---------- > From: Rolland Robinson <robacres03@rivnet.net> > To: @rivnet.net > Subject: Re: Mystery of Benjamin Robinson > Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 6:50 PM > > > > ---------- > > From: Rolland Robinson <robacres03@rivnet.net> > > To: VABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Mystery of Benjamin Robinson > > Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 9:13 AM > > > > Searching for information on Benjamin Robinson. > > > > Ben Rob(1755-1848) was born in Caroline Co., VA and migrated to Bedford > Co > > after the Revolutionary War. He enlisted in the Ind. Reg.'Line from > > Caroline Co. He later joined the Cavalry at Fredericksburg under the > > command o Col. Baylor.He fought in the battles of Germantown and > Brandwine > > in PA and Tappon in NJ. and spent the winter(1776/1777 at Valley Forge in > > PA. > > > > After moving to Bedford county he married Margaret North. Their children > > were Abraham, Elizabeth, Susan, and Nancy. > > > > His pension records are in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. > > However there was no mention of his parents, who must have lived in > > Caroline, CO.,VA. Research on Ben has yielded no info on his parents. Any > > leads on this long standing mystery would be very much appreciated. > > > > > > Roland R. Robinson > > > > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > > The VAGenWeb's QueryPage for the "Unknown County" is at URL: > > http://people.delphi.com/fspradlin/vaquery.htm

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Hey, all Bedford Co Rooters, I found them. They were in the Bedford Co, VA Courthouse, all the time. I finally went there this past Friday. I found two of my brick walls: William Reeves Franklin and his ancesters and John McFalls and his ancesters. Isn't it nice to hear a success story ever once in a while. I wish to pass my good luck on to each of you rooters. God bless you all (and the Bedford Co, VA Courthouse), Flo

Hello researchers, This is my first post to the list. I am researching my wife's family history. Her lineage is as follows: 1 Albert G. Millner (c. 1813 - ? ) m. Nancy Coffee (c. 1829 - ? ) 2 Jesse Nollie Millner (May 1860 - ? ) m. Cora Belle Clayton (Mar 1872 - ? ) 3 Nollie Dixon Millner (16 Sep 1897 - 21 Sep 1995) m. Myrl Belle Miller (11 Nov 1899 - 19 Oct 1928) 4 June Belle Millner (1933 - ) my wife. Albert and Jesse Millner spent most of their lives on Jackson Mtn. in Bedford Co. farming. Nollie Dixon was born and raised in Appommatox but, as a young man, went to Baltimore where he met and married Mryl Belle Millner. On the Bedford County Page I found the following marriage bonds: �Jan. 10, 1803; William Millner & Sally Dishman; Jeremiah Dishman, Surety. �Nov.___ 25, 1824; Elijah Ogden & Nancy Millner; William Millner, Surety; Married by William Harris, Nov. 31, 1824. �Nov. 8, 1830; William Gaddy & Margaret Millner, dt William; Holcombe L. Coffee, Surety. �Sep. 12, 1836; Lewis B. Wingfield & Prudence Millner, dt William; Albert G. Millner, Surety. �Dec. 19, 1836; Albert G. Millner & Mildred H. Rucker, dt Joshua; William W. Major, Surety. �Jan. 16, 1839; Harrison B. Reynolds & Mary Millner, dt William; Albert G. Millner, Surety. �Sep. 2, 1850; Albert G. Millner & Ann P. Clayton; Wm. P. Rucker, Surety; Consent of Arthur W. Clayton, brother of Ann; Married by Benjamin R. Dawson, Sept. 4, 1850. �Nov. 3, 1834; Henry M. Ogden & Marilla Millner, dt William; Albert G. Millner, Surety. What these records seem to show is that Albert Millner was married twice before he married Nancy Coffee. I am guessing that I may also be looking at marriages of Albert's sisters Nancy, Margret, Prudence, Mary and Marilla. Also it appears that William Millner and Sally Dishman were Albert's parents. Additional evidence of this is that one of Albert's sons was named Jeremiah Dishman Millner. With all of this circumstanial evidence, I am looking for confirmation of these guesses. I am also interested in any information concerning the connecting families: Rucker, Clayton, Claytor, Coffee or Dishman. I would thank everyone in advance for any information you can contribute no matter how small and if I can reciprocate I certainly will. Norm Hare Newark, DE

