Over 4,000 Civil War Medals to be awarded to those who served in West Virginia regiments have never been claimed. Many were from other states. There was 1 LAW entry: Law, Michael B.; A; 5th Reg Inf Vols The full list of unclaimed medals and instructions for desendants to claim them can be found at: http://www.wvlc.wvnet.edu/history/medallst.html Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these surnames were in NC and SC. Listmanager for CAUSBY-L, RABB-L, FARRIS-L, PAXTON-L, NIX-L, and LAWS-L Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Merrill, so John law Sr. was114 years old. Did they write articles about him?

BOB: Yes you will get many many Law's in the line of John. John Law Sr and John Law Jr were both in the Revolutionary war John Sr was born 1722 and Died may 1838.His brothers and sisters were Nathaniel, b 1752, William, b 1754, Jesse, b 1757, He was my GGGgrandfather and died in Ky in 1838, Henry b1759 also a Rev Vet. , Danile b 1762, Burwell Sr b 1765., and David, b 1768. John's father was William and Wm's father was James born in Scottland. If all these are related to you, then we are cousins. Be glad to hear from you. [email protected]

Just saw the reference to John Laws from Franklin county, Rev soldier. Can anyone give more details as to his ancestors, in particular any brothers or sisters? Bob

>Wanda, >In a message dated 97-11-22 03:23:14 EST, you cite: > ><< Virginia Pension Roll of 1835 > Report from the Secretary of War > In relation to the Pension Establishment Of the United States 1835 > Copied and indexed by > William R. Navey > P. O. Box 251 > Hollyridge, NC 28445-0251 > > JOHN LAW > FRANKLIN COUNTY > PRIVATE > VIRGINIA MILITIA > $43.33 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE > $129.99 AMOUNT RECEIVED > DECEMBER 24, 1832 PENSION STARTED > AGE 87 >> > >Your data looks strong but I find in my records the following citation: >Raney Collection, Vol 43 Census Records >John was in Revolutionary war # S8809. In Va. Line. He applied for apension >from >Franklin Co. Va. 18 july 1832 at age 85. > >Raney has had significant conflicting data in other presentations in that his >sources appear to be many and various. However, in this case we have two >separate dates of submission and birthdates for what appear to be the same >event, and using what should be the same source. Does anyone have an opinion >on which should be relied upon as the most accurate? > >Thanks, Tony Wood [email protected] Hmmmm I wonder if the discrepancy lies in when the APPLICATION was filed versus when the pension was actually BEGUN. Raney's data states "Application" whereas the other source states "Pension started". This could explain the date and age difference. Wanda

If anyone can help Kay, respond to her address as she is not subscribed....thanks! >Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:43:15 -0800 (PST) >X-From_: [email protected] Sat Nov 22 00:43:15 1997 >From: [email protected] (Kay Rockett) >Old-Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 03:50:20 -0500 >To: [email protected], [email protected] >Subject: LAW, Louise & Celia;1826;SC >MIME-Version: 1.0 (WebTV) >X-Diagnostic: Unprocessed > >Do any of you have either Louise or Celia LAW/LAWS in your database? >They were both born ca 1826 SC. Louise married Albert BAILEY and lived >in Lowndes Co, AL. They MAY be my ancestors who later moved to MS. >Thanks!! >

In a message dated 97-11-22 03:23:14 EST, you cite: << Virginia Pension Roll of 1835, Report from the Secretary of War, In relation to the Pension Establishment Of the United States 1835 Copied and indexed by William R. Navey, P. O. Box 251, Hollyridge, NC 28445-0251 JOHN LAW, FRANKLIN COUNTY, PRIVATE, VIRGINIA MILITIA, $43.33 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE, $129.99 AMOUNT RECEIVED, DECEMBER 24, 1832 PENSION STARTED, AGE 87 >> I believe that this is John Law, Jr.....not to be confused with his father (John Law) who was also in Franklin County at the time of the Revolutionary War.

