Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/520 Surname: Proffitt, Hughes ------------------------- Thank you for the info that you gave me. I will continue to follow this lead. Once again, Thank you very much. Mary

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/519 Surname: MATTHEWS, BAILEY, BARNETT, BRYANT, NASH, SCRUGGS, WRIGHT ------------------------- I am looking for information regarding the parents and siblings of both John Matthews and his wife Mary Ann Bailey who lived in Amherst County from about 1791-1808 and then Nelson County from 1808-1811. John was was b.8Nov1763. He m. Mary Ann Bailey 2Feb1788. Their children included Daniel, b. 11Dec1788, Richard B., b. 7Apr1791, Ann S., b. 8Apr1793, John E.,b. 20 Aug1795, William, b. 28Dec1797, Thomas J., b. 24Aug1799, Joseph, b. 14May1802, and Hezekiah Bailey and Elizabeth, b. 11Aug 1804. I have found a will abstract for a Thomas Matthews that was probated in Amherst County on 6June1785. The will lists his wife as Elizabeth and the children as Sarah, Elizabeth, John and Thomas. I have not been able to verify that Thomas and Elizabeth were the parents of John Matthews. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Todd Matthews

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/518 Surname: Proffitt, Hughes ------------------------- I know that Obediah is somehow related to my family of Proffitts, but at this point I'm not sure how. As far as I can tell he is not in a direct line of descent, probably a cousin of my gggrandfather, James C. Proffitt. I looked on the list of Proffitt names that I got from the Winch database on the Proffitt-L address at Rootsweb, and this is what I found, but you would need some verification of this as I can't vouch that it is accurate. Elizabeth Ann Proffitt, daughter of Obadiah W. Proffitt, b. 6 Mar. 1785, d. 26 April 1877; and Anita Theany Ryan, b. abt 1797. Elizabeth Ann was born 12 Apr. 1826 and died 27 Nov. 1895; married Joohn J. Hughes; one child listed William David Hughes born abt. 1851. My guess is that you could find a marriage record for them somewhere in Amherst Co. if that is where they were married. They have some very old records. Birth records for additional children should also be available. Do you know if they stayed in the Amherst Co. area? I have found the people at the courthouse there to be very helpful. Sorry I can't be of more help to you. Yvonne

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/517 Surname: WEBB, JONES, CRITTENDEN, VIVION ------------------------- Martha H. Jones b. Oct.6,1833VA,Amherst Co. d.Aug. 11,1898MO,Lafayette Co. married Dr.Wm.C. Webb,MD in Oct. 1898. She is my great grandmother. Please share information about her.

several people requested these- I got some, but not all of them, just filled a page as much as I could - these from the marriage index for males in Amherst County, VA Wm Clarborne Johns to Mary Frances Parker March 11, 1867 Samuel Johns to Darcus Crawford Dec 22, 1867 P.J. Johns to Sarah C. Cooper March 18, 1872 Samuel Johns to Minia Taliaferro Dec 19, 1874 John S. Johns to Ellen Dillard Jan 21, 1875 Wm Claiborne Johns to Nancy Willis Sept 17, 1879 Alexander Johns to Mary Johns Jan 7, 1881 "Many" Johns to Martha Johns Feb 2, 1884 Sidney Johnes to Edy Branham Apr 5, 1884 Wesley Johnes to Lucy Johns Apr 8, 1884 Matthew Johns to Lucy D. Duff Sept 2, 1885 Sidney Johns to Mary Ella Terry Dec 30, 1887 Charles Johns to Queenie Roberts Jan 14, 1887 William Henry Johns to Ethel Lee Terry Apr 7, 1888 Joshua Johns to Kate Branham Nov 2, 1888 Charles J. Johns to Delilah Duff May 28, 1889

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/516 Surname: Jones ------------------------- William Jones may have been from Amherst Co, VA but he had his first child James F. in Sumter Co, SC. Do you have any information that he went to Ga. and where is other children were born? My husband is from James's line and I have information on that but not on his siblings. Please contact me at joneswv@rocsoft.net. Your address bounced. Barbara

This biographical sketch of Godfrey T. Rucker came from a little booklet "Amherst County Families and History" compiled from Henry Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopaedia first published 1883. Godfrey T. Rucker- is a son of Alexander M. and Mary J. (Toler) Rucker, both of whom were born in Amherst county, and lived here until their decease. He was born in Amherst county, February 22, 1831, and here, on the 28th of November, 1866, he married Mary Jane Old. She was born in Amherst county, May 1, 1836, and their children were born: Ollie V., January 9, 1869; Annie J., October 26, 1870; Mary Ellen, July 14, 1872; George M., October 2, 1873; William G., November 2, 1874. George W. and Jane (Watts) Old, natives of Amherst county and still residents here, are the parents of Mary J., wife of Mr. Rucker. Her father is now seventy-eight years old, and her mother seventy-two. In 1861 Godfrey T. Rucker joined Company E., 2d Virginia Cavalry, and participated in all the battles of that regiment until the close of the war. He was slightly wounded at second Manassas. His brother William R. served in the same company, and another brother, Isaac W., in Kirkpatrick's Battery. William had a finger shot off. John, Robert and Thomas Old, brothers of Mrs. Rucker, were in the Confederate States army. The grandfather of Godfrey T. Rucker, Richard Rucker, was an early and esteemed resident of Amherst county, and died here. Godfrey T. Rucker has an estate of 270 acres in Pedlar district, and his postoffice address is Pleasant View, Amherst county, Virginia.

