Hi everyone, I am a new member to the list and am looking for possible ties to my family from Virginia. Here is my line going backward from my grandfather, most are from Carroll County, but Franklin County fits in too. James Martin Kemp b. 3/3/1892 d. 6/28/1972 m. Bessie Mary Norton WIlliam Shadrach Kemp b. abt 1857 m. Keturah Nicholas James R. Kemp b. abt 1833 m. Elizabeth Jennings William Kemp b. 11/24/1794 m. I believe Catherine Housman. In "Pioneer families of Franklin County" I believe he is listed as a son of Thomas Kemp. However the book lists his brother Walter as married to Catherine Howsman, and William as married to Arilda English. On the marriage license for James R. his parents are listed as William and what looks to be Catherine. If anyone can shed any light on this as to whether I am following my line correctly or have strayed. The license for James R. says he was born in Franklin County, but it is possible I have picked up an incorrect William as his father. Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to provide to a rookie. Howard E. Kemp, Jr.