In reference to my posting of the list of men in the Battle of Point Pleasant: I'm told by Carolyn that Col. William Fleming survived the battle though gravely wounded. I suspect there are several errors in the list. I have read that about 75 men died but the lists I have seen never add up to that number. So take all these old publications with a grain of salt. Edwin

Wow!! Thanks for this list. I used the "Find" way to see if any of my ancestors were there and found just a very few of them, and then I noticed that many of the names were misspelled. After I saw that, I found quite a number of them. Thanks, Velma **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

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List of men (mostly Virginia Militia) at or near the Battle of Point Pleasant, (now West Virginia) Oct. 10, 1774. This was the only major battle of Dunmore's War. Edwin Captain Thomas Buford's Company of Bedford County, VA Volunteers Thomas Buford, Captain Thomas Dooley, Lieutenant Jonathan Cundiff, Ensign Nicholas Mead, Sergeant John Fields, Sergeant Thomas Fliping, Sergeant William Kenedy, Sergeant James Ard William Bryant John Bozel Robert Boyd James Boyd Joseph Bunch William Campbell John Campbell John Carter John Cook William Cook Nathaniel Cooper James Dale William Deal Samuel Davis Jacob Dooley Robert Ewing William Hackworth Augustine Hackworth Thomas Hall Thomas Hamrick William Hambrick Robert Hill Zachariah Kennot William Keer Gerrott Kelley Adam Lin James McBride Absalom McClanahan John McGlahlen William McColister John McClanahan Thomas Owen William Overstreet John Reed John Roberts James Scarbara Thomas Stephens Francis Seed Abraham Sharp Uriah Squires John Welch Joseph White John Wood Mr. Waugh Captain Daniel Smith's Company of Fincastle Militia Daniel Smith, Captain William Bowen, Lieutenant David Ward, Ensign John Kinkeid, Ensign Robert Brown Christian Bergman John Courtney Saml. Dollarhide Robert Donelson Robert Griffin Joseph Horne Benj. Jones James Kendrick David Kingkeid, Jr. Burton Litton Wm. McFarland Thomas Mullin William Neale Joseph Olverson James Price Thomas Price Richard Price Drury Pricket (Pucket) Arcchelaus Scott James Scott James Smith Samuel Vanhook Alden Williams Charles _____ At Elk Garden Fort Robert Brown, Sergeant John Lewis Ericus Smith James Laughlin William Priest Robert Breeze Benjamin Jones Samuel Priest Thomas Jones Thomas Price Thomas Donelson Richard Breeze Thomas Brumly James Rogers David Priest Henry Manadue James Anderson John Kingkeid, Sergeant Richard Price David Kingkeid Robert Donelson At Glade Hollow Fort Hendly Moore, Ensign John Dunkin, Sergeant James McCarty Archibald Scott James Price Drury Pricket (Puckett) Jeremiah Able James Scott Isaac Crisman William F«errill Richard Thomspon Francis Cooper William Pharis Soloman Litton James Coyle (Coil) William Wilmoth Joseph Horn Richard Byrd Abraham Cooper Archibald Woods William Bustar (Bustard) At the Maiden Springs Station Robert Brown, Sergeant Henry Willis Joseph Cravens, Sergeant James M'Clehany (McElhenny) James Cravens John Jameson James Rogers Thomas Brumly Anddw Lammy Samuel Fowler John Flintham James Douglas John Newland Samuel Paxton Phillip Dutton John Cravens Rees Bowen David Ward Robert Cravens At the Upper Station, Big Crab Orchard Fort John Campbell, Ensign Isaac Spratt, Sergeant George Dohorty Andrew Steel John Hambleton (Hamilton) Alexander Grant David Bustar William Thompson Edward Sharp Michael Glaves (Glover) James Fullen James Edwards John Williams Thomas Potter Levi Bishop Robert Moffett Alexander Henderson (Anderson) Francis Hambleton John Crafford (Lankford) Isaiah Hambleton Benjamin Rediford Andrew Branstead (Bransford) James Mitchell Rowland Williams Thomas Whitten, Sr., Sergeant Thomas Whitten, Jr. John Grinup (Grimes) Francis Hynes Samuel Doack Thos. Rogers John Lashly William King Thos. Meads Jacob Kindar Daniel Henderson Peter Kindar Jonathan Edwards Christian Bergman Michael Razor Jeremiah Whitton George Vaus Phillip Dutton Richard Breeze Thomas Jones William Pharis Robert Brown Scouts on the Clinch River William Bowan James Fowler Thomas Maxwell Rees Bowan David Ward John Kingkeid William Priest John Sharp William Crabtree Samuel Hays Robert Davis Robert Moffett List of men in letter to Col. Preston from Michael Woods Joseph Inglish Robert Wiley, Sr. Wm. Cavanough, Sr. William Cliften Thomas Wiley John Umphres James Williams Samuel Astle John Nicklas Henry Walker William Lesey George Sobe Richard Woods Jeremiah Cary Peter Dingos Charles Atkins Joshua Inglish Robert Wiley, Jr. Samuel Camble Andrew Woods Thomas Haket Squire Gatleph Adam Clendenin Ishmall Babit Richard Herd ²Adam Woods Henry Oharron George Scott Henry Atkins Francis Rowan Michael Woods List from letter to Col. Preston from Thomas Burk Henry Librough Philip Martin William Lucas Edward Hale George Martin, Jr. Christy Martin John Lucas George Fry, Jr. Wilinton Adkins Charles Lucas, Jr. Thomas Hale Robert Doak's Company of Militia John Stephens, Lieutenant William Meek, Sergeant Andrew Thompson, Ensign William Doack, Sergeant William Ward, Sergeant James Downy, Sergeant David Doack, Jr. John Pierce Samuel Ewing John Stephens Adam Walker Samuel Doack John Williams John Nowell Jacob Kinder Andrew Bronstetter Thomas Bell Moses Moor John Gilihan Martin Staily Christly Weaver John BuŠnshell Henry Waggoner Michael Grigger Nicholas Cloyne Patrick Johnston Charles Fullen Duncan Gullion Jacob Kinsor Michael Kinsor John King William Campbell Bezaleel Maxwell David Maxwell John Henderson Francis Catron John Downy Thomas Mead Arnold Shell Moses Gordon Samuel Moor George Kinder Hugh Robinson Peter Kinder Jacob Dobler Samuel Handly Michael Weaver John Messersmith Barnet Messersmith Henry Waggoner, Jr. Peter Grigger Campbell Baily Barny Gullion John Gullion Jacob Catron ter Kinsor William King Samuel Campbell John Maxwell Robert Stephenson William Litz Fredrick Rap Jacob Catron Adam Catron Philip Catron Peter Hedrick John Cattes George Wambler Fredrick Moor Jacob Hamilton Thomas Hamilton George Carr William Carr Roger Cats John Crawford John Irvine William Litz James Douglass Thomas Rodgers John Lesly George Vaut James Mitchell Philip Dutton Alexander Ewing, Jr. Archibald Reagh Samuel Paxton Robert Miller