Please help me with the parents of: Descendants of Lou Emma White 1 Lou Emma WHITE b: September 01, 1879 in Virginia d: March 23, 1912 in Staffordsville, Giles County, Virginia Burial: in Wesley's Chapel Cemetery, Giles Co VA # chldn: 2 . +James Edward "Ed" OVERSTREET, Sr. b: September 14, 1871 in Giles County, Virginia m: Abt. 1904 in Unknown d: January 16, 1939 in Maryland Burial: in Fairmount Cemetery, Libertytown, Frederick Co MD Father: Silus Christan OVERSTREET Mother: Mary Elizabeth WOODYARD # chldn: 7 2 Willie Gray "Billie" OVERSTREET b: October 31, 1907 in Virginia d: January 15, 1992 in Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia .... +Cecil F "Pete" GORE b: October 31, 1908 in Unknown m: Abt. 1930 in Unknown d: December 15, 1989 in Unknown 2 Mary Rebecca OVERSTREET b: September 01, 1909 in Staffordsville, Giles County, Virginia d: January 09, 1912 in Staffordsville, Giles County, Virginia Burial: in Wesley's Chapel Cemetery, Giles Co VA ========== BobO Thomas O, Sr. bfr 1720> Thomas O, Jr. 1744 Orange Co VA> Benoney O 1796 Bedford Co VA> Ira Preston O 1848 Bedford Co VA> Elisha David O 1873 Bedford Co VA> Ira Meador O 1905 Bedford Co VA>me, Bob Overstreet, 1220 Grand Ave, Everett WA 98201; 425.252.6542;

Please help me with the parents of: Descendants of Gladys Dooley 1 Gladys DOOLEY b: March 1909 in Unknown # chldn: 3 . +Lee Tilghman WELCH b: July 1858 in Bedford County, Virginia m: March 29, 1929 in Unknown d: Abt. 1940 in Unknown Father: William D WELCH Mother: Sarah Frances OVERSTREET # chldn: 13 2 Ruth Katherine WELCH b: 1929 in Unknown 2 Artie Mae WELCH b: August 18, 1929 in Bedford County, Virginia # chldn: 7 .... +Wesley OVERSTREET, Sr. b: May 20, 1926 in Bedford County, Virginia m: August 04, 1951 in Bedford County, Virginia d: October 11, 1997 in Salem, Virginia Burial: in Overstreet Cemetery, Thaxton, Bedford Co VA Father: Alexander B OVERSTREET Mother: Bertha Bell CARTER # chldn: 7 2 Lloyd Lee WELCH b: Abt. 1932 in Unknown ========== BobO Thomas O, Sr. bfr 1720> Thomas O, Jr. 1744 Orange Co VA> Benoney O 1796 Bedford Co VA> Ira Preston O 1848 Bedford Co VA> Elisha David O 1873 Bedford Co VA> Ira Meador O 1905 Bedford Co VA>me, Bob Overstreet, 1220 Grand Ave, Everett WA 98201; 425.252.6542;

Please help me with the parents of: Descendants of Abbie D Parker 1 [1] Abbie D PARKER b: August 30, 1875 in Bedford County, Virginia d: March 12, 1952 in Bedford County, Virginia # chldn: 1 . +? REYNOLDS b: Abt. 1874 in Unknown m: Bef. 1910 in Unknown d: Unknown in Unknown *2nd Husband of [1] Abbie D PARKER: . +Albert Rosser OVERSTREET b: May 05, 1868 in Bedford County, Virginia m: September 28, 1910 in Roanoke, Virginia d: July 20, 1954 in Bedford County, Virginia Burial: in Bedford County, Virginia Father: Samuel Maine OVERSTREET Mother: Rebecca Mildred WELCH # chldn: 1 2 Emory Eugene OVERSTREET b: January 12, 1913 in Bedford County, Virginia d: June 25, 1978 in Bedford County, Virginia # chldn: 2 .... +Helen CLARK b: 1913 in Unknown m: June 30, 1940 in Bedford County, Virginia d: March 11, 1977 in Bedford County, Virginia Burial: in Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery, VA Father: Arvin CLARK Mother: Ida ADAMS # chldn: 2 ========== BobO Thomas O, Sr. bfr 1720> Thomas O, Jr. 1744 Orange Co VA> Benoney O 1796 Bedford Co VA> Ira Preston O 1848 Bedford Co VA> Elisha David O 1873 Bedford Co VA> Ira Meador O 1905 Bedford Co VA>me, Bob Overstreet, 1220 Grand Ave, Everett WA 98201; 425.252.6542;

