I am new to the list today. In searching for my ancestor, Simeon P. Rogers, I just recently learned that he may have come from Union Co., SC and was possibly the s/o William A. Rogers, Jr. (although a listing from Rootsweb.com does not show him.) Simeon was b. 1804 SC. From the Pickens famiy history, I see that he was an overseer on Col Robert Pickens' estate in Three & Twenty, Anderson Co. SC. He married the d/o Col Robert and Martha (Patty) Smith Pickens, Margaret (Peggy) Pickens in 1832. Peggy was b.1816. About 1844, Simeon and Peggy moved to Forsyth Co. GA where I find they are buried in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Simeon d. 1896 and Peggy in 1915. Simeon and Peggy had 11 children: Nancy S. (1833-1845) William Jefferson (1836-1864) Mary Ann (1838-1921) Robert Pickens (1840-1920) Martha I. (1842- Sara S. (1844-1944) - Aunt Sallie lived to be over 100. James O. (1846- Margaret E (1848-1913) Julia A. (1850-1942) Emeline Franklin (1853-1918) - This is my line. Emeline married Seaborn Madison Westbrook and moved to Cherokee Co. GA Levi Wesley (1854-1890) After searching for many years, I am hopeful that someone has run across my Simeon and can help me verify his parents. I would appreciate any leads. Lynne in the beautiful northeast GA mountains

Somebody sent this to another list and I found it fascinating. As long as I have been involved in genealogy, I did not know that England actually banished children to Virginia for all sorts of reasons, even as early as 1619 when the grown-ups were starving! Have a look at this: http://www.linkline.com/personal/xymox/ Page down a bit and click on: Family Pages Index On the Family Index Page click: CHILDREN SENT TO VA 1618-1642. But there is lots of good stuff for those of us who have Virginia ancestry (and don't we all?) so look around a bit. Mickey Mildred "Mickey" Fournier PO Box 1967, Lake City, FL 32056 mailto:mfournier@atlantic.net

Another interesting site. They claim to have the worlds largest collection of obituaries. Most of what I found were gleaned from the Social Security index but you might be luckier. http://www.nationalobituaryarchive.com/ Mickey Mildred "Mickey" Fournier PO Box 1967, Lake City, FL 32056 mailto:mfournier@atlantic.net

Seeking information about the family of Simpson Hester Blanton b. June 18, 1827 in SC, d. June 6, 1859 in MS. Simpson was and supposedly the son of Edmund and Delilah Tate Blanton. He was married to Mary Ann McPherson, daughter of Alex and Nancy . Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Margaret Gray

I would like to hear form anyone with knowledge of the BACON family in this county from ca. 1775 through 1810, especially those migrating from Virginia through South Carolina. And any with a connection to the COOK or COOKE family. Regards, Gary garluke@juno.com Gary W. & Christie J. Cooper 653 Lover's Lane Road Dawson, Georgia 39842

