Mason County lines were changed several times, I think, maybe people didn't move, just the county lines. Virginia L. (Ginny) Keefer in LasVegas wrote: > Anyone know why so many lived in Mason Co KY in late 1700's that were > from Fauquier Co VA? > My ancestor, William White, was listed in 1761 roster of Capt. William > Edmonds Troops out of Fauquier Co VA. > William White had 8 children. 6 of them were living in Mason Co KY in > 1797 when he died. I wonder if land in Mason Co KY was given to > soldiers from Fauquier Co VA for their services. Anyone know? > Appreciate any clues. > Also would like to share with other White family descendants from > early Mason Co KY. My White family intermarried with the Bailey and > Waddell family that also went to Mason Co KY with my White family. > Ginny Keefer nee White > > > > " Remember me in the family tree- > My name, my days, my strife: > then I'll ride upon the wings of time > and live an endless life". > Goetsch > > > ==== KYMASON Mailing List ==== > E-mail List Mom at mailto:daisysroots@yahoo.com > Visit Daisy's Roots! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~daisy/1daisy.htm > >

Mason Co KY line did not change from Fauquier Co VA. I have a book about KY county lines that changed early on. Mason Co KY was probably part of Ohio Territory at that time?? Thanks for trying though. Ginny Keefer