Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/10753 Surname: Peck, Allen, Price ------------------------- My gr.gr.gr.grandfather was John Dunkin Peck born in 1827 in Virginia, unsure of what county. Father was maybe Jacob and mother ?Ann? Moved to Kentucky. Does he show up in your Peck family info. Thought Dunkin might be a family name of an ancestor. Any info helpful. Thanks in advance.

Hello, I am searching for "cousins" in my line. Would like to share with you. Also would like to know the parents of Clara Graves Higginbotham. Rita Descendants of Clara Graves Higginbotham 1 Clara Graves Higginbotham b: 1793 .. +Lindsey Sandidge b: 1785 Father: Benjamin Sandidge Mother: Elizabeth Childress(Childers) 2 Mordicai Brown Sandidge b: June 5, 1821 in Amherst Co., VA ... +Phebe Ann Turpin b: 1824 d: December 27, 1857 m: December 2, 1842 in Amherst Co, VA src: The Lynchburg Virginian, 12/26/1842, p.3, c.3 Father: Jeremiah D. Turpin Mother: Eugenia *2nd Wife of Mordicai Brown Sandidge: ... +Martha Jane Burks b: 1836 in VA m: December 22, 1858 Father: Charles M. Burks Mother: Nancy 2 Eliza Ellen Jane Sandidge ... +Benjamin Jennings Rucker Father: Mother: 2 Napoleon Sandidge b: 1827 d: Bowling Green, KY ... +Cyrena Ann Shields b: October 9, 1827 d: September 26, 1845 Father: Mother: 2 Nancy Croxten Sandidge ... +Thomas Hollewell Rucker b: January 3, 1817 in Amherst Co., VA m: December 17, 1842 Father: Isaac Rucker Mother: Mary Wingfield 2 Mary Sandidge ... +Arthur White b: in Bedford Co, VA Father: Mother:

Rita, I have Aaron Higginbotham & Nancy Croxton as the parents of Clara G. Higginbotham. Descendants of Aaron Higginbotham, Jr. Generation No. 1 1. AARON8 HIGGINBOTHAM, JR. (AARON7, JOHN6, CHARLES5, CAPTIAN JOHN4, LT. COLONEL JOHN3, ANTHONY2, NICHOLAS1) was born Abt. 1752, and died 1794 in Amherst Co., VA. He married NANCY CROXTON Unknown, daughter of SAMUEL CROXTON. She was born Unknown, and died Unknown. Notes for AARON HIGGINBOTHAM, JR.: Amherst Co Will Book No. 3 1786 - 1800 (Reel 18) Administrators Bond received 15 Dec 1794 (p. 326) Inventory an Appraisal received 21 April 17 (p. 335 - 336) Accounts received 15 Feb 1796 (p. 376) 1783 Tax List - Amherst Co., VA Heads of Household Higginbotham, Aaron, Jr. 4 white 3 black Children of AARON HIGGINBOTHAM and NANCY CROXTON are: i. ABSALOM9 HIGGINBOTHAM, b. May 02, 1781; d. Unknown. ii. SALLEY HIGGINBOTHAM, b. Sep 25, 1783. iii. NANCY HIGGINBOTHAM, b. Jun 16, 1786; d. Unknown. iv. ELIZABETH HIGGINBOTHAM, b. Jul 11, 1788. v. AARON HIGGINBOTHAM III, b. Feb 23, 1789; d. Unknown. vi. CLARA G. HIGGINBOTHAM, b. Dec 01, 1791; d. Unknown. vii. JOANNAH HIGGINBOTHAM, b. Jun 26, 1794. Randy Martin Pasadena, Texas jrmartin@pdq.net Visit my Home Page http://freeweb.pdq.net/jrmartin/ Today I will gladly share my experience and advice, for there are no sweeter words than "I told you so!" ----- Original Message ----- From: <RASANDIDGE@aol.com> To: <VAAMHERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 5:07 PM Subject: [VAAMHERS-L] SANDIDGE & HIGGINBOTHAM > Hello, > > I am searching for "cousins" in my line. Would like to share with you. Also > would like to know the parents of Clara Graves Higginbotham. > Rita > > Descendants of Clara Graves Higginbotham > > 1 Clara Graves Higginbotham b: 1793 > .. +Lindsey Sandidge b: 1785 Father: Benjamin Sandidge > Mother: Elizabeth Childress(Childers) > 2 Mordicai Brown Sandidge b: June 5, 1821 in Amherst Co., VA > ... +Phebe Ann Turpin b: 1824 d: December 27, 1857 m: December 2, > 1842 in Amherst Co, VA src: The Lynchburg Virginian, 12/26/1842, p.3, c.3 > Father: Jeremiah D. Turpin Mother: Eugenia > *2nd Wife of Mordicai Brown Sandidge: > ... +Martha Jane Burks b: 1836 in VA m: December 22, 1858 > Father: Charles M. Burks Mother: Nancy > 2 Eliza Ellen Jane Sandidge > ... +Benjamin Jennings Rucker Father: Mother: > 2 Napoleon Sandidge b: 1827 d: Bowling Green, KY > ... +Cyrena Ann Shields b: October 9, 1827 d: September 26, 1845 > Father: Mother: > 2 Nancy Croxten Sandidge > ... +Thomas Hollewell Rucker b: January 3, 1817 in Amherst Co., VA > m: December 17, 1842 Father: Isaac Rucker Mother: Mary Wingfield > 2 Mary Sandidge > ... +Arthur White b: in Bedford Co, VA Father: Mother: > > > > ==== VAAMHERS Mailing List ==== > New folks are joining the list everyday. Have you posted your surnames and/or queries recently? >

