Hi to every one. This is my first try to obtain help to obtain information from you residents or prior residents of the State of Virginia and Roots Web. Iam trying verify the original owner of the Hald-Way-House which was first built in 1760, supposable by William Hatcher, who was b. abt 1690, m.1710, d. 1770. The Half-Way-House was built on ,now 1 or 301, between Petersburg and Richmond, Chesterfield County Virginia. I hav e read it was a must stop for travelers between Petersburg and Richmond and other destinations in route. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and Charles Dickens, were mentioned as among the early guests. I also mentioned it was first built in 1760, because it was reconstructed later in the 18th century a few miles away. I would like to verify the first owner to insure that William Hatcher, due to his b,m,and d dates,was the first owner. His death date makes me uncertain. I will welcome an all comments. Please help. e-mail VFWWood ED.