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.