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WOMACK/BONDURANT Prince Edward Co, VA

RUBYSMITH — 2009-11-07 18:39:24Z

Martha E. "Pattie" WOMACK married Samuel James BONDURANT in Prince Edward Co, VA on 12 Feb 1867. Samuel James BONDURANT was born 4 Nov 1844. He was the son of Jerome Wellington BONDURANT and Sarah Malloy GARRETT. Does anyone know the parents of Martha WOMACK or any other information on what happened to this couple?

Ruby Talley Smith rubygem@aol.com

Free Look-Ups: "Marriages of Prince Edward County Virginia 1754-1810

shirleycoxschroeder — 2009-11-01 16:23:24Z

I can provide look-ups from the volume, "Marriages of Prince Edward County Virginia 1754-1810" compiled and published by Catherine L. Knorr 1950.

Please feel free to post/contact me should you need a free look-up. I look forward to helping you..

Shirley Cox Schroeder
prairefyre@sbcglobal.net

Re: Hyde Family in Virginia

JBOYJR — 2009-10-17 13:26:33Z

Hyde
Mecklelburg County:
Jas. 1782 W
Jno. 1792 W
Jno. Sr. 1792 W
Thos. 1792 I

Mecklenburg County Marriages 1765 - 1853.

Hyde, John (Jr.) & Anne WAlton 16 Nov. 1786; b.- Edward Walton Jon son of John Hyde Sr, min- Henry Lester- ( Baptist) 21 Dec. 1786.

Surru
Benj. 1754 I

York
Robt. 1718 I
Saml. 1739 W
Sarah 1740 I
Anne 1743 W
Jno. 1774 W
Jno. 1778 I
Eliz. 1788 W.

Marriage Bonds and Ministers Returns of Charlotte County, Virginia 1764 - 1815.

Hyde
11 NOV. 1784. John Edwards and Sarah Hyde. Married by Rev. Thomas Johnston. Ministers' Returns p4.

Birth, Deaths and Sponsors 1717 - 1778 From The Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties, Virginia

Hyde
Ben'g. and Mary Hyde
Rebbecca, 10/1/43, Wm. Carlisle, Rebbecca Figures, Sarah Bell
Mary, 3/5/45, Joseph Ellis, Mary Figures, Lucy Warren
Amy, 1/15/48, John Ivy, Sarah Bell, Hannah Carlisle
Cherry, 11/2/50, Richard Bell, Eliz. Belamy, Patty Bag----?
Hannah, 3/1/53, Joseph Bell, Judieth Pepper, Lucy Jordan

Ben'g and Mary Hyde and some of their children were killed by their crazy negro man. The Rev. Wm. Willie says that he talked to the negro who seemed to think that he had done nothing wrong.

This is all I could finf in the books I have. Good luck in your research. Webb Jr.

Re: Hyde Family in Virginia

JBOYJR — 2009-10-17 13:24:31Z

Re: Hyde Family in Virginia

howdyhyde1 — 2009-10-16 13:41:03Z

Thanks for the information. You have given me one more tool to work with.

Re: Hyde Family in Virginia

JBOYJR — 2009-10-15 22:33:32Z

In the book Virginia Wills and Administrations 1632 - 1800. The only counties the Hyde name is listed in is Mecklenburg, Surry, and York. All it list is the Name and the year of the will. If that will help, I will be glad to send you that information.

Graham S. Webb Jr.

JBOYJR@directv.net

Hyde Family in Virginia

howdyhyde1 — 2009-10-14 01:16:38Z

Seeking information on Hyde families from Virginia. Nottoway, Lunenburg, Prince Edward and surounding Virginia counties.

Hyde Family in Virginia

howdyhyde1 — 2009-10-14 01:16:10Z

Seeking information on Hyde families from Virginia. Nottoway, Lunenbur, Prince Edward and surounding Virginia counties.

