Sept 1996, Ransom Researcher # 15 page 357 James RANSOM of VA Elizabeth RANSOM c 1700 m. Edward POWELL I am researching the Powell family of Halifax Co. VA. My ancestor Jane POWELL married Moore MATLOCK in 1753. Jane is the daughter of Edward POWELL (1700-1773) of Antrim Parish, who m. c 1726 Elizabeth RANSOM (daughter of James RANSOM and ___? in Prince George County, VA in Bristol Parish. They had seven children: 1. William POWELL 2. Mark POWELL 3. Jane POWELL, b. 1731, m. Moore MATLOCK 4. Thomas POWELL, b. 14 Jul 1727 5. Mary POWELL, b. 12 Aug 1733, m. John TUCK 6. David POWELL, b. 1738 7. Luke POWELL, b. 8 May 1746 I would like to find the names of Edward's parents, and find out more about James RANSOM and his family. Where are they from? What was his wife's name? Stephen PIPITONE, St. Peters, MO 633376 Except for, Moore MATLOCK, this is still a brick wall ... can anyone of you out there help in punching a hole through the wall ???