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to Surnames in Posted Queries for 1998
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May 28 from Cindy
Headen
MHeaden@kimbanet.com (John
Mark Headen)
I am seeking information on Marion Lucinda Ramsey Shelton
b. 1873 d.
aprox. 1945.
She was the wife of John Henry Shelton (1870-1963) son of Tazewell
Henry
Shelton (b.1834). My dates may be off by a year or so.
My information is
that J.H. was born 1874, but his son told me that he was born in 1870.
He
also gave me the dates for Marion. Marion was the daughter of
Ben Ramsey
and Lucy Angle Ramsey. (Lucy had brothers named Jim and Pete.
Her mother's
maiden name was Ziglar.) Some of Marion's siblings were: Abner,
Charlie,
Jake, Tom, Roy, Isaiah, Tilla, and "Aunt Sis".
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May 27 from Sandra Perry
Sandra Perry <sjpbjp@swbell.net>
Looking for info on a James COLLEY B 23 Jun 1752. Believe he
was from
Pittsylvania Co. Was in Oglethorpe Co GA by 1795 and died in Wilkes
Co
GA 5 Sept 1835
Anybody researching COLLY/COLLEY/COLLIE in Pittsylvania Co VA?
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May 27 from William Wallace
"William L. Wallace" <wally@ecc-uky.campus.mci.net>
Searching for HENRY DALTON,
first name could have been THOMAS OR JOHN. b.
1766 in Pittsylvania Co. He son born there in 1798 named WILLIAN
JOHN.
Migrated from there to White Co. TN about 1815. Any connection?
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May 27 from Lin Van Buren
Lin <veeb@globalnet.co.uk>
Would like to hear from anyone researching relatives of the Revolutionary
War pensioner James SOYARS (c1760-1838) of Pittsylvania Co VA,
who was also
a Sergeant-at-Arms in the Virginia State Senate. I am certain that
he
married my ancestress Jane OAKES (1770-1858),
and I think he may have
married previously, perhaps to a Frances ROGERS. I'm happy to share
and
would love to hear from you. Lin Van Buren <veeb@globalnet.co.uk>
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May 27 from Lin Van Buren
Lin <veeb@globalnet.co.uk>
Seek documentation that William COLEMAN (c1750s-c1810)
of Pittsylvania Co VA
was a son of Daniel Coleman of Cumberland Co VA. Daniel's son Stephen
Coleman definitely moved to Pittsylvania Co VA. William married Chloe
MCDANIEL, daughter of William McDaniel and AnnSMITH.All
info is welcome,
and I am happy to share. Lin Van Buren <veeb@globalnet.co.uk>
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May 27 from Stephanie Muse Broce
sucarrol@vt.edu>
I am looking for information on the Muse family. My grandfather was
John Swanson Muse and my great-grandfather was Dudley Starn Muse.
Any information would be appreciated. Our family homestead was in
Penhook and that is also where our family cemetary is .
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May 27 from Don Haynie
Don Haynie <mjfasdh@fs1.ce.umist.ac.uk>
Mary Lee DILLARD m.
Raleigh Robert TEMPLETON(d. 1911) ca 1895 in
Pittsylvania Co., VA
Parents of Mary Lee: Americus Vespucius DILLARD and Johanna
MARTIN, dau
of Joel and Annie (ABBOTT)
Parents of A.V.: Edward Joel DILLARD
and Sarah KING, dau of James and
Obedience EAST
Parents of Edward: Lynch DILLARD and Mildred
WARD (m. 1810 in
Pittsylvania Co.), dau of Capt. Wm WARD and
Mildred ADAMS
Parents of Lynch: Benjamin DILLARD and
Anne WARD, dau of Maj. John
WARD (d. ca 1810 in Halifax or Pittsylvania) and Anne CHILES
(m. ca 1750,
d. ca 1765, John WARD remarried)
Parents of Benjamin: Maj. Thomas DILLARD, Jr (?)
Parents of Thomas, Jr: Capt. Thomas DILLARD, Sr (?), patented land
in
Halifax in 1752
Parents of Thomas, Sr: James DILLARD, Jr (?)
Parents of James, Jr: A DILLARD mentioned in the King & Queen
Co. Quit
Rent Rolls of 1704
I am interested in sorting
out Benjamin Dillard's ancestry. I should be
grateful if you would share any information that might assist in this
effort.
http://www.bi.umist.ac.uk/staff/StaffInfo.asp?Param=Username&Data=mjfasdh
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May 27 from Don Haynie
Don Haynie <mjfasdh@fs1.ce.umist.ac.uk>
The parents of Mildred
WARD (d. 1824), mother of Edward Joel DILLARD, were
Capt. William Ward (b. 1745), brother of Anne Ward, and Mildred ADAMS
(d.
23rd Aug. 1794 ?), daughter of Robert ADAMS and Penelope LYNCH, a sister
of
Col. Charles LYNCH (m. Sarah CLARK (?), a Quaker). One of Mildred
ADAMS'
brothers was Charles Lynch ADAMS, Sr, JP. Penelope's nephew John
LYNCH,
son of Charles, established a ferry service on the James River in 1757
on
property owned by his father, to simplify fording. This became
known as
Lynch's Ferry. In late 1784 John Lynch petitioned the General
Assembly of
Virginia for a town charter, and in October, 1786, the charter was
granted,
founding the town of Lynchburg, VA. The siblings of Mildred WARD,
were
Robert (m. Elizabeth "Betsy" TERRELL), John (m. Tabitha WALDEN) and
Sally
(m. Samuel, son of John SMITH). Capt. William WARD owned "a larged
property
[in the northern part of Pittsylvania Co. on Staunton River] and was
active
in the life of the county, serving as a justice of the peace, member
of the
Committee of Safety in 1775, captain of the militia, and sheriff of
the
county in 1792."
I am looking for information
on the ancestry of Penelope LYNCH. Can
anyone help, please?
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May 27 from Don Haynie
Don Haynie <mjfasdh@fs1.ce.umist.ac.uk>
The ancestry
of Mary Lee DILLARD is as follows. Her father, Americus
Vespucius (b. 3rd August 1850 in Pittsylvania Co., d. 1917), m. Joannah
"Anna" Richards MARTIN (b. 16th Feb. 1855 in Halifax Co., d. 8th Dec.
1936
in Pittsylvania Co.), daughter of Joel G. MARTIN (b. early 1820s, based
on
photograph of him in Confederate uniform) and Annie ABBOTT (m. 31st
Dec.
1838 in Halifax Co.). Annie's surname is based on VTW's record
of
Johanna's mother's given name and a Halifax Co. record of a marriage
between a Joel DILLARD and an Annie of the expected date; independent
confirmation has not yet been obtained. Joel, father of Joannah,
may well
have married more than once. The parents of Americus were Edward
Joel (b.
6th June 1823, m. 8th Sept. 1849, d. 11th June 1902 [?], all in
Pittsylvania Co.) and Sarah KING (b. 28th Sept. 1826, d. 11th June
1902
[?]), daughter of James KING (b. 1804, m. 9th Jan. 1824 in Pittsylvania
Co., d. Feb. 1881) and Obedience EAST (b. ca 1809 in Pittsylvania Co.).
Obedience was a daughter of Ezekiel EAST (b. ca 1773, m2. 5th Nov.
1797 in
Pittsylvania Co.) and Elizabeth WORSHAM, daughter of Jeremiah
WORSHAM (J.
Lima). The other children of this family are Sarah, Thomas, Wesley,
Agnes,
Permelia, Henry and Ezekiel.
I am looking for information
on the ancestry of Elizabeth WORSHAM. Can
anyone help, please?
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May 27 from Don Haynie
Don Haynie <mjfasdh@fs1.ce.umist.ac.uk>
Martin Templeton (b. 10th Apr. 1767, d. 21st Nov. 1855) married
Nancy KING
(b. 28th Feb. 1775, d. 28th Jan. 1817) on 19th March 1792; he may have
remarried. Martin's will, recorded in Will Book 2, 1845-1880,
Pittsylvania
Co., indicates that he had several children. Their names are:
James,
Henry, Edmund (the eldest?; named for maternal grandfather ?; b. ca
1790;
and six children: Nancy, named for maternal grandmother, b. ca 1820,
who
married a Davis, by whom she had bore three children prior to Nov.
1855;
Lucinda; Jake or Jesse; Elizabeth; Henry and Mary), Thomas, Nancy,
Fannie,
Martin and Bitsy.
James R. Templeton, Sr. (b. 1794, d. ca 1860), son of Martin, married
married Martha "Patsey" FARIS (b. ?, d. ?)
on 7th Dec. 1814. Her ancestry
is unknown.
James R. Templeton, Jr. (b. 1823, d. 29th Sept. 1911) married Elizabeth
HOLDER (b. 1823, d. 29th Sept. 1885).
I am looking to sort out
the ancestry of Martha FARIS. Can anyone help,
please?
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May 27 from Susan Layton
"Susan M. Layton" <laytonsa@netpath.net>
Searching for spouse, parents, or any other information on Amos NORTON,
estimated birth ca. 1745 (place unknown). His son, David Amos
NORTON
married Sarah Shelton (d/o Roderick Shelton & Sarah Ursley Briggs)
around
1790 in Pittsylvania Co. VA. Family lived in VA for some time,
and were
possibly originally from Maryland (county unknown). The son, David,
& wife
moved to SC briefly, then settled in Madison Co. NC (where Sarah had
kin).
Twelve known children, John Jesse(b. ca. 1795/birthplace unknown);
unknown
female(1799); Peter(1801); William(1802); unknown female(1804); Arty(1806);
Hackley(1810); unknown female(1811); James(1813); Drury(1815), and
David(1825). I know that Peter was born in S.C. but the rest (except
J.J.)
were born in NC. ANY further information on this family would
be really
appreciated. Reply to laytonsa@netpath.net
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May 27 from Don Chumley
Don Chumley <chuml@uky.campus.mci.net>
I need info about John Chumley d.o.b. is unknown and
the name of his
spouse is also unk. He had three sons Larkin C. Chumley b. 1814 in
Pittsylvania Co and d. 1894 in Mercer Co., Ky. The next son was William
Thomas Chumley, b. abt. 1818 d.o.d. is unk. The third son was
Coleman/Colman Chumley, b. abt. 1822, d.o.d. is unk. All three were
born
in Pittsylvania Co., Va. I need info about all the above subjects,
especially John. I also need info about the Chumley Graveyard in the
Hurt area.
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May 27 from Alice McRae
Alice McRae <McRae@popalex1.linknet.net>
Seeking the parents of John K. Oakes, born 24 December 1803 in
Pittsylvania County, VA. He had brothers named Elliot, Isaac, James
and
possibly William.
Alice McRae
mcrae@linknet.net
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May 27 from Linda Thas
Linda & Dave Thas <ldthas@worldnet.att.net>
Aaron Pinson mentioned living on Aaron Creek off the Dan River
in 1733.
I'd like to know if this is the same Aaron Pinson mentioned living
in
Spotsylvania Co. Va in 1728-1731. The Aaron Pinson living in
Spotsylvania had a wife named Elizabeth. I have a 1000 questions but
no
space. My line went Va>Nc>Kt>Ind>Ill>Mo>Cal Westward ho!
Please contact me, Linda Thas at davelindathas@juno.com
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May 27 from Denise Wilson
DWilsonMus <DWilsonMus@aol.com>
Seeking information on the parents of MALINDA
MAYES, wife of JOSEPH HARRISON
WHITE, born 30 December 1819/. in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
Malinda was a sister
to Elizabeth (Beck) Mayes, who married William White, brother of Joseph
Harrison White. Any information would be helpful and willing
to share
information.
Denise Wilson DWilsonMus@aol.com
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May 27 from Libby Richardson
"David Richardson" <hakutsuruni@email.msn.com>
I,M LOOKING FOR ANY INFO. ON NANNIE JANE EANES.SHE
MOVED TO GA. IN 1926 WITH
HUSBAND ARTHUR JOSEPH EANES AND CHILDREN. W.J.EANES WAS MY FATHER SHE
WAS
HIS MOTHER.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE SHE IS BURIED.THANK YOU FOR YOUR
HELP.
LIBBY
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May 27 from Debby McArtor
"Debby McArtor" <dmcartor@pdn.net>
I am searching for any (and I do mean any) information on Robert M.Taylor.
The only thing I know about him is he had a son named Hamilton.
I was told
the family was from Pittsylvania County. Any help is greatly
appreciated.
Debby McArtor dmcartor@pdn.net
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May 27 from jfrye.som-uky
"jfrye.som-uky" <jfrye@som-uky.campus.mci.net>
The David Vance family was in Pittsylvanis
Co. VA before coming to Sumner Co., TN about 1816/17. Margaret Vance,
daughter of David, married Samuel Young, son of
Captain William Young in 1804 in Pittsylvania Co. I would like to
find the parents of David Vance, Sr. and more information on the descendants
of William Young and wife, Elizabeth Stegale.
I also need the name of the first wife of David, Sr. They were both born in PA and I would like to know where in PA they were born and also the parents of David Sr. and his first wife and their sibling.
Any help will be appreciated and I will share any information that I
have on the descendants of these two marriages.
