Just heard of Elizabeth White's retirement and of course I want to add to the stories of her contribution to the Giles County Old Records Department as well as many of us living in different parts of the country. I live in Tularosa, New Mexico and Elizabeth has been such a great help in researching for information on my Waller, Miller and Simmons connections in Giles County. Clara Parker also has been a big help. Both are to be commended for their work in helping to preserve much of the history of Giles County. My husband and I visited the Old Records Department one time and was able to meet Elizabeth in person and it was so nice to put a face to a name. I was very proud to see a picture I had sent to Elizabeth of a Historical Marker in Delta County, Texas telling of the many families who had migrated from Giles County to this area of Texas. I was even able to help Elizabeth with some of her research one time. Members of a family she was doing research on had migrated to Tularosa and I was able to take pictures of the headstones in the local cemetery and send to her for her records. It was a good feeling having helped her just that little bit after all she had done for me. Know Elizabeth is going to be missed in the Old Records Department, but I certainly hope she enjoys her retirement and spends her days doing exactly what she wants to do. She has earned it! ENJOY!! Louise Parker Tularosa, New Mexico

My wife and I have done research in courthouses in Missouri, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and Maryland, plus many state archives. None of the places treated us nicer or gave us more help than in Pulaski. The two ladies were helpful, cordial, and knowledgeable. When we first signed in I said to one of the ladies "I want to find information on my grandfather, he was John Wilson Johnson and I believe his first wife was a Jones (they had a son named Jones)". The lady promptly told me that his first wife was Rebecca Johnson and they were first cousins. They never hesitated as where to find a record that we requested and brought out useful records before we even asked for them.. I don't know whether it was Ms White or Ms. Parker but I am sure the ladies who were there were typical of all the people who worked on the third floor. Thank you, Ms. White and Ms. Parker. Congratulation on your retirement, Ms. White, enjoy. Bill Trott Pasadena, TX

> Greetings List Members, > > I saw in the January 25 issue of the Pulaski Citizen that Mrs. Elizabeth > White has retired from the Old Records Department at the Giles County > Court House in Pulaski. > > Anyone who has done research in Giles County, TN, has run across Miss > Elizabeth. I cannot begin to thank her enough for the 18+ years of > service that she has given to the people of Giles County. She and Mrs. > Clara Parker have been a "light in the wilderness" of our search for our > ancestors. > > After so many years working on the third floor of the Court House, hot > in the summer and probably very cool in winter, I wish her well in > looking at the sky, sitting in the sun looking at the flowers and > butterflies and enjoying the beauty of nature in Giles County. BRAVO! > > Best regards, > > Anna Jackson Indeed, a couple of great ladies. Thanks for letting us know, Anna. I wish to join you, and express my best wishes for Miss Elizabeth in her retirement. We have been fortunate to have had her expertise on all things Giles. Roger

Greetings List Members, I saw in the January 25 issue of the Pulaski Citizen that Mrs. Elizabeth White has retired from the Old Records Department at the Giles County Court House in Pulaski. Anyone who has done research in Giles County, TN, has run across Miss Elizabeth. I cannot begin to thank her enough for the 18+ years of service that she has given to the people of Giles County. She and Mrs. Clara Parker have been a "light in the wilderness" of our search for our ancestors. After so many years working on the third floor of the Court House, hot in the summer and probably very cool in winter, I wish her well in looking at the sky, sitting in the sun looking at the flowers and butterflies and enjoying the beauty of nature in Giles County. BRAVO! Best regards, Anna Jackson -- Anna O. Jackson God Bless America Kentucky Colonel Paducah, KY -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.6 - Release Date: 2/7/05