George Henly Andrew Vaut Jacob Blesly John Adams Peter Catron Michael Staffy Michael Walter Mitchael Wambler Adam Boh Isiah Hamilton Francis Hamilton Michael Catron James Carr Ben Rutherford John Vails John Diver Robert Stephenson George Douglass James Rodgers Daniel Henderson Samuel Henderson Thomas Mitchell John Nuland Alexander Ewing William Ewing John Reagh Paddy SaintLorrance Robert Porter William Henly Christly Vaut John Carr John Blesly Captain William Russell's Company William Russell, Captain Henry Moore William Blackmore John Noole John Blackmore John Snoddy Andrew Davis John Blackmore, Jr. William Moore Henry Hamlin Richard Stanton Samuel Ritchie John Carter Nathan Brown William Carr John Duncan Alexander Ritchie Andrew King Joseph Blackmore Henry Dickerson Edward Blackmore Samuel Porter Samuel Butcher John Crank James Campbell David Cowan Henry Campbell Michael Oscer Patrick Porter William Russell, Jr James Green Thomas Johnson William Hill Humphrey Dickenson John McCorkle James Bush Samuel Cowan Benjamin Nichol William Burney John Anderson Edmund Smith David Burney Matthias Mountz George Oscer John Mountz Obediah Terrill Phillip Phillips Joseph Kinkaid Ranley Duncan Thomas Pitman James Overture William Cowan Abraham McClaland William Bush James Campbell, Jr. David Gass Charles Kilgore Joseph Moore John Smith Samuel Kirkam Samuel Porter, Jr. George Campbell Archelaus Dickenson James Black James Wharton Samuel Lewis Richard Hinds John English Dail Carter William Hays John Duncan, Jr. Ruo Duncan James Burks Capt. William Campbell's Company (fragment) William Campbell, Captain Philemon Higgins John Neil Richard Woolsey Joseph Newberry Stephen Hopton Richard Lyhnam Audlin Williamson John Boles Conrad Sterns John Lewis Benjamin Richardson William Richardson William Hopton John Johnston William Champ Captain William Nalle's Company of Volunteers, Augusta County William Nalle, Captain Jacob Pence, Ensign William Bush, Sergeant Barnod Crafford, Sergeant Martain Nalle, Lieutenant John Bush, Sergeant William Feavil Moses Smith Israel Meader John Grigsby Zacarias Lee Benjamin Petty Bruten Smith William Spicer Charles Brown Henry Miner Sefniah Lee Mecagh Smith John Deek John Williams James Selby Abraham Rue John Null Shadrick Butler James Washburn James Alexander Joseph Roay John Pright John Owler James Miller John Chism Henry Cook Thomas Brook Geroge Rucker William Scails Yenty Jackson George Fuls George Harmon Adam Hansburger John Breden Robert Rains Steven Washburn Henry Owler Richard Welsh John Goodall Michael Gurden James Todd Chesly Rogers Zacarias Plunkepel William Smith John Fry Joseph Butler James Reary Jacob Null John Murray's Company of Volunteers, Botetourt John Murray, Captain Samuel Wallace, Lieutenant William Taylor, Sergeant John Larken, Sergeant Barney Boyls, Sergeant Wm. McKee, Lieutenant Adam Wallace, Ensign Moses Coiler, Sergeant John Simpson, Sergeant Hugh Logan James Arnold Stephen Arnold William Moor John Nelson John Sedberry William McCorkle George Milwood Andrew Evins Joseph McBride Thomas Naile John Lapsley James Walker Ezekiel Kennedy John Jones John Moor William Simpson Thomas McClure Peter Kasheday Robert Wallace Thomas Peary John Grigs George Cummins John Eager Hugh Logan James Neely Peter Higans William Bradly William Brown John Barkly Isaac Trimble William Johns James Bambridge John Gilmor James Hall James Cawley Daniel Blair Thomas Burny Daniel Simpkins William Lyons James Simpkins Nicholas Mooney Soloman Brundige Stephen Harris Daniel Fullin David Wallace Moses Whitby James Gilmor James Cunningham John Kelsey Hugh Moor Joseph Gibson William Cochran James Logan John Logan Thomas Hedden Prisley Gill John Coiler Jonathan Watson William Neely John Milican William Connor John McGhee James McCalister Andrew Wallace Peter McNeil Andrew Arden John Murray John McClure Captain Philip Love's Company of Volunteers Philip Love, Captain John Mills, Ensign Daniel McNeil, Lieutenant Francis McElhaney, Quarter Master William Ewing, Segt Major Sieltor Taylor, Sergeant James Alexander, Sergeant John Craford, Sergeant Robert Owen Thomas Welch John Buchanan Sam. Andrews Thomas Welch, Jr.Mharles Davis (Batman) William Scott James Neely Patrick Conner Wm. Franklin Sam. Mt. Gumry (Montgomery) William Teasy John Dodd Thos. Perce Thos. Armstrong John Dunn Charles Byrne Thomas Gilberts Abraham Demonse Will Hooper Sam Savage Joseph Pain Will Armstrong Daniel McDonald James Simson Thomas Brown James Neeley Abraham Moon (Batman to George Craig (Batman to Col. Lewis) Richard Willson Robt. Smith James Franklin Wm. Hanson James McDonald Richard Collins James M. Gullin John McGinness Griffin Harriss John Jones (Cadet) John Markles John Robinson (Batman) John Todd (Cadet) DanielOrmsbey (Batman) Captain John Lewis' Company of Volunteers, Botetourt John Lewis, Captain John Henderson, Lieutenant Samuel Glass, Sergeant Peter Huff, Sergeant Samuel Estil, Sergeant Thomas Alsbury, Drummer Robert Elliot, Ensign William Bryans, Sergeant William Wilson, Sergeant John Donally, Fife John Swoop Alexander Kelly Edward Egins James Ellison James Stuart John Deniston John Savage Christopher Welsh James Cawley (Croley) James Dulin Isaac Fisher Peter Ellenburgh Andrew Kissinger Samuel Barton William Clifton Joseph Love Leonard Huff Samuel Croley William Isum Isaac Taylor Martin Carney Peter Hendrix John Hundley Thomas Huff Thomas EdgerR Molastin Peregin James McNitt Nathan Farmer John Carpenter Adam Caperton Mathew Creed James Charlton Mathew Polug Thomas Kanady (Canady) William Jones Richard Packwood John Arthur William Robison Samuel Huff Edward Wilson Robert Boyd John Reburn Isaac Nickels Phillip Hammon James Burtchfield Soloman White Thomas Carpender Soloman Carpender Jeremiah Carpender David Cook John Boughman Jacob Boughman Robert Bowles James Burnsides Dennis Nail Henry Howard Walter Holwell Samuel Burcks Gabriel Smithers Thomas Burnes Hugh Caperton Matt. Jewitt William Boniface Henry Boyer William Man Adman CorAnwell Robert Davis Mathias Kisinger Captain Stewart's Company, Botetourt Charles O'Haara Sergeant James Donaley Sergeant Skidr. Harriman, Sergeant Daniel Workman Samuel Williams Wm. O'Harra Robert O'Harra James Paulley James Clarke John Pauley Arch. McDowell Wm. Hogan Andrew Gardner Qeavy Lockhart Samuel