. Where? By 1820 he was in Rockingham, Co. N.C. and by 1830 in Surry Co N.C. and by 1840 in Washington Co, Va. Will share anythinbg on Mays and Mayes in the county and area.
October 10,1996 from Julian B. Johnson
Seeking information on the parents of John B. Johnson who lived near Gretna, Va. His father was Isham Johnson who was married to Mary Barnes. They were living in Halifax Co in 1780 up unhtil 1800. Seek info on parents of Isham Johnson and where they were married.
October 10, 1996 from Mike Williams
Seeking information /parents for Campbell Dodson who md Elizabeth Gammon in Pitt Co in 1832. Both disappeared before 1840..their two children raised by Presley Gammon, their grandfather. Campbell was my ggggrandfather. Hoping that Bible records from Dodson, Gammon or Harris families might have a clue. Also Campbell might be a middle name.
October 9, 1996 from Mark Powell
Looking for information on George R. Blair and Sutter F. Blair. George born Jun 15, 1840, and killed at Five Forks, Va during Civil War. Sutter was born on Mar 20, 1843, mortally wounded at Gettsburg and died Jul 15, 1863. Both are sons of Samuel Blair and Clarissa W. Fuller.
October 7, 1996 from Tristan Williams
Seeking information on Thomas Sparks who in 1860 census living in Adair Co, KY, age 63 from Pittsylvania Co. Married to a woman named Sally from Pennsylvania
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October 6, 1996 from Carolyn Carver
Millian Webb was b. 1710-1735 in Pittsylvania Co. Her parents are unknown to me. She married Samuel Hall and died at Wilkes Co., N.C. in 1802. Their son, Samuel, Jr., married Letitia Hendrix and went later to Morgan Co., TN. Would like any info on Millian Webb's parents, siblings and children and/or exchange info with other researchers.
October 4, 1996 from David Damico
I am looking for the ancestors of Elvira A. Edwardswho m. Francis Graves in Pittsylvania Co. in 1838. William H. Edwards was surety.
October 1, 1996 from wpowers@CCTR.UMKC.EDU
Mathew Orrender resided in Pittsylvania Co in the late 1700's. He married Sarah Brown, daughter of Frederick Brown and the family relocated to Kentucky in the early 1800's. Mathew and Sarah had sons Henry and Berriman Orrender. Any info on such a rare hame will be greatly appreciated.
September 30, 1996 from Kenny Smith
Edward Covington married Frances Pruit on Oct 3, 1777 in Pitt Co. Their daughter, Nancy, married John Hundley of Pittsylvania Co. Their daughter , Betsy, married Reubin Hankins in 1800. I am seeking further information on these 3 families.
September 28, 1996 from LaVerne Markart
JOHN ASHWORTH/JANE MOREFIELD John died in Pittsylvania Co in 1788 and in his will named his daughter, Dorcas Taliferro, sons Nathan and John-both of whom are listed as "Morefield alias Ashworth" and it is unclear if these children were his natural sons or sons of his wife, Jane Morefield. John Ashworth (along with Thomas Blanks) were securities for Jane Morefield and Elizabeth Morefield who were named as daughters and executors of will of John Morefield, 1751 Lunenburg, Co, Va. John Ashworth, Jr married Nancy Vincent and moved to TN by 1790's. Happy to share all Ashworth research.,
September 28, 1996 from Larry Gray
EARLES - Seeking parents of Thomas Earles whose will is dated about 1788 in Pittsylvania Co.His widow remarried in Pittsylvania Co and he owned land there. He joined the army in 1760 and received 200 A of laad in Henry Co for his services.
September 26, 1996 from Virginia Baxter
COLEMAN PERKINS BARKER lived all his life in Pittsylvania Co. He was born Oct. 1834. He married Virginia L. Gilesin 1859, Elizabeth Chaney in 1883, and Mary Susan Mills Kindrick in 1887. In 1900 he was living in Danville and working i the cotton mill. He had served in the 8th Va. Inf. Regmt. and received a pension in 1910. I would like to know his date of death so I can try to find an obituary which might have information on the name of the father. I have seen it listed as Jim Bolling Barker, but I'm not sure that's correct.
