I am new to this but I found something that may or may not help Nancy & Mike. William Handley came to America ca. 1740 from North Ire., landed at New Castle, Chester Co., PA. He was of Scottish descent, Prabable Father: James Handley Source: Handley Genealogy Surname Folder, PA. "VA. Tax Papers" by Fathergill & Naugle - William Handley Tax Payer: 1782-1787, Poll 1 County of Augusta. "VA Land Rec." William Handley - Occupation: Weavers, Brother: John Handley. Executed their Bond to "Charles Tennett of Mill Creek Hundred & Co. of New Castle, Minister of the "Gospel" for L-26.18's [14 Mar. 1746-7] State of Delaware. One of the Handley brother's moved to Augusta Co., VA. Prior to 1755. See: Thompson vs.Handly Court Papers 401 William Handley: died: 1756 - Source: LDS film# 1017645 Item 17. The Handley Family of Southwest VA. Hope this helps. Kit -----Original Message----- From: Sftrail@aol.com <Sftrail@aol.com> To: HANDLEY-L@rootsweb.com <HANDLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, September 11, 1999 9:32 AM Subject: [HANDLEY-L] Clan O'Reilly >Playing an Irish tune in the background, this site is not Handley related but >might be interesting for some. > >http://homepages.msn.com/NonProfitBlvd/sequoiapostman/index.htm > >Nancy > >