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/514 Surname: Proffitt, Hughes ------------------------- I am looking for any info on Elizabeth Proffitt, who married John Hughes. Her father was Obidiah Proffitt. Any info would be helpful. Thank you

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Amherst/513 Surname: Watts ------------------------- Since it is only three sentences, let me finish it: "her mother was a daughter of Curtis Watts. Thomas N. Watts is the owner of 457 1/2 acres of fine farming land on Pedlar river. Allwood, Amherst county, Virginia, is his postoffice address." I got the book from a reseller in Kentucky.

This biographical sketch of John R. CUNNINGHAM came from a little booklet "Amherst County Families and History" compiled from Henry Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopaedia first published 1883. John R. Cunningham- is a native of Nelson county, Virginia, born July 31, 1823, and has been a resident of Amherst county since 1838. In this county he married Mary F. Davies, who was born here December 12, 1831. The children of their union are eight living, four deceased: Joseph F., born August 29, 1851, married Laura E. Rucker; George E., born February 23, 1853, married Nannie L. Richerson; Bettie J., born September 2, 1854, died September 4, 1861; John W., born April 3, 1856, died November 30, 1861; James R., born March 4, 1858; Mary E., February 11, 1860; Ollie V., December 30, 1861; Charles M., June 15, 1867, died February 1, 1868; William R., September 13, 1868; Frank D., January 13, 1870; Annie V., March 10, 1871, died June 15th following: Harry R., May 9, 1872- the living children all in Amherst county. Reese and Jane C. (Dillard) Cunningham were the parents of John R. His father died in Amherst county, and his mother in Nelson county. James Cunningham, of Nelson county, was the paternal grandfather of John R. His mother's father was James Dillard of Amherst county, who held a captain's commission in the Continental army, war of 1776, and married Mary Ann Starke. Nicholas Davies and John McDaniel, of Amherst county, were the grandfathers of Mrs. Cunningham. In July, 1861, John R. Cunningham enlisted in Company G., 51st Virginia Infantry, and he served till the close of the war. He was desperately wounded at Winchester, September 10, 1864, and taken prisoner to Point Lookout. His brothers, Marshall R. and Valentine H. served in the war. His father was a soldier of the 1812 war. Charles C. and Arthur B. Davies, brothers of Mrs. Cunningham, were soldiers of that war. John R. Cunningham is a farmer of Pedlar district; postoffice address, Allwood, Amherst county, Virginia.

This biographical sketch of Edwin S. WARE came from a little booklet "Amherst County Families and History" compiled from Henry Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopaedia first published 1883. Edwin S. Ware- born in Amherst county, April 27, 1838, is a son of Reuben B. and Eliza A. (Cunningham) Ware, his father born in Amherst county, and his mother in Nelson county. His father died January 26, 1864. His first marriage was with Lucy J. Massie, who was born March 14, 1838, and died July 25, 1869. In Amherst county, November 8, 1870, Edwin S. Ware and Margaret F. Watts were united in marriage, and the record of their children is: Lucy R., born July 6, 1872; Rueben B., July 28, 1873; Camm, December 29, 1874; J. Tilden, March 4, 1876; Pitt Marvin, February 6, 1878, died June 15th following: Lottie B., born August 6, 1879, died January 25, 1881; Ada C., born September 7, 1880; Essie E., born August 5, 1882. Margaret F. Watts was born in Amherst county, September 9, 1844, a daughter of Samuel C. and Lucy W. (Barnes) Watts. Her mother died on the 15th of June, 1876. Edwin Ware enlisted in Company I, 19th Virginia Infantry, August 25, 1861, and took part in the battles of Williamsburg, Gaines Mills, Fraziers Farm, and Gettysburg, where he was severely wounded and taken prisoner. He received a wound in the right leg just below the knee, which necessitated amputation; was shot through the left leg; and hit by a piece of an exploding shell which struck his right shoulder blade and neck, and broke two or three ribs . He was discharged from Baltimore Hospital November 20, 1863. He owns a fine farm of 164 and 1/2 acres on Indian Creek, has been assessor of Temperance township five years, and commissioner of revenue eight years, and is still serving. His postoffice address is Lowesville, Amherst county, Virginia.

