Ren Neville wrote: Kathy, your dates look good to me since I don't have any.... What dates do you have for William Neville. What dates do you have for Roger Neville. Was Rogers wife Elizabeth a Skinner? (must be?) Notes: Trimble in American Origins, William Nevill, who lived in Isle of Wight Co., VA as early as March 1642/3, was probably the first of this family in America. He died before 1665, and his widow ( ) probably married Arthur Skinner, since on April 25, 1665, his son Roger Nevill sold his interest in Williams land to his "father in Law", Arthur Skinner. On May 16, 1665, John Nevill and his wife Elizabeth of Nansemond Co., VA sold Arthur Skinner 125 acres granted to Neville. Source: Isle of Wight VA deeds. By this I would assume that Arthur Skinner's daughter ( ) married Roger Nevill, as apposed to "step-father" who married the widow Neville...or is it both? Also since John Nevill and wife Elizabeth sold to Arthur Skinner, wouldn't this make Roger and John brothers since they both sold their interests in the subject land (maybe not) within 21 days? From John Bennett Baddie, pages 235 and 236, in part. Nevill....William Neville was first of his family in the countyr. In March 1642-43, the general assembly enacted that the boundaries of Isle of Wight "shall extend from the main river into the woods southerly into and including the plantations of William Neville And Robert Pitt" Isle of Wight Co., VA deed book 13,, p 325: December 24, 1775...John Bullock and Sarah, his wife, etc., ......see below Indenture dated August 7, 1672 between John Seward of Bristol, Merchant, sells to another merchant in Bristol, all of John Sewards Dividend of land "Levy Neck" in the whole patent of Warwick squeak. listed....Roger Nevil If anyone has the genealogy of these turkeys put together, would really appreciate a copy. take care......Ren

Ren: I think Trimble figures Roger and John Nevill to be brothers. You are right "father in law" could a step father or a father-in-law as we think of them (right?). Notice in Elizabeth Neaville's (wife of Roger) that she names a lot of daughter in laws who I think are step daughters. This Roger, though, must be younger that the one who deeds land to Arther Skinner. Kathy

These John Nevills seem to begin with John that Trimble places as the son of John and Elizabeth Nevill and continues in a direct line through the John Nevills: John & Elizabeth Nevill-->John Nevill d. 1730-->John Nevill d. 1740-->John & Garnes (Garner) Nevill. All of the John Nevills I looked at seemed to be one of these four. I noticed that Michal Murphry who frequently appears with these moved to Dobbs County, NC...that may be a good place to look for more early Nevill data. John Nevills of Isle of Wight Co., VA Will: NEVILL, JOHN: Leg.-daughter Penelope; daughter Elizabeth; daughter Martha; daughter Elenora; daughter Florence; daughter Mary; daughter Patience; daughter Sarah; daughter Ann. Exc., wife and son John Nevill. Dated 30 Sep 1726. Recorded 27 Ju 1730. Wit: John Marshall, Mick’l Murfrey, John Garrey p. 213 Will: NEAVILLE, JOHN: Leg.-son John; son Thomas; son Joseph; daughter Penellipen. Ex., John Marshall, Jr. Dated 1 Jan 1740. Recorded 23 Feb 1740 Wit: Thomas Gale, B. Beale, Thomas Bullock WB 4 p. 315 Will: NEAVILLE, JOHN: Division of estate to sons, John Thomas and Joseph and daughter Penelope. Examined by Hardy Council, Abram Ricks and William Denson. Signed by John Marshall. Recorded 26 Aug 1745 p. 545 Further accounts of the orphans of John Neaville, the share of Thomas Neaville to be divided among the three surviving children. Recorded 26 Sug 1745 p. 545. Deed: p. 295....7 Mar 1765...John Nevil and wife, Garnes Nevil, to Robert Driver of Newport Parish... 100 acres in the lower parish (being part of the land willed by John Nevill, decd. to his son Thomas Nevill on 10 Jan 1740 and at Thomas Nevil’s death the land fell to his brother the said John Nevill) adjoining Thomas Norsworthy, Joseph Nevil, John Nevil, Benjamin Beal and Robert Driver. Wit: John Marshall, John Smelly, John Parnell John Nevil Rec. 7 Mar 1765 Garnes (X) Nevil Will: GARNER, JOHN: Leg.-daughter Sarah Mathews; daughter Mourning Dixon; daughter Mary Everett; daughter Elizabeth Gale; daughter Garnes Nevill; daughter Penelope Bullock; wife Elizabeth; son John; granddaughter Margaret Bullock; son-in-law Jethro Gale; son-in-law Samuel Mathews. Dated 30 Sep 1761. Recorded 5 Aug 1762. Wit: Samuel Everett, Sarah Everett, John Bullock, William Bullock p. 184

