Index to Surnames in Posted Queries for 1998-Part 1

1998-Part 2

1996

1997-Part 1

1997- Part 2

1999-Part 1

1999-Part 2

2000

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May 21 from Cindy Headen

MHeaden@kimbanet.com
I am seeking information on Emma Edward Wells Shelton. She was the first
wife of James Silas Shelton (b. 1883) son of Tazewell Henry Shelton (b.
1834). She had a brother named Lewis Wells who was the first husband of
James Silas' sister, Martha A. Shelton. I think that they lived in the
Whitmell, Va area.

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May 13 from Sonia Kinback

Sonia Kinback <sonia@gate.net>
Descendants of Samuel B. GAULDING

1 Samuel B. GAULDING 1793 - 1858
. +Chloe McDANIEL
*2nd Wife of Samuel B. GAULDING:
. +Mary M. or J. NANCE 1793 -

I did fid out that Samuel and Mary were married in Pittsylvania Co. VA
in March 4,
1838 both were 45 years old.

I am interested in finding out what i can about Mary NANCE.

Thanks Sonia NANCE Kinback (sonia@gate.net)

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May 13 from Rita Marshall

Rita Marshall <2650.dallas@worldnet.att.net>
Looking for any info on Isaac Oakes who married Frances Thornton. Would
likde to know whor their children were and also the ancestors of Isaac
Oakes. He was born abt. 1758 and he married in Pittsylvania, County.
Thanks,
Rita Marshall
Dallas, Tx

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May 13 from James W. Helton

"james w. helton" <jwhelton@wfeca.net>
I'm looking for the parents of BRAXTON BROWN and REBECCA DONNELSON who was married on Oct.13,1819 in Pittsylvania Co,Va.
James W. Helton e-mail jwhelton@wfeca.net

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May 13 from Carol Brown

"Sid & Carol Brown" <sidcarol@mail.escapees.com>
WOOD, ORE
Need parents of Rev. Charles Washington WOOD b. 15 Aug 1827, m. Nov 1848,
Bedford Co., Mary Ann ORE. d. 20 May 1909. Buried in Callands,
Pittsylvania, Co. Wish to correspond with anyone connected to this family.
He was a Baptist minister thoughtout Pittsylvania Co.
Carolyn H. Brown sidcarol@mail.escapees.com

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May 13 from Rich Payne

"Rich Payne" <knobhill@shasta.com>
I am
looking for further information on BENJAMIN
BRAWNER whos daughter MILDRED
BRAWNER married a JAMES NELSON on
2/13/1783 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. Also, does anyone
know if there are siblings of Mildred such as a
BENJAMIN BRAWNER or a JOHN
BRAWNER? I have been told by a distant cousin that
James Nelson's father was AMBROSE NELSON.
Any information on these individuals would be
appreciated.

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May 13 from David Campbell

DavidCampbell@HomeMail.com (David Campbell)
I am researching Abraham and Dorcus CAMPBELL.
Abraham died in 1806 and his will was probated
in Pittsylvania Co., VA.

Note that in addition to my e-mail address, most
of my genealogy data is online and searchable
at my web site.
David Campbell
DavidCampbell@HomeMail.com
http://www.wp.com/DJCAMPBELL/home.html

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May 5 from William Weir

Blkwood34 <Blkwood34@aol.com>
I am searching for any information of a one William Weir, born 1752 somewhere
in
Virginia, probably in or around Pittsylvania county, wifes name is Judith,
born 1756.
Their children are known to us but we need information about their parents and
such.

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May 5 from Dusty Smith

        "Dusty Smith" <desbemon@erols.com>
   Can anyone look up the 1830/40 census for Pittsylvania for 3 families that
are kin to me. I am searching . FIRST   Washington G. (G. Washington)
Rigney and his family (need all pertinent data, members and p.o.b.,ages)
SECOND John and Nancy Rigney and their family - same data (hoping against
hope they have a son Andrew). THIRD ELIJAH RIGNEY - and any of the above
detail. Unfortunately, I do not know how old Elijah would be in 1830/40.
I really need your help and thanks a bunch in advance.

IF you have a marriage book and can even find marriages for these men, I
will be grateful.
Many thanks in advance
Dusty Smith

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May 5 from D. Ellis

LEllis148 <LEllis148@aol.com>
Searching for the parents and siblings of RACHEL HENDERSON b. 11/15/1764
M. William Murphy, of Pittsylvania and Bedford Counties, on the Nolichucky
river
in what is now Greene Co., TN on 1/26/1782. Also seeking info. on JAMES
HENDERSON shown on the 1767 tax lists for Pittsylvania Co., b, 5/19/1759 (in
Pittsylvania Co.?) Both Rachel and William Murphy are shown in the 1810
census for St. Francois Co., Missouri with a James Henderson shown as a
"petitioner". Could this have bben her brother?
Lloyd
D. Ellis

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May 5 from Dusty Smith

"Dusty Smith" <desbemon@erols.com>
Searching for a marriage record, all details needed, between Elizabeth (aka Lizzie) Garrett(Garret?)
and Jahue (Jehue?)Hank Rigney from 1864-1870. Very interested in ALL information included on
marriage record, especially the names of the parents of the bride and groom, if available.
Marriage record may record the groom as Hank Rigney or simply J.H. Rigney as he wasn't very
fond of his first name. Any help you can give me would be much appreciated.

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May 5 from Paula Pergantis
paulaper@bellsouth.net
Searching for information relating to MATTHEW TANNER born 1730 Prince
George, VA. died 5FEb 1806 PITTSYLVANIA, VA., married 1753 Lunenburg,
VA. and his son MATTHEW TANNER,JR. born 1776 VA. died 15Dec 1833, HALL
CO. GA. Joseph H. Tanner

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May 5 from Lawrence May

Lawrence May <lmay@pcisys.net>
Researching James Robert Hodges, b. ca. 1842 Pittsylvania Co., VA.
Family may have moved to Tennessee prior to 1850/
1862 Volunteered 23rd MO Infantry in Harrison Co, MO.
Need names of possible ancestors.

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May 5 from Loretta Kelldorf

Loretta Kelldorf <pandv@tyler.net>

Are you connected with the James
Austin who went to TN, and was in at least Davidson Co. Tn, sometime
about 1800. Perhaps a year or so later. He married a daughter of George
Keeling in VA before he migrated. I understand that he married her eithr
1798 or 99 being about a year before his father in law migrated to TN. I
have notes on an interesting litigation this James Austin had against
George in Tn. This James must have been a salt of the earth kind of
guy. He got stuck with keeping all of George's slaves, old George,
several of his kids and then when James' sister in law died (another of
George's daughters) he got stuck with keeping the kids from that family
too.

If you have any idea this James may have fit into your family lines, I
would like to know more about your family. Since I know nothing about
this George before he left VA other than he married Mary Ann Avery who I
suspect was the daughter of an Edward/Edmund Avery. Information about
your family may give me some clues which would help me track George in
Va.

Thank you for any help. Anything I can share with you would be my
pleasure to do so. There are some Austins in the the Bedford Co. Tn
books which I have.

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May 5 from Anita Avery

LaAvery@a-o.com (Laurence Avery)
I am reseraching the descendents of Capt. Thomas Carter. His g granson,
GEORGE CARTER traveled about a bit, but believe he did end up in
Pittsylvania or Halifax Co. He was b.1739 Lancaster Co. and d. about
1786. Married to Francis Neale 1750/1755. Will share information
Any help would be appreciated
Anita Avery
laavery@a-o.com

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May 5 from Delores McDonaugh

I am for any information on John Mitchell b. abt 1784 who m. 15 Oct. 1804
Pittsylvania Co., VA Ann Adkins b. abt 1784 d/o Edward Adkins. Any help
would be appreciated.
Thank You,
Delores McDonaugh
E-mail: DJM700@aol.com

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May 5 from William C. Simpson
KSTATE89@aol.com

I am looking for information on Thomas B. Simpson
and his wife Mattilda Hines. They had a son named Milton. I believe this is
J.M. Simpson who was married to Mary M. Pugh. They are my great, great,
greatgrandparents. Any info would greatly be appreciated.

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May 5 from Shelly J. Nauman

RFERARES <RFERARES@aol.com>
Wray, David, born 1751, Revolutionary War Veteran, last tour 1782. Lived in
Pittsylvania County after war. Have archive documents from P County in 1835,
aged 81. Looking for death certificate; date and where buried; will info;
survivors. Son, James Wray.

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May 5 from TEresa

Merry5000 <Merry5000@aol.com>
I am trying to find the connection between the following people who have been
found in Bedford, Pittsylvania and Kanawha Counties of Virginia in the early
1800s. I know they are connected somehow.

Stephen Morris
Doctor Franklin Morris
Daniel Morris
William Morris
Morgan Morris
Samuel Morris

Has anyone figured out the lineage of the Pittsylvania Morris family?? Did
they come from Samuel Morris who is listed in the 1782 Census?? Where did that
Samuel come from??