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May 27 form Rebecca Wingfield
Rebecca Wingfield <beeree@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us>
I am researching the Thomas and Lucy (Womack) Lawrence
family who moved
to Halifax (now Pittsylvania) County VA in late 1764. They
first lived
on Mountain Fork of Snow Creek. In 1777 they bought fifty acres
on
North Side of Pigg River. They sold their property and moved
to Wilkes
County NC about 1781.
I would appreciate any information on this family.
Rebecca Wingfield
Baltimore MD
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May 27 from Debbie Pitezel
"DEBORAH L PITEZEL" <DLPITEZEL@prodigy.net>
I noticed that Richard Elliot married a lot
of people around the
late 1700s-early 1800s including my ancestors. Does anyone
know what church this Richard Elliot was from? Most of my
records show my ancestors as Methodist. If anyone knows
anything about this minister Richard Elliot please email me at
dlpitezel@prodigy.net
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May 27 from Frank Rowland
Frank Rowland <frowlan1@ix.netcom.com>
I am trying to find out information on James
William Barbour/Barber, my great grandfather.
He was a Baptist Minister
who preached at Cloverbottom Baptist (Halifax Co.), Midway Baptist,
and
Summerset Baptist at Brights. His first wife was Martha Dawson and
second Fanny West. He is buried in the Gretna Cemetery. He was son
of
Daniel Barber and Elizabeth Moon. Where did he live; Where did he
preach, etc.? Any help would be appreciated.
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May 27 from Frank Rowland
Frank Rowland <frowlan1@ix.netcom.com>
. I am searching for information on Asa Jones
who married Besheba (Besheby) Saunders in the late 1850's. Their
children were Nora, Arebelle,and William. He died at Fortress Monroe,
va. and buried nearby. Where is he from? Did he have a sister name
Priscilla/Prissa? Where did he and Basheba live (on the "George Jones
farm near the Telegraph Road and Rte 40)? Any other info would be
greatly appreciated.
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May 27 from Frank Rowland
Frank Rowland <frowlan1@ix.netcom.com>
I am from the lineage of John (Thomas)
Rowland, Jr. born 1788 and Nancy Tucker born
1790. They were married and
raised their family in Pitts.
Co. From 1782 - 1800, there was John (Sr.?), Jesse,and Simon
Rowland/Roland/ Roling/ Rolling/etc. in Pitts. Co. I am searching
for
any records on any of them? They may be brothers. A old family story
was
that several brothers came from the Carolinas. John Jr. later was listed
in a census as having been born in Virginia. Any information on these
Rowlands or any other Rowland/Roland/Roling/Rolling prior to 1800 in
Pitts or Halifax Co. will be greatly appreciated.
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May 27 from Karen Stone
"Stone, Karen" <KStone@dlj.com>
Looking for: William Stoneborn
app.
1800-1810(place unknown), listed as head of household in Pittsylvania
Co. in 1830, married Lucinda Creasey in Bedford Co. in 1833(could have
been a 2nd wife), had these known children:William, Michael Gerald,
John, Margaret, and Thomas Stith. Thomas Stith Stone born July
2
1845-1848 in Pittsylvania Co. I have record of his life.
Father
William Stone disappears from census by 1870. Lucinda Stone listed
as
head of household in Campbell Co. in 1870. Any info on William
would
make my day! Sincerely, Karen (kstone@dlj.com)
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June 14 from Frank Rowland
Frank Rowland <frowlan1@ix.netcom.com>
I am from the lineage of John (Thomas)
Rowland, Jr. born 1788 and Nancy Tucker born 1790. They
were married and
raised their family in Pitts.
Co. From 1782 - 1800, there was John (Sr.?), Jesse,and Simon
Rowland/Roland/ Roling/ Rolling/etc. in Pitts. Co. I am searching
for
any records on any of them? They may be brothers. A old family story
was
that several brothers came from the Carolinas. John Jr. later was listed
in a census as having been born in Virginia. Any information on these
Rowlands or any other Rowland/Roland/Roling/Rolling prior to 1800 in
Pitts or Halifax Co. will be greatly appreciated.
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June 14 from Lucy McGhee
"Lucy" <mollie@dnet.net>
Charles McGhee (c1861-1928) m. Ozella
Virginia Snow
(1857-1918)
They had children:
Alice Belle who m. William T. Hunt
Adeline B. who m. Coleman Yeatts
James Minor who m. Nannie Myra Shelton
Roy Snow who. m. Annie Haden
Calloway Corrine who m. John Council
We believe Charles parents were John and Ann, but are
not sure.
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June 14 from Johnie Wilson
Wilson950 <Wilson950@aol.com>
Looking for a John Wilson, who may have lived in Pittsylvania
co. Virginia.
This John Wilson, was in Lawrence co. Mississippi, in 1820's. He married
Mary
Jane "Jenny" Norman/Newman, in 1827. I think he died before 1840. Mary
Jane
was probably his 2nd wife. This John Wilson, was tied in with the
Prestridge/Prestage family of Pittsylvania co. John Wilson was
on the will of
Joshua Prestridge. Joshua Prestridge, had a son, named Robert, who
married
Anna Wilson, about 1819. I don't know if this John Wilson is a relative
of
Cap. John Wilson. thanks.Johnie Wilson. Other names: Benjamin Wilson,
John
Prestridge, David Terry, Jehu Wilson, Algernon Wilson, Hiram Norman.
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June 14 from Gail BURNELL-Melchor
Glmbdm@aol.com
Looking for information on PERKINSON family from the Pitt Co.,
and Danville,
Va area.
Gertrude O PERKINSON d/o
Jackson w & Sallie MARSHALL Perkinson
Gertrude w/o James W BURNELL, Sr of Portsmouth, Va she B: 1879
Danville - D:
1961 Portsmouth, Va. Would like to correspond with anyone knowing
or
researching this and all allied families
Gail BURNELL-Melchor
830 Gates Ave B-@
Norfolk, Va 23517
GLMBDM@AOL
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June 14 from Nancy LaPrade.
LHH111621@aol.com
Seeking siblings and parents of William OWEN,
born 7 July 1761, Pittsylvania
Co, md July 1787/8, Chesterfield Co, Va , Nancy LaPrade.
Both died in Madison Co, AL before 1830.
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June 14 from Larry Hill
irbthoro@pop.state.il.us (irbthoro)
Francis Henry b ca l747, d l8l0 Pittsylvania
Co., m Mary LaPrade. CH:
Benjamin m l) Martha Jones;
m 2) Rosina Terry >Franklin Co; Robert T. m
Margaret Dyer; Francis Jr.; Frances m Robert Jones; Sarah m Henry Jones;
Elizabeth; Anna m James Powell; Dorothy m Wm. Daingerfield; Martha
m
Nathaniel G. Atkinson. Write Larry Hill, 600 Parkview Dr, #3l6,
Hallandale, FL, 33009-2970.
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June 14 from Larry Hill,
irbthoro@pop.state.il.us (irbthoro)
Benjamin LaPrade ca l73l-l824 to Pittsylvania Co. ca l770.
Ch: Mary m
Francis Henry, d l8l0; Samuel m Jane Campbell; Catherine m John
Campbell, Peter, Sarah, Andrew d l778 Valley Forge. Write: Larry
Hill,
600 Parkview DR, #3l6, Hallandale, Fl. 33009-2970.
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June 14 from Phyllis A. Hood
Phyllis Hood <pahood@worldnet.att.net>
My siblings and I are trying
to locate the family or ancestors of my father,
PERCY EDWARD HOOD who was born around
Dec 17, 1915, to a woman named LOIS ADKINS
that we have reason to believe resided in the Level
Run area of Pittsylvania County. His father was
NICHOLAS VONDERHURST (spelling unsure).
We do not know if his parents had been married. Our
father was adopted by SLYVANUS I. and MARY
MARIE HOOD. We have been looking for
information, but so far this is about all we have found.
We have just recently learned of the history of the
Melungeons in the Virginia area and believe that the
destruction of records is somewhat to blame for our
inability to uncover any facts about our grandparents.
We believe that our grandmother was born in the
very late 1800s or early 1900s. We think that she may
have eventually married a man named POTTER. My
father met her once as a young man and told us that
she had red hair. But he never shared much more
information before he died in 1989. We assumed he
was ashamed of being born out of wedlock, but
perhaps he was also ashamed, unfortunately, of his
heritage ... we do not know. But we are very much
interested in possibly locating records on our
grandparents and finding out whether we may have,
finally, a history on our father's side. There is also the
possibility that LOIS had brothers or sisters, or that
she may even have had other children, which would
mean that we may have aunts, uncles and cousins. It
would be nice to know. If you have any information
that you could share, we would be most appreciative.
Thank you for your attention and response,
Phyllis A. Hood
pahood@worldnet.att.net
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June 14 from Bob Amos
"Robert Amos" <dotbobby@smart.net>
I am researching Jesse Ellis Amos, born someplace
in Va.
in 1825, son of Francis, b 1777. Jesse after marriage to
Mariah Howard in 1850 moved to Chatham, Pittsylvania Co,
where three children were born, Jesse Thomas, Robert
Francis (my gf) and
Isabella.They moved to Reidsville, NC late in 1855.
Bob Amos
Towson,Md
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June 14 from Charles Jester
"Charles P. Jester" <102146.1650@compuserve.com>
Seeking any information on Nelson Walker,
shoemaker, b. ca. 1790 and wife
Elizabeth b. ca. 1788 (family name unknown) who married in Pittsylvania
County, Va. in 1808. Lived in Botetout, Va. in 1810, Smith, Tn. in
1820 and
1830, Dickson, Tn. in 1850
Charles Jester
102,146,1650@compuserve.com
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June 14 from Glen Shelton
DGShel@aol.com
While reading the 'History' articles here (looking for
Sheltons), I noticed an
abundance of Dillards in early Pittsylvania County. I have a
g(many)grandmother Mary DILLARD, b. c. 1724 in VA, d. aft. 1764
in NC). She
married John AMIS in 1743 in VA and was mother of daughters Rebecca,
Anne,
Frances, Nancy, and Margaret, and sons William and Thomas AMIS (Thomas
was
later quite prominent in NC & TN). Does anyone know anything
more about this
Mary DILLARD?
Thanks.
Glen Shelton
River Ridge LA
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June 14 from Rosie Wright
"Roger Wright" <paladin@socket.net>
My name is Rosie Wright from Audrain Co., Mo.
I am new to the
computer, so forgive me if I ask simple questions. I thought
that you
hosting Pittsylvania Co., VA you might be doing look-ups or I may need
to
hire a researcher out in Va. Please don't hesitate to tell me.
I was
wondering if there was a way to see if someone had an index to the
wills of
around the time of 1773. I descended from Samuel Davis
(wife
- Sarah ?).
Samuel Davis died by Nov. 25, 1773 in Pittslvania Co. Va. I know there
is a
will but I don't know any more then that. I descended from Samuel
and
Sarah Davis through their daughter, Wilmuth Davis, who married Michael
Gilbert(also from Pittsylvania Co. and fought in the Revolution).
They had
10 children and I have a list of them. Michael and Wilmuth Davis
Gilbert
were married @1773. Wilmuth was born April 19, 1750 in Pittsylvania,
Co.,Va. I don't know who her brothers and sisters were or if she had
any.
What I really need is the will of Samuel Davis if it is possible.
If you
have the time, could you please either help me or direct me to the
right
source. Thank you.
Rosie Wright
Centralia, Mo.
paladin@socket.net
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June 14 from Peggy Kohm
kolm@alum.mit.edu
I am seeking information on the ancestry of RebeccaADAMS(b
1723 d
1828) daughter of Nathan (b. ? d. 1802) and Anna ADAMS (b? d?). Rebecca
married Robert Smith MABRY in Pittsylvania Co (1799), and resided
there
until at least 1809. Thanks for any information. Peggy
(kolm@alum.mit.edu)
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June 14 from Karin Sloan Reichart
"Karin L. Reichart" <siskers@iquest.net>
I am seeking information on the family of John SLOAN
b.
ca 1726
m. to Eleanor ??. He died ca 1769 in Pittsylvania Co. (will
probated 23 June 1769)
Their children: John (listed in will), Mary, m. to Ezra
JUSTICE,
William b. 1756 Halifax Co, died Scott Co., VA, Eleanor, m.
to James JOHNSON, Thomas b. 1749, died Lee Co., VA,
James b. ca 1765, m. to Polly JUSTICE, died 1847 Pike Co.,
KY
I would really like to know what happened to the John
SLOAN listed in the will. Who did he marry and where did
he go??
A fellow researcher has hinted that John may be the father
to my ancestor, John SLONE b. 1778, m. to Sarah HENRY,
August 25, 1796 in Patrick Co., VA. (They reside in Gallia
Co., OH by 1806)
ANY information on this family would be fantastic and
greatly appreciated!
Karin Sloan Reichart (siskers@iquest.net)
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June 14 from Howard Kemp, Jr.
"Howard Kemp Jr." <hekemp@m7.sprynet.com>
I have traced part of my tree back to 6th great-grandparents who were
both
born in Pittsylvania County.
Jonathan Jennings was born about 1730, his
wife Diannah Bobbitt was also
born about the same time. Dianna is d/o James Bobbitt & ElizabethDalton.
I am descended through their son WIlliam Jennings b. December 16, 1750,
m.
Elizabeth Ogle abt. 1773; their son Thomas Jennings b. November
24, 1778,
m. Sarah Clifton (d/o John Clifton & PenelopeWard).