> > This file was found in the loose Woodruff File papers at Fauquier County > Court House. 1817-003 > > Revolutionary Pensioner > John White > Fauquier County, State and District of Virginia > On this 27th day of February, 1827, personally appeared in open Court of > Record made so by the Laws of this Commonwealth, invested with Common Law > and Chancery Jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping a record of its > proceedings and having the powers of fine and imprisonment, John White, > resident in said County, aged seventy four years, who being first duly > sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in > order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress, of the 18th of > March, 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820; > > That he, the said John White, enlisted for the term of five years or > during the war, in the month of May 1775 in Williamsburg in the State of > Virginia, in the Company commanded by Capt. George Nicholas, in the > Regiment commanded by Col. Henry in the line of the State of Virginia, > which was afterwards taken by the United States into the Continental > establishment in 1775 or 1776, that he was at the Battle of the Great > Bridge in 1775. That in the Spring of 1776, he was transferred to the > Second Regiment of North Carolina in Major White's Company commanded by > Col. Howe. That he continued to serve in the said Corps until sometime in > the year 1778 when he was transferred into the First Regiment of South > Carolina in Capt. Edwards Company, commanded by Col's. Cotesworth Pinckney > and Thomas Pinckney under the Command of General Lincoln, where he served > until the 12th day of Mary, 1780 when he was taken prisoner in Charleston, > South Carolina and was exchanged in the Autumn of 1781 in the State of > South Carolina. > > That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension except the > present; that his name is not on the roll of any state within his > knowledge, and that the following are the reasons for not making an > earlier application for a pension; That shortly after the enactment of the > Law of 1818, he called upon a gentleman to put him in a train by which he > could partake himself to its provisions which he readily undertook but > neglecting afterwards to do it. He was compelled to resort to another who > after having promised to perform the business , delayed it for sometime > and then died. That he was also informed that the law of 1820, had so > modified that by 1818, it was requiring stricter proof that he despaired > of obtaining his application which through the 'remembrance?' of those in > whom he confided, has bever been made until the present time. > > That his poverty and infirmity rendered him incapable of attending to his > business; That he has no other evidence of the time of his enlistment and > his services preformed during the war. HIS > > > John + White > > MARK > > And in pursuance of the Act of the 1st of May, 1820, I do solemnly swear, > that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of > March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any > manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with the intent > thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act > of Congress, entitled " An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in > the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary > War", passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has > any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts > due to me; nor have I any income, nor have I had any income for the last > 16 years, other than what is in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me > subscribed; > One hand saw, two drawing knives, six ___? hoops, one iron pot, 2 tin > cups. > I was formerly a cooper but am now incapable to pursue that occupation on > account of my infirmity and that no member of my family is living with me. > > > HIS > > John + White > > Mark > > Sworn to, and declared in open Court on the 27th day of February, 1827. > > Jon: A. WE. Smith, Clerk > > Of Fauquier County Court > > Fauquier County > Appeared in open Court this 27th day of February, 1827, Charles B. Smith, > made oath that he has been acquainted with John White, the above named > Petitioner for a number of years and believe him to be a man of truth, > honesty, and probity, and that he has had this reputation with all who > knew him. > That sometime before the death of Capt. Gideon Johnston, he had a > conversation with the deck's, who declared that he knew the petitioner and > was with him at the Battle of the Great Bridge. Sworn to in open Court. > > Jon A.WE. Smith Calk > > Fauquier County Court > > Fauquier County "Scilicet?" > This 27th day of February, 1827, Joseph Smith appeared in open Court and > made oath that he has been acquainted with John White, the above named > petitioner for a pension, a number of years and believes him to be a > truthful man and that he has always borne that reputation with all who > knew him. > > Sworn to in Open Court > > Jon. A.WE. Smith > > Fauquier County Court Clerk > > Fauquier County "Scilicet?" > > This 27th day of February, 1827 > Telephony? Nickerson appeared in open Court and made the oath that he has > been acquainted with John White, the above named petitioner, for a number > of years and believe him to be a truthful man and that such has been his > general reputation. > > Sworn to in Open Court > > Jno. W.W. Smith, Clerk > > Fauquier County