This was taken from the book by Lela Livingston, " The Pyle Family,1594-1954" (a foreword by Homer Pyle) Pyle is a surname found in the southern counties of England. The name 'Pyle' and also 'Pile' is found in Devonshire, in Exeter and its neighborhood. Archeologists agree that the oldest thing erected by man is Wilts County, England, is Stonehenge. It is the most famous Megalithic monument in England. Stonehenge was a sort of immense calender frequented by sun-worshipers from the Mediterranean --backward Egyptian-type men. It is claimed that a pack of Mediterranean sun-worshipers ended up in Wiltshire, England. It is also claimed, and with reasonable proof, that the Channel used to be part of the European Continent, and the Thames was a tributary of the Rhine. About A.D. 500 Wiltshire was invaded by the Saxons, and at Winchester the Britons were crushed by the savage hordes. The Britons fled across the Salisbury Plain to the fortress at Old Sarum which was their last stand in south England. The conquering Saxons held Old Sarum until 1066, when William with his Normans occupied the old city until 1220 A.D. But why all this historical background? someone may ask. It is to prove that the Pyle family could easily have been brought to England from Continental Europe by an invading army, and that is just what we think happened! Pyle family tradition says that members of the Pyle family took part in the battle of Thermopylae as allies of Leonidas and his three hundred Spartans. The battle raged for three days and every attempt by Xeroxes to overcome the Spartans and their allies was repulsed, but on the third night the Spartans were betrayed by "The Judas of Greece" Then Leonidas, knowing that he could no longer hold his postiion, sent his allies home, and he with his three hundred Spartans remained to die in the Pass. We are told that a number of the soldiers of the allies of Leonidas were so proud of having fought in the battle of Thermopylae that they changed their names to Pylae which name composed the last five letters of the word Thermopylae. This battle was in the year 480 B.C. In the autumn of 55 B.C. Julius Caesar invaded Britian and it is claimed that some of the members of his legions were descendants of those who had changed their names to Pylae in honor of the battle of Thermopylae and that a number of them remained in England and dropped the letter "a" from their names, leaving it Pyle.

Rita, Here are two sources of Grandpa's notes: Pile/Pyle of America by Howard T. Pyle - pages 2 and 7: (in part) Isaac Pyle, b.ca 1721 in Marlborough, Chester Co. PA. died 11-8-1794 He married Elizabeth Darlington on 9-21-1750 at Birmingham Meeting. The info about Nicholas Pyle (1748-1829) who moved to Christian Co., Ky on pack horses seemed almost verbatim from "The Pyle Family History, 1594-1954" by Lela Livingston. This book is on microfilm # MC 2 294 and was filmed Feb 1966 by ? Genealogy Society. Howard Pyle used this book as a source also. Grandpa must have taken notes as I do, bits and pieces here and there (and sometimes forget to write down where/when I got them) I've about given up on those illusive Pyles that I've been chasing; I'm now going back to square one and starting over! Anyone out there have any clues in S.C. and GA on a Samuel and John Pyle both born ca 1770-74? John married Mary Maxwell and Samuel married Charity Eason and both families were in Oglethorpe Co., Ga by 1800. I've not seen anything from this group on the Samuel Piles they called the Indian Trader in south GA and Fla. Anyone have a clue? Doris

Hi all! We want to welcome our newest PYLE cousin, Doni Wright, to the PYLE family list! When you have time, Doni, please post a little bio and what branch of the family you are researching. So glad to have you join us! Sara pyle@airmail.net

Hi cousins! We want to welcome Jean and Norman Pyle back to the list! Tell us how you are progressing with your Newton PYLE line. Glad to have y'all back! Sara pyle@airmail.net Norman F. Pyle wrote: > > SUBSCRIBE

A one of the newest members of the Pyle list -- let me take this short opportunity to introduce myself. Hi, I'm Doni Wright of Stafford, VA, and have been doing genealogy since I was 8 yrs old, but not on a regular basis as I have been doing since 1980. It was fascinating to find the connection to Pyles through the Heacock line. How wonderful the Quakers kept records. I used them to build family trees doing cluster genealogies on many lines. But 5 Jonathan Heacock m. Hannah Pyle, dau. of Jacob Pyle and Jane Sharples. 4 Jacob was the son of John Pyle & Susanna Chamberlain. (Susanna's sister, Mary, married Jacob's bro., Daniel) (just an added tidbit) 3 John was the son of Robert Pyle & Ann Stovey. 2 Robert was the son of Nicholas Pyle & Edith Maspratt/Muspratt 1 Nicholas was the son of John Pyle & Mary M. Withers ...this is as far as I go. I got the last 2 generations from the ancestral file. I am compiling what I have on the internet. The Pyle line is not yet up, but you can visit my home page, and see how it will be posted. Have a great day everyone. <www.interserf.net/doniw> doni

