www,societyofthewarof1812.org has link to rosters ofthose who served

Does anyone have a web site for those who served in the war of 1812 ?? Appreciate any input.. Louise in Tx.

Thanks, E.W., for that wonderful summary. Folks on this list might also want to know that there is an extant list for a company of the Albemarle militia that went to Yorktown for the seige and battle. A partial version of the list was published many years ago in the DAR magazine, but the person who extracted it apparently copied it on paper that was too short! So, the names at the bottom of the page in both columns are missing from the published version. The original is in the Library of Virginia, and has been preserved so it can be examined and copied. To request it, when visiting the archives in Richmond, look for Virginia Records Auditor's Office (or look in records of the Second Auditor's Office, if you don't find it at first) Militia Lists Albemarle Why was the list made? It was submitted by the captain to the state auditor to collect the pay for the men. It's interesting to look at the additional notations. They all got screwed out of two weeks pay for their travel time (one week each way from Albemarle to Williamsburg, so I'm guessing they traveled on foot). The auditor notes the dates the unit was sworn in at Williamsburg, and sworn out at Williamsburg, to calculate the maximum days service for the unit, and then reduces the total days given by the captain by 14 for each man (the difference between the top number of days listed by the captain, and the auditor's calculation). The advantage to looking at the original is that you can clearly see that the different notations were in different colors of ink, and can easily distinguish the later marks from the captain's original. There are only a few militia lists extant among the auditor's records. We're lucky that one of them is for Albemarle, and for such a momentous event. (I used it in my DAR proof of service, and the number of days the captain said my ancestor was in service exactly matched the entries in Jefferson's account book noting when he left Monticello ("with the militia") and returned! BTW, the amount Mr. Jefferson (his employer) lent him for the trip was considerably more than the state eventually paid him. These men weren't "in it for the money.") I'll try to find my copy and extract the full list here. Will be awhile before I can get to it. Rosanna Bencoach

Dear Albemarle List, You are T-riffic! Thank you to everyone who responded to my inquiry about Greenwood. If the opportunity arises to visit your area, I'd be able to find it with no trouble. Wonderful directions and suggestions. Congrats on being a helpful and generous list. You've made a friend. Thanks again. Dottie Engemann Ormond Beach, FL

Someone asked about Revolutionary War records. The films of both service records and the 1832 pension records are at the National Archives and its branches and also at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. How does one know what material is contained on those films? Your best bet is to TRY to find indexes to both these sets of filmed records. These indexes in book form (four big volumes of each set) have been compiled by Virgil D. White and published, I believe by National Historical Press of Tennessee. The volumes, particularly the pension abstracts, are quite costly, and therefore are available at only those libraries which can afford them. Seek out the largest genealogical library in your state and request the URL for their catalog. (Or, use google.com) There are nearly 3,000 reels of film for the pension records, which are full of genealogical information. I don't know how many reels of film for the service records. However, do not be discouraged if you cannot find your ancestor in the NARA films. In reading county COURT records for various counties in the South, which were in existence during the Revolution, I have found entries for individuals--some requesting county aid because of severe wounds which the person has suffered in the service of his country; one woman binding out her son because his father is in the Continental Army; another is a widow whose husband was killed in the Revolution and she is having to ask for county welfare (but phrased differently, of course). Also, for Virginia, there were "Publick Claims" which persons filed after the Revolution. This frequently included widows who provided goods for the troops. I believe Iberian Press published an index to these "county booklets" of Publick Claims. When I don't know the exact title of a book but know the author or a keyword, I research the Family History Library Catalog on <A HREF="www.familysearch.org">www.familysearch.org</A> Frequently, you can get an ISBN and then request your public librarian to interlibrary loan the book for you. Doesn't always work, but with the computer network, libraries are increasingly able to do this. To seek the cataloging on the LDS website for each state, type in the State (one which probably had been one of the 13 colonies) and then seek the topic Military. However, other states have compiled records of Revolutionary persons buried in ... [whatever state, say Indiana]. Don't overlook those. In all probablity, you cannot borrow Virgil D. White's volumes, however. They probably are called Reference Books and do not circulate. Not everyone who qualifies for Rev War service for DAR and SAR served in the military, however. The military consisted of younger men in the Continental Line (under Gen. Washington and his subordinates) and the older men probably served in the state or county militia. Each colony had different qualifications. For instance, if one got land grant from the State of North Carolina, he/she qualified for patriotic service. And so on. Each state has different qualifications. People who served with George Rogers Clark in Illinois qualify for patriotic service. A payroll has been published. Be especially careful about claiming anyone from Georgia. Some of the older compiled lists have been ruled out by DAR. Hope this gives you some ideas. E.W.Wallace