Court > > Virginia > Fauquier County, to wit; > I, John A.W. Smith, Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid, do > hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the > said John White did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the > preceding declaration, against the Common enemy, for the term of nine > months, under one engagement, on the Continental establishment. I also > certify that he foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly > copies from the records of said Court; and I further certify, that it is > the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the > property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is three dollars. > > In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and [officed?] my Seal > of the said Court, on this 27th day of February, 1827 and in the 51st year > of the Commonwealth. > > Jno A.W.Smith, Clk > SEAL Fauquier County Court > > *** > I believe the above John White to be the eldest son of William White born > ca 1730, died before 1804 Haymarket, Prince William County, VA, the part > that became Fauquier County VA in 1759. Other children were; > 1. Elizabeth b ca 1754 Fauquier Co md Feb 28, 1786 James Bailey in Fauq. > Co > 2. Jemima/Mima and md Jan. 10, 1791 George Greene Waddell, Fauq. Co and md > 2nd 1847 Stephen Wade in KY. > 3. John b 1753, Rev War soldier mentioned in his brother, William White's > RW application filed in 1832 from Lincoln Co TN. John married Ann Bailey, > dau of deceased James Bailey and wife Ann ___. When James Bailey died, > William White married his widow Ann Bailey. They had no children together > but both had children from their first marriage. Ann and James Bailey's > dau. Ann was step sister of John White's as her mother was married to his > father. { I would love to know the maiden name of Ann Bailey ,widow of her > 1st marriage to James Bailey and md 2nd William White Sr}. > 4. William White Jr b Jan 10, 1755 Fauq. Co VA, Rev War soldier, died May > 6, 1833 Lincoln Co TN. He had an unknown to me first wife and children > born in VA. He stated that after the RW, he relocated to Rowan Co NC and > lived there for 30 years before moving to Lincoln Co TN just before the > 1820 census. He had md 2nd in NC abt 1812 to Elizabeth ___ b 1775 NC. [I > would love to know her maiden name too]. The first child by William White > Jr and Elizabeth was born when William was aged 58 and all of their > children were still considered minors when he died in 1833.My direct line. > I have joined D.A.R. on this William. At least one of his children [Carr > Bailey White] who died in Giles Co TN, had on his obit that he were born > at Stokes Co NC. I believe Stokes was a part of old Rowan Co so William > probably never relocated from Rowan to Stokes Co NC? > 5. Nancy Ann b 1764 Fauq. md Oct 31, 1786 Fauq. Co md William Waddell Sr. > 6. Hannah b ca 1765 Fauq. md Dec 13, 1787 Fauq Co to Thomas Russell James. > 7, Sarah born ca 1768 Fauq. md Aug 25, 1789 Fauq Co to George Roach. They > lived in Prince William Co VA at least from 1804 to 1824. George was one > an Adm of his father in law estate. Sarah Roach and her brother above, > William White, were the only children not married and living in Mason Co > KY at least at 1804. They all sent authorizations to allow George Roach to > sell their shares of their father's estate to William Hunton, a next door > neighbor to deceased William White. { I wonder if William White Sr > received bounty land in Mason Co KY allowing his children to move there. > He is listed in 1761 Roster of Capt William Edmonds Colonial Soldiers with > Carr Bailey Sr among many others. > 8. Carr born ca 1777 Fauq. Co. md Feb 19, 1795 Fauq Co to Nancy Donaldson, > dau. of John Donaldson. William White Sr had to sign with his X to allow > Carr to marry. Carr was underage. > > If anyone has any connection-- or information- about the above families, I > would be grateful to hear from them. I am trying to find the first family > of William White Jr especially. Too many early William White's. We need to > work together. None of us will recognize the children born after these two > William White's children relocated from any area they lived in for a while > so it will take some effort to be sure these are not your William White's. > Thank you for checking all names carefully. > I have a copy from National Archives of the RW pension > application of William White Jr. He was named as an ancestor to D.A.R. > in November 1973 by Martha Jane Shultz Dietrich of College Park, Maryland- > National Number 383072. She claimed descent through William White Sr's > daughter, Hannah White, who married Thomas Russell James in Fauquier Co > VA. She stated William White Sr's first wife and the mother of all of his > children was named, Mary ___. > > Ginny Keefer nee White > > > ==== VAFAUQUI Mailing List ==== > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SeB.2ACE/708.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I haven't dug into this yet, but I stumbled upon this post on the board here. Our John would be a good match for this John: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.albemarle&m=236.774.789.1 My great grandfather Lewis Houston Cole was the illegitimate son of William Anderson Jones who was a neighbor to my Cole family. I thought figuring out his father would be the toughest part of my research of his line, but it wasn't. I've been stuck five times as long on his mother's parents. Very frustrating! Jane

