I am not sure if I replied, so I will now. My lineage is Solomon Wolfe and Mary Cowden. I would be glad to share their info, if you don't have it Donald Wilson Pittman, son of Ina Elberta Wheeler, grandson of Henry Wise Wheeler and Ina Amanda Johnson, all of Smyth Co. VA. Lisa Delgado wrote: > Looking for information on the family of Henry Copenhaver and Sarah Betts. > She was born c1789 in Smyth County, VA, and died 1859 in Smyth County, VA. > She married William BABER in 1837. Sarah's parents were John BETTS and > Nancy unknown. > > Children of Henry COPENHAVER and Sarah BETTS were: > William COPENHAVER, bc. 1828 > Henry COPENHAVER, b.1831, Smyth County, Virginia; d. 1912, Roane County, TN > Nancy Jane COPENHAVER, b.1837, Smyth County, Virginia; d. 1858, Smyth > County, VA > > In 1855, Henry COPENHAVER b1831 married Minerva J. WOLFE b1835. She was the > daughter of Solomon WOLFE and Mary COWDEN. Minerva died in 1892 in VA. > > Children of Henry COPENHAVER and Minerva WOLFE (all born in Smyth Co) were: > William H. COPENHAVER, b.1856 m. Nan UNKNOWN. > Nancy Jane COPENHAVER, b.1858 > Mary Elizabeth COPENHAVER, bc.1859 > Ellen Elizie COPENHAVER, b.1861 m. Wenston ALLEN, c.1889; bc.1857 > James Dalton COPENHAVER, b.1864 d.1942, Chattanooga, TN, m Laura Alice > COPENHAVER, 1894 b.1870, Wythe Co VA > Victoria B. COPENHAVER, b. 1866 m. Will MURRAY > Birdie B. COPENHAVER, b.1868 m. Floyd KING > Preston Lee COPENHAVER, b.1872 m. Alice DAVIS, c.1902; bc.1876 > John M. COPENHAVER, b.1874 m. Daisy BUTNER, c.1898; bc.1881 > Dora R. COPENHAVER, b.1875 m. William Frank WYRICK; bc.1876 > Dempse COPENHAVER, b.1879 m. Ida Farris WELLS, bc.1908; bc.1892, TN. > Henry and several of his children also lived in Roane County, TN. J.D. > Copenhaver moved his family to South Pittsburgh then Chattanooga, TN. > > Nancy Jane COPENHAVER b1837 married Samuel REEDY September 10, 1855 in > Grayson County, Virginia. He was born March 12, 1836 in Ashe County, North > Carolina, and died 1904 in Buchanan County, Virginia. > > Children of Nancy Jane and Samuel REEDY were: > Henry Franklin REEDY, b1856 Smyth County, VA > Isaac Jackson REEDY, b and d1858 Smyth County, VA > > Lisa Delgado > [email protected] > > ==== SW_VA Mailing List ==== > #5 It is YOUR responsibility to know how to SUBSCRIBE & UNSUBSCRIBE. It is done > by computer. Put the word SUBSCRIBE in the body of the message with nothing > else. The address is [email protected] . or -d- for DIGEST mode. > All this is in the Welcome statement I ask you to save. -sysop > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

PAGE 145 of Bristol Tennesse / Virginia by Bud Phillips Other carpenters known to have been working in Bristol during the 4th quarter of the last century are listed below. Though little is known of them it must be remembered that they too helped build the city. Samuel D. Black Sam D. Kelsey James R. Rod Matthew Bridgemon Leander M. Kesner James D. Rodefer Columbus Carmack William T. Layman William I. Smith William S. Bunn Milton D. Kingsolver John Sherwood William Cowan John Logan Peter T. Snyder John B. Crowell George A. McCary JAMES E. SOUTH Newton Crowell William McKamey Charles Sparker James R. Sparker John H. Stump Arthur Tate John B. Templin George B. Tumblin Samuel A. Wagner John E. Wilson George A. McCary George P. McCrary Bacchus McLead Taylor Meade James Moorefield Charles Oney George W. Pippin William Poore Walter Reed William H. Cullup George W. Davis James A. Dotson Campbell C. Eads George English G. B. Graham John W. Jones John B. Keller I may have listed some twice but got them all I think.

