Jan & etc. I haven't a clue as to my Neville's Alabama origin. I have a cousin that told me that our Neville's came from there. She never did follow through with any details of what information she had?? She said her files were all put away someplace?? I have an 1850 Census for Effingham Co IL that says Elisha Neville was born in AL. And (I assume) his 60 year old mother Elizabeth, living with the family, was born in VA. (and maybe a sister Anna age 21 b in AL living with them? ) My cousin said a lot of the records were burned in the Civil War. So, I know nothing of my Neville's before they came to Watson, Effingham Co, IL.. I know pretty much of what came afterward. They must have left Alabama sometime between 1829 and 1850. I don't know if George D.Neville died in AL or IL or ?? I haven't looked for an 1830 or 1840 census for them?? So, all I have is: George D. Neville married to Elizabeth? b abt 1788 in VA (.Does the middle initial D help any?) Son: Elisha Neville b. abt 1827 in AL and died 1863. married to Eliza Ann Forth b. 1834 d. 1917 in IL Eliza was born in IL, so I assume they were married there. Elisha was only 36 when he died, HOW? Elisha and Eliza Neville had children: George Washington Neville b. 1856 in Effingham Co IL d. 1923 married Harriet Courtland Martin 1856-1926 They were married in 1880 in Fayette Co. IL Mahala E. Neville 1854 married John W. Watson John M. Neville 1857 William Henry Neville 1860 Nancy Neville 1863 Orabelle Neville 1863 The parents of Presley Neville Martin 1779-1855 were Col. Charles Martin 1715-1800 and Mary Bell/Beall. I don't know if that will help connect my Presley Neville Martin to another Neville line? It would be interesting to find my Neville's in Fauquier Co VA. I have a whole bunch of other surnames that came from there Elliott, Field, Feagins, Pearl, Cundiff, & maybe Rogers. I seem to have more questions than answers. I have trouble following the other lines unless I find a connection to George D. Neville?? I am a long way from the 1600 Neville's! Barbara