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones, Blankenship, McNeely Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SeB.2ACE/708.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks, Jane for the reply. Keep me informed. Do you know his brothers? I have several possiblities. How do you tie in? Ann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SeB.2ACE/727 Message Board Post: Hugh Berry Wallace b' 1818 S C D;1886 Tn Would like to find out where he is buried he is my g-g-grandpa [email protected] THANKS

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SeB.2ACE/708.1 Message Board Post: Hi Ann, When I was looking into that line, I got back as far as John and got stuck too. I think I'm going to ask a cousin to contribute DNA to the Jones DNA project on the outside chance we might get a match. Jane

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SeB.2ACE/615.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Amy for your reply. I am keeping all options open as far as states go. I appreciate your help. Cynthia Phillips

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROBERTSON/ROBERSON, Jones Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SeB.2ACE/726 Message Board Post: Henry Robertson/Roberson was born November 5, 1818 in Giles Co, TN. In 1838 he enlisted in the TN Vol Inf. Following his discharge, he lived for a while in Stewart Co, TN. By 1847, he was in Union Co Ar and married Elizabeth Ann Jones. They had 7 children together before he died unexpectedly in 1858. Only 5 of the children were listed in probate records, so the other 2 may have died at a young age. The family Bible lists complete names for all members of this family, but no locations. There is also no information on Henry's parents or siblings. Interesting to note that Henry served as and made the first few Bible entries as Rober-t-son and later changed the spelling to Roberson. His widow testified in her pension application that he came to believe that was the proper spelling for his name. Henry lived very near a James Roberson in Union County Arkansas who had also been in TN before AR, and he was b. in Brunswick, VA and was a veteran of the War of 1812. We do not know if they are kin, but it is possible, even likely. Any clues or information about this family are welcome. Thank you.

Hello List, Edmund LANIER lived in Giles County, Tennessee and left land in District 11 of Giles County to his children: Julia Ann LANIER (b. abt 1839) married first probably David VAUGHN who waskilled in Civil War, and then she married second Edward / Elisha W. HOLLY Robert Franklin LANIER (b. abt 1845) married Arminta A. (Minnie) PARTIN Ariadne LANIER (b. abt 1846) married W. Neil McMILLION (children: Martha Emma McMILLION and James McMILLION) Martha Jane LANIER (b. abt 1852) remained single - lived with brother R. F. LANIER Looking for ANY information on any of the above... have a special interest in where they are buried. Is anyone researching this line? Thanks for any help. Joy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SeB.2ACE/615.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry, I'm unfamiliar with the PA Phillips. My family comes from NC/SC/GA before they arrive in TN. As far as I know, none of mine went to MO, either. Good Luck, Amy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SeB.2ACE/615.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on my gggrandfather Thomas Phillips born in 1847 in Allenport, PA. He married Sarah Josephine Furnier in 1867 and he died in 1871 in Barton Co, MO. They had 2 sons William Cass Phillips and Charley. Any connection? Thank you, Cynthia

What I have done in the past is calll the curent owner and told them I was a decendant and that i would like to visit the Cemetery on a certain day. Never had a problem getting access to one before and I have visited many in the States of TN and Alabama. Mike >From: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [TNGILES] Re: Cemetery Visitation >Date: 31 Jan 2005 17:42:23 -0700 > >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SeB.2ACE/724.2.1 > >Message Board Post: > >Thanks for the reply. How do I go about getting the access to my family's >cemetery on private property ? Is there a form to fill out etc.? or do I >just call the current owner and request permisson to go on their land . > > >==== TNGILES Mailing List ==== >Got a will or obituary of your Giles County ancestor??? Send them >to me and I will add them. MailTo:[email protected] >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SeB.2ACE/724.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the reply. How do I go about getting the access to my family's cemetery on private property ? Is there a form to fill out etc.? or do I just call the current owner and request permisson to go on their land .

Our next Giles Co. Heritage meeting will be Tues., Feb. 1, 6:30 PM, Comfort Inn, Pulaski. If you cannot come, please click on our website; http://www.GilesCoTN.com Come help us preserve Giles County Heritage!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SeB.2ACE/575.1 Message Board Post: Hi Pam- I would like you to email me so that we can share information about this family. I am working on this line also!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SeB.2ACE/724.2 Message Board Post: Its not a Federal law but TN as well as most States have a law that alows visits by imediate family members of the ones buried there.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SeB.2ACE/724.1 Message Board Post: I am not sure but I think there is a federal law that a cemetry located on private property has to have a right of way for people to visit at anytime. Are you having problems getting right to visit cemetery??