September 24, 1996 from Darlene R. Boston
I am looking for information about Rev. Abraham Lincoln Mack and his wife, Mary Simms Mack. Both died in Chatham, Va. Abraham died in 1966 or 67 and Mary died in 1965. They had nine children: Anthony, John, Virginia, Moriah, Estella, Mary, Sally, Carleese, and Lilly. Rumor has it that Abraham had a brother named George Washington Mack who had some children. Two of those children are known to be Thelma and Frances. Abraham was a minister at the New Hope African Methodist Episcopal Church in Chatham. He may have retired from the ministry in the 1960's. Much is not known about Mary, other than she may have been from North Carolina. Both are thought to have come to Chatham from Charlotte Courthouse, Virginia.
September 22, 1996 from Teresa D. Howard
I am looking for information on Richard Franks of Pittsylvania County who was commonly known a Richard Barrot according to 1780 deeds. His Revolutionary War pension application reads Richard Franks alias Richard Barrot. He lived next to John Barrot, Sr in 1780's and 1790's census. Any help on these people appreciated. Or advice.
September 22, 1996 from Sandra Fender
The Rev David Barr performed many marriages in Pittsylvania Co in the late 1700's. What church was he connected to? Does the church exist today and what town was it in? I am researching the surnames Cooley and Vincent/Vinson in Pittsylvania Co. Both families migrated to Greenville County South Carolina in the early 1800's.
September 21, 1996 from Jan Pritchett-Good
Any information on Joseph, John, Joshua D. (Sr and Jr), Lt John Cousins b. 1740 Dinwiddie Co, was commissioned 22 Feb 1779 Brunswick Co, in the Virginoia Militia and later in Greenville Co, qualified for his commission 22 Aug 1782 in the Greenville Co Militia. He was appointed Sheriff 15 October 1794 of Greensville by Commission of the Lt Governor. He posted Sheriffs bonds for Two thousand Pounds. Would appreciate any information about him and/or his wife, Elizabeth, and children. His son Joshua was my GGGGrandfather. Joshua D Sr married Elizabeth Cousins. Joshua D. Jr. married Elizabeth M. Inge. After Joshua D Jr. died in 1847 Eliza came to Texas 1857, settled Grayson Co, Tx. She was my GGGgrandmother. I would welcome email or written correspondence on anything on these relatives. They lived in Chas City, then Prince George and finally settled in Brunswick 1720-1800. Sometime in early 1800's they moved to Pittsylvania Co.
September 18, 1996 from Deborah Rupp
BUTCHER, WILLIAM - In his will dated July 21, 1800, William Butcher includes the following children: Benjamin Butcher, Casey Butcher, Elizabeth Butcher, George Butcher, Issac Butcher, James Butcher, John Butcher. John Butcher married Nancy Plexico and one of their children was Isabell A. Butcher. They lived in the Whitehorn Creek area of Pittsylvania Co. Isabell was born in approximately 1826. She married Jacob Julius, Jr. Would like to make contact with anyone doing research on these families or one of their branches.
September 18, 1996 from Deborah Rupp
JULIUS- The will of JACOB JULIUS dated March 20, 1854, Pittsylvania Co., lists the following family members: DAVID JULIUS, GEORGE JULIUS, JOHN JULIUS, JACOB JULIUS, PETER JULIUS. JACOB JULIUS SR'S fifth wife was EVA or EVE DECKER JULIUS. I believe this family originally came from York Co, PA. One of their sons, JACOB JULIUS JR. married ISABELL A. BUTCHER. The BUTCHER family lived in the Whitehorn Creek area ofPittsylvania Co.Would like to make contact with anyone who has knowledge of this family.
