I checked the archives for The Roanoke Times, however, these records cover 1990 - present. I might suggest that you check the microfilm at the Roanoke Library, or contact the Bedford Genealogy Soc. Pat C. Johns in Va.
Cab anyone tell me where to obtain an obituary for Guy Thacker Death Date: 14 Dec 1989 in Bedford, Bedford City VA. Thanks Nancy "What the son wishes to forget, the Grandson wishes to remember."
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Please reply directly to the originator. ... i.e. don't hit the reply button. <grin> Regards, Freddie S. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee Kinnamon" <[email protected]> >I am doing some research and came across a place in Bedford >County > outside of Bedford City called "Clifton". It was someone's farm > or > country place. I would like to know where it was and who owned > it > around 1904-05, if that information is known. > > Thanks in advance for any help. > > Lee Kinnamon > > [email protected] > Americus, GA >
My condolences to the family of Marie Young Saunders, who passed away Sunday, June 11. Her husband was Daniel Thomas Saunders. Does anyone have any information on his parents? My grandfather had a 1st cousin named Daniel Thomas Saunders, Jr. (born 1892), whose was married to a Marie, and I'm wondering if it is the same person. Drema
This message is forwarded to the list, ... for some reason it bounced. Regards, Freddie S. list admin ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> > > ...... where Austin Rock is located? > > Its mentioned on page 282, Volume I, Bedford Villages, Lost and > Found. > (in the Joppa chapter). > I quote:"Many residents remember the Austin Rock., 1/4 to 1/2 > miles below th > e bridge, as a good swimming hole". > > My great-grandparents (William C. and Bettie A. Austin) lived > very near > there, having settled in the area in the late 1800s. My father > and his siblings > used to walk down to the creek to swim from Austin Rock in the > 1920s. I know > their old house burned down some years ago, after the land was > sold, but I > would like very much to see the rock where they had such good > times, as well as > the area they enjoyed so much. I live in Texas, and don't get > much > opportunity to explore and try to find the rock, so I would > greatly appreciate any help > in this sentimental quest. > > Pat > (Patricia Austin Rogers) > > >
Hi friends and family, Effective 6/7/06 my email address will change from [email protected] to [email protected] Please change this in your address book. Sorry for any inconvenience. Blessings, Flo
Hey Nedra, As for the HURT'S in the Salem-Roanoke area, I can't really say. I do know that a few of my HURT'S moved to the Roanoke area from Franklin Co. At this time, my great-grandfather, grandfather and father were in Lynchburg, Campbell Co., VA. Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nedra A Fields" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > Any records for the Hurts I knew in Roanoke area would probably be in > Salem, VA or in Roanoke. They lived between Roanoke and Salem near a > family named Showalter. I was very young but remember my visits with them. > I do not know if we were related in any way. > Nedra > ----- Original Message ----- > From: DOC HURT<mailto:[email protected]> > To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 12:05 AM > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > > > Hey Nedra, > Do you have any info on the HURT'S or know where I could get it? > > Thanks > Happy Hunting > doc > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nedra A Fields" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 4:58 PM > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > > > > Thanks. I am a descendant of the Dickerson and Shrewsbury that owned > the > > Dickerson mine. I knew some Hurts in Va., lived near Roanoke, back in > the > > late 20's and early 30's. > > Nedra > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: DOC > HURT<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > > To: > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:45 AM > > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > > > > > > Hey Nedra, > > If you will check close, you may find another salt mine in the same > area > > owned by a Ira M. Hurt and possibly a Slaughter guy. > > > > Happy Hunting > > doc > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Nedra A Fields" > <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>> > > To: > <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:14 AM > > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > > > > > > > There was a large salt mine owned by Wm.Dickerson (Dickinson) and > Joel > > > Shrewsbury in the Charleston Area of the county at that time, > Perhaps > > they > > > went there to work. > > > Nedra > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: > > > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>> > > > To: > > > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>> > > > Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:36 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]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[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<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootswebcom/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR>>> > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > > > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Books" page is located at URL: > > > > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.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 ==== > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb QueryPage is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-qry.htm >
