I can not help but believe that the word "Fiels" is a corruption or misinterpretation of the letters written in the original document. A bed usually was listed with what went with it - the "furniture"; in this case there was a "cover" which means the thin-in-summer, thick-in-winter bonnet or top that stretched between the 4 posts and served above the bed and side curtains to keep bugs out in summer and heat in during winters. Because a cover was included, almost surely it was a 4 poster bed, however what word has been thought to be "fiels" is not known to me. I am with Margaret about the walnut table; hard to imagine that in those times walnut was a very coomon wood and was EVERYWHERE. ----- Original Message ----- From: <jleehunt1@aol.com> > "To 1 old Fiels Bedstead and > cover 7/6"

Hello Everyone, I was reviewing my little collection of Filmer Wills in the UK 1600s (of interest not only to us Faulkners/Fortners of Talbott/Queene Ann's MD, but some VA Greens, Barhams, Sheltons, Clays, etc.), and amongst them were two inventories that both included a valuation for "For wheate uppon ye grounds". (Grains, etc. in "barne" are mentioned separately.) I hadn't seen this before in Virginia or MD inventories (but I haven't looked at that many 1600s inventories in MD or VA). Was it common to include crops still growing here also? I paste in the entire inventory below. I haven't really read it in a while, and I think I got a headache when I did :-). I'm sure there are all sorts of other items to be figured out below as well. But I did remember the crops in the ground clause and have been meaning to ask for some time. Best Regards, Janet (Baugh) Hunter (FYI, I couldn't begin to tell you where this fellow fits in with the descendants of Edward Filmer and Elizabeth Argall of East Sutton, Kent Co, Eng) RICHARD FILMER, of Witchling An inventory (ACC A 71 417) of goods was taken in January 1663. Valuers, HENRY FILMER, WILLIAM FILMER, WILIAM HENEKER and ROBERT PACKMAN. The detailed inventory, as follows, is recorded in ‘A Chronicle of Kent 1250-1760’ by R.M. Filmer, pages 147 and 148: £ s. d. Imprimis his purse and gerdile and wearing apparelI 2. 0. 0. In the Hale. Idem Seaven peeces of brass and other things ......... 2.10. 0. In the Parler. For two tables and other things ......................…….. 13. 0. In the loaft over the Hale. One flock bead and boulsters, blanket and Chuerlot carten and steddell ........................................……… 13. 0. Idem foure chestes and a boax .........................…… 2. 0. 0. In the next lofte. One floake beade one boulster, one coverlid three blankets and a straddell ..................................…….. 3. 0. 0. In the foakes lofte. One trendele bead firnest …………………. 1. 0. 0. Idem for tene paire of sheetes …………….. 3. 6. 8. Idem toe dozen of napkins, one bead tike, toe paire of pilow beeres and other small linene . 2. 0. 0. Idem for twenty pounds of puctor …………. 1. 0. 0. Idem for lumber and things forgotten and unprised 6. 8. In the Kitchen. For vessel there ……………………………. 1. 0. 0. And in another room for little tubs there ….. 13. 4. In the buttery. For beere vessels and other things ………… 1.13. 0. and in another room by for things ………… 5. 0. In the barne. For whete barly otes pease and tares there … 33. 0. 0. For wagon and harnes, plowes and harrows. etc. 6. 2. 0. For sheepe two cows two heifers and a calfe .. 20. 0. 0. For three horse .……………………………. 16. 0. 0. For one hoage and 5 sheape ……………….. 3.15. 0. For wheate uppon ye grounds ……………… 23. 0. 0 Idem for three sacks. a scrye a fane and other measures …………………………………… 10. 0. The total is given as £127.2.4. The total does not add up. It seems the house was fairly simply furnished.

I don't know what 'fiels' means unless it is Field, but I saw one item I sure would like....the black walnut table....my, my...... Margaret

Hello Everyone, In making sure I have all my Hyde references, I went through the genweb archives and found Inventory &c of the estate of Henry Maynard decdan, 1726 Prince George Co, with the following reference (and this is NOT a summary of estate sale purchasers): To 1 Hyde Bestead & Cord 12/. Does anyone have any idea what that would be. I tried to do a search and came up empty. Best Regards, Janet Hunter

