I am researching James HOBBS who married Mary DOLLARD on April 22, 1799 in Bedford VA. James owned land at Peaks of Otter until 1805? Some of his children were born in Bedford County. At some point he moved, either directly or indirectly to Giles County VA where, I believe, he remained until his death. I would like to know if the following Bedford County records are available on-line or through lookups: 1800 census 1810 census 1820 census Land transfer records Occupational records Birth records: 1800 through 1820 I would appreciate any help, even the slightest clue. James is my most (for now) elusive ancestor. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Bill Hobbs

Researching the following Bedford Co. families ... WHITTEN, Elisha 1768-1845 married 1791 to: GADDY, Jane "Jenny" 1760-1854 daughter of: GADDY, Sherwood 1725-1803 married to: BRIGHT, Mary ca 1735-1805-10 daughter of: BRIGHT, Edward ca 1700-15-1784 married to: -----, Rebecca d: bef Jul 1778. Will be happy to exchange data. Joyce Hambleton Whitten jhamwhit@inet-direct.com

Looking for anyone with information on the following Bedford County Virginia Families: Franklin Creasy and wife Sidney Newman Nimrod Newman and wife Sarah Arthur John Arthur (Sarah's father) Thanks Gerald Creasy

Hi, I think John has an interesting question.........I, for one, have no written proof other than family lore and the wills that are published. I descend from the Henry Whiteley--Ellen Hobbs family in Ohio County, KY. The Whiteleys intermarried with the Haynes family in Bedford Co. in the 1700s. Henry Haynes and Barsheba Hampton had a daughter, Bathsheba, who m. John Whiteley of Bedford. Since it seems some of the most common names back then were John and Henry, that proves not much, but Bathsheba is not that common and would tend to run in families. Sally

This is a plea for help and accuracy. There are many folks who believe their family dates back to a John HAYNES, born in 1670 in Bedford County, VA. I see this in LDS files, WFT files, family trees, and web sites. I would love to believe this, since I descend from William HAYNES 1710-1780, who died in Bedford County. William is often cited as the son of this John HAYNES, along with Henry HAYNES, b. 1701, and Jasper HAYNES b.1715. Here's the problem: In 1670, most Virginians lived within 25 miles of the coast. Bedford County wasn't formed until 1754, 84 years after 1670. It is 150+ miles from the coast. What became Bedford County was probably Indian territory until at least 1730 or so. [I must confess that I owe a debt of gratitude to Earl "Ozzie" Osborne, who gently pointed this out to me some years ago. Thanks Ozzie!] If anyone out there has any direct evidence of this John HAYNES, I'd love to hear it. A will, land transaction, deed, bond, tithe list, whatever. If not, let's act to question this before it is repeated so often that it becomes engrained. 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), HENDERSON (NY,DC), PANKEY (VA), VAN BUREN (NY, TX) WADE (VA), WELLS (NY, TX) My Haynes Web site is at <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/jhaynesnc/index.htm"> http://members.aol.com/jhaynesnc/index.htm</A>

http://people.delphi.com/fspradlin/bedf-qry.htm Queries posted this past week mentioned the following surnames: AGNEW, BEVERLY, BIRKS, BURKS, CARTER, CHAPLIN, DAILEY, FREEMAN, HARRIS, JACKSON, ROBERSON, SMITH, STONE, WHEELER, WILLIS Regards, Freddie S. fspradlin@delphi.com 3448 W. 170th St., Torrance, CA 90504-2402

August 29, 1998 Fellow Bedford County, Virginia Researchers: My direct relative is LEONARD HALL, born in 1730, in Bedford County, Virginia; later married in Prince George County, Maryland, to JOANNA LETTON, who was born in 1732. I don't know LEONARD's or JOANNA's parents, siblings, cousins or other relatives. I am presently corresponding with several researchers who are also researching the HALL and LETTON family lines and I would like to find others. My goal is to get past LEONARD and JOANNA and the learn about the first HALL and LETTON ancestors who immigrated to the colonies. I will be pleased to share any information I have. Michael O. Hall Chief of Police Pittsburg, Kansas Police Department 611 N. Pine Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 (316) 235-0400, work (316) 235-0996, home E-mail: hallfamilysearch@HOTMAIL.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hi, all. I'm new to the list and would like to post my Bedford surnames. Hope to turn up some information and will gladly share what I have. Here goes: KASEY SHAON CANADA STRATTON BOATWRIGHT WHITELEY HAYNES Thanks.... Sally Kasey E.