September 14, 1996 from Bob Harris
SAMUEL HARRIS moved to Pittsylvania County in 1808. Bought land on Sandy Creek. Wife was Nancy Overton, married in Charlotte Co in 1791. Children were William Harris, James Harris, Overton Harris, Mary Harris, Samuel Harris, Nancy Overton Harris, Micajah Harris all born between 1791 and 1811. Any leads appreciated.,
September 11, 1996 from Bob Harris
SAMUEL HARRIS lived in Pittsylvania County in early 1800,s.. Married three times and had 18 children. First wife was MARTHA PRITCHETT, 2nd wife SARAH ELLIOTT, 3rd wife RITA PAYNE. This Samuel was son of Samuel Harris who married NANCY OVERTON in Charlotte Co. in 1791 before moving to Pittsylvania Co in 1808.
September 11, 1996 from rkickli@mail.phoenix.net Ruth Kicklighter
WILSON - John Wilson's Will was probated in Pittsylvania County in February 1807. The will list wife Elizabeth, sons James, John, Henry, Martin, Thomas, Hardin, Asa, Mark and William. The daughters were Rachael Payne, Leah and Artimesia Wilson. I would like to exchange information with anyone who has information on this family.
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September 8, 1996 from Carver@inetone.net
Carolyn Carver
SEABOLT, SUTHERLAND,YATES
- James Sutherland's daughter, Nancy, married Jonathan Yates 1800 in Botetourt
Co Va. He apparently moved as daughter Polly was born c1801 in Russell
Co Va. Would like more info on this family. Are they related to the Sutherland
(Southerland, etc) families of Wythe, Patrick & Pittsylvania counties?
Levi Sutherland's dau Mary married in Patrick Co but Levi was from Surry
Co NC. Nelly Southerland married Lewis Seabolt in Wythe Co. Are they related
to the above Sutherlands? Any tidbits appreciated!
Jan Pritchett-Good Sat Sep 7 ,1996 from Jan Pritchett-Good
PRITCHETT- Looking for Lt. John, b. 1740 Dinwiddie co, was commissioned 22 Feb 1779 Brunswick co., in the Virginia Militia and later in Greensville co., qualified for his commission 22 Aug 1782 in the Greensville co Militia. He was appointed Sheriff 15 Oct 1794 of Greensville by Commission of the Lt. Governor. He posted Sheriffs bonds for Two Thousand Pounds. Would appreciate any information about him and/orhis wife, Elizabeth, and children. His son Joshua was my GGGGrandfather
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September 8, 1996 from billmay@erols.com
(Bill May)
MAY, PORTER - Searching for parents
and siblings (if any) of John May, who married Susannah Porter 15 Nov 1777
in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
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September 5, 1996 from mmrite@misn.com
(Marguerite Mason)
HAIZLIP, IVIE - George B. Ivie,
born ca 1800 VA; married Mary (Polly) Haizlip ca 1820. They were n Pittsylvania
Co, 1840. Family migrated westward to IL and Mo between 1840 and 1850.
Need parents of George.
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September 1, 1996 from pontine@nh.ultranet.com,
M. Marguerite Mathews
HARDY, HAZELWOOD - Joseph Robert Hardy, b. 11 Dec 1870,
d. 25 Aug 1951., m. 24 Feb 1897 to Lillie Bell Hazelwood, b. 16 Mar 1879,
d.7 Sep 1939. Resided and died in Danville, VA I'm looking for ancestors
of these individuals. Thank You!
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August 31, 1996 from Fran
Costello fran-costello@worldnet.att.net
DRINKARD, ELLINGTON - Seeking information
about the Jeremiah Ellington who had as children Lucy, Sarah, Obedience,
Nancy, Dewi, David, Joanthan and Patsy. Sarah was married to Francis Drinkard
Dec. 18, 1788 in Pittsylvania County. They later moved to Abbeville, SC.
Jeremiah died in 1796 and his will was probated Nov. 7, 1796.