I have added another 40,000 names or so to my Virginia Consolidated Census Index, bringing the total number of names to 235,000. A listing of the years / counties / counts contained in this index is on line at http://www.researchonline.net/vacensus John Rigdon ResearchOnLine

reply to StonewallBee ------- Forwarded message follows ------- From: [email protected] Date sent: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 11:42:25 EST Subject: Re: Russell County, VA To: [email protected] Greetings! I have researched a direct line back to late 1700's in Russell County (surname JACKSON) using the US Census mainly. What would be possible sources for genealogy information of Russell County for the 1700's? Anything online? THANK YOU for any possible guidance. Kelli JACKSON ------- End of forwarded message -------

There was a lady doing research on an Echolas in Bristol and I found a mention of her in a book. I have lost her address, so please if still on mailing list write me! If anyone knows how to contact her let her know.

I found this to be interesting reading, and thought I would pass it on. The Danville and East Tennessee Railroad needed help financially and it would be to Bristol - Goodson, Va. advantage to assist, however, the town needed a population of at least 5,000 residents. ( population at the time not even close). On Dec. 16.1889, it was decided that a census should be taken, so the census counters went on a "people counting hunt" Visitors from N. Y. were counted, people who had gotten off the train to have lunch in town were counted, people from close surrounding areas were counted, and later even accusations that a few East Hill Cemetery residents had their citizenship's renewed. If you were people and in town or close to town you were counted as a citizen of the town. On Jan. 4.1890 the census result was 5,382 citizens in Bristol. The "real count was closer to 2,902. This honest count was taken and sent to Richmond, but found in a census taker's drawer some 10 years later. A judge refused to rule on the census, but the suit pointed out almost certainly that a city status and incorporation had been obtained by fraud. Ten years later in 1900 the population was still short of 5,000 people by about 500 people. Source: Bristol,Tennesse / Virginia by Bud Phillips. I received this book as an early Christmas present and will do lookup of names mentioned on request, but the book is mainly history of the town and its' early and prominate people so you need to have an old family name in the town to be mentioned.

Hello: In Grayson County, James Anderson married Martha Patsy Nuckolls in 1809. They had a son James, Jr., married Mary (Polly) Ross in Grayson on Mar 4, 1830. I have another James Anderson in my line born about 1802 who married Mary (Polly) Bonham. Mary Bonham was the daughter of William Bonham and Elizabeth Williams. I descend from James and Mary's daughter Jane. I am trying to find out the parents of my James Anderson. His middle initial is possibly R. If I'm not mistaken the other James' middle initial was P. Yes, too, too close. If there are any Anderson researchers out there with any ideas, I'd love to hear them. Thanks so much, Julia Julia Williams Kodak Researching Adams, Anderson, Baker, Bedsaul, Brannock, Creed, Dickens, Golding (Golden), Gollehon, Goodson, Johnson, Norman, Roland (Rowland, Rolling), Suits (Suit), Upchurch, Williams and Wymer in Carroll, Grayson, and Smyth Co., Va. and Surry Co., NC and Residents of Shell Creek, Carter County, Tennessee. <A HREF="http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/k/o/d/Julia-W-Kodad/">Roots And Branches of SW, VA. and Surry Co., NC.</A> "Every house is builded by some man; but He that built all things is God." Hebrews 3:4 "The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23

Good Morning: Is there a kind soul out there that would have access and do a Wythe County marriage look up for me? I am looking for the marriage of James (middle initial possibly R) Anderson and Mary (Polly) Bonham. They lived in Grayson but I have not found their marriage there and believe perhaps they may have married in Wythe. James was born in 1802 and Mary about 1803. They were married sometime before 1831. I am desperate to find James' parents. I have Grayson Co. marriages 1793-1852 and Carroll County 1842-1853 if I can help someone else. Thanks, Julia Julia Williams Kodak Researching Adams, Anderson, Baker, Bedsaul, Brannock, Creed, Dickens, Golding (Golden), Gollehon, Goodson, Johnson, Norman, Roland (Rowland, Rolling), Suits (Suit), Upchurch, Williams and Wymer in Carroll, Grayson, and Smyth Co., Va. and Surry Co., NC and Residents of Shell Creek, Carter County, Tennessee. <A HREF="http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/k/o/d/Julia-W-Kodad/">Roots And Branches of SW, VA. and Surry Co., NC.</A> "Every house is builded by some man; but He that built all things is God." Hebrews 3:4 "The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23