Looking for anyone who is researching the same JENNINGS line.
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June 14 from Mary Capps
YelloLeaf@aol.com
Peggy (Margaret) OWEN, bca 1796, Pittsylvania
Co. VA. Daughter of David Owen
and Peggy (Margaret) Nelson.
Married Beckwith Lyell (Lyle) Sept 18, 1815
Pittsylvanic Co. VA
Died ca1870 Pulaski Co. IL
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June 14 from Mary Capps
YelloLeaf@GlobalEyes.net
Beckwith Lyell bca 1793, VA Pittsylvania
Co. VA?
Married Peggy Owen Sept 18, 1815, Pittsylvania
Co. VA
Is he the son of Richard Lyell? Also is there a brother named Richard
Lyell?
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June 14 from Avaneil T Collins
"Avaneil T Collins" <AVANEIL@prodigy.net>
John D. Taylor, b. 1803, d. 1889. ma. NancyWarf
Doctor Williamson Taylor (son of above) b. 1837, d. 1927,
married Nancy Waid Robertson. Civil War Veteran.
John Green Robertson, b. 1812, d. 1862, married Bethenia
Hill Moore, 1835. Her parents were James Moore and
Nancy Cameron, daughter of Uriah Cameron
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June 14 from Cheri Astrahan
Cheri Astrahan <astrahan@mminternet.com>
Looking for information on George W Cox and his widow Lucy A Cox who
applied for benefits under the Act of 1888.
Cheri Astrahan
astrahan@mminternet.com
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July 4 from Connie Sieveking
my3sons@mychoice.net
I am searching for Edmund William Morris b.
1797 in Chatham, Pittsylvania,
VA d. 1834 in Hamilton County, Illinois. He married Nancy Rebecca
Ross in
Tennessee in 1817. I believe his father and mother were William
Edmund
Morris and Nancy Polly Anderson. Any
information on these people will be
greatly appreciated.
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July 4 from Dennis Keesee
DENNISKEE@aol.com
I am searching for any information on BENJAMIN BURCH KEESEE, born about 1782
in Pittsylvania County, VA. to Jeremiah Keesee, born unknown but died on 9
January 1825 in Pittsylvania County, and his wife Sarrah Burch Else, born on 4
October 1757 and died 3 December 1813 in Pittsylvania County. BENJAMIN BURCH
KEESEE married SUSANNA HUTCHISON on 27 September 1809 in Pittsylvania County,
VA. Susanna was born between 1790-1793, the daughter of Benjamin Hutchison,
Sr., born 10 April 1792, Loudoun County, VA. and Mary Polly Gordon, who died
after 1792. Benjamin Hutchison Sr and Mary Polly Gordon lived in Pittsylvania
County up until about 1785-86.
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July 4 from Sue Russell Philipak
GRANMP30@aol.com
In your information,,,,in the census of 1782-Pittsylvania Co. you mention
a
William Russell-9 (members in the family at that time).Is there
any way we
could have a breakdown by age groups of those nine...males and females
(and
whites and blacks also)?
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July 4 from Dennis E. A. Keesee / DENNISKEE@AOL.COM
ELSE - Sarah Burch Else
born 4 October 1757, died 3 December 1813, buried in (unknown cemetery)
Chatham, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
Married on date unknown Jeremiah Keesee, b. 12 Oct 1751
d. 9 January 1825.
Pittsylvania County, VA.
Had seven (7) children 1774-1786 (1) Ella (2) Jinsey (3) Anna
(4) Sally (5)
Benjamin Burch (6) Arthur and (7) Jeremiah
I am searching for any and all information available on this lady whom
I
believe is my great-great-great-grandmother.
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July 4 from Wendy Jefferson
myriam@bellatlantic.net>
I am trying to find any information I can
find on Sam Henry Carter. He was born
around 1863 in Pittsylvania
County and died November 25, 1935. If you can help please email
me
please.
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July 4 from Deanna Sutherland
Jerry Southerland <jerry1s@earthlink.net>
I am trying to trace My Dalton ,family
lines as far back
as I can.
On 10 March, 1804, Elijah Daulton/Dalton, married Emeline "Nancy"
Brogin, in this Virginia Co.
Several of their children, may have been born there.
Elizabeth,born June22,1806
Katherine, born about1807
Faris, born about1810
Does any one have any information on Elijah Daulton and who his Parents
siblings and grandparents were? Also the Parents , siblings ,and
grandparents, of Nancy Brojin?
I am also trying to find who their children married.
Four more children, may have been born in Pulaski, Co., Kentucky.
George , born 21 April, 1811
Squire, born abt.1819
Anna, born unknown
Susannah, born unknown
In 1894, Elijah Dalton died in Washington Co., Indiana.
Any help, no matter how small, on this family would be greately
appreciated
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July 4 from Greg Doss
"Greg or Patty Doss" <dosspack@hpnc.com>
I am interested in finding parents or siblings of a George Doss
born around 1774 (or so) Pittsylvanis is my best guess, I only know for
certain that Virginia is where he was from. He moved to Ga. around
1830. I am from those decendents. I can give fairly complete records
from that point on.
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July 4 from Karen Venable
Karen Venable <kvenable@pe.net>
I'm looking for information about the family of Robert S. HURT
who
married Lavina ECHOLS in
1837 in Pittsylvania Co VA. Robert probably
was born about 1812 in Pittsylvania County. His parents were
William C.
HURT & Sarah Smith DEVIN.
Any help will be appreciated; thanks.
Karen Venable
kvenable@pe.net
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July 4 from Karen Venable
Karen Venable <kvenable@pe.net>
HURT, TARPLEY, DEVIN
Nancy Perkins HURT married Luke P. TARPLEY in Pittsylvania
Co VA in
1831. Her parents were William C. HURT and Sarah Smith DEVIN.
I'm
looking for information about the children of Nancy & Luke.
I believe
Luke died before the 1860 census. Did Nancy remarry? If
so, to whom?
Any help will be appreciated; thanks.
Karen Venable
kvenable@pe.net
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July 4 from Karen Venable
Karen Venable <kvenable@pe.net>
SCOTT, HURT, DEVIN
Mary Ann P. HURT was the daughter of William C. HURT & Sarah Smith
DEVIN
and she married David W. SCOTT in 1852 in Pittsylvania Co VA.
I'm
looking for the names of their children and other information regarding
this family. Anything will be appreciated; thanks.
Karen Venable
kvenable@pe.net
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July 4 from Karen Venable
Karen Venable <kvenable@pe.net>
Mc DEARMAN, HURT, DEVIN
Thomas Mc DEARMAN & Elizabeth A. HURT married in 1845 in Pittsylvania
Co
VA. Her parents were William C. HURT and Sarah Smith DEVIN.
I'm
looking for the names of the children of Elizabeth & Thomas.
I also
need to know when and where this couple died and are buried.
Any help
will be appreciated; thank you.
Karen Venable
kvenable@pe.net
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July 4 from Karen Venable
Karen Venable <kvenable@pe.net>
The wife of Obadiah ECHOLS was Louisa James HURT who was born about
1823. Probably this couple married in Pittsylvania Co VA; I need
verification of this. Louisa's parents were William C. HURT and
Sarah
Smith DEVIN. Did Louisa have a twin sister, Elizabeth?
Any information
will be appreciated; thanks.
Karen Venable
kvenable@pe.net
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July 4 from Karen Venable
Karen Venable <kvenable@pe.net>
HURT, DEVIN
William C. HURT & Sarah Smith DEVIN had a son named William M. HURT
about whom I know nothing...not even an approximate date of birth.
William & Sarah were married in 1810 in Pittsylvania Co VA.
Did this
son live to be an adult? I'd very much like to know more about
him.
Thanks.
Karen Venable
kvenable@pe.net
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July 4 from Jim Euel
"jimtolbert" <jimtolbert@worldnet.att.net>
Coleman MORRIS married
Oney SLATE Mar 7, 1812 in
Pittsylvania County, Virginia. They had four children, one
of which was Mary Ann MORRIS, who married Pleasant
BOWMAN Aug 20, 1837 in Patrick County, Virginia.
Coleman died in Patrick County leaving his estate to his
wife and children but no record, that I can find, which
indicates who his parents were.
I am researching MORRIS-BOWMAN-SLATE and
TALBOTT (Any spelling).
All names at one time in Virginia.
Thanks.
Jim Euel
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July 25 from William Davis Anderson
LitTheo@aol.com
. I am searching for
information on Richard Anderson, b. 19 July 1761, d. 12 May
1835, m. to
Francis
______, b. 13 Dec 1763, d. May 1820. Richard was a Major in the
Virginia Line
Army. He was born in Halifax Co, which I understand is the same
as
Pittsylvania County??? He definitely died in Pittsylvania County.
I would
greatly appreciate any information that you might be able to give me.
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July 25 from Lucy
"Lucy" <mollie@dnet.net>
I am looking for information on:
James D. McGhee,b. 1825, who m. (1)
Ardinnia Young (dtr of George Young) in
1847, m. (2) Nancy Hunt 1901 in
Pittsylvania County (he was 75 years old
at the time of last marriage). Would like
any information, especially the names of
the children of James and Ardinna.
Samuel D. McGhee b. 1849, m. Mary
Matilda Towler 25 Feb 1870. Also, would
like any information on them, and the
names of their children.
Any information on the McGhee family
who started out in Bedford Co., VA and
moved to Pittsylvania County will be
appreciated.
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July 26 from L. Hill,
irbthoro@pop.state.il.us (irbthoro)
Samuel JONES b ca l750, >Green Co, KY l803, last date on tax
records
there - l8l5. Wife Unknown. CH: Robert m Frances HENRY;
Henry m Sarah
HENRY; Martha m Benjamin HENRY; Ruth m Thomas ANDREWS; Mary
m James
RILEY, Francis m Mary M. SHARP. Henry's from Pittsylvania
Co, VA. Was
Samuel same in early tax records on Pittsylvania Co? Where from?
How
related to Nathan Jones who sold Samuel land in Pittsylvania Co.
How
connected to Jones of Caswell Co, NC.? L. Hill, 600 Parkview
DR, #3l6,
Hallandale, FL, 33009-2970.
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July 26 from Robert L. Harman
robert harman <rharman@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu>
Myself and many other Harmans are trying
to determine the parents of James K. Harman, born in Pittlysvania County
in 1789. He fought briefly in the war of 1812 and then moved to Warren
county Missouri (it may have still been St. Charles county at the time
of his move in 1812 or 1813). He married Nancy Love from Pittsylvania
county on December 30, 1812. I have over 600 of his descendants
located but I can't for the life of me find out who his parents were.
Any help that you can give will be appreciated.
Robert L. Harman
490 Graham Ave
Oviedo, FL 32765
e-mail: harman@ucf1vm.cc.ucf.edu
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July 26 from "Janet M. Tetterton" <tetterj@visi.net>
"Janet M. Tetterton" <tetterj@visi.net>
I am researching the family of JAMES MCDONALD (MCDANIEL)who
came to
Pittsylvania County, Virginia about 1755. He was married to Mary
and
had the following children: Zella, Clement, Zeriah, Abner, Absolom,
Daniel, Nancy, Peggy, Randolph, Sarah, Zepora, Absel and Zerisha.
All
of them were listed as McDonald sometimes and McDaniel sometimes.
James
died in 1810. I would be glad to share information with anyone
having
information on this family.
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July 26 from Will Smith
"Willie Smith" <wolfslair98@ficom.net>
Could you please tell me where Riceville is located in
Pittsylvania
County, who founded it, and if there is any information on the Rice's
there?
I think ol' Henry Rice went to South Carolina.
There is a John Rice who died in Hawkins County, TN in 1811
who had a son,
"Shelton" Rice. Also, I find a John Rice and a William Rice who received
Loyal Land Grant company patents on Elk Creek, Montgomery (now Grayson)
County, VA in 1777. They were in the Militia there in 1777 and in the
Elk
Creek Militia in 1782. A William Roberts was living very close to them,
and
he was from Pittsylvania county, VA too.
Hope you can help! Would love to know if the Rice's and Shelton's
lived
near each other and possibly intermarried.
Thanks!
Will Smith
wolfslair98@ficom.net
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July 26 from Yolanda Rotondo
Yolanda Rotondo
ariel7a@aol.com
I locate Joseph Deal on the" First List of Tithables of Pittsylvania
1767".
I'm hoping this is my ggg-grandfather. What does tithable mean and how can I
locate further info about him.
Thanking you in advance for your assistance,
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July 26 from BStow43413@aol.com
Stoe/Stowe
We are searching for information about Joel Stow and wife Polly Beck who lived
in Pittsylvania County in late 1700s.
Subject:
Stoe/Stowe
BStow43413@aol.com
We are searching for information about Joel Stow and wife Polly
Beck
who lived
in Pittsylvania County in late 1700s.
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July 26 from Shirley Harvey Michael
Poopsie214@aol.com
Looking for info on HARVEY, JOHN b. c1767 in Pittsylvania Co,
VA., married to
Goodspring Kirby and moved on to SC. Had several children:
John, b. c1787,
Sam b. c1789, Henry b. 1790, William, b 1793, Mooney b. 7/6/1809.
Need to
know parents.
