Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/603 Surname: Merchant, Merchants, Merchandt ------------------------- Hello list, I am still looking for information on Charles Merchant. Believe he was born in Bedford or Campbell Cty around 1827. Found him in Bedford Cty. Free Blacks & Mulattos Register in 1831, no info on him again until 1860 in Botetourt Cty. Census. Susposedly fathered children with someone named Harriet ??? Alfred b.1855 in Botetourt, Morris b. 1857, & Roderic 1859. Haven't found him as head of household in any census until 1870 Giles Cty. any help appreciated.