Wanda, In a message dated 97-11-22 03:23:14 EST, you cite: << Virginia Pension Roll of 1835 Report from the Secretary of War In relation to the Pension Establishment Of the United States 1835 Copied and indexed by William R. Navey P. O. Box 251 Hollyridge, NC 28445-0251 JOHN LAW FRANKLIN COUNTY PRIVATE VIRGINIA MILITIA $43.33 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE $129.99 AMOUNT RECEIVED DECEMBER 24, 1832 PENSION STARTED AGE 87 >> Your data looks strong but I find in my records the following citation: Raney Collection, Vol 43 Census Records John was in Revolutionary war # S8809. In Va. Line. He applied for apension from Franklin Co. Va. 18 july 1832 at age 85. Raney has had significant conflicting data in other presentations in that his sources appear to be many and various. However, in this case we have two separate dates of submission and birthdates for what appear to be the same event, and using what should be the same source. Does anyone have an opinion on which should be relied upon as the most accurate? Thanks, Tony Wood [email protected]

Ran across this site tonight and found the following LAW entry... ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/pensions/vapen_l.txt Virginia Pension Roll of 1835 Report from the Secretary of War In relation to the Pension Establishment Of the United States 1835 Copied and indexed by William R. Navey P. O. Box 251 Hollyridge, NC 28445-0251 JOHN LAW FRANKLIN COUNTY PRIVATE VIRGINIA MILITIA $43.33 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE $129.99 AMOUNT RECEIVED DECEMBER 24, 1832 PENSION STARTED AGE 87 Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these surnames were in NC and SC. Listmanager for CAUSBY-L, RABB-L, FARRIS-L, PAXTON-L, NIX-L, and LAWS-L Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

This is off the subject of Law, and will be my last comment on expenses. Everyone is very kind to have replied to the genealogist's expense. Referring to costs of copies, postage, etc. In some cases I have been asked unecessarily for copies of pages and pages research (years of exhaustive work to compile). I will, if I can, comply with almost any request for copies if I feel that person is serious and interests me. I refer to some e-mails I have, one requested 120 pages of copies on the descendants of a particular surname. It turned out the person requesting the copies was eight generations removed from that surname. I sent that person their particular line of descent and then never heard from them again. I wonder if they are still interested in genealogy. Problem is I need to send information out without having to copy over and over the same info to send to people. (An update, putting a genealogy into computer Word program and sending that as am e-mail "attached file" has helped. Or printing out the computer files and sending that has also worked. I need to get a scanner (poor quality?) so I can have original material available in computer files that can be sent as an e-mail "attached file," then no fuss with photocopy machines, postage &c.) One other comment, I sent someone a worked out line, who then sent it to someone else who then published it and it is now for sale at $9. Now in copies sent out I always put "Not to be sold." Thanks, Jim Windsor

Tony, I noticed your message on the board, and thought I would comment. I have never charged either for postage and envelopes, even photo copies of pictures which run about $1.00 apiece. But I have never ever sent anything to anyone that didn't thank me for the information, etc., and offer to pay for something substantial. Of course, it adds up, but I think that you get what you give in Genealogy, and someday you will be repaid. Willa (descendant of Nancy Jane Laws)

An Open Letter to Rootsweb Companions and Cousins: I have benefitted greatly through the years from others who were willing to spend their own time and money to send me copies of their records. Their cost for copies and postage and computer disks was valuable and significant in all of these instances. I have always tried to express my thanks with a note or a call, but sometimes (like noiw after reading Mr. Windsor's letter) I feel that I may have been inadequatly compensatory for folks on fixed or little incomes. I believe that amateur genealogists should not charge for their efforts, but I would like to both take this moment to again thank all who have helped me. I want to express my hope that I can pass that spirit of cooperation and sharing of time along to others of this generation and the next. And I want to say that anyone who ever needs to be recompensated for their direct expenses (postage, copies, disks, etc.) in sharing information with me should let me know. It is this information that we share which makes genealogy so fun. Tony Wood, a descendant of Jesse LAW ( 1758-1839 ) ps. James, Welcome aboard and thank you for your letter. It made me think.