Sullivan Thomas Fargison John McCandless Thomas Gillespy Henry Lawrence John Crain William Dyer Edward Smith John Harris Joseph Current Wm. Clindinning Spencer Cooper Daniel Taylor Joseph Day Jacob Lockhart George Clinding John Burke Charles Keeneson William Ewing John Doherty John McNeal Joseph Campbell Capt. Robert McClenachan's Company of Volunteers, Botetourt Robert McClenachan, Captain William McCoy, Lieutenant William Bracken, Ensign Thomas Williams, Sergeant William Craig, Sergeant Samuel Clark, Sergeant William Jones, Drummer John Harmon James Kinkaid George Kinkaid William Custer David Cutlip James Morrow, Sr. James Morrow James Gilkeson Even Evens William Stewart Edward Thomas Patrick Constantine Lewis Homes William Hutcheson Edward Barret John Williams Richard Williams James Burrens John Patten Thomas Elias Charles Howard James Guffy Thomas Cooper William McCaslen John Cunningham Francis Boogs John Vaun Captain Paulings, Botetourt Troops Henry Pauling, Captain Samuel Baker, Ensign Edward Gouldman, Lieutenant Robert Findley, Sergeant Obediah H. Treat, Sergeant James Woods, Sergeant Robert Watkins Philip Hanee James Dohority William Thompson William Holley Joel Doss William Ray Dangerfield Harmon Stephen Holston James Wilson Dudley Callaway (Canoe) David Bellew (Canoe) Andrew Rodgers Robert Ferrill Andrew Harrison George Simmerman Thomas Wilson Alexr. Culwell William Gilliss Edward Ross Matthew Ratliff William Glass John Fitzhugh William Canaday John Clerk John Frazer George Davis Thomas Mecrary Richd. RollenŸs Mical Luney John Gibson Charles Ellison John Aggnue James Donoho (Dunowho) Thomas Reid Joseph Whitticor Isham Fienquay (Canoe) David Condon (Canoe) Richard Lemaster James King John Huston William Macalister (Micalister) Jeremiah Jenkins Edward Carther Martin Baker James Lyn Captain Evan Shelby's Company of Volunteers, Fincastle Evan Shelby, Captain Isaac Shelby, Lieutenant James Robertson, Sergeant Valentine Sevier, Sergeant James Shelby John Sayers John Findley Henry Shaw Daniel Mungle John Williams John Carmack Andrew Terrence George Brooks Isaac Newland Abraham Newland George Ruddle Emanuel Shoatt Abram Bogard Peter Torney William Tucker John Fain SamlVance Saml. Fain Saml. Hensley Saml. Samples Arthur Blackburn Robert Herrill George Armstrong William Casey Mark Williams John Stewart (wounded) Conrad Nave Richard Burck John Riley Elijah Robison Rees Price Richard Holliway Jarrett Williams Julias Robison Charles Fielder Benj. Grahum Andrew Goff Hugh Ogullion Barnett Ogullion Patrick St. Lawrence Jos. Hughey John Bradley Basilael Maxwell Captain James Harrod's Company These were pioneers of Harrod's Kentucky settlement, they enlisted under Harrod, and joined Colonel Chrisitan's division of Fincastle troops that arrived at Point Pleasant after the battle. James Harrod Patrick Doran Azariah Davis Arthur Campbell William Campbell John Cowan William Fields William Martin David Williams James Kerr Silas Harlan Joseph Blackford James Sanders Davis Glenn James Wiley John Shelp James Davis Elijah Harlan William Crow William Myres Jared Cowan John Crow Abraham Chapline Henry Hogan John Smith James Brown Azariah Reese Martin Stull William Garrett John Clark William Veneable List of Wounded at Point Pleasant under command of Colonel William Fleming Captain Shelby's Company Captain Lewis' Company John Stuart Thomas Hoof (Huff) Reece Price Thomas Carpenter John Cormick Captain Love's Company Captain Russell's Company James Alexander John Basdel William Franklin William Prince Captain McKee's Company Captain Campbell's Company Stephen Arnold Thomas Baker Captain Stuart's Company Captain Arbuckle's Company Charles Kinson John McMullin Thomas Fourgeson David Glascum John Freeland Major Robertson's Co. William Morris Henry Bowyer Captain Herbert's Company James Newell Partial List of the Officers killed and Wounded at the Battle of Point Pleasant Field Officers Killed Colonel Charles Lewis Colonel Jno. Field Colonel William Fleming Field Officers Wounded Colonel William Christian Captains Killed John Murray Robert McClenahan Saml. Wilson Charles Ward Thomas Buford John Field John Murray Captains Wounded Matthew Arbuckle William Christian John Dickson James Harrod ______ Herbert Joseph Haynes Benjamin Harrison John Lewis John Lewis 2nd _____ Lockridge _____ Love William McKee Samuel McDowell Alexander McClanahan George Matthews William Paul _____ Paulin James Robertson William Russell John Stewart John Skidmore Evan Shelby William Shelby _____ Slaughter I. Skidmore Daniel Smith James Ward Samuel Wilson Subalterns Killed Lieutenant Hugh Allen Ensign Cundiff Ensign Matt. Brakin Subalterns Wounded Lieutenant Lard Lieutenant Goldman Lieutenant Vance Lieutenant James Robison Lieuptenant John Draper Lieutenant John Henderson Lieutenant Isaac Shelby Lieutenant Tate Privates Killed _____ Clay _____ Hickman Privates Wounded William Arbuckle Jno. Arbuckle _____ Blair _____ Coward William Campbell Jno. Campbell Simon Gerty Ellis Hughes Philip Hammond Saml. Lewis Thomas Lewis Simon Kenton _____ Robinson Alex. Reed Jno. Steele _____ Trotter James Trimble John Van Bibber Peter Van Bibber Charles Clendenin Robert Clendenin Leonard Cooper William Eastham Saml. McCullock William Moore Walter Newman John Pryor James Welch Bazatell Wells Commissary General- Thomas Posey- wounded Butcher- Jacob Warrick wounded Sutler- John Frog- killed Sources: Bell, Landon C. The Battle of Point Pleasant, An Address (Bedford, VA: Peaks of Otter DAR) 1931 Billington, Ray Allen Westward Expansion, A History of the American Frontier (NY; MacMillan) 1949 Section I, Chapter VIII "Settlement Crosses the Mountains 1763-1776" pp. 165-168 Crozier, William Armstrong Virginia Colonial Militia, 1631-1776 (Baltimore: Genealogical Book Co.) 1954, org. pub. 1905 pp. 79-90 Hagy, James William Castle's Woods and Early Russell County, 1769-1799 (Lebanon, VA: Russell County Historical Society) 1979 pp. 27-39 Hale, John P. Trans-Alleghany Pioneers (Charleston, WV; Kanawha Pub) 1931, orig. pub 1886 pp. 186-193 Kegley, F.B. Kegley's Virginia Frontier pp. 621-628; pp. 636-639 (Roanoke, VA; Stone Press) 1938 Lewis, Virgil A. History of the Battle of Point Pleasant p. 107, (Harrisonburg, VA; C.J. Carrier Co) 1974, orginially published in Charleston, WV, 1909

