I'd like to join the discussion on this one interesting topic. My current opinion is different lists of men who served in the Revolution were created at different times by different people for different reasons. I don't know for sure, but I don't think there is any one complete list of officers and enlisted men from Bedford which covers the entire period. A few years ago I came across a book title listed as "Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War" by J. T. McAllister, published 1913. Not having any luck finding a copy I eventually received a new volume via Library Loan. Heritage Books, Inc. had republished and re-copyrighted in 1989; (337 pages incl. index) The author (McAllister) stated his sources of information were mainly from the counties where documents were recorded. These lists give the date of nomination or the commission, and wherever possible, the captains under whom the lieutenants and ensigns served. McAllister also said It was evident that the record was not always complete, and that in some instances an officer was undoubtedly sworn in, although the date of recommendation can be found on the Order Book. For Bedford County McAllister listed the names of 141 men with dates from 1778 through 1781. These are the designated rankings: County Lieutenant, Lieutenant (when there was nothing to show whether first or second), Captain, First Lieutenant, Second Lieutenant, Ensign. Some of the names don't appear on other lists I've seen. Respecting the copyright, I can only tell you how many names appear by the first letter of the surnames. I'll be glad to look up 1 or 2 names at a time by private e-mail. A Happy and Memorable July 4th to all ! A- 7 names N- 2 names B- 11 " O- 1 " C- 17 " P- 9 " D- 7 " Q- 1 " E- 5 " R- 7 " F- 5 " S- 4 " G- 10 " T- 11 " H - 8 " U- 0 " I- 4 " V- 1 " J- 6 " W- 8 " K- 0 " X,Y,Z - 0 names L- 7 " M- 10

I agree whole heartedly. Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freddie Spradlin" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 11:46 PM Subject: [VABEDFOR] Appropriate postings > Fern > > That would be a fun thing, ... however the mailing list is > only for postings regarding the County's families & history. So > we should keep postings limited to the Bedford area's > participation in the Revolution. > > Regards, > Freddie S. > > Hi Freddie, > > I was wondering if it would be a fun idea and a small way of > 'sparking' everyone's feeling of patriotism to have a "Did you > know" posting to the list of things rarely known about the brave > Men and Women who fought in the Revolution. > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb QueryPage is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-qry.htm >

What does Goerge Washington, Thomas Jefferson and and King Charles all have in Common, Daniel Boone, and Possible General James Randolph Robertson and Patrick Henry. Clue Check their Family Trees Tony ----- Original Message ----- From: Fern<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War History Well doc, it never occurred to me that someone would say something without giving the source of the information. For instance, I have been reading some books by David McCullough about the Revolution and the main characters who formed our constitution. Just finished reading his John Adams and 1776. Both books I found to be fantastic reading and enough "Did you knows" in them to post for months. David McCullough is a Pulitzer Prize winner and has written a lot of books on some of our 'late' presidents including George Washington, John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams just to name a few. I am sure we have enough avid readers in our midst to be valuable contributors to the "Did you Know" thread. If and when Freddie gives his OK we can all start contributing what we have read and perhaps when the Fourth of July rolls around we can really appreciate what the 4th of July means other than fireworks, hot dogs, beer and a day off. There are college graduates out there who do not have a clue when the RW was fought nor WHY it was fought. That is totally shameful. I will send out the Roster to those who ask for it via their personal e mail addresses. Take Care, Fern ----- Original Message ----- From: "DOC HURT" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War History > Hey Fern, > I like the idea to a point. This will mean that people will be putting in > info that they have heard and not necessarily true. > > Happy Hunting > doc > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Fern" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:04 PM > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War > History > > >> doc, >> >> GREAT!! I have asked Freddie to start a "did you know" series on the >> Revolutionary War. In this way everyone can post little or BIG tidbits >> that pertain to the War. We really need to remember WHY we celebrate the >> Fourth of July. >> >> Fern >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "DOC HURT" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> >> To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> >> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:45 AM >> Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War >> History >> >> >>> Hey Fern, >>> Yes, I'm interested in any Revolution War history that might contain >>> info on my HURT'S of Bedford Co., VA. >>> >>> Thanks >>> Happy Hunting >>> doc >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Fern" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> >>> To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> >>> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 10:16 AM >>> Subject: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War >>> History >>> >>> >>>> >>>> For those of you who will be visiting the Bedford fair in >>>> September..... If any of you had ancestors who fought in the Revolution >>>> in the Battle of Point Pleasant you might want to visit the Court House >>>> and view a plaque put there by the "Peaks of Otter Chapter of the DAR". >>>> I have copied and pasted from by new Buford Book the following: >>>> >>>> On October 31st, 1931 in Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia the 'Peaks >>>> of Otter Chapter' of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) >>>> laid a Memorial Tablet to the memory of Captain John Thomas Buford and >>>> his company of volunteers who fought and laid down their lives in the >>>> Battle of Point Pleasant which occurred on October 10th, 1774. They >>>> ask the noted historian and author of many history and genealogy books; >>>> Landon C. Bell, to dedicate the memorial tablet with a speech. He did >>>> so with the following, historically based, speech. (Not included here) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I have a roster of the men who were with Captain Buford if you are >>>> interested. Also, the Museum in Bedford should have Mr. Bell's speech. >>>> If not, I can copy and past that as well for you. Actually, I have a >>>> picture of the memorial tablet but I can't send that to the list. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Have a great week-end everybody. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Fern >>>> >>>> >>>> ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >>>> The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPages" list is located at URL: >>>> http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-web.htm<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. >>> >>> >> >> >> >> ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >> Remember, all messages to be posted to the list should be addressed to: >> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> >> > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb QueryPage is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-qry.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-qry.htm> > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== Messages from this list are "warranted" to be free from viruses ... BUT some virus might masquerade as a mailing list message ALWAYS be careful with unexpected attachments in email messages.