Re: Wells Family

jmneagle1 — 2009-10-11 20:45:56Z

I can send the photos of the church and cemetery. I only photographed headstones that may help me. There are Tuckers in there. I don't recall seeing any Coles. I also found the site of the old Darvills School, which burned down in 1998. I believe my grandmother went there. I fyou can givfe your email address it would be much easier. I can be contacted at: jmneagle.1@verizon.net

Jo Neagle

Re: Wells Family

mountainmama421 — 2009-10-11 17:37:40Z

I am VERY interrested in this cemetery. My Tuckers lived right in that area that was destroyed when they built the Fort. I am looking for any Tuckers in that cemetery or Coles . How big is it and how many names are there. Is it online? What is the name of the cemetery? Pat

Re: Sutherland-Price Marriage

mb7111 — 2009-10-11 17:23:11Z

Thank you so much for your reply. I have been away for about a week, in VA trying to find out more abouththis family. Your reply has been most welcome and informative.
Joanne

Re: Sutherland-Price Marriage

mb7111 — 2009-10-11 17:20:26Z

Pat, thanks for this message. I have been in VA for this past week and only returned today.I have been spending a great deal of time in Franklin County VA trying to find more about Phileman and when and where he was born. I saw his home while I was there and took a picture of it (not digital). He was quite a wealthy land owner, having more than 3000 acres of beautiful land.
I have reservations about the Samuel that was born in 1727 being Philemon's father. Of course, that is another story. In your research of this family, have you ever come across Mordecai and Ransom Sutherland? Both of these men were born in VA. Mordecai named his first born Samuel. Ransom named his first born Philip. If the naming pattern is correct, these two may be cousins and not brothers.
I really appreciate your message and perhaps we will be able to piece this family together.
I don't know where you live, but I have digital phone service and no long distance charges. I am in North Carolina and would really like to speak with you. If you are agreeable, please send me your phone number and I'll make the call.
Joanne

Re: Wells Family

jmneagle1 — 2009-10-11 05:18:33Z

I'm not researching the Wells name, but ran across some headstones with the name, on 10/09/09. They were in the Butterwood Church churchyard/cemetery on Rt 40 in western Dinwiddie County, just outside the N E corner of Ft Pickett. I don't know when I'm going back, but if I have time when I go, I may take more photos of headstones. Are you still looking?

Re: Pierce Basbeach Prince Edward Co, Va.

SuzanneBrownell123 — 2009-10-03 23:26:17Z

My gggg grandfather was JOHN Basbeach born 1721 died abt 1777 in Virginia. I would be interested in any info you might have, I have a copy of his will. Lodwick was in the Revolutionary War, born Jan.28th, 1758 I am related through Lodwicks brother Pierce who married Tabitha Farley. My Uncle has done a lot of reaserch on this family but I would like to know more about where they lived and about the plantation mentioned in Johns will which he bequethed to Lodwick. Kind Regards,

Re: Sutherland-Price Marriage

mountainmama421 — 2009-10-03 18:00:22Z

I should have looked at my own documented records before I posted.
But in any case Frances Penick married Philemon Southerland who is son of Samuel and Diana. She is the dau of Judith Walker and William Penick 1737-1816(son of William Penick/Pennock and Judith Paite).I have all the other info if anyone wants it.
However, Philemon was born in Goochland Co VA 1755 and died in Henry Co 1811.He was in Rev War as a Pvt under Capt Morgan.John Morgan married Philemon 's wifes sister Tabitha Penick.
Since Philemon was born in Goochland Co circa 1755 I would suggest that is where to look for marriage of Samuel and his wife Diana. The name is also spelled Sutherland .

Goochland is a burned Co . It was formed from Henrico Co 1728 and Samuel was born in abt 1727 in Henrico in the portion that became Goochland.
Where they lived in Goochland became Cumberland in 1749 and then from Cumberland was formed Powhattan in 1777. This was where the French Huguenots were living when they came 1704 in what became Goochland. It is also where most of the families lived that I listed earlier and who had removed to Pr Ed Co ... The burned records in Goochland make it difficult to search.If Samuel married after 1749 then it could be in Cumberland.
In any case it lists Samuels parents as George Sutherland Jr and Judith Sanders of Henrico. (Judith Sanders of Henrico must have had a first husband Sanders as her parents are listed as Wm and Judith DePriest) His parents were George Southerland Sr and Elizabeth Norment.