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July 27 from Etta Hughes Shepherd
Etta Shepherd <ehushep1@airmail.net>
Need information on Samuel HUGHES who was granted
land in Pittsylvania
County in 1779 and 1792. Appeared on "Heads of Households 1785"
list
with 8 white souls, 1 dwelling and 1 other building. Can anyone
help?
Etta Hughes Shepherd -- Texas
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July 27 from Mary Capps.
YelloLeaf@aol.com
Mary Capps. YelloLeaf@bigfoot.com.
Still searching for parents/siblings:Beckwith LYELL (LYLE) b
ca 1793 VA died
after 1860 Pulaski Co Illinois census. He married Margaret (Peggy)
Owen
in
Pittsylvania Co. 18 Sept. 1815. They were in Maury and Dickson Cos.
TN and by
the 1840 census were in Jefferson Co. IL.
No proof but we think his father's name was Richard LYELL (LYLE). Is
there a
connection to the LYELL families in Henry Co. Va? Are there other Lyells
in
Pittsylvania Co. about 1793 when Beckwith was born?
Peggy born 1796 Pittsylvania Co. was the daughter of David and Peggy
NELSON
OWEN.
Any help appreciated.
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July 27 from martha mcmunn
"martha mcmunn" <mwmcmunn@midwest.net>
Hello, I am searching for any clue on the following: Washington
Boyd
WATSON was in Pulaski County, Illinois when
he married Katherine DEARSTINE
(b. 1843 PA). He told he was born near Richmond, VA in 1833.
This couple
remained in same county all their lives, had twelve children.
The only
family clue to W. B. is a letter written by one son which told
he (.W.B)
had a brother Thomas who went west during time of Mexican War, never
heard
from again. W. B. himself joined the Confederate Army in Louisana
--possible a deserter -- and may have changed his name from WATKINS
or
WADKINS about then to WATSON. Story also told he may have been
an "orphan
boy". Any help appreciated!
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July 27 from Pauline Clark
Paul619@aol.com
I am researching my maternal's side of the family. Information that I have
thus far:
Grandmother's name: Pauline Green-
mother Amy Green
Grandfather's name:
Johnnie Callands - parents: John Callands/Harriett
Pannill
their parents: Robert and Sally Callands; Clem and Mary
Pannill
John was born around 1842 and Harriett around 1852. They
were married approx. on December 26, 1867 in Pittsylvania
County, Va.
They lived in Gretna, VA/Mt. Airy, Va area in Pittsylvania area.
We believe we our ancestors probably came from the plantations of Samuel
Callands in Callands, VA (Chatham). He had several plantations
there: The
Glebe, The Manor, The Sandy River and another one (forgot name).
Would like
to know if there are any slave registers from the Samuel Callands estate.
I
would like to gather some information regarding Robert Callands on
back if
possible.
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July 27 from Pauline Clark
Paul619@aol.com
I am looking for any information regarding a Pauline Green who
married Johnnie
Callands in Pittsylvania Cty, VA. Her mother's name was
Amy Green. No father
known. She had a sister and brother: Lillie Green (married Ollie
Dickerson)
and Johnson Green (married Ella - no last name)
Thank you for any information.
Pauline Clark
E-Mail: Paul619@aol.com
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July 27 from Libbie Griffin
LIBBIE <LIBBIE@prodigy.net>
I’m hoping to contact descendants with information on this family:
Ebenezer ANGEL, born ca. 1769, d. after 1850, a Baptist preacher
in
Pittsylvania Co., and his wife,
Elizabeth DOSS, b. ca. 1773, daughter of James Doss Jr. &
his wife,
Elizabeth.
Eben ANGEL and Elizabeth Doss m. 15 Dec 1794 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
I need to confirm that they had the following children:
i.
Mary ANGEL; born ca. 1796 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.; she married
Nathan THURMAN Jr., 16 Oct 1816 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
ii.
Rebecca ANGEL; b. ca. 1798
iii. Nancy
ANGEL; b. ca. 1800, m. Emanuel WAYNE, 19 Feb. 1821
in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
. iv. Patsy
(Martha?) ANGEL
v.
Charles ANGEL, b. ca. 1802, married Martha VAUGHAN,
25 Dec 1825
in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
vi.
Elizabeth ANGEL, b. 1805 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.; married James E.
KELLY,
30 Mar 1826 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
vii. Judith
ANGEL; b. ca. 1810.
Happy to share information.
Libbie Griffin, yyex00a@prodigy.com (zeros in the middle)
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July 27 from Bedelia Ryan
"Bedelia Ryan" <angelina@dave-world.net>
Searching for parents or other inform. on THOMAS DODSON
(b. approx.
1766-d.1836 in Ky.) and his wife JAMIMA RANDALL (b.5-11-1769?
d. 8-26-1838).
Her father was John Randall. Thank you.
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July 27 from Hazel Dalton <edalton@bellsouth.net>
Haga, Stockner, Dalton
Hazel Dalton <edalton@bellsouth.net>
I am beginning research on the above names associated with
Pittsyvania County, VA. Would appreciate hearing from anyone
with
information on these families. Thank you..Hazel
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July 30 from Mike
turner <turner@saclant.nato.int>
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND INFO ON
THE TURNER/MCKINNEY FAMILY OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA AREA.
MY FATHERS
NAME IS CHARLES WILLIAM TURNER, HIS FATHER WAS ROBERT LEE MCKINNEY
AND
HIS MOTHERS NAME WAS HELEN MCKINNEY TURNER. I KNOW THAT MY GRANDMOTHERS
GR GRANDFATHER WAS THOMAS JEFFERSON MCKINNEY (A FIRST SGT IN THE
CONFEDERATE ARMY "WOUNDED AND CAPTURED AT GETTYSBURG) AND THAT IS AS
FAR
AS I KNOW. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONTACTS OR KNOW OF SOMEONE ELSE RESEARCHING
MY FAMILY, I WOULD APPRECIATE THE HOOK UP. SOMEONE FROM THE GREENSBORO,
NC AREA CALLED MY FATHER ONCE WHO IS A DISTANT RELATIVE THAT IS
RESEARCHING THE FAMILY, BUT MY FATHER NEGLECTED TO GET HIS NAME AND
PHONE
OR INTERNET ADDRESS. IF YOU COULD HELP ME I WOULD APPRECIATE.
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July 30 from Richard G. Grimes" <rickg@bitstorm.net
"Richard G. Grimes" <rickg@bitstorm.net>
I am interested in information on the GRAHAM
Family.
I know they had
land/farm in Danville for a long time, especially during the civil
war.
Specifically I need information on David E. Graham (Buried in Danville
VA, Green Hill), and his son Edgar C. Graham (also buried in Green
Hill?) David was very active in the community as were his
sons. I
need any information on David (my GreatGreatGrandfather) and Edgar
C.(my
Great Grandfather). My name is Richard Graham Grimes e-mail
rickg@bitstorm.net. I understand that many of the Graham family
are
buried in Green Hill and have sent of records from the Geno. Society
on
that. I need other information that may be available locally.
I know
David had several businesses, he was a tailor by trade, but also was
part owner in a hardware busniess, and his sons were involved in the
building industry in Danville. I understand his sone Richard
Bertrand
Graham became rather wealthy. I will greatly appreciate any information
that can be provided to me on either David E. Graham Sr. or his son
Edgar C. Graham. THANK YOU
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July 30 from Bernard L. Westbrook, jr
"Bernard L. Westbrook,jr."
<barneyw@telapex.com>
, HENRY WESTBROOK born Pittsylvania
Co. Va.
Feb. 27,1773 migrated to South Carolina and then to
Amite County, Mississippiwhere he lived until his
death in 1845.
I would like to know who the parents of Henry were
and anything about the family in Va.
Bernard L. Westbrook, jr
226 Shannon Drive
McComb, Mississippi 39648
barneyw@telapex.com
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July 30 from Jack Templeton
"The Templeton's" <jlhtemp@erols.com>
I am looking for information/background on Pittsylvania County
Templeton's. Robert TEMPLETON appears in the 1782 county
census. 2
brothers, James and martin TEMPLETON appear in the 1820 Federal
census. Were James and martin sons of Robert? Where did
Robert come
from? Were the Pittsylvania County TEMPLETON's linked to the
Iredell
County, NC TEMPLETON's. Thanks - Jack Templeton
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July 30 from LaMona Waldron Phillips
"LaMona Phillips" <lphilli@lightspeed.net>
I am researching my family roots. They were in Pittsylvania
County, VA, Benjamin WALROND, he has been listed as a
Jr. and Sr., he was first married to Elizabeth? they were in
Halifax County, before they went to Pittsylvania County,
Elizabeth signed her release of Dower for there I believe
they had their children in Pittsylvania County, she died
about 1788 while there, Benjamin m: August 6, 1788,
Pittsylvania County, VA, to Lucy ELLINGTON, the
daughter of Jeremiah ELLINGTON. Benjamin WALROND
ch. are thought to be Thomas, Moses, Anna, Elizabeth,
Rebecca, Nancy, Sarah, Polly, John P., some of his children
have not been proved. Benjamin WALROND left and went
to Bedford, Campbell County, VA. I don't find him anymore
after 1810, he is thought to be a brother to William
WALROND/WALDRON he was in Pittsylvania County,
VA, also and he left a Will in Montgomery County, 1810
naming his children, he had a son Benjamin WALROND.
My direct ancestor is Moses WALROND he married
March 5, 1804, Botetourt County, VA. my family took the
surename WALDRON after the Civil War. I would like to
find out who were the parents of Benjamin WALROND
and will share my family roots with other family members.
Thank you LaMona Waldron Phillips
lphilli@lightspeed.net
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July 30 from Jeffrey L. Forloines
Forloines@aol.com
I am researching Thaddeus Washington Forloines (name could also be spelled
"Forlines"), who married Elizabeth (Eliza) A. Taylor. I know Thaddeus,
Elizabeth, and their two kids were listed in the 1880 Census of Pitt County,
Virginia. Thaddeus had fought in the Civil War, 41st Virginia Infantry,
Company "B", but I believe that was for Powhatan County. I am looking for
when he died, and where he is buried. If anyone could PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE
provide me with this information, I would be VERY grateful! He was my Great-
Great Grandfather.
Jeffrey L. Forloines
forloines@aol.com
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July 30 from Richard C. Harper
Surnames of Brown,Crane, and
Cranford
RHGen@aol.com
Brown, Emma- Married Thomas Edward Crane. Children
were, Martha Susan Crane,
Lillie Katie Crane,Minnie Crane,Raleigh Thomas Crane,James Robert .
In Nov.
1933
Emma Brown Crane and a daughter, Annie May Crane were burned to death
in
Danville,VA, on Washington St. Emma Brown had relatives, W.A. ( Pete
) Brown
who was a deputy sheriff in Pittsylvania County, Obdie Dyer Brown,
died March
1968
in Petersburg, VA. Any information on this family of Browns from
Pittsylvania
County would be most helpful. Reach me at email, rhgen@aol.com,
or my snail
address of,
Richard C. Harper
7 Second Avenue
Thomasville, NC 27360
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July 30 from Richard C. Harper
RHGen@aol.com
My great-grandfather was a Joel Cranford from Montgomery
County, North
Carolina.
Joel Griffin Cranford married an Elizabeth Moore also from Montgomery
County,
NC
and in 1916-17 moved to Danville. They lived on Farrar St. in
Danville and
were textile workers. Several of their children were, James Coy
Cranford,
John Lloyd Cranford, Bolivar Causey ( Cauce ) Cranford, William Calvin
( Kivan
) Cranford,
Ila Estelle Cranford, Ella Cranford, Gladace Cranford. Ila married
a George
Edward
Neal, Ella married a Claude Pyron, James Coy Cranford married a Martha
Susan
Crane, of Pittsylvania County, John Cranford married a Lillie McCracken.
Any
thing
on this family would be most helpful, reacxh me at email, - rhgen@aol.com,
or
my
snail address of, Richard C. Harper
7 Second Avenue
Thomasville, NC 27360
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July 30 from Richard C. Harper
RHGen@aol.com
My grandfather was a Patrick Henry Harper, born
March 23, 1884 in Mecklenburg
Co. VA. His father was a Wilkerson Harper, no more information
on him. Mother
is
listed as a Rebecca J?, born 1846 and died 1898. It is believed
that there
was a
daughter, Rebecca Harper, and another son, Richard Lee Harper ? Family
story
tells
of the brother getting mad and just up and leaving, was never heard
from
again. Don't
know if the brother had a family. Patrick H. Harper came to Danville
in the
early 1900's and on Dec. 20,1908 married a Leua Lu Fitz in Danville.
She was
from
Mecklenburg Co.Va also. She died early in their marriage and
on Dec. 20, 1918
Patrick Henry Harper married a Minnie Taylor in Danville. She
was from
Caswell Co,
North Carolina. They remained in Danville until Patrick"s death
in Jan. 1960,
Minnie
Harper died in Nov. 1964. Children of them were, Woodrow Wilson
Harper,
Olivia Mae Harper, Rose Marie ( Rosa ) Harper, Mary Ann Harper, William
Carson
( Jack ) Harper, David Franklin Harper,and Doris Rebecca Harper.
Any
information on the
parents or brothers/sisters of Patrick Henry Harper would be most helpful.