Researchers: Note the spelling of John Neuell's name. His name was spelled a variety of ways in Isle of Wight. Benjamin Beale of Isle of Wight Co., VA Isle of Wight Co., VA DB 1, p. 22: 3 Dec 1689.... John Neuell and wife Elizabeth Neuell give to Benjamin Beale, Jr. and wife Martha Beale.... 100 acres (being part of a patent granted Richard Staples for 750 acres) adjoining 350 acres sold by Staples to William Thomson. Should the Beales die, the land is to revert to “Benjamin Neuell, my youngest son.” Wit: Thomas Giles and John Neuell, Jr. Rec: 9 Dec 1689 John Neuell Elizabeth (X) Neuell Isle of Wight Co., VA DB 1, p. 25...3 Apr 1690....Division of tract of land between Mr. Richard Reynolds and Mr. John Neuill and wife, Elizabeth Neuill Wit.: Joseph Woory and Samuel Swann James Benn Rec. 9 Apr 1690 William (X) West, Jacob Durdon, Will (X) Goodwin, James Tullahg, Will Bradshaw, William (X) Powell, Dan (X) Long, John Bottust, Richard (X) Hutchins, Walter Rutter, John (X) Moore Isle of Wight Co., VA Will: BEEL, Benjamin: Leg.-wife Martha; son Benjamin; daughter Martha; daughter Mary; daughter Patience, daughter Florence. Exs., wife and son Benjamin. Dated 12 Feb 1712/13. Recorded 27 Apr 1713. Wit.; Thomas Dixon, Rich. Beele, Sol. Horner, John Nevill p. 558 BEELE, Benjamin: Appraisal by Jacob Darden, William Murfrey, John Watts, and Robert Smelly. Signed Martha and Benjamin Beele. Apr 27, 1713. p. 563.

Nevills Researchers: These Roger Nevills seems too young to be the son of William Nevill I. What do you think? Roger Nevill Isle of Wight Co, VA: p. 190....15 Sep 1718...Roger Nevill and wife, Elizabeth Nevill, to “our loving son John Hampton” and “his wife Ann Hampton”....50 acres (being land conveyed by Thomas Powell., Sr. and Thomas Powell, Jr.) on Indian Swamp adjoining Darden. Wit.: William Kerle, Michael (X) Murfery and John (X) Powell Rec.: 22 Sep 1718 Roger Nevill Elizabeth (X) Nevill Will: NEAVILLE, Elizabeth: Leg.-daughter-in-law Mary Sikes; granddaughter Mary Sikes; daughter-in-law Rachel Wainwright; to Amy and Ann Wainwright; to daughter-in-law Mary Neaville; granddaughter Rachel Nolleboy; granddaughter Elizabeth Garner; granddaughter Sarah Murphry; granddaughter Elinor Everett; granddaughter Mary Murphry; daughter Sarah Carter; son Francis Hampton; daughter Mary Marshall; son-in-law James Marshall. Ex., son-in-law James Marshall. Dated 21 Sep 1747. Recorded 8 Oct 1747. Wit.: John Marshall, Jacob Darden John Everitt This Elizabeth Neaville is evidently the widow of Thomas Hampton: Will: HAMPTON, Thomas: Leg.-son Francis; son Thomas land at Kingsale; son John; daughter Mary: daughter Elizabeth; daughter Sarah. Wife Elizabeth Extx. 28 Jun 1703. Wit.: John Denson, James Denson, Francis Bridle p. 459 This Thomas Hampton seems to be grandson of Francis Bridle who d. abt 1712 Isle of Wight Co., VA DB 13 pg 325: 24 December 1775 - John Bullock and Sarah, his wife of County of Perquimens, Province of North Carolina, sell to Thomas Newby, Jr. of County of Isle of Wight Colony of Virginia, for L52.20, 170 acres of land in County of of Isle of Wight near the head of the Western Branch of Nansemond River - which land was given and devised by Roger Nevil to his daughter Rachel Nevill who intermarried with William Bullock, father of the aforementioned John Bullock, and who being the only male descendant of the sd William Bullock and Rachel, his wife, etc. Recorded 4 Jan 1776.

