I for one am very INTERESTED and certainly NOT irritated. I find the postings of surnames for Bedford and Mercer very USEFUL. As to the question, "What do you research?", I would expect that you research your own surnames. I appreciate you for taking the time to post ours. Thanks again and Happy Holidays Bill Hobbs

In a message dated 12/27/98 1:29:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, FSPRADLIN@delphi.com writes: << OK folks, I'd appreciate it if I could get a sense of what subscribers think about my weekly posting of SURNAMES in new Bedford Co VAGenWeb queries. Are the majority irritated, or interested? >> I for one appreciate it. Your surname listing for Franklin, Bedford and other Counties is great. If I see a name of interest, I immediately go the GenWeb page and check it out. It saves me time from checking when there's nothing there of interest to me and let's me know if there is. Also, many of these families moved from County to County and if you only check on County you could miss something important. Please keep it up! Mary Allen searching for Allens and others in Franklin, Bedford and Floyd Counties

I subscribe to a number of genealogy lists and most of the mail I receive gets deleted, as it does not pertain to my interests. I open your e-mails every time, and am sometimes delighted to find my own family names listed there. It also saves me the time of having to search through the Bedford County query page when nothing pertinent has been posted. I, for one, would like to say thanks to you for taking the time to provide this service! Laura Martin Bates of Bedford County website: http://members.aol.com/Llbmartin/index.html

Freddie, I have often been absorbed in working on a surname, tending to shelf other families at the time. Then, you post your list of queries - and I remember, 'Oh, yeah, that's my family as well'. I have made some valuable connections because of your incentives to run over to your query pages. Thank you for jogging my memory! I appreciate your taking the time to post these messages. Leigh Blount

Dear Freddie, I like the postings of the surnames from the Query Page and watch this useful tool constantly. Think somebody had too much toddy to have written such an unkind thing to someone who is providing a valuable service for them. Regards and keep up the good work, Joseph Jordan ( Joe ) Tankersley Appling in Columbia County Georgia Searching:TANKERSLEY, JORDAN, BROOME, DILL, BEASLEY, PASCHAL, LANGLEY

OK folks, I'd appreciate it if I could get a sense of what subscribers think about my weekly posting of SURNAMES in new Bedford Co VAGenWeb queries. Are the majority irritated, or interested? Regards, Freddie S. webmaster, Bedford Co VAGenWeb project On 26-DEC-1998 08:47:41.8 xxxxx said to FSPRADLIN `What do you research? Just in case anyone in the world is on the same `family line as you. The only thing I ever get from you is a note like `this and it really starts my day off on a sour note to see these `things first thing in the morning.

Hello, I am looking for any information that can be provided regarding Abraham Crum, Sr. Borned abt. 1760 in Bedford, Franklin, VA or surrounding counties; married Martha Semones, but also appeared to have remarried Julia Perdue in 1839 Has son named Abraham Crum, Jr. (married Lucy Bird). I am looking for any information on siblings and parents of Abraham Sr. Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Mark Crum Indianapolis, IN

I'm the host of the QueryPage at URL: http://people.delphi.com/fspradlin/bedf-qry.htm Queries posted this past week mentioned the following surnames: ASBERRY, ASHWELL, BURNETT, BUTCHER, CRABTREE, DOWDY, EDWARDS, FISHER, HOLLADAY, HOLLIDAY, KING, LIPSCOMB, McFALL, McFALLS, NOEL, PORTER, PRESTON, ROBERTSON, SCOTT, WEBB, WHEELER, WHITAKER, WILL, WILSON I'm not a researcher of these names, so PLEASE don't write me with questions about them ... ;) Regards, Freddie S. fspradlin@delphi.com 3448 W. 170th St., Torrance, CA 90504-2402

