Hello Group, I have some more questions regarding the following references I found in a loose file in the Kentucky Historical Society. The research on the information in the file was done, at least in part, in late 1800's by John Hawkins. These are the same references I listed yesterday. Quoting: _________________________________________ 1755 George Neville was engaged in Braddock's expedition, was afterward settled near Winchester, where he was Sheriff. Subsequently Captain, Colonel, and Brevet Brigadier General. [Note correction below - Jan) 1761 John Neville, Frederick County, makes deed to lot in Winchester town. 1762 (or 1767) John Neville, Winchester, VA, appears in court as plaintiff Richard Neville as defendant John Neville is held responsible to his brothers for the interest in certain lands being 20 acres "taken up" by their father in his life time, and not disposed of by him in his will. It appears by the record that "some years" had passed since the death of their father. Record does not state location of land. __________________________________ After Ren's reply related to my query yesterday concerning the above notes, I looked in Joseph B. Neville's book (370 Year History of One Neville Family) to see what he had to say about the Nevilles around Winchester (VA). First of all, in JB's book, he states that John Neville served under George Washington in General Braddock's expedition in 1755, after which he became sheriff in Winchester (p. 20). The information I found at the KY Historical Society seems to agree on every point except the name. JB has John while Mr. Hawkins' notes show George. Hawkins' notes were working notes, and in them he must have inadvertly listed the wrong name. The source for JB's information about John was Engle's Pennsylvania Genealogies, which Mr. Hawkins also lists for a reference. More interesting, however, is the idea that the above John in Winchester was General John, father of Presley, according to JB's book (p. 20). If so, it would seem likely that he was the John involved in the above suit with Richard Neville over the distribution of John's father's property. We do need to look at this suit to see what we can learn about the Nevilles in Winchester, since it may give us some important facts about family relationships. If no one has access to Winchester records, I will work on ordering a copy of the suit from the county where Winchester was located at that time. It just occured to me that I am responding to my own query. Does this action fall in the same category as talking to and answering oneself? If so, please don't tell my daughter. I would like a few more years of babysitting privileges with the WSGS (That's World's Sweetest Grandson, Tom). Jan