Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/506 Surname: Martin, Gatliff ------------------------- Looking for any info on Charles and Mary Martin of VA. They had a son named William C. Martin in 1784 in VA that married Elizabeth Gatliff in KY. Do you know anything about this family? Thank you!

I would also be interesed in any info you discover on James Hill, born 1758. Thank you ~Helen~ Owensboro, Kentucky Audiesfan@webtv.net

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/505 Surname: SEARLE ------------------------- Can anyone assist me with records from Sweet Briar College? I am looking for the obituary or death record of Mary Searle who was a faculty member of Sweet Briar College, Amhurst Co. VA for several years. According to the Alumni Directory of 1932 for Wellesley College, MA, Mary died at Sweet Briar, VA in 1928. Thank you for any assistance. Glenys

Hi All, I *may* (hopefully, keep your fingers crossed) get to go to Amherst next week *if* my husband has a little time off to watch the baby. I would like to post my lookup list of people who have contacted me. Some of the e-mails I didn't save, but kept the name on my list and I can just post it to everyone. That way whenever anyone searches the archives, which I do on various lists frequently, the information will still be there for them. So, here's what I have. If I left you off, please set me straight and I do apologize. Please remember the only births for sure I have access to are the years 1867-1879. If the rector to the Episcopal church is there, I've been told to ask him and he will let me see the old church records which a member told my husband's grandpa dates to 1848, but the museum lady said they're older. We'll see, if I can get to them. If I get some of the lookups done, I'll start posting them. If you don't hear from me I didn't make it out. Thanks for your patience. Here's the list (just ignore my notes to myself- this is a quick cut and paste job): Janet Amherst county lookups: ( this is for me :) ) #1. If marriage books one, two, and three are back, find parents names for all MAGAN/MAGANN marriages 2. STINNETT & DAVIS marriages with parents births: BURDEN, GOAD for Joan, ROWSEY older dates (if I can find older records): (see e-mail copy) John THOMPSON and Judith WILLS for Sissy Hime Norris (see e-mail copy) Willis William/ William Willis PAGE & Elizabeth PARRISH from Donna MOON for Deborah Clark Joseph CARTER (married Balasah ?) abt 1804-1806 for Jacquelin Troilo biographies: HALL, RAIKES, O'BRIAN for Doug Burnett - CUNNINGHAM (any before Joseph and Marshall), RUCKERS, BRANCH, HILL, DEXTER, EDWIN S. WARE, ROWSEY for various requesters to post to list marriage licenses: Rueben Parks married Hannah Reynolds maybe abt 1768 for Leonard James HILL (1758-1831) married Anne OVERTON for Linda Carter (also births if I can find older records)

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i had this in my mail I want to keep folder ... I know we all can use info. Sissy --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Jeff Smith" <jeffmsmith@email.msn.com> To: MDFREDER-L@rootsweb.com Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 23:57:23 -0400 I received the following from another list and thought it may be helpful to my fellow researchers. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark Sutherlin <mark@sutherlin.com> To: <SUTHERLIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 5:03 PM Subject: What Do Those Initials that find used in Genealogy writings mean? > What Do Those Initials that find used in Genealogy writings mean? > > Initials after ancestors' names may provide useful information. The > following list includes initials you may come across when reading old wills > or other documents. > > a.a.s. died in the year of his/her age (anno aetitis suae) > ( 86 y/o died in year 86) > d.s.p. died without issue (decessit sine prole legitima) > d.s.p.l. died without legitimate issue (decessit sine prole mascula > supesita) > d.s.p.m.s. died without surviving male issue (decessit sine prole > mascula supersita) > d.s.p.s died without surviving issue (decessit sine prole supersita) > d.unm died unmarried > d.v.p. died in the lifetime of his father (decessit vita patris) > d.v.m. died in the lifetime of his mother (decessit vita matris) > Et al and others (et alia) > Inst present month (instans) > Liber book or volume > Nepos grandson > Nunc Nuncapative will, an oral will, written by a witness > Ob he/she died (obit) > Relict widow or widower (relicta/relictus) > Sic so or thus, exact copy as written > Testes witnesses > Utl late (ultimo) > Ux or vs wife (uxor) > Viz namely (videlicet) > > > ============================== > Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. > http://pml.rootsweb.com/ > Brought to you by RootsWeb.com. > ==== MDFREDER Mailing List ==== POST to MDFREDER-L@rootsweb.com UNSUBSCRIBE to MDFREDER-L-request@rootsweb.com NO ROLL CALLS ============================== Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/503 Surname: Irwin, Bias ------------------------- I am seeking information about members of the Irwin family that lived in Amherst Co or nearby areas in the end of the 1700s and early 1800s because I am trying to identify the family of my ancestor Margaret Irwin who married Bennett Bias about 1830 in Amherst Co. I have found records of the marriages of Christopher and John Irwin in Amherst in the 1770s and Nathaniel and Samuel Irwin in the 1790s -- but no record of their children. Any clues would be appreciated. Thank you. Anna

Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/502 Surname: Brooks ------------------------- I am looking for information on Bailey Brooks.He was born and brought up in Amherst County,Virginia.He was born in 1774.In 1842 he was in the Tennessee Penitentiary for manslaughter.he was sentenced to two years.He was discharged on Nov 1,1843.he was living in Madison County Tenn when was sentenced.

In this booklet is there any mention of the surname Thompson? My gggg grandfather John Thompson md Judith Wills, dau of James Wills, Sr. and Mary Anderson (possible surname for Mary, still in doubt, and still searching, supposely she died about the time Judith was 6 weeks old, so Judith was raised by her grandmother Mrs. Anderson), and James md. 2nd time to a Mildred and in 1814 James is conveying land deeds to his sons and son - in- laws for his daughters. One son in law was John Thompson. James Wills, Sr. died in the winter of 1820 and his will read in probate court 1821 Nelson Co., VA Sissy Hime Norris San Antonio, TX On Tue, 22 Aug 2000 20:58:46 -0700 "J.B." <wmb@lynchburg.net> writes: > >From little booklet of biographical sketches found in Amherst County > Historical Museum. Appears to be on Civil War vets and/or prominent > Amherst County men. Written while most of the men were still alive. > > Alexander F. Wills, M.D.- is a native of Nelson county, Virginia, > born October 3, 1833, a son of Willis H. and Elizabeth H. (Peters) > Wills. His father, born in Nelson county, died in 1846, and his > mother, who was born in Bedford county, died May 24, 1862. Anna > Virginia Norval, born in Trenton, Gibson county, Tennessee, November > 28, 1838, was a daughter of Fayette H. and Mary C. (Roane) Norval. > Her parents were natives of Campbell county, Virginia, and her > mother died September 23, 1857, her father died February 24, 1861. > In Amherst county, November 4, 1858, Alexander F. Wills and Anna > Virginia Norval were united in marriage, and the birth and death > record of their children is: Alexander N., born February 22, 1860, > died September 4, 1864; Willie H., born November 22, 1862; Mary > E., born August 20, 1864, died June 9, 1867; Anna V., born April > 12, 1867, died August 29, 1870; Don F., born August 16, 1869; > James H., June 23, 1872; Corinne Roane, April 1, 1875; Sallie ! > Barney, July 13, 1877. Dr. Wills entered the Confederate army May > 14, 1861; as a private in the Lynchburg Beauregard Battery, and > after four month service was appointed assistant surgeon of the 45th > Virginia Infantry, serving for four months, after which he was > acting assistant surgeon at hospital at Emory and Henry College for > nine months, and was then appointed assistant surgeon of the 18th > Virginia Cavalry, which responsible position he ably filled till the > close of the war. He was captured at Greencastle, Pennsylvania, but > made his escape shortly after. He had three brothers in the service > of the Confederate States. Dr. Wills has a small estate near New > Glasgow, and as physician and surgeon is widely known and held in > esteem through the county. His postoffice is Clifford, Amherst > county, Virginia. > > > ==== VAAMHERS Mailing List ==== > Thank you, Rootsweb, for making this list possible! To support > Rootsweb & their efforts with a financial contribution visit their > web site at http://www.rootsweb.com >

>From little booklet of biographical sketches found in Amherst County Historical Museum. Appears to be on Civil War vets and/or prominent Amherst County men. Written while most of the men were still alive. Alexander F. Wills, M.D.- is a native of Nelson county, Virginia, born October 3, 1833, a son of Willis H. and Elizabeth H. (Peters) Wills. His father, born in Nelson county, died in 1846, and his mother, who was born in Bedford county, died May 24, 1862. Anna Virginia Norval, born in Trenton, Gibson county, Tennessee, November 28, 1838, was a daughter of Fayette H. and Mary C. (Roane) Norval. Her parents were natives of Campbell county, Virginia, and her mother died September 23, 1857, her father died February 24, 1861. In Amherst county, November 4, 1858, Alexander F. Wills and Anna Virginia Norval were united in marriage, and the birth and death record of their children is: Alexander N., born February 22, 1860, died September 4, 1864; Willie H., born November 22, 1862; Mary E., born August 20, 1864, died June 9, 1867; Anna V., born April 12, 1867, died August 29, 1870; Don F., born August 16, 1869; James H., June 23, 1872; Corinne Roane, April 1, 1875; Sallie Barney, July 13, 1877. Dr. Wills entered the Confederate army May 14, 1861; as a private in the Lynchburg Beauregard Battery, and after four month service was appointed assistant surgeon of the 45th Virginia Infantry, serving for four months, after which he was acting assistant surgeon at hospital at Emory and Henry College for nine months, and was then appointed assistant surgeon of the 18th Virginia Cavalry, which responsible position he ably filled till the close of the war. He was captured at Greencastle, Pennsylvania, but made his escape shortly after. He had three brothers in the service of the Confederate States. Dr. Wills has a small estate near New Glasgow, and as physician and surgeon is widely known and held in esteem through the county. His postoffice is Clifford, Amherst county, Virginia.

>From little booklet of papers in Amherst County Historical Museum- biographical sketches on Civil War vets and other Amherst men of importance, most still living at the time of the publication. James William Burch- son of Simeon A. and Louisa (Dempsey) Burch, was born in Amherst county, May 5, 1844. In this county, March 19, 1868, he was united in marriage with Martha J., daughter of Ambrose and Bettie A. Tomlin. She was born October 5, 1846, and died January 27, 1881, leaving him four children: Livingston V., born February 2, 1869; Malachi D, July 15, 1873; Maude Lillian, October 3, 1876; James M. B., August 24, 1878. In this county, April 16, 1882, Rhoda Burch became the wife of James W. Burch. She was born in Amherst county, August 14, 1854, a daughter of Fielding and Susan (Coleman) Burch. Her father was a soldier of the war between the States and still living in Amherst county. Her mother is deceased. The father of Mr. Burch was soldier of the 1812 war, and his father was a soldier in the Continental army in the war for Independence, and was with Washington at the surrender at Yorktown. James W. Burch combines the trade of blacksmith with the avocations of farm life, at Allwood, Amherst county, Virginia.

>From little booklet in Amherst County Historical Society- biographical sketches of Civil War veterns who were apparently living at the time of these writings- George P. Dameron- was a son of Charles Dameron, who was a son of Jesse Dameron, of Cumberland. Charles Dameron married Mary E., a daughter of Joseph P. Magann, who came from Scotland and settled in Amherst county. Charles Dameron and his wife are now both deceased. Their son George H. was born in this county, June 16, 1822, and in this county he married Frances Ann Scott, on the 24th of November, 1852. The record of their nine children is: Emma R., born August 25, 1854, is the wife of John H. Dameron, and lives in Amherst county; Charles W., born October 26, 1856; Anna M.E., May 5, 1858, deceased; George H., August 13, 1860, deceased; Frances S., born August 25, 1861, married B.N. Upham, and lives in Boston, Massachusetts; George P., born August 30, 1864; Belle F., February 12, 1867, deceased; Robert D., July 1, 1869; Irene B., July 11, 1872. The wife of Mr. Dameron was born in Amherst county, March 5, 1826, a daughter of William Walter Scott, who was a son of William Walter Scott who was a soldier of the Revolution, with rank of captain, and came to Amherst county at an early day, from Cumberland. The mother of Mrs. Dameron was Eliza A. Pendleton before marriage. Her parents died in Amherst county. The father of Mr. Dameron and his wife's father were soldiers of the 1812 war. Of the present generation many of the two families answered the call of Virginia for troops in the civil war. George H. twice enlisted, but his services were not accepted in active duty on account of his health. He served with the Reserves, however, through the war, and was called out to defend Charlottesville from the invading Northern force under General Preston. He had three brothers in the regular service; Malachi, Zachariah and Charles D. His wife had four brothers in the army, William P., Hugh, Roy, James P., and Robert G. Hugh Roy, who had previously been a missionary to Africa, served as chaplain. From 1849-1862 George H. Dameron was constable for Amherst county; from 1862-1871 was deputy sheriff; and in 1871 and 1872 was county treasurer. He has a farm in Elon district, and postoffice address at Salt Creek, Amherst county, Virginia.