Hi ! This is all FUN, and another reason is that once a particular county & environs was pretty well "bought up" by earlier folks, the youngsters looked "West" to find new land, and usually cheaper. Consider too, a Father who had land enough to leave by will to 8 sons or so, left the sons without enough land to make each one the kind of living they dreamed of. So on it goes. I copied this below from the Kanawha website. Bill H. "History Introduction: Did you know that originally, Kanawha County was one-third the size of present-day West Virginia, yet it had a population of less than 100? Or that Daniel Boone made his home here, and George Washington owned a great deal of its land (yet never set foot on his holdings)?" Find on your Browser. We invite you to learn more about Kanawha County and its historic courthouse - discover a little history, learn some interesting facts, and be glad that the 1749 French name for the river - Chinodahichetha - wasn't used for long! " ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sondra Foley" <[email protected]> How about land. (?) > ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> Probably because of a woman, more than any other reason. ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> Speaking of which, do any history buffs out there know why a young man in his early 20s would leave the Bedford county &/or Roanoke area to go over200 miles over to Kanawha circa 1845? >>> My great-grandfather's four brothers left Floyd County, VA for then >>> "west" Virginia about that time, 3 brothers to Fayette county and one >>> to Kanawha County.I read somewhere that the New River (in Kanawha >>> County) had been cleared of snags and boulders and was opened for major >>> river travel southward (past >>> Fayette County), continuing into southwestern Virginia near where they >>> formerly lived. Also coal and salt mining had become major sources of >>> employment. If you come to some conclusion, please let me know. The >>> brothers lived there for >>> about 2-3 years then returned to Floyd County, VA.. >>> J.H. Wright [email protected]

How about land. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 5:33 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > Probably because of a woman, more than any other reason. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 9:36 PM > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > > >> In a message dated 5/28/06 7:58:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, >> [email protected] >> writes: >> >> >>> > Speaking of which, do any history buffs out there know why a young man >>> > in >>> > his early 20s would leave the Bedford county &/or Roanoke area to go >>> > over >>> > 200 miles over to Kanawha circa 1845? >>> > >>> >> My great-grandfather's four brothers left Floyd County, VA for then >> "west" >> Virginia about that time, 3 brothers to Fayette county and one to >> Kanawha >> County.I read somewhere that the New River (in Kanawha County) had been >> cleared of >> snags and boulders and was opened for major river travel southward (past >> Fayette County), continuing into southwestern Virginia near where they >> formerly >> lived. Also coal and salt mining had become major sources of employment. >> If you >> come to some conclusion, please let me know. The brothers lived there for >> about 2-3 years then returned to Floyd County, VA.. >> >> J.H. Wright [email protected] >> >> >> >> ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >> The archives of this list can be searched at URL: >> http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR >> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 6/1/2006 >> >> > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The list administrator can be contacted at address: > [email protected] OR [email protected] >

Probably because of a woman, more than any other reason. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 9:36 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > In a message dated 5/28/06 7:58:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > [email protected] > writes: > > >> > Speaking of which, do any history buffs out there know why a young man >> > in >> > his early 20s would leave the Bedford county &/or Roanoke area to go >> > over >> > 200 miles over to Kanawha circa 1845? >> > >> > My great-grandfather's four brothers left Floyd County, VA for then "west" > Virginia about that time, 3 brothers to Fayette county and one to Kanawha > County.I read somewhere that the New River (in Kanawha County) had been > cleared of > snags and boulders and was opened for major river travel southward (past > Fayette County), continuing into southwestern Virginia near where they > formerly > lived. Also coal and salt mining had become major sources of employment. > If you > come to some conclusion, please let me know. The brothers lived there for > about 2-3 years then returned to Floyd County, VA.. > > J.H. Wright [email protected] > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The archives of this list can be searched at URL: > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 6/1/2006 > >

Doug, Could you give information about how to get to the fair. We will be staying in Lynchburg that week end. Merilyn