Hey Leslie, Thank you very much for the list. I saw that none of my family was on the list, but I think that my family that time was either to old or to young. Thanks again. Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Mehaffeys" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Battle of Point Pleasant > This list of Bedford men who served in Capt Buford's Company was listed on > the website provided by Judith Prince. They are: > > Captain Thomas Buford's Company > of Bedford County, VA Volunteers > > Thomas Buford, Captain > Thomas Dooley, Lieutenant > Jonathan Cundiff, Ensign > Nicholas Mead, Sergeant John Fields, Sergeant > Thomas Fliping, Sergeant > William Kenedy, Sergeant > > James Ard > William Bozel > James Boyd > Robert Boyd > William Bryant > Joseph Bunch > John Campbell > William Campbell > John Carter > John Cook > William Cook > Nathaniel Cooper > James Dale > Samuel Davis > William Deal Bagriel DeHart > Jacob Dooley > Robert Ewing > Augustine Hackworth > William Hackworth > Thomas Hall > Robert Hill > William Hambrick > Thomas Hamrick > William Keer > William Keer > Gerrott Kelley > Zachariah Kennot > Adam Lin > James McBride > Aabsalom McClanahan John McClanahan > William McColister > John McGlahlen > William Overstreet > Thomas Owen > John Reed > John Roberts > James Scarbara > Francis Seed > Abraham Sharp > Uriah Squires > Thomas Stephens > Mr Waugh > John Welch > Joseph White > John Wood >> > Leslie Overstreet Mehaffey > Bedford, VA > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > Messages from this list are "warranted" to be free from viruses ... > BUT some virus might masquerade as a mailing list message > ALWAYS be careful with unexpected attachments in email messages. >

H i, everyone. I am new to this and if I don't use proper etiquette please let me know. My father was John Thomas Mitchell. He was born somewhere in Bedford county.His brothers were Samuel and Dallis(?) and he had one sister Evylin(?) They were all born in early 1900's. I believe that I still have cousins in the area. If any one would like to share I have a whole new branch of Mitchells to tell about. Oh, my grandfather was William and grandma Lorena. I am making arrangements to come for the fair in Sept. I live in Washington state so I don't have all of the details worked out yet. But I will. See you there Cheryl