Mary's story reminded me of an article I wrote once for Rural Living, the customer magazine of the MD-DE-VA Association of Electrical Cooperatives about "Shore" placenames. Most people enjoyed it but at least one person wrote the editor that he thought I was making fun of them! But we do have some peculiar pronunciations were I'm from down on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Visitors asking directions could use a lexicon. BTW: My Mom, Frances Wilmer, and I used to write a cooking coloumn for Rural Living. Do any list-members get the magazine? Ann

A short biographical sketch found in Amherst County Historical Museum on Civil War veterns and was apparently written while most still alive. Robert M. Bethel- who was born in Amherst county, February 4, 1842, in his twentieth year answered the call of Virginia on her sons to defend the cause of their country. From July 1, 1861, till the close of the war he was a member of Kirkpatrick's Battery, which for a long period of its service supported Hays' Louisiana Brigade. He participated in the seven days fighting around Richmond, the battles of the Wilderness, Winchester, Cold Harbor, Frederick City (Maryland), Gettysburg (Pennsylvania), Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and many others. Joel Bethel, who was born in Nelson county, Virginia, and died August 1, 1851, was the father of Robert M. and his mother, whose maiden name was Mildred A. Campbell, was born in Amherst county. In this county December 16, 1868, Izetta Turner became the wife of Robert M. Bethel, and to them have been given four children: Lelia F., born November 18, 1869; Cornelia J., February 4, 1875; Joel Marvin, June 28, 1879; John R., September 9, 1883. Izetta Turner was born in Amherst county, December 3, 1846, a daughter of John L. and Martha S. (Cox) Turner. Her father died July 16, 1865. Robert M. Bethel has a farming estate of 323 acres and his postoffice address is Amherst C.H., Amherst county, Virginia.

This found in the Amherst County Historical Museum- short biographical sketches of Amherst men who were in Civil War- written while most still alive. J. Dudley Davis- is of English descent, his great grandfather, Charles Davis, settling is (my note- the book's typo "is" instead of "in") Louisa county, Virginia, and his grandfather, James Davis, coming to Amherst county. His father, John Dudley Davis, born and died in Amherst county, married Lucy McTinsley, and their son, subject of this sketch, was born in Amherst county, January 12, 1851. The mother of J. Dudley was a daughter of Nelson Tinsley, of Bedford county, and a granddaughter of James Tinsley. John Dudley Davis was for several years a member of the State legislature, and held worthily many offices of trust in the county. He was the founder of the Masonic Lodge at Pedlars Mills, of which he was Master several years before his death. Reuben Tinsley, who served in the Condederate States army, in Texas, was an uncle of J. Dudley Davis, and died in the service. In Amherst county, September 16, 1874, J. Dudley Davis and U. Virginia Perrow were united in wedlock, and two children have been given them: Lizzie, born August 10, 1879, and J. Dudley, born January 24, 1882. The wife of Mr. Davis was born in Bedford county, September 18, 1856, a daughter of James S. and Lizzie H. (Ogden) Perrow. Her father was born in Campbell county, Virginia, and her mother in Bedford county; both died in Amherst county. Farming is the occupation of J. Dudley Davis and Pedlar Mills, Amherst county, Virginia, is his postoffice address.

Can't resist this. The post on pronunciation of names reminded me of a time a few years ago when I was in contact with a gentleman in NC -- he was giving me his maiing address. He said Harkin street -- I spelled it back to him, and he said "no, it is Hurricane." Cousin Mary in OK p.s. we talk funny, too. Mary Bryant Park crosstich@webtv.net