Midland Reporter Telegram (Midland, TX) March 28, 1997 Johnnie Laws Zimmerman Johnnie Laws Zimmerman was born January 28, 1903, to Samuel H. and Margaret J. Laws in DeRidder, Louisiana. The family moved to Texarkana, Texas, where she attended school and Texarkana Business College. Johnnie came to West Texas with an older brother and his wife in 1923. She married Morris Zimmerman on June 24, 1924, in Stanton, Texas. Morris died in 1966. They had lived in Stanton, Monahans, and Lamesa, Texas. Johnnie had resided in Midland since 1979. Mrs. Zimmerman was a member of First Baptist Church of Midland, and was a lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Floyd, C.B., and Mose. Survivors include a son, Hardin, of Midland; two daughters, Bitty Stockstill of Stanton, Texas, and Sue Branam (husband-Houston) of Monahans; a granddaughter, Betty Sue Rogers (husband-Bill) of Alvin, Texas; two sisters, Flossie Burnam and Sammye Laws of Stanton; a brother, Ladd Laws, of Andrews, Texas; five other grandchildren, Suzanne Bloodworth (husband-Marty) of Midland, Dianne Solum (husband-Matthew) of Spokane, Washington, Emily Cross of Waco, Texas, Wesley Zimmerman of Edmund, Oklahoma, and Morris Wayne Stockstill; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that memorials be directed to Evergreen Cemetery Assoc., P.O. Box 1087, Stanton, TX 79782; or Building Fund, First Baptist Church, 2104 W. Louisiana, Midland, TX 79701; or the charity of one's choice. Mrs. Zimmerman died late Wednesday at Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital in Midland. Funeral services have been set for Saturday, March 29, 1997, at 3 p.m. at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Skaggs, of Kelview Heights Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton, Texas. Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these surnames were in NC and SC. Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Thank-you for welcoming me. I am actually interested a Law line, but I am not related to it. Thought maybe I could contact descendants this way, besides finding ancestors. I have a JOHN LAW who married into my Windsor family. (I am working on my descendants of Jarvis Windsor [c1660-1730] of Charles Co. Maryland.) JOHN LAW (1801-1878) married Sarah Elizabeth Windsor (1796-1868). Sarah Windsor is believed to be a daughter of Jonathan Windsor and ---- of Frederick Co. Virginia. John Law maybe a son of ISSAC LAW, who is in the 1800 census of Franlin Co. Pennyslvania. JOHN LAW was b. 6 November 1801, in Franklin Co. Pennsylvania. He d. 24 July 1878, at Somerset, Perry Co. Ohio, aged 77. He md. Miss Windsor on 10 April 1823, in Frederick Co. VA. John Law spent most of his early life in lower Frederick Co. VA. the part which is now in Warren Co. VA. In November 1828 he, and his wife, moved to Somerset, Ohio. Also included in that move were his wife's sister, Margaret, and her husband Samuel Grubbs. John Law was a saddle maker and tanner. John and Sarah Law had 7 children: female unknown, William, John, Margaret, Samuel, Sarah and Emily. In 1861 John and Sarah Law divorced. (We are trying to get a copy of the divorce papers, but LDS has not microfilmed court records of Perry Co. Ohio after 1855. We have tried to get copies from Perry Co. Court, but they sent records to ..... Athens Co. University. !!!! Athens Co. U has yet to reply to request letter --- 2 months now.) As for myself, I have been doing genealogy since I was about ten years old. Started in 1959. Made my first pedigree chart in 1961. I am now considered the expert on the Windsor family in America. I have researched all the colonial Windsor lines in America, except for that of John Windsor (c1650-1732) of Somerset Co. MD, which I intend to go to after I finish Jarvis Windsor descendants. I have major completion of Joshua Winsor (c1619-1672) line of Providence, Rhode Island & Robert Winsor (c1620-1672) line of Boston, Mass. Also some on John Windsor (1752-183-) of Rennslaaer Co. NY. For me biggest change and development in genealogy, the huge amount of people now pursuing the hobby, and the cost of records, films, etc. When I started genealogy, the only other people in the library were retired applicants for the DAR . Copies of records in the 1960's were cheap, death certificates $2, most county clerks would do some research for you for nothing. I used to get notes from county clerks along with the records, things like, "I knew your grandparents. They were wonderful people." Now LDS is charging $4.25 per roll of microfilm, expensive if you only need a page or two copied. Yet I continue. Most of my friends and relatives think there is something wrong with me. They look at my notebooks and say, those people are all dead! Come back to the land of the living. The other funny thing is other researchers always want copies of everything. I don't mind giving copies of anything - I need them too - but sometimes I make 20 copies of something and the postage is $3.50 to send and all this adds up when you have a lot of correspondence. I wonder if I should print everything up and let that stand for people to make copies from. Wouldn't it be nice if the US Government paid genealogist to do american history. Now you know a little about me and John LAW.