Thanks,
Teresa

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May 5 from Deborah Pitezel
DLPITEZEL@prodigy.net
Looking for info on William Davis m. Lucille Meade 1804. When did he die? Was his father
John Davis who died around 1807? William and Lucy had 9 children, Mary, Christopher,
Francis, Rosa, William S., Martha, Amanda, Elinder and James.

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May 5 from C. Gay Kinkaid

"C Kinkaid"@poncacity.net

My name is C Gay Kinkaid. I am researching the following surnames:
FARTHING, NICHOLS, SHELTON, WATSON. I know that John Watson (1710) was
the father of Grizzell who married Richard Farthing. The Farthings had
Michael(various spellings) Farthing who married Charles Nichols(spelled
Nicholas in a transcription of R. Farthing's will) on Sept. 6, 1786. The
Nichols had John(b.1788) who married Elizabeth Shelton. Elizabeth is a
person about whom we know little except that she was born abt. 1810 and
died in 1879. I have found so many Sheltons in the area, that I am
confused as to whom she belongs.

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May 5 from Max

MpmwT <genbug@olypen.com>
Searching for information on Pleasant ORANDER/ORRENDER b abt 1795-1805
in Pittsylvania Co., VA, md Nancy CRANE 12 Jan 1826 in Pittsylvania Co.,
VA.

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May 5 from Max

MpmwT <genbug@olypen.com>
Searching for information on William Pleasant ORANDER/ORRENDERb abt
1828 in Pittsylvania Co., VA., md Barbara Ann GILBERT 26 Oct 1852 in
Patrick Co., VA.

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May 5 from Max
:
MpmwT <genbug@olypen.com>
Searching for information on John Henry ORANDER/ORRENDER (etc) who
married Elizabeth Ann MARTIN 5 Jan 1874 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. (D/O
Isaac MARTIN, Jr & Rhoda MABE).

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May 5 from Max

MpmwT <genbug@olypen.com>
Searching for information on James CRANEb abt 1715, d 1790-94 in
Pittsylvania Co., VA. Md Susannah ___.

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April 30 from Max
Searching for information on Fannie POND who married John Terry
CRANE/CRAINE abt 1770. John Terry CRANE was b. abt 1742 in ?Pittsylvania
Co., VA.

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April 30 from Max
genbug@olypen.com

Searching for information on Sarah BROWN who md Matthew
ORRENDER/ORRENDUFF 15 May 1799 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. Her parents were
Frederick & Mary BROWN.

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April 30 from Max
genbug@olypen.com

Searching for information on Mary "Polly" BRADLEY who md Matthew
ORRENDER/ORRENDUFF 18 April 1791 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. Her father may
have been Isah.
Thanks,
Max

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April 30 from Bettie Rehling blreh@bbs.galilei.com>

Looking for records on the Lay, Leigh, or Leas families in Pittsylvania Co VA before 1810, and in
Caswell Co. NC 1780-1820.Bird Lay is shown in the IGI as b. VA to David Lay (Pittsylvania Co.)
in 1776 and another Bird Lay is shown born to John Lay (Caswell Co.NC ) in 1778, Caswell Co.
NC. Need help sorting these Birds out.Any help would be wonderful..
Bettie

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April 30 from Paukine Rakes PRakes@kimbanet.com

I am looking for the ancestors of a T.G.CREASY who was recorded in the
1850 census in Pittsylvania Cty. I am doing a Creasy family search and
was trying to connect the family of John and Rebecca-----? Creasy of Henry
Cty. to the families of Henrico Cty. I just cannot seem to connect them
and I ran across T.G. or Alex Creasy (d. 1816). Any help would be
appreciated.

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April 30 from Peggy A. Givens
gpgpubl@icok.net

I am a SEAL/GIVENS researcher of this county. Elizabeth Seal/Seals
married John Givings in 1788, their moving to NE Tennessee near
Sneedville in Hancock Co, TN. They were said to have moved their entire
church. John Givens middle name was Ray. Could the daughter of John Ray
have married the son of John Given, whom I find on the 1767 Tithables?

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April 30 from Lesa Edwards
LEdw755374@aol.com
I am researching my ancestors who lived in Pittsylvania. Harrison and Pattie
Bowe (unsure if the name was Williams and later changed to Bowe) but his
children are named Bowe. According to the census records they were both born
in North Carolina. According to family, they later purchased land and moved
to Pittsylvania County. Their known children are: Charlie Lindsay Bowe,
Julia Bowe, Fannie Bowe and Liza Bowe. Can anyone give me any information on
Harrison and Pattie or the family?

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April 30 from Deborah L. Pitezel
DLPITEZEL@prodigy.net

I'm very excited about your web page. I think I found a family member in the Pittsylvania
history, Col Christopher Davis. I've been tracing my Davis family for 20 years off and on and I
would be happy to share any information I have.

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April 30 from Kellie Vanlandingham
KVanlan243@aol.com

Other WARE/WIER/WEIR/ researchers have told me some of these were in
Pisttsyvania County Va. I am looking for a Harvey WARE/WIER/WEIR born about
1820. Any WARE that married a Lydia ? might be a connection for me. If
anyone can help I would truly appreciate it.

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April 13 from Sandra Gilbreath
I have been told that my ggg grandparents, JESSE and MARTHA BENNETT, were from Pittsylvania County, VA. I do not know their birthdates, but their first child, JANE BENNETT, was born in 1796 in VA, thus leading me to the assujption that JESSE and MARTHA were probably born sometime in the 1770's. They had made their way to East Felliciana Parish, LA by at least 1816. Their other children's names and birthdates are as follows: JOHN BENNETT b. 1797; SARAH(SALLIE) BENNETT b. 26 Nov. 1798 in VA; ORRA F. BENNETT; THOMAS BENNETT b. 22 Sept 1805m, supposedly in GA; DOTSON BENNETT b. 1810; ;James BENNETT; ELIZABETH BENNETT; WILLIAM BENNETT; MARTHA BENNETT; ARMINDA BENNETT. If youy are researching ANY BENNETTS who were in Pittsylvania County, VA in the mid to late 1700's and early 1800's, please contact me so we can share information.

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April 13 from Lorene Fort
Abraham LEGRAND (born 1728 Goochland Co, VA-died before 15 Sept 1800 in Pittsylvania County, VA) married Agatha/Agnes "Aggy" NICHOLS about 1751-1758. Need information on this family.

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April 13 from James R. Hendrix
Henderson Wade's parents? They lived in Pittsylvania-Halifax-Mechlenberg area. He married in Mechlenberg, Co VA in 1795 to Elizabeth Wilburn. I cannot find where he lived in these three counties.
We were always told John Wade came from England to this area in 1635 at age 21 on the ship Constance. I cannot prove past the above marriage. Are there any books I could have my library get a loan from yours? I do not find any books on your county, for deeds, taxes, cemeteries, marriage etc. Can anyone tell me where to search next?

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April 13 from Jan Gaskins

jan gaskins <bigdcain@coastalnet.com>

LOOKING FOR PARENTS OF SADIE ELIZABETH MOTLEY B.FEB1871 D. 1948 MD.
ALEXANDER J. WORSHAM BOTH FROM PITTSYLVANIA CO.
JAN GASKINS JUNE 22, 1997 bigdcain@coastalnet.com

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April 13 from Oswell Taylor
Oswell Taylor <os@gamewood.net>
Searching for family connections:
William Scarce married about 1735 to Catherine ?
Shadrack Scarce died 1824
Thomas Scarce 1779-1866, married Christine Harper.
George W. Scarce born 1814 , married Elizabeth A. Turpen.
Milton Washington Scarce 1848-1924 who married Cleopatra Pocohonas
Petronell Camelia Jane Fallin 1858-1922.

William Taylor died 1917, married Isabella Virginia Turner 1865-1930. She
was married before to a John Tate. They all lived in an about Vance, Va.
William & Isabella had nine chldren: James Allen, Mary Sue, Lawson
Craghead, Rasa Albertha, Ellick Rufus, Annie Ollie, Charles Robert, and
Rollie {Raleigh} Ernest.

Would like any family connections to complete my records. I have lots of
info about many of these people, but not enough. Please advise if you can
connect to any of these people. Note Scarce spelling as Scearce spelling
runs thru family records.
Oswell E. Taylor, Jr.
Danville, Va.

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April 13 from Rosemary Ramsey Cox
Jefrobo@aol.com>

I am researching the Thomas Ramsey family with the hope of connecting my
ancestor Josiah Ramsey to him. Josiah Ramsey lived in what is now Wythe county
VA from the mid 1700s to 1805. In his will dated 1802, he mentions a son
Thomas deceased. Would you know the name or address of a researcher who might
have the Thomas Ramsey information. I understand the Ramseys were a well known
family in early Pittsylvania county history and that their home is still
standing. I believe my 3rd great grandfather, also Josiah Ramsey (1769-1835)
may be a son of one Thomas Ramsey.
Any information you could send my would be deeply appreciated.

