Here is the promised posting of John Farrar's will. Debra Miller Albemarle Co. Will Book #2, page 244; Will of John Farrar, father of John, Perrin, Catharine Joplin, Sarah Spencer, William, Peter, Elizabeth, Thomas and Richard. In the name of God Amen. The twenty first day of October One thousand seven hundred and sixty four according to the computation of the Church of England, I, John Farrar of the parrish of St. Anns and County of Albemarle, being in perfect memory and remembrance, praise be to God, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form following Viz. First I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God my maker, hoping that through the meritorious death and passion of Jesus Christ, my only saviour and redeemer to receive free pardon and forgiveness of all my sins and as for my body, to buried in Christian burial at the discretion of my Executor hereafter nominated. I give to my son Perrin Farrar, the plantation wherein he now lives with half the land on that side (of) the river wherein he now lives to be divided, beginning at the horse ford as after called Kirbys field and running across the spring branch extending to the back line containing two hundred acres more or less, also one negro man named Sam. It is my will that my two daughters Catharine Joplin & Sarah Spencer and my son John Farrar content themselves with the portions I have already given them. I give to my son William Farrar one negro boy named Jim, I give to my son Peter Farrar two negro girls named Luce & Nan. I give to my son Thomas Farrar one negro man named Peter and one negro girl named Beck. I give to my daughter Elizabeth Farrar one negro girl named Moll and one negro boy named Bob. I give to my son Richard Farrar the remainder of my lands containing five hundred & eighty five acres and six negroes named Agg, Betty, Peter, Ned, and & (?). It is my will that he keep and maintain his mother. I also give my son Richard Farrar all my household furniture & all my stock cattle hogs and horses & I make him my sole Executor to execute this my last will and Testament. It is my will that if my son William Farrar die without issue that his boy Jim return to his brother Peter Farrar & in case that any of the rest of my children die without issue that their portion be equally divided amongst the survivors. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal. his John Farrar (ls) mark Test Robinson Bailey (his mark) Elizabeth Bailey (her mark) Richard Bailey (his mark) At Albemarle August Court 1769 This will was proved by the oaths of Elizabeth Bailey & Richd. Bailey wit. thereto and ordered to be recorded & on the motion of Richard Farrar the Executor above named who made oath according to Law, a Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form as giving security by whereupon he with Roger Thompson & Chas Irving, his Securities entered into and acknowledged this bond accordingly. Test Tuck. Woodson Dp. Clk

This deed mentions Susannah Farrar, John Shelton, William Shelton, Martha Lucas; witnessed by Shelton Farrar, Samual Leake and J. Farrar. Debra Miller Albemarle County, Virginia Deed Book 18, Page 357 This indenture made this eight day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirteen between Susannah Farrar of Albemarle County of the one part and John Shelton of Louisa County of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Susannah Farrar in consideration of the sum of forty pounds of lawful money of this Commonwealth the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has bargained and sold by these presents does bargain and sell unto the said John Shelton his heirs and assigns all her rights, title and interest in the tract of land now in the occupation of Martha Lucas of Louisa County that the said Martha by her deceased father, William Shelton, to have and to hold the said interest herein before mentioned, intended to be bargained and sold and every part thereof unto the said John Shelton, his heirs and assigns forever and the said Susannah Farrar for herself and her heirs the said interest before mentioned unto the said John Shelton his heirs and assigns, free from the claim or claims of them the said Susannah Farrar, her heirs and of all and every other person or persons whatsoever shall, will and does warrant and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof the Susannah Farrar has hereunto set her hand and seal the day and year first above written. (signed) Susannah Farrar Witness: Shelton Farrar Samual Leake J. Farrar

I saw this posting and just had to reply; I haven't yet begun my journey concerning FARRAR family. At present group sheets are being filled out to see where and when to research. I just wanted to let you know that I am also interested in this family. Cathleen

