I'm researching the Raner/Rayner/Rainer family in Virginia. I have traced my direct line to a James Harvey Raner who was born in Orange Co, VA in 1821. There were several Rayners around there and I don't know which one was his father. I believe his grandfather was John Rayner who fought in the Rev war. I think he had sons William, George, James, Thomas and John but I'm not sure about completely sure about any of these. I don't know who William married; at least of a couple of the boys married Gillespie girls and one married a Herron. These marriages were recorded in Albemarle Co. James Harvey next appears in the present WV area, then Pocahontas Co, VA. where in 1842 he marries Sarah Tyler born in Madison Co, VA. In the next county Braxton is a John G Rayner married to a Rachel Huffman. I'd appreciate anyone with ANY knowledge of the Virginia Rayners to contact me. Shannon Moore Orlando, FL mailto:mgm@gate.net