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April 13 from Larry J. Henry" <lhenry@pacbell.net>

Seeking any descendant of the following couple: JOHN HENRY, m. MARTHA
"PATSY" WILLIAMS 12/23/1805 in Pittsylvania co., VA. Surety: JOHN
WILLIAMS. Married by Rev. John Atkinson. This wedding was also
announced in the Raleigh Register in NC in February, 1806, so there was
probably a NC connection/family.

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April 13 from C. Gay Kinkaid

"C. G. Kinkaid" <"C Kinkaid"@poncacity.net>
I am researching John NICHOLS (b.1788,Pittsylvania Co., m.1832 in
Pittsylvania Co., d.1879). I believe his father to have been Charles and
his mother to have been Michel Farthing. John's wife, Elizabeth SHELTON,
was born about 1810 and died in 1879. Any information on Elizabeth would
especially be appreciated. Thanks.

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April 13 from Jeannie Watts

Jeannie <madamx@trellis.net>
Looking for information on the WITCHER family in Pittsylvania Co. My line,
William Sr. md. Rachel Anne MAJORS, Ephraim Sr. md. Elizabeth PHIPPS,
Ephraim Jr. md. Jensey Adams ROWDEN (not sure if Adams is a middle or
maiden name), Jincey Jane Witcher md. William B. LAW. Any WITCHER info is
welcomed. Thanks, Jeannie Watts

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April 13 from Jeannie

Jeannie <madamx@trellis.net>
Looking for information on the LAW family of Pittsylvania Co. My line,
James LAW md. Unknown, William md. Elishaba LAWSON, John md. Sarah
COCKERHAM, Daniel md. Unknown and Bridley TYREE, William B. md. Jincey Jane
WITCHER. Any LAW info is welcomed. Thanks, Jeannie Watts
Jeannie (aka Madam X) http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx

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April 13 from Bev Cavender

Cavender <Cavender@aol.com>
My skimpy research goes back to my 5th great grandfather, THOMAS F. RAMSEY
1734-1790 who married Frances Young. Their daughter SUSANNA RAMSEY b. 1766 who
m. HARMON COOK, JR. whose son THOMAS COOK m. NANCY BOLLING. Their daughter,
Martha Bolling Cook m. DAVID P. MADDOX and on down to yours truly. Do you have
any ancestors of THOMAS F. RAMSEY? I am missing a few born, married and death
dates in case we have any of these ancestors in common and I will gladly share
whatever I have. Thanks !
(Mr.) Bev Cavender
P.O. Box 88
Lake Placid FL 33862-0088
1-800-916-2638 toll-free

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April 13 from Suzette Thompson

Thompson <redwolf@shadowlink.net>
I have Garland HURT born: 1767 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. He married
Martisha THURSTON in 1789 in Washington Co., Va. Had 3 of their children
in Pittsylvania Co. Willing to exchange information.

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April 13 from Joel Robertson

Joel Robertson <robertsn@cyberhighway.net>
Looking for parents and any other information on David ROBERTSON who was
born in 1793 in Virginia amd died in 1863. He Married Nancy WALKER in 1820
in Pittsylvania County Virginia. He had two known children, Joseph Marshall
ROBERTSON, born 22 Mar 1822 and died 5 Nov 1864, and Mary Ann ROBERTSON.
David is thought to have joined the army in 1812 and discharged in 1818. He
moved to Lincoln County Tennessee prior to 1822.

Also researching the Cooper, Blackwell, Noah, Roland, McGhehee, Locker and
Walker families.

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April 9 from Dusty Smith

"Dusty Smith" <desbemon@erols.com>
Searching parents/siblings and corresponding dates for
JAMES HENRY RIGNEY (Known as HANK) born about 1847 to 1855 in Pittslyvania
area. Parents may be ELIHU OR ELIGA AND WIFE NANCY PHILLIPS. Not a
positive connection here though. He wed Elizabeth Garrett - possibly in
Virginia. They moved to Campbell Co. Tn. area . Can anyone out there make
a connection with my JAMES HENRY RIGNEY? Thanks in advance.

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April 9 from Gayle Parish

agext@aeneas.net
Trying to find info on my Parrish ancestors who lived in the vicinity of
Chatham, Va. 1800-1850. My great-great grandfather was Thomas A. Parrish
who married Martha Stone in 1814 near Chatham. There was a large family
with slaves. Their sons, Isaac A. and Johnny moved to Henderson Co. Tn.
around 1850. The older son Isaac A. was a slave overseer on the Muse
Plantation in Henderson Co. Any info will be gladly appreciated.

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April 9 from Butch Johnson

        ButchJanel <ButchJanel@aol.com>
    The following five siblings were born to unknown parents in Pittsylvania
County, VA.   I have no information on any except the youngest, Vinson or
Vincent Simpson who removed to Stokes and Surry Counties, North Carolina,
where he married Dicy Cook, daughter of James and Elizabeth Cook, in 1820.
James and Dicy had fifteen children. Would love to hear from anyone
researching Pittsylvania County, VA Simpsons, or anyone who has knowledge
about the five siblings.
     Jonathan Simpson born April 18, 1789 on Saturday
     Jane Simpson born June 17, 1791
     Mary Simpson born May 8, 1793, on Wednesday
     Ric[hard] Simpson born September 7, 1795, on Monday
     Vinson Simpson born October 6, 1799

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April 9 from John Speight

CARTER/HALL/EAST/WALKER/WALTERS. Looking for children of Jesse and Jeduthan CARTER who were in the 1782 Tax List for Pittsylvania Co. Ditto
for children of John and Thomas EAST in same list. Also parents of
Lucy
Clement WALKER who married Thomas WALTERS in Halifax Co in 1752 (but
lived in Pitts Co.). And parents of Oliver HALL who married Lucy
CARTER,
d/o Charles Ewell CARTER and Keziah WALTERS (d/o Thomas and Lucy
WALTERS). Thanks. John Speight: jspeight@atlnet.com

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April 6 from Joy Tiffin Sutherland

              Joyful <jsutherland@UTMEM1.UTMEM.EDU>
Seeking information on the TIFFIN family in Pittsylvania County. My
great-grandfather, JAMES T. TIFFIN, was born in 1821 in Virginia and moved to
Union Co., ARK by 1848. I have found a PETER TIFFIN, who may be his father,
who was listed in Pittsylvania Co.'s 1810 and 1820 Censuses as the son of
THOMAS TIFFIN. Peter also sold some land in Pittsylvania, Co. to WILLIAM
SPENCER on 11/29/1816.   THOMAS TIFFIN was married to ELIZABETH
TIFFIN but I am unsure as to date and location. They had at least 5 children:
PETER TIFFIN; ELIZABETH TIFFIN (who married Stephen Walker
9/21/1816); MARY TIFFIN (married Reuben Thornton 12/10/1819); LUCY
TIFFIN (married John Murphy 4/14/1822); and another ELIZABETH TIFFIN
(married Hezekiah Drain 12/21/1820).   All of the daughters' marriages took
place in Pittsylvania County.

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April 6 from Glenmore Shelton

DGShel <DGShel@aol.com>
Richard White SHELTON, b. 1879: Does someone have 1900 and/or 1910 census
information that would show whether Richard was living in Pittsylvania at that
time? Am look for the age of his wife Burda, daughter Birda Virgina, and sons
Richard & Curtis (son Glenmore was born 1900), and marriage date. Also
looking to confirm whether Richard was a policeman (have an old newspaper
photo suggesting such).
Thank you.
Glenmore Shelton (III)
River Ridge LA

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April 6 from Donna Thompson Minkel
"Terry E. Minke" <tminke1@airmail.net>
CUSTER/CUSTARD: I am trying to discover the father of Delilah Jane (age17),
Joab B. (age 7), William (age 5), Temperance (age 11), Mary (age 9) and
Tabitha (age13) CUSTER/CUSTARD.The mother's name is Elizabeth (age 40).
This family appears in the 1850 Pittsyl-vania CO, VA Census. I believe John W.
CUSTARD (m. Susan Rorer in 1834) may have been Elizabeth's brother-in-law.
Joab B. CUSTARD m. Winney Pickerell in 1868. Delilah Jane m. William Richard
Thompson abt. 1852. By 1870 Joab & Delilah and both of their families had moved
to Bedford CO, VA.Any help greatly appreciated!
Donna Thompson Minke
tminke1@airmail.net

THOMPSON: I am trying to discover the parents of Rachel (30), William Richard
(22),
James (20) and Andrew (19) THOMPSON. Gabriel THOMPSON may have been
their brother. I have located them in the Pittsylvania CO, VA 1850 Census with these
ages.