Question: we've discussed that perhaps Benjamin and Richard, reported sons of Joseph Neville Sr., b:1707 were "Newells". I've seen this from a variety of different directions. Does anyone have proof that either Benjamin or Richard were Newells or Neville's. The reason I ask is on page 54 of Joseph B. Neville's book, 370 years etc, he sites a letter written by Mortimer Danvill Neville, a grandson of Gen Joseph Neville and states in part that "Now back to my Grandfather Neville, he had "six" brothers. Five went down south, I think to South Carolina, and I know nothing of them or their descendants (if they had any) whatever. One brother, Gen. John Neville settled in Pittsburgh PA." If you throw in Benjamin and Richard, you get seven brothers, Joseph and his six brothers. Including the Benjamin and Richard, we have John, Joseph, George, William, and James (seven total). If Benjamin and Richard were Newells, then what are the names of the other two brothers? Just thought I'd ask.......take care.......Ren

Hello everyone, I have a list of North Carolina references I have been working on to send Paddy Chitty so she can see how the Moses Neville in NC records fits with other Nevilles in NC records. Since she has a Moses Neville, not a common name, there may be a clue here for her. I think that if we ever find a link between some of the Nevilles in NC and the PA/MD area, we will solve some other puzzles. The information I have is too long to put on our discussion list, but if any of you would like a copy, I will be glad to send it to you. Jan

Jeane has quite rightly suggested that I check the Isle of Wight Co., will book for pre-1730 Nevill and Bohannon wills. Well group, what else should I check for? Will try to do this during this week. Kathy

-- [ From: JP Barton * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] -- Virginia Vital Records: Tombstones in Elizabeth City Co.: [the old churchyard near Hampton] Tombstone of John Neville, Esq. [arms - a chevron between 3 fleurdelis. crest - a hedgehog] Here lyes the body of John Neville, Esq.'r, Vice Admiral of his Majesties Fleet and Commander in chief of ye squadron cruising in the West Indies. Who died on board ye Cambridge the 17th day of August 1697 in ye Ninth Yeare of the Reigne of King William the third age 53 years Hampton/Newport News/Isle of Wight/Elizabeth City Co.,York, etc., all share the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and the numerous rivers that empty therein... usually this area is referred to as Tidewater VA, and was easily accessible county to county, including the eastern shore of VA. Members here might be interested in checking out the following site for books - www.hearthstonebooks.com I've used Hearthstone for years, and my last order was via this site - ask for their catalogs. They have two - the General Catalog, and the Local & Regional Catalog. Your order goes through email and is not accessible to others.