It looks like Leslie has taken it upon herself to post the roster so I do not need to send it out to all of you who have requested it. Fern ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Mehaffeys" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:14 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Battle of Point Pleasant > This list of Bedford men who served in Capt Buford's Company was listed on > the website provided by Judith Prince. They are: > > Captain Thomas Buford's Company > of Bedford County, VA Volunteers > > Thomas Buford, Captain > Thomas Dooley, Lieutenant > Jonathan Cundiff, Ensign > Nicholas Mead, Sergeant John Fields, Sergeant > Thomas Fliping, Sergeant > William Kenedy, Sergeant > > James Ard > William Bozel > James Boyd > Robert Boyd > William Bryant > Joseph Bunch > John Campbell > William Campbell > John Carter > John Cook > William Cook > Nathaniel Cooper > James Dale > Samuel Davis > William Deal Bagriel DeHart > Jacob Dooley > Robert Ewing > Augustine Hackworth > William Hackworth > Thomas Hall > Robert Hill > William Hambrick > Thomas Hamrick > William Keer > William Keer > Gerrott Kelley > Zachariah Kennot > Adam Lin > James McBride > Aabsalom McClanahan John McClanahan > William McColister > John McGlahlen > William Overstreet > Thomas Owen > John Reed > John Roberts > James Scarbara > Francis Seed > Abraham Sharp > Uriah Squires > Thomas Stephens > Mr Waugh > John Welch > Joseph White > John Wood >> > Leslie Overstreet Mehaffey > Bedford, VA > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > Messages from this list are "warranted" to be free from viruses ... > BUT some virus might masquerade as a mailing list message > ALWAYS be careful with unexpected attachments in email messages. > >

Freddie, That's too bad Freddie, it would have lasted only a week and a half and I have gotten quite a lot of "personal" emails thanking me for suggesting it. Fern ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freddie Spradlin" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:46 PM Subject: [VABEDFOR] Appropriate postings > Fern > > That would be a fun thing, ... however the mailing list is > only for postings regarding the County's families & history. So > we should keep postings limited to the Bedford area's participation in the > Revolution. > > Regards, > Freddie S. > > Hi Freddie, > > I was wondering if it would be a fun idea and a small way of > 'sparking' everyone's feeling of patriotism to have a "Did you > know" posting to the list of things rarely known about the brave > Men and Women who fought in the Revolution. > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb QueryPage is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-qry.htm > >

This list of Bedford men who served in Capt Buford's Company was listed on the website provided by Judith Prince. They are: Captain Thomas Buford's Company of Bedford County, VA Volunteers Thomas Buford, Captain Thomas Dooley, Lieutenant Jonathan Cundiff, Ensign Nicholas Mead, Sergeant John Fields, Sergeant Thomas Fliping, Sergeant William Kenedy, Sergeant James Ard William Bozel James Boyd Robert Boyd William Bryant Joseph Bunch John Campbell William Campbell John Carter John Cook William Cook Nathaniel Cooper James Dale Samuel Davis William Deal Bagriel DeHart Jacob Dooley Robert Ewing Augustine Hackworth William Hackworth Thomas Hall Robert Hill William Hambrick Thomas Hamrick William Keer William Keer Gerrott Kelley Zachariah Kennot Adam Lin James McBride Aabsalom McClanahan John McClanahan William McColister John McGlahlen William Overstreet Thomas Owen John Reed John Roberts James Scarbara Francis Seed Abraham Sharp Uriah Squires Thomas Stephens Mr Waugh John Welch Joseph White John Wood > Leslie Overstreet Mehaffey Bedford, VA

This is a very good Rootsweb site for the Battle of Point Pleasant. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmason/pointp.htm

Drema, Did I possibly catch a glimpse of political overtone from your post? I'm thrilled to read of people from Bedford County and their Revolutionary War service whether I find a connection or not. Kind regards, Laura

In a message dated 6/24/2006 6:13:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I will send out the Roster to those who ask for it via their personal e mail addresses. I spent many of my early days at Point Pleasant and played in the memorial park there. Please send me a copy of the list. Thank you for this wonderful service. Mike Beard [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])

Fern That would be a fun thing, ... however the mailing list is only for postings regarding the County's families & history. So we should keep postings limited to the Bedford area's participation in the Revolution. Regards, Freddie S. Hi Freddie, I was wondering if it would be a fun idea and a small way of 'sparking' everyone's feeling of patriotism to have a "Did you know" posting to the list of things rarely known about the brave Men and Women who fought in the Revolution.

> I agree with you. Not having the question, which is being > answered, in a > reply would be confusing. But, the important part of Freddie's > message was to delete the 'non relevant' portions of the post > that you are answering. > > David Exactly, ... It's helpful to see the previous message, or relevant portions of it, ... when there's a continuing thread, ... we probably don't need to see every message back to Adam. <grin> Freddie S.