Reach me by email at, rhgen@aol.com, or my snai mail, Richard C. Harper
7 Second Avenue
Thomasville, NC 27360
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July 30 from Debbie
"DEBORAH L PITEZEL" <DLPITEZEL@prodigy.net>
Trying to find out why my ancestor Christopher Davis was always called
Colonel. He was too young to fight in the War of 1812 and too old to fight
in the Civil War. Does anyone have any ideas? He was born in 1807 and died
in 1895.
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July 30 from Betty M. Helf
"Betty M. Helf" <jbhelf@pacific.net>
I am researching the RAZOR family in Pittsylvania
County, and in
particular am looking for the parents of:
Frederick RAZOR, b. ca 1788 in Pittsylvania Co., VA, d. 28 Mar 1874
in
Gratz, Owen Co., KY. He m/1: Elizabeth Reasor 9 Jul 1817 in Shelby
Co,
KY; m/2: Elizabeth Harris 24 Nov in Henry Co, KY.
Betty M. Helf
jbhelf@pacific.net
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July 30 from Travis McDonald
travis mcdonald <tmac33@worldnet.att.net>
My 6G grandfather and grandmother are reported to have married in
Pittsylvania county in 1782. Her name was Dorcas Dodson, daughter of
Joshua Dodson, a Baptist minister who later moved to Surry County N.C.
His name was James Ballenger, born Va.; father Edward Ballenger. Dorcas
and James subsequently moved to Spartanburg S.C.
Am seeking any information on the Ballenger family. Any help will be
appreciated.
Travis McDonald tmac33@worldnet.att.net
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July 30 from CINDY PETTY <MOLAWCIN@inetone.net>
I'm seeking for the parentage and any other information
available on
BARBER(BARBOUR), John b. 1800-1810 and DOVE, Matilda
b. 1807-1816, who
were married in Pittsylvania Co. on April 16, 1832. I found their
marriage on FTW's marriage index CD# 229, but it only included the
county and date of marriage and no other info if there was any.
They
migrated west to Monroe Co., VA(WV) I have only sketchy info from there
abt. 1834/35(children's births) and from there they went north abt.
1850
into Braxton Co., VA(WV) now Clay Co. Any help will be greatly
appreciated, many Thanks!! Any info I have, I will share.
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July 30 from "Gail S. Blankenau" <GBlankenau@compuserve.com>
BLAKELY/BLEAKLEY/BLAKEY of Pittsylvania County:
I am researching the family of James BLAKELY (1730 - 1799) whose will,
according to an old Blakely Journal, mentioned the following children:
John who m. Jean SHIELDS in Pittsylvania
Co 1783; Lucy who m. John MORTON;
Mary "Polly" who m. William LOGAN
James who m. Eliza SMITH 12 Jan 1791 in Pittsylvanis
Co.; Charles who m.
Sally TURTLE/TUTTLE 1797 in Pittsylvania Co.; Rebecca
who m. George WARD
28 Feb 1793 in Pittsylvania Co.; Thomas who m. Rebecca WARD in 6 Dec
1796
in Pittsylvania Co; and Benjamin who m. Virginia Rachel THOMAS.
If anyone has access to this will and/or probate I'd like to know.
Secondly, I descend from James's purported son Thomas who m. Rebecca
WARD.
Does anyone know who Rebecca's parents were? Thomas
and Rebecca had the
following children that I can glean: James b. 1797 in Pittsylvania
Co.,
VA m. Jane TYE in KNox Co. KY; Mary Ann "Polly" b. 1799 in VA m. Elijah
FOLEY in Knox Co. KY; Charles b. 1800 m. Martha CHESTNUT in Knox Co.
KY;
Lucinda b. 1802 in VA m. William COX in Knox Co. VA; Thomas m. Patience
CHESTNUT (dau. of Abraham) in Knox Co. KY; John Wesley m. Susan DAVIS;
and
Pleasant m. Nancy GIRDNER prob. in Missouri.
Thomas and Rebecca (Ward) BLAKELY seem to have moved between 1803 and
1805
to KY. Most of their children settled in Daviess and Buchanan
counties, in
Missouri between 1830 and 1840. I would like to correspond
with anyone
researching the Pittsylvania County Blakelys. I have more!
Gail
Blankenau
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August 31 from Norma Johns
<johns@gamewood.net>
I am looking for the parents of Nathan W.
Carter. He married an Elizabeth Atkins. His will is dated Nov. 23, 1855.
Will book 2, page 241 in Pittsylvania Co., court house. Am willing to
exchange any information. Thanks
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August 31 from Tory Denise Gaither
"Tory Denise Gaither" <tory@gamewood.net>
I have been interested for some time in my heritage. Any
help that you
could give me would be greatly appreciated. My last name
is Gaither. My
father's name is Jerry Wayne Gaither and my grandfather's name
is Clyde
Gaither. My mom's maiden name was Gail Ragsdale
and her father's name is
William Ragsdale. Thank you.
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August 31 from Barbara Foster
Bfoster818@aol.com
I am looking for parentage of MARY EUDAY, Pittsylvania County,
VA, b 1802, d
1881. Mary married Charles Bruckner in Wilkes County,
GA., in 1825.
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August 31 from Rod McDonald
Rod McDonald <macmahl@earthlink.net>
I would like to find info on a Samuel Clever b. 1820?
in Pittsylvania Co.
he married Martha Burch b. 1820? in N.C. They moved to Indiana by 1844
Thanks for any help.........
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August 31 from Andre Seymour Mann
Mark Mann <brave@ourfamilies.net>
ZACHARIAH WILLIAM and SUSANNAH
LeGRAND SEYMOUR (SEYMORE/SEAMOUR)
Am seeking any information on the father of
Zachariah Seymour and any information on the
LeGrand families and descendants. Ancestors of
Zach and Susannah were known to have lived in
Pittsylvania County in early to mid 1700s. Any
information would be appreciated.
Andre Seymour Mann
Sunnyvale, CA
brave@ourfamilies.net
Visit our web site at:
http://www.ourfamilies.net
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August 31 from Judy Pierce Vance
Vance <dvancejr@bellsouth.net>
I am looking for information on the family of John T. Pierce
and his
wife Mary Pierce listed in the 1830 Census as residents of Pittsylvania.
The family had a farm and land on the banks of the Dan River. Their
son
John A.Pierce married Isabella Penick on March 15, 1866. Any
information
would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Judy Pierce Vance
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September 2 from Jane McBride
Do you know someone, who and do a look up?
Appreciate you help.
Jane McBride
Odessa, Texas
GENJM@aol.com
On Oct 31, 1777, BUCKNER NANCE and DAVID NANCE were brought into
court in
Pittsylvania Co VA on the initiative of the local Committe of Safety,
and
charged with being enemies of the Commonwealth of VA. A jury
required
that they give security for their good behavior in the sum of L.1,000
each 'towards all the liege people of the said Commonwealth one whole
year
and a day'. "Intimate Hist. of Rev. in Pitts. Co. VA", F. H.
Hurt. p.103;
"Alpha. Index to Ct Order Bks of Pitts. Co VA 1767 1800" (Genealogical
Services, Danville, VA, 1982).
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September 2 from CHicksL@aol.com
CHicksL@aol.com
Was Nathaline Taylor (b. Abt. 1850) the dau. of
Thomas Taylor (b. Abt 1820)
and Sarah Warf (b. Abt. 1825)? Thomas and Sarah were married
on Dec. 25, 1844
in Pittsylvania Co. Thanks for any information concerning Nathaline's
parents.
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September 2 from Rick Rose
RR19@aol.com
I am trying to identify the parents of Quinn
Morton
b. 1782 in Pittsylvania
Co. He
married Elizabeth Sutherlin (Sutherland) on 6/21/1802 and moved
to Anderson
Co.
Tenn about 1805. He moved to Franklin Co., Alabama about 1820
and died there
in 1837, but his burial place is now in Colbert Co., Alabama.
His widow
apparently
remarried ? McDonald and died in what is now Colbert Co. in 1847.
I am also trying to determine whether or not there is any relationship
between
David
Morton who was born cir 1798 and Quinn Morton. David Morton
was living in
Anderson County, TN in 1830 and died there in 1838. In 1830 he
was living
next
to a Tilda Morton (age 40-50) who may have been his widowed mother.
Any
information would be greatly appreciated. Rick Rose
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September 2 from Gordon Lacy
gklacy@prtc.net (gklacy)
My 2nd great grand father John Lacy and Elizabeth ( Eliz)
Griffith were married in Pittsylvania Co, Va on 25 Nov 1801.
I am looking for information about them in Va. They
migrated to Kanawha Co., Va around 1810. A couple of
thier children were born in Pitt. Co but no records were
found on them. There is a marriage bond at Chatham to Co.
seat. The children born in Pittsylvania Co. are Susan, Adam
and Jordan who someons says he was born in
Spotsylvania CO., Va in 1802. Any onfo on the Lacy's or
Griffith's will be appreciated
Thank You
Gordon Lacy
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September 3 from Janet Shade
"Janet Shade" <j.r.shade@worldnet.att.net>
WILLIAM THOMAS MAYS born 1775 Pittslyvanis County, Virginia,married
Letty
Ingram also of this county. children William,Tarply,Drury,
James and
George. My branch of this family went to Allen COunty, Ky. Have
much info
to share...thank you
j.r.shade@worldnet.att.net
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/h/a/Janet-R-Shade
HAVE A HAPPY DAY : - )
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September 3 from "Craig C. Emerson" <etc@Tidalwave.net>
"Craig C. Emerson" <etc@Tidalwave.net>
POWER, James, died in Bedford Co., in 1807/8. His widow was Elizabeth
(QUARLES ?) POWER. It is believed that James POWER came from New Kent
County to Bedford ca. 1805. There were 7 children from this union:
Mary
md. John W. AYERS, Elizabeth Q. md. George W. SAUNDERS, Nancy Ann md.
James Campbell ARTHUR, Sarah W. md. John PAYNE. Janetta F. md. John
WRIGHT; all marriages in Bedford Co. Two sons: Rev. John W. POWER md.
Elizabeth Malone GLASS and William W. POWER md. Mary Bright
STARKEY both
in Pittsylvania Co. There was also considerable interaction with
the
CUNDIFF family. Will be glad to exchange info on any of
these families.
Craig C. Emerson
101 Wintergreen Lane
Stafford, VA 22554
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September 3 from "Speight, John" <John.Speight@med.va.gov>
HALL/CARTER - Looking for Oliver HALL in the 1830 Census for Pittsylvania
Co. Plus and minus 10 heads of households(their names). I want to compare
these names with those of his "neighbors" in Stokes Co, NC in 1840. Also, I
could use the same for Charles Ewell Carter from the 1810 census for Pitts.
Co. I'm looking for Charles's parents. Many thanks. John Speight
jspeight@atlnet.com
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September 3 from Mary Heindl
mfran@acsworld.net (Mary Heindl)
Looking for info on William T. Carmichael, born Feb. 1846 in
Pittsylvania Co., VA. Married Martha E. Archer of Loudoun Co., VA. Had
five daughters, Cora, Lillian, Martha, Grace & Lettie, all born in
Richmond, VA. Martha died shortly after 1881 and Wm. died in 1904;
both died in Richmond. Would like to know who William's parents were
and if he had any siblings. Any info welcome. Thank you.
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September 3 from Marilyn Cossler Garrison
Dan/Marilyn Garrison <dmgarrison@stlnet.com>
RIDDLE, HILL, BOYD
--Basdel Riddle married Mrs. Milly Hill (widow),
October 15, 1813, Pittsylvania Co. VA. I am seeking maiden name
of Mrs.
Milly Hill. A BOYD family descendency chart states that
MARY BOYD,
daughter of Thomas Boyd, married Barksdale Riddle. At this time,
it
appears that Barksdale, Basdel, Bazzel, Basil Riddle are the same
person. I have been unable to find a marriage record in the names of
Basdel Riddle & Mary Boyd. I would like to hear from anyone who
has this
information in their research programs and/or actively researching
these
families. Thank you. Marilyn Cossler Garrison
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September 3 from Barbara Keys
BKeys26433@aol.com
BURKS, John Board I am searching for the parents
and any other information
on John Board BURKS, born March 26, 1885, in Pittsylvania County, Va.
and died
November 5, 1957, who married Louella Robertson. He has a sister named
Mattie
who married ? Painter and moved to Natural Bridge, and a step brother
named
Charles Burks. This information was taken from his obit. Any further
information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank-you
Barbara Keys
BKeys26433@aol.com
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September 3 from Joan Lewis
<gnjlewis@gamewood.net>
I'm looking for a Gloria Watlington (maiden name).
She is
my husband's birth mother. I'm not sure she is in
Pittsylvania County but I believe she is. His adoptive
mother died four years ago and he would like to find his
natural mother. If you can help or be of assistance, please
e-mail us. She would probably be 64 years old.
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September 3 from Bert Morris
"bert & donna morris"
<bdmorris@tvec.net>
My gggfather, Thomas Banister Morris, was born in
Virginia 1n 1809. He married Sarah (?) and moved
to Tennessee and Kentucky. His children were born:
1 in Tennessee in the early 1840's and the others (6)
in Kentucky. I am inquiring of any other, additional
information you might point me toward.
I am thanking you in advance for any help.
