In my book, citing "Public Acts of Virginia In Force and Use, Jan. 1, 1758" (John Mercer, Price and Patterson, Glasgow, 1759, pp.140-144), I state that by the year 1700 there were dozens of ferries operating in VA, and in 1760 there were no less than 135 that were licensed by the colony, plus no telling how many that were unlicensed. (Drake, "Now In Our Fourth Century, etc.", Heritage Books, Bowie MD, 1994, p. 85) I would suggest that you review the history and licenses records of the counties in which your ancestor may have operated such a ferry, as I know of no other source, except the volume mentioned. If you find such a full listing, better tell us all. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: Georgia Walsh Ferries on the James River Does anyone have any information about the ferries on the James River during the early later 1600's and early 1700's. I have seen on a website where Richard Murphy had a ferry that crossed the James, near Westover. Any truth to this? Thanks, Georgia