Posted on: Amherst County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst?read=393 Surname: Staton, Hartigan, Ackerly ------------------------- My great grandfather, Luther P. Staton was born in Amherst County, VA (approximate birth date 1848) His parents were Elihah and Susan Staton. When he was 18 he married Elizabeth J. Hartigan on June 8, 1876 in Rockbridge County, VA. He was 18 and she 15. Her parents were James and Eliza J. Hartigan. They were married by E.L.Kregloe. If anyone has any more information I would greatly appreciate it.