I am passing this on from another list to several Virginia lists, please forgive duplications. This was in Tues, 8 May, Springfield MO News Leader, p. 5B: Discovery of cemetery halts roadwork--Associated Press-Kansas City-- Construction of a new highway in south Kansas City has been halted by the discovery of a small cemetery dating back to the Civil War era. State officials are anxious to find any descendants of the Holloway family who are buried in the cemetery. If the heirs can't be found, the state will have to get court permission to move the nine graves in the plot, in order to finish a new Missouri 150. Construction workers recently unearthed a marble headstone, dating from 1858, while moving a large section of water pipe. Archaeologists later found another headstone and evidence of seven other graves. The site has not been disturbed further. Please pass this on to other lists.

Dear Gerry, By using search terms, LEE Bible, the LVA site returned 22 entries. There was not 22 entries that were just bibles. Some were houses, antiques, etc. Of those that mentioned bibles I found: 1. John Henry Lee Bible, Newport News, 1836. I viewed all pages and not one mention of a Gregory. 2. William Lee Bible, Dinwiddie county. Same....not one mention of a Gregory LEE. 3. Lee Bible, Prince George County, 1815, Same...not one mention of a Gregory LEE. Gerry, that is all that list Bibles under name LEE. If you have other suggestions for me to search for you from this collection I will be happy to help. Regards, Margaret

I want to thank everyone who responded to my request to find our how to get the original copy of the Will from the LVA. Sincerely Gerry

Robert, You are right!!!! I have that book and it is excellent!!! A real plus for someone researching North Carolina and very helpful for other areas (such as Virginia) too. Cam ------Original Message------ From: "Robert B. Stafford" <rstafford@ameritech.net> To: VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: June 7, 2001 9:46:03 PM GMT Subject: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Leary Book The full name of the book is "North Carolina Research: Genealogy and Local History, Second Edition" by Helen F. M. Leary, editor, published by North Carolina Genealogical Society, 1996. It should be available at any of the on-line genealogical book stores. I tried http://www.willowbendbooks.com Click on advanced search. Search: North Carolina Research The search came up with her book and two others that are very useful namely "Guide to Research at the NC Archives: County Records" and Margaret Hoffmann's "Short-Short Course." The three books reference one another and don't overlap very much. It is also at Amazon.com, but is listed as back ordered. However, I think you will find it at whichever book store you prefer. ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== USGenWeb Archives Digital Maps Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/maps/ ============================== 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

Since the subject is being discussed, this seems to be a good time to ask for help. I have an ancestress who got a land grant in her married name while still living with her husband. I say her married name since "tradition' says she was a Floyd before marriage but not proof of that. Catherine Floyd Garrell/Gerrald m. ca 1790 Samuel Garrell in Georgetown Dist/Horry Co. SC and in 1798 she recieced a state grant of 225 acres in her name beside the land of her husband Samuel Garrell. A Benjamin Garrell had entered a grant in1796; he died before the grant was final and it was granted int he name of a Richard Garrell. I included that bit just in case Catherine could have been a Garrell by birth and married a cousin Samuel. Catherine died ca 1817 and her husband remarried and deeded everything to his second wife; and when he died in 1836, the first set of children sued the widow and second set of chilren to get more of his estate. They were not successful and the only thing recovered was the 225 acre grant that their mother Catherine had in 1798. As far as we know and of record, there was no marital contract, no evidence she had ever been made a free trader or femme sole and she was having children for Samuel Garrell regularly during this period. A will or deed of gift would not apply in this case since it came from the state. (None found anyway). It was my understanding that a married woman could not hold property in her own name. Sorry this is so long but hope some the keen minds on this list can come up with an answer. Someone, please help me. Could Catherine's maiden name be Garrell? Nula PS: SC Archives had no answer.

The full name of the book is "North Carolina Research: Genealogy and Local History, Second Edition" by Helen F. M. Leary, editor, published by North Carolina Genealogical Society, 1996. It should be available at any of the on-line genealogical book stores. I tried http://www.willowbendbooks.com Click on advanced search. Search: North Carolina Research The search came up with her book and two others that are very useful namely "Guide to Research at the NC Archives: County Records" and Margaret Hoffmann's "Short-Short Course." The three books reference one another and don't overlap very much. It is also at Amazon.com, but is listed as back ordered. However, I think you will find it at whichever book store you prefer.

Is anyone of the Mitchell researchers looking for Mollie Jim Mitchell wife of G.L. Watkins Jr.1888-1910??? 3 sisters Genealogy team has located her abandoned gravesite anyone searching this site please contact me Nita

I have found that Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows ME (also Windows 2000 Professional) each come with a program called "Imaging" under Accessories. Occasionally, it does not get installed but it does come with these versions of Windows. This "Imagine" program will 'read' tiff files and a browser can be configured to use this to view the tif files that are online. Cam ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Juch" <Bob@Juch.org> To: <VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 6:34 PM Subject: RE: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Gregory Lee Bible > No version of Windows has a built-in TIFF viewer. MS Internet Explorer is the default viewer for many type of graphic files, but not TIFF. Almost every photo program supports TIFF though. If you don't want a photo editor, try this link: http://www.jasc.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=006 > > Bob Juch > http://www.Juch.org > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Margaret Driskill [mailto:mdriskill@worldnet.att.net] > Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 5:50 PM > To: VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Gregory Lee Bible > > > Dear friend, > > I have Windows ME and I have been viewing and printing material all day from > the site. You need to install the Tiff viewer. > > Margaret > > > ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== > Hosted by Rootsweb http://www.rootsweb.com > > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! > > > > ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== > The USGenWeb Project http://www.usgenweb.org > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com >