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Wythe Co, VA male Davis Marriages George W. Davis to Anna Akins --------- 30 August1807 Hiram G. Davis to Jane King --------------22 June 1848 Isaac Davis to Jane Patterson --------------24 December 1818 James Davis Sr. to Susannah Staley-------09 December 1821 James Davis to Lovis Harman--------------30 December 1802 James Davis to Molly Sloss---------------- 04 October 1832 James Davis to Susan Sayers---------------06 December 1832 John Davis to Julian P. Wright-------------23 September 1827 John Davis to Susana Vance----------------25 April 1818 Joseph W. Davis to Lucy Armstrong------31 October 1822 Joseph Davis to Elizabeth James-----------27 November 1823 Joseph Davis to Elizabeth Sluss -----------08 May 1832 Joseph Davis to Nancy Nunn---------------15 December 1831 Joshua Davis to Mary Spangler-------------22 August 1850 Pleasant J. Davis to Prudence C. Atkins---24 October 1829 Robert A. Davis to Elizabeth M. Adams---17 October 1839 Robert Davis to Hannah Reeder-------------October 1839 William Davis to Fanny Dorill---------------05 August 1833 William Davis to Polly Kinsler--------------26 June 1828 James Davis to Betsy Leftwich---------------10 October 1793 Janson Davis to Peggy Burket----------------10 September 1795 George Davis to Mary Coutre-----------------18 September 1795 David Davis to Ester Dobler-------------------02 April 1796 George Davis to Eliza (Mrs) Able-------------17 September 1806

From Wythe Co, VA Marriages Polly Davis to Abraham Snabely? .......21 December 1820 Polly Davis to Andrew Kinser........06 March 1834 Polly Davis to Andrew Shannon........16 October 1817 Sarah M. Davis to Benjamin Swecker......27 May 1848 Caty Davis to Charles J. Woodson....... 19 January 1809 Polly Davis to Elias Harmon.........07 April 1803 Betsy Davis to Elijah McMillan.......14 October 1829 Mary Davis (Mrs.) to George Kinser.....13 December 1815 Elizabeth Davis to George Williams.......19 September 1827 Rhoda A. Davis to Henry C. Harris......26 August 1830 Jane Davis to Henry Eler...........04 January 1831 Anna Davis to Jacob Groseclose........27 April 1828 Elizabeth Davis to Jacob Hounshell......22 June 1825 Nancy J. Davis to James Copenhafer.......16 May 1850 Peggy Davis to Josiah Chatwell..........22 December 1822 Polly Davis to Levi Gose...........14 April 1831 Nancy Davis to Peter Hounshell.........22 October 1846 Molly Davis to Robert Bridgement........15 April 1822 Elizabeth Davis to Robert Holliday........10 May 1832 Mary M. Davis to Rufus Umbarger........16 October 1845 Sally Davis to Thomas Gray..........20 December 1827 Sally Davis to William Archer..........05 November 1835 Joana Davis to William Sloan.........22 March 1832 Anna Davis to William Warden.........07 June 1827 Elizabeth Davis to Samuel Fullen.........30 November 1790 Polly Davis to Charles Whitlock........29 January 1793 Polly Davis to Joseph Long..........26 March 1795

Blankenbeckler Family Reunion The reunion will be held at Willow Springs, Missouri Howell County at the Park Pavilion in the City Park located at the corner of 10th & N. Walnut Streets.. Memorial Day Weekend: May 26/27, 2001 Saturday 26th 8:AM til 6:PM Sunday 27th 8:AM til Noon The purpose of this gathering is a sharing of family information and the opportunity to get acquainted with some really fine persons--------your cousins ! For more information please contact; Helen Cast [email protected] Or send request to: 310 Park Row Snow Hill, Md. 21863 Eddie, thanks for your fast response. The CAST name is my married name & is not German, that I know of. My grandfathers name was ARCHIBALD CALVIN BLANKENBECKLER. He was named after two of his grandfather's; Archibald Jessee Blankenbeckler & Calvin Blankenbeckler. Archie's line follows; Killian Plankenbuhler 1585 - 1639 Matthias Blankenbuhler 1621 - 1691 Johan Thomas Blankenbuhler 1655 - 1691 Hans Nicolaus Blankenbuhler 1681 - 1743 Zachariah Blankenbuhler Sr. 1715 - 1794 Zachariah Blankenbeckler Jr. 1752 - 1824 Jessee Blankenbeckler 1781 - 1867 Calvin Blankenbeckler 1822 - 1887 George Washington Blankenbeckler 1849 - 1931 ARCHIBALD CALVIN BLANKENBECKLER 1877 - 1968 :