This came over another list but, since most of us have Virginians in our family trees, it seems a worthwhile cause. Your list mom, Mickey -----Original Message----- From: whoucisme@mindspring.com [mailto:whoucisme@mindspring.com] Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 6:25 PM To: VALOUISA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VALOUISA-L] Petition for genealogists, researchers, historians, cemetery preservationists, etc. Fellow genealogists/researchers, Please consider signing this petition for the protection/preservation of "Neglected, Abandoned and Unlicensed Cemeteries in the State of Virginia", particularly if you are researching your own genealogy originating from Virginia. Also, please consider passing this along to others who may be interested in signing such as other genealogists, historians, heritage groups, VFW groups, etc. Thank you for your support and assistance and my apologies to those who may receive this email more than once via the multiple Rootsweb lists that I am subscribed to and have forwarded this to. Sincerely, Sheri Millikin http://www.PetitionOnline.com/hnvr2003/petition.html To: Virginia's lawmakers (General Assembly & Senate of Virginia) We the undersigned request the approval of the Proposed Legislation on Neglected, Abandoned and Unlicensed Cemeteries in the State of Virginia. This proposed act, which may be cited as the "Neglected, Abandoned and Unlicensed Cemetery Act" (proposed/noted as Chapter 3, Article 22A, § 57-22A-1), reads in part the following: (a) The care accorded the remains of deceased persons reflects respect and regard for human dignity as well as cultural, spiritual, and religious values. The General Assembly declares that human remains and burial objects are not property to be owned by the person or entity which owns the land or water where the human remains and burial objects are interred or discovered, but human remains and burial objects are a part of the finite, irreplaceable, and nonrenewable cultural heritage of the people of Virginia which should be protected. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the provisions of this chapter be construed to require respectful treatment of human remains in accord with the equal and innate dignity of every human being and consistent with the identifiable ethnic, cultural, and religious affiliation of the deceased individual as indicated by the method of burial or other historical evidence or reliable information. We ask the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia to approve this proposed legislation to protect all private/family/non-profit cemeteries, particularly those cemeteries which are no longer on property owned by family members, but still frequently visited by family members, researchers, genealogists, and/or historians. These cemeteries contain the remains of Virginia's forebearers. Men, women and children, all who made great sacrifices in a variety of ways to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Many of these cemeteries contain the remains of Native Indians, founders of many areas within Virginia, African-born slaves and their descendants, Revolutionary War heroes and other war Veterans having served in such wars as the War of 1812, War Between the States/Civil War, World War I and even World War II. Please show them the due respect and decency they deserve and approve this proposed legislation so they may, once again, rest in peace. Sincerely,

While I normally discourage commercial postings on this list, several of you have asked me lately about a researcher in Virginia. I have never used this man but I know folks who have and they recommend him highly. FGMURRAY@aol.com Frank Murray makes trips to the Library of Virginia in Richmond frequently. Frank has been doing research for many years. His fees are quite reasonable. Rates: $14.95 per hour Look ups are $10 for the first and $5 for each thereafter Copies are the same charge as LVA charges Mailing is 25 cents plus actual cost of postage Frank knows where to search at LVA for various records and is quick. Frank will travel to your county courthouse of choice if there is enough research to be done to warrant the trip. (Most county records are in LVA.) Mildred "Mickey" Fournier PO Box 1967, Lake City, FL 32056 mailto:mfournier@atlantic.net

Does anyone know anything about the JOHN DAVIS who made his will in 1826 and it was recorded in 1830 Union Co? I am interested in his daughter Martha PRESLEY and son JOHN DAVIS. The young John Davis may be my ancestor - he married Rachel Greer in probably Laurens Co about 1822. Her parents died in Tallapoosa Co, Ala and CALVIN PRESLEY witnessed their wills. Could this be the Martha Davis Presley? I would love to hear from someone who might know this family. Janice Craft