Pat

Re: Sutherland-Price Marriage

mountainmama421 — 2009-10-03 16:31:07Z

I am looking for the Southerland who married Francis Penick . She was sister of Judith Penick Sr .I have wondered if Samuel was Francis husband and a possible 2nd marriage for him. Since her Francis sister Judith is right age. Judith Penick's daus in her will in PE married Tuggle,Boatwright,Bagley,Morton,Baldwin,Sanders,Arnold all of PE and of course her dau Judith Jr married Abraham McGehee . Or possibly one of Samuels sons (2 were in Rev War from PE) married Francis Penick. Pat

Re: Sutherland-Price Marriage

BAndersenJr — 2009-10-03 11:24:47Z

Since Prince Edward was established in 1754 (from Amelia), you are correct. This record would be located in Amelia County.
Samuel Southerland was member of the first grand jury in Prince Edward and served in the May Court, 1754. He was a member of a team that conducted the processioning of land in 1760. He was also selected to "view" a new road in the Sandy Ford area in April 1767.
The above information is contained in the "History of Prince Edward County, Virginia" by Herbert Clarence radshaw.

Sutherland-Price Marriage

mb7111 — 2009-09-27 16:22:38Z

I am trying to locate a marriage record of Samuel Sutherland/Southerland and Diana Price. This took place April 8, 1752, so it may have to come from Amelia County. My source said it was Prince Edward County. Can anyone help me with this?

Re: Roxie and Jack FORE VA

vaslim2007 — 2009-07-02 14:40:03Z

Ruby, Thank you for the info. Don Fore & I were blessed with 4 children. I try to keep up with info. for them.
Thank you,
M P Paulson

Re: Roxie and Jack FORE VA

vaslim2007 — 2009-07-01 01:38:03Z

Roxie Lee Wright (Fore)had a son named Jack. Her husband was Richard Early Fore. They were the parents of my husband, now deceased.

Re: Clem Biasey

BAndersenJr — 2009-06-20 18:40:52Z

Diane,
Sorry, I can't find anything on Clem, Evaline or Chesley. I did find this:
1850 Census of Prince Edward County, Va, dwelling #743
Tho C Biasy, 30, Carpenter, birthplace unknown
Jane Biasy, 25, Lunenbg, (Insane)
Ann Biasy, 10, Lunenbg
Liberty Biasy, 7, Lunenbg
Tho Biasy, 5, Lunenbg
Could the initial "C" stand for Clem? Tho also owned two slaves, a 20 year old female and a 0ne year old male.
I am not connected to this family in any way, but I am availble to do research in Prince Edward or Lunenburg. contact me at bill23923(at)gmail(dot)com

Re: Clem Biasey

BAndersenJr — 2009-06-20 11:18:53Z

I did not find the name Biasey in any of the references that I have on hand, although the other names are plentiful. If you provide some first names and a time frame, perhaps I can locate some information.
Bill Andersen Jr.

Re: Tazewell Branch

BAndersenJr — 2009-06-20 11:06:16Z

Tazewell Branch was active and influential in the political scene of Prince Edward County in the 1870's. He was a elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and served from1 January 1874-4 April 1877.
I research and retrieve public records in Prince Edward County. My services are available at a reasonable fee.
Bill Andersen Jr.

Re: Adelle Sams GUINN of Farmville, Prince Edward Co, VA

BAndersenJr — 2009-06-20 10:46:24Z

You are probably correct.
I found WILSON SHORES 13 Feb 1904 Jan 1982 (Cartersville, Cumberland, VA) in the SSDI.

http://www.zabasearch.com/ will give you various listing for Wilson Shores in Cartersville.

Re: Southerland/Sutherland

BAndersenJr — 2009-07-25 11:49:27Z

Kimi,
Samuel Southerland (Sutherland) is mentioned as one "of the most capable freeholders" in Prince Edward County, when he was appointed to the Grand Jury for the May Court, 1754, when Prince Edward was established. He was appointed to view a new road being constructed in 1767. He was also a processioner of land in 1760. These entries are all in the "History of Prince Edward County, Virginia" by Herbert Clarence Walker.
I am available to conduct research in Prince Edward for a reasonable fee. Please contact me if you are interested.
Bill Andersen, Jr.

Re: Marriage Records - Norfolk City - 1921

BAndersenJr — 2009-08-29 10:50:26Z

Try posting your message to this board: http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vir...