Boy, I'm a busy bee today - this Farrar family is a line I'm connected to and I have several more deeds to follow later. Hope this is helpful to someone. Debra Miller Albemarle County, Virginia, Deed Book 19, pages 424 & 425 Names mentioned: Samuel Leake & Sophia, Robert S. Farrar, John L. Farrar, heirs of Richard Farrar, Joseph Farrar, Shelton Farrar. Selling their interest in land inherited from their father, Richard Farrar, to their brother Joseph. This Indenture made this eleventh day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifteen between Shelton Farrar, Samuel Leake and Sophia his wife late Sophia Farrar, Robert S. Farrar and John L. Farrar, heir's and representatives of Richard Farrar deceased late of Albemarle of the one part and Joseph Farrar of Albemarle County of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Shelton Farrar, Samual Leake and Sophia his wife late Sophia Farrar, Robert S. Farrar and John L. Farrar for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and ninety seven pounds good and lawful money of Virginia, to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged both bargained and sold and do by these presents bargain and sell (?) and confirm unto the said Joseph Farrar and his heirs all their right, title and interest in a certain tracts, tract, parcels or parcel of land whereon Richard Farrar, deceased, late of Albemarle County, lived at the time of his decease and adjoining the lands of William Bailey, Benjamin Harris, James Norvelle, Estate of Mathew (?) and John L. Farrar and lying on the North side of the Rockfish River, to have and to hold the said Interest in said land with all and any appartenances to him, the said Joseph Farrar, his heirs and assigns forever and the said Shelton Farrar, Samuel Leake and Sophia his wife late Sophia Farrar do by these presents forever warrant and defend the right and title to their said Interest in said land, Viz ?.....tract, parcel or parcels of land to him the said Joseph Farrar, his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof the said Shelton Farrar, Samuel Leake and Sophia, his wife late Sophia Farrar, Robert S. Farrar and John L. Farrar hath hereunto Subscribed their names and affixed their seals this the day and year just above written. Teste Shelton Farrar (seal) James Norvelle Jr. Saml Leake (seal) Edward Thomas Jr. Sophia Leake (seal) John Thomas Ro. S. Farrar (seal) William Smith In the Office of the county of Albemarle, 2nd October 1815. The Indenture was proved before me in my office by the oaths of James Norvell Jr., John Thomas & William Smith witnesses therto and submitted to record. Teste: Alex Garett, C. Al. ************************************************************************

Here's another deed from Albemarle Co. I've found a little bit of genealogy on this Thomas family which I've included. Debra Miller Not my line - but I had copied it just in case - waste not want not. This is a Deed of Gift from Molly Lewis to her granddaughter Mary Thomas. Mary was the d/o Charles L. Thomas (s/o John Thomas & Frances Lewis) and Margaret M. Lewis (d/o Nicholas Lewis & Margaret). Deed of Gift Know all men by these presents that I, Molly Lewis of the County of Albemarle for and in consideration of the love, good will and affection which I have and do bear to my loving granddaughter Mary Thomas, have given and granted and by these presents do freely give and grant unto the said Mary Thomas and her heirs one negro girl named Joice (daughter of Amy) about fifteen years of age, which negro before the signing of these presents I have delivered her the said Mary Thomas, to have and to hold and her heirs forever together with her future increase to the said Mary and her heirs. In witness whereof I have hereunto to put my hand and seal here to this third day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirteen. (signed) Molly Lewis In presence of: W. D. Meriwether Reuben Lewis John M. Martin

Hello, Having just rejoined the list, I thought I would send along some items copied from the Deed books in Albemarle. These Thomas family members are not related to the Thomas' I am researching (at least as far as I know). I have a few more documents which refer to them which I will send to the list, but nothing more. Debra Miller Researching: Dameron, Damron, Michael Thomas family, Anderson, Loving & others. Deed Book 19, page 459, Albemarle Co. Bill of Sale Know all men by these presents that I, Charles L. Thomas, of the county of Albemarle for the natural affection and love which I have for my daughter Mary Thomas and more especially for the sum of two hundred dollars to me in hand paid by Molly Lewis, have granted bargained and sold Mary M. Thomas one negro named Betsey, daughter of Rachel, about eight years old, to have the said negro girl and future increase unto the said Mary M. Thomas, her heirs forever and the Charles L. Thomas, for himself, his heirs ancestors and administrators against the claim of himself, his heirs and against the claim of all person or persons will forever warrant and defend the title to the negro girl and her future increase and the said Mary Thomas, her heirs executors. In testimony whereof he hath herewith set his hand and seal this ninth day of May in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and fourteen. (signed) Cha. L. Thomas Witnesses: John M. Martin J. S. Thomas Lewis Carr S. T. Lewis

I am looking for the date and location of the marriage of my Grandparents, Edward Wingfield Shepherd to Mabel Gray Utley. They were married between 1918 and 1921 in either Albemarle of Fluvanna Counties. I would appreciate any information if any one has access to marriage records in either of these two counties. Thanks, Mike Greene mshepgreen@aol.com

Does anyone on the list know if there is some info on the web related to the 1700's "Boyd's Tavern"? I am specifically interested in the Giles Allegree connection. I went to the Lib. of VA Historical Inventories site but can't get the viewer to work for the info they have listed. Would appreciate any info on this. Thanks, Nancy

In 1807 LUCY T. MASSEY was born to Edward Massey Lucy T. Massey (Cole) was my gggrandmother -- Please advise me about tracing EDWARD MASSEY of Albemarle County, VA. Thank you Marion W. Cole Jr Amarillo, TX

Here is hoping that someone in Albemarle County can tell me where Wortheys Mountain is located. I am trying to place a John Watson who had a land patent for 94 acres on Worthey's Mountain in Albemarle in 1772. I would really appreciate it if someone could fill me in. Thanks Joyce

Hi, Does anyone know of a Place Called..Red Hill, near North Garden in Albemarle Co.., Va.? I have it listed at the place of death for a Micajah Bowen b. Aug. 8, 1753 died Dec. 24, 1845.. Is it a city or a Cem., If it is a Cemetery could someone give the the address. Thank you, Linda