-- [ From: JP Barton * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] -- A gal named Eleanor Duncan submitted this to Prodigy GenBB a few years ago: James B. Neville came to Bartow Co. GA [then Cass Co.] 1834. He had three children - Adeline, never married; Margaret m. Terrance McGuire; Minerva m. a Mr Burns; John m. Nancy Murchinson; Rachel m. Joe Headden. This family settled at Cassville. -------------------- The following is abstracted from a book [think it was a set of books] called Virginia Genealogies: Col Zachariah Nevill was a member of the House of Delegates from Nelson co. Va. 1829; died 1830. He was son of Col James Nevill (b. 1728 - Capt French & Indian War, sheriff Amherst Co. 1763-65, co. Lt. in Rev., d. 20 Dec 1784) and grandson of James Nevill [b. prob. before 1700, owned land south side James River 1724, Capt in Goochland 1740) Hon. Paul C. Cabell m. 2nd 1873, Lou Mundy, dau of Col Jesse Mundy and his wife Louisa Nevill, dau. of Col Zachariah and his wife, Ann Scott Jefferson. ---------------- Deed Abstracts of Prince William Co. 1745-49;. by Sparacio: [deed books 1741-45, & 1747 missing] To all to whom these present writings shall come greeting. Know ye that we Thomas Falkner and Elizabeth his wife of Fairfax Co. for the natural love and good will which we do bear unto our loving sons Neavill and William Buchanan of Prince Wm Co. do give and make over a certain tract of land in the said county containing 180a. which I bought of John Minter of Essex Co and likewise another tract of land which I took up adjoyning the same and by a line right across both tracts to be equally divided betwen them together with all the houses and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging; they their heirs, paying the quitrents due and accustomed to be paid for the same and we do hereby warrant the said tracts of land unto the said Neavill Buchanan and William Buchanan and unto their heirs forever from claim of us our heirs by by any means whatsoever. In testimony whereof we have set our hands and affixed our seals this 25th day of November 1745 in presence of Thos. Davies, Robt Davis; signed Thomas Falkner; Eliza. Falkner. At a court held for the Co of Pr Wm 25 Nov 1745 Thomas & Elizabeth Faulkner his wife (she being first privately examined and thereto consenting) acknowledged this deed of gift to Neaville & William Buchanan to be their act and deed which is admitted to record. [note on margin: 18 Aug 1749 dd. Thos Dodson] [I believe this is Neavill and William Bohannon] Christ Church Middlesex records show - Nevill, son of Joseph & Elizabeth Bohannon b 1 Jun; bapt 28 Jun 1724 George, son of Joseph & Elizabeth Bohannon b 20 Aug; bapt ____1726 Sarah, dau of Joseph & Eliza. Bohannon b. 5 Aug; bapt 25 Aug 1728 William, son of Joseph & Eliza. Bohannon b 19 Nov; bapt 30 Nov 1730

-- [ From: JP Barton * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] -- Group: I don't know much about the early William Neville of Isle of Wight VA. , but I have saved notes ref. him off and on for years. I'm going to share what I have, but can confirm none of it. I'd appreciate comments and/or corrections: William Neville in Isle of Wight Co. ca 1642/3, land bordering Nansemond co. line, Capt John Upton, Robert Pitt; d. bef. 1665 sons 1.Roger Neville sold estate of father William to Arthur Skinner 1665 2.John Neville sold 125a. to Arthur Skinner 16 May 1665 John Neville had A. Martha, m. Benjamin Beale B.John Jr C.Benjamin [of Nansemond 1704] John Jr m Eliz Reynolds?, had son John who left a will 1740, mentioning he had inherited his father's land. John Jr had John, Thomas, Joseph & Penelope. Benjamin had Benjamin who left a will Halifax, NC 1759; his son Benjamin of Halifax had a son, Hardy -will dated 1815, d. by 1823 when his will was recorded in Halifax; Hardy had son Osmond J. Neville who went to AL about 1830. [Most of the above is from Isle of Wight by Boddie, but part of it is from a gent in AL - Atty. William Neville, Jr. of Eufaula,AL. We corresponded once or twice about 15 years ago] Arthur Skinner is Roger Neville's father in law, according to the above deed signed by Roger. I also penciled in a note with no source that says Arthur Skinner m. ______Neville by 1665; widow of William. Atty Wm Neville also had this: Jesse Neville, will Halifax Co. 21 Apr 1819 mentions bro. Edmond, and leaves prop. to his dau. Sarah Neville, wife of Benjamin Neville, Jr. [I can't tell if Sarah is dau. of Jesse, or dau. of Edmond?] Atty Neville is desc. of Osmond J Neville of Halifax,NC/AL. he evidently included the following misc. notes - Thomas Nevill m. Rhody Lawrence 1786 Isle of Wight Ann, dau. of Roger Nevill m. _____ Hampton; Rachelle m. W. Bullock 1775 I would think Atty Neville would be simple to find on one of the people finders on the Web, like Switchboard I had another note with this data - See DAR Habersham Collections. [this is a two-vol set of bio's that included a few Nevilles, evidently I thought they connected to the above Nevilles]