Re: Pattie E YOUNG & John T BURGESS, m. 1911

BAndersenJr — 2009-08-10 11:26:10Z

The marriage of John T Burgess & Pattie E Young was reported in the "Farmville Herald" on 14 July 1911. The were also death reports for Gordon Young on 23 September 1910 and Granville Young on 13 March 1903
Please contact me at bandersenjr@email.com for more information if you would like copies of these articles or other research.

Re: Joseph Randolph LaNeave...Sam Nunnally

BAndersenJr — 2009-08-05 11:32:54Z

Please contact me at barnacle_bill49@yahoo.com

Re: Roxie and Jack FORE VA

RUBYSMITH — 2009-07-01 03:03:58Z

Below is the obit of John Anderson FORE. Be glad to share info. Ruby Talley Smith rubygem@aol.com

DEATH: Obit: John Anderson Fore, 60, Dies Wednesday
John Anderson Fore, 60, of Farmville died in Southside Community Hospital on Wednesday Feb 10,1971. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Friday at Doyne-Burger Funeral Home with interment in Westview Cemetery. A foreman at Longwood College, Mr Fore was born in Prince Edward County Jan 6, 1911. His father was the late Richard Early Fore. Surviving are his wife, Mrs Beulah B. Fore, his mother, Mrs Roxie Wright Fore, a daughter, Mrs Edgar B. Southall, Jr all of Farmville; 2 sons Lewis Lee Fore of Farmville and Earl A. Fore of Richmond 6 sisters, Mrs Hazel Hyatt and Mrs Jake Rodgers of Farmville, Mrs Lawrence Barksdale of Victoria, Mrs Raymond Robertson of Yorktown, Mrs W. I. Claiborne of Newport News, Mrs P. C. Costner of Fayetteville, NC; 2 brothers, Roy T. Fore of Farmville and Joseph D. Fore of Newport News; also 3 grandchildren.

Re: Adelle Sams GUINN of Farmville, Prince Edward Co, VA

RUBYSMITH — 2009-06-20 14:37:45Z

Yes I knew that there was a Wilson Clyde SHORES in Cartersville, in fact there were 2 because Clyde Sr had a son named Clyde Jr and I think Jr is the one married to
Pauline GUINN but I am not sure and I was looking for someone who could confirm this. Below is what I have.

Ruby Talley Smith rubygem@aol.com

Wilson "Willy" Clyde SHORES Sr was born on 13 Feb 1904 in Cumberland Co, VA. He died in Jan 1982 in Cumberland Co, VA. He was buried in Cartersville Cem, Cartersville, VA.
OCCUPATION: Started "Shores Painting Business"

CENSUS: 1930 Hamilton, Cumberland Co, VA

Willy married Eva Belle DUNFORD, daughter of John H. DUNFORD and Kate B. MARION "Katie", on 11 Nov 1929. Eva was born about 1905 in Cumberland Co, VA. She died before 14 May 1974.
They had the following children.
2 M i. Wilson Clyde SHORES Jr.
GEN: Silver Anniverserary Held
Mr and Mrs Wilson C. Shores, of Cartersville, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary recently with a reception held at the home of their daughter, Mrs Raymond N. Lewis, also of Cartersville. Over 75 guests attended the reception held Mar 9. The event was given by the couple's nine children.

Wilson had the following children:
3 F ii. Joan SHORES.
Joan married SPEAS.
Willy also married Virginia GUTHRIE on 4 Mar 1955.

Adelle Sams GUINN of Farmville, Prince Edward Co, VA

RUBYSMITH — 2009-06-16 14:07:01Z

The obit below was found in the Farmville Herald newspaper. Does anyone have any further information on the family? I would like to verify that the daughter was named Pauline who married Wilson Clyde SHORES.