This was something that was sent to me and thought maybe some of you out there would like to see it. Phyllis Z. -----Original Message----- From: DAStoddard@aol.com <DAStoddard@aol.com> To: NCGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com <NCGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, December 11, 1998 11:28 PM Subject: TV show inquiring about historically significant homes >Dear Fellow USGenWeb Site Hosts: > >I have been contacted by producer Tom Giesen of the HGTV series, "If Walls >Could Talk" asking me if I knew of anyone who lived in homes meeting the >criteria of the show (see a partial press release below). The producer knew I >was a genealogist and thought other genealogists might have interest in this >or know of people who had amazing stories. > >I have seen many of the segments and they are very fascinating. One man moved >into a home, discovered old ledgers and old writing, in his attic. He did much >genealogy to uncover the history of his home. This lead to a family reunion at >the home by all the descendants (which he was not one) of the original >homeowners, and donations by the family of the original furniture that used to >be in the house. > >I wish some of the homes in our family met this criteria. I'd love to get the >surname mentioned in a segment to attract the little old cousin who had that >old bible with my little old 7th great grandfather. > >You can learn more about the show at the HGTV.com website. E-mail me if you >have more questions. The show's producer, Tom Giesen, can be reached at: >Giesen.Tom@tci.com > >If you feel your counties might have interest in this, I feel this is a >genealogically significant thing to pass along. I'm sure the show has >generated some more history-seeking new researchers. > >D'Ann Stoddard, DAStoddard@aol.com >Nash Co, NC USGenWeb > >**************************** >If Walls Could Talk - Monday nights on Home & Garden Television > >"If Walls Could Talk," a weekly series on Home & Garden Television (HGTV) >explores the many homes across the country with intriguing pasts. Airing >Monday nights at 10 pm & 1 am Eastern (7 pm & 10 pm Pacific), the series >profiles homeowners who make surprising historical discoveries about their >homes as they research and restore them. > >The series is hosted by Phillip Palmer. Operating under the premise that >"every home has a history," each episode features three houses across the >country where homeowners have made amazing discoveries. From the Indianapolis >owner who found his house had an historical link to the 1920s "Palmreader to >the Stars," to the woman whose restoration uncovered the history of the >cannonball stuck in the wall of her New York home, to the California wine >country couple who found a 19th century time capsule in their walls. > > >

Happy Holidays everyone and thanks for making me feel so welcome to this great page.I'm trying to locate a line of mine that starts in Bedford Co.Searching for the line of Mary Polly Mann b.1770 in Bedford Co. and also married in 1791 to John CAPE Jr. in Bedford Co. Thanks for any help or direction on where to find this line.Thanks again..kim

---------- > From: peg <mrschreiber@dmv.com> > To: KYGREENU-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: KYGREENU-L > Date: Monday, December 21, 1998 2:12 PM > > This is the obit for Jane Holligan-Hackworth -Keyser-Reynolds. Jane m > Burwell Hackworth 25 Aug 1817 in Bedford, Va--and John Keyser 10 Nov > 1842. Her daughter, Jane m John's son, Thomas Jefferson Keyser. > > Anyone having information on the line? I'd love to hear from you. > > Mrs Jane Reynolds, the mother of Capt. George Hackworth, was born in > Bedford, Va, March 20th, 1803, and died at the residence of Levy > Hatten, in Wayne Co., on the 20th instant. Her first husband, Burwell > Hackworth, died in Boyd Co, Ky (Greenup Co) in the year 1836. After > the lapse of seven years she married Mr. John Keyser, a wealthy farmer > residing four miles from the mouth of Big Sandy River, in Wayne Co. > After spending many happy years together he was called away, leaving > her a widow the second time. She was next married to James Reynolds, > who resided on Mud River, near Milton (WVa) and who was killed in the > celebrated battle of Barboursville in 1861, leaving her a widow for the > third time. She then returned to Wayne Co. and spent the remainder of > her days. She had been a member of the Baptist church for fifty two > years. She was noted for industry and frugality, and these combined > with her religious proclivities, secured to her a large number of > friends, who are profoundly grieved by her death. > > The funeral oration was delivered by the Rev. Harrison Smith, from the > 1st Corinthians, 15th chapter and 55th verse-"O death where is thy > sting? O grave where is thy victory?" It was indeed a very able > sermon. > > She is survived by three of her children, Mrs. Bethannah Stevenson of > Decker, Indiana, her oldest daughter is now 70 years old. Mrs NAE > Boley of Olney, Illinois, is her second oldest daughter, and is now 68 > years old. Capt. Hackworth, of Huntington, is the youngest child, and > is in his 54th year. > > She so lived that in old age she could reflect upon a life well spent > and died in the hope of a glorious immortality. > > Copied from -Daily Advertiser--Huntington, WVa. Monday Evening, Sept > 2, 1899 Page 2 >

