WHERE ARE you Cousins; I wonder at there being only TWO Descendents of; Reuben Wilmer & Sarah Stinnett that show any interest in this Families Descendency, There was Bradford T Wilmer M. to Dorthea Margret North, Robert Wilmer M. TO Sarah North, Peter Wilmer Married to Frances Lawhorne, John J Wilmer M to Sallie Johnson, Georg Wilmer M to the Widow Sallie Johnson Wilmer. Henry B. Wilmer Married to 1ST, Myrtle Carpenter, 2ND to Nellie Duff, 3RD to Nellie Belle Burford NOW : ONLY two Descendants of George Rodney Johnson & Nancy Ellen Mitchell Have Shown interest. Their Children were; Sallie Lee Johnson MY GRT GRAND Mother. William Walker Johnson M. to Mary Willie Lawhorne George Thomas Johnson M. to Lilly Lee Floyd. Charles Stephen Johnson Married to Victory Lee Carter. James Edward Johnson M. yo Willie L/ Sale Samuel Rodney Johnson Married to Amanda Ellen Davis. There was a Johnson Family Reunion a few years ago with ABT 400 Members of JUST the Johnson BOYS Only one of Sallie LEE Johnson Wilmer's Near 200 Descendants. HEY- Y,ALL Wilmer's & Johnson's There Many Cousins Wondering WHERE their Cousins are. A T <[email protected]>

Please change my e mail address to [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Thank you, Larry Evans Eldon, MO 65026

It is in Lynchburg

Does Amherst now have branch of Jones Memorial Library? I believe that library is in Lynchburg. Frank Dean ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 10:50 AM Subject: Re: Where do I start on Saturday for Amherst Research > Good Morning > Did you check the library site to make sure they have Sat hours for the > genealogy dept? > If they do then that is the place to start. While the Amherst musuem is > good > and has some very iteresting items to use the old quote 'the most bang for > the > buck' is at Jones Memorial > Happy Hunting > Doug > > ______________________________

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BAC.2ACE/1173.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for your prompt reply. The people I am looking for are actually the parents of Phillip Stephens and of his wife, Mary Howard. I have Phillip born in Amherst county ca 1755 and Mary born in 1750. They were married in Amherst 08 Aug 1780.

Is this something that may be of interest to you? Carol

Hello - I have compiled several short genealogies on Gray families from VA, including Amherst Co.. Anyone searching for Gray families - VA to OH - and especially from SW VA/WV. get in touch with me. I might have something for you. John At 10:50 AM 4/18/2006, you wrote: >Good Morning >Did you check the library site to make sure they have Sat hours for the >genealogy dept? >If they do then that is the place to start. While the Amherst musuem is good >and has some very iteresting items to use the old quote 'the most >bang for the >buck' is at Jones Memorial >Happy Hunting >Doug > > >==== VAAMHERS Mailing List ==== >To subscribe to other county mailing lists visit http://www.rootsweb.com

You might try looking in Albemarle Co for your Stephens family; Amherst Co was not established until 1761 (out of Albemarle) so your Phillip couldn't have been born in Amherst in ca 1755, except of course in the physical location. In turn, Albemarle Co came from Goochland Co and Lousia Co in 1744. Records remained in the 'old' county and the 'new' records began in the year a county was established. Hope this helps. Good luck, Aileen in Wa

Good Morning Did you check the library site to make sure they have Sat hours for the genealogy dept? If they do then that is the place to start. While the Amherst musuem is good and has some very iteresting items to use the old quote 'the most bang for the buck' is at Jones Memorial Happy Hunting Doug

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BAC.2ACE/1173.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The only information I can give you is on James Stevens/Stephens, born abt. 1734 Caroline Co., VA, died before 1813 in Nelson Co., VA (formed from Amherst Co.) married abt. 1758-Behetheland Taliaferro, born 1738. The research done on the Stevens family is by Pat M. Stevens and her posting is on RootsWeb. with all the children of James Stevens. One of the children of James & Behetheland Stevens is my ancestor-Behetheland Stevens, b. abt. 1772 Amherst Co., VA-married Thomas Penn, b. abt. 1771 Spotsylvania Co., VA and they had a daughter-Sally Penn, b. abt. 1803.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BAC.2ACE/1173.1.1 Message Board Post: I would like information regarding the Stephens family. Is it possible that Behetheland's father was Phillip? I have found a pedigree sheet that shows a Phillip born in Amherst County ca 1755.

