Hi, I am new to the list and I am looking for any information that I may be able to find about my gggg-grandfather John Pemberton Smith who married Susanna Burks, dated November 18, 1765. In their marriage bond her name is spelled both Bur and Burks. It is signed by George Burks, and witnessed by Thos. Swan. I know nothing about them except names and have wondered if the Burks were in Burksville?? They had one son Pemberton Smith who married Mary Thackton, November 13, 1802. I have been told she was related to James Thackton but have not been able to find a connection. Pemberton was a circuit riding Methodist Preacher and one of his churches was Mt. Pleasant Church outside of Farmville. Pemberton and Mary had three maybe four children: Caroline who married Claiborne Clements, Sara who married William Baldwin Purcell, their descendants still live at Oak Hill in Drakes Branch, one son named George Sidney Smith who is my gg-grandfather. They lived near Farmville until Pemberton died and then moved to Charlotte County. If anyone can point me in the right direction to find information it would be appreciated. Cliff, Gilroy. CA