Dear Pyle Cousins, In reviewing over 200 messages that have appeared on this list, most of them have utilized a specific subject line. The ones that didn't were new members doing their first posting and some where a location is unknown. I think the postings have been wonderful and I believe we have a couple of success stories already, i.e. Bobi finding Daniel Boone PYLE's line and Dan linking up with Rita's line. We need to post our queries at least once a month because we add new members all the time. If you find something you feel would be of interest to the group, please post it. Hopefully, you are doing research in your local libraries; visiting/writing to courthouses for records; and cemeteries. The net is a wonderful place for making contacts and getting leads but cannot take the place of old fashioned research and documentation! Lastly, I think that we need to realize that this list is only a month old, some folks have never been on a maillist before and are just learning about "netiquette". We need to remember we are probably all related in some way and all working toward the same goal. This is why I refer to us as "cousins". Let's continue a lighthearted spirit of cooperation between us as we seek our heritage. Sara pyle@airmail.net

Hi everybody.....Old Daniel "Boone" finally has a parent and a homeland! Alfred Pyles b ? in County Cork Ireland had four children five sons...the Pyles, of Cork, Munster, Ireland. Old Alfred Pyles issue: Daniel "Boone", James, Enoch, Harrison and William.... Alfred sent his sons to seek refuge in the new "land of promise" in America far from the English crown which had taken control of Ireland. So we figure Daniel was born around 1840, married Franciea Burgess on 10/22/1868 in Louisville, Kentucky.(interesting story behind this one) Franciea Burgess was born 1851 in Louisville, Kentucky and died in 1915 in Arkansas... Their children were: Alfred Pyles abt 1870 one issue known as yet: Elba Pyles m Lida W. (freelance writer) settled and retired in Carthage, Mo William Henry Pyles abt 1874 Enoch Harrison Pyles 1876-1956 m Mary Charlotta Frances (Fannie/Fanny) Cole Jan 9, 1899, in Cassville, Mo. settled in Eagle Rock, AR issue: Emma Lilly Rose Zefria Theodsha July 1899 Theodore 1900 Franceia November 2, 1913 Leonard Pyles abt 1878 Mary Pyles (known as "Blind Mary") abt 1880 Bobi Doman, Tacoma WA -- 57600 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 1 ATDT 941-0317

>Dear Pile folks, > >When you post Pile family information and want to hear >from possible relatives, please always include a date and locality for >each family. Mere lists of names don't help much. >Were your folks in KY? VA? MO? in 1830? 1930? > >Thanks. >Paul Baker >pbaker@facstaff.wisc.edu (608) 263-8814 >University Relations Specialist >Wisconsin Center for Education Research >1025 W. Johnson St. #785 >Madison WI 53706 >http://www.wcer.wisc.edu Hi, Paul- I agree with you in theory; however, some people have "mystery" ancestors that didn't leave behind dates of births or marriages etc., or where they came from. Generally people will post their complete information IF they have it. In the mean time, we'll just keep plugging away together to see what we can find out. Have a nice day! Rebecca Pyle Heckel

Dear Pile folks, When you post Pile family information and want to hear from possible relatives, please always include a date and locality for each family. Mere lists of names don't help much. Were your folks in KY? VA? MO? in 1830? 1930? Thanks. Paul Baker pbaker@facstaff.wisc.edu (608) 263-8814 University Relations Specialist Wisconsin Center for Education Research 1025 W. Johnson St. #785 Madison WI 53706 http://www.wcer.wisc.edu

Hi Piles folks, It will help us all if, when you post messages, you compose the subject line precisely. Putting "Piles family" in the subject line is too general. Try to be more specific, and mention a date and a place if possible. Thanks! Paul Baker pbaker@facstaff.wisc.edu (608) 263-8814 University Relations Specialist Wisconsin Center for Education Research 1025 W. Johnson St. #785 Madison WI 53706 http://www.wcer.wisc.edu

Do you have anything on a Joshua Piles/Pyles born in Muskingum Co, Ohio around 1831. Les Lee