Need help in finding information concerning James Casey WILSON, believed to live in the Falling River or Falling Creek area of Bedford County. He should be found in the area of Bedford County that became Campbell County. I know he lived in Campbell County in 1796 when one of his children, John Casey Wilson, was born. James Casey Wilson was probably born about 1750, wife's name believed to be Mary, and they had 9 or 10 children. James C. Wilson served in the Revolutionary War according to a document found in Van Wert County, Ohio Genealogical Society. Also could have been in the Scot/Irish settlements in Augusta County, VA, according to some notes made in the family bible. The family came from Scotland, and lived for a short time or passed through Delaware or Maryland on the way to Virginia. Don't really know when they arrived, but in trying to decipher the notes in the family bible, it appears that they may have arrived in the early 1700s. There is a note in the bible that appears to be "ar md 1718". I took it to be "arrived Maryland 1718". Any information, help or guidance will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much, Harold in Florida Just for my info, is it conceivable that he could have lived in Augusta County, then to Bedford County/Campbell? Isn't Augusta County quite a distance from Bedford?

The Bedford County Genealogy Fair is only 16 days away. Tables are going fast. If you want to have a table to spread your family info and a place to sit and chat, sign up quickly. You may register at www.bgsociety.org or call Doug Cooper @ 540 297 7614. Anyone interested in genealogy or history is welcome even if you do not have a table reserved. Come and share your info with us. Doug Cooper President- Bedford Genealogical Society 4115 Crab Orchard Rd Huddleston, VA 24104 540-297-7614 [email protected] WWW.BGSOCIETY.ORG

Hello Everyone, I am looking for information on my ancestors, James K. and Mollie Boswell Wright. James was born c1847 and died between 1900-1910. Mollie was born c1852 and died after 1910. I am not sure if maybe they are listed in some cemetery books there? They had several children: My ancestor was their daughter Cora Lee Wright, who married John Thomas Altice/Aultice. Their other children were: Descendants of James K. Wright 1 James K. Wright 1847 - 1910 .. +Mollie/Polly 1852 - 1910 ........ 2 Cora Lee Wright 1871 - ............ +John Thomas Aultice ........ 2 Bettie C. Wright 1874 - ........ 2 James Ansom Wright 1879 - ........ 2 Virginia F. "Jennie" Wright 1879 - ........ 2 Samuel Jackson Wright 1883 - 1969 ........ 2 Bertha Bell Wright 1886 - ........ 2 Tishay Wright 1889 - ........ 2 Boswell Wright 1890 - 1985 ........ 2 Henry "Harry" Wright 1892 - 1978 Any information on this family, especially the parents is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, V. Mark Bray Boiling Springs, SC

the museum has directories for 1925 and 1932. -----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] >Sent: Aug 17, 2006 1:42 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] City Directories > >I've never known of a city directory for Bedford. I know that Roanoke City >has one. The Virginia Room in the Roanoke Library carries information and >family histories from all over the state and more. Have you visited there? >They carry all the microfilm of the newspapers, and census and have quite a >lot of machines to use. I found information there that was not listed at >Bedford. > > >==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >Remember, all messages to be posted to the list should be addressed to: > [email protected] >

the museum has directories from 1925 and 1932. -----Original Message----- >From: DOC HURT <[email protected]> >Sent: Aug 17, 2006 1:42 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] City Directories > >Hey Kathy, >You can call the Bedford City / Co. Museum at >540-586-4520. They are very nice people. >If you call, tell Louis that Doc said HI. >When I lived in Roanoke, I use to spend hours there. > >Happy Hunting >doc >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Kathy Campbell" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 1:25 PM >Subject: [VABEDFOR] City Directories > > >> Are there city directories for Bedford for 1930, by any chance????? I >> never >> thought to ask when I was at the Bedford Museum last year! >> >> >> >> Thanks. >> >> Kathy >> >> >> >> >> >> ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >> The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPages" list is located at URL: >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-web.htm >> > > >==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >This list is intended for the exchange of genealogical information or >questions concerning Bedford Co, VA, families. >

The museum has city directories for Bedford for 1925 and 1932. -----Original Message----- >From: Kathy Campbell <[email protected]> >Sent: Aug 17, 2006 1:25 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: [VABEDFOR] City Directories > >Are there city directories for Bedford for 1930, by any chance????? I never >thought to ask when I was at the Bedford Museum last year! > > > >Thanks. > > Kathy > > > > > >==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPages" list is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-web.htm >

I've never known of a city directory for Bedford. I know that Roanoke City has one. The Virginia Room in the Roanoke Library carries information and family histories from all over the state and more. Have you visited there? They carry all the microfilm of the newspapers, and census and have quite a lot of machines to use. I found information there that was not listed at Bedford.