Will send rest of sketches tonight........ :) Janet

This found in Amherst County Historical Museum research room in a little booklet of biographical sketches done approx. 1890's-1900: (mentions Nelson County, that's why I'm sending it to Amherst and Nelson lists) Marshall R. Cunningham- is a native of Nelson county, Virginia, born November 16, 1827, and has been a resident of Amherst county since 1846. He was a son of Reese and Jane (Dillard) (Hylton) Cunningham, and his grandfather came from Ireland and settled in Nelson County. His mother died in that county in 1861, and his father died in Amherst county in 1871. The wife of Marshall R. Cunningham is Sarah E., daughter of Lee and Mildred (Harriss) Millner. Her parents both died in Bedford county, and her family are of English descent. She was born in Bedford county, November 14, 1830. The children of Marshall R. Cunningham and wife are thirteen, and their record is: Emma D., born February 7, 1852, deceased; Mildred J, born March 16, 1854, is the wife of James B. Hicks of Amherst county; Mary Bettie, born March 12, 1855, is the wife of Hugh J. Watts, of this county; William M., born August 30, 1856, deceased; Leonidas Rosser, born March 29, 1858, lives in Campbell county; Ida R., born December 11, 1859, is the wife of Willie M. Zollman, of Rockbridge county; John J., born June 8, 1861, lives in Amherst county; Sarah Ann, born October 30, 1862, is the wife of James W. Flaherty, of Roanoke county; Marshall H, born November 12, 1864, deceased; Rosa Belle, born November 21, 1866; Leanna, January 1, 1869; Willie Harris, January 31, 1871; Florence G., August 10, 1872- these younger children at home. In 1862, Mr. Cunningham enlisted in Company E., 2d Virginia Cavalry and served till the close of the war, with the exception of a short time. He was wounded at Hatchers Run. His brother John R. was in Company G, 51st Virginia Infantry, and badly wounded and made prisoner. Another brother, Valentine H., served in the infantry, and both brothers served through the war. William Millner, Mrs. Cunningham's brother, served in the State Reserves. Marshall R. Cunningham is a farmer, with postoffice address at Cool Well, Amherst county, Virginia.

This found in Amherst County Historical Museum research room: Joseph F. CUNNINGHAM- is the eldest of twelve children of John R. and Mary F. (Davies) Cunningham, whose record has just been given. He was born in Amherst county, August 29, 1851, and in this county, August 30, 1859, was born Laura E. Rucker, who became his wife on the 23rd of October, 1876. Their children were born: Mary Rucker, September 28, 1877; Lelia V., March 16, 1879; John D., June 9, 1881; Joseph H., May 13, 1883. Daniel H. and Mariamna (Rucker) Rucker, residents of Amherst county, are the parents of Laura E., wife of Mr. Cunningham. Her paternal grandfather was William B. Rucker, and her maternal grandfather was James M. Rucker, the former of Amherst county, and the latter of Bedford county. Her great grandmother, Betsey McDaniel, nee Hobson, is now living in Bedford county. The war record for three generations of the ancestors of Mr. Cunningham is found in the sketch preceding this one, with other interesting family data. (Janet's note- I'll look next trip to get the preceding sketch for you from the booklet.) Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham have a group picture, destined to be a valuable family souvenir for the coming generations, in which five living generations of their family are represented. Mr. Cunningham was deputy treasurer of Amherst in 1881. He is farming, with postoffice address at Allwood, Amherst county, Virginia.

In the Amherst museum, I found a little booklet with some short biographical sketches of Amherst men, who apparently served in the Civil War. Most of the men were still living and the latest dates mentioned are 1880's/90's. The men's birthdates, parents, information on wives and children are included. I copied the following ones; if anyone is interested in any name I can type out the information and send it to the list. There were more- I can look for a surname next time I go if someone wishes. The men I have copies for: Robert M. BETHEL (married Izetta TURNER) Robert Meriwether BROWN, Jr (no wife listed) James William BURCH (married 1. Bettie A. TOMLIN then 2. Rhoda BURCH) Captain Abraham F. BURKS (got most of it- the end was on another page I didn't copy) (married Charity J. TOLER CAMDEN) Joseph F. CUNNINGHAM (married Laura E. RUCKER) Marshall R. CUNNINGHAM (married Sarah E. MILLNER) George H. DAMERON (married Mary E. MAGANN) J. Dudley DAVIS (married U. Virginia PERROW) Robert W. DAWSON (married Ida G. RAINE) Sidney M. DAWSON (married Narcissia HUDSON) Patrick Henry DRUMMOND (only got part of it- rest on another page I didn't copy) (married 1. Eliza BROCKMAN 2. Fannie E. KNIGHT) Benjamin R. WILLMER (already sent to list) (married Bettie T. TUCKER) Bradford T. WILLMER (already sent to list) (married 1. Dorothy NORTH 2. Eliza C. BROCKMAN) Alexander F. WILLS, M.D. (married Anna Virginia NORVALL) If any of these sketches can help someone, let me know! Janet