I thought this might interest many of you. I hope to be able to attend and I hope to see you there. Your list mom, Mickey -----Original Message----- From: Pam Cooper [mailto:pamcooper@bellsouth.net] Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 5:18 PM To: ALLAWREN-admin@rootsweb.com Subject: Genealogy Conference in Orlando, Florida Dear List Administrator: Would you be so kind to forward the following message to your list? It has been 12 years since there was a national genealogy conference in the Southeast. So, we want to make sure that everyone knows about it. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Thank you. Countdown to Discovery - A World of Hidden Treasures Have you ever been to a genealogy conference? No. Well now is the time. In the heart of Florida and close to Walt Disney World, genealogists from all over the country, Great Britain and Europe will be attending the Federation of Genealogical Society Conference, hosted by the Florida State Genealogical Society. Why Should you attend? 1) Over 200 LECTURES and over 95 top-of-the line SPEAKERS. Track descriptions are as follows: Charting a Course to the Old World (British Isles & Europe) Exploration in the New World (United States & Canada) Riches in the First Colony (Focus on Florida) Diverse Voyagers (Ethnic & Religious Research) Tools for Successful Navigation (Skills & Strategies) A Wealth of Hidden Treasures (Records Research) Just Over the Horizon (Technology & the Internet)! For more detailed information about each lecture, visit http://www.fgs.org 2) A TREASURE HUNT is currently in progress. You can win grand prizes such as free conference registration, room nights at hotels in Salt Lake City, tuition at the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research in Birmingham, Alabama, registration and boarding at a conference in England and so much more. Check the latest issue of the FGS FORUM for more details about the great Treasure Hunt or the above web site. You can also learn more about the conference and the treasure hunts if you subscribe to the E-zine.[To subscribe to the E-zine, send an email message (no text or subject is necessary) to fgs2003-announce-on@lists.csc.cc.il.us>. You will receive a confirmation message to which you must reply within 24 hours.] 3) Over 100 VENDORS or 150 booths will be in the exhibit hall. See a list of our current exhibitors at http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/conf-exhibitors.asp 4) All under ONE ROOF. The complete conference and your hotel room are in one building. There is no need to walk outside in the heat or rain. All food functions and restaurants are also located in the same building. Hotel rooms are huge and you can register up to four people for one price. 5) Fun for the FAMILY. SeaWorld is right across the street from the conference hotel. Visit Walt Disney World, which includes the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Disney-MGM Studios, as well as Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, and many, many other wonderful places! 6) SOCIETIES CAN WIN $200 worth of genealogy books from Betterway Books. If you advertise the conference in your newsletter, send us a copy and we will add it to the drawing to be held at the conference. We have made it very simple for you. Use the media kit at http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/conf-media.htm Hurry, the EARLY CONFERENCE registration deadline for the lower price is July 15th. HOTEL registration deadline is August 4th. 1-800-327-6677; 407-351-5555 We would love to see you there!! Jim and Pam Cooper FGS/FSGS 2003 National Conference Co-Chairs Countdown to Discovery - A World of Hidden Treasures 3-6 September 2003, Orlando, Florida http://www.fgs.org or http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs/ P. O. Box 7066, Vero Beach, FL 32961-7066

I just got word that RootsWeb will be doing some maintenance work tomorrow. If your messages don't come through right away, that's why. They expect to take about four hours but it usually takes longer than anticipated as ya'll know. Your list mom, Mildred "Mickey" Fournier PO Box 1967, Lake City, FL 32056 mailto:mfournier@atlantic.net

Gena: Peggy C. Mithchell wrote:Gena: On William H. Johnson, I have a little information I am willing to share. I show he was married to a Mary Berryman on 11 Jan 1769 in Goochland Co, VA. Think this came from a LDS source. Not sure if it is correct or not. ----------- I have the marriage book for Goochland Co. VA 1733-1815 and there are twelve (12) marriages for William Johnsons years 1784-1812 and none are to a Mary Berryman. Hopes this saves a wild goose chase. Jane jshimanek@aol.com Louisa Co., VA lookup volunteer

Thanks.........wrong one. Sandy

In a message dated 6/5/2003 3:50:07 PM Central Standard Time, SFontanel@aol.com writes: > Was Fleming Harris ever in Columbia, SC. > Sandy, As far as I know, Flemming was in Union Co., SC on the 1820 and 1840 census. It is thought that he moved to Copiah Co., MS by the 1850 census. No info on Columbia, Richland Co., SC. Linda

Hi, Was Fleming Harris ever in Columbia, SC. Sandy Fontanella

In a message dated 6/2/2003 8:56:22 PM Central Standard Time, Toomean2@aol.com writes: > Petition 1812 No. 87 > Lisa, Thanks so much for the above posting. I relate to the family of Flemming Harris mentioned within the petition. THANKS! Linda in TN