Many of you have seen this. I believe this is the grandson? of the Matthew Talbot who was a JP in early Lunenburg. Many Bedford/Campbell folks moved to Wilkes county, Georgia, after the Rev. War. Including my orphan Christopher Irvin. I have seen many deeds involving Bufords and Earlys, etc. It appears they did some land speculating, buying up large tracts, and reselling them in smaller lots. Edwin Biographical Sketch of Matthew Talbot 1769 - 1827 Governor of Georgia, 1819; President of the Georgia Senate 1811, 1817-1822 By John Lamar Mills Matthew Talbot accompanied his father when he moved from Bedford County, Virginia to Wilkes County Georgia about 1783. Among his youthful pursuits were land surveying and service in the Georgia militia, after which he became known as "Captain" Matthew Talbot. His first marriage was reported in the Augusta Chronicle and Gazette as follows: "In Wilkes County, Tuesday the 5th inst., CAPT., MATTHEW TALBOT to the amiable MISS ANNA TWINNING. Sept. 14, 1799," Following in his father's footsteps, he entered politics in 1799 and remained active in state politics for virtually the rest of his life. He was elected to the Georgia General Assembly in that year and to the Georgia Senate in 1808. He served as President of the Senate in 1811 and 1817 - 22. As Senate President, he became Governor of Georgia on October 24, 1819, following the death in office of Governor Rabun. He remained in that office until November 5, 1819, when the Senate elected his political ally, John Clark, as his successor. In 1823, he was a candidate for governor but lost in the Senate by one vote. He retired from politics in 1824, but, once again, was a candidate for governor in 1827, when he suddenly died at his home in Washington, GA. Politics was obviously his main occupation, but he remained active in business and financial affairs. One interesting project in which he participated was the founding in 1810 of Georgia's first cotton mill in Washington, GA. The milling industry did not thrive in the South, however, and soon became concentrated in New England, with raw material provided by Southern plantations. Governor Talbot left no will following his sudden death. His brother, Thomas, was appointed Administrator of his estate. Although the estate contained substantial assets, it value was reportedly substantially offset by his obligations. He apparently paid a material price for his devotion to politics rather than business affairs; however, he was awarded the posthumous honor of having a county (Talbot) and a town (Talbotton) named for him. geovisit();