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April 6 from Mary Johnston
"mary johnston" <johnstom@gowebway.com>

Does anyone have any evidence that this Joab MEADOR is or is not the son of Jonas and
Frances MEADOR of Cumberland Co VA
Joab MEADOR will probated 16 Mar 1818 Pittsylvania Co VA m Sarah
1 Samuel MEADOR b 1771 VA m 26 Sep 1810 Nancy MAR(T)
2 Nancy MEADOR b @1785(2) Pittsylvania Co VA(2) d 1813-1818(2) VA(2) m 18 Jan 1813
Samuel FLIPPIN
3 James MEADOR b @1789(2) m 8 Dec 1830 Rhody INGRAM
4 Lydia MEADOR b @1768(2) d after 1840(2) m 31 Jan 1800 Benjamin DAVIS d before
Jul 1832(2)
5 Frances MEADOR b 1785 VA m 2 Nov 1790 Joel WILLIS
6 Sarah MEADOR b @1778(2) d @1849(2) m 8 Jul 1797 Thomas DAVIS
7. Jonas M. MEADOWS?(2) m Lucy ECHOLS For DESCENDANTS See Echols file
8 William H. MEADOWS?(2)
SOURCE: 2-Fran DANIELS suttafran@aol.com

Mary Johnston

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April 6 from Mary Johnston

"mary johnston" <johnstom@gowebway.com>
Do you have any information on the ancestors or descendants of this family?

William WILLIS d 1816 Henry Co KY now Trimble Co KY 1m Elizabeth 2m Averilla
(possibly Elizabeth Averilla as daughter Averilla was actually Elizabeth Averilla)

1 Mary "Polly" WILLIS b 1759 Pittsylvania Co VA d 23 Apr 1845 Jefferson Co IN m 1
Dec 1780 Jesse LAW b 9 Jan 1757 d 14 Nov 1839 r Jefferson Co IN

2 Averilla WILLIS b 1765 d May 1850 Pittsylvania Co VA (Inventory recorded 1 Jun 1850
Pittsylvania Co VA) m 23 Dec 1790 Pittsylvania Co VA DavidLAW b 1765-70 d Oct 1845

3 Joel WILLIS b 1768 VA d Jan 1853 m 2 Sep 1790 Frances MEADOWS

4 Elizabeth "Susanna" WILLIS m 9 Feb 1782 Lawrence DUFF

5 John WILLIS b 1766 d 1833 m Letitia NANCY

6 Nancy WILLIS m 8 Oct 1798 Shelby Co KY Daniel MADDOX r Jennings Co IN

7 Letticia WILLIS m SPEAR

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April 6 from Mary Johnston

"mary johnston" <johnstom@gowebway.com>

Do you have any information on ancestors or descendants of this family?
51 Moses ECHOLS b 1738 VA m 1749 Elizabeth WYNNE b William WYNNE. Children:

511 John ECHOLS b 1750 d 28 May 1817 Williamson Co TN m 14 Feb 1784 Halifax Co
VA Frances FORMBY

512 Obidiah ECHOLS b VA d age 65 m 5 Jul 1791 Pittsylvania Co VA Elizabeth TERRY

513 Moses ECHOLS b VA m 11 Feb 1797 Pittsylvania Co VA Elizabeth TERRY

514 Evans ECHOLS b VA m 18 Jan 1799 Pittsylvania Co VA Ann TERRY r 1850 VA

515 Rebecca ECHOLS m Edward AKIN

516 Priscilla(1) or Drucilla ECHOLS b VA m 2 Feb 1782 Halifax Co VA David BATES

517 Betsy ECHOLS b VA d before 1823 m 15 Sep 1788 Marlin FARMER.

518 Lucy ECHOLS b VA d 1837 m 6 Jan 1792 Jonas MEADOWS.

519 Frances E. ECHOLS b VA m 1 Mar 1805 Pittsylvani Co VA LeviSHELTON

51A Tabitha ECHOLS b 14 Jan 1778(sic) or 6 Sep 1764 Halifax Co VA d 1845 Troupe Co
GA m 23 Jan 1783(sic) Nathan FROMBY r Walton Co GA 8 ch

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April 6 from Louise Martin
lmartin@lcc.net"

Seeking information on PHILLIP PENN b March 1792, Patrick Co. Va. son of
Abraham Penn and Ruth Stovall. Married Louise or Louisa Briscoe daughter
of John Brisco, 22 Sept 1813 Pittsylvania Va. America Penn the oldest
daughter married William Rufus Wortham and by 1830 they were in Maury
Co. Tn.- 1840 census show them in Marshall Co. Mississippi and Louisa was
alone with several children. Appreciate any help.
Have Wortham information .

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April 6 from Barbara Taylor
        "barbara taylor" <taylordb@link2000.net>
     I am searching for information on George COX died in Virginbia 18 June
1811.
wife may have be Martha "called Patsey" in his will.   Children: Thomas,
Isham, Joseph, Chastian, and George, Jr. maybe some daughters as well.
My Husband is from his grandson Isom and Lucy Ann Terry Cox. The died in
Barren County Kentucky.

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April 6 from d. Lucie
"d.lucie" <d.lucie@MCI2000.com>

Am looking for ancestors of Levisa Adkins (b:abt
1793). Her Father is supposed to have been Moses Adkins. Levisa is shown
to have been Born in Pittsylvania Co. Va. Levisa married Richard Whitt
Oct. 23, 1812 in Floyd County Ky.

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April 6 from Larry Clum
clummer@webtv.net (Larry Clum)
I am looking for any records of a William Davis, born about 1790 and
died about 1860 in Pittsylvania Co. He and his family lived near Sandy
Creek close to Danville. Some of his children , including my ancestor
Thomas Hanks Davis left the County for Fayette Co., IL in the 1850s.
There are several William Davises in that time period. I am trying to
find the right one.

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April 6 from Bervi
Bervi@aol.com>

Peter A. Ramsey<<<<<Thos. RamseySr. PittsyCo d. 1790

In search of a Tabitha MULLINS (possibly Mullens) who married
James SCARCE on December 15, 1829 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. She is my
g-g-g-grandmother. One of their sons was Robert R. SCARCE, b. abt. 1845 and
m. Isabella Gray (could've been Grey) on Oct. 16, 1870 in Pittsylvania. I
can get only as far as Tabitha

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April 6 from Evelyn DeRamus

Evelyn DeRamus <ederamus@pop.mindspring.com>
My grandfather of Autauga Co., AL wrote that his father, Stokley F.
King, was born in Danville, Va on Jan. 23, l812 (Here he makes a
correction in his typing which makes the year questionable--and later
cencus records vary as to what his age was in different years!) Stokley
according to this paper died in Dallas Co., Al July 7, 1887--again a
strikeover making the year not too clear---after all he wrote this on a
typewriter in 1916 before modern types of correction were available.
Stokley apparently is in Pittsylvania Co 1840 census. I have information
on him after he gets to AL later in the 1840s. I need more info on him
and his family in VA. Anyone researching this line?

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April 6 from Joe Sisson
Joe Sissom <jsissom@dfwmm.net>

The 1787 VA census lists 'Jesey Sism' in Pittsylvania Co. Your 1783
list does not have him. His family is real active in Brunswick thru at
least 1750. His wife is Sarah Strange. I have him back at her father's
estate sale in Brunswick in 1794.

We think he has at least 2 sons born in the 1780s, Wm. & James. There
may also be a Henry Eldredge, and John.

Do you see anything of this family in any of your records or could you
suggest other paths of research?

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April 2 from David A. Dycus

dadycus@juno.com (David A. Dycus)
I am researching the names CRIDER and
DALTON particularly DANIEL and CATHARINE BERGER CRIDER;
John Flannagan DALTON and Martin DALTON. Late 1780's to early
1800's.

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April 2 from Janet M. Tetterton
"Janet M. Tetterton" <tetterj@visi.net>

I am interested in any information regarding William, Michael and James
McDaniel of Halifax and Pittsylvania Counties, VA. They were in that
area during the latter half of the 18th century - 1850 - 1790's. I'd be
glad to share information with anyone working on this family.

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March 7 from Barbara Bonham

Barbara Farthing Bonham <bbonham@awod.com>

JENKINS and HAMPTON: Looking to correspond wth researchers of these 2
surnames. Phillip JENKINS of Charles Co, MD removed to Pittsylvania
Co prior to removing to Maury Co TN about 1806. His daughter,
Elizabeth married William HAMPTON. I am in the process of collecting
data for a JENKINS-JOY sutdy and Phillip JENKINS was the grandson of
the Phillip JENKINS and Fantelina JOY of Charles Co, MD, the
progenitors of this particular family.

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March 7 from Bob Bolin

Bob Bolin <bobbolin@COMMUNIQUE.NET>

My name is Bob Bolin and I am fairly new at ancestor research. On a recent trip to North Louisiana, I found the gravesite of my great-great grandmother.

There were two tombstones. The oldest, placed at time of death, showed her name as Sarah Christopher Hutchings. The newer one, probably place in the '30s showed her name as Sarah Christopher Hutchins.

The older stone gives her date of birth as 10/01/1820 and her date of death as 8/10/1888 and says she was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

She married Elhannon H. Langford who was born on 3/27/1820 and died in 1902. He became a doctor. I do not know where he was born or any other information about him.

They had at least 3 male children. As far as I can tell, they lived in Gibsland, Louisiana (about an hour south of Shreveport) for their entire married life.

They and their sons are buried in the Gibsland Cemetery.

