Hello everyone, I am researching the family of Joseph H JONES and Mary W DICKEY of Bedford and Campbell Counties, VA. Yes, I can hear your cries of sympathy at being stuck with a surname like JONES, but I refuse to give up hope! Joseph JONES was born in 1804 in either Bedford or Campbell County. The identity of his father is uncertain. One of his descendants claims the father's name was Jesse JONES, while another claims it was James JONES. Joseph was married 12 Nov 1827 to Mary W DICKEY in Campbell County. Mary had been born in Bedford County in 1804, the daughter of James DICKEY and Margaret WILSON. According to family tradition, the Peaks of Otter could be seen from the family home. Having never been to Bedford County, I have no idea how far away one can see the Peaks. One of Joseph's and Mary's sons claimed to have been born "near Lynchburg" in Bedford County. Joseph and family stayed in Bedford County until about 1841/42 when they moved to Ross County, OH, and then from there on to Davis County, IA in about 1848. Does anyone have any leads, clues, ideas, etc. on this family? Especially clues to the true identity of Joseph's father? Your help would be most appreciated. Thanks. Sincerely, Gary D Treat