Bedford Researchers: Heading east on Rt. 460 in Bedford, past Montvale, and on the right side of the highway, is Gross Hollow Road. I am researching the Gross family and would like to find out how this road got its name. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you, Julie Smith (Researching: Bays, Bohn, Bowyer, Carter, GROSS, Martin, Rice, Stanley and Tuck in Bedford County)

Group, Thank you all so much for your help in clearing up where Keeths Creek is. I will be in Bedford this weekend and plan to look thru the Wheeler and Franklin graveyards. Again, thanks. Of course, I will be at THE courthouse all day Friday. Thanks, Flo

Thanks to all who responded to my question regarding books relating to the history of Bedford Co., Va. This information will be helpful to many of us. Carol

Seeking information on John Tankersley of Spotsylvania County Virginia who died in Columbia County Georgia in 1807. He is my ggg grandfather. Who was his spouse? Charles Wesley Tankersley states in his book(c. 1895) that John Tankersley was son of George Edward Tankersley who died in Bedford co. VA and that John's spouse was Susan Brooks but I cannot verify yet. I have info on many of his descendants from GA, AL, and presumably points west. You may E mail me at JJTank@aol.com or post to this list. Want to discuss any Tankersley or allied family. Does anyone know how to determine if George Edward Tankersley in fact did live and die in Bedford County? Thanks for this list and all who contribute, Joseph J. Tankersley JJTank@aol.com Searching: Tankersley. Jordan, Dill, Beasley et. al.

Looking for any information on John A. SHEPARD, who married Elizabeth A. AYERS 23 April 1849. Surety was Mary,William B. AYERS. Would like any information on either of these families. John SHEPARD was 44 at the time of 1870 census Elizabeth was 37 yrs. old. Any help is appreciated. Jeri Gallus

Hi, Does anyone have any information on the Society of Odd Fellows? My gr Gr Grandfather W. D. FRANKLIN was a member, he died in 1938/9. Would like to know more. Jeri

The DAR chapter has completed one book on local Bedford county History and is working on the second to be published next year. The first covers areas in the central part of county and the second will cover the remainder of the county. The book is availible at The Bedford City/County Museum 305 E.Main St. Bedford, Va. 24523. It is $35. plus postage. This bokk has some genealogy information and gives history of each old post office. The Museum has a number of Bedford County Books available.

Will do look ups for the 1850 Bedford County Census as time permits. Am presently copying to be placed on line but this is a big one and will have to be proof read when finished.

---------- > From: Freddie Spradlin <FSPRADLIN@delphi.com> > To: robacres03@rivnet.net > Subject: Request infro. on Bedford county Ancestors > Date: Saturday, June 13, 1998 11:09 PM > > Your message was not posted to the mailing list because you addressed it to > VABEDFOR-L-request@rootsweb.com > > All postings must be sent to > VABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com (without the -request) > > Regards, > Freddie S. > > On 11-JUN-1998 10:17:13.1 robacres03 said to FSPRADLIN > `Benjamin Robinson(1755-1848)was born in Caroline Co,VA, and migrated to > `Bedford County after the Revolutionary War. He enlisted in the > `Ind.Reg.,Line from Caroline Co. > `He later joined the Cavalry at Fredricksburg, Va under the command of > `Col. Baylor. > `He fought in the battles of Germantown and Brandywine in PA and Tappon > `in New Jersey. He spent the winter(1776/1777) at Valley Forge, PA. After > `moving to Bedford County he married Margaret North. Benjamin Robinson's > `pension records are located at the Archives in Washington, D.C. There > `is no mention of his parents, who must have lived in Caroline County. > `Also an exhaustive search of published information and other sources > `has yielded no info on his parents. Any leads on this long standing > `mystery would be appreciated. > > fspradlin@delphi.com 3448 W. 170th St., Torrance, CA 90504-2402

Looking for any information or leads for the Muster Roll of Captain John Calloway, Lieutenant John Trigg, Colonel Charles Lynch, and Captain Terry Early. This unit is of Bedford County Virginia Colony, and they were located at the head of the Appomattox River in 1780.