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/10752 Surname: Luttrell, Hambleton ------------------------- Hello, I am trying to prove the connection of Robert L. Luttrell born 1804 in Va. I have info (not proven) that his parents are Richard Luttrell Jr and Frances Hambleton. Is there any way to find records for this year? I do know they had a son Robert, but was it my Robert???? Thank you Bette

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/10751 Surname: DUNNAWAY, BURTON ------------------------- Need info Elenor BURTON, m. William DUNNAWAY who served Rev War from Bedford Co. m. abt 1774 fletchdunaway@hotmail.com

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Amherst/10750 Surname: ------------------------- Perchance do you have info on Mary Monroe Demasters m. Edmond F Coffey Sept.5 1867, Nelson Co.?

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Amherst/10749 Surname: Rippeto, Coffey, Demasters, Everitt, Snead, Campbell ------------------------- Would be interested in any help you might be able to provide regarding Polly Rippeto and William Coffey, Jr. descendants.

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Amherst/10748 Surname: ------------------------- Am a descedant of Demasters(us), Coffey and Everitt from Nelson County. Have lot of information if you can provide a link to your family.

Hi Debbie, Do you happen to know what relation (if any) Elizabeth MORRIS's father, William MORRIS, was to Hugh Rice MORRIS of Amherst 'n Albemarle Cos, VA? Hugh was my 5th gr grdfather 'n I'm trying to put the puzzle pieces together for his family. Any clue would really make my day ('n my sleepless nights, too. <g>). Elaine Evans eevans@iolaks.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Stuart <dstuart101@aol.com> To: <VAAMHERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 2:26 PM Subject: [VAAMHERS-L] Update on Elizabeth Morris > Posted on: Amherst County Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Amherst/10741 > > Surname: Morris, Jones, Simmons, Waters, Wright > ------------------------- > > Elizabeth Wright Morris Jones' mother has been identified as Christianna > Simmons, who married William Morris in 1793 in Amherst County. > > Christiana's mother was Mary Waters and her father was James S. Simmons. > > There is probably a connection between Mary Waters and my ancestor John > Waters (son of Francis Waters) and his wife Anna Wright. In my research > on the Waters family, I do not find that Francis had a daughter named Mary. > Since I do not know anything beyond Francis Waters, it is possible that > Mary was his niece or other relative. > > Any help would be appreciated! > > Link: Debbie Stuart's Genealogy Home Page > URL: <http://members.aol.com/dstuart101/homepage.html> > > ______________________________