Hi All! We want to welcome our newest PYLE list cousin, Diane Greaves! When you have time, please post an introduction of yourself and what branch of the PYLE/PILE family you are researching. We are so glad to have you join us. Sara pyle@airmail.net diane greaves wrote: > > Hi, Yes add me to your mail list. I'll check you names and data to my > list. We are all over TEN, KTY, VA and WV and settled in MO. |My aunt > has data on the Piles' for 16 years of hunting, you may or may not be > listed there. I'll let you know. Diane > > pyle@airmail.net wrote: > > > Hi Diane! > > > > I would love to share information. I don't have much on this line at > > all. It is my husband's family and even though I have been asking > > questions for about 25 yrs. am still no further along than when I > > started. My husband's grandfather was Zachery Taylor Pyle(s), b. > > 1875, > > in WV, I think Harrison Co. He had a brother named Joshua, I do not > > know if he was younger or older. According to family lore, Joshua > > became a preacher but was, for some reason, cut off from the rest of > > the > > family. I have been searching for years. My father in law, who is > > still living, hasn't been able to provide any kind of clues at all. > > He > > thinks that Zachery's father was John Pile(s), who died or disappeared > > > > @1881. The mother was Anna Watkins. Anna was b. 20 Aug. 1851, d. 8 > > Jan. 1904, Harrison Co. WV. > > > > Zachery Taylor Pyle was married twice. The first wife was Viola > > Tetrick > > who died 2 Nov. 1904. They had four children together, Zeno, Ralph, > > Rose and Violet. Ralph died as an infant. Zeno died in 1967, Violet > > married Arthur Ashcraft and has also died. I do not know what became > > of > > Rose and only found out about the others after they had already passed > > > > away. > > > > I feel like this branch is linked to the older Quaker Pyle/Pile > > family, > > but because I can't find anything about John, I am unable to link up. > > > > By the way, I started a PYLE mail list on Roots L about a month ago. > > We have about 70 members now and would love to sign you on. There is > > no > > charge for this. Just let me know if you want to join. Also let me > > know if any of this info rings a bell with you. > > > > Looking forward to hearing from you. You have brought me some real > > excitement today! > > > > Sara > > pyle@airmail.net > >

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LOL! Peggy: I was hoping someone else would know! I'm just sharing what my grandfather wrote down. I hope I run across something soon that will indicate the source of his notes. I've shared a lot of names, but not FACTS yet! Anybody else know about Marlborough's location? Rita

Still looking for the parents of George Pyle, b. ca 1766, place unknown. Married 18 Apr 1794 Henrico Co. VA to Elizabeth Cocke. Had a least 5 issue, 4 dau's and a son George TURNER Pyle, b. 19 Jan 1800 Richmond, VA. Nothing known of 4 dau's. George Turner Pyle m. ca 1822\3 Buckingham Co. VA to Nancy Anise GORDON. Family moved to IN and then to IA. Patrick Murray pat.murray@juno.com

Rita, You were answering a posting with this statement "Further checked on Joshua, son for Issac, son of William, son of Robert. Isaac married Elizabeth Darlington and settled in Marlborough, where they had Job and Thomas. Perhaps if you check records in this area, you can tie out some more info on Joshua." I guess I'm just dense but Marlborough where? What state is Marlborough in? Peggy Pyle

8/15/97 All, I hope this reply isn't too long. I did a cut and paste showing all the basic information I relating to the Piles I'm related to. I'm a FTW 4.0 user if this helps anyone. Descendants of Richard Piles 1 Richard Piles 1804 - Abt. 1861 .. +Lavina (Piles) 1807 - 1875 ........ 2 Thomas Piles 1825 - 1893 ............ +Louisa O'Dell 1827 - 1895 .................. 3 Thomas Piles ............................ 4 Boyd Piles ............................ 4 Bernice Piles ............................ 4 (Boy) Piles ............................ 4 (Girl) Piles .................. 3 James Piles ...................... +Lizzie (Piles) ............................ 4 Rosa Piles ............................ 4 Frank Piles ................................ +Anna Sullivan ............................ 4 Jona Piles ................................ +Naomi Copeland ............................ 4 Glenn Piles .................. 3 Dick Piles ...................... +Tina (Piles) .................. 3 Rosa Piles ...................... +Chas Santhuff ........ 2 Lucinda Piles ............ +James Barnes ........ 2 Marinda Piles 1830 - ............ +James Fears ........ 2 Louisa Piles 1845 - ............ +Daniel Mann ........ 2 Malinda Piles 1831 - ............ +Samuel Buffington ........ 2 Ferba Ann Piles 1838 - ............ +Peter B. Casey 1832 - 1910 .................. 3 Mary Ann Casey 1856 - 1943 ...................... +F.M. Price 1850 - 1924 ............................ 4 Zora Belle Price 1875 - 1966 ................................ +Christopher C. Neel 1844 - 1931 ....................................... 5 Nora Nelda Neel 1894 - ........................................... +Omer Clinton Harrison 1893 - 1971 ................................................. 6 Ona Jean Harrison 1914 - 1994 ..................................................... +Frederick Willard Scott 1913 - 1989 ........................................................... 7 [7] Roger Duane Scott 1934 - ............................................................... +Anna Lee Shultz 1936 - ...................................................................... 8 [5] Roger Dale Scott 1960 - ........ 2 Jane Piles 1840 - ............ +(Husband) Dunnigan ........ 2 Prencely Piles 1838 - Abt. 1855 I have information for descendents related to any of the other Piles listed. Richard(1) was born in North Carolina. They moved to Illinois where some of the kids were born. They later moved to Missouri where the rest of the kids were born. They crossed the Mississippi at Cape Girardeau. Thomas Piles wife Louisa O'Dell was born in Tennessee. Will gladly share information. Roger Scott