Hi Edwin, Campbell County was created in 1782 from Bedford County, so your deed of 1771 is describing what was Bedford County then but is Campbell County now I think. There isn't a Flat Creek in Bedford listed in Topozone http://www.topozone.com/states/Virginia.asp?county=Bedford&feature=Stream . Sarah > Are there possibly two Flat Creeks in the Bedford Campbell area? I know > of the Flat Creek on the Campbell side of the boundary. It branches off > the Otter River and runs roughly north and south from near Lynchburg, to > down towards the village of Otter River. This is in Campbell County. Is > there another Flat Creek in Bedford County, northeast of Bedford City near > the Little Otter? I have a deed abstract that says, " 1771, Christopher > Irvine from John Phillip Weaver, 150 acres on Flat Creek of Little Otter > adjacent Wiley." The only Little Otter I can find in my Gazetteer, is > just outside (east) of Bedford City. Or, inversely, is there a Little > Otter on the Campbell side near the most obvious Flat Creek? Does anyone > know where exactly this could be? Edwin

Are there possibly two Flat Creeks in the Bedford Campbell area? I know of the Flat Creek on the Campbell side of the boundary. It branches off the Otter River and runs roughly north and south from near Lynchburg, to down towards the village of Otter River. This is in Campbell County. Is there another Flat Creek in Bedford County, northeast of Bedford City near the Little Otter? I have a deed abstract that says, " 1771, Christopher Irvine from John Phillip Weaver, 150 acres on Flat Creek of Little Otter adjacent Wiley." The only Little Otter I can find in my Gazetteer, is just outside (east) of Bedford City. Or, inversely, is there a Little Otter on the Campbell side near the most obvious Flat Creek? Does anyone know where exactly this could be? Edwin