Kathy, Thank you for forwarding my post to the discussion list. I realized that my replies were going to the sender instead of the group last week and made a mental note to use my address book for replies, but I guess I need something more tangible than a note in my mind. Do you have census or other information that shows Annette Travis who married Granderson Nevill was a granddaughter of George Nevill. I have a group sheet on George (b. 1734, Fauquier Co., Va) which includes, among others, his son George Washington Nevill(b.1772) and his daughter Violetta S. Nevill (b. 1763) who married Barkley Wm. Pollock. Then I have Violetta and Barkley Pollock's daughter Demarius Pollock (b. 1795) m. John Travis. (Demarius had a brother Presley Pollock and a nephew Presley Williams.) The only child I show for Demaris and John Travis is Sarah Violetta Travis (b.1815) who m. Samuel P. Barnett. Is Annette another of Demarius and John's children? Regarding Solomon Nevill's descendant Presley Snipes: Some of the Halifax Co., NC Nevill-Snipes family are in and around Marshall Co., MS, aren't they? That not too far from Tupelo where another Presley (Elvis) was from. Just thought I'd throw that out <g>. Jan __________________________________ >> Yes, there are is at least one Presley in Solomon Neville's line, but he >> belongs to a daughter's line...he is Presley Snipes. I've seen a Presley >> in George Nevill's line in Montgomery Co...he also has a different >> surname because he belongs to a daughter line. In Demarius Travis' >> household there is a Presley O. _________. I think he is a Travis...I >> will have to look, but on one census the surname is given as Nevel >> because he is listed in the household after Annette Nevel (Granderson's >> wife [ex-wife?]). I think the Nevel name is a mistake....based on age I >> ruled him out as an elder son of Granderson's. I think in this instance >> the Presley name is coming out of George Nevill's line...Demarius is his >> grand daughter. That is how I think McAllister had interpreted it. >> >> Kathy

Hi Ren, Solomon of the Wm. Neville Isle of Wight line in NC seems to have linked himself with John, son of Fauquier Co., VA George Neville who eventually went to Montgomery Co., TN (the one below who was grandfather of Presley Pollock). I am just trying to figure out why these two seemingly separate Neville lines got together in Montgomery, TN. Why did Solomon move on to far western KY when John set up business over there? There is nothing in any record I have found that documents family connections between the Fauquier Nevilles to the Granville/Halifax/Orange Co., NC Nevilles. I know there are some things in print that show them linked but so far as I know, those links have not been proven to exist. Those who show them linked go about it in one of two ways. They make the assumption that in Booger's genealogy a Benjamin Neville, later found not to be a Neville at all, was the Benjamin who went to Granville Co., NC. Since Booger's Benjamin turned out to be a Newell, not a Nevill, that bursts that bubble. Also, I think you have pointed out the dates don't work, even if the Benjamin in Fauquier had been a Neville. The other way they are shown to connect is through some of the descendants of Isle of Wight William assumed to have gone east in VA, as well as south into NC. However, there is a problem with documenting connections, although this idea seems more plausible. Jeanne Barton brought up this connection recently. I think we do need to remain open to the idea that the two groups may be connected since we do find some odd names turning up in both groups, for example Jesse and Presley. Here's a little kicker, though. Did you know that in the early records of Isle of Wight, William Neville is also shown as William Norville? Same land for both names so surely the same person. Jan ______________________ Jan......thank you for sharing your thoughts on the children of Joseph and the VA Nevilles. As you mention, there is no "proof" of many of these children, I to , concur with you that they are the children of Joseph Sr., b: 1707 with the exception of Benjamin and Richard. My question is: are you trying to link these Neville's, possibly through William, to Solomons group? As I recall, Solomon group ascends from a William who was a founder in Isle of Wight. Boy would I love to see you "link" these together, I to, as many, am curious why the name of Presley pops up in the Solomon group so often as this is a name used in Joseph Sr. line down to and including my uncle, Presley Morgan Neville who married Neba Francis Miller, and his grandfather Presley Morgan Neville who was married to Zulie White, all of the above died in Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA and are buried in Sunset Maus., Berkeley CA. The Presley Pollock you mentioned, is a child of Barkeley William Pollack and Violetta S. Neville, dau of George and Rachel. Keep up the good work and thank you for your imput.......Ren