Hi List, I'm hunting for a place called Greenwood that was probably around Charlottesville in 1917. Anyone know where it might be today? Thanks for any help. Dottie Engemann Ormond Beach, FL

Scott Those bonds are online (subscriber database only) at Genealogy Library.Com Alice in Fluvanna

" John Martin (capt. Albermarle m.) Auditor's Account 1779-80, 133" Hamilton J. Eckenrode "Virginia Soldiers of the American Revolution" Vl I, VSLA,1989 (reprint of 1912 report) p 300 You should be able to get extract of Auditor's Report from VA State Library but if you are useing for hereditary society, Eckenrode is generally accepted . Only prob might be showing this is your John Martin, Joe Ware, Virginian in Texas

Try this site. http://www.lva.lib.va.us/whatwehave/mil/index.htm ~Wendy ----- Original Message ----- From: "DJames Adams" <montanan2@worldnet.att.net> To: <VAALBEMA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 1:34 PM Subject: [VAALBEMA] Revoluion data > Hi All, > > At LDS, several years ago, I found a series, titled > "Revolutionary War Pension & Land Bounty Application File". > The number may be 097XXXX as the five I ordered all begin > with 097numbers. These files include anyone who ever filed > for land bounty, retirement, assistance, and widows who asked > a pension based on the Veteran's service. The interesting thing > about this file, photo copies existed for every correspondance > which transpired asto the above items. I recall persons looking > for material to provide proof for DAR apps. Some contained the > children of the veteran. > The whole thing is indexed only to the first person and the > last last person on each roll. So it is a gamble and while I found > nothing for which I searched, I was able to send copies to > DENT and DENTON email lists. The owner of the list posted > them on a website for that surname. Since then I recall somewhere > along the way reading that those files were available on-line tho > I don't recall when/where. > Jim > > > > > ==== VAALBEMA Mailing List ==== > Include local history. Visit the courthouse and the Historical Society > in behalf of others, if you can volunteer. Share. > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi All, At LDS, several years ago, I found a series, titled "Revolutionary War Pension & Land Bounty Application File". The number may be 097XXXX as the five I ordered all begin with 097numbers. These files include anyone who ever filed for land bounty, retirement, assistance, and widows who asked a pension based on the Veteran's service. The interesting thing about this file, photo copies existed for every correspondance which transpired asto the above items. I recall persons looking for material to provide proof for DAR apps. Some contained the children of the veteran. The whole thing is indexed only to the first person and the last last person on each roll. So it is a gamble and while I found nothing for which I searched, I was able to send copies to DENT and DENTON email lists. The owner of the list posted them on a website for that surname. Since then I recall somewhere along the way reading that those files were available on-line tho I don't recall when/where. Jim

There is also evidence of 4 John Martins from VA, 3 privates & 1 Sgt, who received land because of their service in the war. This information is found in "Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grants Awarded by State Governments," by Lloyd Bockstruck. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

There is evidence of a John Martin found on Valley Forge Revolutionary muster rolls, located online at the following URL: http://165.83.115.136/VFMuster/index.htm Information re: this John Martin tells us he was a private from VA serving in the 2nd VA Regiment. He is listed in the 3rd Division, Upshaw's Company. I realize that John Martin is a common name. Hope this is of some help! Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

I have a John Martin of Albemarle County, who may have served in the REV War. Does anyone have any idea about researching online or through the libraries? S Martin Melson

Does anyone on the list have ready access to "Guardians' Bonds of Albemarle County, Virginia, 1783-1852," by Mary Catherine Murphy? If so, could you please send me the complete entry or entries for Margaret Yancey, guardian of Joel Yancey, along with the page number(s) from the Murphy book? The date is about 1788. Thank you very much. Scott Simpson __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site http://webhosting.yahoo.com/