Hello All, I've added another 10 pages to the book "Collections of the Virginia Historical Society Vol. VII: Virginia Company of London 1619-1624". It's online now at http://www.midatlanticarchives.com Alan RESEARCHING: Buckingham, Gilpin, Eastburn, Jeanes, Nowland, Wade, Creswell, Abernathy and related families No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.5 - Release Date: 2/14/2008 12:00 AM

Linda, Could you check to see if Burnetts are there in your index? If you can give me the names, if there are any, I can fill you in on those to check. Thank you for doing this! Sincerely, Barbara Crockett New Dear Friends, I have had several requests for lookups and would be happy to do it. It would be helpful if when requesting info you could mention several first names in the family you are searching within a time frame. Several of these Surnames have over 20 people in them. I can give you the names listed in the index for a family if you would pick which ones you want me to look up. Otherwise, I'll be typing all day. Thanks, Linda Lang Barbara Crockett New

Probably old news to most of you. Edwin http://books.google.com/books?id=Hj47AAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Buford&as_brr=1

Thanks Linda, he has been a brick wall for some time:) Joe Buford 310-416-9319 Satellite Development Center 702 \O/ [XXXXX]-H-[XXXXX] /0\ GEO Quid, Me Anxius? -----Original Message----- From: Linda Lang [mailto:ldlang@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 6:36 PM To: Va Bedford Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Demarcus Buford and Mary Ann Haynes Dear Joe Buford, In reponse to your request for a Gayle Blankenship lookup, there are a lot of Bufords in the book, but I find no Demarcus Buford who married Mary Ann Haynes on 8 June 1843 Bedford. Sorry, it took so long. Any other Bufords out there that can help Joe? Regards, Linda B Lang ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To post to the list, email: VABEDFOR@rootsweb.com To contact the list admin, email: VABEDFOR-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VABEDFOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Wow! Thanks, Edwin. I think I'll settle for reading it online! Very interesting. Thank you, Velma **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48)

Hi, I'm very interested in your post on James Thomas as I also have a James Thomas of that time frame in the Bedford area. He may have married a Shepard. They then feed into my Boatwright/Kasey line......The age would be about right. I'd love to hear if you know any more about this family. Sally Kasey E **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48)

Hello List, While doing some research in the VA Room in the Roanoke Library I found the following Court Record: "January 1759 Ordered that the churchwardens bind out James Thomas, orphan of John Thomas." What does "bind out" mean and where can I find the actual Church records regarding this family issue? Given the date is it likely that this John Thomas of Bedford County was killed (or died) in military service in the French and Indian War? If so where would I look for those records? I also found a Court Record dated 27 June 1757 which states: "John Thomas is appointed a Constable of this County, and it is ordered that Sheriff summon him to appear at the next Court to take the oath of his office." Where would I find records regarding his service as County Constable? Thanks, Bobby Thomas, Wake Forest, NC

I'm reading about the wildfires in western Bedford. I hope all my new friends stay safe. The world is a hostile place. Edwin