Any records for the Hurts I knew in Roanoke area would probably be in Salem, VA or in Roanoke. They lived between Roanoke and Salem near a family named Showalter. I was very young but remember my visits with them. I do not know if we were related in any way. Nedra ----- Original Message ----- From: DOC HURT<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 12:05 AM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 Hey Nedra, Do you have any info on the HURT'S or know where I could get it? Thanks Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nedra A Fields" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 4:58 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > Thanks. I am a descendant of the Dickerson and Shrewsbury that owned the > Dickerson mine. I knew some Hurts in Va., lived near Roanoke, back in the > late 20's and early 30's. > Nedra > ----- Original Message ----- > From: DOC HURT<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:45 AM > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > > > Hey Nedra, > If you will check close, you may find another salt mine in the same area > owned by a Ira M. Hurt and possibly a Slaughter guy. > > Happy Hunting > doc > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nedra A Fields" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>> > To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>> > Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:14 AM > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > > > > There was a large salt mine owned by Wm.Dickerson (Dickinson) and Joel > > Shrewsbury in the Charleston Area of the county at that time, Perhaps > they > > went there to work. > > Nedra > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>> > > To: > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>> > > Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:36 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]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[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<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootswebcom/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR>>> > > > > > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Books" page is located at URL: > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.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>
Hey Nedra, Do you have any info on the HURT'S or know where I could get it? Thanks Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nedra A Fields" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 4:58 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > Thanks. I am a descendant of the Dickerson and Shrewsbury that owned the > Dickerson mine. I knew some Hurts in Va., lived near Roanoke, back in the > late 20's and early 30's. > Nedra > ----- Original Message ----- > From: DOC HURT<mailto:[email protected]> > To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:45 AM > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > > > Hey Nedra, > If you will check close, you may find another salt mine in the same area > owned by a Ira M. Hurt and possibly a Slaughter guy. > > Happy Hunting > doc > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nedra A Fields" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:14 AM > Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > > > > There was a large salt mine owned by Wm.Dickerson (Dickinson) and Joel > > Shrewsbury in the Charleston Area of the county at that time, Perhaps > they > > went there to work. > > Nedra > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > > To: > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > > Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:36 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]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[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<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR>> > > > > > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Books" page is located at URL: > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.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] >
Forwarded message ... reply to the list, or "pluck" the originator's email addy from the text of the message. Regards, Freddie S. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amanda Kutch" <[email protected]> > Hi, I've been watching the posts on the Martin family and while > I don't know > if my Martin is connected, but I thought I would throw my info > into the > ring. > > > > Walter Melvin Martin (b. 21 Apr 1898, d. 9 Sep 1986) married > Cora Lee Mason > (b. 14 Jul 1913, d. 3 May 1942, bur. Hunting Creek Baptist > Church, Big > Island, VA) on 12 March 1932, probably in Bedford County. > Walter and Cora > had 5 children before she died of cancer in 1942. I only have > names for 4 > of them, but here they are: > > > > Harry Lee Martin > > Ruby Mae Martin (b. 29 Jan 1933) married Wayne Elvin Cox > > Eunice Genell Martin (b. 8 Aug 1935) married Robert Lawrence > Clark > > Walter Melvin Martin Jr. (b. 6 Jan 1937) married Loreile Julian > Obershain > (b. 13 Nov 1938) on 9 Sep 1957 > > > > If anyone has any information regarding Walter Sr.'s parents, > information > about any of his children, or information about his wife's > family, please > let me know. Since Cora died so young, I think it's possible > that Walter > may have remarried. I would also be interested if anyone knew > anything > about a second wife and possibly more children. > > > > Thank you. > > > > Amanda Kutch > > [email protected] > > > > > > >
Thanks. I am a descendant of the Dickerson and Shrewsbury that owned the Dickerson mine. I knew some Hurts in Va., lived near Roanoke, back in the late 20's and early 30's. Nedra ----- Original Message ----- From: DOC HURT<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 Hey Nedra, If you will check close, you may find another salt mine in the same area owned by a Ira M. Hurt and possibly a Slaughter guy. Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nedra A Fields" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:14 AM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > There was a large salt mine owned by Wm.Dickerson (Dickinson) and Joel > Shrewsbury in the Charleston Area of the county at that time, Perhaps they > went there to work. > Nedra > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:36 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]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[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<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR>> > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Books" page is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.htm> > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== This list is intended for the exchange of genealogical information or questions concerning Bedford Co, VA, families.