Hey Kathy, You can call the Bedford City / Co. Museum at 540-586-4520. They are very nice people. If you call, tell Louis that Doc said HI. When I lived in Roanoke, I use to spend hours there. Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Campbell" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 1:25 PM Subject: [VABEDFOR] City Directories > Are there city directories for Bedford for 1930, by any chance????? I > never > thought to ask when I was at the Bedford Museum last year! > > > > Thanks. > > Kathy > > > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPages" list is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-web.htm >

Are there city directories for Bedford for 1930, by any chance????? I never thought to ask when I was at the Bedford Museum last year! Thanks. Kathy

The museum does have some older city directories. Contact informaionfor the museum is as follows: Telephone 540-586-4520 Postal address 201 East Main Street Bedford, VA 24523 Electronic mail General Information: [email protected] Webmaster: [email protected] Director: [email protected] Research & newsletter ads: [email protected] Bedford Genealogical Society Webpage: http://www.bedfordva.gov/BGS/bgs.htm Email: [email protected] Leslie Mehaffey Bedford, VA -----Original Message----- Date: Thu 08/17/06 1:25 PM From: Kathy Campbell <[email protected]> To: [email protected] CC: Subject: [VABEDFOR] City Directories Are there city directories for Bedford for 1930, by any chance????? I never thought to ask when I was at the Bedford Museum last year! Thanks. Kathy ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPages" list is located at URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-web.htm -- This message was sent using 3wmail. Your fast free POP3 mail client at www.3wmail.com

Some new folks for BVO found in the census records. These kin are in the James O & Frances Eubank line. Any help with learning dates and/or locations, as well as surnames of the spouses will be greatly appreciated. I will be happy to share with interested folks the location of where they were found. The Walter Overstreet line went to St Louis, MO. BobO Thomas O, Sr. bfr 1720> Thomas O, Jr. 1744 Orange Co VA> Benoney O 1796 Bedford Co VA> Ira Preston O 1848 Bedford Co VA> Elisha David O 1873 Bedford Co VA> Ira Meador O 1905 Bedford Co VA>me, Bob Overstreet, 1220 Grand Ave, Everett WA 98201; 425.252.6542 Descendants of Alfred N Overstreet 1 [1] Alfred N OVERSTREET b: June 04, 1814 in Peaksville, Bedford County, Virginia d: October 01, 1881 in Bedford County, Virginia # chldn: 4 . +Eliza Ann Jane "Jane" JETER b: June 18, 1811 in Bedford County, Virginia m: December 23, 1833 in Botetourt County, Virginia d: March 20, 1849 in Bedford County, Virginia # chldn: 4 2 Mary OVERSTREET b: 1841 in Bedford County, Virginia d: Unknown in Unknown 2 Maripa Marissa OVERSTREET b: 1843 in Bedford County, Virginia d: Unknown in Unknown # chldn: 8 .... +Richard S THOMPSON b: September 1838 in Bedford County, Virginia m: Abt. 1865 in Unknown d: Unknown in Unknown Father: David Waddy THOMPSON, Jr. Mother: Sarah D HARRIS # chldn: 8 ... 3 Warren A THOMPSON b: March 1869 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown ... 3 Ida D THOMPSON b: Abt. 1871 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown ... 3 Annie E THOMPSON b: Abt. 1873 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown ... 3 Florella THOMPSON b: May 1874 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown ... 3 Sallie D THOMPSON b: Abt. 1876 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown ... 3 Mollie E THOMPSON b: Abt. 1878 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown ... 3 Walter R THOMPSON b: Abt. 1878 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown ... 3 Arthur D THOMPSON b: February 1879 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown 2 Josephine OVERSTREET b: 1845 in Bedford County, Virginia d: Unknown in Unknown 2 Walter "Watts" OVERSTREET b: February 1849 in Bedford County, Virginia d: Unknown in Unknown # chldn: 4 .... +Lillie [--?--] b: May 1864 in Illinois m: Abt. 1883 in Unknown d: Unknown in Unknown # chldn: 4 ... 3 Pervie OVERSTREET b: July 1885 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown ... 3 Clay OVERSTREET b: October 1886 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown # chldn: 2 ....... +Mary [--?--] b: Abt. 1890 in Missouri m: Abt. 1916 in Unknown d: Unknown in Unknown # chldn: 2 ... 3 Paul B OVERSTREET b: May 1889 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown # chldn: 1 ....... +Clara B [--?--] b: Abt. 1887 in Illinois m: Abt. 1905 in Unknown d: Unknown in Unknown # chldn: 1 ... 3 Leoladan OVERSTREET b: May 1892 in Missouri d: Unknown in Unknown *2nd Wife of [1] Alfred N OVERSTREET: . +Permelia STANLEY b: 1827 in Peaksville, Bedford County, Virginia m: September 18, 1850 in Bedford County, Virginia d: Unknown in Unknown Father: George W STANLEY, Sr. Mother: Sarah Ann CLARK *3rd Wife of [1] Alfred N OVERSTREET: . +Ann Ellen THOMPSON b: Abt. 1826 in Bedford County, Virginia m: January 08, 1863 in Bedford County, Virginia d: October 21, 1892 in St Louis, St Louis County, Missouri Father: David Waddy THOMPSON, Jr. Mother: Sarah D HARRIS =========