Maybe this information is helpful. If you run across any related information I would appreciate your sharing it with me. Thank you

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March 7 from Glenmore Shelton

DGShel <DGShel@aol.com>
Three MIDKIFF brothers, John Thomas (b. 1887), Benjamin Acuff (b. 1890), and
Isaac Anthony (b. 1893) married three SHELTON girls, Elvira Crawford, Virginia
Garland, and Martha Frances respectively. Does anyone know the relationships
of (parents of) these Shelton girls? Thanks.
Glenmore Shelton
River Ridge LA

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March 7 from Kathey Kelley Hunt

Kathey Kelley Hunt <a0027563@airmail.net>
Reply-To:
d.k.hunt@airmail.net

Am seeking info on Abner BENNETTb- 1820 Pittsylvania Co VA & the man I
think was his son Abner Hill BENNETT b- 1843. Abner Hill was CSA from
Spalding CO GA- married 1859 Spalding GA to Elizabeth E BILES.
Any info on any of these is appreciated.
Thank You,
Kathey Kelley Hunt

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March 7 from Dave Nance

Dave Nance <nance@danenet.wicip.org>
DAVID and Mary (CRENSHAW) NANCEresided in the Cascade Creek area of
Pittsylvania Co and had 5 children. DAVID NANCE was murdered in
Pittsylvania Co in late 1779 or early 1780. On Jan. 22 1780, Robert
BULLINGTON was brought by Sheriff Peter PERKINS before "Gent. Justices"
Abraham SHELTON, Reubin PAYNE, William SHORT and Joseph MORTON, on charges
of "having feloniously Stabed & killed one David NANCE" and, after
hearing, he was ordered to stand trial. Was this the same ROBERT
BULLINGTON who had married Elizabeth CRENSHAW, the sister of David NANCE'S
wife Mary CRENSHAW? A number of Pittsylvania Co records, suggest that
Robert BULLINGTON must have been acquitted of the charge of murdering
David NANCE. Soon after the death of DAVID NANCE, his widow, Mary
(CRENSHAW) NANCE married to David SCALES, and they appear to have
relocated to NC by the mid 1780's. Any information touching on these folks
would be greatly appreciated. Dave Nance <nance@danenet.wicip.org>

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March 7 from Jessie Blalock
I am trying to determine who were the parents of ABEL NEWBY.
He was born abt 1775 in Virginia, married Elizabeth Hand in
Pittsylvania Co abt. 1800, and moved to Bledsoe County, TN
between 1830 and 1840. His daughter Temperance married
HUBBARD BLAYLOCK.

He was living in Pittsylvania County in the early 1800s, as was an
ASA NEWBY, who died about 1842. I would like to determine if Asa
was the brother of Abel, and also if he may have been the grandson of
a boy named ASA, born 1859 who was a Newby, but was adopted by my
GGG-grandfather Hubbard BLAYLOCK in Bledsoe Co. and then took the
name ASA BLAYLOCK.
Jessie Blalock
jcblal@clark.net
Visit A Blalock Genealogy Page at
http://www.clark.net/pub/jcblal/geneal.html

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March 6 from James Sparks

James and Katharine Sparks <jsparks@uit.net>

I am researching SPARKS, WRIGHTS, and STONES. I am trying to find the
parents names of Patsey WRIGHT. I have information on a marriage bond
to Edmund SPARKS dated November 27, 1804 in Pittslyvania County. I am
also trying to verify the parents of Edmund. I think they were Matthew
SPARKS and Keziah STONE. I have information on the probate of John
STONE dated June 20, 1803. I would appreciate any infomration.

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March 6 from Jane Justice

Jane P Justice <justice@3rddoor.com>
.
In ANNALS OF HAYWOOD CO., NC/W. C. Allen, he mentions that Benjamin
Clark b. ca 1760 came from Danville, Va. Allen, lists only two sons
Benjamin, Jr. and Richard Clark. I am looking for anything on this
family, possibly other children of Benjamin, Sr. They removed to Haywood
Co., NC.

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March 6 from Lee Henry

"leehenry" <leehenry@camalott.com>
I am searching for information on Hugh Henry Sr. and Jr. of Pittsylvania
County. They are mentioned in the "History of Pittsylvania County" by Maud
Clement on pages 42, 153-156.

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March 6 from Carl Sirles

"carl sirles" <sirles@chesapeake.net>

I am looking for info on James MORRIS born 5/11/1811, Pittsylvania, CO, died 3/10/1866 in
Saline CO, IL. James married Eliza Jane COLE born 4/20/1813, Pittsylvania, CO, died 3/20/1872 in
Saline CO, IL.

Known child of James and Eliza MORRIS was, Charlotte MORRIS.
From Saline CO, IL, tombstones, Parents of James MORRIS may have been J.C. and Sarah
MORRIS.
Brother of James MORRIS may be Valentine MORRIS born 1812 and died 1/25/1885. Valentine
MORRIS married Lucy A. E. MORRIS. Lucy died 12/26/1846. Child of Valentine and Lucy
MORRIS possibly William MORRIS.

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March 6 from Mary Seamster
"Mary Seamster" <mseamster@erols.com>
FITTS-BURTON

Looking for descendants of Tandy FITTS and his wife Sarah H BURTON Fitts.
Sarah is the daughter of Hutchins Burton who died in Halifax Co. VA in the
1830s. When her father's estate in Halifax was settled in 1853 she and her
husband are listed as "of Pittsylvania".
They were found in the 1850 Southern, District of Pittsylvania Co. census.
In household 579 were Tandy age 63 and wife Sarah H age 50. Next door in
household 580 was Tandy W Fitts, age 23; Sandford Fitts, age 15, Edythe J
Fitts, age 15. In household 581 were Allen H Fitts age 25, wife Harriett A
Fitts, age 25 and two children John H, age 3; and Tandy R Fitts age 1. If
you can connect to these folks please contact me. Mary mseamster@erols.com

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March 6 from Dusty Smith

"Dusty Smith" <desbemon@erols.com>
Am searching for birth/ marriage record of Elihu/Eliga Rigney and his wife
Nancy Phillips. Have reason to believe that they may have borne my
gggrandfather. Believe them to be born early 1800's in Pittsly. Wash. or
Scott Co. Virginia. Also need a record of their children. ANY help will be
most appreciated.

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March 6 from Jim Emmons

Jim Emmons <"emmons@gte.net"
Am seeking info on family of Joseph REYNOLDS and Mary "Polly" Seymore
who were married in Pittslvania Co VA in 1825. Their son Dan'l T.
Reynolds was born in 1830 also in Pittsylvania Co VA. The family
immigrated to KY in the 1840's. Does anyone know their parents,
ancestors or other info?
Thanks
Marguerite Atteberry Emmons
emmons@gte.net

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March 6 from Dale Dickerson

Dale Dickerson <"ddickers@concentric.net"@concentric.net>
Researching Harriet and Abram Hubbard(farmer) lived in or near what is
Hurt, VA. Had 11 children. One named Clementine L. Hubbard born Oct. 9,
1877. Married Lovell R. Carter born Sept. 19, 1873. Lovell was a
Mason(Oddfellow) and farmer. Lovell and Clementine had 9 children. Sarah
Carter married Ocie Dickerson. Ocie born June 10, 1901 to Linny
Dickerson out of wedlock. Linny's parents were Cindy and Down Dickerson
from what is not Mt. Airy or Renan, Va.

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March 6 from Deborah Hutchins

Deborah Hutchins <djhutchi@sun1.lib.uci.edu>
I'm a descendant of HENRY TERRY (b.c1735) (who is probably a son of
Champness Terry and his wife Christian)and who died in Pittsylvania Co.
His wife was MARGARET _???. His son BARTON (I) married Susanna (Last
name unknown) and their son BARTON (II) married Mary Walters, daughter
of Archibald Walters. They moved to Ohio and then to Illinois.
Does anyone know parents of Champness (all sorts of contradictory info
on the internet)and the last names of Henry & Barton I's wives. I have
wondered if Margaret Terry could have been a Barton, since it's the
son's name, and if Champness Terry carries a mother's maiden name as his
lst name. I'd appreciate any help or direction, since I can't get out
to Virginia right now.

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March 5 from Mary Seamster

"Mary Seamster" <mseamster@erols.com>
I previously posted a query about Grandpa Hutchins Burton, his children and
grandchildren.

One of his daughters Sarah Burton married Tandy Fitts.
They were living in Pittsylvania Co. VA, Southern District in 1850.