Hi all, I have 2 websites with online genealogy: Miscellaneous Virginia Genealogy: http://vagenealogy.homestead.com/ Old Virginia Obituaries, 1790-1940: http://virginiaobits.homestead.com/ I have a search engine on each site. Hope you find some ancestors on them! Thank you. God bless, Beth familytr@att.net

I'm looking for any information on a Dickerson Thompson and his wife, Susannah Doerty Thompson. Dickerson's first name may be William. Dickerson was born about 1772 in Virginia. He married Susannah Dougherty in 1797 in Franklin County, Virginia. Susannah was born about 1775 to Thomas and Elizabeth Doerty. Thomas could be James Thomas. Doerty was in the Revolutionary War. Thomas probably died in Virginia, and his wife, Elizabeth married Henry Parker. Something happened to Henry, and she married Jarnet (James) Davis, then Mr. Hall. The Davis and Hall marriages occurred in Wayne County, Kentucky. Thomas and Elizabeth had another daughter named Mary who married William Cannady (Kennedy or various other spellings). Dickerson is from the Albemarle County area. Dickerson Thompson had brothers Richard D., Greenberry and James. All living and dying in the Wayne County, Kentucky areas. Richard and Greenberry were born in Virginia. Can anyone help with the Thompson / Dougherty families. Thanks, Linda

Here is a poor transcription from a Salt Lake City (Fam Hist Library) film of a Madison Co., KY deed. Christopher Harris, formerly of Louisa and Albemarle Cos., VA, m. 1st) Mary Dabney and 2) Agnes McCord. Christopher and Agnes migrated ca 1787 or prior to Madison Co., KY from Albemarle Co., VA. This deed is helpful in determining who some of the heirs were (Christopher allegedly had 17-19 children and not all appear in this deed) and which ones were deceased. It may help some of you in determining the maiden name of some of the wives of the signatories. At the beginning, punctuation has been added by this writer for legibility. I remember reading earlier that this land in Bourbon Co. had not been known to the heirs, and perhaps Samuel McMillin was the one who discovered it. Any information, y'all? Submitted by E.W.Wallace, a descendant of Overton Harris (d. 1827) who married Nancy Oldham, dau. of Richard Ready-Money Oldham by his first wife. Madison Co. KY DB G Film 183,287 DB-G 186, 187 Harris Heirs to McMillen [margin note] This indenture made the 2 day of December one thousand eight hundred & nine between Richard Gentry and Jane [his] wife, Christopher Harris, John Harris, Thomas Burgan [sic] guardian to Polly Harris, infants of Benjamin Harris Decd, William Harris, Margaret Harris, John Bennet, and Isabel his wife, Samuel Harris, Barnabas Harris, & Overton Harris heirs & assigns of Christopher Harris decd of the one part of the County of Madison and State of Kentucky and Samuel McWilliams [sic] [&] James Guthrie of the state aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Samuel McWilliams [struck out] McMillin having [not photographed] a certain tract or parcel of land lying in Bourbon County on Hintstons [Hingstons?] fork of licking containing twelve hundred acres have granted and transferred and by these presents doth grant bargain transfer and convey unto the said Samuel McMillin & Guthrie heirs and assigns containing six hundred acres being one equal half of the aforesaid tract and located by the said Samuel McMillin and bounded as follows to wit: Beginning at a buckeye white walnut locust and sugar tree dividing corner between said Devisees & McMillin thence south 25 East 208 poles to two buckeye s and hackburg marked I M [is this S. M.? for Samuel McMillin?] on the side of a small branch thence South 65 West 578 poles to an ash hickory and boxelder thence North 25 west 208 poles to a buckeye boxelder and hackbury the other division corner thence north 65 East 518 poles to the Beginning To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land being one equal half of the aforesaid tract of twelve hundred acres with its appurtenances unto the said Samuel McMillin and Guthrie their heirs and assigns forever and then the said heirs and assigns forever and their the said heirs and devisees for themselves their heirs excrs & admrs the said tract of six hundred acres being one equal half of the aforesaid tract of twelve hundred with its appurtenances will warrant and forever defend against the claim of the them the said heirs and devisees and their heirs and every other person claiming [under?] then but against no other person whatsoever. In testimony whereof we the said heirs and devisees have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals the day and year above written Signed seald & ackno Christopher Harris (S) In presence of John Harris (S) Thos Burgin (S) William Harris (S) John Bennet (S) Isabelle Bennet (S) Margaret Harris (S) Richard Gentry (S) Jane Gentry (S) Saml Harris (S) Overton Harris attorney Barnabas Harris (S) Overton Harris (S) State of Kentucky Madison County Sct [?] I do hereby certify that this indenture was produced to me as clerk to the County Court aforesaid on the 4th day of December 1809 which was acknowledged by Christopher Harris, John Harris, Thomas Burgain [sic] Guardian to Polly Tyree & Nancy Harris & Overton Harris attorney in fact for Barnabas Harris part of the heirs & devisees of Christopher Harris decd severally to be their act on deed and ordered to be certifyd and on the 4th day of the month & year aforesaid the said Indenture was als[o] acknowledged by William Harris John Bennet & Isabella his wife Margaret Harris Richard Gentry and Jane his wife Samuel Harris the balance of the heirs & devisees of Christopher Harris Decd to be their act and deed and the same has been duly recorded in my office A Copy Teste Will Irvine