I'm looking for information on William Coleman who married Permelia Worley in 1825. I need his father's name and any information on Permelia Worley.

Bill, Flattery will get you nowhere! I knew I'd be in trouble for posting that information!!! Here's what I did: Go to the Home page: http://www.smgf.org/index.jspx At the top of the page, click on "Search Y-Database" Select: Search by Surname and enter the surname you're interested in; Beneath that, click the box that says "Default Values" (Forget about all the numbers!); Then scroll down, and click on "Search" The search results for Conner show on Line 1 that there are 30 out of 37 matches for the pedigrees that are included. Was one of these from your family? To find out, click on the pedigree chart symbol on the far left on line 1. The pedigree chart that is displayed doesn't go back very far, but it does show a William Taswell Conner, b. 3 March 1855, Pleasant Valley, Virginia. If William Taswell Conner is known to be in your family, you won't find out who the submitter was, because the Foundation keeps all information private for anyone born after 1900: "To protect privacy, we do not reveal any personal information of our participants, or the names of any ancestors born after 1900. You may find references to ancestors in SMGF pedigree charts on message boards and in collections of family trees. Please see the Links page for possible sources of matching information." Well, I think their LINKS page is full of way too many links to genealogical websites and to other DNA testing organizations to be helpful. There would be a better possibility of finding the submitters by posting messages on the relevant SURNAME mailing lists and message boards. For "Help" look at the bottom of that page and click on "Show Help" which explains more about the information displayed on the chart. No way do I pretend to know what all those numbers mean--I just ignore most of them. What you need to look for are the Matches: Matches: 30/37 (etc.) shows the number of matches/markers to your input values. This page sorts results first by surname and then by match percentage. For instance, a 35/36 match ranks higher than a 34/36 match, and a 9/10 match (90%) ranks higher than a 32/36 match (89%). The FAQ page answers all the rest of the pertinent questions anyone has: http://www.smgf.org/faqs.jspx For example: "4. Will I receive my DNA results from SMGF? Due to the nature of our project, you will not receive your DNA results directly back from SMGF. However, your results and genealogy will be added to the Sorenson database, and you can find them by searching for your surname and looking at related family trees." Another DNA project: Our family has participated in the KELLEY FamilyTree DNA project and we don't even have a close match to any of the other 58 participants yet. The FamilyTree DNA project provides information about submitters and their pedigree charts. Family Tree DNA http://www.familytreedna.com/name_search.asp Paula Kelley Ward San Antonio, Texas [email protected] Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. Mark Twain -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 8:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Website: Free DNA Testing Paula, I have saw this project before and I am interested but i went to the site to see what it was all about. It seems a person would have to be a mad scientist to figure all those numbers out. I'm pretty crazy but when it comes to combinations of numbers and how they relate to each other I'm completely lost. You, being one of the most intelligent person I have had the pleasure of knowing, I'm sure has figured it out. Could you explain it to a 59 year old going on 4 in terms a 3 year old could understand? That is undoubtedly the most complicated set of numbers I have ever run across. Bill