-- [ From: JP Barton * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] -- Gang: Thanks to sharp-eyed Ren, I have a correction on the last post ref Pressley Neville - his wife was Nancy, dau. of General Daniel Morgan, not Gen John. That was my goof, not Joe Nevilles. Ren adds - Nancy's mother was probably Abigail Curry of Daniel, not Abigail Baily. [Ren has Morgan's, so I defer to him <G>... [ darn - I have Baileys <g>! ]

-- [ From: JP Barton * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] -- Kathy: Thanks for sharing that exchange with Jan. Pretty enlightening, ref. the migrations of the Nevilles...

Jan......thank you for sharing your thoughts on the children of Joseph and the VA Nevilles. As you mention, there is no "proof" of many of these children, I to , concur with you that they are the children of Joseph Sr., b: 1707 with the exception of Benjamin and Richard. My question is: are you trying to link these Neville's, possibly through William, to Solomons group? As I recall, Solomon group ascends from a William who was a founder in Isle of Wight. Boy would I love to see you "link" these together, I to, as many, am curious why the name of Presley pops up in the Solomon group so often as this is a name used in Joseph Sr. line down to and including my uncle, Presley Morgan Neville who married Neba Francis Miller, and his grandfather Presley Morgan Neville who was married to Zulie White, all of the above died in Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA and are buried in Sunset Maus., Berkeley CA. The Presley Pollock you mentioned, is a child of Barkeley William Pollack and Violetta S. Neville, dau of George and Rachel. Keep up the good work and thank you for your imput.......Ren

Here's to you JP.... Searching for information on Granderson D. Nevill b. 1812 in NC or TN He was the son of Solomon Neville of Montgomery Co., TN. Granderson D. Nevill had four known wives and probably more: 1. Minerva Peterson who married 2. Meredith Howard. No known surviving children from this marriage to Granderson, but many Howard children. 2. Martha E. __________. They had three sons between 1835-1840; names unkown to date. Granderson [Granvil] D. Nevill b. 1841 in Dickson Co., TN is probably their son. Marriage to Martha lasted from 1835 to 1845 when Martha divorced him. Is she the Martha E. Nevels in Tishmingo Co., MS with additional children Susan P. and William D. Those older Nevill boys are not with them. 3. Annette Travis. Married in 1845. Two sons. She married next Phillip Crotzer. Annette seems to be a descendant of George Neville of Montgomery Co., TN. She and Granderson are the ancestors of McAllister. 4. Elizabeth Caroline ____________. Probably married Granderson after 1873. They are on the 1880 Crawford Co., AR census together. She homesteads land in Crawford Co., AR in 1886 as a widow. Granderson is in the 1850 census indexes. Where is he? Where is he in 1870? What becomes of Martha E. Nevels and the children from that marriage. My Granvil is the only one I can account for. Kathy Duncan ppskdd2@airmail.net

-- [ From: JP Barton * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] -- Dear group: This is a great medium for bringing folks together with the same common ancestors, but I noticed something that I think should be mentioned: a couple of you have written to me privately and noted your lines - there are at least two researchers in this group who have the same exact line, but do not know the other one has the line, or that the other person is here on Neville Roots. Post your lines to the GROUP!! This is a fantastic way to find each other, and nothing is forever in cyberspace <g>... Unfortunately, members will come and go, so I suggest you post your lines off and on, so new members see them. I see a few people do that, and I suspect it brings them rewards occasionally. I don't think genealogical research is ever "finished!" Keep writing to me privately; there is much discussion that is not fitting for ALL, but remember to get your lines in the public eye once in awhile. Enjoy!