Dear Norma, Here are a few references to your Crane family in Gayle Blankenship's book. pg W-355 Lists Elizabeth Wigginton (m. Armistead Crane) Elizabeth (aka Betsey) is the dau of John and Margaret (McGeorge) Wigginton. This page is about the Wigginton family. Also, pg W-361 Listing the children of John & Margaret Wigginton 8. Elizabeth (Wigginton) b. 1-4-1803 d. 5-3-1874 m 1-11-1832 Bedford bond (consent of John Wigington, Wm Foster, Surety), Armistead Crain/Crane (1802-1896); to Boone Co., MO ca 1837/8. Children (DW2:13009), surname Crane: a. Sarinda b. 11-8-1832 d. 3-15-1904 Morgan Co. MO, bur. Big Rock Cem., m. 1-26-1853 Morgan Co., William D McLaughlin b. Thomas b. ca 1834 VA c. Margaret b. ca 1836 VA d. Susan b. ca 1839 TN m. 7-14-1861 (?Morgan Co. MO), Samuel Reuben Routon e. Mildred b. ca1841 MO m. John Imler f. Almira b. ca 1843 MO g. Marion (son) b. ca 1849 MO on pg M-181 Under the Davenport Surname John McNew Davenport b. 2-8-1827 VA d. 10-28-1859 Uvalde Co. by Indians m. ca 1846 Kaufman Co. TX, Mary Jane (Crane) Elkins, widow of James Elkins, d/o John & Mary (Delozier) Crane; in Henderson Co, TX 1850, then Uvalde Co. by 1852, 5 children. F-96-97 Under Foster Surname Sarah (Foster) b. ca 1780 m 10-28-1804 Bedford (10/25 bond, "d/o John", Noah Going, Surety) John Grane/Crain (no will in Bedford) Under John Foster - Sarah's father: 1836 Feb 9 Bedford...John Crain & Sally his wife, John Dowdy & Polly his wife, Richard Foster & Clementine his wife, Milly Dowdy, William Foster, & Patsy his wife, Richard Deering, John Deering, Samuel Fisher & Matilda his wife, heirs of John Foster dec'd to Peyton Foster for $5.00...120 a. on branches of Island Creek adj Thos. R. Claytor, Samuel Mitchell's estate, Taylor, new line between Peyton & Wm. Foster, John Dowdy's line, part of a tract owned by John Foster decd (DB25:215) 1836 Feb 9 Bedford...Richard Foster & wife Clementine, Peyton Foster & wife Martha, William Foster & wife Patsy, John Crain & wife Sally, John Dowdy & wife Polly formerly Polly Foster, Milly Dowdy formerly Foster, Samuel Fisher & wife Matilda, John Deering, Richard Deering heirs & devisees of John Foster dec'd of Bedford to Thomas Obediah Hogan, Edwin Watson now James Creasey, formerly owned by John Foster dec'd (DB35:334) 1836 Feb 9 Bedford... John Crain and Sally his wife, Peyton Foster & Patsy his wife, Reichard Foster & wife Clementine, Milley Dowdy, Wm Foster & Patsy his wife, Richard Deering, John Dearing, Samuel Fisher& wife Matilda, heirs of John Foster dec'd to John Dowdy for $5..20 a. on branches of Island Creek adj John Wiggento, John Dowdy & Peyton Foster (DB25: 217) Norma, this is all I find on the Armistead, John, Mary J, Sally, Sarinda and Thomas Crain/Crane as you inquired. Hope this is helpful to you. There is much more on the Foster and Wigginton family- if you are digging further. Regards, Linda Boyle Lang

