James, The pages for the Amherst 1850 census are mixed up. I looked at the actual microfilm at the library and the pages are mixed up on the microfilm. If you follow the hosehold numbers you will be able to figure it out. Also Household numbers 637 through 639 on page 117A shoud read 657 through 659. This transcription error is right in the middle of one of my families. On page 78 two members of household 79 are labeled 74. 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: James Burnett <Doug@metrolink.net> To: Randy Martin <jrmartin@pdq.net>; <VAAMHERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 7:22 PM Subject: Re: [VAAMHERS-L] Franklin HOOD > Good Evening All > At the risk of displaying the novice that I am this appears to be an > incomplete census. I have a copy of the 1850 US Census for Amherst > County and it started with Page No 73 and went to 154B. > It was downloaded from > rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/amherst/census/1850census.txt. > Don't know what the difference is. > Doug >

Good Evening All At the risk of displaying the novice that I am this appears to be an incomplete census. I have a copy of the 1850 US Census for Amherst County and it started with Page No 73 and went to 154B. It was downloaded from rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/amherst/census/1850census.txt. Don't know what the difference is. Doug

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Amherst/567 Surname: WRIGHT, SMOOT, PETERS, DODD, HAMILTON, WHITTEN, STINNETT, KENNEDY, BEAHM, DAVIS, CARROW, BALDOCK ------------------------- Searching for additional information on these children and their spouses, all born in Amherst County, Virginia: Thomas Jefferson Wright b. 1842; Benjamin Washington Wright, b. 1861; Albert Talley Wright, b. 1853; Elizabeth Wright, b. 1863; Lucy A. Wright, b. 1845; William H. Wright, b. 1846; George W. Wright, b. 1848;;; William Henry Wright, b. 1868; Rosa Anna Lee Wright, b. 1869; John Talley Wright, b.1871; Annie Laura Wright, b. 1872; Nannie Florence Wright, b. 1874; Clarence Bernard Wright, b. 1875; Jesse Bernard Wright, b. 1877; Lula Bertha Wright, b. 1878; Lizzie Coreene Wright, b. 1880; Grace Lillian Wright, b. 1881; Edward Eugene Wright, b. 1885. I have more information on many of the above, but not all, and would like to link with researchers working on any of the above (or of the spouses--in the surname list). Thanks, Frank Dean fdean@prodigy.net Link: The Wright family of early Hanover, and Amherst Counties, VA URL: <http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/d/e/a/Franklin-E-Dean-jr/index.html>

John TAYLOR Revolutionary vet served from Amherst County emigrated to Washington Co KY. We proved him as a Patriot for DAR about 2 years ago. We have yet to determine his parents, siblings or wives. Am descended from his daughter,Elizabeth "Betsy" who married Cornelius Shewmaker. Cornelius' father, William Shoemaker also served in the Revolution from Amherst Co. Note change in spelling of surname. Spelled Shoemaker while in VA changed to SHEWMAKER after in KY. Descendants still use SHEWMAKER spelling.Any information on this line would be appreciated. Glo Gibbel

Hi Carol, Just a tidbit, possibly a clue even though the dates are early...there is a John Taylor and a William Carter, both from Amherst, both served in Revolutionary War, and both removed to Washington Co., Ky after war...this info from the book "Amherst county, Virginia in the Revolution...", by Lenora Higginbotham Sweeny. Good luck, Kelley

The 1850 Federal census for Amherst Co., VA is online at: ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/census/va/amherst/1850/pg0109a.txt This is what I found on Franklin Hood, 21 692 692 Taylor Thomas 30 M Tailor 1,000 22 692 692 Taylor Sally 27 F 23 692 692 Taylor Martha 4 F 24 692 692 Taylor William 1 M 25 692 692 Hood Franklin 50 M 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: Winnie Boothe <winnieb@erols.com> To: <VAAMHERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 8:42 PM Subject: [VAAMHERS-L] Franklin HOOD > Posted on: Amherst County Queries > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/566 > > Surname: HOOD > ------------------------- > > Can anyone help me with a lookup for the 1850 or 1860 Amherst County census > for Franklin Hood? Many thanks. > > > ==== VAAMHERS Mailing List ==== > Find tons of Amherst County info at the Amherst County VAGenWeb Project! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaamhers/ >

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/566 Surname: HOOD ------------------------- Can anyone help me with a lookup for the 1850 or 1860 Amherst County census for Franklin Hood? Many thanks.

Hi Carol, Here is what I have on William S. Taylor. I do not have any concrete proof that Thomas Taylor is his father other than the fact he lived one house away from William in the C. 1850 & 1860. Thomas Taylor (b. bet 1780-90) m. unk. 1 male bet. 5-10, 2 males bet. 10-15, 2 males bet. 15-20 and 1 female bet 15-20. William S. Taylor (b. bet 1820-22) Amherst Co., Va. (d.2-10-1897) m. Dec. 7. 1847 Nelson Co., Va. Elizabeth A. Carter (b. bet. 1829-30) Va. (d.10-28-1900). Issue: Margaret Ellen (b.9-3-1848) Nelson Co., Va. (d.12-9-1911) Nelson Co., Va.; Louisa F. (b. abt. 1850); Virginia C. (b. 1855); William Benjamin (b. 6-1857); Robert A. (b.4-1860); Thomas Shedrick Taylor (b.4-5-1861 d.3-5-1941 Nelson Co., Va., m. Dec. 28-1887 Lucy Caroline Jennings; Nancy "Nannie A." (b. abt. 1863) m. Sept. 12, 1883 Joseph A. Walker in Amherst Co., Va., and Mary Susan (b. abt. 1868). Hope this will be of some help. Betty Y. Gollwitzer.

