Janet, For Bennett marriages, I show: Isaac Bennet and Jane Defoe, bond Jun 2, 28104; bondsman, John Defoe; minister, John Helms; married Jun 3, 1804. Jacob Bennet and Mary Persinger, bond 31 May 1800; bondsman, Henry Persinger; consent, John Bennet (father) 19 May 1800; Witness, James Poage & Henry Persinger; Minister, John Helms - list dated 1800 Henry Bennett & Mary Ledbetter, bond 4 Dec 1828; daughter of Herbert; bondsman, Thomas Johnston; Witness: Joseph Campbell; Minister, William Hank; married 9 Dec, 1828. John Bennett & Sarah Clancy, bond 26 Nov 1782; bondsman, Walter Lindsy; minster Edward Crawford (Presby.); Married 27 Nov, 1782. John Bennett & Hariet Kimberling, bond 4 Sep 1828; Bondsman, John Kimberlin, father. Moses Bennett & Nancy Cooper, bond 20 Jan 1805; Bondsman, John Pullen; Consent, William Cooper, father, 20 Jan, 1805; Wit.- John Pullen & Alexander Cooper; Minister, John Helms; married 20 Jan, 1805. William Bennett & Martha Hazlep, bond 9 Dec, 1844; bondsman, Delaware Hazlep who testified age of bride as over 21; Minister, Jacob Carper (Meth. Epis.); married 12 Dec, 1844. William Bennett & Catherine Persinger, bond 17 Jan 1850; William from Alleghany County; daughter of Andrew; bondsman, William T. Moses; Witness: James O. Persinger & William J. Persinger. William Bennett & Margaret Price, bond 8 Jul, 1811; bondsman, Thomas Price, father; Minister, John Helms; married 18 Jul 1811. ------- Elizabeth Bennet & John Pullen; bond 11 Apr, 1798; bondsman, Joseph Pullen; Consent, Moses Bennet, father, 10 Apr, 1798; Witness, William Hanson & Joseph Pullen; Minister Elijah Vansandt (Protestant Espiscopal); married 18 Apr 1798. Frances Bennet & James Martin; bond 1 Nov, 1833; bondsman, Isaac Bennet, father; minister, Absalom C. Dempsey (Baptist); married 7 Nov 1833. Mary Bennet & Michael (Jr) Cloyd, bond 16 May 1797; bondsman, Moses Bennet; Witness, Henry Bowyer (Clerk of Court). Mary Bennet & Thomas Reynolds, bond 25 Apr, 1797; daughter of Moses; bondsman, Isaac Bennet; Witness, Henry Bowyer (Clerk of Court); consent, Moses Bennet, father, 26 Apr 1797; Witness, Isaac Bennet & Thomas Taylor. Charlotte Bennett & Henry Mallery, bond 9 Feb, 1808; signs as 'Mallory'), bondsman, John Pulling (signs 'Pullen'); Copnsent 8 Jan 1808 by John Allen, gardian of Charlotte; Moses Bennett, deceased; Witness, Isaac Bennett & John Pulling; Minister, John Helms; Married 11 Feb, 1808. Sally Bennett & Joseph Pullen, bond 24 Feb, 1832; bondsman, Isaac Bennett, father; minister, Absalom C. Dempsey (Bapt.); married 1 Mar 1832. Sarah Bennett & Jesse Cloyd, bond 12 Oct 1803; daughter of Moses; bondsman, Michael Cloyd; Consent, Michael Cloyd, Sr, 11 Oct, 1803; Witness, Elizabeth Cloyd & Michael Cloyd, who testified that Sarah is over 21; Minister, Edward Mitchell (Meth.)- list dated 30 Oct, 1804; (Note: name "Joseph Cloyd marked out and Jesse Cloyd written above it.) ---------- I do not show any Hamblins. I show the following: Elisha Vansand to Margaret Crawford, 1788 Elijah Vansandt to Elinor Willson, 1784 Isaiah Vensent & Eleanor Wilson, 1821 Elizabeth Vansandt to William Maxwell, 1786 Elizabeth Vansandt to William Maxwell, 1788 Sarah Vinsant to James Crawford, 1786 ---- If you would like more information on the Vinsant families above, I will copy the particulars of each and sent to you. Hope this is of some help. Steve Smith ----- Original Message ----- From: Janet Foster To: smit5226@bellsouth.net Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 6:04 PM Subject: Botetourt Marriage Lookup Hi Steve, Would appreciate two look ups in Botetourt County Marriages, 1770-1853 when you get a chance. Ezekiel Bennett & (wife unknown) - probably about 1770-1785. Benjamin Hamblin & Betsy (?Vincent) - married before 1800. Thanks for the offer, Janet Foster