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Need your advice... If a Confederate soldier was admitted to the Jackson Hospital (military?) in Richmond for several months in 1864, would there be separate medical records maintained in the Virginia archives on these patients? Or, were all the records integrated into their unit records and returned to the states where the soldier originated? Could one of you refer me to someone who may help me with this? John Dinkins

Need your advice... If a Confederate soldier was admitted to the Jackson Hospital (military?) in Richmond for several months in 1864, would there be separate medical records maintained in the Virginia archives on these patients? Or, were all the records integrated into their unit records and returned to the states where the soldier originated? Could one of you refer me to someone who may help me with this? John Dinkins

Found a relative who served in a VOLTIGEURS unit in the Mexican War of 1846. Does anyone know what this was? Not in the dictionary. He was trained as a tailor before the war. John

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Hello All, I am looking for information regarding a DAVIS family in Albemarle VA back around 1782. After Ephriam (Enoch) Davis was killed in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in 1781... his children William age 4, James age2, and a girl named Frances, were raised by their Uncle JONATHAN DAVIS in Albemarle VA. Later James and His Uncle went to the Boone Settlement in KY, and then to Lincoln Co. KY, where James married a Nancy HAWKINS in 1797. They then migrated to Washington Co. IN. Please contact me if you find any of this familiar. Thank you Debbie DebbieRoth@usa.com Genealogy Researching Surnames: FRALEY (NC,IL), HENSON (IL), DAVIS (KY,IN,MO), SMITH (NC,MO), POTTS (KY), HOLLIMAN (TN,MO) My FRALEY Family Photos - http://www.iltrails.org/jackson/fraleyphotos.htm

The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, by The Virginia Historical Society for the Year Ending Decembe 31, 1910. Volume XVIII, Richmond, VA, House of the Society, No. 707 East Franklin St. Reprinted with the permission of 'the original publisher, Kraus Reprint Corporation, New York 1968. Virginia Legislative Papers >From the Originals in the Virginia State Archives Continued Dissenters Petition,* Albemarle, Amherst and Buckingham --November 9th, 1776 Ref'd to Comm. upon the State of the County--- To the Honourable, the Delegates and Senators, Representatives of the several Counties and Corporations of the Commonwealth of Virginia, assembled at the City of Williamsburg. The Memorial & Petition of the Desenters from the Church of England and others in the Counties of Albemarle, Amherse & Buckenham, humbly sheweth. _______________________ *The best annotation of these religious petitions is Dr. Eckenrode's admirable work "The Seperation of the Church and State in Virginia" _______________________ Pages 262-263 Petition of Albemarle and Amherst Dissenters. Dissenters Petn. 1776 Refd. to Comm. of Religion. To the Honurable the Delegates& Senators, Representatives of the Commonwealth of Virginia, assembled at the City of Williamsburg---The Memorial & Petition of the Disenters from the Church of England & others, in the Counties of Albemarle and Amherst, humbly sheweth. (The language of this petition is exactly similar to that from Albemarle, Amherst and Buckingham, (ante), and a number of the signers are the same.) Charles Lewis Charles Lewis Jun'r Jno. Cole Geo. Gilmore John Marks Bennet Henderson John Read Nathan Woods David Woods Henry Kerr Saml Kerr Josiah Wallace Rich'd Pilfan Wm. Pilson Tomas Wherry John Jameson Saml. Jameson Thomas Craig John Craig Thos. Jameson William Noris Chas. Whitlock Wm. Fretwell Charles Mills John Wherry Wm. Norris Senr. Gilbert Karr John Haggard John Bailey David Henderson Thos. Anderson James Woodson Thos. Jerman Charles L. Lewis Phil. Mazzei James Kerr David Allen Robt. M'Collock Thos. Eads Tos. Harral Wm. Hibbits William Hibbits Junr Thomas Hibbits Andrew Hibbits Chas. Teat William Teat James Wright James Wright Junr Jacob Wright Wm. Shelton Saml Danney Wm. Cleveland Neal M'Gleester Henry Wood William Eads John Garland James Burton Archler Forbis Wm. Forbis John Bird Senr. Abner Bird Bartlet Bird Jessey Shelton Valentine Shelton Geo. Shelton Robert Shelton Will. More Jas. M'tgomery David Mt. Gomery Wm. Wright Josiah Wood John Wood James Black John Norris

Edward Massey was the father of LUCY T. MASSEY who married WESLEY COLE (where at this time unknown), LUCY T. was born in 1807 I have a 124 year old Obituary from the Memphis, Shelby County, TN., Commercial Appeal giving her death date as November 23, 1876. I would like to trace my GGgrandmother and her family in Albemarle County VA. Any help would be appreciated. Marion W. Cole Jr. Amarillo, TX

Looking for parents of Mary MORRIS (b.c. 1816) who married John H. FRAZIER April 1836 in Albemarle. They lived in Rockingham County during the 1850 census, and in Fayette County, OH in the 1860 census. ~Wendy