Bert Morris
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September 3 from Katharine Harbury <kharbury@macconnect.com>
Hi! I would like to post the following query for Pittsylvania Co.:
Richard CARTER moved to Pittsylvania Co.,
Va. from Pr. Wm. Co., and
was brother of George CARTER and others. In 1773, he and wife Frances
(WALTERS?) sold land to George and disappear
after that since they do
not show up in the 1782 census for Pittsylvania Co. Where did they
go?
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September 3 from Peg Price
bearpaw@alaska.net
Am seeking info on Moore LUMPKIN, a Revolutionary War soldier who
enlisted in Amelia Co. He m. Catharine "Kitty" Richardson on 27 Dec 1829
at the home of John Richardson in Pittsylvania Co. Moore died in
Pittsylvania Co. on 8 Dec 1841 and his widow continued to reside there
until at least 1875. I have a copy of his war record and would like to
hear from anyone researching Moore LUMPKIN. Thanks. Peg Price
bearpaw@alaska.net
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September 3 from Peg Price <" bearpaw"@alaska.net>
Am seeking info on Catharine "Kitty" RICHARDSON (b. ca. 1805),
widow of
Moore LUMPKIN. She m. him on 27 Dec 1829 at the home of John RICHARDSON
in Pittsylvania Co. Kitty applied for her husband's pension on 19 Dec
1853 when she was 48 years old. She resided in the county until at
least
1875. Would like to hear from anyone researching the RICHARDSON line
which married into the LUMPKINS. Thank you. Peg Price bearpaw@alaska.net
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September 4 from Lawrence Mayhew
vmayhew@ccast.com
Can you provide me with any information on the Mayhews
of Pittsylvania
county, hopefully specific Mayhews and specifically from Gretna?
Thank You
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September 4 from George Munkus <gmunkus@bellsouth.net>
Looking for decendants of William Munkus. He
was one of the first to receive a government land
grant in Pittsylvania Co. Va.
DOD 1806 in Surrey Co. N.C. Willeses District
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September 4 from lstuart@aol.com
I am trying to trace my family roots. WILLIAM AND THOMAS COTTRELL.
I have a marriage license for William and Rachel Richards inPittsylvania,
County.
VA. dated Feb.19,1795. If anyone has information on the family
I would
appreciate them contacting me and maybe we can share information to
help
each other
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September 4 from Lisa Sanford at LSJSENT@AOL.COM
PARRISH
Seeking information on PARRISH family that owned slaves in Pittsylvania
County, VA. A father, Joseph PARRISH and his two sons, Willie (maybe
William or Wilson) and Tommy (Thomas) owned a slave named Major W.
Willing to share an 1850 slave schedule listing slaves owned by Thomas
PARRISH and slave narrative by descendant of slave, Major PARRISH. Any
info will be gladly appreciated.
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September 4 from Lisa Sanford at LSJSENT@AOL.COM
TARPLEY
Seeking information on Robert M. TARPLEY who owned 12 slaves in 1850
and 19 slaves in 1860, per slave schedules for Pittsylvania County, VA.
The gggrandson of Robert, named William may live in TN as of April 1998.
Willing to share 1939 newsclipping regarding negro slave, Stephen Tarpley
who married Della Kate Tarpley (who may have also been a slave owned by
a Tarpley or Green) and had 12 children who married into the following
local families: Witcher, Fuller, Martin, & Easley. Any info will be
gladly appreciated.
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September 4 from Lisa Sanford at LSJSENT@AOL.COM
MARTIN
Seeking Information on Negro banker who established a bank in Pittsylvania
County, VA by the name of Conrad MARTIN. Any info will be gladly appreciated.
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September 4 from Verna Bullock Lewis
"Verna B. Lewis" <verna@p3.net>
I am researching the following family and their descendants. They lived
in
Danville, VA. The head of the household Lemuel ("Lemon") Sr. was supposed
to have been one of the founders of the Loyal Baptist Church of Danville
in 1866.
He was my g-g-grandfather.
Lemuel ("Lemon") COLEMAN and his wife, Mary (I do not know
her maiden name),
and their children : Lemuel ("Lemon") COLEMAN, Jr., b. 1857; Maria
COLEMAN,
b. 1855; Ellen COLEMAN, b. 1858; Lucy COLEMAN, b. 1860; Hannah COLEMAN,
b. 1861; Mary COLEMAN, b. 1862; John W. COLEMAN, b. Jun 06, 1867,
d. Apr 02, 1934; Nathaniel COLEMAN, b. 1869; James COLEMAN, b. 1873;
Sarah COLEMAN, b. 1876.
If anyone has information regarding this family, please contact me.
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Septmeber 4 from Doug Travis <dtrav@greatid.com>
Looking for info on the parents of Ellis E Travis, born
in Pittsylvania
Co Va, June 27,1813 and died in Robertson Co, Tn in 1879. I belive
it
might be John Travis, born March 15, 1768 and died 1853. His
Wife was
Sarah. There was also a William Travis that I think was John's
brother
living nearby. I also have some info that John Travis might have been
born in James City Co Va. Thank You. Doug Travis-dtrav@greatid.com
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September 4 from Cathy_Riggs@vapower.com
I am searching for the ancestors and other information on Edward Hatchett
and his wife Camelia Crider who were married in Pittsylvania
County on
December 2, 1846. They had two children - William Henry Harrison
Hatchett
and Edward L. Hatchett. According to the marriage records for
William and
Edward in Franklin County, they were from Pittsylvania County.
Thanks!
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September 8 from Doris
Scorpinwmn@aol.com
I am loking for the Haley family located in Pittsylvania County
in 1891. This
is a "colored" family. Thank you for any assistance
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September 8 from Karen Stone
"Stone, Karen" <KStone@dlj.com>
My g-grandfather Thomas Stith Stone was born in Pittsylvania
county in
1845/46. Now I think that his parents, William & Lucinda
Stone were
settled in Campbell, and for some reason came to Pittsylvania
for the
birth. Perhaps another Stone relation was there, or her
Creasy side
of the family. Is anyone researching Stones or Creasys
in
Pittsylvania during 1840-1850? I'd love some help! Thanks,
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September 8 from Molly
"molly" <molly@sunline.net>
I am interested in knowing more about the
LAMBERT family in trying to find connections to my
BURTON/SMITH/VAUGHAN ancestors.
In 1758 LAMBERT DODSON owned property
adjoining CHARLES BURTON in Pittsylvania Co.,
VA.
In 1792 JAMES BURTON m. CUZZY LAMBERT.
Sur: MARK LAMBERT JACKSON in Mecklenburg
Co., VA
In 1800 MILLY LAMBERT m. ROBERT
BURTON in Mecklenburg Co.
In 1811 JOHN LAMBERT was surety for
WILLIAM VAUGHAN m. MARY SMITH.
Would appreciate any help in this. Thank you in
advance.
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September 8 from Skip Williams spaceport@greater.net
Seeking information on William PHILLIPS b.1798 VA
(Co. unkn)
believed to be in Pittsylvania Co or surrounding areas.
May have brother named Richard b.abt 1794-97
spouse is also unkn... but married abt 1818-1820 either VA or TN
This family may have migrated to Sumner Co, TN
Any help appreciated...
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September 8 from Steven Mays
I'm totally new to genealogical research, but would like to
get started.My paternal grandfather, Walter Wilson Mays,
and his wife Teda Lou McDowell were, I think, both
natives of Pittsylvania county, as were my maternal
grandparents Percy Stanhope Bennett and his wife Georgia
Haymes. The living descendants of these couples haven't
been able to give me many leads on our family tree, but I
old appreciate any help or suggestions you might make.
Thank you very much.
Steven Mays
SteveBMays@AOL.com
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September 9 from Lavonne
LParr30983 <LParr30983@aol.com>
I am searching ancestors of Isham FARRIS
for 1745 in VA md Elizabeth YANCY
Died Ky 1842. I was "surfing" Genweb and found the death dates
on the FARIS in Pittslyvania co Va. The names are same
as Isham's
children. I would appreciate exchanging Info.
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September 9 from Pat Thomas
<jat@avana.net>
I have gone back as far as I have been able, and now need
help!!!
I have a Thomas Hanks (Hancks), born May 6, 1803 in Pitt.
Co.Va-married to a Catherine (Katherine?) Wells.
Children-Achabod and
Catherine. Would you be able to help me any further?
Thank you so much for your time and help.
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September 9 from Anna L Bertram
"Anna L Bertram" <abertram@hotcom.net>
DEROSIT, DEROSSETTE, DEROSSIT, DEROSSETT,
DeROST, DEROSSET, DEROSAIT, DUROSSETTE
In 1779 Lewis DEROSIT sued David QUINN according to a Pittsylvania Co.,
VA
Court Order Book. It is believed that Lewis DEROSIT was my husband's
direct
line ancestor. I am researching the DeROSSETT name (all spellings)
from
France to Virginia, from Virginia to Tennessee, Kentucky, and beyond.
Have a
large data base and will be glad to exchange information. Contact:
A.
BERTRAM; 2100 Bradyville Hill Road; Bradyville, TN 37026 or
abertram@hotcom.net
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September 9 from Marna L. Clemons
"Marna L. Clemons" <mlclemons@eni.net>
If you are a descendant of or are researching William CLEMENT (d.
ca
1760 Amelia County, VA) OR Captain Benjamin CLEMENT (b. ca 1705
- d. ca
1780 Pittsylvania County, VA) whose wife was Susannah HILL,
you are
hereby invited to join the CLEMENT-Benjamin-L mail list.
The CLEMENT-Benjamin-L list is a discussion area for anyone who has
an
interest in genealogy or history related to the
ancestors or descendants of Captain Benjamin CLEMENT (ca 1705 - 1780)
and his wife Susannah HILL of Clement Hill, Pittsylvania County,
Virginia. This list is also a forum for the discussion, sharing of
information and research collaboration relating to the ancestry and
all
descendants of William CLEMENT (d. ca 1760 Amelia County, VA) and allied
families.
To subscribe, send an e-mail message to:
CLEMENT-Benjamin-L-request@rootsweb.com (for individual messages)
or
CLEMENT-Benjamin-D-request@rootsweb.com (for a digest of multiple
messages)
In the body include only one word: subscribe
Turn OFF your signature file when sending this command
We look forward to discussing our Pittsylvania County heritage with
you.
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September 12 from Leanna
Vonnette@aol.com
I am serching for the parents, of Thomas Farmer ABSTEN born
abt 1815 Pittsy.
Co.VA. He was wed. to Nancy Peck in Mason Co. WV, where he also
died.
I have serched some records for this county, and found a Francis
Abston, wed
to a Salley Farmer. I found that Francis had a Will. But I have not
been able
to obtain a copy yet. If any one has a copy of it, Or knowes the children
of
Francis & Sarah. Please E-Mail me at Vonnette@aol.com Thank you
very much.
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September 17 from Gail S. Blankenau<GBlankenau@compuserve.com>
I am researching the BLAKELY/BLAIKLEY/BLEAKLEY family of Pittsylvania
County VA. First Blakely I have is James b. abt 1730 (WHERE?)
who d. in
1799 in Pittsylvania County, but I have no source for that, and would
love
to have one. His children's marriages all recorded in Pittsylvania
Co. but
IGI has some children born in Lunenburg Co., before coming to Pittsylvania.
Children: John m. Jean SHIELDS; Lucy m. John MORTON; Mary
"Polly" m.
William LOGAN; James Jr., m. Elizabeth SMITH; Charles m. Sally TURTLE;
Rebecca m. George WARD; Thomas m. Rebecca WARD' and Benjamin
(not in
Pittsylvania Co.) m. Virginia Rachel THOMAS.
Particular interest in Thomas Blakely who m. Rebecca WARD 6 Dec 1796
in
Pittsylvania Co. They moved to Knox County KY in early
1800s. I find
Thomas listed in 1820 and 1830 Knox Co. census, hope to find someone
on
this page that knows when and where (Knox Co.?) that Thomas died.
Also
would welcome any info on parents of Rebecca WARD.
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September 17 from James McGhee" jnmcghee1@msn.com
Seek information on Henry Warren, Born about 1808 and married
Rossa Burnett,
Born about 1808. They were in Pittsylvania County, Va., when
son George was
born.
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September 17 from James McGhee" <jnmcghee1@msn.com>
Seek information on the following Pittsylvainia Families. Robert
Reynolds
who married Susanna Carter about 1820 in
Pittsylvania County, Va. Also
Henry Mitchell, born about 1804 who married Jane, born about 1811.
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September 21 from jdresser@richmond.edu (J A Dresser)
LYON
Searching for members of the LYON family in Pittsylvania County before,
during, and after the Revolutionary War. Will be happy to share
research.
Suspect connections to several Virginia and North Carolina Lyon(s)
families.
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September 21 from "James McGhee" <jnmcghee1@msn.com>
Seek information on the Gauldin Family from Pittsylvania County,
Va.
William Garuldin married Virginia Unknown and had issue Fanny, born
about
1867. Fanny married in Danville, Va., a Walker.
Fanny had issue a son,
James Marshall Gauldin who married Mary Adams Warren.
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September 21 from Pat jat@avana.net
Am looking for information on Thomas Hancks, married to
a Catherine
Wells.
Thomas BD 5-6-1803
Catherine BD 5-16-1845
Also, looking for a book on Hanks family by A. Baber
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September 21 from Randy
Ydnar49@aol.com
Seeking information on John BURTON (b. 1780) & Edith ALLEN
(b.
