Jemina Hatcher b. 1810 married Wyatt Brown in 1835, Bedford Co. I am looking for info on this Jemina Hatcher? Can anyone help? Thank you, Donna

I have Daniel Saunder b. 1776 d. 5/2/1862 married Sarah Brown b. 1819 died 1/1879, Sarah the d/o Daniel Brown and Martha Joyce "Joicey" Snider Brown. Is this the one you are talking about? Thanks, Donna Working on the Brown's.

I am looking for information on Jeremiah Jones who was born in this county about 1777. He married Susannah Agee and lived in the Giles/mercer county. He is listed in the Bedford land and census records in the very early years of 1800. I am trying to find out his parents names and where he came from. I think he came from one of the early Bedford CO Jones families. he was related to a James jones and an Obadiah Jones. Any info on this family appreciated. Sherry sowards

Hi,I am descended from Daniel Green SAUNDERS, through his son Wiliam SAUNDERS , who married Florentine KASEY.(by their daughter Louisa Frances SAUNDERS). They had a son by the name of Daniel Thomas . Does anything look familiar? Do you have any dates? I could pinpoint a little better if I had those. Each generation had a Daniel or David. Get back to me if you want. Jeri Gallus

Pam, Daniel Green Saunders is on my web page at: http://www.wco.com/~drema/dgs.html His daughter, Frances, had the following descendants: Descendants of Frances Saunders 1 Saunders, Frances b: April 26, 1820 in Bedford County, Virginia aka: Frances Saunders Helms Jones . +Helms, Thomas, Jr. b: in Franklin County, Virginia m: October 4, 1836 in Bedford County, Virginia ..... 2 Helms, Louisa O. b: 1838 in Franklin County, Virginia aka: Laura Helms Saunders ......... +Saunders, Stephen Preston b: 1828 in Bedford County, Virginia m: November 11, 1852 in Franklin County, Virginia d: in Wayne, West Virginia ............ 3 Saunders, Sarah Frances b: August 12, 1853 in Franklin County, Virginia ................ +unknown ............ 3 Saunders, Florenteen b: 1854 in Franklin County, Virginia aka: Florenteen Saunders Newman ................ +Newman, Allen m: June 19, 1881 in Wayne, West Virginia ............ 3 Saunders, Margaret A. b: April 16, 1855 in Franklin County, Virginia aka: Margaret A. Saunders McFarlin ................ +McFarlin, Booten m: May 5, 1873 in Wayne, West Virginia ............ 3 Saunders, Martha J. b: 1857 in Franklin County, Virginia ............ 3 Saunders, Louisa C. b: October 1858 in Franklin County, Virginia d: February 1, 1859 ............ 3 Saunders, Harriet E. b: November 29, 1859 in Franklin County, Virginia ............ 3 Saunders, Alice b: 1860 ............ 3 Saunders, Alberta b: 1861 in Franklin County, Virginia aka: Alberta Saunders Scaggs ................ +Scaggs, Jesse m: December 12, 1884 in Wayne, West Virginia ............ 3 Saunders, George Thomas b: 1865 in Franklin County, Virginia d: October 2, 1939 in Wayne, West Virginia ................ +Jackson, Laura m: December 23, 1886 in Wayne, West Virginia aka: Laura Jackson Saunders ............ 3 Saunders, Victoria b: 1865 in Franklin County, Virginia aka: Victoria Saunders Hensley ................ +Hensley, Johnson m: December 24, 1884 in Wayne, West Virginia ............ 3 Saunders, Cora E. b: 1867 in Lincoln, West Virginia d: June 14, 1954 in Wayne, West Virginia aka: Cora E. Saunders Newman ................ +Newman, Joseph m: May 16, 1886 in Wayne, West Virginia ............ 3 Saunders, John B. b: 1869 ............ 3 Saunders, Olivia b: 1872 in West Virginia ............ 3 Saunders, Rosa Bell b: April 20, 1872 in Wayne, West Virginia d: June 5, 1888 in Wayne, West Virginia ............ 3 Saunders, Frances O. b: April 20, 1874 in Wayne, West Virginia ..... 2 Helms, Sarah K. b: Abt. 1841 in Franklin County, Virginia aka: Sarah K. Helms Saunders Willis ......... +Saunders, Michael Marion b: November 10, 1832 in Bedford County, Virginia m: June 8, 1855 in Franklin County, Virginia d: February 16, 1859 in Franklin County, Virginia ..... *2nd Husband of Sarah K. Helms: ......... +Willis, Robert L. b: Abt. 1833 m: February 16, 1860 in Franklin County, Virginia *2nd Husband of Frances Saunders: . +Jones, Abram b: Abt. 1832 in Franklin County, Virginia m: November 15, 1855 in Franklin County, Virginia Hope this helps! Drema Pam Keller wrote: > I have just joined the list and am hoping that someone can point me in the > right direction on more information on Daniel Saunders. I am specifically > looking for info on his daughter Frances who married Thomas Helm. I am > working on a tree for my children. Thanks for the help! > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > Planning a Family Reunion? Post your schedule at URL: > http://members.aol.com/camorrison/vareunio/reunion.htm

I have just joined the list and am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction on more information on Daniel Saunders. I am specifically looking for info on his daughter Frances who married Thomas Helm. I am working on a tree for my children. Thanks for the help!

