Cyndi, There is a Bedford, England. Try looking at RootsWeb or Cyndi's list for links. There are lists for different areas of England. http://www.CyndisList.com http://www.rootsweb.com Edith In a message dated 12/10/98 11:55:03 PM, you wrote: >I have a John Haynes said to have been born Bedford 1670. Since Bedford Co. >didn't exist then, I'm wondering if there was a Bedford, England? Or what the >name of the are that became Bedford was known as before it was made Bedford? >Any ideas???

Hi, I just wanted to say bye to all you wonderful people. I am not sure if I will be cut off after today or if they will give me till tomorrow nite. I wanted to say THANKS!!! If it wasn't for you all I problably wold have never found any of my new cousins. Rootsweb is the best way for a new person to start on their genealogy quest. Thanks you all and Merry Christmas, Jeri Gallus

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, BARKER, BROWN, COCHRAN, DAVIDSON, FISHER, LYNCH, McFALL, PADGETT, WHEELER, WILLS, WRIGHT 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

I'm looking for someone researching the Henry Musgrove line, m. to Rachel Owen, son was Benjamin Bandy Musgrove b. 1774, d. 1840, m. Keziah Hall. Also researching the John Nichols line, b. 1746, d. 1803, m. Martha Payne, son was Jesse Nichols, b. 1776, m. Sarah Fields. All were from Bedford County. Thanks, Sue Johnson

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Would any know if John AYERS kept record of who he married and if he did, where would we find them? Thanks , Jeri

Hi Cyndi in Baltimore and all, Looking at my "Atlas of County Boundary Changes in Va." I see that Bedford Co., Va. came into being in 1754; being created from the Co. of Lunenburg. Lunenburg became a Co. in 1746; being created from the Western part of Brunswick Co. Brunswick Co. was created in 1732; partly from Prince George Co. and partly from what was virtually wilderness to the South. So maybe your ancestor came from Bedford, England, if that existed. Hope this helps. Lois Smith

Hi all, I have a John Haynes said to have been born Bedford 1670. Since Bedford Co. didn't exist then, I'm wondering if there was a Bedford, England? Or what the name of the are that became Bedford was known as before it was made Bedford? Any ideas??? thanks, Cyndi in Baltimore

Hi Listers, I wanted to share this I got off a list last year.......Happy Holidays! Jeri: JGallus457@aol.com A GENEALOGIST CHRISTMAS EVE (Author Unknown) (with apologies to Clement C. Moore) 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. The dining room table with clutter was spread With pedigree charts and a letter which said.... "Too bad about the data for which you wrote... lost in a storm on an ill-fated boat." Stacks of old copies of wills and such, Were proof that my work had become much too much. Our children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads. And I, at my table, was ready to drop >From work on my album with photos to crop. Christmas Eve was here, and of such was my lot, That presents and goodies and toys I'd forgot. Had I not been so busy, with grandparents wills, I'd not have forgotten to shop for such thrills. While others had bought gifts that would bring Christmas cheer, I'd spent time researching those birth dates and years. While I was thus musing about my sad plight, A strange noise on the lawn gave me such a great fright. Away to the window I flew in a flash, Tore open the drapes and yanked up on the sash. When to what my wondering eyes should appear, But an overstuffed sleigh and eight little reindeer. With a sleigh full of toys and ole Santa Claus too, And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof, The prancing and pawing of thirty-two hoofs. The T.V. antenna was no match for their horns, And they looked at our roof, with hoof-prints adorned. As I drew in my head and bumped it on the sash, Down the cold chimney fell Santa---CRASH! Dear Santa had come from the roof in a wreck, And tracked soot on the carpet (I could ring his short neck) Spotting my face, good old Santa could see, I had no Christmas Spirit, you'd have to agree. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings,(I felt like a jerk) Here was Santa, who'd bought us such gladness and joy, When I'd been too busy for one little toy. He spied my research on the table all spread. "A genealogist!" he cried. (My face was all red.) Tonight I've met many like you, Santa grinned. As he pulled from his sack a large book he had penned. I gazed with amazment--the cover it read, "Genealogy Lines for which you have plead." "I know what it's like as a genealogy bug" He said as he gave me tha great Santa hug. While the elves make the sleighful of toys I now carry, I do some research in the North Pole Library. A special treat, I am thus able to bring, To the genealogy folks who can't find a thing." Now off you go to your bed to rest. I'll clean up the house from this genealogy mess. As I climbed up the stairs feeling gladness and glee, I looked back at Santa, who'd brought much to me. While settling in bed I heard Santa's clear whistle, To his team which then rose like the down of a thistle. And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight, "FA,MILY HISTORY IS FUN! Merry Christmas, Goodnight!" thanks to Shirley:

Looking for info on Conrad who had a son named Henry

Am looking for parents and siblings of Jeremiah Robinson, born Bedford County in 1757. His father may have also been named Jeremiah, but I can't seem to prove that one way or the other. Jeremiah fought in the Revolutionary War from Bedford County. After the War, he moved to KY and then onto MO where he died in 1838. If anyone knows anything about this family I would love to hear from you. Thanks. Frances Webb

Hi Bedford list friends, On January 2, 1782, Hannah Candler, b. c1762, daughter of John Cadler,Sr (1732-1802) (of Candlers Mountain) married Douglas Irby in Bedford County, VA (This is in the Bedford County marriage book at the Bedford county web site). I'm looking for Irby researchers who can tell me the who, what, where about Douglas Irby, prob born about the same time as Hannah.