(page 2 of 4) Caroline County, 1853-1896 Death registers, -------------------------------------------2056977 Carroll County, 1853-1896 Charles City County, 1853-1896 Charlotte County, 1853-1884 Death registers, -------------------------------------------2056978 Charlotte County, 1885-1896 Clarke County, 1853-1896 Culpeper County, 1853-1896 Craig County, 1853-1896 Cumberland County, 1853-1896 Dickenson County, 1880-1896 Death registers, -------------------------------------------2056979 Elizabeth City County, 1853-1896 Fauquier County, 1853-1896 Dinwiddle County, 1853-1896 Essex County, 1856-1894 Death registers, ------------------------------------------2056980 Essex County, 1895-1896 Fairfax County, 1853-1896 Floyd County, 1853-1896 Fluvanna County, 1853-1896 Frederick County, 1853-1896 Death registers -----------------------------------------2056981 Franklin County, 1853-1896 Giles County, 1853-1896 Gloucester County, 1853-1896 Death registers -----------------------------------------2056982 Goochland County, 1853-1896 Grayson County, 1853-1896 Greene County, 1853-1896 Greensville County, 1853-1896 Death register ----------------------------------------2056983 Henrico County, 1853-1896 Halifax County, 1853-1896 Death register ------------------------------------ 2056984 Hanover County, 1853-1896 James City County, 1853-1896 Highland County, 1853-1896 Death registers ----------------------------------------2048575 Henry County, 1853-1896 King George County, 1853-1896 King and Queen County, 1853-1896 Lancaster County, 1853-1896 Death registers ------------------------------------------2048576 Lee County, 1853-1896 Loudoun County 1853-1896 Lunenburg County, 1853-1896 Death registers --------------------------------------------2048577 Mathews County, 1853-1896 Mecklenburg County, 1853-1896 Nelson County, 1853-1896 Death registers --------------------------------------------2048578 Middlesex County, 1853-1896 Montgomery County, 1853-1896

It was very common on both sides of the Atlantic - then and now - to sell crops growing on the land being sold. When, instead, such crops were reserved by the seller, there was quite usually a provision that such seller re-enter the land at harvest times in order that the crops be taken off. Paul

Hi Janet. As mentioned previously, my best guess is that the word "Hyde" means "hide," as in "hideable" (but NOT what we now call a "hideaway bed"). It was a rope-bed frame ("bedstead" with pegs for rope to take the place of any form of mattress) with legs that folded up alongside the frame, and sometimes with the frame itself folding in half. Such were foldable for easy storage standing up on end or under another piece of furniture, such as a couch/sofa. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: <jleehunt1@aol.com> What is a Hyde Bedstead?

My Chesterfield County Wade family came from Henrico County prior to the War Between the States. The following is some information about some of them. If you are related to any of these people, I would like to hear from you. Wanda W. Balducci in Virginia. Source: "The Annals and History of Henrico Parish, Diocese of Virginia and St. John's P. E. [Episcopal] Church" by J. Staunton Moore. Jno. Wesley Wade, son of George Washington and Mary Goodwin Wade, born 8 April 1889, was baptized by Reverend Lewis William Burton 3 May 1891. Oddis Kuyk Wade, son of George Washington and Mary Goodwyn Wade, born 18 February 1891, was baptized 3 May 1891 by Reverend Lewis William Burton. Lillian Estelle Wade, daughter of G. W. and M. A. Wade, born 15 March 1895, was baptized 30 March 1902 by Reverend R. A. Goodwin. G. W. Wade, aged 55 years, was buried in Oakwood Cemetery on 20 August 1903; Reverend Cary Beckwith. Miles Dabney Wade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade (adult), was baptized by Reverend R. A. Goodwyn on 5 November 1895. Nannie Florence, daughter of Edward and Nannie Wade, born 29 May 1864, was baptized by Reverend William Norwood on 27 September 1868. William T. Johns married Rosetta Wade on 2 November 1892; Reverend Lewis Willliam Burton. Grace Estellle Wade, daughter of M. D. and A. E. Wade, born 24 August 1884, was baptized on 24 March 1901 by Reverend R. A. Goodwin. Ellen Nora Wade, aged 52 years, was buried 5 December 1891 at Shockoe Hill Cemetery; Reverend Lewis William Burton. Mary Wade, aged 14 months, was buried 1 February 1892 at Oakwood Cemetery; Reverend Lewis William Burton. Geo. Linwood Wade, aged 6-1/2 years, was buried in 1890 at Oakwood Cemetery; Reverend Lewis William Burton. M. D. Wade, aged 41 years, buried at Oakwood Cemetery 7 December 1895; Reverend R. A. Goodwyn. Nannie Temple Wade, aged 17 years, buried in Hollywood Cemetery in 1864; Reverend William Norwood. Ollie C. Hope married Pearl A. Wade 4 June 1902; Reverend R. A. Goodwyn. My ancestors: Wamsley family of Virginia and West Virginia Wade family of Virginia Talbott family of Virginia and West Virginia Oliver family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Harper (Herper) family of Virginia and West Virginia Appelman family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Rash family of Virginia Rives family of Virginia Addy family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Smith family of Pennsylvania Wanda Wamsley Balducci, a Southern American and descendant of Confederate Citizens and Soldiers of the War for Southern Independence - a war fought for Constitutional liberty, states rights, and defense of home and family.