-- [ From: JP Barton * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] -- Kathy: Thanks for bringing that up - I thought it was my own program [Prodigy Email Connection] that defaulted to reply to sender only, but evidently we are all affected the same? PEMC has the capacity to send to all, but that avenue is disabled when I try it on this format. No big deal, I can type the few extra words <g>. Ref. the name Pressley: Pressley Neville 1755-1818, b. Winchester, VA., son of John 1731-1803 and Winifred Oldham. He m. Nancy Morgan, dau. of Gen. John and Abigail (Bailey) Morgan. Pressley as Major served under Lafayette, much honored as Rev. War hero, had 7000a. on OH River, d. at Neville, OH. I would suspect Nevilles other than direct line may have honored him by naming their kids after him, but have no basis for that. {Neville,O., 30 miles from Cinn., in Clermont Co. - where I believe Hermon Fagley knew Pressley personally <g>]

Hi Paddy. Welcome to the group. You wrote that you descend from Moses Nevill who migrated to Ontario in 1794 from Harford Co, MD. My family descends from Edward Nevill (wife: Mary) who died in 1756 in Cecil County, MD. We are not able to document this line beyond Edward. Cecil County is right next to Harford Co. We've had little luck finding new information on our Neville's in Cecil Co.. It has been suggested to us that Harford County is probably the best place to look next...especially because we ended up migrating to Pennsylvania. I'm wondering if we might have common ancestors in the mid or early 1700s in Maryland. Are you able to trace/document your Moses Nevill line further back? It might be particularly useful if you happen to have info on the siblings of your direct line. I am attaching below a summary of my Neville male line of descent. ====================================================================== Peter Jonathan Neville (self) John Terryl Neville, 1934-93, CO>PA John Arlie Neville, 1899-85, OH>CO>PA Samuel Tilden Neville, 1876-65, OH>CO George T. Neville, 1839-1900, OH Jonathan Nevill, 1806-72, PA>OH John Nevill (wife: Elisabeth Grant) Born 1786 in Maryland Died August 1, 1855 in Holmes County, OH John S. Nevill (wife: Elizabeth; married 1780s in Maryland) Born 1760s in Maryland Died after 1850 in Beaver County, PA John Nevill (wife: Sara Richardson) Born March 18, 1740 in Cecil County, MD Died 1800 in Beaver County, PA Edward Nevill (wife: Mary) Died in 1756 in Cecil County, MD ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Nevilles in Ontario Author: NEVILLE-L@rootsweb.com at smtp-gateway Date: 6/18/97 2:58 PM Hello everyone: My name is Paddy and I have just joined the group. I descend from a Moses NEVILL who migrated to Ontario Canada in 1794 from Harford Co., MD. He and his wife Elizabeth MITCHELL were in a group which included his brother John NEVILL and his wife Martha MITCHELL and Thomas WELCH and his wife Mary MITCHELL. The 3 Mitchell women were the daughters of Thomas MITCHELL of Harford, MD. and his wife Hannah OSBORN. Hannah, a widow, was also in the group. Moses was said to have had 6 children, of which Kent, Thomas and John are known and there was possibly a Martha and a Margaret. John Nevill and Martha MITCHELL had 2 children: Ephrian Cole MITCHELL and possibly Mary NEVILL. There were other Nevill(e) families in early Ontario which I have not connect- ed to mine. They were: James NEVILLE or NEVILLS as he was known was from New Jersey. He came to Ontario about 1787 with a wife Eve DeShired and children. A character certificate presented by his neighbours was signed in Sussex Co. N.J. He had sons: Abraham b. 1780; William, Isaac, James and Jacob and daughters: Agnes Nancy, Rebecca, and Phoebe. Edward NEVILLE, b. c1753, United Empire Loyalist. I don't know where he was from; he had children: George, Edward, Robert, James and Frances and his wife was Catherine. If anyone is interested I can look for his land petition which may give where he was living before he migrated or his military unit. There is another James NEVILLE, referred to as Major James. He was born c1789 and was married to Elizabeth (MANN). He could be a s/o of one of my Nevill brothers but the names of his family don't seem to fit. I don't know where he was born but suspect a N.J. connection. He could have been here and he could also be a son of the James above. I don't know the names of his children except Alma. Other Neville(s) buried in the same cemetery as Major James are: Arthur W. Nevills b.c1792; Charles L. Nevills b. c1822, Matilda Nevills b. c1816, Rhoda Martin a daughter of Joseph & Sophie NEVILLS b. c1842. That's about it for the early ones. I thought I would post this in case one of you is missing someone who could have turned up here. Paddy