Roland, Have you investigated a connection to George Robinson, partner (with James Patton) in the New River Company. Robinson brought a large number of his relatives from Mill Creek Hundred, New Castle Co, Delaware area to settle on the New River beginning in the 1740's. Rolland Robinson wrote: > Searching for information on Benjamin Robinson. > > Ben Rob(1755-1848) was born in Caroline Co., VA and migrated to Bedford Co > after the Revolutionary War. He enlisted in the Ind. Reg.'Line from > Caroline Co. He later joined the Cavalry at Fredericksburg under the > command o Col. Baylor.He fought in the battles of Germantown and Brandwine > in PA and Tappon in NJ. and spent the winter(1776/1777 at Valley Forge in > PA. > > After moving to Bedford county he married Margaret North. Their children > were Abraham, Elizabeth, Susan, and Nancy. > > His pension records are in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. > However there was no mention of his parents, who must have lived in > Caroline, CO.,VA. Research on Ben has yielded no info on his parents. Any > leads on this long standing mystery would be very much appreciated. > > Roland R. Robinson > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The VAGenWeb's QueryPage for the "Unknown County" is at URL: > http://people.delphi.com/fspradlin/vaquery.htm

Hi group, I just found out that Thomas Wheeler's (Father of Gabriel Wheeler, Sr) home was on the North Fork of Beaver Dam Creek where it joind in with the East Fork. Now, how would I drive there from Bedford? Does anyone know of a Wheeler family cem there? Thanks, Flo

I have a John Hines b. c.1810, Pittsylvania Co.,VA m. Sarah Mayhew b. 1813 d/o Henry Mayhew,Pittsylvania Co. married 12-2-1834, Pittsylvania Co.,Va. Sarah died 8-28-1886 , Pittsylvania co.,VA. Children: Thomas Hines b.c.1838 m. Mourning Frances Myers Frances E. Hines m. Daniel T. Goad Sarah Jane Hines m. William Goad Lucy W. Hines m. David W.Dalton s/o Jonathan and Rebecca E. Dalton Eliza A. Hines m. James C. Shelton Harriet A. Hines m. John (Jackson F.) Shelton Elizabeth Hines m. Martin Forehand John Hines m. Lucy Dalton. I don't know if this will help but I hope it will. Happy Searching, Donna

Check with the Bedford Museum, in Bedford ,VA. They have tons of info and seems when I was there I saw a book about Strawberry Baptist, can't remember for sure but they would know. Good luck, Donna

I just bought a book call "The Green Stone" , a history of southern Bedford and it is great. Brown's of Bedford, 1748-1840, has many many surnames in it, it is great. good luck. Happy Hunting, Donna

Hi you all, again, I need your help once more. Could you please tell me where Keeths Creek or Keiths Creek was located? Thomas Wheeler owned this land and my Gabriel Wheeler, Jr. is supposed to be buried there. I would love to see the cemetery. It was described as "a branch of Beaver Dam Creek, probably of the middle fork (is this the North Fork?) and probably named for John Keith." A Mary Keith was also mentioned. Thanks in advance for your help, Flo FloCox@aol.com Researching: Barton, Birchfield, Bishop, Boothe, Cox, Dooley, Drake, Franklin, Harper, Huff, Kefauver, Loyd, Marks, McFalls, McQuain, Raines, Simmons, Wheeler - all from the VA/WV areas.