Ruby Talley Smith rubygem@aol.com

Mrs D. W. Guinn Dies Thursday
April 10 - Funeral services for Mrs Adele Sams Guinn were held at 2 pm Sunday from Doyle-Burger Funeral Home, followed by interment in the Trinity Memorial Gardens. Mrs Guinn died Thursday, April 3, 1969 in the Southside Community Hospital. She was 65 years of age. The widow of D. W. Guinn, she was a member of the Farmville Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She was the daughter of the late John and Eliza Sams and was born May 10, 1903 in Flag Pond, TN. She is survived by one son, Jack Guinn, of Haines City, FL; three daughters, Mrs Alice Spillman and Mrs Kathryn Saunders, both of Farmville and Mrs Wilson Shores of Cartersville; 5 brothers; 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Re: Blantons in Prince Edward

visionary42 — 2009-06-28 17:37:43Z

Dear Mr. Land,
I have info on your line. It is Richard + Eliz.Davidson
of PE. I am seeking to identify his parents, and although
many suppose they were Richard + Ellendor, no one has proof.
Thank you,
Nancy Fraker
frakers@comcast.net

CASEY ASKEW FAMILY - 1780s

bob15955 — 2009-07-01 20:11:29Z

Seeking land deed or any other information on the family of Casey Askew (sometimes spelled Asque, Ascue), which we know was in Prince Edward County at the end of the Revolution. Casey’s family of eleven members is in 1783 and 1785 Prince Edward Census/Tax Lists. By 1788, the family had removed to Wilkes Co., GA, presumably to lands that Casey was awarded for his Revolutionary War service in the 4th VA Regulars (Capt. Morton’s Co.).

Re: Tazewell Branch

carolporterart — 2009-06-19 23:59:34Z

Dear Cassandra, How are you!
My grandmother, Mary Branch Spencer, born 1873, was born in Appomattox Co. Va. My mother, Alma Tinsley Dodson Porter, now deceased, told me that her grandfather, was a Branch family member. They owned a plantation. Obviously, at that time that family, like others families, they owned slaves. Reportedly, "Mr. Branch, son of the plantation owner, fathered my grandmother. There were two children of this relationship. She had a brother who left the area. No one really knows where he went. An aunt said he left for Denver Co. And established another identity.

My grandmother was married at 16 to Mr. Stanhope Flournoy Dodson, Prince Edward Co. Educated at Hampton Institute in Hampton. His original plantation name was not Dodson, but Womack.

Most records were destroyed by fire in Appomatox County. I to find out, attempted years ago. No luck. Brick wall.

Grandparents had 12 children who left for the north for education and jobs during the 1920s. Most went to Washington, DC and NY and NJ.

I have always been curious about all this history of yesteryear.

How are you related to Mr. Branch? Are we distant relatives? It would be interesting to know. I do not want money. Just curious!

I am a highly educated artist/designer who has had great jobs (television designer, ad agency art director and page designer for The Washington Post.)

Drop me a line!

Ms Carol Porter

Re: Tazewell Branch

carolporterart — 2009-06-19 23:59:30Z

Re: Matthew Rice Sr.

RobertaEstes13 — 2009-07-04 14:15:10Z

I’ve just changed my e-mail to robertajestes@att.net. I’ve had months of issues with Comcast that they were unable to resolve, so the change, though difficult, was necessary. Please update your records.

I also have two alternate e-mail addresses that you can use if you ever experience bounced e-mails using my primary e-mail and those are:
Bobbi48114@yahoo.com
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I’m trying to catch all my old messages, so if you receive this more than once, please forgive the inconvenience.

Thanks so much,

Roberta Estes

Re: Moores and Rice's

RobertaEstes13 — 2009-07-04 14:11:34Z

Southerland/Sutherland

K1M9S7 — 2009-07-20 00:06:39Z

I am looking for any info on Samuel, Mordecai & Ranom Southerland in or around this county. Rec's would be form around 1700 to 1790.

I would love any help.
Kimi Southerland

Re: Joseph Randolph LaNeave...Sam Nunnally

TexasBill65 — 2009-08-04 20:54:30Z

Hi,
I believe this man to be my Gr-Gr-Gr-Grandfather through his daughter Martha Sarah LeNieve b.1847-d.1923[NO matter how the Census Takers spelled it according to my Grandfather]-(she prefered Sarah Martha and I have been told that is how her tombstone reads: Sarah Martha Nunnally).
Martha was married to Samuel J. Nunnally b.1835(NOT 1838-there was at least one other Sam in Prince Edward) and he died sometime between 1910 & 1920. I believe they are buried near Farmville, Va.
Could you help me track down Sam's parents...I believe his father may have been a "Creed T. Nunnally" from guessing Sam's and his possible sibblings ages before the 1850 Census. As of the 1850 Census 15 year old Sam does not live with his parents. Sam sibbling's may have been: William D. b.1824; Henry T. b.1826; Louise(Louisa)J. b.1829; Mary W. b.1833 and Emily NUNNALLY b.1838....I have searched/exhausted every lead-if you can help I would very much appreciate it.