OWEN, HENSLEY -- Please help me sort out this family: James OWEN, Bedford Co. will, Sept/Nov. 1827: my daughter HENSLEY's children: Elizabeth Hensley JOHNSON, Peggy Hensley GATEWOOD, Willis HENSLEY, Samuel HENSLEY, and Isine? O.? [perhaps James? O.?] HENSLEY. What is the first name of daughter Hensley and which Hensley did she marry? Is this the Sameul Hensley and Sally Owen who married 1795 in Bedford Co.? James OWEN's other children named in will are Nancy HOBSIN or HELIN (husband Moses), Elizabeth JONES, Patsy WALROND, Gordon OWEN, David OWEN. Lynne Hundley Smithfield, VA

I'm the host of the QueryPage at URL: http://people.delphi.com/fspradlin/bedf-qry.htm Queries posted this past week mentioned the following surnames: HARDAWAY, HOLLADAY, HOLLIDAY, JONES, MEEKS, METTODD, PRICE, SIMPSON, STITH, WOOD I'm not a researcher of these names, so PLEASE don't write me with questions about them ... ;) Regards, Freddie S. fspradlin@delphi.com 3448 W. 170th St., Torrance, CA 90504-2402

Hi List! Searching a BARNES family - earliest ancestor so far: ADAM. Earliest date: 1767. He's in Major Stith's Old Land Entry Book - land probably in Botetourt or Montgomery. Just found records showing that he & Osias BARNES fought in Dunmore's War, 1774, & joined from BEDFORD Co. The 2 men in different companies but still Bedford. This info came from the Digital Card Index Files at VA State Library. Anyone have info on these 2 men? Any suggestions as to books from your county on these lines - Planning to "do" Bedford ct. records after olidays - BUT - Anything would be a help! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all - maryjanes@worldnet.att.net

I'm looking for the parents/siblings of Ann M.HUDDLESTON, possibly from Bedford Co. She was married in Nov.1832 in Mecklenburg Co. to Thomas M. HEDDERLY. Her age given in the 1850 census would suggest a birthdate ca. 1815. John Hedderly Petten, The Netherlands

These are the names I'm researching. Josiah ASHURST (b.? m. 25 Jul 1793 in Bedford, VA to Rebeckah KENNEDY); Elias ATKERSON (b.15 Dec 1781 m. 23 Nov 1801 in Bedford, VA to Rhoda CLAIBORN d. 5 Sep 1855 Simpson Co KY); John BEARD (d. Bedford, VA 1780); John CARSON (m. Ann); Alexander DOBBINS (b.Feb 1739 m. 9 May 1769 Bedford, VA to Mary CARSON, d. 26 Dec 1823). Anybody know of these people? Dorothy Hamill

I am searching Brown's of Bedford and Franklin County, Va. I am happy to share info. Thanks, Donna

Just posted a zipped GEDCOM - for download ... There are more than 2,800 individuals in this database; most born in east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Named are persons and places from throughout east Tennessee and southwest Virginia, and from North Carolina to Campbell and Claiborne Counties Tennessee - with a surprising number relating to Hancock County Tennessee -- some spanning Washington D.C. to the Pacific Coast. Perhaps this association will bring some familiarity that will prove "who are the parents of George 'Slater' or Catherine INGLE THOMAS ?" Lonnie click ==>> <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/lctdugan/familink.htm">Jacob THOMAS</A> to go to downloadable database

Will someone please tell me where CHRISTOPHER AMMON BURNETT and/or ORPHEY JANE LEFTWICH BURNETT are buried. My information records that Christopher died in Otter Disrict, Bedford County, Virginia on 15 December 1885. Thank you. MOORMAN W. BURNETTE JR

Hi everyone. I'm new to all this mailing list stuff. But does anyone know anything about the Ayers in Bedford County. Actually here's a roll call on my names in that region. Ayers Cundiff Brown Power James Ayers married a Hannah, anyone know a last name? Thanks Cindy