Kathryn, I have just noticed your email, some weeks ago, about Green Woodson. You are right on. I have studied much about Green and his father and mother in Union County, SC, and his life in Gibson County, TN. Thanks for reminding me of this interesting man. Best wishes, William Woodson ----- Original Message ----- From: <KathrynHerrmann@aol.com> To: <SCUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 9:31 PM Subject: [SCUNION] Woodson > Green Woodson was born in Union Co. SC and married a cousin, Nancy Woodson in > Union Co. prior to 1824. His father was Robert Woodson 1744-1809 who came > from VA. Nancy Woodson's parents were Thomas T. Woodson 1767-1836 and Polly > Goodwin d.1824. Green Woodson died in or while migrating to Gibson Co. TN in > 1844 where guardianship of his and Nancy's minor children was filed after his > death. Nancy and Green Woodson's eldest son, Thomas Woodson, was born in > Union Co. SC in 1824 and died in Andersonville Prison in 1864 while serving > for the 7th Cav. TN Union. > > Kathryn Sterling Herrmann > > > ==== SCUNION Mailing List ==== > The messages on this list are archived and can be searched at: > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

I recently went to SCAR and ordered some papers. This family is in these papers but I have not transcribed them yet.... I have very many pages to try to transcribe and all are written by hand, and it would seem several different writers. It may take me some time. Please keep this email and ask me from time to time how it is going, if it is done I would be happy to share! It includes Johnson and Thomas surnames mainly but I have probate and wills as well. Wish me luck on the transcribing!! Lana ----- Original Message ----- From: GENES4FUN@aol.com To: SCUNION-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 7:35 PM Subject: [SCUNION] Re: SCUNION-D Digest V03 #53 Gena: On William H. Johnson, I have a little information I am willing to share. I show he was married to a Mary Berryman on 11 Jan 1769 in Goochland Co, VA. Think this came from a LDS source. Not sure if it is correct or not. She could have been a first or second wife. Not sure about that. He had a daughter, Susannah Johnson who married one of my husdand's ancestors, Daniel A. Mitchell. Have a little info I can share on her. You may email me privately if you are interested. Peggy C. Mitchell genes4fun@aol.com ==== SCUNION Mailing List ==== The South Carolina Archives has put some searchable indices on line: http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/search/default.asp You can find info there for ordering copies of the records. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Although I don't know your William H., I have some Berryman/Johnson connections in Virginia. If you get back another generation, we may have a connection or two. Mickey -----Original Message----- From: GENES4FUN@aol.com [mailto:GENES4FUN@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 8:36 PM To: SCUNION-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SCUNION] Re: SCUNION-D Digest V03 #53 Gena: On William H. Johnson, I have a little information I am willing to share. I show he was married to a Mary Berryman on 11 Jan 1769 in Goochland Co, VA. Think this came from a LDS source. Not sure if it is correct or not. She could have been a first or second wife. Not sure about that. He had a daughter, Susannah Johnson who married one of my husdand's ancestors, Daniel A. Mitchell. Have a little info I can share on her. You may email me privately if you are interested. Peggy C. Mitchell genes4fun@aol.com ==== SCUNION Mailing List ==== The South Carolina Archives has put some searchable indices on line: http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/search/default.asp You can find info there for ordering copies of the records. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Gena: On William H. Johnson, I have a little information I am willing to share. I show he was married to a Mary Berryman on 11 Jan 1769 in Goochland Co, VA. Think this came from a LDS source. Not sure if it is correct or not. She could have been a first or second wife. Not sure about that. He had a daughter, Susannah Johnson who married one of my husdand's ancestors, Daniel A. Mitchell. Have a little info I can share on her. You may email me privately if you are interested. Peggy C. Mitchell genes4fun@aol.com

Col. William Johnson of Union County SC married Susannah Allen, date and place unknown. Looking for date and place of birth of both William and Susannah. William died in Union Co. SC in l8l9. When did Susannah die? Any information on this family will be much appreciated. I will share what I have. Gena __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com