Re: Douglas Church

BertieHodges — 2009-07-11 21:19:11Z

Hi Mike you and I have corresponded before. We are related distantly. Sarah Morton Carter was my grandfather's aunt. Lewis Morton was my uncle. My dad was "Red" Morton. They lived next to the Slaytons Travis Hughes and Uncle Lewis were friends.
You sent me some files and I put them into my Morton files.
I am living in Missouri now. Had to come out here to be closer to my youngest son. My oldest still lives in Cumberland county just outside of Farmville. Aunt Ruth is still alive living in Norfolk. She has kept up with Laddie and Frances who were in Roanoke. All left are cousins not. Roger Morton is in Culpepper and his sister in Tuscaloose Ala. Ray's daughter is in Chatttanooga, Tn. Lewis's daughters Debbbe we have lost contact with, Pat is in Richmond ( by is first wife) Nancy Gale( by second wife) lives in Richmond. Ruth's son is Va. Beach and daughter in Culpepper.
WE were hoping they we could have a family reunion but we are so scattered it had been impossible Not all of us are in good health. Hope you will let me hear from you again.
We are in Rolla so it is closer that Va.
Take care Bertie

Re: Sterling Price

meganmmarvin — 2009-06-03 11:23:00Z

i know my great grand mother hilda price marvin was his grand daughter from mulberry arkansas who died in 1934

Re: Douglas Church

@@thehodges@juno.com — 2009-07-09 21:01:04Z

My Morton family comes from Charlotte and Prince Edwards counties in Va. My Line the from Steven. Thornton, Silas, Atkinson and Walter. Steven Morton was married to Frances(Fannie) Blakenship,Thornton 's wife was Selah Blakenship, Silas was married to Susan Jane Thackston all were from Va. My paternal grandmother was a Gibson from West Va. There was Westley Morton who was married to Sarah Thackston Sarah was a sister to Susan; Westley was a cousin to my great grandfather. He has a greatgrand daughter who loves near Roanoke.
All the Va. Mortons go back to John Morton who settled in Prince Edward/Charlotte, Va
There are Mortons buried AT Briery Presbyterian church in Pr. Ed. county Berrie

Re: Douglas Church

carolcaba — 2009-07-09 14:00:53Z

Hi this is a long shot, but I saw in the 1920 census their was a Royster Morton next to my family, and his daughter was listed as Emma Edwards with her children. Kimball Ward, Roanoke, VA. my family from where i am able to search from would be our grandma Virgie White abt. 1914, and she had 16children, so if you can tell me what towns your family were in that would help me see if we are part of your tree in surnames: I see your surnames around my family I just don't know our great grandmother madian name:

Pattie E YOUNG & John T BURGESS, m. 1911

SiusaidhH — 2009-08-08 21:25:46Z

I am looking for information on the family of Pattie E Young. I found this marriage record at the Va Library last week.

Prince Edward Co., VA Marriage Record
John Thos Burgess, Single, Insurance Agent, Age 22
Pattie E Young, Age 46
09 July 1911 Prince Edward Co., VA
Husband's Parents: J. B. & E. Burgess
Wife's Parents: G. & M. Young
1911 Roll #69
John died in 1918 in Roanoke City and his obit in the
Scotland Neck Commonwealth-Newspaper
05 March 1918
"JOHN BURGESS DIES IN ROANOKE, Mr. John Burgess who has made Roanoke, Va his home for several years, and married a lady of that city, died yesterday at the age of 35 years and his remains were brought to Scotland Neck on the morning train. Mr. Burgess is the son of Mr. Ben Burgess and is survived by his wife only, there being no children of the marriage. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. M. Y. Self and interment will take place this afternoon in the Baptist cemetery."