I wonder if this Ira Hurt would have a connection to a civil war soldier by that name buried by the side of the road in Raleigh County. I am not certain of this name but from memory I think this was it. Judy ---- DOC HURT <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey Nedra, > If you will check close, you may find another salt mine in the same area > owned by a Ira M. Hurt and possibly a Slaughter guy. > > Happy Hunting > doc >
Hello Kathie, I did find ONE Huddeston in my database: "Udzla(?) Eudorah HUDDLESTON" married 12 Jan 1812 to George E. YOUNG George E. YOUNG was the great uncle of Elizabeth YOUNG, the wife of my William MARTIN Don't know if that helps either of us any, but that's all I have. Oh, and no, I don't have any Job Martins. Thank you! Lori [email protected] wrote: Hi, Did your Martin's marry into the Huddleston's at any point? Do you have a Job Martin? If so, I may be able to help a little. My Huddleston who married a Martin started in Bucks County, PA - moved to Bedford County, VA and than on to Kanawha County, VA/WV in the same time frame you have below. I have a lot more documentation on the Huddleston's than the Martin's. Kathie > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lori Martin" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 5:18 PM > Subject: [VABEDFOR] William MARTIN, born 1831 Bedford Co., VA (to possibly > Roanoke, VA), Kanawha, VA (now WV) > > >> My husband & I are getting very frustrated and discouraged in trying to >> locate proof of his GGGgrandfather, William MARTIN, a Kanawha County, >> Va/WVa man, being born to a William & Elizabeth Martin in Bedford County, >> VA in 1831. We've been through all the censuses, several records on >> Ancestry.com, asked for research to be performed at the WV State Archives >> & we've even been down to the Bedford County Museum in VA to look at >> their records, all without gleaning anything concrete. This is a major >> brick wall. >> >> My understanding is that William MARTIN was born approximately 1831 (if >> he didn't lie on his 1856 Kanawha marriage record about his age) in >> Bedford County to parents named William & Elizabeth Martin. >> >> We have found two possibilities for William's parentage: William Martin >> & Elizabeth Shaon, married in 1816 in Bedford; and William Martin & >> Elizabeth Ellis, married in 1831. We have no way yet of confirming he's >> the son of either couple or neither couple. Does anyone have any tips, >> suggestions, clues, on how to find some kind of birth record prior to >> 1853 in Virginia? Or, even better, does this William Martin ring any >> bells with anyone? His occupation was that of a cooper (maker of >> barrels). >> >> William &/or his family may have also lived in the Roanoke County area >> as well before moving to Kanawha County/Kanawha Valley area (which is why >> I am also sending this to the Roanoke & Botetourt mailing lists). >> >> 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? >> >> Much thanks, >> Lori J. Martin >> >> >> --------------------------------- >> Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ >> countries) for 2¢/min or less. >> >> >> ==== 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. >> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.7.0/345 - Release Date: 5/22/2006 >> > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The archives of this list can be searched at URL: > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== Remember, all messages to be posted to the list should be addressed to: [email protected] ==== 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. --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
I'd like to know too, what drew the young men to W.Va. Mine, Cornelious Page left Bedford also Anyone working on the Pages of Bedford Co? If so, please contact me .Elizabeth
KANAWHA COUNTY WV By 1840 Charleston had more than 1000 residents, The salt industry boomed, and many fine homes were built along the banks of the Kanawha River; the business climate was favorable. In 1850 the counties population had grown to 15,353, which included 3,140 slaves and 212 free blacks; the bulk of the population was concentrated around the salt works at Malden - the Kanawha Salines (SW part of the county) and Big Chimney (NE section of the county). According to the 1860 census, there were 1,500 people in Charleston, with salt still the major industry, although coal was also shipped via the Kanawha River from its tributaries which included the Elk River.
Hello all, Just wanted to say thank you to everyone on all 4 mailing lists for all the great responses to my query about William Martin. There's been quite a few and I am still in the process of going over all the information that was provided. I'm not saying I don't want any more responses (heck no!--keep 'em coming!), but I did want to express my gratitude in case I didn't convey it to all who have answered me. Thanks! Lori Martin --------------------------------- Be a chatter box. Enjoy free PC-to-PC calls with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.