Hello! I'm delighted to let you know that there are a number of exciting improvements to the website "William Haynes of Colonial Virginia," <<A HREF="www.haynesfamily.com">www.haynesfamily.com</A>> which was last updated over a year ago. I think you will enjoy re-visiting the site for the following reasons: MORE DATA 1. Over 400 new individual relatives have been added bring with them 150+ new surnames -- the site now lists 2660 people. 2. I've expanded the write-ups on the first three generations of my direct line, William, Henry, and John Haynes, providing some insights into their daily family lives in early America. 3. I've added a new page discussing William's possible brothers Henry (1701-1782), and Jasper (1715-1782), as well as the popular, but false notion that all three were the sons of a John Haynes born in 1670 in Bedford County. 4. The three-generation pedigree charts for each member of the group now show birth, marriage and death dates where known. 5. Better data, including feedback from many of you, has allowed the correction of a number of errors. 6. An explanation of the reason William Haynes seemingly had a middle initial "W." 7. The page of links to other useful sites has been expanded and re-organized. NAVIGATION 1. A new page helps navigate my direct line - it shows the eight generations from my grandfather's great-grandfather thru me to my son JLH IV. 2. You can now look for a person by individual as well as browsing surnames. I welcome your comments: E-Mail to <A HREF="mailto: John@Haynes.Net"> John@Haynes.Net</A> Tell me what's good, what's not so good; what's missing, wrong, or misleading; what's overdone, or which links are not working. Please forgive me if you receive more than one message. Hampton, Stratton, Turner, Amherst, Bedford, Lunenburg.

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/10747 Surname: Tyree, Smoot ------------------------- Seeking info on the family of Deborah Tyree or could be Tyler. I have seen her name posted both ways. Her marriage to Notley Smoot Jr. in 1829 states Tyree. I would like to know who her parents and siblings were. Any other info on her family. I know of at least two children that she and Notley had. Nancy W. Smoot born 1831 and son John Smoot born 1833. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and help. Becky

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/10746 Surname: Smith, Wood, Taylor, Bryant, Anderson, Booton, Conrad ------------------------- I am searching for any information on , William and Isabella Wood, whose daughter Mary J. Wood married Daniel Smith one of their daughter's married William H.Anderson. Sarah skincaid@cwv.net

Looking for Gloria who is doing HARTLESS research. The Nancy Hartless who married Elias Martin. Thanks, Phyllis

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/10745 Surname: Wright, Hawkins, Waters ------------------------- Anna Waters Wright is the daughter of Francis E. Wright and Mary Hawkins of Amherst Co, VA. She and her husband John were included in Francis' will. Would be glad to share information on this line.

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/10744 Surname: Wright, Hawkins, Whitehead ------------------------- Elizabeth Whitehead's husband, Moses Wright, was the son of Benjamin Wright and Elizabeth. Benjamin was the son of Francis E. Wright and Mary Hawkins (who are my 6x-great grandparents). I would be glad to share what information I have about the ancestors and descendents of the Wrights.

This deed is located in the Amherst county courthouse: Deed Book G, pg 628 This Indenture made this Eighteenth day of Janaury Seventeen hundred an Ninety four between Archelus Mitchell Senior & Hannah, his wife of the county of Amherst of the one part & Thomas Moore of said county of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Archelus Mitchell Senr for & consideration of one hundred & forty pounds to him in hand paid by said Moore the receipt whereof I doth hereby Acknowledge & confess myself contented satisfied & paid hath Bargained & sold granted alined (?) encrossed (?) and confirmed unto the said Thomas Moore his heirs and assigns forever, & by these presents doth hereby Bargain sell grant Elien (?) encross (?) confirm & forever release unto him the said Thomas Moore his heirs & assigns forever, one certain Tract or parcel of Land containing by Estamation one hundred & ninety Eight Acres be the same more or less, laying & being in the County of Amherst on waters of Harris Creek adjoining the Lands of Thomas Powell Deceased Richard Shelton Joseph! Megann & the said Thomas Moore, it likewise being a Tract of Land which I purchased of Jeremiah Taylor, whereon my son John Mitchell now lives to have & to hold the said one hundred & ninety eight acres of Land with its appurtainanceses (?) to the only use to him the said Thomas Moore his Heirs & assigns forever, & the said Archelus Mitchell hereby covenants to warrent and defend the fee simple right (?) and title of the above mentioned one hundred & ninety eight Acres of Land with all & each of its appertainances(?) to the aforesaid Thomas Moore his Heirs & assigns forever, from the claim of himself & Hannah his wife from the claim and title of any other person or persons whatsoever, in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the day & date above written. Archelaus Mitchell Signed sealed & delivered in presence of David Woodroof Junr, John Mitchell, John Megan At a court held for Amherst County the twentyeth day of January 1794 this deed Indented was proven by the oaths of David Woodroof Jr and John Mitchell witnesses thereto and ordered to be for further proof And at a court a court held for Amherst County the 19th day of October 1795 was further proven by the oath of Joseph Magan and else (?) ordered to be recorded Teste.

