Fay, here are a few Bedford Co, Va records I found in my database. I don't think they will solve any of your problems, but I thought the names mentioned here were interesting to say the least: 1754 - Oct Court - Bedford Co, Va - Court Order Bk 1-A:32-33 James Patton, assignee of JACOB HARMON, Plaintiff against JOHN VANCE, Defendant in debt. This day came he Plaintiff (Jacob Harmon) by his atty and the Deft came not. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the deft and John Welch and Andrew Jones his common Bail for 40 pounds the debt in the declaration mentioned and his cost. But this judgment is to be discharged by the payment of 20 pounds and 5% interest from January 20, 1761. 1754 Oct Court - Bedford Co, Va - Court Order Bk 1-A:31 Charles McLaughlin, assignee of JOHN VANCE, Petitioner against JOHN BROWN, Deft on a petition. This day came the Plaintiff by his attorney and the Sheriff having returned the process executed, the Deft. Was called and not appearing to gainsay the justness of the petitioners demand, therefore it is considered by the Court that the Pltf. Recover against the Deft, 3 pounds 15 shillings and his costs. 1755 Jul Court - Bedford Co, Va - Court Order Bk 1-A:92 The petition of JOHN HALL against JOHN BROWN for debt therein said to be due for reasons appearing to the Court is ordered to be dismissed. 1755 Aug Court - Bedford Co, Va - Court Order Bk 1-A:106 The petition of JOHN HALL against JAMES & JESSE BROWN for a debt therein said to be due for reasons appearing to the Court is ordered to be dismissed. 1756-1762 - Virginia State Land Office Patents No.34:699 - Film 33-34 Jacob Harmon land patent in Augusta Co, Va. 1757 Jul Court - Bedford Co, Va - Court Order Bk 1-A:212 JOHN VANCE, Complainant vs John Buchanan, Gent Defendant in Chancery. The Complainant having DEPARTED THIS LIFE since the commencement of this suit, it is ordered this suit abate. 1759 July Court - Bedford Co, Va - Court Order Bk 1-B:113 Buchanan and Co. vs VANCEs Administrator - Jury called: Isaac Woodard, David Irvin, Nicholas Welch, William Scrugs, John Wood, George Grundy, John Woodard, Robert Pepper, George Harberson, Jacob Read, Edward Watts Jr, and HENRY BROWN, sworn to inquire of damages, returned verdict for the Plaintiff and judgment accordingly. 1760 Sep Court - Bedford Co, Va - Court Order Bk 1-B:137-138 Henry Brown on Jury of Harstone vs Rawlins. 1761 Jan Court - Bedford Co, Va - Court Order Bk 1-B:144 NATHANIEL CLARK appointed guardian of JACOB VANCE, orphan of JOHN VANCE, deceased, having given security, etc. 1766 Jun 17 - Bedford Co, VA - DB 2:727 - Recorded: 24 June 1766 Henery Dooly to PETER HARMON of Bedford.. 50 pounds for about 200 acres, being part of a patent of 400 acres granted unto Alexander Boyle dated 26 Sep 1760 situated in Bedford on both sides of the north fork of Otter River bounded by the south bank of said fork. /s/ Henery Dooley. Wit: Robert Ewing, Adam Beard, Charles Ewing, Thomas Dooly, William Armstrong, Michael Carn. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

Hi all! I thought I'd throw this one out again. (I'm never too optimistic about my Smiths!) My great-grandmother was Elizabeth "Betsie Jo" Smith born ca. 1827 in Wayne CO. She married George Brummett, Jr. in 1847 in Wayne CO. I think her father might be a George Smith. Somewhere I've collected the story that George was at least part Cherokee. My Mom had always said that her grandmother was part Cherokee, too, and believe me, she was NEVER wrong! (Truly!) Thanks to you all! If anyone recognizes George or Betsie Jo, I'd be delighted! Blessings! Sue Sue Montgomery-Cook Denton Family Genealogy: http://www.acun.com/dentons Admiral Jeremiah Denton's National Forum Foundation: http://www.nff.org Arsenal Technical High School Alumni: http://www.ATHSAlumni.org