Does anyone know how the families of Isham Clement, Chasteen Hood, and the Gilberts from Amelia County are related? They all moved to Crittenden County, KY in the early 1800's. Other names in the same age-range (born abt 1790-1800) from VA and living close to each other in Crittenden County, KY are Frederick Kirk, and Silus Corum. Woodley Talley and wife Halley Pleasant Hood Talley also moved to the same area. Any help appreciated. Dawnene Young

Hi all I am searching for others researching the Tompkins surname. I have been researching the Tompkins name now for about 6 months and would like information on a Benjmain Tompkins who married Sarah Rinker. Or any other Tompkins that may be a link to this family. If you have any information or are researching a Tompkins family please e-mail me direct at ttompkins@dragonbbs.com. Thanks in advance. Teresa

Hi: Do you know if Martha Walthall was related in any way to a Mary Walthall who married Hodges Dunnavant in the latter part of the 1700's in Amelia County? Grace

I have Wilkinson as the son of Phillip Hundley and Ann Kemp. However, I don't have any info on him, as my line comes down through Charles and his son, Anthony. Mike

Have you ever found the will of Ann Dupuy Hundley, she was the wife of Anthony, and the mother of Ann Hundley Bryan. Mike

I believe a Samuel Bentley, b. 1714 in Virginia is the beginning of my lineage so far that I know. Then it picks up with a Samuel Bentley, b. 7/12/1772 in Halifax, VA, d. 1939 in Forsythe, GA, married on 9/25/1795 to a Nancy Legrand. I think their were two sons: Samuel W. Bentley (my great great great grandfather), b. 1804 in South Carolina; and John William Bentley, b 5/12/1807 in GA. I have quite a bit of Bentley history after this time but am trying to piece it all together. If you believe this may be part of your lineage, please e:mail me a.s.a.p. We can share some information and possibly fill in some holes.

I am looking for any information to further my research on the Bentley family. What I have so far is as follows: Samuel Bentley - b 1714 in Halifax, VA; d 1784 Samuel Bentley - b 1746 in Halifax, VA Samuel Bentley - b 1772 in Halifax, VA; d 1839 married Nancy Legrand; 2 sons Samuel W. - b 1804 in S. Carolina John William - b 5/12/1807 in Georgia Kpjm Bentley - b 1841 in Yazoo, MS Samuel A. - b. 1/19/1843 in Yazoo, MS; d 1/15/1914, buried in Edmond, OK; married Mary Cook in Yazoo. MS had 5 children - Miller Powell, Mary Mae, William P., Joseph Allen, Beatrice Blanch Lydia Bentley - b 1947 in Yazoo, MS (married a Lusk) Nancy Bentley - b 1949 in Yazoo, MS William John - d. 1950 I am still trying to piece together all of this information. If anyone is a part of this lineage, please contact me.

I am trying to trace my Bentley Lineage from Samuel Alexander Bentley from Yazoo, Mississippi from 1842 to 1914; grandson of Samuel Bentley of Halifax, VA 1772 to 1839.

Does anyone have a copy of Virginia Will Records compiled from WMQ, Tyler Quarterly, VMH that could scan a page for me? I've jotted down from somewhere (big genealogical boo-boo) a note that there's a FOXWELL v. CRADDOCK (it may also be under HAGUE) mention on page 631 of said book. I was at the library today, but it was busier than I've seen in a while, and this book wasn't on the shelf. Thank you, Jo Craddock mailto:jocraddock@stsams.org Baton Rouge LA USA

Anyone have information about Rowland Whitworth that married Martha Walthall in Amelia Co, VA 1-21-1790? He moved to Madison Co, TN in the 1820s and his children are believed to be: Jane - b 10-27-1790 Elizabeth - b 10-9-1791 Thomas - b 2-15-1793 Nancy - b 3-5-1795 William D. - b 7-5-1797 Sophia - b 5-11-1799 Edmund P. - b 1-17-1803 Daniel - b 2-19-1806 John C. - b 2-2-1808 I'm looking for information on Rowland's parents or siblings, and "proof" that these were his children.

I, too, am seeking the parents and any other information on Thomas Spencer (b. 1721) who married Elizabeth Julia Flournoy (b. 5 December, 1721). I am trying to find the connection, if any, to the Spencers who came to New England in the 1600s. Thanks for any help. Barbara Smith

I apologize for the cross-posting, but we want to get this announcement to everyone we can. Linda Efforts are now under way to launch DNA Y-chromosone tests within the Traylor family. We especially need volunteers who can trace their lineage back to 18th century sons of William and Edward Traylor in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties, VA. Only Traylor males who are direct line descendants can be tested for the Y-chromosone. We are also trying to contact English Traylors to see if we can set up links between them and our American Traylor family. The name is variously spelled Trayler, Trailer, or Trailor. If you have Traylor roots and are interested in this project, please contact the coordinator at nellab@cox-internet.com. For more information on DNA Y-chromosone testing for genealogical purposes, visit these websites: www.FamilyTreeDNA.com or, for one family's experience http://www.mumma.org/DNA.htm Linda Sparks Starr http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lksstarr

I have Amelia Marriages 1735-1815, and there is no marriage of Joel Bell and Asenath Morris. Asenath Morris married James Holt in 1813 (my ancestors). Would be glad to check any other marriages listed in marriage books from Amelia County. AC

I do have this article somewhere in my research. Have you received it at this date? I will look for it if you haven't. AC

Hi all, My Amelia County surnames as follows: CARTER WARRINER COTTRELL POLAND MUSE WOOD WALTHALL Beth suntanr2@worldnet.att.net

Hi Ralph, Was indeed Mary Wood who married to Hopkins Muse in 1767, Amelia County. I do alot of my research at the Library of Va. and have many copies of records about my families from Amelia as well as other places. I also have a copy of a deed of Mary listed as Molly Muse giving land to her son-in-law, Thomas Carter. Nancy and Thomas Green had at least 8 children. The Foster was indeed married to another daughter, They had a daughter Elizabeth who married to married to Joseph Haskew in 1807. If you notice in William Wood's will are mention of Haskew, alot of Haskews around Amelia area and several seem to be connected. The Joseph Haskew I mention above was the son of Joseph Haskew and Sarah Wood. Beth

We appear to be related; Richard H wood ( me)-> Richard H Wood Jr-> Richard H Wood -> Philip Southall Wood -> William Richard Wood -> Alfred Wood -> William Wood III -> William Wood II -> William Wood I great*9 father I have in my documents Martha Wood marrying Hopkins Muse having a child I have William Wood marrying Martha Fuguson before 1765 having at least three children William II, unamed, and Martha. I have William II marrying Ann with them having 4 children, a Unknown first name married a Foster, Nancy Wood who married Thomas Green, William Wood III married to Jane Stern Jeter, and Mary who married a Muse ( unknown first name) and had a son named James. This is confusing and I hope this helps. Third time I have posted this. Richard Wood

any kin to Tabitah Ligon?

Hi Ralph, I also have WOOD s from Amelia County. William WOOD who died in 1811 was married to Ann. They had at least 3 children: William WOOD, Jr. Nancy WOOD Mary "Molly" WOOD Mary is my ancestor. She married to Hopkins Muse. Their daughter Catherine Muse married to Thomas Carter. Now in some records relating to Thomas Carter and some of the Woods I see in Amelia County records as well have Anderson Pride's name and I believe another Pride as well. Perhaps they were good friends or relations somehow? Anyway, let me know if you are related to the Woods I mentioned. Thank you. Beth

I am looking for the Marsh surname of Amelia Co. Va in 1700's. Thanks, Marla Goodrich