Please join me in welcoming a new member to our list: [email protected] We hope you will introduce yourself and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these surnames were in NC and SC. Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Hi! I found the following 3 men in the 1870 & 1900 carroll Co., MS Census. I don't know how or if they relate to my Ida Laws b.1852. Do these poeple look familiar to anyone? Cindy 1 Unknown Laws ...2 Pinkney Laws b: 1826 MS d: res: 1870 Carroll Co., MS ......+Sarah Unknown b: 1829 MS ......3 Edda Laws b: 1866 MS ..... 3 Omega Laws b: 1869 MS ...2 John Laws b: 1832 MS d: res: 1870 Carroll Co., MS ......+Martha Unknown b: 1836 MS ......3 Daughter Laws b: 1861 ......3 William Laws b: 1864 ...2 William Laws b: Mar 1836 MS d: res: 1900 Carroll Co., MS ......+Unknown d: 1878-1883 ......3 Eva Laws b: Jul 1874 MS ......3 Robert Laws b: Sep 1878 MS ........*2nd Wife of William Laws: ........+Mary Unknown b: Aug 1849 MS m: 1883 .......3 Ward Laws b: Sep 1885 MS .......3 Bertha Laws b: Dec 1886 MS .......3 Bessie Laws b: Jul 1888 MS ************** Cindy Torres Owens 1023 Aquia Dr Stafford, VA 22554-1940 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/o/w/e/Cindy-L-Owens/index.html

>Wanda, I see you listed a couple surnames connected to you? One of them was >Connors? I have a Connors connected to me. I also have Nickens, perhaps a >variation of Nix? > My CONNER line was in Rutherford County, NC mid-1800's. I have little info on them. As for Nickens...I have never seen that as a spelling variation for NIX, but it's possible it could be. My NIX line was also in Rutherford County, NC. Actually, both of these are my husband's family lines... Wanda

Wanda, I see you listed a couple surnames connected to you? One of them was Connors? I have a Connors connected to me. I also have Nickens, perhaps a variation of Nix? Bob [email protected]

>I just found an interesting site that I thought I would share with you all. >You can check the frequency of any name in the 1990 Census at >http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/genealogy/www/freqnames.html. > >For fun I checked for LAW and found it occurred with the frequency of 1,088 >out of 88,799 surnames. >LAWS occurred with the frequency of 2,198 out of 88,799 surnames. > >Wanda Rabb >researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M >O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, >Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr >Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

I just found an interesting site that I thought I would share with you all. You can check the frequency of any name in the 1990 Census at http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/genealogy/www/freqnames.html. For fun I checked for LAW and found it occurred with the frequency of 1,088 out of 88,799 surnames. LAWS occurred with the frequency of 2,198 out of 88,799 surnames. Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html