I am trying to locate a picture of the Ward store/Pilgrims Knob post office which sat at the intersection at Pilgrims Knob in Buchanan County. I would be VERY grateful for any help in obtaining a copy of such picture. Thanks in advance for any help. God Bless!!! Peggy C. (Fuller) Keen Website: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/5049 *********************************************************************** Ask me about the Buchanan County Historical Archive Project ************************************************************************* Buchanan County Historical Society: http://bcpl.naxs.com/society/main.htm **************************************************************************** **************

Dear List Members, I just recently found out that my g-g-grandfather, Abner NELSON, was born October 26, 1793, in Grayson County. I have received some information that his parents were Thomas NELSON and Margaret REID from Cumberland County, England. Because of date discrepancies, I believe this information to be inaccurate. Abner NELSON may have married Lucy Ausborn on March 4, 1815, in Grayson County. I am hoping that someone may have access to the census that could give me any information on Abner, his parents and his siblings so that I may know which direction to research from here. Thank you very much. Connie Ahlgren

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Eddie, I just saw this at the Wash. Co site. Is this you that contributed it, and are you connected to this Henry Roberts? THIS DEED made the 8th day of Sept 1882 between Henry ROBERTS and Sarah his wife on the first part and Mary J. Heral of the second part all the parties being residents of Washington County Virginia. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Four Thousand dollars given as an advancement to the said Mary J. Heral the said Henry Roberts and Sarah his wife do grant unto the said Mary J. Heral a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county aforesaid and lying on both sides of the North Fork of Holston River containing about Four hundred acres be the same more or less being the land where said Mary J. Heral now resides being all the land now owned by said Roberts North of Isaac & Wm Musick's north line to Ota H. Fleenor's land and the said Mary J. Heral is to comply with the reservations as set forth in the deed of Wm G. C. White to said Roberts in regard to water privileges and minerals on said lands and the said Henry Roberts and Sarah his wife covenant that they will warrant generally the land hereby conveyed. Witness the following signatures and seals. Henry Roberts (seal) Sarah (her mark) Roberts (seal) -- Main lines COLE, WARREN & ROBERTS Other names Carrico, Stoneman, Haga, Parks and more http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=barbnor http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/n/o/r/Barbara-E-Norvell/index.html

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MOORE, LARIMER Washington County, VA After looking at some papers, I found references to Moore's Creek (north fork of the HOlstein River) and Moore's Mill. Does anyone have information about these items in WCV? Thanks

Hi list, I have some original letters and documents from Appalachia Virginia, Wise county and a few other places in SW Va. I'll list the surnames and if anyone is researching them or would like them please email me. Wise county, William and Mary Allumni Banquest announcement: HILLMAN, SUMMERS, DINGUS,BAKER,GREEAR,CLAY,INGLE,RAMEY,FRALEY,HIX,HARRIS, JOHNSON,SULFRIDGE,DILLON,COUNTS,COX. Letters or documents signed by: M Y Evans(?) JM HILLMAN, J.P. BRAHE, RUTH HAZELWOOD(?), MRS. RALPH E. LAGGART, HOWARD BEALES, C.P.JONES,HUGH SULFRIDGE. Renee

Does anyone know where on Dismal, "Lory Branch" was located? I am referring to Dismal in Buchanan County VA. God Bless!!! Peggy C. (Fuller) Keen Website: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/5049 *********************************************************************** Ask me about the Buchanan County Historical Archive Project ************************************************************************* Buchanan County Historical Society: http://bcpl.naxs.com/society/main.htm **************************************************************************** **************