Household 579 Tandy Fitts         age 63 b. VA
                            Sarah H Fitts   age 50   b. VA
Household 580 Tandy W Fitts     age 23 b. NC
                            Sandford Fitts    age 15 b. VA
                            Edythe J Fitts     age 15 b. NC
Household 581 Allen H Fitts      age 25 b. NC
                        Harriett A Fitts    age 25 b. VA
                        John H Fitts       age 3 b. VA
                        Tandy R Fitts       age 1 b. VA

If you know anything about these folks please contact me.
Mary
mseamster@erols.com

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March 5 from Susan Clanton Simpson

Clanton/Simpson <gsimpson@wcnet.org>
I've posted this before with little success but thought I'd add a few
clues that I've gathered. I am wondering if anyone might have
information on my gr gr grandmother, Elizabeth (Eliza) Ann Hutcherson or
Hutchinson
(b. 1841, d. 1909). She was married to Booker HARVEY (b. 1828, d. 1892)
and had ten children including my gr. grandfather, William Richard
HARVEY. She lived at Cherry Hill Farm, Vandola, VA near Danville in
Pittsylvania County. From a clue shared by an email correspondent
concerning the will of a George HUTCHERSON; Oct. 16, 1876, it appears
that she had brothers named William E. HUTCHERSON and John W.
HUTCHERSON. Also, a sister or her mother named Sarah HUTCHERSON and a
probable sister named Gilly W. Harvey. These relationships are not made
clear.
Susan Clanton Simpson
gsimpson@wcnet.org

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March 5 from Cindy Headen

MHeaden@kimbanet.com (John Mark Headen)
I am searching for information on a Gilbert Hubbard. He would have been
born in the late 1890s and lived near Chatham, VA. This is all that I know
about him. Thanks for any help given.

Cindy Headen
Collinsville, VA
mheaden@kimbanet.com

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March 5 from Gary Eichhorst
Gary2Hs@aol.com
Frances P. EPPERSON - Halifax or Pittsylvania County

Seeking information on Frances P. EPPERSON (1816 - ?), m. William C. PREWITT
in November 1834 in Pittsylvania. May be sister of Susan W. EPPERSON (1812 -
?). Possibly daughter of Francis EPPERSON and Jincy MITCHELL.
Gary Eichhorst
Burke, VA

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March 5 from Lonnie Fink

COX/CRITTENTON/SHAW/WORSHAM/BURGESS
Halifax/Pittsylvania

Lonnie Fink <lonfink@dmrtc.net>

I am trying to connect my William COX b 1800,NC md 1821,Caswell Co,NC
Mildred SHACKLEFORD to Phillip COX d 1808,Caswell Co,NC, does anyone have
any information on the below COX families?
Philip's COX land was on the border of VA and NC, and the children lived in
both states!

Caswell Co,NC Land Deed 16-mar-1808
>Bk P
>pg 204-7 Div Land of Philip COX dec'd to legatees each to have 17A adj the
state line:
>1) Philip COX adj Thomas GATEWOOD & Co formerly WINTERS & ATKINSON
>2) Anney COX adj Phillip COX, ATKINSON ( Land sale not FOUND)
>3) John COX adj widow,Atkinson,including the tanyard
>4) Lucy COX intermarried with George CRITTENTON adj John COX ( Land Sale
not found)
>5) Susannah COX inetmarried with Nathanial SHAW adj Crittenton,ATKINSON
>6) Rachael COX adj Nathanial COX,ATKINSON
>7) Elizabeth COX, intermarried with Ludwell WORSHAM adj Rachael COX, WILKINSON
>8) Lewis COX, adj WILKINSON
>9) Mary COX, intermarried with john BURGESS adj Lewis COX, WILKINSON
>10) Reuben COX, adj BURGESS,WILKINSON
>11) Gabriel COX, adj Reuben COX
>commrs: Dan'l S FARLEY,Richard SANDERS,HollOWAY PASS,Andrew
HARRISON,WILLIAM K HARRISON 16-mar-1808
>
Bk Q ( 1)
pg 31-2 Rachel COX of Greenville,SC to Thomas WILLIAMSON of Pittsyvania
Co,VA for $35.50, 17.75A on State line adj WIlliam DIX,Ledwell WORSHAM,Roger
ATKINSON,being land allotted her of her father's land as Plot 6 8-may-1809
WitnessL Danl S. FARLEY, Lewis COX
Bk Q(2)
pg 117 Gabriel COX of Halifax Co,VA to William DIX of Pittsylvania Co,VA
for $40.00 17.75 A N of Dan R.( Lonnie; Dan River) adj Reuben COX,the State
line,Dix 19-Apr-1810 Witness: James DIX,John JINNING, Josiah BARRON
Bk Q(3)
pg 118 Nathanial SHAW of Pittsylvania Co,VA to WILLIAM DIX of same for
$25.00 17.75 A N side Dan R.(lonnie: Dan RIVER) on state line adj land
allotted to George CRITTENDON of estate of Philip COX dec'd, Rachel COX
3-Nov-1808 Witness: Achilles WHITLOCK,Absolem SHACKLEFORD,Jesse GOING,Lewis COX
Bk Q(6)
pg 191-2 (3 shares)
Ludwell WORSHAM of CC; Lewis COX & William BURGESS of Pittsylvania Co,VA to
Thomas WILKINSON of Pittsylvania Co,VA for $105.00 52.5 A on the state
line,adj WILKINSON,Reuben COX,. Also Signed Elizabeth WORSHAM 1-Dec-1810
Witness: Danl S. FARLEY for COX; John E. WILKINSON, Henry E. WILKINSON.
Bk Q(7)
pg 15-6 Philip COX jr of Rockingham,NC to Thomas GATEWOOD & Co, of CC for
$71, 17.34 A ( Lf: 17 3/4) former line of John WINTERs Now GATEWOOD on State
line,Atkinson,20-jun-1808 Witness: Archd SAMUELS,John YATES,Saml
STEPHENS,Geo DABNEY,James HOLDER
Bk R.(8)
pg 51 Reuben COX of CC to William DIX of Pittsylvania Co,VA for $35.75,
17.75 A adj State Line, Thomas WILKINSON,Dix Land Purchased of Gabriel COX
1-feb-1812 Witness Dan S. FARLEY, James DIX
Bk R(9)
pg 102 John COX of CC to Gabriel COX of same for 60 lbs, 12.5 A (17.5???
LF) on state line adj William DIX,Atkinson,dower of Elizabeth COX,including
Tan yard 21-jul-1812 witness: A. HARRISON,Holloway PASS

Bk J
pg 325 John COX exc and Elizabeth POSTON exec of Jeremiah POSTON late of CC
and Robert Mitchell of same to Robert BARNHILL for 18 lbs 108A on N HICO adj
William BARNHILL, John ATKINSON 21-OCT-1796 With John WINDSOR,Thomas LAWSON
Bk K
pg 183 John COX of Rockingham Co,NC exec, and Elizabeth POSTON of CC
Executrix of jeremiah POSTON decd to jethro BROWN for 300 lbs 197A adj Waddy
TATEJohn WINDSOR,DOBBINS and old survey which Rich SIMPSON coneveyed to
jeremiah POSTON. 26-sept-1797 Witness: James WILLIAMSON,John
WILLIAMS,Anthony SWIFT
Bk O pg 236 John C. COX of Rockingham,NC exec to Jeremiah POLSTON dec'd to
john WINDSOR jr of same for $60, 50 A being granted to POSTON by state on
Stoney Cr adj SANFORD old line,George ADAMS old line, David BARKER old lin
25-feb-1806 Witness: Saml WATT, Jno WATT Jun.
Could this three deed be John COX, son of Philip COX SR and having a wife
possibly maiden name POSTON? Did he move to Rockingham Co,NC with his
brother Philip COX jr??
Gabriel probably md Anna SHACKELFORD Dec 1810 Caswell Co,NC( deed in 1810
prior to marriage?)
Reuben COX maybe md Mary HOLCOMB 1792 Caswell Co,NC ( no wife's name in deed
in 1812?)

My home page: http://www.dmrtc.net/~lonfink/wifeme.html

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March 5 from Barbara Taylor

"barbara taylor" <taylordb@link2000.net>

I am searching for GEORGE COX and wife Patsey. George died in your county
and his will dated 1811 named his wife as Patsey. There were son listed:
Isham, George, Jr., Josiah or Joseph, and Chastain. George is also on the
personal property tax list in Pittsylvania County in 1801. He was in
Campbell Co, before coming to Pittsylvania. Can anyone help with this COX
FAMILY? Could Patsey be Martha ________.

Thanks for any help you can give. Also I am working on JOSEPH TERRY and
his wife JUDITH CRAWFORD.

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March 5 from John H. Beck
I am looking for history of the Strawberry Primative Baptist
Church, The Beck's and The Stones, mid 1700 to 1850. Correspondence
welcome.

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March 4 from Don Matson

: Looking for any clues of parentage, siblings (anything) on James
MC COWN b. 6/16/1790 Va. Was in War of 1812 & served in the Halifax
Co.,Va. area. Married in Pitts. Co.,Va. 11/28/1812 to (Nancy?) Mourning
LEWIS, dau. of Zacharias LEWIS & Winnefred MUSTAIN of the Chalk
Level neighborhood. James & Mourning had 7 ch. 1. Eliza A. b. 10/3/1814
Va. 2. Nancy J. b. 12/5/1816 Va. 3. Elijah Thomas b. 5/5/1818 Va. (my
ancestor) 4. Mary J. b. 12/29/1820 Va. 5. Sarah Ann b. 6/8/1824 In. 6.
William M. b.8/5/1829 In. 7. Margaret J. b. 8/11/1831 In. The family moved to
Owen & Monroe Cos. In. ca. 1831.