Angela, If you find the original records, I would love to get a peek. YOu listed a few surnames of mine also. Jeri Gallus JGallus457@aol.com

Hi, Was wondering if maybe there are some people out there that are working on LEFTWICH and EDWARDS families. I am just starting to work on these two lines. Would be interested in talking to others about them. Thanks Phyllis

Looking for info. re. John BROWN of Buckingham Co., Va as mentioned in this Bedford Co., Va deed: Deed Book 3, page 421 DATE: Mar 27,1770 SOLD BY: John Murphy BOUGHT BY: John BROWN of Buckingham Co. ACRES: 53 LOCATION & DESCRIPTION begin at the mouth of the Stanton R. begin. at a chestnut on the said River N76E22p, N40E102p, N70E48p to a white oak on the Stanton R. up the river to the beginning. John Cannifax - bond. Earlier, this land was purchased from John BOARD, and it was probably around the Beaverdam Creek area. Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks, Tracy J. Brown Tracy.Brown@eastmansoftware.com

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Dear Group: I am searching for more information concerning Quaker families from Bedford (and/or Campbell) County associated with the South River Monthly Meeting and/or the Goose Creek (or New Bedford) Monthly Meeting. I have recently discovered that my 4th great grandfather, Nathan H. Chapman (1761-1829) may have been a Quaker. Four of the seven children are listed under the marriage sections of Bedford and Campbell Counties in Hinshaw's Vol. 6. Not only are most of his children listed but also his nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors are also listed (surnames in this group include: Bowles/Coleman/Board/Dent/Mitchell/Jordan/Wright/Mays(Mayse)/James/ Cooksey/Dowdy/Taylor/Evans/Nimmo(Nemo)/Lancaster/Wills/Basham). Does anyone know where the original records of the above Quaker meetings are kept? Does anyone recognize any of the names listed above? Any help would be greatly appreciated! I am willing to share any information I have. Thanks! Angela Chapman Brigman ABrig2728@aol.com

Here is a vague clue (connection?) James Hobbs married Mary Dollard in Bedford on April 22, 1799. James' parents are unknown. Mary Dollard's parents were Reuben Dollard and ________Wood. If you ever make a less vague, but not necessarily ironclad connection, please let me know. Bill Hobbs

Dear fellow roots searchers, I am researching the Wood family of Bedford, Va. I am stuck on John and Nelly or Milly parents of Richard "Dickey" Wood(married Rachel Cockram) of Franklin and Patrick counties, Va. Who were John's parents and where did they come from? Who was Nelly? Rachel was the daughter of Edward Cockram, Sr. I am not certain where Edward Cockram came from either. Some researchers give Stephen Wood and Ann Johnson as parents of John Wood. They did have a John Wood but he moved to TN and left a will. I do not believe he is my John. Can anyone help. I am looking at references on Henry Wood because according to other's research, John's first son was Henry and Richard's first son was Henry. Could this have been John's father's name and Richard's grandfather? Any Henry Wood(s) in Bedford in early to mid 1700's? Judy

Dear Group I am trying to find any info on Nancy Jenkins (1757-1835)who married Joel Arthur They later moved to Jackson Co.Ohio.The name Chandler may?? be connected to this family. Many thanks Carol

http://people.delphi.com/fspradlin/bedf-qry.htm Queries posted this past week mentioned the following surnames: BOOTHE, BRANCH, NEWMAN, PARKS, THOMPSON Regards, Freddie S. fspradlin@delphi.com 3448 W. 170th St., Torrance, CA 90504-2402

Thanks for all the help I've gotten so far on the Rusher family of Bedford County, VA. I am looking for information on any of these people. Minerva Rusher is a grandaughter of Andrew Rusher. The other Rusher women were daughters of Andrew Rusher. I cannot find anything on the McClanahans or the Canadays after about 1830. Minerva Frances Rusher, b. 5-12-1823, married on 2-17-1840 to William J. Davenport, b.c. 1817, d. before 1860 children: Sarah G. Davenport, b.c. 1840 Henry O. Davenport, b.c. 1843 Fanny Devenport, b.c. 1845 Mary Davenport, b.c. 1847 Sally Rusher, b.c. 1786, married on 8-31-1808 to Pleasant Canaday Fanny Rusher, b. about 1790, married on 12-13-1812 to James Goodman, b.c. 1780 Polly Mary Rusher, b. about 1792, d. before 11-1822, married on 12-22-1813 to Frederick Padgett, b. c. 1788 children: John Padgett, b. c. 1815, m. Sarah, b.c. 1823 Eliza Padgett Frederick Padgett, Jr., b.c.. 1819, m. Ann W. Anna Rusher, b. about 1796, married Waller Padgett on 12-23-1815 Elizabeth Rusher, born about 1797, married Thomas McClanahan on 8-6-1817 Ruth Rusher, b. circa 1798, married 12-7-1818 to Jesse Stanley, b.c. 1798 children: James Stanley, b. c. 1833 Thomas Stanley, b.c. 1835

Does anyone known if there is going to be a Karnes reunion this year in Bedford Co., VA? FRANK ROUNDY froundy1@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 Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I am looking for any information on the Rusher family of Bedford County, VA. They arrived before 1760.