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August 29, 1996 from THE-ODYSSEY@worldnet.att.net
DALTON - I am Charles Anderson Dalton, born August 5 1962 in
Reidsville, NC. My father John Ledford Dalton was born in Pittsylvania
County, June 9,1937. His father William L. Dalton and grandfather William
Anderson Dalton were from Dry Fork, VA. My father, grandfather, and possibly
great grandfather, all worked for Southern Railway. I am searching for
our lineage as far back as possible.
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August 29, 1996 from francis@scrtc.blue.net
Rusty Francis
FRANCIS - I am researching the surname Francis.
I know that there was a John Francis in this county in the mid 1700's and
he had several land transactions. There may be other Francis families still
in this area. Please contact me for information
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August 25, 1996 from Jerry pinch@lex.infi.net
GROSS - Edmund Gross - I am looking for any
information on Edmund or his family. He was born in 1792 Virginia and enlisted
in the War of 1812 in Pittsylvania County. He left Virginia in 1814 and
went to Harlan County, Ky.
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August 22, 1996 from scahoon@worldnet.att.net
Sharon Cahoon
DANGERFIELD I am looking for any information
concerning Mial Goodwin Dangerfield and William T. Dangerfield.
Both were listed in 1860 census on page 160, Pittsylvania Co. Mial married
Mary Owen 15 Dec. 1846. His name
is usuallly listed as Goodwin Dangerfield, was a Confederate soldier
and I believe from the Chatham area. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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August 21, 1996 from coopercc@netheaven.com
Clark Cooper
COOPER, RAMSEY - I'm looking for the origins
of
Sterling Cooper who appears in the 1850 census for Pittsylvania
Co. as being 51 years old. He was married to Elizabeth Ramsey. He
had several children, one of which was Daniel Andrew Cooper, my
great-grandfather, who appears in the census as an infant. I have a lot
of information on the descendants of Daniel and some information on the
ancestors of Elizabeth Ramsey.
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August 19, 1996 from jdwin492@cris.com
James Dwinell
SHELTON, WILLIS, YATES - Seek parents of Molly
Yates who married Thomas Willis 18 Aug 1789 in Pittsylvania
Co., VA. Spencer Shelton was bondsman.
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August 19, 1996 from lwi941@airmail.net
or lindacousins@juno.com Linda COUSINS Winslager
BOUSMAN, COUSINS, HUBBARD, JAMES,
MARSHALL, ROYALL, ROYSTER - I'm looking for decendants of Willis G. Cousins
and wife Elizabeth Royall, married in Pittsylvania county 18 Nov 1825 8
sons served for the Confederacy, 3 daughters, all born in Pittsylvania
county VA:
Richard Henry Cousins born 16 Feb 1827 my ancestor
Ann Caroline born 17 Aug 1828 married Lorenzo Bousman in 1847
Francis Royall Cousins born 5 Jan 1830 (I have most of his line)
Henry Clay Cousins born 29 May 1831 married ?
Phebe Hatcher born 16 sept 1882 married Francis Marshall her father's
cousin
John C Cousins born 12 Jan 1834 wife Mary ???
Chastain Royster Cousins born 1 Nov 1835 married ????
Jobez Smith Cousins born 9 Mar 1839 never married
William B Cousins born 18 Mar 1840 married Fanny James
Marcellus Cousins born 29 Dec 1842 married Elizabeth Royster
Elizabeth Royall born 24 sept 1849 married Joseph Cephas Hubbard
son of Moses.
If you have any information of these fellow please e-MAIL me Linda
COUSINS Winslager
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August 18, 1996 from rkickli@mail.phoenix.net
Ruth Kicklighter
BURGESS, HARDIN - William Burgess and
Judith
Hardin Burgess sold land in Pittsylvania County Virginia about 1805.
It is believed William and Judith Hardin Burgess moved to Lincoln County
Kentucky. I am interested in determining the children of this couple.
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August 18, 1996 from mchavez@qnet.com
Michele Chavez
SEALE, SEALS - Looking for info on William Seale
b. about 1730, place unknown, and died about 1815 in Pittsylvania or Halifax
County, VA. Married Nancy Ann or Nanny ?. Children: 1754, Zackeriah; 1756,
Peter; 1758, James; 1760, Solomon; 1767, Elizabeth; 1769, William Jr; 1772,
John. My ggg-grandfather is Dawson Seals, grandson of William's son Zackeriah.