Posting info about the Revolutionary war is fine as long as we stick to the theme of these mailing lists, which is genealogy. While genealogy obviously overlaps history, all of history is not a study of genealogy. When we start posting tidbits and information to remind people of why we celebrate the Fourth of July and not for the purpose of identifying or celebrating ancestors who fought in the war, we cross the line from genealogy discussions to purely historical discussions, and with political overtones at that. Before everyone goes on a "posting" rampage about the Revolutionary War, please ask yourself if the posting has genealogical relevance. Thanks, Drema At 03:12 PM 6/24/2006, Fern wrote: >Well doc, it never occurred to me that someone would say something >without giving the source of the information. For instance, I have >been reading some books by David McCullough about the Revolution and >the main characters who formed our constitution. Just finished >reading his John Adams and 1776. Both books I found to be fantastic >reading and enough "Did you knows" in them to post for >months. David McCullough is a Pulitzer Prize winner and has written >a lot of books on some of our 'late' presidents including George >Washington, John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams just to name a >few. I am sure we have enough avid readers in our midst to be >valuable contributors to the "Did you Know" thread. > >If and when Freddie gives his OK we can all start contributing what >we have read and perhaps when the Fourth of July rolls around we can >really appreciate what the 4th of July means other than fireworks, >hot dogs, beer and a day off. There are college graduates out there >who do not have a clue when the RW was fought nor WHY it was >fought. That is totally shameful. > >I will send out the Roster to those who ask for it via their >personal e mail addresses. > >Take Care, Fern > >----- Original Message ----- From: "DOC HURT" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:47 PM >Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War History > > >>Hey Fern, >>I like the idea to a point. This will mean that people will be >>putting in info that they have heard and not necessarily true. >> >>Happy Hunting >>doc >>----- Original Message ----- From: "Fern" <[email protected]> >>To: <[email protected]> >>Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:04 PM >>Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary >>War History >> >> >>>doc, >>> >>>GREAT!! I have asked Freddie to start a "did you know" series on >>>the Revolutionary War. In this way everyone can post little or >>>BIG tidbits that pertain to the War. We really need to remember >>>WHY we celebrate the Fourth of July. >>> >>>Fern >>> >>> >>>----- Original Message ----- From: "DOC HURT" <[email protected]> >>>To: <[email protected]> >>>Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:45 AM >>>Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary >>>War History >>> >>> >>>>Hey Fern, >>>>Yes, I'm interested in any Revolution War history that might >>>>contain info on my HURT'S of Bedford Co., VA. >>>> >>>>Thanks >>>>Happy Hunting >>>>doc >>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Fern" <[email protected]> >>>>To: <[email protected]> >>>>Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 10:16 AM >>>>Subject: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War History >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>>For those of you who will be visiting the Bedford fair in >>>>>September..... If any of you had ancestors who fought in the >>>>>Revolution in the Battle of Point Pleasant you might want to >>>>>visit the Court House and view a plaque put there by the "Peaks >>>>>of Otter Chapter of the DAR". I have copied and pasted from by >>>>>new Buford Book the following: >>>>> >>>>>On October 31st, 1931 in Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia the >>>>>'Peaks of Otter Chapter' of the Daughters of the American >>>>>Revolution (DAR) laid a Memorial Tablet to the memory of Captain >>>>>John Thomas Buford and his company of volunteers who fought and >>>>>laid down their lives in the Battle of Point Pleasant which >>>>>occurred on October 10th, 1774. They ask the noted historian >>>>>and author of many history and genealogy books; Landon C. Bell, >>>>>to dedicate the memorial tablet with a speech. He did so with >>>>>the following, historically based, speech. (Not included here) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>I have a roster of the men who were with Captain Buford if you >>>>>are interested. Also, the Museum in Bedford should have Mr. >>>>>Bell's speech. If not, I can copy and past that as well for >>>>>you. Actually, I have a picture of the memorial tablet but I >>>>>can't send that to the list. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Have a great week-end everybody. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Fern >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>==== 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. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>>==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >>>Remember, all messages to be posted to the list should be addressed to: >>> [email protected] >> >> >>==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >>The Bedford Co VAGenWeb QueryPage is located at URL: >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-qry.htm >> > > > >==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >Messages from this list are "warranted" to be free from viruses ... >BUT some virus might masquerade as a mailing list message >ALWAYS be careful with unexpected attachments in email messages. > >