Hi Shirley, I found a marriage for Maddison HILL to Polley DAY, August 14, 1790. Her parent or guardian- Mary Ann DAY. That's all I saw on him in the marriage book. Janet

Hi Jim, The bond of Hezekiah Adkinson has his and William's name spelled ADKINSON. I did spot in the index book an Isaiah ATTKINSON and Ely ATTKINSON- but didn't have time to look further. Janet

Hi Paula, this is the only William JOHNS marriage I could find for the possible time period you gave: Janet Wm Claiborne (maybe Clarborne- can't read my writing here!) JOHNS to Mary Frances PARKER March 11, 1867 also found a later Wm Claiborne- maybe a second marriage? Wm Claiborne JOHNS to Nancy WILLIS Sept 17, 1879

I had two requests to look marriage of James Hill to Anne OVERTON. These are the James HILL marriages I found- none to an OVERTON, but maybe related?: Janet Dec 20, 1804 (note in book said date on consent may be 1811) James HILL to Betsey PANNELL/PANNEL- William HILL husband's parent or guardian Jan. 31, 1801 James HILL Jr to Elizabeth LIVELY both of Lexington Parrish Aug 9, 1817 James (Francis) HILL to ? HILL (note says Francis is in center of bond, but James is at top and bottom) Feb 4, 1840 James T. HILL to Mary FLOOD

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Amherst/512 Surname: Watts ------------------------- Hi Evelyn! This is not my line but I have some copies I made from a little booklet called "Amherst County Families and History" compiled from Henry Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopaedia first published 1883 that may help you. On one of the pages I copied I have the beginning of a biographical sketch on Thomas N. Watts- sounds like the one you are looking for. To obtain a copy of the second page you'll have to contact the Amherst County Historical Museum http://members.aol.com/achmuseum/achmhis.htm and they'll send you a copy for a small fee. They may be also selling the book in the near future. Here's what I do have on him -wish I had the other page for you. Janet Thomas N. Watts- born in Rockbridge county, Virginia, August 10, 1843, was about seven years of age when his parents, Nelson S. and Lucinda C. (Ballard) Watts, made their home in Amherst county. His father died in this county, and his mother is still living here. Samuel Watts, his paternal grandfather, lived in Amherst county. Thomas N. Watts enlisted in Kirkpatrick's Battery, in 1862, and from his enlistment till the close of the war he was in every engagement of that battery except one. His wife had two brothers in the army, Robert and George W. Tomlinson. The former was killed at Chancellorsville in 1863. The wife of Mr. Watts is Emily F., daughter of Madison and Emeline (Watts) Tomlinson. She was born in Amherst county, February 8, 1844, and they were married in this county, January 9, 1867. Seven children have been born to them: Robert L., October 7, 1868; Thomas J., August 28, 1870; William V., February 6, 1873; Randolph Tucker, October 16, 1877; Cammie L., May 24, 1880; Infant, November 28, 1882, died unnamed; Samuel, November 29, 1883. Mrs. Watts' parents live in Amherst county, and her grandparents lived here. Her father's father was Ambrose Tomlinson and ....... here's where the page cuts off. Hope this is of some help to you.

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Amherst/511 Surname: thomas nelson watts, robert lee watts, nancy virginia liptrap ------------------------- I am searching for information on Thomas Nelson Watts who lived in Amherst County in 1870 according to census records. he was my greatgrandfather. Robert was his son. Nancy was roberts wife. If anyone has information it would be greatly appreciated. Evelyn

I couldn't find any marriages in the courthouse for Rueben PARKS. With that early of a possible marriage date you may want to look in Albermarle county. I did find some of the following PARKS marriages in the old marriage register. These are a few of the male PARKS (dates are for when bonds issued): John Park(s) to Elizabeth Thurmond April 17, 1785 Gaines W. Parks to Mary Jane Morriss Sept. 2, 1844 William Parks to Milley Burks Aug. 1, 1791 Weldon B. Parks to Paulina Davies Oct 28, 1836

Births 1867-1879, Amherst County, Virginia child, parents, date of birth Chas. N. Rowsey , Thos. J. & Abyill , Sept, 1867 Ella B. Rowsey , Thos & Abagail , Jan 18, 1872 Henry M. Rowsey , Wm. H. & Francis J. , Dec 14, 1870 Loel E. Rowsey , John B. & Bennet A. , Mar 29, 1872 John J. Rowsey , J.B. & Bennet , May 30, 1870 Milton Rowsey , Wm. H. & Frances , April 26, 1871 D. W. Rowsie , T.W. & E.A. , March 6, 1876 Robt. Rowsie , Goe. P. & Susan , Feb 7, 1875 Robt. Ruffner Rowsie , George P. & Susan , Feb 6, 1876

Hi Joan, I'm sorry, but I couldn't find any births for BURDEN or GOAD for the years available: 1867-1879. I wish I could have found something for you. Good luck in your search. Janet