Rita, This is the place I hope to find out some information I have searched for. I am researching the line that goes something like this. Robert Pyle married Ann Stovey son William Pyle married Olive Bennett son Isaac Pyle married Elizabeth Darlington Son Thomas Pyle married ??? son Benjamin Pyle married Nancy Gish Son Thomas Pyle married Sarah Ross Son James (Jim) Wilson Pyle married Zana Day Mullins son James (Keith) Pyle married Virginia Valentine son James (Larry) Pyle married Peggy Batson This is my immediate family son James (Lee) Pyle At this time I am trying to prove all that is above Benjamin and Nancy Pyle. I am having a time trying to find any info to prove Benjamins Father and Mother. My information states that Benjamin was born in KY. Could they have just been passing thru on their way somewhere else?? Ben had one son in IL on the way thru to MO. Where did Robert and William and Isaac originate from?? Anyone else searching this particular line I would love to correspond with. I have lots of info to share about Benjamin and his descendants. I would like to find more info about Bens siblings also. Have you noticed the Pyle family is entirely to fond of the name James. That will make future genealogists pull their hair out. The rest of the family used James alot also. Peggy Pyle Rt 1 Box 205 C Mt Vernon MO 65712 peggy@getonthe.net Surnames I am searching are PYLE, MULLIN(S), PILKENTON(PILKINGTON), FLETCHER, TAYLOR, GREEN(E), FIELDS, WALLACE(WALLIS), TALLEY, PENDERGRASS, PENDERGRAFT,(any spellings for Pendergrass/Pendergraft).

The following information was given to me by a friend. I can furnish resource information if anyone is interested. DESCENDANTS OF JOHN PYLES John Pyles was born in 1807 in Va. He was married to Hannah_______________. John Pyles and Hannah had the following children: Amy, Joshua, Amanda M., Thomas W., and Salem L. Amy Pyles was born in 1834 in Ohio Co, Va. She died on 5 April 1896 in Marshall Co, WV. She was married to Samuel W. Geho on 24 Dec. 1857. Her second husband was James Melvin Pyles (son of George Pyles and Nancy Cloyd) on 9 Jan. 1881. Note: James Melvin Pyles was born in 1840 in Marshall Co, VA. He died in 1928. Joshua Pyles was born in 1836 in Marshall Co, VA. He was married to Catherine Geho on 24 Jan. 1857. Joshua and Catherine had a son, Presley Harley Pyles b. 1858. Amanda M. Pyles was born in 1838 in Marshall Co, VA. She was married to John W. Daugherty. Thomas W. Pyles was born in 1843 in Marshall Co, Va. He was married to Nancy M. Wallace. Salem L. Pyles was born in 1846 in Marshall Co, VA. He was married to Lucinda Reed. ********************************************************************* DESCENDANTS OF GEORGE PYLES George Pyles was born in 1810 in PA. He died on 20 Nov. 1888 in Millsborough, Pleasant Ridge, Marshall Co, WV. He was married to Nancy Cloyd on 12 Jan. 1833 in Ohio Co, VA. George Pyles and Nancy Cloyd had the following children: William H., Jeremiah, John J., James Melvin, Clyde, Ruth Amanda, and David C. William H. Pyles was born in 1834 in Ohio Co., VA He died on 11 Aug. 1864. Jeremiah Pyles was born in 1836 in Marshall Co. Va. John J. Pyles was born in 1838 in Marshall Co, VA. He died on 19 Aug. 1866. James Melvin Pyles was born in 1840 in Marshall Co, VA. He died in 1928. He was married to Amy Pyles (daughter of John Pyles and Hannah) on 9 Jan. 1881. Note: Amy was born in 1834 in Ohio Co., VA. She died on 5 April 1896. James' second wife was Amanda M. Roberts and his third wife was Sarah E. Marshall. Clyde Pyles was born in 1842 in Marshall Co, VA. Ruth Amanda Pyles was born in 1844 in Marshall Co., VA. She was married to Robert Geho on 23 July 1865. David C. Pyles was born in 1844 in Marshall Co., Va. He died in 1907 He was married to Emeline Adams on 9 Oct. 1866.

Hey Cuz! You're welcome for the notes. I'm still working on others. I'm still new at this tracing thing, but am finding that I love it! Especially now that we have this great subscriber thing going! Further checked on Joshua, son for Issac, son of William, son of Robert. Isaac married Elizabeth Darlington and settled in Marlborough, where they had Job and Thomas. Perhaps if you check records in this area, you can tie out some more info on Joshua. Happy Hunting! Rita Atlanta, GA