Well doc, it never occurred to me that someone would say something without giving the source of the information. For instance, I have been reading some books by David McCullough about the Revolution and the main characters who formed our constitution. Just finished reading his John Adams and 1776. Both books I found to be fantastic reading and enough "Did you knows" in them to post for months. David McCullough is a Pulitzer Prize winner and has written a lot of books on some of our 'late' presidents including George Washington, John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams just to name a few. I am sure we have enough avid readers in our midst to be valuable contributors to the "Did you Know" thread. If and when Freddie gives his OK we can all start contributing what we have read and perhaps when the Fourth of July rolls around we can really appreciate what the 4th of July means other than fireworks, hot dogs, beer and a day off. There are college graduates out there who do not have a clue when the RW was fought nor WHY it was fought. That is totally shameful. I will send out the Roster to those who ask for it via their personal e mail addresses. Take Care, Fern ----- Original Message ----- From: "DOC HURT" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War History > Hey Fern, > I like the idea to a point. This will mean that people will be putting in > info that they have heard and not necessarily true. > > Happy Hunting > doc > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Fern" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:04 PM > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War > History > > >> doc, >> >> GREAT!! I have asked Freddie to start a "did you know" series on the >> Revolutionary War. In this way everyone can post little or BIG tidbits >> that pertain to the War. We really need to remember WHY we celebrate the >> Fourth of July. >> >> Fern >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "DOC HURT" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:45 AM >> Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War >> History >> >> >>> Hey Fern, >>> Yes, I'm interested in any Revolution War history that might contain >>> info on my HURT'S of Bedford Co., VA. >>> >>> Thanks >>> Happy Hunting >>> doc >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Fern" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 10:16 AM >>> Subject: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War >>> History >>> >>> >>>> >>>> For those of you who will be visiting the Bedford fair in >>>> September..... If any of you had ancestors who fought in the Revolution >>>> in the Battle of Point Pleasant you might want to visit the Court House >>>> and view a plaque put there by the "Peaks of Otter Chapter of the DAR". >>>> I have copied and pasted from by new Buford Book the following: >>>> >>>> On October 31st, 1931 in Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia the 'Peaks >>>> of Otter Chapter' of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) >>>> laid a Memorial Tablet to the memory of Captain John Thomas Buford and >>>> his company of volunteers who fought and laid down their lives in the >>>> Battle of Point Pleasant which occurred on October 10th, 1774. They >>>> ask the noted historian and author of many history and genealogy books; >>>> Landon C. Bell, to dedicate the memorial tablet with a speech. He did >>>> so with the following, historically based, speech. (Not included here) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I have a roster of the men who were with Captain Buford if you are >>>> interested. Also, the Museum in Bedford should have Mr. Bell's speech. >>>> If not, I can copy and past that as well for you. Actually, I have a >>>> picture of the memorial tablet but I can't send that to the list. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Have a great week-end everybody. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Fern >>>> >>>> >>>> ==== 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. >>> >>> >> >> >> >> ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== >> Remember, all messages to be posted to the list should be addressed to: >> [email protected] >> > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb QueryPage is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-qry.htm > >

Hey Suzy, Hey Cuz. If you are related to Moses Hurt and Ruth Turner, that would make us cousins. I'd have to look it up, but I think Moses Hurt was my 15th great-grandfather. Do you know of a Betty Joyce of Henry Co.? As far as I know she as done the most research on the HURT'S of Bedford, Franklin, Campbell and Roanoke Cos. I don't I you plan on going to the Genealogy Fair in September or not, but I'm going to try to be there, for I live in Virginia Beach, VA. I've only been here a few months, I lived in Roanoke for over 40 years. My youngest son and daughter live here and I was having a health problem and just come to Roanoke and said that I was moving to Virginia Beach and here I am. I plan to leave for Roanoke on Monday and I'll be there for about a week. Send me your phone number and the times that you will be home and I'll give you a call. If you would rather wait until your husband, if you have one, gets home, I do understand. My main goal in life is to make friends, not to lose friends. Other than the creator family and friend are very important to me. I do not know or like strangers. Hope to talk and or see you some time next week. Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:44 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War History > Would you please send it to me also? I am wondering if James Stiff is on > that list. > > I'm also interested in Hurts. My husband descends from Mary Alphia Hurt > who > died around 1813 in Bedford Co. My records say she was the daughter of > Moaz > Hurt (d 28 July 1806) and his wife Ruth Turner. I've not tried to prove > this > so please correct me if my information is incorrect. Does anyone know > the > father of Moaz Hurt and where he was born? > > Thanks, > > Suzy Hinrichs > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The list administrator can be contacted at address: > [email protected] OR [email protected] >