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March 4 from Lynne James

Researching my father's family. I have gotten as far as my
gggrandfather Jesse L. Shields, born around 1846 and married to Levenia
Ellen Allen, born in Sep 1845 or 46. They had 9 children, my ggrandfather
was the 8th child, William Thomas Shields. Jesse and was living in Dry
Fork, Pittsylvania Co. in 1880 census, but was dead by the 1900 cenus. I
can't find him in the 1870 census, and I think he may be from Tennessee.
Ellen's father is James G. Allen and her mother is Levenia Ellen Allen. I'd
be interested in exchanging any information about either Jesse or Ellen.

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February 14 from W. H. Robertson
wa4tkm <wa4tkm@sccoast.net>
I am looking for information on WALTERS William Thomas B 16 Mar 1850
married to WILLIAMS Matelda Francis B 3 Nov.1850 married 16 Jan 1868
Williams Matelda was the daughter of WILLIAMS German H & MORRIS Jane H
There were 10 children born to William T and Matelda

WALTERS Lovell B. B 1823 son of WALTERS Ezra & MORRIS Lydia
Married to WILKINSON Tabitha B 1819 Married on 23 Oct.1848

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February 14 from Margie Croney
        Margie Croney <mbcroney@bellsouth.net>
I am researching ISSAC PUGH born 1835 Virginia, prob. Pittsylvania Co.
        who was in Chambers Co. Al. by 1851 when he married Mary Jane
        DAY(b.1835 NC) dau. of Isham and Sarah DAY.
Children:
James Issac mar. Susan Barnes.
George F mar. Dicey Cockrell.
Martha L. mar. George Hayes.
MARY ELIZABETH b. 1852-55 mar. Isaiah Wesley HOLLOWAY abt 1878
        lived in Randolph Co. Al.

Any connection to this PUGH family appreciated...siblings or parents
of Issac Pugh. Thanks,
Margie.

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February 14 fromDarnell Baker
Darnell Baker <spencer@skybest.com>
I need information on the MATHERLY surname in Pittsylvania County. I am
looking for the parents/family of James B MATHERLY b.1833-1835 in
Pittsylvania County. He married Lucretia GAULDING in1850 in Pittsylvania
County. I am looking for info on Joseph MATHERLY who m. Elizabeth
PATTERSON, and an Israel MATHERLY who m. Sarah CHENEY, and a John MATHERLY
who m. Rachel PATTERSON. These men were most likely brothers and after a
stay in Pittsyvania County moved to KYand NC. More than likely one of them
was James MATHERLY's father. Also would like info on a George MATHERLY who
served in the Civil War, Co.C,5th Battalion. I will be happy to share my
research. Thanks,

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February 14 from Darnell Baker

Darnell Baker <spencer@SkyBest.Com>
I am trying to locate the parents of Catherine JOHNSON who married Samuel
J. GAULDING on 20Dec1836 in Pittsylvania Cty, VA. Their daughter b. Jan
1838, Lucretia GAULDING m. James B. MATHERLY 22Aug 1850 in same county. I
will be happy to share my research. Thanks

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February 14 from Annette
Herb92870@aol.com
Researching a JOHN NEAL who married AGNES MIDKIFF on 24 May 1782, Pittsylvania
Co., VA. They later settled in Boone Co., KY
Any information on the NEAL and MIDKIFF name is much appreciated.

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February 14 from Donna Wilkes
Ktrygal1@aol.com
Searching any information on Winchester W. Dalton b.1832 d.?
m.Annie? 11-29-1860. Pittsylvania County.
He was in the civil war.
Son: Albert Morgan Dalton b.1876 d.?
m. Luna Tabitha Walton. On marriage bond it states Tabitha Walton was
Divorced but I could not find divorce papers in the courthouse and I am unable
to drive down to do anymore research.
Albert M. Dalton and Tabitha Dalton Children:
Viola Dalton b. 8-11-1912 d.9-23-1937 m. Harvey Johnson Bobbitt
Jinks Dalton
Lenora Dalton
Lucion Dalton
Frances Dalton
?
Any help would be appreciated:Donna Wilkes, 2935 Iron Ridge Road,Rocky
Mount,VA 24151

I am also searching the Wilkes family.

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February 14 from Cindy Hubbard Headen
MHeaden@kimbanet.com (John Mark Headen)
I am seeking to find my ancestors. I have seen that there are a number of
people researching Sheltons in Pitts. Co., but I have not found a
connection with anyone yet.
My grandparents were George Compton Shelton(1899-1977) and Mary Emma
Shelton(1904-1979). George's parents were John Henry Shelton and Marion
Ramsey. Mary's parents were Silas Shelton and Emma Edward Wells(?). The
father of both John and Silas was possibly named Tas Shelton. That is all
the information that I have for now. All these people were from Pitts. Co.

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February 12 from Karen Wood

Karen Wood <karenwood@del.net>
ADAMS, Joel T. is listed by Maude Clement as a minister (Baptist) in
Pittsylvania Co Va in 1830. Looking for any info on Joel's parents. I
believe he married 1. Sarah L. FIELDER 16 oct 1828 in Caswell Co NC and
had at least one son John W. Adams. John m. Ann FRANKLIN in 1855 in
Pittsylvania Co.
I believe Joel T. ADAMS m. 2. Susan Clay in 1838 in CAmpbell Co and had
at least one daughter Mary P. Adams who married Richard H. Walden in
Pitts. Co in 1861. Both marriage bonds list the correct mother. John =
Sarah L. and Mary = Susan.

ANY HELP IDENTIFYING Joel T. ADAMS is greatly appreciated. I've tried
the Baptist church and they have no records, yet I find records of him
performing marriages in Pitts. Co, CAmpbell Co, and Bedford Co (probably
all in Staunton River Area).
Help!
Karen Wood (KarenWood@aol.com)

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February 12 from Ben Brumfield

"Ben W. Brumfield" <benwbrum@lensflare.com>
Searching for diaries of Julia Ann CRADDOCK BRUMFIELD, wife of Henry
Anderson BRUMFIELD, sister of Mary CRADDOCK TOWLER, and daughter of John
CRADDOCK. Julia wrote a diary every year of her life, full of
references to people and events in the Renan community. Currently
possess 1918, 1923, and 1932, two of which have been transcribed into
electronic format.

Ben W. Brumfield
4658 Spruce
Bellaire, TX 77401

benwbrum@lensflare.com
bbrumfield@acm.org

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February 12 from Ben Brumfield
"Ben W. Brumfield" <benwbrum@lensflare.com>

Looking for grave of Joshua BRUMFIELD, Susannah KEELING BRUMFIELD, Major
BRUMFIELD, or Ann BRUMFIELD. Any info on location of old Brumfield
cemetery would be appreciated.

Ben W. Brumfield
4658 Spruce
Bellaire TX 77401

benwbrum@lensflare.com
bbrumfield@acm.org

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February 12 from Rick Ferrell

Rick Ferrell <rickmeke@pinehurst.net>

Need information on James Mitchell and Lydia Hamrick, who were married
about 25 February 1812 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. This is the only data I
have about them. I believe they lived in Pittsylvania Co., and later
moved to Caswell Co., NC. Will share data.

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February 12 from Jackie Niemeyer
"jackie.niemeyer" <jackie.niemeyer@MCI2000.com>
Looking for ancestors of Col. John DONELSON who lived in Pittsylvania
Co.,VA between 1718-1779 and of Hugh HENRY who was here 1750-1779.
Jackie Niemeyer at jackie.niemeyer@MCI2000.com

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February 12 from Adrienne Moore

    sadiemoore@cros.net
     We are searching for information on the Moore families of Pittsylvania
County. Most went to North Carolina and to Grainger County Tennessee. Also
lived in Halifax Co. Especially seeking info on John Parker Moore born
1765 in Halifax Co. Unknown father and believed to be Parker mother. John
Parker had a brother James who we believe ended up in Pittsylvania Co
before leaving for Grainger. Could have had brother William or John also.
Seemed to have lived in Burch Creek area. John Parker married a daughter
of William Redmon Jr. also of Pittyslvania Co Milley Redmon. Redmons
later migrated to Northern NC also.    Adrienne Moore

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February 12 from Donald D.K. Logan

"DONALD D.K. LOGAN" <vision@bulloch.com>
seeking family of DAVID E.A. and JOHN RICHARD LOGAN, SR. Father Logan
was rector of a church in Danville around 1890. He is believed to be the
son of David E.A.

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February 12 from Anjanette Lofgren

Anjanette Lofgren <anj.stone@aros.net>
I have been told that my Line of STONEs might come from a Joshua STONE of
Pittsylvania Co., Va. The Joshua that I have record of is a descendent of
William STONE and Elizabeth BRADLEY, also ancestors to Gov. William STONE.