1782) who were
married in the county Dec. 19,1801/03. Edith may be a daughter of James
ALLEN.Couple removed to OH prior to 1820. After John's death in OH
(year
unknown), Edith and children settled in Hamilton Co., IN in the mid
1830's.
Have identified two sons, Samuel BURTON & Coleman BURTON. Edith
on census
claimed NC as place of birth (possibly Caswell Co, NC). Have not been
able to
link John BURTON to the many of that surname who lived in Pittsylvania
Co.,
VA.
Thanks, Randy.
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October 26 from Bill & Dorothy Casler" <bildotcslr@vmicro.com
I am researching my gr. grandmother's family. Her father, William Williams
b. abt. 1750 in Pittsylvania Co. married Miss Nancy Safewright in that
county. His son, Absolem b. 1799 married Sarah Bobbitt b. 1806. Their
children, all born in Grayson Co., were Lucy b. 1824, Nancy b. 1823 ,
Rebecca abt. 1826, William J. b. 1828, Polly Ann b. 1 June, 1834 (my. gr.
grandmother) and Paulina b. 1837. In 1841 Absolem and family moved to
Lawrence Co., MO. where he was a farmer and where he died at 85 yrs. of
age. Any information on Wm. or his family would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Dottie in CA.
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October 26 from Tamara Hudson" <ldhudson02@sprynet.com
I am looking for any information on Alkany Tolbert son of Elisha
and Sally
Tolbert.
Alkany married Nancy Ann Barker daughter of Burnice and Polly
Barker
Sept.1866 in Pittslyvania County.
Any information on Elisha and Sally Tolbert would be a bonus.
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October 26 from Berniece
W Millsaps. bmillsap@bellsouth.net
Searching for information on William Griffith Sr and George W.
Dalton.William Griffith born in Wales died
Aug 15, 1780 Pittsylvanai Co.
Va. George W. Dalton born early 1800's married a Mary W ? both died
in
Knox Co. Tn. Parents of both from Va possibly in area of Pittsylvania.
Any information on either family appreciated.
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October 26 from Laura
W. Glass
clwlass@mindspring.com
I am searching for information on William
STAMPS,
son of William Stamps and
Nancy METCALF. William was born abt. 1765 in Pittsylvania
Co., Va.; died.
abt 1855. He married Jane SHORE abt. 1790. I would
be most grateful for
any help! Thanks!
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October 26 from Linda
Carpenter
jlcarp@brightok.net
Searching for Pittsylvania Co. ancestors. Laban WALTERS born
about 1779 in Pittsylvania Co. He
married Nancy ? in Pittysylvania Co. before 1818 when they moved to
Williamson Co., Tn. He died 29
June 1854 and Nancy died 7 May 1856. Can anyone connect Laban
to the WALTERS family tree?
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October 26 from Van
A. Stilley
"Van A. Stilley" <stillvan@wilmington.net>
Seek origins and wife of Jonathan Church, whose
daughter Sarah "Sally"
Church married Robert Price 5 Sep 1788 in Pittsylvania Co. I
have a
substantial database on the Price family of Pittsylvania Co. and
elsewhere, with many of their connections. Happy to share.
Van A. Stilley
3812 Sweetbriar Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403-7132
stillvan@wilmington.net
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October 26 from
Libby Nations" <vnations@gte.net
Found a Henry Burnett in 1782 and 1785 in Pittsylvanna County,
VA. Could
anyone give me more information on Henry? Would appricate any help.
Libby
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October 26 from
JEANNE D WEAVER" <JDCWEAVER@prodigy.net
Jeanne Weaver, jdcweaver@yahoo.com
CRANE, POND -- Looking for information and
descendants of John CRANE born
ca. 1738 in VA, died Mercer Co., KY. He married Frances POND around
1765 in
King William Co., VA. Some of the children were born and married in
Pittsylvania Co., VA. Also looking for information on James CRANE,
father
of John, who died 1794 Pittsylvania Co., VA. His wife was Susanna,
at least
one of their children was bornin King William Co., VA. Children I know
of
are: John, Thomas, and Aaron. Desperately need help. Please e-mail
orwrite
to Jeanne Weaver, #27 Timbervalley, Petersburg, IL 62675
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October 26 from Jeanne
Weaver
jdcweaver@yahoo.com
CRANE, VEACH -- Looking for info on childrenof James and Susanna
CRANE:
Aaron CRANE born VA, married Susanna VEACH, have noinfo except that
he was
in the Revolutionary War; John CRANE who married Frances PONG in King
William Co., VA; Thomas CRANE, born King William Co., VA, married Mary
Lee,
he also served in the Revolutionary War, tradition says they started
housekeepingin Goochland Co., VA. The father, James died 1794 in
Pittsylvania Co., VA. Please e-mail or write to Jeanne Weaver, #27
Timbervalley, Petersburg, IL 62675.
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October 26 from Bill
Barnes
bilbar@surfnetinc.com (Bill Barnes)
HANNAH-BOYD Joseph Hannah migrated from Pennsylvania
to Virginia and
later to Laurens District S.C. I think son ROBERT HANNAH may
have been
born here in 1742 and married MARY BOYD. They had a son ROBERT
HANNAH JR
born 1771. Father fought in the Rev War in the 4th Va Reg.
Family appears
on the 1800 tax lists of Greene Co. Ohio. Sr died in 1803.
Looking for any possible connection. Bill Barnes
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October 26 from
Nancy Pfannenstiel <joenstephanie@rocketmail.com>
Does anyone have any information on a David Repetoe listed in
the l850 VA
census in Pittsylvania County, p. 161, Danville,
Does anyone know where I could get a quick look-up for l850 census?
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October 26 from Clayton
Pyrant
Cpyrant@aol.com
My names Clayton Pyrant and a lot of my relatives and descendants
are from
Pittsylvania county. I know that there is the Easley family
and three Pyrant
Easleys
(I, II, III), Im trying to find out if and when this first name
was used as a
last name. Thanks for your help.
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October 26 from RJOY97@aol.com
The Tithables of Pittsylvania County shows a Thomas Smith,
son Thomas, Land.
I am looking for Thomas Smith, Sr. married Nancy Adams and their son
Thomas
Smith, married Anita Colby, probably from Pittsylvania County and at
least
Thomas Jr. moved to North Carolina about or after son Colby Smith was
born abt
1750. Colby Smith probably had at least one brother William.
Colby served in
the Revolution. Can this Thomas Smith of 1767 be the same person?
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October 26 from Charles
S. Miller
I am undertaking a study of various 18th century Parish families,
trying to
locate the origins of some piedmont Virginia-NC Parrishes who migrated
to
GA. Given names are all similar. My server obscures the
e-mail addresses
of those on the Pittsylvania County page searching the family.
This is a
big request but when you have the time would you look through those
posted
in 1998 and send me the names and addresses of those searching
Parish/Parrish in 18th century Pittsylvania?
I would also appreciate your referring me to anyone who might do an
18th
century lookup (deeds, wills) for another ancestor who received a land
grant in Pittsylvania in 1784. He too ended up in GA.
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October 27 from Mary
Duncan
Chibi@aol.com
Looking for info. regarding Nathan B. DUNCAN, born 1757 in Pittsylvania
Co.
Married Jane RAINEY, possibly in North Carolina. They had seven
children and
ended up in Kentucky. Any info. on Nathan and his father would
be
appreciated.
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October 27 from Susan
A. Henderson,
SAHENDERS@aol.com
SHELTON/CHILTON. Seeking descendants of Thomas Shelton
Jr. (26 May 1763 VA -
20 Aug 1857 Brandon, Miss.; dates from family monument) who raised
and married
off his children in Pittsylvania County, and named 12 of them in his
will: (1)
Frances Shelton who married ___ SEYMOUR, (2) Martha "Betsy" Shelton
who
married Edmund GARDNER and settled in Hart Co., Ky., (3) Nancy Shelton
who
married Joseph CHANEY, (4) William H. Shelton who married Elizabeth
A.
ARMISTEAD and settled in Rankin Co., Miss., (5) Sarah "Sallie" Shelton
who
married James W. MUSTAIN and settled in Barren Co., Ky., (6) Lucinda
"Lucy"
Shelton who married James Henry HODGES and settled in Hart Co., Ky.,
(7)
Theopholis Q. Shelton who married Elizabeth P. DUNN and probably settled
in
Hart Co., Ky., (8) Phoebe M. Shelton who married ___ PARISH, (9) Susan
H.
Shelton who married WILLIAM ESTES, (10) Henry Featherstone Shelton
who married
Mary D. WILLIAMS, then Laura A. P. MOSS, then Martha W. Williams and
settled
in Rankin Co., Miss.; (11) Tarmissa Shelton who married ____ YOUNG,
and (12)
Harriet Shelton who married Robert MAXEY and settled in Rankin Co.,
Ky. Family
lore says this Thomas, Jr. married three times, had 13 children of
his own and
raised 23 children, and that the surname was originally spelled Chilton.
Does
anyone have good [not from D.A.R.] information on any of this
man's wives?
His father most likely was the Thomas Shelton whose dates "1742 - 1846,
American Revolution, 1777 - 1781 1st Lt. VA." appear with those of
Thomas
Shelton, Jr. on the family monument at Brandon, and not the Thomas
Shelton who
died in 1808 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., as D.A.R. records now have it.
Was
Thomas d. 1808 the grandfather of Thomas d. 1857? Early D.A.R. applications
named Jane CLOPTON as a wife of Thomas d. 1857, and a granddaughter
of that
Thomas was named SusanClopton Mustain. Did one of these Thomas Sheltons
marry
a Clopton girl? NB: These Pittsylvania Co. Shelton/Chiltons are not
identified
in April Miller's book, Shelton Country. Susan A. Henderson,
555 Ash Street,
Winnetka IL 60093, or sahenders@aol.com.
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October 27 from Dolores
C. Rutherford dcr555@softcom.net
Would like to contact others working on the COX line that
connects to
the George COX who died in 1811 in Pittsylvania Co.. Also would
like to
contact someone on the line of John SMITH of "the Pocket" in
that
county. He had a son named Ralph SMITH who was one of the witnesses
to
my George COX's will (above).
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October 27 from Alfred
Ellis aceala@email.msn.com
I am searching for the possible origins of Ellis
ancestors in Pittsylvania
County, Virginia. I know that they became associated with William
Bean and
Thomas Hardiman family after they settled in Eastern Tennessee.
The well known Texas Hero, Peter Ellis Bean, is believed to have been
named
in honor of his close relatives in Pittsylvania, Va.- Ellis Bean
& Peter
Bean. Has anyone seen any ELLIS records in Pittsylvania @ 1754
or before.
After 1754 they were in Randolph County, NC.
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October 27 from Mary
Eanes Wright
I am researching
my husbands family connection to Pittsylvania CO,VA. His ancestor THOMAS
WRIGHT,born 1760 in
PA,married a NELLIE COLLIER,died in Pittsylvania county in 1845.Thomas
and Nellie had 14 children. PHINEAS b
1784;POLLY born 1785:JAMES b 1787 poss in ROCKINGHAM CO NC,married
MARTHA (PATSY)COX,believed to have died 3
Jan 1815 while in camp in Norfolk,VA during the WAR of 1812;FREDRIC
b 1791 who married a TRAMMELL;BARZILLAI b
1793;ANNIE b 1794 who married a TRAMMELL;THOMAS b 1796;ALEXANDER b
1798;CHRISTOPHER b 1800;REBECCA b 1802;
WILLIAM b 1804;ELSIE B 1806;CHAISTY(CHARITY) b 1808; and SUSAN b 1810.
WE believe JAMES and MARTHA(PATSY)
moved on to HENRY CO VA and had 3 children, but we have no information
on any other of Thomas and Nellie's
children. I also have connections to the Pittsylvania Co area, My name
is Mary Eanes Wright, my family is
connected to the EANES/KEATTS/GRAY/GRIGGS/SUBLETTand
possibly the BRUMFIELD and COBLE families of the area. I
would immensely appreciate any information that could help in researching
as well as connecting with any
relatives out there. We can be reached at my father's email address
at stuart@olg.com as well as our
snailmail: Edward and Mary Wright,7 Davis Dr, Indian Head,MD 20640.
THANK YOU :)
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October 27 from Diane
Bender exeline@erols.com
John WATSON m Martha D. ECHOLS 17 Jun 1822 in Pittsylvania
Co. VA. Would
like to know if this family went to TX. There is a tombstone in Fairview
Cem., Freestone Co. TX that reads: Martha D. Watson, wife of John,
died
20 Jul 1876, age 73. Their son William T. was b 17 Dec 1824, d 7 Jul
1919, also buried Fairview. Censuses show he was b VA & apparently
came
to TX 1849.
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October 27 from Robert
N Marion rmarion@accessone.com
In the Grantor Index to Deeds, Trusts etc of Pittsylvania Co., VA
Feb 27 1777 : CARTER, George and CARTER,
Joseph were recommended as
Ensigns in the
Pittsylvania County Militia. Does anyone know either of these
CARTERS and
if there is a relationship between them?
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October 27 from Bernard
L. Westbrook, Jr.
"Bernard L. Westbrook,jr."