Hey Fern, I like the idea to a point. This will mean that people will be putting in info that they have heard and not necessarily true. Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fern" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War History > doc, > > GREAT!! I have asked Freddie to start a "did you know" series on the > Revolutionary War. In this way everyone can post little or BIG tidbits > that pertain to the War. We really need to remember WHY we celebrate the > Fourth of July. > > Fern > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "DOC HURT" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:45 AM > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War > History > > >> Hey Fern, >> Yes, I'm interested in any Revolution War history that might contain info >> on my HURT'S of Bedford Co., VA. >> >> Thanks >> Happy Hunting >> doc >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Fern" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 10:16 AM >> Subject: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War >> History >> >> >>> >>> For those of you who will be visiting the Bedford fair in September..... >>> If any of you had ancestors who fought in the Revolution in the Battle >>> of Point Pleasant you might want to visit the Court House and view a >>> plaque put there by the "Peaks of Otter Chapter of the DAR". I have >>> copied and pasted from by new Buford Book the following: >>> >>> On October 31st, 1931 in Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia the 'Peaks of >>> Otter Chapter' of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) laid a >>> Memorial Tablet to the memory of Captain John Thomas Buford and his >>> company of volunteers who fought and laid down their lives in the Battle >>> of Point Pleasant which occurred on October 10th, 1774. They ask the >>> noted historian and author of many history and genealogy books; Landon >>> C. Bell, to dedicate the memorial tablet with a speech. He did so with >>> the following, historically based, speech. (Not included here) >>> >>> >>> >>> I have a roster of the men who were with Captain Buford if you are >>> interested. Also, the Museum in Bedford should have Mr. Bell's speech. >>> If not, I can copy and past that as well for you. Actually, I have a >>> picture of the memorial tablet but I can't send that to the list. >>> >>> >>> >>> Have a great week-end everybody. >>> >>> >>> >>> Fern >>> >>> >>> ==== 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. >> >> > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > Remember, all messages to be posted to the list should be addressed to: > [email protected] >

Hi Fern - I don't think my health will ever allow me to get to Bedford. I would be interested in those who fought in the Battle of Point Pleasant. I had plenty of family in VA during Revolutionary times so I would be interested in who did participate. If it is okay to list those men, please, I would appreciate it -- as I am sure others would also. Thank you, Kay Morris In a message dated 6/24/06 8:18:11 AM Mountain Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > I have a roster of the men who were with Captain Buford if you are > interested

Would you please send it to me also? I am wondering if James Stiff is on that list. I'm also interested in Hurts. My husband descends from Mary Alphia Hurt who died around 1813 in Bedford Co. My records say she was the daughter of Moaz Hurt (d 28 July 1806) and his wife Ruth Turner. I've not tried to prove this so please correct me if my information is incorrect. Does anyone know the father of Moaz Hurt and where he was born? Thanks, Suzy Hinrichs

Hey Fern, Yes, I'm interested in any Revolution War history that might contain info on my HURT'S of Bedford Co., VA. Thanks Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fern" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 10:16 AM Subject: [VABEDFOR] Bedford Fair in September - Revoluitionary War History > > For those of you who will be visiting the Bedford fair in September..... > If any of you had ancestors who fought in the Revolution in the Battle of > Point Pleasant you might want to visit the Court House and view a plaque > put there by the "Peaks of Otter Chapter of the DAR". I have copied and > pasted from by new Buford Book the following: > > On October 31st, 1931 in Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia the 'Peaks of > Otter Chapter' of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) laid a > Memorial Tablet to the memory of Captain John Thomas Buford and his > company of volunteers who fought and laid down their lives in the Battle > of Point Pleasant which occurred on October 10th, 1774. They ask the > noted historian and author of many history and genealogy books; Landon C. > Bell, to dedicate the memorial tablet with a speech. He did so with the > following, historically based, speech. (Not included here) > > > > I have a roster of the men who were with Captain Buford if you are > interested. Also, the Museum in Bedford should have Mr. Bell's speech. > If not, I can copy and past that as well for you. Actually, I have a > picture of the memorial tablet but I can't send that to the list. > > > > Have a great week-end everybody. > > > > Fern > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPages" list is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-web.htm >