The HAYNES Family Web site has been updated. I've added 700+ more individuals, many in KY. It covers all the known descendants of William HAYNES (1710-1780) of Bedford County, VA which I have found to date, as they spread out from Bedford County to TN, MS, KY, and TX. It is in two different formats and content: The original site--the direct line from William 1780 down to my family--with a narrative of the history of my direct male ancestors and their immediate families; and An indexed site with vital statistics and sources for all 1600+ known relatives from William 1710 to the present day. Over 600 surnames are included. Individuals presumed living are limited to name only. I've added a HAYNES coat-of-arms, a number of links to other interesting sites, and corrected some errors that many of you have been kind enough to point out. I would appreciate your comments on errors of commission, omission, and suggestions for improvement. I welcome any additional data on this branch of the HAYNES line, particularly on the birth and death of John HAYNES of Bedford County (ca 1780 to ca 1830). John Haynes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Searching HAYNES (VA, TN, KY,MS,TX), O'DONNELL (MA,IRL), BROWN (DC, NY), DALY/DALEY (MA/IRL), RUBBERT (NY,GER), SANDIGLIANO (ITALY), SCOTT(VA), HENDERSON (NY,DC), PANKEY (VA), VAN BUREN (NY, TX) WADE (VA), WELLS (NY, TX) My Haynes Family Web site is at <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/jhaynesnc/index.htm"> http://members.aol.com/jhaynesnc/index.htm</A>

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I would very much like to exchange information with anyone researching this HOLLAND family. John HOLLAND and Mary McCONNEHEY were married 10 Dec 1810 in Bedford Co, VA. children: 1. Judith - 1812 - Barnett Blakenship 2. Stephen - 1813 - Rebecca Jane Marshall 3. Jinny 4. John - 1815-17 5. Mary Ann (Polly) - 1821 - William Samuel Roark 6. Sally 7. Charles 8. Elizabeth - Jubal Ragland Thanks very much, Winnie Brooks wab@worldnet.att.net http://home.att.net/~jram

Freddie has given me his kind permission to announce a new Rootsweb mailing list here. I thought that since so many Leftwiches were from Bedford Co. some of you might be interested. The name of the list is Leftwich-l, subscription directions are the same for all the other Rootsweb lists. The list is very new, just set up yesterday, and so far I'm the only subscriber. But I'm looking forward to discussing the fine Leftwich lineage with other interested people. You may e-mail me directly if you want more information, Marilyn Reese Leftwich "Listmom" qcwiz@juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Any clues as to parents of Thomas Shelton and Elizabeth Allen? Thomas Shelton married Elizabeth Allen. They moved to Patrick co. VA and are listed in 1850 census with these children: Josiah A. 15, William J. 12, Mary J. 11, James P. 9 ( killed in civil war) , Charles Madison 7 (my ggrandf.) , Sarah E. 6, Lucinda T. 5, Peter 4, Susan R. 3, Martha A 1. From 1870 census Samuel E 18. LOOKING FOR PARENTS OF THOMAS SHELTON There are several of same name, however I have not found this one who married and had the above children. Birth place unknown. Charles Madision Shelton and brother Peter, married sisters from Lee Co; Cornelia and Marium Napier. All replies welcomed! :-) Deborah

Hello, List! Does anyone out there have information on the KENTS of Bedford CO? I have a George KENT, son of John, who married Amey SWAIN in 1812 Bedford CO., dau. of George SWAIN and Martha "Patty" HUDSON., m. 1786 Bedford CO. George & Amey's daughter, Frances KENT, m. John MARTIN 1848 Bedford CO. I don't have a mother or siblings for George KENT. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks very much! Donna Minke dminke1@airmail.net

In response to the msg on William Banister: In 1819 a Banister Wade and wife Patsey Terry came to the Jackson Purchase (Kentucky) and established the Calloway Co Court house then called Wadesboro. Banister Wade born Halifax Co Va 8 April 1778, died Calloway Co Ky 21 June 1838. M/Patsey Terry Halifax Co Va 26 May 1798. First Son named: Bedford Davenport Wade born 6 July 1799 Virginia. Note the Bedford and can anyone find a connection to the Banister,s of Bedford, Virginia? A sister of Bedford Davenport Wade, Miss Virginia Barksdale Wade who m/Thomas Cochran. It is thru this Marriage to my line (Nimmo) Claude

Subject: SHEPARD `Looking for more info on John A. SHEPARD b abt 1826 . He married `Elizabeth A. AYERS b abt 1833 in Bedford Co. VA. Children were: `James W. SHEPARD b abt 1851, `Mary Pleasant SHEPARD born abt 1853 m Thomas Power PAYNE `Elizabeth L. born abt 1855 `John H. born abt 1858 `Denetia W.(?) born abt 1861 `This info goten off the 1870 Census.... `also listed: `M. LUMPKIN 16 FM domestic servant `George Williams(?) 16 MB farm laborer `L.L. PAYNE 26 MB farm laborer. `Thanks for your time, `Jeri Gallus