Christopher "Arwhin"/Erwin of Prince Edward co. Va.

edwirvin — 2009-06-09 18:03:18Z

Perhaps someone can shed some light on these folks. From the Prince Edward County, Virginia Wills, 1754-1765. This will appears to have been proven either in 1760 or 1766. It is hard to tell. I am guessing at least some of the children moved to Bedford/Campbell county after the death of their father. And who might the John “Erwin” be? Be aware of variant spellings. Any clues out there? Edwin

Page 43. Will. I, Christopher Arwhin of P, very sick and
weak in body but in perfect mind
To my 2 oldest sons Abraham Arwhin and Andrew Arwhin - 200
acres each. To my next oldest sons William Arwhin and Christopher Arwhin
- 20 £ to each.
To my daughter Margaret Arwhin - 20 £. To my youngest son Christopher Arwhin - to be maintained 2 years out of the whole.
The rest of my estate to be equally divided between Abram and Andrew Arwhin, my 2 oldest sons.
Signed - Christopher (O his mark) Arwhin. Wit - John Crockett, James Parks, Saml Wallace.
Page 44. Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Christopher Erwin dec'd. Items mentioned include: 1 quilt, 1 looking glass, 2 Books of Divinity, 1 silk handkerchief, 6 cattle. Total value: 16 £ 2 shillings 7 pence. Signed -Abraham Erwin, John Erwin, ex'rs

Re: BLANTON of P.E. Co.

jimshistory — 2009-08-30 01:44:32Z

I am related to Richard Blanton and Jane Rice of Prince Edward Co., VA. From research I did back in the 1980's, I was able to trace the above family to Stewart Co., TN. Richard Blanton (b. abt 1775) died in June of 1847 - Stewart Co., TN. His wife did not remarry and is found in the 1860 Census of Standing Rock, Stewart Co., TN. There is a will for Richard Blanton (written in 1844), probated 1847.
Jane, his wife, is one of the executors of the will. Only two children are listed in the will... his son Henry and his daughter Lucy (Blanton) Bufford. Do you have any records of which indicate you have the right Richard Blanton? You mail email me directly: j.whitaker3@verizon.net
Jim Whitaker

HERBERT - 1870 Buffalo Twp

randipetrone — 2009-08-19 20:25:29Z

I'd appreciate any input or insight on this subject.....
My great-grandfather, Henry Herbert, his father Charles Herbert sr. and brother Charles jr., emigrated to the US from England in August, 1869 through NY. Up to now, I've never been able to find them on the 1870 census. However, I now find a family living in Buffalo twp, with the right ages, all b. in England, as a farmer, but listed as being Black. I wonder if this might have been a mistake by the census taker, as all three were white.
I wonder if someone familiar with the area could answer some questions - my great, great grandfather, Charles sr. had been involved in horse breeding and horse racing prior to his leaving Great Britain. Was this area involved in horse farming or horse racing? Are there any land records that are available online that might reflect a lease or sale of land in late 1869 or 1870?
My great grandfather Henry Herbert, and his brother were working on the Rancocas horse/stud farm owned by Pierre Lorillard in the 1880 census of New Jersey. Did Lorillard have any tobacco farms in the area? I'm trying to find some connection or reason why they settled in PE Co. VA initially, and why and when they left.
Any opinions or help would be greatfully appreciated!
Thanks,
Randi

Marriage Records - Norfolk City - 1921

JustLu — 2009-08-24 23:16:52Z

Is there any chance that someone can help me get a copy of a marriage certificate. It is for a Reinhold Anton Steffans and Alice Carrie Kinney who married in Norfolk City in 1921. On the grooms list microfilm it show the two names it states "Reinhold Anton Steffans and Alice Carrie Kinney Norfolk City 1921/1385". I don't need a certified copy, just a copy to see if the parents names are listed, etc. Thank you to anyone who is willing to help

Clem Biasey

kyramarie79 — 2009-06-18 12:52:33Z

I am seeking information regarding the surnames noted. They
were born and lived in Farmville, Va. I need to know if
any of these families are still living in Farmville, Va.
I found these Names are my families. I am a Biasey, which is
spelt 5 different ways. Clem Biasey is my ggrandfather and
he married Susan Warren.

Re: Clem Biasey

kyramarie79 — 2009-06-20 15:55:40Z

Hi
When you reference the 1870 Census, you will see Clem Byassie b. 1832 along with his children. You will also
see his sister Eveline Byassie b. 1825 living in Farmville, Va.
I am still trying to locate their parents. My grandfather
is Chesley Byassie age 4 in 1870.
rgds
Diane