Hello, I am sorry, I forgot to add James L. HALL to the mail. Thanks, Charlotte Descendants of James L. Hall 1 James L. Hall b: Abt. 1802 in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia .. +Martha Morris b: Abt. 1807 in Charlottesville, Albermarle County, Virginia ....... 2 Henry J. Hall b: October 26, 1827 in Charlottesville, Albermarle County, Virginia d: July 03, 1863 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania Age at death: 35 d: July 03, 1863 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania ........... +Francis Crickenberger b: July 04, 1832 in Virginia d: February 17, 1863 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania m: May 17, 1849 Age at death: 30 d: February 17, 1863 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania ................ 3 Theopolus Henry Hall b: April 06, 1851 in Virginia ................ 3 Salena Ellin Hall b: January 1854 in Virginia ................ 3 James David Hall b: December 09, 1857 in Virginia d: Abt. 1930 in Livingston or Pine Hill, Park County, Montana Age at death: 73 est. d: Abt. 1930 in Livingston or Pine Hill, Park County, Montana .................... +Pamela/Permelia Jane Reynolds b: December 24, 1860 in Pulaski County, Kentucky d: January 28, 1902 m: July 18, 1878 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky Age at death: 41 d: January 28, 1902 ................ *2nd Wife of James David Hall: .................... +Sara Owens m: June 29, 1903 ................ 3 John Solomon Hall b: May 06, 1859 in Virginia

Hello, Does anyone know anything about Francis Crickenberger who married Henry J. Hall on May 17, 1849? He was born Oct. 26, 1827 in Charlottesville, and she was born someplace in Virginia on July 4, 1832. He died July 3, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennslyvania. She died Feb. 17, 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Thank you, Charlotte Miller

Hello, I am trying to find information on this HALL family. Descendants of Henry J. Hall 1 Henry J. Hall b: October 26, 1827 in Charlottesville, Albermarle County, Virginia d: July 03, 1863 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania Age at death: 35 d: July 03, 1863 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania .. +Francis Crickenberger b: July 04, 1832 in Virginia d: February 17, 1863 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania m: May 17, 1849 Age at death: 30 d: February 17, 1863 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania ....... 2 Theopolus Henry Hall b: April 06, 1851 in Virginia ....... 2 Salena Ellin Hall b: January 1854 in Virginia ....... 2 James David Hall b: December 09, 1857 in Virginia d: Abt. 1930 in Livingston or Pine Hill, Park County, Montana Age at death: 73 est. d: Abt. 1930 in Livingston or Pine Hill, Park County, Montana ........... +Pamela/Permelia Jane Reynolds b: December 24, 1860 in Pulaski County, Kentucky d: January 28, 1902 m: July 18, 1878 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky Age at death: 41 d: January 28, 1902 ....... *2nd Wife of James David Hall: ........... +Sara Owens m: June 29, 1903 ....... 2 John Solomon Hall b: May 06, 1859 in Virginia Thank you very much, Charlotte Miller