In response to Tishie Creasy's request for info on the Edward Watts family. From Gayle Blankenship's book, "Some Families of Bedford & Washington Counties, Virginia and Orange Co, NC. pgs W-344-346 #154 Lt. Edward Watts Died: Apr 1795 Bedford Co, VA will (WB 2:158) Married: 9-14-1737 probably Orange Co, VA (BFA 39) Data: Called "Lt." in 1742 Orange Co, VA (Orange County History) Land: 1750 Nov 15 Culpeper Co, VA... Edward Watts & wife Elizabeth of Culpeper to John Watts of same for 42 pounds..180 a. corner to Henry Downs, on ridge of Neall Mtn. adj George Eastham, Thos. Rucker & David Tinsley (DB : 233) 1752 May 17 Augusta Co, VA... Edward Watts & Elizabeth of Culpeper to John Magret of Augusta for 40 pounds...125 a. on Shanando River the mouth of Hawksbill River being part of 200 a. sold by Jacob Stover to Jacob Castle out of which Jacob Castle sold 75 a. to Jacob Coger 25 Jun 1740 & remainder 125 a. Castle sold to Elizabeth Downs, present wife of the sd Edward Watts 23 Sep 1742 as by deed in Orange Co. (DB4: 326) 1753 Jun 20 Survey Albemarle Co, VA... 400 acres on SS maple Run (Bk 32: 136) 1754 Mar 5 Lunenburg... George Walton of Lunenburg to Edward Watts of same for 32 pounds... 402 a. Lunenburg at Bryant's corner, sourth west (DB 3: 443). On Jun 27, 1757 Edward "the Elder" sold to Alexander Mackie of Chesterfield Co. for 60 pounds... 20 a. BS Elk Creek adj Bryant's corner, part of a large tract the sd Edward Watts formerly purchased of George Walton by deed (DB 1:124). On Aug 20 1757 Bedford... Edward of Bedford sold to Edward Watts Junr (his son) of same for 30 pounds...100 a. in Bedford on WS of Elk Creek adj Mackies corner, Briant's line, being part of 402 a. conveyed by deed to Edward Watts by George Walton in Lunenburg Court 5 Mar 1754 (DB 1:144) The last part of this tract was sold Oct 20, 1760 by Edward to Jeremiah Early for 21 pounds. 1.9...102 a. SS Elk Creek adj Howard, Stith & Macke, the land whereon he now lives (DB 1:310) 1756 Nov 13 Northern Neck Grant...Edward Watts of Culpeper ...90 a. in Robinson Fork of Rappahannock River & on South Fork of Rappadon River, Survey Richard Young, adj. Watts land (NN Grants H:736) 1783 Oct 16 Bedford...Daniel Huddleston & Rachel his wife of Bedford to Edward Watts of same for 35 pounds..100 a. on branch of Enoch's Creek, adj. Sinclair & Cundiff, part of a patent to Janathan Cundiff in 1774 (DB: 7:314) 1784 Jun 27 Bedford...Edward Watts to John Bratcher for 40 pound...309 a. on SS Stanton River beg. at a cleft of rocks (DB7:412); not sure this was Edward above for 2 reasons: Eliz. did not sign & Edward's signature was "Edward Gelle Watts, his Mark." Edward could write his name. 1789 Aug 25 Bedford....James Buford and Betty his wife of Bedford to Edward Watts of same for 150 pounds...320 a. on Enoxes (sic0Creek, beginning at Scott's corner (DB 8: 242) 1793 Jan 28 Bedford.. Edward Watts & Elizabeth is wife of Bedford to Samuel Davis of same for 220 pounds...350 a. on BS Enoch's Creek adj Henry James, John Richards, near a road, Matthias James, top of a mountain, Thomas Williams, & corner to Wayman Sinkler (DB9: 163) Data: 1758 Augusta Co Militia (HEN VIII:179) #155 Elizabeth B Downs (wife Eliz in will & Augusta DB 4:325) See Downs Chapter Born: ca 1720 (estimate from mg date) Died: after 1795 Parents: Henry & Jane (Douglas) Downs (Downs of Orange Co by Barclay) Land: 1752 Sep 23 Augusta Co, VA... Jacob Coger to "Elizabeth Downs, present wife of Edward Watts...125 a. mouth of Hawksbill of Shanando; sold w/ husband 1752 to John Magret (see above) Then G Blankenship lists Edward Watts Will which can be obtained from Bedford Co WB2:158. Children: 1. Anna b. 12-12-1738 Orange d. 1797 Bedford m 1-in 1756 Culpeper, John Thomas Buford (Ancestors), 2-in 1780, James Scott. See Buford Chapter. 2. Edward Jr : bought 2 tracts on Elk Creek, one from father in 1757 (sold 1759) & the other from Jas. Orchard in 1760 (sold 1762); bought land on Ivy Creek 1761 (sold 1764) & not in land records after 1764 3. Sarah m. 2-26-1784 Bedford (1/26 bond, Wagman Sinclair, Surety), Samuel Huddleston (1764-1826), s/o Daniel & Rachel (Martin) Huddleston; moved to Kanawha Co, VA (now WV) See Huddleston Chapter for their children. 4. John d. by Jan 1831 Bedford will (WB 7:376) m. Betsy ____. children (Eliz.'s Mg Bond; John's will made 1830 named all including nephew Edward Watts one of Exors.) a. William W.; inherited over 2,000 a. in KY from father. Children (John's Will made 1830): 1. Sarah: received 2000 a. in Ohio from John's will 2. John: received 2000 a. in Ohio from John's will b. Dr. Arthur; inherited land in Bedford after mother's death & land in Ohio c. Elizabeth R. m 6-28-1827 Bedford (6/23 bond, "d/o John", Wm W. Watts, Surety), Joseph W Scott; inherited land in Bedford, 2 tracts in Campbell, one over 900 a. & one over 800 a., 1/3 Bank of Chilicothe stock, all in trust from her father. (WOW!)- my note. lblang 5. Benjamin ?m. 12-22-1786 Bedford (12/21 Bond, Thos Wright, Surety), Mary Wright, d/o John Wright 6. William ?m. 7-28-1792 Bedford (7/23 bond, Benj Watts, Surety), Ann Wright, consent of John Wright 7. Elizabeth m. ____ Snell 8. Milly m. ____Richars 9. Mary m. Wayman Sinclair Jr (b. c1752) s/o Wayman & ____(Shirley) Sinclair of Bedford Co, VA. See St Clair chapter. 10. Betsy Regards, Linda

Dear Joe Buford, In reponse to your request for a Gayle Blankenship lookup, there are a lot of Bufords in the book, but I find no Demarcus Buford who married Mary Ann Haynes on 8 June 1843 Bedford. Sorry, it took so long. Any other Bufords out there that can help Joe? Regards, Linda B Lang

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