Good evening, Well! I'm overwhelmed. Seems like everybody wants a set of the books....I didn't think there would be that much interest in them so late in the proverbial day. As I said, I only have a handful of volume one. Therefore, if you are ordering a set, PLEASE tell me: 1) if you would be willing to take only vol. 2 (with an appropriate refund check), and 2) if you would like to put your name and e-address on a list for possible reprint of volume one. If I get loads of requests for volume 1 to be reprinted, I'll look into making arrangements for that. P.S. I have made arrangements with Susan D. Jones of the Southside Virginia Genealogical Society for her to post cemeteries from my book on their website, eventually, as their members get around to updating my original cemetery surveys. Eventually, volume one will probably be available on-line through their website...but probably not for a good long while yet. This way, folks who have new cemeteries (ones I did not survey) or other new information can share. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Greetings, What follows is some of the information available for the state of Virginia through the Latter Day Saints Family History Centers. If the films are not available at your local FHC, they can order them for you. This is page one (1) of 4, --- three more to follow. Larry ====================================== Page 1 of 4 AUTHOR Virginia. Bureau of Vital Statistics. TITLE Death registers, 1853-1912. PUBLICATION INFORMATION Salt Lake City Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1996. FORMAT on 27 microfilm reels ; 16 mm. & 35 mm. NOTES Microfilm of the original records at the Virginia State Library at Ricbniond, Virginia. CONTENTS The commissioner of the revenue registered deaths for the county and then turned his books over to the clerk of the County Court. The clerk made abstracts to send to the state auditor and would also preserve the books in his office. Death certificates give the name of the deceased, spouses name, last place of residence, cause of death and the attending physician. Sometimes information is incomplete. Names of the deceased are arranged by county and then by year until 1896. From 1900 to 1912 the deceased names are filed chronologically by year and alphabetically within the year. Film # Death registers, -----------------------------------2048503 Alleghany County, 1853-1896 item 2-3 Albermarle County, 1853-1896 Death registers, ------------------------------ 2056972 Amherst County, 1853-1896 Accomack County, 1853-1896 Appomattox County, 1853-1896 Death registers, ----------------------------------- 2056973 Buckingham County, 1853-1896 Amherst -Dinwiddle 1853-1896 (many years missing) Alexandria County, 1853-1896 Amelia County, 1853-1896 Death registers, --------------------------------- 2056974 Augusta County, 1853-1896 Brunswick County, 1853-1896 Botetourt County, 1853-1896 Death registers, --------------------------------- 2056975 Bedford County, 1853-1896 Bath County, 1853-1896 Bland County, 1851-1896 Buchanan County, 1858-1896 Bristol City, 1889-1896 Death registers, --------------------------------- 2056976 Carroll County, 1853-1896 Campbell County, 1853-1896 -----------------------------------------------

Good evening, In cleaning house, A Press of Greenville, S.C., found two boxes of my Halifax Co., Va., cemetery books (published in 1984-85). Judging from the tattered state of the copies at the Halifax and South Boston public libraries, many of you know these books already. They have been more or less out of print for some years. I have just received the books from A Press and will sell the remaining copies on a first-come, first-serve basis. The price will be $18 each postpaid, or $32 for both. Send checks to G.C. Waldrep III, 7230 Strawberry Road, Summerfield, NC 27358. Inquiries via e-mail OK, though I'm afraid I can't "reserve" copies in advance of payment. As of this moment I have 7 copies of volume 1 and 52 copies of volume 2. I'll take this opportunity to thank all of you who have gone to the effort to locate me these past few years--since I left South Boston--and tell me how much these books helped in your research. I enjoyed compiling them and only wish someone would work on a third volume. About half the African-American cemeteries in Halifax remain uncatalogued, as well as several dozen family cemeteries, especially in the county's northwestern quadrant. Since I no longer live in the county, I'm afraid I won't be the one to complete this important work. Best wishes to all. G.C. Waldrep III _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