>From Amherst County Deed Book H, pg 52 & 53 Know all men by these presents that I Archelus Mitchell of the County of Amherst for and in consideration of the sum of Doller to me in hand paid have bargained and Sold and by these presents have bargained Hold unto Thomas Mitchell of the same coutny a certain Negro boy named Caleb about ten years old to have & to hold the said Negro Caleb unto him and his heirs & assignes forever and I do by these presents for myself my heirs &c the above Sold Negro to warrent and forever defend from the claims of all persons whatsoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand given this 16th day of September 1796. Archelus Mitchell Teste: Archelus Mitchell Jnr, Micajah Goodwin, John B Trent At a court held for Amherst County the 19th day of September 1796 This Bill of Sale was proven by the oaths of Archilus Mitchell Junior, John B Trent & Michajah Goodwin three witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded. Teste.

>From Amherst County Deed Book H, pg 53 This Indenture made this 24th day of June 1796 Between Archelus Mitchell of the one part & Bowlin Mitchell of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Archelus Mitchell for and in Consideration of the sum of Five pounds Current Money to him in hand by the said Bolin Mitchell. The receipt whereof he doth hereby Acknowledge hath bargained & Sold and by these presents doth bargain sell confirm and deliver unto the said Bowlin Mitchell one certain Tract or parcel of land lying & being the County of Amherst on John Creek Containing by Estimation ninety five acres be the Same more or less and bounded as followeth (to wit). Beginning at a Poplar at or near the mouth of Johns Creek, on John B Trent Line thence along his line to the line of Henry Landon Davis thence along of Thomas Mitchell thence along his line to thine of Micajah Goodwin thence along his line to Johns Creek, thence down the said with (?) Wanders(?) to the first Station to have & to hold the said bargained premis! es with the Reversion & Reversions Remainder and Remainders and every part and parcel therof unto him the said Bowlin Mitchell and his heirs and assigns forever, and the said Archelus Mitchell doth for himself his heirs & c the above granted land and premises warrent and force or Defend unto the said Bowlin Mitchell and his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof the said Archelus Mitchell hath hereunto set his hand & seal the day and date above written. Archelus Mitchell Teste: Thomas Mitchell, John Giles, John B Trent At a court held for Amherst County the 19th day of September 1796 this deed Indented was proven by the oaths of Thomas Mitchell, John Giles & John B Trent three witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded. Teste.

>From Amherst County Deed Book H, pg 54 Know all men by these presents that I Archelus Mitchell of the County of Amherst for and In consideration of love & tender Effection to my son Bowlin Mitchell I do by these presents Give and bequeath unto him and his heirs and assign forever a Negro Man Slave named Pompey also good feather Bed & furniture and Black Walnut Table which said property I do by these presents warrent and forever Defend unto him the said Bowlin Mitchell and his heirs and assignes forever also for the Same Cause and purpose as above mentioned I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Stilley Mitchell a Negro Woman Slave named Fanny also her Girl Child named Nicey a good feather Bed & furniture and Black Walnut Desk to her and her heirs and appers (?) forever which Said property I do by these presents warrent and forever defend unto her and her heirs forever In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 15th day of July 1796. Archelaus Mitchell Teste: John B Trent, Thomas Mitchell, Dudley Callaway, Archilaus Mitchell Jr At a court held for Amherst County the 19th day of September 1796 This Deed Indented was proven by the oaths of John B Trent Thomas Mitchell & Archelous Mitchell Jr three witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded. Teste.

>From Amherst County Deed Book H, pg 54 Know all men by these presents that I Archelaus Mitchell of the County of Amherst for and in consideration of the sum of One Doller to me in hand paid have bargained & sold unto John B Trent of the same county a Certain Negro boy named Will about thirteen or fourteen years old to have and to hold the Said Negro Will unto him and his heirs or assigns forever and I do by these presents for myself my heris & C the above Said Negro warrent and forever Defend from the claim of all persons whatsoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 16th day of September 1796. Archelaus Mitchell Teste: Archelaus Mitchell Jnr, Thomas Mitchell, Bolin Mitchell At a court held for Amherst County the 19th day of September 1796 This Bill of Sale was proven by the oaths of Bollin Mitchell Archelaus Mitchell Jr & Thomas Mitchell three witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded. Teste.