I only have 2 days, Fri & Sat in Amherst County for research, my question is; Which of the following should I start in on Saturday. The Jones Memorial Library or the Amherst County Museum. Which is going to have the larger collection of Genealogical info? Friday I am driving in and need to go to the courthouse...that will take me a good part of the day. THANKS TO EVERYONE that responded to my St. Marks Church Question, my Hotel Question, and my Pedlar River Questions. You were each and everyone amazing. I have the names of old cemeteries w/locations. I will stay in Lynchburg....I used to stay there on business years ago. And I am going to visit St. Marks Church for a photo. In the meantime I have links you all generously sent and will try to do as much before I come as possible. So each of you have been terrific. I am really looking forward to me trip as a result of all of the info and assistance you have supplied. For the lady requesting records for St. Marks Subscription, I will send you an original copy of what ever I find while in Amherst regarding the church. Also I do have reference material of the subscription and am sending that to you as well. THANK YOU ALL! Wonderful people/researchers out there in Amherst Co, VA. Carrie Bias Hoffert

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BAC.2ACE/1364 Message Board Post: I am searching for the parents of Robert Ellis b.1753 d. 1849 He married Eliza Robertson.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BAC.2ACE/1106.1.2 Message Board Post: Could you please send me a copy of the marriages of the Franklin's that you might have? Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ray Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BAC.2ACE/1363 Message Board Post: Looking for information on John Ray born in late 1700s . He was a Methodist Preacher in the early 1800s. Finally ended up in Kentucky where I am from. He later died in Indiana or Illnoise. David

Can anyone tell me where the following are located, these locations deal with land grants for my Byas/Bias 4th & 5th Grandfathers, back in the early formation of Amherst County VA. South Fork of Huffs Creek. Dancing and Otters Creek Pedlar River and Comfield Branch I am not looking for exact locations, just a general idea, so that I might go to the area/areas while I am there, just to stand in respect for my ancestors. I assume they will be fairly close in proximity to one another....James Byass, father and Larkin Byas/Bias, son owned the lands. This will be all of my questions for awhile, again THANKS! Oops, just one more, are there any really old cemeteries (1700s burials) in the Amherst area? Thanks, Carrie Bias Hoffert

Is St Marks Church still in existence? I am going to Amherst for research and would love to go see St. Marks Church. My 6th Great Grandfather, James Rowsey subscribed to the building fund for renovations on 3 Nov 1788. So you may understand my desire to see the church if it is still standing, I know it was renovated in the early 1800s. Can anyone tell me how far it is to Cabellsburg and the St Marks Church, from Amherst, VA. Thanks to all, Carrie Bias Hoffert researching the following from Amherst County, VA; Burden, Byas/Bias, Harrison, Lunsford, Noel/Nowell, Pain, Peyton, Rowsey, Vest/Vess & Wray/Ray, all from the early 1700s to mid 1800s.

Sharon went to church with me. Her son and my youngest daughter are the same age. My prayers go out to Nathaniel. It must be very hard for a teenager to lost a parent. Family night is tomorrow (Sunday / Easter) and then the funeral will be on Monday afternoon at Grace Baptist Church. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:58:04 EDT Subject: [VAAMHERS] THIS IS A WILMER- SALE-STINNETT-- DESCENDANT Sharon Lynn Pryor Sharon Lynn Pryor, 44, of Amherst, passed away Thursday at the Hospice House. Whitten Monelison Chapel is assisting the family. Cousin Sharron's Father Nicolas Proyer Just recently Passed away. Sharron's Acendency is SO; Sarah Stinnett, M. Reuben Wilmer To Their Son John J. Wilmer M. Sallie Lee Johnson, to Their Daughter Virdie Wilmer M. Edward Sale To their Daughter, Sussie Lee Sale m. Cary Presley Thornton, Their Daughter Rebecca Thornton M, Cabell Nicholas Pryor, Sharron is Nick & Rebecca's Daughter. My Connection- My Grand Mother Ora Lee Wilmer <Campbell> & Verdie Wilmer Sale were Sister's. A. T. & Leona <[email protected]> ==== VAAMHERS Mailing List ==== Find tons of Amherst County info at the Amherst County VAGenWeb Project! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaamhers/

Hi I am hoping that one of the list members could suggest a hotel or motel I could stay in that would accommodate research in the area. I would prefer to stay close to both or either the County courthouse and/or the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society. This is my first trip to your lovely area....really looking forward to a couple of days of research time there. I am going to be there for only one night on my way back to NC and do not know the area at all. Suggestions with phone numbers would be most welcome. Clean, comfortable and inexpensive is all I am looking for. THANK YOU, Carrie Bias Hoffert

Sharon Lynn Pryor Sharon Lynn Pryor, 44, of Amherst, passed away Thursday at the Hospice House. Whitten Monelison Chapel is assisting the family. Cousin Sharron's Father Nicolas Proyer Just recently Passed away. Sharron's Acendency is SO; Sarah Stinnett, M. Reuben Wilmer To Their Son John J. Wilmer M. Sallie Lee Johnson, to Their Daughter Virdie Wilmer M. Edward Sale To their Daughter, Sussie Lee Sale m. Cary Presley Thornton, Their Daughter Rebecca Thornton M, Cabell Nicholas Pryor, Sharron is Nick & Rebecca's Daughter. My Connection- My Grand Mother Ora Lee Wilmer <Campbell> & Verdie Wilmer Sale were Sister's. A. T. & Leona <[email protected]>