I've "rescued" a group of letters including four which clearly belong to the STORY Family of Virginia. Four letters are written by W.M. STORY from Elys Ford, VA in 1896 and 1897 to Leila, Lelia, or Luly. Clues found in the letters include: -haven't heard from Woodville -Mr. Fletcher and Tabby to be down soon -Wheatly has married a woman from Baltimore -Little Frank, Rob, and Joe seem to be Leila's children or siblings with Rob and Joe being grown -J.W. is living in Olney, MD -Sunday School convention in Oakland -Visits to Richmond -Author appears to be older, maybe even elderly -Ralph & Hattie are living with the author -Leila isn't married at the time -Ralph & Hattie are visiting with Mr. Fletcher -Ralph & Hattie will visit Silas in Woodville -Jimmy Reynolds is in Richmond -Talks of comrades belonging to "our" regiment -The babies name is Olive, could be Ralph & Hattie's baby -Leila has sent letters from Gordonville, Waldrop, and Oak Hill -Leila is told to ask Uncle John for wood if her Pa won't help -Hattie is addressed as Leila's Aunt A fifth letter is written by Ida of Woodville to Jinnie in 1877 and contains the following clues: -Sister Jinnie went to Cousin Lucy Browning's -Lucy Roberts came home with Sister Jinnie -Sister Jinnie & Lucy Roberts are visiting Mt. Salem -All visited at Mr. Rudasilles -Dr. Biedles danced with the girls -Mrs. Lanck died -Miss Sleinda visited, James William Fletcher is living with her -Asthma medicine can be purchased in Wassenton -Jinnie lives with Mr. Reynolds -Jinnie is to say hello to Miss Nannie and Miss Linie -Ida appears to have a young son named Silas -Silas has a cousin Jinger who may be Jinnie's daughter -Benie Kempes has gone to visit Mr. Miller -Masy is out visiting with Cousin James Browning -Mr. Johnson (may be elderly) sends love to Jinnie -Ida's Ma sends love to Jinnie Based on very limited research I believe the first group of letters was probably written by William M. STORY whose wife was Elizabeth JOHNSON. Their son Ralph H. STORY b. 13 Sept 1861 in Rappahannock, VA married Harriet Ann FLETCHER on 18 May 1887. Ralph is said to have died 17 Nov 1931. Harriet's parents were Alpheus & Tabitha JOHNSON FLETCHER and her siblings James W., Wheatley, Meta, and Tabitha. The family was included in the 1880 census living in Jefferson, VA. Both of the Tabitha FLETCHER's carry the middle name of BROWNING so I'm thinking that is where that family connection occurs. Hattie's sister Tabitha married Samuel COOK in 1897 in Rappahannock Co., VA and died 16 May 1902. I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that these wonderful old letters can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley