Hello, I am new to the list. I have been diligently collecting any and all information I can on the descendants of Walker James L. Sanford (June 3, 1797-bet 1886-1900) and Sarah "Sallie" Brumfield (1791-bef 1880). This family was born in Orange Co., VA and migrated to the Cabell Co. area of West Virginia (prior to WV statehood) and scattered throughout WV and Ohio. He had several sons and two daughters as follows: Marine Sanford (1819-?) _____ Sanford (abt 1821-?) female Vanlindon Sanford (1823-1901) Dicey Sanford (1826-1904) William D. Sanford (1827-bet 1910-1920) Robert B. Sanford (abt 1830-bef 1901) Henry Clay Sanford (1833-1916) James L. Sanford (1834-bef 1901) George W. Sanford (abt 1840-bef 1901) I have spouses for all but the unknown daughter, and children for most. I am now searching for anecdotal information regarding their lives and ministry. All of the men but Marine were involved in various aspects of Methodist Church ministry as Circuit Riders, preachers, Sunday School superintendants and the like. Marine was a merchant in Hamilin, Cabell Co., WV. Dicey married a Griffith. I believe that the L. in James and Walker's names stands for Ludwell or Leudwell (I've seen both spellings) as William D. named one of his sons Emery L. and he appears in a later census as Leudwell. Ludwell was a surname on the Grymes family side. Walker was the son of Robert Sanford and Hannah Grymes. I am also seeking information regarding grandchildren of the families above and where they have all settled. James left WV to do ministry in the Ohio Conference. Emery L. died young and three of his teenaged children left WV to move to Ohio to live with their mother's (Nora Perry) sister, Emma Burdette in Cincinnati. The other three children remained with their mother or had already passed away by then. I am in the process of researching these families in order to write an historical novel based on their lives. If you know of any photographs, property locations, journals, diaries, letters, etc. Please contact me. If you would like pedigree and descendant information please contact me with specific questions and I will try to help. Jean Clark Caudill Ambridge, PA Calicemsalutaris@aol.com