Hey Nedra, If you will check close, you may find another salt mine in the same area owned by a Ira M. Hurt and possibly a Slaughter guy. Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nedra A Fields" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:14 AM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Re: VABEDFOR-D Digest V06 #34 > There was a large salt mine owned by Wm.Dickerson (Dickinson) and Joel > Shrewsbury in the Charleston Area of the county at that time, Perhaps they > went there to work. > Nedra > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:36 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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[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<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR> > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The Bedford Co VAGenWeb "Books" page is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabedfor/bedf-lup.htm >
There was a large salt mine owned by Wm.Dickerson (Dickinson) and Joel Shrewsbury in the Charleston Area of the county at that time, Perhaps they went there to work. Nedra ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:36 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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[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<http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=VABEDFOR>
The William Martin. JR (son of Joseph Martin per marriage record consent....), who married Eleanor Ellis has not been proved to connect to William Martin, (son of Robert Jr & Mary Thompson Martin,) who married Elizabeth Cannaday. I have both of these lines and have done extensive research. Nowhere have I seen documentation for William, son of Joseph, middle name as "Joseph". Here is info for William and Elizabeth Cannaday Martin, parents of the William Martinwho married Elizabeth Shoan. (All info is Bedford Co VA unless otherwise noted) Robert Martin, Sr. 1760/9/22, Robert Martin to Robert Martin, Jr.,5 sh, 50A both sides Falling Crk, db1, 298 1768, Robert Martin & Sarah to Vincent Glass, 100A both sides Falling Crk, db3, 202 1769, Samuel Martin (Robert) from John Dickerson & ux, 286 A on Falling Creek & Reedy Crk, db3, 347 1773, James Martin (Robert) from James Hunter, 400A on N fork of Wrack Island Crk & Peters Br., db5, 6 1773, James Martin to Joseph McRandle, 400A N. fork Wrack Island Creek, db5, 95 1776, James Martin from Thos Dillard, Exor, 62 A on Staunton R. near Catamount Falls db5, 436 1776, James Martin from Thos Dillard, Exor, 39 A on N side of Staunton R db 5, 438 1785/4/10, Robert Martin, wife Sarah, sons: Samuel, James, dts: *Mary Farthing, *Betsey Martin, Sary Martin, Dianer, Ann, Susanah, wb1, 68(Rustburg) *Nov. 26, 1779, John Farthing & Mary Martin, dt Robert and Sarah, James Martin, surety *Dec 18, 1780, James Warwicke & Elizabeth Martin, William Martin, surety Robert Martin, Jr. (Robert) *Jan 2, 1762, Robt. Martin, Jr. & Mary Thompson 1778, Robert Martin, Jr from Vincent Glass, 62 A on both sides Falling River db 6, 18 1778, Robert Martin, Jr from James Campbell, 25 A on E side of Falling R, adj Martin, c db6, 42 1779/7/26--Robert Martin, Jr. & Mary, said wife, to Thomas Jones, 150lbs, 404 A Falling River, db6, 249 1779, Robert Martin, Jr to Thomas Jones, 150lbs, 50 A Falling River, db6, 250 1781/8/13, Robert Martin, land to wife Mary, youngest son Samuel,- son William, son James, dt. Mary Martin, dt Peggy. Wife and son William as executors wb1, 391 William Martin(Robert, Jr, Robert): William Martin & Elizabeth Kannaday **1782, 1787, 1789, 1790, 1800, tithe lists,--1815 land owner 1778, Cannada, William from Chas. Lynch, 385 A on N Brs. Staunton River, db 6, 123 1779, William Martin from Gilbert Harril & ux, 150 A adj land Thomas