Seeking parents of WILLIAM S. TAYLOR b. abt. 1822 and d. Feb. 10, 1897, Amherst Father/mother: Unknown Married: Elizabeth Carter, b. abt. 1830 Children: Margaret Ellen, b. 1848 Louisa, b. 1850 Virginia C., b. 1855 William Benjamin (my gr. grandfather), b. June 1857, d. abt. 1900 Robert A., b. 1860, d. 1862 Thomas Shedrick, b. 1861, d. 1941 Nancy, b. 1863 Mary Susan, b. 1868 Any help would be appreciated. Carol

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/565 Surname: CHRISTIAN ------------------------- I'm looking for info on an Elisha Clement Bennett Christian. He was born in 1807 in Culpeper Co., VA. I do not know who his parents were. ECB -- listed as a "Capt." but I don't know of what -- moved to Anderson Distric, SC, and married a Phoebe Winter. Later moved to Georgia. He was my great-great-grandfather. Can anyone help? Jay Rogers in San Antonio TX

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/564 Surname: Woodson, Barger ------------------------- WOODSON -- My 2nd great-grandfather, Samuel Woodson (b. 1809? in unk, d. 1851 in Botetourt Co., VA) m. Martha A. Barger (b. Jan 31, 1821 in unk, d. Apr 6, 1886 in Rockbridge Co., VA). Both Samuel and Martha A. are buried in a High Bridge Presbyterian Church near I-81 near Natural Bridge, VA. It is believed that Samuel Woodson was from Amherst Co. VA before moving to Botetourt Co., VA. I do not know his father's name or any background. Samuel and Martha A. had two children, Jacob Preston Woodson (b. 1848?, d. 1878) and Mattie S. Woodson (b. Mar 25, 1852, d. Feb 4, 1890). Mattie S. m. William J. Pettigrew on Jan 25, 1882 in Roaring Run, Botetourt Co., VA) After the death of Samuel Woodson, Martha married a John Ripley (b. unk, d. May 2, 1898 in Botetourt Co., VA). Martha father's name was George Barger. Seeking parents of Samuel WOODSON.

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/561 Surname: Campbell, Watts, Eggleston ------------------------- Would love to hear what info you have. Maybe between to two of us we can figure some of it out.

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/560 Surname: KELLEY, HOBBS ------------------------- I am trying to locate my gggrandparents. My ggrandfather was Benjamin or Benjiman Webster Kelley Sr. born 1824 in Amhurst Co., Va, or Ky. I do not know for sure. There are two possibilities I have traced, but not a verified connection. I would appreciate any help you can give. Thanks

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/559 Surname: WATTS ------------------------- I have some info on the WATTS family that lived in Amherst Cp., VA. It is from a book and has not been documented by me. I am a descendent of Jane WATTS (1804-1889). Will be glad to share what I have. Regards, Kelley lilyeag@mindspring.com

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/558 Surname: Watts, Campbell, Eggleston ------------------------- The only date I have for anyone is the son, William Edward Campbell born 6/19/1883 in Nelson Co/Amherst Co area, married 12/24/1905 in Page County to Bessie Mae Pence of Shenandoah , Page Co, Va. I am guess that Alphonso (sp?) possibly Alfoncer Lee Campbell , was born sometime in the 1860's. Thanks

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/557 Surname: Watts, Campbell, Eggleston ------------------------- The only date I have for anyone is the son, William Edward Campbell born 6/19/1883 in Nelson Co/Amherst Co area, married 12/24/1905 in Page County to Bessie Mae Pence of Shenandoah , Page Co, Va. I am guess that Alphonso (sp?) was born sometime in the 1860's. Thanks

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/556 Surname: ------------------------- Sorry, the only Amherst/Nelson Sallie Watts I have m to a Ware not a Campbell

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/555 Surname: MITCHELL, KIDD, HARVEY, CAMPBELL ------------------------- Hi Sharon, I couldn't help but notice that a lot of the surnames you are researching match ones in this family. Do you have any further information on this line? I'd appreciate any help you could offer! Thanks! 1 JOSEPHINE V WILLS (b: about 1839 in Nelson county) +(1) ALEXANDER MITCHELL (b: about 1835 in Nelson county) on April 5, 1860 in Nelson county, VA 2 CLARA MITCHELL (b: about 1862 d: prob before 1890) +THOMAS HENRY HARVEY (b: about 1862) 3 C E HARVEY (b: about 1883) +JOHN P CAMPBELL on December 17, 1902 +(2) A B KIDD (b: about 1848) CLARA probably died before Feb 26, 1890 when THOMAS HENRY HARVEY married E. C. HUDSON These families were from the Amherst and Nelson county areas of Virginia. Thanks again! Debbie P.S. I also have MITCHELL marriages to the BOWLING, CAMPBELL, and OGDEN families.

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/554 Surname: WATTS, CAMPBELL ------------------------- Do you have any dates for these people? Regards, Kelley

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/553 Surname: Campbell, Watts, Eggleston ------------------------- Looking for info on the parents of William Edward Campbell. His father was Alphonso (sp?) Lee Campbell and his mother was a "Sallie " Sarah Jane Watts of either Amherst or Nelson Counties. Thanks in advance...