Subject: WHITTEN -JOHNSON connection `Does anyone have a WHITTEN --JOHNSON connection? I have noticed on the `payroll of Capt. JOhn P. GRAY's Co. War of 1812 that there is a `William B. WHITTEN Sergeant. Does anyone have any information about `him? Thank you, `Jeri Gallus

The concern was that every person have a means of support and not become a burden of the county. Orphans with property had no problem because someone would take the responsibility in return for the profits from the property. I read that a stud bull was often left to an orphan child because that would be attractive to the local community and someone would agree to be guardian. Children with no property had nothing to attract a guardian but still needed to be housed and fed. They were a charge on the poor house until someone took them. They were bound out to a responsible person who agreed to feed, clothe, house, and sometimes teach a trade, in exchange for their labor until they reached 21 yrs. The person who took the child had to sign for a bond and someone had to stand surety -- to assure that the terms of the bond would be carried out. The child was also bound by the legal document and could not leave or change without permission of the court. Several of my more well-to-do ancestors had orphans bound to them for periods of time. Sometimes the bond was changed and the orphan bound to someone else -- with no evidence of why. Perhaps the orphan was unsuitable for the particular trade, perhaps the adult was no longer able to provide room and board or no longer needed as much help -- his own sons growing old enough. Lynne Hundley ---------- > From: Bob Foster <rlfost@campusnet.org> > To: VABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [VABEDFOR-L] "Bound Out" -- Meaning of the term? > Date: Monday, March 22, 1999 5:19 PM > > Can anyone tell me what precisely the term "bound out" meant, as in to > bind someone over to another in the 1700s? I have a rough idea of what it is, > but I am in the dark about many specifics regarding why and how this process > was conducted. I have seen one example where a young man who had lost his father > was bound over to another to learn a trade, but this seemed to be a remedy for > maltreatment by his step-father. > > Here is the particular example I am currently working with: > > Campbell Co, VA Order Book 1, p. 243 > October 1783 --"Ordered that the Church Wardens of Russell Parish bind > out George Cohorn (who was formerly bound to Alexander Dobbins) to > Christopher Griffith. . ." > > And at what age might this arrangement be expected to be terminated? > > Thanks, Bob Foster > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The VAGenWeb's Surname Register is located at URL: > http://people.delphi.com/fspradlin/vasurnam.htm

Looking for any connections to the following BANISTER family. Vivian Eakes Hull email vhull@aol.com Descendants of William (of Bedford) Banister 1 William (of Bedford) Banister b: in of Russell Parish, Bedford Co. VA, "a tailor" d: Abt. April 28, 1767 in willmade Apr. 10, 1767 and Recorded April 28, 1767 Bedford Co. VA. .. +Mary Hogan b: Abt. 1733 m: Abt. 1759 ....... 2 Isaac Banister b: 1761-1763 d: 1802-1803 in will dated Dec 19, 1802 Bedford VA / recorded January 24, 1803 ........... +Mary Philips m: December 02, 1795 in Bedford Co. VA d: Bef. 1813 in no children born to Isaac and Mary ....... 2 James Banister, Sr b: 1761-1763 in of Bedford Co. VA d: Aft. 1805 ........... +Sally // ....... 2 Judia/Judith Banister b: 1760-1763 ....... 2 Elizabeth "Betty" Banister b: 1765 d: in moved to Washington Co. VA ........... +James Benjamin Ramsey m: June 13, 1785 in Bedford Co. VA d: in moved to Washington Co. VA ....... *2nd Husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Banister: ........... +Peter Gaston m: Bef. September 02, 1792 *2nd Wife of William (of Bedford) Banister: .. +Anne Long b: Abt. 1703 in Baltimore Co. MD m: April 26, 1763 in Bedford Co. VA d: Aft. 1763

I've probably been sleeping, but I have no idea of who the list-owner for Bedford Co. is. Whoever you are, could you e-mail me, qcwiz@juno.com. I have a question for you (don't worry, it's very polite). Thanks, Marilyn Reese ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Joan: Would the name Mary Dearing Ward happen to be on any of those family group sheets? Bob Laughon

Can anyone tell me what precisely the term "bound out" meant, as in to bind someone over to another in the 1700s? I have a rough idea of what it is, but I am in the dark about many specifics regarding why and how this process was conducted. I have seen one example where a young man who had lost his father was bound over to another to learn a trade, but this seemed to be a remedy for maltreatment by his step-father. Here is the particular example I am currently working with: Campbell Co, VA Order Book 1, p. 243 October 1783 --"Ordered that the Church Wardens of Russell Parish bind out George Cohorn (who was formerly bound to Alexander Dobbins) to Christopher Griffith. . ." And at what age might this arrangement be expected to be terminated? Thanks, Bob Foster