Jefferson sold to Gatewood, c, db 6, 258 1779, William Martin from Jeremiah Stone, 90 A on Gills Crk, db 6, 265 1791, William Martin from John Ayres Exor for William Kannaday Dc’d, 40 Lbs, 87 A, N Branches of Staunton, part of a survey of 385 A bounded by trees & Ashwell’s line, db 8, 463 1791/(2)/2/28, Cannaday, William. Names “loving Wife”, son William, land that was laid for him by William Martin, after his death to Sary Huddleston, wife of Thomas Huddleston. Fifty acres held from sale to John Ashwell property adjoining John Ayers. Names dts. Mary Kasey, Margaret Hews, Init Sillivant and Elizabeth Martin. Also Isabella Key, Sarah Huddleston special mention. His wife gets one- third. John Ayres and Henry Woody appointed as executors. Witnessed in presence of: John Ashwell, Elisha Burnit, Patrick Lynch, wb 2, 52-54 1792/7/16, William Martin & Julius Saunders from John Moody & Lockey, his wife. 30 Lbs 20 A on Merriman’s Crk, db 9,93 1799/7/22, William Martin from John & Lockey Moody-also George Moody, 60A on Merriman’s Run, adj. George Nichols, Thomas Hale, Williamson Burnett, db 11, 87 1800/6/23, William & Elizabeth Martin, Julius & Jane Saunders to John Moody, Sr., 20 A on Merryman’s Crk, with mill, db 11, 209 1807, William Martin from Samuel Banks & Valinder, 293 A on waters of Merriman Run, 210 lbs, James Kasey’s line, db 12, 191 (1808, James Kasey Sr to James Kasey Jr, 95 A on Grubbs Mill Cr & Greer’s wagon rd. db 12, 405) 1814/4/25, William & Elizabeth Martin to William Jr, $300, 60 A on Merryman’s adj George Nichols, Thomas Martin’s line, db 14, 128, 129 1814/4/25, William Martin to Thomas Martin, 125 lbs, 150 A adj James Kasey, William Cannada, db 14, 130 1818/5/25, William Martin, inv & appsmt, appraisors John Headen, Lewis Wingfield, Wm Leftwich, wb 5, 24 1818/7/27, William Martin, list of sales, lots of Martins bought, wb 5, 31 1818/11/23, William Martin, allotment his children, Jobe, Samuel, William, Jonanthan, Daniel, Mary, Thomas, wb 5, 63 1819/7/20, William Martin’s estate to Joseph Martin, 94 A on waters of Nichols’ Mill Creek, transfer is from and signed by John Ayres, db 15, 529 1819/8/7, William Martin, settle acct, 8 legatees, commissioners, John Ashwell, Jenkin Okley, John Headen, wb ?? 1825/5/14, Martins: Samuel, Thomas and Elizabeth his wife, William, Joseph, Daniel and Mary his wife, and Mary Martin to John Ashwell, Sr., $166, 57 A beginning at William Martin Dc’d corner, adj Burnett, Jonathan Martin & Canndy’s line, db 19, 250-251 Samuel Martin, Son of William,(Robert, Jr, Robert) *Nov. 25, 1799, Samuel Martin, s William & Mary Kasey, dt. James, Alexander Kasey,surety 1806, Samuel Martin from George Rynor & ux, 119 A adj Gathwritght, c, db 12, 96 1806, Samuel Martin from Mary Abigail Rynor, relinquish dower, db 12, 97 1819 John Kasey to David Saunders & c, Justice, Bond “That Samuel Martin will perform duties for William Cannaday”, db 15, 538 1829/11/23, Samuel Martin, inv & appsmt, signed Lewic Wingfield, John Ayres, John Ashwell, sr., wb 7, 224 1831/6/27, Samuel Martin, list of sales, John Kasey Adm, purchasors include Mary & Thomas Martin, wb 7, 492 1831/11/2, Samuel Martin, set of acct, John Kasey Adm, mentions Wm Cannady, Daniel Saunders: Abner Martin, Stephen Martin, William Orr, Solomon B Stearns, Elijah Murdock, Jeremiah Cundiff as executors of said estate; James Ashwell & Hendrick Hatcher as execution against. Note payable to Wm Ashwell & john Kasey, Note against Jeremiah Swains. Davis Preston, James Nehemore, Wm Cook notes due. “William Leftwich commissionary account of receipt paid by the administrator John Kasey for acting as apprisor and dividing William Martins’ Dc’d estate land.” wb?? Joseph Martin, Son of William,(Robert, Jr, Robert) 1808, Joseph Martin & Anna Martin 1822, Joseph Martin to William Salmon &c, TRs, DT, 94 A adj John Ashwell Sr, John Saunders &c, db 17, 215 1824, Joseph Martin (by Tr) to Smithson H Davis & c, deed, 94 A adj John Ashwell, sr, John Saunders, db 18, 317 1835/10/24, Joseph Martin, apsmt & list of sales, Anna Martin widow, signed by George Lash(?), Thomas Martin, Wm Kasey, wb 9, 148 Thomas Martin, son of William,(Robert, Jr, Robert) Dec 22, 1817, Thomas Martin & Elizabeth Swain, dt George, James OB Swain, surety 1851/6/21, Thomas Martin, will, wife Elizabeth, youngest son Louis C, estate divided among children, “Louis C included”, wit. by Wm C. Kasey, ?B Martin, wb 14, 555 1853, Thomas & Elizabeth to William, 56 A adj Thomas Martin & Elijah Swain, db 36, 79 1853/8/22, Thomas Martin Dc’d appsmt, signed by Robert W Lumpkin, John Kasey, John Saunders,, wb 14, 567 1853/5/30, Thomas Martin’s acct by Elizabeth, wb 15, 401 1856/11/19, Elizabeth Martin Dc’d, inv & appsmt, “a lot of cabbage”, signed Wm. C. Kasey, Green B. Martin, John Kasey, Wm. L. Martin, Josiah Martin, wb 16, 238 1856/11/19, Thomas Martin, Sr., dc’d on 11/19/1856, signed same as above, with Wm L & Josiah as admns., wb 16, 239 1856/11/20, Thomas & Elizabeth Martin’s, list of sales, Josiah & Wm L as Adms., “Thomas Martin in ac with Elizabeth Martin admx with the will annexed, wb17,223 1859/3/28, PRO, Elizabeth’s acct produced by Josiah Adm, she having died during the last year.” (dtd Feb 1857), wb 17, 224 1859, Thomas T. Martin to Josiah Martin, $1756, 185 A adj John Saunders, John Kasey, Mrs. Ann Martin, Wm R Goard, same land where Thomas Martin dec’d lived at time of his death.db 40, 421 1859/ 3/28, Thomas T. Martin’s heirs: Joisah, Jordan, Lucinda, Samuel, Job, W.L, John H, Louis C, wb 17, 247 *1826, Samuel Martin & Elizabeth Gannaway 1891, Thomas Martin’s estate to Jordan Martin, db 66, 541 1894, CC Martin & Angeie L to George Dickinson, 40 A known as Whitter land adjoining Wingfield, Minter & c, db 72, 320 William Martin, Jr, son of William,(Robert, Jr, Robert) *William Martin, Jr & Elizabeth Shaon, Richard T Shaon, surety 1785, William Martin, Jr. from Wm. Halloway, 225 A on Simmons, adj Joel Meador,c db 7, 543 John Martin, son of William Martin, Jr.(William,Robert, Jr, Robert) *Oct 23, 1848, John Martin & Frances Kent, dt George, Lewis C Mitchell, surety 1834, John Martin &c, exors to William Creasy, 124 A, 2 r, 32 p on Crab Orchard Cr, adj Adam Newman & c, db 24, 111 1835, John Martin & c, exors to Henry Woodford, 70 A on N side of Goose Cr & on Crab Orchard Cr, db 24, 376 1836, Martins: Alfred, Elizabeth, John, Martha, Lucy, Joseph, William, Sally to William Martin& c, interst in 15 A of William Martin’s estate, db 25, 300 1845, John Ashwell to Emily Kent & Francis, 256 1/2 A on Rock Castle Crk “for and in consideration of the services rendered the said John Ashwell, Sr., db 32, 114 1849, Martin, Frances & John to Emily Kent, interest in 256 1/2 A on Rock Castle Crk, adj Katherine Burroughs, db 35, 84 1850, John Martin to Ambrose Rucker Tr, DT, Interest in Anthony’s Place and in several tracts purchased of Wm McCabe, personal property, db 35, 150 1851, John Martin to Albert T Nance, 6A Murphy’s Old Mill Lot (part of John Nances est) db35, 323 1854/3/23, Frances Martin, wife of John Martin to Emily Kent, $350, Rock Castle Creek, adj katherine Burroughs, Wm Payne, Mathew Hall & c, “it being land deeded by John Ashwell sr to said Emily and Frances Kent(now Martin) and same land conveyed by John Martin and said Frances - the said Frances at time of conveyance being under age of 21”, db 36, 470 1855, John Martin, trust fund to AC Rucker, comr, (list of sales), 35 A sold to Wm McCabe & pers property, db 37, 243 1855, John Martin to Joel West, 109A conveyed to Wm. Bates by Wm Penin, db37,284 1856/1/28, John Martin (insane), acct, James Martin “committee”, wb 6, 48