I have also been told that my Aaron STONE b. about 1780, was born in
Pittsylvania County, but we are not positive who his parents are. He is
either a witness to or proved the Will of John Stone b. abt. 1750 VA.
Aaron is mentioned several times in other records along with the names of
John's sons who were named in John's will. I am told John's wife might
have been a Mary. John and family were in Spartanburg, SC by 1790.

I would appreciate info on any Joshua or John STONE from Pittsylvania Co.
I do have some new info I recently got from the LDS Family History
Library.

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February 12 from Jack Agnew

"Jack Agnew" <jack@atomic.net>

I am searching for information on my great grandfather, Mathew Midkiff born
about 1806 in Pittsylvania County. He married Susanna Clever in 1822 in
Pittsylvania County. I would like to know who his parents and brothers and
sisters were. And any children he may have had. Thanks! Any help would be
appreciated. Sarah Midkiff Agnew.

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February 11 from Kathy Shelton Dexter

rdexter <rdexter@LORETTOTEL.NET>
I am looking for information on the SHELTON family. Bennett SHELTON,
son of Thomas CHILTON, d. 1808 (changed to SHELTON in 1775) and Jane(?)
of Pittsylvania Co. I need to connect Bennett SHELTON to his children.
He married Maryan AUSLING in July 1795. We believe they moved to TN
before 1830. There is a Bennett SHELTON in the 1830 Williamson CO. TN
census. Also listed are Jess, Thomas and Washington. Are these his
children? George Washington Shelton is my gggrandfather. I will answer
all responses. Thanks in advance. Kathy Shelton Dexter

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February 11 from W. H. Robertson
wa4tkm@sccoast.net

Seeking information on these people that were born and lived in Pittsylvania county according to the records that I have been able to find.

Elizabeth C DALLEY was the wife of Samual A Robertson . She died around 25 Apr 1882 . I would like to find out about her parents also.

Susannah HALL The only information i have is that she was married to John Yeaman III and was the mother of Elias Moses Yeaman who was my GG Grandfather .Belived to have lived in the Ringgold area .

Robert GILLILAND and Martha GILLILAND (maden name unknown) parents of Martha S Gilliland (Mollie) Not sure but belived to reside in the Ringgold section.

Nicey SHACKLEFORD born 1800`s died 9 May 1851 was the wife of Joab Robertson and the parents of Samual A Robertson .

German H WILLIAMS born ca 1823 died ca 1904 farther of Matelda Francis Williams belived to have lived in Pittsylvania county .He was married to
Jane H Morris b ca 1820 died ca 5 May 1896 mother of Matelda F Williams

POWELL Hope Ann (Hoppy) b ca. 1811 wife of BERNARD William V .

MORGAN Price H b ca. 1815 husband of
WOODY Rebecca D. b ca. 1828 These are the parents of Morgan Judith A.E.

Would like to exchange information on relatives of these familys .
My Address is

W.H.Robertson
1898 Nathan Dr
Loris S.C. 29569-7063
803-756-3925

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February 11 from Anna Fields
Anna Fields <afields@cswnet>, com@cswnet.com

I am researching WILLIAM BROWN who was born in Pittsylvania Co. 8/27/1760
according to his Rev. War Pension application. He and his wife,
SARAH ELIZABETH BARTON, along with his brother JOHN BROWN were living in
Guilford Co., NC when they entered the service. Wish to correspond with
others researching these lines.

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February 11 from Herb92870@aol.com

Herb92870@aol.com
I am researching and AGNES MIDKIFF who married JOHN NEAL in Pittsylvania Co.,
VA on 24 May 1782. Does anyone have either of these surnames?

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February 11 from Rebecca Sisk

JanieBecca@aol.com

DALTON/OWEN Need info. on Henry Dalton b. c. 1798 m. Nancy Owen 2 July 1818
Pitts. Co. Children that I know: Henry m. Catherine Elizabeth Lain , Sarah m.
John D. Owen, Elizabeth m. William H. Lain, Thomas, Samuel m. Mary C. Power.
Would appreciate any info. on this family. Thank You.

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February 10 from Kathy Shelton Dexter

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February 10 from KWright354@aol.com

DALTON, John m. PICKNESS, Luvania or Lurania 1788 in Pittsylvania Co. Va.
Does anyone know if this couple went to Grainger Co. Tn. or if this is really
Lurania Wickliff , a widow?

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February 10 from Rebecca Sisk

JanieBecca@aol.com
DALTON/OWEN Need info. on Henry Dalton b. c. 1798 m. Nancy Owen 2 July 1818
Pitts. Co. Children that I know: Henry m. Catherine Elizabeth Lain , Sarah m.
John D. Owen, Elizabeth m. William H. Lain, Thomas, Samuel m. Mary C. Power.
Would appreciate any info. on this family.

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February 10 from Rebecca Sisk
JanieBecca@aol.com

OWEN/MAYHEW: Would like to correspond with anyone concerning Drury Owen mar.
Hedrick MAYHEW 21 Jan. 1793 Pittsylvania Co. Their children that I know of:
Nancy m. Henry Dalton 2 July 1818 Pitts. Co., Catherine m. Richard Blanks,
Drury Owen,Jr. m. 1. Jane Mayhew 2. Eddie Crawley, John m. Sally Holder,
Thomas m. Martha ?, Elizabeth m. Booker Dalton. Need parents of Drury Owen and
Hedrick Mayhew. Will exchange info. Thank You.

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February 10 from Fran West

SwftOtter@aol.com

TERRY family update of posting March 1997. Kibble TERRY b. 1799 VA with wife
Rebecca IS NOT the son of Keeble TERRY & Sarah Terry dau. of Nathaniel & Sarah
ROYALL Terry. Court records in 1837 and 1851 Bedford Co. TN state they had NO
children. Sorry about that. But new info. found. The will of a James M. PROBY
dated 1861 proven 1867 in Bedford Co, TN names HIS BROTHERS AS:
1. Robert Henry TERRY b. VA/KY wife Elizabeth Bobo, sons Nathaniel Green
Terry, Elisha Simpson Terry, Franklin B. Terry. and others
2. John H. Terry with son Daniel & dau. Dolly Ann ( not the the John H. Terry
with son Daniel of Carroll Co TN -he is son of James A. TERRY & Nancy and
grandson of Joseph Terry & Sarah Williams/Hill)
3. Keeble Terry ( not the Keeble that m. Sarah)
This Keeble/Kibble appears to be my Kibble. There are 3 older Keeble/Kibbles
in Tn and they die 1837, 1859 and the last is mine who died prob. after 1867
(was alive in 1860 TN census and had to be alive in 1861 to be named in the
will)
I am looking for a marriage of a widow of a Terry to a PROBY in VA-- poss.
Peter R. Proby. Robert Terry & James Proby were the exec.'s to Peters estate
in Bedford Co. TN in 1846.
Kibble's father still appears to be a poss. son of Moses Terry & Sarah
(?Keeble) of Halifax Co. VA. Moses Terry's documented son is the Keeble that
m. Sarah Terry. in 1787. As always e-mail is welcomed. Fran West

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February 10 from R. V. Mason

"R. V. Mason" <rvmason@ameritech.net>
Seeking information on Hannah HAMLET(T) or HAMBLET b. March 1864 d. May
1935 in Chicago, Il. Death certificate states, born in Danville, Va.
mother unknown. Father's name Chancey Hamilton. 1910 Ms.census states
birth place Va. Have not been able to find any information of this
account. Any information would be appreciated. Hannah may have been born
a slave.

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February 10 from Kathy Koepp

"Kathy Koepp" <kathopp@earthlink.net>
WALLIS/WALLACE, EADES, MARTIN
Looking for any information on the family of John Wallis and his wife Nancy. They were in
Pittsylvania Co VA about 1800-1830. There are 8 known children and they were born in
Pittsylvania Co, Halifax Co, and Campbell Co VA as far as I know. David m. Judith Eades in 1822
in Pittsylvania Co VA. Jane m. Thomas Eades in 1828 in Pittsylvania Co VA. Elizabeth m. Meady
Martin in Halifax Co VA. Other children were William H., Jesse, James, Woodson and Nancy.

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February 10 from Sherrie Heyse
FHHEYSE@aol.com
Searching for Minnie Frances Young Lavinder, know to have lived in the
Schoolfield area of Danville. She was the widow of John Peter Lavinder of
Franklin County. John Peter Lavinder had a brother Silas Lavinder who may
have lived nearby. Minnie Frances and John Lavinder had the following
children: George, born 1892, Allie born 1894 (married a Clifton), Cola born
1896, Chick born 1898, Augusta born 1900 (married a Webber), Irma, Oscar,
Fairy(married a Brinchfield), and Norma (married a Mitchell). Minnie and John
may have worked at the cotton mill.

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February 10 from Tom Bernard

        TKBernard@aol.com
         I am researching my Bernardline. My grandfather was William P. and
lived just south of Danville off Main St before the cemetary. Also my
Grandmother was Mamie Kidd who had a tourist home on N Main. My paternal
Grandmother was Mary F. Alderson Bernard.
     I have a good bit of information and will be happy to share gedcom files.