Joseph THOMAS present - On the 22d day of February 1752 Orange County Court was convened with ... and others ... the Justices present. I have a Joseph THOMAS, born Bedford Co VA abt. 1765 per 1850 Census of Lee County Virginia. Does anyone know of a Joseph THOMAS in Bedford Co VA around 1800 +/- ? I 1850 Joseph was blind, 84 years old, living near to George S. THOMAS and he had a couple of persons in his household -- Living with him were Mary [born 1808] and Pleasant [born 1840]. Any help appreciated. Will share Lee Co info for THOMAS, INGLE, and others. Lonnie

Great Grandfather: John P. Blankenship (b. Franklin County?) m. Anna Stinnett (b. Campbell or Bedford County?). These names from Mandos' death certificate. Their children: Charles Divings: b. 1-28-1873; d. 8-23-1943 Mandos S.: b. 1885 (per census or 1881 per death certificate) d. 1930 per death certificate. Married Andrea Mattox 1913 per marriage license, states Bedford as place of birth for Mandos. Andrea b. 1897 per death certificate, d. 1926. Her parents listed as Alex and Anna Lynch per death certificate. A sister shows in the 1910 census, Cora, married to George Mason. James Sinklar: b. 1893; d. 1947 m. Mamie Viola Smith. John T.: b. 2-16-1888; d.4-23-1974 m. Nann L. Rose? Lucy: b. 1891; m. Alex Morris Jack: b. 5-8-1892; d. 9-1969. Jack provided information on the death certificate of Mandos. Mandos and Andrea's Children: Jesse Curtis: b. 1-16-1916; d. 12-26-1970 Charles Fourman: b. 6-3-1922; d. 2-27-1979 Cassie S: b. 6-13-1918; d. 8-6-1994 m. Jeanette W. Robert Beverly: still alive and living in Christiansburg, VA. Luther Mandos: b. 6-3-1924; d. 3-4-1998 MY FATHER Vernon: b.1-12-1912; d. 2-21-1995 m. Sally M. I have no record of Vernon at all, in fact my father never mentioned him. Roy: ditto from Vernon, never heard of him. I wonder if Roy/Vernon may have been other (middle?) names for some of the boys? According to my dad, they were raised by Alex and Lucy Morris, Lucy was Mandos' sister. Per census reports, the family lived in the Otter River district of Campbell County. If anyone has any connections, please let me know! Thanks, Sonya Sharkey Canaan, Maine Researching: In Campbell Co: BLANKENSHIP MATTOX LYNCH STINNETT In Montgomery/Floyd Co: BISHOP MARTIN ROOP ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Looking for info on Jesse and Mary Jane Bowling Newman. They were my 3rd great grandparents Gray Newman

Does anyone have any information on William W. JOHNSON, b 1822, son of Martin? Just stumbled on this. Any help is appreciated. Jeri Gallus

My apologies for my recent post about volunteering to help your local Genealogy Societies. I did not realize that I had sent the message with "Listowner" typed under my name. I had originally typed this letter to send to the 2 surname mailing lists that I own and when I decided to send the letter, I also decided to CC the other others lists that I subscribe to. So, I hope I did not cause too much confusion for anyone. Your listowners remain the same. It was just an oversight on my part. SORRY Brenda Marble Subscriber

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I am looking for information regarding the BANISTER family of Bedford and associated names of Hogan, Haile, Wear/Ware/Weir, Wright (Peggy), Phillips, Ramsey. If anyone is searching these folks, I'd love to hear from you. Vivian Eakes Hull vhull@aol.com Descendants of William (of Bedford) Banister William (of Bedford) Banister b: in of Russell Parish, Bedford Co. VA, "a tailor" d: Abt. April 28, 1767 - willmade Apr. 10, 1767 and Recorded April 28, 1767 Bedford Co. VA. . +Mary Hogan b: Abt. 1733 m: Abt. 1759 *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

STEVEN, Here's information on War of 1812 Militia in BEDFORD COUNTY VA. SOURCE: "A Guide to Virginia Militia Units in the War of 1812" Bedford County (10th and 91st Regiments) BRIGADE: 12 DIVISION: 1 Regimental Command: 10 Lt.Col Wm Dickerson Maj. James Ayers Maj. Littleberry Leftwich Regimental command: 91 Lt.Col. David Saunders Maj. Thomas Sale Maj. Jabes Leftwich -------------------------- Most of the Bedford County units served in Norfolk and around Richmond under a number of special units. -------------------------- COMPANIES: Capt. Mark Anthony Lt.Wm. Campbell Capt. Joshua Early Lt. Nicodemus Leftwich Capt. Pleasant Goggin Capt. John P Gray Capt. Wm Green Capt. Willi Jones Capt. Jesse Leftwich Capt. James Leftwich Cpt. Walter Otey Lt. Wm Settle Bedford County soldiers also served under Capt. John Myers' Company in the fifth Virginia Militia - Mason and Preston. There are three Captain Christians' listed in:Guide to VA Milita Units Captain Jones R Christian of New Kent and Charles City Captain William A Christian of Northampton Captain William A Chhristiaan of New Kent and Charles City One of these may be a clue to your Anthony Christian's participation. I did another lookup in: "Virginia Soldiers in U.S. Army 1800-1815" FIVE CHRISTIANS LISTED: Charles W. Christian of Goochland Humphrey Christian of Frederick Robert Christian of Amheerst Thomas Christian of James City Wesley Christian of Amherst ============================================================ Steven L. Watts wrote: Hi Glenn: I've had one devil of a time finding out more on my G.G.G.GF Anthony CHRISTIAN, who served in the War of 1812 with the Bedford Co.VA Militia. His participation has been documented (listing name only) in at least two published books, but NARA has no records for him or Muster Roll of the unit? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Regards, Steve ============================================================