I am getting ready to travel to Richmond to see what I can find on my line of Staples. Do any of you have relatives that match mine? My gg grandfather was Thomas Hamilton Staples and his 2nd wife was Jane Jeffress McCutcheon. Their children were Servitus Adison Staples, James Thomas Staples, Egbert Alexander Staples and my ggrandfather Melancthon Luther Staples, who married 1st, Mary Cornelia Wall and 2nd Ella Lee . My grandfather was Melancthon Luther Jr.. I believe that he was born in Lunenburg, Oct.23, 1880. Is anyone out there connected to these brothers or have information that would help me? Thanks, Susan hickoryfarms@ellijay.com

There is a Confederate section of Blandford Cemetery. There are 2 Rives buried there: George E. Rives, Company H, 13th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; b. 1842, d. 1931. Geeorge S. Rives, 1st Lieutenant, Company K, 13th Virginia Cavalry, CSA; b. 1832, d. 1887. I have Rives ancestors from Prince George and surrounding counties, but have not been able to tie my Rives to the above soldiers. My My 3rd great-grandfather was Alexander Robert Rives, a Confederate Soldier also. Wanda Wamsley Balducci in Virginia My ancestors: Wamsley family of Virginia and West Virginia Wade family of Virginia Talbott family of Virginia and West Virginia Oliver family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Harper (Herper) family of Virginia and West Virginia Appelman family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Rash family of Virginia Rives family of Virginia Addy family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Smith family of Pennsylvania

Edward N. Motley, Sgt. US Army W.W.II, b., 9 November 1911, d., 9 September 1989. Opal Motley Richardson, b. 24 January 1916, d. 11 April 1982. husband, Claude Winston Richardson, Sr. son, Claude Winston "Sonny" Richardson, Jr., b. 1 September 1945, d. 13 June 1995. Edward Nelson Motley b. 13 February 1873 d. 29 November 1952 Marillie Meador Motley b. 1 July 1877 d. 26 September 1952 "God's greatest gift returned to God - our mother" Susie Mae Motley b. 30 June 1899 d. 4 February 1933 "God gives us love, something to love he lends us." If you are related to any of these people, I would like to hear from you. Wanda Wamsley Balducci in Virginia My ancestors: Wamsley family of Virginia and West Virginia Wade family of Virginia Talbott family of Virginia and West Virginia Oliver family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Harper (Herper) family of Virginia and West Virginia Appelman family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Rash family of Virginia Rives family of Virginia Addy family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Smith family of Pennsylvania

Raymond Wallace Wade, b. 20 May 1904, d. 9 January 1978. wife - Edith Vaiden, b. 1 May 1908, d. 15 February 1991. Frederick Morris Wade, TSGT US AIR FORCE, WWII, Korea, b. 17 February 1921, d. 29 December 1977. Stanley J. Wade, b., 31 December 1908, d., 19 August 1950. wife, Thelma Childress Wade, b., 19 December 1908, d., 17 February 1943. Justine W. Wade b. 4 February 1915 d. 25 October 1986 J. Edward Wade b. 30 August 1912 d. 14 November 1993 If you are related to these people, I would like to hear from you. Wanda Wamsley Balducci in Virginia My ancestors: Wamsley family of Virginia and West Virginia Wade family of Virginia Talbott family of Virginia and West Virginia Oliver family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Harper (Herper) family of Virginia and West Virginia Appelman family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Rash family of Virginia Rives family of Virginia Addy family of Pennsylvania and Virginia Smith family of Pennsylvania

Would the person who had recently contacted me about the home of Col. George Waller at Waller's Ford, Now Fieldale, Henry County, Virginia please contact me again. Thank you, Truman Adkins

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So glad to hear some feed back I was sending it to various lists. Susi

Any information on Thomas Younger son of Alexander and Rebecca Mills Younger; Old Rappahanock, South Farnham Parish (Essex) would be most welcome. Have his children, but think that some of them are not his....etc. Thank you. B. MacKie

Just so you all know, they found descendants of those folks within about two days of their discovery, and they graves have been moved to a nearby cemetery with Holloways. (FYI, I am on several lists in the area, as that is where all of my ancestors, with one group of 1880 laggards, were by the 1850s, the Ozarks). Since the most widely publicized announcement was in Greenfield, MO (a ways away from Kansas City actually), our lists down there passed it quickly. Janet (Baugh) Hunter