I'd like to confirm the above information, which is from The Seale Family
Tree by Alton Lee Greene. Anyone else related to this William Seale?
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August 13, 1996 from Tom Graham
grahatd@neosoft.com
HARRIS, JAMES - I am looking for
the parents of Ida Irene James, born May 15, 1872 in Danville, Pittsylvania
Co., VA, died October 31, 1952 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, married William
Robert Harris February 26, 1896 in St. Louis MO.
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August 13, 1996 from Carolyn
Gilpin Carver Carver@inetone.net
BROOKS, GILPIN, SHAW - Rodham
Gilpin m: Martha Shaw 1803 at Pittsylvania Co. Did Rodham's parents live
in that county? Who were they? Did Rodham have brothers & sisters at
Pittsylvania Co? Were any of his children born there? James Gilpin m: Polley
Brooks in 1809. Was he related to James? Did James have children in Pittsylvania
Co? Did James die in that county? Who were his parents?
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July 30, 1996 from James R.
Bryant jasbry@nr.infi.net
ADAMS - I am looking for parents and husband of
Mrs Alice Adams born about 1795 and Mother of Erastus M. Adams. They were
living in Pittsylvania Co, VA on the 1850 census.
Index to Surnames in Posted Pittsylvania Co Queries
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next querry (if any) in which it appears.
Abbott
Acre
Adams
Amos
Arnett
Ashworth
Ballenger
Barbour/Barber
Barker
Barnes
Barr
Barrot
Bastin
Bateman
Bird
Blair
Blakeley
Boaz
Boisseau
Booker
Bousman
Brawner
Brockman
Brooks
Brown
Burgess
Butcher
Campbell
Cannifax
Chaney
Choate
Cooley
Cooper
Copeland
Cousins
Covington
Craddock
Dalton
Dangerfield
Davis
Dodson
Doe
Doss
Drinkard
Durrett
Dupes/Dupea
Durham
Earles
Eddy
Edwards
Ellington
Fancher
Farmer
Farris
Fearn
Finch
Fitzgerald
Fletcher
Foster
Francis
Frank
Franks
Fuller
Gammon
Gardner
Georgel
Giles
Gilpin
Gover
Graves
Gross
Gunn
Guyer
Haizlip
Hall
Ham/Hamm
Hamrick
Hankins
Hardin
Hardy
Harper
Harris
Hatcher
Haynes
Hazelwood
Hiler
Hendrix
Holland
Holloway
Howard
Hubbard
Hudgins
Hundley
Hurt
Ingram
Inman
Ivie
James
Jarnigan
Johnson
Julius
Justice
Keene
Kindrick
King
Lewis
Long
LuAllen
Lynn
Mack
Madding
Marshall
Martin
Mason
May
May/Mayes
Mays
McCall
McHaffey
Mills
Montgomery
Moore
Morefield
Morrice
Morris
Morse
Motley
Murphy
Nance
Orrender
Overton
Owen
Patey
Paul
Payne
Pendleton
Perkins
Plexico
Polly/Polley
Porter
Pritchett
Price
Pruit
Pryor
Quinn
Ramsey
Reaves
Reed
Rice
Richards
Richardson
Roberts/Robards
Robertson/Robison
Rogers
Royall
Royster
Russell
Scates
Seabolt
Seale
Seals
Seid
Shaw
Shelton
Shields
Simpson
Sparks
Stegall/Steagall/Stigall
Stoe/Stowe
Stone
Stratton
Sutherland
Taliferro
Taylor
Templeton
Thacker
Thomas
Thompson
Thurman
Travis
Turley
Turpin
Vaughn
Vincent
Vinson
Walling
Watson
Webb
West
Westbrook
White
Wicke
Wilkes
Williams
Willis
Wilman
Wilson
Wray
Wright
Yates
Yeatts