<barneyw@telapex.com>
I have only been working on my family
tree this year. Most of the
information that I have came from my mother who passed away several
years ago. From her notes i find that my great great grandfather,
Henry Westbrook, was born Feb. 27,1773 in Pittsylvania County,
Va. He
mirgated to Barnwell Dist. S.C. where he married Mildred Anne Smith
daughter of John Smith and Sarah Smith. According to her notes
Henry's father was also named Henry. He was a Revolutionary War
soldier (4th Continental Line) . He had a brother , Allen Westbrook,
who fought on the 6th C. L.. My mother has also noted that according
to other census records 1782 that Henry had 6 dependents one of whom
was the Henry that migrated to S.C.Although my mother had a good deal
of information on our family, she did not keep references to where
the
information came from.
John Smith died in 1799 leaving his wife Sarah , a married daughter
Mildred Anne Smith Westbrook. a son Edmund Smith, 3 minor children
Harriett, Pamela and Matilda.
His widow,Sarah, administered his estate aconsisting of land, personal
property and slaves until 1801, when she married Andrew Gray
Henry Westbrook with his wife and children along with Edmund Smith ,
Sarah Smith Gray and her children came to Mississippi in 1810. They
settled in Amite County , MS.
Henry and Mildred had 13 children one of whom was my great
grandfather,Edmund Smith Westbrook.Henry died in Amite County on Jan.
8, 1845 and Mildred died there on Nov. 17,1859.
I have also been told that my gg grandfathers father was named
Thomas. I would like any information that I can get on the Westbrooks.
Bernard L. Westbrook, Jr.
226 Shannon Drive
McComb, MS. 39648
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Nov 11 from Mary
Stiny mlou@uswest.net
Nathaniel Ayres b 1710 Wales: will dated 3 Sep 1776 Halifax Co.,
VA,
proven 22 May 1777 Pittsylvania CO., VA. Interested in his listing
for
children and his son's, Rogimalech Baker Ayres, listing for children.
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Nov 11 from Sandra
Ferguson
ferg@wvinter.net
Martin MILLER married Elizabeth BERRY in 1820, in Rockingham
county, NC.
Martin was said to be from Va, and I thought perhaps he might be from
the
adjoining county of Pittsylvania. Elizabeth and Martin appear
on the 1820
census for Rockingham, and moved to Milledgeville, Ga before 1826,
when
their daughter Susan Ann was born. I hope to find his parents
in
Pittsylvania County, Va....could anyone look on the 1820 census for
Pittsylvania and see if there are any Millers listed...perhaps his
parents?
Thanks for any help with the Millers.
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Nov 11 from "Linda
Kell" <lkkell@sprintmail.com>
Looking for information on Ipha B Dalton
She md. Walden Abraham Midkiff on Dec. 16,
1796
in Pittsylvania Co Va. Does anyone know who her
parents are?
Hope someone can help. Linda
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Nov 11 from Gladys
Borup Adams <ktborup@bigfoot.com>
Pittsylvania County marriage bonds show the marriage of Elijah Adams
(son of Robert Adams and Mourning Pigg) and Elizabeth Maneas
on 13 Apr
1785. I have not been able to locate anyone with the surname
Maneas in
Virginia. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Nov 11 from
Earl G. Hodges
hodgese@teco-wmc.com
Looking for information on:
Henry Hodge(s) "from Pittsylvania Co. Va" moved to and
died in Tazewell,
Clairborne County Tennessee.
son - John Hodge(s) b. about 1754 Pittsylvania Co. died
7/26/1841 Tazewell
Clairborne County.
Spouse of John was Sallie (Sarah) McCubbins b. 1772 Pittsylvania
Co. Her
parents were Zachariah and Sarah McCubbins of Pittsylvania Co.
In Tazewell, all family names have been Hodges. The Hodge comes from
an old
Tazewell book.
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December 7 from Elayne
I am an African American born in Pittsyvania County.
My parents retired in Halifax County. I want to find out more of my
heritage. My grandparents died before I was old enough to get to know
them, my father was an orphan and my mother is the first daughter of
12 siblings.
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December 7 from Sarah
Midkiff Agnew
I am searching for information on John Midkiff,born
March
11, 1762 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. He married Mary Parsons
(daughter of Joseph Parsons), September 10, 1782 in
Pittsylvania County, Va. Mary was born in 1764 in
Pittsylvania Co., Va. I am looking for the children of John &
Mary. I think that my ggrandfather, Matthew Midkiff, was
one of their children. He was born abt. 1800. He married
Susanna Clever in 1822 in Pittsylvania Co. I am also
interested in the parents & siblings of John & Mary. John
& Mary & Matthew later moved to Patrick Co., Va. Any
help will be greatly appreciated.
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December 7 from Lucinda
Kinsall
Lucinda Kinsall <lkinsall@mail.state.tn.us>
Searching for family of Asa Walters/Waters b. 1795 Pittsylvania
Co., VA
also served in war of 1812 there. Marr. Tabitha_____. b.ca 1800
VA.
In Montgomery Co., Tenn. by 1830. Children: Mary, Asa J.,
Wm. T.,
Joseph H., Edward, Robert, Sarah and poss. Abner and Charles
Walters/Waters. He is supp. the son of: Spiers Walters and
_____Taylor (1st marr.?) Any info on Asa Walters/Water would
be
greatly appreciated.
Lucinda Kinsall
Nashville, TN
at: lkinsall@mail.state.tn.us
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December 7 from
David Vaughan
vaughand@manupo.pmo.army.mil
I'm seeking info concerning the birth of James A. SUBLETT in
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, about 1844-1850 to S.D. (?) SUBLETT.
According to James' marriage application to Amanda R. LANE/LAYNE of
Charlotte County, he was born in Pittsylvania County. Any information
concerning James and his parents/family would be appreciated.
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December 7 from Jeanne
Miller BOND
Ford Bond <fbond@earthlink.net>
I am looking for info on John Motley Morehead, b. Pittsylvania
Co., VA, July 4, 1796, Gov. of NC 1841-45 - looking for a
Motley-Morehead
marriage in Pittsylvania Co. A John Morehead was a JP of Rockingham
Co.
NC
1801. John M. Morehead's sister Ann Morehead m. Samuel
Augustus HOBSON
of Rockingham Co., NC. Jeanne Miller BOND, Tampa, FL.
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December 7 from Glenda
M. Todd" <gtodd@edge.net
Seeking information on Thomas, Joseph and Francis Birdwho
were in
Pittsylvania Co., VA in 1767. They were closely connected to
the
Choates/Shoats.
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December 7 from Glenda
"Glenda M. Todd" <gtodd@edge.net>
BIRD/CHOAT/SHOAT
Need marriage record of Thomas BIRD and Jane (?), possibly Shoat/Choat
either in the latter part of 1767 in Pittsylvania Co. or 1u50-1765
in Halifax Co., VA.
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December 7 from
Shelly
RDooley868@aol.com
Searching for the family of Rhoda COOLEY who died in
Danville, Pittsylvania
County, in 1846, age about 78. She was originally from
Connecticut, the
widow of Elihu COOLEY. Had lived before moving to Danville
in Hillsboro,
Orange County, NC with son Charles Loveland COOLEY. Possibly
she was living
in Danville with a married daughter, name unknown. Any info appreciated.
Shelly
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December 7 from Rick
Wilson
<wilson@javanet.com>
Looking for imformation on Permelia Lawrence and her mother
Mary Ann
Lawrence. Pemelia was born in 1862 and died in 1943 in Pittslyvania
county. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Rick Wilson
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December 9 from Jim
and Trina Lovell" <jtlovell@gulftel.com
"Jim and Trina Lovell" <jtlovell@gulftel.com>
My husband and I are
trying to locate a William Lovell in either one of the above
counties. He had a son named Michael Lovell born in
1784. I know very little other than he was in the area.
Please send and help or direction my way. I would be very
grateful.
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December 9 from
Linda Shorb
I have read with interest in the history about Harmon Cook bringing
many
people from Pennsylvania to Pittsylvania Co VA. My question?
Where in
Pennsylvania did Harmon Cook come from? Also Royer was mentioned.
Does anyone know where Patrick and Rebecca Mahan immigrated from?
Their
last names could have been spelled MacMAHAN, or McHAN.
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December 9 from Sarose2@aol.com
I am looking for information on Thomas Mustain1725.
Where he was born and
other information like that. This web site has a great deal of
answers on
descendants but none on where he came from.
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December 9 from eileen(moore)coppola
E5jc6@aol.com
Looking for the family of "John MIDKIFF" b. March
11, 1762, Pittsylvania co.
Married "Mary PARSONS Sept. 10, 1782, Pittsylvania co.
He was Rev. War
vet.(pension papers on file). John d. July 18, 1839, Patrick
co. VA. His
wife, Mary, d. aft. 1841, Patrick co. VA. What were the names
of their
children?
Possibility:
??Matthew, m. Susan CLEVER---1822
??Samuel, m. Mary CLEVER---1818
??Susanna, m. William MIDKIFF---1809
??Rhoda, m. William WATSON---1809
John may have been s/o John Sr. and Agnes(Parsons) MIDKIFF of Pittsylvania
co.
VA.
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December 9 from vic48@maxinet.com
I'M RESEARCHING THE PRUNTY FAMILY. WAS THERE A PRUNTYVILLE.
IN THIS
COUNTY?
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December 9 from Leilani Wallace
LWall44115@aol.com
Am interested in information re Wallaces from Pittsylvania County
who might
have moved to the Rockbridge or Botetourt VA area in the early 1700s.
More
specifically I am interested record of a David Wallace.
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December 9 from Beverley Casey" <bcrazy@indianvalley.com
Need info on Josiah SHIELDS b.1794 m.1816 Pittsylvania
Co., VA to Martha
"Patsey" Bingham. Moved to Greene Co., IN 1827 d. 1863.
Thank you Beverly
Casey > bcrazy@indianvalley.com
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December 9 from Chathampit@aol.com
Seeking information on the Rev. RICHARD ELLIOTT who performed
so many
marriages in Pittsylvania County. Especially interested in parents,
siblings,
spouse and his children. Any information appreciated. Please
email me
directly. Thanks
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December 9 from Jim Dyer
JDyer84670@aol.com
I am trying to locate records pertaining to Samuel DyerSr., was
born somewhere
in Virginia, date and place unknown. He died abt. 1791 in Caswell
County, NC
His wife was Elizabeth. They had 5 children, 2 of whom were born
in
Pittsylvania County, VA. First was Thomas Dyer, Sr. b. 1770,
second was Mary
(Polly) Dyer, b. Pittsylvania County, VA, date unknown.
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December 9 from Cheryl A. Daniel
"Cheryl A. Daniel" <poovy@gamewood.net>
I am looking for information on Meredith Jennings born
ca. 1787 and his
wife Tabitha Mustain. I am a descendant of Meredith Jennings
through
his daughter Jane Jennings who married Thomas Phillip Hodnett.
Meredith was from Pittsylvania Co., VA. If any photographs of
Meredith
or his children exist, please let me know. I am compiling a
photographic family history. Thanks,
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December 9 from Carolyn at Spencetop@aol.com
I am trying to find distant family members of the name SPENCE
who lived in
Chatham, VA during the 1940's. Seeking any relatives of " Posey"
SPENCE who
was the brother of my husband's grandfather Albert Lee Spence of Glace,
WV who
died in 1947. Albert's obit lists brother "Bosta" SPENCE of Chatham
, VA.
"Bosta" may have been Ballard L. SPENCE. Anyone having any information,
please contact Carolyn at Spencetop@aol.com
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December 9 from Cindy Headen
mheaden@kimbanet.com
I am looking for information of 3 different people, as follows:
Eliza Banks Bennett (8/22/1816 - 10/16/1898) m.(2/9/1836) Hailey
A. Ramsey
(son of Hailey Sanford Ramsey and Esther Zeigler---married 2/22/1803
in
Pitts. Co.). She is the daughter of Fullove Bennett and Susan
Banks (?).
She had 8 children: Angeline, Susan F., Alexander John, Hailey
Bennett,
Mary Elizabeth "Bettie", Armistead Fullove "Fuller", Virginia Dews
"Mittie", and Walter Eugene. Does anyone have more info. on the
ancestors
of Eliza Banks Bennett?
Mary Jane Parker b. ca. 1851 m. (10/13/1867) Tazewell H. Shelton.
She was
his second wife and they are buried in Whitmell, VA. They had
11 children
in Pitts. Co.: Lucy W., Rosa B., George W., John Henry, Charles,
Letty J.,
Cora, Mary M., Martha A., James Silas, and Betty P. Does anyone
have more
info. on the ancestors of Mary Jane Parker?
Emma Edward Wells d. 5/1922 m. James Silas Shelton in Pitts.
Co. She was
part Indian. Possibly Cherokee or Chickasaw. She had a
son who was a
member of the Chickasaw Tribe of Red Men no. 67. Emma died shortly
after
the birth of her 13th child. She had a brother named Lewis who
married her
husband's sister, Martha A. Her children were Mary Emma, John
William,
Leffie Minter, Virginia Frances (d. 1921), Claude Hermand (d. 1920),
Edward
Armston (d. 1927), Lee A., Garrant, Phil "Red", Katherine, James W.,
Calvin
M., and Mildred Neal. Does anyone have more info. on the ancestors
of Emma
Edward Wells?
Index
DEROSIT, DEROSSETTE, DEROSSIT, DEROSSETT
DeROST, DEROSSET, DEROSAIT, DUROSSETTE
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