Hello all - I am having similar problems downloading some Robertson Bible records. I installed their TIFF program, in addition to several image programs I already own. I get a message that the download won't complete because I lack "LZW compression software", which I understand is owned by Unisys, and not available as a plug-in without exhorbitant license fee to Unisys. Anyone else running into this problem, or having resolved it? Thanks, Bonnie

It is not on a map of churches ca. 1850 in Southampton Co., VA. Do you know in which county it is located? Gene Ann >Could someone tell me about the above Church? Where Is it located? Any history of it would be appreciated. > >Regards, >Margaret Driskill >mdriskill@att.net

My apologies to all, however I simply do not have time to provide references beyond the many, many I have supplied over the months on this site. I would suggest that any who need further info, contact me directly or simply ignore and delete my messages. Thanks. Paul

No version of Windows has a built-in TIFF viewer. MS Internet Explorer is the default viewer for many type of graphic files, but not TIFF. Almost every photo program supports TIFF though. If you don't want a photo editor, try this link: http://www.jasc.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=006 Bob Juch http://www.Juch.org -----Original Message----- From: Margaret Driskill [mailto:mdriskill@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 5:50 PM To: VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Gregory Lee Bible Dear friend, I have Windows ME and I have been viewing and printing material all day from the site. You need to install the Tiff viewer. Margaret ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== Hosted by Rootsweb http://www.rootsweb.com ============================== Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp Search over 2500 databases with one easy query!

I do not understand the message, Mr. Stafford. :) Why not contact me privately at this email address martee@citlink.net Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert B. Stafford" <rstafford@ameritech.net> To: <VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 3:27 PM Subject: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Age for Land Ownership in NC > The most important point about Mrs. Leary's work is that it has been > published for a number of years and has been subject to the scrutiny and > criticism of other genealogists. When it went out-of-print, it was > re-edited and published at the request of the genealogical community. > There are very few general references of that caliber. > > Such is not the case for information published on the Internet. I have > seen many authoritative statements on lists that were totally at odds > with my own findings. Yet they were believed because there was no one on > the list knowlegeable enough to challenge them. > > The value of this list is that there are a number of people who can > dispute or elaborate on statements. However, it is necessary that > information be specific and provide references so that we can decide for > ourselves. > > > > > > ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== > USGW Archives Pension Project > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pensions/ > > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! >

Hello: I am seeking to get ahold of a copy of the will of Daniel COCKERHAM of Halifax Co. VA. His name is also seen as Cockerhim, Danel The date would be 1767 It probated 21 May 1767 Will book 0 p. 225-226 with the inv. and Appr. rec. on 19 May 1768 pages 239-240. If anyone has this will or recieved this will in error I wish to buy a copy of this will. Also seeking Cockerham, Daniel 1772 Will Book No. 0 1753-1772 from Reel #36 pp. 336-337 INCOMPLETE INV. & APPR. rec. 16 Aug. 1772 Halifax Co. VA This second man is Daniel Cockerham Jr. son of the first man listed above. There was no will to be found, only this INCOMPLETE INV. & APPR. record I would love to have a copy of this also. Thanks a ton, Gail

I forgot...I am searching for your Bible now and have not found it yet. Margaret

Dear Gerry, If you misunderstood my suggestion, my apologies. The TIFF Viewer is available for download at the LVA site. Just follow the instructions and whether you have Microsoft Explorer or Netscape they will be very simple to follow. Margaret

Dear friend, I have Windows ME and I have been viewing and printing material all day from the site. You need to install the Tiff viewer. Margaret

Again from Mrs. Leary's work: Colony of NC: Divorce Impossible;legal separation by petition to General Court for separate maintenance, usually for desertion, but few in number. State of NC: Until 1814 divorce and separation by the General Assembly. 1814-1835, also by the superior courts of the several counties. By 1820 mostly by the courts. After 1835 only by the courts. I have seen a case where a husband abandoned his wife. The wife remarried without a divorce. The second marriage was eventually legalized by a petition to the legislature.

I think marriage may have made a difference for a minor. I have an ancestor in South Carolina who was 18 (according to Bible records) when he got married. His father deeded him 200 acres of land within a week of the marriage. I expect that marriage "emancipated" a minor of either sex. Mildred "Mickey" Fournier PO Box 1967, Lake City, FL 32056 mailto:MFournier@atlantic.net

The most important point about Mrs. Leary's work is that it has been published for a number of years and has been subject to the scrutiny and criticism of other genealogists. When it went out-of-print, it was re-edited and published at the request of the genealogical community. There are very few general references of that caliber. Such is not the case for information published on the Internet. I have seen many authoritative statements on lists that were totally at odds with my own findings. Yet they were believed because there was no one on the list knowlegeable enough to challenge them. The value of this list is that there are a number of people who can dispute or elaborate on statements. However, it is necessary that information be specific and provide references so that we can decide for ourselves.